SGB Update

Wolverine World Wide’s Credit Facility Rated By S&P

S&P Global Ratings assigned its ‘BBB-‘ issue-level rating and ‘1’ recovery rating to Wolverine World Wide Inc.’s refinanced senior secured credit facility, which comprises a $1 billion revolving credit facility and a $200 million term loan due 2026.

Clarus Announces Pricing Of Common Stock Offering

Clarus Corporation announced that it has priced an underwritten public offering of 2.75 million shares of its common stock for total expected gross proceeds of $74.2 million before underwriting fees and estimated offering expenses.

Garmin Delivers Seven Percent Q3 Growth

Garmin Ltd. reported total revenue of $1.19 billion in the third quarter, a 7 percent increase over the prior year quarter. The gains were led by Marine and Aviation segment sales.

REI Readies Opening In Jackson Hole

REI Co-op plans to open its new store in Powderhorn Mall in Jackson Hole, WY on November 5. The store, located at 974 West Broadway, is the retailer’s first store in the State.

Puma Lifts Outlook On Robust Q3 Results

Puma said it now expects currency-adjusted sales to expand at least 25 percent for 2021, up from at least 20 percent previously, and also raised its earnings guidance after reporting healthy third-quarter growth. Sales in the third quarter rose 20 percent currency-neutral, led by a 31 percent gain in the Americas region.

IHRSA 2021 Draws Nearly 4,000 Attendees

The 40th Anniversary IHRSA International Convention & Trade Show, held in Dallas, TX, drew nearly 4,000 health club operators, suppliers and fitness industry professionals despite travel restrictions.

Russell Athletic Partners With Alphabroder

Russell Athletic announced a partnership with Alphabroder, the distributor of imprintable sportswear and accessories in North America. Through this partnership, an assortment of core styles from Russell Athletic will be available at five distribution centers between California, Texas, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Georgia.

Orvis Hires Chief People Officer

Orvis announced that Rebecca Jones was hired as chief people officer, effective October 18, 2021. In this new position, Jones is providing executive oversight for its HR department, focused on employee engagement, support, development, training, and growth within the organization.

Sentinel Capital Partners Acquires Controlled Products

Sentinel Capital Partners, a private equity firm, announced its acquisition of Controlled Products, a manufacturer and distributor of synthetic turf products for landscape, sports, commercial, and specialty applications.