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ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
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ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
Business Overview
Celsius Holdings, Inc. (the “Company,” “Celsius Holdings” or “Celsius”) was incorporated under the laws of the State of Nevada on April 26, 2005.
Celsius is a functional energy drink company operating in the United States (“U.S.”) and internationally. The Company engages in the development, processing, marketing, sale, manufacturing, and distribution of functional energy drinks and other products to a broad range of consumers, including fitness enthusiasts. Celsius provides differentiated products with innovative formulas, many of which are clinically proven and are meant to positively impact the lives of its consumers. The Company's brand has proven to be attractive to a broad range of customers.
Celsius is marketed as a premium lifestyle and energy drink formulated to power active lifestyles. Celsius products are currently offered in major retail segments across the U.S., including conventional grocery, natural food stores, convenience stores, fitness centers, mass market retailers, vitamin specialty stores and e-commerce platforms. Additionally, the Company's products are available in select markets across Canada, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region.
Agreements with PepsiCo Inc.
On August 1, 2022, the Company entered into multiple agreements with PepsiCo Inc. (“Pepsi”), including a long-term agreement that resulted in Pepsi becoming the primary distribution supplier for Celsius products in the U.S. (the “Distribution Agreement”). Under this agreement, the Company granted Pepsi a right of first offer in the event the Company intends to manufacture, distribute or sell products in certain additional countries or channels during the term of the agreement.
In connection with entering into these agreements, the Company issued and sold to Pepsi approximately 1.5 million shares of the Company's Series A Convertible Preferred Stock (“Series A” or “Series A Preferred Stock”) in exchange for cash proceeds of $550 million, excluding transaction costs. For additional information regarding the Company's agreements with Pepsi, see Note 4. Revenue, Note 11. Related Party Transactions, and Note 12. Mezzanine Equity.