Compass Diversified Holdings
For the period ended Sep 30, 2024. Filed Oct 30, 2024.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
September 30, 2024
Note A -Presentation and Principles of Consolidation
Compass Diversified Holdings, a Delaware statutory trust (the "Trust") and Compass Group Diversified Holdings LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the "LLC"), were formed to acquire and manage a group of small and middle-market businesses headquartered in North America. Collectively, Compass Diversified Holdings and Compass Group Diversified Holdings, LLC are referred to as the "Company". In accordance with the Third Amended and Restated Trust Agreement, dated as of August 3, 2021 (as amended and restated, the "Trust Agreement"), the Trust is sole owner of 100% of the Trust Interests (as defined in the Company’s Sixth Amended and Restated Operating Agreement, dated as of August 3, 2021 (as amended and restated, the "LLC Agreement")) of the LLC and, pursuant to the LLC Agreement, the LLC has, outstanding, the identical number of Trust Interests as the number of outstanding common shares of the Trust. The LLC is the operating entity with a board of directors and other corporate governance responsibilities, similar to that of a Delaware corporation.
The LLC is a controlling owner often businesses, or operating segments, at September 30, 2024. The segments are as follows: 5.11 Acquisition Corp. ("5.11"), Boa Holdings Inc. ("BOA"), The Ergo Baby Carrier, Inc. ("Ergobaby"), Lugano Holdings, Inc. ("Lugano Diamonds" or "Lugano"), Relentless Topco, Inc. ("PrimaLoft"), THP Topco, Inc. ("The Honey Pot Co." or "THP"), CBCP Products, LLC ("Velocity Outdoor" or "Velocity"), AMTAC Holdings LLC ("Arnold"), FFI Compass, Inc. ("Altor Solutions" or "Altor"), and SternoCandleLamp Holdings, Inc. ("Sterno"). The segments are referred to interchangeably as “businesses”, “operating segments” or “subsidiaries” throughout the financial statements. Refer to Note E - "Operating Segment Data" for further discussion of the operating segments. Compass Group Management LLC, a Delaware limited liability Company ("CGM" or the "Manager"), manages the day to day operations of the LLC and oversees the management and operations of our businesses pursuant to a management services agreement (the "Management Services Agreement" or "MSA").
Basis of Presentation
The condensed consolidated financial statements for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023 are unaudited, and in the opinion of management, contain all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the condensed consolidated financial statements. Such adjustments consist solely of normal recurring items. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year or any subsequent interim period. The condensed consolidated financial statements and notes are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP" or "GAAP") and presented as permitted by Form 10-Q and do not contain certain information included in the annual consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes of the Company. These interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Consolidation
The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, as well as the businesses acquired as of their respective acquisition date. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Discontinued operating entities are reflected as discontinued operations in the Company's results of operations and statements of financial position.
Discontinued Operations
The Company completed the sale of Wheelhouse Holdings, Inc. ("Marucci") during the fourth quarter of 2023 and Compass AC Holdings, Inc. ("Advanced Circuits or "ACI") during the first quarter of 2023. The results of operations of ACI are reported as discontinued operations in the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, and the results of operations of Marucci are reported as discontinued operations in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023. Refer to Note C - "Dispositions" for additional information. Unless otherwise indicated, the disclosures accompanying the condensed consolidated financial statements reflect the Company's continuing operations.
Seasonality
Earnings of certain of our operating segments are seasonal in nature due to various recurring events, holidays and seasonal weather patterns, as well as the timing of our acquisitions during a given year. Historically, the third and fourth quarter have produced the highest net sales in our fiscal year, however, due to various acquisitions in the last three years, there is generally less seasonality in our net sales on a consolidated basis than there has been historically.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures
In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued ASU No. 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures. This guidance will require, among other things, the following: (i) enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses that are regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker ("CODM") and included in a segment's reported measure of profit or loss; (ii) disclosure of the amount and description of the composition of other segment items, as defined in ASU 2023-07, by reportable segment; and (iii) reporting the disclosures about each reportable segment's profit or loss and assets on an annual and interim basis. The guidance will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024 and early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that this ASU will have when adopted and anticipates the ASU will likely result in additional disclosures in our condensed consolidated financial statements.
Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures. This guidance will require, among other things, the following for public business entities: (i) enhanced disclosures of specific categories of reconciling items included in the rate reconciliation, as well as additional information for any of these items meeting certain qualitative and quantitative thresholds; (ii) disclosure of the judgment used in categorizing them if not otherwise evident; and (iii) enhanced disclosures for income taxes paid, which includes federal, state, and foreign taxes, as well as for individual jurisdictions over a certain quantitative threshold. The amendments in ASU 2023-09 eliminate the requirement to disclose the nature and estimate of the range of the reasonably possible change in unrecognized tax benefits for the 12 months after the balance sheet date. The guidance will be effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024 and early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that this ASU will have when adopted and anticipates the ASU will likely result in additional disclosures in our condensed consolidated financial statements.
Note B — Acquisitions
The acquisitions of our businesses are accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting. For each platform acquisition, the Company typically structures the transaction so that a newly created holding company acquires 100% of the equity interests in the acquired business. The entirety of the purchase consideration is paid by the newly created holding company to the selling shareholders. The total purchase consideration is the amount paid to the selling shareholders and we will, from time to time, allow the selling shareholder to reinvest a portion of their proceeds alongside the Company at the same price per share, into the holding company that acquires the target business. Once the acquisition is complete, the selling shareholders no longer hold equity interests in the acquired company, but rather hold noncontrolling interest in the holding company that acquired the target business. Because the selling shareholders are investing in the transaction alongside the Company at the same price per share as the Company and are not retaining their existing equity in the acquired business, the Company includes the amount provided by noncontrolling shareholders in the total purchase consideration.
A component of our acquisition financing strategy that we utilize in acquiring the businesses we own and manage is to provide both equity capital and debt capital, raised at the parent level, typically through our existing credit facility. The debt capital is in the form of “intercompany loans” made by the LLC to the newly created holding company and the acquired business and are due from the newly created holding company and the acquired business, and payable to the LLC by the newly created holding company and the acquired business. The selling shareholders of the acquired businesses are not a party to the intercompany loan agreements nor do they have any obligation to repay the intercompany loans. These intercompany loans eliminate in consolidation and are not reflected on the Company's consolidated balance sheets.
Acquisition of The Honey Pot Co.
On January 31, 2024 (the "Closing Date"), the LLC, through its newly formed acquisition subsidiaries, THP Topco, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“THP Topco”) and THP Intermediate, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“THP Buyer”), acquired The Honey Pot Company Holdings, LLC (“THP”) and certain of its affiliated entities pursuant to a Merger and Stock Purchase Agreement (the “THP Purchase Agreement”) dated January 14, 2024 by and among THP Buyer, THP, VMG Honey Pot Blocker, Inc. (“Blocker I”), NVB1, Inc. (“Blocker II”), VMG Tax-Exempt IV, L.P., New Voices Fund, LP, THP Merger Sub, LLC (“THP Merger Sub”), VMG Honey Pot Holdings, LLC, as the Sellers’ Representative, and certain remaining equity holders of THP. Pursuant to the THP Purchase Agreement, subsequent to certain internal reorganizations, THP Buyer acquired all of the issued and outstanding equity of Blocker I and Blocker II and, thereafter, THP Merger Sub merged with and into THP (the “THP Merger”), with THP surviving such that the separate existence of THP Merger Sub ceased, with THP surviving the Merger as a wholly-owned, indirect subsidiary of the THP Topco. THP is the parent company of The Honey Pot Company (DE), LLC (“The Honey Pot Co.”).
The Company acquired THP for a total purchase price, including proceeds from noncontrolling shareholders, of approximately $380 million (the “THP Purchase Price”), before working capital and certain other adjustments, at the Closing Date. The Company funded the THP Purchase Price with cash on hand. Certain equity holders of THP invested in the transaction along with the Company, representing 15% of the initial equity interest in THP Topco. The Company directly owns approximately 85% of THP Topco, which in turn indirectly owns all of the issued and outstanding equity interests of THP and The Honey Pot Co. Concurrent with the Closing Date, the Company provided a credit facility to THP Buyer, THP and The Honey Pot Co., as borrowers (the “THP Credit Agreement”), pursuant to which a secured revolving loan commitment and secured term loans were made available to Buyer, THP and The Honey Pot Co. (collectively, the “Borrowers”). The initial amount outstanding under these facilities on the Closing Date was approximately $110 million.
The Honey Pot Co. is a feminine care brand that offers an extensive range of holistic wellness products across feminine hygiene, menstrual, consumer health, and sexual wellness categories. The Honey Pot Co.’s mission is to educate, support, and provide consumers around the world with the tools and resources that promote menstrual health and vaginal wellness.
The results of operations of The Honey Pot Co. have been included in the consolidated results of operations since the date of acquisition. The Honey Pot Co.'s results of operations are reported as a separate operating segment as a branded consumer business. The table below provides the recording of the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the date of acquisition.
| (in thousands) | Preliminary Purchase Price Allocation | Measurement Period Adjustments | Final Purchase Price Allocation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase Consideration | $380,121 | $(2,796) | $377,325 |
| Fair value of identifiable assets acquired: | |||
| Cash | $4,076 | $(3,320) | $756 |
| Accounts receivable (1) | 16,361 | — | 16,361 |
| Inventory | 18,986 | — | 18,986 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 1,888 | — | 1,888 |
| Intangible assets | 247,000 | 24,300 | 271,300 |
| Other current and noncurrent assets | 3,958 | — | 3,958 |
| Total identifiable assets | 292,269 | 20,980 | 313,249 |
| Fair value of liabilities assumed: | |||
| Current liabilities | 10,957 | — | 10,957 |
| Other liabilities | 1,480 | — | 1,480 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 27,846 | 2,680 | 30,526 |
| Total liabilities | 40,283 | 2,680 | 42,963 |
| Net identifiable assets acquired | 251,986 | 18,300 | 270,286 |
| Goodwill | $128,135 | $(21,096) | $107,039 |
| Acquisition consideration | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase price | $380,000 | $— | $380,000 |
| Estimated cash acquired | 4,375 | (3,320) | 1,055 |
| Net working capital adjustment | (3,126) | 524 | (2,602) |
| Other adjustments | (1,128) | — | (1,128) |
| Total purchase consideration | $380,121 | $(2,796) | $377,325 |
(1) The fair value of accounts receivable approximates book value acquired.
