a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. Reports Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results
a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. (NYSE: AKA) reported its Q3 2024 financial results. Net sales rose 6.4% to $149.9 million from Q3 2023, with U.S. sales up 19.5%. The company saw a net loss of $(5.4) million, or $(0.51) per share, an improvement from the $(70.4) million loss in Q3 2023. Adjusted EBITDA grew to $8.2 million, a 75% increase. Active customers grew 14.1% over the past twelve months.
Princess Polly opened three stores in 2024 and plans to open its first NYC store in early 2025. Petal & Pup expanded into 40 Nordstrom stores. Gross margin improved to 58.0% from 55.4%, driven by full-price selling.
However, selling, marketing, and G&A expenses increased. Debt rose to $111.9 million, and cash flow from operations was negative at $(6.3) million. For fiscal 2024, the company expects net sales between $567 million and $572 million, and adjusted EBITDA between $22 million and $23 million.
a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. (NYSE: AKA) ha riportato i risultati finanziari del Q3 2024. Le vendite nette sono aumentate del 6,4% a $149,9 milioni rispetto al Q3 2023, con le vendite negli Stati Uniti in aumento del 19,5%. L'azienda ha registrato una perdita netta di $(5,4) milioni, ovvero $(0,51) per azione, migliorando rispetto alla perdita di $(70,4) milioni nel Q3 2023. L'EBITDA rettificato è cresciuto a $8,2 milioni, un aumento del 75%. I clienti attivi sono aumentati del 14,1% negli ultimi dodici mesi.
Princess Polly ha aperto tre negozi nel 2024 e prevede di aprire il suo primo negozio a NYC all'inizio del 2025. Petal & Pup si è espansa in 40 negozi Nordstrom. Il margine lordo è migliorato al 58,0% rispetto al 55,4%, grazie alle vendite a prezzo pieno.
Tuttavia, le spese di vendita, marketing e G&A sono aumentate. Il debito è salito a $111,9 milioni e il flusso di cassa dalle operazioni è stato negativo a $(6,3) milioni. Per l'anno fiscale 2024, l'azienda prevede vendite nette comprese tra $567 milioni e $572 milioni, e un EBITDA rettificato tra $22 milioni e $23 milioni.
a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. (NYSE: AKA) reportó sus resultados financieros del Q3 2024. Las ventas netas aumentaron un 6,4% a $149,9 millones en comparación con el Q3 2023, con ventas en EE. UU. en aumento del 19,5%. La compañía tuvo una pérdida neta de $(5,4) millones, o $(0,51) por acción, mejorando desde la pérdida de $(70,4) millones en el Q3 2023. El EBITDA ajustado creció a $8,2 millones, un aumento del 75%. Los clientes activos crecieron un 14,1% en los últimos doce meses.
Princess Polly abrió tres tiendas en 2024 y planea abrir su primera tienda en NYC a principios de 2025. Petal & Pup se expandió a 40 tiendas Nordstrom. El margen bruto mejoró al 58,0% desde el 55,4%, impulsado por las ventas a precio completo.
Sin embargo, los gastos de venta, marketing y G&A aumentaron. La deuda se elevó a $111,9 millones y el flujo de caja de las operaciones fue negativo en $(6,3) millones. Para el año fiscal 2024, la compañía espera ventas netas entre $567 millones y $572 millones, y un EBITDA ajustado entre $22 millones y $23 millones.
a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. (NYSE: AKA)는 2024년 3분기 재무 결과를 발표했습니다. 순매출은 2023년 3분기보다 6.4% 증가한 1억 4,990만 달러로, 미국 매출은 19.5% 증가했습니다. 회사는 순손실을 540만 달러로 보고했으며, 주당 $(0.51)로, 2023년 3분기의 7,040만 달러 손실보다 개선되었습니다. 조정 EBITDA는 820만 달러로 75% 증가했습니다. 활성 고객 수는 지난 12개월 동안 14.1% 증가했습니다.
