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Vista Outdoor Inc.
Vista Outdoor Inc. runs The Kinetic Group, the world leader in ammunition manufacturing, from Anoka, MN.
Vista Outdoor Inc.
Founded as a spin-off from Alliant Techsystems in 2014, Vista Outdoor Inc. is a holding company headquartered in Anoka, Minnesota. The firm's primary business is ammunition manufacturing under its Kinetic Group division, which includes brands like Federal Premium and CCI. The Kinetic Group engineers and produces ammunition for hunting, target shooting, and law enforcement markets. Other brands, such as CamelBak and Bushnell, serve outdoor recreation segments. The firm's portfolio spans ammunition, hydration packs, and optics, with distribution across North America and globally. The firm reported revenue of approximately $2.8 billion in fiscal 2023 (per SEC filings, 2023). It employs thousands across manufacturing and distribution facilities. A recent operational event: December 2023, the firm announced plans to split into two publicly traded companies — The Kinetic Group for ammunition and Revelyst for outdoor products (per the firm, December 2023). Vista Outdoor's structural differentiator is its ownership of multiple leading consumer brands in the ammunition and outdoor gear space, creating a vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution platform. The pending corporate split into Kinetic Group and Revelyst reflects a strategy to streamline operations and unlock shareholder value.
General information
Firm type
Single Family Office
Year founded
—
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Anoka
Corporate office
Anoka, MN, United States
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who owns Vista Outdoor Inc.?
Vista Outdoor Inc. is a publicly traded company (NYSE: VSTO), not a family office. However, it may be controlled by institutional investors or insiders; no single family entity is publicly disclosed as controlling the firm.
What is The Kinetic Group?
The Kinetic Group is Vista Outdoor's ammunition division, consisting of brands such as Federal Ammunition, CCI, Speer, and Remington Ammunition. It manufactures and sells ammunition for hunting, target shooting, and law enforcement.
Does Vista Outdoor operate as a single family office?
No. Vista Outdoor Inc. is a publicly traded company that was spun off from Alliant Techsystems in 2014. It operates as a holding company for outdoor and shooting sports brands, not as a family office.
What investment stages does Vista Outdoor target?
Vista Outdoor does not target investment stages. It is an operating company that manufactures and sells consumer products through its brands, rather than making external investments.
Which sectors does Vista Outdoor focus on?
Vista Outdoor focuses on the ammunition and outdoor recreation sectors. Its brands include ammunition manufacturers (Federal, CCI), optics (Bushnell), hydration (CamelBak), and other outdoor gear.
Does Vista Outdoor make direct investments in other companies?
No. Vista Outdoor's primary activity is manufacturing and selling consumer products. It does not have a disclosed investment arm for external direct investments.
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