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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto included elsewhere in this Annual Report in Form 10-K.

The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations, generally, as of and for fiscal years 2024 and 2023 should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto included elsewhere in this Annual Report in Form 10-K.

For discussion related to the results of operations and changes in financial condition for fiscal year 2023 compared to fiscal year 2022 refer to Part II, Item 7, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in our fiscal year 2023 Form 10-K, which was filed with the SEC on February 23, 2024.

The purpose of this discussion is to focus on information concerning our financial condition and results of operations that is not readily apparent from our consolidated financial statements and related notes.

This discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties.

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We design, engineer, manufacture and market performance-defining products and systems for customers worldwide.

Our premium brand, performance-defining products and systems are used primarily on bikes, side-by-sides, on-road vehicles with and without off-road capabilities, off-road vehicles and trucks, ATVs, snowmobiles, and specialty vehicles and applications.

Our premium brands on performance-defining products and systems are used primarily on bikes, side-by-sides, on-road vehicles with and without off-road capabilities, off-road vehicles and trucks, motorcycles, ATVs, snowmobiles, and specialty vehicles and applications.

In addition, we also offer premium baseball and softball gear and equipment.

Virtually all of our revenues were from our product sales.

miscellaneous sources of revenue such as royalty income and service related repair work and the associated sale of parts represented less than 1% of our sales in each of the years ended December 29, 2023, December 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021.

We have determined that we operate in one reportable segment, which is the manufacturing, sale and service of performance-defining products.

Miscellaneous sources of revenue such as service-related repair work and the associated sale of parts represented less than 2% of our sales in each of the years ended January 3, 2025, December 29, 2023 and December 30, 2022.

We have determined that we operate in three reportable segments:

PVG, AAG, and SSG.

Our products fall into the following three categories:

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• specialty sports products, which consist primarily of bike suspension, component products, and gear and equipment for baseball and softball.

In each of the years ended December 29, 2023, December 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, approximately 36%, 27% and 28%, respectively, of our net sales were attributable to net sales of powered vehicles products;

approximately 38%, 31%, and 28%, respectively, of our net sales were attributable to net sales of aftermarket application products and approximately 27%, 42% and 45%, respectively, of our net sales were attributable to sales of specialty sports products.

Our North American net sales totaled $1,127.6 million, $1,009.2 million and $811.3 million, or 77%, 63% and 62% of our total net sales in fiscal years 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

Our international net sales totaled $336.6 million, $593.3 million and $487.8 million, or 23%, 37% and 38% of our total net sales in fiscal years 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

The following table summarizes percentages of net sales by segment:

For the fiscal years ended

January 3, 2025 December 29, 2023 December 30, 2022

Powered Vehicles Group 33 % 36 % 27 %

Aftermarket Applications Group 30 % 38 % 31 %

Specialty Sports Group 37 % 26 % 42 %

100 % 100 % 100 %

Sales attributable to countries outside the U.S.

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We estimate, based on our internal projections and assumptions, that approximately one-third of the end users of our bike products are located outside the U.S.

For the fiscal years ended

January 3, 2025 December 29, 2023 December 30, 2022

North America 79 % 77 % 63 %

International 21 % 23 % 37 %

100 % 100 % 100 %

Opportunities, challenges and risks

We intend to focus on generating sales of our performance-defining products through OEMs, aftermarket, and retail channels.

We intend to focus on generating sales of our performance-defining products through OEMs, aftermarket, retail, and direct-to-consumer channels.

To do this, we intend to continue to develop and introduce new and innovative products in our current end-markets and we intend to selectively develop products for applications and end-markets in which we do not currently participate.

Currently, the majority of our sales are dependent on the demand for performance-defining products.

Our aftermarket distribution network currently consists of more than 5,000 retail dealers and distributors worldwide.

To further penetrate the aftermarket channel, we intend to selectively add additional dealers and distributors in certain geographic markets, expand our internal sales force and strategically increase the number of aftermarket specific products and services that we offer for existing vehicle platforms.

In addition, we believe international expansion represents a significant opportunity for us and we intend to selectively increase infrastructure investments and focus on identified geographic regions.

As a supplier to OEM customers, we are largely dependent on the success of the business of our OEM customers.

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Losses in market share or a decline in the overall market of our OEM customers or the discontinuance by our OEM customers of their products that incorporate our products could negatively impact our business and our results of operations.

Some of our power sports OEM customers are currently facing challenges, which could impact demand for our products and contribute to fluctuations in sales.

Additionally, bike continues to recover from the inventory channel recalibration, which may affect sales and overall demand in the near term.

See “Risks Related to Our Business and Operations” within Item 1A.

Risk Factors .

Our aftermarket distribution network currently consists of more than 16,000 retail dealers and distributors worldwide.

In the fourth quarter of 2021, we completed the construction of an approximately 336,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility in Hall County, Georgia (the “Gainesville Facility”), to diversify our manufacturing platform and provide additional long-term capacity to support growth in our Powered Vehicles Group.

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Please read “Risks Related to Our Business and Operations - Product recalls, and significant product repair and/or replacement due to product warranty costs and claims have had, and in the future, could have, a material adverse impact on our business” within Item 1A.

Risk Factors .

Risk Factors of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

We intend to evaluate selective potential acquisition opportunities for performance-defining products and technologies that we believe will help us extend our performance-defining product platform.

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Liquidity and Capital Resources - Material Cash Requirements for additional information.

Our operations and supply chain are directly impacted by evolving U.S.

trade policies and global tariffs.

The new presidential administration has expanded tariffs on steel, aluminum, and derivative products, imposed new tariffs on imports from China, Hong Kong, Mexico, and Canada, and proposed a shift toward reciprocal tariffs.

These changes create uncertainty in global trade, potentially increasing our material costs, disrupting our supply chain, and affecting our pricing strategies.

As tariffs continue to evolve, we may need to adjust our sourcing, production, and pricing to remain competitive and mitigate financial and operational risks.

Please read “Risks Related to Laws and Regulations - U.S.

policies related to global trade and tariffs could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations” within Item 1A.

Risk Factors of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Basis of presentation

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Sales are measured based on the consideration specified in a contract with a customer.

We recognize sales when a performance obligation is satisfied by transferring control of a product to a customer, generally at the time of shipment for most products and over the time it takes to complete certain upfit packages.

Contracts are generally in the form of purchase orders and are governed by standard terms and conditions.

For larger OEMs, we may also enter into master agreements;

For larger OEMs, dealers and retailers, we may also enter into master agreements;

• Service sales:

consist of revenue generated from maintenance, repair, installation, and other support services provided to customers.

These services are typically recognized as revenue when the service is performed;

• Shipping and handling fees:

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Cost of sales

The cost of sales includes the cost of purchased parts and manufactured products (raw materials consumed, the cost to procure materials, labor costs, including wages, and employee benefits, and factory overhead to produce finished good products), including:

• the costs to inspect and repair products;

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Our gross margins fluctuate based on production volumes, product, customer and channel mix and overall supply chain and manufacturing efficiencies.

Generally, we earn higher gross margins on our products sold to the aftermarket channel.

Generally, we earn higher gross margins on our products sold to the aftermarket/non-OEM channel.

Operating expenses

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We record professional and contract service expenses, occupancy related expenses associated with corporate locations and equipment, and legal expenses in general and administrative expenses.

Our amortization of purchased intangibles includes amortization over their respective useful lives of our purchased intangible assets, such as customer lists and our core technology.

Our amortization of purchased intangibles includes amortization over their respective useful lives of our purchased intangible assets, such as customer lists, trade names, and our core technology.

Our intangible assets are evaluated for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the assets may not be fully recoverable.

No impairments of intangible assets were identified in the years ended December 29, 2023, December 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021.

No impairments of intangible assets were identified in the years ended January 3, 2025, December 29, 2023 and December 30, 2022.

Income from operations

We define income from operations as gross profit less our operating expenses.

We use income from operations as an indicator of the profitability of our business and our ability to manage costs.

Interest and other expense, net

Interest expense consists of interest charged to us under our credit facility and changes related to our interest rate swap.

Interest expense consists of interest charged to us under our credit facility, changes related to our interest rate swap, and interest on supplier-financed chassis.

Other expense, net, consists of foreign currency transaction gains and losses, gains and losses on the disposal of fixed assets, and other miscellaneous items.

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(federal and state) and various other foreign jurisdictions.

Our effective tax rate could be affected by numerous factors such as change in our business operations, acquisitions, investments, entry into new businesses and geographies, intercompany transactions, the relative amount of our foreign earnings, losses incurred in jurisdictions for which we are not able to realize related tax benefits, changes in our deferred tax assets and liabilities and their valuation, changes in the laws, regulations, administrative practices, principles, and interpretations related to tax, including changes to the global tax framework and other laws and accounting rules in various jurisdictions.

For the years ended December 29, 2023, December 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, we had effective tax rates of 12.8%, 12.2% and 13.0%, respectively.

As of December 29, 2023, our deferred tax assets included foreign tax credits of approximately $51.2 million, which begin to expire in 2026 unless utilized.

Our effective tax rate could be affected by numerous factors such as changes in our business operations, acquisitions, investments, entry into new businesses and geographies, intercompany transactions, the relative amount of our foreign earnings, losses incurred in jurisdictions for which we are not able to realize related tax benefits, changes in our deferred tax assets and liabilities and their valuation, changes in the laws, regulations, administrative practices, principles, and interpretations related to tax, including changes to the global tax framework and other laws and accounting rules in various jurisdictions.

For the years ended January 3, 2025, December 29, 2023 and December 30, 2022, we had effective tax rates of (543.5)%, 12.8% and 12.2%, respectively.

As of January 3, 2025, our deferred tax assets included foreign tax credits of approximately $47.4 million, which begin to expire in 2027 unless utilized.

Valuation allowances are established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized.

As of December 29, 2023, the Company determined a valuation allowance was not needed.

As of January 3, 2025, the Company determined a valuation allowance was not needed.

In the future, our effective tax rate could vary as we update our assessment of valuation allowances for our deferred tax assets, including those associated with credit carryforwards.

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Any such adjustments could have a significant impact on our effective tax rate.

Non-controlling interests (“NCI”)

Non-controlling interests represent the portion of income or loss and the corresponding equity attributable to third-party equity holders in certain consolidated subsidiaries that are not 100% owned by us.

NCI are presented as separate components in our consolidated statements of income to clearly differentiate between our interests and the economic interests of third parties in those entities.

Net income attributable to FOX stockholders, as reported in the consolidated statements of income, is presented net of the portion of net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests.

In May 2024, the Company formed a joint venture, The Stable JV, LLC, whereby the Company owns a 51% membership interest.

The joint venture was created with the purpose of offering specialized training programs to high performance athletes, as well as the development of training apparel and other products.

Results of operations

The table below summarizes our results of operations for the fiscal years ended December 29, 2023, December 30, 2022, and December 31, 2021:

The table below summarizes our results of operations for the fiscal years ended January 3, 2025, December 29, 2023, and December 30, 2022:

For the fiscal years ended

(in millions) December 29, 2023 December 30, 2022 December 31, 2021

(in millions) January 3, 2025 December 29, 2023 December 30, 2022

Net sales $ 1,393.9 $ 1,464.2 $ 1,602.5

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Income before income taxes 1.0 138.7 233.8

Provision for income taxes 17.8 28.5 24.6

(Benefit) provision for income taxes (5.5) 17.8 28.5

Net income 6.5 120.8 205.3

net loss attributable to non-controlling interest — — —

Net income attributable to FOX stockholders $ 6.6 $ 120.8 $ 205.3

*Amounts may not foot due to rounding.

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For the fiscal years ended

December 29, 2023 December 30, 2022 December 31, 2021

January 3, 2025 December 29, 2023 December 30, 2022

Net sales 100.0 % 100.0 % 100.0 %

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Income before income taxes 0.1 9.5 14.6

Provision for income taxes 1.2 1.8 1.9

(Benefit) provision for income taxes (0.4) 1.2 1.8

Net income 0.5 8.3 12.8

net loss attributable to non-controlling interest — — —

Net income attributable to FOX stockholders 0.5 % 8.3 % 12.8 %

*Percentages may not foot due to rounding.

Fiscal year ended December 29, 2023 compared to fiscal year ended December 30, 2022

Fiscal year ended January 3, 2025 compared to fiscal year ended December 29, 2023

Consolidated net sales

For the fiscal years

(in millions) 2024 2023 Change ($) Change (%)

Powered Vehicle Group $ 523.9 $ 432.4 $ 91.5 21.2 %

Aftermarket Applications Group 551.1 489.1 (291.8) (59.7)

Specialty Sports Group 389.2 681.0 (42.8)

Total net sales $ 1,393.9 $ 1,464.2 $ (70.3) (4.8) %

Net sales for the year ended December 29, 2023 decreased approximately $138.3 million, or 8.6%, compared to the year ended December 30, 2022.

The net sales decrease reflects a decrease of 42.8% in Specialty Sports Group net sales and increases of 21.2% and 59.7% Powered Vehicle Group and Aftermarket Applications Group net sales, respectively, for the year ended December 29, 2023 compared to the prior fiscal year.

