Live Ventures 10Q 2024 Q2 Quarterly report

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

_________________________

(Mark One)

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2024

o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from _____________ to _______________

Commission File Number 001-33937

Live Ventures Incorporated

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Nevada			85-0206668
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)			(IRS Employer Identification No.)

325 E. Warm Springs Road, Suite 102 Las Vegas, Nevada			89119
(Address of principal executive offices)			(Zip Code)

(702) 997-5968

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share

LIVE

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (The Nasdaq Capital Market)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes x No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.


Large accelerated filer	o	Accelerated filer	o
Non-accelerated filer	x	Smaller reporting company	x
Emerging growth company	o

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No x

The number of shares of the issuer’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share, outstanding as of May 10, 2024 was 3,144,028.

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INDEX TO FORM 10-Q FILING

FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2024

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	PART I

	FINANCIAL INFORMATION	3

Item 1.	Financial Statements	3

	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 202 4 (Unaudited) and September 30, 2023	3

	Condensed Consolidated Statements of (Loss) Income (Unaudited) for the Three Months and Six Months Ended March 31, 202 4 and 202 3	4

	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) for the Six Months Ended March 31, 202 4 and 202 3	5

	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity (Unaudited) for the Three an d Six Months Ended March 31, 202 4 and 202 3	6

	Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)	7

Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	29

Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk	39

Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	40

	PART II

	OTHER INFORMATION	41

Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	41

Item 1A.	Risk Factors	41

Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	41

Item 3.	Defaults upon Senior Securities	41

Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	41

Item 5.	Other Information	41

Item 6.	Exhibits	42

SIGNATURES		44

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

LIVE VENTURES INCORPORATED

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(dollars in thousands, except per-share amounts)


	March 31, 2024		September 30, 2023
	(Unaudited)
Assets
Cash	$	4,489	$	4,309
Trade receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $1.1 million at March 31, 2024 and $1.6 million at September 30, 2023	45,510		41,194
Inventories, net	130,980		131,314
Income taxes receivable	—		1,116
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	4,430		4,919
Total current assets	185,409		182,852
Property and equipment, net	78,432		80,703
Right of use asset - operating leases	64,867		54,544

Deposits and other assets	1,579		1,282

Intangible assets, net	26,942		26,568
Goodwill	76,639		75,866
Total assets	$	433,868	$	421,815
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	26,466	$	27,190
Accrued liabilities	33,180		31,826
Income taxes payable	322		—
Current portion of lease obligations - operating leases	13,459		11,369
Current portion of lease obligations - finance leases	361		359
Current portion of long-term debt	31,396		23,077
Current portion of notes payable related parties	1,200		4,000
Total current liabilities	106,384		97,821
Long-term debt, net of current portion	75,322		78,710
Lease obligation long term - operating leases	56,678		48,156
Lease obligation long term - finance leases	33,023		32,942
Notes payable related parties, net of current portion	10,124		6,914
Seller notes - related parties	40,354		38,998
Deferred taxes	10,320		14,035
Other non-current obligations	5,795		4,104
Total liabilities	338,000		321,680
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Series E convertible preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 200,000 shares authorized, 47,840 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2024 and September 30, 2023, respectively, with a liquidation preference of $0.30 per share outstanding	—		—
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized, 3,148,135 and 3,164,330 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2024 and September 30, 2023, respectively	2		2
Paid in capital	69,487		69,387
Treasury stock common 676,258 and 660,063 shares as of March 31, 2024 and September 30, 2023, respectively	(8,610)		(8,206)
Treasury stock Series E preferred 80,000 shares as of March 31, 2024 and September 30, 2023, respectively	(7)		(7)
Retained earnings	34,996		38,959
Total stockholders' equity	95,868		100,135


Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	433,868	$	421,815

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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LIVE VENTURES INCORPORATED

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF (LOSS) INCOME

(UNAUDITED)

(dollars in thousands, except per-share amounts)


	For the Three Months Ended March 31,				For the Six Months Ended March 31,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
Revenue	$	118,626	$	91,122	$	236,219	$	160,108
Cost of revenue	83,159		59,514		164,425		106,556
Gross profit	35,467		31,608		71,794		53,552

Operating expenses:
General and administrative expenses	29,824		22,617		57,503		37,217
Sales and marketing expenses	6,481		4,039		11,588		6,816
Total operating expenses	36,305		26,656		69,091		44,033
Operating income (loss)	(838)		4,952		2,703		9,519
Other expense:
Interest expense, net	(4,167)		(3,235)		(8,330)		(5,282)

Other Income	507		391		223		330
Total other expense, net	(3,660)		(2,844)		(8,107)		(4,952)
(Loss) income before provision for income taxes	(4,498)		2,108		(5,404)		4,567
(Benefit) provision for income taxes	(1,217)		550		(1,441)		1,165
Net (loss) income	$	(3,281)	$	1,558	$	(3,963)	$	3,402

(Loss) income per share:
Basic	$	(1.04)	$	0.50	$	(1.25)	$	1.10
Diluted	$	(1.04)	$	0.49	$	(1.25)	$	1.08

Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic	3,154,771		3,143,911		3,159,180		3,101,007
Diluted	3,154,771		3,184,982		3,159,180		3,137,625

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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LIVE VENTURES INCORPORATED

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(UNAUDITED)

(dollars in thousands)


	For the Six Months Ended March 31,
	2024		2023
Operating Activities:
Net (loss) income	$	(3,963)	$	3,402
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities, net of acquisition:
Depreciation and amortization	8,483		6,297
Gain on disposal of fixed assets	—		(7)
Amortization of seller note discount	1,355		—
Amortization of debt issuance cost	43		105
Stock based compensation expense	100		109
Amortization of right-of-use assets	2,008		1,397
Change in reserve for uncollectible accounts	(449)		350
Change in reserve for obsolete inventory	1,557		169
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
Trade receivables	(2,357)		436
Inventories	469		2,384
Income taxes payable/receivable	1,438		166
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	791		3,453
Deposits and other assets	(295)		(1,095)
Accounts payable	(2,511)		(3,668)
Accrued liabilities	(1,709)		(3,547)
Change in deferred income taxes	(2,829)		4,168
Other Liabilities	—		59
Net cash provided by operating activities	2,131		14,178

Investing Activities:
Acquisition of CRO	(1,034)		—
Acquisition of Johnson	(500)		—
Acquisition of Flooring Liquidators, net of cash received	—		(33,929)
Purchase of property and equipment	(3,373)		(2,900)
Net cash used in investing activities	(4,907)		(36,829)

Financing Activities:
Net borrowings under revolver loans	7,731		12,312
Proceeds from issuance of notes payable	227		8,449
Payments on notes payable	(3,359)		(3,679)
Proceeds from issuance of related party notes payable	1,000		7,000
Payments on related party notes payable	(600)		—
Payments for debt acquisition costs	—		(96)
Purchase of common treasury stock	(405)		(639)
Payments on financing leases	(1,638)		(1,077)
Payments on seller finance arrangements	—		(51)
Net cash provided by financing activities	2,956		22,219

Change in cash	180		(432)
Cash, beginning of period	4,309		4,600
Cash, end of period	$	4,489	$	4,168

Supplemental cash flow disclosures:
Interest paid	$	6,665	$	4,602
Income taxes received, net	$	106	$	—
Income taxes paid, net	$	—	$	43
Noncash financing and investing activities:
Noncash items related to Flooring Liquidators acquisition	$	—	$	36,900
PMW goodwill adjustment	$	233	$	—
Noncash items related to CRO acquisition	$	725	$	—
Noncash items related to Johnson acquisition	$	1,501	$	—

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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LIVE VENTURES INCORPORATED

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

(UNAUDITED)

(dollars in thousands)


	Series E Preferred Stock			Common Stock					Series E Preferred Stock		Common Stock
	Shares	Amount		Shares	Amount		Paid-In Capital		Treasury Stock		Treasury Stock		Retained Earnings		Non-controlling Interest		Total Equity
Balance, September 30, 2023	47,840	$	—	3,164,330	$	2	$	69,387	$	(7)	$	(8,206)	$	38,959	$	—	$	100,135
Stock based compensation	—	—		—	—		50		—		—		—		—		50
Purchase of common treasury stock	—	—		(4,346)	—		—		—		(106)		—		—		(106)
Net loss	—	—		—	—		—		—		—		(682)		—		(682)
Balance, December 31, 2023	47,840	$	—	3,159,984	$	2	$	69,437	$	(7)	$	(8,312)	$	38,277	$	—	$	99,397
Stock based compensation	—	—			—		50		—		—		—		—		50
Purchase of common treasury stock	—	—		(11,849)	—		—		—		(298)		—		—		(298)
Net loss	—	—		—	—		—		—		—		(3,281)		—		(3,281)
Balance, March 31, 2024	47,840	$	—	3,148,135	$	2	$	69,487	$	(7)	$	(8,610)	$	34,996	$	—	$	95,868


	Series E Preferred Stock			Common Stock					Series E Preferred Stock		Common Stock
	Shares	Amount		Shares	Amount		Paid-In Capital		Treasury Stock		Treasury Stock		Retained Earnings		Non-controlling Interest		Total Equity
Balance, September 30, 2022	47,840	$	—	3,074,833	$	2	$	65,321	$	(7)	$	(7,215)	$	39,509	$	(448)	$	97,162
Purchase of common treasury stock	—	—		(24,710)	—		—		—		(621)		—				(621)
Net income	—	—		—	—		—		—		—		1,844		—		1,844
Balance, December 31, 2022	47,840	$	—	3,050,123	$	2	$	65,321	$	(7)	$	(7,836)	$	41,353	$	(448)	$	98,385
Purchase of common treasury stock	—	—		(674)	—		—		—		(17)		—		—		(17)
Stock based compensation	—	—		—	—		109		—		—		—		—		109
Issuance of common stock	—	—		116,441	—		3,200		—		—		—		—		3,200
Net income	—	—		—	—		—		—		—		1,558		—		1,558
Balance, March 31, 2023	47,840	$	—	3,165,890	$	2	$	68,630	$	(7)	$	(7,853)	$	42,911	$	(448)	$	103,235

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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LIVE VENTURES INCORPORATED

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2024 AND 2023

(dollars in thousands, except per-share amounts)

Note 1: Background and Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Live Ventures Incorporated, a Nevada corporation, and its subsidiaries (collectively, “Live Ventures” or the “Company”). Live Ventures is a diversified holding company with a strategic focus on value-oriented acquisitions of domestic middle-market companies. The Company has five operating segments: Retail-Entertainment, Retail-Flooring, Flooring Manufacturing, Steel Manufacturing, and Corporate and Other. The Retail-Entertainment segment includes Vintage Stock, Inc. (“Vintage Stock”), which is engaged in the retail sale of new and used movies, music, collectibles, comics, books, games, game systems and components. The Retail-Flooring segment includes Flooring Liquidators, Inc. (“Flooring Liquidators”), which is engaged in the retail sale and installation of floors, carpets, and countertops. The Flooring Manufacturing segment includes Marquis Industries, Inc. (“Marquis”), which is engaged in the manufacture and sale of carpet and the sale of vinyl and wood floor coverings. The Steel Manufacturing Segment includes Precision Industries, Inc. (“Precision Marshall”), which is engaged in the manufacture and sale of alloy and steel plates, ground flat stock and drill rods, The Kinetic Co., Inc. (“Kinetic”), which is engaged in the production of industrial knives and hardened wear products for the tissue and metals industries, and Precision Metal Works, Inc. (“PMW”), which is engaged in metal forming, assembly, and finishing solutions across diverse industries, including appliance, automotive, hardware, electrical, electronic, medical products, and devices. PMW reports on a 13-week quarter, as opposed to the Company's calendar quarter reporting. However, the Company has determined that the difference in reporting periods has no material effect on its reported financial results.

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for audited financial statements. In the opinion of the Company’s management, this interim information includes all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods. The results of operations for the three and six months ended March 31, 2024 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024. The financial information included in these statements should be read in conjunction with the condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto as of September 30, 2023 and for the fiscal year then ended included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on December 22, 2023 (the “2023 Form 10-K”).

Note 2: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Principles of Consolidation

The unaudited condensed financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its majority owned subsidiaries over which the Company exercises control. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. These reclassifications have no material effect on the reported financial results.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires the Company’s management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Significant estimates made in connection with the accompanying consolidated financial statements include the estimated reserve for doubtful current and long-term trade and other receivables, the estimated reserve for excess and obsolete inventory, fair values in connection with the analysis of goodwill, other intangibles and long-lived assets for impairment, valuation allowance against deferred tax assets, lease terminations, and estimated useful lives for intangible assets and property and equipment.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures ("ASU 2023-07"). ASU 2023-07 requires, among other updates, enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses that are regularly

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provided to the Chief Operating Decision Maker, as well as the aggregate amount of other segment items included in the reported measure of segment profit or loss. ASU 2023-07 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, and requires retrospective adoption. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is evaluating the impact of this guidance on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures ("ASU 2023-09"). ASU 2023-09 requires enhanced annual disclosures regarding the rate reconciliation and income taxes paid information. ASU 2023-09 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, and may be adopted on a prospective or retrospective basis. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is evaluating the impact of this guidance on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

Note 3: Acquisitions

Acquisition of CRO

On October 13, 2023, Flooring Liquidators acquired certain assets and assumed certain liabilities of Carpet Remnant Outlet, Inc. (“CRO”), a floor covering retailer and installer serving residential and commercial customers throughout Northwest Arkansas. Total consideration for the acquisition was approximately $1.8 million and was comprised of cash at close of approximately $1.0 million, an indemnification holdback amount of $300,000, and additional consideration valued at $425,000.

