Item 1. Financial Statements
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CLARUS CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
March 31, 2025
December 31, 2024
Assets
Current assets
Cash
$
41,315
$
45,359
Accounts receivable, less allowance for
credit losses of $ 1,146 and $ 1,271
42,764
43,678
Inventories
87,483
82,278
Prepaid and other current assets
5,485
5,555
Income tax receivable
1,294
910
Total current assets
178,341
177,780
Property and equipment, net
17,845
17,606
Other intangible assets, net
29,532
31,516
Indefinite-lived intangible assets
47,086
46,750
Goodwill
3,804
3,804
Deferred income taxes
36
36
Other long-term assets
16,193
16,602
Total assets
$
292,837
$
294,094
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities
Accounts payable
$
15,893
$
11,873
Accrued liabilities
22,219
22,276
Current portion of long-term debt
1,919
1,888
Total current liabilities
40,031
36,037
Deferred income taxes
11,207
12,210
Other long-term liabilities
12,309
12,754
Total liabilities
63,547
61,001
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; 43,054 and 43,004 issued and 38,402 and 38,362 outstanding, respectively
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Additional paid in capital
699,061
697,592
Accumulated deficit
( 413,060 )
( 406,857 )
Treasury stock, at cost
( 33,156 )
( 33,114 )
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
( 23,559 )
( 24,532 )
Total stockholders’ equity
229,290
233,093
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$
292,837
$
294,094
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements .
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2025
March 31, 2024
Sales
Domestic sales
$
24,809
$
28,284
International sales
35,624
41,027
Total sales
60,433
69,311
Cost of goods sold
39,639
44,460
Gross profit
20,794
24,851
Operating expenses
Selling, general and administrative
26,616
28,215
Restructuring charges
173
370
Transaction costs
142
38
Legal costs and regulatory matter expenses
625
3,002
Total operating expenses
27,556
31,625
Operating loss
( 6,762 )
( 6,774 )
Other income (expense)
Interest income, net
257
370
Other, net
459
( 909 )
Total other income (expense), net
716
( 539 )
Loss before income tax
( 6,046 )
( 7,313 )
Income tax benefit
( 802 )
( 851 )
Loss from continuing operations
( 5,244 )
( 6,462 )
Discontinued operations, net of tax
-
28,346
Net (loss) income
( 5,244 )
21,884
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment
1,717
( 4,035 )
Unrealized (loss) gain on hedging activities
( 744 )
364
Other comprehensive income (loss)
973
( 3,671 )
Comprehensive (loss) income
$
( 4,271 )
$
18,213
Loss from continuing operations per share:
Basic
$
( 0.14 )
$
( 0.17 )
Diluted
( 0.14 )
( 0.17 )
Net (loss) income per share:
Basic
$
( 0.14 )
$
0.57
Diluted
( 0.14 )
0.57
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic
38,366
38,208
Diluted
38,366
38,208
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, 2025
March 31, 2024
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
Net (loss) income
$
( 5,244 )
$
21,884
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation of property and equipment
883
1,026
Amortization of other intangible assets
2,224
2,449
Gain on sale of business
-
( 40,585 )
Accretion of notes payable
31
-
Amortization of debt issuance costs
-
1,209
Loss (gain) on disposition of property and equipment
348
( 35 )
Noncash lease expense
906
751
Stock-based compensation
1,469
1,183
Deferred income taxes
( 978 )
6,368
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of disposition:
Accounts receivable
1,121
3,761
Inventories
( 4,203 )
( 2,024 )
Prepaid and other assets
( 746 )
( 1,694 )
Accounts payable
3,662
( 7,414 )
Accrued liabilities
( 1,165 )
( 3,245 )
Income taxes
( 381 )
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Net cash used in operating activities
( 2,073 )
( 16,361 )
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
Proceeds from the sale of business
-
175,674
Proceeds from disposition of property and equipment
-
81
Purchase of intangible assets
-
( 250 )
Purchases of property and equipment
( 1,181 )
( 1,897 )
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
( 1,181 )
173,608
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
Proceeds from revolving credit facilities
-
31,205
Repayments on revolving credit facilities
-
( 41,580 )
Repayments on term loans and other debt
-
( 109,381 )
Proceeds from issuance of term loans and other debt
-
49
Purchase of treasury stock
( 42 )
( 185 )
Cash dividends paid
( 959 )
( 956 )
Net cash used in financing activities
( 1,001 )
( 120,848 )
Effect of foreign exchange rates on cash
211
( 239 )
Change in cash
( 4,044 )
36,160
Cash, beginning of year
45,359
11,324
Cash, end of period
$
41,315
$
47,484
