Solo Brands (DTC) 10-Q2024 Q3 Quarterly report

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This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (this “Quarterly Report”) of Solo Brands, Inc. (the “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. We intend such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this Quarterly Report may be forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terms such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “could,” “intends,” “targets,” “projects,” “contemplates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “forecasts,” “predicts,” “potential” or “continue” or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions. Forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report include, but are not limited to, statements regarding our future results of operations and financial position, macroeconomic conditions, industry and business trends, business strategy, wind down of our IcyBreeze business, plans, market growth and our objectives for future operations.

The forward-looking statements in this Quarterly Report are only predictions. We have based these forward-looking statements largely on our current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that we believe may affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, our ability to maintain and strengthen our brand to generate and maintain ongoing demand for our products, our ability to successfully design and develop new products, our ability to effectively manage our growth and accurately forecast demand for our products or our results of operations, our ability to maintain a successful marketing strategy with existing and future customers, our reliance on third-party manufacturers and the cooperation of our suppliers, our ability to cost-effectively attract new customers and retain our existing customers, our failure to maintain product quality and product performance at an acceptable cost, fluctuations in the cost and availability of raw materials, equipment, labor, and transportation, which could cause manufacturing delays or increase our costs, our collection, use, storage, disclosure, transfer and other processing of personal information, which could give rise to significant costs and liabilities, the impact of product liability and warranty claims and product recalls, the highly competitive market in which we operate, business interruptions resulting from geopolitical-conflict on the global economy, energy supplies and raw materials, problems with, or loss of, our suppliers or an inability to obtain raw materials, the ability of our stockholders to influence corporate matters, additional costs and risks associated with our adoption of environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) initiatives and frameworks, our ability to maintain effective internal control over financial reporting, and the important factors discussed in Part I, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 (“2023 Form 10-K”) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on March 14, 2024, as amended by Amendment No. 1 on Form 10-K/A that was filed with the SEC on May 9, 2024 (as amended, the “2023 Form 10-K”), and in Part II, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in this Quarterly Report, as any such factors may be updated from time to time in its other filings with the SEC. The forward-looking statements in this Quarterly Report are based upon information available to us as of the date of this Quarterly Report, and while we believe such information forms a reasonable basis for such statements, such information may be limited or incomplete, and our statements should not be read to indicate that we have conducted an exhaustive inquiry into, or review of, all potentially available relevant information. These statements are inherently uncertain and investors are cautioned not to unduly rely upon these statements.

You should read this Quarterly Report and the documents that we reference in this Quarterly Report and have filed as exhibits to this Quarterly Report with the understanding that our actual future results, performance and achievements may be materially different from what we expect. We qualify all of our forward-looking statements by these cautionary statements. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this Quarterly Report. Except as required by applicable law, we do not plan to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report, whether as a result of any new information, future events or otherwise.

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Included below are selected significant accounting policies. Refer to Note 2 - Significant Accounting Policies, within the annual consolidated financial statements in the Company’s 2023 Form 10-K for the full list of significant accounting policies.

The unaudited consolidated financial statements contained herein have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) and the rules of the SEC. Accordingly, these unaudited consolidated financial statements do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair statement of the results of operations, financial position and cash flows for the periods presented have been reflected. The unaudited consolidated financial statements include those of our wholly-owned and majority-owned subsidiaries and the entity consolidated under the variable interest entity model. Intercompany balances and transactions are eliminated in consolidation. These unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements included in the 2023 Form 10-K. Certain prior period amounts have been conformed to the current period’s presentation.

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue, and expenses during the reporting period and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements. Estimates and assumptions about future events and their effects cannot be made with certainty. Estimates may change as new events occur when additional information becomes available and if the operating environment changes. Actual results could differ from estimates.

Restructuring, contract termination and impairment charges are primarily comprised of severance and employee-related benefits, contract termination fees and asset impairment charges. We recognize employee severance costs as a liability at estimated fair value, at the time of communication to employees, unless future service is required, in which case the costs are recognized ratably over the future service period. Contract termination fees include costs incurred to terminate a contract and the impacts to related assets or liabilities associated with these contracts. Asset impairment charges include impairments of long-lived assets and goodwill, as addressed in Note 2 - Significant Accounting Policies, in the 2023 Form 10-K. Restructuring, contract termination and asset impairment activities are recognized when they are incurred and included in restructuring, contract termination and impairment charges on the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss).