The fair value of the purchase price components was $1.8 million, as detailed below (in $000's):


Cash	$	1,034
Additional consideration	425
Holdback	300
Purchase price	$	1,759

Under the preliminary purchase price allocation, the Company recognized goodwill of $425,000, which is calculated as the excess of both the consideration exchanged and liabilities assumed as compared to the fair value of the identifiable assets acquired. The values assigned to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed are based on their estimates of fair value available as of October 13, 2023, as calculated by an independent third-party firm. The value of the additional consideration was calculated by management. The Company anticipates the $425,000 of goodwill arising from the acquisition to be fully deductible for tax purposes. The table below outlines the purchase price allocation of the purchase for CRO to the acquired identifiable assets, liabilities assumed and goodwill as of March 31, 2024 (in $000’s):


Total purchase price	$	1,759
Accounts payable	770
Accrued liabilities	1,298
Total liabilities assumed	2,068
Total consideration	3,827
Accounts receivable	259
Inventory	1,406
Property, plant and equipment	261
Intangible assets	1,190
Other assets	286
Total assets acquired	3,402
Total goodwill	$	425

Acquisition of Johnson

On November 30, 2023, CRO acquired certain assets and assumed certain liabilities of Johnson Floor & Home (“Johnson”), a floor covering retailer and installer serving residential and commercial customers through four locations in the Tulsa, Oklahoma area, and one in Joplin, Missouri. Total consideration for the acquisition was $2.0 million, comprised of cash at close of $500,000, deferred consideration in the form of a seller note of $1.2 million, with additional

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consideration paid in the form of an earnout valued at approximately $300,000. The deferred consideration is payable in three $400,000 installments due annually on the first three anniversary dates following the closing date. Each installment will accrue interest at 6.0% per annum until paid.

The fair value of the purchase price components outlined above was approximately $2.0 million, as detailed below (in $000's):


Cash	$	500
Deferred consideration	1,200
Earnout	301
Purchase price	$	2,001

The values assigned to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed are based on their estimates of fair value available as of November 30, 2023, as calculated by management. The table below outlines the purchase price allocation of the purchase for Johnson to the acquired identifiable assets, liabilities assumed and goodwill as of March 31, 2024 (in $000’s):


Total purchase price			$	2,001
Accounts payable			1,017
Accrued liabilities			1,141
Total liabilities assumed			2,158
Total consideration			4,159
Accounts receivable			1,252
Inventory			1,127
Property, plant and equipment			157
Intangible assets
Customer relationships	$	1,301
Non-compete agreement	306
Subtotal intangible assets			1,607
Other assets			16
Total assets acquired			4,159
Total goodwill			$	—

Acquisition of Harris Flooring Group® Brands

On September 20, 2023, Marquis acquired the Harris Flooring Group® brands from Q.E.P., a designer, manufacturer, and distributor of a broad range of best-in-class flooring and installation solutions for commercial and home improvement projects. Specifically, Marquis acquired the Harris Flooring Group brands, inventory, and book of business and intends to retain all sales representatives. The purchase price was $10.1 million, consisting of $3.0 million in cash at close, and the recording of a deferred payment of $5.1 million and holdback of $2.0 million. The acquisition was determined to be an asset acquisition for accounting purposes. The entirety of the purchase price was allocated to inventory.

Acquisition of PMW

On July 20, 2023 (“Effective Date”), the Company acquired PMW, a Kentucky-based metal stamping and value-added manufacturing company. PMW was acquired for total consideration of approximately $28 million, comprised of a $25 million purchase price, plus closing cash, and subject to working capital adjustments, with additional consideration of up to $3 million paid in the form of an earn-out. The purchase price was funded in part by a $2.5 million seller note, borrowings under a credit facility of $14.4 million, and proceeds under a sale and leaseback transaction of approximately $8.6 million. The acquisition involved no issuance of stock of the Company.

As of the Effective Date, the Company entered into a sales and leaseback transaction for two properties acquired, one located in Frankfort, Kentucky, and the other located in Louisville, Kentucky, with Legacy West Kentucky Portfolio, LLC (“Lessor”). The aggregate sales price of the real estate was approximately $14.5 million. The Louisville, Kentucky property was acquired on the Effective Date for $5.1 million in connection with an option of PMW to purchase that property.

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The provisions of each of the two lease agreements include a 20-year lease term with two five-year renewal options. The base rent under the Frankfort lease agreement is $34,977 per month for the first year of the term and a 2% per annum escalator thereafter. The base rent under the Louisville lease agreement is $63,493 per month for the first year of the term and a 2% per annum escalator thereafter. Both lease agreements are “net leases,” such that the lessees are also obligated to pay all taxes, insurance, assessments, and other costs, expenses, and obligations of ownership of the real property incurred by the lessor. Due to the highly specialized nature of the leased assets, the Company currently believes it is more likely than not that each of the two five-year options will be exercised. The proceeds of $14.5 million, net of closing fees, from the sale-leaseback were used to assist in funding the acquisition of PMW.

The fair value of the purchase price components outlined above was $26.8 million due to fair value adjustments for the contingent consideration, cash acquired, and working capital adjustments, as detailed below (in $000’s):


Purchase price	$	25,000
Fair value of earnout	2,675
Cash from balance sheet	1,602
Working capital adjustment	(2,500)
Net purchase price	$	26,777

Under the preliminary purchase price allocation, the Company recognized goodwill of approximately $4.0 million, which is calculated as the excess of both the consideration exchanged and liabilities assumed as compared to the fair value of the identifiable assets acquired. The values assigned to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed are based on their estimates of fair value available as of July 20, 2023, as calculated by an independent third-party firm. Because the transaction was considered a stock purchase for tax purposes, none of the goodwill arising from the acquisition will be deductible for tax purposes. During the three months ended December 31, 2023, the Company recorded noncash fair value adjustments related to inventory and other liabilities assumed, as well as an adjustment to deferred tax liabilities in the aggregate amount of $652,000. The table below outlines the purchase price allocation of the purchase for PMW to the acquired identifiable assets, liabilities assumed and goodwill (in $000’s):


Net purchase price	$	26,777
Accounts payable	10,788
Accrued liabilities	4,995
Total liabilities assumed	15,783
Total consideration	42,560
Cash	1,602
Accounts receivable	12,613
Inventory	6,266
Property, plant and equipment	13,616
Intangible assets	3,600
Other assets	849
Total assets acquired	38,546
Total goodwill	$	4,014

Acquisition of Cal Coast Carpets

On June 2, 2023, Flooring Liquidators acquired certain fixed assets and other intangible assets of Cal Coast Carpets, Inc. (“Cal Coast”), and its shareholders. No liabilities were assumed as part of either transaction. The purchase price for the fixed assets acquired from Cal Coast was $35,000, and the intangible assets acquired from the shareholders was approximately $1.265 million, for a total combined purchase price of $1.3 million. The intangible assets acquired were comprised of customer relationships, trade name, and non-compete agreements. The acquisition was determined to be an asset acquisition for accounting purposes and, as such, no goodwill was recorded as part of the transaction. The values assigned to the assets acquired are based on their estimates of fair value available as of June 2, 2023, as calculated by management.

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The table below outlines the purchase price allocation of the purchase for Cal Coast to the acquired identifiable assets (in $000’s):


Property, plant and equipment	$	35
Intangible assets
Customer relationships	785
Trade name	425
Non-compete agreement	55
Total intangible assets	1,265
Total assets acquired	$	1,300

Acquisition of Flooring Liquidators

On January 18, 2023, Live Ventures acquired 100% of the issued and outstanding equity interests (the “Equity Interests”) of Flooring Liquidators, Inc., Elite Builder Services, Inc. (“EBS”), 7 Day Stone, Inc., Floorable, LLC, K2L Leasing, LLC, and SJ & K Equipment, Inc. (collectively, the “Acquired Companies”). The Acquired Companies are leading retailers and installers of floors, carpets, and countertops to consumers, builders and contractors in California and Nevada.

The acquisition was effected pursuant to a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with an effective date of January 18, 2023 by and among the Company, and Stephen J. Kellogg, as the seller representative of the equity holders of the Acquired Companies and individually in his capacity as an equity holder of the Acquired Companies, and the other equity holders of the Acquired Companies (collectively, the “Seller”). The purchase price for the Equity Interests was $83.8 million before any fair value considerations, and is comprised of the following:

•$41.8 million in cash to the Seller;

•$34.0 million (the “Note Amount”) to certain trusts for the benefit of Kellogg and members of his family (the “Kellogg Trusts”) pursuant to the issuance by the Company of a subordinated promissory note (the “Note”) in favor of the Kellogg Trusts;

•$4.0 million to the Kellogg 2022 Family Irrevocable Nevada Trust by issuance of 116,441 shares of Company Common Stock (as defined in the Purchase Agreement) (the “Share Amount”), calculated in the manner described in the Purchase Agreement;

•$2.0 million holdback; and

•$2.0 million of contingent consideration, comprised of $1.0 million in cash and $1.0 million in restricted stock units.

The fair value of the purchase price components outlined above was $78.7 million due to fair value adjustments for the Note, and restricted stock, as detailed below (in $000's).


Purchase price	$	83,800
Fair value adjustment, sellers note	(3,300)
Fair value adjustment, restricted stock	(1,800)
Net purchase price	$	78,700

Under the preliminary purchase price allocation, the Company recognized goodwill of approximately $31.4 million, which is calculated as the excess of both the consideration exchanged and liabilities assumed as compared to the fair value of the identifiable assets acquired. The values assigned to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed are based on their estimates of fair value available as of January 18, 2023, as calculated by an independent third-party firm. The Company anticipates approximately $13.4 million of the goodwill arising from the acquisition to be fully deductible for tax purposes. During the three months ended December 31, 2023, the Company recorded a fair value adjustment related to its contingent

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consideration of $1 million. The table below outlines the purchase price allocation, as revised, of the purchase for Flooring Liquidators to the acquired identifiable assets, liabilities assumed and goodwill (in $000’s):


Purchase price			$	78,700


Accounts payable			5,189
Accrued liabilities			10,700
Debt			60
Total liabilities assumed			15,949
Total consideration			94,649
Cash			9,131
Accounts receivable			4,824
Inventory			19,402
Property, plant and equipment			4,643
Intangible assets
Trade names	$	13,275
Customer relationships	7,700
Non-compete agreements	1,625
Other	49
Subtotal intangible assets			22,649
Other			2,581
Total assets acquired			63,230
Total goodwill			$	31,419

Pro Forma Information

The table below presents selected proforma information for the Company for the three and six-month periods ended March 31, 2023, assuming that the acquisition had occurred on October 1, 2022 (the beginning of the Company’s 2023 fiscal year), pursuant to ASC 805-10-50 (in $000's). This proforma information does not purport to represent what the actual results of operations of the Company would have been had the acquisition occurred on that date, nor does it purport to predict the results of operations for future periods.


	As Reported				Adjustments		Proforma
	Live Unaudited Three Months Ended March 31, 2023		Flooring Liquidators Unaudited Three Months Ended March 31, 2023		Adjustments(1)		Live for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2023
Net revenue	$	91,122	$	4,222			$	95,344
Net income	$	1,558	$	(2,188)	$	(300)	$	(930)
Earnings per basic common share	$	0.50					$	(0.30)
Earnings per basic diluted share	$	0.49					$	(0.29)


	As Reported				Adjustments		Proforma
	Live Unaudited Six Months Ended March 31, 2023		Flooring Liquidators Unaudited Six Months Ended March 31, 2023		Adjustments(1)		Live for the Six Months Ended March 31, 2023
Net revenue	$	160,108	$	37,702			$	197,810
Net income	$	3,402	$	(1,033)	$	(2,226)	$	143
Earnings per basic common share	$	1.10					$	0.05
Earnings per basic diluted share	$	1.08					$	0.05

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(1) Adjustments are related to adjustments made for the following:

•Amortization expense of definite-lived intangible assets has been adjusted based on the preliminary fair value at the acquisition date.

•Interest expense has been adjusted to include proforma interest expense that would have been incurred as a result of the acquisition financing obtained by the Company.

•Elimination of revenue and costs of revenue associated with sales between Flooring Liquidators and the Company prior to acquisition.

