Vista Outdoor shares 'especially attractive' into results, says B. Riley 07:50 VSTO
Vista Outdoor enters agreement to acquire Fox Racing for $540M 07:13 VSTO Vista Outdoor announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Fox Racing. The purchase price is $540M, with the potential for an additional $50M earnout based on Fox Racing's financial performance. "Over the last four years, we have built a diversified portfolio of iconic outdoor brands led by a proven leadership team that continues to execute well and drive strong results for our shareholders," said Chris Metz, Vista Outdoor CEO. "With the acquisition of Fox Racing, we are continuing the successful implementation of our strategy to use accretive acquisitions to expand our leadership position and ability to capitalize on long-term growth opportunities in outdoor recreation. The Fox Racing acquisition meets all of our financial and strategic acquisition criteria, even before taking into account potential benefits from combining Fox Racing with our existing business. I am pleased that we have been able to continue to add category-leading brands like Fox Racing to our portfolio while maintaining a strong balance sheet and reinvesting in our existing business to drive organic growth... The addition of Fox Racing to our portfolio will allow us to target multiple consumer demographics across mountain and road biking, skiing/snowboarding, and powersports. We expect that Fox Racing and our legacy teams will find multiple opportunities to leverage core competencies, enhance supply chain efficiency and resiliency, and better serve our customers and consumers to drive future growth." Jeffrey McGuane, CEO of Fox Racing, will continue to lead the company following the closing of the acquisition, as will all of Fox Racing's leadership team.
Survey shows ammo demand continues to increase, says B. Riley 07:47 SPWH, VSTO, AOUT B. Riley analyst Eric Wold completed a nationwide survey of 112 firearms and ammo dealers to better gauge the current state of ammo demand and the near-term outlook for the industry. Investors are not confident in the sustainability of pandemic-driven ammo demand as economies reopen and retail inventory levels continue to improve, but this is already reflected in the low valuation multiples assigned to the group, Wold tells investors in a research note. According to the survey results, 67% of respondents noted that ammo sales are the same or higher than last year's elevated levels, with 37% noting that ammo sales are increasing further, Wold tells investors in a research note. He views the current entry points for Sportsman's Warehouse Holdings (SPWH) and Vista Outdoor (VSTO) as "incrementally attractive" and reiterates Buy ratings on the stocks. Wold keeps a Neutral rating on American Outdoor Brands (AOUT) but acknowledges that strengthening shooting sports participation bodes well for overall firearms industry product and accessories demand over the long run.
Vista Outdoor to Release First Quarter Fiscal 2023 Financial Results
Wed, July 6, 2022, 6:55 AM
ANOKA, Minn.,July 6, 2022/PRNewswire/ -- Vista Outdoor Inc. ("Vista Outdoor") (NYSE: VSTO) today announced plans to report its first quarter fiscal year 2023 financial results on Thursday, July 28, 2022, before the market opens.