Clarus Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results
- Adventure segment generates highest quarterly revenue of the year.
- Proceeds from Precision Sport sale utilized to repay all debt and significantly increase cash position.
- Company positioned for growth and profitability in 2024 and beyond as a pure-play outdoor business.
- Sales for Q4 2023 were $76.5 million compared to $73.8 million in the same period last year.
- Gross margin decreased to 28.9% from 37.2% in the same quarter last year.
- Loss from continuing operations in Q4 2023 was $7.2 million compared to $83.3 million in Q4 2022.
- Adjusted loss from continuing operations in Q4 2023 was $2.8 million compared to adjusted income of $4.4 million in Q4 2022.
- Adjusted EBITDA was $(3.5) million with a margin of (4.5)% compared to $3.6 million with a margin of 4.9% in the same period last year.
- Precision Sport segment reported as discontinued operations due to sale announcement in December 2023.
- Sales for full-year 2023 were $286.0 million compared to $315.3 million in 2022.
- Gross margin for 2023 was 34.1% compared to 34.9% in 2022.
- Loss from continuing operations in 2023 was $15.8 million compared to $92.8 million in 2022.
- Adjusted loss from continuing operations in 2023 was $1.5 million compared to adjusted income of $9.4 million in 2022.
- Adjusted EBITDA for 2023 was $1.2 million with a margin of 0.4% compared to $17.6 million with a margin of 5.6% in 2022.
- None.
Insights
Clarus Corporation's recent financial results indicate a pivotal strategic shift with the divestiture of their Precision Sport segment. The transaction's completion has fortified the company's balance sheet, eliminating debt and boosting cash reserves significantly. This newfound financial flexibility is critical for Clarus as it can now more aggressively invest in growth and profitability initiatives within its core Outdoor and Adventure segments without the burden of interest expenses and principal repayments.
The reported losses, both quarterly and annually, may raise concerns among investors about the company's current profitability. However, it is important to note that these losses include a substantial non-cash impairment charge from the previous year, which distorts the loss figures when compared to this year's performance. The adjusted EBITDA figures, although still in the negative territory for the fourth quarter, provide a more normalized view of the company's operating performance.
Looking forward, the company's focus on ESG principles may appeal to socially conscious investors and could potentially open up new avenues for growth, given the increasing consumer preference for sustainable products. However, the reduced gross margins year-over-year suggest that there may be cost pressures that need to be managed to improve profitability.
The outdoor enthusiast market has been witnessing a surge in demand, particularly as consumers seek leisure and adventure activities post-pandemic. Clarus Corporation's strategic decision to become a pure-play outdoor business could capitalize on this trend. The Adventure segment's robust sales growth in the last quarter is indicative of this positive market trajectory. However, the broader macroeconomic headwinds and consumer demand fluctuations mentioned by the Executive Chairman suggest that the company and the industry at large, are not immune to economic cycles.
Investors should monitor how Clarus leverages its streamlined operations to capture market share and whether its leadership can effectively execute on new opportunities. A key factor will be the company's ability to innovate and differentiate its product offerings to maintain a competitive edge in a market that is becoming increasingly saturated with both established players and new entrants.
The outdoor sector is sensitive to macroeconomic conditions, as discretionary spending on leisure activities is often one of the first areas consumers cut back on during economic downturns. Despite this, Clarus Corporation's focus on long-term profitability and growth, as highlighted by their Executive Chairman, signals confidence in the resilience of their market segment. The elimination of debt is a strategic move that reduces financial risk and may provide a buffer against future economic shocks.
However, investors should remain cautious as the company's current performance shows a contraction in sales year-over-year and a decline in gross margin. These factors could be reflective of broader economic challenges or specific operational inefficiencies. The company's ability to navigate these challenges while executing on growth initiatives will be crucial for its success in the coming years.
Adventure Segment Generates Highest Quarterly Revenue of the Year
Proceeds from Precision Sport Sale Used to Repay All Debt and Significantly Increased Cash Position
Positioning Company for Growth and Profitability in 2024 and Beyond as a Pure-Play Outdoor Business
SALT LAKE CITY, March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Clarus Corporation (NASDAQ: CLAR) (“Clarus” and/or the “Company”), a global company focused on the outdoor enthusiast markets, reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023.
