Authentic Brands Group Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Lee®

NEW YORK, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Authentic Brands Group (Authentic), a global brand and entertainment platform, today announced a definitive agreement to acquire Lee, one of the most recognized and enduring names in global denim, from Kontoor Brands, Inc. (NYSE: KTB). As the owner of some of the most iconic and beloved sports, fashion, media and entertainment intellectual property in the world, Authentic sees Lee as a natural fit for its global platform.