Princess Polly는 2024년에 세 개의 매장을 열었고 2025년 초에는 뉴욕시 첫 매장을 열 계획입니다. Petal & Pup은 40개의 Nordstrom 매장으로 확장했습니다. 매출 총 이익률은 55.4%에서 58.0%로 개선되었으며, 이는 정가 판매에 의해 주도되었습니다.
하지만, 판매, 마케팅 및 G&A 비용이 증가했습니다. 부채는 1억 1,190만 달러로 증가했으며, 운영에서의 현금 흐름은 $(630만) 달러로 부정적이었습니다. 2024 회계연도에 대해, 회사는 순매출을 5억 6,700만 달러에서 5억 7,200만 달러 사이로, 조정 EBITDA를 2,200만 달러에서 2,300만 달러 사이로 예상하고 있습니다.
a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. (NYSE: AKA) a annoncé ses résultats financiers pour le T3 2024. Les ventes nettes ont augmenté de 6,4% pour atteindre 149,9 millions de dollars par rapport au T3 2023, avec une hausse des ventes aux États-Unis de 19,5%. L'entreprise a enregistré une perte nette de $(5,4) millions, soit $(0,51) par action, une amélioration par rapport à la perte de $(70,4) millions au T3 2023. L’EBITDA ajusté a atteint 8,2 millions de dollars, soit une augmentation de 75%. Le nombre de clients actifs a augmenté de 14,1% au cours des douze derniers mois.
Princess Polly a ouvert trois magasins en 2024 et prévoit d'ouvrir son premier magasin à New York au début de 2025. Petal & Pup s'est étendu à 40 magasins Nordstrom. La marge brute a augmenté à 58,0% contre 55,4%, soutenue par des ventes à prix plein.
Cependant, les dépenses de vente, de marketing et générales ont augmenté. La dette a augmenté à 111,9 millions de dollars et le flux de trésorerie des opérations était négatif à $(6,3) millions. Pour l'exercice fiscal 2024, l'entreprise prévoit un chiffre d'affaires net compris entre 567 millions et 572 millions de dollars, et un EBITDA ajusté entre 22 millions et 23 millions de dollars.
a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. (NYSE: AKA) hat seine Finanzergebnisse für das Q3 2024 veröffentlicht. Der Nettoumsatz stieg um 6,4% auf 149,9 Millionen Dollar im Vergleich zum Q3 2023, wobei der Umsatz in den USA um 19,5% zulegte. Das Unternehmen verzeichnete einen Nettoverlust von $(5,4) Millionen, oder $(0,51) pro Aktie, eine Verbesserung im Vergleich zum Nettoverlust von $(70,4) Millionen im Q3 2023. Das bereinigte EBITDA wuchs auf 8,2 Millionen Dollar, was einem Anstieg von 75% entspricht. Die aktiven Kunden stiegen in den letzten zwölf Monaten um 14,1%.
Princess Polly eröffnete im Jahr 2024 drei Geschäfte und plant, Anfang 2025 ihr erstes Geschäft in NYC zu eröffnen. Petal & Pup dehnte sich auf 40 Nordstrom-Geschäfte aus. Die Bruttomarge verbesserte sich von 55,4% auf 58,0%, was durch den Verkauf zum Vollpreis vorangetrieben wurde.
Allerdings stiegen die Verkaufs-, Marketing- und G&A-Ausgaben. Die Schulden stiegen auf 111,9 Millionen Dollar und der Cashflow aus dem operativen Geschäft war negativ bei $(6,3) Millionen. Für das Geschäftsjahr 2024 erwartet das Unternehmen einen Nettoumsatz von 567 bis 572 Millionen Dollar und ein bereinigtes EBITDA von 22 bis 23 Millionen Dollar.
- Net sales increased by 6.4% to $149.9 million.
- U.S. net sales rose by 19.5%.
- Adjusted EBITDA grew by 75% to $8.2 million.
- Gross margin improved to 58.0% from 55.4%.
- Active customer growth of 14.1% over twelve months.
- Expansion of Petal & Pup into 40 Nordstrom stores.
- Net loss of $(5.4) million, or $(0.51) per share.
