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US Giant Eyes Takeover of Huge Aus Brand

KMD said the talks follow several outside approaches, and no binding proposal is certain as its shares have fallen almost 60% in a year.

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The owner of an iconic Australian surf brand is weighing a possible sale after entering exclusive talks with a US brand management company.

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US giant eyes takeover of huge Aus brand

The owner of an iconic Australian surf brand is weighing a possible sale after entering exclusive talks with a US brand management company.

·Osborne Park, Australia
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NZ HeraldNZ Herald
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Kathmandu owner in exclusive takeover talks

Shares in KMD Brands, which owns retailers Kathmandu and Rip Curl, touched $2.15 on Monday morning after opening at $2.05 and announcing it is in exclusive...

·Auckland, New Zealand
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Sydney Morning HeraldSydney Morning Herald
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Rip Curl’s owner in takeover talks with US retail giant

The owner of surfwear staple Rip Curl and outdoor adventure brand Kathmandu is in talks about a possible deal, it revealed on Monday.

·North Sydney, Australia
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Australian Financial ReviewAustralian Financial Review
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Rip Curl’s struggling owner in takeover talks with US brand giant

The New York-based suitor for KMD Brands already has a global portfolio including Off-White, Hurley, Scotch & Soda and Dickies.

·Sydney, Australia
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Australian Financial Review broke the news in Sydney, Australia on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
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