The decrease in Specialty Sports Group net sales is primarily related to channel inventory recalibration and to a lesser extent lower end consumer demand, partially offset by the inclusion of $16.8 million net sales from our Marucci subsidiary that was acquired in November 2023.

The increase in Powered Vehicle Group net sales was primarily due to strong demand in the OEM channel, partially offset by the impact of the UAW strike and the effects of macroeconomic environment.

The increase in Aftermarket Applications Group net sales was mainly attributed to the inclusion of $65.6 million net sales from our Custom Wheel House subsidiary, which was acquired in March 2023, partially offset by a decrease in upfitting sales due to a change in product mix as a result of the UAW strike and higher interest rates impacting floor plan financing resulting in dealers taking a more conservative approach to inventory.

Total net sales for the year ended January 3, 2025 decreased approximately $70.3 million, or 4.8%, compared to the year ended December 29, 2023.

The decrease in net sales is primarily due to product mix, chassis availability, lower industry and end consumer demand because of higher interest rates and higher inventory levels at OEMs and dealerships.

The decrease was partially offset by a full-year net sales of $192.4 from Marucci, which was acquired in November 2023, compared to net sales of $16.8 million included in prior year.

Cost of sales

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Cost of sales $ 970.3 $ 999.4 $ (29.1) (2.9) %

Cost of sales for the year ended December 29, 2023 decreased approximately $71.7 million, or 6.7%, compared to the year ended December 30, 2022.

The decrease in cost of sales was due to our decreased sales partially offset by certain business factors affecting gross margin, which are discussed below.

For the year ended December 29, 2023, our gross margin was 31.7% compared to 33.2% for the year ended December 30, 2022.

The decrease in gross margin for the fiscal year 2023 was primarily due to a shift in our product line mix and amortization of acquired inventory valuation markups, offset by increased efficiencies at our North American facilities.

Cost of sales for the year ended January 3, 2025 decreased approximately $29.1 million, or 2.9%, compared to the year ended December 29, 2023.

The decrease in cost of sales was mainly due to our decreased sales.

For the year ended January 3, 2025, our gross margin was 30.4% compared to 31.7% for the year ended December 29, 2023.

The decrease in gross margin for the fiscal year 2024 was primarily due to shifts in our product line mix and operating leverage on lower volume.

Operating expenses

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Total operating expenses $ 365.9 $ 304.7 $ 61.2 20.1 %

Total operating expenses for the year ended December 29, 2023 increased approximately $20.1 million, or 7.1%, over the comparable period in 2022.

When expressed as a percentage of net sales, operating expenses increased to 20.8% of net sales for the year ended December 29, 2023, compared to 17.8% of net sales for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2022.

Within operating expenses, our sales and marketing expense increased by approximately $9.6 million primarily due to the inclusion of $10.6 million and $2.7 million Custom Wheel House and Marucci expenses, respectively, offset by cost controls.

General and administrative expenses increased approximately $8.5 million mainly due to operating expenses associated with facility expansion and the inclusion of $3.9 million and $3.2 million Custom Wheel House and Marucci expenses, respectively, partially offset by cost controls.

Research and development expenses decreased approximately $3.0 million driven by additional benefit from a state research and development tax credit.

Amortization of purchased intangible assets for the year ended December 29, 2023 increased by approximately $5.0 million as compared to the year ended December 30, 2022, primarily due to the amortization of Custom Wheel House and Marucci intangible assets.

Total operating expenses for the year ended January 3, 2025 increased approximately $61.2 million, or 20.1%, over the comparable period in 2023.

When expressed as a percentage of net sales, operating expenses increased to 26.3% of net sales for the year ended January 3, 2025, compared to 20.8% of net sales for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023.

Within operating expenses, our sales and marketing expenses and general and administrative expenses increased by approximately $20.8 million and $15.3 million, respectively, primarily due to $24.6 million and $26.9 million higher expenses attributable to Marucci, respectively, attributed to including a full year of Marucci expenses in 2024.

The increase was partially offset by our cost containment measures.

Research and development expenses increased approximately $7.1 million driven by personnel investments to support future growth and product innovation and the inclusion of a full year of Marucci expenses.

Amortization of purchased intangible assets for the year ended January 3, 2025 increased by approximately $18.0 million as compared to the year ended December 29, 2023, primarily due to the amortization of Marucci intangible assets.

Income from operations

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Income from operations $ 57.7 $ 160.1 $ (102.4) (64.0) %

As a result of the factors discussed above, income from operations for the year ended December 29, 2023 decreased approximately $86.6 million, or 35.1%, compared to the year ended December 30, 2022.

As a result of the factors discussed above, income from operations for the year ended January 3, 2025 decreased approximately $102.4 million, or 64.0%, compared to the year ended December 29, 2023.

Interest and other expense, net

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Interest and other expense, net $ 56.6 $ 21.4 $ 35.2 164.5 %

Interest and other expense, net for the year ended December 29, 2023 increased by approximately $8.5 million to $21.4 million, compared to $12.9 million for the year ended December 30, 2022.

Interest and other expense, net for the year ended January 3, 2025 increased by approximately $35.2 million to $56.6 million, compared to $21.4 million for the year ended December 29, 2023.

Interest expense increased by $35.6 million due to higher debt and interest rates.

Other expense, net decreased $1.9 million primarily due lower losses on foreign currency transactions.

For the fiscal years

(in millions) 2024 2023 Change ($) Change (%)

Provision for income taxes $ 17.8 $ 28.5 $ (10.7) (37.5) %

Income tax expense for the year ended December 29, 2023 decreased by approximately $10.7 million to $17.8 million compared to $28.5 million for the year ended December 30, 2022.

The decrease in expense primarily resulted from a decrease in pre-tax profit, partially offset by the release of the valuation allowance for foreign tax credits in the prior year.

The effective tax rates were 12.8% and 12.2% for the years ended December 29, 2023 and December 30, 2022, respectively.

(Benefit) provision for income taxes $ (5.5) $ 17.8 $ (23.3) (130.9) %

Income tax expense for the year ended January 3, 2025 decreased by approximately $23.3 million to a benefit of $5.5 million compared to $17.8 million for the year ended December 29, 2023.

The decrease primarily resulted from a decrease in pre-tax profit.

The effective tax rates were (543.5)% and 12.8% for the years ended January 3, 2025 and December 29, 2023, respectively.

For the year ended January 3, 2025, the difference between our effective tax rate and the 21% federal statutory rate resulted primarily from a benefit from the U.S.

research and development tax credit.

