Deals·October 21, 2026 at 12:00 AM EDT·2 sources
Castore courts Chinese buyers as sportswear brand’s backers seek exit
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What happened
- Castore is holding sale talks with Anta, Li Ning and US footwear brands.
- The UK sportswear brand’s backers are seeking an exit.
- Sir Andy Murray and Sir Jim Ratcliffe back Castore.
Why it matters
The reported sale process may create a consumer-sector M&A opportunity and offers visibility into exit options for Castore’s financial backers.
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Timeline
- First reported by Financial TimesOct 21Castore courts Chinese buyers as sportswear brand’s backers seek exit
- Bloomberg reportsOct 21Castore in Talks With Anta, Li Ning Over Potential Sale, FT Says
Who is involved
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Sources (2)
- Financial TimesOct 21Castore courts Chinese buyers as sportswear brand’s backers seek exit
- BloombergOct 21Castore in Talks With Anta, Li Ning Over Potential Sale, FT Says
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