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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
12 Months Ended
Aug. 30, 2025
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Use of Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements. Estimates also affect the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Business Combination

On June 13, 2024, pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, the Company completed the OWYN Acquisition by acquiring 100% of the equity interests for a cash purchase price at closing of $281.9 million, subject to certain customary post-closing adjustments. The OWYN Acquisition was accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting prescribed by Accounting Standard Codification ("ASC") Topic 805, Business Combinations (“ASC 805”), whereby the results of operations, including the revenues and earnings of OWYN, are included in the financial statements from the date of acquisition. Additionally, assets acquired and liabilities assumed were recognized at their fair values based on widely accepted valuation techniques in accordance with ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements, as of the closing date. The process for
estimating fair values requires the use of significant estimates, assumptions and judgments, including determining the timing and estimates of future cash flows and developing appropriate discount rates. ASC 805 establishes a measurement period to provide the Company with a reasonable amount of time to obtain the information necessary to identify and measure various items in a business combination and cannot extend beyond one year from the acquisition date. The Company completed its final assessment of purchase price allocation for the OWYN Acquisition to the estimated fair value of the net assets acquired at the date of acquisition during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025. Measurement period adjustments were recognized in the reporting period in which the adjustments were determined and calculated as if the accounting had been completed at the acquisition date. Refer to Note 3, Business Combination, for additional information regarding measurement period adjustments.

Fair Value Measurements

Fair value represents the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Assets and liabilities are valued based upon observable and non-observable inputs. Valuations using Level 1 inputs are based on unadjusted quoted prices that are available in active markets for the identical assets or liabilities at the measurement date. Level 2 inputs utilize significant other observable inputs available at the measurement date, other than quoted prices included in Level 1. Valuations using Level 3 inputs are based on significant unobservable inputs that cannot be corroborated by observable market data and require significant judgment. There were no significant transfers between levels during any period presented.

Cash

Cash consists of cash on hand, deposits available on demand and other short-term, highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less.

Accounts Receivable, Net and Expected Credit Losses

Accounts receivable, net consists primarily of trade receivables, net of allowances for doubtful accounts, returns, and trade promotions. The Company sells its products for cash or on credit terms, which are established in accordance with local and industry practices and typically require payment within 30 days of delivery and may allow discounts for early payment. The Company estimates its allowance for doubtful accounts and the related expected credit losses based upon the Company’s historical credit loss experience, adjusted for asset-specific risk characteristics, current economic conditions, and reasonable forecasts. Accounts receivable are written off when determined to be uncollectible.

Charges related to credit losses (recoveries) on accounts receivables from transactions with external customers were approximately $0.2 million, $(0.1) million, and $0.7 million for the fifty-two weeks ended August 30, 2025, the fifty-three weeks ended August 31, 2024, and fifty-two weeks ended August 26, 2023, respectively. As of August 30, 2025, and August 31, 2024, the allowance for doubtful accounts was $0.9 million and $0.7 million, respectively.

Inventories

Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value on a first-in, first-out basis, adjusted for the value of inventory that is determined to be excess, obsolete, expired or unsaleable. Obsolete inventory is reserved at 50% for inventory four to six months from expiration, and 100% for items within three months of expiration. Reserves are also taken for certain products or packaging materials when it is determined their cost may not be recoverable.

Inventories, as presented with the Consolidated Balance Sheets, is summarized as follows:

(In thousands)August 30, 2025August 31, 2024
Finished goods$157,294 $120,914 
Raw materials12,137 22,940 
Reserve for obsolete inventory(2,214)(1,747)
Total inventories$167,217 $142,107 
Property and Equipment, Net

Property and equipment, net is stated at the allocated fair value for acquired assets. Additions to property and equipment are recorded at cost and depreciated on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives. The general ranges of estimated useful lives are:

Furniture and fixtures7 years
Computer equipment, software and website development costs3-5 years
Machinery and equipment5-7 years
Office equipment3-5 years

Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the remaining term of the lease or the useful life of the improvement utilizing the straight-line method.

The Company performs impairment tests for Property and equipment, net when circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the asset may not be recoverable. There were no indicators of impairment in the fifty-two weeks ended August 30, 2025, fifty-three weeks ended August 31, 2024, or fifty-two weeks ended August 26, 2023.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Net

Goodwill and Intangible assets, net result primarily from the consummation of the business combination between Conyers Park Acquisition Corp. and NCP-ATK Holdings, Inc. on July 7, 2017, which created the Company, and the acquisitions of Quest and OWYN. Intangible assets primarily includes brands and trademarks with indefinite lives and customer-related relationships with finite lives. Upon acquisition, the purchase price is first allocated to identifiable assets and liabilities, including customer-related intangible assets and trademarks, with any remaining purchase price recorded as Goodwill.

Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are not amortized but instead are tested for impairment at least annually, or more frequently if indicators of impairment exist. The Company conducts its annual impairment tests at the beginning of the fourth fiscal quarter. Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are assessed using either a qualitative or quantitative approach to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit or an indefinite-lived intangible asset is less than its carrying amount. The qualitative assessment evaluates factors including macro-economic conditions, industry-specific and company-specific considerations, legal and regulatory environments, and historical performance. If the Company determines that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit or an indefinite-lived intangible asset is less than its carrying value, a quantitative assessment is performed. Otherwise, no further assessment is required. The quantitative approach compares the estimated fair value of the reporting unit, including goodwill, or the indefinite-lived intangible asset to its carrying amount. The material inputs and assumptions underlying the quantitative assessments of goodwill and intangible impairment are based on operational forecasts derived from expectations of future operating performance, which require considerable management judgment regarding matters that are uncertain and susceptible to change. Determining the estimated fair value requires multiple Level 3 inputs based on data available at the time of the quantitative assessment including, but not limited to, future revenue projections, discount rates, and royalty rates. Impairment is indicated if the estimated fair value of the reporting unit or indefinite-lived intangible asset is less than the carrying amount, and an impairment charge is recognized for the differential.

Finite-lived intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives. The Company reviews for impairment indicators of finite-lived intangibles and other long-lived assets as described in the “Property and Equipment, Net” significant accounting policy.

The Company performed its qualitative annual impairment assessment for its indefinite-lived and finite-lived intangible assets as of the first day of the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025, which did not identify indicators of impairment based on the information available at that time. It was determined that it was more likely than not each indefinite-lived intangible asset had fair values in excess of their carrying values and its finite-lived intangible assets did not indicate that their carrying amounts may not be recoverable.

As a result of the declines of future revenue projections during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025, the Company conducted an additional qualitative impairment assessment that identified potential indicators of impairment for the Atkins brand indefinite-lived intangible asset and the licensing agreements finite-lived intangible asset. Accordingly, the Company proceeded to conduct a quantitative impairment assessment over each asset. Based on our testing, the respective assets carrying values exceeded their fair values, resulting in a loss on impairment of $60.9 million in the fifty-two weeks ended August 30, 2025. There were no impairment charges related to the Company’s indefinite-lived or finite-lived intangibles recognized in the fifty-three weeks ended August 31, 2024, or fifty-two weeks ended August 26, 2023. We believe the estimates and assumptions utilized in our impairment assessment are reasonable and are comparable to those that would be used by other marketplace participants. However, actual events and results could differ substantially from those utilized in our valuations. Significant declines of future revenue projections or changes of other assumptions used in estimating fair values versus those utilized at the time of the
initial valuations could result in further impairment charges that could materially affect the consolidated financial statements. Refer to Note 5, Goodwill and Intangibles, for additional information regarding the Company’s reporting units and impairment assessments.

Deferred Financing Costs and Debt Discounts

Costs incurred in obtaining long-term financing paid to parties other than creditors are considered a deferred financing cost, which are presented net against Long-term debt, less current maturities on the balance sheet, and are amortized over the terms of the long-term financing agreements using the effective-interest method.. Amounts paid to creditors are recorded as a reduction in the proceeds received by the creditor and are considered a discount on the issuance of debt.

Income Taxes

Income taxes include federal, state and foreign taxes currently payable, and deferred taxes arising from temporary differences between income for financial reporting and income tax purposes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the differences between the financial statement balances and the tax basis of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the fiscal year that includes the enactment date. Valuation allowances are established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to amounts expected to be realized.

Leases

Contracts are evaluated to determine whether they contain a lease at inception. Leases are classified as either finance leases or operating leases based on criteria in ASC Topic 842, Leases. The Company’s operating leases are generally comprised of real estate and certain equipment used in warehousing products. The Company’s finance leases are generally comprised of warehouse equipment.