For the year ended December 29, 2023, the difference between our effective tax rate and the 21% federal statutory rate resulted from a lower tax rate on foreign derived intangible income and benefit from the U.S.

research and development tax credit.

For the year ended December 30, 2022, the difference between our effective tax rate and the 21% federal statutory rate resulted from a lower tax rate on U.S.

foreign derived earnings and the release of the valuation allocation for foreign tax credits, partially offset by other non-deductible expenses and state taxes.

For the fiscal years

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Net income $ 6.5 $ 120.8 $ (114.3) (94.6) %

As a result of the factors described above, our net income decreased $84.5 million, or 41.2%, to $120.8 million in the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023 from $205.3 million for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2022.

Fiscal year ended December 30, 2022 compared to fiscal year ended December 31, 2021

For the fiscal years

(in millions) 2022 2021 Change ($) Change (%)

Powered Vehicle Group $ 432.4 $ 360.7 $ 71.7 19.9 %

Aftermarket Applications Group 489.1 359.4 129.7 36.1

Specialty Sports Group 681.0 579.0 102.0 17.6

Total net sales $ 1,602.5 $ 1,299.1 $ 303.4 23.4 %

Net sales for the year ended December 30, 2022 increased approximately $303.4 million, or 23.4%, compared to the year ended December 31, 2021.

The net sales increase reflects an increase of 36.1%, 19.9% and 17.6% in Aftermarket Applications Group, Powered Vehicle Group and Specialty Sports Group net sales, respectively, for the year ended December 30, 2022 compared to the prior fiscal year.

The increase in Aftermarket Applications Group net sales was primarily due to strong performance from our upfitting product lines.

The increase in Powered Vehicle product net sales was driven by increased demand in the OEM channel.

The increase in Specialty Sports product net sales reflects higher demand primarily in the OEM channel.

Cost of sales

For the fiscal years

(in millions) 2022 2021 Change ($) Change (%)

Cost of sales $ 1,071.1 $ 866.7 $ 204.4 23.6 %

Cost of sales for the year ended December 30, 2022 increased approximately $204.4 million, or 23.6%, compared to the year ended December 31, 2021.

The increase in cost of sales was driven primarily by an increase in product sales, as well as certain business factors affecting gross margin, which are discussed below.

For the year ended December 30, 2022, our gross margin was 33.2% compared to 33.3% for the year ended December 31, 2021.

The decrease in gross margin for the fiscal year 2022 was primarily due to increases in factory overhead and materials costs, each of which were driven higher by inflation.

Additionally, the completion of the planned shutdown of our Watsonville Facility and transition of those production lines resulted in inefficiencies in the first half of fiscal year 2022 as we ramped up our Gainesville Facility.

Operating expenses

For the fiscal years

(in millions) 2022 2021 Change ($) Change (%)

Operating expenses:

General and administrative $ 116.1 $ 97.2 $ 18.9 19.4 %

Sales and marketing 90.8 70.9 19.9 28.1

Research and development 56.2 46.6 9.6 20.6

Amortization of purchased intangibles 21.5 20.7 0.8 3.9

Total operating expenses $ 284.6 $ 235.4 $ 49.2 20.9 %

Total operating expenses for the year ended December 30, 2022 increased approximately $49.2 million, or 20.9%, over the comparable period in 2021.

When expressed as a percentage of sales, operating expenses decreased to 17.8% of sales for the year ended December 30, 2022, compared to 18.1% of sales for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021.

Within operating expenses, our sales and marketing expense increased by approximately $19.9 million primarily due to higher commissions costs of $9.7 million, higher headcount and employee-benefit related costs of $5.8 million, higher marketing-related costs of $4.0 million and various others.

Research and development expenses increased approximately $9.6 million primarily due to headcount investments to support future growth.

General and administrative expenses increased approximately $18.9 million due to higher headcount and employee benefit-related costs of $11.7 million and higher insurance and facility-related costs of $11.1 million.

These increases were partially offset by lower acquisition-related compensation and decreases in other miscellaneous costs.

Amortization of purchased intangible assets for the year ended December 30, 2022 increased by approximately $0.8 million as compared to the year ended December 31, 2021, primarily due to the amortization of Shock Therapy intangible assets.

Income from operations

For the fiscal years

(in millions) 2022 2021 Change ($) Change (%)

Income from operations $ 246.7 $ 196.9 $ 49.8 25.3 %

As a result of the factors discussed above, income from operations for the year ended December 30, 2022 increased approximately $49.8 million, or 25.3%, compared to the year ended December 31, 2021.

Interest and other expense, net

For the fiscal years

(in millions) 2022 2021 Change ($) Change (%)

Interest expense $ 8.9 $ 8.2 $ 0.7 8.5 %

Other expense, net 4.0 0.3 3.7 1,233.3

Interest and other expense, net $ 12.9 $ 8.5 $ 4.4 51.8 %

Interest and other expense, net for the year ended December 30, 2022 increased by approximately $4.4 million to $12.9 million, compared to $8.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2021.

The increase in interest and other expense, net is primarily due to higher foreign currency losses, as well as increasing interest rates.

As a result of the factors described above, our net income decreased $114.3 million, or 94.6%, to $6.5 million in the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025 from $120.8 million for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023.

Net income attributable to FOX stockholders

For the fiscal years

(in millions) 2024 2023 Change ($) Change (%)

Provision for income taxes $ 28.5 $ 24.6 $ 3.9 15.9 %

Income tax expense for the year ended December 30, 2022 increased by approximately $3.9 million to $28.5 million compared to income tax expense of $24.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2021.

The increase in expense resulted from an increase in pre-tax profit and decreased benefits from stock-based compensation deductions, partially offset by the release of the valuation allocation for foreign tax credits and the benefit of a lower tax rate on U.S.

foreign derived earnings.

The effective tax rates were 12.2% and 13.0% for the years ended December 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively.

For the year ended December 30, 2022, the difference between our effective tax rate and the 21% federal statutory rate resulted from a lower tax rate on U.S.

foreign derived earnings and the release of the valuation allocation for foreign tax credits, partially offset by other non-deductible expenses and state taxes.

For the year ended December 31, 2021, the difference between our effective tax rate and the 21% federal statutory rate resulted from a lower tax rate on U.S.

foreign derived earnings and the benefit of excess stock based compensation deductions.

Net income attributable to FOX stockholders $ 6.6 $ 120.8 $ (114.2) (94.5) %

Our net income attributable to FOX stockholders decreased $114.2 million, or 94.5%, to $6.6 million in the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025 from $120.8 million for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023.

Segment Review

For additional financial information related to our operating segments including the reconciliation of net income attributable to our common stockholders to adjusted EBITDA, see Note 20 – Segment Information .

