UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

x Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the quarterly period ended: September 30, 2020March 31, 2021

or

¨ Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the transition period from _________ to _________

Commission File Number: 001-34767

CLARUS CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

58-1972600

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification Number)

2084 East 3900 South

Salt Lake City, Utah

84124

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip code)

(801) 278-5552

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes  x No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).

Yes  x No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer

¨

Non-accelerated filer

¨

Accelerated filer

x

Smaller reporting company

¨  

Emerging growth company

¨

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ¨ No x

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $.0001 per share

CLAR

NASDAQ Global Select Market

As of November 4, 2020,May 5, 2021, there were 31,063,09431,314,181 shares of common stock, par value $0.0001, outstanding.


 

INDEX

CLARUS CORPORATION

PART I

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Page

Item 1.

Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets – September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 20192020

3

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income – Three months ended September 30,March 31, 2021 and 2020 and 2019

4

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) IncomeCash FlowsNineThree months ended September 30,March 31, 2021 and 2020 and 2019

5

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash FlowsStockholders’ EquityNineThree months ended September 30,March 31, 2021 and 2020 and 2019

6

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity – Three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019

7

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

97

Item 2.

Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

2319

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

3226

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

3226

PART II

OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

3328

Item 1A.

Risk Factors

3328

Item 6.

Exhibits

3529

Signature Page

3630

 

 

 

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

  

CLARUS CORPORATION

CLARUS CORPORATION

CLARUS CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

September 30, 2020

December 31, 2019

March 31, 2021

December 31, 2020

Assets

Current assets

Cash

$

17,027

$

1,703

$

6,525

$

17,789

Accounts receivable, less allowance for credit losses and

doubtful accounts of $1,460 and $494, respectively

42,582

41,628

doubtful accounts of $696 and $1,433, respectively

49,788

50,475

Inventories

64,897

73,432

69,980

68,356

Prepaid and other current assets

4,544

3,787

12,526

5,385

Income tax receivable

532

322

-

117

Total current assets

129,582

120,872

138,819

142,122

Property and equipment, net

22,691

22,919

27,027

26,956

Other intangible assets, net

13,610

15,816

18,137

19,416

Indefinite lived intangible assets

41,772

41,630

Indefinite-lived intangible assets

47,373

47,523

Goodwill

18,090

18,090

26,715

26,715

Deferred income taxes

8,728

7,904

11,669

11,113

Other long-term assets

33,365

3,034

9,815

6,846

Total assets

$

267,838

$

230,265

$

279,555

$

280,691

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

Current liabilities

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

$

29,157

$

24,304

$

30,350

$

34,665

Income tax payable

489

260

1,314

956

Current portion of long-term debt

4,000

-

4,997

4,000

Total current liabilities

33,646

24,564

36,661

39,621

Long-term debt

37,062

22,670

23,651

30,621

Deferred income taxes

1,219

1,224

1,424

1,227

Other long-term liabilities

624

615

7,332

4,628

Total liabilities

72,551

49,073

69,068

76,097

Stockholders' Equity

Preferred stock, $.0001 par value per share; 5,000

shares authorized; 0ne issued

-

-

Common stock, $.0001 par value per share; 100,000 shares authorized;

35,021 and 33,615 issued and 31,051 and 29,760 outstanding, respectively

4

3

Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value per share; 5,000

shares authorized; NaN issued

-

-

Common stock, $0.0001 par value per share; 100,000 shares authorized;

35,325 and 35,198 issued and 31,314 and 31,228 outstanding, respectively

4

4

Additional paid in capital

511,331

492,353

515,749

513,979

Accumulated deficit

(292,393)

(288,592)

(281,206)

(286,100)

Treasury stock, at cost

(23,789)

(22,269)

(24,440)

(23,789)

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

134

(303)

Accumulated other comprehensive income

380

500

Total stockholders' equity

195,287

181,192

210,487

204,594

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$

267,838

$

230,265

$

279,555

$

280,691

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 


 

3


 

 

CLARUS CORPORATION

CLARUS CORPORATION

CLARUS CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

Three Months Ended

Three Months Ended

September 30, 2020

September 30, 2019

March 31, 2021

March 31, 2020

Sales

Domestic sales

$

34,686

$

28,794

$

47,573

$

28,548

International sales

29,805

31,409

27,758

25,007

Total sales

64,491

60,203

75,331

53,555

Cost of goods sold

42,822

39,646

48,281

35,043

Gross profit

21,669

20,557

27,050

18,512

Operating expenses

Selling, general and administrative

18,674

16,443

20,885

17,370

Transaction costs

1,440

37

476

250

Total operating expenses

20,114

16,480

21,361

17,620

Operating income

1,555

4,077

5,689

892

Other income (expense)

Other expense

Interest expense, net

(232)

(353)

(238)

(311)

Other, net

449

(420)

(140)

(531)

Total other income (expense), net

217

(773)

Total other expense, net

(378)

(842)

Income before income tax

1,772

3,304

5,311

50

Income tax expense (benefit)

589

(188)

Income tax (benefit) expense

(366)

14

Net income

1,183

3,492

5,677

36

Other comprehensive income, net of tax:

Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:

Foreign currency translation adjustment

807

(726)

(1,016)

(401)

Unrealized (loss) gain on hedging activities

(600)

759

Other comprehensive income

207

33

Unrealized gain on hedging activities

896

813

Other comprehensive (loss) income

(120)

412

Comprehensive income

$

1,390

$

3,525

$

5,557

$

448

Net income per share:

Basic

$

0.04

$

0.12

$

0.18

$

0.00

Diluted

0.04

0.11

0.17

0.00

Weighted average shares outstanding:

Basic

29,983

29,876

31,283

29,760

Diluted

30,986

31,077

32,750

30,942

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 


 

4


 

 

CLARUS CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME

(Unaudited)

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

Nine Months Ended

September 30, 2020

September 30, 2019

Sales

Domestic sales

$

83,493

$

87,805

International sales

64,567

80,610

Total sales

148,060

168,415

Cost of goods sold

97,243

109,810

Gross profit

50,817

58,605

Operating expenses

Selling, general and administrative

50,537

51,215

Restructuring charge

-

13

Transaction costs

1,870

124

Total operating expenses

52,407

51,352

Operating (loss) income

(1,590)

7,253

Other expense

Interest expense, net

(800)

(978)

Other, net

324

(260)

Total other expense, net

(476)

(1,238)

(Loss) income before income tax

(2,066)

6,015

Income tax benefit

(542)

(570)

Net (loss) income

(1,524)

6,585

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:

Foreign currency translation adjustment

773

(869)

Unrealized (loss) gain on hedging activities

(336)

171

Other comprehensive income (loss)

437

(698)

Comprehensive (loss) income

$

(1,087)

$

5,887

Net (loss) income per share:

Basic

$

(0.05)

$

0.22

Diluted

(0.05)

0.21

Weighted average shares outstanding:

Basic

29,854

29,841

Diluted

29,854

30,999

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

CLARUS CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)

Three Months Ended

March 31, 2021

March 31, 2020

Cash Flows From Operating Activities:

Net income

$

5,677

$

36

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:

Depreciation of property and equipment

1,356

1,117

Amortization of other intangible assets

1,197

772

Amortization of debt issuance costs

82

77

Loss on disposition of property and equipment

-

(3)

Noncash lease expense

331

171

Stock-based compensation

1,524

613

Deferred income taxes

(697)

4

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

Accounts receivable

66

2,568

Inventories

(2,388)

4,061

Prepaid and other assets

(5,730)

(1,103)

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

(4,453)

(4,675)

Income taxes

517

(139)

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities

(2,518)

3,499

Cash Flows From Investing Activities:

Proceeds from disposition of property and equipment

-

3

Purchase of property and equipment

(1,347)

(1,302)

Net cash used in investing activities

(1,347)

(1,299)

Cash Flows From Financing Activities:

Proceeds from revolving credit facilities

11,637

20,160

Repayments on revolving credit facilities

(16,565)

(10,767)

Repayments of term note

(1,000)

-

Purchase of treasury stock

(651)

-

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

166

-

Cash dividends paid

(783)

(744)

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

(7,196)

8,649

Effect of foreign exchange rates on cash

(203)

244

Change in cash

(11,264)

11,093

Cash, beginning of year

17,789

1,703

Cash, end of period

$

6,525

$

12,796

Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:

Cash paid for income taxes

$

75

$

182

Cash paid for interest

$

161

$

252

Supplemental Disclosures of Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities:

Property and equipment purchased with accounts payable

$

293

$

94

Lease liabilities arising from obtaining right of use assets

$

3,539

$

80

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.


 

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CLARUS CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)

Nine Months Ended

September 30, 2020

September 30, 2019

Cash Flows From Operating Activities:

Net (loss) income

$

(1,524)

$

6,585

Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities:

Depreciation of property and equipment

3,405

3,332

Amortization of other intangible assets

2,290

2,665

Amortization of debt issuance costs

230

206

Loss on disposition of property and equipment

32

62

Noncash lease expense

563

501

Stock-based compensation

5,433

2,246

Deferred income taxes

(885)

(551)

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

Accounts receivable

(541)

(6,480)

Inventories

9,477

(9,310)

Prepaid and other assets

(971)

3

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

3,530

6,559

Income taxes

9

(183)

Net cash provided by operating activities

21,048

5,635

Cash Flows From Investing Activities:

Deposit for business acquisition

(30,500)

-

Proceeds from disposition of property and equipment

327

20

Purchase of property and equipment

(3,606)

(2,838)

Net cash used in investing activities

(33,779)

(2,818)

Cash Flows From Financing Activities:

Proceeds from revolving credit facilities

49,265

106,934

Repayments on revolving credit facilities

(50,014)

(104,088)

Repayments of financing and capital leases

(1,000)

(31)

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

20,000

-

Payment of debt issuance costs

(44)

(680)

Purchase of treasury stock

(1,520)

(4,167)

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

862

896

Cash dividends paid

(744)

(2,243)

Proceeds from the sale of common stock

11,476

-

Common stock issuance costs

(325)

-

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

27,956

(3,379)

Effect of foreign exchange rates on cash

99

(73)

Change in cash

15,324

(635)

Cash, beginning of period

1,703

2,486

Cash, end of period

$

17,027

$

1,851

Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:

Cash paid for income taxes

$

418

$

131

Cash paid for interest

$

624

$

781

Supplemental Disclosures of Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities:

Property and equipment purchased with accounts payable

$

286

$

133

Lease liabilities arising from obtaining right of use assets

$

499

$

1,855

Unpaid debt issuance costs

$

150

$

-

Stock dividends

$

1,533

$

-

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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CLARUS CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

(Unaudited)

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

Accumulated

Additional

Other

Total

Common Stock

Paid-In

Accumulated

Treasury Stock

Comprehensive

Stockholders'

Shares

Amount

Capital

Deficit

Shares

Amount

Income (Loss)

Equity

Balance, December 31, 2018

33,244

$

3

$

488,404

$

(304,577)

(3,496)

$

(18,102)

$

477

$

166,205

Net income

-

-

-

3,787

-

-

-

3,787

Other comprehensive loss

-

-

-

-

-

-

(462)

(462)

Cash dividends ($0.025 per share)

-

-

-

(746)

-

-

-

(746)

Stock-based compensation expense

-

-

785

-

-

-

-

785

Balance, March 31, 2019

33,244

$

3

$

489,189

$

(301,536)

(3,496)

$

(18,102)

$

15

$

169,569

Net loss

-

-

-

(694)

-

-

-

(694)

Other comprehensive loss

-

-

-

-

-

-

(269)

(269)

Cash dividends ($0.025 per share)

-

-

-

(748)

-

-

-

(748)

Purchase of treasury stock

-

-

-

-

(116)

(1,505)

-

(1,505)

Stock-based compensation expense

-

-

783

-

-

-

-

783

Proceeds from exercise of options

351

-

804

-

-

-

-

804

Balance, June 30, 2019

33,595

$

3

$

490,776

$

(302,978)

(3,612)

$

(19,607)

$

(254)

$

167,940

Net income

-

-

-

3,492

-

-

-

3,492

Other comprehensive income

-

-

-

-

-

-

33

33

Cash dividends ($0.025 per share)

-

-

-

(749)

-

-

-

(749)

Purchase of treasury stock

-

-

-

-

(243)

(2,662)

-

(2,662)

Stock-based compensation expense

-

-

678

-

-

-

-

678

Proceeds from exercise of options

10

-

92

-

-

-

-

92

Balance, September 30, 2019

33,605

$

3

$

491,546

$

(300,235)

