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17 hours ago
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Seven7 Partners with Altor to Invest in Minority Stake in CCM, the Iconic Global Hockey Brand
STAMFORD, Conn., June 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Seven7 is pleased to announce its co-investment with leading Nordic private equity firm Altor in the previously announced acquisition of CCM, one of the most iconic and innovative brands in global hockey. Founded in 1899, CCM has been at the forefront of hockey innovation for over a century. From outfitting generations of NHL stars to supporting grassroots programs across North America and Europe, CCM has built an unmatched reputation for quality, performance, and authenticity. Today, the brand is a global leader in hockey equipment and apparel—trusted by elite athletes and weekend hockey players alike. The investment from Altor and Seven7 signals a bold new chapter for CCM—one focused on international expansion, digital transformation, product innovation, and deeper engagement with the next generation of players and fans. Daryl Jones, Chief Investment Officer of Seven7, said: "This is a landmark opportunity. At Seven7, we look for cultural relevance, passionate communities, and long-term brand value—and CCM checks every box. Hockey is growing around the world, and CCM is right at the center of that expansion. We're proud to support CCM's world-class team and to partner with Altor, who bring outstanding operational capabilities. Together, we're backing a brand that has been shaping the sport for 125 years—and still has its best hockey ahead of it." Mike Commodore, former NHL defenseman, Stanley Cup Champion, and investor in Seven7, added: "I've been rocking CCM gear since I was barely old enough to skate. From juniors to the NHL, their equipment was always in my bag. Now, to go from player to part-owner? Let's just say—this isn't just an investment, it's personal. CCM has history, swagger, and a runway. The goal now is to take that legacy global, and I'm fired up to be part of it. Let's go!" This investment marks the latest in a series of strategic hockey-sector investments for Seven7, which has also backed LiveBarn, EZ-Ice, Sauce Hockey, and a USHL franchise. About Seven7Seven7, LLC is a Stamford, Connecticut-based investment firm backing entrepreneurs, founders, and leadership teams in sports, media, and consumer markets. The firm focuses on long-term value creation through deep thematic research and active operational engagement. Seven7 is built on the belief that the next wave of exceptional returns will come from authentic brands with loyal followings and cultural momentum. Press Contact:Seven7 Communicationsdaryl@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Seven7
Yahoo
18 hours ago
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Seven7 Partners with Altor to Invest in Minority Stake in CCM, the Iconic Global Hockey Brand
STAMFORD, Conn., June 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Seven7 is pleased to announce its co-investment with leading Nordic private equity firm Altor in the previously announced acquisition of CCM, one of the most iconic and innovative brands in global hockey. Founded in 1899, CCM has been at the forefront of hockey innovation for over a century. From outfitting generations of NHL stars to supporting grassroots programs across North America and Europe, CCM has built an unmatched reputation for quality, performance, and authenticity. Today, the brand is a global leader in hockey equipment and apparel—trusted by elite athletes and weekend hockey players alike. The investment from Altor and Seven7 signals a bold new chapter for CCM—one focused on international expansion, digital transformation, product innovation, and deeper engagement with the next generation of players and fans. Daryl Jones, Chief Investment Officer of Seven7, said: "This is a landmark opportunity. At Seven7, we look for cultural relevance, passionate communities, and long-term brand value—and CCM checks every box. Hockey is growing around the world, and CCM is right at the center of that expansion. We're proud to support CCM's world-class team and to partner with Altor, who bring outstanding operational capabilities. Together, we're backing a brand that has been shaping the sport for 125 years—and still has its best hockey ahead of it." Mike Commodore, former NHL defenseman, Stanley Cup Champion, and investor in Seven7, added: "I've been rocking CCM gear since I was barely old enough to skate. From juniors to the NHL, their equipment was always in my bag. Now, to go from player to part-owner? Let's just say—this isn't just an investment, it's personal. CCM has history, swagger, and a runway. The goal now is to take that legacy global, and I'm fired up to be part of it. Let's go!" This investment marks the latest in a series of strategic hockey-sector investments for Seven7, which has also backed LiveBarn, EZ-Ice, Sauce Hockey, and a USHL franchise. About Seven7Seven7, LLC is a Stamford, Connecticut-based investment firm backing entrepreneurs, founders, and leadership teams in sports, media, and consumer markets. The firm focuses on long-term value creation through deep thematic research and active operational engagement. Seven7 is built on the belief that the next wave of exceptional returns will come from authentic brands with loyal followings and cultural momentum. Press Contact:Seven7 Communicationsdaryl@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Seven7 Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
ABC News
13-05-2025
- ABC News
Channel Country transforms after record-breaking flooding in outback Queensland
In the land of boom and bust, an ancient landscape of sand dunes and river channels is transforming. Record-breaking floods has parts of the Channel Country in south-west Queensland springing to life, a haven for flora and fauna across thousands of kilometres of inland waterways. It's a silver lining of devastating flooding across the outback where it's estimated 13 million hectares of country went underwater. It was only last year the terrain underwent a similar metamorphosis when water from ex-tropical cyclone Kirrily snaked south through the Channel Country to Lake Eyre. But the scale of flooding this year was much more extreme. Desert Channels Queensland, a community-based natural resources group, said 20 to 40 centimetres of top soil has been lost from significant areas of country. "That will take a fair while to recover," operations manager Geoff Penton said. Ecologist professor Daryl Jones from Griffith University expects there to be more pelicans than ever seen before in outback Queensland. "This water will lead to unbelievable amounts of reproduction in plants and there will be some spectacular numbers of baby birds," Professor Jones said. While pelicans are usually associated with the ocean, some head to inland lakes to breed. They respond to floods, although Professor Jones said it was a mystery how they know which lakes are full and teeming with life. "They have something that tells them 'let's go and fly across vast areas of land, from horizon to horizon, thousands of kilometres, to get to this mysterious place'," he said. In outback Queensland, Lake Machattie and the old Diamantina Crossing at Birdsville are well known hotspots for squadrons of pelicans. Across the border in South Australia thousands of pelicans will flock to Lake Eyre when it is full too. Roads are reopening to isolated towns like Birdsville that had been cut off by floodwater for six weeks, but the Simpson Desert remains closed to visitors. Park ranger and Elder of the Wangkangurru and Yarluyandi people from Munga-Thirri, Don Rowlands, said the blooming flora and fauna was spectacular. "It's the best condition you can ever see it — the green grass, flowers, birds that are nesting and flying around everywhere," he said. "How this country transforms just by adding water is beautiful. Even more so than last year after ex-tropical cyclone Kirrily, he said. "We've had a lot more rain this time and a lot more places that got watered. So I think the spread of green and flowers will be much wider," he said. Photographer Ingrid Hendriksen recently flew over the Channel Country. "It's like watching the land breathe again," Melbourne-based Ms Hendriksen said. "I've photographed it before but this time it felt different. More dramatic. "The contrast between parched earth and the large amount of flowing floodwaters was spectacular." From the aircraft, she said the juxtaposition of how water brings life —yet isolation, stress and huge challenges — to the outback was confronting. "This is the reality of life in the outback. It's raw beautiful, and at times, incredible tough," she said.
