SGB Update

The Curling Group Raises $5 million in Seed Funding to Expand the Sport

The company said the rise in curling’s popularity is reflected in the interest of pro athletes and celebrities, including former NFL star Jared Allen and current NFL players George Kittle and TJ Hockenson, who are part of The Curling Group’s initial investors.

Puma Appoints Markus Neubrand as CFO

Neubrand replaces CFO Hubert Hinterseher, who has mutually agreed to step down, effective September 30, 2024, leaving on December 31, 2024, after successfully transitioning his duties to Neubrand.

American Outdoor Brands Board Approves Share Repurchase Program

The program follows the company’s prior share repurchase program approved last year, which authorized the repurchase up to $10.0 million of AOUT shares that resulted in 412,735 shares repurchased at an average price of $8.70 per share, or roughly $3.6 million in the aggregate.

Helinox Appoints VP of Marketing for North America

The manufacturer of lightweight, portable furniture and accessories, has hired industry veteran Courtney Matthews as vice president of marketing for North America, based in its U.S. headquarters in Berkeley, CA.

Sqairz Appoints Three New Members to Board

Sqairz welcomed Keith Bank, Bobby Barad Elass to its Board of Directors as the company moves toward becoming a “multi-sport footwear conglomerate.”