Bain Capital explores Canada Goose stake sale
Bain Capital, the controlling shareholder of Canadian luxury outerwear brand Canada Goose, is exploring a potential sale of its stake. The private equity firm has begun working with advisors to gauge preliminary interest from potential buyers, including other private equity firms. The talks are still in early stages, and a deal is not guaranteed. Bain Capital acquired control of Canada Goose in 2013 and took the company public in 2017. As of the end of March 2025, Bain held 60.5% of the company’s multiple voting shares, representing 55.5% of total voting rights. Canada Goose’s shares have risen about 23% this year, bringing its market capitalization to $1.26 billion. For the fiscal year ending March 2025, Canada Goose reported net income of approximately 95 million Canadian dollars ($69 million) and revenue of 1.3 billion Canadian dollars ($947 million).