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Al Arabiya
2 days ago
- Business
- Al Arabiya
Temu Accused by eu Regulators of Failing to Prevent Sale of Illegal Products
Chinese online retailer Temu was accused by European Union watchdogs on Monday of failing to prevent the sale of illegal products on its platform. The preliminary findings follow an investigation opened last year under the bloc's Digital Services Act. It's a wide-ranging rulebook that requires online platforms to do more to keep internet users safe with the threat of hefty fines. The European Commission–the 27-nation bloc's executive branch–said its investigation found a high risk for consumers in the EU to encounter illegal products on Temu's site. Investigators carried out a mystery shopping exercise that found non-compliant products on Temu including baby toys and small electronics it said. Temu said in a brief statement that it will continue to cooperate fully with the Commission. The commission didn't specify why exactly the products were illegal but noted that a surge in online sales in the bloc also came with a parallel rise in unsafe or counterfeit goods. EU regulators said when they opened the investigation that they would look into whether Temu was doing enough to crack down on rogue traders selling non-compliant goods amid concerns that they are able to swiftly reappear after being suspended. In its preliminary findings, the Commission found that Temu could have had inadequate mitigation measures because the company was using an inaccurate risk assessment that relied on general industry information rather than specifics about its own marketplace. 'We shop online because we trust that products sold in our Single Market are safe and comply with our rules,' Henna Virkkunen, the EU's executive vice-president for tech sovereignty, security and democracy, said in a news release. 'In our preliminary view, Temu is far from assessing risks for its users at the standards required by the Digital Services Act.' Temu has grown in popularity by offering cheap goods–from clothing to home products–shipped from sellers in China. The company, owned by Pinduoduo Inc., a popular e-commerce site in China, has 92 million users in the EU. The company will have the chance to examine the Commission's investigation files and respond to the accusations before the EU watchdogs make a final decision. Violations of the DSA could result in fines of up to 6 percent of a company's annual global revenue and an order to fix the problems.
Bloomberg
16-07-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Amazon's Emissions Climbed 6% in 2024 on Data Center Buildout
Inc. 's carbon emissions rose for the first time in three years in 2024, driven by data center construction and fuel consumption by its delivery providers. The world's largest online retailer emitted 68.25 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent last year, up 6% from the prior year, Amazon said in its annual sustainability report, which was published on Wednesday. The company's emissions last year were up by a third since Amazon pledged in 2019 to eliminate them by 2040.
Forbes
12-07-2025
- Business
- Forbes
The Psychological Cost Of The Plus-Size Retail Collapse
'Sorry, we're closed' sign close up Plus-Size Scarcity: 'I Don't Think People Realize How Precarious The Plus-Size Fashion Industry Really Is' A few years ago, I was in New York ahead of Fashion Week having lunch with the CEO of a major online plus-size retailer. She frowned a little as I told her about all the reasons she should feel hopeful about the fight to end weight stigma, on the clothing front and beyond. 'I need to hear this good news,' she said, unconvinced. Her next words landed like a premonition: 'I don't think people realize how precarious the plus-size fashion industry really is." Today, as I witness one plus-size business shutter or downsize after another, I can't help but think back on what she said. Despite the optimism I'd displayed at lunch, my private purchasing habits as a plus-size woman told the story of someone who knew that precarity intimately. At the time of that meeting, we were still in the middle of a proliferation of plus-size options never before seen. Before the plus-size revolution began, I hadn't realized how many things I'd given up on ever having the opportunity to wear – a bikini, a beautiful wedding dress, a cute pair of jeans, anything made of linen, a matching bra and panty set that fit, a comfortable pair of pajamas, a business suit I liked, and the list goes on. As more and more businesses proclaimed their newfound commitment to clothing for all bodies, I reveled publicly and hoarded privately. Even though plus-size customers make up the majority of the American customer base, the fashion industry has long treated us as an inconvenient minority. As much as I wanted to believe that these options were indeed here to stay, deep down I couldn't ever fully fight the feeling that I had a limited window of opportunity to assemble the wardrobe I'd always wanted. I even bought clothes I knew I'd likely never wear, just to remind myself – in case it all went away – that there was a time when I could get a plus-size three-piece see-through bright pink mesh outfit lined with faux fur. My closet began to overflow because I was unwilling to