“They recycled profits into buying other businesses in other industries, such as publishing and printing, the paper industry, then the first foray into sports...”

The Desert Island Investor · Amer Sports : From Tobacco to Trainers

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recycled profits from the original tobacco business to acquire companies in publishing, printing, paper, and later sports equipment, building a diversified brand portfolio

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