sentences:  The Debenhams board responded by stating they were open-minded with regard to exploring operational opportunities to improve its performance.Sports Direct sold its shares on 16 January 2014, although they took out an option to buy further shares up to a total of 6.6%.In December 2016, Sports Direct agreed to sell the remaining international rights to its Dunlop brand to Sumitomo Rubber Industries for £112 million ($137.5 million).