All M&A articles
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ArticleDutech courts Accell dealers as takeover process continues
Potential Accell buyer Dutech has outlined a dealer-focused model and urged retailers to maintain their 2027 commitments while the insolvent bike group’s sale process continues.
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ArticleHeiko Schäfer: ‘Our identity, our base in Switzerland and our strategy aren’t changing’
Regina Henkel talks to Mammut CEO Heiko Schäfer about CPE’s takeover, the brand’s Swiss identity and its growth ambitions in Asia and North America.
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News briefsRöko acquires 99% of Italy’s CyTech
The Swedish investment group has acquired 99 percent of the Italian cycling-component specialist, which generates €27 million in annual sales.
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News briefsCampagnolo sells minority stake to Pinarello owner
The Campagnolo family will retain control as Ivan Glasenberg’s investment company takes a minority stake in the historic Italian cycling component maker.
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ArticleLenz acquires Swiss glove specialist Snowlife
The Austrian heated-apparel specialist is taking full ownership of Snowlife after 15 years of cooperation, while retaining the Swiss brand, team and operations.
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ArticleGoPro agrees Starman Optical merger in major strategic reset
The action-camera pioneer will remain publicly listed but move into AI infrastructure and defense under a deal that gives shareholders $285 million in cash and a 10 percent stake in the combined company.
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ArticleDecathlon plans 50% stake in Sport 2000 France
The proposed tie-up could give Decathlon access to Sport 2000’s strong mountain network while opening the door for its brands at independent retailers.
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ArticleNordic Outdoor Group acquires Swedish fishing company Bios
The acquisition strengthens the Nordic fishing group in Sweden and adds iFish to its portfolio, alongside a planned management transition at Bios.
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News briefsGiant Group moves to take near-full control of D.Mag
The bicycle manufacturer plans to spend up to RMB 597 million to increase its holding in alloy specialist D.Mag to 96.63%.
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News briefsOlin and Huntsman shareholders approve merger of equals
Shareholders have overwhelmingly backed the proposed all-stock combination, clearing another hurdle toward creating the new OlinHuntsman Corporation.
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ArticleMarquee Brands to acquire Roots and take it private
The C$4.10-per-share deal puts the Canadian heritage brand under Marquee Brands and raises an important question about its future positioning between outdoor lifestyle and fashion.
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ArticleTecnica H1 sales edge higher as winter sports surge
Strong growth in winter sports and Moon Boot offset weaker Lowa sales, while the founding family agreed to increase its stake to 69.09 percent.
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ArticleXXL acquires Norwegian wool brand Ulvang
The Nordic sporting goods retailer is acquiring Ulvang from Brav and plans to invest in the Norwegian wool brand’s future growth.
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ArticleCanada Goose sells Baffin to Canadian footwear manufacturer Royer
Canadian performance footwear brand Baffin is set to change ownership as its current parent company sharpens its focus on its core brand and long-term growth strategy.
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ArticleConsilTech acquires Madshus from Elevate Outdoor Collective
ConsilTech is acquiring Norwegian cross-country specialist Madshus after a difficult post-pandemic period, with former Rottefella CEO Myklebostad becoming CEO and co-owner.
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ArticleEpoch acquires former Domo nylon plant
The British biotech company has acquired a nylon 6,6 plant in Spain, adding commercial-scale polymer production to its enzymatic recycling platform and expanding its circular materials strategy.
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ArticleJacobs sells Mammut to Chinese investor
Jacobs Capital is selling Mammut to Chinese alternative investment firm CPE, ending a five-year ownership period marked by international expansion, higher margins and double-digit annual sales growth.
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News briefsOlin, Huntsman clear SEC merger milestone
The SEC has declared effective Olin’s registration statement for its planned merger with Huntsman, with shareholder votes scheduled for Aug. 25.
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News briefsSpanish regulator clears Decathlon’s Intersport asset deal
Spain’s competition authority has conditionally approved Decathlon’s acquisition of 18 Intersport assets, subject to measures aimed at preserving competition in Tenerife.
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News briefsGerman regulator clears Dutech’s Accell takeover
Germany’s competition authority has approved the Singapore-based industrial group’s planned takeover of the Dutch bicycle manufacturer.