(3,855)

$

(22,269)

$

(221)

$

168,824


 

7

CLARUS CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

(Unaudited)

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

Accumulated

Additional

Other

Total

Common Stock

Paid-In

Accumulated

Treasury Stock

Comprehensive

Stockholders'

Shares

Amount

Capital

Deficit

Shares

Amount

Income (Loss)

Equity

Balance, December 31, 2019

33,615

$

3

$

492,353

$

(288,592)

(3,855)

$

(22,269)

$

(303)

$

181,192

Net income

-

-

-

36

-

-

-

36

Other comprehensive income

-

-

-

-

-

-

412

412

Cash dividends ($0.025 per share)

-

-

-

(744)

-

-

-

(744)

Stock-based compensation expense

-

-

613

-

-

-

-

613

Balance, March 31, 2020

33,615

$

3

$

492,966

$

(289,300)

(3,855)

$

(22,269)

$

109

$

181,509


CLARUS CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

(Unaudited)

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

Accumulated

Additional

Other

Total

Common Stock

Paid-In

Accumulated

Treasury Stock

Comprehensive

Stockholders'

Shares

Amount

Capital

Deficit

Shares

Amount

Income (Loss)

Equity

Balance, December 31, 2019

33,615

$

3

$

492,353

$

(288,592)

(3,855)

$

(22,269)

$

(303)

$

181,192

Net income

-

-

-

36

-

-

-

36

Other comprehensive income

-

-

-

-

-

-

412

412

Cash dividends ($0.025 per share)

-

-

-

(744)

-

-

-

(744)

Stock-based compensation expense

-

-

613

-

-

-

-

613

Balance, March 31, 2020

33,615

$

3

$

492,966

$

(289,300)

(3,855)

$

(22,269)

$

109

$

181,509

Net loss

-

-

-

(2,743)

-

-

-

(2,743)

Other comprehensive loss

-

-

-

-

-

-

(182)

(182)

Stock dividends ($0.025 per share)

70

-

714

(714)

-

-

-

-

Purchase of treasury stock

-

-

-

-

(14)

(137)

-

(137)

Stock-based compensation expense

-

-

616

-

-

-

-

616

Proceeds from exercise of options

72

-

497

-

-

-

-

497

Balance, June 30, 2020

33,757

$

3

$

494,793

$

(292,757)

(3,869)

$

(22,406)

$

(73)

$

179,560

Net income

-

-

-

1,183

-

-

-

1,183

Other comprehensive income

-

-

-

-

-

-

207

207

Stock dividends ($0.025 per share)

63

-

819

(819)

-

-

-

-

Purchase of treasury stock

-

-

-

-

(101)

(1,383)

-

(1,383)

Stock-based compensation expense

244

-

4,204

-

-

-

-

4,204

Proceeds from exercise of options

57

-

365

-

-

-

-

365

Issuance of common stock, net of issuance costs

900

1

11,150

-

-

-

-

11,151

Balance, September 30, 2020

35,021

$

4

$

511,331

$

(292,393)

(3,970)

$

(23,789)

$

134

$

195,287

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

Accumulated

Additional

Other

Total

Common Stock

Paid-In

Accumulated

Treasury Stock

Comprehensive

Stockholders'

Shares

Amount

Capital

Deficit

Shares

Amount

Income (Loss)

Equity

Balance, December 31, 2020

35,198

$

4

$

513,979

$

(286,100)

(3,970)

$

(23,789)

$

500

$

204,594

Net income

-

-

-

5,677

-

-

-

5,677

Other comprehensive loss

-

-

-

-

-

-

(120)

(120)

Cash dividends ($0.025 per share)

-

-

-

(783)

-

-

-

(783)

Purchase of treasury stock

-

-

-

-

(41)

(651)

-

(651)

Stock-based compensation expense

-

-

1,524

-

-

-

-

1,524

Proceeds from exercise of options

127

-

246

-

-

-

-

246

Balance, March 31, 2021

35,325

$

4

$

515,749

$

(281,206)

(4,011)

$

(24,440)

$

380

$

210,487

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

NOTE 1. NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Clarus Corporation and subsidiaries (which may be referred to as the “Company,” “Clarus,” “we,” “us” or “our”) as of September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 20192020 and for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2021 and 2020, and 2019, have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”), instructions to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, except otherwise disclosed) necessary for a fair presentation of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been included. The results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be obtained for the year ending December 31, 2020.2021. These interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019,2020, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on March 9, 2020.8, 2021.

Clarus, incorporated in Delaware in 1991, acquired Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd. (“Black Diamond Equipment”) in May 2010 and changed its name to Black Diamond, Inc. in January 2011. In October 2012, we acquired PIEPS Holding GmbH and its subsidiaries (collectively, “PIEPS”).

On August 14, 2017, the Company changed its name from Black Diamond, Inc. to Clarus Corporation and its stock ticker symbol from “BDE” to “CLAR” on the NASDAQ stock exchange. On August 21, 2017, the Company acquired Sierra Bullets, L.L.C. (“Sierra”). On November 6, 2018, the Company acquired the assets of SKINourishment, Inc. (“SKINourishment”).

On October 2, 2020, the Company completed the acquisition of certain assets and liabilities relating toconstituting the Barnes brand of bulletsbusiness (“Barnes”) for a purchase price of $30,500. See Note 15 for a more detailed explanation of the acquisition.

On August 6, 2018, the Company announced that its Board of Directors approved the initiation of a quarterly cash dividend program of $0.025 per share of the Company’s common stock (the “Quarterly Cash Dividend”) or $0.10 per share on an annualized basis.  The declaration and payment of future Quarterly Cash Dividends is subject to the discretion of and approval of the Company’s Board of Directors. On May 1, 2020, the Company announced that, in light of the operational impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, its Board of Directors temporarily replaced its Quarterly Cash Dividend with a stock dividend (the “Quarterly Stock Dividend”). On October 19, 2020, the Company announced that its Board of Directors approved the reinstatement of its Quarterly Cash Dividend. The reinstated Quarterly Cash Dividend will be paid on November 20, 2020 to the shareholders of record of the Company’s common stock as of the close of business on November 9, 2020.

Nature of Business

Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, Clarus, a company focused on the outdoor and consumer industries, is seeking opportunities to acquire and grow businesses that can generate attractive shareholder returns. The Company has net operating tax loss carryforwards which it is seeking to redeploy to maximize shareholder value. Clarus’ primary business is as a leading designer, developer, manufacturer and distributor of outdoor equipment and lifestyle products focused on the climb, ski, mountain, sport and skincare markets. The Company’s products are principally sold under the Black Diamond®, Sierra®, Barnes®, PIEPS® and SKINourishment® brand names through outdoor specialty and online retailers, distributors and original equipment manufacturers throughout the U.S. and internationally.

Through our Black Diamond, PIEPS, and SKINourishment brands, we offer a broad range of products including: high-performance, activity-based apparel (such as shells, insulation, midlayers, pants and logowear); rock-climbing footwear and equipment (such as carabiners, protection devices, harnesses, belay devices, helmets, and ice-climbing gear); technical backpacks and high-end day packs; trekking poles; headlamps and lanterns; gloves and mittens; and skincare and other sport-enhancing products. We also offer advanced skis, ski poles, ski skins, and snow safety products, including avalanche airbag systems, avalanche transceivers, shovels, and probes. Through our Sierra brand,and Barnes brands, we manufacture a wide range of high-performance bullets and ammunition for both rifles and pistols that are used for precision target shooting, hunting and military and law enforcement purposes.

Impact of COVID-19

The global outbreak of COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization and a national emergency by the U.S. government in March 2020, with governments world-wide implementing safety measures restricting travel and requiring citizen lockdowns and self-confinements for quarantining purposes. This has negatively affected the U.S. and global economy, disrupted global

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED

(Unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

supply chains, and resulted in significant transport restrictions and disruption of financial markets. The impact of this pandemic has created significant uncertainty in the global economy and has affected our business, employees, retail and distribution partners, suppliers, and customers.

The decline in retail demand within our Black Diamond segment over the second half of March 2020 and during the three months ended June 30, 2020 and September 30, 2020, negatively impacted our sales and profitability for the first, second and third quarters of 2020. We also expect an impact on the Company’s sales and profitability in future periods. The duration of these trends and the magnitude of such impacts cannot be precisely estimated at this time, as they are affected by a number of factors (some of which are outside management’s control), including those presented in Item 1A. Risk Factors of our Quarterly Report for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2020.

We are mitigating some of the negative impacts to our operating results by taking significant actions to improve our current operating results and liquidity position, including drawing on the credit facility, suspending share repurchases and temporarily suspending cash dividends, postponing non-essential capital expenditures, reducing operating costs, modulating production in line with demand, initiating workforce reductions and furloughs, and substantially reducing discretionary spending. We will continue to adjust mitigation measures as needed related to health and safety. Those measures have and might continue to include temporarily suspending manufacturing or retail operations, modifying workspaces, continuing social distancing policies, implementing new personal protective equipment or health screening policies at our facilities, or such other industry best practices needed to continue maintain a healthy and safe environment for our employees amidst the pandemic.

These countermeasures are expected to partially mitigate the impacts of COVID-19 on our full year 2020 financial results. As the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economy and our operations evolves, we will continue to assess the impact on the Company and respond accordingly.

Sustained adverse impacts to the Company, certain of its suppliers, dealers or customers may also affect the Company’s future cash flows, liquidity, and valuation of certain assets and therefore may increase the likelihood of an impairment charge, write-off, or reserve associated with such assets, including goodwill, indefinite and finite-lived intangible assets, property and equipment, inventories, accounts receivable, net deferred tax assets, and other assets.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Estimates are usedThe more significant estimates relate to record the fair value of assets acquired in business combinations, excess or obsolete inventory, allowance for credit losses and doubtful accounts, liabilities for product warranties, excess or obsolete inventory,and valuation of deferred tax assets, and valuation of long-lived assets, goodwill and other intangible assets. We base our estimates on historical experience, projected future cash flows, and other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

Significant Accounting Policies

Accounting Pronouncements not yet adopted

In March 2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting. This ASU provides temporary optional expedients and exceptions to existing guidance on contract modifications and hedge accounting to facilitate the market transition from existing reference rates, such as the London Inter-Bank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) which is being phased out in 2021, to

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED

(Unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

alternate reference rates, such as the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”). The standard is currently effective and upon adoption may be applied prospectively to contract modifications made on or before December 31, 2022. The provisions have impact as contract modifications and other changes occur while LIBOR is phased out. The Company is in the process of evaluating the optional relief guidance provided within this ASU. Management will continue its assessment and monitor regulatory developments during the LIBOR transition period.

 

NOTE 2. ACQUISITIONS

Barnes

On September 30, 2020, Sierra entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “Barnes Asset Purchase Agreement”) with Remington Outdoor Company, Inc. and certain of its subsidiaries (the “Seller”), pursuant to which Sierra agreed to (i) acquire certain assets of the Seller constituting the Barnes business (“Barnes”), including equipment, inventory, intellectual property (including exclusive use of Barnes’ intellectual property in the all-copper and powdered metallurgy ammunition fields as well as its trademarks) and a leasehold interest in certain real property located in Mona, Utah (collectively, the “Barnes Purchased Assets”) and (ii) assume certain liabilities related to the Barnes Purchased Assets in a transaction to be effected in Seller’s bankruptcy proceeding under Chapter 11 of title 11 of the United States Code, §§ 101 et seq. (the “Bankruptcy Code”) which commenced on July 27, 2020 in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Alabama (the “Bankruptcy Court”). Pursuant to the Barnes Asset Purchase Agreement, the purchase price to be paid for the Barnes Purchased Assets is $30,500 (the “Barnes Purchase Price”). On October 2, 2020, Sierra completed the acquisition of the Barnes Purchased Assets. The acquisition was accounted for as a business combination.

The Company believes the acquisition of Barnes is expected to provide the Company with a greater combined global revenue base, increased gross margins, profitability and free cash flows, and access to increased liquidity to further acquire and grow businesses.

The following table is a reconciliation to the fair value of the purchase consideration and how the purchase consideration is allocated to assets acquired and liabilities assumed which have been estimated at their fair values. The excess of purchase consideration over the assets acquired and liabilities assumed is recorded as goodwill. Goodwill is included in the Sierra segment.