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:
Cash paid for income taxes
$
449
$
168
Cash paid for interest
$
6
$
1,943
Supplemental Disclosures of Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities:
Purchases of property and equipment incurred but not paid
$
386
$
127
Lease liabilities arising from obtaining right-of-use assets
$
372
$
206
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, 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
Accumulated
Additional
Other
Total
Common Stock
Paid-In
Accumulated
Treasury Stock
Comprehensive
Stockholders’
Shares
Amount
Capital
Deficit
Shares
Amount
Loss
Equity
Balance, December 31, 2024
43,004
$
4
$
697,592
$
( 406,857 )
( 4,642 )
$
( 33,114 )
$
( 24,532 )
$
233,093
Net loss
-
-
-
( 5,244 )
-
-
-
( 5,244 )
Other comprehensive income
-
-
-
-
-
-
973
973
Cash dividends ( $ 0.025 per share)
-
-
-
( 959 )
-
-
-
( 959 )
Purchase of treasury stock
-
-
-
-
( 10 )
( 42 )
-
( 42 )
Stock-based compensation expense
-
-
1,469
-
-
-
-
1,469
Proceeds from exercise of options
50
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Balance, March 31, 2025
43,054
$
4
$
699,061
$
( 413,060 )
( 4,652 )
$
( 33,156 )
$
( 23,559 )
$
229,290
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements .
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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 its subsidiaries (which may be collectively referred to as the “Company,” “Clarus,” “we,” “us” or “our”) as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 and for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles 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, 2025 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be obtained for the year ending December 31, 2025. 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, 2024, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on March 6, 2025.
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. We believe that our portfolio of iconic brands is well-positioned for sustainable, long-term growth underpinned by industry trends across the outdoor and adventure sport end markets.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements. Estimates also affect the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. We continually evaluate our estimates and assumptions including those related to revenue recognition, income taxes and valuation of long-lived assets, goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets, and other intangible assets. We base our estimates on historical experience and other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Accounting Pronouncements issued and not yet adopted
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, which requires a public entity to disclose in its rate reconciliation table additional categories of information about federal, state and foreign income taxes and provide more details about the reconciling items in some categories if items meet a quantitative threshold. The guidance will require all entities to disclose income taxes paid, net of refunds, disaggregated by federal (national), state and foreign taxes for annual periods and to disaggregate the information by jurisdiction based on a quantitative threshold. The guidance makes several other changes to the disclosure requirements. All entities are required to apply the guidance prospectively, with the option to apply it retrospectively. The guidance is effective for public business entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the enhanced disclosure requirements, however it does not anticipate a material change to the consolidated financial statements.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income - Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses, which requires a public entity to disclose, in the notes to the financial statements, specified information about certain costs and expenses on an annual and interim basis. The guidance will require all entities to disclose the amounts of purchases of inventory, employee compensation, depreciation, and intangible asset amortization included in each relevant expense caption. The guidance also requires disclosure of a qualitative description of the amounts remaining in relevant expense captions that are not separately disaggregated quantitatively, as well as disclosure of the total amount of selling expenses and, in annual reporting periods, an entity’s definition of selling expenses. All entities are required to apply the guidance prospectively, with the option to apply it retrospectively. The amendments in ASU 2024-03 are effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the enhanced disclosure requirements, however it does not anticipate a material change to the consolidated financial statements.
