Platinum Equity Acquires Augusta Sportswear Brands and Founder Sport Group
January 9, 2024
Platinum Equity has acquired Augusta Sportswear Brands and Founder Sport Group, two U.S.-based suppliers of team uniforms, performance apparel and fanwear serving youth and recreational sports markets. The private transactions (terms undisclosed) will combine the complementary brand portfolios and capabilities to expand product offerings, improve supply-chain efficiency and accelerate customization technologies like sublimation printing.
- Buyers
- Platinum Equity
- Targets
- Augusta Sportswear Brands, Founder Sport Group
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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