Item 1. Financial Statements
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CLARUS CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
March 31, 2024
December 31, 2023
Assets
Current assets
Cash
$
47,484
$
11,324
Accounts receivable, less allowance for
credit losses of $ 1,394 and $ 1,412
51,954
53,971
Inventories
88,630
91,409
Prepaid and other current assets
7,966
4,865
Income tax receivable
930
892
Assets held for sale
-
137,284
Total current assets
196,964
299,745
Property and equipment, net
16,345
16,587
Other intangible assets, net
37,526
41,466
Indefinite-lived intangible assets
56,897
58,527
Goodwill
38,300
39,320
Deferred income taxes
16,280
22,869
Other long-term assets
14,664
16,824
Total assets
$
376,976
$
495,338
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities
Accounts payable
$
12,772
$
20,015
Accrued liabilities
22,441
24,580
Income tax payable
816
805
Current portion of long-term debt
44
119,790
Liabilities held for sale
-
5,744
Total current liabilities
36,073
170,934
Long-term debt, net
37
-
Deferred income taxes
17,324
18,124
Other long-term liabilities
13,167
14,160
Total liabilities
66,601
203,218
Stockholders’ Equity
Preferred stock, $ 0.0001 par value per share; 5,000 shares authorized; none issued
-
-
Common stock, $ 0.0001 par value per share; 100,000 shares authorized; 42,878 and 42,761 issued and 38,236 and 38,149 outstanding, respectively
4
4
Additional paid in capital
692,381
691,198
Accumulated deficit
( 329,811 )
( 350,739 )
Treasury stock, at cost
( 33,114 )
( 32,929 )
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
( 19,085 )
( 15,414 )
Total stockholders’ equity
310,375
292,120
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$
376,976
$
495,338
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements .
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2024
March 31, 2023
Sales
Domestic sales
$
28,284
$
24,197
International sales
41,027
46,081
Total sales
69,311
70,278
Cost of goods sold
44,460
44,770
Gross profit
24,851
25,508
Operating expenses
Selling, general and administrative
28,215
29,354
Restructuring charges
370
-
Transaction costs
38
37
Contingent consideration benefit
-
( 1,565 )
Legal costs and regulatory matter expenses
3,002
128
Total operating expenses
31,625
27,954
Operating loss
( 6,774 )
( 2,446 )
Other (expense) income
Interest income, net
370
5
Other, net
( 909 )
76
Total other (expense) income, net
( 539 )
81
Loss before income tax
( 7,313 )
( 2,365 )
Income tax benefit
( 851 )
( 334 )
Loss from continuing operations
( 6,462 )
( 2,031 )
Discontinued operations, net of tax
28,346
3,629
Net income
21,884
1,598
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment
( 4,035 )
( 1,021 )
Unrealized gain (loss) on hedging activities
364
( 79 )
Other comprehensive loss
( 3,671 )
( 1,100 )
Comprehensive income
$
18,213
$
498
Loss from continuing operations per share:
Basic
$
( 0.17 )
$
( 0.05 )
Diluted
( 0.17 )
( 0.05 )
Net income per share:
Basic
$
0.57
$
0.04
Diluted
0.57
0.04
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic
38,208
37,137
Diluted
38,208
37,137
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements .
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2024
March 31, 2023
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
Net income
$
21,884
$
1,598
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
Depreciation of property and equipment
1,026
1,791
Amortization of other intangible assets
2,449
3,276
Gain on sale of business
( 40,585 )
-
Amortization of debt issuance costs
1,209
232
(Gain) loss on disposition of property and equipment
( 35 )
5
Noncash lease expense
751
690
Contingent consideration benefit
-
( 1,565 )
Stock-based compensation
1,183
1,334
Deferred income taxes
6,368
( 105 )
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
Accounts receivable
3,761
( 2,797 )
Inventories
( 2,024 )
1,341
Prepaid and other assets
( 1,694 )
( 153 )
Accounts payable
( 7,414 )
90
Accrued liabilities
( 3,245 )
( 2,612 )
Income taxes
5
74
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities
( 16,361 )
3,199
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
Proceeds from the sale of business, net of cash
175,674
-
Proceeds from disposition of property and equipment
81
88
Purchase of intangible assets
( 250 )
-
Purchases of property and equipment
( 1,897 )
( 1,471 )
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
173,608
( 1,383 )
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
Proceeds from revolving credit facilities
31,205
11,731
Repayments on revolving credit facilities
( 41,580 )
( 12,153 )
Repayments on term loans and other debt
( 109,381 )
( 1,668 )
Proceeds from issuance of other debt
49
-
Purchase of treasury stock
( 185 )
( 118 )
Cash dividends paid
( 956 )
( 930 )
Net cash used in financing activities
( 120,848 )
( 3,138 )
Effect of foreign exchange rates on cash
( 239 )
( 429 )
Change in cash
36,160
( 1,751 )
Cash, beginning of year
11,324
12,061
Cash, end of period
$
47,484
$
10,310
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:
Cash paid for income taxes
$
168
$
350
Cash paid for interest
$
1,943
$
2,586
Supplemental Disclosures of Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities:
Property and equipment purchased with accounts payable
$
127
$
202
Lease liabilities arising from obtaining right-of-use assets
$
206
$
3,941
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
Accumulated
Additional
Other
Total
Common Stock
Paid-In
Accumulated
Treasury Stock
Comprehensive
Stockholders’
Shares
Amount
Capital
Deficit
Shares
Amount
Loss
Equity
Balance, December 31, 2022
41,637
$
4
$
679,339
$
( 336,843 )
( 4,589 )
$
( 32,707 )
$
( 17,685 )
$
292,108
Net income
-
-
-
1,598
-
-
-
1,598
Other comprehensive loss
-
-
-
-
-
-
( 1,100 )
( 1,100 )
Cash dividends ($ 0.025 per share)
-
-
-
( 930 )
-
-
-
( 930 )
Purchase of treasury stock
-
-
-
-
( 12 )
( 118 )
-
( 118 )
Stock-based compensation expense
-
-
1,334
-
-
-
-
1,334
Proceeds from exercise of options
154
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Balance, March 31, 2023
41,791
$
4
$
680,673
$
( 336,175 )
( 4,601 )
$
( 32,825 )
$
( 18,785 )
$
292,892
Accumulated
Additional
Other
Total
Common Stock
Paid-In
Accumulated
Treasury Stock
Comprehensive
Stockholders’
Shares
Amount
Capital
Deficit
Shares
Amount
Loss
Equity
Balance, December 31, 2023
42,761
$
4
$
691,198
$
( 350,739 )
( 4,612 )
$
( 32,929 )
$
( 15,414 )
$
292,120
Net income
-
-
-
21,884
-
-
-
21,884
Other comprehensive loss
-
-
-
-
-
-
( 3,671 )
( 3,671 )
Cash dividends ($ 0.025 per share)
-
-
-
( 956 )
-
-
-
( 956 )
Purchase of treasury stock
-
-
-
-
( 30 )
( 185 )
-
( 185 )
Stock-based compensation expense
-
-
1,183
-
-
-
-
1,183
Proceeds from exercise of options
117
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Balance, March 31, 2024
42,878
$
4
$
692,381
$
( 329,811 )
( 4,642 )
$
( 33,114 )
$
( 19,085 )
$
310,375
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements .
