SGB Update Outdoor

RECALL: Cannondale Canvas NEO Bicycles

About 1,270 Cannondale Canvas NEO Bicycles are being recalled. The front fender can detach and cause the front wheel to abruptly stop, posing a fall hazard.

Climate Neutral Appoints Head Of Marketing

Climate Neutral welcomed Melissa Leslie to the newly created position as head of marketing. She assumes responsibility for advancing Climate Neutral’s message with brands and consumers.

Vail Resorts Debt Ratings Placed On CreditWatch Negative By S&P

S&P Global Ratings has lowered its base-case revenue and EBITDA assumptions for Vail Resorts as it expects consumer concerns related to COVID-19, potential additional restrictions on travel and indoor activities, and limited ski resort capacity t likely impair Vail’s’ revenue in fiscal 2021 (ending July).  Additionally, S&P noted that Vail plans to issue $500 million in unrated convertible senior unsecured notes due 2026 to enhance liquidity amid the ongoing pandemic.

American Outdoor Brands Q2 Sales Soar

American Outdoor Brands Inc. reported sales were $79.1 million in the second quarter ended October 31, an increase of 65.7 percent over net sales of $47.7 million for the comparable quarter last year, driven primarily by increases in both e-commerce and traditional sales channels.

Canyon Bicycles Acquired By Belgium Investor

Groupe Bruxelles Lambert (GBL) has become the new majority shareholder of Canyon Bicycles, the direct-to-consumer bike brand. Roman Arnold will remain the chairman of the Advisory Board and reinvest a significant part of his proceeds alongside GBL, while significant minority shareholder TSG Consumer Partners will fully exit its stake.

The WSL Suspends Production On The Billabong Pipe Masters

The World Surfing League (WSL) has decided to suspend the Billabong Pipe Masters competition, presented by Hydro Flask, as a result of positive COVID-19 tests within its organization, including WSL CEO Erik Logan.