Vista Outdoor buying motocross gear maker Fox Racing for at least $540 million


Vista Outdoor Inc. said Wednesday it has agreed to buy Fox Racing, a California-based maker of apparel and equipment for the motocross, BMX and mountain-biking segments.

Anoka, Minnesota-based Vista (NYSE: VSTO) will pay at least $540 million for Fox Racing, based in Racine, California, with the potential for an additional $50 million based on Fox's financial performance after the deal closes.

Vista, which may be best-known in Minnesota for making ammunition but also has a consumer-products division…

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