ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES | ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Organization and Business YETI Holdings, Inc. acquired the operations of YETI Coolers, LLC ( “ Coolers ” ) on June 15, 2012. We are headquartered in Austin, Texas, and are a designer, marketer, and distributor of premium products for the outdoor and recreation market which are sold under the YETI brand. We sell our products through our wholesale channel, including independent retailers, national, and regional accounts across a wide variety of end user markets, as well as through our direct-to-consumer channel ( “ DTC ” ), primarily our e-commerce website. We operate in the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, Hong Kong, China, and Japan. The terms “ we, ” “ us, ” “ our, ” and “ the Company ” as used herein and unless otherwise stated or indicated by context, refer to YETI Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries. Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation The consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ( “ GAAP ” ) and the rules of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ( “ SEC ” ). The consolidated financial statements include our accounts and those of our wholly-owned subsidiaries and variable interest entities ( “ VIEs ” ) of which we are the primary beneficiary. A VIE is required to be consolidated by its primary beneficiary which is generally defined as the party who has (a) the power to direct the activities of a VIE that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance and (b) the obligation to absorb losses of the VIE or the right to receive benefits that could potentially be significant to the VIE. We evaluate our relationships with VIEs on an ongoing basis to determine whether we are their primary beneficiary. Consolidated VIEs are presented as noncontrolling interests. Intercompany balances and transactions are eliminated in consolidation. In preparing the consolidated financial statements, we make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, sales, expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. We re-evaluate our estimates on an ongoing basis. Our estimates are based on historical experience and various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Due to the uncertainty inherent in these estimates, actual results may differ from these estimates and could differ based upon other assumptions or conditions. Change of Fiscal Year End Effective January 1, 2017, we converted our fiscal year end from a calendar year ending December 31 to a 52- to 53-week year ending on the Saturday closest in proximity to December 31, such that each quarterly period will be 13 weeks in length, except during a 53-week year when the fourth quarter will be 14 weeks. Fiscal year 2020 will be a 53-week period. This change did not have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements, and therefore we did not retrospectively adjust our financial statements. The consolidated financial results represent the fiscal years ending December 28, 2019 ( “ 2019 ” ), December 29, 2018 ( “ 2018 ” ), and December 30, 2017 ( “ 2017 ” ). Accounts Receivable Accounts receivable are carried at original invoice amount less an estimated allowance for doubtful accounts. We make ongoing estimates relating to our ability to collect our accounts receivable and maintain an allowance for estimated losses resulting from the inability of our customers to make required payments. In determining the amount of the allowance, we consider our historical level of credit losses and make judgments about the credit worthiness of our customers based on ongoing credit evaluations and their payment trends. Accounts receivable are uncollateralized customer obligations due under normal trade terms typically requiring payment within 30 to 90 days of sale. Receivables are written off when deemed uncollectible. Recoveries of trade receivables previously written off are recorded to income when received. Our allowance for doubtful accounts was $0.0 million as of December 28, 2019 and $0.1 million as of December 29, 2018, respectively. Advertising Advertising costs are expensed in the period in which the advertising occurs and included in selling, general and administrative expenses in our consolidated statements of operations. Advertising costs were $39.0 million, $27.5 million, and $26.5 million for 2019, 2018, and 2017, respectively. At December 28, 2019 and December 29, 2018, prepaid advertising costs were $0.4 million and $1.3 million, respectively. Cash We maintain our cash in bank deposit accounts which, at times, may exceed federally insured limits. We have not historically experienced any losses in such accounts. Comprehensive Income Our comprehensive income is determined based on net income adjusted for gains and losses on foreign currency translation adjustments. Concentration of Risk We are exposed to risk due to our concentration of business activity with certain third-party contract manufacturers of our products. For our hard coolers, soft coolers, Drinkware, and bags our two largest manufacturers comprised approximately 90%, 48%, 81%, and 79%, respectively, of our production volume during 2019. For our cargo, outdoor living, and pets products, two manufacturers accounted for all of the production of each product in 2019. Deferred Financing Fees Costs incurred upon the issuance of our debt instruments are capitalized and amortized over the life of the associated debt instrument on a straight-line basis, in a manner that approximates the effective interest method. If the debt instrument is retired before its scheduled maturity date, any remaining issuance costs associated with that debt instrument are expensed in the same period. Deferred financing fees related to our $450.0 million senior secured Credit Facility are reported in “ Long-term debt, net of current portion ” as a direct reduction of the carrying amount of our outstanding long-term debt. At December 28, 2019 and December 29, 2018, the amortization of deferred financing fees included in interest expense was $2.2 million and $3.4 million, respectively. Fair Value of Financial Instruments For financial assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on a recurring or non-recurring basis, fair value is the price we would receive to sell