Fourth Quarter 2023 Financial Summary vs. Same Year‐Ago Quarter (adjusted to reflect the reclassification of the Precision Sport segment as discontinued operations)
- Sales of
$76.5 million compared to$73.8 million . - Gross margin was
28.9% compared to37.2% . - Loss from continuing operations of
$7.2 million , or$(0.19) per diluted share, compared to loss from continuing operations of$83.3 million , or$(2.25) per diluted share. Loss from continuing operations in Q4 2022 included a non-cash impairment charge of$92.3 million in the Adventure segment. - Adjusted loss from continuing operations of
$2.8 million , or$(0.07) per diluted share, compared to adjusted income from continuing operations of$4.4 million , or$0.11 per diluted share. - Adjusted EBITDA of
$(3.5) million with an adjusted EBITDA margin of (4.5)% compared to$3.6 million with an adjusted EBITDA margin of4.9% . - Precision Sport segment reported as discontinued operations due to sale announcement in December 2023.
- The sale of Precision Sport closed on February 29, 2024.
2023 Financial Summary vs. 2022 (adjusted to reflect the reclassification of the Precision Sport segment as discontinued operations)
- Sales of
$286.0 million compared to$315.3 million . - Gross margin was
34.1% compared to34.9% ; adjusted gross margin was34.1% compared to35.0% . - Loss from continuing operations of
$15.8 million , or$(0.42) per diluted share, compared to loss from continuing operations of$92.8 million , or$(2.49) per diluted share. Loss from continuing operations in 2022 included the$92.3 million non-cash impairment expense in the Adventure segment. - Adjusted loss from continuing operations of
$1.5 million , or$(0.04) per diluted share, compared to adjusted income from continuing operations of$9.4 million , or$0.24 per diluted share. - Adjusted EBITDA of
$1.2 million with an adjusted EBITDA margin of0.4% compared to$17.6 million with an adjusted EBITDA margin of5.6% .
Management Commentary
“Despite very challenging macroeconomic headwinds throughout 2023 that adversely impacted consumer demand, we have taken important steps to realign our brands and inventory levels to position Clarus for long-term profitable growth as a pure-play, ESG-friendly outdoor business,” said Warren Kanders, Clarus’ Executive Chairman. “After completing the sale of our Precision Sport segment, we are debt-free with over
Mr. Kanders added, “The monetization of our Precision Sport segment for
Mr. Kanders concluded, “We are pleased with the progress we have made at our Adventure segment, which had its best quarter of the year with
Sale of Precision Sport / Discontinued Operations
On December 29, 2023, the Company announced the sale of its Precision Sport segment for
Fourth Quarter 2023 Financial Results
Sales in the fourth quarter were
Sales in the Adventure segment increased
Gross margin in the fourth quarter was
Selling, general and administrative expenses in the fourth quarter were
The loss from continuing operations in the fourth quarter of 2023 was
Adjusted loss from continuing operations in the fourth quarter of 2023 was
Adjusted EBITDA in the fourth quarter was
Net cash provided by operating activities for the three months ended December 31, 2023, was
Liquidity at December 31, 2023 vs. December 31, 2022
- Cash and cash equivalents totaled
$11.3 million compared to$12.0 million . - Total debt of
$119.8 million compared to$139.0 million . - On February 29, 2024, approximately
$135.0 million of long-term debt, interest and fees were repaid and the credit agreement was subsequently terminated.
Full Year 2023 Financial Results
Sales in 2023 decreased
From a segment perspective, Outdoor sales were down
Gross margin in 2023 was
Selling, general and administrative expenses in 2023 were
Loss from continuing operations in 2023 was
Adjusted loss from continuing operations in 2023 was
Adjusted EBITDA in 2023 was
Net cash provided by operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2023, was
compared to
2024 Outlook
The Company expects fiscal year 2024 sales to range between
Net Operating Loss (NOL)
The Company has net operating loss carryforwards (“NOLs”) for U.S. federal income tax purposes of
Conference Call
The Company will hold a conference call today at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time to discuss its fourth quarter 2023 results.
