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a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. Reports Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results

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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.

Positive
  • 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.
Negative
  • 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 6.4% Compared to the Third Quarter of 2023, with U.S. Net Sales Up 19.5%

Active Customer Growth of 14.1% on a Trailing Twelve-Month Basis Compared to the Third Quarter of 2023

Princess Polly to Open NYC Store in Soho in Early 2025

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. (NYSE: AKA), a brand accelerator of next generation fashion brands, today announced financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2024.

Results for the Third Quarter

  • Net sales increased 6.4% to $149.9 million, compared to $140.8 million in the third quarter of 2023; up 5.2% on a constant currency basis1.
  • In the U.S., net sales increased 19.5% compared to the third quarter of 2023.
  • Net loss was $(5.4) million, or $(0.51) per share, in the third quarter of 2024, compared to net loss of $(70.4) million, or $(6.58) per share, in the third quarter of 2023.
  • Adjusted EBITDA2 was $8.2 million in the third quarter of 2024, compared to $4.7 million in the third quarter of 2023.

“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 ~$150 million, a 6.4% increase year over year, fueled by particularly strong performance in the U.S. market where sales grew 19.5% to $100 million. Importantly, we delivered adjusted EBITDA of over $8 million, which is an impressive 75% increase compared to last year. Our strong third quarter performance reflects our teams’ unwavering commitment to building next-generation brands and executing at the highest level to drive growth and profitability.”

"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 San Diego, Scottsdale and Boston this year, and as previously announced, Princess Polly is expected to open its first New York City store in Soho early next year. Additionally, we’re thrilled that Petal & Pup has expanded into 40 Nordstrom stores based on the success of Petal & Pup’s performance on Nordstrom.com. As we look ahead, we are well-positioned for continued profitable growth, and I’m confident in our ability to execute and deliver sustainable long term shareholder value.”

Brand Highlights:

  • Princess Polly opened three stores in San Diego, Scottsdale and Boston year to date. The brand plans to open two more stores in California in the fourth quarter. As previously announced, Princess Polly is expected to open its first store in New 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.
  • 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

  • Net sales increased 6.4% to $149.9 million, compared to $140.8 million in the third quarter of 2023. The increase was driven by a 6.4% increase in the number of orders, due to growth in the U.S. On a constant currency basis1, net sales increased 5.2%.
  • Gross margin was 58.0%, compared to 55.4% 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 $41.9 million, compared to $36.7 million in the third quarter of 2023. Selling expenses were 27.9% of net sales, compared to 26.0% of net sales in the third quarter of 2023. The increases were driven by the impact of opening additional stores.
  • Marketing expenses were $19.3 million, compared to $18.5 million in the third quarter of 2023. Marketing expenses were 12.9% of net sales, compared to 13.1% of net sales in the third quarter of 2023.
  • General and administrative (“G&A”) expenses were $27.8 million, compared to $24.6 million in the third quarter of 2023. G&A expenses were 18.6% of net sales, compared to 17.5% 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 $2.0 million accrual for a legal matter and higher incentive compensation.
  • Adjusted EBITDA2 was $8.2 million, or 5.5% of net sales, compared to $4.7 million, or 3.3% of net sales, in the third quarter of 2023.

Balance Sheet and Cash Flow

  • Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the third quarter totaled $23.1 million.
  • Inventory at the end of the third quarter totaled $106.0 million, compared to $91.0 million at the end of fiscal year 2023 and $100.0 million at the end of the third quarter of 2023.
  • Debt at the end of the third quarter totaled $111.9 million, compared to $93.4 million at the end of fiscal year 2023 and $106.7 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.
  • Cash flow used in operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 was $6.3 million, compared to cash flow from operations of $18.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023.

Outlook

For the full fiscal 2024 year, the Company now expects:

  • Net sales between $567 million and $572 million
  • Adjusted EBITDA3 between $22 million and $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 Australia and New Zealand. See “Forward-Looking Statements” for additional information.

