Sept 14 (Reuters) – On Holding AG, a shoe firm backed by Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer, on Tuesday priced its initial public offering (IPO) well above the target range, valuing the company at over $6 billion.<\/p>\n
On priced 31.1 million shares offered at $24 each, compared with a target range of $18 to $20 per share, raising $746.4 million, it said in a statement.<\/p>\n
The shoemaker was founded in 2010 by running enthusiasts Olivier Bernhard, David Allemann and Caspar Coppetti, with Federer investing an undisclosed sum in the company in 2019.<\/p>\n
The 20-time Grand Slam winner teamed up with the company earlier this year to develop the Roger Pro tennis shoe.<\/p>\n
The IPO comes at a time when athletic gear, especially shoes, has been flying off the shelves at most retailers as COVID-induced gym closures push more people to take up running to keep themselves fit.<\/p>\n
The company\u2019s largest market is North America, which accounts for nearly 49% of total sales, followed closely by Europe.<\/p>\n
On is due to begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday.<\/p>\n
Goldman Sachs & Co, Morgan Stanley and J.P. Morgan are among the underwriters for the offering.<\/p>\n