an asset, or pay to transfer a liability, in an orderly transaction with a market participant at the measurement date. In the absence of such data, fair value is estimated using internal information consistent with what market participants would use in a hypothetical transaction. In determining fair value, observable inputs reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect our market assumptions; preference is given to observable inputs. These two types of inputs create the following fair value hierarchy: Level 1: Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets. Level 2: Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations whose inputs are observable or whose significant value drivers are observable. Level 3: Significant inputs to the valuation model are unobservable. Our financial instruments consist principally of cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, 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. The carrying amount of our long-term bank indebtedness approximates fair value based on Level 2 inputs since the Credit Facility carries a variable interest rate that is based on the London Interbank Offered Rate ( “ LIBOR ” ). Foreign Currency Translation and Foreign Currency Transactions Adjustments resulting from translating foreign functional currency financial statements into U.S. dollars are included in the foreign currency translation adjustment, a component of accumulated other comprehensive income. For consolidation purposes, the assets and liabilities of our subsidiaries whose functional currency is not the U.S. dollar are translated into U.S. dollars using the exchange rate on the balance sheet date. Revenues and expenses are translated at average rates prevailing during the period. The gains and losses resulting from translation of financial statements of foreign subsidiaries are recorded as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income. Goodwill and Intangible Assets Goodwill and intangible assets are recorded at cost, or at their estimated fair values at the date of acquisition. We review goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment annually in the fourth quarter of each fiscal year or on an interim basis whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the fair value of such assets may be below their carrying amount. In conducting our annual impairment test, we first review qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of the asset is less than its carrying amount. If factors indicate that the fair value of the asset is less than its carrying amount, we perform a quantitative assessment of the asset, analyzing the expected present value of future cash flows to quantify the amount of impairment, if any. We perform our annual impairment tests in the fourth quarter of each fiscal year. For our annual goodwill impairment tests in the fourth quarters of 2019 and 2018, we performed a qualitative assessment to determine whether the fair value of goodwill was more likely than not less than the carrying value. Based on economic conditions and industry and market considerations, we determined that it was more likely than not that the fair value of goodwill was greater than its carrying value; therefore, the quantitative impairment test was not performed. Therefore, we did not record any goodwill impairment for the years 2019 and 2018. Our intangible assets consist of indefinite-lived intangible assets, including tradename, trademarks, trade dress, and definite-lived intangible assets such as customer relationships, trademarks, patents, non-compete agreements, and other intangibles assets, such as copyrights and domain name. Tradename, customer relationships, and non-compete agreements resulted from our acquisition of Coolers in 2012. We also capitalize the costs of acquired trademarks, trade dress, patents and other intangibles, such as copyrights and domain name assets. In addition, external legal costs incurred in the defense of our patents and trademarks are capitalized when we believe that the future economic benefit of the intangible asset will be increased, and a successful defense is probable. In the event of a successful defense, the settlements received are netted against the external legal costs that were capitalized. Capitalized patent and trademark defense costs are amortized over the remaining useful life of the asset. Where the defense of the patent and trademark maintains rather than increases the expected future economic benefits from the asset, the costs would generally be expensed as incurred. The external legal costs incurred and settlements received may not occur in the same period. Costs incurred during 2017, 2018, and 2019 primarily relate to external legal costs incurred in the defense of our patents and trademarks, net of settlements received. Income Taxes We provide for taxes at the enacted rate applicable for the appropriate tax jurisdictions. Deferred taxes are provided on an asset and liability method, which requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for expected future consequences of temporary differences between the financial reporting and income tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Tax filing positions are evaluated, and we recognize the largest amount of tax benefit that is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination by the taxing authorities based on the technical merits of the tax position. Settlements with tax authorities, the expiration of statutes of limitations for particular tax positions, or obtaining new information on particular tax positions may cause a change to the effective tax rate. We recognize interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in the provision for income taxes in the consolidated statements of operations. On December 22, 2017, U.S. federal tax legislation, commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act ( “ the Tax Act ” ), was signed into law, significantly reforming the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. The Tax Act had a substantial impact on our income tax expense for the year ended December 30, 2017, primarily due to the revaluation of our net deferred tax asset based on a prospective U.S. federal income tax rate of 21%. See Note 15 for further discussion. Inventories Inventories are comprised primarily of finished goods and are