NOTE 2. ACQUISITIONS
RockyMounts
On December 5, 2024, Clarus and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Rhino-Rack USA LLC, entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “RockyMounts Purchase Agreement”) with RockyMounts, Inc. (the “Seller” or “RockyMounts”) and Robert C. Noyes, pursuant to which the Company agreed to (i) acquire certain assets and liabilities of the Seller constituting the RockyMounts business, including equipment, inventory, intellectual property (including exclusive use of the brand name ROCKYMOUNTS and the tradename ROCKY MOUNTS INC.), software, domain names and social media accounts, and (ii) assume certain liabilities related to the RockyMounts assets, including all liabilities and obligations of the Seller under the Assigned Contracts (as defined in the RockyMounts Purchase Agreement), arising or to be performed after the closing of the RockyMounts Purchase Agreement.
Pursuant to the RockyMounts Purchase Agreement, the purchase price to be paid for the RockyMounts assets is up to $ 8,000 , which includes (i) $ 4,000 paid in cash at closing, subject to adjustment as set forth in the RockyMounts Purchase Agreement, (ii) the issuance of a promissory note by Rhino-Rack USA LLC in favor of the Seller in the original principal amount of $ 2,000 , payable on the one-year anniversary of the closing of the RockyMounts Purchase Agreement, and (iii) the payment of additional contingent consideration of up to $ 2,000 in cash upon the satisfaction of certain net sales targets (the “RockyMounts Contingent Consideration”). The Company estimated the initial fair value of the RockyMounts Contingent Consideration to be $ 609 and recorded this liability within accrued liabilities. See Note 11 for discussion regarding the valuation of the RockyMounts Contingent Consideration as of March 31, 2025. The acquisition was accounted for as a business combination.
The Company believes the acquisition of RockyMounts 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 RockyMounts 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 RockyMounts 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 RockyMounts is included in the Adventure segment. The goodwill consists largely of the growth and profitability expected from these acquisitions.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
RockyMounts
December 5, 2024
Estimated Fair Value
Cash paid
$
3,840
Seller Note
1,878
Contingent consideration
609
Total purchase consideration
$
6,327
Assets acquired and liabilities assumed
Assets
Accounts receivable
$
160
Inventories
928
Prepaid and other current assets
85
Property and equipment
97
Other intangible assets
2,366
Goodwill
2,741
Total assets
6,377
Liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
$
50
Total liabilities
50
Net Book Value Acquired
$
6,327
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 acquisition, the Company acquired exclusive rights to RockyMounts’ 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:
RockyMounts
Average
Gross
Useful Life
Intangibles subject to amortization
Customer relationships
$
1,138
3.0 years
Product technologies
374
3.0 years
Tradenames
622
3.0 years
Non-compete agreements
232
5.0 years
$
2,366
3.2 years
The full amount of goodwill of $ 2,741 at RockyMounts is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. No pre-existing relationships existed between the Company and RockyMounts or their sellers prior to the acquisition. RockyMounts revenue and operating income are included in the Adventure segment. Total revenue and net income of RockyMounts from the date of acquisition to December 31, 2024 were not material to the Company’s 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, 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 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 December 31, 2024, the working capital adjustment had been finalized, with no changes from the preliminary working capital adjustment. 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)
Summarized results of discontinued operations for the Precision Sport segment are as follows:
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2024
Sales
$
10,585
Cost of goods sold
( 6,543 )
Selling, general and administrative
( 2,062 )
Restructuring charges
( 3 )
Transaction costs
( 3,440 )
Interest expense, net
( 2,455 )
Other, net
( 38 )
(Loss) income from operations of discontinued operations
( 3,956 )
Gain on sale of discontinued operations
40,585
Income from discontinued operations before taxes
36,629
Income tax expense
8,283
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax
$
28,346
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 discontinued operations in our condensed consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2024.
