May 27, 2026 – 8.52amNew KMD Brands chairman Philip Bowman has begun a review of the retailer’s business, which includes Rip Curl and Kathmandu, telling investors the board is considering all options and could include a break-up of the company.Bowman was recently appointed chairman of the dual-listed business following an emergency capital raising in March, when it raised $NZ65.3 million ($91 million) at just NZ6¢ per share, which was underwritten by Goldman Sachs and Forsyth Barr.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles