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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

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Latest news about KMD Brands

In short: KMD Brands reported a $93 million loss and initiated a $65.3 million capital raise while undergoing a leadership transition and business review.

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.

12 December 2025 KMD Brands

KMD Brands receives A+ in Forsyth Barr ESG ratings

It ranks #1 in consumer sector, top five overall, with highest Governance score and improved Carbon rating from B- to A. The report highlights ongoing ESG progress.

2 December 2025 KMD Brands

KMD Brands maintains Leader status in 2025 ESG ratings

It ranks #1 in consumer sector and top five overall with highest Governance score and improved Carbon rating from B- to A. ESG underpins Next Level strategy.

20 November 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.

Media coverage

May 26 Australian Financial Review

Rip Curl owner flags potential break up after starting business review

KMD Brands, the owners of Rip Curl and Kathmandu, will appoint external financial and legal advisers to lead a business review in the coming weeks.

May 26 BusinessDesk

KMD Brands reports sales growth, improved margins

KMD Brands, the parent company of outdoor brands Kathmandu, Rip Curl, and Oboz, has reported continued sales growth and improvement in gross margin for the...

May 7 The Australian

Super Retail boss leaves door open to KMD Brands acquisition

Super Retail Group has not ruled out pursuing assets from struggling outdoor retailer KMD Brands, with managing director and chief executive Paul Bradshaw indicating the...

April 30 BusinessDesk

Philip Bowman new chair at KMD Brands

KMD Brands has announced a chair transition and board renewal. Non-executive director Philip Bowman has been elected as the new chair of the board, succeeding...

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