The purchase allocation presented above is based upon management's estimate of the fair values using valuation techniques including income, cost and market approaches. In estimating the fair value of the identifiable acquired assets and assumed liabilities, the fair value estimates are based on, but not limited to, expected future revenue and cash flows, expected future growth rates and estimated discount rates. Current and noncurrent assets, property, plant and equipment and current and other liabilities are estimated at their historical carrying values, which approximates fair value. Inventory is recognized at fair value, with finished goods stated at selling price less an estimated cost to sell. Property, plant and equipment will be depreciated on a straight-line basis over the remaining useful lives of the assets. Goodwill is calculated as the excess of the consideration transferred over the fair value of the identifiable net assets and represents the future economic benefits expected to arise from other intangible assets acquired that do not qualify for separate recognition, including assembled workforce and non-contractual relationships, as well as expected future synergies. The goodwill of$107.0 million reflects the strategic fit of The Honey Pot Co. in the Company's branded consumer business and is not expected to be deductible for income tax purposes.
In the second quarter of 2024, the purchase price allocation for The Honey Pot Co. was adjusted to reflect certain measurement period adjustments due to updated intangible asset valuation and an adjustment to deferred tax liabilities. Customer relationships was increased $24.3 million, with a corresponding decrease to goodwill. Deferred income tax liability increased $2.7 million, with a corresponding decrease to goodwill. In the third quarter of 2024, the purchase price of The Honey Pot Co. was adjusted to reflect the working capital settlement, additional purchase consideration of $0.5 million, and the related tax effect. The purchase price allocation for The Honey Pot Co. is final as of September 30, 2024.
The intangible assets recorded related to The Honey Pot Co. acquisition are as follows (in thousands):
| Intangible Assets | Fair Value | Estimated Useful Lives |
|---|---|---|
| Tradename | $225,000 | 18 years |
| Customer relationships | 46,300 | 13 years |
| $271,300 |
The tradename was considered the primary intangible asset and was valued at$225.0 million using a multi-period excess earnings method. The customer relationships were valued at$46.3 million using a multi-period excess earnings method. The multi-period excess earnings method assumes an asset has value to the extent that it enables its owners to earn a return in excess of the other assets utilized in the business.
Unaudited proforma information
The following unaudited proforma data for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 gives effect to the acquisition of The Honey Pot Co., as described above, and the dispositions of ACI and Marucci, as if these transactions had been completed as of January 1, 2023. The proforma data gives effect to historical operating results with adjustments to interest expense, amortization expense, management fees and related tax effects. The information is provided for illustrative purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of the operating results that would have occurred if the transaction had been consummated on the date indicated, nor is it necessarily indicative of future operating results of the consolidated companies, and should not be construed as representing results for any future period.
| Three months ended · Nine months ended | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| (in thousands, except per share data) | September 30, 2023 | September 30, 2024 | September 30, 2023 |
| Net sales | $546,625 | $1,660,179 | $1,574,334 |
| Gross profit | $239,322 | $781,853 | $694,724 |
| Operating income | $16,087 | $170,496 | $95,565 |
| Net income (loss) from continuing operations | $(15,357) | $20,002 | $(2,390) |
| Net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Holdings | $(21,117) | $(2,851) | $(16,507) |
| Basic and fully diluted net loss per share attributable to Holdings | $(0.48) | $(1.18) | $(1.02) |
Note C — Dispositions
Sale of Marucci
On November 1, 2023, the LLC, solely in its capacity as the representative of the holders of stock and options of Marucci, a majority owned subsidiary of the LLC, entered into a definitive Agreement and Plan of Merger with Fox Factory, Inc. (“Marucci Purchaser”), Marucci Merger Sub, Inc. (“Marucci Merger Sub”) and Wheelhouse, pursuant to which Marucci Purchaser agreed to acquire all of the issued and outstanding securities of Wheelhouse, the parent company of the operating entity, Marucci Sports, LLC, through a merger of Marucci Merger Sub with and into Wheelhouse, with Wheelhouse surviving the merger and becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of Marucci Purchaser. On November 14, 2023, the parties completed the Merger. The sale price of Wheelhouse was based on an enterprise value of $572 million, subject to certain adjustments based on matters such as transaction tax benefits, transaction expenses of Wheelhouse, the net working capital and cash and debt balances of Wheelhouse at the time of the closing. After the allocation of the sales price to Wheelhouse non-controlling equity holders and the payment of transaction expenses, CODI received approximately $484.0 million of total proceeds at closing of which $87.3 million related to the repayment of intercompany loans with the Company. The Company recorded a pre-tax gain on sale of Marucci of $241.4 million in the year ended December 31, 2023. In the first quarter of 2024, the LLC received a net working capital settlement of approximately $3.3 million related to Marucci, which was recognized as an additional gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of taxes, in the accompanying condensed consolidated statement of operations. The proceeds from the Marucci sale were used to pay down outstanding debt under the Company’s 2022 Credit Facility, as well as, to fund a subsequent acquisition by Company. The sale of Marucci has been accounted for as a discontinued operation in the accompanying financial statements.
Summarized results of operations of Marucci for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 are as follows (in thousands):
| Three months ended September 30, 2023 | Nine months ended September 30, 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Net sales | $48,500 | $144,065 |
| Gross profit | $28,907 | $81,923 |
| Operating income | $11,062 | $28,364 |
| Income from continuing operations before income taxes (1) | $11,060 | $28,331 |
| Provision for income taxes | $2,110 | $5,150 |
| Income from discontinued operations (1) | $8,950 | $23,181 |
(1)The results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 excludes $2.3 million and $7.1 million of intercompany interest expense, respectively.
Sale of Advanced Circuits
On January 10, 2023, the LLC, solely in its capacity as the representative of the holders of stock and options of Compass AC Holdings, Inc., a majority owned subsidiary of the LLC, entered into a definitive Agreement and Plan of Merger with APCT Inc. (“ACI Purchaser”), Circuit Merger Sub, Inc. (“ACI Merger Sub”) and Advanced Circuits, pursuant to which ACI Purchaser agreed to acquire all of the issued and outstanding securities of Advanced Circuits, the parent company of the operating entity, Advanced Circuits, Inc., through a merger of ACI Merger Sub with and into Advanced Circuits, with Advanced Circuits surviving the merger and becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of ACI Purchaser (the “ACI Merger”). The ACI Merger was completed on February 14, 2023. The sale price of Advanced Circuits was based on an enterprise value of $220 million, subject to certain adjustments based on matters such as the working capital and cash and debt balances of Advanced Circuits at the time of the closing. After the allocation of the sales price to Advanced Circuits non-controlling equity holders and the payment of transaction expenses, the Company received approximately $170.9 million of total proceeds at closing, of which $66.9 million related to the repayment of intercompany loans with the Company. The Company recorded a pre-tax gain on sale of$106.9 million on the sale of Advanced Circuits in the year ended December 31, 2023. The sale of Advanced Circuits has been accounted for as a discontinued operation in the accompanying financial statements.
Summarized results of operations of ACI for the period of January 1, 2023 through the date of disposition are as follows (in thousands):
| For the period January 1, 2023 through disposition | |
|---|---|
| Net sales | $8,829 |
| Gross profit | $3,663 |
| Operating income | $1,058 |
| Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes (1) | $(2,464) |
| Provision (benefit) for income taxes | $(1,073) |
| Income (loss) from discontinued operations (1) | $(1,391) |
(1) The results of operations for the period from January 1, 2023 through disposition excludes$1.4 millionof intercompany interest expense.
Disposition of Crosman
On April 30, 2024, Velocity Outdoor entered into a stock purchase agreement to sell Crosman Corporation ("Crosman"), its airgun product division, to Daisy Manufacturing Company, for an enterprise value of approximately$63 million. The sale was completed on the same day. The Company recorded a loss of $24.6 million on the sale of Crosman in the quarter ended June 30, 2024, and a gain of$0.4 million in the third quarter of 2024 related to the working capital settlement. Velocity received net proceeds of approximately $61.9 million related to the sale of Crosman, which was used to repay amounts outstanding under its intercompany credit agreement. The results of operation of Crosman are included in the accompanying financial statements through the date of sale.
Note D — Revenue
The Company recognizes revenue when a customer obtains control of promised goods or services. The amount of revenue recognized reflects the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled to receive in exchange for these goods or services, and excludes any sales incentives or taxes collected from customers which are subsequently remitted to government authorities.
Disaggregated Revenue -The Company disaggregates revenue by operating segment and by geography for each strategic business unit which are categories that depict how the nature, amount and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows are affected by economic factors. The disaggregation in the tables below reflects where revenue is earned based on the shipping address of our customers unless otherwise noted. This disaggregation also represents how the Company evaluates its financial performance, as well as how the Company communicates its financial performance to the investors and other users of its financial statements. Each strategic business unit represents the Company’s reportable segments and offers different products and services.
