Basis of Presentation — The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC").

Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period's presentation in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Specifically, Accounts payable and Accrued expenses were previously combined but are now presented as separate line items on the consolidated statements of cash flows.

In accordance with Rule 4-08(k)(1), Rule 5-02, and Rule 5-03 of Regulation S-X, certain related party transactions previously disclosed in Note 11. Related Party Transactions, are now presented on the face of the consolidated balance sheets, consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income, and consolidated statements of cash flow for all periods presented.

Common Stock Split — On November 13, 2023, the Company effected a three-for-one stock split to stockholders of record on such date (the "Forward Stock Split"). For clarity and consistency in financial reporting, all shares, restricted stock units, performance stock units, stock options, and per share amounts presented in the accompanying consolidated financial statements and related notes have been retrospectively adjusted to account for the effects of the stock split for all periods presented.

Principles of Consolidation — The consolidated financial statements of the Company include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

Business Combinations — The Company accounts for business combinations in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 805, Business Combinations ("ASC 805"). Under this guidance, the results of operations of an acquired business are included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements and related notes prospectively from the acquisition date.

The Company allocates the purchase consideration to the identifiable tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their fair values as of the acquisition date. Any excess of the purchase consideration over the fair value of net assets acquired is recognized as goodwill. During the measurement period, which does not exceed twelve months from the acquisition date, adjustments to the preliminary fair value estimates may be recorded as additional information becomes available. Measurement period adjustments, if applicable, are recognized in the reporting period in which the adjustments are determined and reflected as a prospective adjustment to goodwill.

Goodwill and intangible assets recognized as part of acquisitions are subsequently tested for impairment in accordance with the Company’s accounting policy for goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets. See Note 9. Goodwill and Intangibles for further discussion of impairment testing.

Segment Reporting — Operating segments are defined as components of an enterprise that engage in business activities, maintain discrete financial information, and undergo regular review by the chief operating decision maker (the "CODM"), who is the Chief Executive Officer, to assess performance and allocate resources, see Note 16. Segment Reporting.

Although the Company operates in multiple geographical regions, it functions as a single operating segment because its operations and strategies are centrally designed and executed and remain significantly similar across these regions. The CODM evaluates operating results and allocates resources on a consolidated basis due to the significant economic interdependencies between the Company's geographical operations. As a result, the Company is managed as a single operating segment and has a single reportable segment.

Significant Estimates — The preparation of consolidated financial statements and accompanying disclosures in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses, as well as disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements. Although these estimates are based on management's best knowledge of current events and actions that the Company may undertake in the future, actual results may differ from those estimates. These estimates and judgements are reviewed on an ongoing basis and are revised when necessary. Significant estimates include promotional allowances, intangibles, assets and liabilities assumed as a part of business combinations, the allowance for current expected credit losses, leases, allowance for inventory obsolescence and sales returns, the useful lives of property, plant and equipment, impairment of goodwill and intangibles, deferred taxes and related valuation allowance, and the valuation of stock-based compensation.

Concentrations of Risk — The majority of the Company’s revenue is derived from the sale of CELSIUS® functional energy drinks. Powder sales accounted for approximately 4.7%, 3.7% and 4.1% of revenue for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022.

Cash Equivalents — The Company considers all highly liquid instruments with original maturities of three months or less, when purchased to be cash equivalents. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company did not hold any instruments with original maturities exceeding three months.

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk primarily include cash and cash equivalents, and accounts receivable. At December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company had approximately $889.2 million and $755.5 million, respectively, in excess of the FDIC limit.

Accounts Receivable and Current Expected Credit Losses — The Company is exposed to potential credit risks associated with its product sales and related accounts receivable, as it generally does not require collateral from its customers. The Company’s expected loss allowance for accounts receivable is determined using historical collection experience, current and expected future economic and market conditions, an assessment of the current status of customers’ trade accounts receivables, and where available, an evaluation of the financial condition and credit ratings of larger customers, including credit reports. Customers are pooled based on common risk factors, and the Company reassesses these customer pools on a periodic basis. The allowance for credit losses is based on aging of the accounts receivable balances and estimated credit loss percentages. The Company estimated expected credit losses for its note and royalty receivable related to Qifeng Food Technology (Beijing) Co. Ltd ("Qifeng") by assessing credit risk using the probability of default and incorporating forward-looking information. Based on this assessment, the related receivables were fully written off during the year ended December 31, 2024.

