Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Acquisitions

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Acquisitions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
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Acquisitions

NOTE 2. ACQUISITIONS

TRED

On September 13, 2023, Clarus entered into a Share Purchase Agreement (the “TRED Purchase Agreement”) to acquire TRED Outdoors Pty Ltd. (“TRED”), which subsequently closed on October 9, 2023. All United States dollar amounts contained herein are based on the exchange rates in effect for Australian dollars ($AUD) and the market value of the Company’s common stock at the time of closing of the acquisition of TRED (the “TRED Acquisition”).

The Company acquired TRED for an aggregate purchase price of $AUD 10,741 (approximately $6,849), subject to a post-closing adjustment, comprised of $AUD 8,875 (approximately $5,659) cash, 179 shares of the Company’s common stock valued at $1,069, and additional consideration described below. The TRED Purchase Agreement provides for the payment of additional contingent consideration of up to $AUD 1,000 (approximately $638) in cash upon the satisfaction of certain net sales targets (the “TRED Contingent Consideration”). The Company estimated the initial fair value of the TRED Contingent Consideration to be $AUD 189 (approximately $121) and has recorded this liability within accrued liabilities. See Note 11 for discussion regarding the valuation of the TRED Contingent Consideration as of December 31, 2023.

The acquisition was accounted for as a business combination. Acquisition-related costs for the TRED Acquisition, which were included in transaction costs during the year ended December 31, 2023, were $456.

MAXTRAX

On November 26, 2021, Clarus entered into a Share and Unit Purchase Agreement (the “MAXTRAX Purchase Agreement”) to acquire MaxTrax Australia Pty Ltd (“MAXTRAX”), which subsequently closed on December 1, 2021. All United States dollar amounts contained herein are based on the exchange rates in effect for Australian dollars and the market value of the Company’s common stock at the time of closing of the acquisition of MAXTRAX (the “MAXTRAX Acquisition”).

The Company acquired MAXTRAX for an aggregate purchase price of $AUD 49,744 (approximately $35,475), subject to a post-closing adjustment, comprised of $AUD 37,551 (approximately $26,780) cash, 107 shares of the Company’s common stock valued at $2,594, and additional consideration described below. The MAXTRAX Purchase Agreement also provides for the payment of additional consideration in the form of shares of the Company’s common stock valued at $AUD 6,250 (approximately $4,457) split equally on June 30, 2022 and 2023. During the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, approximately 250 and 108 shares, respectively, of the Company’s common stock were issued in accordance with the MAXTRAX Purchase Agreement as additional consideration. The MAXTRAX Purchase Agreement provides for the payment of additional contingent consideration up to $AUD 6,250 (approximately $4,457) in cash if certain future net sales thresholds are met during 2022 and 2023 (the “MAXTRAX Contingent Consideration”). The Company estimated the initial fair value of the MAXTRAX Contingent Consideration to be $AUD 2,307 (approximately $1,644) and recorded this liability within accrued liabilities and other long-term liabilities at the date of purchase. The net sales threshold required for the cash payment of the 2022 portion of the MAXTRAX Contingent Consideration was met during the 2022 measurement period

ended June 30, 2022. The net sales threshold required for the final payment of the MAXTRAX Contingent Consideration was not met during the measurement period ended June 30, 2023. As of December 31, 2023, no remaining contingent consideration liability existed related to the MAXTRAX Acquisition.

The acquisition was accounted for as a business combination. Acquisition-related costs for the MAXTRAX Acquisition, which were included in transaction costs during the year ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 were $382 and $446, respectively.

Rhino-Rack

On May 30, 2021, Clarus entered into a Share Sale and Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) to acquire Rhino-Rack Holdings Pty Ltd (“Rhino-Rack”), which subsequently closed on July 1, 2021. All United States dollar amounts contained herein are based on the exchange rates in effect for Australian dollars and the market value of the Company’s common stock at the time of closing of the acquisition of Rhino-Rack (the “Rhino-Rack Acquisition”).

The Company acquired Rhino-Rack for an aggregate purchase price of $AUD 269,696 (approximately $202,488), subject to a post-closing adjustment, comprised of approximately $AUD 191,249 (approximately $143,590) cash, 2,315 shares of the Company’s common stock valued at $55,333, and additional contingent consideration described below. The Purchase Agreement also provides for the payment of additional contingent consideration up to approximately $AUD 10,000 (approximately $7,508) if certain future net sales thresholds are met (the “Rhino-Rack Contingent Consideration”). The Company estimated the initial fair value of the Rhino-Rack Contingent Consideration to be $AUD 4,747 (approximately $3,565) and recorded this liability within accrued liabilities at the date of purchase. The net sales threshold required for the payment of the Rhino-Rack Contingent Consideration was not met during the measurement period ended June 30, 2022. As of December 31, 2022, no remaining contingent consideration liability existed related to the Rhino-Rack Acquisition.

The acquisition was accounted for as a business combination. Acquisition-related costs for the Rhino-Rack Acquisition, which were included in transaction costs during the year ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 were $1,799 and $10,975, respectively.

