On December 22, 2011, Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited (TSX:FFH)(Fairfax) and Sporting Life Inc. announced that Fairfax has purchased 75% of Sporting Life, one of Canada's most prestigious sporting goods and sports apparel retailers, with the long-term goal of supporting the growth and expansion plans of the founders who continue to retain the balance of the shares.
Both Fairfax and Sporting Life are committed to continued profitable, long-term growth under the leadership of the business founders, Dr. Brian McGrath, Patti Russell and David Russell.
Sporting Life was founded in 1979 with the goal of selling high-end sports merchandise and leading edge fashion apparel focused on the principle of a healthy, sporting lifestyle and unparalleled customer satisfaction.
Fairfax Financial Holdings is a financial services holding company that is primarily engaged in property and casualty insurance and reinsurance and the associated investment management.
Further information can be found on Fairfax’s website.