generally valued at the lower of weighted-average cost or net realizable value. Net realizable value is defined as the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal and transportation. We make ongoing estimates relating to the net realizable value of inventories based upon our assumptions about future demand and market conditions. Property and Equipment We record property and equipment at their original acquisition costs and we depreciate them based on a straight-line method over their estimated useful lives. Expenditures for repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred, while asset improvements that extend the useful life are capitalized. The useful lives for property and equipment are as follows: Leasehold improvements lesser of 10 years, remaining lease term, or estimated useful life of the asset Molds and tooling 3 - 5 years Furniture and equipment 3 - 7 years Computers and software 3 - 7 years Research and Development Costs Research and development costs are expensed as incurred. Employee compensation, including non-cash stock-based compensation expense, and miscellaneous supplies are included in research and development costs within selling, general, and administrative expenses. Research and development expenses were $20.5 million, $10.8 million, and $8.8 million, for 2019, 2018, and 2017, respectively. The increase in research and development costs in 2019 relates primarily to one-time non-cash stock-based compensation expense related to pre-IPO performance-based restricted stock units that vested and were fully recognized in the fourth quarter of 2019. See Note 11 for further discussion. Revenue Recognition As discussed in the “Recently Adopted Accounting Standards” section below, we adopted the new revenue recognition standard at the beginning of 2019. Revenue transactions associated with the sale of YETI branded coolers, equipment, drinkware, apparel and accessories comprise a single performance obligation, which consists of the sale of products to customers either through wholesale or DTC channels. Revenue is recognized when performance obligations are satisfied through the transfer of control of promised goods to the customers, based on the terms of sale. The transfer of control typically occurs at a point in time based on consideration of when the customer has an obligation to pay for the goods, and physical possession of, legal title to, and the risks and rewards of ownership of the goods has been transferred, and the customer has accepted the goods. Revenue from wholesale transactions is generally recognized at the time products are shipped based on contractual terms with the customer. Revenue from our DTC channel is generally recognized at the point of sale in our retail stores and at the time products are shipped for e-commerce transactions and corporate sales based on contractual terms with the customer. Revenue is recognized net of estimates of variable consideration, including product returns, customer discounts and allowances, sales incentive programs, and miscellaneous claims from customers. We determine these estimates based on contract terms, evaluations of historical experience, anticipated trends, and other factors. The actual amount of customer returns and customer allowances, which is inherently uncertain, may differ from our estimates. The duration of contractual arrangements with our customers is typically less than one year. Payment terms with wholesale customers vary depending on creditworthiness and other considerations, with the most common being net 30 days. Payment is due at the time of sale for retail store transactions and at the time of shipment for e-commerce transactions. Certain products that we sell include a limited warranty which does not meet the definition of a performance obligation within the context of the contract. Product warranty costs are estimated based on historical and anticipated trends and are recorded as cost of goods sold at the time revenue is recognized. Revenue from the sale of gift cards is initially deferred and recognized as a contract liability until the gift card is redeemed by the customer. We elected to account for shipping and handling as fulfillment activities, and not as separate performance obligations. Shipping and handling fees billed to customers are included in net sales. All shipping and handling activity costs are recognized as selling, general and administrative expenses at the time the related revenue is recognized. Sales taxes collected from customers and remitted directly to government authorities are excluded from net sales and cost of goods sold. Our terms of sale provide limited return rights. We may accept, and have at times accepted, returns outside our terms of sale at our sole discretion. We may also, at our sole discretion, provide our retail partners with sales discounts and allowances. We record estimated sales returns, discounts, and miscellaneous customer claims as reductions to net sales at the time revenues are recorded. We base our estimates upon historical experience and trends, and upon approval of specific returns or discounts. Actual returns and discounts in any future period are inherently uncertain and thus may differ from our estimates. If actual or expected future returns and discounts were significantly greater or lower than the reserves we had established, we would record a reduction or increase to net sales in the period in which we made such determination. For periods prior to adoption, revenue was recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement existed, and title and risks of ownership had passed to the customer, based on the terms of sale. Goods were usually shipped to customers with free-on-board (“FOB”) shipping point terms; however, our practice was to bear the responsibility of the delivery to the customer. In the case that product was lost or damaged in transit to the customer, we generally took the responsibility to provide new product. In effect, we applied a synthetic FOB destination policy and therefore recognized revenue when the product was delivered to the customer. For our national accounts, delivery of our products typically occurred at shipping point, as such customers took delivery at our distribution center. Segment Information We report our operations as a single reportable segment and manage our business as a