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CLARUS CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
NOTE 1. NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Clarus Corporation and subsidiaries (which may be referred to as the “Company,” “Clarus,” “we,” “us” or “our”) as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 and for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”), instructions to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, except otherwise disclosed) necessary for a fair presentation of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been included. The results for the three months ended March 31, 2024 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be obtained for the year ending December 31, 2024. These interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on March 7, 2024.
Nature of Business
Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, we are a global leading designer, developer, manufacturer and distributor of best-in-class outdoor equipment and lifestyle products focused on the outdoor enthusiast markets. Each of our brands has a long history of continuous product innovation for core and everyday users alike. The Company’s products are principally sold globally under the Black Diamond®, Rhino-Rack®, MAXTRAX®, and TRED Outdoors® brand names through outdoor specialty and online retailers, our own websites, distributors and original equipment manufacturers.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. The more significant estimates relate to the fair value of net assets acquired in business combinations, provision for excess or obsolete inventory, allowance for credit losses, and valuation of contingent consideration liabilities, deferred tax assets, long-lived assets, goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets, and other intangible assets. We base our estimates on historical experience, projected future cash flows, and other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
Reclassifications
Certain reclassifications have been made to prior period financial statements to conform to the current period presentation. Specifically, legal costs associated with specific legal matters which were recorded in selling, general, and administrative expenses are now presented in legal costs and regulatory matter expenses in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. See Note 16 for discussion regarding legal matters.
NOTE 2. ACQUISITIONS
TRED
On September 13, 2023, Clarus entered into a Share Purchase Agreement (the “TRED Purchase Agreement”) to acquire TRED Outdoors Pty Ltd. (“TRED”), which subsequently closed on October 9, 2023. All United States dollar amounts contained herein are based on the exchange rates in effect for Australian dollars ($AUD) and the market value of the Company’s common stock at the time of closing of the acquisition of TRED (the “TRED Acquisition”).
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
The Company acquired TRED for an aggregate purchase price of $AUD 10,741 (approximately $ 6,849 ), subject to a post-closing adjustment, comprised of $AUD 8,875 (approximately $ 5,659 ) cash, 179 shares of the Company’s common stock valued at $ 1,069 , and additional consideration described below. The TRED Purchase Agreement provides for the payment of additional contingent consideration of up to $AUD 1,000 (approximately $ 638 ) in cash upon the satisfaction of certain net sales targets (the “TRED Contingent Consideration”). The Company estimated the initial fair value of the TRED Contingent Consideration to be $AUD 189 (approximately $ 121 ) and has recorded this liability within accrued liabilities. See Note 11 for discussion regarding the valuation of the TRED Contingent Consideration as of March 31, 2024. The acquisition was accounted for as a business combination.
The Company believes the acquisition of TRED will provide the Company with a greater combined global revenue base, increased gross margins, profitability and free cash flows, and access to increased liquidity to further acquire and grow businesses.
The following table is a reconciliation to the fair value of the purchase consideration and how the purchase consideration is allocated to assets acquired and liabilities assumed which have been estimated at their fair values. The fair value estimates for the purchase price allocation for TRED are based on the Company’s best estimates and assumptions as of the reporting date and are considered preliminary. The fair value measurements of identifiable assets and liabilities, and the resulting goodwill related to the TRED Acquisition are subject to change and the final purchase price allocations could be different from the amounts presented below. We expect to finalize the valuations as soon as practicable, but not later than one year from the date of the acquisition. The excess of purchase consideration over the assets acquired and liabilities assumed is recorded as goodwill. Goodwill for TRED is included in the Adventure segment. The goodwill consists largely of the growth and profitability expected from the acquisition.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
TRED
October 9, 2023
Number of Shares
Estimated Fair Value
Cash paid
-
$
5,659
Issuance of shares of Clarus Corporation
179
1,069
Contingent consideration
-
121
Total purchase consideration
179
$
6,849
Assets acquired and liabilities assumed
Assets
Cash
$
11
Accounts receivable
1,000
Inventories
1,006
Prepaid and other current assets
11
Property and equipment
195
Other intangible assets
3,305
Goodwill
2,832
Total assets
8,360
Liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
638
Deferred income taxes
873
Total liabilities
1,511
Net Book Value Acquired
$
6,849
The estimated fair value of inventory was recorded at expected sales price less cost to sell plus a reasonable profit margin for selling efforts.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
In connection with the acquisitions, the Company acquired exclusive rights to TRED’s trademarks, customer relationships, product technologies, and tradenames. The amounts assigned to each class of intangible asset, other than goodwill acquired, and the related average useful lives are as follows:
TRED
Average
Gross
Useful Life
Intangibles subject to amortization
Customer relationships
$
1,249
8.0 years
Product technologies
394
6.0 years
Tradenames
1,662
12.0 years
Intangibles not subject to amortization
Trademarks
-
N/A
$
3,305
9.8 years
The full amount of goodwill of $ 2,832 at TRED is expected to be non-deductible for tax purposes. No pre-existing relationships existed between the Company and TRED or its sellers prior to the acquisition. TRED revenue and operating income are included in the Adventure segment. Total revenue and net income of TRED from the date of acquisition to December 31, 2023 were not material to the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.
