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3/11/2023

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In theOdyssey Vintage Altaroc Odyssey , Authentic Brands Group acquires Boardriders, valuing the company at $29 billion. The group adds Quiksilver, Roxy, and DC Shoes to its portfolio of renowned brands. This acquisition promises growth potential in e-commerce and retail on a global scale. Authentic Brands Group is experiencing significant growth, doubling its revenue in 2022.

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Fast-growing company - Authentic Brands Group valued at $29 billion

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Featured in the Odyssey Vintage Altaroc Odyssey , Authentic Brands Group is now valued at $29 billion following its acquisition of Boardriders last September.

Authentic Brands Group adds Quiksilver, Roxy and DC Shoes to its portfolio, which includes Nautica, Barney's, Volcom and Forever 21.

" In addition to the great brands and impressive global reach that will come from this acquisition, we see the potential for Boardriders as a thriving online marketplace under Authentic's leadership. With Boardriders' retail experience, we also see tremendous opportunities to accelerate the expansion of its shop-in-shops, branded stores, wholesale and e-commerce worldwide," announced Jamie Salter, founder and CEO of Authentic Brands Group.

The company, which has seen its sales double by 2022, has also just been named "Company of the Year" by Footwear News magazine.

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Authentic Brands Group

Authentic Brands Group is an American company specializing in brand management. It acquires well-known brands such as Reebok, Champion, and Guess—often those facing financial difficulties—to revitalize them on a global scale through an effective licensing system.

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