The following table summarizes consolidated net sales and adjusted EBITDA by segment:

For the fiscal years

(in millions) 2024 2023 Change ($) Change (%)

Net income $ 205.3 $ 163.8 $ 41.5 25.3 %

As a result of the factors described above, our net income increased $41.5 million, or 25.3%, to $205.3 million in the fiscal year ended December 30, 2022 from $163.8 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021.

Powered Vehicles Group $ 461.4 $ 523.9 $ (62.5) (11.9) %

Aftermarket Applications Group 421.4 551.1 (129.7) (23.5)

Specialty Sports Group 511.1 389.2 121.9 31.3

Net sales $ 1,393.9 $ 1,464.2 $ (70.3) (4.8) %

Adjusted EBITDA

Powered Vehicles Group $ 53.8 $ 79.2 $ (25.4) (32.1) %

Aftermarket Applications Group 51.7 126.8 (75.1) (59.2)

Specialty Sports Group 117.8 117.8 — —

Unallocated corporate expenses (56.4) (62.7) 6.3 (10.0)

Adjusted EBITDA $ 167.0 $ 261.1 $ (94.1) (36.0) %

Powered Vehicles Group

Powered Vehicles Group net sales decreased by approximately $62.5 million, or 11.9%, due to lower industry demand in power sports and automotive because of higher interest rates impacting dealers and consumers, and higher inventory levels at dealerships.

Powered Vehicles Group adjusted EBITDA decreased by approximately $25.4 million or 32.1%, mainly due to a decrease in gross profit.

Aftermarket Applications Group

Aftermarket Applications Group net sales decreased by approximately $129.7 million, or 23.5%, driven by lower upfitting sales due to product mix, chassis availability, higher interest rates impacting dealers and consumers, and higher inventory level at dealerships.

Aftermarket Applications Group adjusted EBITDA decreased by approximately $75.1 million, or 59.2%, mainly due to lower gross profit.

Specialty Sports Group

Specialty Sports Group net sales increased by approximately $121.9 million, or 31.3%, primarily due to the inclusion of $192.4 million in net sales from Marucci, partially offset by a reduction in bike sales of $53.7 million because of the ongoing bike channel inventory recalibration and, to a lesser extent, lower end consumer demand.

Specialty Sports Group adjusted EBITDA remained nearly unchanged primarily due to product mix within the segment, offset by the inclusion of Marucci.

Unallocated corporate expenses

Unallocated corporate expenses consist of corporate overhead expenses that are not directly attributable to one of our business segments and include unallocated occupancy costs for our corporate headquarters, acquisition costs, other benefit and compensation programs, including performance-based compensation, and administrative expenses such as accounting, finance, legal, human resources, and information technology expenses.

Unallocated corporate expenses decreased by $6.3 million, or 10.0%, driven by cost containment measures.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our primary cash needs are to support working capital, interest on debt, employee compensation, capital expenditures, acquisitions, debt repayments, and other general corporate purposes.

Historically, we have generally financed our liquidity needs with operating cash flows, borrowings under our Prior Credit Facility and our 2022 Credit Facility, and the issuance of common stock.

These sources of liquidity may be impacted by factors and events described in Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statement s and Item 1A.

Historically, we have generally financed our liquidity needs with operating cash flows, borrowings under our 2022 Credit Facility, and the issuance of common stock.

These sources of liquidity may be impacted by factors and events described in Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements and Item 1A.

Risk Factors .

As of December 29, 2023, we held $24.7 million of our $83.6 million of cash and cash equivalents in accounts of our subsidiaries outside of the U.S., which we may repatriate.

As of January 3, 2025, we held $7.9 million of our $71.7 million of cash and cash equivalents in accounts of our subsidiaries outside of the U.S., which we may repatriate.

A summary of our operating, investing and financing activities is shown in the following table:

For the years ended

(in millions) December 29, 2023 December 30, 2022 December 31, 2021

(in millions) January 3, 2025 December 29, 2023 December 30, 2022

Net cash provided by operating activities $ 131.8 $ 178.7 $ 187.1

Net cash used in investing activities (76.3) (750.4) (44.7)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 509.0 (179.1) (23.8)

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (67.3) 509.0 (179.1)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents (0.2) 1.1 2.3

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Operating activities

In the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025, net cash provided by operating activities was $131.8 million.

The change in our operating assets and liabilities is a result of a decrease in prepaids and other current assets of $48.5 million, an increase in accounts payable of $23.2 million, and a decrease in accounts receivable of $10.4 million, partially offset by an increase in inventory of $26.5 million, and decreases in income taxes payable of $11.2 million and accrued expenses and other liabilities of $2.8 million.

The decrease in prepaids and other current assets is primarily due to lower prepaid chassis deposits driven by the sale of 2023 and 2024 model year chassis.

The change in our accounts payable is driven by timing of inventory purchases and vendor payments.

The change in our accounts receivable reflects a shift in our product line mix and the timing of customer collections.

The increase in inventory excluding acquired inventory reflects an imbalance between expected and realized orders.

The change in income taxes payable is mainly due to lower pre-tax income.

In the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023, net cash provided by operating activities was $178.7 million.

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The decrease in prepaids and other current assets is primarily due to a lower supply of chassis as we worked through the safety stock that we had secured at the end of 2021.

In the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, cash provided by operating activities was $63.2 million.

Cash invested in operating assets and liabilities is primarily the result of increases in inventory of $150.4 million, prepaids and other current assets of $34.5 million, and accounts receivable of $20.2 million, offset by increases in net income taxes payable of $26.8 million, accrued expenses of $21.8 million, and accounts payable of $10.3 million.

The increase in inventory is primarily due to additional raw material purchases to mitigate risks associated with supply chain uncertainty and shortages on certain parts needed to complete a suspension kit, as well as a higher balance of finished goods due to the timing of shipments.

The increase in prepaids and other current assets is the result of increased chassis deposits.

The increases in net income taxes payable, accrued expenses, accounts receivable and accounts payable are the result of normal business growth and the timing of vendor and tax payments.

Investing activities

In the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025, cash used in investing activities was $76.3 million, which primarily consisted of $44.0 million in property and equipment additions, $25.8 million in cash considerations for our acquisitions including the acquisition of Marzocchi, $5.4 million in cash consideration for our purchase of other assets, and $1.1 million paid for acquisition foreign exchange hedge settlement related to the acquisition of Marzocchi.

In the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023, cash used in investing activities was $750.4 million, which primarily consisted of $701.1 million in cash consideration for our acquisitions of Marucci and Custom Wheel House, $46.9 million in property and equipment additions, and $2.4 million in cash consideration for our purchase of other assets.