Note 4: Inventory

The following table details the Company's inventory as of March 31, 2024 and September 30, 2023 (in $000's):


Inventory, net	March 31, 2024		September 30, 2023
Raw materials	$	28,695	$	32,590
Work in progress	9,320		9,028
Finished goods	52,674		50,082
Merchandise	46,388		43,438
	137,077		135,138
Less: Inventory reserves	(6,097)		(3,824)
Total inventory, net	$	130,980	$	131,314

Note 5: Property and Equipment

The following table details the Company's property and equipment as of March 31, 2024 and September 30, 2023 (in $000's):


	March 31, 2024		September 30, 2023
Property and equipment, net:
Land	$	2,029	$	2,029
Building and improvements	36,955		35,684
Transportation equipment	2,086		2,062
Machinery and equipment	69,322		67,575
Furnishings and fixtures	6,285		6,028
Office, computer equipment and other	5,003		4,569
	121,680		117,947
Less: Accumulated depreciation	(43,248)		(37,244)
Total property and equipment, net	$	78,432	$	80,703

Depreciation expense was $3.0 million and $2.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $6.1 million and $5.1 million for the six months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Note 6: Leases

The Company leases retail stores, warehouse facilities, and office space. These assets and properties are generally leased under noncancelable agreements that expire at various future dates with many agreements containing renewal options for additional periods. The agreements, which have been classified as either operating or finance leases, generally provide for minimum rent and, in some cases, percentage rent, and require the Company to pay all insurance, taxes, and other maintenance costs. As a result, the Company recognizes assets and liabilities for all leases with lease terms greater than 12 months. The amounts recognized reflect the present value of remaining lease payments for all leases. The discount rate

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used is an estimate of the Company’s blended incremental borrowing rate based on information available associated with each subsidiary’s debt outstanding at lease commencement. In considering the lease asset value, the Company considers fixed and variable payment terms, prepayments and options to extend, terminate or purchase. Renewal, termination, or purchase options affect the lease term used for determining lease asset value only if the option is reasonably certain to be exercised.

The following table details the Company's right of use assets and lease liabilities as of March 31, 2024 and September 30, 2023 (in $000's):


	March 31, 2024		September 30, 2023
Right of use asset - operating leases	$	64,867	$	54,544

Lease liabilities:
Current - operating	13,459		11,369
Current - finance	361		359
Long term - operating	56,678		48,156
Long term - finance	33,023		32,942

As of March 31, 2024, the weighted average remaining lease term for operating leases is 10.0 years. The Company's weighted average discount rate for operating leases is 9.8%. Total cash payments for operating leases for the six months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 were approximately $8.8 million and $3.9 million, respectively. Additionally, the Company recognized approximately $17.4 million in right of use assets and liabilities upon commencement of operating leases during the six months ended March 31, 2024.

As of March 31, 2024, the weighted average remaining lease term for finance leases is 27.3 years. The Company's weighted average discount rate for finance leases is 11.7%. Total cash payments for finance leases for the six months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 were approximately $1.6 million and $1.1 million, respectively. No finance right-of-use assets or liabilities were recognized during the six months ended March 31, 2024.

The Company records finance lease right-of-use assets as property and equipment. The balance, as of March 31, 2024 and September 30, 2023 is as follows (in $000’s):


	March 31, 2024		September 30, 2023
Property and equipment, at cost	$	22,526	$	22,526
Accumulated depreciation	$	(1,048)	$	(702)
Property and equipment, net	$	21,478	$	21,824

Total present value of future lease payments of operating leases as of March 31, 2024 (in $000's):


Twelve months ended March 31,
2025	$	18,466
2026	16,286
2027	13,774
2028	11,132
2029	7,049
Thereafter	31,421
Total	98,128
Less implied interest	(27,991)
Present value of payments	$	70,137

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Total present value of future lease payments of finance leases as of March 31, 2024 (in $000's):


Twelve months ended March 31,
2025	$	3,185
2026	3,197
2027	3,257
2028	3,348
2029	3,453
Thereafter	103,196
Total	119,636
Less implied interest	(86,252)
Present value of payments	$	33,384

During the six months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company recorded no impairment charges relating to any of its leases.

Note 7: Intangibles

The following table details the Company's intangibles as of March 31, 2024 and September 30, 2023 (in $000's):


	March 31, 2024		September 30, 2023
Intangible assets, net:
Intangible assets - Tradenames	$	14,940	$	14,940
Intangible assets - Customer relationships	15,139		13,874
Intangible assets - Other	3,810		2,316
	33,889		31,130
Less: Accumulated amortization	(6,947)		(4,562)
Total intangibles, net	$	26,942	$	26,568

Amortization expense was $1.2 million and $992,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $2.4 million and $1.2 million for the six months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

The following table summarizes estimated future amortization expense related to intangible assets that have net balances (in $000’s):


Twelve months ending March 31,
2025	$	4,984
2026	4,984
2027	4,915
2028	4,799
2029	4,141
Thereafter	3,119
	$	26,942

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Note 8: Goodwill

The following table details the Company's goodwill as of September 30, 2023 and March 31, 2024 (in $000's):


	Retail - Entertainment		Retail - Flooring		Flooring Manufacturing		Steel Manufacturing		Total
September 30, 2023	36,947		30,419		807		7,693		75,866

CRO acquisition	—		425		—		—		425
PMW adjustment	—		—		—		(652)		(652)
Flooring Liquidators adjustment	—		1,000		—		—		1,000
March 31, 2024	$	36,947	$	31,844	$	807	$	7,041	$	76,639

During the six months ended March 31, 2024, the Company made fair value adjustments, in the amount of approximately ($652,000) related to the acquisition of PMW, $425,000 related to the CRO acquisition, and $1.0 million related to the acquisition of Flooring Liquidators (see Note 3).

As of March 31, 2024, the Company did not identify any triggering events that would require impairment testing.

Note 9: Accrued Liabilities

The following table details the Company's accrued liabilities as of March 31, 2024 and September 30, 2023 (in $000's):


	March 31, 2024		September 30, 2023
Accrued liabilities:
Accrued payroll and bonuses	$	6,524	$	5,802
Accrued sales and use taxes	1,884		1,529
Accrued customer deposits	6,548		4,579
Accrued gift card and escheatment liability	1,825		1,819
Accrued interest payable	846		669
Accrued inventory	2,230		5,700
Accrued professional fees	2,476		3,146
Accrued expenses - other	10,847		8,582
Total accrued liabilities	$	33,180	$	31,826

Note 10: Long-Term Debt

Long-term debt as of March 31, 2024 and September 30, 2023 consisted of the following (in $000's):


	March 31, 2024		September 30, 2023
Revolver loans	$	64,510	$	56,779
Equipment loans	13,543		15,486
Term loans	13,192		14,290
Other notes payable	15,997		15,789
Total notes payable	107,242		102,344
Less: unamortized debt issuance costs	(524)		(557)
Net amount	106,718		101,787
Less: current portion	(31,396)		(23,077)
Total long-term debt	$	75,322	$	78,710

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Future maturities of long-term debt at March 31, 2024, are as follows which does not include related party debt separately stated (in $000's):


Twelve months ending March 31,
2024	$	31,396
2025	5,992
2026	53,669
2027	4,441
2028	11,220

Total future maturities of long-term debt	$	106,718

Bank of America Revolver Loan

On January 31, 2020, Marquis entered into an amended $25.0 million revolving credit agreement (“BofA Revolver”) with Bank of America Corporation (“BofA”). The BofA Revolver is a five-year, asset-based facility that is secured by substantially all of Marquis’ assets. Availability under the BofA Revolver is subject to a monthly borrowing base calculation. Marquis’ ability to borrow under the BofA Revolver is subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions, including meeting all loan covenants under the credit agreement with BofA. The BofA Revolver has a variable interest rate and matures in January 2025. As of March 31, 2024 and September 30, 2023, the outstanding balance was approximately $16.4 million and $6.1 million, respectively.

Loan with Fifth Third Bank (Precision Marshall)

On January 20, 2022, Precision Marshall refinanced its Encina Business Credit loans with Fifth Third Bank, and the balance outstanding was repaid. The refinanced credit facility, totaling $29 million, is comprised of $23.0 million in revolving credit, $3.5 million in M&E lending, and $2.5 million for Capex lending. Advances under the new credit facility will bear interest at the 30-day SOFR plus 200 basis points for lending under the revolving facility, and 30-day SOFR plus 225 basis points for M&E and Capex lending. The refinancing of the Borrower’s existing credit facility reduces interest costs and improves the availability and liquidity of funds by approximately $3.0 million at the close. The facility terminates on January 20, 2027, unless terminated earlier in accordance with its terms.

In connection with the acquisition of Kinetic, the existing revolving facility was amended to add Kinetic as a borrower. In addition, two additional term loans were executed to fund the purchase of Kinetic. Approximately $6.0 million was drawn from the revolving facility, and the two term loans were opened in the amounts of $4.0 million and $1.0 million, respectively. The $4.0 million term loan (“Kinetic Term Loan #1”), which matures on January 20, 2027, bears interest on the same terms as for M&E term lending as stated above. The $1.0 million term loan (“Kinetic Term Loan #2”), which matures on June 28, 2025, is a “Special Advance Term Loan”, and bears interest at SOFR plus 375 basis points.

As of March 31, 2024 and September 30, 2023, the outstanding balance on the revolving loan was approximately $25.0 million and $23.0 million, respectively, and the outstanding balance on the original M&E lending, which is documented as a term note, was approximately $2.1 million and $2.3 million, respectively. The revolving loan has a variable interest rate and matures in January 2027. As of March 31, 2024 and September 30, 2023, the outstanding balance on Kinetic Term Loan #1 was approximately $3.0 million and $3.3 million, respectively. As of September 30, 2023, the Kinetic Term Loan #2 was fully repaid.

On April 12, 2023, in connection with its existing credit facility with Fifth Third Bank, Precision Marshall took an advance against its Capex term lending in the amount of approximately $1.4 million. The loan matures January 2027 and bears interest on the same terms as for Capex lending as stated above. The first payment under this loan is due in February 2024. As of March 31, 2024 and September 30, 2023, the outstanding balance on the Capex loan was approximately $1.3 million and 1.4 million, respectively.

Eclipse Business Capital Loans

In connection with the acquisition of Flooring Liquidators (see Note 3), on January 18, 2023, Flooring Liquidators entered into a credit facility with Eclipse Business Capital, LLC (“Eclipse”). The facility consists of $25.0 million in revolving credit (“Eclipse Revolver”) and $3.5 million in M&E lending (“Eclipse M&E”). The Eclipse Revolver is a three-year, asset-based facility that is secured by substantially all of Flooring Liquidators’ assets. Availability under the Eclipse Revolver is subject to a monthly borrowing base calculation. Flooring Liquidators’ ability to borrow under the Eclipse

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Revolver is subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions, including meeting all loan covenants under the credit agreement with Eclipse. The Eclipse Revolver bears interest at 4.5% per annum in excess of Adjusted Term SOFR prior to April 1, 2023, and 3.5% per annum in excess of Adjusted Term SOFR after April 1, 2023. The Eclipse M&E loan bears interest at 6.0% per annum in excess of Adjusted Term SOFR prior to April 1, 2023, and 5.0% per annum in excess of Adjusted Term SOFR after April 1, 2023. The credit facility matures in January 2026. As of March 31, 2024 and September 30, 2023, the outstanding balance on the Eclipse Revolver was approximately $9.0 million and $8.2 million, respectively, and the outstanding balance on the Eclipse M&E loan was approximately $2.1 million and $2.4 million, respectively.

Loan with Fifth Third Bank (PMW)

In connection with the acquisition of PMW (see Note 3), on July 20, 2023, PMW entered into a revolving credit facility with Fifth Third Bank (the "Revolving Credit Facility"). The facility consists of $15.0 million in revolving credit ("Fifth-Third Revolver") and approximately $5.0 million in M&E lending (the "Fifth-Third M&E Loan"). The Fifth-Third Revolver is a three-year, asset-based facility that is secured by substantially all of PMW's assets. Availability under the Fifth-Third Revolver is subject to a monthly borrowing base calculation. PMW's ability to borrow under the Fifth-Third Revolver is subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions, including meeting all loan covenants under the credit agreement with Fifth-Third. Loans made under the Revolving Credit Facility are considered Reference Rate Loans, and bear interest at a rate equal to the sum of the Reference Rate plus the Applicable Margin. Reference Rate means the greater of (a) 3.0% or (b) the Lender’s publicly announced prime rate (which is not intended to be Lender’s lowest or most favorable rate in effect at any time) in effect from time to time. The Applicable Margin for revolving loans is zero, while for the M&E Term Loan or any Capital Expenditure Term Loan, it is 50 basis points (0.5%). The credit facility matures in July 2026. As of March 31, 2024 and September 30, 2023, the outstanding balance on the Fifth-Third Revolver was approximately $10.8 million and $11.0 million, respectively, and the balance on the Fifth-Third M&E loan was approximately $4.4 million and $4.8 million, respectively.

Bank Midwest Revolver Loan

On October 17, 2023, Vintage entered into a $15.0 million credit agreement with Bank Midwest (“Bank Midwest Revolver”), replacing a revolving credit facility between Vintage and Texas Capital Bank (“TCB Revolver”), which was entered into in November 2016 and set to mature in November 2023. In connection with the entry into the Credit Agreement, the revolving credit facility between Vintage Stock and Texas Capital Bank was terminated and the balance outstanding was repaid. The Bank Midwest Revolver interest accrues daily on the outstanding principal at a rate of the greater of (a) the one-month forward-looking term rate based on SOFR, plus 2.36% per annum, or (b) 6.5% per annum, and matures on October 17, 2024. As of March 31, 2024, the outstanding balance on the Bank Midwest Revolver was approximately $3.4 million. As of September 30, 2023, the outstanding balance on the TCB Revolver was approximately $5.3 million.

Equipment Loans

On June 20, 2016 and August 5, 2016, Marquis entered into a transaction that provided for a master agreement and separate loan schedules (the “Equipment Loans”) with Banc of America Leasing & Capital, LLC that provided for the following as of March 31, 2024:

Note #3 was for approximately $3.7 million, secured by equipment. The Equipment Loan #3 matured in December 2023. As of March 31, 2024 and September 30, 2023, the balance was $0 and $154,000, respectively.