From time to time, the Company is involved in various legal proceedings that arise in the normal course of business. While the Company intends to prosecute and defend any lawsuit vigorously, the Company presently believes that the ultimate outcome of any currently pending legal proceeding will not have any material adverse effect on its financial position, cash flows, or results of operations. However, litigation is subject to inherent uncertainties and unfavorable rulings could occur. An unfavorable ruling could include monetary damages, which could impact the Company’s business and the results of operations for the period in which the ruling occurs or future periods. Based on the information available, the Company evaluates the likelihood of potential outcomes. The Company records the appropriate liability when the amount is deemed probable and reasonably estimable. In addition, the Company does not accrue for estimated legal fees and other directly related costs because they are expensed as incurred. The Company is not currently a party to any pending litigation that it considers material. Therefore, the consolidated balance sheets do not include a liability for any potential obligations as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023.

In October 2021, the FASB issued ASU 2021-08, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Accounting for Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities from Contracts with Customers. The ASU requires that an acquirer recognize and measure contract assets and liabilities acquired in a business combination in accordance with ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) in order to align the recognition of a contract liability with the definition of a performance obligation. We adopted ASU 2021-08 in the first quarter of 2024 and for all periods subsequent to adoption, will recognize and measure contract assets and liabilities acquired in a business combination in accordance with Topic 606, for which recognition and measurement would have occurred under Topic 805 prior to adoption.

In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures. The ASU amended the existing segment reporting requirements by requiring disclosure of the significant segment expenses based on how management internally views segment information and by allowing the disclosure of more than one measure of segment profit or loss, as well as by expanding the

interim period segment requirements. The ASU also requires single-reportable segment entities to report the disclosures required under Topic 280. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements, but will require certain additional disclosures when adopted in the Company’s 2024 Form 10-K.

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, that requires presentation of specific categories of reconciling items, as well as reconciling items that meet a quantitative threshold, in the reconciliation between the income tax provision and the income tax provision using statutory tax rates. The ASU also requires disclosure of income taxes paid disaggregated by jurisdiction with separate disclosure of income taxes paid to individual jurisdictions that meet a quantitative threshold. The amendments in this accounting standard are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, on a prospective basis. Early adoption and retrospective application are permitted. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements, but will require certain additional disclosures.

The following table disaggregates net sales by channel:

Inventory consisted of the following:

Inventory obsolescence is reflected in the applicable balances in the table above, with the related expense recorded to cost of goods sold on the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) and was $18.4 million and $2.0 million as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. The increase in inventory obsolescence was related to the $18.7 million write down of inventory associated with the wind-down of the operations of IcyBreeze as noted in Note 2, Restructuring, Contract Termination and Impairment Charges.

Prepaid expenses and other current assets consisted of the following:

In the third quarter of 2024, the Company expensed $1.9 million of prepaid marketing that was determined to have no future benefit.

Intangible assets consisted of the following:

In the third quarter of 2024, the Company observed the following triggering events for the Company’s held and used long-lived asset groups:

As a result of the identified triggering events, the Company performed a recoverability test for the identified long-lived asset groups, and the results of the test indicated that the carrying amounts for the long-lived asset groups of IcyBreeze were not expected to be recovered. The Company estimated the fair value of the asset group of IcyBreeze and wrote down the intangible assets to their estimated fair value, resulting in nominal value assigned to the existing intangible asset(s). See Note 2, Restructuring, Contract Termination and Impairment Charges for impairment considerations as they relate to the property and equipment, net of IcyBreeze.

The Company recorded an aggregate $13.3 million impairment charge to the intangible assets of IcyBreeze as of September 30, 2024. As a result of this impairment charge, the Company also reassessed the useful life of the intangible assets of IcyBreeze. As of September 30, 2024, $0.9 million of value continued to be attributable to the patent intangible asset of IcyBreeze, for which the Company expects to continue to obtain value over its remaining useful life. As such, the remaining useful life of the patent intangible asset was not revised. The impact of the impairment does not have a material impact to amortization expense in any future year.

Amortization expense was $4.9 million and $14.8 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $5.7 million and $16.3 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023. Amortization expense is recorded to depreciation and amortization expenses on the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) (unaudited).

In the third quarter of 2024, the Company identified goodwill impairment indicators indicating the fair value of one or more of our reporting units more likely than not did not exceed their carrying values. As a result of the goodwill impairment indicators noted above in Note 6, Intangible Assets, Net, the Company determined it appropriate to perform an interim quantitative goodwill impairment test for all of its reporting units as of September 30, 2024.

