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Pentland Group Acquires Canterbury of New Zealand

On August 23, 2012, Pentland Group acquired apparel/textiles company Canterbury of New Zealand from JD Sports Fashion

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Pentland Group’s 1st transaction in the Apparel/Textiles sector.
  • This is Pentland Group’s 1st transaction in New Zealand.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2012-08-23
Target Canterbury of New Zealand
Sector Apparel/Textiles
Buyer(s) Pentland Group
Sellers(s) JD Sports Fashion
Deal Type Divestiture

Target

Canterbury of New Zealand

Auckland, New Zealand
Canterbury was initially established in the New Zealand province of Canterbury in 1904 to manufacture and supply rugby jerseys. Backed by over a century of rigorous on-field testing, Canterbury is one of the world's largest rugby brands, distributing both technical and lifestyle products. It is the current kit partner of the international rugby union teams of South Africa and Scotland and of many leading clubs worldwide, including Leinster who recently won the Heineken Cup for a second consecutive year. Canterbury recently secured a long-term partnership to become the official kit partner to the Rugby Football Union

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Pentland Group

London, United Kingdom
Category Company
Sector Apparel/Textiles
DESCRIPTION

Pentland Group plc develops a family of sports, outdoor, and fashion apparel and footwear brands for men and women worldwide.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 2
Sector: Apparel/Textiles M&A 1 of 2
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 1 of 2
Country: New Zealand M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2012 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-08-23 Pentland - ONETrueSaxon Brand

United Kingdom

ONETrueSaxon was founded in 2000 and is an England-based provider of casual clothing and footwear. Described as an 'anti-fashion' brand, ONETrueSaxon offers a range of wardrobe staples, including jackets, knitwear, polo shirts, denim and footwear.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-01-09 PVH - Speedo North America Business

London, United Kingdom

PVH Corp.'s Speedo North America Business is a provider of performance swimwear brand in London, United Kingdom.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

JD Sports Fashion

Bury, United Kingdom
Category Company
Founded 1981
Sector Retail
Employees90,364
Revenue 11.5B GBP (2025)
DESCRIPTION

JD is a retailer and distributor of branded sportswear and fashion wear in the UK with over 800 stores. JD also has a growing performance sports and outdoor division. JD was founded in 1981 and is based in Bury, England.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 2
Sector: Apparel/Textiles M&A 1 of 1
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 1 of 2
Country: New Zealand M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2012 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-08-23 Pentland - ONETrueSaxon Brand

United Kingdom

ONETrueSaxon was founded in 2000 and is an England-based provider of casual clothing and footwear. Described as an 'anti-fashion' brand, ONETrueSaxon offers a range of wardrobe staples, including jackets, knitwear, polo shirts, denim and footwear.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-11-01 ActivInstinct

Borehamwood, United Kingdom

ActivInstinct is a online retailer of performance sports clothing, equipment and accessories.

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