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Rapala VMC eyes operating profit return in FY24
After a challenging FY23, where sales fell by double-digits in all its key geographic markets, Rapala VMC intends to return a full-year comparable operating profit this year, helped by retail inventory levels that are finally returning to normal levels. Other factors projected to bolster results for the Finnish outdoor group ...
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Rapala buys remaining shares in DQC International, takes over 13 Fishing
Rapala VMC has acquired James Coble’s remaining 40 percent stake in DQC International, the owner of the 13 Fishing rod and reel brand. The Finnish company, which has been distributing 13 Fishing rods and reels outside the US for almost four years, had increased its stake in DQC to 60 ...
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Rapala VMC taking majority stake in 13 Fishing parent
Rapala VMC, the fishing-focused company based in Finland, which has been distributing 13 Fishing rods and reels outside the U.S. for nearly four years, is increasing its stake in its parent DQC International to 60 percent. Under the terms of the agreement, DQC CEO James Coble will retain 40 percent ...
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Rapala rolls out 13 Fishing to over 25 countries
Rapala VMS Corporation , a Finnish manufacturer of fishing lures, equipment and tools, has started the international rollout of a brand for recreational fishing called 13 Fishing . In July, Rapala acquired a total of 49 percent of the share capital of Clearwater, Florida-based DQC International ...