Private equity firm buys Ishii Sports
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Japanese private equity firm Advantage Partners has acquired Tokyo-based sports equipment retailerIshii Sports for an undisclosed amount.
In a release, Advantage Partners says the acquisition will help support the revenue growth of Ishii Sports, founded in 1964.
Ishii sells sports equipment online as well as through a chain of 32 retail stores in Japan. The products are designed for outdoor activities such as canoeing, mountaineering, skiing and snowboarding.
Along with self-branded products it also sells big brands including The North Face and Nordica and offers related services such as equipment repair and training.
Established in 1992, Advantage focuses on acquisitions, growth capital, privatisation and turnaround opportunities in China, Japan and South Korea. Its investment portfolio lists nearly 50 companies, including retail and distribution companies Actus Corp, Credge, FMI and Ray Cassin.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the primary aim of Advantage Partners' acquisition of Ishii Sports?
What is the primary aim of Advantage Partners' acquisition of Ishii Sports?
Advantage Partners stated that the acquisition is intended to help support the revenue growth of Ishii Sports. The private equity firm focuses on various investment opportunities, including growth capital.
Q.What kind of products and services does Ishii Sports offer?
What kind of products and services does Ishii Sports offer?
Ishii Sports sells equipment for outdoor activities such as canoeing, mountaineering, skiing and snowboarding. They offer self-branded products and big brands like The North Face, along with repair and training services.
Q.Does Advantage Partners have experience investing in retail companies?
Does Advantage Partners have experience investing in retail companies?
Yes, Advantage Partners has an investment portfolio of nearly 50 companies, which includes several retail and distribution companies. These include Actus Corp, Credge, FMI, and Ray Cassin.
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