Right-of-use assets and lease liabilities are recognized at the lease commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. The majority of the Company’s leases do not provide an implicit rate; therefore, the Company uses its secured incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at the lease commencement date in determining the present value of future payments for those leases. The Company’s incremental borrowing rate for a lease is the rate of interest it would pay to borrow on a collateralized basis over a similar term to the lease in a similar economic environment. The Company applied incremental borrowing rates using a portfolio approach. Right-of-use assets also include any lease payments made and exclude lease incentives. Lease terms may include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that the Company will exercise that option. The Company has elected not to recognize right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for short-term operating leases that have a term of one year or less.

The Company monitors for triggering events or conditions that require a reassessment of its leases. When the reassessment requires a re-measurement of the lease liability, a corresponding adjustment is made to the carrying amount of the right-of-use asset. Additionally, the Company reviewed for impairment indicators of its right-of-use assets and other long-lived assets as described in the “Property and Equipment, Net” significant accounting policy.

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue when performance obligations under the terms of a contract with its customer are satisfied. The Company has determined that fulfilling and delivering products is a single performance obligation. Revenue is recognized at the point in time when the Company has satisfied its performance obligation and the customer has obtained control of the products. This generally occurs when the product is delivered to or picked up by the customer based on applicable shipping terms, which is typically within 30 days.

Revenue is measured as the amount of consideration expected to be received in exchange for fulfilled product orders, including estimates of variable consideration. The most common forms of variable consideration include trade promotions, such as consumer incentives, coupon redemptions and other marketing activities, allowances for unsaleable product, and any additional amounts where a distinct good or service cannot be identified or the value cannot be reasonably estimated. Trade promotions are recorded as a reduction to net sales with a corresponding reduction to accounts receivable at the time of revenue recognition for the underlying sale. The recognition of trade promotions requires management to make estimates regarding the volume of incentive that will be redeemed and their total cost. As of August 30, 2025, and August 31, 2024, the allowance for trade promotions was $37.8 million and $36.3 million, respectively.

Estimates of variable consideration are made using various information including historical data on performance of similar trade promotional activities, market data from Circana, and the Company’s best estimate of current activity. The Company reviews these estimates regularly and makes revisions as necessary. Revisions can include changes for consideration paid to customers that lack sufficient evidence to support a distinct good or service assertion, or for which a reasonably estimable fair value cannot be determined, primarily related to the Company’s assessments of cooperative advertising programs. Uncertainties related to the estimate of variable consideration are resolved in a short time frame and do not require any additional constraint on variable consideration. Adjustments to variable consideration are recognized in
the period the adjustments are identified and have historically been insignificant. Revenue is recognized net of any taxes collected from customers and subsequently remitted to governmental authorities.

The Company provides standard assurance type warranties that its products will comply with all agreed-upon specifications. No services beyond an assurance type warranty are provided to customers. While customers generally have a right to return defective or non-conforming products, past experience has demonstrated that product returns have been immaterial. Customer remedies for defective or non-conforming products may include a refund or exchange. As a result, the right of return is estimated and recorded as a reduction in revenue at the time of sale, if necessary.

The Company’s customer contracts identify product quantity, price and payment terms. Payment terms are granted consistent with industry standards. Although some payment terms may be more extended, the majority of the Company’s payment terms are less than 60 days. As a result, revenue is not adjusted for the effects of a significant financing component. Amounts billed and due from customers are classified as Accounts receivable, net on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

The Company utilizes third-party contract manufacturers for the manufacture of its products. The Company has evaluated whether it is the principal or agent in these relationships. The Company has determined that it is the principal in all cases, as it retains the responsibility for fulfillment and risk of loss, as well as establishes the price.

In accordance with ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, the Company has elected the practical expedient to expense the incremental costs to obtain a contract, because the amortization period would be less than one year, and the practical expedient for shipping and handling costs. Shipping and handling costs incurred to deliver products to customers are accounted for as fulfillment activities, rather than a promised service, and as such are included in Cost of goods sold in the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income.

Revenues from transactions with external customers for each of the Company’s products would be impracticable to disclose and management does not view its business by product line. For revenue disaggregated by geographic area and brand refer to Note 15, Segment and Customer Information.

Cost of Goods Sold

Costs of goods sold represent costs directly related to the manufacture and distribution of the Company’s products. Such costs include raw materials, co-manufacturing costs, packaging, shipping and handling, third-party distribution, and depreciation of distribution center equipment and leasehold improvements.

Shipping and Handling Costs

Shipping and handling costs include costs paid to third-party warehouse operators associated with delivering product to customers and depreciation and amortization of company-owned assets at the third-party warehouse. Shipping and handling costs are recognized in Cost of goods sold. Costs relating to products shipped to customers were $103.4 million, $93.5 million, and $89.2 million for the fifty-two weeks ended August 30, 2025, and the fifty-three weeks ended August 31, 2024, and fifty-two weeks ended August 26, 2023, respectively.