- Selling expenses increased to $41.9 million.
- Marketing expenses rose to $19.3 million.
- G&A expenses increased to $27.8 million.
- Debt increased to $111.9 million.
- Negative cash flow from operations of $(6.3) million.
Net Sales Increased
Active Customer Growth of
Princess Polly to Open NYC Store in Soho in Early 2025
Results for the Third Quarter
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Net sales increased
6.4% to , compared to$149.9 million in the third quarter of 2023; up$140.8 million 5.2% on a constant currency basis1. -
In the
U.S. , net sales increased19.5% compared to the third quarter of 2023. -
Net loss was
, or$(5.4) million per share, in the third quarter of 2024, compared to net loss of$(0.51) , or$(70.4) million per share, in the third quarter of 2023.$(6.58) -
Adjusted EBITDA2 was
in the third quarter of 2024, compared to$8.2 million in the third quarter of 2023.$4.7 million
“I’m proud that we delivered another strong quarter, exceeding top and bottom-line expectations, while further advancing our strategic growth initiatives," said Ciaran Long, Interim Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer. "We grew net sales to
"In addition to the strength across our brands’ direct to consumer channels, our omnichannel expansion initiatives are gaining momentum, further increasing our brand reach. Princess Polly has opened three stores in
Brand Highlights:
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Princess Polly opened three stores in
San Diego , Scottsdale andBoston year to date. The brand plans to open two more stores inCalifornia in the fourth quarter. As previously announced, Princess Polly is expected to open its first store inNew York City early next year. - Based on the success of Petal & Pup on Nordstrom.com, the partnership was expanded to feature Petal & Pup in 40 Nordstrom stores in the fourth quarter.
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Culture Kings continues to deliver growth in the
U.S. with its in-house brands, including mnml, contributing as top performers. - Loiter, one of Culture Kings' flagship in-house brands, transitioned to ‘test and repeat’ merchandising strategy resulting in triple-digit revenue growth with outpaced margin dollar growth in the third quarter.
Third Quarter Financial Details
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Net sales increased
6.4% to , compared to$149.9 million in the third quarter of 2023. The increase was driven by a$140.8 million 6.4% increase in the number of orders, due to growth in theU.S. On a constant currency basis1, net sales increased5.2% . -
Gross margin was
58.0% , compared to55.4% in the third quarter of 2023. The improvement was primarily driven by the impact of more full price selling and improved inventory position, partially offset by the effect of growing wholesale initiatives. -
Selling expenses were
, compared to$41.9 million in the third quarter of 2023. Selling expenses were$36.7 million 27.9% of net sales, compared to26.0% of net sales in the third quarter of 2023. The increases were driven by the impact of opening additional stores. -
Marketing expenses were
, compared to$19.3 million in the third quarter of 2023. Marketing expenses were$18.5 million 12.9% of net sales, compared to13.1% of net sales in the third quarter of 2023. -
General and administrative (“G&A”) expenses were
, compared to$27.8 million in the third quarter of 2023. G&A expenses were$24.6 million 18.6% of net sales, compared to17.5% of net sales in the third quarter of 2023. The increase in G&A expenses as a percent of net sales during the quarter was primarily driven by a accrual for a legal matter and higher incentive compensation.$2.0 million -
Adjusted EBITDA2 was
, or$8.2 million 5.5% of net sales, compared to , or$4.7 million 3.3% of net sales, in the third quarter of 2023.