Barnes

Estimated Fair Value

Total Purchase Consideration

$

30,500

Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed

Assets

Cash

$

2

Inventories

4,535

Prepaid and other current assets

612

Property and equipment

4,036

Other intangible assets

7,500

Indefinite-lived intangible assets

5,600

Goodwill

8,625

Other long-term assets

4,355

Total Assets

35,265

Liabilities

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

842

Other long-term liabilities

3,923

Total Liabilities

4,765

Net Book Value Acquired

$

30,500

The estimated fair value of inventory was recorded at expected sales price less cost to sell plus a reasonable profit margin for selling efforts.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED

(Unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

In connection with the acquisition, the Company acquired exclusive rights to Barnes’ trademarks, customer relationships, and product technologies. The amounts assigned to each class of intangible asset, other than goodwill acquired, and the related average useful lives are as follows:

Average

Gross

Useful Life

Intangibles subject to amortization

Customer relationships

$

5,700

10.0 years

Product technologies

1,800

10.0 years

Intangibles not subject to amortization

Trademarks

5,600

N/A

$

13,100

10.0 years

The goodwill consists largely of the synergies expected from combining operations. The acquisition of Barnes is treated as a purchase of assets for tax purposes. As such, the basis in the assets of Barnes is equal for both book and tax, which results in no initial recognition of deferred tax assets or liabilities. Furthermore, the full amount of goodwill recorded of $8,625 is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. No pre-existing relationships existed between the Company and the Sellers prior to the acquisition. Barnes revenue and operating income were included in the Sierra segment.

The following unaudited pro forma results are based on the individual historical results of the Company and Barnes, with adjustments to give effect as if the acquisition and borrowings used to finance the acquisition had occurred on January 1, 2019, after giving effect to certain adjustments including the amortization of intangible assets, depreciation of fixed assets, interest expense and taxes and assumes the purchase price was allocated to the assets purchased and liabilities assumed based on their fair market values at the date of purchase.

Three Months Ended

March 31, 2020

Sales

$

57,964

Net income

$

354

Net income per share - basic

$

0.01

Net income per share - diluted

$

0.01

The unaudited pro forma information is presented for illustrative purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of the operating results that would have occurred had the transaction been consummated as of January 1, 2019. Furthermore, such pro forma information is not necessarily indicative of future operating results of the combined companies and should not be construed as representative of the operating results of the combined companies for any future dates or periods.

NOTE 2.3. INVENTORIES

Inventories, as of September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019,2020, were as follows:

September 30, 2020

December 31, 2019

March 31, 2021

December 31, 2020

Finished goods

$

51,685

$

59,452

$

47,387

$

50,132

Work-in-process

4,984

7,474

7,150

6,429

Raw materials and supplies

8,228

6,506

15,443

11,795

$

64,897

$

73,432

$

69,980

$

68,356

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED

(Unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

NOTE 3.4. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

Property and equipment, net, as of September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019,2020, were as follows:

September 30, 2020

December 31, 2019

March 31, 2021

December 31, 2020

Land

$

3,160

$

3,160

$

3,160

$

3,160

Building and improvements

6,958

6,964

7,333

7,324

Furniture and fixtures

5,654

5,255

5,766

5,715

Computer hardware and software

5,522

5,298

6,323

5,707

Machinery and equipment

22,265

21,578

27,046

26,848

Construction in progress

2,508

1,690

3,452

3,042

46,067

43,945

53,080

51,796

Less accumulated depreciation

(23,376)

(21,026)

(26,053)

(24,840)

$

22,691

$

22,919

$

27,027

$

26,956

 

NOTE 4.5. GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Goodwill

The following table summarizes the balances in goodwill by segment:

Black Diamond

Sierra

Total

Balance at December 31, 2019

$

-

$

18,090

$

18,090

Balance at September 30, 2020

$

-

$

18,090

$

18,090

Black Diamond

Sierra

Total

Balance at December 31, 2020

-

26,715

26,715

Balance at March 31, 2021

$

-

$

26,715

$

26,715

Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets

The following table summarizes the changes in indefinite lived intangible assets:

Balance at December 31, 2019

2020

$

41,63047,523

Impact of foreign currency exchange rates

142(150)

Balance at September 30, 2020

March 31, 2021

$

41,77247,373

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED

(Unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

Other Intangible Assets, net

The following table summarizes the changes in gross other intangible assets:

Gross balance at December 31, 2019

2020

$

32,91740,840

Impact of foreign currency exchange rates

205(216)

Gross balance at September 30, 2020

March 31, 2021

$

33,12240,624

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED

(Unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

Other intangible assets, net of amortization as of September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019,2020, were as follows:

September 30, 2020

December 31, 2019

March 31, 2021

December 31, 2020

Customer lists and relationships

$

26,109

$

25,995

$

31,810

$

31,930

Product technologies

4,803

4,712

6,604

6,700

Tradename / trademark

1,263

1,263

1,263

1,263

Core technologies

947

947

947

947

33,122

32,917

40,624

40,840

Less accumulated amortization

(19,512)

(17,101)

(22,487)

(21,424)

$

13,610

$

15,816

$

18,137

$

19,416

 

 

NOTE 5.6. LONG-TERM DEBT

Long-term debt as of September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019,2020, was as follows:

September 30, 2020

December 31, 2019

March 31, 2021

December 31, 2020

Revolving credit facility (a)

$

21,066

$

22,670

$

10,651

$

15,579

Foreign credit facilities (b)

996

-

997

1,042

Term note (c)

19,000

-

17,000

18,000

41,062

22,670

28,648

34,621

Less current portion

(4,000)

-

(4,997)

(4,000)

$

37,062

$

22,670

$

23,651

$

30,621

(a)As of September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, the Company had drawn $21,066$10,651 on the $60,000 revolving commitment that was available under the credit agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., with a maturity date of May 3, 2024. The Company pays interest monthly on any borrowings on the Credit Agreement. As of September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019,2020, the rate was 1.6875%1.6250% and 3.3125%2.0625%, respectively.

All obligations under the Credit Agreement are secured by 100% of our domestic, and 65% of our foreign, subsidiary equity interests, as well as accounts receivable, inventory, intellectual property and certain other assets owned by the Company. The Credit Agreement contains restrictions on the Company’s ability to pay dividends or make distributions or other restricted payments if certain conditions in the Credit Agreement are not fulfilled. The Credit Agreement also includes other customary affirmative and negative covenants, including financial covenants relating to the Company’s consolidated total leverage ratio and fixed charge coverage ratio. The Company was in compliance with the debt covenants set forth in the Credit Agreement as of September 30, 2020.March 31, 2021.

(b)A foreign subsidiary of the Company has a revolving credit facility with a financial institution which matures on March 31, 2022. The foreign subsidiary pays interest monthly on any borrowings on the credit facility. As of September 30,March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the rate was 1.3387%. and 1.3387%, respectively.

(c)Under the Credit Agreement, the Company had access to a term loan facility that was available for drawdown until May 3,

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CLARUS CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED

(Unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

2020.  On April 30, 2020, the Company borrowed $20,000 under such term loan facility. The Company is required to repay the term loan through quarterly payments of $1,000 each beginning with September 30, 2020, and any remaining obligations will be repaid in full on the maturity date of the Credit Agreement of May 3, 2024. The Company pays interest monthly on any borrowings on the Credit Agreement. As of September 30,March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the rate was 1.6875%.1.6250% and 2.0625%, respectively.

 

NOTE 6.7. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The Company’s primary exchange rate risk management objective is to mitigate the uncertainty of anticipated cash flows attributable to changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The Company primarily focuses on mitigating changes in cash flows resulting from sales denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. The Company manages this risk primarily by using currency forward and option contracts. If the anticipated transactions are deemed probable, the resulting relationships are formally designated as cash flow hedges.

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CLARUS CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED

(Unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

The Company accounts for these contracts as cash flow hedges and tests effectiveness by determining whether changes in the expected cash flow of the derivative offset, within a range, changes in the expected cash flow of the hedged item.

At September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, the Company’s derivative contracts had remaining maturities of less than one and one-half years.year. The counterparties to these transactions had both long-term and short-term investment grade credit ratings. The maximum net exposure of the Company’s credit risk to the counterparties is generally limited to the aggregate unrealized loss of all contracts with that counterparty, which is $688$379 as of September 30, 2020.March 31, 2021. The Company’s exposure of counterparty credit risk is limited to the aggregate unrealized gain on all contracts. At September 30, 2020, there was no such exposure to the counterparties.contracts, which is $106 as of March 31, 2021. The Company’s derivative counterparties have strong credit ratings and as a result, the Company does not require collateral to facilitate transactions.

The Company held the following contracts designated as hedging instruments as of September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019:2020:

September 30, 2020March 31, 2021

Notional

Latest

Amount

Maturity

Foreign exchange contracts - Canadian Dollars

$8,27911,594

August 2021February 2022

Foreign exchange contracts - Euros

25,96219,966

February 2022

December 31, 20192020

Notional

Latest

Amount

Maturity

Foreign exchange contracts - Canadian Dollars

$15,93214,587

February 20212022

Foreign exchange contracts - Euros

18,16824,481

February 2021

Foreign exchange contracts - Swiss Francs

CHF 661

August 20202022

For contracts that qualify as effective hedge instruments, the effective portion of gains and losses resulting from changes in fair value of the instruments are included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and reclassified to sales in the period the underlying hedged transaction is recognized in earnings. Gains (losses) of $(376)$(321) and $261$288 were reclassified to sales during the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2021 and 2020, and 2019, respectively, and $206 and $844 were reclassified to sales during the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

The following table presents the balance sheet classification and fair value of derivative instruments as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020:

Classification

March 31, 2021

December 31, 2020

Derivative instruments in asset positions:

Forward exchange contracts

Prepaid and other current assets

$

16

$

-

Derivative instruments in liability positions:

Forward exchange contracts

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

$

289

$

1,539

Forward exchange contracts

Other long-term liabilities

$

-

$

90

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED

(Unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

The following table presents the balance sheet classification and fair value of derivative instruments as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:

Classification

September 30, 2020

December 31, 2019

Derivative instruments in asset positions:

Forward exchange contracts

Prepaid and other current assets

$

89

$

226

Forward exchange contracts

Other long-term assets

$

36

$

-

Derivative instruments in liability positions:

Forward exchange contracts

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

$

813

$

152

Forward exchange contracts

Other long-term liabilities

$

-

$

29

NOTE 7.8. ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (“AOCI”) primarily consists of foreign currency translation adjustments and changes in our forward foreign exchange contracts. The following table sets forth the changes in AOCI, net of tax, for the three months ended September 30, 2020:March 31, 2021:

Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments

Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges

Total

Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments

Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges

Total

Balance as of June 30, 2020

$

(320)

$

247

$

(73)

Balance as of December 31, 2020

$

1,480

$

(980)

$

500

Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications

807

(886)

(79)

(1,016)

650

(366)

Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive income (loss)

-

286

286

-

246

246

Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)

807

(600)

207

(1,016)

896

(120)

Balance as of September 30, 2020

$

487

$

(353)

$

134

Balance as of March 31, 2021

$

464

$

(84)

$

380

The following table sets forth the changes in AOCI, net of tax, for the three months ended September 30, 2019:

Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments

Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges

Total

Balance as of June 30, 2019

$

(70)

$

(184)

$

(254)

Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications

(726)

1,115

389

Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive (loss) income

-

(356)

(356)

Net current period other comprehensive (loss) income

(726)

759

33

Balance as of September 30, 2019

$

(796)

$

575

$

(221)

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED

(Unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

The following table sets forth the changes in AOCI, net of tax, for the nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2020:

Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments

Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges

Total

Balance as of December 31, 2019

$

(286)

$

(17)

$

(303)

Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications

773

(180)

593

Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive income (loss)

-

(156)

(156)

Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)

773

(336)

437

Balance as of September 30, 2020

$

487

$

(353)

$

134

The following table sets forth the changes in AOCI, net of tax, for the nine months ended September 30, 2019:

Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments

Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges

Total

Balance as of December 31, 2018

$

73

$

404

$

477

Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications

(869)

954

85

Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive (loss) income

-

(783)

(783)

Net current period other comprehensive (loss) income

(869)

171

(698)

Balance as of September 30, 2019

$

(796)

$

575

$

(221)

Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments

Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges

Total

Balance as of December 31, 2019

$

(286)

$

(17)

$

(303)

Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications

(401)

1,032

631

Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive income (loss)

-

(219)

(219)

Net current period other comprehensive loss

(401)

813

412

Balance as of March 31, 2020

$

(687)

$

796

$

109

The effects on net income of amounts reclassified from unrealized gains on cash flow hedges for foreign exchange contracts for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2021 and 2020, and 2019, were as follows:

Gains reclassified from AOCI to the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Gains (losses) reclassified from AOCI to the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

Affected line item in the Consolidated

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

Three Months Ended

Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)

September 30, 2020

September 30, 2019

September 30, 2020

September 30, 2019

Statements of Comprehensive Income

March 31, 2021

March 31, 2020

Foreign exchange contracts:

Sales

$

(376)

$

261

$

206

$

844

$

(321)

$

288

Less: Income tax (benefit) expense

(90)

(95)

50

61

(75)

69

Amount reclassified, net of tax

$

(286)

$

356

$

156

$

783

$

(246)

$

219

Total reclassifications from AOCI

$

(286)

$

356

$

156

$

783

$

(246)

$

219

 

NOTE 8.9. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

We measure certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis. Fair value is defined as an exit price, representing the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants, under a three-tier fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows:

Level 1 - inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted market prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.

