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    ​Pure Fishing appoints new CEO

    2023-04-11T12:25:00Z

    The South Carolina-based fishing tackle and outdoor equipment brand Pure Fishing has named Dave Allen CEO, effective immediately. He succeeds Harlan Kent, who is retiring from day-to-day operations to become a board member and consultant. Prior to joining Pure Fishing, Allen was president and CEO of Igloo. Before that, he ...

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    Pure Fishing completes acquisition of Plano Synergy, immediately sells hunting brands to GSM

    2021-04-19T15:28:00Z

    Pure Fishing has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Plano Synergy Holdings . As part of the closing, Pure Fishing has also announced the sale of Plano Synergy’s archery and hunting accessories brands to GSM Outdoors . The move is consistent with Pure Fishing’s strategy that ...

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    Pure Fishing acquires Plano Synergy

    2021-03-17T09:49:00Z

    Pure Fishing , a leading U.S. fishing tackle supplier, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Plano Synergy Holdings . Plano Synergy is a Texas-based company founded in 1938 that owns several outdoor brands, including Ameristep , Avian-X , Barnett , Bloodsport , Evolved , Frabill ...

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    Pure Fishing downgraded by Moody's

    2020-04-28T06:46:00Z

    Moody’s has downgraded Pure Fishing , the company previously owned by the former Jarden Corp. that groups together fishing tackle brands like Abu Garcia, Berkley and Shakespeare . The company’s debt reached 9 times Ebitda last year, after running into a negative cash position following a 6 ...