Evansville, IN - September 29, 2025 – Bear Archery, a leader in the Archery Industry, proudly announces the acquisition of Gold Tip® and Bee Stinger®, both trusted names for top-quality products and longstanding tradition of excellence in the archery community. This strategic acquisition expands Bear Archery’s market presence, accelerates its innovation pipeline, and reinforces its commitment to driving growth while delivering unmatched quality and value to customers.

“We are extremely excited to welcome Gold Tip® and Bee Stinger® into the Bear Archery® family,” said Jon Lené, President of Bear Archery. “Gold Tip® and Bee Stinger® are both incredibly strong brands with a reputation for superior products, and we are committed to continuing that legacy. Our goal is to honor the winning tradition while driving new advancements in technology, expanding our footprint in target archery, and leveraging our best-in-class sales, marketing, and customer service teams to take this brand to even greater heights.”

Both Gold Tip® and Bee Stinger® have long been recognized as leaders in the archery world, producing some of the highest-quality arrows and stabilizers available today. By combining Gold Tip® and Bee Stinger’s® renowned products with Bear’s expertise and resources, this acquisition marks an exciting new chapter for both brands.

With this acquisition, Bear will be investing heavily in new technologies across both target and hunting product lines, as well as building an elite team of shooters and field staff to showcase the brand’s excellence at every level through a robust contingency program. These investments will ensure the expanded brand portfolio continues to set the standard for innovation, quality, and leadership in the industry.

By combining forces, this exciting new venture sets the stage for a future in which the Bear Archery® portfolio leads the industry with unmatched vision and impact.

About Bear Archery®

Founded in 1933 by the father of modern archery, Fred Bear, with the intention of bringing archery to the masses, Bear Archery® produces legendary bows with a focus on reliability and technology while continuously maintaining its rich heritage of innovative leadership, quality products, and family values. Bear Archery is a division of Escalade Sports. For information on Bear Archery, its products, brands, instruction manuals, retailers, warranty, replacement parts, or customer service, please call 1-800-694-9494 or visit beararchery.com.

About Escalade

Founded in 1922, and headquartered in Evansville, Indiana, Escalade designs, manufactures, and sells archery, sporting goods, fitness, and indoor/outdoor recreation equipment. Our mission is to connect family and friends, create lasting memories, and play life to the fullest. Leaders in our respective categories, Escalade's distinct and acclaimed brands include Goalrilla™ in-ground basketball hoops; STIGA® tennis tables and accessories; Bear® Archery and archery equipment; Brunswick Billiards® tables and accessories; Accudart® darting; ONIX® pickleball; Lifeline® fitness products; and RAVE Sports® water recreation products. Escalade's products are available online and through leading retailers nationwide. For more information about Escalade's diverse and prominent brand portfolio, history, financials, and governance, please visit www.escaladeinc.com.