Black Diamond, Inc., a leading global supplier of innovative active outdoor performance equipment and apparel, has completed the asset sale of its Gregory Mountain Products, LLC ("Gregory") brand for $84.1 million to Samsonite LLC.
The divestiture represents an integral part of Black Diamond's plan to focus on its core brands, including POC and Black Diamond apparel. Black Diamond has used a portion of the proceeds from the sale to pay down its debt with Zions Bank and plans to reinvest the remainder to support the continued growth and long-term development of its core brands.
"Closing the sale of Gregory marks a critical point in our strategic pivot initiated last fall," said Peter Metcalf, president and CEO of Black Diamond. "We believe that we are now positioned for enhanced growth from our core and fastest-growing brands."
The Company has realized net proceeds of approximately $68.4 million after fees, expenses and taxes. The Company previously had approximately $26.7 million of outstanding debt under its credit facility with Zions Bank as of March 31, 2014, which was paid-off in full with the closing of the transaction.
The Company plans to provide revised second half and full year guidance when it reports its second quarter results in August 2014.
Rothschild served as financial advisors and Kane Kessler, P.C. served as legal advisors to Black Diamond for the divestiture.
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