Outdoors

Winchester® Launches Pet Products Line

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Friday, December 1, 2023

Winchester announces the launch of its new pet products lines, the Winchester Signature series and premium brand, King Buck.

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  • Winchester announces the launch of its new pet products lines, the Winchester Signature series and premium brand, King Buck.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231201896043/en/
    NILO Lab using new products from the King Buck pet line.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Winchester and The Third Bull & Co. have collaborated to develop high-quality products for the millions of pet owners throughout the United States.
  • “We are extremely excited to offer a very diverse lineup of pet products that feature the legendary Winchester and King Buck brands,” said Brett Flaugher, President of Winchester Ammunition.

Delta Apparel Announces Reporting Date for Fiscal 2023 Fourth Quarter and Year-End Results

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Friday, December 1, 2023

Delta Apparel, Inc. (NYSE American: DLA), a leading provider of core activewear, lifestyle apparel products, and on-demand digital print strategies, today announced that it will report its fiscal year 2023 fourth quarter and year-end results on Thursday, December 7, 2023, after the market closes.

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  • Delta Apparel, Inc. (NYSE American: DLA), a leading provider of core activewear, lifestyle apparel products, and on-demand digital print strategies, today announced that it will report its fiscal year 2023 fourth quarter and year-end results on Thursday, December 7, 2023, after the market closes.
  • ET on that day, the Company will also hold a conference call with senior management to discuss its financial results and business outlook.
  • Please visit the website at least 15 minutes early to register for the teleconference webcast and download any necessary software.
  • To access the telephone replay, participants should dial toll-free 844-512-2921. International callers can dial 412-317-6671.

MeatEater Hires Andrew Barge as Chief Content Officer

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Friday, December 1, 2023

MeatEater, Inc. (“MeatEater”), one of America’s top brands in outdoor media and consumer products, has hired Andrew Barge as its Chief Content Officer.

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  • MeatEater, Inc. (“MeatEater”), one of America’s top brands in outdoor media and consumer products, has hired Andrew Barge as its Chief Content Officer.
  • Barge begins his new role this week, reporting to MeatEater CEO Jason Bergsman.
  • “I’m excited that his partnership-focused approach and commercial leadership will meaningfully accelerate our media business.”
    Recently, Barge held the Chief Business Officer role at Buzzer, a start-up focused on streaming sports to Gen Z fans.
  • “Representing the MeatEater brand, its team, mission, and highly engaged audience to prospective partners is an absolute privilege,” said Barge.

December 14 Is the Last Day to Purchase a 23/24 Ikon Pass

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

Thursday, December 14, 2023, is the last day to purchase 23/24 Ikon Pass products - Ikon Pass, Ikon Base Pass and Ikon Session Pass.

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  • Thursday, December 14, 2023, is the last day to purchase 23/24 Ikon Pass products - Ikon Pass, Ikon Base Pass and Ikon Session Pass.
  • The Ikon Pass will not be available for purchase starting December 15, 2023, and will go on sale for winter 24/25 in spring 2024.
  • Exclusive member benefits also include Ikon Pass First Tracks , Ikon Pass Travel , the Ikon Pass app, and more.
  • Thanks to recent storms, cold temperatures and the hard work of mountain operations and snowmaking teams, many Ikon Pass destinations throughout North America are open.

Shoot United™ Launches Rimfire Educational Video Series

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

Shoot United launches the sixth installment of its “Take Your Shot” educational video series.

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  • Shoot United launches the sixth installment of its “Take Your Shot” educational video series.
  • The latest series focuses on rimfire ammunition, firearms, and shooting competitions.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    “Rimfire is one of the most popular starting points for people who are just learning to shoot,” said Jason Gilbertson, director of marketing for Shoot United.
  • “We are grateful to have the support of Savage Arms and NRL22 in delivering this educational rimfire series.

Vista Outdoor Rejects Unsolicited Proposal from Colt CZ

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

We refer to (i) the agreement and plan of merger dated as of October 15, 2023, between Vista Outdoor Inc. (“Vista”), Revelyst, Inc., CSG Elevate II Inc., CSG Elevate III Inc., and, solely for the purposes of the Guarantor Provisions as defined therein, CZECHOSLOVAK GROUP a.s. (the “CSG Merger Agreement”) and (ii) the letter from Colt CZ Group SE (“Colt CZ”) to the Board of Directors of Vista dated as of November 22, 2023, outlining a proposal pursuant to which Colt CZ and Vista would be combined (the “November 22 Proposal”).