Inventories — Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value with costs approximating those determined under the first-in, first-out method. Changes in the inventory reserve are included in cost of revenue. See Note 5. Inventories for more information.

Deferred Costs — The Company deferred the excess of the Series A Shares' fair value over the proceeds received from Pepsi as part of the Distribution Agreement. These deferred costs are amortized over the twenty-year term of the agreement, aligning the recognition of the costs with the benefits derived from the agreement.

Property, Plant and Equipment — Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation and if applicable, impairment. Depreciation of property, plant and equipment is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the asset, generally ranging from three to fifteen years. Routine repairs and maintenance that do not improve or extend the useful life of the assets are expensed as incurred. When property, plant and equipment is sold or retired, the cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts, and any resulting gain or loss is recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss). See Note 7. Property, Plant and Equipment for more information.

Leases — The Company follows the provisions of ASC Topic 842, Leases ("ASC 842"). The Company leases office space, a storage facility, machinery and equipment, warehouses, and vehicles, both in the U.S. and internationally under operating and finance leases that expire at various dates through 2034. For new or modified agreements, the Company assesses whether an arrangement contains a lease by evaluating whether the Company obtains (1) the right to substantially all the economic benefits from the use of the asset and (2) the right to direct how and for what purpose the asset is used.

If the arrangement contains a lease, the Company records a right-of-use asset and a lease liability, initially recognized based on the discounted future lease payments over the term of the lease. If the rate implicit in the lease is not readily determinable, the Company's incremental borrowing rate is used in calculating the present value of the lease payments. Right-of-use assets exclude any lease incentives received. The majority of the Company's leases are deemed operating leases. Operating lease costs are included in selling, general and administrative expenses.

The Company has no residual value guarantees associated with its leases. Lease cost may include both lease and non-lease components, such as shared operating costs that typically cover property expenses, including insurance, utilities, and maintenance. Where applicable, the Company elected the practical expedient to account for lease and non-lease components as a single lease component in the calculation of lease liabilities and right-of-use assets. Leases with terms of 12 months or less are not recorded on the consolidated balance sheets.

Long-Lived Assets — In accordance with ASC Topic 360, Property, Plant, and Equipment the Company reviews the carrying value of long-lived assets, which includes property, plant and equipment-net, right-of-use assets, and definite-lived intangibles-net, for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognized for a long-lived asset if its carrying amount is not recoverable and exceeds its fair value. The carrying amount is not considered recoverable when it exceeds the sum of the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from use of the asset over its remaining useful life and final disposition. The Company did not record any impairment charges related to long-lived assets for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 or 2022.

Long-Lived Asset Geographic Data — The following table consists of geographic long-lived asset information, which includes property, plant and equipment-net, right-of-use assets, and definite-lived intangibles-net and excludes goodwill and indefinite-lived intangibles, for individual countries that represent a significant portion of the total:

In the qualitative assessment, management considers factors including macroeconomic conditions, industry conditions, cost factors regarding raw materials and operations, legal and regulatory environments and historical financial performance. If an impairment indicator exists, a quantitative assessment is performed. The Company performs its goodwill impairment analysis at the reporting unit level, consisting of one reporting unit, as of October 1, 2024.

If management determines, after performing an assessment based on the qualitative factors, that the fair value of the reporting unit is more likely than not less than the carrying amount, or that a fair value of the reporting unit substantially in excess of the carrying amount cannot be assured, then a quantitative goodwill impairment test would be required. The quantitative test for goodwill impairment is performed by determining the fair value of the reporting unit. Management has performed its evaluation and determined the fair value of the reporting unit is significantly greater than the carrying amount and, accordingly, the Company has not recorded any impairment charges related to goodwill during the year ended December 31, 2024 or December 31, 2023.

