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a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. (NYSE: AKA) is a dynamic online fashion retailer specializing in acquiring and accelerating the growth of digitally native fashion brands that cater to Gen Z and Millennial audiences. Its portfolio includes four distinctive brands: Princess Polly, Petal & Pup, Culture Kings, and mnml. These brands offer unique merchandise and create compelling social content to engage their target demographics.
a.k.a. Brands leverages its next-generation retail platform to help each brand expand its market reach and improve profitability. The company’s operations are primarily concentrated in Australia and New Zealand, but it also has a growing presence in the U.S. market, which accounted for approximately 60% of its total net sales in recent quarters.
In recent developments, the company has implemented a share repurchase program, authorized to buy back up to $2 million in shares, signaling confidence in its financial stability. Another significant milestone includes the opening of Princess Polly's first U.S. store in Los Angeles, which has exceeded revenue expectations and fostered deeper customer connections.
Financially, a.k.a. Brands reported a net sales decrease of 9.6% year-over-year for the third quarter of 2023, totaling $140.8 million. However, U.S. net sales grew by 2.0% in the same period, highlighting the region's potential for growth. The company continues to strengthen its balance sheet by reducing inventory and paying down debt, reporting a 21% reduction in inventory and a 26% decrease in debt year-to-date.
Looking ahead, a.k.a. Brands aims to expand its omnichannel strategy with more physical store openings and enhanced marketplace partnerships. The company remains focused on driving operational efficiencies and strengthening its financial position to deliver long-term shareholder value.
a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. (NYSE: AKA), a brand accelerator of next generation fashion brands, has announced it will release its second quarter 2024 financial results after market close on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. The company will host a webcast with management at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time (1:30 p.m. Pacific Time) on the same day.
Investors and analysts can access the webcast through the company's website at ir.aka-brands.com or by calling (877) 858-5495 or (201) 689-8853. A replay of the conference call will be available approximately three hours after the call concludes, accessible via the company website or by dialing (877) 660-6853 or (201) 612-7415 for international callers, using conference ID 13747420. The replay will remain available until August 14, 2024.
A.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. (NYSE: AKA), a brand accelerator for next-generation fashion brands, announced its participation in the SHARE Series at the NYSE. The event is scheduled for Friday, June 14, 2024, at 10:55 am Eastern Time. Interim CEO and CFO Ciaran Long will represent the company in a fireside chat. The session will be webcast live, accessible via the company's Investor Relations website, with an archive available post-event.
a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. reported a 6% increase in U.S. net sales and a 5.5% growth in active customer base. The company reduced inventory by 19% and debt by 22% year-over-year. Despite a 3.0% decrease in net sales to $116.8 million, the U.S. saw a 6.2% growth. Adjusted EBITDA was $0.9 million, down from $2.2 million in Q1 2023. The company remains optimistic about future growth opportunities.