On April 10, 2024, Frasers Group, via one of its holding companies, has signed a binding contract to acquire the entire share of Twin Sport Holding B.V.

Congratulations to the whole of the Frasers Group including Michael Murray, James France, Tom Baird and to all involved, including the core team from Kroll: Stuart Finch, Richard Li, Marius Pretorius, Wing Tse and Rasmika Moodley.

Kroll provided financial and tax due diligence services in connection with the transaction.

About Frasers Group

Frasers Group started as a small store in Maidenhead in 1982 and from there, grew to become a global powerhouse. As the business evolved, 2019 saw the rebrand of Sports Direct International to Frasers Group plc; a reflection of the Groups growth and change in market identity.

Led by Chief Executive Michael Murray, the business is set on a formidable upwards trajectory as it continues to expand with its pioneering approach to retail. Frasers Group provides consumers with access to the world’s best Sports, Premium and Luxury brands with a vision to build the planet's most admired and compelling brand ecosystem.

Eversheds Sutherland (Netherlands) B.V. served as legal counsel to Frasers Group in connection with the transaction.

About Twin Sport

Twin Sport is one of the leading omnichannel sports retailers in the Netherlands with over 30 years of expertise in sports retail. It sells over 300 brands across 19 categories (including football, sports casual, winter sport etc.) via its 17 stores and website across the Netherlands.

Schuiteman served as legal counsel to Twin Sport in connection with the transaction.