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**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Turtle Beach Corp
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001493761
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT, NEC [3669]
- **IRS NUMBER:** 272767540
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** NV
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- **FORM TYPE:** 10-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-35465
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23776172

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 44 SOUTH BROADWAY
- **STREET 2:** 4TH FLOOR
- **CITY:** WHITE PLAINS
- **STATE:** NY
- **ZIP:** 10601
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 888-496-8001

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- **STREET 1:** 44 SOUTH BROADWAY
- **STREET 2:** 4TH FLOOR
- **CITY:** WHITE PLAINS
- **STATE:** NY
- **ZIP:** 10601

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** Parametric Sound Corp
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20100609

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**UNITED STATES**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**Washington, D.C. 20549**

**FORM** 10-K

**(Mark one)**

☒ **ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934** 

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022

or

☐ **TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934**

For the transition period from to

Commission File Number: 001-35465

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TURTLE BEACH CORPORATION

**(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)**

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| Nevada | 27-2767540 |
| **(State or other jurisdiction of**<br>**incorporation or organization)** | **(I.R.S. Employer**<br>**Identification No.)** |

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| 44 South Broadway**,** **4th Floor** <br>White Plains**,** New York  | 10601 |
| **(Address of principal executive offices)** | **(Zip Code)** |

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**(**888**)** 496-8001

**(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)**

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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| Title of each class | Trading Symbols | Name of each exchange on which registered |
| Common Stock, par value $0.001 | HEAR | The Nasdaq Global Market |

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. ☐ Yes ☒ No

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. ☐ Yes ☒ No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. ☒ Yes ☐ No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). ☒ Yes ☐ No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," "smaller reporting company" and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

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| Large accelerated filer | ☐ | Accelerated filer | ☒ |
| Non-accelerated filer | ☐ | Smaller reporting company | ☐ |
| Emerging growth company | ☐ |  |  |

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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed a report on and attestation to its management's assessment of the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting under Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (15 U.S.C. 7262(b)) by the registered public accounting firm that prepared or issued its audit report. ☒

If securities are registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act, indicate by check mark whether the financial statements of the registrant included in the filing reflect the correction of an error to previously issued financial statements. ☐

Indicate by check mark whether any of those error corrections are restatements that required a recovery analysis of incentive-based compensation received by any of the registrant's executive officers during the relevant recovery period pursuant to § 240.10D-1(b). ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). ☐ Yes ☒ No

The aggregate market value of the registrant's voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates of the registrant as of June 30, 2022 was $197,795,766.

The number of shares of Common Stock, $0.001 par value, outstanding on February 28, 2023 was 16,582,958.

**DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE**

The information required by Part III of this Report is incorporated herein by reference from the registrant's definitive proxy statement or annual report on Form 10-K/A to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days after the close of the registrant's fiscal year.

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**INDEX**

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| **PART I.** | **PART I.** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Item 1. | [<u>Business</u>](#item_1_business_overview) | 4 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Item 1A. | [<u>Risk Factors</u>](#item_1a_risk_factors) | 10 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Item 1B. | [<u>Unresolved Staff Comments</u>](#item_1b_unresolved_staff_comments) | 21 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Item 2. | [<u>Properties</u>](#item_2_properties) | 21 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Item 3. | [<u>Legal Proceedings</u>](#item_3_legal_proceedings) | 21 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Item 4. | [<u>Mine Safety Disclosures</u>](#item_4_mine_safety_disclosures) | 23 |
| **PART II.** | **PART II.** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Item 5. | [<u>Market for the Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities</u>](#item_5_market_for_registrants_common_equ) | 24 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Item 6. | [<u>Reserved</u>](#item_6_selected_financial_data) | 25 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Item 7. | [<u>Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations</u>](#item_7_management_s_discussion_analysis_) | 26 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Item 7A. | [<u>Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk</u>](#item7a_qualitative_quantitative_disclosu) | 36 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Item 8. | [<u>Financial Statements and Supplementary Data</u>](#item_8_financial_statements_supplementar) | 37 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Item 9. | [<u>Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure</u>](#item_9_changes_in_disagreements_with_acc) | 65 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Item 9A. | [<u>Controls and Procedures</u>](#item_9a_controls_procedures) | 65 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Item 9B. | [<u>Other Information</u>](#item_9b_or_information) | 66 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Item 9C. | [<u>Disclosure Regarding Foreign Jurisdictions that Prevent Inspections</u>](#item9cdisclosureregardingforeign) | 66 |
| **PART III.** | **PART III.** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Item 10. | [<u>Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance</u>](#item_10_directors_executive_ficers_corpo) | 69 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Item 11. | [<u>Executive Compensation</u>](#item_11_executive_compensation) | 69 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Item 12. | [<u>Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters</u>](#item_12_security_ownership_certain_benef) | 69 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Item 13. | [<u>Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence</u>](#item_13_certain_relationships_related_tr) | 69 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Item 14. | [<u>Principal Accounting Fees and Services</u>](#item_14_principal_accounting_fees_servic) | 69 |
| **PART IV.** | **PART IV.** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Item 15. | [<u>Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules</u>](#item_15_exhibits_financial_statement_sch) | 70 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Item 16. | [<u>Form 10-K Summary</u>](#item_16_form_10k_summary) | 70 |
| [<u>EXHIBIT INDEX</u>](#exhibits) | [<u>EXHIBIT INDEX</u>](#exhibits) | 71 |
| [<u>SIGNATURES</u>](#signatures) | [<u>SIGNATURES</u>](#signatures) | 73 |

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**PART I**

**Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Disclosures**

This Annual Report on Form 10-K (this "Report") includes, and incorporates by reference, certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act") and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), in reliance upon the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You should not place undue reliance on these statements. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about our beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include statements preceded by, followed by, or that include the words "may," "could," "will," "would," "should," "expect," "plan," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "intend," "predict," "seek," "contemplate," "potential," "continue," and similar expressions. These forward-looking statements reflect the current expectations of Turtle Beach Corporation concerning future events, and actual results may differ materially from current expectations or historical results. Any such forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including without limitation those discussed in the sections of this Report entitled "Business," "Risk Factors," and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations."

Forward-looking statements are only predictions and are not guarantees of performance. These statements are based on our management's beliefs and assumptions, which in turn are based on currently available information. Important assumptions relating to the forward-looking statements include, among others, assumptions regarding demand for our products, the expansion of product offerings geographically or through new marketing applications, the timing and cost of planned capital expenditures, competitive conditions, and general economic conditions. These assumptions could prove inaccurate. Forward-looking statements also involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. In addition, even if our actual results are consistent with the forward-looking statements contained in this Report, those results may not be indicative of results or developments in subsequent periods. Many of these factors are beyond our ability to control or predict. Such factors include, but are not limited to, the following:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•Our ability to adjust our product pricing in response to inflation of our costs as well as the impacts of macroeconomic inflation on the demand for our products;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•The impact of competitive products, technologies and pricing and our ability to respond to the promotional pricing of our competitors;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•Our ability to forecast demand for our products and to manage our supply chain to meet such demand;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•Our dependence on the success and availability of third-party platforms and software to drive sales;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•Transitions in video gaming console platforms and the potential impact on our business;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•Our ability to adapt to new technologies and introduce new products on a timely basis;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•Accuracy of estimates of our future revenues, expenses, capital requirements, and our needs for additional financing;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•Continued relationships with our largest customers and the emergence of new customers;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•The impact of seasonality on our business and discretionary spending by users of our products;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•Global business, political, operational, financial and economic conditions;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•Manufacturing capacity and/or component supply constraints and difficulties;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•The scope of protection we are able to establish and maintain for intellectual property rights covering our technology;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•The availability of capital under our revolving credit facility;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•Cybersecurity, data security and other information technology risks;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•The Company's marketing efforts, particularly its partnerships with influencers, athletes and esports teams;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•Substantial uncertainties inherent in the acceptance of existing and future products;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•The difficulty of commercializing and protecting new technology;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•Our ability to successfully identify acquisition opportunities that are advantageous to our business and the integration of any businesses we acquire within our internal control over financial reporting and operations;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•The continuing impacts of the pandemic, which may continue to have direct and indirect effects on our employees, customers, supply chain and the economy and financial markets;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•Our financial performance; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•Other factors discussed under Item 1A - Risk Factors, or elsewhere in this Report.

Except as required by applicable law, including the securities laws of the United States and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements after we file this Report, whether as a result of any new information, future events or otherwise. Investors, potential investors, and other readers are urged to consider the above mentioned factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. Although we believe that the expectations, reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results or performance.

Unless the context indicates otherwise, all references in this Report to "we," "our," "us," "the Company," and "Turtle Beach" refer to Turtle Beach Corporation and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. This Report also contains trademarks and trade names that are property of their respective owners.

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**Item 1 - Business**

Turtle Beach Corporation's mission is to deliver the ultimate experience to gamers by providing high-quality, high-performance gaming accessories, including headsets, keyboards, mice, gamepad controllers, simulation hardware, microphones, and more. For nearly 50 years, Turtle Beach has been a pioneer and key innovator in audio technology, and today it is one of the most recognized brand names in gaming. Headquartered in White Plains, New York, Turtle Beach was incorporated in the state of Nevada in 2010 and the Company's stock is traded on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol HEAR.

The Turtle Beach® brand has been the market share leader in console gaming headsets for 13-years running with a vast portfolio of headsets for Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo consoles, as well as for personal computers (PCs) and mobile/tablet devices. Turtle Beach Corporation's PC peripherals brand, ROCCAT®, creates PC gaming keyboards, mice and other gaming accessories focused on the PC gaming market. And in 2021, Turtle Beach expanded the brand beyond gaming headsets and began making game controllers and gaming flight simulation accessories. Turtle Beach also creates high-quality USB and analog microphones for gamers, streamers, professionals, and students that embrace cutting-edge technology and design.

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**Gaming Accessories Business** 

Turtle Beach launched its first gaming headset and the first ever console gaming headset – the X51 – in 2005 and has gone on to become the leading brand in gaming headsets, as well as a top five overall gaming accessory business in the world. The Company designs and markets a broad assortment of gaming headsets and audio accessories for Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo consoles, as well as for PC and mobile/tablet devices. The Company's recent acquisitions expanded Turtle Beach Corporation's reach into the global markets for PC-specific gaming headsets, keyboards, mice, digital/USB and analog/XLR microphones for streamers and content creators, and other gaming accessories, and in 2021, the Company further expanded the Turtle Beach brand with its first game controller and gaming simulation accessories. Turtle Beach products are distributed globally, sold at thousands of storefronts, including major retailers such as Amazon, Argos, Best Buy, GAME, GameStop, EB Games, Media Markt, Saturn, Target, and Walmart.

The Turtle Beach brand offers gamers a broad assortment of gaming accessory products available at multiple price tiers ranging from $20 to $300+, with most models compatible with multiple gaming platforms (i.e. – a headset is compatible with Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo, PC, mobile, etc.). We believe the price tiers correspond to customer profiles, beginning with entry-level gamers and progressing through casual, enthusiast, core, as well as with professional streamers, content creators, and esports gamers. Each successive price tier incorporates higher level features, comfort, and finish. For example, premium headsets typically includes features like larger 50mm speakers, metal headbands, memory foam, powerful amplified 3D surround sound, active noise-cancellation, and Bluetooth connectivity. Additional features include Mic Monitoring, gaming audio presets like Bass and/or Vocal Boost, Turtle Beach's exclusive Superhuman Hearing<sup>®</sup> sound setting which delivers a competitive advantage, a removable or flip-to-mute microphone, Turtle Beach's proprietary ProSpecs™ glasses-friendly technology, and long-lasting rechargeable batteries.

Gaming consoles like the latest Xbox and PlayStation systems have evolved into full home entertainment hubs, and mobile tablet devices have become mainstream entertainment platforms with gaming on mobile/tablet devices now representing approximately 50% of the global

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gaming market. Turtle Beach continues to evolve its product portfolio to reflect how content is consumed. While each Turtle Beach headset is designed for a primary platform, such as a specific console or PC, nearly all can be used with multiple platforms, and are compatible with mobile/tablet devices through a standard 3.5mm jack or Bluetooth connectivity. Additionally, Turtle Beach products are often displayed in multiple in-store sections by retailers. This includes platform-specific gaming aisles for Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo, PC, Virtual Reality (VR), and mobile/tablet products, as well as displayed on in-store kiosks that allow shoppers to experience each headset's fit, feel, and audio quality, increasing the prominence of the Turtle Beach brand in physical retail locations, as well as online.

**Industry Overview**

Turtle Beach operates in a $193 billion global games and accessories market. The global gaming audience now exceeds global cinema and music markets with over three billion active gamers worldwide. Gaming peripherals, such as headsets, keyboards, mice, microphones, controllers, and simulation controls are estimated to be an $8.4 billion business globally with about 80% of that market in the Americas and Europe where the Company's business is focused.

Competitive esports is a global phenomenon where professional gamers train and compete to win prize money, partner with major brands, and attract dedicated fans – similar to traditional professional sports. In 2022, there were over 530 million esports viewers in 2022, approximately 50% of whom considered themselves "esports enthusiasts," and that number is expected to increase to roughly 650 million viewers by 2025 according to an April 2022 report from Newzoo.

The console and PC gaming accessory markets are also driven by major game launches and long-running franchises that encourage players to continually buy equipment and accessories. On Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch and PC, flagship games like Call of Duty, Destiny, Star Wars: Battlefront, Battlefield, Grand Theft Auto, and battle royale games like Fortnite, Call of Duty Warzone, Apex Legends, and PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, are examples of major franchises that prominently feature online multiplayer modes that encourage communication and drive increased demand for gaming headsets. Many of these established franchises launch new titles annually, leading into the holidays and as a result can cause an additional boost to the normally strong holiday sales for gaming accessories.

Many gamers play online where a gaming headset, which includes a microphone, is required because it allows players to communicate with each other in real-time, provides a more immersive experience, and delivers a competitive advantage.

**Console Headset Market**

In 2022, Turtle Beach was the leading console gaming headset manufacturer in the U.S. and other major console markets. Turtle Beach has achieved these global market shares by delivering high-quality products that often include first-to-market innovations, robust features, superior sound, unmatched comfort, and top customer support – all key factors that consumers seek when shopping for a gaming headset.

The global market for console gaming headsets, in which Turtle Beach has been the market leader for the past 13 years, is estimated to be approximately $1.4 billion. PlayStation and Xbox consoles continue to be dominant gaming platforms in North America and Europe for games that drive headset usage. Consistent with a historical pattern of major new console launches every 7-8 years, Microsoft and Sony launched their latest consoles, Xbox Series X\|S and PlayStation 5, ahead of the 2020 holiday season, and in 2021/2022 demand for the latest Xbox and PlayStation consoles exceeded the available supply for consumers to purchase. In 2023, the demand for gaming consoles is expected to improve as additional supplies are available, which is expected to help the overall console market reach single digit percentage growth.

Nintendo has sold over 122.5 million units of its highly popular Nintendo Switch since the platform's release in early 2017. Nintendo continues adding and expanding its library of games, including an increased number of multiplayer chat-enabled games. Nintendo also sells the Nintendo Switch Lite, a follow-on product that offers gamers the hand-held only version of their popular gaming console.

**PC Accessories Market**

The market for PC gaming headsets, mice, and keyboards is estimated to be approximately $3.2 billion. PC gaming continues to be a main gaming platform in the U.S. and internationally, similarly driven by popular AAA game launches, by popular PC-specific esports leagues, teams, and players, content creators, and influencers, and with the introduction of cross-platform play – where PC gamers can play online against other gamers playing the same game on an Xbox, PlayStation, or Nintendo Switch. While most games are available on multiple platforms, gaming on PC offers advantages including improved graphics, increased speed and precision of mouse/keyboard controls, and the ability for deeper customization. Gaming mice and keyboards are engineered to provide gamers with high-end performance and a superior gaming experience through features such as fast key and button response times, improved materials and build quality, comfortable ergonomic designs, programmable keys and buttons, and software suites to customize and control devices and settings.

PC gaming mice come in a variety of different ergonomic shapes and sizes, are available in both wired and wireless models, offer different sensor options (optical or laser) and responsiveness, and often feature integrated RGB LED lighting and software to unify the lighting

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with other devices for a visually consistent PC gaming appearance. Similarly, PC gaming keyboards often deliver a competitive advantage by offering options for ultra-responsive mechanical and optical key switches that feel and sound different, as well as offer customizable lighting.

Our PC gaming headsets, keyboards, and mice span price tiers ranging from low-to-high for entry-level to professional gamers with each successive price tier adding features and build quality. We seek to infuse differentiation and innovation into our PC products, including our own design for keyboard and mouse switches, innovative RGB LED lighting, and extensive ergonomic design testing and modeling.

**Other Gaming Accessories Market**

The market for third-party game controllers is estimated to be approximately $0.5 billion, with the same retail footprint and consumer base that Turtle Beach gaming headsets compete in. Turtle Beach entered the controller market in 2021 with the Recon Controller, a wired controller for Xbox and PC that added Turtle Beach-exclusive audio features like Superhuman Hearing and extra buttons/functionality to a proven ergonomic controller design. In 2022, Turtle Beach expanded its controller portfolio with the launch of the REACT-R™ Controller which offers many of the same features as the Recon Controller, but for a lower price. Additionally, in 2022 Turtle Beach introduced two mobile-focused game controllers – the Recon Cloud Hybrid Controller, and the Atom Controller.

PC and console flight simulation hardware adds another $0.5 billion to Turtle Beach's total available market with opportunity for new products. In 2021, Turtle Beach launched the VelocityOne™ Flight Universal Control System for Xbox and PC, and in 2022 the Company expanded the VelocityOne™ line with the VelocityOne™ Rudder pedals and VelocityOne™ Stand, which perfectly pair with the VelocityOne™ Flight control system for the complete, most immersive flight simulation experience on the market. Turtle Beach also launched the VelocityOne™ Flightstick, which is a single stick joystick controller for air and space flight combat games. In 2023, Turtle Beach plans to further grow its gaming simulation portfolio with new VelocityOne™ products in flight simulation and other adjacent gaming simulation categories.

**Business Strategy**

We intend to further build upon Turtle Beach's brand awareness, innovation, superior audio technology and high-quality products, as well as further promote and expand the brand in certain geographic regions to increase sales and profitability. The Company's strategy focuses on the following:

• **Continue to Advance Our Turtle Beach Brand.** We believe that Turtle Beach's reputation among gamers is a competitive advantage, and that our success is attributable to our emphasis on creating the highest quality, most innovative products and leveraging our extensive global distribution footprint to deliver these products to more gamers around the world.

We continue to invest the resources necessary to maintain and expand our capability to manufacture multiple product lines that incorporate the latest technologies, resulting in more products to serve more price tiers. We will continue to advance the best-selling Turtle Beach gaming audio business forward with new headsets like the Stealth 700 Gen 2 MAX and Stealth Pro and will continue our expansion into the game controllers and gaming simulation accessory markets with products like the Atom Controller and VelocityOne Flightstick.

• **Grow Revenue in New Markets.** We intend to increase our available markets by continuing to develop internally, or through partnerships or acquisitions, products in new gaming accessory categories like game controllers and gaming simulation. As a result, for the first time, almost 25% of Turtle Beach revenues in 2022 were derived from categories outside console gaming headsets – the market Turtle Beach has led for the past 13 years.

• **Targeted Geographic Expansion.** We will continue efforts for further growth, specifically in key Asian and other select markets as the Company looks to deliver Turtle Beach products to an even wider audience of global gamers in 2023 and beyond.

• **Sustainable Products.** Our investment in sustainable products is an ongoing and continued focus for Turtle Beach Corporation. In 2022, Turtle Beach transitioned to using sustainably sourced paper packaging materials for the majority of gaming headsets and eliminated most plastics from packaging. In March 2023, we launched the Stealth 600 Gen 2 MAX Teal & Pink colorways as our first carbon neutral products, as well as partnered with Climate Impact Partners' Million Mangroves program, where we contribute to helping develop new mangrove forests which help combat carbon.

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To maintain and/or improve our competitive position in our markets we are focused on the following:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•continuing to deliver innovative, high quality gaming headsets that provide superior game and chat audio, premium comfort, and advanced features designed to help gamers have a deeply immersive experience;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•continuing to deliver innovations in speed, precision, RGB LED lighting and form factor in PC gaming keyboards, mice, and other gaming categories that can leverage those capabilities;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•continuing to expand our product lines in game controllers and gaming simulation accessories, reaching into additional categories including mobile controllers and racing simulation products;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•maintaining our position at key retailers with products available in multiple locations throughout retailers;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•continuing investments in our ecommerce platforms to drive profitable growth by expanding customer reach, reducing cost-to-serve, and creating differentiated customer experiences;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•maintaining our strategic relationships, and continuing investment in partnerships, which we believe provide the Turtle Beach brand a larger presence with consumers and create opportunities for retailers to carry our products; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•leveraging high-quality technical support and delivering customer service experience that exceed consumer expectations and develop brand loyalty.

**Intellectual Property**

We operate in an industry where innovation, investment in new ideas, and protection of resulting intellectual property rights are critical to success. With a nearly 50-year history as pioneers in PC and gaming audio, Turtle Beach has a substantial base of IP assets with over 400 patents on current and future product development.

As a third-party gaming accessory company, certain technology used in gaming consoles requires a license to enable products to connect to that platform. While PlayStation does not require any license to produce headsets that can connect to their platforms, wireless connections on the Xbox platforms require the purchase of proprietary chips to integrate into the locked chat audio. The Company believes it currently has the necessary licenses, as well as the ability to obtain the necessary licenses, to produce compatible products.

**Supply Chain and Operations**

We have a global network of suppliers that manufacture products to meet the quality standards sought by our customers and our cost objectives. We have worked closely with component, manufacturing, and global logistic partners to build a supply chain that we consider dependable, scalable, and efficient to provide high-quality, reliable products employing leading cost management practices. The use of outsourced manufacturing facilities is designed to take advantage of specific expertise and allow for flexibility and scalability to respond to both seasonality and changing demands for our products.

We have experienced and may continue to experience increased freight costs and component availability challenges. Further, market conditions have significantly increased the lead time on many product components, causing us to purchase components earlier than normal to meet forecasted demand, which, in some cases, led to excess inventories of certain components ordered with long lead times ahead of shifting demand. We expect to continue to experience challenges impacting our supply chain and logistics operations. As a result, we continue to take proactive steps to limit the impact of these challenges and are working closely with our manufacturing and freight providers to reduce costs.

We believe we have strong, long-term relationships with our suppliers and that, subject to the discussion in Item 1A,"Risk Factors" and Item 7, "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Liquidity and Capital Resources," we expect to continue to be able to obtain a sufficient supply of quality products on satisfactory terms.

**Retail Distribution**

Our products are sold in over 40 countries by retailers such as Amazon, Argos, Best Buy, GAME, GameStop, EB Games, Media Markt, Saturn, Target, and Walmart. We often have a broader assortment and more shelf space than competitors at video game and electronics retailers such as Best Buy and GameStop, which we believe reinforces the brand's authenticity with gaming enthusiasts, and our presence in mass channel retailers such as Walmart and Target enable the brand to reach a wider audience of casual gamers. Our established presence on Amazon and other online retail sites, and positive consumer product ratings on those sites, increases the search visibility of our products and helps to influence both online and in-store sales.

Turtle Beach Europe Limited ("TB Europe"), located in the U.K., serves as a primary sales office for the European market and has strengthened our international operations with support for sales, marketing, customer service and distribution.

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Our websites, TurtleBeach.com and ROCCAT.com are important focal points for our product sales and marketing efforts, serving as destinations for consumers to learn about the brands and products, and as a place to maintain ongoing interactivity. Information contained on our websites is not incorporated by reference herein unless specifically stated therein.

**Customers**

Our business customer base is comprised primarily of large retailers and distributors, both domestic and international. In 2022, net sales to our major market channels consisted of $148.7 million to North American retail customers, $58.1 million to European customers, $7.3 million to North American distributors and $26.1 million to other customers.

Our five largest individual customers accounted for approximately 67% of our gross sales in 2022, 66% of our gross sales in 2021, and 67% of our gross sales in 2020. During 2022, our four largest customers - Walmart, Target, Amazon, Best Buy - each accounted for between 11% to 23% of our consolidated net sales.

**Seasonality**

Our business is seasonal with a significant portion of sales and profits typically occurring around the holiday period. Historically, more than 45% of revenues are generated during the period from September through December as new products are introduced and consumers engage in holiday shopping. In addition, launches of major new online multiplayer games, and specific retailer purchasing behavior, can drive significant revenue shifts between months and quarters in a given year. In the past few years, normal seasonal patterns have been significantly changed due to pandemic-driven shifts in consumer demand.

**Human Capital**

As of December 31, 2022, Turtle Beach had 269 employees, of which 245 were full-time salaried employees, with the remaining being contracted employees.

Corporate Culture

We are focused on creating a corporate culture of integrity and respect, with the goal of working together to drive our business to be creative, innovative, and competitive. To achieve these objectives, we have adopted and regularly communicate to our employees the following core values:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•Leadership: We take initiative and lead in our respective roles. We lead by example.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•Teamwork: We work as a team and value diversity. We win together and lose together.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•Excellence: We take pride in our work and seek excellence in everything we do.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•Integrity: We are honest, direct, and transparent in all interactions.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•Innovation: We innovate to deliver better products and constantly improve every aspect of our company.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•Execution: We do what we say we will do and take personal accountability for our commitments.

We seek to create a highly collaborative culture in which employees feel a sense of pride that their input is sought after and valued. We believe that our culture is a long-term competitive advantage for us, fuels our ability to execute and is a critical underpinning of our employee talent strategy.

