Textron sold Arctic Cat to a new investment group in April 2025 following production pauses. 2017–2025: Key Aspects of Textron Ownership
In January 2026, Arctic Cat announced its acquisition of Widescape , a Canadian manufacturer of stand-up enduro snowmobiles. textron buys arctic cat
finalized its acquisition of Arctic Cat Inc. on March 6, 2017 , in a cash deal valued at approximately $247 million ($18.50 per share). The acquisition was structured as a short-form merger, making Arctic Cat a subsidiary of Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc.. Textron sold Arctic Cat to a new investment
Textron invested in product development, including the Wildcat XX side-by-side. textron buys arctic cat
Following the acquisition by the investor group, Arctic Cat rehired staff and resumed operations in Minnesota in mid-2025.