The Company believes the acquisitions of TRED, MAXTRAX, and Rhino-Rack will 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 fair value estimates for the purchase price allocation for TRED are based on the Company’s best estimates and assumptions as of the reporting date and are considered preliminary.  The fair value measurements of identifiable assets and liabilities, and the resulting goodwill related to the TRED Acquisition are subject to change and the final purchase price allocations could be different from the amounts presented below. We expect to finalize the valuations as soon as practicable, but not later than one year from the date of the acquisition. Since our initial purchase price allocation for the MAXTRAX acquisition, we have increased the fair value of accrued liabilities assumed and goodwill by $741. These adjustments were made after receiving certain information related to the fair value of assumed liabilities and such amounts were recorded during the first quarter of 2022. The fair value measurements for the acquisitions of MAXTRAX and Rhino-Rack have been completed. The excess of purchase consideration over the assets acquired and liabilities assumed is recorded as goodwill. Goodwill for TRED, MAXTRAX, and Rhino-Rack is included in the Adventure segment. The goodwill consists largely of the growth and profitability expected from these acquisitions.

TRED

MAXTRAX

Rhino-Rack

October 9, 2023

December 1, 2021

July 1, 2021

Number of Shares

Estimated Fair Value

Number of Shares

Estimated Fair Value

Number of Shares

Estimated Fair Value

Cash paid

-

$

5,659

-

$

26,780

-

$

143,590

Issuance of shares of Clarus Corporation

179

1,069

107

2,594

2,315

55,333

Future issuance of shares of Clarus Corporation

-

-

-

4,457

-

-

Contingent consideration

-

121

-

1,644

-

3,565

Total purchase consideration

179

$

6,849

107

$

35,475

2,315

$

202,488

Assets acquired and liabilities assumed

Assets

Cash

$

11

$

1,869

$

7,513

Accounts receivable

1,000

2,791

10,769

Inventories

1,006

1,819

27,046

Prepaid and other current assets

11

883

644

Property and equipment

195

139

4,619

Other intangible assets

3,305

10,341

55,400

Indefinite-lived intangible assets

-

10,555

72,800

Goodwill

2,832

15,199

78,347

Other long-term assets

-

979

11,468

Total assets

8,360

44,575

268,606

Liabilities

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

638

2,176

16,511

Income tax payable

-

251

3,413

Current portion of long-term debt

-

-

607

Long-term debt

-

-

2,107

Deferred income taxes

873

5,863

32,451

Other long-term liabilities

-

810

11,029

Total liabilities

1,511

9,100

66,118

Net Book Value Acquired

$

6,849

$

35,475

$

202,488

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

In connection with the acquisitions, the Company acquired exclusive rights to TRED’s, MAXTRAX’s, and Rhino-Rack’s trademarks, customer relationships, product technologies, and tradenames. The amounts assigned to each class of intangible asset, other than goodwill acquired, and the related average useful lives are as follows:

TRED

MAXTRAX

Rhino-Rack

Average

Average

Average

Gross

Useful Life

Gross

Useful Life

Gross

Useful Life

Intangibles subject to amortization

Customer relationships

$

1,249

8.0 years

$

8,986

13.5 years

$

40,400

13.5 years

Product technologies

394

6.0 years

1,355

7.0 years

15,000

10.0 years

Tradenames

1,662

12.0 years

-

N/A

-

N/A

Intangibles not subject to amortization

Trademarks

-

N/A

10,555

N/A

72,800

N/A

$

3,305

9.8 years

$

20,896

12.6 years

$

128,200

12.6 years

The full amount of goodwill of $2,832 at TRED, $15,199 at MAXTRAX, and $78,347 at Rhino-Rack is expected to be non-deductible for tax purposes. No pre-existing relationships existed between the Company and TRED, MAXTRAX, and Rhino-Rack or their sellers prior to the acquisition. TRED, MAXTRAX, and Rhino-Rack revenue and operating income are included in the Adventure segment. Total revenue and net income of TRED from the date of acquisition to December 31, 2023 were not material to the Company’s consolidated financial statements. Total revenue of $1,728 and net income of $183 of MAXTRAX were included in the Company’s consolidated statements of comprehensive (loss) income from the date of acquisition to December 31, 2021. Total revenue of $43,411 and net loss of $7,310 of Rhino-Rack were included in the Company’s consolidated statements of comprehensive (loss) income from the date of acquisition to December 31, 2021.

The following unaudited pro forma results are based on the individual historical results of the Company, MAXTRAX, and Rhino-Rack, with adjustments to give effect as if the acquisition and borrowings used to finance the acquisition had occurred on January 1, 2020 for MAXTRAX and Rhino-Rack, 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.

(Unaudited)

Year Ended December 31,

2021

2020

Sales

$

331,801

$

253,409

Net income

$

22,399

$

(1,433)

Net income per share - basic

$

0.68

$

(0.05)

Net income per share - diluted

$

0.63

$

(0.05)

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 transactions been consummated as of January 1, 2020 for MAXTRAX and Rhino-Rack. 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.

Material nonrecurring adjustments excluded from the unaudited pro forma financial information above consists of $12,616 transaction costs and $5,399 step up of inventory to its preliminary fair value, which were recorded as an unfavorable adjustment to cost of goods sold.