We are further committed to developing our employees professionally by leveraging our Intellectual Capital (IC) process. The IC process includes constructive reviews and various talent and leadership development initiatives conducted by the management team and provided throughout an employee's career.

We conduct anonymous employee culture surveys annually to monitor employee engagement and satisfaction, while identifying matters that need to be addressed and, in 2022, exceeded our employee satisfaction goal across the Company. While we take pride in our strong employee satisfaction, we are always seeking to ensure our employees feel valued and proud to be a part of the Turtle Beach team.

Diversity and Inclusion

We have always believed diversity in the workplace creates an environment where different perspectives lead to improved creativity, productivity, team member engagement, and overall employee happiness. To embrace diversity, we:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•Implemented and tracked diversity metrics through our recruiting process; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•Included diversity statements in all job postings on our Turtle Beach Careers website and social media channels, such as LinkedIn.

Compensation and Benefits

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We provide competitive compensation and benefits programs for our employees. In addition to salaries, these programs (which vary by employee level and by the country where the employees are located) include, among other items, bonuses, equity-based compensation awards, retirement plans, healthcare and insurance benefits, health savings and flexible spending accounts, paid time off, advocacy resources, flexible work schedules and employee assistance programs.

**Available Information**

We make available free of charge on or through our corporate website, http://corp.turtlebeach.com, our Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, proxy statements, and all amendments to those filings as soon as reasonably practicable after such material is electronically filed with, or furnished to, the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Information contained on our website is not incorporated by reference unless specifically stated therein.

In addition, the SEC maintains a website that contains reports, proxy statements, and other information about issuers, such as Turtle Beach, who file electronically within the SEC. The address of the website is www.sec.gov.

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**Item 1A - Risk Factors** 

Set forth below is a summary of certain material risks related to an investment in our securities, which should be considered carefully in evaluating such an investment. Our business, financial condition, operating results and cash flows can be affected by a number of factors, whether currently known or unknown, including but not limited to those described below, any one or more of which could, directly or indirectly, cause the Company's actual results of operations and financial condition to vary materially from past, or from anticipated future, results of operations and financial condition. Any of these factors, in whole or in part, could materially and adversely affect the Company's business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and common stock price. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently consider immaterial may also impair our business operations.

These risk factors may be important to understanding any statement in this Form 10-K or elsewhere. The following information should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and related notes in Part II, Item 8, "Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" and Part II, Item 7, "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" of this Report.

Because of the following factors, as well as other factors affecting the Company's financial condition and operating results, past financial performance should not be considered to be a reliable indicator of future performance, and investors should not use historical trends to anticipate results or trends in future periods. Please also see "Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Disclosures" in the section immediately preceding Item 1 of this Report.

**Risks Related to Our Operations**

**Our business has and continues to be adversely impacted by inflationary pressures and potential recession concerns.**

We are exposed to inflationary pressures including higher labor-related costs and increases in the costs of the goods and services we purchase as part of the manufacture and distribution of our products and in our operations generally. Since 2021, global supply chain constraints and the continuing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic (including government measures adopted in response thereto) have resulted in heightened inflationary cost pressures, and these pressures continued to impact us throughout 2022. Such inflationary pressures have also been and could continue to be exacerbated by higher oil prices, geopolitical turmoil (including the ongoing conflict in Ukraine), increased logistics costs and economic policy actions and could lead to a recessionary environment. As interest rates rise to address inflation, such increases have led to, and could lead to further increases in our borrowing costs over time.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Inflationary pressures can also have a negative impact on demand for the products we sell. Reduced or delayed discretionary spending by consumers, specifically for consumer electronic goods, in response to inflationary pressures has and could continue to reduce demand for our products, resulting in reduced sales. Our inability to adequately increase prices to offset increased costs associated with such inflationary pressures, or otherwise mitigate their impact, will increase our costs of doing business and could further reduce our margins and profitability. In 2022, reduced margins and profitability stemming from inflationary pressures were considered triggering events and led to interim goodwill and long-lived asset quantitative impairment tests. If such impacts are prolonged or substantial, they could necessitate similar impairment tests in the future or otherwise have a material negative effect on our results of operations.

**Our brands face significant competition from other consumer electronics companies and this competition could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.**

We compete with other producers of gaming accessories, including video game console manufacturers. Our competitors may undertake more extensive marketing campaigns, adopt more aggressive pricing policies, or develop more commercially successful products for the PC and video game platforms than we do. In addition, competitors with large product lines and popular products, in particular the video game console manufacturers, typically have greater leverage with retailers, distributors and other customers, who may be willing to promote products with less consumer appeal in return for access to those competitors' more popular products.

In the event that a competitor reduces prices, we could be forced to respond by lowering our prices to remain competitive. If we are forced to lower prices, we may be required to "price protect" products that remain unsold in our customers' inventories at the time of the price reduction. Price protection results in our issuing a credit to our customers in the amount of the price reduction for each unsold unit in that customer's inventory. Our price protection policies, which are customary in the industry, can have a major impact on our profitability.

**The manufacture, supply and shipment of our products are subject to supply chain and logistics risks that could adversely impact our financial results.**

We face a number of risks related to supply chain management and logistics with respect to our products. We experienced, and may in the future continue to experience, supply or labor shortages or other disruptions to our supply chain or logistics, which could result in shipping delays and increased costs, each of which could negatively impact our results, operations, product development, and sales. The extent and

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duration of the impact of these challenges are subject to numerous factors, including the continuing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, behavioral changes, wage and price costs, adoption of new or revised regulations, and broader macroeconomic conditions.

We have experienced supply chain disruptions that resulted in significant cost increases for commodities and components used in our products, as well as component shortages that have negatively affected our sales and results of operations. For example, the market shortage of semiconductors that persisted during 2020 and 2021 caused disruptions, from both a supply and pricing standpoint. As discussed above, recent inflationary pressures have also been exacerbated by the lower availability of, and increased prices for, freight and logistics, including air, sea, and ground freight. We may not be able to pass along these price increases to our customers. While we have taken and continue to take measures to implement cost saving initiatives and procure and maintain levels of inventory to prioritize product availability amidst global supply chain and logistical challenges, including by working closely with our suppliers, there can be no assurance that we will be able to continue to do so. Accordingly, any future delays, disruptions, and supply and pricing risks, such as the ongoing supply chain challenges and disruptions that we expect to continue during 2023, could affect our ability to meet customer demand for our products, which could have an adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.

**The manufacture, supply and shipment of our products are dependent upon a limited number of third parties, and our success is dependent upon the ability of these parties to manufacture, supply and ship sufficient quantities of our products to us in a timely fashion, as well as the continued viability and financial stability of these third parties. In addition, many of our products use components with long order lead times and constrained supply. Any disruption in supply of these components could materially impact the ability of our third-party manufacturing partners to produce our products.**

We rely on third parties to manufacture and manage the logistics of transporting and distributing our products, which subjects us to a number of risks that have been exacerbated as a result of the ongoing supply chain issues that originated during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our manufacturers' and suppliers' ability to supply products to us is also subject to a number of risks, including the unavailability of raw materials or components, their financial instability, the destruction of their facilities, work stoppages and any future public health crisis. Any shortage of raw materials or components or an inability to control costs associated with manufacturing could increase our costs or impair our ability to ship orders in a timely and cost-efficient manner. As a result, we could experience cancellations of orders, refusal to accept deliveries or a reduction in our prices and margins, any of which could harm our financial performance and results of operations.

We could be negatively affected if we are not able to engage third parties with the necessary capabilities or capacity on reasonable terms, or if those we engage with fail to meet their obligations (whether due to financial difficulties, manufacturing constraints, or other reasons). Moreover, there can be no assurance that such manufacturers and suppliers will not refuse to supply us at prices we deem acceptable, independently market their own competing products in the future, or otherwise discontinue their relationships with us. Our failure to maintain these existing manufacturing and supplier relationships, or to establish new relationships on similar terms in the future, could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, financial condition and liquidity.

In particular, certain of our products have a number of components and subassemblies produced by outside suppliers. In addition, for certain of these items, we qualify only a single source of supply with long lead times, which can magnify the risk of shortages or result in excess supply or decrease our ability to negotiate price with our suppliers. Also, if we experience quality problems with suppliers, then our production schedules could be significantly delayed or costs significantly increased. Each of these factors could have an adverse effect on our business, liquidity, results of operations and financial position.

In addition, the ongoing effectiveness of our supply chain is dependent on the timely performance of services by third parties shipping products and materials to and from our warehouse facilities and other locations. If we encounter problems with these shipments, our ability to meet retailer expectations, manage inventory, complete sales and achieve objectives for operating efficiencies could be materially adversely affected and we may be required to incur materially higher costs for shipping, including air freight. We have experienced some of these problems in the past and we cannot assure you that we will not experience similar problems in the future.

**The widespread outbreak of an illness, communicable disease, or any other public health crisis could adversely affect our business, results of operations, and financial condition.**

We could be negatively impacted by the widespread outbreak of an illness, communicable disease, or any other public health crisis that results in economic or trade disruptions, including the disruption of global supply chains. The COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted the economy on a global, national, and local level, disrupted global supply chains, and created volatility and disruption of financial markets. Responses from U.S. and international governmental authorities and companies to reduce the spread of COVID-19 affected economic activity through various containment measures including, among others, restrictions on retail outlets, business closures, work stoppages, quarantine and work-from-home guidelines, limiting capacity at public spaces and events, vaccination requirements, or restrictions of global and regional travel. Another outbreak of an illness, a communicable disease, or any other public health crisis, and any resulting impacts, such as an extended

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period of global supply chain and/or economic disruption, labor shortages, or government-mandated actions in response to such public health crisis could materially affect our business, results of operations, access to sources of liquidity, and financial condition.

**We depend upon the success and availability of third-party gaming platforms and the release and availability of successful game titles to drive sales of our gaming accessories.**

The performance of our gaming accessories business is affected by the continued success of the PC gaming market and third-party gaming platforms, such as Microsoft's Xbox consoles and Sony's PlayStation consoles, as well as video games developed by such manufacturers and other third-party publishers. Our business could suffer if any of these parties fail to continue to drive the success of these platforms, develop new or enhanced video game platforms, develop popular game and entertainment titles for current or future generation platforms or produce and timely release sufficient quantities of such consoles. Further, if a platform is withdrawn from the market or fails to sell, we may be forced to liquidate inventories relating to that platform or accept returns resulting in significant losses.

**The industries in which we operate are subject to competition in an environment of rapid technological change, and if we do not adapt to, and appropriately allocate our resources among, emerging technologies, our revenues could be negatively affected.**

We must make substantial product development and other investments to align our product portfolio and development efforts in response to market changes in the gaming industry. We must anticipate and adapt our products to emerging technologies in order to keep those products competitive. When we choose to incorporate a new technology into our products or to develop a product for a new platform or operating system, we are often required to make a substantial investment prior to the introduction of the product. If we invest in the development of a new technology or a product for a new platform that does not achieve significant commercial success, our revenues from those products likely will be lower than anticipated and may not cover our costs. Further, our competitors may develop or adapt to an emerging technology more quickly or effectively than we do, creating products that are technologically superior to ours, more appealing to consumers, or both.

New and emerging technologies and alternate platforms for gaming, such as mobile devices and virtual reality devices, could make our products, generally designed for existing console and PC gaming platforms less attractive or, in time, obsolete, which could require us to transition our business model, such as by developing products for other gaming platforms.

There are numerous steps required to develop a product from conception to commercial introduction and to ensure timely shipment to retail customers, including designing, sourcing and testing the electronic components, receiving approval of hardware and other third-party licensors, factory availability and manufacturing and designing the graphics and packaging. Any difficulties or delays in the product development process will likely result in delays in the contemplated product introduction schedule. It is common in new product introductions or product updates to encounter technical and other difficulties affecting manufacturing efficiency and, at times, the ability to manufacture the product at all. Although these difficulties can be corrected or improved over time with continued manufacturing experience and engineering efforts, if one or more aspects necessary for the introduction of products are not completed as scheduled, or if technical difficulties take longer than anticipated to overcome, the product introductions will be delayed, or in some cases may be terminated. No assurances can be given that our products will be introduced in a timely fashion, and if new products are delayed, our sales and revenue growth may be limited or impaired.

**A significant portion of our revenue is derived from a few large customers, and the loss of any such customer, or a significant reduction in purchases by such customer, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.**

During 2022, our three largest retail customers accounted for approximately 51% of our gross sales in the aggregate. The loss of, or financial difficulties experienced by, any of these or any of our other significant customers, including as a result of the bankruptcy of a customer, could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, financial condition and liquidity. We do not have long-term agreements with these or other significant customers and our agreements with these customers do not require them to purchase any specific amount of products. Many of our customers generally purchase from us on a purchase order basis. As a result, agreements with respect to pricing, returns, cooperative advertising or special promotions, among other things, are subject to periodic negotiation with each customer. No assurance can be given that these or other customers will continue to do business with us or that they will maintain their historical levels of business. In addition, the uncertainty of product orders can make it difficult to forecast our sales and allocate our resources in a manner consistent with actual sales, and our expense levels are based in part on our expectations of future sales. If our expectations regarding future sales are inaccurate, we may be unable to reduce costs in a timely manner to adjust for sales shortfalls or ensure adequate product supply to meet customer demand. In addition, financial difficulties experienced by a significant customer could increase our exposure to uncollectible receivables and the risk that losses from uncollected receivables exceed the reserves we have set aside in anticipation of this risk or limit our ability to continue to do business with such customers.

**If our marketing efforts do not effectively raise the recognition and reputation of our brands, we may not be able to successfully implement our gaming accessory growth strategy.** 

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We believe that our ability to extend the recognition and favorable perception of our Turtle Beach and ROCCAT brands is critical to implement our gaming accessory growth strategy, which includes maintaining our strong position in console gaming headsets and building our brand recognition and product appeal in PC gaming headsets, keyboards, and mice as well as in additional new categories over time. These efforts cause us to incur significant costs in marketing; however, these expenditures may not result in an increase in net sales that is sufficient to cover such costs.

If we fail to build and maintain our brands, or if we incur significant expenses in an unsuccessful attempt to build and maintain our brands, our business and ability to implement our growth strategy may be harmed.

**Turtle Beach relies on its partnerships with influencers, athletes and esports teams to expand our market and promote our products, and our marketing and promotion partners may not perform to our expectations.**

Relationships with new and established influencers, athletes and esports teams have been, and will continue to be, important to our success. We rely on these partners to assist us in generating increased acceptance and use of our product offerings. We have established a number of these relationships, and our growth depends in part on establishing new relationships and maintaining existing ones. Certain partners may not view their relationships with us as significant to their own businesses, and they may reassess their commitment to us or decide to partner with our competitors in the future. We cannot guarantee that any partner will perform their obligations as agreed or that we would be able to specifically enforce any agreement with them. If any partner does not perform consistent with our agreements, we may be subject to negative or adverse publicity and other reputational risks, including the risk of unfavorable perception on social media or other platforms. Additionally, our failure to maintain and expand these relationships may adversely impact our future revenue.

**Our net sales and operating income fluctuate on a seasonal basis and decreases in sales or margins during peak seasons could have a disproportionate effect on our overall financial condition and results of operations.**

A significant portion of our annual revenues are generated during the holiday season between September and December. If we do not accurately forecast demand for products, we could incur additional costs or experience manufacturing delays. Any shortfall in net sales during this period would cause our annual results of operations to suffer significantly.

Demand for our products depends on many factors such as consumer preferences and the introduction or adoption of game platforms and related content and can be difficult to forecast. If we misjudge the demand for our products, we could face the following problems in our operations, each of which could harm our operating results:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•If our forecasts of demand for products are too high, we may accumulate excess inventories of products, which could lead to markdown allowances or write-offs affecting some or all of such excess inventories. We may also have to adjust the prices of our existing products to reduce such excess inventories;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•If demand for specific products increases beyond what we forecast, our suppliers and third-party manufacturers may not be able to increase production or obtain required components quickly enough to meet the demand. Our failure to meet market demand may lead to missed opportunities to increase our base of gamers, damage our relationships with retailers or harm our business; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•The on-going transition to new console platforms increases the likelihood that we could fail to accurately forecast demand for headsets, microphones, simulation hardware, and other gaming accessories for these platforms.

**Our results of operations and financial condition may be adversely affected by global business, political, operational, financial and economic conditions.**

We face business, political, operational, financial and economic risks inherent in international business, many of which are beyond our control, including:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•higher product component costs and higher transportation and logistics costs driven by increasing rates of inflation globally;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•changes in consumer discretionary spending and preferences driven by increasing rates of inflation;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•trade restrictions, higher tariffs, currency fluctuations or the imposition of additional regulations relating to import or export of our products, especially in China, where many of our Turtle Beach products are manufactured, which could force us to seek alternate manufacturing sources or increase our costs;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•difficulties obtaining domestic and foreign export, import and other governmental approvals, permits and licenses, and compliance with foreign laws, which could halt, interrupt or delay our operations if we cannot obtain such approvals, permits and licenses;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•compliance with anti-corruption laws, including the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, the U.K. Bribery Act 2010, the European Union Anti-Corruption Act and other similar laws, or non-compliance with such laws, which could subject us to trade sanctions administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control, the U.S. Department of Commerce and equivalent foreign entities;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•difficulties encountered by our international distributors or us in staffing and managing foreign operations or international sales, including higher labor costs and tightening of the overall labor markets;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•compliance by third-party suppliers, manufacturers and their subcontractors with our Manufacturer Code of Conduct and other applicable compliance policies;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•transportation delays and difficulties of managing international distribution channels;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•longer payment cycles for, and greater difficulty collecting, accounts receivable;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•political and economic instability, including wars (such as the ongoing conflict in Ukraine), terrorism, political unrest, boycotts, curtailment of trade and other business restrictions, any of which could materially and adversely affect our net sales and results of operations;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•public health issues (such as a pandemic); and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•natural disasters or adverse or extreme weather conditions.

Any of these factors could reduce our net sales, decrease our gross margins, increase our expenses or reduce our profitability. Should we establish our own operations in international territories where we currently rely on distributors, we will become subject to greater risks associated with operating outside of the United States.

The electronics industry in general has historically been characterized by a high degree of volatility and is subject to substantial and unpredictable variations resulting from changing business cycles. Our operating results will be subject to fluctuations based on general economic conditions, and in particular conditions that impact discretionary consumer spending. Downturns in the worldwide economy could adversely affect our business. We have and could continue to experience a reduction in demand for our products or a lengthening of consumer replacement schedules for our products. Sustained reduced demand for these products could result in further decreases in our average selling prices and product sales. A deterioration of current conditions in worldwide credit markets could limit our ability to obtain financing. A lack of available credit in financial markets may adversely affect the ability of our commercial customers to finance purchases and operations and could result in a decrease in orders or spending for our products as well as create supplier disruptions. We are unable to predict the likely duration and severity of any adverse economic conditions and disruptions in financial markets and the effects they will have on our business and its financial condition. Difficult economic conditions may also result in a higher rate of losses on our accounts receivable due to defaults or bankruptcies. As a result, a downturn in the worldwide economy could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial condition.

**If we fail to maintain an effective system of disclosure controls and internal control over financial reporting, our ability to produce timely and accurate financial statements or comply with applicable laws and regulations could be adversely impacted.** 

A material weakness is a deficiency or combination of deficiencies in our internal control over financial reporting such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of our consolidated financial statements would not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. If we experience a material weakness or otherwise fail to maintain an effective system of internal controls in the future, we may not be able to accurately or timely report our financial condition or results of operations. Any failure to maintain effective disclosure controls and internal control over financial reporting could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

In connection with preparing the financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2022, we identified a material weakness in our internal control related to the proper design and implementation of certain controls over our income tax provision and management's review of the income tax provision. The material weakness in internal controls over the tax provision did not result in any material misstatements in these financial statements or omissions in our previously reported financial statements.

Although we intend to take remedial actions in response to this control deficiency, there is no assurance that we will be able to prevent a material error or future control deficiencies (including material weaknesses) from occurring. Our inability to assert that our internal control over financial reporting is effective could result in a loss of investor confidence in the accuracy and completeness of our financial reports, which could cause the price of our common stock to decline, and we may be subject to investigation, litigation, increases in insurance premiums or regulatory fines and sanctions.

**Our business could be negatively affected as a result of actions of activist stockholders.** 

While we strive to maintain constructive communications with our stockholders, activist stockholders have and may, from time to time, engage in proxy solicitations or advance shareholder proposals, or otherwise attempt to effect changes and assert influence on our Board and management. Perceived uncertainties as to the future direction or governance of the Company may cause concern to our current or potential regulators, vendors or strategic partners, or make it more difficult to execute on our strategy or to attract and retain qualified personnel, which may have a material impact on our business and operating results.

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**Risks Related to our Intellectual Property and Other Legal Matters**

**Our competitive position will be adversely damaged if our products are found to infringe on the intellectual property rights of others.**

Other companies and our competitors may currently own or obtain patents or other proprietary rights that might prevent, limit or interfere with our ability to make, use or sell our products. Although we do not believe that our products infringe the proprietary rights of any third parties, we have received notices of alleged infringement in the past and there can be no assurance that infringement or other legal claims will not be asserted against us in the future or that we will not be found to infringe the intellectual property rights of others. The electronics industry is characterized by vigorous protection and pursuit of intellectual property rights and positions, resulting in significant and often protracted and expensive litigation. In the event of a successful claim of infringement against us and our failure or inability to license the infringed technology, our business and operating results could be adversely affected. Any litigation or claims, whether or not valid, could result in substantial costs and diversion of our resources. An adverse result from intellectual property litigation could cause us to do one or more of the following:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•cease selling, incorporating or using products or services that incorporate the challenged intellectual property;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•obtain a license from the holder of the infringed intellectual property right, which license may not be available on reasonable terms, if at all; and/or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•redesign products or services that incorporate the disputed technology.

If we take any of the foregoing actions, we could face substantial costs and shipment delays and our business could be seriously harmed. Although we carry general liability insurance, our insurance may not cover claims of this type or may be inadequate to insure us for all liability that may be imposed.

In addition, it is possible that our customers or end users may seek indemnity from us in the event that our products are found or alleged to infringe the intellectual property rights of others. Any such claim for indemnity could result in substantial costs to us that could adversely impact our operating results.

**If we are unable to obtain and maintain intellectual property rights and/or enforce those rights against third parties who are violating those rights, our business could suffer.**

We rely on various intellectual property rights, including patents, trademarks, trade secrets and trade dress to protect our Turtle Beach brand name, reputation, product appearance, and technology. Although we have entered into confidentiality and invention assignment agreements with our employees and contractors, and nondisclosure agreements with selected parties with whom we conduct business to limit access to and disclosure of our proprietary information, these contractual arrangements and the other steps we have taken to protect our intellectual property may not prevent misappropriation of that intellectual property or deter independent third-party development of similar technologies. Monitoring the unauthorized use of proprietary technology and trademarks is costly, and any dispute or other litigation, regardless of outcome, may be costly and time consuming and may divert the attention of management and key personnel from our business operations. The steps taken by us may not prevent unauthorized use of proprietary technology or trademarks. Many features of our products are not protected by patents; we may not have the legal right to prevent others from reverse engineering or otherwise copying and using these features in competitive products. If we fail to protect or to enforce our intellectual property rights successfully, our competitive position could suffer, which could adversely affect our financial results.

We are susceptible to counterfeiting of our products, which may harm our reputation for producing high-quality products and force us to incur expenses in enforcing our intellectual property rights. Such claims and lawsuits can be expensive to resolve, require substantial management time and resources, and may not provide a satisfactory or timely result, any of which may harm our results of operations. As some of our products are sold internationally, we are also dependent on the laws of many countries to protect and enforce our intellectual property rights. These laws may not protect intellectual property rights to the same extent or in the same manner as the laws of the United States.

Further, we are party to licenses that grant us rights to intellectual property, including trademarks, which are necessary or useful to our business. One or more of our licensors may allege that we have breached our license agreement with them, and seek to terminate our license. If successful, this could result in our loss of the right to use the licensed intellectual property, which could adversely affect our ability to commercialize our technologies or products, as well as harm our competitive business position and our business prospects.

Our success also depends in part on our ability to obtain and enforce intellectual property protection of our technology, particularly our patents. There is no guarantee any patent will be granted on any patent application that we have filed or may file. Claims allowed from existing or pending patents may not be of sufficient scope or strength to protect the economic value of our technologies. Further, any patent that we may obtain will expire at some point, and it is possible that it may be challenged, invalidated or circumvented even prior to expiration.

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We may initiate claims or litigation against third parties in the future for infringement of our proprietary rights or to determine the scope and validity of our proprietary rights or the proprietary rights of our competitors. These claims could result in costly litigation and divert the efforts of our technical and management personnel. As a result, our operating results could be adversely affected and our financial condition could be negatively impacted.

**We are dependent upon third-party intellectual property to manufacture some of our products.**

The performance of certain technology used in new generation consoles, such as integrated voice and chat audio from the Xbox

platforms are improved by a licensed component to ensure compatibility with our products.

While we currently believe that we have the necessary licenses, or can obtain the necessary licenses, in order to produce compatible products, there is no guarantee that our licenses will be renewed or granted in the first instance in the future. Moreover, if gaming platform manufacturers enter into license agreements with other companies for their "closed systems" or if we are unable to obtain sufficient quantities of headset adapters or chips, we would be placed at a competitive disadvantage.

In order for certain of our headsets to connect to the Xbox platforms' advanced features and controls, a proprietary computer chip or wireless module is required. As a result, with respect to our products designed for the Xbox platforms, we are currently reliant on Microsoft or their designated supplier to provide us with sufficient quantities of such chips and/or modules. If we are unable to obtain sufficient quantities of these chips and/or modules, sales of such Xbox platform compatible headsets and consequently our revenues would be adversely affected.

