On January 12, 2021, Weber acquired all of the outstanding stock of June Life, Inc. (“June”), a smart appliance and technology company. The acquisition aligns with the Company’s strategy of revolutionizing the outdoor cooking experience through connected products, services and experiences that make grilling the perfect meal simple with our smartphone-enabled
cooking experience. Weber Connect, powered by June OS, is our award-winning smart cooking software solution developed with June. The acquisition was accounted for as a business combination, and June was acquired for aggregate consideration of $142.2 million, including $108.3 million of cash. The results of operations for June have been included in the condensed consolidated statements of income since the acquisition date, which were not material. The assets acquired and liabilities assumed in connection with this acquisition were included in our condensed consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2021, which have been measured at fair value as of the acquisition date.
On April 1, 2021, we acquired substantially all of the operations of R. McDonald Co. Pty. Ltd. (“RMC”), a sales and marketing company in Australia and New Zealand, for approximately $26.3 million in cash and $14.6 million in equity. The results of operations for RMC have been included in the condensed consolidated statements of income since the acquisition date, which were not material. The assets acquired and liabilities assumed in connection with the acquisition were included in our condensed consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2021, which have been measured at fair value as of the acquisition date.
We remain open to synergistic acquisitions that enhance our product line, geographic reach, market share and operational capabilities.
Since the onset of the
COVID-19
pandemic, we have focused on protecting our employees’ health and safety, meeting our customers’ needs as they navigate an uncertain financial and operating environment, working closely with our suppliers to protect our ongoing business operations and rapidly adjusting our short-, medium- and long-term operational plans to proactively and effectively respond to the current and potential future public health crises. While the
COVID-19
pandemic presents serious concerns for our business and operations, our employees and their families, our customers and our suppliers, we believe that we are adapting well to the wide-ranging changes that the global economy is currently undergoing. We remain confident in our business continuity strategy, our ability to produce and sell our products safely and in compliance with applicable laws and governmental orders and mandates, our robust and flexible supply chains and our financial flexibility even in the event of a potentially extended economic downturn. This discussion and analysis includes periods prior to the outbreak of the
COVID-19
pandemic. For further discussion of the steps we have taken to respond to and mitigate the effects of the
COVID-19
pandemic, see the section titled “Risk Factors” in our prospectus (the “Prospectus”) relating to our Registration Statement (Registration No. 333-257824) on Form S-1, as amended, and filed pursuant to Rule 424(b) of the Securities Act.
We are fully operational as we abide by local
COVID-19
safety regulations across the world. To achieve this, we have many employees working remotely and have adopted significant protective measures for our employees on site, including staggered shifts, social distancing and hygiene best practices recommended by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (the “CDC”) and local public health officials. In addition, we have taken additional steps to monitor and strengthen our supply chain to maintain an uninterrupted supply of our products.
Although we have implemented measures to mitigate the impact of the
COVID-19
pandemic on our business, these measures may not be fully effective. We cannot predict the degree to, or the period over, which we will be affected by the pandemic and resulting governmental and other measures. The economic effects of the
COVID-19
pandemic could continue to affect demand for our products in the foreseeable future. As the
COVID-19
pandemic continues, it may also have the effect of heightening many of the risks described in the section titled “Risk Factors” in our Prospectus.
The severity, magnitude and duration of the current
COVID-19
pandemic is uncertain and rapidly changing. We continue to actively monitor the pandemic including, infection and hospitalization rates, vaccination efforts, and related governmental actions such as expanded or reduced
stay-at
home orders, mask mandates, shutdowns, and social distancing guidelines. We will adjust our mitigation strategies as necessary to address any changing health, operational or financial risks that may arise. Since the onset of the pandemic, we have experienced a significant increase in demand for our grills and accessories. While this demand has moderated to some extent, we will continue to manage our production capacity during this period of volatility. We continue to monitor the business for adverse impacts of the pandemic, including volatility in the foreign exchange markets, supply-chain disruptions in certain markets, and potential disruptions in certain countries. In the event we experience adverse impacts from the above or other factors, we would also evaluate the need to perform interim impairment tests for our goodwill, intangible assets and property, equipment and leasehold improvements. There can be no assurance that volatility and/or disruption in the global capital and credit markets will not impair our ability to access these markets on terms acceptable to us, or at all.