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 the United States of America (GAAP), management utilizes certain non-GAAP financial measures such as Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin for purposes of evaluating ongoing operations and for internal planning and forecasting purposes. We believe that these non-GAAP financial measures, when reviewed collectively with our GAAP financial information, provide useful supplemental information to investors in assessing our operating performance. The non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the GAAP financial measures. The non-GAAP financial measures used by the Company may be different from similarly-titled non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. See additional information at the end of this release regarding non-GAAP financial measures.

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 China; our ability to anticipate rapidly-changing consumer preferences in the apparel, footwear and accessories industries; our ability to execute our strategic initiatives, including transitioning Culture Kings to a data-driven, short lead time merchandising cycle; our ability to acquire new customers, retain existing customers or maintain average order value levels; the effectiveness of our marketing and our level of customer traffic; merchandise return rates; our ability to manage our inventory effectively; our success in identifying brands to acquire, integrate and manage on our platform; our ability to expand into new markets; the global nature of our business, including international economic, geopolitical instability (including the ongoing Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Palestine wars), legal, compliance and supply chain risks; interruptions in or increased costs of shipping and distribution, which could affect our ability to deliver our products to the market; our use of social media platforms and influencer sponsorship initiatives, which could adversely affect our reputation or subject us to fines or other penalties; fluctuating operating results; the inherent challenges in measuring certain of our key operating metrics, and the risk that real or perceived inaccuracies in such metrics may harm our reputation and negatively affect our business; the potential for tax liabilities that may increase the costs to our consumers; our ability to attract and retain highly qualified personnel, including key members of our leadership team; fluctuations in wage rates and the price, availability and quality of raw materials and finished goods, which could increase costs; foreign currency fluctuations; and other risks and uncertainties set forth in the sections entitled “Risk Factors,” “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and “Forward-Looking Statements” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and any other periodic reports that the Company may file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC). a.k.a. Brands does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

a.k.a. BRANDS HOLDING CORP.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

September 30,

 

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

 

 

 

2024

 

 

 

2023

 

 

 

2024

 

 

 

2023

 

Net sales

$

149,903

 

 

$

140,833

 

 

$

415,674

 

 

$

397,346

 

Cost of sales

 

62,983

 

 

 

62,865

 

 

 

177,111

 

 

 

173,522

 

Gross profit

 

86,920

 

 

 

77,968

 

 

 

238,563

 

 

 

223,824

 

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selling

 

41,887

 

 

 

36,660

 

 

 

117,293

 

 

 

106,998

 

Marketing

 

19,278

 

 

 

18,511

 

 

 

52,432

 

 

 

51,642

 

General and administrative

 

27,827

 

 

 

24,622

 

 

 

76,367

 

 

 

74,681

 

Goodwill impairment

 

 

 

 

68,524

 

 

 

 

 

 

68,524

 

Total operating expenses

 

88,992

 

 

 

148,317

 

 

 

246,092

 

 

 

301,845

 

Loss from operations

 

(2,072

)

 

 

(70,349

)

 

 

(7,529

)

 

 

(78,021

)

Other expense, net:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

 

(2,707

)

 

 

(2,798

)

 

 

(7,661

)

 

 

(8,490

)

Other expense

 

(750

)

 

 

(541

)

 

 

(1,048

)

 

 

(2,325

)

Total other expense, net

 

(3,457

)

 

 

(3,339

)

 

 

(8,709

)

 

 

(10,815

)

Loss before income taxes

 

(5,529

)

 

 

(73,688

)

 

 

(16,238

)

 

 

(88,836

)

Benefit from (provision for) income tax

 

90

 

 

 

3,278

 

 

 

(395

)

 

 

3,833

 

Net loss

$

(5,439

)

 

$

(70,410

)

 

$

(16,633

)

 

$

(85,003

)

Net loss per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic and diluted

$

(0.51

)

 

$

(6.58

)

 

$

(1.58

)

 

$

(7.92

)

Weighted average shares outstanding:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic and diluted

 

10,595,526

 

 

 

10,695,621

 

 

 

10,538,591

 

 

 

10,736,628

 

 

a.k.a. BRANDS HOLDING CORP.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30,

2024

 

