Implus adds to its stable of brands with the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Pro Performance Sports LLC d/b/a SKLZ, a provider of multisport athletic performance and skill development training products. SKLZ propels Implus into the sporting goods category and further expands its fitness division, said the company, and in conjunction with the transaction, Implus will be adding a new satellite office in Carlsbad, Calif., to support growth into the new category of business.
“The addition of SKLZ to the Implus portfolio adds a top-level product offering and opens up new channels as we develop our position in the sporting goods accessories market,” said Seth Richards, CEO of Implus. “We are excited for the potential growth opportunities in providing their innovative training solutions to our retail partners.”
SKLZ will operate as a division of Implus, which is majority owned by Berkshire Partners, a Boston-based investment firm. SKLZ represents the eighth acquisition for Implus since Berkshire’s investment in the company in April 2015
