Live Ventures Reports Fiscal Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results
LAS VEGAS, May 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Live Ventures Incorporated (Nasdaq: LIVE) (“Live Ventures” or the “Company”), a diversified holding company, today announced financial results for its fiscal second quarter ended March 31, 2023.
Fiscal Second Quarter 2023 Key Highlights:
- Revenues were
$91.1 million , as compared with$69.7 million , an increase of30.7% over the prior year period - Adjusted EBITDA¹ was
$9.2 million , as compared with$10.3 million in the prior year period - Net income was
$1.6 million and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) were$0.49 per diluted share, as compared with$15.4 million and diluted EPS of$4.84 per diluted share in the prior year period. Prior year period included a benefit of approximately$11.4 million or$3.58 per diluted share for a gain on bankruptcy settlement - Stockholders’ equity of
$103.2 million at the end of the quarter - Acquired Flooring Liquidators, Inc. (“Flooring Liquidators”) for approximately
$78.7 million during the quarter - Total assets of
$365.4 million at the end of the quarter - Approximately
$25.9 million of cash and availability under the Company’s credit facilities at the end of the quarter
“For the second quarter, we delivered revenue of
“With the Flooring Liquidators acquisition, we continue to execute our multi-lever ‘buy-build-hold’ strategic plan while also investing in our existing businesses,” stated Jon Isaac, President and CEO of Live Ventures. “We remain committed to creating long-term value for our stockholders. To achieve this, we focus on strategic, well-planned acquisitions and investments aligning with our growth objectives and generating sustainable returns. We believe our financial strength and strategic focus position us well to weather near-term headwinds and emerge as a stronger, more resilient company in the long run.”
1 Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure. A reconciliation of the non-GAAP measures is included below.
Second Quarter FY 2023 Financial Summary (in thousands except per share amounts)
During the three months ended March 31, | |||||||
2023 | 2022 | % Change | |||||
Revenues | $ | 91,122 | $ | 69,706 | |||
Operating Income | $ | 4,952 | $ | 8,449 | - | ||
Net income | $ | 1,558 | $ | 15,358 | - | ||
Diluted earnings per share | $ | 0.49 | $ | 4.84 | - |
Second quarter FY 2023 revenues of
Operating income decreased to
For the three months ended March 31, 2023, net income was
Second quarter FY 2023 adjusted EBITDA of
As of March 31, 2023, the Company had total cash availability of
Second Quarter FY 2023 Segment Results (in thousands)
During the three months ended March 31, | |||||||||
2023 | 2022 | % Change | |||||||
Revenues | |||||||||
Retail - Entertainment | $ | 19,188 | $ | 20,741 | - | ||||
Retail - Flooring ² | 20,769 | - | N/A | ||||||
Flooring Manufacturing | 30,340 | 32,772 | - | ||||||
Steel Manufacturing ³ | 19,916 | 14,027 | |||||||
Corporate & other | 909 | 2,166 | - | ||||||
$ | 91,122 | $ | 69,706 | ||||||
During the three months ended March 31, | |||||||||
2023 | 2022 | % Change | |||||||
Operating Income (loss) | |||||||||
Retail - Entertainment | $ | 2,327 | $ | 3,132 | - | ||||
Retail - Flooring ² | (216 | ) | - | N/A | |||||
Flooring Manufacturing | 2,406 | 3,875 | - | ||||||
Steel Manufacturing ³ | 2,814 | 2,719 | |||||||
Corporate & other | (2,379 | ) | (1,277 | ) | N/A | ||||
$ | 4,952 | $ | 8,449 | - | |||||
During the three months ended March 31, | |||||||||
2023 | 2022 | % Change | |||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | |||||||||
Retail - Entertainment | $ | 2,652 | $ | 3,610 | - | ||||
Retail - Flooring ² | $ | 1,111 | - | N/A | |||||
Flooring Manufacturing | 3,363 | 4,579 | - | ||||||
Steel Manufacturing ³ | 3,670 | 2,828 | |||||||
Corporate & other | (1,609 | ) | (762 | ) | N/A | ||||
Total Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 9,187 | $ | 10,255 | - | ||||
Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenue | |||||||||
Retail - Entertainment | |||||||||
Retail - Flooring ² | - | ||||||||
Flooring Manufacturing | |||||||||
Steel Manufacturing ³ | |||||||||
Corporate & other | N/A | N/A | |||||||
Consolidated adjusted EBITDA | |||||||||
as a percentage of revenue |
² includes Flooring Liquidators in FY 2023 results
³ includes Kinetic in FY 2023 results
Retail - Entertainment
Second quarter FY 2023 Retail Entertainment segment revenues of
Retail - Flooring
The Retail Flooring segment consists of Flooring Liquidators, which was acquired in January 2023. Second quarter FY 2023 Retail Flooring Segment revenues were
