Solo Brands Tapped Christopher T. Metz of Vista Outdoor as CEO Effective January 15 Succeeding John Merris, Expects FY23 Revenue of $490M-$500M (Prior $520M-$540M) Vs $530.56M Est Due to Softer-than-Anticipated Sales in its Direct Channel
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Solo Brands, Inc. (NYSE:DTC) announced Christopher T. Metz as the new CEO effective January 15, 2024, replacing John Merris. The company also revised its FY23 revenue guidance downward from $520M-$540M to $490M-$500M, citing weaker sales in its direct channel. Interim CFO Andrea Tarbox acknowledged Q4 results below expectations and increased marketing investments that did not translate into expected sales, impacting EBITDA negatively.
January 08, 2024 | 11:59 am
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Solo Brands, Inc. revised its FY23 revenue guidance down and announced a new CEO, which may lead to uncertainty and negative investor sentiment in the short term.
The downward revision of revenue guidance typically results in negative investor reaction as it indicates weaker financial performance than expected. The appointment of a new CEO introduces uncertainty about the company's future direction, which can also affect stock price negatively in the short term.
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