UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark one)

x Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the quarterly period ended JuneSeptember 30, 2013

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: 0-24277

BLACK DIAMOND, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

2084 East 3900 South

Salt Lake City, Utah

(Address of principal executive offices)

84124

(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. YESx 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). YESx NO¨

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act) YES¨ NOx

As of AugustNovember 1, 2013, there were 31,899,74732,420,747 shares of common stock, par value $0.0001, outstanding.

INDEX

BLACK DIAMOND, INC.

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSSINCOME

(Unaudited)

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME

(Unaudited)

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED 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 Black Diamond, Inc. and subsidiaries (“Black Diamond” or the “Company,” which may be referred to as “we,” “us,” or “our”) as of and for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2013 and 2012, have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) and instructions to 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 U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) necessary for a fair presentation of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been included. The results of the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be obtained for the year ending December 31, 2013. 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, 2012, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission” or “SEC”).

Nature of Business

Black Diamond is a global leader in designing, manufacturing and marketing innovative active outdoor performance products for climbing, mountaineering, backpacking, skiing, cycling and a wide range of other year-round outdoor recreation activities. Our principal brands include Black Diamond®, Gregory™, POC™ and PIEPS™ and are targeted not only to the demanding requirements of core climbers, skiers and cyclists, but also to the more general outdoor performance enthusiasts and consumers interested in outdoor-inspired gear for their urban activities. Our Black Diamond®, Gregory™, POC™ and PIEPS™ brands are iconic in the active outdoor industry and linked intrinsically with the modern history of the sports we serve. We believe our brands are synonymous with the performance, innovation, durability and safety that the outdoor and action sports communities rely on and embrace in their active lifestyle.

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 assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Certain costs are estimated for the full year and allocated to interim periods based on estimates of time expired, benefit received, or activity associated with the interim period. Some of the more significant estimates relate to derivatives, revenue recognition, income taxes, and valuation of long-lived assets, goodwill, and other intangible assets.

Significant Accounting Policies

There have been no significant changes to the Company’s significant accounting policies as described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In February 2013, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2013-02,Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income. ASU 2013-02 establishes new requirements for disclosing reclassifications of items out of accumulated other comprehensive income and includes identification of the line items in net earnings affected by the reclassifications. This standard is effective for annual and interim periods for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2012 (for us this was our 2013 first quarter). The Company adopted the provisions of this update during the three months ended March 31, 2013, which provides additional detail on those financial statements as applicable, but did not have any other impact on our financial statements.

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(Unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

NOTE 2. ACQUISITIONS

POC Sweden AB

On July 2, 2012, the Company acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of capital stock of POC Sweden AB (“POC”), a Stockholm-based developer and manufacturer of protective gear for action sports athletes pursuant to the terms of the Share Transfer Agreement dated as of June 7, 2012, and as amended on July 2, 2012, by and among the Company, Ember Scandinavia AB, a Swedish corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, and the shareholders of POC.

PIEPS Holding GmbH

On October 1, 2012, the Company acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of capital stock of PIEPS Holding GmbH and its subsidiaries PIEPS GmbH and Pieps Corporation (collectively, “PIEPS”), a leading Austrian designer and marketer of avalanche beacons and snow safety products pursuant to the terms of the Share Purchase Agreement dated as of September 24, 2012, by and among the Company, ADMIN BG Holding GmbH (now named Black Diamond Austria GmbH), an Austrian corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, and the Seidel Privatstiftung.

Pro Forma Results

The following pro forma results are based on the individual historical results of the Company and POC and PIEPS, with adjustments to give effect to the combined operations as if the acquisitions had been consummated at the beginning of the period presented. The pro forma results are intended for information purposes only and do not purport to represent what the Company’s results of operations would actually have been had the Company’s acquisitions of POC and PIEPS in fact occurred at the beginning of the earliest periods presented.