Balance Sheet and Cash Flow
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Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the third quarter totaled
.$23.1 million -
Inventory at the end of the third quarter totaled
, compared to$106.0 million at the end of fiscal year 2023 and$91.0 million at the end of the third quarter of 2023.$100.0 million -
Debt at the end of the third quarter totaled
, compared to$111.9 million at the end of fiscal year 2023 and$93.4 million at the end of the third quarter of 2023. The increase in debt at the end of the third quarter was primarily to purchase additional inventory to meet demand across multiple sales channels, as well as to invest in stores.$106.7 million -
Cash flow used in operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 was
, compared to cash flow from operations of$6.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023.$18.0 million
Outlook
For the full fiscal 2024 year, the Company now expects:
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Net sales between
and$567 million $572 million -
Adjusted EBITDA3 between
and$22 million $23 million - Weighted average diluted share count of 10.6 million
The above outlook is based on several assumptions, including but not limited to, foreign exchange rates remaining at the current levels, the opening of three Princess Polly stores in the fourth quarter of 2024 and continued macroeconomic pressures, specifically in
Conference Call
A conference call to discuss the Company’s third quarter results is scheduled for November 7, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. ET. Those who wish to participate in the call may do so by dialing (800) 715-9871 or (646) 307-1963, conference ID 2198544. The conference call will also be webcast live at https://ir.aka-brands.com in the Events and Presentations section. A recording will be available shortly after the conclusion of the call. To access the replay, please dial (877) 660-6853 or (201) 612-7415 for international callers, conference ID 13749065. An archive of the webcast will be available on a.k.a. Brands’ investor relations website.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Other Operating Metrics
In addition to results determined in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in
About a.k.a. Brands
a.k.a. Brands is a portfolio of next-generation fashion brands for the next generation of consumers. Each brand in the a.k.a. portfolio targets a distinct Gen Z and millennial audience, creates authentic and inspiring social content and offers quality exclusive merchandise. a.k.a. Brands leverages its next-generation retail platform to help each brand accelerate its growth, scale in new markets and enhance its profitability. Current brands in the a.k.a. Brands portfolio include Princess Polly, Culture Kings, mnml and Petal & Pup.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements made in this release are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used in this press release, the words “estimates,” “projected,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “forecasts,” “plans,” “intends,” “believes,” “seeks,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “future,” “propose” and variations of these words or similar expressions (or the negative versions of such words or expressions) are intended to identify forward-looking statements.
These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, conditions or results, and involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors, many of which are outside the Company’s control, that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements.
Important factors, among others, that may affect actual results or outcomes include the effects of economic downturns and unstable market conditions; our ability in the future to continue to comply with the New York Stock Exchange’s (NYSE) listing standards and maintain the listing of our common stock on the NYSE; risks related to doing business in
a.k.a. BRANDS HOLDING CORP. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (in thousands, except share and per share data) (unaudited) |
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Three Months Ended September 30, |
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Nine Months Ended September 30, |
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2024 |
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2023 |
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2024 |
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2023 |
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Net sales |
$ |
149,903 |
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$ |
140,833 |
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$ |
415,674 |
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$ |
397,346 |
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Cost of sales |
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62,983 |
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62,865 |
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177,111 |
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173,522 |
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Gross profit |
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86,920 |
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|
77,968 |
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238,563 |
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223,824 |
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Operating expenses: |
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Selling |
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41,887 |
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36,660 |
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117,293 |
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106,998 |
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Marketing |
|
19,278 |
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18,511 |
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52,432 |
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51,642 |
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General and administrative |
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27,827 |
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24,622 |
