Incremental Financial Improvement
Clarus Corporation reported net sales of $69.3 million, a 3% increase over the same period last year, and a quarterly adjusted EBITDA increase of 15%. This growth was driven by strong outdoor demand in North American wholesale and success with new adventure customers in Australia.
Black Diamond Apparel Success
The revamped Black Diamond apparel line saw sales growth of 29%, with in-line sales up 40.5% and discontinued merchandise down 24%. Apparel represented 23% of the mix in Q3, up 490 basis points from a year ago.
Cost Reduction Initiatives
Operational progress in reducing SG&A expenses led to a decrease of $600,000 year-over-year. On an annualized basis, Clarus removed $1.1 million of fixed costs through reorganization efforts.
Adventure Segment Growth
The Adventure segment delivered 15.9% year-over-year growth versus the third quarter of last year, with organic growth at 7.4%. A strong pipeline filled with a new Rhino-Rack customer in Australia drove much of the growth.