Date: Thursday, March 7, 2024
Time: 5:00 p.m. Eastern time (3:00 p.m. Mountain time) Registration Link:
https://register.vevent.com/register/BIae896d0fcbfe492d8c7b09d523f715d9
To access the call by phone, please register via the live call registration link above and you will be provided with dial-in instructions and details. The conference call will be broadcast live and available for replay here and on the Company’s website at www.claruscorp.com.
2024 Investor Day
The Company will host an investor day on Monday, March 11, 2024, from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm ET in New York City that will feature additional commentary on Clarus’ strategic initiatives and growth opportunities with presentations from management, including Warren Kanders, Executive Chairman; Mike Yates, Chief Financial Officer; Neil Fiske, President, Black Diamond Equipment; and Mathew Hayward, Managing Director of Clarus' Adventure segment; followed by Q&A sessions.
- Date: Monday, March 11, 2024
- Time: 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm ET
Institutional investors and analysts interested in attending the event should contact The IGB Group at Clarus@igbir.com. Virtual attendance registration and webcast details will be available on the Company’s website. For those unable to attend the Investor Day, a replay will be made available after the event.
About Clarus Corporation
Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, Clarus Corporation is a global leading designer, developer, manufacturer and distributor of best-in-class outdoor equipment and lifestyle products focused on the outdoor enthusiast markets. Each of our brands has a long history of continuous product innovation for core and everyday users alike. The Company’s products are principally sold globally under the Black Diamond®, Rhino-Rack®, MAXTRAX®, TRED Outdoors® brand names through outdoor specialty and online retailers, our own websites, distributors, and original equipment manufacturers. Our portfolio of iconic brands is well-positioned for sustainable, long-term growth underpinned by powerful industry trends across the outdoor and adventure sport end markets. For additional information, please visit www.claruscorp.com or the brand websites at www.blackdiamondequipment.com, www.rhinorack.com, www.maxtrax.com.au, www.tredoutdoors.com, or www.pieps.com.
Use of Non‐GAAP Measures
The Company reports its financial results in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). This press release contains the non-GAAP measures: (i) adjusted gross margin and adjusted gross profit, (ii) adjusted (loss) income from continuing operations and related earnings (loss) per diluted share, (iii) earnings before interest, taxes, other income or expense, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”), EBITDA margin, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted EBITDA margin, and (iv) free cash flow (defined as net cash provided by operating activities less capital expenditures). The Company believes that the presentation of certain non-GAAP measures, i.e.: (i) adjusted gross margin and adjusted gross profit, (ii) adjusted (loss) income from continuing operations and related earnings (loss) per diluted share , (iii) EBITDA, EBITDA margin, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin, and (iv) free cash flow, provide useful information for the understanding of its ongoing operations and enables investors to focus on period-over-period operating performance, and thereby enhances the user's overall understanding of the Company's current financial performance relative to past performance and provides, along with the nearest GAAP measures, a baseline for modeling future earnings expectations. Non-GAAP measures are reconciled to comparable GAAP financial measures within this press release. The Company cautions that non-GAAP measures should be considered in addition to, but not as a substitute for, the Company's reported GAAP results. Additionally, the Company notes that there can be no assurance that the above referenced non-GAAP financial measures are comparable to similarly titled financial measures used by other publicly traded companies.
Forward-Looking Statements
Please note that in this press release 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 release, include, but are not limited to, those risks and uncertainties more fully described from time to time in the Company's public reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including under the section titled “Risk Factors” in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, and/or Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, as well as in the Company’s Current Reports on Form 8-K. All forward-looking statements included in this press release are based upon information available to the Company as of the date of this press release 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 press release.