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|
|
76,367 |
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|
|
74,681 |
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Goodwill impairment |
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— |
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|
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68,524 |
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|
— |
|
|
|
68,524 |
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Total operating expenses |
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88,992 |
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148,317 |
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246,092 |
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301,845 |
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Loss from operations |
|
(2,072 |
) |
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|
(70,349 |
) |
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(7,529 |
) |
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(78,021 |
) |
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Other expense, net: |
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Interest expense |
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(2,707 |
) |
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|
(2,798 |
) |
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(7,661 |
) |
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|
(8,490 |
) |
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Other expense |
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(750 |
) |
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|
(541 |
) |
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(1,048 |
) |
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(2,325 |
) |
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Total other expense, net |
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(3,457 |
) |
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|
(3,339 |
) |
|
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(8,709 |
) |
|
|
(10,815 |
) |
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Loss before income taxes |
|
(5,529 |
) |
|
|
(73,688 |
) |
|
|
(16,238 |
) |
|
|
(88,836 |
) |
|
Benefit from (provision for) income tax |
|
90 |
|
|
|
3,278 |
|
|
|
(395 |
) |
|
|
3,833 |
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Net loss |
$ |
(5,439 |
) |
|
$ |
(70,410 |
) |
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$ |
(16,633 |
) |
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$ |
(85,003 |
) |
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Net loss per share: |
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Basic and diluted |
$ |
(0.51 |
) |
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$ |
(6.58 |
) |
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$ |
(1.58 |
) |
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$ |
(7.92 |
) |
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Weighted average shares outstanding: |
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Basic and diluted |
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10,595,526 |
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10,695,621 |
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10,538,591 |
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10,736,628 |
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a.k.a. BRANDS HOLDING CORP. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands) (unaudited) |
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September 30, 2024 |
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December 31, 2023 |
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Assets |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ |
23,077 |
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$ |
21,859 |
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Accounts receivable, net |
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6,690 |
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4,796 |
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Inventory |
|
106,030 |
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|
91,024 |
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Prepaid income taxes |
|
1,369 |
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— |
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
|
19,111 |
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18,016 |
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Total current assets |
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156,277 |
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135,695 |
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Property and equipment, net |
|
29,382 |
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27,154 |
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Operating lease right-of-use assets |
|
62,332 |
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37,465 |
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Intangible assets, net |
|
56,130 |
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64,322 |
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Goodwill |
|
96,012 |
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|
94,898 |
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Deferred tax assets |
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1,539 |
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|
1,569 |
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Other assets |
|
2,429 |
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|
618 |
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Total assets |
$ |
404,101 |
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$ |
361,721 |
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Liabilities and stockholders’ equity |
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Current liabilities: |
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Accounts payable |
$ |
30,598 |
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$ |
28,279 |
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Accrued liabilities |
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33,198 |
