Leafly Holdings, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results

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Leafly Holdings (NASDAQ: LFLY) reported Q2 2024 financial results with revenue of $8.7 million, down from $10.7 million in Q2 2023. The company posted a net loss of $1.3 million and adjusted EBITDA of $0.5 million. Retail revenue decreased to $7.3 million, while brand revenue fell to $1.4 million. Despite lower revenue, Leafly improved its gross margin to 89% and reduced operating expenses by 17% to $8.4 million.

The company ended the quarter with $13.6 million in cash, excluding restricted cash. Leafly is focusing on operational efficiency and stabilizing its core business. For Q3 2024, the company expects revenue of around $8.4 million and an adjusted EBITDA loss of less than $1.0 million.

Positive

• Improved gross margin to 89% from 88% in Q2 2023
• Reduced operating expenses by 17% to $8.4 million
• Adjusted EBITDA improved to $0.5 million from $0.1 million in Q2 2023
• Retailer ARPA increased by 23% to $684

Negative

• Revenue decreased to $8.7 million from $10.7 million in Q2 2023
• Retail revenue declined to $7.3 million from $8.8 million in Q2 2023
• Brand revenue fell to $1.4 million from $1.8 million in Q2 2023
• Net loss of $1.3 million
• Ending retail accounts decreased by 32% to 3,595
• Cash balance decreased by $0.5 million compared to Q1 2024
• Projected adjusted EBITDA loss for Q3 2024

Insights

Financial Analyst

Leafly's Q2 2024 results paint a mixed picture. Revenue declined 18.7% year-over-year to $8.7 million, primarily due to a 17% drop in retail revenue. However, the company managed to improve its gross margin slightly to 89% and reduced operating expenses by 17%, demonstrating cost discipline.

The adjusted EBITDA of $0.5 million is a positive sign, showing improvement from Q2 2023. However, the net loss of $1.3 million and declining cash position ($13.6 million, down $0.5 million from Q1) raise concerns about long-term sustainability. The company's exploration of financing and strategic opportunities suggests a need for additional capital or strategic changes.

The Q3 guidance of $8.4 million revenue and adjusted EBITDA loss under $1.0 million indicates continued challenges in the near term. Investors should closely monitor Leafly's ability to stabilize revenues and achieve profitability in the coming quarters.

Market Research Analyst

Leafly's performance reflects broader challenges in the cannabis industry. The 32% decline in retail accounts is concerning, indicating potential market saturation or increased competition. However, the 23% increase in Retailer ARPA (Average Revenue Per Account) to $684 suggests Leafly is successfully monetizing its remaining customer base.

The company's focus on operational efficiency and cost discipline is prudent given the current market conditions. Leafly's position as a trusted cannabis discovery marketplace could be valuable as the industry matures, but it needs to find ways to attract and retain retail accounts to drive growth.

The mention of "green shoots" associated with new initiatives is intriguing, but investors should remain cautious until concrete results materialize. The cannabis market's evolution and potential federal regulatory changes could significantly impact Leafly's future prospects.

Delivered Q2 2024 revenue of $8.7 million

Reported net loss of $1.3 million and adjusted EBITDA¹ of $0.5 million

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Leafly Holdings, Inc. (“Leafly” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: LFLY), a leading online cannabis discovery marketplace and resource for cannabis consumers, today announced financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2024.

“We remain focused on enhancing operational efficiency and stabilizing our core business while delivering value to our partners,” said Yoko Miyashita, CEO of Leafly. “We are living in an era of liberalized access to cannabis and we believe the demand for Leafly’s trusted voice and guidance has never been greater. We remain invigorated by the opportunities to connect retailers and brands with high-intent consumers.”

Second Quarter Financial Results

• Revenue was $8.7 million, compared to $10.7 million in Q2 2023.
• Retail revenue was $7.3 million, compared to $8.8 million in Q2 2023.
• Brand revenue was $1.4 million, compared to $1.8 million in Q2 2023.
• Gross margin was 89%, an improvement over Q2 2023 gross margin of 88%.
• Total operating expense was $8.4 million, a 17% reduction from $10.2 million in Q2 2023, reflecting operational rigor and continued focus on cost discipline.
• Net loss was $1.3 million, compared to net loss of $1.4 million for Q2 2023.
• Adjusted EBITDA¹, a non-GAAP measure, was $0.5 million compared to $0.1 million in Q2 2023.
• Ended the quarter with $13.6 million in cash, excluding restricted cash, a decrease of $0.5 million compared to $14.1 million at the end of Q1 2024.