Level 2 - inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices in markets that are not active or model inputs that are

observable either directly or indirectly for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.

Level 3 - inputs to the valuation methodology are based on prices or valuation techniques that are unobservable.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED

(Unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 20192020 were as follows:

September 30, 2020

March 31, 2021

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

Assets

Forward exchange contracts

$

-

$

125

$

-

$

125

$

-

$

16

$

-

$

16

$

-

$

125

$

-

$

125

$

-

$

16

$

-

$

16

Liabilities

Forward exchange contracts

$

-

$

813

$

-

$

813

$

-

$

289

$

-

$

289

$

-

$

813

$

-

$

813

$

-

$

289

$

-

$

289

December 31, 2019

December 31, 2020

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

Assets

Forward exchange contracts

$

-

$

226

$

-

$

226

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

226

$

-

$

226

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

-

Liabilities

Forward exchange contracts

$

-

$

181

$

-

$

181

$

-

$

1,629

$

-

$

1,629

$

-

$

181

$

-

$

181

$

-

$

1,629

$

-

$

1,629

Derivative financial instruments are recorded at fair value based on current market pricing models. No nonrecurring fair value measurements existed at September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019.2020.  

NOTE 10. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

On August 6, 2018, the Company announced that its Board of Directors approved the initiation of a quarterly cash dividend program of $0.025 per share of the Company’s common stock (the “Quarterly Cash Dividend”) or $0.10 per share on an annualized basis.  The declaration and payment of future Quarterly Cash Dividends is subject to the discretion of and approval of the Company’s Board of Directors. On May 1, 2020, the Company announced that, in light of the operational impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, its Board of Directors temporarily replaced its Quarterly Cash Dividend with a stock dividend (the “Quarterly Stock Dividend”). On October 19, 2020, the Company announced that its Board of Directors approved the reinstatement of its Quarterly Cash Dividend. On April 30, 2021, the Company announced that its Board of Directors approved the payment on May 21, 2021 of the Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.025 to the record holders of shares of the Company’s common stock as of the close of business on May 10, 2021.

  

NOTE 9.11. EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE

Basic earnings (loss) per share is computed by dividing earnings (loss) by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during each period. Diluted earnings (loss) per share is computed by dividing earnings (loss) by the total of the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during each period, plus the effect of dilutive outstanding stock options and unvested restricted stock grants. Potentially dilutive securities are excluded from the computation of diluted earnings (loss) per share if their effect is anti-dilutive to the loss from continuing operations.

The following table is a reconciliation of basic and diluted shares of common stock outstanding used in the calculation of earnings (loss) per share:

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

September 30, 2020

September 30, 2019

September 30, 2020

September 30, 2019

Weighted average shares outstanding - basic

29,983

29,876

29,854

29,841

Effect of dilutive stock awards

1,003

1,201

-

1,158

Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted

30,986

31,077

29,854

30,999

Net income (loss) per share:

Basic

$

0.04

$

0.12

$

(0.05)

$

0.22

Diluted

0.04

0.11

(0.05)

0.21

For the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, equity awards of 927 and 798, respectively, and for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, equity awards of 4,384 and 669, respectively, were anti-dilutive and therefore not included in the calculation of earnings (loss) per share for these periods.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED

(Unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

The following table is a reconciliation of basic and diluted shares of common stock outstanding used in the calculation of earnings per share:

Three Months Ended

March 31, 2021

March 31, 2020

Weighted average shares outstanding - basic

31,283

29,760

Effect of dilutive stock awards

1,467

1,182

Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted

32,750

30,942

Net income per share:

Basic

$

0.18

$

0.00

Diluted

0.17

0.00

For the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, equity awards of 500 and 798, respectively, were anti-dilutive and therefore not included in the calculation of earnings per share for these periods.

 

NOTE 10.12. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION PLAN

Under the Company’s current 2015 Stock Incentive Plan (the “2015 Plan”), the Company’s Board of Directors has flexibility to determine the type and amount of awards to be granted to eligible participants, who must be employees, directors, officers or consultants of the Company or its subsidiaries. The 2015 Plan allows for grants of incentive stock options, nonqualified stock options, restricted stock awards, stock appreciation rights, and restricted units. The aggregate number of shares of common stock that may be granted through awards under the 2015 Plan to any employee in any calendar year may not exceed 500 shares. The 2015 Plan will continue in effect until December 2025 unless terminated sooner. 

Options Granted:

During the ninethree months ended September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, the Company issued stock options for an aggregate of 613400 shares under the 2015 Plan to directors and employeesan employee of the Company. Of the 613The options issued 38 optionsduring the three months ended March 31, 2021 generally vest in 4 equal consecutive quarterly tranchesand become exercisable over a period of three years and expire ten years from the date of the grant. 145 options issued vest in 4 equal annual tranches beginning December 31, 2020. 50 options issued vest in 5 equal annual tranches beginning December 31, 2020. 30 options issued vest in 3 equal annual tranches beginning December 31, 2020. The remaining 350 options issued vest in three equal annual tranches beginning August 27, 2021.

For computing the fair value of the stock-based awards, the fair value of each option grant has been estimated as of the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions:

Number of options

613400

Option vesting period

1 - 53 Years

Grant price (per share)

$9.99 - $15.0015.15

Dividend yield

0.79% - 1.00%0.66%

Expected volatility (a)

40.9% - 44.2%43.6%

Risk-free interest rate

0.41% - 0.65%0.50%

Expected life (years) (b)

5.31 - 6.386.00

Weighted average fair value (per share)

$3.72 - $4.355.88

(a)Expected volatility is based upon the Company’s historical volatility.

(b)The expected term was determined based upon the underlying terms of the awards and the category and employment history of employee award recipient.

The grant date fair value of the stock options granted during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 was $2,581,$2,352, which will be recognized over the vesting period of the options.

Stock Award Granted:

On September 14, 2020, the Company issued and granted to the Executive Chairman a stock award of 244 shares under the 2015 Plan which vested immediately. The fair value of the stock award was calculated as of the date of grant using the closing market price. The grant date fair value of the stock award granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2020 was $3,314, which was recognized immediately.

Market Condition Restricted Shares Granted:

On August 27, 2020, the Company issued and granted to an employee a restricted stock award of 100 restricted shares under the 2015 Plan, of which 100 restricted shares will vest if, on or before August 27, 2023, the Fair Market Value (as defined in the Plan) of the Company’s common stock shall have equaled or exceeded $15.00 per share for twenty consecutive trading days. For computing the fair value of the 100 restricted shares with a market condition, the fair value of the restricted stock award grant has been estimated as of the date of grant using the Monte-Carlo pricing model with the assumptions below.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED

(Unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

August 27, 2020

Number issued

100

Vesting period

$15.00 stock price target

Grant price (per share)

$12.72

Dividend yield

0.79%

Expected volatility

41.1%

Risk-free interest rate

0.19%

Expected term (years)

0.52

Weighted average fair value (per share)

$9.91

Using these assumptions, the fair value of the market condition restricted stock award granted on August 27, 2020 was $991.

The total non-cash stock compensation expense related to restricted stock, stock options and stock awards recorded by the Company for the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2021 and 2020 was $1,524 and 2019 was $4,204 and $678, respectively, and for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 was $5,433 and $2,246,$613, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2021 and 2020, and 2019, the majority of stock-based compensation costs were classified as selling, general and administrative expenses.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED

(Unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

As of September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, there were 1,7442,166 unvested stock options and unrecognized compensation cost of $5,354$8,619 related to unvested stock options, as well as 600500 unvested restricted stock awards and unrecognized compensation costs of $3,119$1,898 related to unvested restricted stock awards.

 

NOTE 11.13. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

As a consumer goods manufacturer and distributor, the Company faces the risk of product liability and related lawsuits involving claims for substantial money damages, product recall actions and higher than anticipated rates of warranty returns or other returns of goods. The Company is therefore vulnerable to various personal injury and property damage lawsuits relating to its products and incidental to its business.

The Company is involved in various legal disputes and other legal proceedings that arise from time to time in the ordinary course of business. Based on currently available information, the Company does not believe that it is reasonably possible that the disposition of any of the legal disputes the Company or its subsidiaries is currently involved in will have a material adverse effect upon the Company’s consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. There is a reasonable possibility of loss from contingencies in excess of the amounts accrued by the Company in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets; however, the actual amounts of such possible losses cannot currently be reasonably estimated by the Company at this time. It is possible that, as additional information becomes available, the impact on the Company could have a different effect.

 

 

NOTE 12.14. INCOME TAXES

The Company’s U.S. federal statutory tax rate of 21% and its foreign operations that are considered to be permanently reinvested have statutory tax rates of approximately 25%.

The difference between the Company’s estimated effective tax rate and the U.S. federal statutory tax rate of 21% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, was due to a release of valuation allowance for the current year utilization of net operating loss carryforwards (“NOLs”) and a stock compensation tax windfall, which were partially offset by permanent book to tax differences primarily related to incentive stock options.options and officer compensation limitations.

As of December 31, 2019,2020, the Company’s gross deferred tax asset was $43,945.$40,538. The Company hadhas recorded a valuation allowance of $28,632,$22,348, resulting in a net deferred tax asset of $15,313,$18,190, before deferred tax liabilities of $8,633.$8,304. The Company has provided a valuation allowance against a portion of the deferred tax assets as of September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019,2020, because the ultimate realization of those assets did not meet the more likely than notmore-likely-than-not criteria. The majority of the Company’s deferred tax assets consist of net operating loss (“NOL”) carryforwardsNOLs for federal tax purposes. If a change in control were to occur, these could be limited under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (“Code”), as amended.

In assessing the realizability of deferred income tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible and net operating loss and credit

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED

(Unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

carryforwards expire. The estimates and judgments associated with the Company’s valuation allowance on deferred tax assets are considered critical due to the amount of deferred tax assets recorded by the Company on its consolidated balance sheet and the judgment required in determining the Company’s future taxable income. The need for a valuation allowance is reassessed at each interim reporting period.

As of December 31, 2019,2020, the Company had NOLNOLs and research and experimentation credit for U.S. federal income tax purposes of $131,621$120,309 and $4,250,$1,889, respectively. The Company believes its NOLU.S. Federal NOLs will substantially offset some of its future U.S. federalFederal income taxes.taxes until expiration. The majority of the Company’s pre-tax income is currently earned and expected to be earned in the U.S., or taxed in the U.S. as Subpart F income and will be offset with the NOL.NOLs.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED

(Unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

NOLs available to offset taxable income, subject to compliance with Section 382 of the Code, begin to expire based upon the following schedule:

Net Operating Loss Carryforward Expiration Dates

Net Operating Loss Carryforward Expiration Dates

Net Operating Loss Carryforward Expiration Dates

December 31, 2019

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2020

Expiration Dates December 31,

Net Operating Loss Amount

Net Operating Loss Amount

2022

$

111,049

$

99,596

2023

5,712

5,853

2024

3,566

3,566

2025 and beyond

11,294

11,294

Total

$

131,621

$

120,309

NOTE 13.15. SEGMENT INFORMATION

We operate our business structure within 2 segments. These segments are defined based on the internal financial reporting used by management.our chief operating decision maker to allocate resources and assess performance. Certain significant selling and general and administrative expenses are not allocated to the segments including non-cash stock compensation expense. Each segment is described below:

Our Black Diamond segment, which includes Black Diamond Equipment, PIEPS, and SKINourishment, is a global leader in designing, manufacturing, and marketing innovative outdoor engineered equipment and apparel for climbing, mountaineering, trail running, backpacking, skiing, and a wide range of other year-round outdoor recreation activities. Our Black Diamond segment offers a broad range of products including: high-performance, activity-based apparel (such as shells, insulation, midlayers, pants and logowear); rock-climbing footwear and equipment (such as carabiners, protection devices, harnesses, belay devices, helmets, and ice-climbing gear); technical backpacks and high-end day packs; trekking poles; headlamps and lanterns; gloves and mittens; and skincare and other sport-enhancing products. We also offer advanced skis, ski poles, ski skins, and snow safety products, including avalanche airbag systems, avalanche transceivers, shovels, and probes.