For the quantitative goodwill impairment analysis performed as of September 30, 2024, the Company estimated the fair value of the reporting units using a weighting of fair values derived from the income and market approaches, where comparable market data was available. Under the income approach, the Company determined the fair value of a reporting unit based on the present value of estimated future cash flows. Cash flow projections were based on management’s estimates of revenue growth rates and operating margins, EBITDA margins, consideration of industry and market conditions, terminal growth rates and management’s estimates of working capital requirements. The discount rate for each reporting unit was based on a weighted average cost of capital adjusted for the relevant risk associated with the characteristics of each reporting unit and its estimated cash flows, which ranged from 17.0% to 19.5%. Under the market approach, the Company utilized a combination of methods, including estimates of fair value based on market multiples of revenue and earnings derived from comparable publicly-traded companies with similar operating and investment characteristics as the reporting unit.

As a result of the quantitative goodwill impairment test performed as of September 30, 2024, the Company determined that the carrying amounts of the IcyBreeze and Solo Stove reporting units exceeded their respective fair values and a goodwill impairment charge was recognized. The Chubbies reporting unit was determined to have a fair value exceeding its book value by more than 5%. Goodwill at the remaining reporting units of the Company were fully impaired as of December 31, 2023. The following table presents the goodwill impairment charges and remaining goodwill by reporting unit, as of September 30, 2024:

The impairment charge was recorded to restructuring, contract termination and impairment charges on the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) (unaudited).

The future occurrence of a potential indicator of impairment could include matters such as: a decrease in expected net earnings, a further decline in equity market conditions, a decline in comparable market multiples, a continued and sustained decline in our common stock price, and a significant downturn in demand for our products. In the event of significant adverse changes of the nature described above, it may be necessary for us to recognize a non-cash impairment of goodwill, which could have a material adverse effect on our consolidated business, results of operations and financial condition. Based on the results of the quantitative interim goodwill impairment test, the calculated fair value of the Chubbies reporting unit exceeded its book value by less than 10%. Therefore, a 150 basis point (“BPS”) increase in the discount rate, a 175 BPS decrease in the EBITDA margin or a 400 BPS decrease in revenue growth would indicate a potential hypothetical impairment charge for this reporting unit for the amounts reflected in the chart below.

The fair value determination of the Company’s reporting units and goodwill is judgmental in nature and requires the use of estimates and assumptions that are sensitive to changes. Assumptions include the estimation of future revenue and projected margins, which are dependent on internal cash flow forecasts, estimation of the terminal growth rates and capital spending, and determination of discount rates. Some of the inherent estimates and assumptions used in determining fair value of the reporting units are outside the control of management, including interest rates, cost of capital, tax rates, market EBITDA comparables and credit ratings. While the Company believes it has made reasonable estimates and assumptions to calculate the fair value of the reporting units, it is possible a material change could occur. As a result, there can be no assurance that the estimates and assumptions made for purposes of the quantitative goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible impairment tests will prove to be an accurate prediction of future results.

Significant accrued expenses and other current liabilities were as follows:

Long-term debt, net consisted of the following:

Long-term debt, net approximates fair value and is valued using Level 2 inputs within the fair value hierarchy, as defined in Note 2 - Significant Accounting Policies, in the 2023 Form 10-K. See Note 12, Fair Value Measurements of this Quarterly Report for more information regarding the fair value considerations for long-term debt, net.

Interest expense was $3.7 million and $10.4 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively, and $2.8 million and $7.5 million for the corresponding periods in 2023, respectively.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company made draws of $40.0 million and payments of $25.0 million under the Revolving Credit Facility. Availability for future draws on the Revolving Credit Facility was $274.4 million, net of $0.6 million of letters of credit issued and outstanding, and $289.4 million as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

The Company was in compliance with all covenants under all credit arrangements as of September 30, 2024.

As of September 30, 2024, the future maturities of principal amounts of our total debt obligations, excluding finance lease obligations, through maturity and in total, consists of the following:

to ten years and become exercisable over a three-year period. Expense related to stock options is recognized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. Expense related to restricted stock units ("RSUs") issued to eligible employees under the Solo Brands, Inc. 2021 Incentive Award Plan (the “Incentive Award Plan”) is recognized over the vesting period, generally between three years and four years. Expense related to RSUs granted to non-employee directors under the Incentive Award Plan is recognized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period, with newly appointed non-employee directors grants and grants to continuing non-employee directors vesting over a one-year period, while historically newly appointed non-employee directors grants vested over a three-year period. Expense related to performance stock units (“PSUs”) is recognized on a straight-line basis from their award date to the end of the performance period, generally two years. Expense related to special performance stock units (“SPSUs”) is recognized on a straight-line basis from their award date to the end of the requisite service period of three years. Expense related to the Executive Performance Stock Units (“EPSUs”) is recognized over the derived service period.