“Leafly continues to focus on operating efficiently and managing the business towards profitability,” said Suresh Krishnaswamy, CFO of Leafly. “We have a number of projects and initiatives underway to stabilize revenues. We are seeing green shoots associated with these efforts and will have more confidence as we see the results of these initiatives over the next few quarters.”

Key Performance Metrics²

	Three Months Ended June 30,
	2024				2023				Change				Change (%)
Ending retail accounts		3,595				5,261				(1,666	)		-32%
Retailer ARPA	$	684			$	558			$	126			23%

Cash and Liquidity

The Company ended the quarter with $13.6 million in cash, excluding restricted cash, compared to $14.1 million at the end of Q1 2024. The Company continues its work with PGP Capital Advisors and The Benchmark Company as co-advisors to explore financing and strategic opportunities and other various options to improve its liquidity and balance sheet.

Financial Outlook

Today, Leafly is issuing guidance for the third quarter of 2024. Based on current business trends and conditions, we expect third quarter revenue of around $8.4 million and an adjusted EBITDA³ loss of less than $1.0 million.

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The non-GAAP financial measures EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA are presented in this release. See the reconciliations of such non-GAAP financial measures to their most comparable GAAP measures in the table included in this release below. Ending retail accounts and retailer average revenue (or ARPA) per account are key performance metrics that management uses to analyze and measure the Company’s financial performance and results of operations. Please see “Definitions of Key Performance Metrics” below for a further explanation of the use and how these metrics are calculated. Leafly has not provided a quantitative reconciliation of forecasted GAAP net income (loss) to forecasted total adjusted EBITDA within this communication because the Company is unable, without making unreasonable efforts, to calculate certain reconciling items with confidence. These items include, but are not limited to: depreciation and amortization expense from new assets; impairments of assets; changes in the valuation of any derivatives; the valuation of, and changes in, grants of equity-based compensation; and gains or losses on modification or extinguishment of debt. These items, which could materially affect the computation of forward-looking GAAP net income (loss), are inherently uncertain and depend on various factors, many of which are outside of Leafly’s control. For more information regarding the non-GAAP financial measures discussed in this communication, please see “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below.

Webcast and Conference Call Information

Leafly will host a conference call and webcast to discuss the results today, Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time (4:30 p.m. Eastern Time). A live webcast of the call can be accessed from Leafly’s Investor Relations website at https://investor.leafly.com.

The live call may also be accessed via telephone at (833) 470-1428 toll-free domestically. Please reference conference ID: #803344. An archived version of the webcast will be available from the same website after the call.

About Leafly

Leafly helps millions of people discover cannabis each year. Leafly's powerful tools help shoppers make informed purchasing decisions and empower cannabis businesses to attract and retain loyal customers through advertising and technology services. Learn more at Leafly.com or download the Leafly mobile app through Apple’s App Store or Google Play.

Definitions of Key Performance Metrics

Ending retail accounts

Ending retail accounts is the number of paying retailer accounts with Leafly as of the last month of the respective period. Retail accounts can include more than one retailer. We believe this metric is helpful for investors because it represents a portion of the volume element of our revenue and provides an indication of our market share. Management believes this metric offers useful information in understanding consumer behavior, trends in our business, and our overall operating results.

Retailer average revenue per account (“ARPA”)

Retailer ARPA is calculated as monthly retail revenue, on an account basis, divided by the number of retail accounts that were active during that same month. An active account is one that had an active paying subscription with Leafly in the month. We believe this metric is helpful for investors because it represents the price element of our revenue. Management believes this metric offers useful information in understanding consumer behavior, trends in our business, and our overall operating results.

Given that each of ending retail accounts and retailer ARPA are operational measures and that the Company’s methodology for calculating these measures does not meet the definition of a non-GAAP measure, as that term is defined by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), a quantitative reconciliation for each is not required or provided.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding the services offered by Leafly and the markets in which Leafly operates, business strategies, performance metrics, industry environment, potential growth opportunities, projected future results, financial outlook, expected results from cost saving measures, management objectives, and initiatives undertaken to improve our liquidity and capitalization. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “future,” “forecast,” “outlook,” “may,” “will,” "continue,” "potential," and similar expressions (including the negative versions of such words or expressions).