NOTE 3. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
On February 29, 2024, the Company and Everest/Sapphire Acquisition, LLC, its wholly-owned subsidiary, completed the sale to Bullseye Acquisitions, LLC, an affiliate of JDH Capital Company, of all of the equity associated with the Company’s Precision Sport segment, which is comprised of the Company’s subsidiaries Sierra and Barnes Bullets – Mona, LLC (“Barnes”), pursuant to a Purchase and Sale Agreement dated as of December 29, 2023, by and among, Bullseye Acquisitions, LLC, Everest/Sapphire Acquisition, LLC and the Company (the “Precision Sport Purchase Agreement”). The Precision Sport segment is engaged in the business of designing, developing, manufacturing, and marketing bullets and ammunition to the military, law enforcement, and commercial/consumer markets. Under the terms of the Precision Sport Purchase Agreement, the Buyer agreed to pay $ 175,000 in cash, which is subject to a customary working capital adjustment. The Company received $ 175,674 in cash under the terms of the Precision Sport Purchase Agreement, which included a preliminary working capital adjustment. As of March 31, 2024, the working capital adjustment had not been finalized. The Company recognized a pre-tax gain on such sale of $ 40,585 . The activities of the Precision Sport segment have been segregated and reported as discontinued operations for all periods presented.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
The carrying amounts of the assets and liabilities of the Precision Sport segment were classified as held for sale in our consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2023. The asset and liability balances as of December 31, 2023 were classified as current as we anticipated the sale of these assets and liabilities within a one year period. The carrying amounts were as follows:
December 31, 2023
Accounts receivable, net
$
9,914
Inventories
44,208
Prepaid and other current assets
2,931
Total current assets held for sale
57,053
Property and equipment, net
24,075
Other intangible assets, net
4,926
Indefinite-lived intangible assets
24,500
Goodwill
26,715
Other long-term assets
15
Total assets held for sale
$
137,284
Accounts payable
$
2,441
Accrued liabilities
3,303
Total current liabilities held for sale
5,744
Total liabilities held for sale
$
5,744
Summarized results of discontinued operations for the Precision Sport segment are as follows:
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2024
March 31, 2023
Sales
$
10,585
$
27,106
Cost of goods sold
( 6,543 )
( 16,593 )
Selling, general and administrative
( 2,062 )
( 3,337 )
Restructuring charges
( 3 )
-
Transaction costs
( 3,440 )
( 37 )
Interest expense, net
( 2,455 )
( 2,751 )
Other, net
( 38 )
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(Loss) income from operations of discontinued operations
( 3,956 )
4,397
Gain on sale of discontinued operations
40,585
-
Income from discontinued operations before taxes
36,629
4,397
Income tax expense
8,283
768
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax
$
28,346
$
3,629
In connection with the sale of the Precision Sport segment, all interest expense related to outstanding debt that was required to be repaid with the proceeds received from the sale pursuant to the terms of the Company’s credit facility is allocated to
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
discontinued operations in our condensed consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023.
Summarized cash flow information for the Precision Sport segment discontinued operations are as follows:
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2024
March 31, 2023
Depreciation of property and equipment
-
852
Amortization of intangible assets
-
508
Stock-based compensation
5
48
Purchase of property and equipment
886
739
NOTE 4. INVENTORIES
Inventories, as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, were as follows:
March 31, 2024
December 31, 2023
Finished goods
$
76,286
$
78,887
Work-in-process
479
295
Raw materials and supplies
11,865
12,227
$
88,630
$
91,409
NOTE 5. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment, net, as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, were as follows:
March 31, 2024
December 31, 2023
Land
$
2,850
$
2,850
Building and improvements
6,478
6,476
Furniture and fixtures
6,176
6,195
Computer hardware and software
8,070
8,092
Machinery and equipment
18,157
18,119
Construction in progress
1,779
1,224
43,510
42,956
Less accumulated depreciation
( 27,165 )
( 26,369 )
$
16,345
$
16,587
Depreciation expense for continuing operations for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 was $ 1,026 and $ 939 , respectively.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
NOTE 6. GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Goodwill
The following table summarizes the balances in goodwill by segment:
Outdoor
Adventure
Total
Goodwill
$
29,507
$
91,375
$
120,882
Accumulated goodwill impairments
( 29,507 )
( 52,071 )
( 81,578 )
Balance at December 31, 2023
-
39,320
39,320
Impact of foreign currency exchange rates
-
( 1,020 )
( 1,020 )
Balance at March 31, 2024
$
-
$
38,300
$
38,300
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets
The following table summarizes the changes in indefinite-lived intangible assets:
Balance at December 31, 2023
$
58,527
Impact of foreign currency exchange rates
( 1,630 )
Balance at March 31, 2024
$
56,897
Trademarks classified as indefinite-lived intangible assets by brand as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, were as follows:
March 31, 2024
December 31, 2023
Black Diamond
$
19,600
$
19,600
PIEPS
3,012
3,080
Rhino-Rack
24,644
25,767
MAXTRAX
9,641
10,080
$
56,897
$
58,527
Other Intangible Assets, net
The following table summarizes the changes in gross other intangible assets:
Gross balance at December 31, 2023
$
82,103
Disposal
( 163 )
Impact of foreign currency exchange rates
( 2,620 )