Summarized cash flow information for the Precision Sport segment discontinued operations are as follows:
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2024
Stock-based compensation
$
5
Purchase of property and equipment
$
886
NOTE 4. INVENTORIES
Inventories, as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, were as follows:
March 31, 2025
December 31, 2024
Finished goods
$
77,626
$
72,329
Work-in-process
204
234
Raw materials and supplies
9,653
9,715
$
87,483
$
82,278
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
NOTE 5. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment, net, as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, were as follows:
March 31, 2025
December 31, 2024
Land
$
2,850
$
2,850
Building and improvements
6,613
5,891
Furniture and fixtures
5,026
4,958
Computer hardware and software
8,336
8,380
Machinery and equipment
17,020
16,795
Construction in progress
3,452
3,412
43,297
42,286
Less accumulated depreciation
( 25,452 )
( 24,680 )
$
17,845
$
17,606
Depreciation expense for continuing operations for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 was $ 883 and $ 1,026 , respectively.
NOTE 6. GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Goodwill
The following table summarizes the balances in goodwill by segment:
Outdoor
Adventure
Total
Goodwill
$
29,507
$
96,966
$
126,473
Accumulated goodwill impairments
( 29,507 )
( 88,335 )
( 117,842 )
Balance at December 31, 2024
$
-
$
3,804
$
3,804
Balance at March 31, 2025
$
-
$
3,804
$
3,804
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets
The following table summarizes the changes in indefinite-lived intangible assets:
Balance at December 31, 2024
$
46,750
Impact of foreign currency exchange rates
336
Balance at March 31, 2025
$
47,086
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Trademarks classified as indefinite-lived intangible assets by brand as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, were as follows:
March 31, 2025
December 31, 2024
Black Diamond
$
19,600
$
19,600
PIEPS
3,020
2,899
Rhino-Rack
20,272
20,093
MAXTRAX
4,194
4,158
$
47,086
$
46,750
Other Intangible Assets, net
The following table summarizes the changes in gross other intangible assets:
Gross balance at December 31, 2024
$
77,960
Impact of foreign currency exchange rates
644
Gross balance at March 31, 2025
$
78,604
Other intangible assets, net of amortization as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, were as follows:
March 31, 2025
Gross
Accumulated Amortization
Net
Weighted Average Useful Life
Intangibles subject to amortization
Customer relationships
$
59,165
$
( 37,530 )
$
21,635
13.6 years
Product technologies
16,946
( 11,228 )
5,718
9.9 years
Tradenames
2,261
( 299 )
1,962
9.5 years
Non-compete agreements
232
( 15 )
217
5.0 years
$
78,604
$
( 49,072 )
$
29,532
12.7 years
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
December 31, 2024
Gross
Accumulated Amortization
Net
Weighted Average Useful Life
Customer relationships
$
58,737
$
( 35,715 )
$
23,022
13.6 years
Product technologies
16,745
( 10,528 )
6,217
9.9 years
Tradenames
2,246
( 197 )
2,049
9.5 years
Core technologies
232
( 4 )
228
5.0 years
$
77,960
$
( 46,444 )
$
31,516
12.7 years
Amortization expense for continuing operations for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, was $ 2,224 and $ 2,449 , respectively. Future amortization expense for other intangible assets as of March 31, 2025 is as follows:
Years Ending December 31,
Amortization Expense
2025 (excluding the three months ended March 31, 2025)
$
6,531
2026
6,859
2027
4,917
2028
3,302
2029
2,486
2030
1,797
Thereafter
3,640
$
29,532
NOTE 7. ACCRUED LIABILITIES AND OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
Accrued liabilities as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, were as follows:
March 31, 2025
December 31, 2024
Accrued payroll and related items
$
3,362
$
4,054
Accrued bonus
1,028
1,866
Designated forward exchange contracts
523
-
Accrued warranty
2,000
2,212
Current lease liabilities
3,522
3,470
Accrued commissions
601
376
Contingent consideration liabilities
355
355
Accrued CPSC regulatory matter
2,500
2,500
Restructuring liabilities
440
541
Other
7,888
6,902
$
22,219
$
22,276
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Other long-term liabilities as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, were as follows:
March 31, 2025
December 31, 2024
Long-term lease liability
$
10,796
$
11,288
Contingent consideration liability
254
254
Other
1,259
1,212
$
12,309
$
12,754
NOTE 8. LONG-TERM DEBT
Long-term debt as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, was as follows:
March 31, 2025
December 31, 2024
Revolving credit facility (a)
$
-
$
-
Other debt (b)
1,919
1,888
Term loan (c)
-
-
1,919
1,888
Less current portion
( 1,919 )
( 1,888 )
$
-
$
-
(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, and pursuant to the Credit Agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent and the lenders party thereto (the “Restated Credit Agreement”), in full. The Company paid interest monthly on any borrowings on the Restated Credit Agreement.
