Ineos Sells Jacket Maker Belstaff to Andy Murray-Backed Castore

Belstaff, which is more than 100 years old, is best known for its leather and waxed jackets.

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Ineos Group Holdings SA offloaded motorcycle jacket maker Belstaff to Castore and took a stake in the Andy Murray-backed sportswear brand as part of the deal.

The part-owner of Manchester United Football Club, which is controlled by billionaire Jim Ratcliffe, will make a “significant strategic investment” in Castore, the companies said Thursday. The terms of the deal weren’t disclosed.