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ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
Business Overview
Celsius Holdings, Inc. (the “Company” 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 meant to positively impact the lives of its consumers.
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.
Acquisition of Alani Nu
On February 20, 2025, the Company announced that it had entered into a membership interest purchase agreement to acquire Alani Nutrition LLC, a Kentucky limited liability company ("Alani Nu"), from its equity holders, Max Clemons, Trey Steiger, Katy E. Schneider, R. Haydn Schneider and certain related trusts (collectively, the “Sellers”) for a total consideration comprising (i) $1,275.0 million in cash, subject to adjustment as set forth in the purchase agreement, (ii) an aggregate of 22,451,224 shares of the Company's common stock and (iii) up to $25.0 million in additional cash consideration, payable only if net sales of Alani Nu’s products meet or exceed an agreed upon target for 2025. On April 1, 2025, the Company completed the acquisition of Alani Nu. For additional information see Note 15. Subsequent Events.
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 10. Related Party Transactions and Note 11. Mezzanine Equity.