(b) On December 5, 2024, pursuant to the RockyMounts Purchase Agreement, Clarus and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Rhino-Rack USA LLC, issued a promissory note in favor of RockyMounts, Inc. in the principal amount of $ 2,000 , payable on December 5, 2025. Imputed interest is included within the principal amount and the fair value of the note was $ 1,878 on the date of issuance. As of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the borrowing rate was 6.5 % .
Foreign subsidiaries of the Company had term debt with financial institutions, which was repaid as of December 31, 2024. The foreign subsidiaries paid interest monthly on any borrowings on the credit facility as well as monthly payments on the term debt. The term debt was 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 paid interest monthly on any borrowings on the Restated Credit Agreement.
NOTE 9. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The Company’s primary exchange rate risk management objective is to attempt 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
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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, 2025, 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, which was $ 516 as of March 31, 2025. The Company’s exposure of counterparty credit risk is limited to the aggregate unrealized gain on all contracts. As of March 31, 2025, there was no such exposure to the counterparties. The Company’s derivative counterparties have strong credit ratings and as a result, the Company does not require collateral to facilitate transactions.
The Company held the following contracts designated as hedging instruments as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024:
March 31, 2025
Notional
Latest
Amount
Maturity
Foreign exchange contracts - Canadian Dollars
$ 4,987
February 2026
Foreign exchange contracts - Euros
€ 21,156
February 2026
December 31, 2024
Notional
Latest
Amount
Maturity
Foreign exchange contracts - Canadian Dollars
$ 1,379
February 2025
Foreign exchange contracts - Euros
€ 6,711
August 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 of $ 76 and $ 81 were reclassified to sales during the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
The following table presents the balance sheet classification and fair value of derivative instruments as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024:
Classification
March 31, 2025
December 31, 2024
Derivative instruments in asset positions:
Designated forward exchange contracts
Prepaid and other current assets
$
7
$
600
Derivative instruments in liability positions:
Designated forward exchange contracts
Accrued liabilities
$
523
$
-
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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, 2025:
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges
Total
Balance as of December 31, 2024
$
( 24,858 )
$
326
$
( 24,532 )
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
1,717
( 687 )
1,030
Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive income (loss)
-
( 57 )
( 57 )
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)
1,717
( 744 )
973
Balance as of March 31, 2025
$
( 23,141 )
$
( 418 )
$
( 23,559 )
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 )
667
( 3,368 )
Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive (loss) income
-
( 303 )
( 303 )
Net current period other comprehensive (loss) income
( 4,035 )
364
( 3,671 )
Balance as of March 31, 2024
$
( 19,258 )
$
173
$
( 19,085 )
The effects on net income of amounts reclassified from unrealized gains on cash flow hedges for foreign exchange contracts for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, were as follows:
Gains reclassified from AOCI to the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income
Affected line item in the Consolidated
Three Months Ended
Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income
March 31, 2025
March 31, 2024
Foreign exchange contracts:
Sales
$
76
$
81
Less: Income tax expense
19
19
Amount reclassified, net of tax
$
57
$
62
Total reclassifications from AOCI
$
57
$
62
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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, 2025 and December 31, 2024 were as follows:
March 31, 2025
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
Assets
Designated forward exchange contracts
$
-
$
7
$
-
$
7
$
-
$
7
$
-
$
7
Liabilities
Designated forward exchange contracts
$
-
$
523
$
-
$
523
Contingent consideration liabilities
$
-
$
-
$
609
$
609
$
-
$
523
$
609
$
1,132
December 31, 2024
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
Assets
Designated forward exchange contracts
$
-
$
600
$
-
$
600
$
-
$
600
$
-
$
600
Liabilities
Contingent consideration liabilities
$
-
$
-
$
609
$
609
$
-
$
-
$
609
$
609
Derivative financial instruments are recorded at fair value based on current market pricing models.
