Canada’s Roots goes private in Marquee deal to drive global growth

Marquee Brands will acquire Roots via JM&A, taking the Canadian lifestyle brand private while keeping its Toronto headquarters.
JM&A will run design, development, manufacturing, distribution, retail and e-commerce for menswear and womenswear in Canada and the US.
Shareholders are offered C$4.10 per share, a 36 per cent premium; vote is due in October 2026, with closing targeted for Q4 2026.