Hampshire adds apparel brand Gramicci to portfolio

Hampshire Group, Limited announced that it entered into a license agreement with Gramicci, a California-based hiking and climbing-inspired brand owned by Hampshire Group’s Chief Executive Officer, Paul Buxbaum. The three-year agreement provides Hampshire with licensing rights to design, develop and produce Gramicci brand men’s and women’s apparel, which is sold in retailers, as well as through its ecommerce website.

 

Hampshire Group, Limited announced that it entered into a license agreement with Gramicci, a California-based hiking and climbing-inspired brand #

"Gramicci is an excellent new addition to Hampshire's portfolio,” commented David Price, Hampshire’s Chief Operating Officer. “The brand is well known among outdoor enthusiasts and advances our strategy of diversifying our product offering, distribution channels and customer base. We expect both gross and operating margins generated by the Gramicci business to exceed the brand’s historical levels as its profitability benefits from operating leverage on Hampshire’s infrastructure and sourcing expertise.”

 

Hampshire Group, Limited announced that it entered into a license agreement with Gramicci, a California-based hiking and climbing-inspired brand #

Benjamin Yogel, Hampshire Group’s Lead Director, stated, “The Board of Directors of Hampshire is aware of the potential conflict of interest presented by Paul Buxbaum’s ownership of Gramicci and has taken several measures to protect the interests of Hampshire’s shareholders.

 

Hampshire Group, Limited announced that it entered into a license agreement with Gramicci, a California-based hiking and climbing-inspired brand #

"First, the license was reviewed and negotiated by a committee of independent Hampshire directors. Secondly, the Company has the right to terminate the agreement at any time without penalty after providing notice of 120 days. Additionally, Paul Buxbaum will be recused from all non-operating decisions relating to Gramicci. Finally, the royalty rate associated with the license has been structured to be paid based on Gramicci’s profit contribution, which we expect to grow and add to the value of the Company.”

 

Hampshire Group, Limited announced that it entered into a license agreement with Gramicci, a California-based hiking and climbing-inspired brand #

Hampshire, along with its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Hampshire Brands, Inc. and Rio Garment S.A., is a provider of fashion apparel across a broad range of product categories, channels of distribution and price points. The Company specializes in designing and marketing men’s sportswear to department stores, chain stores and mass market retailers under licensed brands, our own proprietary brands and the private labels of our customers. The Company operates a Honduras-based apparel manufacturer, designing, sourcing and manufacturing knit tops for men, women and children.

 

Hampshire Group, Limited announced that it entered into a license agreement with Gramicci, a California-based hiking and climbing-inspired brand #