SGB Update

Remington Parent to Float an IPO

Cerberus Capital is planning an initial public offering of stock in its Freedom Group, Inc. business, which manufactures and markets firearms under the Remington, Marlin, Bushmaster, DPMS, H&R, L.C. Smith, Parker, Dakota Arms, Miller Arms, and Nesika bran

Atlanta Falcons Owner to Acquire PGA TOUR Superstores

Golf & Tennis Pro Shop, Inc., owner and operator of PGA TOUR Superstores, announced it has reached a preliminary agreement for Golf & Tennis Pro Shop to become a majority-owned subsidiary of AMB Group, LLC. AMB Group is owned by Arthur M. Blank and is als

Northern Lights Further Expands its Footprint

In May 2008, Jay Allen, a former financial analyst for a medical devices manufacturer, jumped headfirst into the outdoor specialty business with his purchase of Northern Lights Trading Co. in Bozeman, MT. The purchase included both the Northern Lights sto

Amer Sports’ Rights Offering Oversubscribed

According to preliminary calculations, a total of approximately 72.1 million shares were applied to be subscribed for in Amer Sports rights offering. Compared to a total of approximately 48.5 million shares offered, this represents a total subscription le

Insight Technology Adds All Sports as Distributor

Insight Technology, a provider of tactical lasers, illuminators and thermal imaging equipment, has added All Sports, a member of the Big Rock Sports group, as its newest commercial distributor…

Pete Brownell to Run for NRA Board

Pete Brownell, president of the Iowa-based gunsmithing supply company, Brownells has announced that he is running for a seat on the NRA Board of Directors…

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes Polar Bear Critical Habitat

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced a proposal to designate critical habitat for the polar bear, and will open a 60-day public comment period on the measure. The critical habitat proposal identifies habitat in three separate areas or units: b

Remington, Marlin Parent Confirms IPO; Reports Q2 Results

Cerberus Capital is planning an initial public offering of stock in its Freedom Group, Inc. business, which manufactures and markets firearms under the Remington, Marlin, Bushmaster, DPMS, H&R, L.C. Smith, Parker, Dakota Arms, Miller Arms, and Nesika bran

Remington, Marlin Parent Posts Q2 Sales; Confirms Plans for IPO

Freedom Group, Inc., which manufactures and markets firearms under the Remington, Marlin, Bushmaster, DPMS, H&R, L.C. Smith, Parker, Dakota Arms, Miller Arms, and Nesika brand names, reported in an SEC filing that it sold appoximately 1.1 million long gun

Crons Named Official Big South Provider

The Crons Brand, a team sports apparel brand, has been named the Official Apparel and Uniform Provider of the Big South Conference. The announcement of the 2-year agreement was made jointly by Big South Commissioner Kyle Kallander and Crons CEO and Found

Lululemon Hikes Third Quarter Guidance

Lululemon Athletica inc. raised its guidance for the third quarter. The company now expects diluted earnings per share to be in the range of 17 cents a share to 19 cents a share as compared to its previous guidance range for diluted earnings per share of

Gear 2000 Signs James Harrison

Gear 2000, the distributor of football protective equipment, has signed Pittsburgh All-Pro Defensive Player of the Year James Harrison to promote its line of Z-Cool shoulder pads and accessories. Harrison is being featured in the company's 2010 produ