Company Contact:
Michael J. Yates
Chief Financial Officer
mike.yates@claruscorp.com
Investor Relations:
The IGB Group
Leon Berman / Matt Berkowitz
Tel 1-212-477-8438 / 1-212-227-7098
lberman@igbir.com / mberkowitz@igbir.com
| CLARUS CORPORATION | |||||||
| CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | |||||||
| (Unaudited) | |||||||
| (In thousands, except per share amounts) | |||||||
| December 31, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | ||||||
| Assets | |||||||
| Current assets | |||||||
| Cash | $ | 11,324 | $ | 11,981 | |||
| Accounts receivable, net | 53,971 | 48,134 | |||||
| Inventories | 91,409 | 107,602 | |||||
| Prepaid and other current assets | 4,865 | 6,300 | |||||
| Income tax receivable | 892 | 3,034 | |||||
| Assets held for sale | 137,284 | 61,568 | |||||
| Total current assets | 299,745 | 238,619 | |||||
| Property and equipment, net | 16,587 | 17,304 | |||||
| Other intangible assets, net | 41,466 | 48,296 | |||||
| Indefinite-lived intangible assets | 58,527 | 58,401 | |||||
| Goodwill | 39,320 | 36,278 | |||||
| Deferred income taxes | 22,869 | 17,912 | |||||
| Other long-term assets | 16,824 | 17,440 | |||||
| Non-current assets held for sale | - | 83,895 | |||||
| Total assets | $ | 495,338 | $ | 518,145 | |||
| Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity | |||||||
| Current liabilities | |||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 20,015 | $ | 24,767 | |||
| Accrued liabilities | 24,580 | 20,553 | |||||
| Income tax payable | 805 | 421 | |||||
| Current portion of long-term debt | 119,790 | 11,904 | |||||
| Liabilities held for sale | 5,744 | 6,950 | |||||
| Total current liabilities | 170,934 | 64,595 | |||||
| Long-term debt, net | - | 127,082 | |||||
| Deferred income taxes | 18,124 | 18,506 | |||||
| Other long-term liabilities | 14,160 | 15,854 | |||||
| Total liabilities | 203,218 | 226,037 | |||||
| Stockholders’ Equity | |||||||
| Preferred stock, | - | - | |||||
| Common stock, | 4 | 4 | |||||
| Additional paid in capital | 691,198 | 679,339 | |||||
| Accumulated deficit | (350,739 | ) | (336,843 | ) | |||
| Treasury stock, at cost | (32,929 | ) | (32,707 | ) | |||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (15,414 | ) | (17,685 | ) | |||
| Total stockholders’ equity | 292,120 | 292,108 | |||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ | 495,338 | $ | 518,145 | |||
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| CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF LOSS | |||||||
| (Unaudited) | |||||||
| (In thousands, except per share amounts) | |||||||
| Three Months Ended | |||||||
| December 31, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | ||||||
| Sales | |||||||
| Domestic sales | $ | 31,840 | $ | 30,146 | |||
| International sales | 44,663 | 43,693 | |||||
| Total sales | 76,503 | 73,839 | |||||
| Cost of goods sold | 54,361 | 46,392 | |||||
| Gross profit | 22,142 | 27,447 | |||||
| Operating expenses | |||||||
| Selling, general and administrative | 30,665 | 29,869 | |||||
| Restructuring charges | 1,411 | - | |||||
| Transaction costs | 134 | 50 | |||||
| Impairment of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets | - | 92,311 | |||||
| Total operating expenses | 32,210 | 122,230 | |||||
| Operating loss | (10,068 | ) | (94,783 | ) | |||
| Other income | |||||||
| Interest income, net | 35 | 5 | |||||
| Other, net | 1,104 | 733 | |||||
| Total other income, net | 1,139 | 738 | |||||
| Loss before income tax | (8,929 | ) | (94,045 | ) | |||
| Income tax benefit | (1,700 | ) | (10,742 | ) | |||
| Loss from continuing operations | (7,229 | ) | (83,303 | ) | |||
| Discontinued operations, net of tax | (1,160 | ) | 1,699 | ||||
| Net loss | $ | (8,389 | ) | $ | (81,604 | ) | |
| Loss from continuing operations per share: | |||||||
| Basic | $ | (0.19 | ) | $ | (2.25 | ) | |
| Diluted | (0.19 | ) | (2.25 | ) | |||
| Net loss per share: | |||||||
| Basic | $ | (0.22 | ) | $ | (2.20 | ) | |
| Diluted | (0.22 | ) | (2.20 | ) | |||
| Weighted average shares outstanding: | |||||||
