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Kontoor Brands finalises 900 million dollar acquisition of Helly Hansen

Wrangler’s parent company Kontoor Brands has said it has completed its 900 million dollar acquisition of outdoor and workwear brand Helly Hansen. The US fashion group announced its intention to purchase the brand back in February 2025. At the time, Helly Hansen was projected to generate over 680 million dollars in revenue and 80 million dollars...

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After solid start to quarter, Kontoor Brands updates annual forecasts

The US apparel company Kontoor Brands Inc. kept its revenue largely stable in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025. However, negative special effects weighed on profits. In addition to the current figures, the parent company of denim brands Wrangler and Lee also presented updated annual forecasts on Tuesday. These now also take into account the...

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Jamie Givens appointed EMEA MD to lead Wrangler and Lee’s regional growth

Lee and Wrangler owner Kontoor Brands has named Jamie Givens to the position of managing director, EMEA. He will report to Tom Waldron, chief operations officer, Kontoor Brands. “Jamie's extensive experience in cultivating global brands, coupled with his remarkable leadership track record, will be an invaluable asset to Kontoor’s global team,”...

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Kontoor Brands' Helly Hansen acquisition to boost EPS, long-term growth

Kontoor Brands, affirming its strong preliminary fourth-quarter results with 699 million dollars in revenue, a 4 percent increase, has presented an optimistic outlook for the year ahead, excluding the potential benefits of the Helly Hansen acquisition. Kontoor Brands acquired the outerwear brand for 900 million dollars from Canadian Tier...

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Kontoor Brands announces strong Q4 results and Helly Hansen acquisition

Kontoor Brands, parent company of the Wrangler and Lee brands, released preliminary fourth-quarter financial results, revealing a 4 percent year-over-year revenue increase to approximately 699 million dollars. The company also reported an adjusted gross margin of approximately 44.7 percent, a 160 basis point improvement, and an approximate 23...

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Kontoor Brands raises outlook after "better-than-expected" Q3

Kontoor Brands, with a portfolio led by Wrangler and Lee, reported third quarter revenue of 670 million dollars, an increase of 2 percent driven by growth in global direct-to-consumer and US wholesale, partially offset by a decline in international wholesale revenue. Earnings per share were 1.26 dollars on a reported basis. On an adjusted basis,...

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Kontoor eleva perspectivas tras un segundo trimestre “mejor de lo esperado”

Madrid – Kontoor Brands, compañía propietaria de las marcas Wrangler y Lee surgida a modo de escisión de la multinacional VF Corporation como empresa especializada en moda denim, ha hecho públicos los resultados al cierre del segundo trimestre de su actual año fiscal de 2024. Periodo de tres meses finalizado a fecha del pasado 30 de junio, cuyo...

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Kontoor Brands reports Q2 results, raises outlook

Kontoor Brands’ second quarter revenue was 607 million dollars, down 1 percent driven by retailer inventory management actions in the US, the anticipated decrease in revenue from seasonal products and lower international revenue. The company said that the result was partially offset by growth in direct-to-consumer, as well as an approximate...

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Kontoor Brands raises 2024 earnings outlook

For its first quarter Kontoor Brands revenue was 631 million dollars, a decrease of 5 percent or 6 percent in constant currency compared to the prior year. The company said in a release that revenue decline was primarily driven by retailer inventory management actions in the US, a decrease in revenue from seasonal products, and lower...

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Kontoor Brands names Tom Waldron sole chief operating officer

Wrangler parent company Kontoor Brands has announced the appointment of Tom Waldron as its sole chief operating officer, a role he will take up from March 19. In the position, which he initially shared with Christopher Waldeck, Waldron will hold the responsibility for Wrangler and Lee globally, while maintaining oversight of the company’s global...

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Kontoor Brands Q4 revenues drop, announces 'Project Jeanius' to drive growth

Fourth quarter revenue at Kontoor Brands was 670 million dollars, a decrease of 8 percent or 9 percent in constant currency, driven by retailer inventory management actions in the U.S., partially offset by gains in digital wholesale, China and DTC. Full year revenue was 2.61 billion dollars, a decrease of 1 percent. The company’s growth in DTC...

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Kontoor Brands announces expanded role for Michael Karapetian

Kontoor Brands, Inc. has announced the promotion of Michael Karapetian to vice president of corporate development, strategy, and investor relations. Karapetian will continue to report to executive vice president and chief financial officer, Joe Alkire. Most recently, the company said in a release, he was vice president of corporate development....