Forward-looking statements are predictions, projections and other statements about future events that are based on current expectations and assumptions as of the date of this release and, as a result, are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in such forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements included herein are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained herein. These cautionary statements are being made pursuant to federal securities laws with the intention of obtaining the benefits of the “safe harbor” provisions of such laws.

There may be events in the future that Leafly is not able to predict accurately or over which it has no control. Many factors could cause actual future events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this press release. The risks and uncertainties described in the “Risk Factors” section of Leafly’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 filed by Leafly with the SEC on April 1, 2024, and in the other documents filed by Leafly from time to time with the SEC provide examples of risks, uncertainties and events that may cause actual results to differ materially from the expectations described by Leafly in such forward-looking statements.

These examples include, but are not limited to:

• the substantial doubt regarding our ability to continue as a going concern because we do not currently have the ability to repay our convertible notes due in January 2025;
• Leafly’s ability to regain compliance with the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC’s (“Nasdaq”) continued listing requirements and maintain the listing of Leafly’s shares of common stock and warrants on the Nasdaq Capital Market, which will be subject to certain approvals by Nasdaq, among other contingencies and factors;
• Leafly’s ability to raise sufficient capital or obtain financing or secure other sources of liquidity in the future to execute its business plan and pay its debt and other obligations when due;
• the size, demands and growth potential of the markets for Leafly’s products and services and Leafly’s ability to serve those markets;
• the impact of macro-economic conditions, including the resulting effect on consumer spending at local cannabis retailers and the level of advertising spending by such retailers;
• the degree of market acceptance and adoption of Leafly’s products, services and pricing changes;
• Leafly’s ability to attract and retain customers;
• Leafly’s success in retaining or recruiting officers, key employees or directors;
• the impact of the regulatory environment and complexities with compliance related to such environment, including compliance with restrictions imposed by federal (under which cannabis is illegal) or applicable state law and slower legalization efforts at the state level; and
• other factors impacting Leafly’s business, operations and financial performance.

Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and Leafly assumes no obligation and, except as required by law, does not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Leafly does not give any assurance that it will achieve its expectation. 

LEAFLY HOLDINGS, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - UNAUDITED (in thousands, except per share amounts)
	June 30, 2024				December 31, 2023
ASSETS					(Audited)
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	13,573			$	15,293
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit loss of $324 and $1,398, respectively		2,203				2,635
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		2,014				1,074
Total current assets		17,790				19,002
Property, equipment, and software, net		2,499				2,554
Restricted cash - long-term portion		247				251
Other assets		2				28
Total assets	$	20,538			$	21,835
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
Current liabilities
Convertible promissory notes, net	$	29,080			$	—
Accounts payable		666				813
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities		3,514				2,503
Deferred revenue		1,852				1,764
Total current liabilities		35,112				5,080
Non-current liabilities
Convertible promissory notes, net		—				29,085
Other long-term liabilities		88				128
Total non-current liabilities		88				29,213
Total liabilities		35,200				34,293
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' deficit
Preferred stock		—				—
Common stock		—				—
Treasury stock		(31,663	)			(31,663	)
Additional paid-in capital		94,861				93,403
Accumulated deficit		(77,860	)			(74,198	)
Total stockholders' deficit		(14,662	)			(12,458	)
Total liabilities and stockholders' deficit	$	20,538			$	21,835

LEAFLY HOLDINGS, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - UNAUDITED (in thousands, except per share amounts)
	Three Months Ended June 30,								Six Months Ended June 30,
	2024				2023				2024				2023
Revenue	$	8,722			$	10,675			$	17,770			$	21,924
Cost of revenue		959				1,238				1,935				2,584
Gross profit		7,763				9,437				15,835				19,340
Operating expenses
Sales and marketing		2,374				2,852				4,994				7,763
Product development		2,377				2,320				4,790				5,600
General and administrative		3,658				5,016				8,445				11,676
Total operating expenses		8,409				10,188				18,229				25,039
Loss from operations		(646	)			(751	)			(2,394	)			(5,699	)
Interest expense, net		(638	)			(724	)			(1,245	)			(1,437	)
Other income (expense), net		9				39				(23	)			303
Net loss	$	(1,275	)		$	(1,436	)		$	(3,662	)		$	(6,833	)
Net loss per share:
Basic	$	(0.55	)		$	(0.73	)		$	(1.62	)		$	(3.49	)
Diluted	$	(0.55	)		$	(0.73	)		$	(1.62	)		$	(3.49	)
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic		2,326,821				1,975,472				2,261,491				1,955,471
Diluted		2,326,821				1,975,472				2,261,491				1,955,471

