SGB Update

Moody’s Assigns B1 To Callaway’s New Term Loan

Moody’s Investors Service affirmed Callaway Golf Company’s Corporate Family Rating (CFR) at B1 and Probability of Default Rating at B1-PD. Moody’s also assigned a B1 rating to the company’s new senior secured term loan B.

Report: Nike May Exit Georgetown Flagship

Lincoln Property Co. is seeking replacement tenants for the Nike Georgetown flagship store after Nike missed a deadline earlier this year to exercise a renewal option, according to the Washington Business Journal.

TrainingPeaks Appoints President

TrainingPeaks, a maker of a training app for athletes and coaches, announced it hired of Lee Gerakos as president.

Escalade’s Q4 Sales Dip 1.8 Percent

Escalade, Inc. reported fourth-quarter sales were slightly below year-ago levels due to supply chain disruptions; however, sales were well above sales levels from the fourth quarter of 2019.

FortNine Acquires Defender Industries

FortNine, Canada’s e-commerce platform for motorbikes, dirt bikes, ATVs, snowmobiles, and other power sports equipment, accessories and parts announced, in partnership with Novacap, the acquisition of Defender Industries, Inc., the dealer of marine products.

Reebok Forms Strategic Partnership With Foot Locker

Authentic Brands Group (ABG) announced a new and enhanced partnership with Foot Locker, Inc. for the Reebok brand within the United States. This includes the exclusivity of basketball shoes from Allen Iverson and Shaquille O’Neal.

Mystery Ranch Undergoes Leadership Change

Mystery Ranch’s founders Dana Gleason and Renée Sippel-Baker will pass the baton of senior leadership and assume roles as Board of Directors. Alex Kutches, the long-time VP of sales and marketing, will assume the role of president.

Yeti’s Q4 Results Top Analyst Expectations

Yeti, Inc. reported profits on an adjusted basis rose 19 percent in the fourth quarter on January 2 on an 18 percent revenue gain. The cooler-maker became the latest vendor to warn about supply-chain headwinds for 2022. Sales for 2022 are expected to increase between 18 percent and 20 percent, with growth weighted toward the second half.

Peloton Hires Vice President Peloton Commercial

Peloton Interactive hired Microsoft veteran Betsy Webb as vice president of Peloton Commercial, which supports the Precor fitness equipment subsidiary. Webb replaces Rob Barker, who left the company last week and will move to Portugal, according to Pugent Sound Business Journal

Tommy John Nets New Investor, Board Members

Comfort-focused lifestyle brand Tommy John announced that Manny Chirico and David Landau of LNK Partners have joined the brand’s Board of Directors as part of the private equity firm’s minority investment in the company.