Author Topic: Rob Dyrdek is buying Alien Workshop / DNA Distribution from Burton? (Read 67701 times)

buffalo hunter · « **Reply #210 on:** January 14, 2012, 03:19:13 PM »

Dyrdek will have a tough time finding a financial institution to loan him 10+ Million dollars these days especially a skateboard company. He will probably need 40% down instead of the usual 20% down. My guess is he has some other investors involved in this deal.

natenola forever · « **Reply #211 on:** January 14, 2012, 05:34:50 PM »

i would think Habitat shoes would stay with Burton, it seems completely a Burton backed deal, plus Dyrdek isn't into Habitat.

Useful Idiot · « **Reply #212 on:** January 14, 2012, 05:39:53 PM »

Quote from: Random Matt on January 13, 2012, 09:11:47 PM

That doesn't make business sense that Burton would "hold" DNA for a few years, but I'm no business man.

And also I agree with everyone that Dayton Ohio is the epicenter of East Coast, despite being 600 miles from the Atlantic Ocean.

When I first moved away from home, I moved to Dayton and all the kids were talking shit on Rob. It was crazy.

It was also the first time I'd seen black guys skating and legit girl skaters.

StabMasterArson · « **Reply #213 on:** January 14, 2012, 06:01:48 PM »

Quote from: Useful Idiot on January 14, 2012, 05:39:53 PM

Quote from: Random Matt on January 13, 2012, 09:11:47 PM
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That doesn't make business sense that Burton would "hold" DNA for a few years, but I'm no business man.?

And also I agree with everyone that Dayton Ohio is the epicenter of East Coast, despite being 600 miles from the Atlantic Ocean.
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When I first moved away from home, I moved to Dayton and all the kids were talking shit on Rob. It was crazy.

It was also the first time I'd seen black guys skating and legit girl skaters.

don't believe it.

oyolar · « **Reply #214 on:** January 14, 2012, 06:06:18 PM »

Quote from: MisterX on January 14, 2012, 02:28:54 PM

Quote from: gripittoripit on January 14, 2012, 11:40:06 AM
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I wonder is Dyrdek will axe habitat footwear since it could be a conflict of interest with DC, kinda like a small competitor? I do fully back his buying of DNA though, I don't think we will harm these company's.
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Yeah that would be crazy if he axed it....considering he is attempting to only purchase AWS not DNA. I love how everyone just speculates and blows everything out of proportion on here.

There hasn't been any actual evidence of which he is buying. You're saying that he isn't buying all of DNA, other people are saying he is, so who knows what he's actually going to do?

The Ghost of Lenny Kirk · « **Reply #215 on:** January 15, 2012, 05:42:53 AM »

the deal isnt even final, they're just in talks.

MisterX · « **Reply #216 on:** January 15, 2012, 05:03:42 PM »

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Quote from: gripittoripit on January 14, 2012, 11:40:06 AM
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I wonder is Dyrdek will axe habitat footwear since it could be a conflict of interest with DC, kinda like a small competitor? I do fully back his buying of DNA though, I don't think we will harm these company's.
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Yeah that would be crazy if he axed it....considering he is attempting to only purchase AWS not DNA. I love how everyone just speculates and blows everything out of proportion on here.
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There hasn't been any actual evidence of which he is buying. You're saying that he isn't buying all of DNA, other people are saying he is, so who knows what he's actually going to do?

Burton COO Mike Rees sent a global email to all at the company mid-afternoon on Wednesday confirming that Burton is discussing the sale.

Rees's email:

"As some of you may have heard, pro skater Rob Dyrdek made an announcement last night at the Zumiez $100K party that he was buying Alien Workshop.

