SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — Bass Pro of Missouri plans to acquire the Arkansas company that manufactures well-known bass boats.
Bass Pro Group announced the deal Thursday to acquire Fish Holdings LLS, which manufactures Ranger, Stratos and Triton boats. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.
The Springfield News-Leader reports Fishing Holdings will continue to operate independently at its headquarters in Flippin, Arkansas. The deal must still receive regulatory approval.
Ranger manufactures more than 40 models of bass, saltwater, aluminum and other boats.
Bass Pro founder Johnny Morris and Forrest Woods, who founded Ranger Boats, both said in statements that the partnership will give the companies and their dealers long-term stability.