| Basic | 38,312 | 37,039 | |||||
| Diluted | 38,312 | 37,039 | |||||
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| CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF LOSS | |||||||
| (Unaudited) | |||||||
| (In thousands, except per share amounts) | |||||||
| Twelve Months Ended | |||||||
| December 31, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | ||||||
| Sales | |||||||
| Domestic sales | $ | 112,385 | $ | 132,818 | |||
| International sales | 173,635 | 182,433 | |||||
| Total sales | 286,020 | 315,251 | |||||
| Cost of goods sold | 188,509 | 205,298 | |||||
| Gross profit | 97,511 | 109,953 | |||||
| Operating expenses | |||||||
| Selling, general and administrative | 116,367 | 120,814 | |||||
| Restructuring charges | 3,223 | - | |||||
| Transaction costs | 593 | 2,818 | |||||
| Contingent consideration (benefit) expense | (1,565 | ) | 493 | ||||
| Impairment of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets | - | 92,311 | |||||
| Total operating expenses | 118,618 | 216,436 | |||||
| Operating loss | (21,107 | ) | (106,483 | ) | |||
| Other income (expense) | |||||||
| Interest income, net | 67 | - | |||||
| Other, net | 961 | (1,035 | ) | ||||
| Total other income (expense), net | 1,028 | (1,035 | ) | ||||
| Loss before income tax | (20,079 | ) | (107,518 | ) | |||
| Income tax benefit | (4,291 | ) | (14,716 | ) | |||
| Loss from continuing operations | (15,788 | ) | (92,802 | ) | |||
| Discontinued operations, net of tax | 5,642 | 23,022 | |||||
| Net loss | $ | (10,146 | ) | $ | (69,780 | ) | |
| (Loss) income from continuing operations per share: | |||||||
| Basic | $ | (0.42 | ) | $ | (2.49 | ) | |
| Diluted | (0.42 | ) | (2.49 | ) | |||
| Net loss per share: | |||||||
| Basic | $ | (0.27 | ) | $ | (1.88 | ) | |
| Diluted | (0.27 | ) | (1.88 | ) | |||
| Weighted average shares outstanding: | |||||||
| Basic | 37,485 | 37,201 | |||||
| Diluted | 37,485 | 37,201 | |||||
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| RECONCILIATION FROM GROSS PROFIT TO ADJUSTED GROSS PROFIT | ||||||||
| AND ADJUSTED GROSS MARGIN | ||||||||
| THREE MONTHS ENDED | ||||||||
| December 31, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | |||||||
| Gross profit as reported | $ | 22,142 | Gross profit as reported | $ | 27,447 | |||
| Plus impact of inventory fair value adjustment | 64 | Plus impact of inventory fair value adjustment | - | |||||
| Adjusted gross profit | $ | 22,206 | Adjusted gross profit | $ | 27,447 | |||
| Gross margin as reported | 28.9 | % | Gross margin as reported | 37.2 | % | |||
| Adjusted gross margin | 29.0 | % | Adjusted gross margin | 37.2 | % | |||
| TWELVE MONTHS ENDED | ||||||||
| December 31, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | |||||||
| Gross profit as reported | $ | 97,511 | Gross profit as reported | $ | 109,953 | |||
| Plus impact of inventory fair value adjustment | 64 | Plus impact of inventory fair value adjustment | 269 | |||||
| Adjusted gross profit | $ | 97,575 | Adjusted gross profit | $ | 110,222 | |||
| Gross margin as reported | 34.1 | % | Gross margin as reported | 34.9 | % | |||
| Adjusted gross margin | 34.1 | % | Adjusted gross margin | 35.0 | % | |||
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| RECONCILIATION FROM LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS TO ADJUSTED (LOSS) INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS AND RELATED EARNINGS PER DILUTED SHARE | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Three Months Ended December 31, 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total sales | Gross profit | Operating expenses | Income tax (benefit) expense | Tax rate | (Loss) income from continuing operations | Diluted EPS (1) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| As reported | $ | 76,503 | $ | 22,142 | $ | 32,210 | $ | (1,700 | ) | (19.0 | )% | $ | (7,229 | ) | $ | (0.19 | ) | |||||||||