"While Rob's message was definitely premature, we did want to confirm that we are in an open dialog with him about a possible purchase. At this point, please note that nothing is confirmed, and we will absolutely do a formal announcement when and/or if that transition happens."

chillout · « **Reply #217 on:** January 15, 2012, 07:08:02 PM »

i wonder if aws and habitat will be come more seperate than they already are. it would be like girl and chocolate splitting up. well, not quite, but same idea

manbergur · « **Reply #218 on:** January 16, 2012, 07:23:32 AM »

Quote from: MisterX on January 15, 2012, 05:03:42 PM

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Quote from: MisterX on January 14, 2012, 02:28:54 PM
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Quote from: gripittoripit on January 14, 2012, 11:40:06 AM
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I wonder is Dyrdek will axe habitat footwear since it could be a conflict of interest with DC, kinda like a small competitor? I do fully back his buying of DNA though, I don't think we will harm these company's.
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Yeah that would be crazy if he axed it....considering he is attempting to only purchase AWS not DNA. I love how everyone just speculates and blows everything out of proportion on here.
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There hasn't been any actual evidence of which he is buying. You're saying that he isn't buying all of DNA, other people are saying he is, so who knows what he's actually going to do?
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Burton COO Mike Rees sent a global email to all at the company mid-afternoon on Wednesday confirming that Burton is discussing the sale.

Rees's email:

"As some of you may have heard, pro skater Rob Dyrdek made an announcement last night at the Zumiez $100K party that he was buying Alien Workshop.

"While Rob's message was definitely premature, we did want to confirm that we are in an open dialog with him about a possible purchase. At this point, please note that nothing is confirmed, and we will absolutely do a formal announcement when and/or if that transition happens."

hahah of course it was premature -- this is rob dyrdek we're talking about.. dude kindof has a hard time containing his excitement about pretty much anything

Donkey Lips · « **Reply #219 on:** January 16, 2012, 07:30:13 AM »

Rees said Workshop - not DNA. Wonder if Dyrdek will divorce the brand from Habitat.

andylicardi · « **Reply #220 on:** January 16, 2012, 01:33:38 PM »

From what i've heard from a pretty reliable source, Burton wanted to move DNA to Vermont, Dyrdek bought DNA to keep it in Dayton, Ohio. The deal includes Habitat and Habitat footwear. Dyrdek also will not be making any changes and will continue to let Hill/Carter/Castrucci run things the way they currently are.

Rumpleforeskin · « **Reply #221 on:** January 16, 2012, 01:38:24 PM »

"WHAT THE FUCK, BIG?? THEY'RE MOVING IT TO VERMONT, CARTER??? BETTA BRING THE BIG BUCKS, MTV. GET MY COAT, DRAMA!" - Rob Dyrdek, American businessman, professional skateboarder, and overall pimp mac daddy of Ohio

Rumpleforeskin · « **Reply #222 on:** January 16, 2012, 01:40:37 PM »

Berra usually does back-up vocals for Kesha. He usually just fills in for whoever can't make it but he honestly isn't that bad.

few123456789 · « **Reply #223 on:** January 16, 2012, 06:35:11 PM »

Rob is lurking. They deleted my post from this thread.

jeremyrandall · « **Reply #224 on:** January 16, 2012, 06:45:25 PM »

Quote from: buffalo hunter on January 14, 2012, 03:19:13 PM

Dyrdek will have a tough time finding a financial institution to loan him 10+ Million dollars these days especially a skateboard company. He will probably need 40% down instead of the usual 20% down. My guess is he has some other investors involved in this deal.

I dunno. Dyrdek has got to be pretty loaded these days. Didn't Nyjah make $500,000 off Street League alone last year? There's no way Dyrdek is making less money from Street League than anyone else. And that's just one thing he's involved in.

ice nine · « **Reply #225 on:** January 16, 2012, 07:03:19 PM »

Let me get in on the speculation pile-on. I bet rob didn't get much for the first couple years of street league, as a sign of faith that it will be successful and make espn/everyone money in the long run and rob will get a payday if/when that happens.

b.v. · « **Reply #226 on:** January 16, 2012, 07:12:08 PM »