In the fiscal year ended December 30, 2022, cash used in investing activities was $44.7 million, which primarily consisted of $43.7 million in property and equipment additions, $3.5 million in cash consideration for our purchase of intellectual property assets, and $0.7 million in cash consideration to finalize our acquisition of Shock Therapy, partially offset by $3.2 million in proceeds from the sale of property and equipment.

In the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, cash used in investing activities was $104.9 million, which primarily consisted of $54.8 million in property and equipment additions and $51.9 million of cash consideration for our acquisitions of Outside Van, Sola Sport and Shock Therapy, partially offset by $1.8 million in proceeds for the sale of property and equipment.

Financing activities

In the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023, net cash provided by financing activities was $509.0 million, which primarily consisted of proceeds from our 2022 Credit Facility of $793.5 million, which was used to support our working capital and the purchases of Marucci and Custom Wheel House, partially offset by $230.0 million in payments on our line of credit, $20.0 million in prepayments on our Term A Loan, $25.0 million to repurchase shares of our common stock, net of proceeds from the exercise of stock options, as part of our stock-based compensation program, and $6.2 million and $3.4 million in deferred debt issuance costs.

In the fiscal year ended December 30, 2022, net cash used in financing activities was $179.1 million, which primarily consisted of $404.3 million in payments on our line of credit, $382.5 million in payments on our term debt, $4.3 million to repurchase shares of our common stock, net of proceeds from the exercise of stock options, as part of our stock-based compensation program and $2.7 million in installment payments related to the purchase of the Tuscany non-controlling interest.

These changes were partially offset by net proceeds from our 2022 Credit Facility of $602.4 million, which was used to refinance our Prior Credit Facility, and proceeds from the termination of our 2021 Swap Agreement of $12.3 million.

In the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, net cash used in financing activities was $23.8 million, which primarily consisted of $12.5 million in payments on our term debt, $7.0 million to repurchase shares of our common stock, net of proceeds from the exercise of stock options, as part of our stock-based compensation program and $4.6 million in installment payments related to the purchase of the Tuscany non-controlling interest, partially offset by $0.3 million in proceeds received from the termination of our 2020 Swap Agreement.

Prior Credit Facility

In June 2019, the Company entered into a credit facility with Bank of America and other named lenders, which was periodically amended and restated and/or amended.

The credit facility was amended and restated on March 11, 2020, and further amended on June 19, 2020, June 11, 2021 and December 16, 2021 (as amended, the “Prior Credit Facility”).

The Prior Credit Facility (which was terminated on April 5, 2022 and replaced with the 2022 Credit Facility (as discussed below)), would have matured on March 11, 2025, and provided a senior secured revolving line of credit with a borrowing capacity of $250.0 million and a term loan of $400.0 million.

The term loan was subject to quarterly amortization payments.

In the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025, net cash used in financing activities was $67.3 million, which primarily consisted of $406.0 million in payments on our revolver, $25.0 million to repurchase shares of our common stock, $19.3 million in repayments on our Incremental Term Loans (as defined below), $3.4 million in deferred fees for debt modifications, $2.6 million net of proceeds from the exercise of stock options, as part of our stock-based compensation program, partially offset by $200.0 million proceeds from the Delayed Draw Term Loan (as defined below) and $189.0 million proceeds from the revolver, which were used to support our working capital and the acquisition of Marzocchi.

In the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023, net cash provided by financing activities was $509.0 million, which primarily consisted of proceeds from our 2022 Credit Facility of $793.5 million, which was used to support our working capital and the purchases of Marucci and Custom Wheel House, partially offset by $230.0 million in payments on our revolver, $20.0 million in prepayments on our Term A Loan, $25.0 million to repurchase shares of our common stock, net of proceeds from the exercise of stock options, as part of our stock-based compensation program, and $6.2 million and $3.4 million in deferred debt issuance costs.

In the fiscal year ended December 30, 2022, net cash used in financing activities was $179.1 million, which primarily consisted of $404.3 million in payments on our 2022 Credit Facility, $382.5 million in payments on our term debt, $4.3 million to repurchase shares of our common stock, net of proceeds from the exercise of stock options, as part of our stock-based compensation program and $2.7 million in installment payments related to the purchase of the Tuscany non-controlling interest (defined at Note 12.

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2022 Credit Facility

On April 5, 2022, the Company entered into a new credit agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, and other named lenders (the “2022 Credit Facility”), and concurrently repaid in full and terminated the Prior Credit Facility.

On April 5, 2022, the Company entered into the 2022 Credit Facility with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, and other named lenders.

The 2022 Credit Facility, which matures on April 5, 2027, provides for revolving loans, swingline loans and letters of credit up to an aggregate amount of $650.0 million.

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To the extent not previously paid, all then-outstanding amounts under the 2022 Credit Facility are due and payable on the maturity date.

The Company paid $2.0 million in debt issuance costs in connection with the 2022 Credit Facility, which were allocated to the line of credit and amortized on a straight-line basis over the term of the facility.

Additionally, the Company had $4.5 million of remaining unamortized debt issuance costs related to the Prior Credit Facility.

The Company expensed $1.9 million of the remaining unamortized debt issuance costs and allocated $2.5 million to the 2022 Credit Facility.

The Company paid $2.0 million in debt issuance costs in connection with the 2022 Credit Facility, which were allocated to the revolver and amortized on a straight-line basis over the term of the facility.

Additionally, the Company had $4.5 million of remaining unamortized debt issuance costs related to the Prior Credit Facility, of which $2.5 million were carried forward to the 2022 Credit Facility.

The Company may borrow, prepay and re-borrow principal under the 2022 Credit Facility during its term.

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SOFR rate revolving loans bear interest on the outstanding principal amount thereof for each interest period at a rate per annum equal to Term SOFR for such calculation plus 0.10% plus a margin ranging from 1.00% to 2.25%.

Base rate revolving loans bear interest on the outstanding principal amount thereof at a rate per annum equal to the highest of (i) Federal Funds Rate plus 0.50%, (ii) the rate of interest in effect for such day as publicly announced from time to time by the administrative agent as its “prime rate”, and (iii) Adjusted Term SOFR rate for a one-month tenor plus 1.00%, subject to the interest rate floors set forth therein, plus a margin ranging from 0.00% to 1.00%.

Base rate revolving loans bear interest on the outstanding principal amount thereof at a rate per annum equal to the highest of (i) Federal Funds Rate plus 0.50%, (ii) the rate of interest in effect for such day as publicly announced from time to time by the lender as its “prime rate”, and (iii) Adjusted Term SOFR rate for a one-month tenor plus 1.00%, subject to the interest rate floors set forth therein, plus a margin ranging from 0.00% to 1.00%.