Gross balance at March 31, 2024
$
79,320
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Other intangible assets, net of amortization as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, were as follows:
March 31, 2024
Gross
Accumulated Amortization
Net
Weighted Average Useful Life
Intangibles subject to amortization
Customer relationships
$
59,383
$
( 31,475 )
$
27,908
13.8 years
Product technologies
17,292
( 9,305 )
7,987
10.0 years
Tradenames
1,698
( 67 )
1,631
12.0 years
Core technologies
947
( 947 )
-
10.0 years
$
79,320
$
( 41,794 )
$
37,526
12.9 years
December 31, 2023
Gross
Accumulated Amortization
Net
Weighted Average Useful Life
Customer relationships
$
61,215
$
( 30,478 )
$
30,737
13.8 years
Product technologies
18,003
( 9,014 )
8,989
10.0 years
Tradenames
1,938
( 198 )
1,740
11.4 years
Core technologies
947
( 947 )
-
10.0 years
$
82,103
$
( 40,637 )
$
41,466
12.9 years
Amortization expense for continuing operations for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, was $ 2,449 and $ 2,768 , respectively. Future amortization expense for other intangible assets as of March 31, 2024 is as follows:
Years Ending December 31,
Amortization Expense
2024 (excluding the three months ended March 31, 2024)
$
7,156
2025
8,038
2026
6,276
2027
4,568
2028
3,360
2029
2,522
Thereafter
5,606
$
37,526
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
NOTE 7. ACCRUED LIABILITIES AND OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
Accrued liabilities as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, were as follows:
March 31, 2024
December 31, 2023
Accrued payroll and related items
$
3,487
$
3,964
Accrued bonus
1,123
2,047
Designated forward exchange contracts
-
221
Accrued warranty
1,757
1,648
Current lease liabilities
3,198
3,179
Accrued commissions
538
344
Contingent consideration liabilities
123
129
Restructuring liabilities
643
1,246
Other
11,572
11,802
$
22,441
$
24,580
Other long-term liabilities as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, were as follows:
March 31, 2024
December 31, 2023
Long-term lease liability
$
12,066
$
13,030
Other
1,101
1,130
$
13,167
$
14,160
NOTE 8. LONG-TERM DEBT
Long-term debt as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, was as follows:
March 31, 2024
December 31, 2023
Revolving credit facility (a)
$
-
$
10,375
Other debt (b)
81
40
Term loan (c)
-
109,375
Debt issuance costs
-
-
81
119,790
Less current portion
( 44 )
( 119,790 )
$
37
$
-
On April 18, 2022 (the “Effective Date”), the Company and certain of its direct and indirect subsidiaries entered into an Amended and Restated Credit Agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent and the lenders party thereto (the “Restated Credit Agreement”).
The Restated Credit Agreement provides for borrowings of up to $ 300,000 under a secured revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Loans”) (including up to $ 5,000 for letters of credit), and borrowings of up to $ 125,000 under a secured term loan facility (the “Term Loans”). The Restated Credit Agreement also permits the Company, subject to certain requirements, to arrange with lenders for an aggregate of up to $ 175,000 of additional revolving and/or term loan
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commitments (both of which are currently uncommitted), for potential aggregate revolving and term loan commitments under the Restated Credit Agreement of up to $ 600,000 . The Restated Credit Agreement matures on April 18, 2027 (the “Maturity Date”), at which time the revolving commitments thereunder will terminate and all outstanding Revolving Loans and Term Loans, together with all accrued and unpaid interest thereon, must be repaid.
All obligations under the Restated Credit Agreement are secured by our subsidiary equity interests, as well as accounts receivable, inventory, intellectual property and certain other assets owned by the Company. The Restated Credit Agreement contains restrictions on the Company’s ability to pay dividends or make distributions or other restricted payments if certain conditions in the Restated Credit Agreement are not fulfilled. The Restated Credit Agreement also includes other customary affirmative and negative covenants, including financial covenants relating to the Company’s consolidated total leverage ratio and fixed charge coverage ratio. In conjunction with the Precision Sport Purchase Agreement dated December 29, 2023, all balances owing the lenders and the Administrative Agent were required to be paid off contemporaneously with the closing of the disposition of the Precision Sport segment which occurred on February 29, 2024. Accordingly, all debt obligations were classified as current as of December 31, 2023 and were settled on February 29, 2024.
(a) On February 29, 2024, upon the closing of the disposition of the Precision Sport segment, the Company terminated and paid off amounts outstanding under the revolving credit facility in full. The Company pays interest monthly on any borrowings on the Restated Credit Agreement. As of December 31, 2023, the interest rates ranged between approximately 7.7 % and 9.8 % .
(b) Foreign subsidiaries of the Company term debt with financial institutions, which mature between August 8, 2024 and February 27, 2027. The foreign subsidiaries paid interest monthly on any borrowings on the credit facility as well as monthly payments on the term debt. As of March 31, 2024, the interest rates ranged between approximately 3.2 % and 7.0 % and as of December 31, 2023, the interest rate was approximately 3.2 % . The term debt is secured by certain assets of the foreign subsidiaries.
(c) On February 29, 2024, upon the closing of the disposition of the Precision Sport segment, the Company terminated and paid off amounts outstanding under the term loan in full. The Company pays interest monthly on any borrowings on the Restated Credit Agreement. As of December 31, 2023, the rate was approximately 7.7 % .
