A week ago, we announced that the “Luxe.CO Sports and Outdoor Investment Salon” will be held in Shanghai on November 8, coinciding with the 7th China International Import Expo, which has already generated an enthusiastic response from professionals in the financial and industrial sectors.
The latest statistics from the Luxe.CO Intelligence fashion investment database show that as of September 30, the number of investment and M&A transactions in the sports and outdoor sector has already surpassed the total for all of 2023, both in the Chinese Mainland and overseas.
A recent report from international investment bank Houlihan Lokey on the sports and outdoor market, “Active Lifestyle Market,” points to a robust recovery in global M&A activity in this sector, rebounding from the “sluggish” levels seen during the same period in 2023. This resurgence is primarily attributed to renewed market confidence, recovery in financial market activity, and the return of major deals.
According to Houlihan Lokey’s data (see chart below), the number of completed M&A transactions in the global sports and outdoor sector reached 90 in the first half of 2023, up 20% from 75 during the same period last year. The transaction value surged to $4.2 billion, compared to only $600 million in the previous year, continuing an upward trend from the fourth quarter of last year, signaling a bottoming-out and recovery in M&A activity in this sector.
The report notes: “The sports and outdoor industry continues to exhibit polarization similar to the broader consumer goods market. Premium and high-value products are highly sought after, with affluent consumers displaying strong spending power, while other consumers look to maximize value.”
Luxe.Co has been deeply engaged in the sports and outdoor sector, covering various dimensions of entrepreneurship, innovation, and investment. The “Luxe.CO Sports and Outdoor Investment Salon,” to be held in Shanghai on November 8, 2024 (professional-only), will feature Luxe.CO and Orange Bay Education Founder Alicia Yu, who will present the latest research findings on “Global Sports and Outdoor Investment Trends.” Elisa Wang, Senior Vice President of Luxe.CO and Director of Luxe.CO Intelligence, will provide an in-depth analysis of the recently released “Luxe.Co Sports and Outdoor Brand Vitality Rankings.” Additionally, the event will include discussions and roundtables covering Luxe.Co’s on-the-ground insights into the sports and outdoor industry across Europe, strategies for international brands entering the Chinese market, and will host founders and executives of sports and outdoor brands, as well as private equity and venture capital investors, to explore investment opportunities and share market insights.
Date and Time
November 8, 2024 (Friday), 13:30 – 17:00
Agenda
13:00 Registration
13:30 Report Release: Luxe.Co Sports and Outdoor Brand Vitality Rankings
14:00 Keynote Speech: Global Sports and Outdoor Investment Trends
15:00 Panel Discussion: Insights from Field Research in the European Sports and Outdoor Industry
15:30 Panel Discussion: Opportunities and Strategies for International Sports and Outdoor Brands in China
16:00 Roundtable: Investment Opportunities and Market Insights in the Sports and Outdoor Sector
16:45 Networking
Location
Jing An Shangri-La Hotel, Shanghai
(Detailed address will be provided upon successful registration)
Registration
Scan the QR code below
The event is free, with a limit of 50 participants. Open exclusively to professional investors, brand executives, retail executives, and supply chain managers.
Luxe.CO will carefully screen applicants and send attendance confirmation via SMS or email.
| Source: Original report, Luxe.Co historical coverage
| Image Credit: Original report
| Editor: LeZhi