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  • We refer to (i) the agreement and plan of merger dated as of October 15, 2023, between Vista Outdoor Inc. (“Vista”), Revelyst, Inc., CSG Elevate II Inc., CSG Elevate III Inc., and, solely for the purposes of the Guarantor Provisions as defined therein, CZECHOSLOVAK GROUP a.s. (the “CSG Merger Agreement”) and (ii) the letter from Colt CZ Group SE (“Colt CZ”) to the Board of Directors of Vista dated as of November 22, 2023, outlining a proposal pursuant to which Colt CZ and Vista would be combined (the “November 22 Proposal”).
  • Vista’s Board of Directors has reviewed the November 22 Proposal, including consultation with its financial advisors and outside legal counsel.
  • Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC is acting as sole financial adviser to Vista Outdoor and Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP is acting as legal adviser to Vista Outdoor.
  • Moelis & Company LLC is acting as sole financial adviser to the independent directors of Vista Outdoor and Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is acting as legal adviser to the independent directors of Vista Outdoor.

Traeger Announces Participation in the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Traeger, Inc. (“Traeger”) (NYSE: COOK), creator and category leader of the wood pellet grill, today announced that the company will be participating in the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference in New York City.

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  • Traeger, Inc. (“Traeger”) (NYSE: COOK), creator and category leader of the wood pellet grill, today announced that the company will be participating in the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference in New York City.
  • Jeremy Andrus, Chief Executive Officer, Dominic Blosil, Chief Financial Officer, and Nick Bacchus, Vice President of Investor Relations, will participate in a fireside chat that is scheduled to begin at 10:15 a.m. EST on Tuesday, December 5, 2023.
  • The fireside chat will be webcast live from the company’s Investor Relations website at https://investors.traeger.com on the Events & Presentations page.

Rossignol Launches Limited-Edition Ski to Support Increased Diversity in the Outdoors

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231128308275/en/
    Rossignol launches limited-edition ski to support increased diversity in the outdoors (Photo: Business Wire)
    Over a year in the making, Rossignol and Share Winter worked directly with University Prep, a Share Winter grantee school in the Bronx, New York, to launch a contest wherein their students could submit artwork for a limited-edition ski.
  • Showcased on a new limited-edition version of Rossignol’s best-selling, Sender 90 Pro all-mountain-freeride ski, all sales proceeds will be donated to the Share Winter Foundation to support future programming.
  • GROUP ROSSIGNOL: Headed by its new CEO Vincent Wauters, Rossignol Group designs, manufactures and markets a broad range of winter sports and outdoor equipment.
  • Share Winter partners with youth learn to ski and snowboard programs focused on populations historically denied access to snow sports.

Viamericas and Banco GyT Launch Viamistad Donation Campaign to Provide Educational and Recreational Camps for Guatemalans with Disabilities

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Monday, November 27, 2023

Between November 2023 and March 2024, they will donate 20 cents of every transaction made from a Viamericas location to Banco GyT to Viamistad.

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  • Between November 2023 and March 2024, they will donate 20 cents of every transaction made from a Viamericas location to Banco GyT to Viamistad.
  • Celebrating its 16th year, Viamistad is a charitable organization that provides Guatemalans with disabilities several life-changing opportunities through summer camps, an inclusive school and entrepreneurship programs.
  • Campers that attend the Viamistad camps open the hearts and minds of the community by breaking the barriers and stigma of people with disabilities.
  • Viamericas and Banco GyT are committed to growing the Viamistad organization and bringing even more opportunities to the people of Guatemala.

United Sports Brands Rejoins Norwest Equity Partners Portfolio

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Monday, November 27, 2023

Norwest Equity Partners (“NEP”), a leading middle market investment platform founded in 1961, has acquired United Sports Brands (“USB” or the “Company”), a dynamic portfolio of category-defining sporting goods and active lifestyle brands.

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  • Norwest Equity Partners (“NEP”), a leading middle market investment platform founded in 1961, has acquired United Sports Brands (“USB” or the “Company”), a dynamic portfolio of category-defining sporting goods and active lifestyle brands.
  • With a collection of six unique brands — Shock Doctor, McDavid, Cutters, Nathan, PEARL iZUMi, and Glukos — USB is dedicated to advancing athletes with best-in-class sports performance and protective products.
  • NEP’s history with USB brands dates to 2008, when it acquired Shock Doctor as part of its consumer products portfolio.
  • NEP sold Shock Doctor to Bregal Partners in 2014, which subsequently turned into United Sports Brands after expanding the brand portfolio through numerous acquisitions under Armand’s leadership.