At January 3, 2025, the one-month SOFR and three-month SOFR rates were 4.51% and 4.68%, respectively.

At January 3, 2025, our weighted-average interest rate on outstanding borrowing was 6.43%.

On November 14, 2023, in connection and concurrently with the closing of the Marucci acquisition, the Company entered into the First Incremental Facility Amendment (the “Amendment”) amending the 2022 Credit Facility.

The Amendment provided the Company with a term loan in an amount of $400.0 million (the “Incremental Term A Loan”) and a delayed draw term loan in an amount of $200.0 million (the “Delayed Draw Term Loan” and, together with the Incremental Term A Loan, the “Incremental Term Loans”), each of which are permitted under the 2022 Credit Facility, subject to satisfaction of certain conditions.

The Amendment provided the Company with a term loan in an amount of $400.0 million (the “Incremental Term A Loan”) and a delayed draw term loan in an amount of $200.0 million (the “Delayed Draw Term Loan” and, together with the Incremental Term A Loan, the “Incremental Terms Loans”), each of which are permitted under the 2022 Credit Facility, subject to satisfaction of certain conditions.

The Incremental Term A Loan was fully funded on November 14, 2023 and used to fund a portion of the consideration owed under the Marucci acquisition.

The Delayed Draw Term Loan is available to the Company from and including December 6, 2023, until the earlier of (a) May 14, 2024 and (b) the date on which the Delayed Draw Term commitments have been terminated.

Each Incremental Term Loan is subject to quarterly amortization payments of principal at a rate of 5.0% per annum.

The Delayed Draw Term Loan was available to the Company for up to six months commencing on December 6, 2023, until the date on which the Delayed Draw Term Loan commitments have been terminated.

Each of the Incremental Term Loans is subject to quarterly amortization payments of principal at a rate of 5.00% per annum.

The Incremental Term Loans are in the form of term SOFR loans and base rate loans, at the option of the Company, and have an applicable margin ranging from 0.50% to 1.50% for base rate loans and 1.50% to 2.50% for term SOFR loans, subject to adjustment provisions.

Each Incremental Term Loan has a maturity date of April 5, 2027, consistent with the 2022 Credit Facility.

The Company paid $10,063 in debt issuance costs, of which $6,709 were allocated to the Term A Loan and $3,354 were allocated to the Delayed Draw Term Loan.

Loan fees allocated to the Term A Loan were amortized using the interest method over the term of the Credit Facility.

Each of the Incremental Term Loans has a maturity date of April 5, 2027, consistent with the 2022 Credit Facility.

The Company paid $10.1 million in debt issuance costs, of which $6.7 million were allocated to the Incremental Term A Loan and $3.4 million were allocated to the Delayed Draw Term Loan.

Loan fees allocated to the Incremental Term A Loan are amortized using the interest method over the term of the 2022 Credit Facility.

Loan fees allocated to the Delayed Draw Term Loan were deferred as an asset until the debt is drawn.

Upon the drawing of the Delayed Draw Term Loan, the fees will be reclassified to a contra-liability account and amortized over the term of the drawn debt using the interest method.

At December 29, 2023, the one-month SOFR and three-month SOFR rates were 5.34% and 5.36%, respectively.

At December 29, 2023, our weighted-average interest rate on outstanding borrowing was 6.97%.

On May 13, 2024, the Company borrowed the full amount of $200.0 million of the Delayed Draw Term Loan.

The fees were reclassified to a contra-liability account and amortized over the term of the drawn debt using the interest method.

On July 31, 2024 and December 20, 2024, the Company entered into the Third and Fourth Amendments to the 2022 Credit Facility, respectively, to secure an improved covenant profile on its capital structure to provide more flexibility given the uncertain macroeconomic environment.

The 2022 Credit Facility is secured by substantially all of the Company’s assets, restricts the Company’s ability to make certain payments and engage in certain transactions, and requires that the Company satisfy customary financial ratios.

The Company was in compliance with the covenants as of December 29, 2023.

The Company was in compliance with the covenants as of January 3, 2025.

Material Cash Requirements

As of December 29, 2023, we had the following material cash requirements related to commitments or contractual obligations (in millions):

As of January 3, 2025, we had the following material cash requirements related to commitments or contractual obligations (in millions):

Payments due by period Total Less than 1 year 1-3 years 4-5 years More than 5 years

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However, significant increases in inflation, particularly those related to wages and increases in the cost of raw materials have and could continue to have an adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Interest Rates

Interest rate volatility can impact our borrowing costs and overall financial condition.

While fluctuations in interest rates have not historically had a material effect on our results of operations, significant increases could lead to higher interest expense on our variable-rate debt.

To mitigate this risk and enhance predictability, we utilize interest rate swaps to manage our exposure to interest rate fluctuations.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

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(federal and state) and foreign jurisdictions.

We compute our provision for income taxes using the asset and liability method, under which deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the currently enacted tax rates that are expected to apply to taxable income for the years in which those tax assets and liabilities are expected to be realized or settled.

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Actual demand may differ from forecasted demand and may have a material effect on our gross margin.

If inventory is written down, a new cost basis will be established that cannot be increased in future periods.

Unless otherwise required by law, the Company generally offers limited warranties on its products for one to three years.

If inventory is written down, a new cost basis will be established at the end of that fiscal period that cannot be increased in future periods.

Unless otherwise required by law, the Company generally offers limited warranties on its products for a one, two or three-year period.

We accrue estimated costs related to warranty activities as a component of cost of sales upon product shipment or when information becomes available indicating that an adjustment to the warranty reserves is appropriate.

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An increase in warranty claims or the related costs associated with satisfying these warranty obligations could increase our cost of sales and negatively affect our operating results.

Total accrued warranty liabilities were approximately $20.0 million and $17.1 million as of December 29, 2023 and December 30, 2022, respectively.

Total accrued warranty liabilities were approximately $21.6 million and $20.0 million as of January 3, 2025 and December 29, 2023, respectively.

Refer to Note 8.

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Impairments, if any, are charged directly to earnings.

We completed our most recent annual impairment test in the third quarter of 2023 at which time we had a single reporting unit for purposes of assessing goodwill impairment.

We completed our most recent annual impairment test in the third quarter of 2024 at which time we had three reporting units:

PVG, AAG, and SSG for purposes of assessing goodwill impairment.

The quantitative impairment test indicated that the fair values of our three reporting units - PVG, AAG, and SSG - exceeded their respective carrying values by 44%, 18%, and 38%, respectively.

