New acquisition to lift Gildan’s athletic sock sales

20/09/2007
 
Montreal-based clothing company Gildan Activewear Inc. has signed a new acquisition agreement with US sock manufacturer V.I. Prewett & Son, Inc.

Gildan is to purchase 100% of the capital stock of the Alabama-based manufacturer at an initial purchase price of US$125 million. The transaction will involve further contingent payments of up to $10 million.

The acquisition, which is subject to US regulatory approvals, is expected to be complete by the end of October.

Annual Prewett sales are worth approximately $190 million.