American Outdoor Brands, Inc. appointed Tyler Lindwall to the newly created role of VP of Corporate Development. Lindwall, formerly at Vista Outdoor, will be tasked with identifying and evaluating acquisition opportunities, supporting transaction execution and partnering across the organization on integration efforts.
“We’ve long said that acquiring complementary brands where we can plug in our innovation capabilities represents a tremendous opportunity to accelerate growth and expand margins, creating long-term value for our shareholders. Tyler brings extensive experience in corporate development, strategic planning and transactions within the outdoor and broader consumer products space, making him an ideal addition to help execute our long-term strategy,” said Brian Murphy, president and chief executive officer of American Outdoor Brands. “Having worked with Tyler previously on several acquisitions, I have seen firsthand his thoughtful approach, sound judgment and ability to execute. As we continue to advance our long-term strategy, including selectively pursuing acquisitions that align with our strong innovation capabilities, his experience will be valuable in helping us identify and act on the right opportunities.”
Lindwall joins American Outdoor Brands with over 15 years of experience in corporate development, mergers and acquisitions and investment banking. Most recently, he served as vice president of corporate development, FP&A, and investor relations at Vista Outdoor, Inc. and its successor organization, where he supported a broad range of strategic initiatives, including acquisitions, divestitures and corporate separations. Over the course of his career, he has been involved in over 20 transactions, including with many iconic outdoor brands.
Prior to Vista Outdoor, Lindwall held corporate development roles at Alliant Techsystems (ATK), where he focused on mergers and acquisitions and was part of the team that supported the spin-off of Vista Outdoor and the merger of ATK’s aerospace and defense businesses with Orbital Sciences. He began his career in investment banking at Houlihan Lokey.
American Outdoor Brands’ portfolio of brands includes Bog, Bubba, Caldwell, Crimson Trace, Frankford Arsenal, Grilla, Hooyman, Imperial, LaserLyte, Lockdown, Meat! Your Maker; Old Timer, Schrade, Tipton, Uncle Henry, ust, and Wheeler.
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