Flooring Manufacturing
Second quarter FY 2023 Flooring Manufacturing Segment revenues of
Steel Manufacturing
Second quarter FY 2023 Steel Manufacturing Segment revenues of
Corporate and Other
Second quarter FY 2023 Corporate and Other Segment revenues decreased by
Six Months FY 2023 Financial Summary (in thousands except per share amounts)
During the six months ended March 31, | |||||||
2023 | 2022 | % Change | |||||
Revenues | $ | 160,108 | $ | 144,864 | |||
Operating Income | $ | 9,519 | $ | 18,856 | - | ||
Net income | $ | 3,402 | $ | 21,904 | - | ||
Diluted earnings per share | $ | 1.08 | $ | 6.87 | - |
Revenues increased approximately
Operating income decreased to
For the six months ended March 31, 2023, net income was
Adjusted EBITDA for the six months ended March 31, 2023 was
Six Months FY 2023 Segment Results (in thousands)
During the six months ended March 31, | |||||||||
2023 | 2022 | % Change | |||||||
Revenues | |||||||||
Retail - Entertainment | $ | 42,461 | $ | 46,952 | - | ||||
Retail - Flooring ² | 20,769 | - | N/A | ||||||
Flooring Manufacturing | 56,772 | 65,644 | - | ||||||
Steel Manufacturing ³ | 37,897 | 26,393 | |||||||
Corporate & other | 2,209 | 5,875 | - | ||||||
$ | 160,108 | $ | 144,864 | ||||||
During the six months ended March 31, | |||||||||
2023 | 2022 | % Change | |||||||
Operating Income (loss) | |||||||||
Retail - Entertainment | $ | 5,991 | $ | 7,942 | - | ||||
Retail - Flooring ² | (216 | ) | - | N/A | |||||
Flooring Manufacturing | 3,158 | 8,483 | - | ||||||
Steel Manufacturing ³ | 4,270 | 4,373 | - | ||||||
Corporate & other | (3,684 | ) | (1,942 | ) | N/A | ||||
$ | 9,519 | $ | 18,856 | - | |||||
During the six months ended March 31, | |||||||||
2023 | 2022 | % Change | |||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | |||||||||
Retail - Entertainment | $ | 6,656 | $ | 8,813 | - | ||||
Retail - Flooring ² | $ | 1,111 | - | N/A | |||||
Flooring Manufacturing | 5,147 | 9,834 | - | ||||||
Steel Manufacturing ³ | 6,195 | 4,672 | |||||||
Corporate & other | (2,382 | ) | (964 | ) | N/A | ||||
Total Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 16,727 | $ | 22,355 | - | ||||
Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenue | |||||||||
Retail - Entertainment | |||||||||
Retail - Flooring ² | - | ||||||||
Flooring Manufacturing | |||||||||
Steel Manufacturing ³ | |||||||||
Corporate & other | N/A | N/A | |||||||
Consolidated adjusted EBITDA | |||||||||
as a percentage of revenue |
² includes Flooring Liquidators in FY 2023 results
³ includes Kinetic in FY 2023 results
Retail - Entertainment
Retail Entertainment segment revenues for the six months ended March 31, 2023 decreased approximately
Retail - Flooring
Retail Flooring segment revenues for the six months ended March 31, 2023 were
Flooring Manufacturing
Revenues for the six months ended March 31, 2023 decreased by approximately
Steel Manufacturing
Revenues for the six months ended March 31, 2023 increased by
Corporate and Other
Revenues for the six months ended March 31, 2023 decreased by
Non-GAAP Financial Information
Adjusted EBITDA
We evaluate the performance of our operations based on financial measures, such as revenues and “Adjusted EBITDA.” Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income (loss) before interest expense, interest income, income taxes, depreciation, amortization, stock-based compensation, and other non-cash or nonrecurring charges. We believe that Adjusted EBITDA is an important indicator of the operational strength and performance of the business, including the business’s ability to fund acquisitions and other capital expenditures and to service its debt. Additionally, this measure is used by management to evaluate operating results and perform analytical comparisons and identify strategies to improve performance. Adjusted EBITDA is also a measure that is customarily used by financial analysts to evaluate a company’s financial performance, subject to certain adjustments. Adjusted EBITDA does not represent cash flows from operations, as defined by generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), should not be construed as an alternative to net income or loss, and is indicative neither of our results of operations, nor of cash flow available to fund our cash needs. It is, however, a measurement that the Company believes is useful to investors in analyzing its operating performance. Accordingly, Adjusted EBITDA should be considered in addition to, but not as a substitute for, net income, cash flow provided by operating activities, and other measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure. As companies often define non-GAAP financial measures differently, Adjusted EBITDA, as calculated by Live Ventures Incorporated should not be compared to any similarly titled measures reported by other companies.
