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KMD Brands

Global outdoor, lifestyle and sports company

kmdbrands.com

Headquarters: Christchurch, New Zealand
Company type: Public company
Number of employees: 1,000–5,000
Industry: Consumer Goods Conglomerates

Last updated September 22

Latest news about KMD Brands

In short: KMD Brands posted a $414m loss, launched a strategic review and completed a discounted capital raise.

Company announcements

February 3 KMD Brands

KMD Brands issues market update

Positive sales trends reported for first five months of 2026 FY, especially Kathmandu. Thanks media for highlighting Next Level transformation momentum.

November 20, 2025 KMD Brands

KMD Brands updates investors on FY25 and FY26

The Group CEO Brent Scrimshaw outlines the Next Level strategy, early Kathmandu momentum, Oboz growth pathway and a Q1 FY26 trading update. The webcast is available.

September 25, 2025 KMD Brands

KMD Brands releases FY25 results and Next Level strategy

The year featured leadership changes, profitability declined, and the Next Level transformation aims to unlock sustainable growth across its brand portfolio.

November 20, 2015 KMD Brands

KMD Brands releases its 2015 annual report

The report highlights a rejected takeover bid by Briscoe, the appointment of Xavier Simonet as CEO, and a significant decline in earnings due to trading challenges.

Media coverage

September 22 SGB Media Online

EXEC: Rip Curl Parent KMD Brands Closes Fiscal Year Strong After Tough Year

KMD Brands Ltd. (KMD, Group), the New Zealand-based parent of the Rip Curl, Oboz, and Kathmandu brands, indicated Wednesday, ...

September 22 Newstalk ZB

KMD Brands reports $414m loss, but there's hope for next year

It's been a disappointing result for KMD Brands, but the company has indicated growth could be coming. The owner of Kathmandu and Rip Curl has...

September 22 Inside Retail

‘More work to do’ at KMD Brands as heavy loss blights earnings

Kathmandu owner KMD Brands has suffered a heavy loss in fiscal 2026. But the retailer is claiming that its turnaround ...

September 18 Australian Financial Review

Rip Curl owner KMD Brands courts suitors after plunging to hefty loss

Chairman Philip Bowman said the retailer would pursue discussions with a handful of interested parties on a potential sale of the struggling business.

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