The following tables provide disaggregation of revenue by reportable segment geography for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 (in thousands):
| Three months ended September 30, 2024 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States · Mexico · Europe · Asia Pacific · Other International · Total | ||||||
| 5.11 | $104,696 | $11,515 | $5,517 | $4,617 | $12,873 | $139,218 |
| BOA (1) | 11,898 | 14 | 18,307 | 15,329 | 59 | 45,607 |
| Ergobaby | 9,138 | 3 | 6,950 | 3,743 | 1,921 | 21,755 |
| Lugano | 117,863 | — | 196 | 18 | 507 | 118,584 |
| PrimaLoft (1) | 182 | — | 677 | 12,733 | 94 | 13,686 |
| The Honey Pot Co. | 31,532 | — | — | — | 13 | 31,545 |
| Velocity Outdoor | 28,413 | 2 | (98) | 11 | 481 | 28,809 |
| Altor | 45,344 | 6,785 | — | — | — | 52,129 |
| Arnold | 31,772 | 99 | 10,841 | 2,714 | 677 | 46,103 |
| Sterno | 80,611 | 290 | 2,288 | 55 | 1,943 | 85,187 |
| $461,449 | $18,708 | $44,678 | $39,220 | $18,568 | $582,623 | |
| Three months ended September 30, 2023 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States · Mexico · Europe · Asia Pacific · Other International · Total | ||||||
| 5.11 | $107,456 | $7,660 | $8,954 | $4,703 | $6,440 | $135,213 |
| BOA (1) | 8,899 | 6 | 13,272 | 15,047 | 57 | 37,281 |
| Ergobaby | 8,316 | 15 | 7,301 | 6,097 | 1,489 | 23,218 |
| Lugano | 78,732 | — | 3 | — | — | 78,735 |
| PrimaLoft (1) | 361 | 34 | 1,238 | 9,193 | 104 | 10,930 |
| Velocity Outdoor | 49,840 | 470 | 1,153 | 169 | 2,837 | 54,469 |
| Altor | 50,173 | 9,042 | — | — | — | 59,215 |
| Arnold | 28,838 | 73 | 9,972 | 1,738 | 1,198 | 41,819 |
| Sterno | 77,344 | — | 600 | 12 | 2,229 | 80,185 |
| $409,959 | $17,300 | $42,493 | $36,959 | $14,354 | $521,065 | |
| Nine months ended September 30, 2024 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States · Mexico · Europe · Asia Pacific · Other International · Total | ||||||
| 5.11 | $298,348 | $26,676 | $22,079 | $12,860 | $27,430 | $387,393 |
| BOA (1) | 37,764 | 36 | 58,323 | 46,275 | 272 | 142,670 |
| Ergobaby | 28,770 | 18 | 20,796 | 15,399 | 6,547 | 71,530 |
| Lugano | 318,626 | 158 | 245 | 510 | 1,442 | 320,981 |
| PrimaLoft (1) | 445 | — | 3,225 | 57,506 | 342 | 61,518 |
| The Honey Pot Co. | 75,788 | — | — | — | 104 | 75,892 |
| Velocity Outdoor | 71,487 | 463 | 944 | 321 | 4,204 | 77,419 |
| Altor | 137,538 | 20,208 | — | — | — | 157,746 |
| Arnold | 89,684 | 341 | 32,106 | 5,980 | 2,434 | 130,545 |
| Sterno | 214,322 | 290 | 3,351 | 56 | 5,795 | 223,814 |
| $1,272,772 | $48,190 | $141,069 | $138,907 | $48,570 | $1,649,508 | |
| Nine months ended September 30, 2023 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States · Mexico · Europe · Asia Pacific · Other International · Total | ||||||
| 5.11 | $306,610 | $19,135 | $24,926 | $12,701 | $22,323 | $385,695 |
| BOA (1) | 30,576 | 21 | 42,725 | 39,610 | 458 | 113,390 |
| Ergobaby | 27,158 | 64 | 20,296 | 19,281 | 4,986 | 71,785 |
| Lugano | 203,568 | — | 3 | — | — | 203,571 |
| PrimaLoft (1) | 674 | 101 | 3,157 | 53,225 | 462 | 57,619 |
| Velocity Outdoor | 113,986 | 907 | 3,526 | 429 | 7,500 | 126,348 |
| Altor | 156,505 | 25,108 | — | — | — | 181,613 |
| Arnold | 83,393 | 319 | 30,061 | 4,582 | 3,692 | 122,047 |
| Sterno | 221,316 | — | 2,422 | 13 | 6,068 | 229,819 |
| $1,143,786 | $45,655 | $127,116 | $129,841 | $45,489 | $1,491,887 | |
(1)For BOA and PrimaLoft, revenue reflects the location of the Brand Partners of each business.
Note E —Operating Segment Data
At September 30, 2024, the Company hadten reportable operating segments. Each operating segment represents a platform acquisition. The Company’s operating segments are strategic business units that offer different products and services. While each is actively managed by the Company, they are managed separately because each business requires different technology and marketing strategies. A description of each of the reportable segments and the types of products from which each segment derives its revenues is as follows:
5.11 is a leading provider of purpose-built technical apparel and gear for law enforcement, firefighters, EMS, and military special operations as well as outdoor and adventure enthusiasts. 5.11 is a brand known for innovation and authenticity, and works directly with end users to create purpose-built apparel and gear designed to enhance the safety, accuracy, speed and performance of tactical professionals and enthusiasts worldwide. Headquartered in Costa Mesa, California, 5.11 operates sales offices and distribution centers globally, and 5.11 products are widely distributed in uniform stores, military exchanges, outdoor retail stores, its own retail stores and on 511tactical.com.
BOA, creator of the revolutionary, award-winning, patented BOA Fit System, partners with market-leading brands to make the best gear even better. Delivering fit solutions purpose-built for performance, the BOA Fit System is featured in footwear across snow sports, cycling, outdoor, athletic, workwear as well as performance headwear and bracing. The system consists of three integral parts: a micro-adjustable dial, high-tensile lightweight laces, and low friction lace guides creating a superior alternative to laces, buckles, Velcro, and other traditional closure mechanisms. Each unique BOA configuration is designed with brand partners to deliver superior fit and performance for athletes, is engineered to perform in the toughest conditions and is backed by The BOA Lifetime Guarantee. BOA is headquartered in Denver, Colorado and has offices in Austria, Greater China, South Korea, and Japan.
Ergobaby, headquartered in Torrance, California, is a designer, marketer and distributor of wearable baby carriers and accessories, blankets and swaddlers, nursing pillows, strollers, bouncers and related products. Ergobaby primarily sells its Ergobaby and Baby Tula branded products through brick-and-mortar retailers, national chain stores, online retailers, its own websites and distributors and derives more than 50% of its sales from outside of the United States.
Lugano Diamonds is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of high-end, one-of-a-kind jewelry sought after by some of the world’s most discerning clientele. Lugano conducts sales via its own retail salons as well as pop-up showrooms at Lugano-hosted or sponsored events in partnership with influential organizations in the equestrian, art and philanthropic community. Lugano is headquartered in Newport Beach, California.
PrimaLoft is a leading provider of branded, high-performance synthetic insulation and materials used primarily in consumer outerwear, and accessories. The portfolio of PrimaLoft synthetic insulations offers products that can both mimic natural down aesthetics and provide the freedom to design garments ranging from stylish puffers to lightweight performance apparel. PrimaLoft insulations also offer superior economics to the brand partner and enable better sustainability characteristics through the use of recycled, low-carbon inputs. PrimaLoft is headquartered in Latham, New York.
The Honey Pot Co. is a leading “better-for-you” feminine care brand, powered by plant-derived ingredients and clinically tested formulas. Founded in 2012 by CEO Beatrice Dixon, The Honey Pot Co. is rooted in the belief that all products should be made with healthy and efficacious ingredients that are kind to and safe for skin. The company offers an extensive range of holistic wellness products across the feminine hygiene, menstrual, personal care, and sexual wellness categories. The Honey Pot Co.'s mission is to educate, support, and provide consumers around the world with tools and resources that promote menstrual health and vaginal wellness. Its products can be found in more than 33,000 stores across the U.S. through mass merchants, drug and grocery retail chains, and online. The Honey Pot Co. is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
Velocity Outdoor is a leading designer, manufacturer, and marketer of archery products, hunting apparel and related accessories. The archery product category consists of products including Ravin crossbows and CenterPoint archery products, and the apparel category offers high-performance, feature rich hunting and casual apparel under the King's Camo brand, utilizing King’s own proprietary camo patterns. Velocity Outdoor offers its products through national retail chains and dealer and distributor networks. Velocity Outdoor is headquartered in Rochester, New York. On April 30, 2024, Velocity Outdoor sold the Crosman airgun product division. The results of operation for Crosman are included in the accompanying financial statements through the date of sale.
Altor Solutions is a designer and manufacturer of custom molded protective foam solutions and original equipment manufacturer components made from expanded polystyrene and expanded polypropylene. Altor provides products to a variety of end markets, including appliances and electronics, pharmaceuticals, health and wellness, automotive, building and other products. Altor is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona and operates 15 molding and fabricating facilities across North America.
Arnold is a global solutions provider and manufacturer of engineered solutions for a wide range of specialty applications and end-markets, including aerospace and defense, general industrial, motorsport/transportation, oil and gas, medical, energy, reprographics and advertising specialties. Arnold engineers solutions for and produces high performance permanent magnets (PMAG), stators, rotors and full electric motors ("Ramco"), precision foil products (Precision Thin Metals or "PTM"), and flexible magnets (Flexmag™) that are mission critical in motors, generators, sensors and other systems and components. Based on its long-term relationships, Arnold has built a diverse and blue-chip customer base totaling more than 2,000 customers and leading systems-integrators worldwide with a focus on North America, Europe, and Asia. Arnold has built a preferred rare earth supply chain and has leading rare earth and other permanent magnet production capabilities. Arnold is headquartered in Rochester, New York.
Sterno is a leading manufacturer and marketer of portable food warming systems, creative indoor and outdoor lighting, and home fragrance solutions for the consumer markets. Sterno offers a broad range of wick and gel chafing systems, butane stoves and accessories, liquid and traditional wax candles, catering equipment and lamps through Sterno Products, as well as scented wax cubes, warmer products, outdoor lighting and essential oils used for home decor and fragrance systems through Rimports. Sterno is headquartered in Plano, Texas.
The tabular information that follows shows data for each of the operating segments reconciled to amounts reflected in the consolidated financial statements. The operations of each of the operating segments are included in consolidated operating results as of their respective dates of acquisition. Segment profit is determined based on internal performance measures used by the Manager to assess the performance of each business. Corporate consists of corporate overhead and management fees that are not allocated to any of the Company's reportable segments. There were no significant inter-segment transactions.
Summary of Operating Segments
| Net Revenues · Three months ended September 30, · Nine months ended September 30, | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (in thousands) | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 |
| 5.11 | $139,218 | $135,213 | $387,393 | $385,695 |
| BOA | 45,607 | 37,281 | 142,670 | 113,390 |
| Ergobaby | 21,755 | 23,218 | 71,530 | 71,785 |
| Lugano | 118,584 | 78,735 | 320,981 | 203,571 |
| PrimaLoft | 13,686 | 10,930 | 61,518 | 57,619 |
| The Honey Pot Co. | 31,545 | — | 75,892 | — |
| Velocity Outdoor | 28,809 | 54,469 | 77,419 | 126,348 |
| Altor Solutions | 52,129 | 59,215 | 157,746 | 181,613 |
| Arnold | 46,103 | 41,819 | 130,545 | 122,047 |
| Sterno | 85,187 | 80,185 | 223,814 | 229,819 |
| Total segment revenue | 582,623 | 521,065 | 1,649,508 | 1,491,887 |
| Corporate | — | — | — | — |
| Total consolidated revenues | $582,623 | $521,065 | $1,649,508 | $1,491,887 |
| Segment Profit (Loss) · Three months ended September 30, · Nine months ended September 30, | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (in thousands) | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 |
| 5.11 | $14,937 | $13,400 | $33,803 | $31,652 |
| BOA | 10,364 | 6,684 | 36,490 | 22,685 |
| Ergobaby | (935) | 1,288 | 629 | 4,202 |
| Lugano | 47,975 | 27,963 | 120,490 | 64,872 |
| PrimaLoft | (2,039) | (2,756) | 6,760 | 5,082 |
| The Honey Pot Co. | 2,818 | — | (2,362) | — |
| Velocity Outdoor | 1,486 | (28,581) | (12,873) | (33,467) |
| Altor Solutions | 6,003 | 8,749 | 17,787 | 24,906 |
| Arnold | 5,425 | 4,739 | 14,905 | 15,390 |
| Sterno | 6,971 | 6,438 | 19,626 | 18,019 |
| Total segment operating income | 93,005 | 37,924 | 235,255 | 153,341 |
| Corporate (1) | (22,737) | (20,551) | (65,068) | (59,298) |
| Total consolidated operating income | 70,268 | 17,373 | 170,187 | 94,043 |
| Reconciliation of segment operating income (loss) to consolidated income from continuing operations before income taxes: | ||||
| Interest expense, net | (27,358) | (27,560) | (77,494) | (80,353) |
| Amortization of debt issuance costs | (1,005) | (1,005) | (3,014) | (3,034) |
| Loss on sale of Crosman | 388 | — | (24,218) | — |
| Other income (expense), net | (78) | 1,045 | (4,327) | 2,100 |
| Total consolidated income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes | $42,215 | $(10,147) | $61,134 | $12,756 |
(1) Corporate operating loss is comprised of management fees paid to CGM and corporate overhead expenses.