NOTE 3. INVENTORIES

Inventories, as of JuneSeptember 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, were as follows:

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(Unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

NOTE 4. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

Property and equipment, net as of JuneSeptember 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, were as follows:

NOTE 5. GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Goodwill

There was a decreasean increase in goodwill during the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2013 from $57,481 to $56,907$57,744 due to the impact of foreign currency exchange rates. The following table summarizes the changes in goodwill:

Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets

The Company owns certain tradenames and trademarks which provide Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd. (“Black Diamond Equipment” or “BDEL”), Gregory Mountain Products, Inc. (“Gregory” or “GMP”), POC, and PIEPS with the exclusive and perpetual rights to manufacture and sell their respective products. There was a decreasean increase in tradenames and trademarks during the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2013 due to the impact of foreign currency exchange rates. The following table summarizes the changes in indefinite lived intangible assets:

Definite Lived Intangible Assets, net

Intangible assets such as certain customer relationships, core technologies and product technologies are amortizable over their estimated useful lives. There was an increase in gross definite lived intangible assets during the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2013 as a result of the Company’s purchase of customer lists and customer relationships from Kabushiki Kaisha A&F (“A&F”), the prior distributor of Gregory’s products in Japan, off-set by a decreaseand due to the impact of foreign currency exchange rates. The following table summarizes the changes in gross definite lived intangible assets:

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(Unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

Intangible assets, net of amortization as of JuneSeptember 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, were as follows:

NOTE 6. LONG-TERM DEBT

Long-term debt, net as of JuneSeptember 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, was as follows:

The long-term debt agreements contain certain restrictive debt covenants that require the Company and its subsidiaries to maintain a minimum trailing 12-month earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, a positive amount of asset coverage, a minimum net worth, and a fixed charge coverage ratio. At JuneSeptember 30, 2013, the Company was in compliance with all associated covenants.

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(Unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

NOTE 7. OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES

Other long-term liabilities were $1,961$2,040 and $2,000 as of JuneSeptember 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, with $1,432$1,491 and $1,479 of the balance as of JuneSeptember 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, relating to a pension liability ofwith respect to the benefit plan maintained for the benefit of the Company’s Swiss employees in Switzerland that, under U.S. GAAP, is considered to be a defined benefit plan. The Company also has an insurance policy whereby any underfunded amounts related to the pension liability are recoverable from the insurance company.expected to be recoverable. The Company has recorded a receivable of $1,432$1,491 and $1,479 as other long-term assets for the underfunded amount as of JuneSeptember 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.

NOTE 8. 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 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.

At JuneSeptember 30, 2013, the Company’s derivative contracts had a remaining maturity of less than two years. The counterparty to these transactions had both long-term and short-term investment grade credit ratings. The maximum net exposure to the counterparty, which is generally limited to the aggregate unrealized loss of all contracts with that counterparty. At June 30, 2013 therecounterparty, was no such exposure to the counterparty. The Company’s exposure is limited to the aggregate unrealized gain of $1,044 on all contracts$783 at JuneSeptember 30, 2013. However, theThe Company’s derivative counterparty has strong credit ratings and as a result, the Company does not require collateral to facilitate transactions.

The Company held the following contracts designated as hedged instruments as of JuneSeptember 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:

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(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 cash flow of the derivative offset, within a range, changes in the cash flow of the hedged item. 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 and reclassified to sales in the period the underlying hedge item is recognized in earnings. $324$337 and $120$157 were reclassified to sales during the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $495$832 and $121$278 were reclassified to sales during the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

As of December 31, 2012, the Company reported an accumulated derivative instrument loss of $169. During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2013, the Company reported an adjustment to accumulated other comprehensive income of $690,$450, as a result of the change in fair value of these contracts and reclassifications to sales, resulting in an accumulated derivative instrument gainloss of $521$619 reported as of JuneSeptember 30, 2013.

The following table presents the balance sheet classification and fair value of derivative instruments as of JuneSeptember 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:

NOTE 9. ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”) primarily consists of foreign currency translation adjustments and changes in our forward foreign exchange contracts. The components of AOCI, net of tax, were as follows:

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(Unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

The effects on net income of amounts reclassified from unrealized gains on cash flow hedges for foreign exchange contracts for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2013 were as follows:

NOTE 10. FAIR VALUE OF 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 which 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.

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at JuneSeptember 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 were as follows:

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(in thousands, except per share amounts)

NOTE 11. EARNINGS PER SHARE

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

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

For the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2013, basic net loss per share was the same as diluted net loss per share because all potentially dilutive securities were anti-dilutive due to the net loss for the period. For the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2013, options to purchase 1,6592,294 and 1,6201,845 shares of common stock, respectively, were outstanding and anti-dilutive due to the net loss for the period.period and 18 and 6 shares of restricted stock were outstanding and anti-dilutive due to the net loss for the three and nine months September 30, 2013, respectively. Additionally, options to purchase 894449 and 1,027834 shares of common stock were outstanding and anti-dilutive because the exercise prices were higher than the average market price of the Company’s common stock for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2013, respectively, and 750572 shares of unvested restricted stock were outstanding and excluded as their required performance or market conditions were not met.