Our Sierra segment, which includes Sierra is anand Barnes, includes two iconic American manufacturermanufacturers of a wide range of high-performance bullets and ammunition for both rifles and pistols. These bullets and ammunition are used for precision target shooting, hunting and military and law enforcement purposes.

As noted above, the Company has a wide variety of technical outdoor equipment and lifestyle products focused on the climb, ski, mountain and sport product categories that are sold to a variety of customers in multiple end markets. While there are multiple products sold, the terms and nature of revenue recognition policy is similar for all segments. The sport product category represents the Sierra segment revenue.

We divide our product offerings into four primary categories of climb, mountain, ski and sport.  Revenue by category as a percentage of total consolidated revenues is as follows:

Three Months Ended

March 31, 2021

March 31, 2020

Climb

27

%

37

%

Mountain

26

%

31

%

Ski

16

%

18

%

Sport

31

%

14

%

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED

(Unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

September 30, 2020

September 30, 2019

September 30, 2020

September 30, 2019

Climb

27

%

30

%

33

%

34

%

Mountain

33

%

37

%

30

%

35

%

Ski

17

%

22

%

15

%

17

%

Sport

23

%

11

%

22

%

14

%

Contract liabilities are recorded as a component of accounts payable and accrued liabilities when customers remit contractual cash payments in advance of us satisfying performance obligations which are satisfied at a future point of time. Contract liabilities were not material at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019. Contract liabilities are derecognized when the performance obligation is satisfied. Revenue recognized from satisfaction of performance obligations relating to the advanced payments during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 were not material. No other material remaining performance obligations exist at September 30, 2020.

Financial information for our segments is as follows:

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

Three Months Ended

September 30, 2020

September 30, 2019

September 30, 2020

September 30, 2019

March 31, 2021

March 31, 2020

Sales to external customers:

Black Diamond

Domestic sales

$

21,953

$

23,634

$

56,381

$

70,315

$

25,760

$

22,688

International sales

27,411

30,118

58,980

73,683

26,036

23,107

Total Black Diamond

49,364

53,752

115,361

143,998

51,796

45,795

Sierra

Domestic sales

12,733

5,160

27,112

17,490

21,813

5,860

International sales

2,394

1,291

5,587

6,927

1,722

1,900

Total Sierra

15,127

6,451

32,699

24,417

23,535

7,760

Total sales to external customers

64,491

60,203

148,060

168,415

75,331

53,555

Segment operating income:

Black Diamond

4,035

5,388

1,709

10,096

3,445

1,674

Sierra

4,393

735

8,211

3,814

5,962

1,472

Total segment operating income

8,428

6,123

9,920

13,910

9,407

3,146

Restructuring charge

-

-

-

(13)

Transaction costs

(1,440)

(37)

(1,870)

(124)

(476)

(250)

Corporate and other expenses

(4,984)

(2,429)

(9,316)

(6,780)

(3,382)

(2,535)

Interest expense, net

(232)

(353)

(800)

(978)

(238)

(311)

Income (loss) before income tax

$

1,772

$

3,304

$

(2,066)

$

6,015

Income before income tax

$

5,311

$

50

There were no intercompany sales between the Black Diamond and Sierra segments for the periods presented. Restructuring charges for the periods presented relate to the Black Diamond segment.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED

(Unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

Total assets by segment, as of September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019,2020, were as follows:

September 30, 2020

December 31, 2019

March 31, 2021

December 31, 2020

Black Diamond

$

140,751

$

147,261

$

141,960

$

141,746

Sierra

74,707

72,104

122,282

113,430

Corporate

52,380

10,900

15,313

25,515

$

267,838

$

230,265

$

279,555

$

280,691

Capital expenditures, depreciation and amortization by segment is as follows.

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

Three Months Ended

September 30, 2020

September 30, 2019

September 30, 2020

September 30, 2019

March 31, 2021

March 31, 2020

Capital expenditures:

Black Diamond

$

583

$

673

$

1,888

$

1,863

$

692

$

989

Sierra

1,002

171

1,718

975

655

313

Total capital expenditures

$

1,585

$

844

$

3,606

$

2,838

$

1,347

$

1,302

Depreciation:

Black Diamond

$

685

$

610

$

2,073

$

1,852

$

713

$

685

Sierra

455

480

1,332

1,480

643

432

Total depreciation

$

1,140

$

1,090

$

3,405

$

3,332

$

1,356

$

1,117

Amortization:

Black Diamond

$

258

$

278

$

803

$

834

$

259

$

276

Sierra

495

610

1,487

1,831

938

496

Total amortization

$

753

$

888

$

2,290

$

2,665

$

1,197

$

772

NOTE 14. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

During the three months ended September 30, 2020, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with three existing stockholders of the Company. Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, the Company sold its common stock in a registered direct offering (the “Offering”). Upon the Company’s closing of the Offering, the Company paid a fee in the amount of $250 to Kanders & Company, Inc. (“Kanders & Company”), which were deducted from the net proceeds, in consideration of the significant support received by the Company from Kanders & Company in sourcing, structuring, and negotiating the Offering. Mr. Warren B. Kanders, the Company’s Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors is a member of the Board of Directors and sole stockholder of Kanders & Company.

Additionally, as of September 30, 2020, the Company recorded a liability in the amount of $500 owed to Kanders & Company, which is included in transaction costs, in consideration of the significant support received by the Company from Kanders & Company in sourcing, structuring, performing due diligence and negotiating the acquisition of Barnes.

NOTE 15. SUBSEQUENT EVENT

Barnes Acquisition

On September 30, 2020, Sierra entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “Barnes Asset Purchase Agreement”) with Remington Outdoor Company, Inc. and certain of its subsidiaries (the “Seller”), pursuant to which Sierra agreed to (i) acquire certain assets of the Seller relating to the Barnes brand of bullets (“Barnes”), including equipment, inventory, intellectual property (including exclusive use of Barnes’ intellectual property in the all-copper and powdered metallurgy ammunition fields as well as its trademarks) and a leasehold interest in certain real property located in Mona, Utah (collectively, the “Barnes Purchased Assets”) and (ii) assume certain liabilities related to the Barnes Purchased Assets in a transaction to be effected in Seller’s bankruptcy proceeding under Chapter 11 of title 11 of the United States Code, §§ 101 et seq. (the “Bankruptcy Code”) which commenced on July 27, 2020 in the United States Bankruptcy

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED

(Unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

Court for the Northern District of Alabama (the “Bankruptcy Court”). Pursuant to the Barnes Asset Purchase Agreement, the purchase price to be paid for the Barnes Purchased Assets is $30,500 (the “Barnes Purchase Price”). Sierra paid to Seller a $30,500 deposit to be applied to the Barnes Purchase Price which was recorded in Other long-term assets as of September 30, 2020.

The acquisition of the Barnes Purchased Assets (the “Barnes Acquisition”) contemplated by the Barnes Asset Purchase Agreement was subject to a number of closing conditions, including, among others (i) the Sale Order entered on September 30, 2020 by the Bankruptcy Court in the Seller’s Chapter 11 case being in effect as of the closing of the Acquisition, and (ii) compliance with the obligations of each party set forth in the Asset Purchase Agreement. The Seller and Sierra have each made representations, warranties and covenants in the Asset Purchase Agreement customary for transactions of this type under the Bankruptcy Code. On October 2, 2020, Sierra completed the acquisition of the Barnes Purchased Assets.

Based upon the timing of the Barnes Acquisition, the initial accounting is not yet complete as the Company gathers additional information related to the Barnes Purchased Assets. The Company is in the process of obtaining third-party valuations of certain intangible assets. The preliminary application of acquisition accounting to the Barnes Purchased Assets, as well as the results of operations of Barnes, will first be reflected in the Company's consolidated financial results as of and for the three and twelve months ending December 31, 2020. The operating results of Barnes are expected to be included within the Sierra segment. Acquisition-related costs for the Barnes Acquisition, which were included in transaction costs during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 were $850.

 

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MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Forward-Looking Statements

Please note that in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q Clarus Corporation (which may be referred to as the “Company,” “Clarus,” “we,” “our” or “us”) may use words such as “appears,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “plans,” “expects,” “intends,” “future” and similar expressions which constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are made based on our expectations and beliefs concerning future events impacting the Company and therefore involve a number of risks and uncertainties. We caution that forward-looking statements are not guarantees and that actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements.

Potential risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results of operations or financial condition of the Company to differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q include, but are not limited to, the overall level of consumer demand on our products; general economic conditions and other factors affecting consumer confidence, preferences, and behavior; disruption and volatility in the global currency, capital and credit markets; the financial strength of the Company’s customers; the Company’s ability to implement its business strategy; the ability of the Company to execute and integrate acquisitions; changes in governmental regulation, legislation or public opinion relating to the manufacture and sale of bullets and ammunition by our Sierra segment, and the possession and use of firearms and ammunition by our customers; the Company’s exposure to product liability or product warranty claims and other loss contingencies; disruptions and other impacts to the Company’s business, as a result of the COVID-19 global pandemic and government actions and restrictive measures implemented in response; stability of the Company’s manufacturing facilities and suppliers, as well as consumer demand for our products, in light of disease epidemics and health-related concerns such as the COVID-19 global pandemic; the impact that global climate change trends may have on the Company and its suppliers and customers; the Company’sCompany's ability to protect patents, trademarks and other intellectual property rights; any breaches of, or interruptions in, our information systems; the ability of our information technology systems or information security systems to operate effectively, including as a result of security breaches, viruses, hackers, malware, natural disasters, vendor business interruptions or other causes; our ability to properly maintain, protect, repair or upgrade our information technology systems or information security systems, or problems with our transitioning to upgraded or replacement systems; the impact of adverse publicity about the Company and/or its brands, including without limitation, through social media or in connection with brand damaging events and/or public perception; fluctuations in the price, availability and quality of raw materials and contracted products as well as foreign currency fluctuations; our ability to utilize our net operating loss carryforwards; changes in tax laws and liabilities, tariffs, legal, regulatory, political and economic risks; and the Company’s ability to maintain a quarterly dividend. More information on potential factors that could affect the Company’s financial results is included from time to time in the Company’s public reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K. All forward-looking statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are based upon information available to the Company as of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and speak only as of the date hereof. We assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Overview

Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, Clarus, a company focused on the outdoor and consumer industries, is seeking opportunities to acquire and grow businesses that can generate attractive shareholder returns. The Company has net operating tax loss carryforwards which it is seeking to redeploy to maximize shareholder value. Clarus’ primary business is as a leading designer, developer, manufacturer and distributor of outdoor equipment and lifestyle products focused on the climb, ski, mountain, sport and skincare markets. The Company’s products are principally sold under the Black Diamond®, Sierra®, Barnes®, PIEPS® and SKINourishment® brand names through outdoor specialty and online retailers, distributors and original equipment manufacturers throughout the U.S. and internationally.

Through our Black Diamond, PIEPS, and SKINourishment brands, we offer a broad range of products including: high-performance, activity-based apparel (such as shells, insulation, midlayers, pants and logowear); rock-climbing footwear and equipment (such as carabiners, protection devices, harnesses, belay devices, helmets, and ice-climbing gear); technical backpacks and high-end day packs; trekking poles; headlamps and lanterns; gloves and mittens; and skincare and other sport-enhancing products. We also offer advanced skis, ski poles, ski skins, and snow safety products, including avalanche airbag systems, avalanche transceivers, shovels, and probes. Through our Sierra brand,and Barnes brands, we manufacture a wide range of high-performance bullets and ammunition for both rifles and pistols that are used for precision target shooting, hunting and military and law enforcement purposes.

 

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Clarus, incorporated in Delaware in 1991, acquired Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd. (“Black Diamond Equipment”) in May 2010 and changed its name to Black Diamond, Inc. in January 2011. In October 2012, we acquired PIEPS Holding GmbH and its subsidiaries (collectively, “PIEPS”).