| Amortization of intangibles | - | - | (2,680 | ) | 536 | 2,144 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | - | - | (1,218 | ) | 244 | 974 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Inventory fair value of purchase accounting | - | (64 | ) | - | 13 | 51 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Restructuring charges | - | - | (1,411 | ) | 282 | 1,129 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Transaction costs | - | - | (134 | ) | 27 | 107 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| As adjusted | $ | 76,503 | $ | 22,078 | $ | 26,767 | $ | (598 | ) | (17.5 | )% | $ | (2,824 | ) | $ | (0.07 | ) | |||||||||
| (1) 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. Reported loss from continuing operations per share and adjusted loss from continuing operations per share are both calculated based on 38,312 basic and diluted weighted average shares of common stock. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended December 31, 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total sales | Gross profit | Operating expenses | Income tax (benefit) expense | Tax rate | (Loss) income from continuing operations | Diluted EPS (1) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| As reported | $ | 73,839 | $ | 27,447 | $ | 122,230 | $ | (10,742 | ) | (11.4 | )% | $ | (83,303 | ) | $ | (2.25 | ) | |||||||||
| Amortization of intangibles | - | - | (2,894 | ) | 289 | 2,605 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | - | - | (2,170 | ) | 217 | 1,953 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Impairment of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets | - | - | (92,311 | ) | 9,231 | 83,080 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Transaction costs | - | - | (50 | ) | 5 | 45 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| As adjusted | $ | 73,839 | $ | 27,447 | $ | 24,805 | $ | (1,000 | ) | (29.6 | )% | $ | 4,380 | $ | 0.11 | |||||||||||
| (1) 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. Reported loss from continuing operations per share is calculated based on 37,039 basic and diluted weighted average shares of common stock. Adjusted income from continuing operations per share is calculated based on 38,307 diluted shares of common stock. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| RECONCILIATION FROM LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS TO ADJUSTED (LOSS) INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS AND RELATED EARNINGS PER DILUTED SHARE | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total sales | Gross profit | Operating expenses | Income tax (benefit) expense | Tax rate | (Loss) income from continuing operations | Diluted EPS (1) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| As reported | $ | 286,020 | $ | 97,511 | $ | 118,618 | $ | (4,291 | ) | (21.4 | )% | $ | (15,788 | ) | $ | (0.42 | ) | |||||||||
| Amortization of intangibles | - | - | (10,715 | ) | 2,293 | 8,422 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | - | - | (5,141 | ) | 1,100 | 4,041 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Inventory fair value of purchase accounting | - | (64 | ) | - | 14 | 50 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Restructuring charges | - | - | (3,223 | ) | 690 | 2,533 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Transaction costs | - | - | (593 | ) | 127 | 466 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Contingent consideration (benefit) expense | - | - | 1,565 | (335 | ) | (1,230 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
| As adjusted | $ | 286,020 | $ | 97,447 | $ | 100,511 | $ | (402 | ) | (21.1 | )% | $ | (1,506 | ) | $ | (0.04 | ) | |||||||||
| (1) 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. Reported loss from continuing operations per share and adjusted loss from continuing operations per share are both calculated based on 37,485 basic and diluted weighted average shares of common stock. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total sales | Gross profit | Operating expenses | Income tax (benefit) expense | Tax rate | (Loss) income from continuing operations | Diluted EPS (1) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| As reported | $ | 315,251 | $ | 109,953 | $ | 216,436 | $ | (14,716 | ) | (13.7 | )% | $ | (92,802 | ) | $ | (2.49 | ) | |||||||||
