ROOTS CORP.

Roots has agreed to a takeover by Marquee Brands at C$4.10 per share, representing a 36% premium to the closing price on 2 March 2026. About 69% of voting interests, including Searchlight Kapital Partners, Kernwood and certain directors and officers, have already signalled their support. Marquee Brands plans to work with JM&A Design and Development, which will oversee operations, design, manufacturing, retail and e‑commerce in North America; the headquarters will remain in Toronto. Closing conditions include approval by at least two‑thirds of shareholders, clearance under the Competition Act and approval of the Ontario Court of Justice; closing is targeted for Q4 2026 and will result in the delisting of the common shares. » More on de.investing.com

Roots has opened a store behind security at gate E88 in the US departures terminal of Vancouver International Airport, operated in partnership with travel retailer Hudson (Avolta). The offering includes apparel, accessories and Vancouver-themed items exclusive to the location; Roots is exploring further expansion opportunities in travel retail in Canada. The company operates more than 100 owned stores in Canada, locations in the US and partner shops in Asia. » More on de.investing.com

Roots recorded a 6.5% revenue increase in Q1 2026 to CAD 42.6m and comparable-store sales growth of 3.2%. Net loss widened to CAD 10.1m (CAD 0.26 per share) from CAD 7.9m a year earlier, alongside a decline in gross margin to 59.9%. Direct-to-consumer sales rose 3.3% and partner revenue climbed 26.6%, while higher SG&A costs and operating charges weighed on profitability. Management cited inventory clean-ups, currency effects and strategic initiatives; the stock rose slightly after the results. » More on de.investing.com

Roots reported a net profit of USD 14.7 million (USD 0.37 per share) for Q4 2025 on revenue of CAD 115.5 million (+4.2%) and a record gross margin of 61.8%. For the fiscal year, revenue rose to USD 277.7 million (+5.6%) and adjusted EBITDA reached USD 23.3 million, while SG&A costs increased 9.1% in the quarter and the stock fell after the results were released. Management emphasizes a focus on direct-to-consumer growth, product innovation and operational efficiency, but sees risks from currency effects, tariffs and cost inflation. » More on de.investing.com

Roots Corp reported Q4 2025 revenue of CAD 115.5m (+4.2%) and EPS of CAD 0.37, missing expectations (USD 0.43) and weighing on the stock, which fell 1.25% to CAD 3.95. Direct-to-consumer sales grew 5.7% and gross margin improved slightly to 61.8% (+50 bps). Rising SG&A costs (+9.1% to CAD 49.3m) hurt profitability. Management plans to expand the direct-to-consumer business and pursue operational efficiency but warns of risks from higher costs and currency effects. » More on de.investing.com