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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2025
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] |
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES | COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Legal SEC Inquiry Beginning in January 2021, the Company received formal and informal requests from the SEC Division of Enforcement, seeking information in connection with a non-public, fact-finding inquiry. On January 17, 2025, without admitting to or denying the SEC’s findings, the Company reached a settlement with the SEC concerning alleged reporting, books and records, internal accounting controls, and disclosure controls and procedures violations. The Company paid a $3.0 million civil penalty during the three months ended March 31, 2025, and the investigation is now concluded with respect to the Company. Derivative Actions Related to 2022 Restatement Between January 11, 2023, and April 11, 2024, several derivative actions were filed, purportedly on behalf of the Company, naming as defendants certain of the Company’s present and former executive officers and directors and concerning allegedly false and misleading statements or omissions made between August 12, 2021 and March 1, 2022, which were alleged to have artificially inflated the Company’s stock price and caused the Company to restate, in 2022, its previously issued financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2021. The first such derivative action was filed on January 11, 2023, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada, by stockholder Doreen R. Lampert (the “Lampert Derivative Action”). The Company was named as a nominal defendant. The Lampert Derivative Action asserted claims for (i) breach of fiduciary duty, (ii) unjust enrichment, and (iii) violations of Section 10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder. A second derivative action was filed on May 19, 2023, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, by stockholder Jennifer Hammond (the “Hammond Derivative Action”). The Hammond Derivative Action asserted claims for (i) breach of fiduciary duty, (ii) aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty, (iii) unjust enrichment, (iv) waste of corporate assets, and (v) violations of Section 10(b) of the Exchange Act and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder. A third derivative action was filed on July 10, 2023, in the District Court for the Eighth Judicial District in Clark County, Nevada, by stockholder Nicholas R. Ingrao (the “Ingrao Derivative Action”). The Ingrao Derivative Action asserted claims for (i) breach of fiduciary duty and (ii) unjust enrichment. A fourth derivative action was filed on July 12, 2023, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, by stockholder Dana Hepworth (the “Hepworth Derivative Acton”). The Hepworth Derivative Action asserted claims for (i) breach of fiduciary duty, (ii) aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty, (iii) unjust enrichment, (iv) waste of corporate assets, and (v) violations of Section 10(b) of the Exchange Act and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder. On March 11, 2024, the Hammond Derivative Action and the Hepworth Derivative Action were voluntarily dismissed and, on April 11, 2024, a single complaint containing substantially similar allegations as those dismissed actions was filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada, by the same stockholders (the “Hammond and Hepworth Derivative Action”). On December 2, 2024, the parties to the Lampert Derivative Action, the Ingrao Derivative Action, and the Hammond and Hepworth Derivative Action (collectively, the “Derivative Actions”) executed a Stipulation and Agreement of Settlement (the “Stipulation of Settlement”), which set out the terms of a global settlement of the Derivative Actions. On December 13, 2024, the plaintiff in the Ingrao Derivative Action filed an Unopposed Motion for Preliminary Approval of Proposed Shareholders Derivative Settlement. On April 3, 2025, the Court in the Ingrao Derivative Action entered a final order approving the settlement. The only monetary component of the Stipulation of Settlement is a $1.0 million fee and expense award to counsel for plaintiffs in the Derivative Actions, which is reflected in accrued expenses in the condensed consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2025. In accordance with the final order approving the settlement, the Ingrao Derivative Action was dismissed on April 3, 2025. The Court in the Lampert Derivative Action dismissed that action on April 10, 2025, following a joint request of the parties. On April 8, 2025, the parties filed a proposed order to dismiss the Hammond and Hepworth Derivative Action. Securities Litigation Concerning the PepsiCo Inc. Distribution Agreement The Company and individual executives were named as defendants in two putative securities class actions, both filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida and concerning, among other things, allegedly false and misleading statements or omissions concerning the Company’s distribution agreement with