Nike to take over part of the STX equipment line?

by **mholtz** on Thu Jul 26, 2007 6:47 pm

I've heard rumors from two reputable sources that Nike is going to buy out the Kyle Harrison line from STX. Anyone else heard about this?

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by **Sonny** on Thu Jul 26, 2007 10:37 pm

Rumor I heard was that Nike would try to buy the whole enchilada (all of STX). They certainly have the pockets.

by **cjwilhelmi** on Thu Jul 26, 2007 10:40 pm

I have heard the same rumor but dont know anything. Let me do some checking this weekend.

by **LaxDude** on Tue Oct 09, 2007 2:05 pm

Nike would love to get their hands on STX. However, STX is a privately owned company in Baltimore. If anything, the parent company ( http://www.williamtburnett.com/ ) uses STX has a tax write-off and is basically fun for them. Even though Nike could throw a ton of cash at STX, STX basically wants to remain indepedent and I suppose stay the 'little-guy' trying to make it in the ocean of corporate America trying to invade Lacrosse.

by **Dave** on Fri Oct 26, 2007 2:53 pm

They bought Umbro two days ago, so who knows.

by **byualum** on Fri Oct 26, 2007 2:55 pm

Nike recently sold off the Nike-Bauer hockey operation. Don't know if that would make them a little guy-shy when it comes to purchasing a lacrosse company.

by **NoFlow** on Wed Feb 13, 2008 7:45 pm

ive heard that Nike is either going to buy out STX or introduce their own full product line next year (2009 season).