| Depreciation and Amortization Expense · Three months ended September 30, · Nine months ended September 30, | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (in thousands) | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 |
| 5.11 | $5,543 | $6,494 | $16,977 | $19,645 |
| BOA | 5,203 | 5,875 | 15,651 | 17,267 |
| Ergobaby | 2,028 | 2,009 | 6,353 | 6,038 |
| Lugano | 2,352 | 1,913 | 6,708 | 6,522 |
| PrimaLoft | 5,258 | 5,281 | 15,751 | 15,841 |
| The Honey Pot Co. | 4,096 | — | 14,614 | — |
| Velocity Outdoor | 1,392 | 3,267 | 6,665 | 9,846 |
| Altor Solutions | 4,018 | 4,154 | 12,065 | 12,374 |
| Arnold | 2,328 | 2,085 | 6,725 | 6,126 |
| Sterno | 4,946 | 4,872 | 14,807 | 14,678 |
| Total | 37,164 | 35,950 | 116,316 | 108,337 |
| Reconciliation of segment to consolidated total: | ||||
| Amortization of debt issuance costs | 1,005 | 1,005 | 3,014 | 3,034 |
| Consolidated total | $38,169 | $36,955 | $119,330 | $111,371 |
| Accounts Receivable · Identifiable Assets | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, · December 31, · September 30, · December 31, | ||||||
| (in thousands) | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 (1) | 2023 (1) | ||
| 5.11 | $60,522 | $50,452 | $404,240 | $398,050 | ||
| BOA | 1,692 | 1,368 | 228,741 | 243,243 | ||
| Ergobaby | 12,261 | 12,018 | 70,325 | 73,660 | ||
| Lugano | 184,222 | 124,776 | 714,975 | 510,484 | ||
| PrimaLoft | 987 | 1,381 | 275,628 | 288,212 | ||
| The Honey Pot Co. | 19,365 | — | 286,604 | — | ||
| Velocity Outdoor | 21,416 | 24,458 | 98,027 | 207,609 | ||
| Altor Solutions | 35,776 | 35,232 | 168,742 | 186,683 | ||
| Arnold | 30,211 | 25,977 | 125,885 | 110,883 | ||
| Sterno | 54,559 | 51,740 | 155,649 | 174,166 | ||
| Sales allowance accounts | (8,323) | (9,161) | — | — | ||
| Total | 412,688 | 318,241 | 2,528,816 | 2,192,990 | ||
| Reconciliation of segment to consolidated totals: | ||||||
| Corporate and other identifiable assets | — | — | 15,826 | 404,322 | ||
| Total | $412,688 | $318,241 | $2,544,642 | $2,597,312 | ||
(1)Does not include accounts receivable balances per schedule above or goodwill balances - refer to Note G - "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets".
Note F —Property, Plant and Equipment and Inventory
Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment is comprised of the following at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023(in thousands):
| September 30, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Machinery and equipment | $238,105 | $238,168 |
| Furniture, fixtures and other | 71,495 | 67,652 |
| Leasehold improvements | 102,378 | 95,530 |
| Buildings and land | 11,216 | 12,816 |
| Construction in process | 15,696 | 15,197 |
| 438,890 | 429,363 | |
| Less: accumulated depreciation | (252,335) | (236,801) |
| Total | $186,555 | $192,562 |
Depreciation expense was $10.4 million and $31.8 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively and $12.0 million and $35.3 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively.
Inventory
Inventory is comprised of the following at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023(in thousands):
| September 30, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Raw materials | $115,964 | $97,209 |
| Work-in-process | 66,557 | 25,516 |
| Finished goods | 778,777 | 646,406 |
| Less: obsolescence reserve | (21,937) | (28,744) |
| Total | $939,361 | $740,387 |
Note G — Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
As a result of acquisitions of various businesses, the Company has significant intangible assets on its balance sheet that include goodwill and indefinite-lived intangibles. The Company’s goodwill and indefinite-lived intangibles are tested and reviewed for impairment annually as of March 31st or more frequently if facts and circumstances warrant by comparing the fair value of each reporting unit to its carrying value. Each of the Company’s businesses represent a reporting unit.
Goodwill
Annual Impairment Testing
The Company uses a qualitative approach to test goodwill and indefinite lived intangible assets for impairment by first assessing qualitative factors to determine whether it is more-likely-than-not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount as a basis for determining whether it is necessary to perform quantitative goodwill impairment testing.
2024 Annual Impairment Testing
For the Company's annual impairment testing at March 31, 2024, the Company performed a qualitative assessment of our reporting units. The results of the qualitative analysis indicated that it was more-likely-than-not that the fair value of each of our reporting units except Velocity exceeded their carrying value. Based on our analysis, the Company determined that the Velocity operating segment required quantitative testing because we could not conclude that the fair value of this reporting unit significantly exceeded the carrying value based on qualitative factors alone. The Company performed a quantitative test of Velocity and the results of the testing indicated that the fair value of Velocity did not exceed the carrying value, resulting in goodwill impairment expense of $8.2 million as of March 31, 2024.
2023 Annual Impairment Testing
The Company determined that the Velocity reporting unit required additional quantitative testing because we could not conclude that the fair value of the reporting unit exceeded its carrying value based on qualitative factors alone. For the reporting units that were tested only on a qualitative basis for the 2023 annual impairment testing, the results of the qualitative analysis indicated that it is more likely than not that the fair value exceeded the carrying value of these reporting units.
The quantitative test of Velocity was performed using an income approach to determine the fair value of the reporting unit. The discount rate used in the income approach was 15% and the results of the quantitative impairment testing indicated that the fair value of the Velocity reporting unit exceeded the carrying value by 21%.
Interim Impairment Testing
2023 Interim Impairment Testing
PrimaLoft - The Company performed an interim impairment test of goodwill at PrimaLoft as of December 31, 2023. As a result of operating results that were below forecast amounts that were used as the basis for the purchase price allocation performed when PrimaLoft was acquired as well as the failure of certain financial covenants in the intercompany credit agreement as of December 31, 2023, the Company determined that a triggering event had occurred. The Company performed the quantitative impairment test using both an income approach and a market approach. The prospective information used in the income approach considers macroeconomic data, industry and reporting unit specific facts and circumstances and is our best estimate of operational results and cash flows for the PrimaLoft reporting unit as of the date of our impairment testing. The discount rate used in the income approach was 11.3%. The results of the quantitative impairment testing indicated that the fair value of the PrimaLoft reporting unit did not exceed its carrying value, resulting in goodwill impairment expense of $57.8 million in the year ended December 31, 2023.
Velocity Outdoor - The Company performed interim quantitative impairment testing of goodwill at Velocity at August 31, 2023. As a result of operating results that were below the forecast that we used in the quantitative impairment test of Velocity Outdoor at March 31, 2023, the Company determined that a triggering event had occurred at Velocity in the third quarter of 2023 and performed an interim impairment test as of August 31, 2023. The Company used an income approach for the impairment test, whereby we estimate the fair value of the reporting unit based on the present value of future cash flows. Cash flow projections are based on management's estimate of revenue growth rates and operating margins, and take into consideration industry and market conditions as well as company specific economic factors. The Company used a weighted average cost of capital of 17% in the income approach. The discount rate used was based on the weighted average cost of capital adjusted for the relevant risk associated with business specific characteristics and Velocity's ability to execute on projected cash flows. Based on the results of the impairment test, the fair value of Velocity did not exceed its carrying value. The Company recorded goodwill impairment of $31.6 million during the year ended December 31, 2023.
The following is asummary of the net carrying amount of goodwill at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, is as follows(in thousands):
| September 30, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodwill - gross carrying amount | $1,179,963 | $1,069,125 |
| Accumulated impairment losses (1) | (175,879) | (167,697) |
| Goodwill - net carrying amount | $1,004,084 | $901,428 |
(1) Includes accumulated goodwill impairment expense of $20.6 million recorded at Ergobaby, $72.7 million at Velocity, $24.9 million at Arnold and $57.8 million at PrimaLoft. During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company recorded $8.2 million of goodwill impairment expense at Velocity. In the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company recorded $31.6 million of goodwill impairment expense at Velocity and $57.8 million of goodwill impairment expense at PrimaLoft.
The following is a reconciliation of the change in the carrying value of goodwill for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 by operating segment(in thousands):
| Balance at January 1, 2024 · Acquisitions/Measurement Period Adjustments · Goodwill Impairment · Balance at September 30, 2024 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.11 | $92,966 | $— | $— | $92,966 |
| BOA | 254,153 | — | — | 254,153 |
| Ergobaby | 41,521 | 177 | — | 41,698 |
| Lugano | 86,337 | — | — | 86,337 |
| PrimaLoft | 232,536 | — | — | 232,536 |
| The Honey Pot Co. | — | 107,039 | — | 107,039 |
| Velocity Outdoor | 8,182 | — | (8,182) | — |
| Altor | 91,130 | 3,622 | — | 94,752 |
| Arnold | 39,267 | — | — | 39,267 |
| Sterno | 55,336 | — | — | 55,336 |
| Total | $901,428 | $110,838 | $(8,182) | $1,004,084 |
Long lived assets
Annual indefinite lived impairment testing
The Company used a qualitative approach to test indefinite lived intangible assets for impairment by first assessing qualitative factors to determine whether it is more-likely-than-not that the fair value of an indefinite lived intangible asset is impaired as a basis for determining whether it is necessary to perform quantitative impairment testing. The Company evaluated the qualitative factors of each indefinite lived intangible asset in connection with the annual impairment testing for 2024 and 2023. Results of the qualitative analysis indicate that it is more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting units that maintain indefinite lived intangible assets exceeded the carrying value.
