Sierra Bullets Closes Asset Acquisition of Barnes Bullets

Rhea-AI Summary

Clarus Corporation (NASDAQ: CLAR) has acquired assets related to the Barnes® brand of specialty hunting bullets for $30.5 million in cash. Barnes, known for its lead-free bullets, reported $21.8 million in sales for the 12 months ending June 30, 2020. This acquisition aligns with Clarus' strategy to build a robust premium bullet platform and is expected to enhance earnings immediately. The integration aims to leverage financial and operational synergies, boosting market potential. Further financial details will be disclosed in the upcoming third quarter earnings call.

Positive

• Acquisition of Barnes brand for $30.5 million expected to be immediately accretive to earnings.
• Barnes reported $21.8 million in sales for the last twelve months, indicating strong revenue potential.
• Strategic alignment with Clarus' plan to build a leading premium bullet platform.
• Potential financial and operational synergies expected from the integration.

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• None.

SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 05, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Clarus Corporation’s (NASDAQ: CLAR) (“Clarus” and/or the “Company”) subsidiary Sierra Bullets, L.L.C., the Bulletsmiths®, a dedicated manufacturer of one of the highest-quality, most accurate bullets in the world, has completed the acquisition of certain assets relating to the Barnes® brand of specialty hunting bullets (“Barnes”).

Barnes is an industry-leading manufacturer of environmentally sound, lead-free bullets, selling its full line of premium component bullets and ammunition through nationally recognized retailers and e-commerce channels. Sierra acquired Barnes for $30.5 million in cash, with the acquisition expected to be immediately accretive to Clarus’ earnings. The brand reported $21.8 million in sales for the trailing twelve months ended June 30, 2020.

“Closing the Barnes acquisition completes our M&A strategy of building a leading, specialty premium bullet and ammunition platform,” said John Walbrecht, Clarus’ president. “Barnes, with its rich history of product innovation and strong brand awareness amongst the core enthusiast, is exactly what we seek with ‘super-fan’ brands. We look forward to deploying our ‘innovate and accelerate’ playbook to maximize Barnes’ untapped go-to-market potential, while seeking to leverage significant financial and operational synergies across the segment.”

Additional financial details on Barnes will be disclosed in Clarus’ upcoming third quarter earnings call, which is anticipated to be in early November.

About Barnes Bullets
Headquartered in Mona, Utah, Barnes Bullets has been an industry leader in bullet technology and innovation since 1932. The company manufactures some of the world’s most technologically advanced lead-free bullets and premium hunting, self-defense and tactical ammunition. Barnes has earned its strong reputation through unrivaled performance and results. This reputation is defined by innovative design, advanced manufacturing techniques and a core focus on the end-user. As a result, Barnes has generated a strong consumer following supported by its globally recognized brands Barnes® TSX®, X Bullet®, Varmint Grenade®, Expander®. With its products being sold through its online store, a variety of retailers and international distributors, Barnes’s customers include hunters, range shooters, military and law enforcement professionals around the world. For additional information, visit www.barnesbullets.com.

About Sierra
Founded in 1947 and headquartered in Sedalia, Missouri, Sierra Bullets has been dedicated to manufacturing one of the highest-quality, most accurate bullets in the world. From local and international shooting competitions to sport and hunting, Sierra offers best-in-class accuracy and precision that hunting and sport shooting enthusiasts have come to depend on. This performance is born from a proprietary manufacturing process that enables the achievement of the tightest tolerances in the industry. Sierra’s bullets are used for precision target shooting, hunting and defense purposes. In addition to a wide base of retailers, Sierra's customers include distributors, law enforcement and industry OEMs. Sierra's products have cultivated a significant consumer following recognized by its iconic "green box" packaging and include globally recognized brands such as Sierra® MatchKing®, Sierra® GameKing®, and Sierra® BlitzKing®. For more information, visit www.sierrabullets.com.

About Clarus Corporation
Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, Clarus Corporation is a leading developer, manufacturer and distributor of best-in class outdoor equipment and lifestyle products focused on the climb, ski, mountain, and sport markets. With a strong reputation for innovation, style, quality, design, safety and durability, Clarus’ portfolio of iconic brands includes Black Diamond®, Sierra®, Barnes®, PIEPS®, and SKINourishment® sold through specialty and online retailers, distributors and original equipment manufacturers throughout the U.S. and internationally. For additional information, please visit www.claruscorp.com or the brand websites at www.blackdiamondequipment.com, www.sierrabullets.com, www.barnesbullets.com, or www.pieps.com.

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, 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/Barnes 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's ability to protect patents, trademarks and other intellectual property rights; any breaches of, or interruptions in, our information systems; 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 declare a 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 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:

John C. Walbrecht
President
Tel 1-801-993-1344
john.walbrecht@claruscorp.com
or
Aaron J. Kuehne
Chief Administrative Officer and
Chief Financial Officer
Tel 1-801-993-1364
aaron.kuehne@claruscorp.com

Investor Relations:

Gateway Investor Relations
Cody Slach
Tel 1-949-574-3860
CLAR@gatewayir.com

FAQ

What is the value of the Barnes acquisition by Clarus Corporation?

The acquisition of Barnes by Clarus Corporation was valued at $30.5 million in cash.

What were Barnes' sales figures prior to the acquisition?

Barnes reported $21.8 million in sales for the trailing twelve months ending June 30, 2020.

How does the acquisition of Barnes impact Clarus Corporation's earnings?

The acquisition is expected to be immediately accretive to Clarus' earnings.

When will Clarus Corporation provide more financial details about the Barnes acquisition?

Clarus Corporation will disclose additional financial details during its upcoming third quarter earnings call, anticipated in early November.