Forward-Looking and Cautionary Statements
The use of the word “company” or “Company” refers to Live Ventures Incorporated and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. Certain statements in this press release contain or may suggest "forward-looking" information (as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) that involves risks and uncertainties that could cause results to be materially different from expectations. Statements contained herein that look forward in time that include everything other than historical information, involve risks and uncertainties that may affect the company’s actual results, including statements relating to future investments, deployment of capital, growth, and creation of long-term stockholder value. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," and similar statements. Live Ventures may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Forms 10-K and 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, in its annual report to stockholders, in press releases and other written materials, and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and there are a number of important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by the company, including, but not limited to, plans and objectives of management for future operations or products, the market acceptance or future success of our products, and our future financial performance. The company cautions that these forward-looking statements are further qualified by other factors including, but not limited to, those set forth in the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022 (available at http://www.sec.gov). Live Ventures undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any statements in this release, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
About Live Ventures
Live Ventures is a diversified holding company with a strategic focus on value-oriented acquisitions of domestic middle-market companies. Live Ventures’ acquisition strategy is sector-agnostic and focuses on well-run, closely-held businesses with a demonstrated track record of earnings growth and cash flow generation. The Company looks for opportunities to partner with management teams of its acquired businesses to build increased stockholder value through a disciplined buy-build-hold long-term focused strategy. Live Ventures was founded in 1968. In late 2011 Jon Isaac, CEO and strategic investor, joined the Board of Directors of the company and later refocused it into a diversified holding company. The Company’s current portfolio of diversified operating subsidiaries includes companies in the textile, flooring, tools, steel, entertainment, and financial services industries.
About Live Ventures Main Operating Subsidiaries
Marquis Industries
Based in Chatsworth, GA, and acquired by Live Ventures in 2015, Marquis Industries, Inc. (“Marquis”) is a leading manufacturer of residential and commercial carpets sold primarily in North America and focused on residential, niche commercial, and hospitality end-markets. In addition to a diverse offering of carpeting products, Marquis Industries also designs, sources, and sells hard-surface flooring products.
Vintage Stock
Based in Joplin, MO, and acquired by Live Ventures in 2016, Vintage Stock Inc. (“Vintage Stock”) is an award-winning specialty entertainment retailer that sells new and pre-owned movies, classic and current generation video games and systems, music on CD & LP, collectible comics, books, toys, and more through a unique buy-sell-trade model. Vintage Stock sells through its 70 retail stores and its website, allowing the company to ship products worldwide directly to the customer’s doorstep.
Flooring Liquidators
Based in Modesto, CA, and acquired by Live Ventures in January 2023, Flooring Liquidators is a leading provider of floors, cabinets, countertops, and installation services in California and Nevada, operating 20 warehouse-format stores and a design center. Flooring Liquidators has established a strong reputation for innovation, efficiency, and service in the home renovation and improvement market. Flooring Liquidators serves retail and builder customers through three businesses: retail customers through its Flooring Liquidators retail stores, builder and contractor customers through Elite Builder Services, Inc., and residential and business customers through 7 Day Stone, Inc.