Other intangible assets are comprised of the following at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 (in thousands):
| September 30, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Carrying Amount | Accumulated Amortization | Net Carrying Amount | Gross Carrying Amount | Accumulated Amortization | Net Carrying Amount | |
| Customer relationships | $790,287 | $(325,845) | $464,442 | $772,423 | $(294,628) | $477,795 |
| Technology and patents | 199,805 | (75,678) | 124,127 | 202,898 | (66,035) | 136,863 |
| Trade names, subject to amortization | 546,269 | (130,464) | 415,805 | 375,507 | (124,648) | 250,859 |
| Non-compete agreements | 4,638 | (4,269) | 369 | 4,638 | (4,082) | 556 |
| Other contractual intangible assets | 1,960 | (1,743) | 217 | 1,960 | (1,593) | 367 |
| Total | 1,542,959 | (537,999) | 1,004,960 | 1,357,426 | (490,986) | 866,440 |
| Trade names, not subject to amortization | 56,965 | — | 56,965 | 56,965 | — | 56,965 |
| In-process research and development (1) | 500 | — | 500 | 500 | — | 500 |
| Total intangibles, net | $1,600,424 | $(537,999) | $1,062,425 | $1,414,891 | $(490,986) | $923,905 |
(1)In-process research and development is considered indefinite lived until the underlying technology becomes viable, at which point the intangible asset will be amortized over the expected useful life.
Amortization expense related to intangible assets was $26.8 million and $80.5 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively and $24.0 million and $71.9 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively.
Estimated charges to amortization expense of intangible assets for the remainder of 2024 and the next four years, is as follows(in thousands):
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $26,390 | $100,366 | $94,068 | $83,334 | $81,202 |
Note H —Warranties
The Company’s Ergobaby, BOA and Velocity Outdoor operating segments estimate their exposure to warranty claims based on both current and historical product sales data and warranty costs incurred. The Company assesses the adequacy of its recorded warranty liability quarterly and adjusts the amount as necessary. Warranty liability is included in accrued expenses in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. A reconciliation of the change in the carrying value of the Company’s warranty liability for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and the year ended December 31, 2023 is as follows (in thousands):
| Warranty liability | Nine months ended September 30, 2024 | Year ended December 31, 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Beginning balance | $1,375 | $1,530 |
| Provision for warranties issued during the period | 2,341 | 3,489 |
| Fulfillment of warranty obligations | (1,783) | (3,644) |
| Other (1) | (199) | — |
| Ending balance | $1,734 | $1,375 |
(1)Represents warranty liability of disposed businesses.
Note I —Debt
2022 Credit Facility
On July 12, 2022, the LLC entered into the Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the "2022 Credit Facility") to amend and restate the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the "2021 Credit Facility"). The 2022 Credit Facility provides for revolving loans, swing line loans and letters of credit ("the 2022 Revolving Credit Facility") up to a maximum aggregate amount of $600 million ("the 2022 Revolving Loan Commitment") and a $400 million term loan (the “2022 Term Loan”). The 2022 Term Loan requires quarterly payments ranging from $2.5 million to $7.5 million, commencing September 30, 2022, with a final payment of all remaining principal and interest due on July 12, 2027, which is the 2022 Term Loan’s maturity date. All amounts outstanding under the 2022 Revolving Credit Facility will become due on July 12, 2027, which is the termination date of the 2022 Revolving Loan Commitment. The 2022 Credit Facility also permits the LLC, prior to the applicable maturity date, to increase the Revolving Loan Commitment and/or obtain additional term loans in an aggregate amount of up to $250 million, subject to certain restrictions and conditions. On the closing date for the 2022 Credit Facility, the 2022 Term Loan was advanced in full and the initial borrowings outstanding under the 2022 Revolving Line of Credit were $115 million. The Company used the initial proceeds from the 2022 Credit Facility to pay all amounts outstanding under the 2021 Credit Facility, pay fees and expenses incurred in connection with the 2022 Credit Facility and fund the acquisition of PrimaLoft.
The LLC may borrow, prepay and reborrow principal under the 2022 Revolving Credit Facility from time to time during its term. Advances under the 2022 Revolving Credit Facility can be either term Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR") loans or base rate loans. Term SOFR revolving loans bear interest on the outstanding principal amount thereof for each interest period at a rate per annum based on the applicable SOFR as administered by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York (or a successor administrator), as adjusted, plus a margin ranging from 1.50% to 2.50%, based on the ratio of consolidated net indebtedness to adjusted consolidated earnings before interest expense, tax expense, and depreciation and amortization expenses for such period (the “Consolidated Total Leverage Ratio”). 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 “prime rate”, and (iii) the applicable SOFR plus 1.0% (the “Base Rate”), plus a margin ranging from 0.50% to 1.50%, based on the Company's Consolidated Total Leverage Ratio.
Advances under the 2022 Term Loan can be either term SOFR loans or base rate loans. The 2022 Term Loan was advanced in full on the closing date for the 2022 Credit Facility as a Term SOFR loan with an interest period of one month. On the last day of an interest period, Term SOFR loans may be converted to Term SOFR loans of a different interest period or to Base Rate loans. Term SOFR term loans bear interest on the outstanding principal amount thereof for each interest period at a rate per annum based on the Term SOFR for such interest period plus a margin ranging from 1.50% to 2.50%, based on the Consolidated Total Leverage Ratio. Base rate term loans bear interest on the outstanding principal amount thereof from the applicable borrowing date at a rate per annum equal to the Base Rate plus a margin ranging from 0.50% to 1.50%, based on the Consolidated Total Leverage Ratio.
Under the 2022 Revolving Credit Facility, an aggregate amount of up to $100 million in letters of credit may be issued, as well as swing line loans of up to $25 million outstanding at one time. The issuance of such letters of credit and the making of any swing line loan would reduce the amount available under the 2022 Revolving Credit Facility.
Net availability under the 2022 Revolving Credit Facility was approximately $486.6 million at September 30, 2024. Letters of credit outstanding at September 30, 2024 totaled approximately $3.5 million. At September 30, 2024, the Company was in compliance with all covenants as defined in the 2022 Credit Facility.
The 2022 Revolving Credit Facility is secured by all of the assets of the Company, including all of its equity interests in, and loans to, its subsidiaries.
Senior Notes
2032 Senior Notes
On November 17, 2021, the Company consummated the issuance and sale of $300 million aggregate principal amount of our 5.000% Senior Notes due 2032 (the “2032 Notes” or "2032 Senior Notes") offered pursuant to a private offering to qualified institutional buyers in accordance with Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 (the "Securities Act"), and to non-U.S. persons under Regulation S under the Securities Act. The 2032 Notes were issued pursuant to an indenture, dated as of November 17, 2021 (the “2032 Notes Indenture”), between the Company and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee (the “Trustee”). The 2032 Notes bear interest at the rate of 5.000% per annum and will mature on January 15, 2032. Interest on the 2032 Notes is payable in cash on January 15 and July 15 of each year, beginning on July 15, 2022.
The proceeds from the sale of the 2032 Notes was used to repay a portion of our debt outstanding under the 2021 Revolving Credit Facility.
2029 Senior Notes
On March 23, 2021, we consummated the issuance and sale of $1,000 million aggregate principal amount of our 5.250% Senior Notes due 2029 (the "2029 Notes" or "2029 Senior Notes") offered pursuant to a private offering to qualified institutional buyers in accordance with Rule 144A under the Securities Act, and to non-U.S. persons under Regulation S under the Securities Act. The 2029 Notes were issued pursuant to an indenture, dated as of March 23, 2021 (the “2029 Notes Indenture”), between the Company and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee (the "Trustee"). The 2029 Notes bear interest at the rate of 5.250% per annum and will mature on April 15, 2029. Interest on the 2029 Notes is payable in cash on April 15th and October 15th of each year. The first interest payment date on the 2029 Senior Notes was October 15, 2021. The 2029 Notes are general unsecured obligations of the Company and are not guaranteed by our subsidiaries.
The following table provides the Company’s outstanding long-term debt and effective interest rates at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023(in thousands):
| September 30, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Effective Interest Rate | Amount | Effective Interest Rate | Amount | |
| 2029 Senior Notes | 5.25% | $1,000,000 | 5.25% | $1,000,000 |
| 2032 Senior Notes | 5.00% | 300,000 | 5.00% | 300,000 |
| 2022 Term Loan | 7.69% | 377,500 | 7.50% | 385,000 |
| 2022 Revolving Credit Facility | 8.07% | 110,000 | —% | — |
| Less: Unamortized debt issuance costs | (11,313) | (13,121) | ||
| Total debt | $1,776,187 | $1,671,879 | ||
| Less: Current Portion, term loan facilities | (12,500) | (10,000) | ||
| Long-term debt | $1,763,687 | $1,661,879 | ||
Annual maturities of the Company's debt obligations are as follows (in thousands):
| Remainder of 2024 | $2,500 |
| 2025 | 15,000 |
| 2026 | 25,000 |
| 2027 | 445,000 |
| 2028 | — |
| 2029 and thereafter | 1,300,000 |
| $1,787,500 |
The Senior Notes consisted of the following carrying value and estimated fair value (in thousands):
| Fair Value Hierarchy Level · September 30, 2024 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maturity Date · Rate · Carrying Value · Fair Value | |||||
| 2032 Senior Notes | January 15, 2032 | 5.000% | 2 | $300,000 | $274,500 |
| 2029 Senior Notes | April 15, 2029 | 5.250% | 2 | $1,000,000 | $960,000 |
Debt Issuance Costs
Deferred debt issuance costs represent the costs associated with the issuance of the Company's financing arrangements. Since the Company can borrow, repay and reborrow principal under the 2022 Revolving Credit Facility, the debt issuance costs associated with the 2022 Revolving Credit Facility have been classified as other non-current assets in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet. The debt issuance costs associated with the 2022 Term Loan and Senior Notes are classified as a reduction of long-term debt in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets.
The following table summarizes debt issuance costs at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, and the balance sheet classification in each of the periods presented (in thousands):
| September 30, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Deferred debt issuance costs | $32,526 | $32,526 |
| Accumulated amortization | (16,793) | (13,779) |
| Deferred debt issuance costs, net | $15,733 | $18,747 |
| Balance sheet classification: | ||
| Other noncurrent assets | $4,420 | $5,626 |
| Long-term debt | 11,313 | 13,121 |
| $15,733 | $18,747 | |
Note J — Stockholders’ Equity
Trust Common Shares
The Trust is authorized to issue 500,000,000 Trust common shares and the LLC is authorized to issue a corresponding number of LLC interests. The Company will at all times have the identical number of LLC interests outstanding as Trust shares. Each Trust share represents an undivided beneficial interest in the Trust, and each Trust share is entitled to one vote per share on any matter with respect to which members of the LLC are entitled to vote.
