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Kontoor Brands agrees $750m sale of Lee to Authentic Brands Group

The denim company has agreed to sell its Lee brand to Authentic Brands Group for $750m plus a $250m earnout. The divestment allows Kontoor to focus on its Wrangler and Helly Hansen brands.

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