We are licensed and approved by Microsoft to develop and sell Xbox platform compatible audio products pursuant to a license agreement under which we have the right to manufacture (including through third-party manufacturers), market and sell audio products for the Xbox platform video game console. Our current Xbox platform headsets are dependent on this license, and headsets for future Xbox consoles may also be dependent on this license. Microsoft has the right to terminate that license under certain circumstances set forth in the agreement. Should that license be terminated, our headset offerings may be limited, which could significantly reduce our revenues. While Sony does not currently require a license for audio products to be compatible with PlayStation® consoles, they could do so in the future.

While the Company believes it currently has the necessary licenses, or can obtain the necessary licenses to produce compatible products, Microsoft, Sony and other third-party gaming platform manufacturers may control or limit our ability to manufacture headsets compatible with their platforms, and could cause unanticipated delays in the release of our products as well as increases to projected development, manufacturing, licensing, marketing or distribution costs, any of which could negatively impact our business.

**Risks Related to Liquidity**

**We depend upon the availability of capital under our revolving credit facility to finance our operations. Any additional financing that we may need may not be available on favorable terms, or at all.**

In addition to cash flow generated from operations, we have financed our operations with a credit facility (the "Credit Facility") from Bank of America. If we are unable to comply with the financial and other covenants contained in the Credit Facility, and are unable to obtain a waiver under the Credit Facility for such default, Bank of America may declare any outstanding borrowings under the Credit Facility immediately due and payable. A default on our Credit Facility would have an immediate and material adverse impact on our business, results of operations, and financial condition. We could be required to obtain additional financing from other sources, and we cannot predict whether or on what terms, if any, additional financing might be available. If we were required to seek additional financing and were unable to obtain it, we might need to change our business and capital expenditure plans, which may have a materially adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. In addition, any debt under the Credit Facility could make it more difficult to obtain other debt financing in the future. The Credit Facility contains certain financial covenants and other restrictions that limit our ability, among other things, to incur certain additional indebtedness; pay dividends and repurchase stock; make certain investments and other payments; enter into certain mergers or consolidations; undergo certain changes of control of our Company or Board of Directors; engage in sale and leaseback transactions and transactions with affiliates; and encumber and dispose of assets.

If we violate any of these covenants, we will likely be unable to borrow under the Credit Facility. If a default occurs and is not timely cured or waived, Bank of America could seek remedies against us, including termination or suspension of obligations to make loans and issue letters of credit, and acceleration of amounts then outstanding under the applicable Credit Facility. No assurance can be given that we will be able to maintain compliance with these covenants in the future. The Credit Facility is asset based and can only be drawn down in an amount to which eligible collateral exists and can be negatively impacted by extended collection of accounts receivable, unexpectedly high product returns and slow-moving inventory, among other factors. In addition, we have granted the lender a first-priority lien against substantially all of our assets, including trade accounts receivable and inventories. Failure to comply with the operating restrictions or financial covenants could result in the lender terminating or suspending its obligation to make loans and issue letters of credit to us.

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Additionally, a significant downturn in demand for our products or a reduction in gross margins could have a material impact on our result of operations, adversely affecting our ability to obtain financing generally.

**General Risk Factors**

**The market price of our common stock may continue to fluctuate significantly.**

We cannot predict the prices at which our common stock may trade. The market price of our common stock has and may continue to fluctuate widely, depending on many factors, some of which may be beyond our control, including but not limited to:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•actual or anticipated fluctuations in our operating results due to factors related to our business;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•success or failure of our business strategy;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the success of third-party gaming platforms and certain game titles to drive sales;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•our quarterly or annual earnings, or those of other companies in our industry;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•changes in earnings estimates by securities analysts or our ability to meet those estimates;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•our ability to execute transformation, restructuring and realignment actions;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the operating and stock price performance of other comparable companies;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•actions of or engagement with stockholder activists;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•comments by securities analysts or other third parties, including in articles, letters and other media;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•speculation in the press about the future of our Company or our industry;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•overall market fluctuations; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•general economic conditions and other external factors.

Stock markets in general have experienced volatility that has often been unrelated to the operating performance of a particular company. These broad market fluctuations could adversely affect the trading price of our common stock. These fluctuations may also cause short sellers to periodically enter the market on the belief that we may experience worse results in the future. We cannot predict the actions of market participants and, therefore, can offer no assurances that the market for our common stock will be stable or appreciate over time.

**We have adopted a shareholder rights plan, which, together with provisions in our articles of incorporation and Nevada law, could discourage or prevent a potential takeover of our Company that might otherwise result in you receiving a premium over the market price for your common stock.**

We adopted a shareholder right plan pursuant to which we will distribute one right for each outstanding share of common stock held by stockholders of record as of April 10, 2023. Because the rights may substantially dilute the stock ownership of a person or group attempting a take-over of us without the approval of our Board of Directors, even if such a change in control would result in our shareholders receiving a premium for their shares, the plan could make it more difficult for a third party to acquire us, or a significant percentage of our outstanding capital stock, without first negotiating with our Board of Directors. Additionally, our articles of incorporation permit our Board of Directors to issue special shares from time to time, with such rights and preferences as they consider appropriate. Our Board of Directors could authorize the issuance of special shares with terms and conditions and under circumstances that could have an effect of discouraging a takeover or other transaction.

As a Nevada corporation, we are also subject to certain provisions of the Nevada General Corporation Law that have anti-takeover effects and may inhibit a non-negotiated merger or other business combination. These provisions are intended to encourage any person interested in acquiring us to negotiate with, and to obtain the approval of, our Board of Directors in connection with such a transaction. However, certain of these provisions may discourage a future acquisition of the Company, including an acquisition in which the stockholders might otherwise receive a premium for their shares. As a result, stockholders who might desire to participate in such a transaction may not have the opportunity to do so.

 **If we are unable to protect our information systems against service interruption, misappropriation of data, cyber-attacks or other or breaches of security, our operations could be disrupted, our reputation may be damaged, and we may be financially liable for damages.**

We rely heavily on information systems, including a full range of retail, financial, sourcing and merchandising systems, to manage our operations. We regularly make investments to upgrade, enhance or replace these systems, as well as leverage new technologies to support our growth strategies. In addition, we have implemented enterprise-wide initiatives that are intended to standardize business processes and optimize

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performance. Any delays or difficulties in transitioning to new systems or integrating them with current systems or the failure to implement our initiatives in an orderly and timely fashion could result in additional investment of time and resources, which could impair our ability to improve existing operations and support future growth, and ultimately have a material adverse effect on our business.

The reliability and capacity of our information systems are critical. Despite preventative efforts, our systems are vulnerable to damage or interruption from, among other things, natural disasters, technical malfunctions, inadequate systems capacity, human error, power outages, computer viruses and security breaches. Any disruptions affecting our information systems could have a material adverse impact on our business. In addition, any failure to maintain adequate system security controls to protect our computer assets and sensitive data, including associate and client data, from unauthorized access, disclosure or use could damage our reputation with our associates and our clients, exposing us to financial liability, legal proceedings (such as class action lawsuits), and/or regulatory action. While we have implemented measures to prevent security breaches and cyber incidents, our preventative measures and incident response efforts may not be entirely effective. As a result, we may not be able to immediately detect any security breaches, which may increase the losses that we would suffer. Further, remote working arrangements increase the risk of cybersecurity attacks and data breaches, particularly through phishing attempts, as our employees and third parties with whom we interact leverage our IT infrastructure in previously unanticipated ways. Finally, our ability to continue to operate our business without significant interruption in the event of a disaster or other disruption depends, in part, on the ability of our information systems to operate in accordance with our disaster recovery and business continuity plans.

Our reliance on information systems and other technology also gives rise to cybersecurity risks, including security breach, espionage, system disruption, theft and inadvertent release of information. The occurrence of any of these events could compromise our networks, and the information stored there could be accessed, publicly disclosed, lost or stolen. Any such access, disclosure or other loss of information could result in legal claims or proceedings, liability or regulatory penalties under laws protecting the privacy of personal information, disrupt operations, and damage our reputation, which could adversely affect our business. In addition, as security threats continue to evolve, we may need to invest additional resources to protect the security of our systems.

**We are subject to laws and regulations relating to data privacy, data protection, and other related matters, which are subject to change, and our failure to comply could negatively affect our business and reputation.**

We are subject to a variety of laws and regulations with respect to data privacy, data protection and other related matters, including the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act, and the European Union General Data Protection Regulation. These laws and the regulations associated therewith have evolved significantly in recent years, and future laws and regulations in other jurisdictions in which our business operates may be enacted. In addition, the application and interpretation of these laws and regulations are often unpredictable and uncertain.

Compliance with existing and emerging data privacy laws, regulations and industry standards could result in increased compliance costs and/or lead to changes in our business practices and policies, and any failure to abide by these laws, regulations and industry standards could adversely affect our reputation, lead to public enforcement actions or private litigation against us, require additional investment in resources or personnel, and reduce the availability of previously useful data, any of which could materially and adversely affect our business, operating results and financial condition

**We have been party to stockholder litigation, and in the future could be party to additional stockholder litigation, which could harm our business, financial condition and operating results.**

We have had, and may continue to have, actions brought against us by stockholders, including in connection with the Merger (as defined below), as further described in Note 13. Commitments and Contingencies, based on past transactions, changes in our stock price or other matters. Any such claims, whether or not resolved in our favor, could divert our management and other resources from the operation of our business and otherwise result in unexpected and substantial expenses that would adversely and materially impact our business, financial condition and operating results.

**Loss of our key management and other personnel could impact our business.**

Our future success depends largely upon the continued service of our executive officers and other key management and technical personnel and on our ability to continue to attract, retain and motivate qualified personnel. In addition, competition for skilled and non-skilled employees among technology companies is intense, and the loss of skilled or non-skilled employees or an inability to attract, retain and motivate additional skilled and non-skilled employees required for the operation and expansion of our business could hinder our ability to conduct research activities successfully, develop new products, attract customers and meet customer shipments.

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**Our business could be adversely affected by significant movements in foreign currency exchange rates.**

We are exposed to fluctuations in foreign currency transaction exchange rates, particularly with respect to the Euro and the British Pound. Any significant change in the value of currencies of the countries in which we do business relative to the value of the U.S. dollar could affect our ability to sell products competitively and control our cost structure. Additionally, we are subject to foreign exchange translation risk due to changes in the value of foreign currencies in relation to our reporting currency, the U.S. dollar. The translation risk is primarily concentrated in the exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and the British Pound. As the U.S. dollar fluctuates against other currencies in which we transact business, revenue and income could be impacted.

**Any acquisitions we pursue could disrupt our business and harm our financial condition and results of operations.**

As part of our business strategy, we review and intend to continue to review acquisition opportunities that we believe would be advantageous or complementary to the development of our business. If we make any acquisitions, we could take any or all of the following actions, any one of which could adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations or share price:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•use a significant portion of our available cash;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•require a significant devotion of management's time and resources in the pursuit or consummation of such acquisition;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•incur debt, which may not be available to us on favorable terms and may adversely affect our liquidity;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•issue equity or equity-based securities that would dilute existing stockholders' ownership percentage;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•assume contingent and other liabilities; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•take charges in connection with such acquisitions.

Acquisitions also entail numerous other risks, including, without limitation: difficulties in assimilating acquired operations, products, technologies and personnel; unanticipated costs; risks of entering markets in which we have limited or no prior experience; regulatory approvals; unanticipated costs or liabilities; and potential loss of key employees from either our existing business or the acquired organization. Acquisitions may result in accounting charges for restructuring and other expenses, amortization of purchased technology and intangible assets and stock-based compensation expense, any of which could materially and adversely affect our operating results. We may not be able to realize the anticipated synergies, innovation, operational efficiencies, and benefits of the acquisition or successfully integrate with our existing business the businesses, products, technologies or personnel that we acquire, and our failure to do so could harm our business and operating results.

**Our products may be subject to warranty claims, product liability and product recalls.**

We may be subject to product liability or warranty claims that could result in significant direct or indirect costs, or we could experience greater returns from retailers than expected, which could harm our net sales. The occurrence of any quality problems due to defects in our products could make us liable for damages and warranty claims in excess of any existing reserves. In addition to the risk of direct costs to correct any defects, warranty claims, product recalls or other problems, any negative publicity related to the perceived quality of our products could also affect our brand image, decrease retailer and distributor demand and our operating results and financial condition could be adversely affected. Changes in production levels or processes could result in increased manufacturing errors, as well as higher component, manufacturing and shipping costs, all of which could reduce our profit margins, result in prices increases and harm our relationships with retailers and consumers.

We could incur unanticipated expenses in connection with warranty or product liability claims relating to a recall of one or more of our products, which could require significant expenditures to defend. Additionally, we may be required to comply with governmental requirements to remedy the defect and/or notify consumers of the problem that could lead to unanticipated expense, and possible product liability litigation against a customer or us.

**Changes in laws or regulations or the manner of their interpretation or enforcement could adversely impact our financial performance and restrict our ability to operate our business or execute our strategies.**

We are subject to numerous domestic and foreign laws and regulations, including those related to customs, securities, consumer protection, data privacy, general employment and employee health and safety. New laws or regulations, changes in existing laws or regulations or the manner of their interpretation or enforcement, may create uncertainty, increase our cost of doing business and restrict our ability to operate our business or execute our strategies. This could include, among other things, compliance costs and enforcement under the provisions of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act related to disclosure and reporting requirements for companies that use "conflict" minerals originating from the Democratic Republic of Congo or adjoining countries. Additionally, the California Consumer Privacy Act and EU General Data Protection Regulation have significantly affected how we are able to market our products. The SEC has also enacted or proposed significant changes to its regulations in recent years that impact our operations associated with being a public company.

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We continually evaluate and monitor developments with respect to new and proposed laws, regulations, standards and rules and cannot predict or estimate the amount of the additional costs we may incur due to these laws, regulations, standards and rules or the timing of such costs. Any such new or changed laws, regulations, standards and rules may be subject to varying interpretations and as a result, their application in practice may evolve over time as new guidance is provided by regulatory authorities and governing bodies. This could result in continuing uncertainty regarding compliance matters and higher costs necessitated by ongoing revisions to disclosure and governance practices. We are committed to maintaining high standards of corporate governance and public disclosure. If our efforts to comply with new or changed laws, regulations and standards differ from the activities intended by regulatory authorities or governing bodies due to ambiguities related to practice, regulatory authorities may initiate legal proceedings against us and we may be harmed.

**We are subject to various environmental laws and regulations that could impose substantial costs on us and may adversely affect our business, operating results and financial condition.**

Our operations and some of our products are regulated under various federal, state, local and international environmental laws. In addition, regulatory bodies in many of the jurisdictions in which we operate propose, enact and amend environmental laws and regulations on a regular basis. If we were to violate or become liable under these environmental laws, we could be required to incur additional costs to comply with such regulations and may incur fines and civil or criminal sanctions, third-party property damage or personal injury claims, or could be required to incur substantial investigation or remediation costs. Liability under environmental laws may be joint and several and without regard to comparative fault. The ultimate costs under environmental laws and the timing of these costs are difficult to predict. Although we cannot predict the ultimate impact of any new environmental laws and regulations, such laws may result in additional costs or decreased revenue, and could require that we redesign or change how we manufacture our products, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our business. Additionally, to the extent that our competitors choose not to abide by these environmental laws and regulations, we may be at a cost disadvantage, thereby hindering our ability to effectively compete in the marketplace.

**Our goals and disclosures related to environmental, social and governance ("ESG") matters have and will likely continue to result in additional costs and risks to us, which may adversely affect our reputation, employee retention, and willingness of our customers and partners to do business with us.**

Investor advocacy groups, institutional investors, investment funds, proxy advisory services, stockholders, and customers are increasingly focused on the ESG goals and practices of companies. We are frequently asked by these groups to set ambitious ESG goals and provide new and more robust disclosure of ESG goals, progress toward ESG goals and other matters of interest to ESG stakeholders. We have set ESG goals and are enhancing related disclosure of goals, progress, and other matters relating to ESG. Our efforts to accomplish and accurately disclose ESG-related goals and objectives present numerous operational, reputational, financial, legal, and other risks, any of which could have a negative impact on our business, reputation, and stock price.

Our ability to set and achieve ESG goals and initiatives is subject to numerous risks including, among others: (1) the availability and cost of limiting, eliminating or tracking our use of carbon-based energy sources and technologies, (2) evolving regulatory requirements affecting ESG standards or disclosures, including those related to greenhouse gas emissions tracking and disclosure, (3) our ability to partner with providers that can meet our sustainability, diversity, and other standards, (4) our ability to recruit, develop, and retain diverse talent, (5) the impact of our organic growth and acquisitions or dispositions of businesses or operations on our ESG goals, and (6) customers' actual demand for ESG-oriented product offerings, which may be more expensive and less available than other options.

Standards for tracking and reporting on ESG matters are relatively new, have not been harmonized and continue to be promulgated and evolve. Our selection of disclosure frameworks that seek to align with various reporting standards may change from time to time, including in response to new disclosure requirements, and may result in a lack of consistent or meaningful comparative data from period to period. In addition, our processes and controls may not always comply with evolving standards for identifying, measuring and reporting ESG metrics, our interpretation of reporting standards may differ from those of others and such standards may change over time, any of which could result in significant revisions to our ESG goals or reported progress in achieving such goals.

If our ESG practices do not meet evolving investor or other stakeholder expectations and standards or regulatory requirements, then our reputation, our ability to attract or retain employees and our attractiveness as an investment, business partner or acquiror could be negatively impacted. Similarly, our failure or perceived failure to pursue or fulfill our goals, targets and objectives or to satisfy various

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reporting standards within the timelines we announce, or at all, could also have similar negative impacts and expose us to government enforcement actions and private litigation.

**Our variable rate indebtedness will subject us to interest rate risk, which could cause our annual debt service obligations to increase significantly.**

Borrowings under our Credit Facility will be at variable rates of interest, which expose us to interest rate risk. If interest rates increase, our debt service obligations on the variable rate indebtedness would increase even though the amount borrowed remained the same, and our cash flows could be adversely affected. An increase in debt service obligations under our variable rate indebtedness could affect our ability to make payments required under the terms of the agreements governing our indebtedness or our other indebtedness outstanding from time to time.

In July 2017, the Financial Conduct Authority ("FCA") of the United Kingdom, which regulates the London Interbank Offering Rate ("LIBOR"), announced that it intends to stop compelling banks to submit rates for the calculation of LIBOR after 2021. On December 4, 2020, however, the ICE Benchmark Administration Liamited ("IBA"), which is the administrator that publishes LIBOR, published its consultation of the market on its intention to cease the publication of all settings of non-U.S. dollar ("USD") LIBOR and only the one-week and two-month USD LIBOR settings on December 31, 2021, with the publication of the remaining USD LIBOR settings being discontinued after June 30, 2023, subject to any rights of the FCA to compel the IBA to continue publication. On March 5, 2021, the IBA and the FCA made public statements regarding the permanent cessation and non-representativeness of LIBOR and publicly stated that the IBA will permanently cease publication of all settings of non-USD LIBOR and the one-week and two-month setting of USD LIBOR on December 31, 2021, with the publication of the remaining USD LIBOR setting ceasing on June 30, 2023. While the FCA, pursuant to its powers under Article 23D(2) of the Benchmark Regulations, is compelled the IBA to publish one-, three- and six-month British pound ("GBP") LIBOR on a synthetic basis until December 31, 2022, the FCA stated that such publication is under a "synthetic" methodology that is no longer representative.

The consequences of the phase out of LIBOR cannot be entirely predicted at this time. An alternative reference rate could be higher or more volatile than LIBOR prior to its discontinuance, which could result in an increase in the cost of our indebtedness, impact our ability to refinance some or all of our existing indebtedness or otherwise have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations. Furthermore, there can be no assurance given as to whether all other USD LIBOR settings will actually be available until June 30, 2023 or whether USD LIBOR will be replaced by an alternative market benchmark in place of USD LIBOR prior to June 30, 2023.

**Item 1B – Unresolved Staff Comments**

None.

**Item 2 – Properties**

The table below describes our principal facilities as of December 31, 2022. Each of these facilities is leased. We believe our existing facilities are adequate to meet our current needs and that we can renew our existing leases or obtain alternative space on terms that would not have a material impact on our financial conditions.

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| **Location** | **State or<br> Country** | **Principal Business Activity** | **Approx.<br>Square<br>Feet** | **Expiration Date<br>of Lease** |
| White Plains | NY | Corporate Headquarters | 15800 | 2031 |
| San Diego | CA | Administration | 16150 | 2029 |
| Hamburg | DE | Administration | 8600 | 2028 |
| New Taipei City | TW | Administration | 14800 | 2025 |
| Basingstoke | U.K. | Administration | 7030 | 2032 |

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**Item 3 - Legal Proceedings** 

The Company is subject to various legal proceedings and claims that arise in the ordinary course of its business. Although the amount of any liability that could arise with respect to these actions cannot be determined with certainty, in the Company's opinion, any such liability will not have a material adverse effect on its consolidated financial position, consolidated results of operations or liquidity.

Shareholders Class Action: On August 5, 2013, VTBH and the Company (f/k/a Parametric Sound Corporation) announced that they had entered into the Merger Agreement pursuant to which VTBH would acquire an approximately 80% ownership interest and existing shareholders would maintain an approximately 20% ownership interest in the combined company (the "Merger"). Following the announcement, several shareholders filed class action lawsuits in California and Nevada seeking to enjoin the Merger. The plaintiffs in each

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case alleged that members of the Company's Board of Directors breached their fiduciary duties to the shareholders by agreeing to a merger that allegedly undervalued the Company. VTBH and the Company were named as defendants in these lawsuits under the theory that they had aided and abetted the Company's Board of Directors in allegedly violating their fiduciary duties. The plaintiffs in both cases sought a preliminary injunction seeking to enjoin closing of the Merger, which, by agreement, was heard by the Nevada court with the California plaintiffs invited to participate. On December 26, 2013, the court in the Nevada case denied the plaintiffs' motion for a preliminary injunction. Following the closing of the Merger, the Nevada plaintiffs filed a second amended complaint, which made essentially the same allegations and sought monetary damages as well as an order rescinding the Merger. The California plaintiffs dismissed their action without prejudice, and sought to intervene in the Nevada action, which was granted. Subsequent to the intervention, the plaintiffs filed a third amended complaint, which made essentially the same allegations as prior complaints and sought monetary damages. On June 20, 2014, VTBH and the Company moved to dismiss the action, but that motion was denied on August 28, 2014. On September 14, 2017, a unanimous en banc panel of the Nevada Supreme Court granted defendants' petition for writ of mandamus and ordered the trial court to dismiss the complaint but provided a limited basis upon which plaintiffs could seek to amend their complaint. Plaintiffs amended their complaint on December 1, 2017, to assert the same claims in a derivative capacity on behalf of the Company, as a well as in a direct capacity, against VTBH, Stripes Group, LLC, SG VTB Holdings, LLC, and the former members of the Company's Board of Directors. All defendants moved to dismiss this amended complaint on January 2, 2018, and those motions were denied on March 13, 2018. Defendants petitioned the Nevada Supreme Court to reverse this ruling on April 18, 2018. On June 15, 2018, the Nevada Supreme Court denied defendants' writ petition without prejudice. The district court subsequently entered a pretrial schedule and set trial for November 2019. On January 18, 2019, the district court certified a class of shareholders of the Company as of January 15, 2014. On October 11, 2019, the parties notified the district court that they had reached a settlement that would resolve the pending action if ultimately approved by the Court. On January 13, 2020, the district court preliminarily approved the settlement between the plaintiffs and all defendants. A final hearing was held on May 18, 2020, wherein the Court approved the settlement and entered final judgment.

On May 22, 2020, PAMTP LLC, which purports to hold the claims of eight shareholders who opted out of the class settlement described above, brought suit against the Company, the Company's CEO, Juergen Stark, Stripes Group, LLC, SG VTB Holdings, LLC, Kenneth Fox, and former members of the Company's Board of Directors in Nevada state court. This opt-out action asserts the same direct claims that were asserted by the class of shareholders described above. The defendants filed two motions to dismiss this complaint, which were heard on August 10, 2020. The Court denied those motions by order of August 20, 2020. The case was tried in August 2021 and all remaining defendants, including the Company, prevailed on all counts with final judgment entered in their favor on September 3, 2021. Plaintiff is appealing that judgment.

Employment Litigation: On April 20, 2017, a former employee filed an action in the Superior Court for the County of San Diego, State of California. The complaint alleges claims including wrongful termination, retaliation and various other provisions of the California Labor Code. The complaint seeks unspecified economic and non-economic losses, as well as allegedly unpaid wages, unreimbursed business expenses statutory penalties, interest, punitive damages and attorneys' fees. The Company filed a cross-complaint against the former employee on May 25, 2017 for certain activities related to his employment with the Company. The matter was tried between September 24 and October 7, 2021. On October 8, 2021 a jury rendered a unanimous verdict in favor of the Company on the employment claims. The Court granted a directed verdict to the Company on its Cross- Complaint against the former employee. Judgment was entered in favor of the Company on October 27, 2021. On December 20, 2021, the former employee filed a notice of appeal of the judgment.

Intellectual Property Dispute: On November 24, 2020, ABP Technology Limited issued a claim for trademark infringement in the High Court of England and Wales against Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc. ("VTB") and Turtle Beach Europe Limited ("TB Europe") relating to the use by VTB and TB Europe of the sign STEALTH on and in relation to gaming headsets in the UK. On November 16, 2022 the parties entered into a confidential settlement agreement in full and final settlement of all claims regarding this matter. Accordingly, the High Court claim has been discontinued.