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 valuations of contingent consideration liabilities related to the acquisitions of RockyMounts and TRED included discount rates of 13.0 % and 11.5 %, respectively. Contingent consideration liabilities are subsequently remeasured at the estimated fair value at the end of each reporting period using financial projections of the acquired company, such as sales-based milestones and estimated probabilities of achievement,
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with the change in fair value recognized in contingent consideration (benefit) expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of comprehensive (loss) 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:
RockyMounts
Balance at December 31, 2024
$
609
Fair value adjustments
-
Balance at March 31, 2025
$
609
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. As of March 31, 2025, the net sales threshold required for the payment of the TRED Contingent Consideration is not expected to be met.
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 May 6, 2025 , the Company announced that its Board of Directors approved the payment on May 28, 2025 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 19, 2025 .
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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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, 2025
March 31, 2024
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic
38,366
38,208
Effect of dilutive stock awards
-
-
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted
38,366
38,208
Loss from continuing operations per share:
Basic
$
( 0.14 )
$
( 0.17 )
Diluted
( 0.14 )
( 0.17 )
Income from discontinued operations per share:
Basic
$
-
$
0.74
Diluted
-
0.74
Net (loss) income per share:
Basic
$
( 0.14 )
$
0.57
Diluted
( 0.14 )
0.57
For the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, equity awards of 4,265 and 5,047 , 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, 2025, the Company issued stock option awards for an aggregate of 550 shares of Common Stock under the 2015 Plan to directors and employees of the Company. Of the 550 stock options, 500 stock options shall vest and become exercisable one year from the date of the grant and 50 stock options shall vest and become exercisable over a period of three years from the date of the grant. All of the issued stock options expire ten years from the date of the grant.
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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, 2025
Number of options
550
Option vesting period
1 - 3 Years
Grant price (per share)
$ 4.02
Dividend yield
2.49 %
Expected volatility (a)
50.6 % - 52.8 %
Risk-free interest rate
4.01 % - 4.07 %
Expected life (years) (b)
5.50 - 6.50
Weighted average fair value (per share)
$ 1.71 - $ 1.74
(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, 2025 was $ 940 , which will be recognized over the vesting period of the options.
During the three months ended March 31, 2025, the Company did no t issue any restricted stock awards under the 2015 Plan to directors and employees of the Company.
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, 2025 and 2024 was $ 1,469 and $ 1,178 , respectively. For the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, the majority of stock-based compensation costs were classified as selling, general and administrative expenses.
As of March 31, 2025, there were 1,057 unvested stock options and unrecognized compensation cost of $ 2,500 related to unvested stock options, as well as 1,050 unvested restricted stock awards and unrecognized compensation costs of $ 3,449 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, 2025 and 2024, the Company incurred $ 173 and $ 370 , respectively, of restructuring charges related to these actions. The Company has incurred $ 5,344 of cumulative restructuring charges since the commencement of our 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 (loss) income. Severance costs primarily consist of severance benefits through payroll continuation, conditional separation costs and employer tax liabilities, while exit costs primarily consist 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 ended December 31,
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2025; 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 the year ended December 31, 2025.
