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CDH advised Old Mutual Private Equity and management in relation to the disposal of Holdsport Group to Frasers Group PLC

CDH advised Old Mutual Private Equity and management in relation to the disposal of their interests in Holdsport Group to Frasers Group PLC.

13 Dec 2024 1 min read Featured work

CDH's Corporate and Commercial and Competition Law practice areas advised Old Mutual Private Equity and management in relation to the disposal of their interests in Holdsport Group. Holdsport Group, the South African sporting, outdoor and recreation goods company, owns household names such as Sportsmans Warehouse and Outdoor Warehouse and has a network of 88 stores across South Africa and Namibia. The purchaser is Frasers Group PLC, which is listed on the London Stock Exchange.

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