Nike looking to sell Bauer

[JR Boucicaut 3801]

Burton? They probably have the deep pockets and similar demographics.

Slight problem - Burton is owned by Nike.

[chrisg19 5]

Burton? They probably have the deep pockets and similar demographics.

Slight problem - Burton is owned by Nike.

Is that true? My understanding was there have long been talks, but the "actual sale news" was an April Fools joke, by some snowboard website. I don't know the inner workings of the company, but my understanding is that only Burton owns Burton, though Burton has been purchasing surf companies most noatably Channel Islands.

Nike Sale April Fools

Chris

[Law Goalie 147]

Cat out of the bag, eh...?

THIS JUST IN: MSH member SRI confirms Bauer to be bought by Puma!

[JR Boucicaut 3801]

NO.

[Chadd 916]

Next one to make some asinine comment gets a 3 day suspension

[McDougalfaschnitzer 32]

I don't understand how nike would allow anyone to own the Nike name aside from themselves. While highly unlikely, if Puma bought it, why would nike allow Puma to own part of the Nike name?

Either way, I hope they just revert back to Bauer. It's the only way to go I think. Too much brand recognition and popularity for a relaunch.

[sikocycles 1]

Soloman sports. i know they are in the Ski,snowboard and bike industry. Maybe hockey soon.

[JR Boucicaut 3801]

adidas owns Solomon. Or did...maybe not anymore.

Regardless, it's not Puma, it's not Solomon, and I'm thisclose to closing this thread.

[Law Goalie 147]

Sorry, bad joke in bad taste - will refrain henceforth.

[wristshot19 0]

Burton? They probably have the deep pockets and similar demographics.

Slight problem - Burton is owned by Nike.

Is that true? My understanding was there have long been talks, but the "actual sale news" was an April Fools joke, by some snowboard website. I don't know the inner workings of the company, but my understanding is that only Burton owns Burton, though Burton has been purchasing surf companies most noatably Channel Islands.

Nike Sale April Fools

Chris

Chris I believe you are correct. A look at Nike's 2007 annual report does not show Burton as being a partial or wholly owned subsidiary of Nike.

Even so, I am know that JR knows his stuff and knows that it is not Burton so either way it is a moot point. It was more of a guess on my part purely due to who I could see being a good fit to own Bauer and take it back to its roots (a company owned, built, and run by individuals passionate about hockey).

I am sure we will hear something soon.

[revolutionz_s13 0]

adidas owns Solomon. Or did...maybe not anymore.

Regardless, it's not Puma, it's not Solomon, and I'm thisclose to closing this thread.

How close is this close??

haha, j/k :lol:

[JR Boucicaut 3801]

Now I'm thisclose to warning you.

[LkptTiger 1]

Ugh. People like you make this forum physically painful to read at times.

[Hazard14 0]

i know what your talking about

i just went through 10 pages of absolute nonsense, with about maybe 15 reasonable posts out of almost 145 <_<

[revolutionz_s13 0]

wow. ok. sorry. just trying to lighten the mood a little bit. and aviator, if you read 10 pages of this nonsense, you'll see that I didnt contribute to any of it other than my little joke. so go lay down in the corner by your dish.

[mack 44]

Stop trying to stoke a fire, retard.

[JR Boucicaut 3801]

We'll reopen once there is news.