Pepsi and the Company’s growth. The first putative securities class action was filed on November 22, 2024. The complaint asserts claims for violations of Section 10(b) of the Exchange Act, Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder, and Section 20(a) of the Exchange Act. The second putative securities class action was filed on January 14, 2025. The complaint also asserts claims for violations of Section 10(b) of the Exchange Act, Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder, and Section 20(a) of the Exchange Act. On March 3, 2025, the Court issued an order consolidating the two putative securities class actions and appointing Lead Plaintiff and Lead Counsel. Lead Plaintiff filed an Amended Complaint on April 25, 2025, naming the Company, its CEO, CFO, and Chief of Staff as defendants. The Amended Complaint asserts claims for violations of Section 10(b) of the Exchange Act, Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder, and Section 20(a) of the Exchange Act. The Amended Complaint was filed on behalf of stockholders who purchased or otherwise acquired shares of the Company’s stock between May 9, 2023 and November 5, 2024. The Court has ordered that the Company shall file its response on or before June 13, 2025. The Company has been named as a nominal defendant and certain of its current and former executive officers and directors have been named as defendants in derivative actions pending in federal and state court in Nevada, concerning, among other things, allegedly false and misleading statements or omissions concerning the Company’s distribution agreement with Pepsi and the Company’s growth. The first of these derivative actions was filed on December 16, 2024, in the U.S. District Court of the District of Nevada, by purported stockholder Kurt Dobler (the "Dobler Derivative Action"). The Company was named as a nominal defendant. The complaint asserts claims for (i) violations of Section 14(a) of the Exchange Act, (ii) breach of fiduciary duty, (iii) unjust enrichment, (iv) waste of corporate assets, (v) gross mismanagement, (vi) abuse of control, and (vii) contribution under Section 10(b) and 21D of the Exchange Act, solely against the Company’s CEO and CFO. The second of these derivative actions was filed on January 31, 2025, in the U.S. District Court of the District of Nevada, by purported stockholder Mark Stoyanoff (the “Stoyanoff Derivative Action”). The Company was named as a nominal defendant. The complaint asserts claims for (i) breach of fiduciary duty, (ii) aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty, (iii) unjust enrichment, (iv) violations of Section 14(a) of the Exchange Act and Rule 14a-9, (v) abuse of control, and (vi) waste of corporate assets. The Dobler Derivative Action and the Stoyanoff Derivative Action were consolidated on March 5, 2025 (the “Consolidated Derivative Action”). The third of these derivative actions was filed on February 7, 2025, in District Court, Clark County, Nevada, by purported stockholder Shadia Khan Sunny. The complaint asserts claims for (i) breach of fiduciary duty, (ii) unjust enrichment, (iii) abuse of control, and (iv) waste of corporate assets. The fourth of these derivative actions was filed on February 11, 2025, also in District Court, Clark County, Nevada, by purported stockholder David Murphy. The complaint asserts claims for (i) breach of fiduciary duty, and (ii) unjust enrichment. The fifth of these derivative actions was filed on March 31, 2025, also in District Court, Clark County, Nevada, by purported stockholder Suzanne Flannery. The complaint asserts claims for (i) breach of fiduciary duty, and (ii) unjust enrichment. The Company believes that the claims asserted in the foregoing putative securities class actions and derivative actions are without merit and that the likelihood of loss is remote. However, the ultimate outcome of these actions may differ materially from the Company’s current expectations, and the Company is unable to reasonably estimate a range of losses at this time. The Company will vigorously defend itself and its current and former executive officers and directors. California Consumer Class Action On January 22, 2025, the Company and certain individuals were named as defendants in a putative class action filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. The complaint alleges, on behalf of a putative nationwide class of all Celsius purchasers, that plaintiff and other class members were misled regarding the alleged financial relationship between Celsius and the individual defendants, who allegedly promoted the Company’s products on social media. The complaint asserts claims for (i) violation of California’s Consumers Legal Remedies Act and Unfair Competition Law, (ii) unjust enrichment, and (iii) negligent misrepresentation. The Company believes that the claims asserted in this putative class action are without merit and that the likelihood of loss is remote. However, the ultimate outcome of these actions may differ materially from the Company’s current expectations, and the Company is unable to reasonably estimate a range of losses at this time. The Company will vigorously defend