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Kontoor Brands Completes Sale of Lee Business to ABG

Kontoor Brands announced the completion of its sale of the Lee business to Authentic Brands Group (ABG). The transaction marks the transfer of control over the Lee brand from Kontoor Brands to ABG. No financial details or sale price were disclosed in the announcement. The sale is a significant move for Kontoor Brands as it divests a well-known brand to focus on its core operations. Authentic Brands Group, known for managing a portfolio of consumer brands, now takes ownership of the Lee business. This sale reflects strategic portfolio adjustments by Kontoor Brands and may impact its revenue mix going forward. For investors, this means monitoring how the divestiture affects Kontoor’s financial results and future growth prospects as the company reallocates resources post-sale.