Private Placement
On December 15, 2023, the Company completed the sale of 3,550,000 common shares in a private placement to Allspring Special Small Cap Value Fund for consideration per share equal to $21.18 per share, or an aggregate sale price of approximately $75.2 million. In connection with the issuance of the shares, we paid a commission equal to 1% of the aggregate sales price, or approximately $0.8 million. The sale of the common shares was made pursuant to a subscription agreement pursuant to which the buyer agreed not to dispose of the common shares for a period of six months following the date of the private placement.
At-the-market equity offering program - common shares
On September 5, 2024, the Company refreshed its at-the-market program for the common shares of the Trust, which was initially established on September 7, 2021, by filing a prospectus supplement pursuant to which the Company may, but has no obligation to, issue and sell up to $500 million common shares of the Trust in amounts and at times to be determined by the Company. Actual sales will depend on a variety of factors to be determined by us from time to time, including, market conditions, the trading price of Trust common shares and determinations by us regarding appropriate sources of funding.
In connection with refreshing the program, the Company entered into an Amended and Restated At Market Issuance Sales Agreement (the “Amended Common Sales Agreement”) with B. Riley Securities, Inc. ("B. Riley Securities"), Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC ("Goldman") and TD Securities (USA) LLC (each a “Common Sales Agent” and, collectively, the “Common Sales Agents”). The Amended Common Sales Agreement provides that the Company may offer and sell Trust common shares from time to time through or to the Common Sales Agents, as sales agent or principal, up to $500 million, in amounts and at times to be determined by the Company. Pursuant to the Amended Common Sales Agreement, the shares may be offered and sold through each Sales Agent, acting separately, in ordinary brokers’ transactions, to or through a market maker, on or through the New York Stock Exchange or any other market venue where the securities may be traded, in the over-the-counter market, in privately negotiated transactions, in transactions that are deemed to be “at the market offerings” as defined in Rule 415 under the Securities Act or through a combination of any such methods of sale. The Amended Common Sales Agreement amended and restated in its entirety the At Market Issuance Sales Agreement (collectively with the Amended Common Sales Agreement, the “Common Sales Agreement”), dated September 7, 2021, between the Company, B. Riley Securities and Goldman, which provided for the offer and sale of Trust common shares up to $500 million under the terms substantially same as those under the Amended Common Sales Agreement.
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company sold 176,377 and 381,957 Trust common shares under the Common Sales Agreement, respectively. During the same periods, the Company received total net proceeds of approximately $3.8 million and $8.4 million, respectively, from these sales. The Company incurred approximately $0.1 million and $0.2 million in commissions paid to the Common Sales Agents during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively.
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, there were no sales of Trust common shares under the Common Sales Agreement as the at-the-market program is not active when the share repurchase program is active.
The Company incurred approximately $0.2 million and $0.4 million in total costs related to the ATM programs during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively. The Company incurred approximately $0.1 million in total costs related to the ATM program during both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023.
Share repurchase program
In January 2023, the Company's Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program authorizing the Company to repurchase, through December 31, 2023, up to $50 million of its outstanding common shares.
The Company repurchased 75,600 shares for approximately $1.5 million and 382,400 shares for approximately $7.4 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively. The share repurchase program expired on December 31, 2023.
Trust Preferred Shares
The Trust is authorized to issue up to 50,000,000 Trust preferred shares and the Company is authorized to issue a corresponding number of Trust interests.
At-the-market equity offering program - preferred shares
On September 5, 2024, the Company refreshed its at-the-market program for certain preferred shares of the Trust, which was initially established in the first quarter of 2024, by filing a prospectus supplement pursuant to which the Company may, but has no obligation to, issue and sell up to $200 million of the Trust’s 7.250% Series A Preferred Shares (the “Series A Preferred Shares”),7.875% Series B Preferred Shares (the “Series B Preferred Shares”), and 7.875% Series C Preferred Shares (the “Series C Preferred Shares” and together with the Series A Preferred Shares, the Series B Preferred Shares, and the Series C Preferred Shares, the “Preferred Shares”), each representing beneficial interests in the Trust.
In connection with refreshing the program, the Company entered into an Amended and Restated At Market Issuance Sales Agreement (the “Amended Preferred Sales Agreement”) with B. Riley Securities, Inc. (the “Preferred Sales Agent”). The Amended Preferred Sales Agreement provides that the Company may offer and sell Trust preferred shares from time to time through or to the Preferred Sales Agent, as sales agent or principal, up to $200 million, in amounts and at times to be determined by the Company. Pursuant to the Amended Preferred Sales Agreement, the shares may be offered and sold through the Preferred Sales Agent in ordinary brokers’ transactions, to or through a market maker, on or through the New York Stock Exchange or any other market venue where the securities may be traded, in the over-the-counter market, in privately negotiated transactions, in transactions that are deemed to be “at the market offerings” as defined in Rule 415 under the Securities Act or through a combination of any such methods of sale. The Amended Preferred Sales Agreement amended and restated in its entirety the At Market Issuance Sales Agreement (collectively with the Amended Preferred Sales Agreement, the “Preferred Sales Agreement”), dated March 20, 2024, between the Company and B. Riley Securities, which provided for the offer and sale of Trust preferred shares up to $100 million under the terms substantially same as those under the Amended Preferred Sales Agreement.
The following table reflects the activity in the preferred share ATM program during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024(in thousands, except share data):
| Three Months Ended September 30, 2024 | Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Shares Sold | Net Proceeds | Commissions Paid | Number of Shares Sold | Net Proceeds | Commissions Paid | |
| Series A Preferred Shares | 113,707 | $2,736 | $56 | 159,065 | $3,838 | $78 |
| Series B Preferred Shares | 309,316 | 7,450 | 162 | 437,383 | 10,570 | 226 |
| Series C Preferred Shares | 290,792 | 6,989 | 143 | 528,696 | 12,770 | 260 |
| Total | 713,815 | $17,175 | $361 | 1,125,144 | $27,178 | $564 |
The Company incurred approximately $0.1 million and $0.2 million in total costs related to the preferred share ATM program during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively.
Series C Preferred Shares
On November 20, 2019, the Trust issued 4,000,000 7.875% Series C Preferred Shares (the "Series C Preferred Shares") with a liquidation preference of $25.00 per share, and on December 2, 2019, the Trust issued 600,000 of the Series C Preferred Shares which were sold pursuant to an option to purchase additional shares by the underwriters. Total proceeds from the issuance of the Series C Preferred Shares were $115.0 million, or $111.0 million net of underwriters' discount and issuance costs. Distributions on the Series C Preferred Shares will be payable quarterly in arrears, when and as declared by the Company's board of directors on January 30, April 30, July 30, and October 30 of each year, beginning on January 30, 2020, at a rate per annum of 7.875%. Distributions on the Series C Preferred Shares are cumulative and at September 30, 2024, $1.5 million of Series C distributions are accumulated and unpaid. Unless full cumulative distributions on the Series C Preferred Shares have been or contemporaneously are declared and set apart for payment of the Series C Preferred Shares for all past distribution periods, no distribution may be declared or paid for payment on the Trust common shares. The Series C Preferred Shares are not convertible into Trust common shares and have no voting rights, except in limited circumstances as provided for in the share designation for the Series C Preferred Shares. The Series C Preferred Shares may be redeemed at the Company's option, in whole or in part, at any time after January 30, 2025, at a price of $25.00 per share, plus any accumulated and unpaid distributions (thereon whether authorized or declared) to, but excluding, the redemption date. Holders of Series C Preferred Shares will have no right to require the redemption of the Series C Preferred Shares and there is no maturity date.
Series B Preferred Shares
On March 13, 2018, the Trust issued 4,000,000 7.875% Series B Preferred Shares (the "Series B Preferred Shares") with a liquidation preference of $25.00 per share, for gross proceeds of $100.0 million, or $96.5 million net of underwriters' discount and issuance costs. Distributions on the Series B Preferred Shares are payable quarterly in arrears, when and as declared by the Company's board of directors on January 30, April 30, July 30, and October 30 of each year, beginning on July 30, 2018, at a rate per annum of 7.875%. Holders of the Series B Preferred Shares are entitled to receive cumulative cash distributions (i) from and including the date of issuance to, but excluding, April 30, 2028 a rate equal to 7.875% per annum and (ii) from and including April 30, 2028, at a floating rate equal to the applicable successor to three-month LIBOR (as determined by a calculation agent) plus a spread of 4.985% per annum. Subsequent to April 30, 2028, the distribution rate will be reset quarterly. At September 30, 2024, $1.3 million of Series B distributions are accumulated and unpaid. Unless full cumulative distributions on the Series B Preferred Shares have been or contemporaneously are declared and set apart for payment of the Series B Preferred Shares for all past distribution periods, no distribution may be declared or paid for payment on the Trust common shares. The Series B Preferred Shares are not convertible into Trust common shares and have no voting rights, except in limited circumstances as provided for in the share designation for the Series B Preferred Shares. The Series B Preferred Shares may be redeemed at the Company's option, in whole or in part, at any time after April 30, 2028, at a price of $25.00 per share, plus any accumulated and unpaid distributions (thereon whether authorized or declared) to, but excluding, the redemption date. Holders of Series B Preferred Shares will have no right to require the redemption of the Series B Preferred Shares and there is no maturity date.
Series A Preferred Shares
On June 28, 2017, the Trust issued 4,000,000 7.250% Series A Preferred Shares (the "Series A Preferred Shares") with a liquidation preference of $25.00 per share, for gross proceeds of $100.0 million, or $96.4 million net of underwriters' discount and issuance costs. When, and if declared by the Company's board of directors, distribution on the Series A Preferred Shares will be payable quarterly on January 30, April 30, July 30, and October 30 of each year, beginning on October 30, 2017, at a rate per annum of 7.250%. Distributions on the Series A Preferred Shares are discretionary and non-cumulative. The Company has no obligation to pay distributions for a quarterly distribution period if the board of directors does not declare the distribution before the scheduled record of date for the period, whether or not distributions are paid for any subsequent distribution periods with respect to the Series A Preferred Shares, or the Trust common shares. If the Company's board of directors does not declare a distribution for the Series A Preferred Shares for a quarterly distribution period, during the remainder of that quarterly distribution period the Company cannot declare or pay distributions on the Trust common shares. The Series A Preferred Shares are not convertible into Trust common shares and have no voting rights, except in limited circumstances as provided for in the share designation for the Series A Preferred Shares.
Allocation Interests
The Allocation Interests represent the original equity interest in the Company. The holders of the Allocation Interests ("Holders"), through Sostratus LLC, are entitled to receive distributions pursuant to a profit allocation formula upon the occurrence of certain events. The distributions of the profit allocation is paid upon the occurrence of the sale of a material amount of capital stock or assets of one of the Company’s businesses ("Sale Event") or, at the option of the Holders, at each five-year anniversary date of the acquisition of one of the Company’s businesses ("Holding Event"). The Company records distributions of the profit allocation to the Holders upon occurrence of a Sale Event or Holding Event as dividends declared on Allocation Interests to stockholders’ equity when they are approved by the Company’s board of directors.
