KMD Brands Ltd. engages in the design, marketing, retail, and wholesale of apparel, footwear, and equipment for surfing and the outdoors. It operates through the following segments: Rip Curl, Kathmandu, Oboz, and Corporate. The Rip Curl segment includes surfing equipment and apparel. The Oboz segment refers to outdoor footwear. The Corporate segment represents groups other business activities. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Christchurch, New Zealand.