LAS VEGAS, Dec. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Live Ventures Incorporated (Nasdaq: LIVE) (“Live Ventures” or the “Company”), a diversified holding company, today announced financial results for its fiscal year ended September 30, 2024.
Fiscal Year 2024 Key Highlights:
Revenue increased 33.1% to $472.8 million, compared to $355.2 million in the prior year
Gross profit increased 25.3% to $144.8 million, compared to $115.6 million in the prior year
Net loss was $26.7 million and loss per share was $8.48, compared to the prior year net loss of $0.1 million and loss per share of $0.03. Net loss for fiscal year 2024 includes an $18.1 million goodwill impairment charge in the Retail-Flooring segment
Adjusted EBITDA¹ was $24.5 million, compared to $31.5 million in the prior year
Total assets of $407.5 million and stockholders’ equity of $72.9 million as of September 30, 2024
Approximately $33.3 million of cash and availability under the Company’s credit facilities as of September 30, 2024
“Revenue increased 33.1% for fiscal year 2024 as compared to the prior year, primarily driven by the strategic acquisitions of Flooring Liquidators, Inc. (“Flooring Liquidators”) and Precision Metal Works, Inc. (“PMW”) in fiscal year 2023, as well as CSF Holdings, LLC (“Central Steel”), which was acquired in fiscal year 2024 and an increase in revenue in our Flooring Manufacturing segment,” commented David Verret, Chief Financial Officer of Live Ventures.
“Our fiscal year 2023 acquisitions drove substantial revenue and gross profit growth in fiscal year 2024,” stated Jon Isaac, President and Chief Executive Officer of Live Ventures. “However, challenging market conditions in our Retail-Flooring and Steel Manufacturing segments adversely affected the operating results of these businesses. Despite these industry-specific headwinds, we remain confident in our businesses and our long-term 'buy-build-hold' strategy.”
FY 2024 Financial Summary (in thousands except per share amounts)
For the year ended September 30,
2024
2023
% Change
Revenue
$
472,840
$
355,171
33.1
%
Operating (loss) income
$
(13,644
)
$
15,449
N/A
Net loss
$
(26,685
)
$
(102
)
N/A
Loss per share
$
(8.48
)
$
(0.03
)
N/A
Adjusted EBITDA¹
$
24,497
$
31,538
-22.3
%
Revenue increased approximately $117.7 million, or 33.1%, to approximately $472.8 million for the year ended September 30, 2024, compared to revenue of approximately $355.2 million in the prior year. The increase is primarily attributable to the acquisitions of Flooring Liquidators and PMW, both of which were acquired during fiscal year 2023, and Central Steel, which was acquired in May 2024, that collectively added approximately $118.3 million, as well as an increase of approximately $15.2 million in the Flooring Manufacturing segment. The increase was partially offset by decreased revenue of approximately $13.7 million in the Company’s other businesses primarily due to general economic conditions.
Operating loss was approximately $13.6 million for the year ended September 30, 2024, compared with operating income of approximately $15.4 million in the prior year. The increase in operating loss is primarily attributable to the Retail-Flooring segment’s $18.1 million goodwill impairment charge and increased selling, general and administrative expenses in the Retail-Flooring segment. The increase in operating loss was also attributable to the Steel Manufacturing segment’s reduced production efficiencies as a result of lower demand and lower revenue in the Retail-Entertainment segment.
For the year ended September 30, 2024, net loss was approximately $26.7 million, and loss per share was $8.48, compared with net loss of approximately $0.1 million and loss per share of $0.03 in the prior year. The increase in net loss is primarily attributable to the goodwill impairment charge in the Retail-Flooring segment, lower operating income, and higher interest expense.
Adjusted EBITDA¹ for the year ended September 30, 2024 was approximately $24.5 million, a decrease of approximately $7.0 million, or 22.3%, compared to the prior year. The decrease in adjusted EBITDA is primarily due to an overall decrease in operating income.
As of September 30, 2024 the Company had total cash availability of $33.3 million, consisting of cash on hand of $4.6 million and availability under its various lines of credit of $28.7 million.