NOTE 9. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The Company’s primary exchange rate risk management objective is to mitigate the uncertainty of anticipated cash flows attributable to changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The Company primarily focuses on mitigating changes in cash flows resulting from sales denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. The Company manages this risk primarily by using currency forward and option contracts. If the anticipated transactions are deemed probable, the resulting relationships are formally designated as cash flow hedges. The Company accounts for these contracts as cash flow hedges and tests effectiveness by determining whether changes in the expected cash flow of the derivative offset, within a range, changes in the expected cash flow of the hedged item.
At March 31, 2024, the Company’s derivative contracts had remaining maturities of less than one year . The counterparties to these transactions had both long-term and short-term investment grade credit ratings. The maximum net exposure of the Company’s credit risk to the counterparties is generally limited to the aggregate unrealized loss of all contracts with that counterparty. As of March 31, 2024, there was no such exposure to the counterparties. The Company’s exposure of counterparty credit risk is limited to the aggregate unrealized gain of $ 300 on all contracts as of March 31, 2024. The Company’s derivative counterparties have strong credit ratings and as a result, the Company does not require collateral to facilitate transactions.
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The Company held the following contracts designated as hedging instruments as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023:
March 31, 2024
Notional
Latest
Amount
Maturity
Foreign exchange contracts - Canadian Dollars
$ 6,434
February 2025
Foreign exchange contracts - Euros
€ 14,672
February 2025
December 31, 2023
Notional
Latest
Amount
Maturity
Foreign exchange contracts - Canadian Dollars
$ 7,925
February 2025
Foreign exchange contracts - Euros
€ 20,612
February 2025
For contracts that qualify as effective hedge instruments, the effective portion of gains and losses resulting from changes in fair value of the instruments are included in accumulated other comprehensive loss and reclassified to sales in the period the underlying hedged transaction is recognized in earnings. Gains (losses) of $ 81 and $( 16 ) were reclassified to sales during the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
The following table presents the balance sheet classification and fair value of derivative instruments as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023:
Classification
March 31, 2024
December 31, 2023
Derivative instruments in asset positions:
Designated forward exchange contracts
Prepaid and other current assets
$
300
$
-
Derivative instruments in liability positions:
Designated forward exchange contracts
Accrued liabilities
$
-
$
221
Designated forward exchange contracts
Other long-term liabilities
$
-
$
35
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NOTE 10. ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (“AOCI”) primarily consists of foreign currency translation adjustments and changes in our forward foreign exchange contracts. The following table sets forth the changes in AOCI, net of tax, for the three months ended March 31, 2024:
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges
Total
Balance as of December 31, 2023
$
( 15,223 )
$
( 191 )
$
( 15,414 )
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications
( 4,035 )
426
( 3,609 )
Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive (loss) income
-
( 62 )
( 62 )
Net current period other comprehensive (loss) income
( 4,035 )
364
( 3,671 )
Balance as of March 31, 2024
$
( 19,258 )
$
173
$
( 19,085 )
The following table sets forth the changes in AOCI, net of tax, for the three months ended March 31, 2023:
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges
Total
Balance as of December 31, 2022
$
( 17,628 )
$
( 57 )
$
( 17,685 )
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications
( 1,021 )
( 91 )
( 1,112 )
Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive loss
-
12
12
Net current period other comprehensive loss
( 1,021 )
( 79 )
( 1,100 )
Balance as of March 31, 2023
$
( 18,649 )
$
( 136 )
$
( 18,785 )
The effects on net income of amounts reclassified from unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges for foreign exchange contracts for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, were as follows:
Gains (losses) reclassified from AOCI to the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
Affected line item in the Consolidated
Three Months Ended
Statements of Comprehensive Income
March 31, 2024
March 31, 2023
Foreign exchange contracts:
Sales
$
81
$
( 16 )
Less: Income tax expense (benefit)
19
( 4 )
Amount reclassified, net of tax
$
62
$
( 12 )
Total reclassifications from AOCI
$
62
$
( 12 )
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NOTE 11. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
We measure certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis. Fair value is defined as an exit price, representing the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants, under a three-tier fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows:
Level 1 - inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted market prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.
Level 2 - inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices in markets that are not active or model inputs that are observable either directly or indirectly for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.
Level 3 - inputs to the valuation methodology are based on prices or valuation techniques that are unobservable.
Items Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 were as follows:
March 31, 2024
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
Assets
Designated forward exchange contracts
$
-
$
300
$
-
$
300
$
-
$
300
$
-
$
300
Liabilities
Designated forward exchange contracts
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
Contingent consideration liabilities
$
-
$
-
$
123
$
123
$
-
$
-
$
123
$
123
December 31, 2023
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
Assets
Designated forward exchange contracts
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
Liabilities
Designated forward exchange contracts
$
-
$
256
$
-
$
256
Contingent consideration liabilities
$
-
$
-
$
129
$
129
$
-
$
256
$
129
$
385
Derivative financial instruments are recorded at fair value based on current market pricing models. No nonrecurring fair value measurements existed at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023.
The Company estimated the initial fair value of the contingent consideration liabilities primarily using the Monte-Carlo pricing model. Significant unobservable inputs used in the valuation included a discount rate of 11.5 %. Contingent consideration liabilities are subsequently remeasured at the estimated fair value at the end of each reporting period using
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financial projections of the acquired company, such as sales-based milestones and estimated probabilities of achievement, with the change in fair value recognized in contingent consideration benefit in the accompanying consolidated statements of comprehensive income for such period. We measure the initial liability and remeasure the liability on a recurring basis using Level 3 inputs as defined under authoritative guidance for fair value measurements.
The following table summarizes the changes in contingent consideration liabilities:
TRED
Balance at December 31, 2023
$
129
Impact of foreign currency exchange rates
( 6 )
Balance at March 31, 2024
$
123
As the contingent consideration liabilities are remeasured to fair value each reporting period, significant increases or decreases in projected sales, discount rates or the time until payment is made could have resulted in a significantly lower or higher fair value measurement. Our determination of fair value of the contingent consideration liabilities could change in future periods based on our ongoing evaluation of these significant unobservable inputs.
