Escalade (ESCA) Investor presentation summary

Company overview and history

• Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Evansville, IN, with a NASDAQ listing since 1973.

• Focuses on niche sports, games, outdoors, fitness, safety, and pet categories, with a broad retail presence both offline and online.

• Has a long history of strategic acquisitions and divestitures to expand product lines and market reach.

• Employs 444 people and maintains manufacturing, distribution, and sourcing flexibility across multiple locations.

• Celebrated over 50 years as a NASDAQ-listed company and is among the oldest on the exchange.

Strategic priorities and business model

• Prioritizes product and process innovation to grow category share and invest in organic growth.

• Engages consumers through compelling products, trusted brands, events, sponsorships, and social media.

• Builds market share by leveraging a diverse category portfolio and extensive distribution network.

• Pursues non-dilutive acquisitions to extend footprint and capabilities, with 16 acquisitions in the past 14 years.

• Maintains financial discipline, a lean cost structure, and a strong balance sheet to maximize shareholder value.

Market leadership and innovation

• Holds leading positions in in-ground basketball, billiards, pickleball, archery, water sports, table tennis, darting, outdoor games, fitness accessories, and safety.

• Drives innovation through consumer insights, launching new products across multiple categories.

• Builds consumer loyalty via partnerships, sponsorships, and impactful consumer experiences.

• Leverages social media and e-commerce platforms to engage consumers and create brand communities.