CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA and TORONTO, ONTARIO–(Marketwired – Oct. 2,
2013) – Pacific Vector Holdings Inc (TSX VENTURE:PVH) (“Pacific Vector”
or the “Company”) a premier action sports retail and consumer brands
company announced today that it has acquired a controlling interest in
DNA LLC. (“DNA”) and has entered into an ongoing licensing agreement
through its newly formed, wholly owned subsiduary PVH DNA Inc. (“PVH
DNA”).
DNA owns iconic skateboarding brands Alien Workshop, Habitat and Reflex, which have been in operation for over 20 years.
Upon the closing of the transaction, scheduled for October 7(th) ,
2013, DNA LLC will the holding company for DNA brands, intellectual
property, trademarks and property while PVH DNA will become the operator
of the business.
The controlling interest in DNA was purchased for the issuance of
250,000 stock options and $1.5 million in the form of an earn out that
will be payable at 8% of DNA branded sales with the first payment due
twelve months from closing of the transaction. Following payment of the
earn out in full, PVH DNA will pay DNA LLC an ongoing licensing fee of
6% of net sales.
“The DNA Brands are in great hands,” said Rob Dyrdek who will
continue as minority owner and team rider of DNA LLC. “Chad Foreman and
Pacific Vector, together with the three founders, Chris Carter, Mike
Hill and Joe Castrucci, have created the perfect partnership to grow and
develop the DNA brands. With their combined expertise, talent, and
drive, the possibilities are limitless.”
Chad Foreman, President of Brands, Pacific Vector Holdings “Our
team is very excited about the opportunity to work with such a talented
group of employees and skateboarders that are associated with DNA
brands. I’ve admired these brands for a long time, and getting the
opportunity to involved with the future growth is exciting. With my
background and experience in brand building, and specifically in the
skateboarding industry our goals of enhanced sales levels should be
reached quickly”.
Robert Reynolds, CEO, Pacific Vector Holding “DNA has done an
incredible job building their brands in an authentic way throughout the
years. We are excited to have DNA as a foundational piece of our brands
division as we continue to execute on our growth strategy”.
DNA will join the growing list of brands that Pacific Vector controls in the action sports/lifestyle channel.
About DNA LLC:
Dayton, Ohio based DNA LLC is one of the world’s leading
suppliers of skateboards and accessories. Originally founded in 1990 by
Chris Carter and Mike Hill, Alien Workshop was the original DNA brand.
Habitat was introduced in 1999 under the creative direction of Joe
Castrucci. The brand stands for skateboarding and eco-conscious design.
The Habitat and Alien Workshop brands offer a full line of skateboard
equipment, softgoods, and accessories. Reflex offers a focused line of
hardgoods that includes bearings, tools, trucks, and grip tape. In
addition to their own brands, DNA also distributes all the leading
brands of trucks, safety equipment and grip tape.
(http://www.dnadistribution.com/)
About Pacific Vector
Pacific Vector is a premier action sports retail and consumer brands company. www.pacificvector.com
By press release
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