NOTE 12. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
On August 6, 2018, the Company announced that its Board of Directors approved the initiation of a quarterly cash dividend program of $ 0.025 per share of the Company’s common stock (the “Quarterly Cash Dividend”) or $ 0.10 per share on an annualized basis. The declaration and payment of future Quarterly Cash Dividends is subject to the discretion of and approval of the Company’s Board of Directors. On April 30, 2024 , the Company announced that its Board of Directors approved the payment on May 20, 2024 of the Quarterly Cash Dividend of $ 0.025 to the record holders of shares of the Company’s common stock as of the close of business on May 10, 2024 .
NOTE 13. EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE
Basic earnings (loss) per share is computed by dividing earnings (loss) by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during each period. Diluted earnings (loss) per share is computed by dividing earnings (loss) by the total of the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during each period, plus the effect of dilutive outstanding stock options and unvested restricted stock grants. Potentially dilutive securities are excluded from the computation of diluted earnings (loss) per share if their effect is anti-dilutive to the loss from continuing operations.
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(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
The following table is a reconciliation of basic and diluted shares of common stock outstanding used in the calculation of earnings (loss) per share:
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2024
March 31, 2023
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic
38,208
37,137
Effect of dilutive stock awards
-
-
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted
38,208
37,137
Loss from continuing operations per share:
Basic
$
( 0.17 )
$
( 0.05 )
Diluted
( 0.17 )
( 0.05 )
Income from discontinued operations per share:
Basic
$
0.74
$
0.09
Diluted
0.74
0.09
Net income per share:
Basic
$
0.57
$
0.04
Diluted
0.57
0.04
For the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, equity awards of 5,047 and 3,713 , respectively, were excluded from the calculation of earnings (loss) per share for these periods as they were anti-dilutive.
NOTE 14. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION PLAN
Under the Company’s current 2015 Stock Incentive Plan (the “2015 Plan”), the Company’s Board of Directors has flexibility to determine the type and amount of awards to be granted to eligible participants, who must be employees, directors, officers or consultants of the Company or its subsidiaries. The 2015 Plan allows for grants of incentive stock options, nonqualified stock options, restricted stock awards, stock appreciation rights, and restricted units. The aggregate number of shares of common stock that may be granted through awards under the 2015 Plan to any employee in any calendar year may not exceed 500 shares. The 2015 Plan will continue in effect until December 2025 unless terminated sooner.
Options Granted:
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company issued stock options for an aggregate of 1,140 shares under the 2015 Plan to directors and employees of the Company. All 1,140 options vest and become exercisable over a period of two years . All of the issued stock options expire ten years from the date of the grant.
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(in thousands, except per share amounts)
For computing the fair value of the stock-based awards, the fair value of each option grant has been estimated as of the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions:
Options Granted During the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024
Number of options
1,140
Option vesting period
2 Years
Grant price (per share)
$ 6.75
Dividend yield
1.48 %
Expected volatility (a)
50.30 %
Risk-free interest rate
4.08 %
Expected life (years) (b)
5.75
Weighted average fair value (per share)
$ 3.06
(a) Expected volatility is based upon the Company’s historical volatility.
(b) The expected term was determined based upon the underlying terms of the awards and the category and employment history of employee award recipient.
The grant date fair value of the stock options granted during the three months ended March 31, 2024 was $ 3,486 , which will be recognized over the vesting period of the options.
Restricted Stock Awards Granted:
On March 11, 2024, the Company issued and granted employees restricted stock awards of 100 restricted shares under the 2015 Plan, of which 50 and 50 shares will vest and become nonforfeitable on each March 11, 2025 and March 11, 2026, respectively. As these restricted stock awards vest over time, the fair value of the restricted stock was estimated as of the date of grant using the grant price of $ 6.75 per share. The grant date fair value of the restricted stock awards was approximately $ 675 which will be amortized over the expected term of 2 years .
The total non-cash stock compensation expense for continuing operations related to restricted stock, stock options and stock awards recorded by the Company for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 was $ 1,178 and $ 1,286 , respectively. For the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, the majority of stock-based compensation costs were classified as selling, general and administrative expenses.
As of March 31, 2024, there were 1,152 unvested stock options and unrecognized compensation cost of $ 3,997 related to unvested stock options, as well as 1,600 unvested restricted stock awards and unrecognized compensation costs of $ 7,059 related to unvested restricted stock awards.
NOTE 15. RESTRUCTURING
Starting in 2023, the Company began incurring expenses to facilitate long-term sustainable growth through cost reduction actions, consisting of employee reductions, facility rationalization and contract termination costs. During the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company incurred $ 370 and $ 0 , respectively, of restructuring charges related to these actions. The Company has incurred $ 3,593 of cumulative restructuring charges since the commencement of restructuring actions in 2023. The Company accrues for restructuring costs when they are probable and reasonably estimable. These costs include severance costs, exit costs, and other restructuring costs and are included in Restructuring charges in the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income. Severance costs primarily consist of severance benefits through payroll continuation, conditional separation costs and employer tax liabilities, while exit costs primarily consist
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of lease exit and contract termination costs. Other costs consist primarily of costs related to the discontinuance of certain product lines and are distinguishable and directly attributable to the Company’s restructuring initiative and not a result of external market factors associated with the ongoing business. We estimate that we will continue to incur restructuring costs related to employee-related costs and facility exit costs during the year 2024; however, the Company cannot estimate the total amount expected to be incurred as cost reduction actions continue to be evaluated. The Company anticipates completing these restructuring activities in 2024.