Consumer Class Action: On June 13, 2022, an individual filed a putative class action lawsuit against Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc. ("VTB") in the United States District Court for the Central District of California. The complaint alleged that VTB violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, 47 U.S.C. § 227(b), by sending marketing-related text messages to the plaintiff and other members of the public who have registered their telephone numbers on the national Do-Not-Call Registry. The plaintiff sought to represent a class of all persons in the United States whose telephone numbers were present on the national Do-Not-Call Registry and received text messages from VTB within the last four years. The plaintiff voluntarily dismissed his claims with prejudice, and District Judge Fernando Olguin entered an order dismissing the case on January 25, 2023.

The Company will continue to vigorously defend itself in the foregoing matters. However, litigation and investigations are inherently uncertain. Accordingly, the Company cannot predict the outcome of these matters. The Company has not recorded any accrual at December 31, 2022 for contingent losses associated with these matters based on its belief that losses, while possible, are not probable. Further, any possible range of loss cannot be reasonably estimated at this time. The unfavorable resolution of these matters could have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, results of operations, financial condition, or cash flows. The Company is engaged in other legal actions, not described

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above, arising in the ordinary course of its business and, while there can be no assurance, believes that the ultimate outcome of these other legal actions will not have a material adverse effect on its business, results of operations, financial condition, or cash flows.

**Item 4 - Mine Safety Disclosures**

Not applicable.

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**PART II**

**Item 5 - Market for the Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities**

The Company's common stock is traded on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol "HEAR." The number of holders of record of common stock at February 28, 2023 was 938.

**Stock Performance Graph**

Notwithstanding any statement to the contrary in any of our previous or future filings with the SEC, the following information relating to the price performance of our common stock shall not be deemed to be "filed" with the SEC for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), to be "soliciting material" or subject to Rule 14A of the Exchange Act, or to be incorporated by reference into any of our filings under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act") or the Exchange Act, in each case whether made before or after the date of this Report, except to the extent we specifically incorporate it by reference into such filing.

The following graph shows a comparison from December 31, 2017 through December 31, 2022 of the cumulative total return assuming a $100 investment in our common stock, the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Consumer Durables Index. In accordance with the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the returns are indexed to a value of $100 at December 31, 2017 and assume that all dividends, if any, were reinvested. The comparisons in this graph below are based on historical data and are not intended to forecast or be indicative of future performance of our common stock.

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**Dividend Policy**

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We have not paid regular cash dividends on our common stock and do not anticipate paying cash dividends in the foreseeable future. Any future determination to pay cash dividends will be at the discretion of our Board of Directors and will depend on our financial condition, operating results, capital requirements and such other factors as our Board of Directors deems relevant.

**Unregistered Sale of Equity Securities and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities**

On April 9, 2019, the Company's Board of Directors authorized a stock repurchase program to acquire up to $15.0 million of its common stock. Any repurchases under the program will be made from time to time on the open market at prevailing market prices. On April 1, 2021, the Board of Directors approved an extension and expansion of this stock repurchase program up to $25.0 million of its common shares, expiring April 9, 2023. On March 3, 2023, the Company's Board of Directors approved a two-year extension of this stock repurchase plan.

For the fourth quarter of 2022, we did not repurchase any shares of common stock.

**Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans**

See Part III, Item 12, "Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters" in this Report for disclosure relating to our equity compensation plans. Such information will be included in our Proxy Statement or an amendment to this Report, which is incorporated herein by reference.

**Item 6 – [Reserved]**

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**Item 7 - Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations**

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto. This discussion summarizes the significant factors affecting our results of operations and the financial condition of our business during each of the fiscal years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2022.

Turtle Beach Corporation (herein referred to as the "Company," "we," "us," or "our"), headquartered in White Plains, New York, and incorporated in the state of Nevada in 2010, is a premier audio technology company with expertise and experience in developing, commercializing, and marketing innovative products across a range of large addressable markets under the Turtle Beach® and ROCCAT® brands.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•Turtle Beach is a worldwide leader of feature-rich headset solutions for use across multiple platforms, including video game and entertainment consoles, handheld consoles, personal computers ("PC"), tablets and mobile devices.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•ROCCAT is a gaming headsets, keyboards, mice, and other accessories brand focused on the personal computer peripherals market.

**Business Trends** 

**Console Headset Market**

The global market for console headsets is estimated to be approximately $1.4 billion, in which we are the market leader. PlayStation and Xbox consoles continue to be dominant gaming platforms in North America and Europe for games that drive headset usage. This market experienced unprecedented growth in 2020 driven by the initial stay-at-home orders when new gamers entered the market, lapsed gamers started playing again, existing gamers played more, and non-gamers bought headsets for remote learning. In past couple years, this market experienced a decline relative to the 2020 surge due to weaker retail demand, a slower holiday season from disappointing AAA video game releases and console supply constraints.

Traditionally, the gaming market has grown as new gamers enter and existing gamers upgrade current gaming accessories. The emergence of battle royale games that are highly social, collaborative, and competitive, contributed to a higher growth in the video game industry and a higher proportion of gamers using headsets. And given that most of the gaming headset market is driven by replacement and upgrading, this large influx of new gaming headset users is expected to drive an increase in demand for gaming headsets in future years.

**PC Accessories Market**

The market for PC gaming headsets, mice, and keyboards is estimated to be approximately $3.2 billion. PC gaming continues to be a main gaming platform in the U.S. and internationally, driven by big AAA game launches, PC-specific esports leagues, popular teams and players, content creators and influencers and cross-platform play. While most games are available on multiple platforms, gaming on PC offers advantages including improved graphics, increased speed and precision of mouse/keyboard controls, and the ability for deeper customization. Gaming mice and keyboards are engineered to provide gamers with high-end performance and a superior gaming experience through features such as faster response times, improved materials and build quality, programmable buttons and keys, and software suites to customize and control devices and settings.

PC gaming mice come in a variety of different ergonomic shapes and sizes, are available in both wired and wireless models, offer options for different sensors (optical and laser) and responsiveness, and often feature integrated RGB LED lighting and software to unify the lighting with other devices for a visually consistent PC gaming appearance. Similarly, PC gaming keyboards often deliver a competitive advantage by offering options for mechanical and optical key switches that feel and sound different and offer customizable lighting.

**Controllers and Gaming Simulation Markets**

In 2022, Turtle Beach further expanded its gaming simulation and gaming controller product lines. For the flight simulation market, Turtle Beach launched the VelocityOne<sup>TM</sup> Pedals and VelocityOne<sup>TM</sup> Stand, which perfectly pair with the VelocityOne Flight<sup>TM</sup> simulation control system for the complete, most immersive flight simulation experience on the market. Turtle Beach also launched the VelocityOne<sup>TM</sup>Flightstick, which is a single stick joystick controller for air and space flight combat games. For the gamepads/controllers market, Turtle Beach added new colorways for its original Recon Controller, as well as launched the lower-cost REACT-R controller, and mobile-focused Recon Cloud and Atom controller offerings. These markets increase Turtle Beach's total addressable market by $1 billion, with third-party game controllers at roughly $500 million and PC/console flight simulation hardware at roughly $500 million in the global market.

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Seasonality

Our gaming accessories business is seasonal with a significant portion of sales and profits typically occurring around the holiday period. Historically, more than 45% of revenues are generated during the period between September and December as new products are introduced and consumers engage in holiday shopping. In addition, launches of major new online multiplayer games, and specific retailer purchasing behavior, can drive significant revenue shifts between months and quarters in a given year. In the past few years, normal seasonal patterns have been significantly changed due to pandemic-driven shifts in consumer demand.

In connection with the seasonality of the business, historically the Company's borrowings on the revolving credit facility increase as a result of the holiday inventory build leading up to year-end and decline on gross receipts during the first quarter of the following year.

Supply Chain and Operations

We have a global network of suppliers that manufacture products to meet the quality standards sought by our customers and our cost objectives. We have worked closely with component, manufacturing, and global logistic partners to build a supply chain that we consider dependable, scalable, and efficient to provide high-quality, reliable products employing leading cost management practices. The use of outsourced manufacturing facilities is designed to take advantage of specific expertise and allow for flexibility and scalability to respond to both seasonality and changing demands for our products.

We have experienced and may continue to experience increased freight costs and component availability challenges. Further, market conditions have significantly increased the lead time on many product components, causing us to purchase components earlier than normal to meet forecasted demand, which, in some cases, led to excess inventories of certain components ordered with long lead times ahead of shifting demand. We expect to continue to experience challenges impacting our supply chain and logistics operations. As a result, we continue to take proactive steps to limit the impact of these challenges and are working closely with our manufacturing and freight providers to reduce costs.

We believe we have strong, long-term relationships with our suppliers and that, subject to the discussion in Item 1A, "Risk Factors" and Item 7, "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Liquidity and Capital Resources," we expect to continue to be able to obtain a sufficient supply of quality products on satisfactory terms.

**Results of Operations** 

Management Overview

In 2022, we continued our position as the number one console gaming headset provider and, believe that the gaming market is a great market to be a leader in, despite the difficult year, driven by a slowdown in consumer demand, retail channel inventory reductions, heavy competitive discounting, a strong dollar and continued global logistics and supply chain challenges, including high freight rates. Against this backdrop, we delivered net revenue of $240.2 million, proactively reduced operating expenses by 7% and limited the net loss to $59.5 million, inclusive of $34.5 million related to certain non-recurring charges.

Despite the macro circumstances that impacted the industry throughout 2022, we are well-positioned for the inevitable market turnaround and remain encouraged as the global gaming market is projected to continue to add gamers. Our industry-leading console headsets continued to expand and perform well, as our Stealth 600 wireless headset was the best-selling headset series in 2022 per NPD, and we launched two new modes, the Vulcan 2 Mini and the Vulcan 2 Max, with groundbreaking first-to-market features, including the world's first dual LED smart keys, in the iconic Vulcan product line.

We exceeded 20% of our revenues in categories outside the console gaming headset category, in which we have been a leader for over ten years, and looking forward, will continue to enhance our PC gaming portfolio of headsets, keyboards, and mice to increase our share in the PC accessories market and grow the game controller and gaming simulation categories that we entered in 2021. As a result, we believe our brand leadership and diverse product portfolio positions us for continued success including growth and a return to positive EBITDA in 2023 as the gaming and macro environments continue to improve.

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Key Performance Indicators and Non-GAAP Measures

Management routinely reviews key performance indicators including revenue, operating income and margins, and earnings per share, among others. In addition, we believe certain other measures provide useful information to management and investors about us and our financial condition and results of operations for the following reasons: (i) they are measures used by our Board of Directors and management team to evaluate our operating performance; (ii) they are measures used by our management team to make day-to-day operating decisions; (iii) the adjustments made are often viewed as either non-recurring or not reflective of ongoing financial performance and/or have no cash impact on operations; and (iv) the metrics are used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties as a common operating performance measure to compare results across companies in our industry by adjusting for potential differences caused by variations in capital structures (affecting relative interest expense), and the age and book value of facilities and equipment (affecting relative depreciation and amortization expense). These metrics, however, are not measures of financial performance under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") and given the limitations of these metrics as analytical tools, should not be considered a substitute for gross profit, gross margins, net income (loss) or other consolidated income statement data as determined in accordance with GAAP. We consider the following non-GAAP measures, which may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies, to be key performance indicators:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income (loss) before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation (non-cash) and certain non-recurring special items that we believe are not representative of core operations.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•Cash Margin is defined as gross margin excluding depreciation, amortization, and stock-based compensation.

**Adjusted EBITDA**

Adjusted EBITDA (and a reconciliation to net income, the nearest GAAP financial measure) for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020 are as follows:

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|  | **Year Ended** | **Year Ended** | **Year Ended** |
|  | **December 31,** | **December 31,** | **December 31,** |
|  | **2022** | **2021** | **2020** |
|  | (in thousands) | (in thousands) | (in thousands) |
| Net income (loss) | $(59546) | $17721 | $38746 |
| Interest expense | 1220 | 383 | 467 |
| Depreciation and amortization | 5816 | 5313 | 5248 |
| Stock-based compensation | 7984 | 7656 | 5549 |
| Income tax expense | 5093 | 2428 | 13711 |
| Inventory and component related reserves | 9763 |  |  |
| Impairment charge | 1896 |  |  |
| Restructuring expense | 556 |  |  |
| Acquisition-related settlement |  |  | (1702) |
| Change in fair value of contingent consideration |  | (1928) | (1121) |
| Business transaction expense |  | 78 | 550 |
| Proxy contest and other | 8471 | 4934 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Adjusted EBITDA | $(18747) | $36585 | $61448 |

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Comparison of the Year Ended December 31, 2022 to the Year Ended December 31, 2021

Net loss for the year ended December 31, 2022 was $59.5 million, including the deferred tax asset valuation allowance of $18.4 million and after-tax non-recurring costs of $16.2 million, compared to a net income of $17.7 million in the prior year.

For the year ended December 31, 2022, Adjusted EBITDA was ($18.7) million compared to $36.6 million, for the year ended December 31, 2021. Net income (loss) and Adjusted EBITDA were losses compared to the prior years due to a decrease in revenue as a result of macroeconomic conditions, as well as increased freight costs and volume-driven fixed cost deleveraging, partially offset by lower operating expenses.

Comparison of the Year Ended December 31, 2021 to the Year Ended December 31, 2020

Net income for the year ended December 31, 2021 was $17.7 million compared to net income of $38.7 million in the prior year.

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For the year ended December 31, 2021, Adjusted EBITDA was $36.6 million compared to $61.4 million, for the year ended December 31, 2020. Net income and Adjusted EBITDA decreased reflecting higher freight and supply chain costs, annualized run-rate increases in operating expenses due to larger size of the business, and growth investments.

Financial Results

The following table sets forth the Company's statements of operations for the periods presented:

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|  | **Year Ended** | **Year Ended** | **Year Ended** |
|  | **December 31,** | **December 31,** | **December 31,** |
|  | **2022** | **2021** | **2020** |
|  | (in thousands) | (in thousands) | (in thousands) |
| Net revenue | $240166 | $366354 | $360093 |
| Cost of revenue | 190979 | 237971 | 226305 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gross profit | 49187 | 128383 | 133788 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gross margin | 20.5% | 35.0% | 37.2% |
| Operating expenses | 100667 | 107952 | 84621 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Operating income (loss) | (51480) | 20431 | 49167 |
| Interest expense | 1220 | 383 | 467 |
| Other non-operating expense (income), net | 1753 | (101) | (3757) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Income (loss) before income tax | (54453) | 20149 | 52457 |
| Income tax expense | 5093 | 2428 | 13711 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net income (loss) | $(59546) | $17721 | $38746 |

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**Net Revenue and Gross Profit**

The following table summarizes net revenue and gross profit for the periods presented:

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|  | **Year Ended** | **Year Ended** | **Year Ended** |
|  | **December 31,** | **December 31,** | **December 31,** |
|  | **2022** | **2021** | **2020** |
|  | (in thousands) | (in thousands) | (in thousands) |
| Net Revenue | $240166 | $366354 | $360093 |
| Gross Profit | $49187 | $128383 | $133788 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gross Margin | 20.5% | 35.0% | 37.2% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cash Margin (1) | 21.6% | 35.6% | 38.1% |

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(1)Excludes non-cash charges of $2.8 million for 2022, $1.9 million for 2021, and $3.3 million for 2020.

Comparison of the Year Ended December 31, 2022 to the Year Ended December 31, 2021

Net revenue for the year ended December 31, 2022 was $240.2 million, a $126.2 million, or 34.4%, decrease from $366.4 million in the record prior year period reflecting lower customer demand as a result of a challenging macroeconomic environment, channel inventory compression and increased promotional spend.

For the year ended December 31, 2022, gross profit as a percentage of net revenue decreased to 20.5% from 35.0% in the prior year. The decrease was primarily due to a $9.8 million charge for potential excess components and product inventory relating to pandemic driven supply chain and logistic impacts, higher freight and warehouse costs to ensure product supply, higher promotional spend driven by more aggressive competitive pricing actions to reduce channel inventory levels and volume-driven fixed cost deleveraging.

Comparison of the Year Ended December 31, 2021 to the Year Ended December 31, 2020

Net revenue for the year ended December 31, 2021 increased $6.3 million, or 1.7% from 2020 driven by PC accessories growth and the entry into gaming controllers and flight simulation hardware, which offset the weaker console headset demand mostly due to weaker retail traffic, a slower holiday season from disappointing AAA video game releases and console supply constraints.

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For the year ended December 31, 2021, gross profit as a percentage of net revenue decreased to 35.0% from 37.2% in the prior year. The decrease was primarily due to higher freight costs and more normalized holiday promotional activity.

**Operating Expenses**

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|  | **Year Ended** | **Year Ended** | **Year Ended** |
|  | **December 31,** | **December 31,** | **December 31,** |
|  | **2022** | **2021** | **2020** |
|  | (in thousands) | (in thousands) | (in thousands) |
| Selling and marketing | $47090 | $58883 | $46779 |
| Research and development | 19123 | 17490 | 12265 |
| General and administrative | 32558 | 31501 | 25027 |
| Other intangible asset impairment | 1896 |  |  |
| Acquisition integration costs |  | 78 | 550 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total operating expenses | $100667 | $107952 | $84621 |

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Selling and Marketing

Selling and marketing expense for the year ended December 31, 2022 totaled $47.1 million, or 19.6% as a percentage of net revenue, compared to $58.9 million, or 16.1% as a percentage of net revenue, for the prior year. This decrease was primarily due to lower revenue-based expenses, reduction of marketing initiatives to align with lower consumer demand and strategic priorities.

Selling and marketing expense for the year ended December 31, 2021 totaled $58.9 million, or 16.1% as a percentage of net revenue, compared to $46.8 million, or 13.0% as a percentage of net revenue, for the year ended December 31, 2020. This increase was primarily due to marketing initiatives to support product portfolio expansion, expansion of geographies, and entry into new product categories.

Research and Development

For the year ended December 31, 2022, we invested $19.1 million in research and development, as we continued to invest in new product categories and portfolio expansion to support strategic growth initiatives.

For the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, we expended $17.5 million and $12.3 million, respectively. For the year 2021, this increase was attributable to additional resources and infrastructure to support product expansion including new category introductions.

General and Administrative

General and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2022 increased $1.1 million to $32.6 million compared to $31.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2021. Excluding certain non-recurring fees related to the proxy contest in both years with respect to the 2022 annual meeting of stockholders ($2.2 million) and other litigation costs, expenses decreased $1.1 million primarily due to lower personnel costs and professional fees.

General and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2021 increased $6.5 million to $31.5 million compared to $25.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2020. The year-over-year increase was primarily due to increased professional fees and the inclusion of acquired Neat Microphones-related headcount, partially offset by lower variable compensation costs.

**Income Taxes** 

Income tax expense for the year ended December 31, 2022 was $5.1 million at an effective tax rate of (9.4)% compared to income tax expense of $2.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 at an effective tax rate of 12.1%. The effective tax rate was primarily impacted by the establishment of a valuation allowance on our net U.S. deferred tax assets as well as state income tax.

Income tax expense for the year ended December 31, 2021 was $2.4 million at an effective tax rate of 12.1% compared to income tax expense of $13.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2020 at an effective tax rate of 26.1%. The effective tax rate was primarily impacted by tax benefits attributable to stock option exercises and restricted stock vestings, Research and Development ("R&D") credits and the reduced tax rate on our Foreign Derived Intangible Income ("FDII"). These tax benefits were partially offset by the impact of disallowed compensation and state income tax expense. During 2021, we substantially completed a federal R&D study for the 2018-2020 tax years, recognizing tax

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benefits of $0.5 million net of reserves. An estimate of $0.2 million R&D credits, net of reserves, was included for 2021. In addition, we completed an analysis of our foreign sales and recognized a tax benefit of $1.0 million on our FDII.

**Other Non-Operating Expense (Income)**

Other non-operating expense totaled $1.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, due to negative effect of exchange rates as it relates to our European operations, compared to other non-operating income of $0.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2021, which included a $1.9 million fair value of contingent consideration reversal.

Other non-operating income totaled $0.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2021, including a $1.9 million fair value of contingent consideration reversal, compared to other non-operating income of $3.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2020, which included a $1.7 million acquisition-related settlement gain and $1.2 million fair value of contingent consideration reversal.

**Liquidity and Capital Resources**

Our primary sources of working capital are cash flow from operations and availability of capital under our revolving credit facility. We have funded operations and acquisitions in recent periods with operating cash flows and proceeds from debt and equity financings.

The following table summarizes our sources and uses of cash:

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|  | **Year Ended** | **Year Ended** | **Year Ended** |
|  | **December 31,** | **December 31,** | **December 31,** |
|  | **2022** | **2021** | **2020** |
|  | (in thousands) | (in thousands) | (in thousands) |
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | $37720 | $46681 | $8249 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities | (41846) | (327) | 51049 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net cash used for investing activities | (3549) | (8121) | (5663) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities | 19706 | (56) | (7412) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Effect of foreign exchange on cash | (635) | (457) | 458 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $11396 | $37720 | $46681 |

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**Operating activities**

Cash used for operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2022 was $41.8 million, a decrease of $41.5 million as compared to cash used for operating activities totaling $0.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2021. The increase in the cash used for operations is primarily the result of lower gross receipts due to lower demand and retailers compressing channel inventories.

Cash used for operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2021 was $0.3 million, a decrease of $51.4 million as compared to cash provided by operating activities of $51.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2020. The decrease is primarily the result of lower operating results increased inventory levels in response to supply chain and logistic headwinds.

**Investing activities**

Cash used for investing activities was $3.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, which was related to certain capital investments, compared to $8.1 million in 2021, which included $2.5 million related to the Neat Microphones acquisition.

Cash used for investing activities was $8.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2021, which consisted of capital expenditures related to in-store advertising displays and new product manufacturing tooling, as well as $2.5 million related to the Neat Microphones acquisition, compared to $5.7 million in 2020, which consisted of capital expenditures primarily related to in-store advertising displays, new product manufacturing tooling and internal system upgrades.

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**Financing activities**

Net cash provided by financing activities was $19.7 million during the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to net cash used for financing activities of $0.1 million and net cash used for financing activities of $7.4 million during the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Financing activities during the year ended December 31, 2022 consisted primarily of revolving credit facility borrowings.

Financing activities in 2021 included stock option exercise proceeds of $5.3 million and repurchases of common stock of $4.9 million.

Financing activities in 2020 included net repayments on our revolving credit facility of $15.7 million, offset by $4.3 million received from the sale of equity securities and proceeds from exercise of stock options of $4.2 million.

**Management assessment of liquidity**

Management believes that our current cash and cash equivalents, the amounts available under our revolving credit facility and cash flows derived from operations will be sufficient to meet anticipated short-term and long-term funding for working capital and capital expenditures including amounts to develop new products, fund future stock repurchases and to pursue strategic opportunities. Significant assumptions underlie this belief, including, among other things, that there will be no material adverse developments in our business, liquidity or capital requirements.

In addition, the Company monitors the capital markets on an ongoing basis and may consider raising capital if favorable market conditions develop.

Foreign cash balances at December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 were $6.5 million and $10.2 million, respectively.

Revolving Credit Facility

On March 5, 2018, Turtle Beach and certain of its subsidiaries entered into an amended and restated loan, guaranty and security agreement (the "Credit Facility") with Bank of America, N.A. ("Bank of America"), as administrative agent, collateral agent and security trustee for Lenders (as defined therein), which replaced the then existing asset-based revolving loan agreement. The Credit Facility was amended on each of December 17, 2018, May 31, 2019, and March 10, 2023. The Credit Facility, as amended, expires on April 1, 2025 and provides for a line of credit of up to $80 million inclusive of a sub-facility limit of $15 million for TB Europe, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Turtle Beach. In addition, the Credit Facility provides for a $40 million accordion feature.

On March 10, 2023, the Company entered into a Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Loan, Guaranty and Security Agreement (the "Third Amendment"), by and among the Company, VTB, TBC Holding Company LLC, TB Europe, VTBH, the financial institutions party thereto from time to time and Bank of America, as administrative agent, collateral agent and security trustee for the lenders.

The Third Amendment provides for, among other things: (i) extending the maturity date of the Credit Facility from March 5, 2024 to April 1, 2025; (ii) updating the interest rate and margin terms; (iii) removing the FILO Loan facility; (iv) updating the sub-facility limit for TB Europe to $15 million; (v) increasing our undrawn commitment fee by 0.125%; and (vi) transitioning the reference interest rates from LIBOR to BSBY, SONIA and EUIBOR, as applicable.

The maximum credit availability for loans and letters of credit under the Credit Facility is governed by a borrowing base determined by the application of specified percentages to certain eligible assets, primarily eligible trade accounts receivable and inventories, and is subject to discretionary reserves and revaluation adjustments. The Credit Facility may be used for working capital, the issuance of bank guarantees, letters of credit and other corporate purposes.

Amounts outstanding under the Credit Facility bear interest at a rate equal to (i) a rate published by Bank of America or the U.S. Bloomberg Short-Term Bank Yield Index ("BSBY") rate for loans denominated in U.S. Dollars, (ii) the Sterling Overnight Index Average Reference Rate ("SONIA") for loans denominated in Sterling, (iii) and the Euro Interbank Offered Rate ("EUIBOR") for loans denominated in Euros, plus in each case, an applicable margin, which is between 0.50% to 2.50% for base rate loans and UK base rate loans, and 1.50% and 3.50% for U.S. BSBY rate loans, U.S. BSBY daily floating rate loans and UK alternative currency loans. In addition, Turtle Beach is required to pay a commitment fee on the unused revolving loan commitment at a rate ranging from 0.375% to 0.50%, and letter of credit fees and agent fees. As of December 31, 2022, interest rates for outstanding borrowings were 8.75% for base rate loans and 6.50% for LIBOR rate loans, which reference interest rates were still in effect prior to the Libor Transition Amendments discussed below.