The addition of the Pepsi distribution network in 2022 shifted the Company’s primary focus to the U.S. market, and as a result it was determined that impairment indicators for the Func Food brand's indefinite-lived intangible asset were present. The Company does not anticipate focusing on the expansion of Func Food branded products and the Company plans to focus on Celsius branded products. As a result of the strategic shift, which the Company considered a triggering event, the Company quantitatively tested the Func Foods' brand name for impairment utilizing the relief from royalty method to determine its fair value. As a result of the quantitative assessment, the Company recorded an impairment charge of $2.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 which is presented within selling, general and administrative expenses, see Note 9. Goodwill and Intangibles.

Other Current Liabilities — Other current liabilities primarily consist of various state beverage container deposits and VAT/GST payables. As of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, state beverage container deposits payables were $12.6 million and $10.1 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, VAT/GST payables were $1.7 million and $0.8 million, respectively. Other current liabilities, excluding these amounts, totaled $1.5 million as of December 31, 2024, with no balance as of December 31, 2023.

Deferred Revenue — The Company may receive payments from new distributors in territories as reimbursement for contract termination costs paid to the prior distributors in those territories. Amounts received pursuant to these new or amended distribution agreements entered into with certain distributors relating to the costs associated with terminating the Company’s prior distributors are accounted for as deferred revenue and recognized ratably over the anticipated life of the respective new or amended distribution agreements.

Distributor Termination Fees — For the years ended December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 termination fees related to termination charges associated with certain prior distributors were immaterial. The Company incurred approximately $193.8 million in such expenses for the year ended December 31, 2022. These costs were included in selling, general and administrative expenses upon termination of the distributor agreements.

Revenue Recognition — The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. Revenue is recognized when performance obligations under the terms of a contract with the customer are satisfied. Product sales occur once control is transferred based on the commercial terms of the agreement with the customer. Revenue is measured as the amount of consideration the Company expects to receive in exchange for transferring goods. See Note 4. Revenue for more information.

Cost of Revenue — Cost of revenue consists of the costs of raw materials, co-packing fees, repacking fees, inbound and outbound freight charges, certain internal transfer costs, warehouse expenses incurred prior to the manufacturing of the Company’s finished products, inventory allowance for excess and obsolete products, and certain quality control costs. Raw materials account for the largest portion of the cost of revenue. Raw materials include concentrates and liquid bases, cans, other containers, flavors, ingredients and packaging materials.

Shipping and Handling Costs — Shipping and handling costs for freight charges on goods shipped are included in cost of revenue. Freight expense on goods shipped for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 were approximately $50.7 million, $58.7 million and $26.8 million, respectively.

Advertising Costs — Advertising costs are expensed as incurred and charged to selling, general and administrative expenses. The Company mainly uses targeted marketing initiatives, such as sporting events, print, radio, and television advertising, alongside direct sponsorships and endorsements. The Company incurred advertising expenses of approximately $221.6 million, $160.0 million and $85.1 million, for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively.

Research and Development — Research and development costs are charged to selling, general and administrative expenses as incurred and consist primarily of consulting fees, raw material usage and production testing. The Company incurred expenses of approximately $1.0 million, $1.7 million and $0.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively.

Foreign Currency Gain/Loss — The Company’s foreign subsidiaries’ functional currencies are either the local currencies of the countries where operations are located or the U.S. dollar. The Company’s foreign subsidiaries remeasure their assets and liabilities denominated in non-functional currencies on a periodic basis, and the gain or loss from these adjustments related to fluctuations in foreign exchange rates is included in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income as foreign exchange gain (loss). For the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, the Company recognized net foreign exchange losses of approximately $1.7 million, $1.2 million, and $0.4 million, respectively.