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25,223 |
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Sales returns reserve |
|
8,331 |
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|
9,610 |
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Deferred revenue |
|
12,880 |
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|
11,782 |
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Income taxes payable |
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— |
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|
257 |
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Operating lease liabilities, current |
|
7,523 |
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|
7,510 |
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Current portion of long-term debt |
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6,300 |
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|
3,300 |
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Total current liabilities |
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98,830 |
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|
85,961 |
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Long-term debt |
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105,610 |
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|
90,094 |
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Operating lease liabilities |
|
60,931 |
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35,344 |
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Other long-term liabilities |
|
1,798 |
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|
1,704 |
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Total liabilities |
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267,169 |
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213,103 |
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Stockholders’ equity: |
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Preferred stock |
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— |
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— |
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Common stock |
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128 |
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128 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
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470,194 |
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466,172 |
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Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
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(49,344 |
) |
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(50,269 |
) |
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Accumulated deficit |
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(284,046 |
) |
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(267,413 |
) |
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Total stockholders’ equity |
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136,932 |
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148,618 |
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Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity |
$ |
404,101 |
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$ |
361,721 |
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a.k.a. BRANDS HOLDING CORP. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (in thousands) (unaudited) |
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Nine Months Ended September 30, |
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2024 |
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2023 |
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Cash flows from operating activities: |
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Net loss |
$ |
(16,633 |
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$ |
(85,003 |
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Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities: |
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Depreciation expense |
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4,720 |
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5,912 |
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Amortization expense |
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8,303 |
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8,782 |
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Amortization of debt issuance costs |
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451 |
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|
470 |
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Lease incentives |
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— |
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1,499 |
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Loss on disposal of businesses |
|
673 |
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1,533 |
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Non-cash operating lease expense |
|
6,524 |
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|
5,786 |
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Equity-based compensation |
|
5,987 |
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|
5,478 |
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Deferred income taxes, net |
|
16 |
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|
3 |
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Goodwill impairment |
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— |
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68,524 |
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Changes in operating assets and liabilities: |
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Accounts receivable, net |
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(1,803 |
) |
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|
111 |
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Inventory |
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(16,725 |
) |
|
|
20,428 |
|
|
Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
|
(397 |
) |
|
|
(5,448 |
) |
|
Accounts payable |
|
2,276 |
|
|
|
7,495 |
|
|
Income taxes payable |
|
(1,625 |
) |
|
|
(4,528 |
) |
|
Accrued liabilities |
|
