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Nike acquires Umbro

23/10/2007

One of the giants of sportswear and footwear just got bigger. Nike Inc. has reached an agreement on an all-cash offer to acquire UK-based brand Umbro plc. The deal, which will significantly expand Nike’s global presence in football (soccer), values the company at approximately $582 million (£285 million).

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