Additionally, we performed a qualitative analysis at year end and concluded that it was not more likely than not that the fair values of the reporting units were less than the carrying values.

No impairment charges have been incurred to date.

Indefinite-lived intangible assets

Certain trademarks and trade names are considered to be indefinite life intangibles, and are not amortized but are subject to testing for impairment annually.

Certain trademarks and trade names, including FOX and others from certain subsidiaries, are considered to be indefinite life intangibles, and are not amortized but are subject to testing for impairment annually.

Finite-lived intangible assets

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To the extent shares are expected to vest, the stock-based compensation cost is recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period.

Stock-based compensation was $16.5 million, $16.4 million and $13.9 million for the fiscal years ended December 29, 2023, December 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively.

Stock-based compensation was $9.6 million, $16.5 million and $16.4 million for the fiscal years ended January 3, 2025, December 29, 2023 and December 30, 2022, respectively.

Refer to Note 13.

Stockholders’ Equity for further details.

The fair value of each stock option granted is estimated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model.

The Company does not estimate forfeitures in recognizing stock-based compensation expense.

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Stock-based compensation expenses are classified in the statements of income based on the department to which the related employee reports.

Our stock-based awards subsequent to our IPO have been comprised principally of restricted stock unit awards.

Our stock-based awards subsequent to our IPO have been comprised principally of RSU awards.

Revenue recognition

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Contracts are generally in the form of purchase orders and are governed by standard terms and conditions.

For larger OEMs, the Company may also enter into master agreements.

For larger OEMs, dealers and retailers, the Company may also enter into master agreements.

Revenues generated from upfit packages generally do not include the vehicle chassis, as the Company is not the principal in this arrangement and the automotive dealer purchases the chassis directly from the OEM.

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For other chassis, the Company entered into floorplan financing agreements, in which the Company pays interest expense based on the duration of time the chassis stay on the Company's premises.

Revenues generated from custom upfit packages from our Outside Van subsidiary generally include the vehicle chassis, of which the Company has the risks and rewards of ownership and are recognized over-time as work is performed based on actual costs incurred.

We elected as a practical expedient to not capitalize the incremental costs to obtain contracts with customers since the amortization period would have been one year or less.

Revenues generated from custom upfit packages from our Outside Van and Upfit UTV generally include the vehicle chassis, of which the Company has the risks and rewards of ownership and, in certain Outside Van instances, are recognized over-time as work is performed based on actual costs incurred.

We elected as a practical expedient to not capitalize the incremental costs to obtain contracts with customers because the amortization period would have been one year or less.

Provisions for discounts, rebates, sales incentives, returns, and other adjustments are generally provided for in the period the related sales are recorded, based on management’s assessment of historical trends and projection of future results.

Accrued sales rebates were $11.9 million and $8.7 million as of December 29, 2023 and December 30, 2022, respectively.

Accrued sales rebates were $7.9 million, $11.9 million, and $8.7 million as of January 3, 2025, December 29, 2023, and December 30, 2022, respectively.

Sales returns allowances have historically been immaterial to the financial statements.

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We record a provision for credit losses deemed not collectible using the aging method.

The provision is based on how long a receivable has been outstanding, taking into account the historical credit loss rate and adjusting for both current conditions and forecasts of economic conditions into that expected credit loss rate.

If circumstances change, such as higher-than-expected defaults or an unexpected material adverse change in a major customer’s ability to meet its financial obligations, we estimate if the recoverability of the amounts due could be reduced by a material amount.

The provision is based on how long a receivable has been outstanding, taking into account the historical credit loss rate and adjusting for both current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts of future economic conditions that may impact collectability.

Our methodology reflects the expected credit loss model, which does not solely rely on past events or incurred losses but also considers forward-looking information to estimate potential credit deterioration.

If circumstances change, such as higher-than-expected defaults or an unexpected material adverse change in a major customer’s ability to meet its financial obligations, we reassess our estimates and determine whether the recoverability of the amounts due could be reduced by a material amount.

Fair value measurement and financial instruments

ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures , requires the valuation of assets and liabilities required or permitted to be either recorded or disclosed at fair value based on hierarchy of available inputs as follows:

Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures , requires the valuation of assets and liabilities required or permitted to be either recorded or disclosed at fair value based on hierarchy of available inputs as follows:

Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities;

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We apply fair value accounting for all financial assets and liabilities and non-financial assets and liabilities that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis.

We define fair value as the price that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.

When determining the fair value measurements for assets and liabilities, which are required to be recorded at fair value, we consider the principal or most advantageous market in which we would transact and the market-based risk measurements or assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, such as risks inherent in valuation techniques, transfer restrictions and credit risk.

As of December 29, 2023, the carrying amount of the principal under the Company’s 2022 Credit Facility - Incremental Term A Loan approximated fair value because it had a variable interest rate that reflected market changes in interest rates and changes in the Company’s net leverage ratio.

On June 11, 2021, the Company entered into an interest rate swap agreement (the “2021 Swap Agreement”) to mitigate the cash flow risk associated with changes in interest rates on its variable rate debt.

On April 5, 2022, the Company terminated its 2021 Swap Agreement and entered into a new interest rate swap agreement (the “2022 Swap Agreement”).

We define fair value as the price that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between reasonable market participants at the measurement date.

When determining the fair value measurements for assets and liabilities, which are required to be recorded at fair value, we consider the principal or most advantageous market in which we would transact and the market-based risk measurements or assumptions that reasonable market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, such as risks inherent in valuation techniques, transfer restrictions and credit risk.

As of January 3, 2025, the carrying amount of the principal under the Company’s 2022 Credit Facility - Incremental Term Loans and Revolver approximated fair value because they had variable interest rates that reflected market changes in interest rates and changes in the Company’s net leverage ratio.

The Company mitigates the cash flow risk associated with changes in interest rates on its variable rate debt through interest rate swap agreements.

Refer to Note 11.

Derivatives and Hedging for additional details of the agreement.

In accordance with ASC 815, an interest rate swap contract is recognized as an asset or liability on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and is measured at fair value.

The fair value was calculated utilizing Level 2 inputs.

Derivatives and Hedging for additional details of the agreements.

In accordance with ASC 815, interest rate swap contracts are recognized as assets or liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets and are measured at fair values.

The fair values were estimated based on expected cash flows over the life of the swaps.

These expected cash flows were determined using a pricing model that incorporated reasonable assumptions and available market data.

The Company invests in marketable securities to mitigate the risk associated with the investment return on the non-qualified deferred compensation plan provided to executives and non-employee directors.

The investments are recorded as cash and cash equivalents at their quoted market price.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

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