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VF Acquires Kipling NV

On June 15, 2004, VF acquired apparel/textiles company Kipling NV

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is VF’s 5th transaction in the Apparel/Textiles sector.
  • This is VF’s 1st transaction in Belgium.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2004-06-15
Target Kipling NV
Sector Apparel/Textiles
Buyer(s) VF
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Kipling NV

Bornem, Belgium
Kipling Belgium NV, a maker of upscale bags, packs and accessories primarily for women. Kipling brand products include bags, backpacks and stationery. Under license, other Kipling brand categories include eyewear, footwear, home products, jewelry and watches. The company has 17 owned retail stores throughout Belgium, Holland and the U.K. and approximately 120 shops managed through distributors, primarily in Asia.

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Buyer

VF

Denver, Colorado, United States
Category Company
Founded 1899
Sector Apparel/Textiles
Employees18,000
Revenue 10.5B USD (2024)
DESCRIPTION
Entrance to VF Corp.'s VF Jeanswear office in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Entrance to VF Corp.'s VF Jeanswear office in Greensboro, North Carolina.

VF is a producer of branded lifestyle apparel with more than 30 brands. VF was founded in 1899 and is based in Greensboro, North Carolina.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 5 of 19
Sector: Apparel/Textiles M&A 5 of 17
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 4 of 13
Country: Belgium M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2004 M&A 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2003-07-08 Nautica Apparel

New York, New York, United States

Nautica Apparel, Inc. is a designer and marketer of men's and women's apparel and accessories. Nautica Apparel, Inc. was formed in 1983 and is based in New York.

Buy $586M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2004-06-30 Vans

Cypress, California, United States

Vans, Inc. is a manufacturer and retailer of footwear, apparel, and accessories for men, women, and kids worldwide.

Buy $396M
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