Another One Bites The Dust... So long Kuiu

[elkduds]

Well, Colorado is really just North Texas so.....

 

[Brad]

This is not a good sign, considering the CEO of Cox Enterprises (KUIU's new owner) is this guy:https://www.courthousenews.com/12-year-fight-over-river-access-peters-out/

Public land access? Nah, not for the peasants!

F- Kuiu if this is who they’re selling to. There should be consequences for Cox and his new acquisition, and he should hear it clearly from those of us in Montana (at the very least).

 

[The_Coloradoboy]

Well, Colorado is really just North Texas so.....

North Texas is not California so you’re wrong there

 

[The_Coloradoboy]

But if you you ever want to see how tough the state of Texas is… sprinkle a half inch of snow on them

 

[Bullshot]

So just another wealthy A hole showing their true colors and *new* KUIU will sadly be funding his next attempt.

 

[Tmbrgost]

Who cares who owns them. They have a good product offering and as long as the quality holds I will buy more.

 

[SAJ-99]

Surprised it took so long for this to happen. Maybe covid caused a gap. I’m sure it got more difficult running a premium, niche clothing company when tariffs came. Like Mystery Ranch, I doubt much changes near term. But it is always tough to see small business get swallowed.

 

[2rocky]

Well it looks like another PE group bought up Kuiu. I wonder if this one will destroy the brand that Jason built.

KUIU Ultralight Hunting Acquired by a Collective of Conservation-Minded Families | Cox Enterprises

This acquisition will bolster KUIU’s commitment to its customers, employees and innovation.

www.coxenterprises.com

I wonder if they bought her shares : https://www.instagram.com/kirstynhairston/

 

[mxracer317]

Just got back from a pheasant hunt in Kansas and both the Denver airport and Salt Lake airport are advertising KUIU on screens throughout.

 

[MTGomer]

Sitka
Mystery Ranch
Stone Glacier
Kuiu
Simms

The private equity machine has been eating well, but I don’t know where it will get its next meal from

 

[mochosla]

Oh boy…

 

[Deez Nutz]

Oh boy…

Welcome to hunt talk

 

[Dakotakid]

Is there an example of Private Equity working to make the brand better?
Bass Pro/Cabelas and VooDoo are counter examples off the top of my head.

 

[bayoublaster7527]

Well, Colorado is really just North Texas so.....

Uhhhh ….. not really. A quick look at Colorado politics and even a visit to a wildlife commission meeting would dispel that. When I listen to the crazy Denver/Boulder crowd I often ask myself, where did they come from? Texas never comes to mind…..

 

[Forkyfinder]

Is there an example of Private Equity working to make the brand better?
Bass Pro/Cabelas and VooDoo are counter examples off the top of my head.

Sure - look at "shark tank" successes.

Personally - I dont think that PE has a lot of success buying a matured company that doesnt need more capital or access to markets/supply chains. I dont see a ton of potential for "growth" in kuiu - unless its expanding lines to more casual clothing.

 

[noharleyyet]

View attachment 395559

Denver Refuge for Californians...