Kontoor Brands Sells Lee Denim Brand to Authentic Brands for $1 Billion

Kontoor Brands has agreed to sell its Lee denim brand to Authentic Brands Group in a deal valued at up to $1 billion. The transaction includes an upfront payment of $750 million and a performance-based contingent amount of $250 million, pending regulatory approval expected by year-end 2026.

By Cris Tolomia Thu, May 21, 2026 at 3:49 PM GMT+3 2 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

Kontoor Brands Sells Lee Denim Brand to Authentic Brands for $1 Billion

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