Nautilus buys out fitness apparel brand PEARL iZUMi
17 Jun '05
4 min read
The transaction is expected to close during the third quarter of 2005 following completion of a regulatory process. Nautilus expects to provide additional details on the acquisition when it reports second quarter earnings in July.
Headquartered in Vancouver, Wash., Nautilus Inc helps people achieve a fit and healthy lifestyle through proper exercise and nutrition. With a brand portfolio that includes Nautilus, Bowflex, SchwinnFitness, StairMaster and Trimline, Nautilus manufactures and markets a complete line of innovative health and fitness products and apparel through direct, commercial, retail, specialty and international channels. The Company was formed in 1986 and had sales of $524 million in 2004. It has 1,250 employees and operations in Washington, Colorado, Oklahoma, Texas, Illinois, Virginia, Canada, Switzerland, Germany, United Kingdom, Italy, China and other locations around the world.