The Company is subject to financial covenant testing if certain availability thresholds are not met or certain other events occur (as defined in the Credit Facility). The Credit Facility requires the Company and its restricted subsidiaries to maintain a fixed charge coverage ratio of at least 1.00 to 1.00 as of the last day of each fiscal quarter.

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The Credit Facility also contains affirmative and negative covenants that, subject to certain exceptions, limit our ability to take certain actions, including our ability to incur debt, pay dividends and repurchase stock, make certain investments and other payments, enter into certain mergers and consolidations, engage in sale leaseback transactions and transactions with affiliates and encumber and dispose of assets. Obligations under the Credit Facility are secured by a security interest and lien upon substantially all of the Company's assets.

As of December 31, 2022, the Company was in compliance with all the financial covenants under the Credit Facility, as amended, and excess borrowing availability was approximately $36.8 million. As of December 31, 2022, there was $19.1 million in outstanding borrowings under the Credit Facility.

In 2017, the United Kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority announced that it intends to stop persuading or compelling banks to submit LIBOR rates. LIBOR's administrator ceased publishing one-week and two-month U.S. Dollar LIBOR immediately after the LIBOR publication on December 31, 2021, and is scheduled to cease publication of the remaining U.S. Dollar LIBOR tenors immediately after the publication on June 30, 2023. In January 2023, the Company and Bank of America entered into LIBOR Transition Amendments with respect to the Credit Facility, including the sub-facility for TB Europe. These amendments replaced applicable LIBOR rates for interest, fees, commissions and other amounts based on LIBOR with successor rates based on BSBY, SONIA and EURIBOR, as applicable.

Contractual Obligations

Our principal commitments primarily consist of obligations for minimum payment commitments to lessors for office space and the revolving credit facility. As of December 31, 2022, we had operating lease obligations totaling $10.3 million which represents our obligations to make payments under non-cancelable lease agreements for our facilities. See Part II, Item 7,"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations –Liquidity and Capital Resources–Revolving Credit Facility" above for more information regarding obligations under our revolving credit facility.

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|  | **Payments Due by Period** | **Payments Due by Period** | **Payments Due by Period** | **Payments Due by Period** | **Payments Due by Period** |
| (in thousands) | **Total** | **Less Than<br>One Year** | **1 - 3 Years** | **3 - 5 Years** | **More Than<br>Five Years** |
| Contractual Obligations: (1) |  |  |  |  |  |
| Operating lease obligations (2) | $10369 | $1325 | $4287 | $2516 | 2241 |
| Long term debt (3) | 19053 | 19053 |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total | $29422 | $20378 | $4287 | $2516 | $2241 |

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(1)Contractual obligations exclude tax liabilities of $3.0 million related to uncertain tax positions because we are unable to make a reasonably reliable estimate of the timing of settlement, if any, of these future payments.

(2)Operating lease agreements represent obligations to make payments under non-cancelable lease agreements for its facilities.

(3)The Credit Facility, as amended, expires on April 1, 2025 and provides for a line of credit of up to $80 million inclusive of a sub-facility limit of $15 million for TB Europe, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Turtle Beach. Interest payments are not reflected under the Credit Facility because the amount that will be borrowed in future years is uncertain.

**Critical Accounting Estimates**

Our discussion and analysis of our results of operations and capital resources are based on our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in conformity with GAAP. The preparation of these consolidated financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Management bases its estimates, assumptions, and judgments on historical experience and on various other factors that it believes to be reasonable under the circumstances.

Different assumptions and judgments would change the estimates used in the preparation of the condensed consolidated financial statements, which, in turn, could change the results from those reported. Management evaluates its estimates, assumptions, and judgments on an ongoing basis.

Based on the above, we have determined that our most critical accounting policies are those related to revenue recognition and sales return reserve, inventory valuation, asset impairment, and income taxes.

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Revenue Recognition and Sales Return Reserve

Net revenue consists primarily of revenue from the sale of gaming headsets and accessories to wholesalers, retailers and to a lesser extent, on-line customers. Our products function on a standalone basis (in connection with a readily available gaming console, personal computer, or stereo) and are not sold with additional services or rights to future goods or services. Revenue is recorded for a contract through the following steps: (i) identifying the contract with the customer; (ii) identifying the performance obligations in the contract; (iii) determining the transaction price; (iv) allocating the transaction price to the performance obligations; and (v) recognizing revenue when or as each performance obligation is satisfied.

Each contract at inception is evaluated to determine whether the contract should be accounted for as having one or more performance obligations. Revenue is recognized when obligations under the terms of a contract with our customer are satisfied; generally, this occurs at a point in time when the risk and title to the product transfers to the customer. Our standard terms of delivery are included in our contracts of sale, order confirmation documents, and invoices. The Company excludes sales taxes collected from customers from "Net Revenue" in its Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Certain customers may receive cash-based incentives (including cash discounts, quantity rebates, and price concessions), which are accounted for as variable consideration. Provisions for sales returns are recognized in the period the sale is recorded based upon our prior experience and current trends. These revenue reductions are established by the Company based upon management's best estimates at the time of sale following the historical trend, adjusted to reflect known changes in the factors that impact such reserves and allowances, and the terms of agreements with customers. We do not expect to have significant changes in our estimates for variable considerations.

Inventory Valuation

Inventories are valued at the lower of weighted average cost or market, at the individual item level. Market is determined based on the estimated net realizable value, which is generally the selling price. Inventory levels are monitored to identify slow-moving items and markdowns are used to increase sales of such products. Physical inventory counts are performed annually in January and estimates are made for any shortage between the date of the physical inventory count and the balance sheet date.

Asset Impairment

Historically, we have had significant long-lived tangible and intangible assets, including goodwill with indefinite lives, which are susceptible to valuation adjustments as a result of changes in various factors or conditions. We assess the potential impairment of intangible and fixed assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that full recoverability of net asset balances through future cash flows is in question. Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are assessed at least annually, but also whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying values may not be recoverable. Factors we consider important, which could trigger an impairment of such assets include significant underperformance relative to historical or projected future operating results; significant changes in the manner of use of the acquired assets or the strategy for our overall business; significant negative industry or economic trends; significant decline in our stock price for a sustained period; and a decline in our market capitalization below net book value.

Management estimates future pre-tax cash flows based on historical experience, knowledge, and market data. Estimates of future cash flows require that we make assumptions and apply judgment, including forecasting future sales and expenses and estimating useful lives of the assets. These estimates can be affected by factors such as future product development and economic conditions that can be difficult to predict, as well as other factors such as those outlined in Item 1A, "Risk Factors." If the expected future cash flows related to the long-lived assets are less than the assets' carrying value, an impairment loss would be recognized for the difference between estimated fair value and carrying value.

There are inherent assumptions and estimates used in developing future cash flows requiring management judgment including projecting revenues, interest rates and the cost of capital. Many of the factors used in assessing fair value are outside our control and it is reasonably likely that assumptions and estimates will change in future periods. These changes can result in future impairments.

Income Taxes

We account for income taxes using the asset and liability method. Under the asset and liability method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized based on the differences between the financial statement carrying value of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates and laws expected to be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse. The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. Inherent in the measurement of these deferred balances are certain judgments and interpretations of existing tax law and other published guidance as applied to our operations. Our effective tax rate considers our judgment of expected tax liabilities in the various jurisdictions within which we are subject to tax.

The determination of the need for a valuation allowance on deferred tax assets requires management to make assumptions and to apply judgment, including forecasting future earnings, taxable income, and the mix of earnings in the jurisdictions in which we operate.

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The tax effects of uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken in income tax returns are recognized only if they are "more likely-than-not" to be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities based on the technical merits as of the reporting date. The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such positions are measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than fifty percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement. We recognize estimated accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in income tax expense.

There have been no material changes to the critical accounting policies and estimates. See Note 1, "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies," in the notes to the consolidated financial statements for a complete discussion of recent accounting pronouncements. We are currently evaluating the impact of certain recently issued guidance on our financial condition and results of operations in future periods.

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**Item 7A - Qualitative and Quantitative Disclosures about Market Risk**

Market risk represents the risk of loss that may impact our financial position due to adverse changes in financial market prices and rates. The Company's market risk exposure is primarily a result of fluctuations in interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates and inflation.

The Company has used derivative financial instruments, specifically foreign currency forward and option contracts, to manage exposure to foreign currency risks, by hedging a portion of its forecasted expenses denominated in British Pounds expected to occur within a year. The effect of exchange rate changes on foreign currency forward and option contracts is expected to offset the effect of exchange rate changes on the underlying hedged item. The Company does not use derivative financial instruments for speculative or trading purposes. As of December 31, 2022, we do not have any derivative financial instruments.

**Foreign Currency Exchange Risk**

The Company has exchange rate exposure, primarily, with respect to the British Pound and Euro. As of December 31, 2022 and 2021, our monetary assets and liabilities which are subject to this exposure are immaterial, therefore the potential immediate loss to us that would result from a hypothetical 10% change in foreign currency exchange rates would not be expected to have a material impact on our earnings or cash flows. This sensitivity analysis assumes an unfavorable 10% fluctuation in the exchange rates affecting the foreign currencies in which monetary assets and liabilities are denominated and does not take into account the offsetting effect of such a change on our foreign currency denominated revenues.

**Inflation Risk**

The Company is exposed to market risk due to inflationary pressures, including higher labor-related costs and increases in the costs of the goods and services we purchase as part of the manufacture and distribution of our products, increased costs from supply chain and logistic headwinds and in our operations generally. Such inflationary pressures have been and could continue to be exacerbated by higher oil prices, geopolitical turmoil, and economic policy actions. Inflationary pressures can also have a negative impact on demand for the products we sell. Reduced or delayed discretionary spending by consumers in response to inflationary pressures has reduced consumer demand for our products, resulting in reduced sales. In 2022, we have experienced a higher rate of inflation than in recent years resulting in higher cost of goods, selling expenses, and general and administrative expenses. Such increases have had and may continue to have a negative impact on the Company's profit margins if selling prices of products do not increase with the increased costs.

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**Item 8 - Financial Statements and Supplementary Data**

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| **INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** | **INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** |
|  | **Page** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[<u>Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm</u>](#report_independent_registered_public1) (BDO USA, LLP New York, New York, PCAOB #243) | 38 |
| Consolidated Financial Statements: |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[<u>Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020</u>](#consolidated_statements_operations) | 40 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[<u>Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the Years Ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020</u>](#consolidated_statements_comprehensive_in) | 41 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[<u>Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2022 and 2021</u>](#consolidated_balance_sheets) | 42 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[<u>Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020</u>](#consolidated_statements_cash_flows) | 43 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[<u>Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity for the Years Ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020</u>](#consolidated_statement_stockholders_equi) | 44 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[<u>Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements</u>](#notes_to_consolidated_financial_statemen) | 45 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[<u>Supplemental Schedule - Schedule II Valuation and Qualifying Accounts</u>](#schedule_ii_valuation_qualifying_account) | 75 |

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**REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM**

Shareholders and Board of Directors

Turtle Beach Corporation

White Plains, New York

**Opinion on the Consolidated Financial Statements**

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Turtle Beach Corporation (the "Company") as of December 31, 2022, and 2021, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income (loss), stockholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2022, and the related notes and schedule (collectively referred to as the "consolidated financial statements"). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company at December 31, 2022, and 2021, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2022, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) ("PCAOB"), the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2022, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission ("COSO") and our report dated March 29, 2023 expressed an adverse opinion thereon.

**Basis for Opinion**

These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company's consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

**Critical Audit Matters**

The critical audit matters communicated below are matters arising from the current period audit of the consolidated financial statements that were communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the consolidated financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matters below, providing separate opinions on the critical audit matters or on the accounts or disclosures to which they relate.

Allowance for Sales Returns

As described in Notes 1 and 4 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company provides certain customers the option to return goods back to the Company. Provisions for sales returns are recorded in the period of the sale under the expected value method and are based on the Company's prior experience and current trends. As of December 31, 2022, the Company had accrued an allowance for sales returns of approximately $7.8 million.

We identified the assessment of the allowance for certain sales returns as a critical audit matter. Auditor judgment was required to evaluate certain assumptions which had a higher degree of measurement uncertainty. Key assumptions included the determination of the sales return rate and the period of sales for which the sales return rate should be applied. Auditing these elements involved especially challenging auditor judgment due to the nature and extent of audit effort required to address these matters.

The primary procedures we performed to address this critical audit matter included:

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•Evaluating the expected return period for a sample of returned goods, which was based on newly released products and the time of first receipt of the returned goods.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•Assessing the Company's historical ability to estimate the sales return rate by comparing historical estimated sales return allowance to actual returns received.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•Evaluating the Company's key assumptions by comparing the allowance for sales returns recorded at year-end to actual returns subsequent to year-end.

Allowance for Cash-Based Incentives

As described in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company provides certain customers cash-based incentives including price concessions. All cash-based incentives are recorded in the period of the sale under the expected value method and are based on the Company's prior experience and current trends. As of December 31, 2022, the Company had accrued an allowance for cash-based incentives of approximately $29.5 million, which includes the allowance for price concessions.

We identified the assessment of the allowance for price concessions as a critical audit matter. Auditor judgment was required to evaluate the assumption which had a higher degree of measurement uncertainty related to the volume of sales to which these price concessions would be applied. Auditing this element involved especially challenging auditor judgment due to the nature and extent of audit effort required to address this matter.

The primary procedures we performed to address this critical audit matter included:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•Assessing the Company's historical ability to estimate the assumption by comparing prior year estimated price concessions to actual subsequent credits issued.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•Evaluating the Company's assumption by comparing the allowance for price concessions recorded at year-end to actual credits issued subsequent to year-end.

Goodwill Impairment Assessment

As described in Notes 1 and 6 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company has goodwill of $10.7 million as of December 31, 2022. The Company evaluates goodwill for impairment either through a qualitative or quantitative approach at least annually, or more frequently if an event occurs or circumstances change that indicate the carrying value of a reporting unit may not be recoverable. The Company performed quantitative assessments as of November 1, 2022 and December 31, 2022. Under the quantitative approach, the Company made various estimates and assumptions to determine the estimated fair value of the reporting unit based on an equal weighting between the income approach, specifically, the discounted cash flow method, and the market approach, specifically, the guideline public company method.

We identified the projected revenue growth rates and the discount rate used in the determination of the fair value of the reporting unit as a critical audit matter. The principal considerations for our determination included the subjectivity and judgment required to determine projected revenue growth rates and the discount rate used to determine the fair value of the reporting unit. Auditing these elements involved especially challenging auditor judgment due to the nature and extent of audit effort required to address these matters, including the extent of specialized skill or knowledge needed.

The primary procedures we performed to address this critical audit matter included:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•Assessing the reasonableness of the projected revenue growth rates by: (i) comparing the Company's revenue growth rates to industry reports, (ii) performing sensitivity analyses of the projected revenue growth rates used in the discounted cash flow model and evaluating the potential effect of changes in these assumptions.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•Utilizing professionals with specialized skills and knowledge to assist in: (i) evaluating the appropriateness of the valuation models used by management, (ii) testing the mathematical accuracy of the Company's calculations, and (iii) evaluating the reasonableness of the discount rate used in the discounted cash flow model for the determination of the fair value of the reporting unit.

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| We have served as the Company's auditor since 2014. |
| New York, New York |
| March 29, 2023 |

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**Turtle Beach Corporation**

**Consolidated Statements of Operations**

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|  | **Year ended December 31,** | **Year ended December 31,** | **Year ended December 31,** |
|  | **2022** | **2021** | **2020** |
|  | (in thousands, except per-share data) | (in thousands, except per-share data) | (in thousands, except per-share data) |
| Net revenue | $240166 | $366354 | $360093 |
| Cost of revenue | 190979 | 237971 | 226305 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gross profit | 49187 | 128383 | 133788 |
| Operating expenses: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Selling and marketing | 47090 | 58883 | 46779 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Research and development | 19123 | 17490 | 12265 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;General and administrative | 32558 | 31579 | 25577 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Goodwill and other intangible asset impairment | 1896 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total operating expenses | 100667 | 107952 | 84621 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Operating income (loss) | (51480) | 20431 | 49167 |
| Interest expense | 1220 | 383 | 467 |
| Other non-operating expense (income), net | 1753 | (101) | (3757) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Income (loss) before income tax | (54453) | 20149 | 52457 |
| Income tax expense | 5093 | 2428 | 13711 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net income (loss) | $(59546) | $17721 | $38746 |
| Net income (loss) per share: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Basic | $(3.62) | $1.11 | $2.62 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Diluted | $(3.62) | $0.97 | $2.37 |
| Weighted average number of shares: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Basic | 16450 | 15915 | 14801 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Diluted | 16450 | 18251 | 16365 |

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**Turtle Beach Corporation**

**Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)**

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|  | **Year ended December 31,** | **Year ended December 31,** | **Year ended December 31,** |
|  | **2022** | **2021** | **2020** |
|  | (in thousands) | (in thousands) | (in thousands) |
| Net income | $(59546) | $17721 | $38746 |
| Other comprehensive income (loss): |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Foreign currency translation adjustment | (1521) | (462) | 473 |
| Other comprehensive income (loss) | (1521) | (462) | 473 |
| Comprehensive income (loss) | $(61067) | $17259 | $39219 |

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**Turtle Beach Corporation**

**Consolidated Balance Sheets**

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|  | **December 31,** | **December 31,** |
|  | **2022** | **2021** |
| **ASSETS** | (in thousands, except par value and share amounts) | (in thousands, except par value and share amounts) |
| Current Assets: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cash and cash equivalents | $11396 | $37720 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accounts receivable, less allowances of $37,455 and $34,728 in 2022 and 2021, respectively | 43336 | 35953 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Inventories | 71252 | 101933 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 9196 | 17506 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total Current Assets | $135180 | $193112 |
| Property and equipment, net | 6362 | 6955 |
| Deferred income taxes | - | 5899 |
| Goodwill | 10686 | 10686 |
| Intangible assets, net | 2612 | 5788 |
| Other assets | 8547 | 8065 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total Assets | $163387 | $230505 |
| **LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY** |  |  |
| Current Liabilities: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Revolving credit facility | $19053 | $- |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accounts payable | 19846 | 40475 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other current liabilities | 25433 | 37693 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total Current Liabilities | $64332 | $78168 |
| Income tax payable | 2076 | 3774 |
| Other liabilities | 8038 | 7194 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total Liabilities | $74446 | $89136 |
| Commitments and Contingencies |  |  |
| Stockholders' Equity |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Common stock, $0.001 par value - 25,000,000 shares authorized; 16,569,173 and 16,168,147 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively | 17 | 16 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Additional paid-in capital | 206916 | 198278 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accumulated deficit | (116598) | (57052) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accumulated other comprehensive income | (1394) | 127 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total Stockholders' Equity | $88941 | $141369 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | $163387 | $230505 |

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**Turtle Beach Corporation**

**Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows**

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|  | **Year Ended December 31,** | **Year Ended December 31,** | **Year Ended December 31,** |
|  | **2022** | **2021** | **2020** |
|  | (in thousands) | (in thousands) | (in thousands) |
| CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES |  |  |  |
| Net income (loss) | $(59546) | $17721 | $38746 |
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Depreciation and amortization | 4578 | 4052 | 4359 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amortization of intangible assets | 1238 | 1261 | 889 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amortization of debt financing costs | 189 | 189 | 189 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Stock-based compensation | 7984 | 7656 | 5549 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deferred income taxes | 6202 | 1119 | 468 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Change in sales returns reserve | (1180) | (2236) | 2418 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Provision for doubtful accounts | (23) | 468 | 215 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Provision for obsolete inventory | 4829 | 1609 | 5085 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loss on disposal of property and equipment |  |  | 42 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loss on impairment of intangible assets | 1896 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Decrease in fair value of contingent consideration |  | (1928) | (1121) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accounts receivable | (4845) | 9682 | (1755) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Inventories | 22100 | (32240) | (30675) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accounts payable | (23350) | (2793) | 18668 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Prepaid expenses and other assets | 6045 | (6091) | (4108) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Income taxes payable | 727 | (5571) | 4178 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other liabilities | (8690) | 6775 | 7902 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities | (41846) | (327) | 51049 |
| CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Purchases of property and equipment | (3549) | (5621) | (5663) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Acquisition of a business, net of cash acquired |  | (2500) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net cash used for investing activities | (3549) | (8121) | (5663) |
| CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Borrowings on revolving credit facilities | 91945 | 120858 | 323593 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Repayment of revolving credit facilities | (72892) | (120858) | (339248) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from sale of equity securities |  |  | 4373 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from exercise of stock options and warrants | 653 | 5289 | 4195 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Repurchase of common stock |  | (4882) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Repurchase of common stock to satisfy employee tax withholding obligations |  | (463) | (325) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities | 19706 | (56) | (7412) |
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | (635) | (457) | 458 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | (26324) | (8961) | 38432 |
| Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period | 37720 | 46681 | 8249 |
| Cash and cash equivalents - end of period | $11396 | $37720 | $46681 |
| SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cash paid for interest | $979 | $194 | $309 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds | $(2380) | $6561 | $8041 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accrual for purchases of property and equipment | $390 | $1189 | $1351 |

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See accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

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**Turtle Beach Corporation**

**Consolidated Statement of Stockholders**' **Equity**

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|  | **Common Stock** | **Common Stock** | **Additional<br>Paid-In** | **Accumulated** | **Accumulated<br>Other<br>Comprehensive** |  |
|  | **Shares** | **Amount** | **Capital** | **Deficit** | **Income (Loss)** | **Total** |
|  | (in thousands) | (in thousands) | (in thousands) | (in thousands) | (in thousands) | (in thousands) |
| Balance at December 31, 2019 | 14488 | $14 | $176776 | $(113519) | $116 | $63387 |
| Net income |  |  |  | 38746 |  | 38746 |
| Other comprehensive income, net of tax |  |  |  |  | 473 | 473 |
| Issuance of restricted stock | 157 | 1 |  |  |  | 1 |
| Repurchase of common stock and retirement of related treasury shares | (25) |  | (325) |  |  | (325) |
| Proceeds of sales of equity securities | 238 |  | 4373 |  |  | 4373 |
| Stock options exercised | 618 |  | 4195 |  |  | 4195 |
| Stock-based compensation |  |  | 5549 |  |  | 5549 |
| Balance at December 31, 2020 | 15475 | $15 | $190568 | $(74773) | $589 | $116399 |
| Net income |  |  |  | 17721 |  | 17721 |
| Other comprehensive income, net of tax |  |  |  |  | (462) | (462) |
| Issuance of restricted stock | 244 |  |  |  |  |  |
| Settlement of deferred stock | 6 |  | 111 |  |  | 111 |
| Repurchase of common stock and retirement of related treasury shares | (15) |  | (463) |  |  | (463) |
| Common stock buyback | (169) |  | (4882) |  |  | (4882) |
| Stock options exercised | 626 | 1 | 5288 |  |  | 5289 |
| Stock-based compensation |  |  | 7656 |  |  | 7656 |
| Balance at December 31, 2021 | 16168 | $16 | $198278 | $(57052) | $127 | $141369 |
| Net loss |  |  |  | (59546) |  | (59546) |
| Other comprehensive loss, net of tax |  |  |  |  | (1521) | (1521) |
| Issuance of restricted stock | 311 |  |  |  |  |  |
| Stock options exercised | 90 | 1 | 654 |  |  | 655 |
| Stock-based compensation |  |  | 7984 |  |  | 7984 |
| Balance at December 31, 2022 | 16569 | $17 | $206916 | $(116598) | $(1394) | $88941 |

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**Turtle Beach Corporation**

**Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements**

**Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies**

Turtle Beach Corporation ("Turtle Beach" or the "Company"), headquartered in White Plains, New York and incorporated in the state of Nevada in 2010, is a premier audio and gaming technology company with expertise and experience in developing, commercializing, and marketing innovative products across a range of large addressable markets under the Turtle Beach® and ROCCAT® brands. Turtle Beach is a worldwide leader of feature-rich headset solutions for use across multiple platforms, including video game and entertainment consoles, handheld consoles, personal computers ("PC"), tablets and mobile devices. ROCCAT is a gaming keyboards, mice and other accessories brand focused in the PC peripherals market.

VTB Holdings, Inc. ("VTBH"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Turtle Beach Corporation and the owner of Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc. ("VTB"), was incorporated in the state of Delaware in 2010. VTB, the owner of Turtle Beach Europe Limited ("TB Europe"), was incorporated in the state of Delaware in 1975 with operations principally located in White Plains, New York.

**Basis of Presentation**

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") and, in the opinion of management, reflect all adjustments (which include normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position, results of operations, and cash flows for the periods presented. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

**Uses of Estimates**

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to use estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. The significant estimates and assumptions used by management affect: sales return reserve, allowances for cash discounts, warranty reserve, valuation of inventory, valuation of long-lived assets, goodwill and other intangible assets, depreciation and amortization of long-lived assets, valuation of deferred tax assets, determination of fair value of stock-based awards, stock warrants and share-based compensation. The Company evaluates estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis using historical experience and other factors and adjusts those estimates and assumptions when facts and circumstances dictate. As future events and their effects cannot be determined with precision, actual results could differ from these estimates, and those differences could be material to the consolidated financial statements.

