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JD Sports steps up US push with $1.1bn Hibbett acquisition

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Apr 24, 2024 20:04

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British sportswear retailer JD Sports Fashion Plc has entered into a definitive agreement to wholly acquire “highly complementary” US sports apparel and equipment retailer Hibbett, Inc. to speed up its US expansion and enhance its presence in “the world’s biggest and most attractive sportswear market”.

Under the terms of the deal, Birmingham, Alabama-based Hibbett’s outstanding shares will be sold to JD Sports for $87.50 per share in cash for an aggregate enterprise value of approximately $1.1 billion.

Jan 04, 2020 14:01

Rohit Sharma lays foundation stone for cricket stadium in H'bad

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Jan 04, 2020 08:01

Assam govt aims to make Guwahati sporting capital of India

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Dec 16, 2019 16:12

Tokyo 2020 unveils Olympics Stadium housing host of special features

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Dec 14, 2019 17:12

Kalinga set to host Odisha FC's 1st ISL home game

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Dec 13, 2019 13:12

IFF 2019: '20-team league possible in next 10 yrs'

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KXIP to play all home games in Mohali: Report

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Friendly against EB in 2020: ManU team inspect facilities

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2023 Hockey Men's World Cup venues named

Bhubaneswar, Rourkela to host 2023 Hockey Men's WC

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