Canada Goose Holdings Inc. has received multiple bids from private equity firms seeking to acquire the company, with offers valuing the iconic Canadian outerwear brand at approximately $1.4 billion.

According to sources familiar with the matter, controlling shareholder Bain Capital — which has held a majority stake in Canada Goose since 2013 — is considering selling its share. Goldman Sachs is advising on the sale process.

Advent International and Boyu Capital are among the firms that have expressed interest in acquiring Canada Goose. Other potential buyers include Chinese apparel manufacturer Bosideng International and a consortium led by Anta Sports Products and FountainVest Capital.

Shares of Canada Goose rose roughly 9% in premarket trading following news of the offers. The company’s market value stood at around $1.18 billion prior to the report.

While the company reported a larger-than-expected quarterly loss in July — partly due to retail expansion costs and promotional spending — it has remained somewhat insulated from reCanada Goose Holdings Inc. has received multiple bids from private equity firms seeking to acquire the company, with offers valuing the iconic Canadian outerwear brand at approximately $1.4 billion.


According to sources familiar with the matter, controlling shareholder Bain Capital — which has held a majority stake in Canada Goose since 2013 — is considering selling its share. Goldman Sachs is advising on the sale process.

Advent International and Boyu Capital are among the firms that have expressed interest in acquiring Canada Goose. Other potential buyers include Chinese apparel manufacturer Bosideng International and a consortium led by Anta Sports Products and FountainVest Capital.

Shares of Canada Goose rose roughly 9% in premarket trading following news of the offers. The company’s market value stood at around $1.18 billion prior to the report.

Best known for its luxury parkas, Canada Goose has recently expanded into eyewear, rainwear, and summer collections. While the company reported a larger-than-expected quarterly loss in July — partly due to retail expansion costs and promotional spending — it has remained somewhat insulated from recent tariff pressures. About 75% of Canada Goose products are made in Canada and are exempt from certain trade restrictions under the USMCA.

No final decision has been made, and Bain Capital is awaiting additional offers before moving forward.

Canada Goose, Goldman Sachs, and the prospective buyers did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

No final decision has been made, and Bain Capital is awaiting additional offers before moving forward.

Canada Goose, Goldman Sachs, and the prospective buyers did not immediately respond to requests for comment.