7,839 |
|
|
|
(10,912 |
) |
|
Sales returns reserve |
|
(1,199 |
) |
|
|
3,714 |
|
|
Deferred revenue |
|
1,083 |
|
|
|
(4 |
) |
|
Lease liabilities |
|
(5,828 |
) |
|
|
(5,798 |
) |
|
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities |
|
(6,338 |
) |
|
|
18,042 |
|
|
Cash flows from investing activities: |
|
|
|
|||||
Purchases of intangible assets |
|
(5 |
) |
|
|
(59 |
) |
|
Purchases of property and equipment |
|
(7,689 |
) |
|
|
(5,462 |
) |
|
Net cash used in investing activities |
|
(7,694 |
) |
|
|
(5,521 |
) |
|
Cash flows from financing activities: |
|
|
|
|||||
Proceeds from line of credit, net of issuance costs |
|
34,500 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
Repayment of line of credit |
|
(13,000 |
) |
|
|
(33,100 |
) |
|
Repayment of debt |
|
(3,300 |
) |
|
|
(4,200 |
) |
|
Taxes paid related to net share settlement of equity awards |
|
(786 |
) |
|
|
(107 |
) |
|
Proceeds from issuances under equity-based compensation plans |
|
93 |
|
|
|
90 |
|
|
Repurchase of shares |
|
(1,272 |
) |
|
|
(910 |
) |
|
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities |
|
16,235 |
|
|
|
(38,227 |
) |
|
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash |
|
(674 |
) |
|
|
(63 |
) |
|
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash |
|
1,529 |
|
|
|
(25,769 |
) |
|
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period |
|
24,029 |
|
|
|
48,373 |
|
|
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period |
$ |
25,558 |
|
|
$ |
22,604 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||
Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash: |
|
|
|
|||||
Cash and cash equivalents |
$ |
23,077 |
|
|
$ |
20,742 |
|
|
Restricted cash, included in prepaid expenses and other current assets |
|
538 |
|
|
|
1,862 |
|
|
Restricted cash, included in other assets |
|
1,943 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash |
$ |
25,558 |
|
|
$ |
22,604 |
|
a.k.a. BRANDS HOLDING CORP. KEY FINANCIAL AND OPERATING METRICS AND NON-GAAP MEASURES (unaudited) |
||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||||||
|
|
Three Months Ended September 30, |
|
Nine Months Ended September 30, |
||||||||||||
(dollars in thousands) |
|
|
2024 |
|
|
|
2023 |
|
|
|
2024 |
|
|
|
2023 |
|
Gross margin |
|
58.0 |
% |
|
|
55.4 |
% |
|
|
57.4 |
% |
|
|
56.3 |
% |
|
Net loss |
$ |
(5,439 |
) |
|
$ |
(70,410 |
) |
|
$ |
(16,633 |
) |
|
$ |
(85,003 |
) |
|
Net loss margin |
|
(3.6 |
)% |
|
|
(50.0 |
)% |
|
|
(4.0 |
)% |
|
|
(21.4 |
)% |
|
Adjusted EBITDA2 |
$ |
8,208 |
|
|
$ |
4,697 |
|
|
$ |
17,094 |
|
|
$ |
12,451 |
|
|
Adjusted EBITDA margin2 |
|
5.5 |
% |
|
|
3.3 |
% |
|
|
4.1 |
% |
|
|
3.1 |
% |
Key Operational Metrics and Regional Sales |
||||||||||||||||||||
|
Three Months Ended September 30, |
|
|
|
Nine Months Ended September 30, |
|
|
|||||||||||||
(metrics in millions, except AOV; sales in thousands) |
|
2024 |
|
|
2023 |
|
% Change |
|
|
2024 |
|
|
2023 |
|
% Change |
|||||
Key Operational Metrics |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||
Active customers4 |
|
4.05 |
|
|
|
3.55 |
|
14.1 |
% |
|
|
4.05 |
|
|
|
3.55 |
|
14.1 |
% |
|
Average order value |
$ |
81 |
|
|
$ |
81 |
|
— |
% |
|
$ |
79 |
|
|
$ |
81 |
|
(2.5 |
)% |
|
Number of orders |
|
1.84 |
|
|
|
1.73 |
|
6.4 |
% |
|
|
5.28 |
|
|
|
4.88 |
|
8.2 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||
Sales by Region |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||
|
$ |
100,180 |
|
|
$ |
83,846 |
|
19.5 |
% |
|
$ |
272,693 |
|
|
$ |
236,439 |
|
15.3 |
% |
|
|
|
43,938 |
|
|
|
50,022 |
|
(12.2 |
)% |
|
|
123,103 |
|
|
|
139,505 |
|
(11.8 |
)% |
|
Rest of world |
|
5,785 |
|
|
|
6,965 |
|
(16.9 |
)% |
|
|
19,878 |
|
|
|
21,402 |
|
(7.1 |
)% |
|
Total |
$ |
149,903 |
|
|
$ |
140,833 |
|
6.4 |
% |
|
$ |
415,674 |
|
|
$ |
397,346 |
|
4.6 |
% |
|
Year-over-year growth on a constant currency basis1 |
|
5.2 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
4.9 |
% |
|
|
|
|
Active Customers
We view the number of active customers as a key indicator of our growth, our value proposition and consumer awareness of our brand, and their desire to purchase our products. In any particular period, we determine our number of active customers by counting the total number of unique customer accounts who have made at least one purchase in the preceding 12-month period, measured from the last date of such period.
Average Order Value
We define average order value (“AOV”) as net sales in a given period divided by the total orders placed in that period. AOV may fluctuate as we expand into new categories or geographies or as our assortment changes.
a.k.a. BRANDS HOLDING CORP.
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin
Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin are non-GAAP financial measures that management uses to assess our operating performance. Because Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin facilitate internal comparisons of our historical operating performance on a more consistent basis, we use these measures for business planning purposes.
We also believe this information will be useful for investors to facilitate comparisons of our operating performance and better identify trends in our business. We expect Adjusted EBITDA margin to increase over the long-term as we continue to scale our business and achieve greater leverage in our operating expenses.
We calculate Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) adjusted to exclude: interest and other expense; provision for income (benefit from) taxes; depreciation and amortization expense; equity-based compensation expense; costs to establish or relocate distribution centers; transaction costs; costs related to severance from headcount reductions; goodwill and intangible asset impairment; sales tax penalties; insured losses, net of any recoveries; and one-time or non-recurring items. We calculate Adjusted EBITDA margin as Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of net sales. Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin are considered non-GAAP financial measures under the SEC’s rules because they exclude certain amounts included in net income (loss) and net income (loss) margin, the most directly comparable financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP.
