KKR’s Academy Sports Is Said to File Confidentially for IPO (2)

KKR & Co.’s sporting goods retailer Academy Sports + Outdoors has confidentially filed paperwork for an initial public offering that could happen as soon as this year, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

The company is working with Credit Suisse Group AG and KKR Capital Markets on the potential public listing, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the talks are private. Other banks may soon be added to the lineup, one of the people said. As with any company that explores an IPO, it may also field takeover interest.

Academy’s earnings before interest, ...