On August 14, 2017, the Company changed its name from Black Diamond, Inc. to Clarus Corporation and its stock ticker symbol from “BDE” to “CLAR” on the NASDAQ stock exchange. On August 21, 2017, the Company acquired Sierra Bullets, L.L.C. (“Sierra”). On November 6, 2018, the Company acquired the assets of SKINourishment, Inc. (“SKINourishment”).

On October 2, 2020, the Company completed the acquisition of certain assets and liabilities relating toconstituting the Barnes brand of bulletsbusiness (“Barnes”) for a purchase price of $30,500. See Note 15 of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for a more detailed explanation of the acquisition.

On August 6, 2018, the Company announced that its Board of Directors approved the initiation of a quarterly cash dividend program of $0.025 per share of the Company’s common stock (the “Quarterly Cash Dividend”) or $0.10 per share on an annualized basis.  The declaration and payment of future Quarterly Cash Dividends is subject to the discretion of and approval of the Company’s Board of Directors. On May 1, 2020, the Company announced that, in light of the operational impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, its Board of Directors temporarily replaced its Quarterly Cash Dividend with a stock dividend (the “Quarterly Stock Dividend”). On October 19, 2020, the Company announced that its Board of Directors approved the reinstatement of its Quarterly Cash Dividend. The reinstatedOn April 30, 2021, the Company announced that its Board of Directors approved the payment on May 21, 2021 of the Quarterly Cash Dividend will be paid on November 20, 2020 to the shareholdersrecord holders of recordshares of the Company’s common stock as of the close of business on November 9, 2020.May 10, 2021.

Impact of COVID-19

The global outbreak of COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization and a national emergency by the U.S. government in March 2020, with governments world-wide implementing safety measures restricting travel and requiring citizen lockdowns and self-confinements for quarantining purposes. This has negatively affected the U.S. and global economy, disrupted global supply chains, and resulted in significant transport restrictions and disruption of financial markets. The impact of this pandemic has created significant uncertainty in the global economy and has affected our business, employees, retail and distribution partners, suppliers, and customers.

TheWe experienced a decline in retail demand within our Black Diamond segment overbeginning in the second half of March 2020 and during the three months ended June 30,through December 2020, and September 30, 2020,which negatively impacted our sales and profitability forduring this period. This continued during the first, second and third quarters of 2020.three months ended March 31, 2021, although to a lesser extent, as certain countries began to ease restrictions. We also expect ana continued impact on the Company’s sales and profitability in future periods. The duration of these trends and the magnitude of such impacts cannot be precisely estimated at this time, as they are affected by a number of factors (some of which are outside management’s control), including those presented in Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors of our QuarterlyAnnual Report on Form 10-K for the quarterly periodyear ended MarchDecember 31, 2020. We generally expect the second quarter of 2020 to be the most significantly impacted with sequential improvement throughout the remainder of the fiscal year.

We are mitigatingSince the beginning of the pandemic, we have mitigated some of the negative impacts to our operating results by taking significant actions to improve our current operating results and liquidity position, including drawing on the credit facility, temporarily suspending share repurchases, and temporarily suspending cash dividends, postponing non-essential capital expenditures, reducing operating costs, modulating production in line with demand, initiating workforce reductions and furloughs, and substantially reducing discretionary spending. We will continue to adjust mitigation measures as needed related to health and safety. Those measures have and might continue to include temporarily suspending manufacturing or retail operations, modifying workspaces, continuing social distancing policies, implementing new personal protective equipment or health screening policies at our facilities, or such other industry best practices needed to continue maintain a healthy and safe environment for our employees amidst the pandemic.

These countermeasures are expected to partially mitigate the impacts of COVID-19 on our full year 2020 financial results. As the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economy and our operations evolves, we will continue to assess the impact on the Company and respond accordingly.

Sustained adverse impactsOn March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) was signed into law. The CARES Act established a program with provisions to allow U.S. companies to defer the Company, certainemployer’s portion of its suppliers, dealers or customers may also affectsocial security taxes between March 27, 2020 and December 31, 2020 and pay such taxes in two installments in 2021 and 2022. As permitted by the Company’s future cash flows, liquidity, and valuationCARES Act, we have deferred payment of certain assets and therefore may increase the likelihoodemployer’s portion of an impairment charge, write-off, or reserve associated with such assets, including goodwill, indefinite and finite-lived intangible assets, property and equipment, inventories, accounts receivable, net deferredsocial security payroll tax assets, and other assets.payments.

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Critical Accounting Policies and Use of Estimates

Management’s discussion of our financial condition and results of operations is based on the condensed consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). The preparation of the condensed consolidated financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements. Estimates also affect the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. We continually evaluate our estimates and assumptions including those related to derivatives, revenue recognition, income taxes and valuation of long-lived assets, goodwill and other intangible assets. We base our estimates on historical experience and other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

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There have been no significant changes to our critical accounting policies as described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.2020.

Accounting Pronouncements Issued Not Yet Adopted

See “Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted” in Note 1 of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 


 

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Results of Operations

Condensed Consolidated Three Months Ended September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 Compared to Condensed Consolidated Three Months Ended September 30, 2019March 31, 2020

The following presents a discussion of condensed consolidated operations for the three months ended September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, compared with the condensed consolidated three months ended September 30, 2019.March 31, 2020.

Three Months Ended

Three Months Ended

September 30, 2020

September 30, 2019

March 31, 2021

March 31, 2020

Sales

Domestic sales

$

34,686

$

28,794

$

47,573

$

28,548

International sales

29,805

31,409

27,758

25,007

Total sales

64,491

60,203

75,331

53,555

Cost of goods sold

42,822

39,646

48,281

35,043

Gross profit

21,669

20,557

27,050

18,512

Operating expenses

Selling, general and administrative

18,674

16,443

20,885

17,370

Transaction costs

1,440

37

476

250

Total operating expenses

20,114

16,480

21,361

17,620

Operating income

1,555

4,077

5,689

892

Other income (expense)

Other expense

Interest expense, net

(232)

(353)

(238)

(311)

Other, net

449

(420)

(140)

(531)

Total other income (expense), net

217

(773)

Total other expense, net

(378)

(842)

Income before income tax

1,772

3,304

5,311

50

Income tax expense (benefit)

589

(188)

Income tax (benefit) expense

(366)

14

Net income

$

1,183

$

3,492

$

5,677

$

36

Sales

Consolidated sales increased $4,288,$21,776, or 7.1%40.7%, to $64,491$75,331, during the three months ended September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, compared to consolidated sales of $60,203$53,555 during the three months ended September 30, 2019.March 31, 2020. The increase in sales was primarily attributable to the increase in the quantity of new and existing sport products sold by Sierra of $8,676.$7,290 and the inclusion of Barnes, which contributed $8,485. The quantity of new and existing climb, mountain, and ski products also increased during the period. We also experienced an increase in sales of $279$1,142 due to the weakening of the U.S. dollar against foreign currencies during the three months ended September 30, 2020March 31, 2021, compared to the prior period. We believe these increases were partially offset by lower consumer demand related to the COVID-19 pandemic, which drove a decrease in the quantity of new and existing climb, mountain, and ski products sold during the period.

Consolidated domestic sales increased $5,892,$19,025, or 20.5%66.6%, to $34,686$47,573 during the three months ended September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, compared to consolidated domestic sales of $28,794$28,548 during the three months ended September 30, 2019.March 31, 2020. The increase in sales was primarily attributable to the increase in the quantity of new and existing sport products sold by Sierra of $7,573. We believe$8,241 and the inclusion of Barnes, which contributed $7,712. The quantity of new and existing climb, mountain, and ski products also increased during the period.

Consolidated international sales increased $2,751, or 11.0%, to $27,758 during the three months ended March 31, 2021, compared to consolidated international sales of $25,007 during the three months ended March 31, 2020. The increase in sales was primarily attributable to the increase in domestic sales was partially offset by lower consumer demand related to the COVID-19 pandemic, which drove a decrease in the quantity of new and existing climb, mountain, and ski products sold duringand the period.

Consolidated internationalinclusion of Barnes, which contributed $773. We experienced an increase in sales decreased $1,604, or 5.1%,of $1,142 due to $29,805the weakening of the U.S. dollar against foreign currencies during the three months ended September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021 compared to consolidated international sales of $31,409 during the three months ended September 30, 2019. We believe the decrease in international salesprior period. The increase was attributable to lower consumer demand related to the COVID-19 pandemic, which drovepartially offset by a decrease in the quantity of new and existing sport products sold by Sierra of $951.

 

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quantity of new and existing climb, mountain, and ski products sold during the period. The decrease was partially offset by an increase in the quantity of new and existing sport products sold of $1,103 and an increase in sales of $279 due to the weakening of the U.S. dollar against foreign currencies during the three months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the prior period.

Cost of Goods Sold

Consolidated cost of goods sold increased $3,176,$13,238 or 8.0%37.8%, to $42,822$48,281 during the three months ended September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, compared to consolidated cost of goods sold of $39,646$35,043 during the three months ended September 30, 2019.March 31, 2020. The increase in cost of goods sold was primarily attributable to an increase in the number of units sold.

Gross Profit

Consolidated gross profit increased $1,112$8,538 or 5.4%46.1%, to $21,669$27,050 during the three months ended September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, compared to consolidated gross profit of $20,557$18,512 during the three months ended September 30, 2019.March 31, 2020. Consolidated gross margin was 33.6%35.9% during the three months ended September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, compared to a consolidated gross margin of 34.1%34.6% during the three months ended September 30, 2019.March 31, 2020. Consolidated gross margin during the three months ended September 30, 2020, decreasedMarch 31, 2021, increased compared to the prior year due to unfavorable impacts on our supply chain and logistic activitiesa favorable product mix in higher margin products. Gross margin benefited from the inclusion of Barnes; however, this benefit was offset by a decrease in gross margin of 0.5% due to the COVID-19 pandemic.sale of Barnes inventory that was recorded at its fair value in purchase accounting during the year ended December 31, 2020.

Selling, General and Administrative

Consolidated selling, general, and administrative expenses increased $2,231,$3,515, or 13.6%20.2%, to $18,674$20,885 during the three months ended September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, compared to consolidated selling, general and administrative expenses of $16,443$17,370 during the three months ended September 30, 2019.March 31, 2020. The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses reflectis due to the inclusion of Barnes, which contributed $1,852, and an increase of stock compensation of $3,526$911 during the three months ended September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 compared to the prior year. The remaining increase was partially offset by the cost-saving initiatives implemented in responseattributable to the COVID-19 pandemic, primarilyCompany’s investments in the brand related activities of sales, direct-to-consumer, and warehousing and logistics, focused on supporting its strategic initiatives around elevating brand awareness and being easier to reductions within sales, marketing, research and development, and brand supporting activities.do business with.

Transaction Costs

Consolidated transaction expense increased to $1,440$476 during the three months ended September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, compared to consolidated transaction costs of $37$250 during the three months ended September 30, 2019,March 31, 2020, which consisted of expenses related to the Company’s various acquisition efforts, including acquiring the Barnes Purchased Assets.efforts.

Interest Expense, net

Consolidated interest expense, net during the three months ended September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 remained relatively consistent with consolidated interest expense, net, during the three months ended September 30, 2019.March 31, 2020.

Other, net

Consolidated other, net income increased $869,expense decreased $391, or 206.9%73.6%, to $449$140 during the three months ended September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, compared to consolidated other, net expense of $420$531 during the three months ended September 30, 2019.March 31, 2020. The increasedecrease in other, net, was primarily attributable to an increasea decrease in remeasurement gainslosses recognized on the Company’s foreign denominated accounts receivable and accounts payable. This decrease was partially offset by losseschanges on mark-to-market adjustments on non-hedged foreign currency contracts.

Income Taxes

Consolidated income tax expense increased $777,decreased $380, or 413.3%2,714.3%, to $589a benefit of $366 during the three months ended September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, compared to a consolidated income tax benefitexpense of $188$14 during the same period in 2019.2020. Our effective income tax rate was 33.2%a benefit of 6.9% for the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2021, and differed compared to the statutory tax rates due to a release of a partial valuation allowance of the deferred tax assets and a discrete charge recorded during the period. For the three months ended March 31, 2020, our effective income tax rate was 28.0% and was higher compared to the statutory tax rates due to permanent book to tax differences primarilyan increase in the valuation allowance related to incentive stock options. For the three months ended September 30, 2019, our effective incomecurrent year R&D tax rate was 5.7% and wascredits lower compared to the statutory tax rates due to a stock compensation windfall.

