ANALYSIS: Has Nike struck gold with Umbro bid?
Nike has high hopes for Umbro. The world’s leading sports brand targets football as a key growth category, and its US$582m…
Nike nets Umbro
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US: Nike nets Umbro in $582m deal
Sporting goods giant Nike has struck a deal to acquire UK football brand Umbro with a US$582m (GBP285m) all-cash offer.…
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UK: JJB Sports buys 10.12% of Umbro
UK athleticwear retailer JJB Sports has purchased 10.12% of the issued share capital of football kit maker Umbro, which is…
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UK: Umbro confirms bid approach but Nike stays silent
Leading UK soccer kit brand Umbro has confirmed it is the subject of a takeover approach, with rumours suggesting Nike…
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UK: Umbro brings forward CFO appointment
Umbro has brought forward by a month its appointment of Gary Brown, who became the company's CFO yesterday (8 October). Brown…
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UK: Sports Direct ups investments in Umbro and Adidas
UK sportswear chain Sports Direct International has increased investments in two of the major brands it stocks, Adidas and Umbro,…
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UK: Umbro appoints Gary Brown as CFO
Sporting goods firm Umbro has appointed Gary Brown as its CFO. He will take up the position in November 2007. Brown…
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UK: Steve Makin named Umbro CEO as McGuigan resigns
UK sports brand Umbro Plc yesterday (11 June) announced the resignation of its chief executive Peter McGuigan and said CFO…