For the three and nine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2012, basic net loss per share was the same as diluted net loss per share because all potentially dilutive securities were anti-dilutive due to the net loss for the period. Options to purchase 2,162 shares of common stock were outstanding and anti-dilutive due to the net loss for the period. Additionally, options to purchase 410930 and 420590 shares of common stock were outstanding and anti-dilutive because the exercise prices were higher than the average market price of the Company’s common stock for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2012, respectively, and 750 shares of unvested restricted stock as their required performance or market conditions were not met.

NOTE 12. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION PLAN

Under the Company’s 2005 Stock Incentive Plan (the “2005 Plan”), the 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 2005 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 2005 Plan to any employee in any calendar year may not exceed 500 shares. The 2005 Plan will continue in effect until June 2015 unless terminated sooner.

During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2013, the Company issued 73560 stock options under the Company’s 2005 Plan to employees of the Company. Of the 73560 options issued, 40 will vest in four equal consecutive quarterly tranches from the date of grant. The remaining 3335 options granted will vest in three installments as follows: 1314 shall vest on December 31, 2014 and the remaining shares shall vest equally on December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2016. 5 options granted will vest in three installments as follows: 2 shall vest on March 31, 2015 and the remaining shares shall vest equally on March 31, 2016 and March 31, 2017. 40 options granted will vest in three installments as follows: 16 shall vest on December 31, 2015 and the remaining shares shall vest equally on December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2017. The remaining 440 vested immediately.

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(in thousands, except per share amounts)

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

Using these assumptions, the fair value of theall stock options granted during the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2013 was $315,$1,906, which will be recognized over the vesting period of the options. The fair value attributable to the 440 stock options immediately vested was $1,357.

During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2013, the Company awarded 3 shares of common stock to an employee. At the date the awards were issued the common stock was valued at $7.85 per share.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company awarded 90 shares of restricted stock to employees. The vesting of 72 shares is contingent on meeting various service conditions and sales targets, which were deemed probable. The remaining 18 shares vest in two to five years assuming the employees remain employed through the vesting date. The fair value of the restricted stock shares granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 was $936, which is equal to the market value of the underlying shares on the date of grant. The fair value will be recognized over the vesting period of two to five years.

The total non-cash stock compensation expense related to restricted stock, stock options, and stock awards recorded by the Company during the three and nine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, was as follows:

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(in thousands, except per share amounts)

The fair value of unvested restricted stock awards is determined based on the market price of our shares of common stock on the grant date. As of JuneSeptember 30, 2013, there were 1,1511,184 unvested stock options and unrecognized compensation cost of $3,171$3,034 related to unvested stock options, as well as 750590 unvested restricted stock awards for which theand unrecognized compensation cost has been fully recognized.of $916 related to unvested restricted stock awards.

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(in thousands, except per share amounts)

NOTE 13. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

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. It is possible that, as additional information becomes available, the impact on the Company could have a different effect.

The Company leases office, warehouse and distribution space under non-cancelable operating leases. As leases expire, it can be expected that, in the normal course of business, certain leases will be renewed or replaced. Certain lease agreements include escalating rents over the lease terms. The Company expenses rent on a straight-line basis over the lease term which commences on the date the Company has the right to control the property. The cumulative expense recognized on a straight-line basis in excess of the cumulative payments is included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities and other long-term liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

Total rent expense of the Company for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2013 and 2012 was $557$582 and $413,$546, respectively, and for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2013 and 2012 was $1,136$1,718 and $827,$1,373, respectively.

PIEPS, the Company’s subsidiary, has implemented a voluntary recall of all of its PIEPS VECTOR avalanche transceivers due to functional issues that may not be readily apparent to a user of this product. As a result of the voluntary recall the Company incurred a charge of $1,541 in costs of goods sold during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013.

NOTE 14. INCOME TAXES

The Company’s foreign operations that are considered to be permanently reinvested have statutory tax rates of approximately 19% - 39%.

As of December 31, 2012, the Company’s gross deferred tax asset was $91,976. The Company has recorded a valuation allowance, resulting in a net deferred tax asset of $74,366, excluding deferred tax liabilities. ManagementThe Company has provided a valuation allowance against some of the net deferred income tax assets as of December 31, 2012, because the ultimate realization of those benefits and assets does not meet the more likely than not criteria.

