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Old 03-04-2024, 11:12 AM
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Wiggle CRC bought by Frasers Group for 10 million pounds

Essentially a bankruptcy (or "administration" in UK speak) fire sale:

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/wiggle...0-million.html

Deal includes the IP, so all the in-house brands are going with it - Nukeproof, Vitus, etc. I'm most bummed about Nukeproof as they make my favorite flat pedals, and the mountain bikes are pretty good too. Totally unclear what the future of the brands will be.

I believe the original purchase by Signa in 2021 was for $645 million, mostly debt-financed. Said debt is presumably what led to falling into administration.
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