Note #4 was for approximately $1.1 million, secured by equipment. The Equipment Loan #4 matured in December 2023. As of March 31, 2024 and September 30, 2023, the balance was $0 and $47,000, respectively.

Note #5 is for approximately $4.0 million, secured by equipment. The Equipment Loan #5 is due December 2024, payable in 84 monthly payments of $55,000 beginning January 2018, bearing interest at 4.7% per annum. As of March 31, 2024 and September 30, 2023, the balance was approximately $485,000 and $799,000, respectively.

Note #6 is for $913,000, secured by equipment. The Equipment Loan #6 is due July 2024, payable in 60 monthly payments of $14,000 beginning August 2019, with a final payment of $197,000, bearing interest at 4.7% per annum. As of March 31, 2024 and September 30, 2023, the balance was approximately $237,000 and $317,000, respectively.

Note #7 is for $5.0 million, secured by equipment. The Equipment Loan #7 is due February 2027, payable in 84 monthly payments of $59,000 beginning March 2020, with the final payment of $809,000, bearing interest at 3.2% per annum. As of March 31, 2024 and September 30, 2023, the balance was approximately $2.6 million and $2.9 million, respectively.

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Note #8 is for approximately $3.4 million, secured by equipment. The Equipment Loan #8 is due September 2027, payable in 84 monthly payments of $46,000 beginning October 2020, bearing interest at 4.0%. As of March 31, 2024 and September 30, 2023, the balance was approximately $1.8 million and $2.0 million, respectively.

In December 2021, Marquis funded the acquisition of $5.5 million of new equipment under Note #9 of its master agreement. The Equipment Loan #9, which is secured by the equipment, matures December 2026, and is payable in 60 monthly payments of $92,000 beginning January 2022, with the final payment in the amount of approximately $642,000, bearing interest at 3.75% per annum. As of March 31, 2024 and September 30, 2023, the balance was approximately $3.4 million and $3.9 million, respectively.

In December 2022, Marquis funded the acquisition of $5.7 million of new equipment under Note #10 of its master agreement. The Equipment Loan #10, which is secured by the equipment, matures December 2029, and is payable in 84 monthly payments of $79,000, beginning January 2023, with the final payment in the amount of approximately $650,000, bearing interest at 6.50%. As of March 31, 2024 and September 30, 2023, the balance was approximately $5.0 million and $5.3 million.

Loan Covenant Compliance

As of March 31, 2024, the Company was in compliance with all covenants under its existing revolving and other loan agreements.

Note 11: Notes Payable-Related Parties

Long-term debt payable to related parties (see Note 16) as of March 31, 2024 and September 30, 2023 consisted of the following (in $000's):


	March 31, 2024		September 30, 2023
Isaac Capital Group, LLC, 12.5% interest rate, matures May 2025	$	2,000	$	2,000
Spriggs Investments, LLC, 10% interest rate, matures July 2025	1,400		2,000
Spriggs Investments, LLC for Flooring Liquidators, 12% interest rate, matures July 2025	1,000		1,000
Isaac Capital Group, LLC revolver, 12% interest rate, matures April 2025	2,000		1,000
Isaac Capital Group, LLC for Flooring Liquidators, 12% interest rate, matures January 2028	5,000		5,000
Total notes payable - related parties	11,400		11,000
Less: unamortized debt issuance costs	(76)		(86)
Net amount	11,324		10,914
Less: current portion	(1,200)		(4,000)
Total long-term portion, related parties	$	10,124	$	6,914


Twelve months ending March 31,
2025	$	1,200
2026	5,200


2029	4,924

Total future maturities of long-term debt, related parties	$	11,324

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Note 12: Related Party Seller Notes

Seller notes as of March 31, 2024 and September 30, 2023 consisted of the following (in $000’s):


	March 31, 2024		September 30, 2023
Seller of Flooring Liquidators, 8.24% interest rate, matures January 2028	$	34,000	$	34,000
Seller of PMW, 8.0% interest rate, matures July 2028	2,500		2,500
Seller of Kinetic, 7.0% interest rate, matures September 2027	3,000		3,000
Total Related party seller notes payable	39,500		39,500
Unamortized debt premium (discount)	854		(502)
Net amount	40,354		38,998
Less current portion	—		—
Long-term portion of Related party seller notes payable	$	40,354	$	38,998

Future maturities of seller notes at March 31, 2024 are as follows (in $000’s):


Twelve months ending March 31,


2026	500
2027	3,500
2028	36,354

Total	$	40,354

Note 13: Stockholders’ Equity

Series E Convertible Preferred Stock

As of March 31, 2024 and September 30, 2023, there were 47,840 shares of Series E Convertible Preferred Stock issued and outstanding, respectively.

Treasury Stock

As of March 31, 2024 and September 30, 2023, the Company had 676,258 and 660,063 shares of Treasury Stock, respectively. During the six months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company repurchased 16,195 and 25,384 shares of its common stock for approximately $404,000 and $639,000, respectively. During the six months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, the average price paid per share was $24.99 and $25.16, respectively.

Note 14: Stock-Based Compensation

Our 2014 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan (the “2014 Plan”) authorizes the issuance of distribution equivalent rights, incentive stock options, non-qualified stock options, performance stock, performance units, restricted ordinary shares, restricted stock units, stock appreciation rights, tandem stock appreciation rights and unrestricted ordinary shares to our directors, officer, employees, consultants and advisors. The Company has reserved up to 300,000 shares of common stock for issuance under the 2014 Plan.

From time to time, the Company grants stock options to directors, officers, and employees. These awards are valued at the grant date by determining the fair value of the instruments. The value of each award is amortized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period.

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The following table summarizes stock option activity for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023 and the six months ended March 31, 2024:


	Number of Shares	Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	Intrinsic Value
Outstanding at September 30, 2022	87,500	$	18.81	0.78	$	771
Outstanding at March 31, 2023	87,500	$	18.81	0.85	$	1,160
Exercisable at March 31, 2023	87,500	$	18.81	0.85	$	1,160

Outstanding at September 30, 2023	53,750	$	21.51	1.54	$	540


Outstanding at March 31, 2024	53,750	$	21.51	1.04	$	499
Exercisable at March 31, 2024	53,750	$	21.51	1.04	$	499

The Company recognized compensation expense of approximately $50,000 and $109,000 during the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and approximately $100,000 and $109,000 during the six months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, related to stock option awards and restricted stock awards granted to certain employees and officers based on the grant date fair value of the awards, and the revaluation for existing options whereby the expiration date was extended.

As of March 31, 2024, the Company had no unrecognized compensation expense associated with stock option awards.

Note 15: Earnings Per Share

Net income per share is calculated using the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the applicable period. Basic weighted average common shares outstanding do not include shares of restricted stock that have not yet vested, although such shares are included as outstanding shares in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. Diluted net income per share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding and if dilutive, potential common shares outstanding during the period. Potential common shares consist of the additional common shares issuable in respect of restricted share awards, stock options and convertible preferred stock. Preferred stock dividends are subtracted from net earnings to determine the amount available to common stockholders.

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The following table presents the computation of basic and diluted net earnings per share (in $000's):


	Three Months Ended March 31,				Six Months Ended March 31,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
Basic
Net (loss) income	$	(3,281)	$	1,558	$	(3,963)	$	3,402
Less: preferred stock dividends	—		—		—		—
Net (loss) income applicable to common stock	$	(3,281)	$	1,558	$	(3,963)	$	3,402

Weighted average common shares outstanding	3,154,771		3,143,911		3,159,180		3,101,007
Basic (loss) earnings per share	$	(1.04)	$	0.50	$	(1.25)	$	1.10

Diluted
Net (loss) income applicable to common stock	$	(3,281)	$	1,558	$	(3,963)	$	3,402
Add: preferred stock dividends	—		—		—		—
Net (loss) income applicable to diluted earnings per share	$	(3,281)	$	1,558	$	(3,963)	$	3,402

Weighted average common shares outstanding	3,154,771		3,143,911		3,159,180		3,101,007
Add: Options	—		40,832		—		36,379


Add: Series E Preferred Stock	—		239		—		239
Assumed weighted average common shares outstanding	3,154,771		3,184,982		3,159,180		3,137,625
Diluted (loss) earnings per share	$	(1.04)	$	0.49	$	(1.25)	$	1.08

Basic earnings per common share ("EPS") is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares of Common Stock outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS is computed by dividing net income by the sum of the weighted average number of shares of Common Stock outstanding and the effect of dilutive securities. No diluted EPS computation was made for the three and six months ended March 31, 2024, as the Company recorded a net loss. Had the Company calculated diluted EPS for the three and six months ended March 31, 2024, the total assumed weighted average common shares outstanding would have been 3,173,021 and 3,177,549, respectively, and there would have been 22,500 options to purchase shares of common stock that were anti-dilutive. For the three and six months ended March 31, 2023, there were 17,000 options to purchase shares of common stock that were anti-dilutive, and not included in the diluted EPS computation.

Note 16: Related Party Transactions

Transactions with Isaac Capital Group, LLC

As of March 31, 2024, Isaac Capital Group, LLC (“ICG”) beneficially owns 49.0% of the Company’s issued and outstanding capital stock. Jon Isaac, the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer, is the President and sole member of ICG, and, accordingly, has sole voting and dispositive power with respect to these shares. Mr. Isaac also personally owns 219,177 shares of common stock and holds options to purchase up to 25,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $10.00 per share, all of which are currently exercisable. Mr. Isaac's options expire on January 15, 2025.

ICG Term Loan

During 2015, Marquis entered into a mezzanine loan in the amount of up to $7.0 million (the “ICF Loan”) with Isaac Capital Fund I, LLC (“ICF”), a private lender whose managing member is Jon Isaac. On July 10, 2020, (i) ICF released and discharged Marquis from all obligations under the loan, (ii) ICF assigned all of its rights and obligations under the instruments, documents, and agreements with respect to the ICF Loan to ICG, of which Jon Isaac, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, is the sole member, and (iii) Live Ventures borrowed $2.0 million (the “ICG Loan”) from ICG. The ICG Loan bears interest at 12.5% and matures in May 2025. As of March 31, 2024 and September 30, 2023, the outstanding balance on this note was $2.0 million.

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ICG Revolving Promissory Note

On April 9, 2020, the Company, as borrower, entered into an unsecured revolving line of credit promissory note whereby ICG agreed to provide the Company with a $1.0 million revolving credit facility (the “ICG Revolver”). On June 23, 2022, as approved by unanimous consent of the Board of Directors of the Company, the amount of available revolving credit under the facility was increased to $6.0 million. No other terms of the Note were changed. On April 1, 2023, the Company entered into the Second Amendment of the ICG Revolver that extended the maturity date to April 8, 2024, increased the interest rate from 10% to 12% per annum, and decreased the amount of available revolving credit under the facility to $1.0 million. On January 11, 2024, the Company entered into the Third Amendment of the ICG Revolver that extended the maturity date to April 8, 2025 and increased the amount of available revolving credit under the facility to $5.0 million. As of March 31, 2024 and September 30, 2023, the outstanding balance on the ICG Revolver was $2.0 million and 1.0 million, respectively.

ICG Flooring Liquidators Note

On January 18, 2023, in connection with the acquisition of Flooring Liquidators, Flooring Affiliated Holdings, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, as borrower, entered into a promissory note for the benefit of ICG in the amount of $5.0 million (“ICG Flooring Liquidators Loan”). The ICG Flooring Liquidators Loan matures on January 18, 2028, and bears interest at 12%. Interest is payable in arrears on the last day of each calendar month. The note is fully guaranteed by the Company. As of March 31, 2024, the outstanding balance on this loan was $5.0 million.

Transactions with JanOne Inc.

Tony Isaac, a member of the Company's board of directors, and father of the Company's Chief Executive Officer, Jon Isaac, is the Chief Executive Officer and a director of JanOne Inc. (“JanOne”). Richard Butler, a member of the Company's board of directors, is a director of JanOne.

Lease Agreement

Customer Connexx LLC, formerly a subsidiary of JanOne, previously rented approximately 9,900 square feet of office space from the Company at its Las Vegas office, which totals 16,500 square feet. JanOne paid the Company $39,000 and $112,000 in rent and other reimbursed expenses for three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $75,000 and $256,000 for the six months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Purchase Agreement with ARCA Recycling

On April 5, 2022, the Company entered into a Purchasing Agreement with ARCA Recycling ("ARCA"), which was a wholly owned subsidiary of JanOne, Inc. until March 2023. Pursuant to the agreement, the Company agreed to purchase inventory from time to time for ARCA as set forth in submitted purchase orders. The inventory is owned by the Company until ARCA installs it in customer's homes, and payment by ARCA to the Company is due upon ARCA's receipt of payment from the customer. All purchases made by the Company shall be paid back by ARCA in full plus an additional five percent surcharge or broker-type fee. As of March 31, 2024, the Company had a full allowance of approximately $690,000 recorded in the reserve for doubtful accounts for the amount due.