As of December 31, 2012, the Company had net operating loss, research and experimentation credit and alternative minimum tax credit carryforwards for U.S. federal income tax purposes of $214,195 ($1,853, relates to tax windfall, which will not be realized until an income tax payable exists), $1,640 and $291, respectively. The Company believes its U.S. Federal net operating loss (“NOL”) will substantially offset its future U.S. Federal income taxes, excluding the amount subject to U.S. Federal Alternative Minimum Tax (“AMT”). AMT is calculated as 20% of AMT income. For purposes of AMT, a maximum of 90% of income is offset by available NOLs.

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(in thousands, except per share amounts)

Of the $212,342 of net operating losses available to offset taxable income, all of which does not expire until 2020 or later, subject to compliance with Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended (the “Code”) as indicated by the following schedule:

Net Operating Loss Carryforward Expiration Dates

December 31, 2012

NOTE 15. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

5% Unsecured Subordinated Notes due May 28, 2017

As part of the consideration payable to the stockholders of Gregory when the Company acquired Gregory on May 28, 2010, the Company issued $14,517 and $7,539 in 5% Unsecured Subordinated Notes due May 28, 2017 (the “Merger Consideration Subordinated Notes”) to Kanders GMP Holdings, LLC, and Schiller Gregory Investment Company, LLC, respectively. Mr. Warren B. Kanders, the Company’s Executive Chairman and a member of its Board of Directors, is a majority member and a trustee of the manager of Kanders GMP Holdings, LLC. The sole manager of Schiller Gregory Investment Company, LLC is Mr. Robert R. Schiller, the Company’s Executive Vice Chairman and a member of its Board of Directors. The principle terms of the Merger Consideration Subordinated Notes are as follows: (i) the principal amount is due and payable on May 28, 2017 and is prepayable by the Company at anytime; (ii) interest will accrue on the principal amount at the rate of 5% per annum and shall be payable quarterly in cash; (iii) the default interest rate shall accrue at the rate of 10% per annum during the occurrence of an event of default; and (iv) events of default, which can only be triggered with the consent of Kanders GMP Holdings, LLC, are: (a) the default by the Company on any payment due under a Merger Consideration Subordinated Note; (b) the Company’s failure to perform or observe any other material covenant or agreement contained in the Merger Consideration Subordinated Notes; or (c) the Company’s instituting or becoming subject to a proceeding under the Bankruptcy Code. The Merger Consideration Subordinated Notes are junior to all senior indebtedness of the Company, except that payments of interest continue to be made under the Merger Consideration Subordinated Notes as long as no event of default exists under any senior indebtedness.

On April 7, 2011, Schiller Gregory Investment Company, LLC transferred its Merger Consideration Subordinated Note in equal amounts to the Robert R. Schiller Cornerstone Trust and the Deborah Schiller 2005 Revocable Trust. During the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2013, $182$181 and $363$544 in interest was paid to Kanders GMP Holdings, LLC, respectively, and $94$95 and $188,$283, respectively, in interest was paid to the Robert R. Schiller Cornerstone Trust and the Deborah Schiller 2005 Revocable Trust pursuant to the outstanding Merger Consideration Subordinated Notes.

On May 29, 2012 and August 13, 2012, five former employees of Gregory Mountain Products exercised certain sales rights and sold the Company’s outstanding 5% Unsecured Subordinated Notes due May 28, 2017 held by them (the “Gregory Subordinated Notes”) in the aggregate principal amount of approximately $365 to Kanders GMP Holdings, LLC and in the aggregate principal amount of approximately $189 to Schiller Gregory Investment Company, LLC. During the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2013, $4$5 and $9$14 in interest was paid to Kanders GMP Holdings, LLC, respectively, and $2 and $5,$7, respectively, in interest was paid to Schiller Gregory Investment Company, LLC, pursuant to the outstanding Gregory Subordinated Notes.