**Revenue Recognition and Sales Return Reserve**

Net revenue consists primarily of revenue from the sale of gaming headsets and accessories to wholesalers, retailers and to a lesser extent, on-line customers. These products function on a standalone basis (in connection with a readily available gaming console, personal computer, or stereo) and are not sold with additional services or rights to future goods or services. Revenue is recorded for a contract through the following steps: (i) identifying the contract with the customer; (ii) identifying the performance obligations in the contract; (iii) determining the transaction price; (iv) allocating the transaction price to the performance obligations; and (v) recognizing revenue when or as each performance obligation is satisfied.

Each contract at inception is evaluated to determine whether the contract should be accounted for as having one or more performance obligations. The Company's business activities were determined to be a single performance obligation with revenue recognized when obligations under the terms of a contract with its customer are satisfied; generally, this occurs at a point in time when the risk and title to the product transfers to the customer. The Company's standard terms of delivery are included in its contracts of sale, order confirmation documents, and invoices. The Company excludes sales taxes collected from customers from "Net Revenue" in its Consolidated Statements of Operations.

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Certain customers may receive cash-based incentives (including cash discounts, quantity rebates, and price concessions), which are accounted for as variable consideration based upon the expected value method. Provisions for sales returns are recognized in the period the sale are based upon the expected value method and is recorded based upon the Company's prior experience and current trends. These revenue reductions are established by the Company based upon management's best estimates at the time of sale following the historical trend, adjusted to reflect known changes in the factors that impact such reserves and allowances, and the terms of agreements with customers. As of December 31, 2022 and 2021, the Company had an allowance for cash-based incentives of $29.5 million and $25.6 million, respectively, and an allowance for sales returns of $7.8 million and $9.0 million, respectively, and does not expect to have significant changes in its estimates for variable considerations.

**Cost of Revenue and Operating Expenses**

The following table illustrates the primary costs classified in each major expense category:

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| **Cost of Revenue** | **Operating Expenses** |
| Cost to manufacture products; | Payroll, bonus, and benefit costs; |
| Freight costs associated with moving product from suppliers to distribution centers and to customers; | Costs incurred in the research and development of new products and enhancements to existing products; |
| Costs associated with the movement of merchandise through customs; | Depreciation related to demonstration units; |
| Costs associated with material handling and warehousing; | Legal, finance, information systems and other corporate overhead costs; and |
| Global supply chain personnel costs; and | Sales commissions, advertising, and marketing costs. |
| Product royalty costs. |  |

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**Product Warranty Obligations**

The Company provides for product warranties in accordance with the contract terms given to various customers by accruing estimated warranty costs at the time of revenue recognition. Warranties are generally fulfilled by replacing defective products with new products.

**Marketing Costs**

Costs associated with the production of advertising, such as print and other costs, as well as costs associated with communicating advertising that has been produced, such as magazine ads, are expensed when the advertising first appears in public. Advertising costs were approximately $4.9 million, $9.7 million and $8.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

The Company also incurs co-operative advertising costs that represent reimbursements to customers for shared marketing expenses for sale of its products. These reimbursements are recorded as reductions of net revenue based on a percentage of sales for all periods presented. Co-operative advertising reimbursements were approximately $4.1 million, $7.6 million and $6.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

**Deferred Financing Costs**

Deferred financing costs represent costs incurred in conjunction with the Company's debt financing activities and are capitalized and amortized over the life of the related financing arrangements. If the debt is retired early, the related unamortized deferred financing costs are written off in the period the debt is retired as part of the net carrying value of the debt, and any gains or losses are recorded in the statement of operations under the caption "Other non-operating expense (income), net."

**Stock-Based Compensation**

Compensation costs related to stock options, restricted stock grants and performance-based restricted share units are calculated based on the fair value of the stock-based awards on the date of grant, net of estimated forfeitures. The grant date fair value of awards is determined using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model and the related stock-based compensation is recognized on a straight-line basis over the period in which an employee is required to provide service in exchange for the award, which is generally four years.

The Company estimates its forfeiture rate based on an analysis of actual forfeitures and will continue to evaluate the adequacy of the forfeiture rate based on actual forfeiture experience, analysis of employee turnover behavior, and other factors. The impact from any forfeiture rate adjustment would be recognized in the period of adjustment and if the actual number of future forfeitures differs from estimates, the Company might be required to record adjustments to stock-based compensation expense.

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For stock-based awards issued to non-employees, including consultants, compensation expense is based on the fair value of the awards calculated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model over the service performance period.

**Exit and Disposal Costs**

Management-approved restructuring activities are periodically initiated to achieve cost savings through reduced operational redundancies and to position the Company strategically in the market in response to prevailing economic conditions and associated customer demand. Costs associated with restructuring actions can include severance, infrastructure charges to vacate facilities or consolidate operations, contract termination costs and other related charges. For involuntary separation plans, a liability is recognized when it is probable and reasonably estimable. For one-time termination benefits, such as additional severance pay or benefit payouts, and other exit costs, such as lease termination costs, the liability is measured and recognized initially at fair value in the period in which the liability is incurred, with subsequent changes to the liability recognized as adjustments in the period of change.

**Net Earnings (Loss) per Common Share**

Basic earnings (loss) per share is calculated by dividing net income (loss) associated with common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings (loss) per share assumes the issuance of additional shares of common stock by the Company upon exercise of all outstanding stock options, stock warrants and contingently issuable securities if the effect is dilutive, in accordance with the treasury stock method.

**Cash Equivalents**

Cash and short-term highly liquid investments with original maturity dates of three months or less at time of purchase and no redemption restrictions are considered cash and cash equivalents.

**Inventories**

Inventories consist primarily of finished goods and related component parts and are stated at the lower of weighted average cost or market value (estimated net realizable value) using the first in, first out ("FIFO") method. The Company maintains an inventory allowance for returned goods, slow-moving and unused inventories based on the historical trend and estimates. Inventory write-downs, once established, are not reversed as they establish a new cost basis for the inventory. Inventory write-downs are included as a component of cost of revenues in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.

**Property and Equipment, net**

Property and equipment are presented at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Repairs and maintenance expenditures are expensed as incurred. Depreciation and amortization are computed on a straight-line basis over the following estimated useful lives:

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|  | **Estimated Life** |
| Machinery and equipment | 3 years |
| Software and software development | 2-3 years |
| ERP Software | 5 years |
| Furniture and fixtures | 5 years |
| Tooling | 2 years |
| Leasehold improvements | Term of lease or economic life of asset, if shorter |
| Demonstration units and convention booths | 2 years |
| Demonstration headsets | 1 year |

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**Valuation of Long-Lived and Intangible Assets and Goodwill**

At acquisition, we estimate and record the fair value of purchased intangible assets, which primarily consists of in-process research and development, customer relationships, trademarks and trade names, and patents. The fair values of these intangible assets are estimated based on the Company's assessment. Goodwill is the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of identifiable net assets acquired in business combinations. Goodwill and certain other intangible assets having indefinite lives are not amortized to earnings, but instead are subject to periodic testing for impairment. Intangible assets determined to have definite lives are amortized over their remaining useful lives.

Long-lived and intangible assets are assessed for potential impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that full recoverability of net asset balances through future cash flows is in question. Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are assessed at least annually, but also whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying values may not be recoverable. Factors that could trigger an impairment review include (a) significant underperformance relative to historical or projected future operating results; (b) significant changes in the manner of use of the acquired assets or the strategy for the Company's overall business; (c) significant negative industry or

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economic trends; (d) significant decline in the Company's stock price for a sustained period; and (e) a decline in the Company's market capitalization below net book value.

Assessment for possible impairment is based on the Company's ability to recover the carrying value of the long-lived asset from the expected future pre-tax cash flows. The expected future pre-tax cash flows are estimated based on historical experience, internal knowledge, and market data. Estimates of future cash flows require the Company to make assumptions and to apply judgment, including forecasting future sales and expenses and estimating the useful lives of assets. If the expected future cash flows related to the long-lived assets are less than the assets' carrying value, an impairment charge is recognized for the difference between estimated fair value and carrying value.

When performing the Company's evaluation of goodwill for impairment, if it concludes qualitatively that it is more likely that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, the Company performs its annual goodwill impairment test by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount. If the carrying amount exceeds the fair value a goodwill impairment charge would be recorded for the amount by which the reporting unit's carrying amount exceeds its fair value. In addition, identifiable intangible assets having indefinite lives are reviewed for impairment on an annual basis using a methodology consistent with that used to evaluate goodwill.

The Company conducted its annual impairment assessment on November 1, 2022, and compared the fair value of our reporting unit to the carrying value. Goodwill is potentially impaired when the net book value of the reporting unit exceeds its estimated fair value. Fair values were established based on an equal weighting between the income approach, specifically the discounted cash flow method and the market approach, specifically the guideline public company method. For the purposes of the discounted cash flow analysis, the future cash flows were estimated and discounted at a cost of capital of 12.5% reflecting the respective inherent business risk of the reporting unit. This methodology has not changed since the adoption of the provisions under ASC 350.

The determination of the cash flows under this method is based on the businesses' strategic plans and long-range planning forecasts, which change from year to year. The revenue growth rates included in the forecasts represent best estimates based on current and forecasted market conditions. Profit margin assumptions are projected for the reporting unit based on the current cost structure and anticipated net cost increases/reductions. There are inherent uncertainties related to these assumptions, including changes in market conditions, and management judgment is necessary in applying them in the fair value analysis of the reporting unit. In addition to the foregoing, market multiples were also used to estimate the fair value of the reporting unit based on earnings multiples determined from available public information of comparable companies. While we believe we have made reasonable estimates and assumptions to calculate the fair value of our reporting unit, it is possible a material change could occur. If actual results are not consistent with management's estimates and assumptions, goodwill and other intangible assets may then be determined to be overstated and a charge would need to be taken against net earnings.

Due to various factors, including the net loss recorded in the fourth quarter of 2022, the Company performed valuation analyses as of December 31, 2022. Similar to the annual impairment assessment, we applied consistent methodology in order to assess the fair value of our reporting unit. For the purposes of the year-end discounted cash flow analysis, the future cash flows were estimated and discounted at an updated cost of capital of 13%. No goodwill impairment charges have been required during 2022, 2021 or 2020.

During the fourth quarter of 2022, the Company made the decision to increasingly leverage the Turtle Beach brand across our product portfolio including PC products over time. Due to this decision, the Company prepared an impairment calculation to determine the present value of the ROCCAT tradename asset using the relief from royalty method. As a result of the present value calculation, the Company recorded an impairment charge of $0.8 million for the ROCCAT tradename intangible asset.

During the fourth quarter of 2022, as part of the 2023 annual operating and strategic plan process, the Company made the decision to transition microphone products to the Turtle Beach brand. As a result of this decision, there was no longer a basis for carrying the remaining net intangible assets related to the Neat brand. In the fourth quarter 2022, the Company recorded an impairment charge of $1.1 million related to the remaining Neat net intangible assets.

**Income Taxes**

The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with the asset and liability method. Under the asset and liability method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized based on the differences between the financial statement carrying value of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases based on enacted tax laws and statutory tax rates applicable to the periods in which the Company expects the temporary differences to reverse. The Company had elected to record a "deferred charge" for basis differences relating to intra-entity profits as recognition as a deferred tax asset is prohibited.

A valuation allowance is established for deferred tax assets when management anticipates that it is more likely than not that all, or a portion, of these assets would not be realized. In determining whether a valuation allowance is warranted, all positive and negative evidence and all sources of taxable income such as prior earnings history, expected future earnings, carryback and carryforward periods and tax strategies are considered to estimate if sufficient future taxable income will be generated to realize the deferred tax asset. The assessment of the adequacy of a valuation allowance is based on estimates of taxable income by jurisdiction and the period over which deferred tax assets will be recoverable. In the event that actual results differ from these estimates, or these estimates are adjusted in future periods for current trends or expected changes in assumptions, the Company may need to modify the level of valuation allowance which could materially impact the Company's business, financial condition, and results of operations.

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The tax effects of uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken in income tax returns are recognized only if they are "more likely-than-not" to be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities based on the technical merits as of the reporting date. The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such positions are measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than fifty percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement. The Company recognizes estimated accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in income tax expense.

The Company and its domestic subsidiaries file a consolidated federal income tax return, while the Company's foreign subsidiary files in its respective local jurisdictions.

**Leases** 

The Company determines if an arrangement is a lease at inception. For operating leases, right-of-use ("ROU") assets, sundry payables and accrued expenses, and noncurrent operating lease liabilities are reported on the consolidated balance sheet for leases with a term longer than twelve months. Finance leases are reported on our consolidated balance sheets in property, plant and equipment, current portion of other debt, and long-term debt.

Operating lease ROU assets and operating lease liabilities are recognized at the lease commencement date based on the present value of the total lease payments over the lease term. The ROU assets represent the right to use an underlying leased asset over the existing lease term, and the corresponding lease liabilities represent our obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease agreement. As most of our leases do not provide for an implicit rate, we use our secured incremental borrowing rate based on the information available when determining the present value of our lease payments. The lease terms may include options to terminate, or extend, our lease when it is reasonably certain that we will execute the option. Lease agreements may contain lease and non-lease components, which are generally accounted for separately. Operating lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

**Business Combinations**

The Company allocates the purchase price of acquisitions to the tangible and intangible assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and non-controlling interests in the acquiree based on their estimated fair value at the acquisition date. The excess of the acquisition price over those estimated fair values is recorded as goodwill. Changes to the acquisition date provisional fair values prior to the expiration of the measurement period, a period not to exceed 12 months from date of acquisition, are recorded as an adjustment to the associated goodwill. Acquisition-related expenses and restructuring costs, if any, are recognized separately from the business combination and are expensed as incurred.

**Fair Value of Financial Instruments**

The Company determines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The Company uses a hierarchical structure to prioritize the inputs used to measure fair value into three broad levels. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1), then to quoted market prices for similar assets or liabilities in active or inactive markets (Level 2) and gives the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3).

Financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, revolving line of credit, long-term debt and warrants reported as a financial instrument obligation. Cash equivalents are stated at amortized cost, which approximated fair value as of the consolidated balance sheet dates due to the short period of time to maturity; and accounts receivable and accounts payable are stated at their carrying value, which approximates fair value due to the short time to the expected receipt or payment. The revolving line of credit is stated at the carrying value as the stated interest rate approximates market rates currently available to the Company, which are considered Level 2 inputs.

The Company did not have any non-financial assets or non-financial liabilities recognized at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 2022 and 2021.

**Foreign Currency Translation**

Balance sheet accounts of the Company's foreign subsidiaries are translated at the exchange rate in effect at the end of each period. Statement of operations accounts are translated using the weighted average of the prevailing exchange rates during each period. Gains or losses resulting from foreign currency transactions are included in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations under the caption "Other non-operating expense (income), net" whereas translation adjustments are reflected in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) under the caption "Foreign currency translation adjustment."

**Concentration of Credit Risk**

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of investments in cash, cash equivalents and accounts receivables. The Company is exposed to credit risk and liquidity risk in the event of default by the financial

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institutions or issuers of investments in excess of FDIC insured limits. The Company performs periodic evaluations of the relative credit standing of these financial institutions and limits the amount of credit exposure with any institution.

Accounts receivable are unsecured and represent amounts due based on contractual obligations of customers. Our five largest individual customers accounted for approximately 67% of our gross sales in 2022, 66% of our gross sales in 2021, and 67% of our gross sales in 2020. During 2022, our four largest customers - Walmart, Target, Amazon, Best Buy - each accounted for between 10% to 23% of our consolidated gross sales. Additionally, as of December 31, 2022, the Company had three customers with open receivables greater than 10% of the total receivable balance.

Concentrations of credit risk with respect to accounts receivable are mitigated by performing ongoing credit evaluations of customers to assess the probability of collection based on a number of factors, including past transaction experience with the customer, evaluation of their credit history, limiting the credit extended, and review of the invoicing terms of the contract. In addition, the Company has credit insurance in place through a third-party insurer against defaults by certain other domestic and international customers, subject to policy limits. The Company generally does not require customers to provide collateral to support accounts receivable. The Company has recorded an allowance for doubtful accounts for those receivables that were determined not to be collectible.

Foreign cash balances at December 31, 2022 and 2021 were $6.5 million and $10.2 million, respectively.

**Segment Information**

The company operates in a single reportable segment and two reporting unit structure. The entire business is managed by a single management team whose chief operating decision maker is the Chief Executive Officer, who reviews financial information presented on a consolidated basis for purposes of allocating resources and evaluating financial performance.

**Recent Accounting Pronouncements** 

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, "Financial Instruments-Credit Losses (Topic 326), Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments," amending the accounting for the impairment of financial instruments, including trade receivables. Under previous guidance, credit losses were recognized when the applicable losses had a probable likelihood of occurring and this assessment was based on past events and current conditions. The amended guidance eliminates the "probable" threshold and requires an entity to use a broader range of information, including forecast information when estimating expected credit losses. Generally, this should result in a more timely recognition of credit losses. The requirements of the amended guidance should be applied using a modified retrospective approach except for debt securities, which require a prospective transition approach. We adopted this guidance as of January 1, 2020. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company's financial condition and results of operations.

In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU No. 2020-04, "Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting (ASU 2020-04)." In 2017, the United Kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority announced that it intends to stop persuading or compelling banks to submit the London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR"), a benchmark interest rate referenced in a variety of agreements, after 2021. In December 2022, the FASB issued ASU No. 2022-06, "Deferral of the Sunset Date of Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848)." Topic 848 provides optional expedients and exceptions for applying GAAP to transactions affected by reference rate (e.g., LIBOR) reform if certain criteria are met, for a limited period of time to ease the potential burden in accounting for (or recognizing the effects of) reference rate reform on financial reporting. The ASU deferred the sunset date of Topic 848 from December 31, 2022 to December 31, 2024. The ASU is effective as of December 21, 2022 through December 31, 2024. The Company does not expect the new guidance to have a material impact on their financial position, results of operations or liquidity.

**Note 2. Acquisitions**

Neat Microphones

On January 12, 2021, the Company acquired certain assets related to the Neat Microphones business ("Neat Microphones") of Stray Electrons LLC, a California limited liability company for a purchase price of $2.5 million and up to $2.3 million in potential earn-outs based on revenues and earnings targets for the year ended December 31, 2021, as provided in the asset purchase agreement. The closing payment was funded from cash. In addition, business transaction costs incurred in connection with the acquisition of $0.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2021, were recorded as a component of "General and administrative" expenses in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations. Neat Microphones creates, manufactures, and sells high-quality digital USB and analog microphones that embrace cutting-edge technology and design.

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The goodwill from the acquisition of Neat Microphones, which is fully deductible for tax purposes, consists largely of synergies and economies of scale expected from adding the operations of Neat Microphones' and the Company's existing business and supply channels. The fair value of Neat Microphones' identifiable intangible assets was determined primarily using the "income approach," which requires a forecast of all expected future cash flows either through the use of the multi-period excess earnings method or the relief-from-royalty method. Some of the more significant assumptions inherent in the development of intangible asset values include: the amount and timing of projected future cash flows, the discount rate selected to measure the risks inherent in the future cash flows, the assessment of the intangible asset's life cycle, as well as other factors. The following table summarizes key information underlying intangible assets related to the Neat Microphones acquisition:

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| (In thousands) | **Life** | **Amount** |
| Customer relationships | 2 Years | $440 |
| Tradenames | 10 Years | 380 |
| Developed technology | 7 Years | 1100 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total |  | $1920 |

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No payments were made under the contingent earn-out provisions of the asset purchase agreement as certain revenue targets were not achieved, and as such, the $1.9 million fair value of contingent consideration recorded related to the potential $2.3 million in earn-outs has been fully released as of December 31, 2021.

**Note 3. Fair Value Measurement**

The Company follows a three-level fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value. This hierarchy requires entities to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. The three levels of inputs used to measure fair value are as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•Level 2 — Observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1, such as quoted prices for markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•Level 3 — Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. This includes certain pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies and similar techniques that use significant unobservable inputs.

Financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, debt instruments and certain warrants. As of December 31, 2022 and 2021, the Company has not elected the fair value option for any financial assets and liabilities for which such an election would have been permitted.

The following is a summary of the carrying amounts and estimated fair values of the Company's financial instruments at December 31, 2022 and 2021:

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|  | **December 31, 2022** | **December 31, 2022** | **December 31, 2021** | **December 31, 2021** |
|  | **Reported** | **Fair Value** | **Reported** | **Fair Value** |
|  | (in thousands) | (in thousands) | (in thousands) | (in thousands) |
| **Financial Assets and Liabilities:** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cash and cash equivalents | $11396 | $11396 | $37720 | $37720 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Credit Facility | $19053 | $19053 | $— | $— |

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Cash equivalents are stated at amortized cost, which approximates fair value as of the consolidated balance sheet dates, due to the short period of time to maturity; and accounts receivable and accounts payable are stated at their carrying value, which approximates fair value due to the short time to the expected receipt or payment. The carrying value of the Credit Facility equals fair value as the stated interest rate approximates market rates currently available to the Company, which is considered a Level 2 input.

**Note 4. Allowance for Sales Returns**

The following table provides the changes in the Company's sales return reserve, which is classified as a reduction of accounts receivable:

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Year ended December 31,** | **Year ended December 31,** | **Year ended December 31,** |
|  | **2022** | **2021** | **2020** |
|  | in thousands | in thousands | in thousands |
| Balance, beginning of period | $8997 | $11233 | $8815 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Reserve accrual | 15574 | 21506 | 21193 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Recoveries and deductions, net | (16754) | (23742) | (18775) |
| Balance, end of period | $7817 | $8997 | $11233 |

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**Note 5. Composition of Certain Financial Statement Items**

**Inventories**

Inventories consist of the following:

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **December 31,<br>2022** | **December 31,<br>2021** |
|  | (in thousands) | (in thousands) |
| Finished goods | $70407 | $101446 |
| Raw materials | 845 | 487 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total inventories | $71252 | $101933 |

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The Company recorded $3.2 million and $5.2 million of inventory impairment related charges for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2022, respectively, primarily due to the buildup of excess inventory in the distribution channels.

**Property and Equipment, net**

Property and equipment, net consists of the following:

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **December 31,<br>2022** | **December 31,<br>2021** |
|  | (in thousands) | (in thousands) |
| Machinery and equipment | $2373 | $2255 |
| Software and software development | 2396 | 2404 |
| Furniture and fixtures | 1713 | 1257 |
| Tooling | 9901 | 7855 |
| Leasehold improvements | 2050 | 1794 |
| Demonstration units and convention booths | 15379 | 14493 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total property and equipment, gross | 33812 | 30058 |
| Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization | (27450) | (23103) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total property and equipment, net | $6362 | $6955 |

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Depreciation and amortization expense on property and equipment for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020 was $4.6 million, $4.1 million and $4.4 million, respectively.

**Other Current Liabilities**

Other current liabilities consist of the following:

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **December 31,<br>2022** | **December 31,<br>2021** |
|  | (in thousands) | (in thousands) |
| Accrued employee expenses | $4171 | $4114 |
| Accrued marketing | 4147 | 3723 |
| Accrued royalty | 2527 | 11582 |
| Accrued tax-related payables | 4159 | 3459 |
| Accrued freight | 1746 | 6251 |
| Accrued expenses | 8683 | 8564 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Total other current liabilities | $25433 | $37693 |

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**Other non-operating expense (income), net**

Other non-operating expense (income), net consists of the following:

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Year Ended** | **Year Ended** | **Year Ended** |
|  | **December 31,** | **December 31,** | **December 31,** |
|  | **2022** | **2021** | **2020** |
|  | (in thousands) | (in thousands) | (in thousands) |
| Acquisition-related settlement | $— | $— | $(1702) |
| Change in fair value of contingent consideration |  | (1928) | (1121) |
| Other non-operating expense (income) | 1753 | 1827 | (934) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total other non-operating expense (income),net | $1753 | $(101) | $(3757) |

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**Note 6. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets**

**Acquired Intangible Assets**

Acquired identifiable intangible assets, and related accumulated amortization, as of December 31, 2022 and 2021 consist of:

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **December 31, 2022** | **December 31, 2022** | **December 31, 2022** |
|  | **Gross<br>Carrying<br>Value** | **Accumulated<br>Amortization** | **Net Book<br>Value** |
|  | (in thousands) | (in thousands) | (in thousands) |
| Customer relationships | $8085 | $6750 | $1335 |
| Tradenames | 3066 | 2147 | 919 |
| Developed technology | 1884 | 1495 | 389 |
| Foreign currency | (1375) | (1344) | (31) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total Intangible Assets | $11660 | $9048 | $2612 |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **December 31, 2021** | **December 31, 2021** | **December 31, 2021** |
|  | **Gross<br>Carrying<br>Value** | **Accumulated<br>Amortization** | **Net Book<br>Value** |
|  | (in thousands) | (in thousands) | (in thousands) |
| Customer relationships | $8355 | $6315 | $2040 |
| Tradenames | 3066 | 730 | 2336 |
| Developed technology | 1884 | 440 | 1444 |
| Foreign currency | (896) | (865) | (32) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total Intangible Assets | $12409 | $6620 | $5788 |

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In connection with the October 2012 acquisition of TB Europe, the acquired intangible asset related to customer relationships is being amortized over an estimated useful life of thirteen years with the amortization being included within sales and marketing expense.

In May 2019, the Company completed its acquisition of the business and assets of ROCCAT. The acquired intangible assets relating to developed technology, customer relationships, and trade name are subject to amortization. In January 2021, the Company completed its acquisition of the business and assets relating to the Neat Microphones business. The acquired intangible assets relating to developed technology, customer relationships, and trade name are subject to amortization. Refer to Note 2, "Acquisitions" for additional information related to Neat Microphones' identifiable intangible assets.

During the fourth quarter of 2022, the Company made the decision to increasingly leverage the Turtle Beach brand across our product portfolio including PC products over time. Due to this decision, the Company prepared an impairment calculation to determine the present value of the ROCCAT tradename asset using the relief from royalty method. As a result of the present value calculation, the Company recorded an impairment charge of $0.8 million for the ROCCAT tradename intangible asset.

