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Singing Machine (NASDAQ: MICS) has rebranded to Algorhythm Holdings, Inc. and will trade under the new ticker RIME starting September 9, 2024. This strategic move follows the acquisition of SemiCab, Inc., an AI technology company in global logistics. The company is expanding its business model to focus on investments in AI-driven technology companies addressing challenges in major global industries.
The new holding company structure allows Singing Machine and SemiCab to maintain their brand identities within their respective markets. The legacy karaoke business will be repositioned as a wholly-owned subsidiary, providing flexibility for potential minority interest partnerships and minimizing future dilution. CEO Gary Atkinson emphasized that this rebrand balances cohesion and flexibility, allowing the company to leverage the appropriate brand for each audience as needed.
The Singing Machine Company (NASDAQ: MICS) has launched a new Sesame Street licensed product line of karaoke backpacks featuring popular characters like Elmo, Cookie Monster, and Abby Cadabby. This innovative product targets a younger demographic and is part of the company's youth electronics line. A comprehensive digital marketing campaign across TikTok Shop, Amazon, and Meta storefronts has generated strong pre-holiday results, surpassing historical marketing performance for similar products.
CEO Gary Atkinson expressed encouragement over the positive consumer response, particularly on Amazon and TikTok. The company is strengthening its digital marketing team to better engage customers and capitalize on fast-paced trends heading into the holiday retail sales season. This digital approach is expected to complement traditional retail marketing efforts.
The Singing Machine Company (NASDAQ: MICS), a leading consumer karaoke products manufacturer, announced its participation in the H.C. Wainwright 26th Annual Global Investment Conference from September 9-11, 2024. The event will be held at the Lotte New York Palace Hotel and virtually, featuring over 550 company presentations.
CEO Gary Atkinson will deliver an on-demand presentation starting September 9 at 7:00 AM ET, providing an overview of the company's business, including its recent acquisition of SemiCab, an AI-powered transportation freight software company. Atkinson will also be available for one-on-one meetings on September 9th and 10th.
Institutional investors can register for the conference at www.hcwevents.com/annualconference to access the company's presentation and other corporate panels.
The Singing Machine Company (NASDAQ: MICS) reported its Q2 2024 results, highlighting a strategic shift in its legacy business model. Net sales decreased by 7% to $2.44 million, while gross profit fell by 38.8% to $324,000. The company focused on cost control, reducing operating expenses from $2.9 million to $2.6 million year-over-year. However, a $3.9 million non-cash impairment charge led to increased total operating expenses.
Key highlights include:
- Stable existing customer revenues
- Significant reduction in short-term liabilities by 43.8% to $9.1 million
- Strategic shift towards non-retail channels and music subscription model
- Completion of SemiCab acquisition on July 3, 2024
The Singing Machine Company (NASDAQ: MICS), a leading consumer karaoke products manufacturer, has announced the release date for its Q2 2024 financial results. The earnings report will be unveiled on Monday, August 19, 2024, followed by a conference call at 4:00 PM EDT. During this call, management will discuss financial results and provide a business update, including insights on the integration of SemiCab, an AI-powered technology provider in the global logistics sector. Investors can join the call using the dial-in number 800-245-3047 and conference ID: MICS. An audio rebroadcast will be available later on the company's investor relations website.
The Singing Machine Company (NASDAQ: MICS) has announced its official partnership with TikTok Shop, becoming a designated TikTok Shop Seller. This strategic move expands the company's online reach to over 150 million daily TikTok users, positioning Singing Machine to tap into one of the largest and fastest-growing retail channels available to consumers today.
CEO Gary Atkinson highlighted the potential of this partnership to transform their direct-to-consumer digital strategy. The company's previous success with the Carpool Karaoke™ microphone on TikTok, which generated hundreds of millions of views and led to immediate sales across e-commerce platforms, demonstrates the platform's power in driving user engagement and sales.
This partnership marks a critical step in Singing Machine's expansion of digital capabilities beyond traditional brick-and-mortar retail, complementing its strong presence in major US retailers like Walmart, Sam's Club, and Costco, as well as its established e-commerce presence on Amazon.
The Singing Machine Company (NASDAQ: MICS) has provided an update on its acquisition of SemiCab, Inc., a leading AI technology company in global logistics. The company is finalizing the acquisition of SMCB Solutions Private , SemiCab's Indian subsidiary, which is expected to be completed within 45 days. SMCB has over $9 million in contracted services pipeline from existing client commitments, not including potential increases from two major customers.
Key highlights:
- SMCB's last twelve months sales as of March 31, 2024, were approximately $1.35 million (unaudited)
- The Indian operations are expected to be the primary driver for near-term revenue growth
- The acquisition is seen as the final step in integrating SemiCab's AI logistics business into Singing Machine's holding company structure
- Management views the Indian operations as the largest source of overall revenue growth for the next 12 months
The Singing Machine Company (NASDAQ: MICS) has completed its acquisition of SemiCab, a leading AI logistics firm. CEO Gary Atkinson emphasized the transaction's potential to overhaul their growth prospects and shareholder value. SemiCab, awarded Gartner Cool Vendor in 2020, is known for its cutting-edge AI technology and notable clientele. The company’s software, which launched in 2021, has shown significant improvements in freight utilization and cost savings. The deal included issuing 641,806 shares of Singing Machine’s common stock to SemiCab and assuming $2.6 million in liabilities. Additionally, Singing Machine has an option to acquire SemiCab’s Indian subsidiary, which generated $1.4 million in sales over the past year. This acquisition aims to enhance Singing Machine’s market position and operational efficiencies.
The Singing Machine (NASDAQ: MICS) announced the acquisition of SemiCab, an AI logistics tech firm, to enhance growth and shareholder value.
SemiCab, with $6 million revenue in 2023, optimizes freight for Fortune 1000 clients in the US and India, leveraging AI for a hyper-efficient trucking network.
The deal involves 952,710 shares of Singing Machine's stock and assumption of $2.6 million in liabilities. An additional 314,485 shares will be issued for SemiCab's Indian subsidiary, which generated $1.4 million in sales.
The transaction is expected to close by August 31, 2024, subject to regulatory approvals.
The Singing Machine Company (NASDAQ: MICS) has announced that its Executive Committee of the Board of Directors has authorized management to explore various strategic and corporate transactions to enhance shareholder value. These transactions could expand the company's business model beyond its core karaoke products to include disruptive software solutions and sustainability-centric technologies.
Potential strategies include reverse mergers, acquisitions, and mergers of equals. CEO Gary Atkinson emphasized the company's focus on long-term value through gamification, software-based karaoke subscriptions, and automotive karaoke. The initiative aims to address the company's struggle to maintain shareholder value since its NASDAQ uplisting.
