Escalade Closes Sale of Mexico Facility and Related Assets

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Escalade, Inc. (NASDAQ: ESCA) has completed the sale of its facility in Rosarito, Mexico, along with related assets. This move is part of the company's strategy to optimize its operational footprint, improve organizational efficiency, and enhance asset utilization. Operations have been consolidated into other Escalade facilities in North America. The proceeds from the sale will be used to reduce the company's higher cost variable rate debt.

Escalade, founded in 1922 and headquartered in Evansville, Indiana, designs, manufactures, and sells sporting goods, fitness, and indoor/outdoor recreation equipment. The company's brand portfolio includes Bear® Archery, STIGA® table tennis, Accudart®, RAVE Sports®, Victory Tailgate®, Onix® Pickleball, Goalrilla™, Lifeline® fitness products, Woodplay®, and American Heritage Billiards®.

Positive

• Sale of Mexico facility aligns with strategy to optimize operational footprint
• Proceeds from sale will be used to reduce higher cost variable rate debt
• Consolidation of operations into other North American facilities may improve efficiency

Negative

• Potential loss of manufacturing capacity in Mexico

EVANSVILLE, Ind., Aug. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Escalade, Inc. (NASDAQ: ESCA) announced that it has completed the sale of its facility located in Rosarito, Mexico along with related assets. The company has consolidated operations into other Escalade facilities in North America.

"We had previously disclosed the intent to sell this property as part of our plan to optimize our operational footprint, drive improved organizational efficiency, and enhance asset utilization," stated Walter P. Glazer, Jr., President and CEO of Escalade, Inc. "I'd like to thank our teams in Mexico and the US for their hard work in managing the orderly transition of these operations."

Proceeds from the sale will be used to reduce the company's higher cost variable rate debt.

ABOUT ESCALADE INC
Founded in 1922, and headquartered in Evansville, Indiana, Escalade designs, manufactures, and sells sporting goods, fitness, and indoor/outdoor recreation equipment. Our mission is to connect family, and friends, to create memorable moments. Leaders in our respective categories, Escalade's brands include Bear® Archery; STIGA® table tennis; Accudart®; RAVE Sports®; Victory Tailgate®; Onix® Pickleball; Goalrilla™; Lifeline® fitness products; Woodplay®; American Heritage Billiards®. Escalade's products are available online and at leading retailers nationwide. For more information about Escalade's many brands, history, financials, and governance please visit www.escaladeinc.com or contact Patrick Griffin, Vice President of Corporate Development & Investor Relations at 812/467-1358.

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FAQ

What facility did Escalade (ESCA) sell in August 2024?

Escalade (ESCA) sold its facility located in Rosarito, Mexico, along with related assets.

How will Escalade (ESCA) use the proceeds from the Mexico facility sale?

Escalade (ESCA) will use the proceeds from the sale to reduce the company's higher cost variable rate debt.

What is the strategic reason behind Escalade's (ESCA) sale of the Mexico facility?

The sale is part of Escalade's (ESCA) plan to optimize its operational footprint, drive improved organizational efficiency, and enhance asset utilization.

Where has Escalade (ESCA) consolidated its operations after selling the Mexico facility?

Escalade (ESCA) has consolidated operations into other Escalade facilities in North America.