On February 7, 2024, the Company converted outstanding receivables from JanOne and amounts due under the Purchase Agreement with ARCA Recycling into a promissory note with JanOne. On March 6, 2024, the Company entered into a Note Sale Agreement (“NSA”) with an unaffiliated third party under which the third party acquired the promissory note for approximately $700,000. The NSA requires payment of 50% of the amount due upon execution, and the balance due no later than three days following 60 days after the date of execution. On March 11, 2024, the Company received payment of approximately $350,000, which was recorded as other income, and recorded a receivable for the deferred payment, which was subsequently received. In connection with the execution of the NSA, the Company recognized a gain of approximately $0.6 million in the second quarter.

Transactions with Vintage Stock CEO

Rodney Spriggs, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Vintage Stock, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, is the sole member of Spriggs Investments, LLC (“Spriggs Investments”).

Spriggs Promissory Note I

On July 10, 2020, the Company executed a promissory note (the “Spriggs Promissory Note I”) in favor of Spriggs Investments that memorializes a loan by Spriggs Investments to the Company in the initial principal amount of $2.0 million (the “Spriggs Loan I”). The Spriggs Loan I originally matured on July 10, 2022; however, the maturity date was extended

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to July 10, 2023, pursuant to unanimous written consent of the Board of Directors. The Spriggs Promissory Note I bears simple interest at a rate of 10.0% per annum. On January 19, 2023, the Company entered into a modification agreement of the Spriggs Loan I. Under the modification agreement, the Spriggs Promissory Note I will bear interest at a rate of 12% per annum, and the maturity date was extended to July 31, 2024. On February 29, 2024, the Company entered into a loan modification agreement of the Spriggs Loan I. Under the loan modification agreement, the Company was required to make a principal payment of $600,000 to Spriggs Investments within five business days following the effective date of the loan modification agreement, and make principal payments of not less than $300,000 each 90-day period thereafter, beginning on April 1, 2024, until the Spriggs Promissory Note I is fully repaid. Further, under the loan modification agreement, the maturity date of the Spriggs Promissory Note I was extended to July 31, 2025. All monthly payments under the original Spriggs Promissory Note I remain in effect through the maturity date as amended. As of March 31, 2024 and September 30, 2023, the principal amount owed was $1.4 million and $2.0 million, respectively.

Spriggs Promissory Note II

On January 19, 2023, in connection with the acquisition of Flooring Liquidators, the Company executed a promissory note in favor of Spriggs Investments in the initial principal amount of $1.0 million (the “Spriggs Loan II”). The Spriggs Loan II matures on July 31, 2024, and bears interest at a rate of 12% per annum. On February 29, 2024, the Company entered into a loan modification agreement of the Spriggs Loan II. Under the loan modification agreement, upon full principal repayment of the Spriggs Promissory Note I (see above), the Company will make principal payments of not less than $300,000, per each 90-day period, until the Spriggs Loan II is fully repaid. Further, under the loan modification agreement, the maturity date of the Spriggs Loan II was extended to July 31, 2025. All monthly payments under the original Spriggs Loan II remain in effect through the maturity date as amended. As of March 31, 2024 and September 30, 2023, the principal amount owed was $1.0 million.

Transactions with Spyglass Estate Planning, LLC

Jon Isaac, the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer, is the sole member of Spyglass Estate Planning, LLC (“Spyglass”).

Building Leases

On July 1, 2022, in connection with its acquisition of certain assets and intellectual property of Better Backers, Inc., Marquis entered into two building leases with Spyglass. The building leases are for 20 years with two options to renew for an additional five years each. The provisions of the lease agreements include an initial 24-month month-to-month rental period, during which the lessee may cancel with 90-day notice, followed by a 20-year lease term with two five-year renewal options. The Company has evaluated each lease and determined the rental amounts to be at market rates.

Transactions with Flooring Liquidators CEO

Stephen Kellogg is the Chief Executive Officer of Flooring Liquidators, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.

Flooring Liquidators leases five properties from K2L Property Management, and one from Railroad Investments, each of which Mr. Kellogg is a member. Additionally, Flooring Liquidators leases two properties from Stephen Kellogg and Kimberly Hendrick as a couple, and properties from each of The Stephen Kellogg and Kimberly Hendrick Trust, The Stephen Kellogg Trust, and Mr. Kellogg personally. Ms. Hendrick is Mr. Kellogg's spouse.

Sellers Notes

Note Payable to the Sellers of Kinetic

In connection with the purchase of Kinetic, on June 28, 2022, Kinetic entered into an employment agreement with the previous owner of Kinetic to serve as its Head of Equipment Operations. The employment agreement is for an initial term of five years and shall be automatically extended in 90-day increments unless either party provides notice as required under the agreement. Additionally, Precision Marshall entered into a seller financed loan in the amount of $3.0 million with the previous owner of Kinetic. The Sellers Subordinated Acquisition Note bears interest at 7.0% per annum, with interest payable quarterly in arrears. The Sellers Subordinated Acquisition Note has a maturity date of September 27, 2027. As of March 31, 2024 and September 30, 2023, the remaining principal balance was $3.0 million.

Note Payable to the Seller of Flooring Liquidators

In connection with the purchase of Flooring Liquidators (see Note 3), on January 18, 2023, the Company entered into an employment agreement with the previous owner of Flooring Liquidators to serve as its Chief Executive Officer. The

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employment agreement is for an initial term of five years and shall be automatically extended in 90-day increments unless either party provides notice as required under the agreement. Additionally, the Company entered into a seller financed mezzanine loan, which is fully guaranteed by the Company, in the amount of $34.0 million with the previous owners of Flooring Liquidators. The Seller Subordinated Acquisition Note bears interest at 8.24% per annum, with interest payable monthly in arrears beginning on January 18, 2024. The Sellers Note has a maturity date of January 18, 2028. The fair value assigned to the Sellers Note, as calculated by an independent third-party firm, was $31.7 million, or a discount of $2.3 million. The $2.3 million discount is being accreted to interest expense, using the effective interest rate method, as required by GAAP, over the term of the Sellers Note. As of March 31, 2024 and September 30, 2023, the carrying value of the Sellers Note was approximately $34.9 million and $33.5 million, respectively.

Note Payable to the Seller of PMW

In connection with the purchase of PMW (see Note 3), on July 20, 2023, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with the previous owner of PMW to serve as part-time President and Chief Executive Officer. The consulting agreement commenced on the Effective Date and shall terminate upon the later of (i) Sellers’ receipt of earn-out payments in an aggregate amount equal to $3.0 million and (ii) the full satisfaction and payment of all amounts due and to that are to become due under the seller note, unless earlier terminated in accordance with the terms set forth in the consulting agreement. Additionally, PMW entered into two seller financed loans, in the aggregate amount of $2.5 million, which are fully guaranteed by the Company. The seller financed loans bear interest at 8.0% per annum, with interest payable quarterly in arrears. The seller financed loans have a maturity date of July 18, 2028. As of March 31, 2024 and September 30, 2023, the carrying value of the seller financed loans was approximately $2.5 million.

Procedures for Approval of Related Party Transactions

In accordance with its charter, the Audit Committee reviews and determines whether to approve all related party transactions (as such term is defined for purposes of Item 404 of Regulation S-K). The Audit Committee participated in the review, approval, or ratification of the transactions described above.

Note 17: Commitments and Contingencies

Litigation

SEC Investigation

On February 21, 2018, the Company received a subpoena from the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and a letter from the SEC stating that it was conducting an investigation. The subpoena requested documents and information concerning, among other things, the restatement of the Company’s financial statements for the quarterly periods ended December 31, 2016, March 31, 2017, and June 30, 2017, the acquisition of Marquis Industries, Inc., Vintage Stock, Inc., and ApplianceSmart, Inc., and the change in auditors. On August 12, 2020, three of the Company’s corporate executive officers (together, the “Executives”) each received a “Wells Notice” from the Staff of the SEC relating to the Company’s SEC investigation. On October 7, 2020, the Company received a “Wells Notice” from the Staff of the SEC relating to the SEC investigation. The Wells Notices related to, among other things, the Company’s reporting of its financial performance for its fiscal year ended September 30, 2016, certain disclosures related to executive compensation, and its previous acquisition of ApplianceSmart, Inc. A Wells Notice is neither a formal charge of wrongdoing nor a final determination that the recipient has violated any law. The Wells Notices informed the Company and the Executives that the SEC Staff had made a preliminary determination to recommend that the SEC file an enforcement action against the Company and each of the Executives to allege certain violations of the federal securities laws. On October 1, 2018, the Company received a letter from the SEC requesting information regarding a potential violation of Section 13(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, based upon the timing of the Company’s Form 8-K filed on February 14, 2018. The Company cooperated fully with the SEC inquiry and provided a response to the SEC on October 26, 2018.

On August 2, 2021, the SEC filed a civil complaint in the United States District Court for the District of Nevada naming the Company and two of its executive officers - Jon Isaac, the Company’s current President and Chief Executive Officer, and Virland Johnson, the Company’s former Chief Financial Officer, as defendants (collectively, the “Company Defendants”) as well as certain other related third parties (the “SEC Complaint”). The SEC Complaint alleges various financial, disclosure, and reporting violations related to income and earnings per share data, purported undisclosed stock promotion and trading, purported inaccurate disclosure regarding beneficial ownership of common stock, and undisclosed executive compensation from 2016 through 2018. The violations are brought under Section 10(b) of the Exchange Act and Rule 10b-5; Sections 13(a), 13(b)(2)(B) and 13(b)(5) of the Exchange Act and Rules 12b-20, 13a-1, 13a-14, 13a-13, 13b2-1, 13b2-2; Section 14(a) of the Exchange Act and Rule 14a-3; and Section 17(a) of the Securities Act of 1933. The

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SEC seeks permanent injunctions against the Company Defendants, permanent officer-and-director bars, disgorgement of profits, and civil penalties. The foregoing is only a general summary of the SEC Complaint, which may be accessed on the SEC’s website at https://www.sec.gov/litigation/litreleases/2021/lr25155.htm.

On October 1, 2021, the Company Defendants and third-party defendants moved to dismiss the SEC complaint. On September 7, 2022, the court denied the Company Defendants’ motion to dismiss, but granted one of the third-party defendant’s motions to dismiss, granting the SEC leave to file an amended complaint. On September 21, 2022, the SEC filed an amended complaint to which the Company Defendants filed an answer on October 11, 2022, denying liability. The court subsequently entered a discovery scheduling order and the parties exchanged initial disclosures. The parties participated in a mediation in June 2023. The mediation was not successful and the case is currently in the midst of discovery. Discovery deadlines have been extended because counsel for JanOne Inc. and Virland Johnson moved to withdraw on August 18, 2023, which motion the court granted on October 2, 2023. In light of this, the Court approved a stipulated order to extend the discovery period approximately 45 days. Fact discovery is now set to be completed by May 20, 2024. The Company Defendants strongly dispute and deny the allegations and intend to continue to defend themselves vigorously against the claims.

Sieggreen Class Action

On August 13, 2021, Daniel E. Sieggreen, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated claimants ("Plaintiff"), filed a class action complaint for violation of federal securities laws in the United States District Court for the District of Nevada, naming the Company, Jon Isaac, the Company's current President and Chief Executive Officer, and Virland Johnson, the Company's former Chief Financial Officer, as defendants (collectively, the "Company Defendants"). The allegations asserted are similar to those in the SEC Complaint. Among other sought relief, the complaint seeks damages in connection with the purchases and sales of the Company’s securities between December 28, 2016 and August 3, 2021. As of December 17, 2021, the judge granted a stipulation to stay proceedings pending the resolutions of the motions to dismiss in the SEC Complaint. On February 1, 2023, the final motion to dismiss relating to the SEC Complaint was denied, which was subsequently noticed in the Sieggreen action on February 2, 2023. Plaintiff filed an Amended Complaint on March 6, 2023. On May 5, 2023, the Company Defendants filed a Motion to Dismiss the Amended Complaint, and the briefing on that motion is now complete. Discovery is automatically stayed in this case until after the disposition of the Motion to Dismiss. If the Motion to Dismiss is not successful, the case will proceed to discovery. The Company Defendants strongly dispute and deny the allegations at issue in this case and intend to continue to defend themselves vigorously against these claims.

Holdback Matter

On October 10, 2022, a representative for the former shareholders of Precision Industries, Inc. filed a civil complaint in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware. The complaint alleged that the Company violated the terms of an agreement and plan of merger dated July 14, 2020, by failing to pay the shareholders a certain indemnity holdback of $2,500,000. The Chancery Court dismissed that action for lack of jurisdiction. On January 12, 2023, the representative re-filed the same action in the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. On October 26, 2023, the Company counterclaimed against the representative and all represented shareholders for fraudulently misrepresenting the seller’s inventory and accounting methodology and asserting damages in excess of $4,500,000. On April 10, 2024, the District Court dismissed the individual shareholders, leaving intact the company's misrepresentation claims against the shareholder representative. The Company expects discovery to last for approximately one year.

Wage and Hour Matter

On July 27, 2022, Irma Sanchez, a former employee of Elite Builder Services, Inc. (“Elite Builders”), filed a class action complaint against Elite Builders in the Superior Court of California, County of Alameda. The complaint alleges that Elite Builders failed to pay all minimum and overtime wages, failed to provide lawful meal periods and rest breaks, failed to provide accurate itemized wage statements, and failed to pay all wages due upon separation as required by California law. The complaint was later amended as a matter of right on October 4, 2022. Further, Ms. Sanchez put the Labor & Workforce Development Agency on notice to exhaust administrative remedies and enable her to bring an additional claim under the California Labor Code Private Attorneys General Act, which permits an employee to assert a claim for violations of certain California Labor Code provisions on behalf of all aggrieved employees to recover statutory penalties. The Court has set this for a Case Management Conference on September 30, 2024, after the parties have had a chance to exchange discovery regarding the claims. Elite Builders maintains that Ms. Sanchez’s claims lack merit. Elite Builders has received early round discovery from the plaintiff and plans to engage in further discovery to establish the extent, if any, of exposure. The parties have also discussed attending mediation with the intent to minimize litigation costs.