The following table summarizes equity-based compensation awards granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2024:

In January 2024, the Company granted EPSUs to the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) under the Incentive Award Plan. The EPSUs are unfunded, unsecured rights to receive, if the Company achieves certain stock price targets (measured as a volume-weighted stock price over 100 consecutive trading days) at any time until the three and half year anniversary of the grant date and the grantee remains an employee of the Company, shares of our Class A common stock or an amount in cash of equal fair market value of a share on the day immediately preceding the settlement date. As the EPSUs contain a market condition, the Company will recognize the full amount of compensation expense regardless of if the stock price targets are achieved, but only as long as the grantee remains an employee of the Company.

In connection with the grant of SPSUs in April 2024, the Company modified the EPSUs previously granted to increase the number of awards granted, lower the stock price targets and change the number of days used for the volume-weighted stock price measure to 30 consecutive trading days.

The EPSUs are divided into four tranches. The fair value of the EPSUs granted in the nine months ended September 30, 2024 was derived using a Monte Carlo simulation. It was determined that mid-points between $1.99 to $2.17 for the pre-modification awards and $2.23 to $2.66 post-modification were the most reasonable estimate of grant date fair value for each of the four tranches. The grant date fair values of the EPSUs are a non-recurring measurement and are considered a level 3 estimate. See Note 2 - Significant Accounting Policies within the annual consolidated financial statements in the Company’s 2023 Form 10-K for additional information about the fair value framework and the levels within. Additionally, due to the full vesting of the awards upon achievement of the stock price target and continued employment, or within 180 days of termination without cause or Good Reason (as defined within the employment agreement filed as Exhibit 10.36 to the 2023 Form 10-K), the period over which compensation expense will be recognized was derived through the same Monte Carlo simulations.

The table below contains the derived service periods over which compensation expense will be recognized for each of the four tranches of EPSUs:

In the event the Company incurs a Change in Control (as defined in the Incentive Award Plan), any previously unvested EPSUs will vest based on the price per share received by or payable with respect to the common stockholders in connection with the transaction, pro-rated to reflect a price per share that falls between two stock price goals. EPSUs that remain unvested as of the expiration date or upon the employee’s termination will be automatically forfeited and terminated without consideration.

In April 2024, the Company granted SPSUs under the Incentive Award Plan. The SPSUs are unfunded, unsecured rights to receive, if the Company achieves certain stock price targets (measured as a volume-weighted stock price over 30 consecutive trading days) at any time until the three year anniversary of the grant date and the grantee remains an employee of the Company, shares of our Class A common stock or an amount in cash of equal fair market value of a share on the day immediately preceding the settlement date. As the SPSUs contain a market condition, the Company will recognize the full amount of compensation expense regardless of if the stock price targets are achieved, but only as long as the grantee remains an employee of the Company.

The SPSUs are divided into three tranches. The fair value of the SPSUs granted in the nine months ended September 30, 2024 were derived using a Monte Carlo simulation. It was determined that mid-points between $1.07 to $1.43 were the most reasonable estimate of grant date fair value for each of the three tranches. The grant date fair values of the SPSUs are a non-recurring measurement and are considered a level 3 estimate. The SPSUs have a requisite service period of three years over which compensation expense will be recognized.

The Company is subject to U.S. federal, state, and local income taxes on the Company's allocable share of taxable income of Solo Stove Holdings, LLC (“Holdings”). The subsidiaries of Holdings are also subject to income taxes in the foreign jurisdictions in which they operate. We are the sole managing member of Holdings, and as a result, consolidate the financial results of Holdings. Holdings is treated as a partnership for U.S. federal and most applicable state and local income tax purposes. As a partnership, Holdings is generally not subject to U.S. federal and certain state and local income taxes. Instead, taxable income or loss is allocated to its members on a pro rata basis. We are subject to U.S. federal income taxes, in addition to state and local income taxes with respect to our allocable share of any taxable income or loss of Holdings, as well as any stand-alone income or loss generated by Solo Brands, Inc. Correspondingly, our forecasted annual effective tax rate (“AETR”) was 6.4% as of September 30, 2024.

The effective income tax rate was 5.8% and 5.7% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to 199.2% and (26.7)% for the corresponding periods in 2023. The decrease for the three months ended September 30, 2024 was primarily driven by the tax benefits of losses generated from restructuring, contract termination and impairment charges (see Note 2, Restructuring, Contract Termination and Impairment Charges for more information) in the current year period, offset by a partial valuation allowance and the portion of the tax benefit attributable to noncontrolling interest holders. The increase for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 was primarily attributable to the net release of the Company’s valuation allowance in the prior year period.

