All Vista Outdoor articles
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ArticleRevelyst hires supply chain and operations leader
Source: Revelyst Joe Beck While Vista Outdoor is still working to shape its future in the best interests of its shareholders, Revelyst, the former outdoor products segment of Vista Outdoor Inc., has announced the appointment of Joe Beck as its first Chief Supply Chain Officer, effective 22 ...
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ArticleVista Outdoor leaves option open to sell to MNC for higher price
The uncertainty surrounding the future of Vista Outdoor, respectively Revelyst and The Kinetic Group, continues as the company officially confirmed on April 22 that it has resumed negotiations with Montréal-based MNC Capital in connection with the unsolicited expression of interest dated March 25, 2024, in which MNC indicated it was ...
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ArticleCSG’s acquisition of Kinetic Group is fully backed by JP Morgan Chase
Czechoslovak Group (CSG) has issued a statement reaffirming its commitment to the proposed acquisition of Vista Outdoor’s sporting goods business – recently renamed The Kinetic Group – for a total consideration of $1.91 billion, with fully committed financing from leading US bank JP Morgan Chase. CSG also highlighted the benefits ...
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News briefsCFIUS accepts re-filed notification of Vista's proposed sale of Kinetic Group
Vista Outdoor Inc. and Czechoslovak Group a.s. (CSG) announced on March 28 that they have voluntarily withdrawn and resubmitted their joint voluntary notification to CFIUS, the United States’ foreign investment review agency, to give CFIUS more time to review CSG’s proposed acquisition of Vista Outdoor’s The Kinetic Group business. With ...
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News briefsVista Outdoor confirms receipt of renewed offer from MNC Capital
Vista Outdoor Inc. confirmed on March 25 that it received a revised unsolicited expression of interest from Montréal-based MNC Capital expressing MNC’s interest in acquiring Vista Outdoor in an all-cash transaction at a price of $37.50 per share. On March 4, 2024, Vista Outdoor’s board of directors rejected an unsolicited ...
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ArticleVista Outdoor’s transformation is moving forward
Vista Outdoor announced that the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has declared effective the registration statement on Form S-4 filed by its subsidiary Revelyst, Inc. in connection with the proposed acquisition by Czechoslovak Group a.s. (CSG) of Vista’s The Kinetic Group business. The announcement is a key achievement in ...
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News briefsVista’s foundation donates $200K to four nonprofits before reorganizing under Revelyst
The Vista Outdoor Foundation, the philanthropic partner of Vista Outdoor Inc., announced the donation of $208,000 to four nonprofit organizations, concluding a multi-year grant commitment. The four nonprofits receiving proceeds are: Little Bellas: Mentoring on Mountain Bikes: Little Bellas creates opportunities for girls to experience success using mountain biking as ...
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News briefsCamelBak and Grofa launch hybrid distribution model in Germany, Austria
The Petaluma, California-based specialist for hydration systems and water bottles CamelBak has announced that Grofa Actions Sports GmbH will be its new distribution partner for Germany and Austria from April 1, taking over from the brand’s previous partner, Hartje. With Giro, Bell and Blackburn, Grofa already represents other brands from ...
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ArticleVista Outdoor rejects unsolicited offer from MNC Capital
Vista Outdoor announced on the morning of March 4, 2024 that its Board of Directors, after consultation with its financial and legal advisors, has rejected the unsolicited expression of interest from MNC Capital in which MNC expressed an interest in acquiring Vista Outdoor in a cash transaction for $35 per ...
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ArticleVista Outdoor receives takeover bid of $2.9bn for entire group
Vista Outdoor unveiled it has received an offer of $35 per share in cash from the investment firm MNC Capital on Feb. 19, 2024, corresponding to a valuation of $2.9 billion including debt. The offer was made for the entire group, i.e., both the Outdoor business, soon to be listed ...
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ArticleVista Outdoor posts Q3 loss, but Revelyst inventory improves
Vista Outdoor´s operating loss was $180.0 million against a profit of $96.7 million for the period ended Dec. 24. The net loss was $148.2 million against a profit of $65.1 million as gross margin slid by 190 basis points to 29.7 percent from 31.6 percent. Total sales fell 9.6 percent ...
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ArticleRevelyst provides ‘GEAR Up’ transformation update, closes offices and consolidates teams
Revelyst, the segment of Vista Outdoor Inc. that will become a stand-alone public company later this year, announced an update on its “GEAR Up” transformation initiative (the title refers to the future ticker name “GEAR” of Revelyst on the New York Stock Exchange). As part of the spin-off process, Revelyst ...
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News briefsRevelyst hires Chief Human Relations Officer
Source: Business Wire Joyce Butler Revelyst, the Outdoor Products division of Vista Outdoor, has announced the appointment of Joyce Butler as Chief Human Relations Officer. Revelyst is currently in the process of spinning off into a stand-alone public company, which is expected to be finalized later this ...
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Data & Analysis2023 Bicycle Industry Stock Chart: Bet on interest rate cut boosts year-end rally
Here you can find out why the global bicycle stock market performed better than expected last year and what the role of the selected stocks in our OIC Bicycle Stock played.
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News briefsVista Outdoor announces license renewal for Jimmy Styks
Vista Outdoor and water sports products manufacturer Sport Dimension have announced the renewal of their Jimmy Styks brand license with a global, multi-year partnership. Jimmy Styks, founded in 2013, specializes in stand-up paddleboards (SUP) and SUP accessories. Vista Outdoor acquired Jimmy Styks in 2015 and began a brand license partnership ...
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News briefsVista and CSG receive antitrust clearance for proposed merger
Vista Outdoor and Czechoslovak Group (CSG) announced that the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 has expired. As previously reported, Vista Outdoor entered into an agreement and plan of merger on Oct. 15, pursuant to which Vista has agreed to sell its Sporting Products business to ...
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News briefsVista Outdoor completes CEO transition, two co-CEOs
As part of the previously announced company split and the acquisition of the ammunition business by Czechoslovak Group a.s. (CSG), Vista Outdoor has appointed Eric Nyman and Jason Vanderbrink as co-CEOs, according to an SEC filing. They succeed Gary McArthur, who had been interim CEO of the company since November ...
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News briefsVista Outdoor declines unsolicited offer
Vista Outdoor’s Board of Directors, following consultation with its financial and legal advisors, has rejected the unsolicited proposal received on Nov. 22, 2023 from Colt CZ Group SE. The Vista Outdoor Board continues to recommend the acquisition of the Sporting Products business by Czechoslovak Group a.s. (CSG) and remains committed ...
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News briefsVista Outdoor receives unsolicited second bid for acquisition of Sporting Products business
Vista Outdoor reports that it has received an unsolicited proposal from Prague-based Colt CZ Group SE to combine Colt CZ and Vista Outdoor in a cash and stock transaction that Colt CZ said would attribute a value of $30 to each share of Vista Outdoor common stock. As previously reported, ...
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News briefsRevelyst hires digital content consultant for Foresight Sports
Source: Revelyst Andrew Stalbow Revelyst, a Vista Outdoor company, announced that Andrew Stalbow will initially join San Diego-based golf brand Foresight Sports as a digital content and gaming consultant. Stalbow’s consulting role went into effect Nov. 3. Stalbow was previously CEO of Seriously, a company he co-founded ...