itself against this allegation. Strong Arm Productions On May 4, 2021, Plaintiffs Strong Arm Productions USA, Inc., Tramar Dillard p/k/a Flo Rida, and D3M Licensing Group, LLC filed a lawsuit against the Company in the Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit in and for Broward County, Florida. Plaintiffs asserted that the Company breached two endorsement and licensing agreements that were entered into, between Plaintiffs and the Company in 2014 and 2016. Plaintiffs alleged the Company had reached certain revenue and sales benchmarks set forth in the 2014 agreement that entitled them to receive 2.25 million shares (as adjusted for the forward stock split) of the Company's common stock. In addition, the Plaintiffs claimed they were entitled to receive unspecified royalties under the 2016 agreement. A jury trial commenced on this matter on January 10, 2023. On January 18, 2023, the jury rendered a verdict against the Company for $82.6 million in compensatory damages. On April 27, 2023, the court denied the Company’s post-trial motions which sought (i) dismissal of the case notwithstanding the verdict based on the plain language of the contracts at issue; (ii) in the alternative, granting a new trial; or (iii) in the alternative, reducing the award of damages to $2.1 million, which reflects the Company’s stock price on the date that the jury found the relevant revenue and sales benchmarks at issue were met. The Company believed that the jury verdict was not supported by the facts of the case or applicable law and was the result of significant trial error, and there were strong grounds for appeal. The Company filed a notice of appeal to the Fourth District Court of Appeal (“DCA”) for the State of Florida on February 21, 2023. By order dated December 11, 2024, the Fourth DCA granted the Company’s requested relief, in part, by vacating the amount of the jury’s verdict and directing a retrial on that issue, while affirming the jury’s finding of liability. On December 19, 2024, the Company requested the DCA rehear the appeal, and on February 6, 2025, the DCA denied that rehearing request. On February 28, 2025, the Company filed a Notice to Invoke Discretionary Jurisdiction of the Florida Supreme Court. The Company intends to continue to vigorously challenge the judgment through the appeal processes. As a result of the February 6, 2025 decision, the Company has estimated a range of possible outcomes between $55.9 million and $97.6 million, inclusive of interest and fees. The Company accrued a liability at the low end of the range in the amount of $55.9 million, reflected in accrued expenses in the condensed consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2025. The ultimate amount of the judgement that the Company may be required to pay will also include interest incurred between March 31, 2025 and the payment date, which could be materially different than the amount the Company has accrued. The Company cannot predict or estimate the duration or ultimate outcome of this matter. Eniva Trademark Litigation Concerning Vibe-Formative Marks On March 20, 2025, the Company filed a declaratory judgment action in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota against Eniva USA, Inc. (“Eniva”), seeking a declaration that the Company's use and registration of various VIBE-formative marks do not infringe Eniva’s trademark rights. The dispute follows proceedings filed by Eniva at the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, alleging that the Company's marks are likely to cause confusion with its own VIBE-registered mark used on liquid dietary supplements. On April 10, 2025, Eniva filed its answer and counterclaims, asserting, among other things, that the Company's use of the VIBE-formative marks constitutes trademark infringement under federal and state law, false designation of origin, and unfair competition. Eniva further seeks an order declaring that the Company is not entitled to register its marks. Eniva seeks injunctive relief, damages, cancellation of the Company’s trademark applications, and attorneys’ fees. The Company believes Eniva’s claims are without merit and the likelihood of loss is remote. However, the ultimate outcome of these actions may differ materially from the Company’s current expectations, and the Company is unable to reasonably estimate a range of losses at this time. The Company will vigorously defend its rights to use its intellectual property. Commitments As of March 31, 2025, the Company had purchase commitments to third parties of $518.7 million. These purchase obligations are primarily related to third-party suppliers and have arisen through the normal course of business. Contracts that specify that the Company will purchase all or a portion of its requirements of a specific product or service from a supplier, but do not include a fixed or minimum quantity, are excluded from the obligations quantified above. As of March 31, 2025, the Company had long term contractual obligations aggregating to approximately $25.9 million, which related primarily to suppliers, sponsorships and other related marketing activities.

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