single-brand consumer products business. This is supported by our operational structure, which includes sales, research, product design, operations, marketing, and administrative functions focused on the entire product suite rather than individual product categories. Our chief operating decision maker does not regularly review financial information for individual product categories, sales channels, or geographic regions that would allow decisions to be made about allocation of resources or performance. Shipping and Handling Costs Amounts charged to customers for shipping and handling are included in net sales. Our cost of goods sold includes inbound freight charges for product delivery from our third-party contract manufacturers. The cost of product shipment to our customers, which is included in selling, general and administrative expenses in our consolidated statements of operations, was $39.9 million, $30.2 million, and $25.9 million for 2019, 2018, and 2017, respectively. Stock-Based Compensation We award stock-based compensation to employees and directors under the YETI Holdings, Inc. 2018 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan (the “ 2018 Plan ”) . We measure compensation expense for all stock-based awards at fair value on the date of grant and recognize compensation expense over the service period for awards expected to vest. We use the Black-Scholes-Merton (“Black-Scholes”) option pricing model to determine the fair value of stock option awards. If any of the assumptions used in the Black-Scholes model changes significantly, stock-based compensation expense for future option awards may differ materially compared with the awards granted previously. Costs relating to stock-based compensation are recognized in selling, general, and administrative expenses in our consolidated statements of operations, and forfeitures are recognized as they occur. See Note 11 for further discussion. Valuation of Long-Lived Assets We assess the recoverability of our long-lived assets, which include property and equipment, operating lease right-of-use-assets, and definite-lived intangible assets, for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable. An impairment loss on our long-lived assets exists when the estimated undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset and its eventual disposition are less than its carrying amount. If the carrying amount exceeds the sum of the undiscounted cash flows, an impairment charge is recognized based on the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the estimated fair value of the assets. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or estimated fair value less costs to sell. Variable Interest Entities We evaluate our financial interests in business enterprises to determine if they represent VIEs of which we are the primary beneficiary. If such criteria are met (as discussed above in “ Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation ” ), we reflect these entities as consolidated subsidiaries. In 2017, we acquired acquired Rambler On, which was a VIE, as discussed in Note 3. Warranty Warranty liabilities are recorded at the time of sale for the estimated costs that may be incurred under the terms of our limited warranty. We make and revise these estimates primarily based on the number of units under warranty, historical experience of warranty claims, and an estimated per unit replacement cost. The liability for warranties is included in accrued expenses in our consolidated balance sheets. The specific warranty terms and conditions vary depending upon the product sold, but are generally warranted against defects in material and workmanship ranging from three Emerging Growth Company Status We were an “ emerging growth company ” as defined in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 ( “ JOBS Act). Under the JOBS Act, emerging growth companies can delay adopting new or revised financial accounting standards until such time as those standards apply to private companies. We elected to use the extended transition period for complying with the adoption of new or revised accounting standards and as a result of this election, our financial statements may not be comparable to companies that comply with public company effective dates. As of June 28, 2019, the last business day of our most recently completed second fiscal quarter, the market value of our common stock that was held by non-affiliates was greater than $700 million. As a result, we became a large accelerated filer and no longer qualified as an emerging growth company on December 28, 2019, the end of our current fiscal year. Accordingly, we no longer qualify for the provisions of the JOBS Act that allow companies to adopt new or revised accounting standards when required by private company accounting standards. Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements In February 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ( “ FASB ” ) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) , a new accounting standard on leasing. The FASB subsequently issued updates to the standard to provide additional clarification on specific topics, including permitted transition methods. Collectively, the guidance is referred to as FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 842 (“ASC 842”). ASC 842 requires companies to recognize right-of-use (“ROU”) assets and corresponding lease liabilities on the balance sheet for leases with lease terms greater than twelve months, and also retains a dual model approach for assessing lease classification and recognizing expense. We adopted ASC 842 effective December 30, 2018, the first day of fiscal year 2019 using the modified retrospective transition method. We applied the transition provision for ASC 842 at our adoption date instead of at the earliest comparative period presented in our financial statements and, therefore, we recognized and measured leases existing at December 30, 2018, but without retrospective application. ASC 842 also requires enhanced disclosures regarding the amount, timing and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases. The most significant impact was the recognition of ROU lease assets of $37.8 million and corresponding operating lease liabilities of $50.0 million and finance lease assets of $1.1 million and corresponding lease liabilities of $1.1 