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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 we 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 spending on our products; general economic conditions and other factors affecting consumer confidence; disruption and volatility in the global capital and credit markets; the financial strength of the Company's customers; the Company's ability to implement its growth strategy; the Company's ability to successfully integrate and grow acquisitions; the Company's exposure to product liability of product warranty claims and other loss contingencies; stability of the Company's manufacturing facilities and foreign suppliers; the Company's ability to protect trademarks and other intellectual property rights; fluctuations in the price, availability and quality of raw materials and contracted products; foreign currency fluctuations; our ability to utilize our net operating loss carryforwards; and legal, regulatory, political and economic risks in international markets. 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 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

Black Diamond, Inc. (which may be referred to as “Black Diamond,” “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us,”) is a global leader in designing, manufacturing, and marketing innovative active outdoor performance products for climbing, mountaineering, backpacking, skiing, cycling, and a wide range of other year round outdoor recreation activities. Our principal brands include Black Diamond®, Gregory™, POC™, and PIEPS™ and are targeted not only to the demanding requirements of core climbers, skiers and cyclists, but also to the more general outdoor performance enthusiasts, and consumers interested in outdoor-inspired gear for their urban activities. Our Black Diamond®, Gregory™, POC™ and PIEPS™ brands are iconic in the active outdoor industry and linked intrinsically with the modern history of the sports we serve. We believe our brands are synonymous with the performance, innovation, durability, and safety that the outdoor and action sports communities rely on and embrace in their active lifestyle.

We offer a broad range of products including: high performance apparel (such as jackets, shells, pants and bibs) rock-climbing equipment (such as carabiners, protection devices, harnesses, belay devices, helmets, and ice-climbing gear); technical backpacks and high-end day packs; travel luggage; lifestyle packs; tents; trekking poles; headlamps and lanterns; and gloves and mittens. We also offer advanced design helmets, body armor, and goggles for skiing, mountain and road cycling, eyewear, skis, ski poles, ski bindings, ski boots, ski skins, and ski safety products, including avalanche transceivers, shovels, and probes.

In July 2012, we acquired POC Sweden AB and its subsidiaries (collectively, “POC”) and, in October 2012, we acquired PIEPS Holding GmbH and its subsidiaries (collectively, “PIEPS”).

Critical Accounting Policies and Use of Estimates

Management’s discussion of financial condition and results of operations is based on the consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. The preparation of the 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 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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MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

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, 2012.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

See “Recent Accounting Pronouncements” in Note 1 to the notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

Results of Operations

Consolidated Three Months Ended JuneSeptember 30, 2013 Compared to Consolidated Three Months Ended JuneSeptember 30, 2012

The following presents a discussion of consolidated operations for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2013, compared with the consolidated three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2012.

Sales

Consolidated sales increased $6,940,$4,034, or 21.7%8.3%, to $38,855$52,776 during the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2013 compared to consolidated sales of $31,915$48,742 during the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2012. The increase in sales was primarily attributable to the inclusionaddition of POC,apparel sold by Black Diamond Equipment and an increase in the quantity and average sales price of new and existing mountain products sold during the period, as well as the expected increase in Gregory’s sales in Japan as a result of the transition of the Japanese distribution of Gregory’s products from Kabushiki Kaisha A&F (“A&F”), the prior distributor of Gregory’s products in Japan, to Gregory. Sales also increased due to the inclusion of PIEPS and an increase in the quantity of POC products sold, partially offset by a shift in fall/winter orders resulting from evolving industry purchasing trends. We also experienced a decreasean increase in sales of $140$125 due to the weakeningstrengthening of foreign currencies against the U.S. dollar during the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2013.

BLACK DIAMOND, INC.

MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

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Consolidated domestic sales decreased $141,increased $683, or 0.9%3.6%, to $15,485$19,811 during the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2013 compared to consolidated domestic sales of $15,626$19,128 during the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2012. The decreaseincrease in domestic sales was primarily attributable to reduced spring/summerthe addition of apparel sales by Black Diamond Equipment and an increase in the quantity of POC products sold, partially offset by a shift in fall/winter orders resulting from a cool wet spring as well as evolving industry purchasing trends, partially offset by an increase in sales due to the inclusion of POC.trends.

Consolidated international sales increased $7,081,$3,351, or 43.5%11.3%, to $23,370$32,965 during the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2013 compared to consolidated international sales of $16,289$29,614 during the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2012. The increase in international sales was primarily attributable to an increase in the quantityaddition of apparel sales by Black Diamond Equipment, and average sales price of new and existing mountain products sold during the period, the inclusion of POC, as well as the expectedan increase in Gregory’s sales in Japan as a result of the transition of the Japanese distribution of Gregory’s products from A&F.&F, the prior distributor of Gregory’s products in Japan, to Gregory. Sales also increased due to the inclusion of PIEPS and an increase in the quantity of POC products sold. We also experienced a decreasean increase in sales of $140$125 due to the weakeningstrengthening of foreign currencies against the U.S. dollar during the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2013.