Precision Marshall
Based in Washington, PA, and acquired by Live Ventures in 2020, Precision Industries, Inc. (“Precision Marshall”) is a leading manufacturer of premium steel tools and specialty alloys. Precision Marshall manufactures pre-finished decarb-free tool and die steel. For over 70 years, Precision Marshall has been known by steel distributors for its quick and accurate service and has led the industry with exemplary availability and value-added processing. In June 2022, Precision Marshall acquired The Kinetic Co., Inc. a highly regarded brand name in the production of industrial knives and hardened wear products.
Salomon Whitney
Based in Melville, NY, and acquired by Live Ventures in June 2021, SW Financial is a licensed broker-dealer and investment bank offering clients a broad range of products and services, including broker retailing of corporate equity and debt securities, private placement of securities, corporate finance consulting regarding mergers and acquisitions, broker selling of variable life insurance or annuities, and broker retailing of U.S. government and municipal securities. SW Financial has over 70 registered representatives and is licensed to operate in all 50 states. As of March 31, 2023, Live Ventures owns a
Contact:
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LIVE VENTURES INCORPORATED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED) (dollars in thousands, except per share amounts) | |||||||
March 31, 2023 | September 30, 2022 | ||||||
(Unaudited) | |||||||
Assets | |||||||
Cash | $ | 4,168 | $ | 4,600 | |||
Trade receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of | 29,703 | 25,665 | |||||
Inventories, net of reserves of | 115,050 | 97,659 | |||||
Income taxes receivable | 4,237 | 4,403 | |||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 2,748 | 2,477 | |||||
Total current assets | 155,906 | 134,804 | |||||
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of | 67,098 | 64,590 | |||||
Right of use asset - operating leases | 45,504 | 33,659 | |||||
Right of use asset - finance leases | 387 | — | |||||
Deposits and other assets | 1,741 | 647 | |||||
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of | 25,249 | 3,844 | |||||
Goodwill | 69,506 | 41,093 | |||||
Total assets | $ | 365,391 | $ | 278,637 | |||
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | |||||||
Liabilities: | |||||||
Accounts payable | $ | 12,420 | $ | 10,899 | |||
Accrued liabilities | 21,465 | 16,486 | |||||
Current portion of lease obligations - operating leases | 10,688 | 7,851 | |||||
Current portion of lease obligations - finance leases | 341 | 217 | |||||
Current portion of long-term debt | 30,288 | 18,935 | |||||
Current portion of notes payable related parties | — | 2,000 | |||||
Total current liabilities | 75,202 | 56,388 | |||||
Long-term debt, net of current portion | 67,530 | 59,704 | |||||
Lease obligation long term - operating leases | 39,611 | 30,382 | |||||
Lease obligation long term - finance leases | 19,930 | 19,568 | |||||
Notes payable related parties, net of current portion | 45,675 | 5,000 | |||||
Deferred taxes | 12,986 | 8,818 | |||||
Other non-current obligations | 1,222 | 1,615 | |||||
Total liabilities | 262,156 | 181,475 | |||||
Commitments and contingencies | |||||||
Stockholders' equity: | |||||||
Series E convertible preferred stock, shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2023 and September 30, 2022, respectively, with a liquidation preference of | — | — | |||||
Common stock, and outstanding at March 31, 2023 and September 30, 2022, respectively | 2 | 2 | |||||
Paid in capital | 68,630 | 65,321 | |||||
Treasury stock common 646,355 and 620,971 shares as of March 31, 2023 and September 30, 2022, respectively | (7,853 | ) | (7,215 | ) | |||
Treasury stock Series E preferred 80,000 shares as of March 31, 2023 and of September 30, 2022, respectively | (7 | ) | (7 | ) | |||