million, each as of December 28, 2019, on our balance sheet along with certain incremental disclosures. The difference between the operating lease ROU assets and operating lease liabilities primarily represents the existing deferred rent and tenant improvement allowance liabilities balance, resulting from historical straight-lining of operating leases, which were effectively reclassified upon adoption to reduce the measurement of leased assets. See Note 6 for further discussion. The impact of the adoption of ASC 842 on previously reported interim financial statements included the recognition of ROU assets and lease liabilities for operating leases. The adoption of ASC 842 had no impact to previously reported results of operations for any interim period. In July 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-07, Codification Updates to SEC Sections . ASU 2019-07 clarifies the disclosure and presentation requirements of a variety of codification topics by more closely aligning them with the SEC disclosure rules and regulations, eliminating redundancies and simplifying application of the codification. ASU 2019-07 is effective upon issuance and it did not have a material impact to our consolidated financial statements or related disclosures. In May 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-07, Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718) , which conformed the current non-employee share-based accounting standard with employee share-based accounting. We elected to adopt this standard early, on June 30, 2019, the first day of the third quarter of 2019, and such adoption did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements or related disclosures. In the first quarter of 2019, we adopted ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASC 606”), using the modified retrospective transition method and applying this approach to contracts not completed as of the date of adoption. ASC 606 establishes a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue under GAAP and requires companies to recognize revenue in a way that depicts the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. ASC 606 also requires certain disclosures regarding qualitative and quantitative information with respect to the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. The adoption of ASC 606 resulted in a net decrease of $0.5 million to accumulated deficit as of December 30, 2018. The cumulative effect adjustment primarily related to revenue that would have been recognized in the prior period for certain wholesale transactions and substantially all e-commerce transactions at the time of shipment, rather than upon delivery to the customer, based on our evaluation of the transfer of control of the goods. Comparative prior period information has not been restated and continues to be reported in accordance with accounting standards in effect for those periods. See Note 2 for additional revenue disclosures. Under ASC 606, an asset for the estimated cost of inventory expected to be returned is now recognized separately from the liability for sales-related reserves. This resulted in an increase in prepaid expenses and other current assets and an increase in accrued expenses and other current liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets as of December 28, 2019. As mentioned above, the adoption of ASC 606 impacted the timing of revenue recognized related to sales for certain wholesale transactions and substantially all e-commerce transactions, resulting in earlier recognition of such sales. Additionally, miscellaneous claims from customers are now recognized in net sales. Previously, these costs were recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses. The following tables compare consolidated financial statements reported in accordance with the requirements of ASC 606 to the amounts that would have been reported had the new standard not been applied (in thousands): Year Ended December 28, 2019 As Reported Impact of Adoption Balances without Adoption of ASC 606 Net sales $ 913,734 $ (2,091) $ 911,643 Cost of goods sold 438,420 (529) 437,891 Gross profit 475,314 (1,562) 473,752 Selling, general, and administrative expenses 385,543 451 385,994 Operating income 89,771 (2,013) 87,758 Interest expense (21,779) — (21,779) Other income (734) — (734) Income before income taxes 67,258 (2,013) 65,245 Income tax expense (16,824) 494 (16,330) Net income $ 50,434 $ (1,519) $ 48,915 December 28, 2019 As Reported Impact of Adoption Balances without Adoption of ASC 606 ASSETS Accounts receivable, net $ 82,688 $ (3,550) $ 79,138 Inventory 185,700 876 186,576 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 19,644 (197) 19,447 Deferred charges and other assets 2,389 2 2,391 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 42,088 (850) 41,238 Taxes payable 3,329 — 3,329 Accumulated deficit (189,545) (2,019) (191,564) The adjustments above do not have an impact on net cash used in operating activities; however, they do impact the changes in operating assets and liabilities for the related accounts within the disclosure of operating activities on our consolidated statement of cash flows. Recent Accounting Guidance Not Yet Adopted In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments , and also subsequently issued amendments to the initial guidance, in ASU 2018-19, ASU 2019-04, and ASU 2019-05. ASU 2016-13 replaces the current incurred loss impairment method with a method that reflects expected credit losses on financial instruments. In November 2018, the FASB issued update ASU 2018-19, clarifying the scope of ASU 2016-13. In April 2019, the FASB issued updated ASU 2019-04, clarifying that equity instruments without readily determinable fair values for which an entity has elected the measurement alternative should be remeasured to fair value as of the date that an observable transaction occurred. In May 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-05, which provides an option to irrevocably elect to measure certain individual financial assets at fair value instead of amortized cost. The new standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and early adoption is permitted. Because we anticipate that we will no longer qualify as an emerging growth company as of December 28, 2019, we expect to adopt this standard in the first quarter of |