The weighted-average ownership interest in Holdings was 63.8% for both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively, and 63.8% and 64.8% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023.

As of September 30, 2024, the total deferred tax liability related to the basis difference in the Company's investment in Holdings was nominal. The total net basis difference currently recorded would reverse upon the eventual sale of its interest in Holdings as a capital gain.

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company did not recognize any deferred tax assets related to additional tax basis increases generated from expected future payments under the Tax Receivable Agreement, as defined in Note 15 - Income Taxes, to the audited consolidated financial statements included in our 2023 Form 10-K.

The following tables present information about the Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis:

There were no transfers between the valuation hierarchy Levels 1, 2 and 3 for three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and year ended December 31, 2023.

Liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3):

The contingent consideration related to our TerraFlame reporting unit as of September 30, 2024 consists of a post-closing payment, resulting from acquisition activity in 2023 and relies on forecasted results through the expected post-closing payment period. The fair value of the post-closing payment is valued using a threshold and cap (capped call) structure. This contingent considerations represents a stand-alone liability that is measured at fair value on a recurring basis each reporting date using inputs that are unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement and are considered a level 3 estimate. The contingent consideration liability is recorded in other non-current liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. Changes in fair value of contingent consideration are recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) (unaudited).

On August 22, 2024, the Company and the selling parties of TerraFlame executed an amendment to the Equity Purchase Agreement, as defined in Part I, Item 8. “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” in the 2023 Form 10-K, modifying specific terms related to the achievement of the contingent consideration thresholds, resulting in an increase in fair value and payment of $3.0 million of the 2023 Earnout, which was paid upon execution of the amendment and recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses. In addition, the post-closing payment terms were amended to provide additional earnout calculation dates to the previously defined post-closing payments. This amendment resulted in the revision of the fair value of the post-closing payment contingent consideration, using the same threshold and cap (capped call) structure as employed for the prior valuations, with the total change in fair value (gain) loss of $1.7 million included in the applicable financial statements as of September 30, 2024.

During the third quarter of 2024, the Company recorded impairment charges of $44.9 million and $13.3 million for goodwill and intangible assets, net, respectively. Indicators of value from income and market approaches, where comparable market data is available, were the basis for the determination of the fair values, which include Level 3 inputs. See Note 6, Intangible Assets, Net and Note 7, Goodwill, for additional discussions of the Company's impairment analyses. There were no other material nonrecurring fair value measurements during the periods ended September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023.

The Company’s financial instruments consist primarily of cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, contingent consideration and bank indebtedness. The carrying amount of cash, accounts receivable, and accounts payable, approximates fair value due to the short-term maturity of these instruments.

As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, we consolidated one entity that is a VIE, that relates to a manufacturing entity for Oru, for which we are the primary beneficiary. Through a management agreement governing the entity, we manage the entity and handle all day-to-day operating decisions. Accordingly, we have the decision-making power over the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of our VIE and an obligation to absorb losses or receive benefits from the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE. These decisions and significant activities include, but are not limited to, manufacturing schedules, production processes, units of production and types of products. The Company is contractually obligated to provide financial support to the VIE.

Total assets of the VIE included on the consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 were $2.4 million and $3.7 million, respectively. Total liabilities of the VIE included on the consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 were $2.8 million and $3.9 million, respectively.

The VIE’s assets may only be used to settle the VIE’s obligations and may not be used for other consolidated entities. The VIE’s liabilities are non-recourse to the general credit of the Company’s other consolidated entities.

Basic net income (loss) per share of Class A common stock is computed by dividing net income (loss) attributable to Solo Brands, Inc. by the weighted average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted net income (loss) per share of Class A common stock is computed by dividing net income (loss) attributable to Solo Brands, Inc. by the weighted average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding adjusted to give effect to potentially dilutive securities.

The following table sets forth the calculation of the basic and diluted net income (loss) per share for the Company’s Class A common stock:

During the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, 0.1 million and 0.2 million options and 1.3 million and 0.4 million restricted stock units, respectively, were not included in the computation of diluted net income (loss) per share because their effect would have been anti-dilutive. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, 0.1 million and 0.3 million options and 2.0 million and 0.3 million restricted stock units, respectively, were not included in the computation of diluted net income (loss) per share because their effect would have been anti-dilutive.