Sale Event
The sale of Marucci in November 2023 represented a Sale Event and the Company's board of director's approved a distribution of $48.9 million in the first quarter of 2024. This distribution was paid to the Holders of the Allocation Interests in February 2024.
The sale of Advanced Circuits in February 2023 represented a Sale Event and the Company's board of director's approved a distribution of $24.4 million in the second quarter of 2023. In addition, the Company's board of directors approved a distribution of $2.1 million related to various sale proceeds received related to previous Sale Events. These distributions were paid to the Holders of the Allocation Interests in April 2023.
Reconciliation of net income (loss) available to common shares of Holdings
The following table reconciles net income (loss) attributable to Holdings to net income (loss) attributable to the common shares of Holdings (in thousands):
| Three months ended September 30, | Nine months ended September 30, | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |
| Net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Holdings | $22,064 | $(19,705) | $(2,458) | $(15,711) |
| Less: Distributions paid - Allocation Interests | — | — | 48,941 | 26,475 |
| Less: Distributions paid - Preferred Shares | 6,345 | 6,045 | 18,491 | 18,136 |
| Less: Accrued distributions - Preferred Shares | 3,191 | 2,869 | 3,191 | 2,869 |
| Net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to common shares of Holdings | $12,528 | $(28,619) | $(73,081) | $(63,191) |
Earnings per share
The Company calculates basic and diluted earnings per share using the two-class method which requires the Company to allocate to participating securities that have rights to earnings that otherwise would have been available only to Trust shareholders as a separate class of securities in calculating earnings per share. The Allocation Interests are considered participating securities that contain participating rights to receive profit allocations upon the occurrence of a Holding Event or Sale Event. The calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 reflects the incremental increase during the period in the profit allocation distribution to Holders related to Holding Events.
Basic and diluted earnings per share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 attributable to the common shares of Holdings is calculated as follows(in thousands, except per share data):
| Three months ended September 30, | Nine months ended September 30, | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |
| Net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to common shares of Holdings | $12,528 | $(28,619) | $(73,081) | $(63,191) |
| Less: Effect of contribution based profit - Holding Event | 6,633 | 4,290 | 15,749 | 9,525 |
| Net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to common shares of Holdings | $5,895 | $(32,909) | $(88,830) | $(72,716) |
| Income from discontinued operations attributable to Holdings | $— | $9,551 | $3,345 | $124,560 |
| Less: Effect of contribution based profit - Holding Event | — | 874 | — | 2,084 |
| Income from discontinued operations attributable to common shares of Holdings | $— | $8,677 | $3,345 | $122,476 |
| Basic and diluted weighted average common shares outstanding | 75,645 | 71,881 | 75,437 | 71,996 |
| Basic and fully diluted income (loss) per common share attributable to Holdings | ||||
| Continuing operations | $0.08 | $(0.45) | $(1.18) | $(1.00) |
| Discontinued operations | — | 0.12 | 0.04 | 1.69 |
| $0.08 | $(0.33) | $(1.14) | $0.69 | |
Dist ributions
The following table summarizes information related to our quarterly cash distributions on our Trust common and preferred shares (in thousands, except per share data):
| Period | Cash Distribution per Share | Total Cash Distributions | Record Date | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trust Common Shares: | ||||
| July 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024 (1) | $0.25 | $18,913 | October 17, 2024 | October 24, 2024 |
| April 1, 2024 - June 30, 2024 | $0.25 | $18,913 | July 18, 2024 | July 25, 2024 |
| January 1, 2024 - March 31, 2024 | $0.25 | $18,846 | April 18, 2024 | April 25, 2024 |
| October 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023 | $0.25 | $18,818 | January 18, 2024 | January 25, 2024 |
| July 1, 2023 - September 30, 2023 | $0.25 | $17,955 | October 19, 2023 | October 26, 2023 |
| April 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023 | $0.25 | $17,974 | July 20, 2023 | July 27, 2023 |
| January 1, 2023 - March 31, 2023 | $0.25 | $17,987 | April 20, 2023 | April 27, 2023 |
| Series A Preferred Shares: | ||||
| July 30, 2024 - October 29, 2024 (1) | $0.453125 | $1,930 | October 15, 2024 | October 30, 2024 |
| April 30, 2024 - July 29, 2024 | $0.453125 | $1,852 | July 15, 2024 | July 30, 2024 |
| January 30, 2024 - April 29, 2024 | $0.453125 | $1,822 | April 15, 2024 | April 30, 2024 |
| October 30, 2023 - January 29, 2024 | $0.453125 | $1,813 | January 15, 2024 | January 30, 2024 |
| July 30, 2023 - October 29, 2023 | $0.453125 | $1,813 | October 15, 2023 | October 30, 2023 |
| April 30, 2023 - July 29, 2023 | $0.453125 | $1,813 | July 15, 2023 | July 30, 2023 |
| January 30, 2023 - April 29, 2023 | $0.453125 | $1,813 | April 15, 2023 | April 30, 2023 |
| October 30, 2022 - January 29, 2023 | $0.453125 | $1,813 | January 15, 2023 | January 30, 2023 |
| Series B Preferred Shares: | ||||
| July 30, 2024 - October 29, 2024 (1) | $0.4921875 | $2,347 | October 15, 2024 | October 30, 2024 |
| April 30, 2024 - July 29, 2024 | $0.4921875 | $2,064 | July 15, 2024 | July 30, 2024 |
| January 30, 2024 - April 29, 2024 | $0.4921875 | $1,983 | April 15, 2024 | April 30, 2024 |
| October 30, 2023 - January 29, 2024 | $0.4921875 | $1,969 | January 15, 2024 | January 30, 2024 |
| July 30, 2023 - October 29, 2023 | $0.4921875 | $1,969 | October 15, 2023 | October 30, 2023 |
| April 30, 2023 - July 29, 2023 | $0.4921875 | $1,969 | July 15, 2023 | July 30, 2023 |
| January 30, 2023 - April 29, 2023 | $0.4921875 | $1,969 | April 15, 2023 | April 30, 2023 |
| October 30, 2022 - January 29, 2023 | $0.4921875 | $1,969 | January 15, 2023 | January 30, 2023 |
| Series C Preferred Shares: | ||||
| July 30, 2024 - October 29, 2024 (1) | $0.4921875 | $2,690 | October 15, 2024 | October 30, 2024 |
| April 30, 2024 - July 29, 2024 | $0.4921875 | $2,430 | July 15, 2024 | July 30, 2024 |
| January 30, 2024 - April 29, 2024 | $0.4921875 | $2,295 | April 15, 2024 | April 30, 2024 |
| October 30, 2023 - January 29, 2024 | $0.4921875 | $2,264 | January 15, 2024 | January 30, 2024 |
| July 30, 2023 - October 29, 2023 | $0.4921875 | $2,264 | October 15, 2023 | October 30, 2023 |
| April 30, 2023 - July 29, 2023 | $0.4921875 | $2,264 | July 15, 2023 | July 30, 2023 |
| January 30, 2023 - April 29, 2023 | $0.4921875 | $2,264 | April 15, 2023 | April 30, 2023 |
| October 30, 2022 - January 29, 2023 | $0.4921875 | $2,264 | January 15, 2023 | January 30, 2023 |
(1) This distribution was declared on October 3, 2024.
Note K —Noncontrolling Interest
Noncontrolling interest represents the portion of the Company’s majority owned subsidiaries' net income (loss) and equity that is owned by noncontrolling shareholders. The following tables reflect the LLC’s ownership percentage of its majority owned operating segments and related noncontrolling interest balances as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:
| % Ownership (1)September 30, 2024 · % Ownership (1)December 31, 2023 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary · FullyDiluted · Primary · FullyDiluted | ||||
| 5.11 | 97.6 | 87.0 | 97.2 | 88.9 |
| BOA | 91.8 | 82.7 | 91.8 | 83.2 |
| Ergobaby | 81.6 | 72.7 | 81.6 | 72.8 |
| Lugano | 59.9 | 55.0 | 59.9 | 55.5 |
| PrimaLoft | 90.7 | 83.7 | 90.7 | 83.1 |
| The Honey Pot Co. | 84.8 | 76.6 | — | — |
| Velocity Outdoor | 99.4 | 90.4 | 99.4 | 87.7 |
| Altor | 99.3 | 89.6 | 99.3 | 89.8 |
| Arnold | 98.0 | 85.8 | 98.0 | 85.5 |
| Sterno | 98.5 | 90.5 | 99.4 | 87.6 |
(1) The principal difference between primary and diluted percentages of our operating segments is due to stock option issuances of operating segment stock to management of the respective businesses.
| Noncontrolling Interest Balances | ||
|---|---|---|
| (in thousands) | September 30, 2024 | December 31, 2023 |
| 5.11 | $14,575 | $15,350 |
| BOA | 13,285 | 8,316 |
| Ergobaby | 16,331 | 16,756 |
| Lugano | 130,855 | 105,425 |
| PrimaLoft | 32,069 | 30,736 |
| The Honey Pot Co. | 41,655 | — |
| Velocity Outdoor | 6,986 | 6,770 |
| Altor | 6,135 | 5,354 |
| Arnold | 1,841 | 1,707 |
| Sterno | 1,084 | 2,117 |
| Allocation Interests | 100 | 100 |
| $264,916 | $192,631 | |
Note L —Fair Value Measurement
There were no assets or liabilities measured on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2024 or December 31, 2023.
Reconciliations of the change in the carrying value of the Level 3 fair value measurements from January 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024 are as follows (in thousands):
| Level 3 | |
|---|---|
| Balance at January 1, 2023 | $(1,442) |
| Termination of put option of noncontrolling shareholder - 5.11 (1) | 142 |
| Adjustment to contingent consideration - King's Camo (2) | 25 |
| Payment of contingent consideration - King's Camo (2) | 1,275 |
| Balance at December 31, 2023 | $— |
| Balance at September 30, 2024 | $— |
(1)Represented a put option issued to a noncontrolling shareholder in connection with the 5.11 acquisition. The put option was terminated during the period ended March 31, 2023.
(2)Velocity entered into a contingent consideration in connection with its purchase of King's Camo in July 2022. The purchase price of King's Camo included a potential earn-out if King's Camo achieved certain financial metrics. The payment of the earn-out occurred in April 2023.
