KMD Brands Limited Ordinary Shares
KMD.NZXConsumer Discretionary
Kathmandu, a certified B Corp, was founded in 1987 in New Zealand and specialises in quality clothing and equipment for travel and adventure. Oboz, which became part of the group in 2018, is based in North America and designs ‘True to the Trail’ outdoor footwear to help people explore the wilderness. Rip Curl, acquired in 2019, is a leading global surf brand born in Bells Beach, Australia in 1969. With a shared focus on expertly designed, technical and sustainable products, all three brands are distributed through wholesale, retail and digital channels. On 19 October 2009 the company, then named Kathmandu Holdings Limited, announced an Initial public offering for fully paid ordinary shares to be listed on ASX and NZX under the code KMD. On 16 March 2022, the company changed its name to KMD Brands Limited.
Market Data
$0.083
+0.1%$149.4M
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$-0.071
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Recent Announcements
KMD Brands Trading and Business Review Update
KMD Brands reported Q3 FY26 group sales growth of +5.2% year-over-year with gross margin improvement of +258 bps, driven by strong performance at Kathmandu (+12.0%) and Rip Curl (+4.0%), while the Board announced a comprehensive business review to assess capital structure, portfolio configuration, and value-creation opportunities with external advisers.
SPH Notice - New Zealand Superannuation Fund Nominees Ltd
New Zealand Superannuation Fund Nominees Ltd changed substantial holding from 11.198% to 10.097%.
Amended Ongoing Disclosure Notice - Philip Bowman
Philip Bowman, Non-Executive Director of KMD Brands Limited, acquired a total of 15,669,642 ordinary shares through subscription in the company's pro rata accelerated entitlement offer at NZD$0.06084 per share on 28 April 2026, with some shares subsequently transferred to related entities Vinula Pty Ltd and Vinula Super Fund Pty Ltd on 5 May 2026.
Ongoing Disclosure Notices - various
Four KMD Brands Limited directors—David Kirk, Philip Bowman, Abigail Foote, and Andrea Martens—subscribed for shares on 28 April 2026 through the company's pro rata accelerated entitlement offer announced 31 March 2026, increasing their respective shareholdings at NZD$0.06-0.06084 per share.
KMD announces Chair transition and Board renewal
KMD Brands Limited announces that Philip Bowman has been elected Chair effective 1 May 2026, replacing David Kirk who stepped down after 12 years; the Board has also commenced a renewal program to search for two new Non-Executive Directors, while Zion Armstrong resigned to focus on his CEO role at Jamie Kay Group.
SPH Notice - New Zealand Superannuation Fund Nominees Ltd
New Zealand Superannuation Fund Nominees Ltd changed substantial holding from 13.817% to 11.198%.
SPH Notice - Allan Gray Australia Pty Ltd
Allan Gray Australia Pty Ltd changed substantial holding from 20.129% to 16.120%.
SPH Notice - Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC)
Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) changed substantial holding from 11.628% to 9.355%.
SPH Notice - FirstCape Group Ltd & Harbour Asset Management
FirstCape Group Ltd & Harbour Asset Management changed substantial holding from 10.642% to 9.152%.
KMD Brands Capital Change Notice
KMD Brands Limited issued 351,832,889 ordinary shares at NZD$0.06 per share under a retail entitlement offer announced on 31 March 2026, representing 24.305% of the total class and bringing total ordinary shares to 1,799,415,022.
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