Just a few things to think about:
Rob has been investing money for years and years, since way before things got big.
He has had a few mtv shows.
He has been involved in a few movies.
He is either a share holder or well paid employee of dc shoes.
He was/is an agent for many professional skaters.
He runs street league.
He rides for monster energy drinks.
There is no shortage of big money in his life. Buying dna in it's entirety from burton is well within his reach. But he is a smart man and will make the deal right.

whoami · « **Reply #227 on:** January 17, 2012, 11:54:06 PM »

Quote from: b.v. on January 16, 2012, 07:12:08 PM

Just a few things to think about:
Rob has been investing money for years and years, since way before things got big.
He has had a few mtv shows.
He has been involved in a few movies.
He is either a share holder or well paid employee of dc shoes.
He was/is an agent for many professional skaters.
He runs street league.
He rides for monster energy drinks.
There is no shortage of big money in his life. Buying dna in it's entirety from burton is well within his reach. But he is a smart man and will make the deal right.

was part owner of PJ's records in the late 90's that actually put out some good shit, for the 90's that is.....name was wack but....

chasone · « **Reply #228 on:** January 28, 2012, 12:18:53 PM »

And it's all gone quiet.

Any news?

MaryhillVibe · « **Reply #229 on:** January 28, 2012, 03:19:19 PM »

I love how everyone is quantifying his various incomes, as if the assumption is he paid in cash.

b.v. · « **Reply #230 on:** January 28, 2012, 03:25:36 PM »

Burtons fiscal year ends at the end of this month, so guessing they are going to be starting February away from burton.
I was told Dyrdek will be buying all of dna, with intentions of reselling a portion of it back to hill/carter at a later date.
They will keep Habitat footwear going. This was all from a reliable source connected to dna.

Beer Keg Peg Leg · « **Reply #231 on:** January 28, 2012, 03:43:29 PM »

Quote from: MaryhillVibe on January 28, 2012, 03:19:19 PM

I love how everyone is quantifying his various incomes, as if the assumption is he paid in cash.

dude has an ATM in his house, why wouldn't he pay cash?

Pete · « **Reply #232 on:** January 28, 2012, 07:30:31 PM »

yeah he bought that shit. fuck your friends im a pretty reliable source. free max b

Rippinlaces94 · « **Reply #233 on:** January 29, 2012, 01:23:07 AM »

Quote from: Eschaton on January 09, 2012, 08:49:38 AM

Sweet, Can't wait for all the exclusive Monster and Young and Restless Boards.

pretty much...

johnnymousedoom · « **Reply #234 on:** January 29, 2012, 10:25:41 AM »

Quote from: dankradschwag on January 13, 2012, 03:59:39 PM

Habitat/AWS get so much hype now, back in the day they were more independent style and were big time east coast brands, now they're so cal as shit. fuck em

93tilinfinity · « **Reply #235 on:** January 29, 2012, 07:51:20 PM »

http://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/rob-dyrdek-net-worth/

Dutch · « **Reply #236 on:** January 30, 2012, 03:54:43 AM »

Quote from: kook on January 29, 2012, 07:51:20 PM

http://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/rob-dyrdek-net-worth/

holy shit!

DaSk8D00D · « **Reply #237 on:** February 03, 2012, 10:36:55 PM »

Quote from: Dutch on January 30, 2012, 03:54:43 AM

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http://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/rob-dyrdek-net-worth/
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holy shit!

dyrdek is a fucking beast

SOFT 7 · « **Reply #238 on:** February 05, 2012, 04:34:12 PM »

did I just see Dyrdek kickflip a car? dude is killing.

augustmoon · « **Reply #239 on:** February 05, 2012, 06:09:47 PM »

Quote from: kook on January 29, 2012, 07:51:20 PM

http://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/rob-dyrdek-net-worth/

the same site has Rodney Mullen at 30 million and Rick Howard at 45 million, so not sure how accurate that is. not saying they shouldn't be that rich, but i just don't see it.

Author Topic: Rob Dyrdek is buying Alien Workshop / DNA Distribution from Burton? (Read 67701 times)

MisterX

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