LEAFLY HOLDINGS, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - UNAUDITED (in thousands)
	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2024				2023
Cash flows from operating activities
Net loss	$	(3,662	)		$	(6,833	)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		652				421
Stock-based compensation expense		1,205				1,238
Bad debt expense		425				1,410
Gain on disposition of assets		(2	)			(9	)
Noncash amortization of debt discount		288				273
Noncash change in fair value of derivatives		(28	)			(281	)
Other		(1	)			1
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable		7				(1,701	)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		652				(1,334	)
Accounts payable		(147	)			(663	)
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities		69				(2,399	)
Deferred revenue		88				59
Net cash used in operating activities		(454	)			(9,818	)
Cash flows from investing activities
Additions of property, equipment, and software		(597	)			(788	)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment		2				11
Net cash used in investing activities		(595	)			(777	)
Cash flows from financing activities
Issuance of common stock under ESPP		16				120
Tax payments related to shares retired for vested restricted stock units		(55	)			—
Repayments of related party payables		(90	)			2
Repayments of short-term financing arrangements		(546	)			—
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities		(675	)			122
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash		(1,724	)			(10,473	)
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of period		15,544				25,202
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period	$	13,820			$	14,729

LEAFLY HOLDINGS, INC.
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES - UNAUDITED
(in thousands)

Earnings Before Interest, Taxes and Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) and Adjusted EBITDA

To provide investors with additional information regarding our financial results, we have disclosed EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA, both of which are non-GAAP financial measures that we calculate as net loss before interest, taxes and depreciation and amortization expense in the case of EBITDA and further adjusted to exclude non-cash, unusual and/or infrequent costs in the case of Adjusted EBITDA. Below we have provided a reconciliation of net (loss) income (the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure) to EBITDA and from EBITDA to Adjusted EBITDA.

We present EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA because these metrics are key measures used by our management to evaluate our operating performance, generate future operating plans, and make strategic decisions regarding the allocation of investment capacity. Accordingly, we believe that EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA provide useful information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating our operating results in the same manner as our management.

EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA have limitations as analytical tools, and you should not consider either in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. Some of these limitations are as follows:

• although depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges, the assets being depreciated and amortized may have to be replaced in the future, and both EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA do not reflect cash capital expenditure requirements for such replacements or for new capital expenditure requirements;
• EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA do not reflect changes in, or cash requirements for, our working capital needs; and
• EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA do not reflect interest or tax payments that may represent a reduction in cash available to us.

Because of these limitations, you should consider EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA alongside other financial performance measures, including net (loss) income and our other GAAP results.

A reconciliation of net (loss) income to non-GAAP EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA is as follows:

		Three Months Ended June 30,								Six Months Ended June 30,
		2024				2023				2024				2023
Net loss		$	(1,275	)		$	(1,436	)		$	(3,662	)		$	(6,833	)
Interest expense, net			638				724				1,245				1,437
Depreciation and amortization expense			323				226				652				421
EBITDA			(314	)			(486	)			(1,765	)			(4,975	)
Stock-based compensation			607				580				1,205				1,238
Transaction related expenses - strategic alternatives			204				—				204				—
Severance			—				—				—				754
Change in fair value of derivatives			(14	)			(14	)			(28	)			(281	)
Adjusted EBITDA		$	483			$	80			$	(384	)		$	(3,264	)

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FAQ

What was Leafly's revenue for Q2 2024?

Leafly reported revenue of $8.7 million for Q2 2024, down from $10.7 million in Q2 2023.

How did Leafly's (LFLY) net loss compare to the previous year?

Leafly's net loss for Q2 2024 was $1.3 million, slightly improved from a net loss of $1.4 million in Q2 2023.

What is Leafly's (LFLY) cash position as of Q2 2024?

Leafly ended Q2 2024 with $13.6 million in cash, excluding restricted cash, a decrease of $0.5 million from Q1 2024.

How did Leafly's (LFLY) operating expenses change in Q2 2024?

Leafly's total operating expenses decreased by 17% to $8.4 million in Q2 2024, down from $10.2 million in Q2 2023.

What is Leafly's (LFLY) revenue guidance for Q3 2024?

Leafly expects revenue of around $8.4 million for Q3 2024.