and shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. We do not have, and expressly disclaim, any obligation to release publicly any updates or any changes in our expectations or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any forward-looking statement is based. The text included with this Current Report on Form 8-K is available on our website at www.smith…

and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. We do not have, and expressly disclaim, any obligation to release publicly any updates or any changes in our expectations or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any forward-looking statement is based. The text included with this Current Report on Form 8-K is available on our website at www.smith…

and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. We do not have, and expressly disclaim, any obligation to release publicly any updates or any changes in our expectations or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any forward-looking statement is based. The text included with this Current Report on Form 8-K is available on our website at www.smith…

and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. We do not have, and expressly disclaim, any obligation to release publicly any updates or any changes in our expectations or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any forward-looking statement is based. The text included with this Current Report on Form 8-K is available on our website at www.smith…

and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. We do not have, and expressly disclaim, any obligation to release publicly any updates or any changes in our expectations or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any forward-looking statement is based. The text included with this Current Report on Form 8-K is available on our website at www.smith…

have the meanings set forth in the First Amendment, including Exhibit A thereto. The First Amendment provides (a) in connection with the calculation of Consolidated Funded Indebtedness, for the exclusion of any Indebtedness of the guarantors relating to their Guarantee of the obligations of the Missouri Lease Tenant under the Missouri Lease until such time as the guarantors are obligated to discharge payment or performance responsibilities; (b) in connection with the calculation of Consolidat…

Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant. The description of the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement set forth under

and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. We do not have, and expressly disclaim, any obligation to release publicly any updates or any changes in our expectations or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any forward-looking statement is based. The text included with this Current Report on Form 8-K is available on our website at www.smith…

Vice President of Sales — Susan J. Cupero: Ms. Cupero planned to retire in May 2025 with a detailed separation agreement.

and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. We do not have, and expressly disclaim, any obligation to release publicly any updates or any changes in our expectations or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any forward-looking statement is based. The text included with this Current Report on Form 8-K is available on our website at www.smith…

Vice President of Sales — Susan J. Cupero: Susan J. Cupero will retire in May 2025.

and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. We do not have, and expressly disclaim, any obligation to release publicly any updates or any changes in our expectations or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any forward-looking statement is based. The text included with this Current Report on Form 8-K is available on our website at www.smith…

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. On October 3, 2024, we and certain of our direct and indirect Domestic Subsidiaries entered into a second amended and restated credit agreement, or the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, with certain lenders, TD Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, TD Securities (USA) LLC and Regions Bank, as joint lead arrangers and joint bookrunners, and Regions Bank, as syndication agent. Capitalized terms not otherwise defined in this Item 1.01, will…

Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant. The description of the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement set forth under

Changes in Registrant’s Certifying Accountant. Appointment of New Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm On September 17, 2024, the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (the “Company”) approved the engagement of KPMG LLP (“KPMG”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, effective as of September 17, 2024, to audit the Company’s consolidated financial statements for its fiscal year ended April 30, 2025, and the effectiveness of…

and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. We do not have, and expressly disclaim, any obligation to release publicly any updates or any changes in our expectations or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any forward-looking statement is based. The text included with this Current Report on Form 8-K is available on our website at www.smith…

and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. We do not have, and expressly disclaim, any obligation to release publicly any updates or any changes in our expectations or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any forward-looking statement is based. The text included with this Current Report on Form 8-K is available on our website at www.smith…

and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. We do not have, and expressly disclaim, any obligation to release publicly any updates or any changes in our expectations or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any forward-looking statement is based. The text included with this Current Report on Form 8-K is available on our website at www.smith…

and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. We do not have, and expressly disclaim, any obligation to release publicly any updates or any changes in our expectations or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any forward-looking statement is based. The text included with this Current Report on Form 8-K is available on our website at www.smith…

Other Events. On September 20, 2023, Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that its board of directors has authorized a new stock repurchase program, pursuant to which the Company may repurchase up to $50 million of shares of the Company’s common stock. The repurchases may be made on the open market, in block trades, or in privately negotiated transactions. The full text of the press release announcing the program is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. We do not have, and expressly disclaim, any obligation to release publicly any updates or any changes in our expectations or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any forward-looking statement is based. The text included with this Current Report on Form 8-K is available on our website at www.smith…

Director — Michelle J. Lohmeier: Ms. Lohmeier was appointed to the board of directors and will serve on specific committees.

and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. We do not have, and expressly disclaim, any obligation to release publicly any updates or any changes in our expectations or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any forward-looking statement is based. The text included with this Current Report on Form 8-K is available on our website at www.smith…

Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant. The disclosure set forth in

have the meanings set forth in the Amended Credit Agreement. The Amended Credit Agreement (i) replaces LIBOR with SOFR as the interest rate benchmark, (ii) amends the definition of “Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio” to provide that unfinanced Capital Expenditures made by the Loan Parties in connection with the relocation of the Company’s headquarters and significant elements of its operations to Maryville, Tennessee will be excluded for purposes of calculating certain unfinanced Capit…