The Czechoslovak Group issued a statement reaffirming its commitment to the proposed all-cash acquisition of Vista Outdoor Inc.’s Sporting Products business – recently renamed The Kinetic Group – for a total consideration of $1.91 billion, with fully committed financing from leading U.S. bank JP Morgan Chase. CSG also highlighted the benefits of its planned Acquisition: “CSG is a leading industrial technology company operating across strategic business segments including defense, aerospace, ammunition and mobility. Under the leadership of current CEO and 100% owner Michal Strnad, CSG has become the pre-eminent Czech industrial group and built an extensive global footprint. We have a demonstrated history of supporting the long-term growth of our portfolio companies. We look forward to successfully closing the Acquisition of The Kinetic Group and becoming the steward of such venerable American brands as Federal, CCI and Remington. ”
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