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Generally

The Company is involved in various claims and lawsuits arising in the normal course of business. The ultimate results of claims and litigation cannot be predicted with certainty. The Company currently believes that the ultimate outcome of such lawsuits and proceedings will not, individually, or in the aggregate, have a material adverse effect on our condensed consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. As applicable, liabilities pertaining to these matters, that are probable and estimable, have been accrued.

Note 18: Segment Reporting

The Company operates in five operating segments which are characterized as: (1) Retail-Entertainment, (2) Retail-Flooring, (3) Flooring Manufacturing, (4) Steel Manufacturing, and (5) Corporate and Other. The Retail-Entertainment segment consists of Vintage Stock; the Retail-Flooring segment consists of Flooring Liquidators; the Flooring Manufacturing Segment consists of Marquis; and the Steel Manufacturing Segment consists of Precision Marshall and Kinetic.

The following tables summarize segment information (in $000's):


	For the Three Months Ended March 31,				For the Six Months Ended March 31,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
Revenues
Retail-Entertainment	$	16,842	$	19,188	$	37,428	$	42,461
Retail-Flooring	32,032		20,769		66,351		20,769
Flooring Manufacturing	34,180		30,340		63,425		56,772
Steel Manufacturing	35,488		19,916		68,841		37,897
Corporate & Other	84		909		174		2,209
Total revenues	$	118,626	$	91,122	$	236,219	$	160,108

Gross profit
Retail-Entertainment	$	9,836	$	10,654	$	21,364	$	22,864
Retail-Flooring	11,702		7,742		24,734		7,742
Flooring Manufacturing	8,760		7,328		15,182		11,989
Steel Manufacturing	5,090		5,647		10,352		10,040
Corporate & Other	79		237		162		917
Total gross profit	$	35,467	$	31,608	$	71,794	$	53,552

Operating income (loss)
Retail-Entertainment	$	1,784	$	2,327	$	4,973	$	5,991
Retail-Flooring	(3,023)		(216)		(2,935)		(216)
Flooring Manufacturing	1,978		2,406		2,923		3,158
Steel Manufacturing	872		2,814		1,855		4,270
Corporate & Other	(2,449)		(2,379)		(4,113)		(3,684)
Total operating income	$	(838)	$	4,952	$	2,703	$	9,519

Depreciation and amortization
Retail-Entertainment	$	226	$	321	$	492	$	633
Retail-Flooring	1,275		995		2,627		995
Flooring Manufacturing	1,055		1,082		2,112		2,193
Steel Manufacturing	1,627		1,114		3,244		2,207
Corporate & Other	5		135		8		269
Total depreciation and amortization	$	4,188	$	3,647	$	8,483	$	6,297

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Interest expense
Retail-Entertainment	$	82	$	152	$	237	$	306
Retail-Flooring	1,275		1,021		2,474		1,021
Flooring Manufacturing	1,016		1,067		2,000		2,054
Steel Manufacturing	1,557		841		3,180		1,628
Corporate & Other	237		154		439		273
Total interest expense	$	4,167	$	3,235	$	8,330	$	5,282

Net (loss) income before provision for income taxes
Retail-Entertainment	$	1,845	$	2,178	$	4,954	$	5,716
Retail-Flooring	(4,485)		(1,390)		(6,115)		(1,390)
Flooring Manufacturing	826		1,214		662		901
Steel Manufacturing	(1,056)		1,715		(2,074)		1,983
Corporate & Other	(1,628)		(1,609)		(2,831)		(2,643)
Total (loss) net income before provision for income taxes	$	(4,498)	$	2,108	$	(5,404)	$	4,567

Note 19: Subsequent Events

The Company has evaluated subsequent events through the filing of this Form 10-Q, and determined that there have been no events that have occurred that would require adjustments to disclosures in its condensed consolidated financial statements.

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

For a description of our significant accounting policies and an understanding of the significant factors that influenced our performance during the three and six months ended March 31, 2024, this “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” (hereafter referred to as “MD&A”) should be read in conjunction with the condensed consolidated financial statements, including the related notes, appearing in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, as well as our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023 (the “2023 Form 10-K”).

Note about Forward-Looking Statements

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q includes statements that constitute “forward-looking statements.” These forward-looking statements are often characterized by the terms “may,” “believes,” “projects,” “intends,” “plans,” “expects,” or “anticipates,” and do not reflect historical facts.

Specific forward-looking statements contained in this portion of the Annual Report include, but are not limited to: (i) statements that are based on current projections and expectations about the markets in which we operate, (ii) statements about current projections and expectations of general economic conditions, (iii) statements about specific industry projections and expectations of economic activity, (iv) statements relating to our future operations, prospects, results, and performance, (v) statements that the cash on hand and additional cash generated from operations together with potential sources of cash through issuance of debt or equity will provide the Company with sufficient liquidity for the next 12 months, and (vi) statements that the outcome of pending legal proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on business, financial position and results of operations, cash flow or liquidity.

Forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties, and other factors, which may cause our actual results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors and risks that could affect our results, future performance and capital requirements and cause them to materially differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements include those identified in our 2023 Form 10-K under Item 1A “Risk Factors” and Part II, Item 1A. "Risk Factors" below, as well as other factors that we are currently unable to identify or quantify, but that may exist in the future.

In addition, the foregoing factors may generally affect our business, results of operations and financial position. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date the statements were made. We do not undertake and specifically decline any obligation to update any forward-looking statements except as required by federal securities laws. Any information contained on our website www.liveventures.com or any other websites referenced in this Quarterly Report are not incorporated into and should not be deemed a part of this Quarterly Report.

Our Company

Live Ventures Incorporated is a holding company of diversified businesses, which, together with our subsidiaries, we refer to as the “Company”, “Live Ventures”, “we”, “us” or “our”. We acquire and operate companies in various industries that have historically demonstrated a strong history of earnings power. We currently have five segments to our business: Retail-Entertainment, Retail-Flooring, Flooring Manufacturing, Steel Manufacturing, and Corporate and Other.

Under the Live Ventures brand, we seek opportunities to acquire profitable and well-managed companies. We work closely with consultants who help us identify target companies that fit within the criteria we have established for opportunities that will provide synergies with our businesses.

Our principal offices are located at 325 E. Warm Springs Road, Suite 102, Las Vegas, Nevada 89119, our telephone number is (702) 939-0231, and our corporate website (which does not form part of this Quarterly Report Form 10-Q) is located at www.liveventures.com. Our common stock trades on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “LIVE”.

Retail-Entertainment Segment

Our Retail-Entertainment Segment is composed of Vintage Stock, Inc., doing business as Vintage Stock, V-Stock, Movie Trading Company and EntertainMart (collectively, “Vintage Stock”).

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Vintage Stock is an award-winning specialty entertainment retailer that offers a large selection of entertainment products, including new and pre-owned movies, video games and music products, as well as ancillary products, such as books, comics, toys and collectibles, in a single location. With its integrated buy-sell-trade business model, Vintage Stock buys, sells and trades new and pre-owned movies, music, video games, electronics and collectibles through 70 retail locations strategically positioned across Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, and Utah.

Retail-Flooring Segment

Our Retail-Flooring Segment is composed of Flooring Liquidators, Inc. (“Flooring Liquidators”).

Flooring Liquidators is a leading retailer and installer of flooring, carpeting, and countertops to consumers, builders, and contractors in California and Nevada, operating 20 warehouse-format stores and a design center. Over the years, the company 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 two businesses: retail customers through its Flooring Liquidators retail stores, and builder and contractor customers through Elite Builder Services, Inc.

On October 13, 2023, Flooring Liquidators acquired certain assets and assumed certain liabilities of Carpet Remnant Outlet, Inc. ("CRO"), a floor covering retailer and installer serving residential and commercial customers throughout Northwest Arkansas.

On November 30, 2023, CRO acquired certain assets and assumed certain liabilities of Johnson Floor & Home ("Johnson"), a floor covering retailer and installer serving residential and commercial customers through locations in Tulsa, Oklahoma and Joplin, Missouri.

Flooring Manufacturing Segment

Our Flooring Manufacturing segment is comprised of Marquis Industries, Inc. (“Marquis”).

Marquis is a leading carpet manufacturer and distributor of carpet and hard-surface flooring products. Over the last decade, Marquis has been an innovator and leader in the value-oriented polyester carpet sector, which is currently the market’s fastest-growing fiber category. Marquis focuses on the residential, niche commercial, and hospitality end-markets and serves thousands of customers.

Since commencing operations in 1995, Marquis has built a strong reputation for outstanding value, styling, and customer service. Its innovation has yielded products and technologies that differentiate its brands in the flooring marketplace. Marquis’s state-of-the-art operations enable high quality products, unique customization, and exceptionally short lead-times. Furthermore, the Company has recently invested in additional capacity to grow several attractive lines of business, including printed carpet and yarn extrusion.

On July 1, 2022, Live acquired certain assets and intellectual property of Better Backers, Inc., a Georgia corporation, which was accomplished through an Asset Purchase Agreement.

Steel Manufacturing Segment

Our Steel Manufacturing segment is comprised of Precision Industries, Inc. (“Precision Marshall”), its wholly-owned subsidiary The Kinetic Co., Inc. (“Kinetic”), and Precision Metal Works, Inc. (“PMW”).

Precision Marshall is the North American leader in providing and manufacturing, pre-finished de-carb free tool and die steel. For over 75 years, Precision Marshall has served steel distributors through quick and accurate service. Precision Marshall has led the industry with exemplary availability and value-added processing that saves distributors time and processing costs.

Founded in 1948, Precision Marshall “The Deluxe Company” has built a reputation of high integrity, speed of service and doing things the “Deluxe Way”. The term Deluxe refers to all aspects of the product and customer service to be head and shoulders above the rest. From order entry to packaging and delivery, Precision Marshall makes it easy to do business and backs all products and service with a guarantee.

Precision Marshall provides four key products to over 500 steel distributors in four product categories: Deluxe Alloy Plate, Deluxe Tool Steel Plate, Precision Ground Flat Stock, and Drill Rod. With over 5,000 distinct size grade combinations in

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stock every day, Precision Marshall arms tool steel distributors with deep inventory availability and same day shipment to their place of business or often ships direct to their customer saving time and handling.

On June 28, 2022, Precision Marshall acquired Kinetic. Kinetic is a highly recognizable and regarded brand name in the production of industrial knives and hardened wear products for the tissue, metals, and wood industries and is known as a one-stop shop for in-house grinding, machining, and heat-treating. Kinetic is headquartered in Greendale, Wisconsin. Kinetic manufactures more than 90 types of knives and numerous associated parts with modifications and customizations available to each. Kinetic employs approximately 100 non-union employees.

On July 20, 2023, we acquired PMW. Founded nearly 76 years ago in 1947 in Louisville, Kentucky, PMW manufactures and supplies highly engineered parts and components across 400,000 square feet of manufacturing space. PMW offers world-class metal forming, assembly, and finishing solutions across diverse industries, including appliance, automotive, hardware, electrical, electronic, medical products, and devices.

Corporate and Other Segment

Our Corporate and Other segment consists of certain corporate general and administrative costs, Salomon Whitney LLC, which was shut down during the three months ended June 30, 2023, and operations of certain legacy products and service offerings for which we are no longer accepting new customers.

Critical Accounting Policies

Our condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). Preparation of these statements requires us to make judgments and estimates. Some accounting policies have a significant and material impact on amounts reported in these financial statements. Estimates and assumptions are based on management's experience and other information available prior to the issuance of our financial statements. Our actual realized results may differ materially from management’s initial estimates as reported. Our critical and significant accounting policies include Trade and Other Receivables, Inventories, Goodwill, Revenue Recognition, Fair Value Measurements, Income Taxes, Segment Reporting and Concentrations of Credit Risk. For a summary of our significant accounting policies and the means by which we develop estimates thereon, see Part II, Item 8 – Financial Statements - Notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements Note 2 – summary of significant accounting policies in our 2023 Form 10-K.

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’ 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 GAAP, and should not be construed as an alternative to net income or loss and is indicative neither of our results of operations, nor of cash flows available to fund all 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 the Company, should not be compared to any similarly titled measures reported by other companies.