During the fourth quarter of 2022, as part of the 2023 annual operating and strategic plan process, the Company made the decision to transition microphone products to the Turtle Beach brand. As a result of this decision, there was no longer a basis for carrying the remaining net

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intangible assets related to the Neat brand. In the fourth quarter 2022, the Company recorded an impairment charge of $1.1 million related to the remaining Neat net intangible assets.

Amortization expense related to definite lived intangible assets was $1.2 million, $1.3 million and $0.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

As of December 31, 2022, estimated annual amortization expense related to definite lived intangible assets in future periods is as follows:

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|:---|:---|
|  | (in thousands) |
| 2023 | $1045 |
| 2024 | 1003 |
| 2025 | 425 |
| 2026 | 170 |
| Thereafter | - |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total | $2643 |

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All goodwill is attributable to the gaming accessories reporting unit. Changes in the carrying values of goodwill for twelve months ended December 31, 2022 are as follows:

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|:---|:---|
|  | (in thousands) |
| Balance as of January 1, 2022 | $10686 |
| No Activity | - |
| Balance as of December 31, 2022 | $10686 |

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**Note 7. Credit Facilities and Long-Term Debt**

The Company had $19.1 million outstanding related to its revolving credit facility as of December 31, 2022 and no outstanding balance as of December 31, 2021.

Total interest expense, inclusive of amortization of deferred financing costs, on long-term debt obligations was $1.2 million, $0.4 million and $0.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

Amortization of deferred financing costs was $0.2 million for each of the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

**Revolving Credit Facility**

On March 5, 2018, Turtle Beach and certain of its subsidiaries entered into an amended and restated loan, guaranty and security agreement (the "Credit Facility") with Bank of America, N.A. ("Bank of America"), as administrative agent, collateral agent and security trustee for Lenders (as defined therein), which replaced the then existing asset-based revolving loan agreement. The Credit Facility was amended on each of December 17, 2018, May 31, 2019, and March 10, 2023. The Credit Facility, as amended, expires on April 1, 2025 and provides for a line of credit of up to $80 million inclusive of a sub-facility limit of $15 million for TB Europe, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Turtle Beach. In addition, the Credit Facility provides for a $40 million accordion feature.

On March 10, 2023, the Company entered into a Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Loan, Guaranty and Security Agreement (the "Third Amendment"), by and among the Company, VTB, TBC Holding Company LLC, TB Europe, VTBH, the financial institutions party thereto from time to time and Bank of America, as administrative agent, collateral agent and security trustee for the lenders.

The Third Amendment provides for, among other things: (i) extending the maturity date of the Credit Facility from March 5, 2024 to April 1, 2025; (ii) updating the interest rate and margin terms; (iii) removing the FILO Loan facility; (iv) updating the sub-facility limit for TB Europe to $15 million; (v) increasing our undrawn commitment fee by 0.125%; and (vi) transitioning the reference interest rates from LIBOR to BSBY, SONIA and EUIBOR, as applicable.

The maximum credit availability for loans and letters of credit under the Credit Facility is governed by a borrowing base determined by the application of specified percentages to certain eligible assets, primarily eligible trade accounts receivable and inventories, and is subject to

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discretionary reserves and revaluation adjustments. The Credit Facility may be used for working capital, the issuance of bank guarantees, letters of credit and other corporate purposes.

Amounts outstanding under the Credit Facility bear interest at a rate equal to (i) a rate published by Bank of America or the U.S. Bloomberg Short-Term Bank Yield Index ("BSBY") rate for loans denominated in U.S. Dollars, (ii) the Sterling Overnight Index Average Reference Rate ("SONIA") for loans denominated in Sterling, (iii) and the Euro Interbank Offered Rate ("EUIBOR") for loans denominated in Euros, plus in each case, an applicable margin, which is between 0.50% to 2.50% for base rate loans and UK base rate loans, and 1.50% and 3.50% or U.S. BSBY rate loans, U.S. BSBY daily floating rate loans and UK alternative currency loans. In addition, Turtle Beach is required to pay a commitment fee on the unused revolving loan commitment at a rate ranging from 0.375% to 0.50%, and letter of credit fees and agent fees. As of December 31, 2022, interest rates for outstanding borrowings were 8.75% for base rate loans and 6.50% for LIBOR rate loans, which reference interest rates were still in effect prior to the Libor Transition Amendments.

The Company is subject to quarterly financial covenant testing if certain availability thresholds are not met or certain other events occur (as defined in the Credit Facility). The Credit Facility requires the Company and its restricted subsidiaries to maintain a fixed charge coverage ratio of at least 1.00 to 1.00 as of the last day of each fiscal quarter.

The Credit Facility also contains affirmative and negative covenants that, subject to certain exceptions, limit the Company's ability to take certain actions, including its ability to incur debt, pay dividends and repurchase stock, make certain investments and other payments, enter into certain mergers and consolidations, engage in sale leaseback transactions and transactions with affiliates and encumber and dispose of assets. Obligations under the Credit Facility are secured by a security interest and lien upon substantially all of the Company's assets.

As of December 31, 2022, the Company was in compliance with all the financial covenants under the Credit Facility, as amended, and excess borrowing availability was approximately $36.8 million.

**Note 8. Income Taxes**

The provision (benefit) for income taxes consists of the following:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Year Ended** | **Year Ended** | **Year Ended** |
|  | **December 31,** | **December 31,** | **December 31,** |
|  | **2022** | **2021** | **2020** |
|  | (in thousands) | (in thousands) | (in thousands) |
| Federal: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Current | $(579) | $(511) | $8518 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deferred | 4667 | 701 | 714 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total Federal | 4088 | 190 | 9232 |
| State and Local: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Current | (762) | 769 | 3476 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deferred | 1602 | 346 | (221) |
| Total State and Local | 840 | 1115 | 3255 |
| Foreign |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Current | 255 | 1051 | 1249 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deferred | (90) | 72 | (25) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total Foreign | 165 | 1123 | 1224 |
| Total | $5093 | $2428 | $13711 |

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The reconciliation between the provision (benefit) for income taxes and the expected provision (benefit) for income taxes at the U.S. federal statutory rate is as follows:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Year Ended** | **Year Ended** | **Year Ended** |
|  | **December 31,** | **December 31,** | **December 31,** |
|  | **2022** | **2021** | **2020** |
|  | (in thousands) | (in thousands) | (in thousands) |
| U.S. Operations | $(53947) | $15146 | $46970 |
| Foreign Operations | (506) | 5003 | 5487 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Income (loss) before income taxes | (54453) | 20149 | 52457 |
| Federal statutory rate | 21% | 21% | 21% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Provision (benefit) for income taxes at federal statutory rate | (11435) | 4231 | 11016 |
| State taxes, net of federal benefit | (2098) | 812 | 1434 |
| Foreign tax rate differential | 90 | (60) | 4 |
| Change in valuation allowance | 18353 |  | (2) |
| Excess tax benefit recognized | (232) | (2159) | (413) |
| Foreign Derived Intangible Income (a) |  | (976) |  |
| Foreign tax credit |  | (770) | (568) |
| R&D Credit (b) | (400) | (878) |  |
| Global intangible low taxed income | 325 | 530 | 586 |
| Prior year adjustment |  |  | 16 |
| Change in unrecognized tax benefits | (382) | 673 | 969 |
| Section 162(m) | 395 | 634 | 414 |
| Other | 477 | 391 | 255 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Provision for income taxes | $5093 | $2428 | $13711 |

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(a)The Company completed an analysis of its export sales during 2021. The FDII benefit is for the 2020 and 2021 tax years.

(b)The Company completed a Research and Development credit analysis study during 2021. The R&D credit benefit is for the 2018 through 2021 tax years.

The tax effects of significant items comprising the Company's deferred tax assets (liabilities) are as follows:

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **December 31, 2022** | **December 31, 2021** |
|  | (in thousands) | (in thousands) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Allowance for doubtful accounts | $4 | $4 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Fixed assets | (897) | (250) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Goodwill | (1268) | (1162) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Employee benefits | 2254 | 1980 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Intangible assets | 1573 | 1053 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Inventories | 2846 | 1559 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lease liability | 2227 | 1655 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net operating loss | 7354 | 1271 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Research and development expenses | 3835 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Right of use asset | (2010) | (1547) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sales reserves | 1501 | 1520 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Unrecognized tax benefits | 470 | 575 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other | 852 | (68) |
|  | 18741 | 6590 |
| Valuation allowance | (19244) | (891) |
| Net deferred tax assets (liabilities) | $(503) | $5699 |

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At December 31, 2022, the Company had $24.6 million of indefinite lived federal net operating loss carryforwards and $34.6 million of state net operating loss carryforwards, which will begin to expire in 2029. As of December 31, 2022, $23.9 million of federal net operating losses are carried forward as indefinite-lived net operating losses. As of December 31, 2022, the Company has federal research and development credit carryforwards of $0.3 million, which will expire in 2042 if unutilized, and state research and development credit carryforwards of $0.4 million, which carryforward until exhausted. Utilization of these operating loss carryforwards and credits may be subject to an annual limitation based on changes in ownership, as defined by Section 382 & 383 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

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As required by the authoritative guidance on accounting for income taxes the Company evaluates the realizability of deferred tax assets on a jurisdictional basis at each reporting date. Accounting for income taxes requires that a valuation allowance be established when it is more likely than not that all or a portion of the deferred taxes will not be realized. The Company considers all positive and negative evidence in determining if, based on the weight of such evidence, a valuation allowance is required. In circumstances where there is sufficient negative evidence indicating that the deferred tax assets are not more likely than not realizable, the Company establishes a valuation allowance. The significant current year pre-tax loss, coupled with cumulative book losses projected in early future years, is significant negative evidence considered by the Company in recording an $18.4 million increase to the valuation allowance as of December 31, 2022.

A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amounts of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **December 31, 2022** | **December 31, 2021** |
|  | (in thousands) | (in thousands) |
| Gross unrecognized tax benefit, beginning of period | $3415 | $3090 |
| Additions based on tax positions related to the current year | 150 | 573 |
| Additions related to tax positions in a prior year | 158 |  |
| Settlements related to tax positions in a prior period | (321) |  |
| Decreases based on tax positions in a prior period | (400) | (248) |
| Gross unrecognized tax benefit, end of period | $3002 | $3415 |

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The Company recognizes only those tax positions that meet the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold, and establishes tax reserves for uncertain tax positions that do not meet this threshold. The Company settled uncertain tax positions in certain jurisdictions, of approximately $0.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2022; none were settled for the year ended December 31, 2021. To the extent these unrecognized tax benefits are ultimately recognized, approximately $2.7 million will impact the Company's effective tax rate and $0.3 million will be offset by a valuation allowance in future periods. The Company is filing for relief provisions in certain jurisdictions and based on such anticipated filings, it is reasonably possible that amounts of unrecognized tax benefits could decrease by $0.7 million within the next twelve months. Interest and penalties associated with income tax matters are included in the provision for income taxes. As of December 31, 2022, the Company had uncertain tax positions of $2.9 million, inclusive of $0.8 million of interest and penalties.

The Company is not currently under examination by federal, state or foreign taxing jurisdictions. Further, at any given time, multiple tax years may be subject to examination by various taxing authorities. The recorded amounts of income tax are subject to adjustment upon examination, changes in interpretation and changes in judgment utilized in determining estimates.

The Company considers the earnings of its foreign entities to be permanently reinvested outside the United States based on estimates that future cash generation will be sufficient to meet future domestic cash needs. Accordingly, deferred taxes have not been recorded for the undistributed earnings of the Company's foreign subsidiaries. As a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act ("TCJA") and the current U.S. taxation of deemed repatriated earnings, the additional taxes that might be payable upon repatriation of foreign earnings are not significant.

The TCJA introduced a provision to tax global intangible low-taxed income ("GILTI") of foreign subsidiaries and a measure to tax certain intercompany payments under the base erosion anti-abuse tax "BEAT" regime. For the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, the Company did not generate intercompany transactions that met the BEAT threshold but does have to include GILTI relating to the Company's foreign subsidiaries. The Company elected to account for GILTI as a current period cost.

The Company files U.S., state, and foreign income tax returns in jurisdictions with various statutes of limitations. Below is a summary of the filing jurisdictions and open tax years:

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|  | **Open Years** |
| U.S. Federal | 2019 - 2021 |
| U.S. State and Local | 2018 - 2021 |
| Non-U.S. | 2019 - 2021 |

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On August 16, 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act was signed into law. The Inflation Reduction Act includes various tax provisions, which are effective for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2023. For tax years beginning after December 31, 2021, the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act of 2017 eliminated the option to deduct research and development expenditures as incurred and instead required taxpayers to capitalize and amortize them over five or 15 years beginning in 2022. The Company included the impact of the research and development expenditures in its December 31, 2022 tax expense. The Inflation Reduction Act includes a 1% excise tax on publicly traded US corporations for the value of its stock repurchased after December 31, 2022. The Company does not expect the impact of the excise tax to be material to its financial statement. The Company will continue to monitor possible future impact of changes in tax legislation.

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**Note 9. Net Income (Loss) Per Share**

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net income (loss) per share of common stock attributable to common stockholders:

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|  | **Year Ended** | **Year Ended** | **Year Ended** |
|  | **December 31,** | **December 31,** | **December 31,** |
|  | **2022** | **2021** | **2020** |
|  | (in thousands, except per-share data) | (in thousands, except per-share data) | (in thousands, except per-share data) |
| Net income (loss) | $(59546) | $17721 | $38746 |
| Weighted average common shares outstanding — Basic | 16450 | 15915 | 14801 |
| Plus incremental shares from assumed conversions: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dilutive effect of restricted stock |  | 438 | 235 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dilutive effect of stock options |  | 1348 | 917 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dilutive effect of warrants |  | 550 | 412 |
| Weighted average common shares outstanding — Diluted | 16450 | 18251 | 16365 |
| Net income (loss) per share: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Basic | $(3.62) | $1.11 | $2.62 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Diluted | $(3.62) | $0.97 | $2.37 |

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Incremental shares from stock options and restricted stock awards are computed by the treasury stock method. The weighted average shares listed below were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because to do so would have been anti-dilutive for the periods presented or were otherwise excluded under the treasury stock method. The treasury stock method calculates dilution assuming the exercise of all in-the-money options and vesting of restricted stock, reduced by the repurchase of shares with the proceeds from the assumed exercises, unrecognized compensation expense for outstanding awards and the estimated tax benefit of the assumed exercises.

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|  | **Year Ended** | **Year Ended** | **Year Ended** |
|  | **December 31,** | **December 31,** | **December 31,** |
|  | **2022** | **2021** | **2020** |
|  | (in thousands) | (in thousands) | (in thousands) |
| Stock options | 1669 | 721 | 813 |
| Unvested restricted stock awards | 1449 | 294 | 136 |
| Total | 3118 | 1015 | 949 |

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**Note 10. Equity and Stock-Based Compensation**

Stock Repurchase Activity

On April 9, 2019, the Board of Directors authorized a stock repurchase program to acquire up to $15.0 million of its common stock. Any repurchases under the program will be made from time to time on the open market at prevailing market prices. On April 1, 2021, the Company's Board of Directors approved an extension and expansion of this repurchase program to acquire up to $25 million of its common shares, expiring April 9, 2023. On March 3, 2023, the Company's Board of Directors approved a two year extension of the stock repurchase plan. As of December 31, 2022, the Company has repurchased 0.5 million shares of its common stock for a total cost of $7.4 million.

Stock-Based Compensation

On October 30, 2013, the Board of Directors adopted, and on December 27, 2013, the stockholders approved, the 2013 Stock-Based Incentive Compensation Plan (the "2013 Plan"), that became effective upon consummation of the Merger (as defined below) on January 15, 2014 and was subsequently amended at the 2019 annual meeting of stockholders and at the 2021 annual meeting of stockholders. The Company's stock-based compensation program is a broad-based program designed to attract and retain employees while also aligning employees' interests with the interests of the Company's stockholders. In addition, members of the Board of Directors participate in the stock-based compensation program in connection with their service on the board.

Stock option awards outstanding under the 2013 Plan are time-based and granted at exercise prices which are equal to the market value of the Company's common stock on the grant date and expire no later than ten years from the date of grant, but only to the extent they have vested. The options generally vest as specified in the option agreements subject, in some instances, to acceleration in certain circumstances. The restrictions on restricted stock generally lapse over a three-year period from the date of the grant. In the event a participant terminates

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employment with the Company, any vested stock options, and any restricted stock still subject to restrictions are generally forfeited if they are not exercised within 90 days.

The following table presents the stock activity and the total number of shares available for grant as of December 31, 2022:

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|  | (in thousands) |
| Balance at December 31, 2021 | 998 |
| Options cancelled | 71 |
| Restricted stock granted | (507) |
| Forfeited/ Expired restricted stock added back | 147 |
| Performance-Based restricted stock unearned | 8 |
| Performance-Based restricted stock granted | (167) |
| Balance at December 31, 2022 | 550 |

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Total estimated stock-based compensation expense for employees and non-employees, related to all of the Company's stock-based awards, was comprised as follows:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Year ended December 31,** | **Year ended December 31,** | **Year ended December 31,** |
|  | **2022** | **2021** | **2020** |
|  | (in thousands) | (in thousands) | (in thousands) |
| Cost of revenue | $433 | $343 | $927 |
| Selling and marketing | 2028 | 1746 | 1148 |
| Research and development | 1444 | 1379 | 664 |
| General and administrative | 4079 | 4188 | 2810 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total stock-based compensation | $7984 | $7656 | $5549 |

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Forfeitures on option grants are estimated at 10% based on evaluation of historical and expected future turnover for non-executives and 0% for executives. Stock-based compensation expense was recorded net of estimated forfeitures, such that expense was recorded only for those stock-based awards that are expected to vest. The Company reviews this assumption periodically and will adjust it if it is not representative of future forfeiture data and trends within employee types (executive vs. non-executive).

The associated tax benefit recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 was approximately $0.2 million and $2.2 million, respectively.

**Stock Option Activity**

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|  | **Options Outstanding** | **Options Outstanding** | **Options Outstanding** | **Options Outstanding** |
|  | **Number of<br>Shares<br>Underlying<br>Outstanding<br>Options** | **Weighted-<br>Average<br>Exercise<br>Price** | **Weighted-<br>Average<br>Remaining<br>Contractual<br>Term** | **Aggregate<br>Intrinsic<br>Value** |
|  |  |  | (in years) |  |
| Outstanding at December 31, 2021 | 1739240 | $7.72 | 7.02 | $25542823 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Granted | - | - |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Exercised | (90245) | 7.22 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Forfeited | (71450) | 9.71 |  |  |
| Outstanding at December 31, 2022 | 1577545 | $7.66 | 5.81 | $2465015 |
| Vested and expected to vest at December 31, 2022 | 1571949 | $7.73 | 5.80 | $2460325 |
| Exercisable at December 31, 2022 | 1283196 | $7.55 | 5.49 | $2252404 |

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Aggregate intrinsic value represents the difference between the estimated fair value of the underlying common stock and the exercise price of outstanding, in-the-money options. The aggregate intrinsic value of option exercises was $0.8 million and $13.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

As of December 31, 2022, total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock options granted to employees was $1.2 million, which is expected to be recognized over a remaining weighted average vesting period of 1.2 years.

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Determination of Fair Value

Option valuation models require the input of highly subjective assumptions, including expected stock price volatility. The Black-Scholes option pricing model was developed for use in estimating the fair value of traded options, which have no vesting restrictions and are fully transferable. The fair value of options granted under the 2013 Plan was estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions:

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| Expected term (in years) | - |
| Risk-free interest rate | - |
| Expected volatility | - |
| Dividend rate | - |

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Each of these inputs is subjective and generally requires significant judgment to determine. The risk-free rate is based on a zero-coupon U.S. Treasury rate in effect at the time of grant with maturity dates that coincide with the expected life of the options. The expected life of the options is based on a simplified weighted average taking into account the vesting conditions and contractual life of the award. Since the Company had a limited trading history for its common stock, the expected volatility was derived from the historical stock volatilities of several unrelated public companies within the Company's industry that are considered to be comparable to the Company's business over a period equivalent to the expected term of the stock option grants.

No options were granted during the year ended December 31, 2022.

The weighted average grant date fair value of options granted during the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 was $14.89 and $3.82, respectively. The total estimated fair value of employee options vested during the three years ended December 31, 2022 was $4.2 million, $2.6 million and $1.7 million, respectively.

**Restricted Stock Activity**

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|  | **Shares** | **Weighted<br>Average<br>Grant Date<br>Fair Value<br>Per Share** |
| Nonvested restricted stock at December 31, 2021 | 788454 | $16.81 |
| Granted | 506715 | 20.64 |
| Vested | (282588) | 16.19 |
| Shares forfeited | (147135) | 19.79 |
| Nonvested restricted stock at December 31, 2022 | 865446 | $18.75 |

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As of December 31, 2022 total unrecognized compensation cost related to the nonvested restricted stock awards granted was $12.1 million, which is expected to be recognized over a remaining weighted average vesting period of 2.1 years.

**Performance-Based Restricted Share Units**

As of December 31, 2022, the Company had 249,674 performance-based restricted share units outstanding. The vesting of performance-based restricted share units is determined over a three-year period based on (i) the amount by which revenue growth exceeds a defined baseline market growth each year and (ii) the achievement of specified tiers of adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of net revenue each year, with the ability to earn and vest into such units ranging from 0% to 200%. Included in the Company's share-based compensation was expense recognized for the Company's performance-based restricted share unit awards of $0.0 million and $1.0 million in 2022 and 2021, respectively.

**Note 11. Stockholders' Equity**

At-the-Market Common Stock Issuance

On August 7, 2020, the Company entered into an ATM Equity Offering Sales Agreement (the "Sales Agreement") with BofA Securities, Inc.

(the "Sales Agent"). Pursuant to the terms of the Sales Agreement, the Company may sell from time to time through the Sales Agent shares of

the Company's common stock, par value $0.001 per share, having an aggregate offering price of up to $30 million. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering, after deducting the Sales Agent's commissions and the Company's offering expenses, to support its strategic growth plans, as well as for general corporate purposes.

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During the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company sold a total of 237,813 shares of its common stock under the Sales Agreement in the open market at an average gross selling price of $18.39 per share for net proceeds of $4.4 million. During the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, the Company had no sales of its common stock under the Sales Agreement.

**Note 12. Segment Information**

The Company operates in a single reportable segment and two reporting unit structure. The entire business is managed by a single management team whose chief operating decision maker is the Chief Executive Officer, who reviews financial information presented on a consolidated basis for purposes of allocating resources and evaluating financial performance.

The following table represents total net revenue based on where customers are physically located:

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|  | **Year Ended** | **Year Ended** | **Year Ended** |
|  | **December 31,** | **December 31,** | **December 31,** |
|  | **2022** | **2021** | **2020** |
|  | (in thousands) | (in thousands) | (in thousands) |
| North America | $163605 | $244430 | $262170 |
| Europe and Middle East | 58917 | 99685 | 83880 |
| Asia Pacific | 17644 | 22239 | 14043 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total net revenues | $240166 | $366354 | $360093 |

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The following table represents property and equipment, net based on physical location:

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|  | **Year Ended** | **Year Ended** |
|  | **December 31,** | **December 31,** |
|  | **2022** | **2021** |
|  | (in thousands) | (in thousands) |
| United States | $5045 | $6053 |
| International | 1317 | 902 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total | $6362 | $6955 |

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**Note 13. Commitments and Contingencies** 

**Litigation** 

The Company is subject to various legal proceedings and claims that arise in the ordinary course of its business. Although the amount of any liability that could arise with respect to these actions cannot be determined with certainty, in the Company's opinion, any such liability will not have a material adverse effect on its consolidated financial position, consolidated results of operations or liquidity.

Shareholders Class Action: On August 5, 2013, VTB Holdings, Inc. ("VTBH") and the Company (f/k/a Parametric Sound Corporation) announced that they had entered into the Merger Agreement pursuant to which VTBH would acquire an approximately 80% ownership interest and existing shareholders would maintain an approximately 20% ownership interest in the combined company (the "Merger"). Following the announcement, several shareholders filed class action lawsuits in California and Nevada seeking to enjoin the Merger. The plaintiffs in each case alleged that members of the Company's Board of Directors breached their fiduciary duties to the shareholders by agreeing to a merger that allegedly undervalued the Company. VTBH and the Company were named as defendants in these lawsuits under the theory that they had aided and abetted the Company's Board of Directors in allegedly violating their fiduciary duties. The plaintiffs in both cases sought a preliminary injunction seeking to enjoin closing of the Merger, which, by agreement, was heard by the Nevada court with the California plaintiffs invited to participate. On December 26, 2013, the court in the Nevada case denied the plaintiffs' motion for a preliminary injunction. Following the closing of the Merger, the Nevada plaintiffs filed a second amended complaint, which made essentially the same allegations and sought monetary damages as well as an order rescinding the Merger. The California plaintiffs dismissed their action without prejudice, and sought to intervene in the Nevada action, which was granted. Subsequent to the intervention, the plaintiffs filed a third amended complaint, which made essentially the same allegations as prior complaints and sought monetary damages. On June 20, 2014, VTBH and the Company moved to dismiss the action, but that motion was denied on August 28, 2014. On September 14, 2017, a unanimous en banc panel of the Nevada Supreme Court granted defendants' petition for writ of mandamus and ordered the trial court to dismiss the complaint but provided a limited basis upon which plaintiffs could seek to amend their complaint. Plaintiffs amended their complaint on December 1, 2017 to assert the same claims in a derivative capacity on behalf of the Company, as a well as in a direct capacity, against VTBH, Stripes Group, LLC, SG VTB Holdings, LLC, and the former members of the Company's Board of Directors. All defendants moved to dismiss this amended complaint on January 2, 2018, and those motions were denied on March 13, 2018. Defendants petitioned the Nevada Supreme Court to reverse this ruling on

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April 18, 2018. On June 15, 2018, the Nevada Supreme Court denied defendants' writ petition without prejudice. The district court subsequently entered a pretrial schedule and set trial for November 2019. On January 18, 2019, the district court certified a class of shareholders of the Company as of January 15, 2014. On October 11, 2019, the parties notified the district court that they had reached a settlement that would resolve the pending action if ultimately approved by the Court. On January 13, 2020, the district court preliminarily approved the settlement between the plaintiffs and all defendants. A final hearing was held on May 18, 2020, wherein the Court approved the settlement and entered final judgment.