let go of any of my newly acquired, actually fashionable clothes. This scarcity mentality compelled me to keep buying before it was too late. I knew these fears and impulses were borne from the trauma of navigating a fashion landscape that seemed to indicate at every turn that I was unworthy of dressing. I wanted to be wrong, but that lunch meeting had foretold something I think I'd already accepted deep down. "Before the plus-size revolution began, I hadn't realized how many things I'd given up on ever ... More having the opportunity to wear – a bikini, a beautiful wedding dress, a cute pair of jeans, anything made of linen, a matching bra and panty set that fit, a comfortable pair of pajamas, and the list goes on." Plus-Size Retail Collapse: 'You Are Not Meant To Be Here' As we witness the dismantling of a plus-size fashion revolution that changed history, it's important to name that this is a grave loss for everyone, but especially plus-size people. I spoke with London-based fashion psychologist Jennifer Heinen about the emotional and psychological cost of the plus-size retail collapse. For over a decade, Heinen worked inside the fashion industry as a designer and bespoke tailor. Now her work focuses on how clothing shapes emotional well-being, self-concept, and resilience. She sees fashion as a part of self-expression, but also emotional self-regulation. Heinen says that watching this collapse can feel like being silently — but persistently — pushed out of public space. 'It doesn't happen all at once,' shared Heinen. 'It's death by a thousand cuts – fewer racks, smaller size ranges, trend items missing, and online-only (options). Each moment on its own might be tolerable, but collectively, they tell plus-size shoppers: You are not meant to be here.' 'Fashion isn't just aesthetic," says Heinen, 'It's psychological scaffolding. When that scaffolding is absent — when someone walks into a store and sees nothing made for their body — it creates more than inconvenience. It creates emotional erosion. And over time, that erosion leaves a trace in how people speak about themselves, in how they show up socially, and in how much space they allow themselves to take up.' Heinen sees clothing as a form of narrative. We dress ourselves into who we are and who we want to become. When plus-size options are stripped away it disrupts that ability to create a narrative. It sends a message that if you're plus-size, your story isn't worth writing. "That message isn't abstract. It lands in the body. It lands in the mirror. It lands in the quiet resignation that builds when shoppers stop expecting joy or creativity," says Heinen. Heinen described four psychological phenomena that can deeply negatively impact plus-size shoppers: learned helplessness, symbolic annihilation, identity suppression, and body image destabilization. Jennifer Heinen is a London-based fashion psychologist who says that fashion helps people express ... More themselves and emotionally self-regulate Learned Helplessness: 'Why Bother Looking? Nothing Ever Fits.' 'Nothing ever fits.' 'Why bother looking?' 'It's just going to be disappointing again.' These are phrases that are commonly expressed among plus-size shoppers, and Heinen says this is part of a psychological state known as learned helplessness. 'It's what happens when people are met with chronic rejection," says Heinen. 'They stop trying, not because they don't want to succeed, but because they've learned it won't matter.' The process begins with inconvenience and disappointment that morphs into shame, grief, and sometimes withdrawal or resignation. That resignation erodes agency, reinforces shame, and strips people of the hope that they'll ever be seen or celebrated as they are. She says this isn't just a consumer issue, it's a public mental health concern. Heinen recalls shopping for a formal event and standing in a plus-size section full of greys, blacks, and outdated cuts. 'I knew that if I wanted to be included, I'd have to dim myself." That moment stayed with her. 'I hear this over and over, from friends, clients, and people online. We don't want more basics. We want more belonging. When that's missing, the psychological impact isn't subtle. It shapes how people see themselves in the mirror and in the world.' 'When a group is consistently excluded from self-expression, their emotional regulation suffers," ... More says Jennifer Heinen, fashion psychologist. Symbolic Annihilation: 'You Shouldn't Exist At All' Symbolic annihilation is a theory that describes what happens when certain identities are made invisible, mocked, or only selectively included. 'In fashion, it manifests through disappearing racks, hidden plus-size sections, and a total absence of larger bodies in visual campaigns," says Heinen. 'It's not just exclusion, it's instruction. It teaches all of us who deserves visibility and who doesn't. To plus-size shoppers, the message is clear: You're not profitable enough to be seen. To straight-size shoppers, the message is more insidious: This is the 'normal' body. This is who fashion is for." Heinen says that for plus-size consumers, this erasure doesn't just communicate the message that we don't belong in retail spaces, it often implies we shouldn't exist at all. For straight-size consumers, Heinen says this exclusion reinforces the illusion of neutrality. 