The following table summarizes the restructuring charges, payments and the remaining liabilities related to restructuring costs at March 31, 2024, which are included within accrued liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheets:
Outdoor
Adventure
Corporate
Total
Balance at December 31, 2023
1,246
-
-
1,246
Charges to expense:
Employee termination benefits
$
212
$
146
$
-
$
358
Exit costs
12
-
-
12
Total restructuring charges
$
224
$
146
$
-
$
370
Cash payments and non-cash charges:
Cash payments
( 815 )
( 146 )
-
( 961 )
Asset impairments
( 12 )
-
-
( 12 )
Balance at March 31, 2024
$
643
$
-
$
-
$
643
NOTE 16. COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES AND LEGAL MATTERS
As a consumer goods manufacturer and distributor, the Company faces the risk of product liability and related lawsuits involving claims for substantial money damages, product recall actions and higher than anticipated rates of warranty returns or other returns of goods. The Company is therefore vulnerable to various personal injury and property damage lawsuits relating to its products and incidental to its business.
The Company is involved in various legal disputes and other legal proceedings that arise from time to time in the ordinary course of business. Anticipated costs related to litigation matters are accrued when it is both probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated. Based on currently available information, the Company does not believe that it is reasonably possible that the disposition of any of the legal disputes the Company or its subsidiaries is currently involved in will have a material adverse effect upon the Company’s consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows, except for the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (“CPSC”) matter discussed below. There is a reasonable possibility of loss from contingencies in excess of the amounts accrued by the Company in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets; however, the actual amounts of such possible losses cannot currently be reasonably estimated by the Company. It is possible that, as additional information becomes available, the Company may subsequently determine that it may incur losses from such contingencies materially in excess of the amounts initially accrued by the Company which could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s liquidity, stock price, consolidated financial position, results of operations and/or cash flows.
Legal expenses incurred in the ordinary course of business are included in selling, general, and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income except as described below. See Part II, Item 1. “Legal Proceedings.”
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
In January 2021, Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd. (“BDEL”) wrote to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (“CPSC”) outlining its new cradle solution for certain models of its avalanche beacon transceivers to prevent such
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(in thousands, except per share amounts)
transceivers from switching unexpectedly out of “send” mode. The proposed new cradle solution was designed to improve transceiver safety by locking the transceiver into “send” mode prior to use so that it would not switch unexpectedly out of “send” mode. BDEL also requested approval for the CPSC Fast-Track Program for a voluntary product recall to implement this cradle solution. The CPSC approved the recall and entered into a Corrective Action Plan agreement with BDEL in March 2021. BDEL received a letter from the CPSC, dated October 28, 2021, stating that the CPSC is investigating whether BDEL has timely complied with the reporting requirements of Section 15(b) of the Consumer Protection Safety Act and related regulations regarding certain models of avalanche transceivers switching unexpectedly out of “send” mode.
Separately, on April 21, 2022, BDEL filed a Section 15(b) report and applied for Fast-Track consideration for a voluntary recall, consisting of free repair or replacement of such malfunctioning models of avalanche transceivers, which would not switch from “send” mode to “search” mode due to an electronic malfunction in the reed switch or foil. The CPSC approved the recall and entered into a Corrective Action Plan agreement with BDEL in August 2022. BDEL received a letter from the CPSC, dated January 17, 2023, stating that the CPSC is investigating whether BDEL has timely complied with the reporting requirements of Section 15(b) of the Consumer Protection Safety Act and related regulations regarding the malfunction in the reed switch or foil in certain models of avalanche transceivers switching out of “search” mode. BDEL responded to the CPSC’s investigation by letter dated March 31, 2023, accompanied with documents responsive to the CPSC’s requests. The CPSC asked for further clarification and documents, and BDEL sent a responsive letter accompanied by additional documents on June 23, 2023. On September 6, 2023, the CPSC requested further clarification and information regarding the reed switch issue, to which BDEL responded on October 6 and 13, 2023.
By letters dated October 12, 2023 and December 18, 2023, BDEL was notified by the CPSC that the agency staff has concluded we failed to timely meet our statutory reporting obligations under the Consumer Product Safety Act with respect to certain models of BDEL’s avalanche transceivers switching unexpectedly out of “send” mode and certain models of BDEL’s avalanche transceivers not switching from “send” mode into “search” mode, that we made a material misrepresentation in a report to the CPSC, and that the agency staff intends to recommend that the CPSC impose civil monetary penalties of $ 16,135 and $ 9,000 , respectively, for the two matters described above.
On November 20, 2023 and February 8, 2024, respectively, we submitted a comprehensive response disputing the CPSC’s findings and conclusions in the October 12, 2023 and December 18, 2023 letters, including the amount of any potential penalties. The CPSC ultimately disagreed with our position and the agency staff has restated their recommendation for the monetary penalties which the Company intends to strongly contest and vigorously defend against.
Based on currently available information, the Company believes an unfavorable outcome is probable, however, we cannot reasonably estimate on what terms or if this matter will be resolved. During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company recorded a liability of $ 2,500 representing the low end of the range of our estimated exposure. The Company does not have a better estimate of the loss therefore the low-end of the range was recorded as an accrued liability during the first quarter of 2024 and a corresponding expense is included in legal costs and regulatory matter expenses in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income.
We believe it is reasonably possible that a change in our ability to estimate the amount of loss could occur in the near term and that the change in the estimate could be material. In addition, as this matter is ongoing, the Company is currently unable to predict its duration, resources required or outcome, or the impact it may have on the Company’s liquidity, financial condition, results of operations and/or cash flows. Any penalties imposed by the CPSC or other regulators, could be costly to us and could damage our business and reputation as well as have a material adverse effect on the Company’s liquidity, stock price, consolidated financial position, results of operations and/or cash flows. During the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company incurred legal expenses of $ 205 and $ 55 , respectively, in efforts to resolve this matter. These legal expenses are included in legal costs and regulatory matter expenses in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income.
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(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Clarus Corporation against HAP Trading, LLC and Harsh A. Padia
On September 23, 2022, the Company filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York against HAP Trading, LLC and Harsh A. Padia (“HAP Trading”), seeking disgorgement of profits from transactions in the Company’s common stock and related derivative securities in violation of Section 16(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
Clarus Corporation v. Caption Management, LLC, et al.