On May 22, 2020, PAMTP LLC, which purports to hold the claims of eight shareholders who opted out of the class settlement described above, brought suit against the Company, the Company's CEO, Juergen Stark, Stripes Group, LLC, SG VTB Holdings, LLC, Kenneth Fox, and former members of the Company's Board of Directors in Nevada state court. This opt-out action asserts the same direct claims that were asserted by the class of shareholders described above. The defendants filed two motions to dismiss this complaint, which were heard on August 10, 2020. The Court denied those motions by order of August 20, 2020. The case was tried in August 2021 and all remaining defendants, including the Company, prevailed on all counts with final judgment entered in their favor on September 3, 2021. Plaintiff is appealing that judgment.

Employment Litigation: On April 20, 2017, a former employee filed an action in the Superior Court for the County of San Diego, State of California. The complaint alleges claims including wrongful termination, retaliation and various other provisions of the California Labor Code. The complaint seeks unspecified economic and non-economic losses, as well as allegedly unpaid wages, unreimbursed business expenses statutory penalties, interest, punitive damages and attorneys' fees. The Company filed a cross-complaint against the former employee on May 25, 2017 for certain activities related to his employment with the Company. The matter was tried between September 24 and October 7, 2021. On October 8, 2021 a jury rendered a unanimous verdict in favor of the Company on the employment claims. The Court granted a directed verdict to the Company on its Cross- Complaint against the former employee. Judgment was entered in favor of the Company on October 27, 2021. On December 20, 2021, the former employee filed a notice of appeal of the judgment.

Intellectual Property Dispute: On November 24, 2020, ABP Technology Limited (ABP) issued a claim for trademark infringement in the High Court of England and Wales against Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc. ("VTB") and Turtle Beach Europe Limited ("TB Europe") relating to the use by VTB and TB Europe of the sign STEALTH on and in relation to gaming headsets in the UK. On November 16, 2022 the parties entered into a confidential settlement agreement in full and final settlement of all claims regarding this matter. Accordingly, the High Court claim has been discontinued.

Consumer Class Action: On June 13, 2022, an individual filed a putative class action lawsuit against Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc. ("VTB") in the United States District Court for the Central District of California. The complaint alleged that VTB violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, 47 U.S.C. § 227(b), by sending marketing-related text messages to the plaintiff and other members of the public who have registered their telephone numbers on the national Do-Not-Call Registry. The plaintiff sought to represent a class of all persons in the United States whose telephone numbers were present on the national Do-Not-Call Registry and received text messages from VTB within the last four years. The plaintiff voluntarily dismissed his claims with prejudice, and District Judge Fernando Olguin entered an order dismissing the case on January 25, 2023.

The Company will continue to vigorously defend itself in the foregoing unresolved matters. However, litigation and investigations are inherently uncertain. Accordingly, the Company cannot predict the outcome of these matters. The Company has not recorded any accrual at December 31, 2022 for contingent losses associated with these matters based on its belief that losses, while possible, are not probable. Further, any possible range of loss cannot be reasonably estimated at this time. The unfavorable resolution of these matters could have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, results of operations, financial condition, or cash flows. The Company is engaged in other legal actions, not described above, arising in the ordinary course of its business and, while there can be no assurance, believes that the ultimate outcome of these other legal actions will not have a material adverse effect on its business, results of operations, financial condition, or cash flows.

**Warranties**

The Company warrants products against certain manufacturing and other defects. These product warranties are provided for specific periods of time depending on the nature of the product. Warranties are generally fulfilled by replacing defective products with new products. The following table provides the changes in our product warranties, which are included in other current liabilities:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Year ended December 31,** | **Year ended December 31,** | **Year ended December 31,** |
|  | **2022** | **2021** | **2020** |
|  | (in thousands) | (in thousands) | (in thousands) |
| Warranty, beginning of period | $856 | $1039 | $742 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Warranty costs accrued | 380 | 674 | 1336 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Settlements of warranty claims | (618) | (857) | (1039) |
| Warranty, end of period | $618 | $856 | $1039 |

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**Operating Leases – Right of Use Assets**

The Company adopted ASU 2016-02, Leases, on January 1, 2019. The Company determines whether an arrangement is a lease at inception. The Company leases office spaces that provide for future minimum rental lease payments under non-cancelable operating leases that have remaining lease terms of one year to nine years, and do not contain any material residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants.

The components of the right-of-use assets and lease liabilities were as follows:

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Balance Sheet Classification** | **December 31, 2022** |
|  |  | (in thousands) |
| Right-of-use assets | Other assets | $7998 |
| Lease liability obligations, current | Other current liabilities | $1069 |
| Lease liability obligations, noncurrent | Other liabilities | 7533 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total lease liability obligations |  | $8602 |
| Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years) |  | 6.8 |
| Weighted-average discount rate |  | 4.3% |

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During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company recognized approximately $1.4 million of lease costs in operating expenses and approximately $1.2 million of operating cash flows from operating leases.

Approximate future minimum lease payments for the Company's right of use assets over the remaining lease periods as of December 31, 2022:

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|:---|:---|
|  | (in thousands) |
| 2023 | $1289 |
| 2024 | 1437 |
| 2025 | 1451 |
| 2026 | 1361 |
| 2027 | 1383 |
| Thereafter | 3181 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total minimum payments** | 10102 |
| Less: Imputed interest | (1500) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total** | $8602 |

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**Note 14. Selected Quarterly Financial Data – Unaudited** 

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Fiscal 2022** | **Quarter** | **Quarter** | **Quarter** | **Quarter** |
|  | **First** | **Second** | **Third** | **Fourth** |
|  | (in thousands, except per share data) | (in thousands, except per share data) | (in thousands, except per share data) | (in thousands, except per share data) |
| Net Revenue | $46662 | $41300 | $51304 | $100900 |
| Gross Profit | 14029 | 7882 | 7258 | 20018 |
| Net Income (Loss) | (6476) | (17826) | (12011) | (23233) |
| Earnings (Loss) Per Share |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Basic | $(0.40) | $(1.08) | $(0.73) | $(1.40) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Diluted | $(0.40) | $(1.08) | $(0.73) | $(1.40) |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Fiscal 2021** | **Quarter** | **Quarter** | **Quarter** | **Quarter** |
|  | **First** | **Second** | **Third** | **Fourth** |
|  | (in thousands, except per share data) | (in thousands, except per share data) | (in thousands, except per share data) | (in thousands, except per share data) |
| Net Revenue | $93053 | $78564 | $85307 | $109430 |
| Gross Profit | 34855 | 28710 | 29273 | 35545 |
| Net Income (Loss) | 8838 | 1721 | 2623 | 4539 |
| Earnings (Loss) Per Share |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Basic | $0.57 | $0.11 | $0.16 | $0.28 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Diluted | $0.49 | $0.09 | $0.14 | $0.25 |

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**Note 15. Subsequent Event**

On March 28, 2023, the Company announced that its Board of Directors has approved the adoption of a limited duration stockholder rights plan.

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**Item 9 - Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure**

None.

**Item 9A - Controls and Procedures**

**Disclosure Controls and Procedures**

Disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13(a)-15(e) and 15(d)-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), are designed to ensure that (1) information required to be disclosed in reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms; and (2) that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including the principal executive officer and principal financial officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.

At the conclusion of the period covered by this Annual Report on Form 10-K, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision of our Chief Executive Officer (our principal executive officer, or PEO) and our Chief Financial Officer (our principal financial officer, or PFO), of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures. Based upon that evaluation, our PEO and PFO concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Exchange Act, were not effective as of December 31, 2022.

Notwithstanding the material weakness in the internal controls over the tax provision discussed below, our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, concluded that the consolidated financial statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K fairly present, in all material respects, the Company's financial condition, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

**Management's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting**

Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) or 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act). Our internal control system was designed to provide reasonable assurance to our management and Board of Directors regarding the preparation and fair presentation of published financial statements.

All internal control systems, no matter how well designed, have inherent limitations. Because of these inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation and may not prevent or detect misstatements. Projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the Company's annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. Management has identified the following material weakness in the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

We identified a material weakness in internal control related to the proper design and implementation of certain controls over our income tax provision and management's review of the income tax provision. The Company utilizes a third-party to assist in the preparation of its quarterly tax provision. Specifically, the Company did not sufficiently design and implement controls related to the completeness and accuracy of certain aspects of its tax provision including, the impact of tax law changes on the current and deferred tax provision, the recognition and measurement of certain deferred tax assets and liabilities, uncertain tax positions, balance sheet classification of tax accounts, and the completeness and accuracy income tax disclosures.

The material weakness in the internal controls over the tax provision did not result in any material misstatements in these financial statements or omissions in our previously reported financial statements.

Because of the material weakness in the internal controls over the tax provision described above, our management has concluded that as of December 31, 2022, our system of internal control over financial reporting was not effective based on the framework and criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework (2013), issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.

BDO USA, LLP, the independent registered public accounting firm that audited the Company's financial statements included in this Report, has also audited the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2022 as stated in its report which appears following Item 9C of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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**Management's Remediation Plan**

Our management, with the oversight of the audit committee of our board of directors, is in the process of designing and implementing a remediation plan and is taking steps to remediate the material weakness in the internal controls over the tax provision. We are committed to continually improving our internal controls over financial reporting and remediating the material weakness in the internal controls over the tax provision during fiscal year 2023.

Management plans on implementing several remedial actions to improve our internal controls around our accounting for income taxes processes, procedures and controls, including:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•Management, with the assistance of a third party, will perform an evaluation of the processes and procedures around the Company's tax provision processes, internal control design gaps, and recommend process enhancements.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•Implementing enhancements and process improvements, including the design and implementation of well defined controls and related control attributes regarding tax law changes, deferred taxes, uncertain tax positions and income tax disclosures.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•Develop a detailed timeline of the tax provision calculation, to ensure that sufficient time is allocated to complete the process as designed.

The material weakness in the internal controls over the tax provision will not be considered remediated until such time as management designs and implements effective controls that operate for a reasonable period of time and concludes, through testing, that these controls are effective. We will continue to monitor the effectiveness of our remediation plan and will make the changes we determine to be appropriate.

**Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting**

Other than the material weakness in the internal controls over the tax provision discussed above, there have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the three months ended December 31, 2022, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

**Item 9B - Other Information**

None.

**Item 9C - Disclosure Regarding Foreign Jurisdictions that Prevent Inspections**

Not applicable.

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**REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM**

Shareholders and Board of Directors

Turtle Beach Corporation

White Plains, New York

**Opinion on Internal Control over Financial Reporting**

We have audited Turtle Beach Corporation's (the "Company's") internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2022, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (the "COSO criteria"). In our opinion, the Company did not maintain, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2022, based on the COSO criteria.

We do not express an opinion or any other form of assurance on management's statements referring to any corrective actions taken by the Company after the date of management's assessment.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) ("PCAOB"), the consolidated balance sheets of the Company as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income (loss), stockholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2022, and the related notes and schedule (collectively referred to as "the financial statements") and our report dated March 29, 2023 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.

**Basis for Opinion**

The Company's management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Item 9A, "Management's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting." Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company's internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audit of internal control over financial reporting in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the company's annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. A material weakness regarding management's failure to design and implement controls over the preparation and review of the annual income tax provision has been identified and described in management's assessment. This material weakness was considered in determining the nature, timing, and extent of audit tests applied in our audit of the 2022 financial statements, and this report does not affect our report dated March 29, 2023 on those financial statements.

**Definition and Limitations of Internal Control over Financial Reporting**

A company's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company's internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

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| New York, New York |
| March 29, 2023 |

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**PART III**

**Item 10 - Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance**

The information required by this Item is incorporated herein by reference to the information in our Definitive Proxy Statement to be filed with the SEC within 120 days after the end of the Company's fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 in connection with our 2022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the "2022 Proxy Statement") or an amendment to this Report filed within the same time period (the "Amendment"), in either case, set forth under the captions "Election of Directors," "Management Information," "Corporate Governance" and, if applicable, "Delinquent Section 16(a) Reports."

We have adopted a code of business conduct and ethics that applies to our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer. This code of business conduct and ethics is available on the Company's website, corp.turtlebeach.com. The information on our website is not a part of or incorporated by reference into this Report. If the Company makes any amendments to this code other than technical, administrative or other non-substantive amendments, or grants any waivers, including implicit waivers, from a provision of this code to the Company's Chief Executive Officer or Chief Financial Officer, the Company will disclose the nature of the amendment or waiver, its effective date and to whom it applies by posting such information on the Company's website at corp.turtlebeach.com.

**Item 11 - Executive Compensation**

The information required by this Item is incorporated herein by reference to the information in our 2022 Proxy Statement or the Amendment set forth under the captions "Corporate Governance" and "Executive Compensation."

**Item 12 - Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters**

The information required by this Item is incorporated herein by reference to the information in our 2022 Proxy Statement or the Amendment set forth under the captions "Executive Compensation" and "Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management."

**Item 13 - Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence**

The information required by this Item is incorporated herein by reference to the information in our 2022 Proxy Statement or the Amendment set forth under the captions "Corporate Governance" and "Executive Compensation."

**Item 14 - Principal Accounting Fees and Services**

The information required by this Item is incorporated herein by reference to the information in our 2022 Proxy Statement or the Amendment set forth under the caption "Audit and Non-Audit Fees."

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**PART IV**

**Item 15 - Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules**

a.List of documents filed as part of this Report:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.The following Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company:

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (BDO USA, LLP New York, New York, PCAOB #243);

Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Fiscal Years Ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020;

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the Fiscal Years Ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020;

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2022 and 2021;

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity for the Fiscal Years Ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020;

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Fiscal Years Ended December 31, 2021, 2021 and 2020; and

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.The following financial schedule and related report for the years 2022, 2021 and 2020:

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts; and

All other schedules have been omitted because they are not applicable, not required or the information has been otherwise supplied in the financial statements or notes thereto.

b.The exhibits listed in the Exhibit Index attached hereto are filed as part of this Annual Report and incorporated herein by reference.

c.Not applicable.

**Item 16 - Form 10-K Summary**

None.

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**Exhibits**

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| [<u>2.1\*</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1493761/000101968713002865/pamt_8k-ex0201.htm) | Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated August 5, 2013, among the Company, Merger Sub and VTBH (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K originally filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 5, 2013).  |
| [<u>3.1</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1493761/000119312518239823/d595095dex31.htm) | Articles of Incorporation of Turtle Beach Corporation, as amended (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q originally filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 6, 2018). |
| [<u>3.2</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1493761/000092963819000632/exhibit3-1.htm) | Bylaws, as amended, of Turtle Beach Corporation (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Form 8-K originally filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 20, 2019). |
| [<u>4.1</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1493761/000101968710002738/parametric_ex401.htm) | Form of Turtle Beach Corporation stock certificate (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Form 10/A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 27, 2010.) |
| [<u>4.2</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1493761/000156459020010784/hear-ex47_299.htm) | Description of the Registrant's Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.7 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 13, 2020). |
| [<u>10.1</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1493761/000119312518353224/d660848dex101.htm) | Second Amendment and Joinder to Amended and Restated Loan, Guaranty and Security Agreement, dated as of May 31, 2019, by and among Turtle Beach Corporation, Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc., TBC Holding Company LLC, Turtle Beach Europe Limited, VTB Holdings, Inc., the financial institutions party thereto and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, collateral agent and securitytrustee for the lenders (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 6, 2019). |
| [<u>10.2</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1493761/000092963823000844/exhibit10-1.htm)<br>| Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Loan, Guaranty and Security Agreement, dated March 10, 2023, by and among Turtle Beach Corporation, Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc., TBC Holding Company LLC, Turtle Beach Europe Limited, VTB Holdings, Inc., the financial institutions party thereto and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, collateral agent and security trustee for the lenders (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 15, 2023). |
| [<u>10.3†</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1493761/000156459019031048/hear-ex103_329.htm) | Amended and Restated Turtle Beach Corporation 2013 Stock-Based Incentive Compensation Plan, as amended (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q originally filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 9, 2019). |
| [<u>10.4†</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1493761/000156459022008333/hear-ex103_335.htm) | Form of Performance Stock Unit Agreement under the Amended and Restated Turtle Beach Corporation 2013 Stock-Based Incentive Compensation Plan (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 2, 2022). |
| [<u>10.5†</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1493761/000156459022008333/hear-ex104_336.htm) | Form of Restricted Stock Agreement under the Amended and Restated Turtle Beach Corporation 2013 Stock-Based Incentive Compensation Plan (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 2, 2022). |
| [<u>10.6†</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1493761/000119312513459818/d621612ddefm14a.htm) | Turtle Beach Corporation Annual Incentive Bonus Plan (Incorporated by reference to Annex F to the Company's Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A originally filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 3, 2013). |
| [<u>10.7†</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1493761/000144530514002097/ex1013.htm) | VTB Holdings, Inc. 2011 Phantom Equity Appreciation Plan (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 12, 2014). |
| [<u>10.8†</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1493761/000144530514002097/ex1014.htm) | Offer Letter, dated as of August 13, 2012, between Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc. and Juergen Stark (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.14 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 12, 2014). |
| [<u>10.9†</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1493761/000092963821000975/exhibit10-1.htm) | Offer Letter, dated as of August 2, 2021, between Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc. and Juergen Stark (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Report on Form 8-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 4, 2021). |
| [<u>10.10†</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1493761/000149376116000045/ex-1028replacementgrant.htm) | Stock Option Agreement, dated as of May 20, 2015, by and between the Company and Juergen Stark (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.28 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 30, 2016). |
| [<u>10.11†</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1493761/000092963821000975/exhibit10-1.htm) | Offer Letter, dated as of September 16, 2013, by and between Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc. and John Hanson (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.26 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 12, 2014). |

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| [<u>10.12†</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1493761/000149376115000003/ex-1020indemnificationagre.htm) | Form of Indemnification Agreement (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.20 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 30, 2015). |
| [<u>10.13†</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1493761/000092963821001391/exhibit10-1.htm) | Turtle Beach Corporation Amended and Restated Retention Plan, dated November 18, 2021 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 19, 2021). |
| [<u>10.14†</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1493761/000095017022015597/hear-ex10_2.htm) | Turtle Beach Corporation 2022 Retention Plan Document (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission August 8, 2022). |
| [<u>10.15†</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1493761/000092963821001391/exhibit10-2.htm) | Letter Agreement, dated November 19, 2021, between Turtle Beach Corporation and John Hanson (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 19, 2021). |
| [<u>10.16</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1493761/000119312522153166/d348844dex101.htm) | Cooperation Agreement, dated May 13, 2022, by and among Turtle Beach Corporation, The Donerail Group LP, and the other parties thereto (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission May 17, 2022). |
| [<u>21\*\*</u>](hear-ex21.htm) | Subsidiaries of the Company. |
| [<u>23.1\*\*</u>](hear-ex23_1.htm) | Consent of BDO USA, LLP. |
| [<u>31.1\*\*</u>](hear-ex31_1.htm) | Certification of Juergen Stark, Principal Executive Officer, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) of the Exchange Act, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
| [<u>31.2\*\*</u>](hear-ex31_2.htm) | Certification of John T. Hanson, Principal Financial Officer, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) of the Exchange Act, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
| [<u>32.1\*\*</u>](hear-ex32_1.htm) | Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, executed by Juergen Stark, Principal Executive Officer and John Hanson, Principal Financial Officer. |
|  | **<u>Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) Exhibits</u>** |
| 101.INS | Inline XBRL Instance Document – the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document. \*\* |
| 101.SCH | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document\*\* |
| 101.CAL | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document\*\* |
| 101.DEF | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document\*\* |
| 101.LAB | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document\*\*  |
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| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) |
| \* | All exhibits and schedules to the Agreement and Plan of Merger have been omitted pursuant to Item 601(b)(2) of Regulation S-K. The Company will furnish the omitted exhibits and schedules to the SEC upon request by the SEC. |
| \*\* | Filed herewith. |
| † | Management contract or compensatory plan. |

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**SIGNATURES**

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

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|  |  |  | TURTLE BEACH CORPORATION |
| Date: | March 29, 2023 | By: | /s/ JOHN T. HANSON |
|  |  |  | **John T. Hanson**<br>**Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary** |
|  |  |  | (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) |

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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this Report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

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| Date: | March 29, 2023 | /s/ JUERGEN STARK |
|  |  | Juergen Stark, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer |
|  |  | (Principal Executive Officer) |
| Date: | March 29, 2023 | /s/ JOHN T. HANSON |
|  |  | John T. Hanson, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary |
|  |  | (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) |

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| Date: | March 29, 2023 | /s/ WILLIAM E. KEITEL |
|  |  | William E. Keitel, Lead Independent Director |

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| Date: | March 29, 2023 | /s/ GREGORY BALLARD |
|  |  | Gregory Ballard, Director |

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| Date: | March 29, 2023 | /s/ TERRY JIMENEZ |
|  |  | Terry Jimenez, Director |

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| Date: | March 29, 2023 | /s/ KATHERINE L. SCHERPING |
|  |  | Katherine L. Scherping, Director |

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| Date: | March 29, 2023 | /s/ BRIAN STECH |
|  |  | Brian Stech, Director |

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| Date: | March 29, 2023 | /s/ JULIA W. SZE |
|  |  | Julia W. Sze, Director |

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| Date: | March 29, 2023 | /s/ MICHELLE WILSON |
|  |  | Michelle Wilson, Director |

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| Date: | March 29, 2023 | /s/ ANDREW WOLFE |
|  |  | Andrew Wolfe, Director |

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**Turtle Beach Corporation**

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

Years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020

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| **Description** | **Balance - Begin** | **Additions** | **Deductions / Other** | **Balance - End** |
|  | (in thousands) | (in thousands) | (in thousands) | (in thousands) |
| Year Ended December 31, 2022: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Allowance for sales returns | $8997 | $15574 | $(16754) | $7817 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Allowance for cash discounts | 25629 | 29714 | $(25798) | 29545 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Allowance for doubtful accounts | 102 | (23) | $14 | 93 |
|  |  |  |  | $37455 |
| Year Ended December 31, 2021: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Allowance for sales returns | $11233 | $21506 | $(23742) | $8997 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Allowance for cash discounts | 18649 | 15794 | $(8814) | 25629 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Allowance for doubtful accounts | 15 | 468 | $(381) | 102 |
|  |  |  |  | $34728 |
| Year Ended December 31, 2020: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Allowance for sales returns | $8815 | $21193 | $(18775) | $11233 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Allowance for cash discounts | 15979 | 21847 | (19177) | 18649 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Allowance for doubtful accounts | 146 | 0 | (131) | 15 |
|  |  |  |  | $29897 |

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## Ex-21

**Exhibit 21**

**List of Subsidiaries of**

**Turtle Beach Corporation**

VTB Holdings, Inc.

Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc.

TBC Holding Company LLC

Turtle Beach Europe Limited

TB Germany GmbH

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## Ex-23

**Exhibit 23.1**

<u>Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm</u>

Turtle Beach Corporation

White Plains, New York

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-3 (No. 333-225106) and Form S-8 (No. 333-193982, No. 333-230691 and No. 333-233179) of Turtle Beach Corporation of our reports dated March 29, 2023, relating to the consolidated financial statements and schedule, and the effectiveness of Turtle Beach Corporation's internal control over financial reporting, which appear in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Our report on the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting expresses an adverse opinion on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2022.

/s/ BDO USA, LLP

New York, New York

March 29, 2023

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## Ex-31

**Exhibit 31.1**

**CERTIFICATION**

I, Juergen Stark, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Turtle Beach Corporation;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a)Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b)Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;c)Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;d)Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a)All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b)Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

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| Date: | March 29, 2023 | By: | /s/ JUERGEN STARK |
|  |  |  | Juergen Stark |
|  |  |  | Chief Executive Officer and President |

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## Ex-31

**Exhibit 31.2**

**CERTIFICATION**

I, John T. Hanson, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Turtle Beach Corporation;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a)Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b)Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;c)Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;d)Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a)All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b)Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

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| Date: | March 29, 2023 | By: | /s/ JOHN T. HANSON |
|  |  |  | John T. Hanson |
|  |  |  | Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary |

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## Ex-32

**Exhibit 32.1**

**CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER**

**PURSUANT TO**

**18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO**

**SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002**

In connection with the Annual Report of Turtle Beach Corporation (the "Company") on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), we, Juergen Stark, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, and John T. Hanson, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify to our knowledge, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

1. The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and

2. The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and result of operations of the Company.

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| Date: | March 29, 2023 | By: | /s/ JUERGEN STARK |
|  |  |  | Juergen Stark |
|  |  |  | Chief Executive Officer and President |
|  |  |  | (Principal Executive Officer) |

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| Date: | March 29, 2023 | By: | /s/ JOHN T. HANSON |
|  |  |  | John T. Hanson |
|  |  |  | Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary |
|  |  |  | (Principal Financial Officer) |

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