'If the only bodies on display are thin, then thinness is seen as normal, desirable, default. This not only perpetuates anti-fat bias, it stokes quiet fear. The fear of being excluded next. When fashion limits its definition of beauty, it doesn't just hurt those excluded. It creates a system where everyone is watching their reflection with scrutiny.' When retailers stop making clothes for plus-size shoppers, it sends a clear message: you don't ... More belong here. Identity Suppression: 'The World Won't Let Me Be Who I Am." Alienation doesn't always show up in obvious ways, says Heinen. 'Sometimes, it's skipping the mall. Sometimes, it's declining an invitation to a wedding because nothing fits, or because what fits doesn't feel like you. Sometimes it's declining a job interview because your professional wardrobe doesn't include your current body. It's subtle avoidance layered over years of exclusion.' From a psychological lens, this is identity suppression: when external structures, like limited fashion access, constrain someone's ability to express their internal identity. When someone enters a store and realizes they can't participate in trends it reinforces a the message that the world won't let me be who I am. 'I've seen this manifest as wardrobe apathy, performative neutrality ('I'll just wear black'), or style silence — people dressing only for invisibility. That's not minimalism. That's trauma management,' says Heinen. Body Image Destabilization: 'This Isn't Just Disconnection From Fashion. It's Disconnection From Self.' Body image destabilization occurs when the world keeps signaling that your body is a problem to be fixed. 'When options vanish from stores, when models in your size disappear from campaigns, when 'plus-size' becomes a whispered afterthought, your sense of worth becomes conditional. The result isn't just disconnection from fashion. It's disconnection from self," says Heinen. People begin shrinking their style, avoiding mirrors, and dressing to camouflage rather than for expression. "It breeds mistrust of the body, often leading to mood instability, hypervigilance, or avoidance behaviors that bleed into other areas of life." Navigating the plus-size retail collapse means learning new strategies and tools. Six Tips For Combatting The Negative Psychological Costs Of The Plus-Size Retail Collapse Heinen has a lot of advice for plus-size people who are experiencing things like learned helplessness and body image destabilization: 1. Reclaim your narrative through micro-expression. When mainstream fashion doesn't reflect you, start with small style choices that feel true to who you are. This might include a favorite texture, bold glasses, a scent that anchors you, or a piece of jewelry that reminds you of your strength. 'These are not superficial details. They are micro-acts of identity,' says Heinen. 'In fashion psychology, we call this symbolic self-completion, using external signals to affirm internal identity. These choices help regulate emotion and assert agency.' 2. Take power back through tailoring. If the clothes don't fit, change them, not you. 'There is radical self-compassion in altering a blazer instead of blaming your arms, or hemming trousers instead of shrinking your thighs,' says Heinen. 'Fashion taught us for too long that we must mold ourselves to the industry. Alteration is adaptation — and adaptation is power.' 3. Reframe beliefs: Your body is not the problem. The exclusion is. Heinen encourages something called cognitive reappraisal, which is the process of changing how we interpret a situation to reduce emotional distress. When clothes don't fit or options vanish, the instinct is often self-blame. Heinen points out that self-blame is commonly expressed through the impulse to lose weight. She encourages shoppers to reframe this: 'This brand wasn't designed with me in mind. That's their failure, not mine. This shift is not denial. It's clarity." 4. Use style rituals as grounding techniques. In psychology, rituals are known to reduce anxiety and reinforce identity, especially during change. Even simple acts, like choosing jewelry that makes you feel powerful, or laying out your clothes the night before can function as emotional regulation tools. 'These moments help you return to yourself, especially in a system that keeps pushing you away,' says Heinen. 5. Normalize grief. It's okay to mourn what's missing. Grief is a valid emotional response to exclusion. 'In trauma-informed psychology, we recognize that not being able to dress joyfully or be included in trends is a type of loss. You don't need to minimize it. Grieve the options that never included you. That grief is not indulgent. It's part of healing.' 6. Use 'if–then' coping plans to reduce avoidance. Heinen suggests making simple mental plans for when you hit roadblocks. For example, if nothing fits in the store, your plan can be to take a deep breath, remind yourself it's not you, and plan to check your favorite online creators for inspiration instead. 'This reduces emotional spiral and builds self-trust,' says Heinen. Simple rituals like brushing your hair, wearing soft fabrics that comfort you, and choosing colors that make you feel positive are micro-practices of self-respect. 'You don't need to love your body to honor it,' shares Heinen.
Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Colombier II Announces Minimal Redemptions in Connection with Business Combination with GrabAGun
Colombier II expects to deliver over $179.1 million of gross proceeds to GrabAGun Digital Holdings to accelerate GrabAGun's growth strategy Business combination expected to close on July 15, 2025 PALM BEACH, Fla. & COPPELL, Texas, July 11, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Colombier Acquisition Corp. II (NYSE: CLBR) (the "Company" or "Colombier II"), a special purpose acquisition company led by Omeed Malik, and Metroplex Trading Company LLC d.b.a. ("GrabAGun"), an online retailer of firearms, ammunition and related accessories, today announced that the Company has, as of the redemption deadline of 5:00 p.m. eastern time on July 11, 2025 (the "redemption deadline"), received minimal redemption requests in connection with the anticipated consummation (the "Closing") of the proposed business combination (the "Business Combination") between Colombier II and GrabAGun pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement between Colombier II, GrabAGun, GrabAGun Digital Holdings Inc., a Texas corporation ("GrabAGun Digital"), among other parties, entered into as of Jan. 6, 2025 (the "Business Combination Agreement"). Based on the strong support from Colombier II shareholders, Colombier II expects to deliver over $179.1 million in gross proceeds to GrabAGun Digital at the Closing, representing nearly 100% of the cash and cash equivalents held in the Colombier II trust account as of the redemption deadline. If all of the redemption requests from Colombier II public shareholders validly tendered and received by Colombier II as of the Redemption Deadline are satisfied by Colombier II, 16,995,268 public shares of Colombier II would be outstanding. Colombier II does not intend to permit the reversal of any previously submitted redemption requests. In connection with the Business Combination, an extraordinary general meeting ("Extraordinary General Meeting") of the Colombier II shareholders is expected to be held at 10:00 a.m. eastern time on July 15, 2025, for Colombier II shareholders of record as of a June 20, 2025, record date (the "Record Date") to vote on proposals to approve the transactions comprising the Business Combination. Further information about the Extraordinary General Meeting and how Colombier II shareholders of record as of the Record Date can vote their shares is contained in a definitive proxy statement filed by Colombier II with the SEC (the "Proxy Statement"). Security holders are encouraged to review carefully the disclosures and voting information in the Proxy Statement in advance of the Extraordinary General Meeting. Background Information on the Business Combination As previously announced, GrabAGun, GrabAGun Digital and Colombier II entered into the Business Combination Agreement to consummate the transactions comprising the Business Combination, which the parties expect to occur on July 15, 2025, assuming satisfaction (or waiver, as applicable) of all conditions to the Closing set forth in the Business Combination Agreement and other related transaction agreements, including approval of the Business Combination by Colombier II shareholders at the Extraordinary General Meeting to occur on the same date. In connection with the Business Combination, subject to NYSE approval, securities of GrabAGun Digital, the public company after the closing, are expected to trade on the NYSE under the proposed symbols "PEW" and "PEWW". Colombier II shares currently trade on the NYSE under the symbol "CLBR". Additional information about the proposed Business Combination can be found in the Registration Statement filed by GrabAGun Digital Holdings Inc. and GrabAGun in connection with the Business Combination, which was previously declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and in other public filings of Colombier II, which are available, free of charge, on the SEC's website at In connection with the Business Combination, Ellenoff Grossman & Schole LLP is serving as legal counsel to Colombier II and Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP is serving as legal counsel to GrabAGun. Ogier is serving as special Cayman Islands counsel to Colombier II. Extraordinary General Meeting to Approve Business Combination Colombier II will hold an extraordinary general meeting of Colombier II's shareholders (the "Extraordinary General Meeting") at 10:00 a.m. eastern time on July 15, 2025, for Colombier II shareholders of record as of the Record Date to approve proposals presented to the shareholders at the Extraordinary General Meeting related to the Business Combination with GrabAGun. A Proxy Statement containing the proposals to be presented at the Extraordinary General Meeting has been filed with the SEC; copies of the Proxy Statement were also mailed to Colombier II shareholders of record as of the Record Date and notice of the Extraordinary General Meeting was also contained in a Colombier II Current Report on Form 8-K previously filed with the SEC. Additional information about how to attend the Extraordinary General Meeting and vote is set forth in the Proxy Statement. The Business Combination is expected to close shortly after the Extraordinary General Meeting on July 15, 2025. YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT. Colombier II shareholders are urged to read carefully the proxy materials, including, among other things, the reasons for the unanimous recommendation by Colombier II's Board that shareholders of record as of the Record Date vote "FOR" ALL PROPOSALS included in the Proxy Statement in advance of the Extraordinary General Meeting. The Extraordinary General Meeting of Colombier II shareholders will be held on July 15, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. eastern time, in a virtual meeting format at For the purposes of the Colombier II governing documents, the Extraordinary General Meeting may also be attended in person at Ellenoff Grossman & Schole LLP, 1345 Avenue of the Americas, New York, New York 10105-0302. If you do not have internet capabilities, you can listen only to the meeting by dialing 1 800-450-7155 within the U.S. and Canada (toll-free), or +1 857-999-9155 outside the U.S. and Canada (standard rates apply) when prompted enter the pin number 0245679#. The Extraordinary General Meeting will be listen-only format and you will not be able to vote, be deemed present at the meeting or enter or ask questions during the meeting via telephone. If you have questions about the proposals or if you need additional copies of the Proxy Statement or a proxy card you should contact Colombier II's proxy solicitor at: Sodali & Co. / 333 Ludlow Street, 5th Floor, South Tower / Stamford, CT 06902. Tel: (800) 662-5200 (toll-free) or (203) 658-9400 (banks and brokers can call collect). Email: Colombier II shareholders whose shares are held of record by a broker, bank, or other nominee should contact their broker, bank, or nominee to ensure that their shares are voted. To obtain timely delivery of copies of proxy materials, Colombier II shareholders must request the materials no later than July 8, 2025. Your vote FOR ALL proposals is important, no matter how many or how few shares you own. About GrabAGun We are defenders. We are sportsmen. We are outdoorsmen. We believe that it is our American duty to help everyone, from first-time buyers to long-time enthusiasts, understand and legally secure their firearms and accessories. That's why our arsenal is fully packed, consistently refreshed, and always loaded with high-quality, affordable firearms and accessories. Industry-leading brands that GrabAGun works with include Smith & Wesson Brands, Sturm, Ruger & Co., SIG Sauer, Glock, Springfield Armory and Hornady Manufacturing, among others. GrabAGun is a fast growing, digitally native eCommerce retailer of firearms and ammunition, related accessories and other outdoor enthusiast products. Building on the Company's proprietary software expertise, the Company's eCommerce site has become one of the leading firearm retail websites. In addition to its eCommerce excellence, GrabAGun has developed industry-leading solutions that revolutionize supply chain management, combining dynamic inventory and order management with AI-powered pricing and demand forecasting. These advancements enable seamless logistics, efficient regulatory compliance and a streamlined experience for customers. About Colombier Acquisition Corp. II Colombier II is a blank check company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. While Colombier II may pursue an acquisition opportunity in any business, industry, sector or geographical location, it intends to focus on industries that complement the management team's background and network, such as companies categorized by Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Growth (EIG), including but not limited to parallel economies, the return of products and services developed within the United States, sectors with impaired value due to certain investor mandates and businesses within regulated areas that are disrupting inefficiencies related thereto. Please visit the Investor Relations page of Colombier Acquisition Corp II (CLBR)'s website for more information. Additional Information and Where to Find It A Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed with the SEC by GrabAGun Digital, as registrant, and GrabAGun, as co-registrant, has been filed with, and been declared effective by, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). Colombier II has also filed or will file with the SEC a Proxy Statement setting forth proposals to be presented to Colombier II shareholders of record as of the Record Date at an extraordinary general meeting of the Colombier II shareholders, which Proxy Statement also contains or will contain information about how to vote shares and how to attend the Extraordinary General Meeting. SHAREHOLDERS OF COLOMBIER II AND OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES ARE URGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH COLOMBIER II'S SOLICITATION OF PROXIES FOR THE EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING OF ITS SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD TO APPROVE THE BUSINESS COMBINATION BECAUSE THESE DOCUMENTS CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT COLOMBIER II, GRABAGUN, GRABAGUN DIGITAL AND THE BUSINESS COMBINATION. Shareholders are able to obtain copies of the Registration Statement and the Proxy Statement, without charge on the SEC's website at or by directing a request to: Colombier Acquisition Corp. II, 214 Brazilian Avenue, Suite 200-J, Palm Beach, FL 33480, email: CLBR@ Participants in the Solicitation GrabAGun Digital, Colombier II, GrabAGun and their respective directors, executive officers and members, as applicable, may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the shareholders of Colombier II in connection with the Business Combination. Colombier II's shareholders and other interested persons may obtain more detailed information regarding the names, affiliations and interests of certain of Colombier II executive officers and directors in the solicitation by reading Colombier II's final prospectus filed with the SEC on November 20, 2023 in connection with Colombier II's initial public offering, Colombier II's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, as filed with the SEC on March 11, 2025, and Colombier II's other public filings with the SEC, including the Registration Statement and the Proxy Statement. A list of the