All M&A articles
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ArticleRoots completes C$161m take-private deal
The Canadian lifestyle brand enters private ownership following its acquisition by Marquee Brands, with CEO Meghan Roach stepping down.
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ArticleATG completes Lowe Alpine acquisition
The Chinese brand operator has finalized its acquisition of Lowe Alpine and outlined plans to rebuild the brand’s trekking and backpack business.
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ArticleReusch acquires winter glove brand Level
The Italian glove specialist is taking over Level, aiming for double-digit growth while retaining the brand’s identity and product expertise.
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ArticleGoPro advances $285m merger with Starman Optical
The action camera maker has filed its preliminary merger proxy, detailing a $285 million deal and financial restatements.
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ArticleRevolutionRace surpasses SEK 2bn in sales as RVRC enters new chapter
Sales and profitability improved in 2025/26 as RVRC prepared for a new growth phase following its first acquisition.
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ArticleRoots shareholders approve Marquee Brands takeover
Shareholders have approved the proposed acquisition of Roots by Marquee Brands, and Canadian competition clearance has also been secured.
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ArticleBetter Cotton Initiative acquires Co:Farm
The acquisition of an AI-powered farming platform aims to improve agricultural data collection and support regenerative practices among 1.3 million farmers.
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ArticleGCE International acquires performance sock specialist Thorlo
The new owner plans to expand the US performance sock brand’s distribution, product portfolio and international reach.
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ArticleArbor merges with Mas Alpha Securities and brings snowboarding back in-house
The snowboard and skateboard brand is combining with a new investment partner and ending its 12-year product licensing relationship with Kent Outdoors.
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News briefseFormed Ventures acquires Outdoor Life to build AI-powered retail marketplace
The new owner plans to combine the historic outdoor publication’s editorial content with an expanded, AI-powered retail marketplace.
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ArticlePradco acquires Kent Outdoors in move into watersports
The EBSCO subsidiary is moving beyond hunting and fishing with the acquisition of a portfolio spanning watersports and marine safety.
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News briefs12GO Biking acquires Accell’s Dutch bicycle inventory
The Dutch retailer has acquired Accell Nederland’s bicycle inventory while the sale process for the bankrupt group’s other assets continues.
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News briefsKulkea seeks new owner as founder prepares to step back
The Massachusetts ski and travel bag specialist has appointed Bell Lap Advisors to run a sale process as its founder prepares to leave day-to-day management.
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ArticleFox Factory discloses financial fallout from Marucci divestment
New financial details put a price tag on Fox Factory’s brief foray into diamond sports, including a $120.1 million loss from the Marucci divestment.
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ArticleLowe Alpine moves to new owner as Equip focuses on Rab
The transaction separates two long-standing outdoor brands, with Equip focusing on Rab and Lowe Alpine set for renewed investment under new ownership.
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News briefsGarmin confirms acquisition of muscle oxygen specialist Moxy Monitor
The wearable technology company has confirmed its acquisition of muscle oxygen sensor specialist Moxy Monitor but disclosed few details about the deal.
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ArticleFox Factory sells Marucci Sports for $225m
The divestment unwinds Fox’s 2023 expansion into baseball and softball, reduces debt and refocuses the group on its core performance markets.
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News briefsAccell attracts 60 bids in search for new owners
Administrators have received bids for individual brands and larger parts of the insolvent bicycle group as they pursue a possible restart.
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News briefsBackcountry acquires mobile bike service network Velofix
The acquisition gives the US outdoor retailer a mobile service network as it moves to integrate assembly and delivery with online bike sales.
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News briefsMVC Group acquires bikepacking specialist Tailfin
The deal adds premium bikepacking equipment to the group’s portfolio and is expected to accelerate the British brand’s international expansion.