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Results of Operations Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 and 2023

The following table sets forth certain statement of income items and as a percentage of revenue, for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 (in $000’s):


	Three Months Ended March 31, 2024					Three Months Ended March 31, 2023
				% of Total Revenue					% of Total Revenue
Selected Data
Revenues	$	118,626				$	91,122
Cost of revenues	83,159			70.1	%	59,514			65.3	%
General and administrative expenses	29,824			25.1	%	22,617			24.8	%
Sales and marketing expenses	6,481			5.5	%	4,039			4.4	%
Interest expense, net	4,167			3.5	%	3,235			3.6	%
(Loss) income before provision for income taxes	(4,498)			(3.8	%)	2,108			2.3	%
(Benefit) provision for income taxes	(1,217)			(1.0	%)	550			0.6	%
Net (loss) income	$	(3,281)		(2.8	%)	$	1,558		1.7	%

Adjusted EBITDA (a)
Retail-Entertainment	$	2,153				$	2,652
Retail-Flooring	(1,849)					1,111
Flooring Manufacturing	2,897					3,363
Steel Manufacturing	2,331					3,670
Corporate & Other	(1,075)					(1,609)
Total Adjusted EBITDA	$	4,457				$	9,187

Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenue
Retail-Entertainment	12.8		%			13.8		%
Retail-Flooring	(5.8		%)			5.3		%
Flooring Manufacturing	8.5		%			11.1		%
Steel Manufacturing	6.6		%			18.4		%
Corporate & Other	N/A					N/A
Consolidated adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenue	3.8		%			10.1		%

(a)See reconciliation of net income to Adjusted EBITDA below.

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The following table sets forth revenue by segment (in $000’s):


	For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024				For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2023
	Net Revenue		% of Total Revenue		Net Revenue		% of Total Revenue
Revenue
Retail-Entertainment	$	16,842	14.2	%	$	19,188	21.1	%
Retail-Flooring	32,032		27.0	%	20,769		22.8	%
Flooring Manufacturing	34,180		28.8	%	30,340		33.3	%
Steel Manufacturing	35,488		29.9	%	19,916		21.9	%
Corporate & Other	84		0.1	%	909		1.0	%
Total Revenue	$	118,626	100.0	%	$	91,122	100.0	%

The following table sets forth gross profit earned by segment and gross profit as a percentage of total revenue for each segment (in $000’s):


	For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024				For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2023
	Gross Profit		Gross Profit % of Total Revenue		Gross Profit		Gross Profit % of Total Revenue
Gross Profit
Retail-Entertainment	$	9,836	8.3	%	$	10,654	11.7	%
Retail-Flooring	11,702		9.9	%	7,742		8.5	%
Flooring Manufacturing	8,760		7.4	%	7,328		8.0	%
Steel Manufacturing	5,090		4.3	%	5,647		6.2	%
Corporate & Other	79		0.1	%	237		0.3	%
Total Gross Profit	$	35,467	29.9	%	$	31,608	34.7	%

Revenue

Revenue increased approximately $27.5 million, or 30.2%, to approximately $118.6 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, compared to revenue of approximately $91.1 million in the prior year period. The increase is primarily attributable to the acquisitions of PMW, which was acquired during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023, and Flooring Liquidators, which was acquired during the second quarter of fiscal year 2023 which collectively added approximately $29.6 million, as well as an increase of approximately $3.8 million in revenue in the Flooring Manufacturing segment. The increase was partially offset by decreased revenue of approximately $5.9 million in the Company’s other business segments due to general economic conditions.

Cost of Revenue

Cost of revenue as a percentage of revenue was 70.1% for three months ended March 31, 2024 as compared to 65.3% for the three months ended March 31, 2023. The increase was primarily attributable to the acquisition of PMW, which historically has generated lower margins, as well as a decrease in margins in our Steel Manufacturing segment as a whole due to decreased production due to a slow down in sales, partially offset by an increase in margins in our Flooring Manufacturing segment due to increased sales of Harris Flooring Group® brands, which generates higher margins.

General and Administrative Expense

General and Administrative expenses increased by 31.9% to approximately $29.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024, as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2023. The increase is primarily due to the acquisitions of Flooring Liquidators and PMW during fiscal 2023.

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Sales and Marketing Expense

Sales and marketing expense increased by 60.5% to approximately $6.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024, as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2023, primarily due to expanding the sales force in connection with the acquisition of the Harris Flooring Group® brands from Q.E.P, increased convention and trade show activity in our Flooring Manufacturing segment, as well as the acquisition of Flooring Liquidators.

Interest Expense, net

Interest expense, net, increased by approximately $925,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2024, as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2023, primarily due to increased debt balances related to the acquisitions of Flooring Liquidators and PMW, and to fund operations, and increased interest rates during the period.

Results of Operations Six Months Ended March 31, 2024 and 2023

The following table sets forth certain statement of income items and as a percentage of revenue, for the six months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 (in $000’s):


	For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2024					For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2023
				% of Total Revenue					% of Total Revenue
Statement of Income Data:
Revenues	$	236,219				$	160,108
Cost of revenues	164,425			69.6	%	106,556			66.6	%
General and administrative expenses	57,503			24.3	%	37,217			23.2	%
Sales and marketing expenses	11,588			4.9	%	6,816			4.3	%
Interest expense, net	8,330			3.5	%	5,282			3.3	%
Income before provision for income taxes	(5,404)			(2.3	%)	4,567			2.9	%
Provision for income taxes	(1,441)			(0.6	%)	1,165			0.7	%
Net income	$	(3,963)		(1.7	%)	$	3,402		2.1	%

Adjusted EBITDA (a)
Retail-Entertainment	$	5,867				$	6,656
Retail-Flooring	(546)					1,111
Flooring Manufacturing	4,774					5,147
Steel Manufacturing	5,133					6,195
Corporate & Other	(2,075)					(2,382)
Total Adjusted EBITDA	$	13,153				$	16,727

Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenue
Retail-Entertainment	15.7		%			15.7		%
Retail-Flooring	(0.8		%)			5.4		%
Flooring Manufacturing	7.5		%			9.1		%
Steel Manufacturing	7.5		%			16.3		%
Corporate & Other	N/A					N/A
Consolidated adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenue	5.6		%			10.4		%

(a)See reconciliation of net income to Adjusted EBITDA below.

The following table sets forth revenue by segment (in $000’s):

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	For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2024				For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2023
	Net Revenue		% of Total Revenue		Net Revenue		% of Total Revenue
Revenue
Retail-Entertainment	$	37,428	15.8	%	$	42,461	26.5	%
Retail-Flooring	66,351		28.1	%	20,769		13.0	%
Flooring Manufacturing	63,425		26.9	%	56,772		35.5	%
Steel Manufacturing	68,841		29.1	%	37,897		23.7	%
Corporate & other	174		0.1	%	2,209		1.4	%
Total Revenue	$	236,219	100.0	%	$	160,108	100.0	%

The following table sets forth gross profit earned by segment and gross profit as a percentage of total revenue for each segment (in $000’s):


	For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2024					For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2023
	Gross Profit		Gross Profit % of Total Revenue			Gross Profit		Gross Profit % of Total Revenue
Gross Profit
Retail-Entertainment	$	21,364	9.0	%		$	22,864	14.3	%
Retail-Flooring	24,734		10.5	%		7,742		4.8	%
Flooring Manufacturing	15,182		6.4	%		11,989		7.5	%
Steel Manufacturing	10,352		4.4	%		10,040		6.3	%
Corporate & other	162		0.1	%		917		0.6	%
Total Gross Profit	$	71,794	30.4	%	0.30392982782926	$	53,552	33.4	%

Revenue

Revenue increased approximately $76.1 million, or 47.5%, to $236.2 million for the six months ended March 31, 2024, as compared to the prior year period revenue of $160.1 million. The increase is primarily attributable to the acquisitions of PMW and Flooring Liquidators, which collectively added $81.4 million, as well as an increase of approximately $6.7 million in revenue in the Flooring Manufacturing segment. The increase was partially offset by decreased revenue of approximately $11.9 million in the Company’s other business segments due to general economic conditions.

Cost of Revenue

Cost of revenue as a percentage of revenue was 69.6% for six months ended March 31, 2024 as compared to 66.6% for the six months ended March 31, 2023. The increase was primarily attributable to the acquisition of PMW, which historically has generated lower margins, as well as a decrease in margins in our Steel Manufacturing segment as a whole due to decreased production due to a slow down in sales, partially offset by an increase in margins in our Flooring Manufacturing segment due to increased sales of Harris Flooring Group® brands, which generates higher margins.

General and Administrative Expense

General and Administrative expenses increased by 54.5% to approximately $57.5 million for the six months ended March 31, 2024, as compared to the six months ended March 31, 2023. The increase is primarily due to the acquisitions of Flooring Liquidators and PMW during fiscal 2023.

Sales and Marketing Expense

Sales and marketing expense increased by 70.0% to approximately $11.6 million for the six months ended March 31, 2024, as compared to the six months ended March 31, 2023, primarily due to expanding the sales force in connection with the

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acquisition of the Harris Flooring Group® brands from Q.E.P, increased convention and trade show activity in our Flooring Manufacturing segment, as well as the acquisition of Flooring Liquidators.

Interest Expense, net

Interest expense, net, increased by approximately $3.0 million for the six months ended March 31, 2024, as compared to the six months ended March 31, 2023, primarily due to increased debt balances related to the acquisitions of Flooring Liquidators and PMW, and to fund operations, and increased interest rates during the period.

Results of Operations by Segment for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 and 2023


	For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024																For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2023
	Retail-Entertainment			Retail-Flooring			Flooring Manufacturing			Steel Manufacturing			Corporate & Other		Total		Retail-Entertainment		Retail-Flooring			Flooring Manufacturing			Steel Manufacturing			Corporate & Other		Total
Revenue	$	16,842		$	32,032		$	34,180		$	35,488		$	84	$	118,626	$	19,188	$	20,769		$	30,340		$	19,916		$	909	$	91,122
Cost of Revenue	7,006		—	20,330		—	25,420		—	30,398		—	5		83,159		8,534		13,027		—	23,012		—	14,269		—	672		59,514
Gross Profit	9,836			11,702			8,760			5,090			79		35,467		10,654		7,742			7,328			5,647			237		31,608
General and Administrative Expense	7,919			13,469			1,866			4,048			2,524		29,826		8,164		7,873			1,438			2,676			2,466		22,617
Selling and Marketing Expense	133			1,256			4,916			170			4		6,479		163		85			3,484			157			150		4,039
Operating Income (Loss)	$	1,784		$	(3,023)		$	1,978		$	872		$	(2,449)	$	(838)	$	2,327	$	(216)		$	2,406		$	2,814		$	(2,379)	$	4,952

Retail-Entertainment Segment

Retail-Entertainment segment revenue for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 was approximately $16.8 million, a decrease of approximately $2.3 million, or 12.2%, compared to prior year period revenue of approximately $19.2 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 58.4% for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, compared to 55.5% for the prior year period. Operating income for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 was approximately $1.8 million, compared to operating income of approximately $2.3 million for the prior year period.

Retail-Flooring Segment

The Retail-Flooring segment consists of Flooring Liquidators, which was acquired in January 2023. Revenue for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, was approximately $32.0 million, an increase of approximately $11.3 million, or 54.2%, compared to prior year period revenue of approximately $20.8 million. The increase is due to the acquisition of Flooring Liquidators in the second quarter of fiscal year 2023 and the acquisitions of CRO and Johnson by Flooring Liquidators during the first quarter of fiscal year 2024. The gross margin for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 was 36.5%, compared to 37.3% for the prior year period. Operating loss for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 was approximately $3.0 million, compared to an operating loss of approximately $0.2 million for the prior year period. The increase in operating loss was primarily due to temporary inefficiencies associated with the acquisitions of CRO and Johnson in the current period.

Flooring Manufacturing Segment

Revenue for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 was approximately $34.2 million, an increase of approximately $3.8 million, or 12.7%, compared to prior year period revenue of approximately $30.3 million. The gross margin was 25.6% for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, compared to 24.2% for the prior year period. 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 quarter ended March 31, 2024 was approximately $2.0 million, compared to operating income of approximately $2.4 million for the prior year.

Steel Manufacturing Segment

Revenue for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 was approximately $35.5 million, an increase of approximately $15.6 million or 78.2%, compared to the prior year period revenue of approximately $19.9 million. The increase is primarily due to increased revenue of approximately $18.3 million at PMW, partially offset by a $2.9 million decrease in the Company’s other Steel Manufacturing businesses. The gross margin was 14.3% for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, compared to 28.4% for the prior year period. The increase is primarily due to increased revenue of approximately $18.3 million at

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PMW, partially offset by a $2.9 million decrease in the Company’s other Steel Manufacturing business. The gross margin was 14.3% for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, compared to 28.4% for the prior year period. 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 quarter ended March 31, 2024 was approximately $0.9 million, compared to operating income of approximately $2.8 million in the prior year period.

Corporate and Other Segment

Revenue for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 was approximately $0.1 million, a decrease of approximately $0.8 million, or 90.8%, compared to the prior year period revenue of approximately $0.9 million. The decrease was primarily due to the due to the closure of SW Financial in May 2023. Operating loss for both quarters ended March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023 was approximately $2.4 million.