names of such directors and executive officers and information regarding their interests in the Business Combination, which may, in some cases, be different from those of shareholders generally, are set forth in the Registration Statement relating to the Business Combination. These documents can be obtained free of charge from the source indicated above. Forward-Looking Statements This communication contains certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as "estimate," "plan," "forecast," "intend," "may," "will," "expect," "continue," "should," "would," "anticipate," "believe," "seek," "target," "predict," "potential," "seem," "future," "outlook" or other similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, references with respect to the anticipated benefits of the proposed Business Combination; GrabAGun's ability to successfully execute its expansion plans and business initiatives; the sources and uses of cash of the proposed Business Combination; the anticipated capitalization and enterprise value of the combined company following the consummation of the proposed Business Combination; and expectations related to the terms and timing of the proposed Business Combination. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this press release, and on the current expectations of GrabAGun's and Colombier II's management and are not predictions of actual performance. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as and must not be relied on by any investor as a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and will differ from assumptions. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of GrabAGun and Colombier II. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the Business Combination Agreement; the risk that the Business Combination disrupts current plans and operations as a result of the announcement and consummation of the transactions described herein; the inability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the Business Combination; the inability of GrabAGun to maintain, and GrabAGun Digital to obtain, as necessary, any permits necessary for the conduct of GrabAGun's business, including federal firearm licenses issued pursuant to the Gun Control Act, 18 USC 921 et seq. and special occupational taxpayer stamps issued pursuant to the National Firearms Act, 26 USC 5849 et seq.; the disqualification, revocation or modification of the status of those persons designated by GrabAGun as Responsible Persons, as such term is defined in 18 U.S.C. 841(s); the ability to maintain the listing of Colombier II's securities on a national securities exchange; the ability to obtain or maintain the listing of GrabAGun Digital's securities on the NYSE following the Business Combination; costs related to the Business Combination; changes in business, market, financial, political and legal conditions; risks relating to GrabAGun's operations and business, including information technology and cybersecurity risks, and deterioration in relationships between GrabAGun and its employees; GrabAGun's ability to successfully collaborate with business partners; demand for GrabAGun's current and future offerings; risks that orders that have been placed for GrabAGun's products are cancelled or modified; risks related to increased competition; risks that GrabAGun is unable to secure or protect its intellectual property; risks of product liability or regulatory lawsuits relating to GrabAGun's products; risks that the post-combination company experiences difficulties managing its growth and expanding operations; the risk that the Business Combination may not be completed in a timely manner, or at all, which may adversely affect the price of Colombier II's securities; the risk that the Business Combination may not be completed by Colombier II's business combination deadline and the potential failure to obtain an extension of the business combination deadline if sought by Colombier II; the failure to satisfy the conditions to the consummation of the Business Combination; the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against GrabAGun, Colombier II, GrabAGun Digital or others with respect to the proposed Business Combination and transactions contemplated thereby; the ability of GrabAGun to execute its business model; and those risk factors discussed in documents of GrabAGun Digital and Colombier II filed, or to be filed, with the SEC. If any of these risks materialize or our assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. There may be additional risks that neither Colombier II nor GrabAGun presently know or that Colombier II and GrabAGun currently believe are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements reflect Colombier II's, GrabAGun Digital's and GrabAGun's expectations, plans or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this press release. Colombier II, GrabAGun Digital and GrabAGun anticipate that subsequent events and developments will cause Colombier II's, GrabAGun Digital's and GrabAGun's assessments to change. However, while Colombier II, GrabAGun Digital and GrabAGun may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, Colombier II, GrabAGun Digital and GrabAGun specifically disclaim any obligation to do so. Readers are referred to the most recent reports filed with the SEC by Colombier II. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made, and we undertake no obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by U.S. federal securities law. No Offer or Solicitation This press release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which the offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offering of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. View source version on Contacts Investors & Media CLBR@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
