Iconix Brand Group announced today that it has entered into an agreement to increase its ownership interest in the Zoo York brand to 100%. The Company currently owns a 51% controlling interest in the brand, and through the transaction will acquire the remaining 49% for $18 million. Since taking control of the brand in late 2009, the Company partnered with Li & Fung for the core sportswear business and substantially expanded Zoo York's distribution into large scale department stores including JC Penney and Kohl's.
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By the way, Li & Fung does not appear to have a direct stake in this purchase. However, I wonder if Li & Fung is taking over the world. Are they???
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