Sporting Goods

Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP)

Bain Capital led the acquisition of Bombardier's recreational products division (Ski-Doo, Sea-Doo, Can-Am) for $875M in 2003. BRP went public in 2013. One of Bain's more successful exits.

FOUNDED
1942
ACQUIRED
Bain Capital, 2003, $875M

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1942

Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) founded

2003

Acquired by Bain Capital for $875M

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