Solo Brands CFO Departs; Interim CFO Appointed

TL;DR

Solo Brands CFO out, interim CFO in. Watch for financial strategy changes.

AI Summary

Solo Brands, Inc. announced on December 5, 2024, the departure of Chief Financial Officer, Christopher Heckman. The company has appointed Sarah G. Williams as interim CFO, effective immediately. Williams previously served as the company's Chief Accounting Officer.

Why It Matters

The sudden departure of a CFO can signal internal challenges or strategic shifts, potentially impacting investor confidence and the company's financial direction.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: medium — A CFO departure, especially without a permanent replacement named, introduces uncertainty regarding financial leadership and strategy.

Key Players & Entities

• Solo Brands, Inc. (company) — The company filing the report.
• Christopher Heckman (person) — Departing Chief Financial Officer.
• Sarah G. Williams (person) — Appointed interim Chief Financial Officer.
• December 5, 2024 (date) — Effective date of the CFO change.

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From the Filing

0001870600-24-000125.txt : 20241206 0001870600-24-000125.hdr.sgml : 20241206 20241206164806 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001870600-24-000125 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 14 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20241205 ITEM INFORMATION: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers FILED AS OF DATE: 20241206 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20241206 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Solo Brands, Inc. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001870600 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: [3949] ORGANIZATION NAME: 04 Manufacturing IRS NUMBER: 871360865 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-40979 FILM NUMBER: 241532944 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1001 MUSTANG DR CITY: GRAPEVINE STATE: TX ZIP: 76051 BUSINESS PHONE: (817) 900-2664 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1001 MUSTANG DR CITY: GRAPEVINE STATE: TX ZIP: 76051 8-K 1 dtc-20241205.htm 8-K dtc-20241205 0001870600 ☐ 0001870600 2024-12-06 2024-12-06 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): December 5, 2024 Solo Brands, Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Commission File Number 001-40979 Delaware 87-1360865 State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization I.R.S. Employer Identification No. 1001 Mustang Dr. Grapevine, TX 76051 Address of Principal Executive Offices Zip Code ( 817 ) 900-2664 Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: ☐      Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐      Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐      Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐      Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered Class A Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share DTC New York Stock Exchange Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☒ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On December 5, 2024, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Solo Brands, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed John Larson as a member of the Board, effective on the same date. Mr. Larson will serve as a Class I director with a term expiring at the 2025 annual meeting of stockholders and until his successor is elected and qualified or his earlier death, resignation or removal. The Board also appointed Mr. Larson to serve on the Board’s Compensation Committee and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, also effective December 5, 2024. Mr. Larson, age 62, has served as Chief Executive Officer of Bestop, Inc., a leading manufacturer of soft tops and accessories for Jeep vehicles, sinc