Foreign Currency Translation — The assets and liabilities of foreign operations are translated into U.S. dollars, which is the Company's reporting currency, using current exchange rates. Translation gains and losses, as well as exchange gains and losses on intercompany balances of a long-term investment nature, are included in other comprehensive (loss) income as foreign currency translation adjustments, net of income tax. For the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 the Company experienced a foreign currency translation net loss of approximately $2.5 million, a net gain of $1.2 million and a net loss of approximately $2.5 million, respectively.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments — ASC 820, Fair Value Measurement ("ASC 820") defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Additionally, ASC 820 requires the use of valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. These inputs are prioritized below:


Level 1:			Observable inputs such as quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2:			Observable market-based inputs or unobservable inputs that are corroborated by market data.

Level 3:			Unobservable inputs, which rely on the reporting entity’s assumptions when there is little or no market data.

Income Taxes — The Company accounts for income taxes pursuant to the provisions of ASC Topic 740, Accounting for Income Taxes. This approach requires, among other things, an asset and liability approach to calculating deferred income taxes, and recognizing deferred tax assets and liabilities for expected future tax consequences stemming from temporary differences between asset and liability carrying amounts and their tax bases. A valuation allowance is established to offset any net deferred tax assets for which management believes it is more-likely-than-not that the net deferred asset will not be realized.

Earnings per Share — The Company computes earnings per share ("EPS") in accordance with ASC Topic 260, Earnings per Share (“ASC 260”), which requires that basic earnings per share of common stock are computed by dividing income or loss available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding. It also requires companies with different classes of stock (e.g., common stock and participating preferred stock) to calculate EPS using the two-class method. The two-class method is an allocation of earnings (distributed and undistributed) between the holders of common stock and a company’s participating preferred stockholders. Under the two-class method, earnings for the reporting period are allocated between common stockholders and other security holders based on their respective participation rights in undistributed earnings. The more dilutive of the two-class method or the treasury stock method is used.

The Company also computes diluted EPS, which includes the effect of all potentially dilutive shares of common stock that were outstanding during the period. Such dilutive securities may include restricted stock units ("RSUs"), performance stock units ("PSUs"), stock options, and convertible preferred stock. For the computation of diluted EPS, the numerator is adjusted for the reallocation of earnings to participating securities, reflecting the impact of potentially dilutive securities. The denominator is adjusted to include the weighted average number of additional shares of common stock that would have been outstanding if potentially dilutive shares of common stock had been issued. See Note 3. Earnings per Share for more information.

Stock-Based Compensation — The Company follows the provisions of ASC Topic 718, Compensation — Stock Compensation ("ASC 718") and related interpretations. Stock-based compensation cost is measured on the date of the grant based on the fair value of the stock awards. The costs are recognized, over the respective vesting periods of the grants. The Company uses straight-line amortization of compensation expense over the requisite service or vesting period of the grants, where applicable and recognizes forfeitures as they occur. See Note 14. Stock-Based Compensation for more information.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses — Selling, general and administrative expenses include various operating expenses such as warehousing costs after manufacturing, expenses for advertising, samplings and in-store demonstrations, costs for merchandise displays, point-of-sale materials and premium items, sponsorship expenses, other marketing expenses and design expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses also include costs such as payroll costs, travel costs, professional service fees (including legal fees), depreciation and amortization, and other selling, general and administrative costs.

In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the "FASB") issued ASU ("Accounting Standard Update") 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures. This standard enhances segment reporting requirements, necessitating detailed disclosures on key segment expenses and other items, including segment profit or loss measures. It also mandates that companies with a single reportable segment provide comprehensive disclosures. The Company adopted the provisions of ASU 2023-07, beginning December 31, 2024, see Note 16. Segment Reporting. The adoption only impacted disclosures and did not have an effect on the Company's financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, introducing changes to income tax disclosures, primarily relating to effective tax rates and cash paid for taxes. This ASU requires companies to provide an annual rate reconciliation in both dollar figures and percentages, and changes the way annual income taxes paid are disclosed by all entities, necessitating a breakdown by federal, state, and foreign jurisdictions. The standard becomes effective for public business entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. Prospective application is permitted. The Company expects ASU 2023-09 to impact only disclosures with no effect on the Company's financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. The Company is currently assessing the impact of ASU 2023-09 on the financial statements and disclosures.