 

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Results of Operations

Condensed Consolidated Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 Compared to Condensed Consolidated Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019

The following presents a discussion of condensed consolidated operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, compared with the condensed consolidated nine months ended September 30, 2019.

Nine Months Ended

September 30, 2020

September 30, 2019

Sales

Domestic sales

$

83,493

$

87,805

International sales

64,567

80,610

Total sales

148,060

168,415

Cost of goods sold

97,243

109,810

Gross profit

50,817

58,605

Operating expenses

Selling, general and administrative

50,537

51,215

Restructuring charge

-

13

Transaction costs

1,870

124

Total operating expenses

52,407

51,352

Operating (loss) income

(1,590)

7,253

Other expense

Interest expense, net

(800)

(978)

Other, net

324

(260)

Total other expense, net

(476)

(1,238)

(Loss) income before income tax

(2,066)

6,015

Income tax benefit

(542)

(570)

Net (loss) income

$

(1,524)

$

6,585

Sales

Consolidated sales decreased $20,355, or 12.1%, to $148,060 during the nine months ended September 30, 2020, compared to consolidated sales of $168,415 during the nine months ended September 30, 2019. We believe lower consumer demand related to the COVID-19 pandemic drove a decrease in the quantity of new and existing climb, mountain, and ski products sold during the period. We also experienced a decrease in sales of $297 due to the strengthening of the U.S. dollar against foreign currencies during the nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the prior period. These decreases were partially offset by an increase in the quantity of new and existing sport products sold of $8,282.

Consolidated domestic sales decreased $4,312, or 4.9%, to $83,493 during the nine months ended September 30, 2020, compared to consolidated domestic sales of $87,805 during the nine months ended September 30, 2019. We believe the decrease in domestic sales was attributable to lower consumer demand related to the COVID-19 pandemic, which drove a decrease in the quantity of new and existing climb, mountain, and ski products sold during the period. This decrease was partially offset by an increase in the quantity of new and existing sport products sold of $9,622.

Consolidated international sales decreased $16,043, or 19.9%, to $64,567 during the nine months ended September 30, 2020, compared to consolidated international sales of $80,610 during the nine months ended September 30, 2019. We believe the decrease in

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international sales was attributable to lower consumer demand related to the COVID-19 pandemic, which drove a decrease in the quantity of new and existing climb, mountain, and ski products sold during the period. We also experienced a decrease in the quantity of new and existing sport products sold of $1,340 and a decrease in sales of $297 due to the strengthening of the U.S. dollar against foreign currencies during the nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the prior period.

Cost of Goods Sold

Consolidated cost of goods sold decreased $12,567, or 11.4%, to $97,243 during the nine months ended September 30, 2020, compared to consolidated cost of goods sold of $109,810 during the nine months ended September 30, 2019. The decrease in cost of goods sold was primarily attributable to a decrease in the number of units sold due to lower consumer demand related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Gross Profit

Consolidated gross profit decreased $7,788 or 13.3%, to $50,817 during the nine months ended September 30, 2020, compared to consolidated gross profit of $58,605 during the nine months ended September 30, 2019. Consolidated gross margin was 34.3% during the nine months ended September 30, 2020, compared to a consolidated gross margin of 34.8% during the nine months ended September 30, 2019. Consolidated gross margin during the nine months ended September 30, 2020, decreased compared to the prior year due to unfavorable impacts on our supply chain and logistic activities due to the COVID-19 pandemic, along with negative impacts from foreign currency and tariffs.

Selling, General and Administrative

Consolidated selling, general, and administrative expenses decreased $678, or 1.3%, to $50,537 during the nine months ended September 30, 2020, compared to consolidated selling, general and administrative expenses of $51,215 during the nine months ended September 30, 2019. The decrease in selling, general and administrative expenses reflect the cost-saving initiatives implemented in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, primarily related to reductions within sales, marketing, and logistics. The decrease was partially offset by an increase of stock compensation of $3,187 during the nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the prior year.

Restructuring Charges

Consolidated restructuring expense decreased to $0 during the nine months ended September 30, 2020, compared to consolidated restructuring expense of $13 during the nine months ended September 30, 2019. Restructuring expenses incurred during the nine months ended September 30, 2019, related to costs associated with the formal closure and liquidation of the Company’s Black Diamond Equipment manufacturing operations in Zhuhai, China.

Transaction Costs

Consolidated transaction expense increased to $1,870 during the nine months ended September 30, 2020, compared to consolidated transaction costs of $124 during the nine months ended September 30, 2019, which consisted of expenses related to the Company’s various acquisition efforts, including acquiring the Barnes Purchased Assets.

Interest Expense, net

Consolidated interest expense, net during the nine months ended September 30, 2020 remained relatively consistent with consolidated interest expense, net, during the nine months ended September 30, 2019.

Other, net

Consolidated other, net, increased $584, or 224.6%, to income of $324 during the nine months ended September 30, 2020, compared to consolidated other, net expense of $260 during the nine months ended September 30, 2019. The increase in other, net, was primarily attributable to an increase in remeasurement gains recognized on the Company’s foreign denominated accounts receivable and accounts payable. This increase was partially offset by losses on mark-to-market adjustments on non-hedged foreign currency contracts.

Income Taxes

Consolidated income tax benefit decreased $28, or 4.9%, to $542 during the nine months ended September 30, 2020, compared to a consolidated income tax benefit of $570 during the same period in 2019. Our effective income tax rate was 26.2% for the nine months

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ended September 30, 2020, and was higher compared to the statutory tax rates due to permanent book to tax differences primarily related to incentive stock options. For the nine months ended September 30, 2019, our effective income tax rate was 9.5% and is lower compared to the statutory tax rates due to a discrete benefit associated with a release of a tax reserve. Factors that could cause our annual effective tax rate to differ materially from our quarterly effective tax rates include changes in the geographic mix of taxable income and discrete events that may occur.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Condensed Consolidated NineThree Months Ended September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 Compared to Condensed Consolidated NineThree Months Ended September 30, 2019March 31, 2020

Our primary ongoing funding requirements are for working capital, expansion of our operations (both organically and through acquisitions) and general corporate needs, as well as investing activities associated with the expansion into new product categories. We plan to fund these activities through a combination of our future operating cash flows and revolving credit facility which had approximately $38,900$49,300 available to borrow at September 30, 2020.March 31, 2021. We believe that our liquidity requirements for at least the next 12 months will be adequately covered by cash provided by operations and our existing revolving credit facility. However, as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economy and our operations evolves, we will continue to assess our liquidity needs. The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected the U.S. and global economies, disrupted global supply chains, and resulted in significant travel and transport restrictions and disruption of financial markets. An extended period of global supply chain and economic disruption could materially affect our business, results of operations, ability to meet debt covenants, access to sources of liquidity and financial condition. Given the economic uncertainty as a result of the pandemic, we have taken actions to improve our current liquidity position, including drawing on the credit facility, suspending share repurchases and cash dividends, postponing nonessential capital expenditures, reducing operating costs, modulating production in line with demand, initiating workforce reductions and furloughs, and substantially reducing discretionary spending.

Further, on April 30, 2020, we borrowed $20,000 under the term loan portion of the Credit Agreement (as defined below) to increase our overall liquidity. The Company is required to repay the term loan through quarterly payments of $1,000 each beginning with September 30, 2020, and any remaining obligations will be repaid in full on the maturity date of the Credit Agreement of May 3, 2024.

Additionally, during the three months ended September 30, On November 12, 2020, the Company and certain of its direct and indirect domestic subsidiaries (each, a “Borrower” and, collectively, the “Borrowers”) entered into a Securities PurchaseAmendment No. 2 (the “Amendment No. 2”) to that certain Credit Agreement, (the “Securities Purchasedated May 3, 2019 with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, and the lenders from time to time party thereto (as amended, the “Credit Agreement”) with three existing stockholders of. Amendment No. 2 increased the Company. Pursuantmaximum consolidated total leverage ratio permitted under the Credit Agreement to 4.00:1.00 from 3.00:1.00. In addition, Amendment No. 2 permits, among other things, the Securities Purchase Agreement, the Company sold its common stock in a registered direct offering (the “Offering”). The net proceeds to the Company from the Offering were $11,151, after deducting estimated Offering expenses payableissuance by the Company of debt securities, that may be convertible into equity interests of the Company, in an aggregate principal amount of up to $125,000, and were eliminates the requirement that the proceeds therefrom be used to pay down amounts outstanding on ourprepay any revolving loan commitment. The Offering was made pursuant toloans or term loans under the Company’s effective registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-218751), previously filed with and declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission

Credit Agreement.

At September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, we had total cash of $17,027,$6,525, compared to a cash balance of $1,703$17,789 at December 31, 2019,2020, which was substantially controlled by the Company’s U.S. entities. At September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, the Company had $6,093$3,846 of the $17,027$6,525 in cash held by foreign entities, of which $762$1,309 is considered permanently reinvested.

The following presents a discussion of cash flows for the condensed consolidated ninethree months ended September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 compared with the condensed consolidated ninethree months ended September 30, 2019.March 31, 2020.

Nine Months Ended

Three Months Ended

September 30, 2020

September 30, 2019

March 31, 2021

March 31, 2020

Net cash provided by operating activities

$

21,048

$

5,635

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities

$

(2,518)

$

3,499

Net cash used in investing activities

(33,779)

(2,818)

(1,347)

(1,299)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

27,956

(3,379)

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

(7,196)

8,649

Effect of foreign exchange rates on cash

99

(73)

(203)

244

Change in cash

15,324

(635)

(11,264)

11,093

Cash, beginning of period

1,703

2,486

Cash, beginning of year

17,789

1,703

Cash, end of period

$

17,027

$

1,851

$

6,525

$

12,796

Net Cash From Operating Activities

Consolidated net cash used in operating activities was $2,518 during the three months ended March 31, 2021, compared to consolidated net cash provided by operating activities of $3,499 during the three months ended March 31, 2020. The decrease in net cash provided by operating activities to net cash used in operating activities during 2021 is primarily due to an increase in net operating assets, or non-cash working capital, of $12,700, partially offset by an increase in net income during the three months ended March 31, 2021, compared to the same period in 2020.

 

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MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

Net Cash From Operating Activities

Consolidated net cash provided by operating activities was $21,048 during the nine months ended September 30, 2020, compared to $5,635 during the nine months ended September 30, 2019. The increase in net cash provided by operating activities during 2020 is primarily due to an increase in net operating assets, or non-cash working capital, of $20,915, and stock compensation of $3,187, partially offset by a decrease in net income during the nine months ended September 30, 2020, compared to the same period in 2019.

Free cash flow, defined as net cash (used in) provided by operating activities less capital expenditures, of $17,442($3,865) was generatedused during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 compared to $2,797$2,197 generated during the same period in 2019.2020. The Company believes that the non-GAAP measure, free cash flow, provides an understanding of the capital required by the Company to expand its asset base. A reconciliation of free cash flows to comparable GAAP financial measures is set forth below:

Nine Months Ended

Three Months Ended

September 30, 2020

September 30, 2019

March 31, 2021

March 31, 2020

Net cash provided by operating activities

$

21,048

$

5,635

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities

$

(2,518)

$

3,499

Purchase of property and equipment

(3,606)

(2,838)

(1,347)

(1,302)

Free cash flow

$

17,442

$

2,797

$

(3,865)

$

2,197

Net Cash From Investing Activities

Consolidated net cash used in investing activities was $33,779$1,347 during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, compared to $2,818$1,299 during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2019.March 31, 2020. The increase in cash used during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 is due to a deposit the Company paid to be applied to the purchase of the assets of the Barnes brand as well as an increase in purchases of property and equipment, compared to the same period in 2019.2020.

Net Cash From Financing Activities

Consolidated net cash provided byused in financing activities was $27,956$7,196 during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, compared to consolidated net cash usedprovided of $3,379$8,649 during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2019.March 31, 2020. The increase in cash providedused during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 compared to the same period in 20192020 was primarily due to the proceeds of $20,000 borrowed under the term loan and the net proceeds from the Offering of $11,151. These increases were partially offset by net repayments to the revolving line of credit and repayments of the term loan.