The following table summarizes the restructuring charges, payments and the remaining liabilities related to restructuring costs at March 31, 2025, which are included within accrued liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheets:
Outdoor
Adventure
Corporate
Total
Balance at December 31, 2024
$
541
$
-
$
-
$
541
Charges to expense:
Employee termination benefits
143
-
-
143
Exit costs
30
-
-
30
Total restructuring charges
$
173
$
-
$
-
$
173
Cash payments and non-cash charges:
Cash payments
( 274 )
-
-
( 274 )
Balance at March 31, 2025
$
440
$
-
$
-
$
440
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 position, results of operations or cash flows, except for the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (“CPSC”) and Department of Justice 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. See Part II, Item 1. “Legal Proceedings.”
Legal expenses incurred in the ordinary course of business are included in selling, general, and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of comprehensive (loss) income except as described below.
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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 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, respectively, BDEL was notified by the CPSC that the agency staff had concluded that BDEL failed to timely meet its statutory reporting obligations under the Consumer Product Safety Act with respect to certain models of avalanche transmitters distributed by BDEL switching unexpectedly out of “send” mode and certain models of avalanche transmitters distributed by BDEL not switching from “send” mode into “search” mode, that BDEL 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, BDEL 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 voted to refer the matter to the U.S. Department of Justice for further proceedings. The Company and BDEL intend to strongly contest and vigorously defend against any claims which may be asserted against them by the Department of Justice or the CPSC.
John C. Walbrecht, the former President of BDEL and the Company, received a letter from the CPSC dated June 25, 2024 alleging that in his personal capacity he knowingly violated the Consumer Product Safety Act by failing to timely report the occurrence resulting in beacons switching unexpectedly out of “send” mode. The staff of the CPSC recommended a $ 5,000 fine against Mr. Walbrecht personally. Pursuant to the Company’s by-laws, the Company has agreed to indemnify Mr. Walbrecht and pay his legal fees, and he has provided an undertaking to the Company that the Company will be entitled to recover those expenses if it is ultimately determined that he was not entitled to indemnification. On August 26, 2024, Mr. Walbrecht’s independent counsel responded to the CPSC, denying the allegations of its June 25, 2024, letter and rejecting its demand for a penalty.
On January 23, 2025, the Company and BDEL were each served with grand jury subpoenas from the United States Department of Justice requiring the production of documents relating to avalanche transmitters distributed by BDEL. The Company and BDEL intend to cooperate with this investigation.
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On March 13, 2025, the Company received a letter from the CPSC requesting various categories of documents and information in connection with an investigation into whether BDEL sold products that were subject to a recall. The Company is cooperating with this investigation.
Based on currently available information, the Company believes an unfavorable outcome with the CPSC is probable, however, we cannot reasonably estimate on what terms this matter will be resolved with the CPSC or the U.S. Department of Justice. During the year ended December 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 (loss) 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, 2025 and 2024, the Company incurred legal expenses of $ 578 and $ 205 , 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 (loss) income.
Clarus Corporation v. 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.
On March 14, 2025, the Court issued an Opinion and Order granting the defendants’ motion for summary judgment on the ground that they qualified for the market making exemption under Section 16(d) of the Exchange Act. On April 11, 2025, the Company filed a timely Notice of Appeal.
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 short-swing 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.
Defendants filed a motion to dismiss and on March 24, 2025, the Court issued an Order and Opinion denying the motion to dismiss and directing the defendants to answer the Complaint and proceed to discovery.
During the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company incurred legal expenses of $ 47 and $ 297 , 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 (loss) income.
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NOTE 17. INCOME TAXES
The Company’s U.S. federal statutory tax rate is 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 benefit of 13.3 % for the three months ended March 31, 2025, and the U.S. federal statutory tax rate of 21 % was primarily due to the impact of valuation allowance, stock compensation, and research and experimentation expenditures and credits in the first quarter of 2025.
