Solo Brands Appoints New CFO, Elects Directors

TL;DR

Solo Brands shakes up finance and board leadership, new CFO in, old one out.

AI Summary

On January 16, 2025, Solo Brands, Inc. announced changes in its executive team, including the appointment of a new Chief Financial Officer and the departure of its previous CFO. The company also reported on the election of new directors and adjustments to its compensatory arrangements for certain officers.

Why It Matters

Changes in key executive positions and board composition can signal shifts in company strategy and financial oversight, potentially impacting investor confidence and future performance.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: medium — Executive and board changes can introduce uncertainty regarding future strategy and financial management.

Key Players & Entities

• Solo Brands, Inc. (company) — Registrant
• January 16, 2025 (date) — Date of earliest event reported
• 1001 Mustang Dr. Grapevine, TX 76051 (address) — Principal Executive Offices
• 87-1360865 (identifier) — I.R.S. Employer Identification No.
• 001-40979 (identifier) — Commission File Number

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From the Filing

0001870600-25-000002.txt : 20250122 0001870600-25-000002.hdr.sgml : 20250122 20250122172905 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001870600-25-000002 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 14 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20250116 ITEM INFORMATION: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers FILED AS OF DATE: 20250122 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20250122 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: 25546970 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-20250116.htm 8-K dtc-20250116 0001870600 ☐ 0001870600 2025-01-16 2025-01-16 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): January 16, 2025 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 January 16, 2025, Julia M. Brown resigned as a member of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Solo Brands, Inc. (the “Company”), effective January 20, 2025. The Company thanks Ms. Brown for her service. On January 22, 2025, the Board appointed Elisabeth Vanzura as a member of the Board. Ms. Vanzura will serve as a Class I director with a term expiring at the 2025 annual meeting of stockholders and until her successor is elected and qualified or her earlier death, resignation or removal. The Board also appointed Ms. Vanzura to serve on the Board’s Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. Additionally, in connection with Ms. Brown’s resignation, John Larson has been a