Retained earnings | 42,911 | 39,509 | |||||
Equity attributable to Live stockholders | 103,683 | 97,610 | |||||
Non-controlling interest | (448 | ) | (448 | ) | |||
Total stockholders' equity | 103,235 | 97,162 | |||||
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ | 365,391 | $ | 278,637 |
LIVE VENTURES, INCORPORATED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED) (dollars in thousands, except per share) | |||||||||||||||
For the Three Months Ended March 31, | For the Six Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||||||||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||
Revenues | $ | 91,122 | $ | 69,706 | $ | 160,108 | $ | 144,864 | |||||||
Cost of revenues | 59,514 | 44,753 | 106,556 | 92,295 | |||||||||||
Gross profit | 31,608 | 24,953 | 53,552 | 52,569 | |||||||||||
Operating expenses: | |||||||||||||||
General and administrative expenses | 22,617 | 13,154 | 37,217 | 27,311 | |||||||||||
Sales and marketing expenses | 4,039 | 3,350 | 6,816 | 6,402 | |||||||||||
Total operating expenses | 26,656 | 16,504 | 44,033 | 33,713 | |||||||||||
Operating income | 4,952 | 8,449 | 9,519 | 18,856 | |||||||||||
Other (expense) income: | |||||||||||||||
Interest expense, net | (3,235 | ) | (858 | ) | (5,282 | ) | (1,875 | ) | |||||||
Loss on debt extinguishment | — | (363 | ) | — | (363 | ) | |||||||||
Gain on disposal of fixed assets | 7 | (1 | ) | 7 | (1 | ) | |||||||||
Gain on bankruptcy settlement | — | 11,362 | — | 11,352 | |||||||||||
Other income (expense) | 384 | 292 | 323 | 418 | |||||||||||
Total other expense, net | (2,844 | ) | 10,432 | (4,952 | ) | 9,531 | |||||||||
Income before provision for income taxes | 2,108 | 18,881 | 4,567 | 28,387 | |||||||||||
Provision for income taxes | 550 | 3,523 | 1,165 | 6,483 | |||||||||||
Net income | 1,558 | 15,358 | 3,402 | 21,904 | |||||||||||
Net income attributable to non-controlling interest | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||
Net income attributable to Live stockholders | $ | 1,558 | $ | 15,358 | $ | 3,402 | $ | 21,904 | |||||||
Income per share: | |||||||||||||||
Basic | $ | 0.50 | $ | 4.90 | $ | 1.10 | $ | 6.96 | |||||||
Diluted | $ | 0.49 | $ | 4.84 | $ | 1.08 | $ | 6.87 | |||||||
Weighted average common shares outstanding: | |||||||||||||||
Basic | 3,143,911 | 3,134,540 | 3,101,007 | 3,148,059 | |||||||||||
Diluted | 3,184,982 | 3,172,881 | 3,137,625 | 3,187,123 | |||||||||||
Dividends declared - series B convertible preferred stock | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | |||||||
Dividends declared - series E convertible preferred stock | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | |||||||
Dividends declared - common stock | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — |
LIVE VENTURES INCORPORATED NON-GAAP MEASURES RECONCILIATION | |||||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA The following table provides a reconciliation of Net income to total Adjusted EBITDA for the periods indicated (dollars in thousands): | |||||||||||||||
For the Three Months Ended | For the Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||||
March 31, 2023 | March 31, 2022 | March 31, 2023 | March 31, 2022 | ||||||||||||
Net income | $ | 1,558 | $ | 15,358 | $ | 3,402 | $ | 21,904 | |||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 3,647 | 1,496 | 6,298 | 3,045 | |||||||||||
Stock-based compensation | 109 | 19 | 109 | 37 | |||||||||||
Interest expense, net | 3,235 | 858 | 5,282 | 1,875 | |||||||||||
Income tax expense | 550 | 3,523 | 1,165 | 6,483 | |||||||||||
Gain on bankruptcy settlement | — | (11,362 | ) | — | (11,352 | ) | |||||||||
Loss on extinguishment of debt | — | 363 | — | 363 | |||||||||||
SW Financial settlement gain | (1,000 | ) | — | (1,000 | ) | — | |||||||||
Non-recurring costs for acquisitions | 1,088 | — | 1,471 | — | |||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 9,187 | $ | 10,255 | $ | 16,727 | $ | 22,355 |