On March 8, 2024, the Company filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York against Caption Management, LLC, Caption Partners II LP, Caption GP, LLC, William Cooper and Jason Strasser (“Caption Management”), seeking disgorgement of profits from transactions in the Company’s stock and related derivative securities in violation of Section 16(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, and 2023, the Company incurred legal expenses of $ 297 and $ 73 , respectively, in the efforts to bring the cases against HAP Trading and Caption Management to trial. These legal expenses are included in legal costs and regulatory matter expenses in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income.
NOTE 17. INCOME TAXES
The Company’s U.S. federal statutory tax rate of 21 % and its foreign operations have statutory tax rates of approximately 23 % in Austria, 28 % in New Zealand, and 30 % in Australia.
The difference between the Company’s estimated effective tax rate of 11.6 % for the three months ended March 31, 2024, and the U.S. federal statutory tax rate of 21 % was primarily due to the impact of stock compensation, research and experimentation expenditures and credits, and discrete stock option shortfalls in the first quarter of 2024.
As of December 31, 2023, the Company’s gross deferred tax asset was $ 39,893 . The Company has recorded a valuation allowance of $ 714 , resulting in a net deferred tax asset of $ 39,179 , before deferred tax liabilities of $ 34,434 . The Company has provided a valuation allowance against a portion of the deferred tax assets as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, because the ultimate realization of those assets did not meet the more-likely-than-not criteria. Part of the Company’s deferred tax assets consist of net operating loss carryforwards (“NOLs”) for federal tax purposes. If a change in control were to occur, these could be limited under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (“Code”), as amended.
In assessing the realizability of deferred income tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible and net operating loss and credit carryforwards expire. The estimates and judgments associated with the Company’s valuation allowance on deferred tax assets are considered critical due to the amount of deferred tax assets recorded by the Company on its consolidated balance sheet and the judgment required in determining the Company’s future taxable income. The need for a valuation allowance is reassessed at each interim reporting period.
As of December 31, 2023, the Company had NOLs and research and experimentation credit for U.S. federal income tax purposes of $ 7,699 and $ 2,997 , respectively. The Company believes its U.S. Federal NOLs will offset a portion of its future U.S. Federal income taxes.
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(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
NOLs available to offset taxable income, subject to compliance with Section 382 of the Code, begin to expire based upon the following schedule:
Net Operating Loss Carryforward Expiration Dates
December 31, 2023
Expiration Dates December 31,
Net Operating Loss Amount
2024
$
-
2025
-
2026
-
2027 and beyond
7,699
Total
$
7,699
NOTE 18. SEGMENT INFORMATION
We operate our business structure within two segments. These segments are defined based on the internal financial reporting used by our chief operating decision maker to allocate resources and assess performance. Certain significant selling and general and administrative expenses are not allocated to the segments including non-cash stock compensation expense. Each segment is described below:
● Our Outdoor segment, which includes Black Diamond Equipment and PIEPS, is a global leader in designing, manufacturing, and marketing innovative outdoor engineered equipment and apparel for climbing, mountaineering, trail running, backpacking, skiing, and a wide range of other year-round outdoor recreation activities. Our Outdoor segment offers a broad range of products including: high-performance, activity-based apparel (such as shells, insulation, midlayers, pants and logowear); rock-climbing footwear and equipment (such as carabiners, protection devices, harnesses, belay devices, helmets, and ice-climbing gear); technical backpacks and high-end day packs; trekking poles; headlamps and lanterns; and gloves and mittens. We also offer advanced skis, ski poles, ski skins, and snow safety products, including avalanche airbag systems, avalanche transceivers, shovels, and probes.
● Our Adventure segment, which includes Rhino-Rack, MAXTRAX, and TRED, is a manufacturer of highly-engineered automotive roof racks, trays, mounting systems, luggage boxes, carriers, recovery boards and accessories in Australia and New Zealand and a growing presence in the United States.
As noted above, the Company has a wide variety of technical outdoor equipment and lifestyle products that are sold to a variety of customers in multiple end markets. While there are multiple products sold, the terms and nature of revenue recognition policy is similar for all segments.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Financial information for our segments, as well as revenue by geography, which the Company believes provides a meaningful depiction how the nature, timing and uncertainty of revenue are affected by economic factors, is as follows:
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2024
March 31, 2023
Sales to external customers:
Outdoor
Domestic sales
$
23,629
$
21,565
International sales
23,393
31,210
Total Outdoor
47,022
52,775
Adventure
Domestic sales
4,655
2,632
International sales
17,634
14,871
Total Adventure
22,289
17,503
Total sales to external customers
69,311
70,278
Segment operating income:
Outdoor
( 1,711 )
1,490
Adventure
( 770 )
402
Total segment operating income
( 2,481 )
1,892
Corporate costs
( 4,293 )
( 4,338 )
Interest income, net
370
5
Other, net
( 909 )
76
Loss before income tax
$
( 7,313 )
$
( 2,365 )
There were no intercompany sales between the Outdoor and Adventure segments for the periods presented.
Total assets by segment, as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, were as follows:
March 31, 2024
December 31, 2023
Outdoor
$
160,170
$
163,083
Adventure
174,920
185,023
Corporate
41,886
9,948
$
376,976
$
358,054
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Capital expenditures, depreciation and amortization by segment is as follows.
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2024
March 31, 2023
Capital expenditures:
Outdoor
$
720
$
323
Adventure
291
409
Total capital expenditures
$
1,011
$
732
Depreciation:
Outdoor
$
673
$
673
Adventure
353
266
Total depreciation
$
1,026
$
939
Amortization:
Outdoor
$
286
$
258
Adventure
2,163
2,510
Total amortization
$
2,449
$
2,768
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MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
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