Valuation Techniques
The Company has not changed its valuation techniques in measuring the fair value of any of its other financial assets and liabilities during the period. For details of the Company’s fair value measurement policies under the fair value hierarchy, refer to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements
The following table provides the assets and liabilities carried at fair value measured on a non-recurring basis as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023. Refer to"Note G - Goodwill and Intangible Assets", for a description of the valuation techniques used to determine fair value of the assets measured on a non-recurring basis in the table below.
| Expense | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Value Measurements at September 30, 2024 · Nine months ended | |||||
| (in thousands) | CarryingValue | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | September 30, 2024 |
| Goodwill - Velocity | $— | — | — | $— | $8,182 |
| Expense | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2023 · Year ended | |||||
| (in thousands) | CarryingValue | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | December 31, 2023 |
| Goodwill - Velocity | $8,182 | — | — | $8,182 | $31,590 |
| Goodwill - PrimaLoft | $232,536 | — | — | $232,536 | $57,810 |
Note M —Income taxes
The Company estimates its annual effective tax rate each fiscal quarter and applies that estimated rate to its interimpre-tax earnings. In this regard, the Company reflects the full year’s estimated tax impact of certain unusual or infrequently occurring items and the effects of changes in tax laws or rates in the interim period in which they occur. The Company's parent, the Trust, is subject to entity-level U.S. federal, state and local corporate income taxes on the Company's earnings that flow through to the Trust.
The computation of the annual estimated effective tax rate for each interim period requires certain assumptions, estimates, and significant judgment, including with respect to the projected operating income for the year, projections of income earned and taxes incurred in various jurisdictions, permanent and temporary differences and the likelihood of recovering deferred tax assets. The accounting estimates used to compute the provision for income taxes may change as new events occur, as additional information is obtained, as our tax structure changes or as the tax laws change. Certain foreign operations are subject to foreign income taxation under existing provisions of the laws of those jurisdictions.
The reconciliation between the Federal Statutory Rate and the effective income tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 is as follows:
| Nine months ended September 30, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| United States Federal Statutory Rate | 21.0% | 21.0% |
| State income taxes (net of Federal benefits) | 6.9 | 18.9 |
| Foreign income taxes | 7.4 | 16.8 |
| Impact of subsidiary employee stock options | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Non-deductible acquisition costs | 1.0 | — |
| Utilization of tax credits | (7.0) | (35.3) |
| Non-recognition of various carryforwards at subsidiaries | 44.2 | 75.2 |
| United States tax on foreign income | (2.5) | (4.5) |
| Impairment expense | 2.3 | 24.3 |
| Tax effect - loss on sale of Crosman | (8.4) | — |
| Other | 1.7 | 1.0 |
| Effective income tax rate | 67.0% | 118.2% |
Note N —Defined Benefit Plan
In connection with the acquisition of Arnold, the company has a defined benefit plan covering substantially all of Arnold’s employees at its Lupfig, Switzerland location. The benefits are based on years of service and the employees’ highest average compensation during the specific period.
The unfunded liability of $4.2 million is recognized in the consolidated balance sheet as a component of other non-current liabilities at September 30, 2024. Net periodic benefit cost consists of the following for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 (in thousands):
| Three months ended September 30, | Nine months ended September 30, | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |
| Service cost | $142 | $90 | $406 | $271 |
| Interest cost | 64 | 60 | 184 | 182 |
| Expected return on plan assets | (53) | (54) | (150) | (163) |
| Amortization of unrecognized loss | (12) | (9) | (34) | (27) |
| Effect of settlement | 30 | — | 30 | (13) |
| Net periodic benefit cost | $171 | $87 | $436 | $250 |
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, per the terms of the pension agreement, Arnold contributed approximately $0.5 million to the plan. For the remainder of 2024, the expected contribution to theplan will be approximately $0.1 million.
The plan assets are pooled with assets of other participating employers and arenot separable; therefore, the fair values of the pension plan assets at September 30, 2024 were considered Level 3.
Note O - Commitments and Contingencies
In the normal course of business, the Company and its subsidiaries are involved in various claims and legal proceedings. While the ultimate resolution of these matters has yet to be determined, the Company does not believe that any unfavorable outcomes will have a material adverse effect on the Company's consolidated financial position or results of operations.
Leases
The Company and its subsidiaries lease office and manufacturing facilities, computer equipment and software under various arrangements. Certain of the leases are subject to escalation clauses and renewal periods. The Company and its subsidiaries recognize lease expense, including predetermined fixed escalations, on a straight-line basis over the initial term of the lease including reasonably assured renewal periods from the time that the Company and its subsidiaries control the leased property. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet; we recognize lease expense for these leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Certain of our subsidiaries have leases that contain both fixed rent costs and variable rent costs based on achievement of certain operating metrics. The variable lease expense was not a material component of our total lease expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023. The Company recognized $13.7 million and $40.3 million in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, and $13.5 million and $38.6 million in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively, in expense related to operating leases in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.
The maturities of lease liabilities at September 30, 2024 are as follows (in thousands):
| 2024 (excluding nine months ended September 30, 2024) | $11,764 |
| 2025 | 45,751 |
| 2026 | 44,481 |
| 2027 | 39,215 |
| 2028 | 30,990 |
| Thereafter | 77,634 |
| Total undiscounted lease payments | $249,835 |
| Less: Interest | 51,676 |
| Present value of lease liabilities | $198,159 |
The calculated amount of the right-of-use assets and lease liabilities are impacted by the length of the lease term and discount rate used to present value the minimum lease payments. The Company's lease agreements often include one or more options to renew at the Company's discretion. In general, it is not reasonably certain that lease renewals will be exercised at lease commencement and therefore lease renewals are not included in the lease term. As the discount rate is rarely determinable, the Company utilizes the incremental borrowing rate of the subsidiary entering into the lease arrangement, on a collateralized basis, over a similar term as adjusted for any country specific risk.
The weighted average remaining lease terms and discount rates for all of our operating leases were as follows:
| Lease Term and Discount Rate | September 30, 2024 | September 30, 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Weighted-average remaining lease term (years) | 6.17 | 6.18 |
| Weighted-average discount rate | 8.69% | 8.05% |
Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases was as follows (in thousands):
| Line Item in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet | September 30, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | Other non-current assets | $172,657 | $177,581 |
| Current portion, operating lease liabilities | Other current liabilities | $31,718 | $29,228 |
| Operating lease liabilities | Other non-current liabilities | $166,441 | $173,586 |
Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows (in thousands):
| Nine months ended September 30, 2024 | Nine months ended September 30, 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities: | ||
| Operating cash flows from operating leases | $34,429 | $29,294 |
| Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations: | ||
| Operating leases | $10,976 | $36,639 |
Note P —Related Party Transactions
Management Services Agreement
The LLC entered into the Management Services Agreement ("MSA") with CGM effective May 16, 2006, as amended. Our Chief Executive Officer is a partner of CGM. The MSA provides for, among other things, CGM to perform services for the LLC in exchange for a management fee paid quarterly and equal to 0.5% of the LLC's adjusted net assets, as defined in the MSA.
During 2022, CGM entered into a waiver of the MSA for the period through June 30, 2023 to receive a 1% annual management fee related to PrimaLoft, rather than the 2% called for under the MSA, which resulted in a lower management fee at during the period of the waiver through June 30, 2023 than would normally have beendue.
Integration Services Agreements
Integration service fees are included in selling, general and administrative expense on the subsidiaries' statement of operations in the period in which they are incurred. Under the Integration Services Agreement ("ISA"), CGM provides services for new platform acquisitions to, amongst other things, assist the management at the acquired entities in establishing a corporate governance program, implement compliance and reporting requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, as amended, and align the acquired entity's policies and procedures with our other subsidiaries.
The Honey Pot Co., which was acquired in January 2024, entered into an ISA with CGM whereby The Honey Pot Co. will pay CGM a total integration services fee of $3.5 million, payable quarterly over a twelve-month period beginning June 30, 2024. THP paid CGM $0.9 million in integration service fees in the quarters ended June 30, 2024 and September 30, 2024, respectively.
PrimaLoft, which was acquired in July 2022, entered into an ISA with CGM whereby PrimaLoft paid CGM an integration services fee of $4.8 million quarterly over the twelve-month period ended June 30, 2023.
The Company and its businesses have the following significant related party transactions
5.11
Related Party Vendor Purchases -5.11 purchases inventory from a vendor who is a related party to 5.11 through one of the executive officers of 5.11 via the executive's 40% ownership interest in the vendor. 5.11 purchased approximately $0.4 million and $1.0 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively and $0.6 million and $1.6 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively in inventory from the vendor.
BOA
Recapitalization - In December 2023, the Company completed a recapitalization of BOA whereby the LLC entered into an amendment to the intercompany credit agreement with BOA (the "BOA Credit Agreement"). The BOA Credit Agreement was amended to provide for additional term loan borrowings of $165.9 million to fund a distribution to shareholders. The LLC received a distribution of $131.0 million related to its ownership of the outstanding shares of BOA on the date of the distribution. Noncontrolling shareholders received a distribution of $11.7 million, and the remaining amount of the recapitalization was used to repurchase shares owned by employees after the exercise of fully vested employee stock options, and to pay a bonus to employees who held phantom stock options and were not eligible to participate in the distribution to noncontrolling shareholders. BOA recorded compensation expense of $3.1 million related to the bonus paid to employees as part of the recapitalization.
Related Party Vendor Purchases -A contract manufacturer used by BOA as the primary supplier of molded injection parts is a noncontrolling shareholder of BOA. BOA purchased approxim ately $11.7 million and $35.9 million from this supplier during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively and$10.0 million and $30.4 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively.
Note Q — Subsequent Event
Acquisition of Lifoam
On October 1, 2024, Altor Solutions acquired 100% of the outstanding equity interests of Lifoam Industries LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Lifoam”) pursuant to a Purchase and Sale Agreement entered into on August 19, 2024 (the “Lifoam Acquisition”). The purchase price was based on an enterprise value of $137 million, excluding working capital and other adjustments to the purchase price. Lifoam is a manufacturer and distributor of temperature-controlled shipping solutions. The Company funded the acquisition through a draw on the 2022 Revolving Credit Facility.
The acquisition occurred subsequent to the end of the third quarter and therefore no amounts were recognized in the consolidated financial statements of the Company for the three and nine months ending September 30, 2024. The acquisition will be accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting and the Company is in the process of completing an intangible asset valuation in which it expects to recognize goodwill and other intangible assets. Due to the limited time since the acquisition of Lifoam, the provisional estimated fair values of acquired assets and assumed liabilities are not yet calculated.
Share Repurchase Program
On October 15, 2024, the Company's Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program authorizing the Company to repurchase, through December 31, 2024, subject to extension by the Board, up to $100 million of its outstanding common shares.
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