FY 2024 Segment Results (in thousands)
For the year ended September 30,
2024
2023
% Change
Revenue
Retail - Entertainment
$
71,023
$
78,124
-9.1
%
Retail - Flooring
136,989
75,872
80.6
%
Flooring Manufacturing
124,929
109,770
13.8
%
Steel Manufacturing
139,566
88,912
57.0
%
Corporate & Other
333
2,493
-86.6
%
Total Revenue
$
472,840
$
355,171
33.1
%
For the year ended September 30,
2024
2023
% Change
Operating Income (loss)
Retail - Entertainment
$
7,177
$
9,265
-22.5
%
Retail - Flooring
(25,520
)
(292
)
N/A
Flooring Manufacturing
8,240
6,061
36.0
%
Steel Manufacturing
4,584
7,978
-42.5
%
Corporate & Other
(8,125
)
(7,563
)
-7.4
%
Total Operating Income
$
(13,644
)
$
15,449
N/A
For the year ended September 30,
2024
2023
% Change
Adjusted EBITDA¹
Retail - Entertainment
$
8,407
$
10,581
-20.5
%
Retail - Flooring
(2,357
)
3,321
-171.0
%
Flooring Manufacturing
11,868
10,100
17.5
%
Steel Manufacturing
11,039
12,210
-9.6
%
Corporate & Other
(4,460
)
(4,674
)
4.6
%
Total Adjusted EBITDA¹
$
24,497
$
31,538
-22.3
%
Adjusted EBITDA¹ as a percentage of revenue
Retail - Entertainment
11.8
%
13.5
%
Retail - Flooring
-1.7
%
4.4
%
Flooring Manufacturing
9.5
%
9.2
%
Steel Manufacturing
7.9
%
13.7
%
Corporate & Other
N/A
N/A
Total Adjusted EBITDA¹
5.2
%
8.9
%
as a percentage of revenue
Retail – Entertainment
Retail-Entertainment segment revenue for the year ended September 30, 2024 was approximately $71.0 million, a decrease of approximately $7.1 million, or 9.1%, compared to prior year revenue of approximately $78.1 million. Revenue decreased primarily due to reduced consumer demand and a shift in sales mix toward used products, which generally have lower ticket sales with higher margins. The shift in sales mix also contributed to the increase in gross margin to 57.6% for the year ended September 30, 2024, compared to 54.7% for the prior year. Operating income for the year ended September 30, 2024 was approximately $7.2 million, compared to operating income of approximately $9.3 million for the prior year.
Retail – Flooring
The Retail-Flooring segment revenue for the year ended September 30, 2024, was approximately $137.0 million, an increase of approximately $61.1 million, or 80.6%, compared to the prior year revenue of approximately $75.9 million. The increase is primarily due to the acquisition of Flooring Liquidators in the second quarter of fiscal year 2023, increased revenue in Flooring Liquidator's builder design and installation segment, Elite Builder Services, and the acquisition of Carpet Remnant Outlet, Inc. (“CRO”) during the first quarter of fiscal year 2024. Gross margin for the year ended September 30, 2024 was 35.9%, compared to 36.6% for the prior year. Operating loss for the year ended September 30, 2024 was approximately $25.5 million, compared to operating loss of approximately $0.3 million for the prior year. The increase in operating loss was primarily due to the recognition of the $18.1 million goodwill impairment, temporary inefficiencies associated with the acquisition of CRO, and increased selling, general and administrative expenses.
Flooring Manufacturing
Revenue for the year ended September 30, 2024 was approximately $124.9 million, an increase of approximately $15.2 million, or 13.8%, compared to prior year revenue of approximately $109.8 million. Gross margin was 25.9% for the year ended September 30, 2024, compared to 21.8% for the prior year. The revenue and gross margin increases are primarily due to increased sales associated with the acquisition of the Harris Flooring Group® brands in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023. Operating income for the year ended September 30, 2024 was approximately $8.2 million, compared to operating income of approximately $6.1 million for the prior year.
Steel Manufacturing
Revenue for the year ended September 30, 2024 was approximately $139.6 million, an increase of approximately $50.7 million or 57.0%, compared to prior year revenue of approximately $88.9 million. The increase is primarily due to increased revenue of approximately $51.2 million at PMW and approximately $6.0 million at Central Steel, partially offset by a $6.5 million decrease in the Company’s other Steel Manufacturing businesses. Gross margin was 15.8% for the year ended September 30, 2024, compared to 22.5% for the prior year. The decrease in gross margin is primarily due to the acquisition of PMW, which has historically generated lower margins, as well as an overall decrease in margins in the Steel Manufacturing segment due to reduced production efficiencies as a result of lower demand. Operating income for the year ended September 30, 2024 was approximately $4.6 million, compared to operating income of approximately $8.0 million in the prior year.
Corporate and Other
Revenue for the year ended September 30, 2024 was approximately $0.3 million, a decrease of approximately $2.2 million, or 86.6%, compared to prior year revenue of approximately $2.5 million. The decrease in revenue was primarily due to the closure of SW Financial in May 2023. Operating loss for the year ended September 30, 2024 was approximately $8.1 million, compared to an operating loss of approximately $7.6 million in the prior year.
