Escalade, Incorporated (NasdaqGM:ESCA) is looking for acquisitions. During the Escalade Second Quarter 2026 Results Conference Call, Patrick Griffin, President and CEO, said, "Our consistent free cash flow and strong balance sheet also position us to supplement organic growth with M&A. We remain focused on strategic accretive acquisitions that enhance our existing platforms, expand our presence in attractive categories and strengthen our competitive positioning. We are encouraged by our growing pipeline of acquisition opportunities that meet these criteria".
Escalade, Incorporated designs, manufactures, and sells sporting goods, safety, fitness, and indoor/outdoor recreation equipment. The Company's brands include Goalrilla in-ground basketball hoops; STIGA tennis tables and accessories; Bear Archery and archery equipment; Brunswick Billiards tables and accessories; Accudart darting; Onix pickleball; Lifeline fitness products, and RAVE Sports water recreation products. The Company manufactures, imports, and distributes sporting goods brands in basketball goals, archery, indoor and outdoor game recreation and fitness products through major sporting goods retailers, specialty dealers, key online retailers, direct-to-consumer e-commerce, traditional department stores and mass merchants. Its products are available online and through retailers nationwide. It also manufactures premium insulated dog and cat houses and pet accessories designed to provide safe, comfortable spaces for pets in a variety of weather conditions.