December 31,

2023

Assets

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

$

23,077

 

 

$

21,859

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

6,690

 

 

 

4,796

 

Inventory

 

106,030

 

 

 

91,024

 

Prepaid income taxes

 

1,369

 

 

 

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

19,111

 

 

 

18,016

 

Total current assets

 

156,277

 

 

 

135,695

 

Property and equipment, net

 

29,382

 

 

 

27,154

 

Operating lease right-of-use assets

 

62,332

 

 

 

37,465

 

Intangible assets, net

 

56,130

 

 

 

64,322

 

Goodwill

 

96,012

 

 

 

94,898

 

Deferred tax assets

 

1,539

 

 

 

1,569

 

Other assets

 

2,429

 

 

 

618

 

Total assets

$

404,101

 

 

$

361,721

 

Liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

Accounts payable

$

30,598

 

 

$

28,279

 

Accrued liabilities

 

33,198

 

 

 

25,223

 

Sales returns reserve

 

8,331

 

 

 

9,610

 

Deferred revenue

 

12,880

 

 

 

11,782

 

Income taxes payable

 

 

 

 

257

 

Operating lease liabilities, current

 

7,523

 

 

 

7,510

 

Current portion of long-term debt

 

6,300

 

 

 

3,300

 

Total current liabilities

 

98,830

 

 

 

85,961

 

Long-term debt

 

105,610

 

 

 

90,094

 

Operating lease liabilities

 

60,931

 

 

 

35,344

 

Other long-term liabilities

 

1,798

 

 

 

1,704

 

Total liabilities

 

267,169

 

 

 

213,103

 

Stockholders’ equity:

 

 

 

Preferred stock

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock

 

128

 

 

 

128

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

470,194

 

 

 

466,172

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

(49,344

)

 

 

(50,269

)

Accumulated deficit

 

(284,046

)

 

 

(267,413

)

Total stockholders’ equity

 

136,932

 

 

 

148,618

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$

404,101

 

 

$

361,721

 

a.k.a. BRANDS HOLDING CORP.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

 

 

 

2024

 

 

 

2023

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

Net loss

$

(16,633

)

 

$

(85,003

)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

Depreciation expense

 

4,720

 

 

 

5,912

 

Amortization expense

 

8,303

 

 

 

8,782

 

Amortization of debt issuance costs

 

451

 

 

 

470

 

Lease incentives

 

 

 

 

1,499

 

Loss on disposal of businesses

 

673

 

 

 

1,533

 

Non-cash operating lease expense

 

6,524

 

 

 

5,786

 

Equity-based compensation

 

5,987

 

 

 

5,478

 

Deferred income taxes, net

 

16

 

 

 

3

 

Goodwill impairment

 

 

 

 

68,524

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

(1,803

)

 

 

111

 

Inventory

 

(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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S.

$

100,180

 

 

$

83,846

 

19.5

%

 

$

272,693

 

 

$

236,439

 

15.3

%

Australia/New Zealand

 

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 U.S. dollars are converted into U.S. dollars at constant exchange rates (i.e., the rates in effect on December 31, 2023, which was the last day of our prior fiscal year) rather than the actual exchange rates in effect during the respective periods.
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 $2.0 million accrual in connection with a legal matter; severance from headcount reductions; sales tax penalties; insured losses, net of recoveries; and other non-routine legal matters.

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FAQ

What were a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp.'s net sales for Q3 2024?

Net sales for Q3 2024 were $149.9 million, a 6.4% increase from Q3 2023.

How much did a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp.'s U.S. net sales grow in Q3 2024?

U.S. net sales grew by 19.5% in Q3 2024 compared to Q3 2023.

What was a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp.'s net loss for Q3 2024?

The net loss for Q3 2024 was $(5.4) million, or $(0.51) per share.

How did a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp.'s adjusted EBITDA change in Q3 2024?

Adjusted EBITDA increased by 75% to $8.2 million in Q3 2024.

What is the outlook for a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. for fiscal 2024?

The company expects net sales between $567 million and $572 million and adjusted EBITDA between $22 million and $23 million for fiscal 2024.

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