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**Clarus Corporation (CLAR) Q1 2025 Financial Summary** **Financial Health & Performance:** - **Revenue:** Total sales decreased by $8,878, or 12.8%, to $60.433 million for Q1 2025, compared to $69.311 million in Q1 2024. This decline was driven by reduced sales in both the Adventure and Outdoor segments. - **Profit Margins:** Gross profit decreased by $4,057, or 16.3%, to $20.794 million. Gross margin was 34.4% for Q1 2025, down from 35.9% in Q1 2024 due to lower volumes and unfavorable product mix. - **Operating Loss:** Operating loss was $(6.762) million for Q1 2025, slightly improved from $(6.774) million in Q1 2024. - **Net Loss:** Net loss was $(5.244) million for Q1 2025, compared to a net income of $21.884 million in Q1 2024, which included a significant gain from discontinued operations. **Cash Flow:** - **Operating Activities:** Net cash used in operating activities was $(2.073) million for Q1 2025, an improvement from $(16.361) million in Q1 2024. - **Investing Activities:** Net cash used in investing activities was $(1.181) million for Q1 2025, compared to $173.608 million in Q1 2024, which included proceeds from the sale of the Precision Sport segment. - **Financing Activities:** Net cash used in financing activities was $(1.001) million for Q1 2025, compared to $(120.848) million in Q1 2024, which included the settlement of outstanding borrowings. **Earnings Changes & Trends:** - **Segment Performance:** The Adventure segment saw a significant decline in sales due to lower demand from global OEM customers and a challenging wholesale market. The Outdoor segment faced challenges from product simplification and SKU rationalization. - **Foreign Exchange Impact:** Sales in both segments were negatively impacted by foreign exchange rates, particularly the strengthening of the U.S. dollar against the euro and Australian dollar. **Uncertainties & Future Operations:** - **Legal Matters:** The company faces ongoing legal proceedings, including investigations by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the U.S. Department of Justice related to avalanche transceiver reporting obligations. The company has recorded a liability of $2.5 million for this matter. - **Restructuring:** The company continues to incur restructuring charges as part of its cost reduction actions, with $173 million in charges for Q1 2025. - **Acquisitions & Divestitures:** The company completed the acquisition of RockyMounts and is in the process of selling its PIEPS subsidiary, expected to close in Q3 2025. **Impact on Future Operations:** - **Liquidity:** The company had $41.315 million in total cash as of March 31, 2025, with $6.894 million held by foreign entities. The company expects to fund its liquidity requirements and contractual obligations through operating cash flows and proceeds from the sale of the Precision Sport segment. - **Market Risks:** The company faces risks related to consumer demand, economic conditions, inflation, supply chain disruptions, and regulatory changes. The company is also exposed to product liability and legal risks.