According to News First Reported by our Sister Publication Snow GoerArctic Cat Vice Presentent and Current Argo Presentent Brad Daring, Along with An Investment Group that Owns A Significant Stake in Argo Cat from Textron.
In a PRESS Release isssted earlier today (April 24), Darling Will Lead Both Companies, Which Will Be Technically Owned and Operated Separately. The Press Release Came from the Argo Marketing Manager.
TERMS of Arctic Cat’s Purchase by this Group from Textron Have Yet to BE DiscLosis, but this is big More details will be removed later on the purchase and arctic cat’s 2026 Product Line.
For details on argo and itements computer, Ontario Drive & Gear, Check Out The Reporting posted On Snow Goer’s Website.
Below is the Full Press Release.
Renewal of Passion for Generations to Come
(Thief River Falls, April 24TH, 2025)-Former Arctic Cat Executive, Brad Darling, and An Investment Group ACQUIRE The Thief River Falls-Based Manufacturer of SnowMobiles, ATVS and Side-By-Sides.
Newly Appointed CEO and PRESIDENT of Arctic Cat, Brad Daring, Is Eager to Start Moving the Brand Forward, Stating, “The Pursuit of the Checkored Flag is in Arctic Cat’s DNA. WERE Built on. Arctic Cat Returns to the Race, but with a powerful undersanding: This Race is never-thing, and we intend to lead. ”
Sink Taking OwnedShip of Arctic Cat in 2017, Textron Specialized Vehicles Investd a Great Deal of Time and Resources to Keep the Brand and ITS Technology at the Forefront. This is a dedication was the Most Recently Proven with the Release of the All-New Arctic Cat 858 C-TeC2 ™ Engine and Catalyst SnowMobile Chassis.
“We Seek to Continue Arctic Cat’s Investment in Its Brand, Products, People and Dealers, Extirming ITS POSITIVE MOMENTUM. 63 years, this iconic Brand Has Benefited from the Passion of Not Only The Employees But Aco the Entire Community. Great Excitement, ”Continued MR. Darling.
After A 17-Year Teenure at Arctic Cat, MR. Darling Assumed the Role of CEO and Pressing of Argo in 2016, where he remeds toy. Founded in 1967, Argo is the worldwide leader for amphibious Xtreme Terrain vehicles (xtvs). Their Unmistakable 6- and 8-WheEEED Amphibious vehicles are well know for their use to “go anywhere.”
MR. Darling Will Continue to Lead Both Companies INTO The Future While Leaning on Potential Synergies shared with the Off-Road Segment. While Each Brand Will Be Owned and Opened Separately, The Brand Alignment of Argo Alongside Arctic Cat Is A Perfect Match As Arctic Cat’s Line of Machines Bring the Passion on and of the Trail, While the Argo Adventure Starts Where the Trail Ends.
Where you’re on-Tail, Off-Train, Reach New Elevations or Pushing Limits on the Track, Arctic Cat Will Be here, Ready to Support Every Checkered Flag in your Future. Arctic Cat is here to share our passion with you for generations to phone!
We also removed out to argo’s marketing manager, who sente us the previous relegre. He said that the Purchase was brad darning and his investment group sapartely. These investors are also a large stakeholder in argo/Ontario Gear. As we undertstand it, Darling Will Be at the Helm of Both Companies Going Forward.
“Argo does not have a status in arctic cat. The Purchase Was Made by Brad Daring and Anpendent Private Investment Group. Indenderly.