Net Operating Loss

As of December 31, 2019,2020, the Company had net operating loss carryforwards (“NOLs”) and research and experimentation credit for U.S. federal income tax purposes of $131,621$120,309 and $4,250,$1,889, respectively. The Company believes its U.S. Federal NOLNOLs will substantially offset some of its future U.S. Federal income taxes.taxes until expiration. The majority of the Company’s pre-tax income is currently earned and expected to be earned in the U.S., or taxed in the U.S. as Subpart F income and will be offset with the NOL. $131,621NOLs. $120,309 of net operating losses available to offset taxable income does not expire until 2022 or later, subject to compliance with Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

As of December 31, 2019,2020, the Company’s gross deferred tax asset was $43,945.$40,538. The Company has recorded a valuation allowance of $28,632,$22,348, resulting in a net deferred tax asset of $15,313,$18,190, before deferred tax liabilities of $8,633.$8,304. The Company has provided a valuation allowance against a portion of the net deferred tax assets as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019,2020, because the ultimate realization of those assets does not meet the more likely than notmore-likely-than-not criteria. The majority of the Company’s deferred tax assets consist of net operating loss carryforwards for federal tax purposes. If a change in control were to occur, these could be limited under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (“Code”), as amended.

Credit Agreement

On May 3, 2019, the Company, together with certain of its direct and indirect domestic subsidiaries (the “Borrowers”)Borrowers and the other loan parties party thereto entered into athe Credit Agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, and the lenders from time to time party thereto, for borrowings of up to $60,000 under a revolving credit facility (including up to $5,000 for letters of credit), and borrowings of up to $40,000 under a term loan facility that is available to be drawn until May 3, 2020. The Credit Agreement also

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MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

permits the Borrowers, subject to certain requirements, to arrange with lenders for an aggregate of up to $50,000 of additional revolving and/or term loan commitments (both of which are currently uncommitted), for potential aggregate revolving and term loan commitments under the Credit Agreement of up to $150,000. The Credit Agreement matures on May 3, 2024.

On November 12, 2020, the Borrowers entered into Amendment No. 2 of the Credit Agreement. Amendment No. 2 increased the maximum consolidated total leverage ratio permitted under the Credit Agreement to 4.00:1.00 from 3.00:1.00. In addition, Amendment No. 2 permits, among other things, the issuance by the Company of debt securities, that may be convertible into equity interests of the Company, in an aggregate principal amount of up to $125,000, and eliminates the requirement that the proceeds therefrom be used to prepay any revolving loans or term loans under the Credit Agreement.

The Borrowers may elect to have the revolving and term loans under the Credit Agreement bear interest at an alternate base rate or a Eurodollar rate plus an applicable rate. The applicable rate for these borrowings will range from 0.50% to 1.25% per annum, in the case

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MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

of alternate base rate borrowings, and 1.50% to 2.25% per annum, in the case of Eurodollar borrowings. The applicable rate was initially 0.875% per annum, in the case of alternate base rate borrowings, and 1.875% per annum, in the case of Eurodollar borrowings,borrowings; however, it may be adjusted from time to time based upon the level of the Company’s consolidated total leverage ratio. The Credit Agreement also requires the Borrowers to pay a commitment fee on the unused portion of the revolving and term loan commitments. Such commitment fee will range between 0.15% and 0.25% per annum, and is also based upon the level of the Company’s consolidated total leverage ratio.

All obligations under the Credit Agreement are secured by 100% of our domestic, and 65% of our foreign, subsidiary equity interests, as well as accounts receivable, inventory, intellectual property and certain other assets owned by the Company. The Credit Agreement contains restrictions on the Company’s ability to pay dividends or make distributions or other restricted payments if certain conditions in the Credit Agreement are not fulfilled. The Credit Agreement includes customary affirmative and negative covenants, including financial covenants relating to the Company’s consolidated total leverage ratio and fixed charge coverage ratio. The Company was in compliance with the debt covenants set forth in the Credit Agreement as of March 31, 2021.

As of September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, the Company had drawn approximately $$10,65121,066 of the $60,000 revolving loan commitment that was available for borrowing under the Credit Agreement, and $19,000$17,000 outstanding under the term loan commitment. As of September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, the interest rate for each loan was 1.6875%1.6250%. On April 30, 2020, the Company borrowed $20,000 under the term loan facility and used the proceeds to pay down amounts outstanding under the revolving portion of the Credit Agreement. The Company is required to repay the term loan through quarterly payments of $1,000 each beginning with September 30, 2020, and any remaining obligations will be repaid in full on the maturity date of the Credit Agreement of May 3, 2024.

The Credit Agreement contains restrictions on the Company’s ability to pay dividends or make distributions or other restricted payments if certain conditions in the Credit Agreement are not fulfilled. The Credit Agreement also includes other customary affirmative and negative covenants, including financial covenants relating to the Company’s consolidated total leverage ratio and fixed charge coverage ratio. The Company was in compliance with the debt covenants set forth in the Credit Agreement as of September 30, 2020.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We do not engage in any transactions or have relationships or other arrangements with unconsolidated entities. These include special purpose and similar entities or other off-balance sheet arrangements. We also do not engage in energy, weather or other commodity-based contracts.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

There has not been any material change in the market risk disclosure contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.2020.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

The Company’s management carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s Executive Chairman and Chief Administrative Officer/Executive Vice President/Chief Financial Officer, its principal executive officer and principal financial officer, respectively, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15I and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“Exchange Act”)) as of September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-15. Such disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company is accumulated and communicated to the appropriate management on a basis that permits timely decisions regarding disclosure. Based upon that evaluation, the Company’s Executive Chairman and Chief Administrative Officer/Executive Vice President/Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, were effective.

The Company acquired certain assets and liabilities constituting the Barnes business (“Barnes”) on October 2, 2020. Management excluded Barnes from its assessment of the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of March 31, 2021. Barnes’ financial statements constitute 15% of total assets and 11% of total sales of the condensed consolidated financial statement amounts as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2021.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

On October 2, 2020, the Company acquired Barnes. Because Barnes utilizes separate information and accounting systems, the Company has implemented internal controls over financial reporting for acquisition-related accounting and disclosures. The Company’s management is reviewing and evaluating its internal control procedures and the design of those control procedures related to the Barnes’ acquisition and evaluating when it will complete an evaluation and review of Barnes’ internal controls over financial reporting.

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MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

Except as described above,There there has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

 

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

Legal Proceedings

The Company is involved in various legal disputes and other legal proceedings that arise from time to time in the ordinary course of business. Based on currently available information, the Company does not believe that the disposition of any of the legal disputes the Company or its subsidiaries is currently involved in will have a material adverse effect upon the Company’s consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. It is possible that, as additional information becomes available, the impact on the Company of an adverse determination could have a different effect.

Litigation

The Company is involved in various lawsuits arising from time to time that the Company considers ordinary routine litigation incidental to its business. Amounts accrued for litigation matters represent the anticipated costs (damages and/or settlement amounts) in connection with pending litigation and claims and related anticipated legal fees for defending such actions, which legal fees are expensed as incurred. The costs are accrued when it is both probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated. The accruals are based upon the Company’s assessment, after consultation with counsel (if deemed appropriate), of probable loss based on the facts and circumstances of each case, the legal issues involved, the nature of the claim made, the nature of the damages sought and any relevant information about the plaintiffs and other significant factors that vary by case. When it is not possible to estimate a specific expected cost to be incurred, the Company evaluates the range of probable loss and records the minimum end of the range. Based on currently available information, the Company does not believe that it is reasonably possible that the disposition of any of the legal disputes the Company or its subsidiaries is currently involved in will have a material adverse effect upon the Company’s consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. There is a reasonable possibility of loss from contingencies in excess of the amounts accrued by the Company in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets; however, the actual amounts of such possible losses cannot currently be reasonably estimated by the Company at this time. It is possible that, as additional information becomes available, the impact on the Company could have a different effect.

Product Liability

As a consumer goods manufacturer and distributor, the Company faces the risk of product liability and related lawsuits involving claims for substantial money damages, product recall actions and higher than anticipated rates of warranty returns or other returns of goods. The Company is therefore vulnerable to various personal injury and property damage lawsuits relating to its products and incidental to its business.

Based on current information, there are no pending product liability claims and lawsuits of the Company, which the Company believes in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

Except for the risk factors discussed below and the risk factors presented in Item 1A. Risk Factors of our Quarterly Report for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2020, thereThere have been no material changes in our risk factors from those disclosed in Part I, Item 1A. of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.

Breaches of our information systems could adversely affect our reputation, disrupt our operations, and result in increased costs and loss of revenue.

There have been an increasing number of recent global cyber security incidents affecting companies, including us. These incidents could cause operational failures or compromise sensitive or confidential corporate and personal data. Because we are interconnected with and dependent on third-party vendors, we could also be adversely affected if we or any of our vendors are subject to a successful cyber-attack or other information security event. Such cyber security incidents may result in the loss or compromise of customer, financial, or operational data; disruption of billing, collections, or normal operating activities; disruption of electronic monitoring and control of operational systems; and delays in financial reporting and other management functions, and our acquisition activities could increase such risk. There can be no guarantees that such a cyber incident would not result in the unauthorized access to or the disclosure of customer data, our trade secrets or other intellectual property, or personal information of our employees. There can be no guarantee that the disclosure of any of this information would not have a material adverse effect on our business, reputation, financial condition, and results of operations. We continually evaluate our systems and may implement further controls and additional preventative actions to further strengthen our systems against attacks. We cannot assure you that such measures will provide absolute security, that we will be

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able to react in a timely manner, or that our remediation efforts following past or future attacks will be successful. Possible impacts associated with a cyber security incident may include, among other things, business interruption, ransom payments, the identification of material weaknesses or significant deficiencies, remediation costs related to lost, stolen, or compromised data; repairs to data processing systems; increased cyber security protection costs; reputational damage; and adverse effects on our compliance with privacy and other laws and regulations that are applicable to us. We have insurance coverage to protect us against losses from certain cyber security incidents, including liability for third-party vendors who mishandle our information. However, there can be no guarantee that every potential loss due to cyber-attack or theft of information has been insured against, nor that the limits of the insurance we have acquired will be sufficient to cover all such losses.

Adverse publicity about the Company and/or its brands, including without limitation, through social media or in connection with brand damaging events and/or public perception could negatively impact our business.

Negative claims or publicity involving us, our board of directors, our brands, our products, services and experiences, consumer data, or any of our key employees, endorsers, or suppliers could seriously damage our reputation and the image of our brands, regardless of whether such claims are accurate.

Social media, which accelerates and potentially amplifies the scope of negative publicity, can increase the challenges of responding to negative claims. Adverse publicity could also damage our reputation and the image of our brands, undermine consumer confidence in us and reduce long-term demand for our products, even if such adverse publicity is unfounded or not material to our operations. If the reputation, culture or image of any of our brands is tarnished or if we receive negative publicity, then our sales, financial condition and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected.2020.


 

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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

Exhibit

Description

10.1

Employment Agreement between the Company and John Walbrecht, dated as of August 27, 2020, between Clarus Corporation and Aaron KuehneJanuary 1, 2021 (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on September 1, 2020January 6, 2021 and incorporated herein by reference). +

10.2

Securities Purchase Agreement, September 25, 2020, by and between Clarus Corporation and the Purchasers theretoLetter to TT Investimentos Ltda. dated April 5, 2021 (filed as Exhibit 10.199.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on September 29, 2020April 6, 2021 and incorporated herein by reference).

10.3

Letter to Brown Advisory Incorporated dated September 25, 2020 (filed as Exhibit 99.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on September 29, 2020 and incorporated herein by reference).

10.4

Asset Purchase Agreement dated September 30, 2020, by and among Sierra Bullets, L.L.C., as Buyer, and Remington Outdoor Company, Inc., certain of its subsidiaries, as Seller (filed as Exhibit 2.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 2, 2020 and incorporated herein by reference).

31.1

Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. *

31.2

Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. *

32.1

Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. **

32.2

Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. **

101.INS

XBRL Instance Document *

101.SCH

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document *

101.CAL

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document*

101.DEF

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document *

101.LAB

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document *

101.PRE

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document *

*

Filed herewith

**

Furnished herewith

+

Management contract or compensation plan or arrangement

 


 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

CLARUS CORPORATION

Date: November 9, 2020May 10, 2021

By:

/s/ Warren B. Kanders

Name:

Warren B. Kanders

Title:

Executive Chairman

(Principal Executive Officer)

Date: November 9, 2020May 10, 2021

By:

/s/ Aaron J. Kuehne

Name:

Aaron J. Kuehne

Title:

Chief Administrative OfficerExecutive Vice President and

Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial Officer)Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)

 

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