| Amortization of intangibles | - | - | (12,557 | ) | 1,720 | 10,837 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | - | - | (11,198 | ) | 1,534 | 9,664 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Inventory fair value of purchase accounting | - | (269 | ) | - | 37 | 232 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Impairment of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets | - | - | (92,311 | ) | 13,650 | 78,661 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Transaction costs | - | - | (2,818 | ) | 386 | 2,432 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Contingent consideration (benefit) expense | - | - | (493 | ) | 68 | 425 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| As adjusted | $ | 315,251 | $ | 109,684 | $ | 97,059 | $ | 2,679 | 22.1 | % | $ | 9,449 | $ | 0.24 | ||||||||||||
| (1) 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. Reported loss from continuing operations per share is calculated based on 37,201 basic and diluted weighted average shares of common stock. Adjusted income from continuing operations per share is calculated based on 39,347 diluted shares of common stock. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CLARUS CORPORATION | |||||||
| RECONCILIATION FROM LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS TO EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST, TAXES, DEPRECIATION, AND AMORTIZATION (EBITDA), EBITDA MARGIN, ADJUSTED EBITDA, AND ADJUSTED EBITDA MARGIN | |||||||
| (In thousands) | |||||||
| Three Months Ended | |||||||
| December 31, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | ||||||
| Loss from continuing operations | $ | (7,229 | ) | $ | (83,303 | ) | |
| Income tax benefit | (1,700 | ) | (10,742 | ) | |||
| Other, net | (1,104 | ) | (733 | ) | |||
| Interest expense, net | (35 | ) | (5 | ) | |||
| Operating loss | (10,068 | ) | (94,783 | ) | |||
| Depreciation | 1,086 | 999 | |||||
| Amortization of intangibles | 2,680 | 2,894 | |||||
| EBITDA | (6,302 | ) | (90,890 | ) | |||
| Restructuring charges | 1,411 | - | |||||
| Transaction costs | 134 | 50 | |||||
| Inventory fair value of purchase accounting | 64 | - | |||||
| Impairment of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets | - | 92,311 | |||||
| Stock-based compensation | 1,218 | 2,170 | |||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | (3,475 | ) | $ | 3,641 | ||
| Sales | $ | 76,503 | $ | 73,839 | |||
| EBITDA margin | -8.2 | % | -123.1 | % | |||
| Adjusted EBITDA margin | -4.5 | % | 4.9 | % | |||
| CLARUS CORPORATION | |||||||
| RECONCILIATION FROM LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS TO EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST, TAXES, DEPRECIATION, AND AMORTIZATION (EBITDA), EBITDA MARGIN, ADJUSTED EBITDA, AND ADJUSTED EBITDA MARGIN | |||||||
| (In thousands) | |||||||
| Twelve Months Ended | |||||||
| December 31, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | ||||||
| Loss from continuing operations | $ | (15,788 | ) | $ | (92,802 | ) | |
| Income tax benefit | (4,291 | ) | (14,716 | ) | |||
| Other, net | (961 | ) | 1,035 | ||||
| Interest expense, net | (67 | ) | - | ||||
| Operating loss | (21,107 | ) | (106,483 | ) | |||
| Depreciation | 4,150 | 4,388 | |||||
| Amortization of intangibles | 10,715 | 12,557 | |||||
| EBITDA | (6,242 | ) | (89,538 | ) | |||
| Restructuring charges | 3,223 | - | |||||
| Transaction costs | 593 | 2,818 | |||||
| Contingent consideration (benefit) expense | (1,565 | ) | 493 | ||||
| Inventory fair value of purchase accounting | 64 | 269 | |||||
| Impairment of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets | - | 92,311 | |||||
| Stock-based compensation | 5,141 | 11,198 | |||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 1,214 | $ | 17,551 | |||
| Sales | $ | 286,020 | $ | 315,251 | |||
| EBITDA margin | -2.2 | % | -28.4 | % | |||
| Adjusted EBITDA margin | 0.4 | % | 5.6 | % | |||
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