A reconciliation of non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA to net loss for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, is as follows:
|
Three Months Ended September 30, |
|
Nine Months Ended September 30, |
|||||||||||||
(dollars in thousands) |
|
2024 |
|
|
|
2023 |
|
|
|
2024 |
|
|
|
2023 |
|
|
Net loss |
$ |
(5,439 |
) |
|
$ |
(70,410 |
) |
|
$ |
(16,633 |
) |
|
$ |
(85,003 |
) |
|
Add (deduct): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||
Total other expense, net |
|
3,457 |
|
|
|
3,339 |
|
|
|
8,709 |
|
|
|
10,815 |
|
|
(Benefit from) provision for income tax |
|
(90 |
) |
|
|
(3,278 |
) |
|
|
395 |
|
|
|
(3,833 |
) |
|
Depreciation and amortization expense |
|
4,454 |
|
|
|
4,533 |
|
|
|
13,023 |
|
|
|
14,694 |
|
|
Equity-based compensation expense |
|
2,136 |
|
|
|
1,719 |
|
|
|
5,987 |
|
|
|
5,478 |
|
|
Goodwill impairment |
|
— |
|
|
|
68,524 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
68,524 |
|
|
Non-routine items5 |
|
3,690 |
|
|
|
270 |
|
|
|
5,613 |
|
|
|
1,776 |
|
|
Adjusted EBITDA |
$ |
8,208 |
|
|
$ |
4,697 |
|
|
$ |
17,094 |
|
|
$ |
12,451 |
|
|
Net loss margin |
|
(3.6 |
)% |
|
|
(50.0 |
)% |
|
|
(4.0 |
)% |
|
|
(21.4 |
)% |
|
Adjusted EBITDA margin |
|
5.5 |
% |
|
|
3.3 |
% |
|
|
4.1 |
% |
|
|
3.1 |
% |
Net Income (Loss), As Adjusted and Net Income (Loss) Per Share, As Adjusted
Net income (loss), as adjusted and net income (loss) per share, as adjusted are considered non-GAAP financial measures under the SEC’s rules because they exclude certain amounts included in net income (loss) and net income (loss) per share calculated in accordance with GAAP, the most directly comparable financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. We calculate net income (loss), as adjusted as net income (loss) adjusted to exclude significant, nonrecurring charges or gains such as: disposals, goodwill impairment and significant individual legal matters. We calculate net income (loss) per share, as adjusted as net income (loss), as adjusted divided by the weighted-average shares, diluted. Management believes that net income (loss), as adjusted and net income (loss) per share, as adjusted are meaningful measures to share with investors because they better enable comparison of the performance with that of the comparable period. In addition, net income (loss), as adjusted and net income (loss) per share, as adjusted afford investors a view of what management considers a.k.a.’s core earnings performance and the ability to make a more informed assessment of such core earnings performance with that of the prior year.
A reconciliation of non-GAAP net loss, as adjusted, to net loss, as well as the resulting calculation of net loss per share, as adjusted, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2024, is as follows:
|
Three Months Ended September 30, |
|
Nine Months Ended September 30, |
|||||||||||||
(dollars in thousands) |
|
2024 |
|
|
|
2023 |
|
|
|
2024 |
|
|
|
2023 |
|
|
Net loss |
$ |
(5,439 |
) |
|
$ |
(70,410 |
) |
|
$ |
(16,633 |
) |
|
$ |
(85,003 |
) |
|
Adjustments: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||
Loss on disposal of the Rebdolls reporting unit |
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
951 |
|
|
Goodwill impairment |
|
— |
|
|
|
68,524 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
68,524 |
|
|
Accrual for a pending legal matter |
|
2,012 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
2,012 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
Tax effects of adjustments |
|
(523 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(523 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
|
Net loss, as adjusted |
$ |
(3,950 |
) |
|
$ |
(1,886 |
) |
|
$ |
(15,144 |
) |
|
$ |
(15,528 |
) |
|
Net loss per share, as adjusted |
$ |
(0.37 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.18 |
) |
|
$ |
(1.44 |
) |
|
$ |
(1.45 |
) |
|
Weighted-average shares, diluted |
|
10,595,526 |
|
|
|
10,695,621 |
|
|
|
10,538,591 |
|
|
|
10,736,628 |
|
____________________
1 In order to provide a framework for assessing the performance of our underlying business, excluding the effects of foreign currency rate fluctuations, we compare the percent change in the results from one period to another period using a constant currency methodology wherein current and comparative prior period results for our operations reporting in currencies other than
2 See additional information at the end of this release regarding non-GAAP financial measures.
3 The Company has not provided a quantitative reconciliation of its Adjusted EBITDA outlook to a GAAP net income outlook because it is unable, without making unreasonable efforts, to project certain reconciling items. These items include, but are not limited to, future equity-based compensation expense, income taxes, interest expense and transaction costs. These items are inherently variable and uncertain and depend on various factors, some of which are outside of the Company’s control or ability to predict. See additional information at the end of this release regarding non-GAAP financial measures.
4 Trailing twelve months.
5 Non-routine items include a
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