Non-GAAP Financial Information
Adjusted EBITDA
We evaluate the performance of our operations based on financial measures, such as “Adjusted EBITDA,” which is a non-GAAP financial measure. We define Adjusted EBITDA 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. 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” refers to Live Ventures and its wholly owned subsidiaries. Certain statements in this press release contain or may suggest “forward-looking” information within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each as amended, that are intended to be covered by the “safe harbor” created by those sections. Words such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” and similar statements are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Live Ventures may also make 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, 2024. Additionally, new risk factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all such risk factors, or to assess the impact such risk factors might have on our business. Live Ventures undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
About Live Ventures Incorporated
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, Chief Executive Officer 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, and entertainment industries.
Contact: Live Ventures Incorporated Greg Powell, Director of Investor Relations 725.500.5597 gpowell@liveventures.com www.liveventures.com
Source: Live Ventures Incorporated
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED) (dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
September 30, 2024
September 30, 2023
Assets
Cash
$
4,601
$
4,309
Trade receivables, net
46,861
41,194
Inventories, net
126,350
131,314
Income taxes receivable
—
1,116
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
4,123
4,919
Total current assets
181,935
182,852
Property and equipment, net
82,869
80,703
Right of use asset - operating leases
55,701
54,544
Deposits and other assets
787
1,282
Intangible assets, net
25,103
26,568
Goodwill
61,152
75,866
Total assets
$
407,547
$
421,815
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Liabilities:
Accounts payable
$
31,002
$
27,190
Accrued liabilities
31,740
31,826
Income taxes payable
948
—
Current portion of long-term debt
43,816
23,077
Current portion of notes payable related parties
6,400
4,000
Current portion of lease obligations - operating leases
12,885
11,369
Current portion of lease obligations - finance leases
368
359
Seller notes - related parties
2,500
—
Total current liabilities
129,659
97,821
Long-term debt, net of current portion
54,994
78,710
Lease obligation long term - operating leases
50,111
48,156
Lease obligation long term - finance leases
41,677
32,942
Notes payable related parties, net of current portion
4,934
6,914
Seller notes - related parties
40,361
38,998
Deferred tax liability
6,267
14,035
Other non-current obligations
6,655
4,104
Total liabilities
334,658
321,680
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Series E convertible preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 200,000 shares authorized, 47,840 issued and outstanding at September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, with a liquidation preference of $0.30 per share
—
—
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized, 3,131,360 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2024; 3,164,330 issued and outstanding at September 30, 2023
2
2
Paid-in capital
69,692
69,387
Treasury stock common 694,687 and 660,063 shares as of September 30, 2024 and 2023
(9,072
)
(8,206
)
Treasury stock Series E preferred 50,000 shares as of September 30, 2024 and 2023
(7
)
(7
)
Accumulated earnings
12,274
38,959
Total stockholders' equity
72,889
100,135
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
$
407,547
$
421,815
LIVE VENTURES, INCORPORATED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED) (dollars in thousands, except per share)
Years Ended September 30,
2024
2023
Revenues
$
472,840
$
355,171
Cost of revenues
328,016
239,605
Gross profit
144,824
115,566
Operating expenses:
General and administrative expenses
118,040
86,670
Sales and marketing expenses
22,372
13,447
Impairment expense
18,056
—
Total operating expenses
158,468
100,117
Operating (loss) income
(13,644
)
15,449
Other income (expense):
Interest expense, net
(16,847
)
(12,741
)
Loss on disposition of SW Financial
—
(1,696
)
SW Financial settlement
—
2,750
Other expense, net
(852
)
(2,293
)
Total other expense, net
(17,699
)
(13,980
)
(Loss) income before income taxes
(31,343
)
1,469
(Benefit) provision for income taxes
(4,658
)
1,571
Net loss
(26,685
)
(102
)
Loss per share:
Basic and diluted
$
(8.48
)
$
(0.03
)
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic and diluted
3,147,646
3,133,554
LIVE VENTURES INCORPORATED NON-GAAP MEASURES RECONCILIATION
Adjusted EBITDA The following table provides a reconciliation of Net loss to total Adjusted EBITDA¹ for the periods indicated (dollars in thousands):
For the Year Ended September 30,
2024
2023
Net loss
$
(26,685
)
$
(102
)
Depreciation and amortization
17,215
14,257
Stock-based compensation
325
446
Interest expense, net
16,847
12,741
Income tax (benefit) expense
(4,658
)
1,571
Debt acquisition costs
183
—
Disposition of Johnson
301
—
SW Financial settlement gain
—
(2,750
)
Disposition of SW Financial
—
1,697
Acquisition costs
2,314
3,554
Impairment of goodwill
18,056
—
Other non-recurring company initiatives
599
124
Adjusted EBITDA
$
24,497
$
31,538
1Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure. A reconciliation of the non-GAAP measures is included below.