Cost of Goods Sold

Consolidated cost of goods sold increased $3,752,$2,823, or 19.3%9.3%, to $23,201$33,106 during the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2013 compared to consolidated cost of goods sold of $19,449$30,283 during the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2012. The increase in cost of goods sold was primarily attributable to the impact of the voluntary recall of all of the PIEPS VECTOR avalanche transceivers of $1,541 as well as an increase in sales both organically and from the inclusion of POC.sales.

Gross Profit

Consolidated gross profit increased $3,188,$1,211, or 25.6%6.6%, to $15,654$19,670 during the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2013 compared to consolidated gross profit of $12,466$18,459 during the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2012. Consolidated gross margin was 40.3%37.3% during the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2013 compared to a consolidated gross margin of 39.1%37.9% during the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2012. Consolidated gross margin during the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2013 increaseddecreased by 2.9% compared to the prior year due to a favorable mix in higher margin product as a resultthe impact of the inclusionvoluntary recall of POC as well as channel distribution, which was expected due to the transitionall of the Japanese distributionPIEPS VECTOR avalanche transceivers of Gregory’s products from A&F. This was partially offset by$1,541, a higher level of close-out and promotional activity. Theactivity and the strengthening of the U.S. dollar compared to the Japanese yen also had a negative impact on both salesyen. These decreases were partially offset by increased gross margins due to favorable product and gross margin during the three months ended June 30, 2013.geographical mix.

Selling, General and Administrative

Consolidated selling, general, and administrative expenses increased $4,734,$4,623, or 35.5%28.3%, to $18,053$20,970 during the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2013 compared to consolidated selling, general, and administrative expenses of $13,319$16,347 during the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2012. The increase in selling, general, and administrative expenses was primarily attributable to the inclusion of POC, PIEPS, Black Diamond Japan GK, an increase in stock based compensation expense of $1,357 as a result of the Company issuing fully vested stock option awards, and the Company’s investments in its strategic initiatives, such as apparel sold by Black Diamond Equipment, and infrastructure to support both current and anticipated future growth.

Merger and Integration Costs

Consolidated merger and integration expense increased $114, or 150.0%, to $83$190 during the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2013 compared to consolidated merger and integration expense of $0$76 during the same period in 2012, which consisted of expenses related to the integration of POC and PIEPS. We expect to incur additional merger and integration expenses throughoutthrough the yearremainder of 2013 related to our ongoing integration of POC and PIEPS.

Transaction Costs

Consolidated transaction expense decreased 100% to $0 during the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2013 compared to consolidated transaction expense of $1,138$415 during the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2012, which consisted primarily of professional fees and expenses related to due diligence and the negotiation and documentation of acquisition related agreements in connection with the Company’s acquisition of POCPIEPS on July 2, 2012.

Interest Expense, net

Consolidated interest expense increased $252, or 43.3%, to $834 during the three months ended June 30, 2013 compared to consolidated interest expense of $582 during the three months ended June 30, 2012. The increase in interest expense was primarily attributable to higher average outstanding debt amounts during the three months ended June 30, 2013 compared to the same period inOctober 1, 2012.

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Interest Expense, net

Consolidated interest expense increased $226, or 31.7%, to $939 during the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to consolidated interest expense of $713 during the three months ended September 30, 2012. The increase in interest expense was primarily attributable to higher average outstanding debt amounts during the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the same period in 2012 due to the inclusion of PIEPS and Black Diamond Japan, GK.

Other, net

Consolidated other, net, increaseddecreased to income of $303$309 during the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2013 compared to a consolidated other, net expenseincome of $195$521 during the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2012. The increasedecrease in other, net, was primarily attributable to the losses on mark-to-market adjustments on non-hedged foreign currency contracts offset by remeasurement gains recognized on the Company’s foreign denominated accounts receivable and accounts payable partially off-set by losses on mark-to-market adjustments on non-hedged foreign currency contracts.payable.

Income Taxes

Consolidated income tax benefitexpense decreased $115,$1,431, or 13.4%231.9%, to a benefit of $745$814 during the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2013 compared to consolidated income tax benefitexpense of $860$617 during the same period in 2012. The decrease in tax benefit is primarily due to the decrease in the effective income tax rate recorded during the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2012.