PVH Corp, one of the world’s largest apparel companies, has completed the sale of its Speedo North America business to Pentland Group, parent company of the Speedo brand, ‘for US$170 million in cash, subject to a working capital adjustment.’
The proceeds from the transaction will further bolster PVH’s core balance sheet strength and add to its liquidity position that stands now at over US$1.3 billion in cash and available borrowings.
“The decision to reunite the Speedo business globally allows for the brand’s stewardship by Pentland to be holistic and comprehensive,” said Manny Chirico, Chairman and CEO at PVH Corp. “This transaction aligns with PVH’s goals of optimizing our Heritage Brands business in the ever-evolving retail environment and focusing on long-term growth of our global brands Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger.”
Pentland Group, which also owns the Berghaus, Canterbury, Ellesse and SeaVees brands, acquired Speedo in 1991. It will now operate the Speedo businesses worldwide. Directly and through partnership with licensees such as PVH it has developed it into the world’s leading performance swimwear brand.
Andy Long, CEO of Pentland Group’s Pentland Brands division, said “The completion of the Speedo North America acquisition, during these uncertain times, demonstrates our long-term commitment to the business and our passion for building a truly global brand.
“We’re looking forward to welcoming the team to the Pentland family and, while our current priority is the health and wellbeing of all our employees, this acquisition will allow us to offer our customers a stronger global brand proposition when demand resumes.”
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