Advertising Costs

Production costs related to television commercials are expensed when first aired. All other advertising costs are expensed when incurred or when the advertising service is received through Selling and marketing. Total advertising costs were $76.1 million, $103.0 million, and $79.2 million for the fifty-two weeks ended August 30, 2025, the fifty-three weeks ended August 31, 2024, and the fifty-two weeks ended August 26, 2023, respectively.

Production costs related to television commercials not yet aired and prepaid advertising services not yet received are included in Prepaid expenses in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of August 30, 2025, and August 31, 2024, total prepaid advertising expenses were $3.0 million and $1.0 million, respectively.

Research and Development Activities

The Company’s research and development activities primarily consist of generating and testing new product concepts, new flavors and packaging. The Company expenses research and development costs as incurred related to compensation, facility costs, consulting, and supplies. Research and development activities are primarily internal and associated costs are included in General and administrative. The Company’s total research and development expenses were $5.5 million, $5.4 million, and $4.3 million for the fifty-two weeks ended August 30, 2025, the fifty-three weeks ended August 31, 2024, and the fifty-two weeks ended August 26, 2023, respectively.
Share-Based Compensation

The Company uses share-based compensation, including stock options, restricted stock units, performance stock units, and stock appreciation rights, to provide long-term performance incentives for its employees, directors, and consultants. Share-based compensation is recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the award based on their grant-date fair value. Forfeitures are recognized as they occur. Employee related Share-based compensation expense is included in General and administrative, while Share-based compensation expense related to non-employee consultants of the Company is recorded in Selling and marketing.

Defined Contribution Plan

The Company sponsors defined contribution plans to provide retirement benefits to its employees. The Company’s 401(k) plan and similar plans for non-domestic employees are based on a portion of eligible pay up to a defined maximum. All matching contributions are made in cash. Expense associated with defined contribution plans was $1.6 million, $1.6 million, and $1.4 million for the fifty-two weeks ended August 30, 2025, the fifty-three weeks ended August 31, 2024, and the fifty-two weeks ended August 26, 2023, respectively.

Foreign Currency Translation

For all foreign operations, the functional currency is the local currency. Assets and liabilities of these operations are translated into U.S. dollars using the exchange rate in effect at the end of each reporting period. Income statement accounts are translated at the average exchange rate prevailing during each reporting period. Translation adjustments are recorded as a component of Other comprehensive income. Gains or losses resulting from transactions in foreign currencies are included in Other income (expense).

Recently Issued and Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740), Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures (“ASU 2023-09”), which updates disclosures required in the footnotes to the financial statements to further aid investors in understanding how to analyze income tax reporting. The amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted for annual financial statements that have not yet been issued or made available. The amendments should be applied on a prospective basis, however, retrospective application is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the provisions of the amendments and the effect on its future consolidated financial statements.

In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU No. 2024-03, Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income - Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses (“ASU 2024-03”), which will improve the disclosures about a public business entity’s expenses and address requests from investors for more detailed information about the types of expenses in commonly presented expense captions such as cost of sales, SG&A, and R&D. The amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026, and for interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2027. Early adoption is permitted for annual financial statements that have not yet been issued or made available. The amendments should be applied on either (1) prospectively to financial statements issued for reporting periods after the effective date or (2) retrospectively to any or all prior periods presented in the financial statements. The Company is currently evaluating the provisions of the amendments and the effect on its future consolidated financial statements.

In September 2025, the FASB issued ASU No. 2025-06, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other - Internal Use Software (“ASU 2025-06”), which will improve disclosures surrounding internal-use software and the timing of capitalization when companies use the incremental and iterative development method. The amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2027, and for interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The amendments should be applied on either (1) through a prospective transition approach (2) a retrospective transition approach (3) a modified transition approach that is based on the status of the project and whether software costs were capitalized before the date of adoption. The Company is currently evaluating the provisions of the amendments and the effect on its future consolidated financial statements.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures (“ASU 2023-07”), which updates reportable segment disclosure requirements primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses. The amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and for interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted. The amendments should be applied retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the financial statements. The Company adopted this ASU as of the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025. The adoption of this ASU did not have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements. Refer to Note 15, Segment and Customer Information, for additional information regarding the Company’s segment reporting.
No other new accounting pronouncements issued or effective during the fiscal year had or is expected to have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.