As of December 31, 2024, the Company’s gross deferred tax asset was $ 35,658 . The Company has recorded a valuation allowance of $ 23,344 , resulting in a net deferred tax asset of $ 12,314 , before deferred tax liabilities of $ 24,488 . As of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the Company has provided a full valuation allowance against all of the U.S. deferred tax assets 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 sheets 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, 2024, the Company had NOLs and research and experimentation credit for U.S. federal income tax purposes of $ 0 and $ 5,439 , respectively.
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 (“CODM”) to allocate resources and assess performance. The Company’s CODM is the Executive Chairman and Director (Principal Executive Officer). The CODM allocates resources based on revenue and operating income primarily through the annual budget and periodic forecasting process. The CODM considers budget-to-actual variances when making decisions about allocating capital and personnel to the segments. Corporate costs consist of corporate office expenses including compensation, benefits, non-cash stock compensation expense, transaction costs, and other administrative costs, as well as charges related to certain legal and regulatory matters, that are managed at a corporate level and are not included within segment results when evaluating performance or allocating resources.
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
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(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
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, bicycle racks, and accessories in Australia and New Zealand and a growing presence in the United States and Europe.
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.
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, 2025
Outdoor
Adventure
Total
Sales
Domestic sales
$
20,694
$
4,115
$
24,809
International sales
23,629
11,995
35,624
Total sales
44,323
16,110
60,433
Cost of goods sold
29,354
10,165
Inventory fair value of purchase accounting
-
120
Selling, general and administrative
14,026
8,839
Restructuring charges
173
-
Transaction costs
70
40
Legal costs and regulatory matter expenses
578
-
Segment operating income (loss)
$
122
$
( 3,054 )
$
( 2,932 )
Corporate costs
( 3,830 )
Interest income, net
257
Other, net
459
Loss before income tax
$
( 6,046 )
Three Months Ended March 31, 2024
Outdoor
Adventure
Total
Sales
Domestic sales
$
23,629
$
4,655
$
28,284
International sales
23,393
17,634
41,027
Total sales
47,022
22,289
69,311
Cost of goods sold
30,001
13,730
PFAS and other inventory reserves
729
-
Selling, general and administrative
15,072
9,183
Restructuring charges
224
146
Legal costs and regulatory matter expenses
2,705
-
Segment operating loss
$
( 1,709 )
$
( 770 )
$
( 2,479 )
Corporate costs
( 4,295 )
Interest income, net
370
Other, net
( 909 )
Loss before income tax
$
( 7,313 )
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
There were no intercompany sales between the Outdoor and Adventure segments for the periods presented.
Total assets by segment, as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, were as follows:
March 31, 2025
December 31, 2024
Outdoor
$
142,452
$
137,062
Adventure
118,885
120,063
Corporate
31,500
36,969
$
292,837
$
294,094
Capital expenditures, depreciation and amortization by segment is as follows.
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2025
March 31, 2024
Capital expenditures:
Outdoor
$
1,143
$
720
Adventure
38
291
Total capital expenditures
$
1,181
$
1,011
Depreciation:
Outdoor
$
506
$
673
Adventure
377
353
Total depreciation
$
883
$
1,026
Amortization:
Outdoor
$
283
$
286
Adventure
1,941
2,163
Total amortization
$
2,224
$
2,449
NOTE 19. SUBSEQUENT EVENT
On May 8, 2025, BD European Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into a Share Purchase and Transfer Agreement to sell Black Diamond Austria GmbH and its operating subsidiary, PIEPS GmbH, to a private investment firm for a total purchase price of € 7,800 or approximately $ 8,400 including cash and debt. The agreement governing the sale has been executed by the parties and will become binding upon receipt by the notary in Austria of the original of the signed power of attorney of the purchaser, a copy of which has already been provided to the notary. The Company expects the transaction to close before the end of the third quarter of 2025 subject to customary closing conditions and other regulatory matters, including foreign direct investment requirements.
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MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
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