Results of Operations by Segment for the Six Months Ended March 31, 2024 and 2023


	For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2024												For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2023
	Retail-Entertainment		Retail-Flooring		Flooring Manufacturing		Steel Manufacturing		Corporate & Other		Total		Retail-Entertainment		Retail-Flooring		Flooring Manufacturing		Steel Manufacturing		Corporate & Other		Total
Revenue	$	37,428	$	66,351	$	63,425	$	68,841	$	174	$	236,219	$	42,461	$	20,769	$	56,772	$	37,897	$	2,209	$	160,108
Cost of Revenue	16,064		41,617		48,243		58,489		12		164,425		19,597		13,027		44,783		27,857		1,292		106,556
Gross Profit	21,364		24,734		15,182		10,352		162		71,794		22,864		7,742		11,989		10,040		917		53,552
General and Administrative Expense	16,074		25,491		3,471		8,204		4,263		57,503		16,549		7,873		2,928		5,468		4,399		37,217
Selling and Marketing Expense	317		2,178		8,788		293		12		11,588		324		85		5,903		302		202		6,816
Operating Income (Loss)	$	4,973	$	(2,935)	$	2,923	$	1,855	$	(4,113)	$	2,703	$	5,991	$	(216)	$	3,158	$	4,270	$	(3,684)	$	9,519

Retail-Entertainment Segment

Retail-Entertainment segment revenue for the six months ended March 31, 2024 was approximately $37.4 million, a decrease of approximately $5.0 million, or 11.9%, compared to the prior year period revenue of approximately $42.5 million. The decrease in revenue is 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 57.1% for the six months ended March 31, 2024, compared to 53.8% for the prior year period. Operating income for the six months ended March 31, 2024 was approximately $5.0 million, compared to operating income of approximately $6.0 million for the prior year period.

Retail-Flooring Segment

The Retail-Flooring segment consists of Flooring Liquidators, which was acquired in January 2023. Revenue for the six months ended March 31, 2024 was approximately $66.4 million, an increase of approximately $45.6 million, or 219.5%, compared to the prior year period revenue of $20.8 million. The increase is due to the acquisition of Flooring Liquidators in the second quarter of fiscal year 2023 and the acquisitions of CRO and Johnson by Flooring Liquidators during the first quarter of fiscal year 2024. The gross margin for both of the six months ended March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023 was 37.3%. Operating loss for the six months ended March 31, 2024 was approximately $2.9 million, compared to an operating loss of approximately $0.2 million for the prior year period. The increase in operating loss was primarily due to temporary inefficiencies associated with the acquisitions of CRO and Johnson in the current period.

Flooring Manufacturing Segment

Revenue for the six months ended March 31, 2024 was approximately $63.4 million, an increase of approximately $6.7 million, or 11.7%, compared to the prior year period revenue of approximately $56.8 million. The gross margin was 23.9% for the six months ended March 31, 2024, compared to 21.1% for the prior year period. The increase in revenue and gross margin 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 six months ended March 31, 2024 was approximately $2.9 million, compared to operating income of approximately $3.2 million for the prior year period.

Steel Manufacturing Segment

Revenue for the six months ended March 31, 2024 increased approximately $31.0 million or 81.7% to approximately $68.8 million, as compared to the prior year period revenue of $35.8 million. The increase is primarily due to increased revenue

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of approximately $35.8 million at PMW, partially offset by a $4.8 million decrease in the Company’s other Steel Manufacturing businesses. The gross margin was 15.0% for the six months ended March 31, 2024, compared to 26.5% for the prior year period. The decrease in gross margin is primarily due to the acquisition of PMW, which has historically generated lower margins, as well as overall decreased margins in the Steel Manufacturing segment due to reduced production. Operating income for the six months ended March 31, 2024 was approximately $1.9 million, compared to operating income of approximately $4.3 in the prior year period.

Corporate and Other Segment

Revenue for the six months ended March 31, 2024 decreased by approximately $2.0 million. The decrease was primarily due to the closure of SW Financial in May 2023. Operating loss for the six months ended March 31, 2024 was approximately $4.1 million, compared to a loss of approximately $3.7 million in the prior year period.

Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation

The following table presents a reconciliation of net income to Adjusted EBITDA for the three and six months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 (in 000's):


	For the Three Months Ended				For the Six Months Ended
	March 31, 2024		March 31, 2023		March 31, 2024		March 31, 2023
Net (loss) income	$	(3,281)	$	1,558	$	(3,963)	$	3,402
Depreciation and amortization	4,188		3,647		8,483		6,297
Stock-based compensation	50		109		100		109
Interest expense, net	4,167		3,235		8,330		5,282
Income tax (benefit) expense	(1,217)		550		(1,441)		1,165
SW Financial settlement gain	—		(1,000)		—		(1,000)
Acquisition costs	468		1,088		874		1,472
Debt acquisition costs	—		—		183		—
Other non-recurring charges	82		—		587		—
Adjusted EBITDA	$	4,457	$	9,187	$	13,153	$	16,727

Adjusted EBITDA¹ for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 was approximately $4.5 million, a decrease of approximately $4.7 million, or 51.5%, compared to the prior year period. The decrease is primarily due to decreases in gross profit and operating income.

Adjusted EBITDA for the six months ended March 31, 2024 was $13.2 million, a decrease of approximately $3.6 million, or 21.4%, compared to the prior year period. The decrease is primarily due to decreases in gross profit and operating income.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

As of March 31, 2024, we had total cash on hand of approximately $4.5 million and approximately $31.5 million of available borrowing under our revolving credit facilities. As we continue to pursue acquisitions and other strategic transactions to expand and grow our business, we regularly monitor capital market conditions and may raise additional funds through borrowings or public or private sales of debt or equity securities. The amount, nature, and timing of any borrowings or sales of debt or equity securities will depend on our operating performance and other circumstances; our then-current commitments and obligations; the amount, nature and timing of our capital requirements; any limitations imposed by our current credit arrangements; and overall market conditions.

Based on our current operating plans, we believe that available cash balances, cash generated from our operating activities and funds available under our asset-based revolver lines of credit will provide sufficient liquidity to do the following: fund our operations; pay our scheduled loan payments; ability to repurchase shares under our share buyback program; and, pay dividends on our shares of Series E Preferred Stock as declared by the Board of Directors, for at least the next 12 months.

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Working Capital

We had working capital of approximately $79.0 million as of March 31, 2024, as compared to working capital of approximately $85.0 million as of September 30, 2023; a decrease of approximately $6.0 million. The decrease is primarily due to increases in accrued liabilities, the current portion of long-term debt, and the current portion of operating lease obligations, and a decrease in income taxes receivable, partially offset by decreases in the current portion of notes payable to related parties and accounts payable, and an increase in accounts receivable.

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

The Company’s cash, as of March 31, 2024, was approximately $4.5 million compared to approximately $4.3 million as of September 30, 2023, an increase of approximately $0.2 million. Net cash provided by operations was approximately $2.1 million and $14.2 million for the six months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The decrease was primarily due to decreases in net income and deferred income tax liabilities, and an increase in accounts receivable, partially offset by increases in depreciation and amortization expense, reserve for inventory obsolescence and income taxes payable.

Our primary sources of cash inflows are from customer receipts from sales on account, factored accounts receivable proceeds, receipts for securities sales commissions, and net remittances from directory services customers processed in the form of ACH billings. Our most significant cash outflows include payments for raw materials and general operating expenses, including payroll costs and general and administrative expenses that typically occur within close proximity of expense recognition.

Cash Flows from Investing Activities

Our cash flows used in investing activities of approximately $4.9 million for the six months ended March 31, 2024 consisted of the acquisitions of CRO by Flooring Liquidators, and Johnson by CRO, and purchases of property and equipment. Our cash flows used in investing activities of approximately $36.8 million for the six months ended March 31, 2023 consisted of purchases of property and equipment.

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

Our cash flows used in financing activities of approximately $3.0 million during the six months ended March 31, 2024 consisted of net borrowings under revolver loans of approximately $7.7 million, payments on notes payable of approximately $3.4 million, proceeds from related parties of $1.0 million, purchases of treasury stock and payments for finance leases of approximately $0.4 million, and payments of related party notes payable of $0.6 million.

Our cash flows provided by financing activities of approximately $22.2 million during the six months ended March 31, 2023 consisted of proceeds from notes payable of approximately $5.7 million, partially offset by payments of notes payable and financing leases of approximately $1.8 million, and purchases of treasury stock and net borrowings under revolver loans of approximately $670,000.

Currently, we are not issuing common shares for liquidity purposes. We prefer to use asset-based lending arrangements and mezzanine financing together with Company provided capital to finance acquisitions and have done so historically. Occasionally, as our Company history has demonstrated, we will issue stock and derivative instruments linked to stock for services or debt settlement.

Future Sources of Cash; New Products and Services

We may require additional debt financing or capital to finance new acquisitions, refinance existing indebtedness or other strategic investments in our business. Other sources of financing may include stock issuances and additional loans; or other forms of financing. Any financing obtained by us may further dilute or otherwise impair the ownership interest of our existing stockholders.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

As of March 31, 2024, we did not participate in any market risk-sensitive commodity instruments for which fair value disclosure would be required. We believe we are not subject in any material way to other forms of market risk, such as foreign currency exchange risk or foreign customer purchases or commodity price risk. We believe we are not subject in any material way to other forms of market risk, such as foreign currency exchange risk or foreign customer purchases or commodity price risk.

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ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Control and Procedures. We carried out an evaluation, under the supervision, and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)). Based upon that evaluation, as of March 31, 2024, we concluded that the Company's disclosure, controls, and procedures were effective.

Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)). Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

The Company’s management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, does not expect that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures or the Company’s internal control over financial reporting will prevent or detect all errors and all fraud. A control system, regardless of how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system will be met. These inherent limitations include the following: judgements in decision-making can be faulty, and control and process breakdowns can occur because of simple errors or mistakes, controls can be circumvented by individuals, acting alone or in collusion with each other, or by management override. The design of any system of controls is based in part on certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions. Over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions or deterioration in the degree of compliance with policies or procedures. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, have been detected.

Our management assessed the design and effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of March 31, 2024. In making this assessment, we used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission of 2013 regarding Internal Control – Integrated Framework. Based on our assessment using those criteria, as of March 31, 2024, our management concluded that our internal controls over financial reporting were operating effectively.

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the six months ended March 31, 2024 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. Legal Proceedings

The information in response to this item is included in Note 17, Commitments and Contingencies, to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1, of this Form 10-Q. Please also refer to “Item 3. Legal Proceedings” in our 2023 Form 10-K for information regarding material pending legal proceedings. Except as set forth herein and therein, there have been no new material legal proceedings and no material developments in the legal proceedings previously disclosed.

ITEM 1A. Risk Factors

None.

ITEM 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of funds

On February 20, 2018, the Company announced a $10 million common stock repurchase program. During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company made the following repurchases:


Month	Number of Shares Purchased	Average Purchase Price Paid		Number of Shares Purchased as Part of a Publicly Announced Plan or Program	Maximum Amount that May be Purchased Under the Announced Plan or Program



January 2024	135	$	26.10	135	$	3,189,629
February 2024	10,114	$	25.15	10,114	$	2,935,292
March 2024	1,600	$	25.19	1,600	$	2,894,985
Totals	11,849	$	25.16	11,849	$	2,894,985

ITEM 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

ITEM 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

None.

ITEM 5. Other Information

None.

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ITEM 6. Exhibits

The following exhibits are filed with or incorporated by reference into this Quarterly Report.

Exhibit Number

Exhibit Description

Form

File Number

Exhibit Number

Filing Date

3.1

Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation

8-K

001-33937

3.1

08/15/07

3.2

C erti ficate of Change

8-K

001-33937

3.1

09/07/10

3.3

C ertificate of Correction

8-K

001-33937

3.1

03/11/13

3.4

C ertificate of Change

10-Q

001-33937

3.1

02/14/14

3.5

A rticles of Merger

8-K

001-33937

3.1.4

10/08/15

3.6

C ertificate of Change

8-K

001-33937

3.1.5

11/25/16

3.7

Certificate of Designation for Series B Convertible Preferred Stock filed with Secretary of State for the State of Nevada on December 23, 2016, and effective as of December 27, 2016

10-K

001-33937

3.1.6

12/29/16

3.8

Bylaws

10-Q

001-33937

3.8

08/14/18

10.128

Third Amendment to Employment Agreement, dated as of January 6, 2024, by and between Precision Industries, Inc. and Thomas Sedlak.

10-Q

001-33937

10.128

02/08/24

10.129

Cooperation Agreement, dated as of April 29, 2024, by and among Live Ventures Incorporated, a Nevada corporation, Isaac Capital Group LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and LL Flooring Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation (filed as Exhibit 10.1).

8-K

001-33937

10.129

04/30/24

10.130

Third Amendment to ICG Promissory Note dated April 9, 2020, and as Amended June 23, 2022, April 1, 2023 , dated January 11, 2024.

10.131

Loan Modification Agreement to Subordinated Promissory Note s , dated July 20, 2020 and January 18, 2023 , issued by Live Ventures Incorporated in favor of Spriggs Investments LLC , dated February 22, 2024 .

10.132

F irst Amendment of ARCA R ecycling, Inc. Promissory Note issued in favor of Live Ventures Incorporated , dated May 24, 2023 , effective February 7, 2024.

10.133

N ote Purchase Agreement by and between Live Ventures Inco rporated and MSW Projects Limited, dated March 6, 2024.

31.1

Certification of the President and Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

31.2

Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32.1

Certification of the President and Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32.2

Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

101.INS

Inline XBRL Instance Document

101.SCH

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document

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101.CAL

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document

101.DEF

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document

101.LAB

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document

101.PRE

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

104

Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted in Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)

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*Filed herewith

† Indicates a management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.


			Live Ventures Incorporated

Dated: May 14, 2024			/s/ Jon Isaac
			President and Chief Executive Officer
			(Principal Executive Officer)

Dated: May 14, 2024			/s/ David Verret
			Chief Financial Officer
			(Principal Financial Officer)

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