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Physical Activity Study Shows 28 Percent of Americans Inactive

For more than five years, over a quarter of the U.S. population has indicated they were inactive. However, the 2018 Physical Activity Council Participation Report also indicates a moderate rise in participation for many sports and activities, including fitness sports, outdoor sports and winter sports.

Acushnet Q4 Revenues Climb 6.6 Percent

Acushnet Holdings Corp., the parent of Titleist and FootJoy,  reported a profit against a loss in the fourth quarter. Sales rose 6.6 percent, led by a 9.5 percent gain in Titleist golf balls.

Moody’s Assigns B3 CFR To Boardriders

Moody’s Investors Service assigned a B3 Corporate Family Rating (CFR) to Boardriders Inc.. At the same time, Moody’s assigned a B3 rating to its proposed $450 million Senior Secured Term Loan due 2024 and a B3-PD Probability of Default (PDR) rating. The rating outlook is stable.

Outdoor Research Hires Head Of Finance and Operations

Outdoor Research, the Seattle-based maker of industry leading apparel and gear, this month hired Roger Barton as head of finance and operations. Barton was most recently at Newell Brands Technical Apparel, which include the Marmot and ExOfficio brands.

The Walking Company Reaches Agreement On Recapitalization

The Walking Company Holdings Inc., has announced that it has obtained critical stakeholder support for a comprehensive recapitalization of the company. The company’s controlling shareholders have committed to invest $10 million in new equity into the company and it has obtained debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing from it lender, Wells Fargo Bank, for up to $50 million.

VF Corp. Appoints Velia Carboni As Chief Digital Officer

VF Corp. announced the appointment of Velia Carboni, formerly at Fidelity Investments, to the new position of chief digital officer. She will report to VF’s chairman, president and CEO, Steve Rendle, and will serve on the company’s senior leadership team.