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Financial report summary
?Risks
- Economic downturns and market conditions beyond our control, including periods of inflation, could materially adversely affect our business, operating results, financial condition and prospects.
- Because our third-party suppliers and manufacturers are primarily based in China, in addition to the risks inherent in doing business in China, changes in the political and economic policies of the Chinese government or in relations between China and the United States may materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and the market price of our common stock.
- The apparel, footwear and accessories industries are subject to rapid changes in consumer preferences, and if we do not accurately anticipate and promptly respond to changes in consumer preferences, we could lose sales, our relationships with customers could be harmed and our brand loyalty could be diminished.
- If we fail to acquire new customers, or fail to do so in a cost-effective manner, we may not be able to increase net sales or maintain profitability.
- If we fail to retain existing customers, or fail to maintain average order value levels, we may not be able to maintain our revenue base and margins, which would have a material adverse effect on our business and operating results.
- Our business depends on effective marketing and high customer traffic.
- Merchandise returns could harm our business.
- We purchase inventory in anticipation of sales, and if we are unable to manage our inventory effectively, our operating results could be adversely affected.
- Our business depends upon sales of third-party merchandise, and our inability to procure sufficient quantities of third-party merchandise on favorable terms or at all could materially adversely affect our business, operating results and growth prospects.
- We may be unsuccessful in identifying brands to acquire and in integrating and managing our acquisitions and investments to expand the number of brands on our platform.
- We may not succeed in our growth strategy.
- Our growth plan contemplates expansion into new markets, and our efforts to expand may ultimately be unsuccessful.
- A growing portion of our revenue is derived from wholesale and third-party marketplace partners, and the loss of any of these wholesale or third-party marketplace partners could reduce our total revenue.
- We face risks from our international business.
- Shipping is a critical part of our business and any interruptions in, or increased costs of, shipping could adversely affect our operating results.
- Our direct-to-consumer business model is subject to risks that could have an adverse effect on our results of operations.
- Use of social media and influencers may materially and adversely affect our reputation or subject us to fines or other penalties.
- Our stock price has declined when our operating results have differed from our expectations or the expectations of securities analysts or investors.
- Our operating results fluctuate from period to period.
- Certain of our key operating metrics are subject to inherent challenges in measurement, and real or perceived inaccuracies in such metrics may harm our reputation and negatively affect our business.
- Our business and the success of our products could be harmed if we are unable to maintain our corporate integrity or the images and reputation of our brands.
- We could be required to collect additional sales taxes or be subject to other tax liabilities that may increase the costs our consumers would have to pay for our offering and adversely affect our operating results.
- Our business is exposed to the risks of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations.
- The effects of weather conditions, natural disasters or other unexpected events, including global health crises may disrupt our operations and have a negative impact on our business.
- If we fail to retain key personnel, including our executive officers and the founders of our brand, or attract additional qualified personnel, effectively manage succession or hire, develop, and motivate our employees, our business, financial condition, and operating results could be adversely affected.
- Our decentralized brand management structure could negatively impact our business.
- Increases in labor costs, fluctuations in wage rates and the price, availability and quality of raw materials and finished goods could increase costs and could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
- If we experience problems with our distribution and warehouse management systems, or if we do not successfully optimize, operate and manage the expansion of the capacity of our fulfillment centers, our ability to meet customer expectations, manage inventory, complete sales transactions and achieve objectives for operating efficiencies could be adversely affected.
- We depend upon third-party suppliers and manufacturers, making us vulnerable to supply disruptions and price fluctuations.
- Changes in accounting standards and subjective assumptions, estimates and judgments by management related to complex accounting matters could significantly affect our financial results or financial condition.
- Our business is subject to federal, state, local and international laws and regulations regarding consumer protection, promotions, safety and other matters. The costs of compliance with, or the violation of, such laws and regulations by us or by independent suppliers who manufacture products for us could have an adverse effect on our operations and cash flows, as well as on our reputation.
- Climate change and increased focus by governmental and non-governmental organizations, customers, consumers and investors on sustainability issues, including those related to climate change, may adversely affect our business and financial results and damage our reputation.
- Changes to U.S., Australian or international trade policy, tariff or import/export regulations or our failure to comply with such regulations may have a material adverse effect on our reputation, business, financial condition and results of operations.
- Our reliance on overseas manufacturing and supply partners, including vendors located in jurisdictions presenting an increased risk of bribery and corruption, exposes us to legal, reputational and supply chain risk through the potential for violations of federal and international anti-corruption law.
- A security breach or other disruption to our information technology systems could result in the loss, theft, misuse, unauthorized disclosure or unauthorized access of customer, supplier, or sensitive company information or could disrupt our operations, which could damage our relationships with customers, suppliers or employees, expose us to litigation or regulatory proceedings or harm our reputation, any of which could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations.
- Customer growth and activity on mobile devices depends upon effective use of mobile operating systems, networks and standards that we do not control.
- If the use of “cookie” tracking technologies is further restricted, regulated or blocked, or if changes in technology cause cookies to become less reliable or acceptable as a means of tracking consumer behavior, the amount or accuracy of internet user information we collect would decrease, which could harm our business and operating results.
- Third parties may claim that we are infringing, misappropriating or otherwise violating their intellectual property rights or those of others. Intellectual property-related litigation and proceedings are expensive and time consuming to defend, and, if resolved adversely, could materially adversely impact our business, financial condition and results of operations. Intellectual property-related claims could also cause us to lose access to third-party service providers that we rely upon in the conduct of our business.
- Failure to adequately establish, maintain, protect and enforce our intellectual property or proprietary rights, or prevent third parties from making unauthorized use of such rights, such as by counterfeiting of our products, could reduce sales and adversely affect the value of our brands.
- We are subject to payments-related risks.
- System interruptions that impair customer access to our sites or other performance failures in our technology infrastructure could damage our business, reputation and brand and substantially harm our business and results of operations.
- Despite current indebtedness levels and restrictive covenants, we may still be able to incur substantially more indebtedness or make certain restricted payments, which could further exacerbate the risks associated with our substantial indebtedness.
- We may not be able to generate sufficient cash flow to service all of our indebtedness, and may be forced to take other actions to satisfy our obligations under such indebtedness, which may not be successful.
- The terms of the financing documents that govern our credit facility restrict our current and future operations, particularly our ability to respond to changes or to take certain actions.
- We may be unable to refinance our indebtedness.
- Our failure to raise additional capital or generate cash flows necessary to expand our operations and invest in the future could reduce our ability to compete successfully and harm our results of operations.
- An active trading market for our common stock may not be sustained.
- Our stock price has been volatile, and the market price of our common stock may drop below the price you pay.
- If we fail to maintain compliance with the NYSE’s continued listing standards, the NYSE may delist our common stock, which could materially and adversely affect our company, the market price of our common stock and your ability to sell your shares of our common stock.
- We cannot assure you that our Reverse Stock Split will increase our stock price, marketability or our liquidity.
- We are obligated to develop and maintain proper and effective internal control over financial reporting in order to comply with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. If we fail to remediate our material weaknesses or if we fail to establish and maintain an effective system of internal control over financial reporting, we may not be able to accurately report our financial results, meet our reporting obligations, or prevent fraud. Failure to comply with requirements to design, implement and maintain effective internal controls or any inability to report and file our financial results accurately and timely could harm our business and adversely impact investor confidence in us and, as a result, our stock price.
- The requirements of being a public company with common stock listed on the NYSE will continue to increase certain of our costs and require significant management focus.
- Future sales of our common stock, or the perception in the public markets that these sales may occur, may depress our stock price.
- For as long as we are an emerging growth company, we will not be required to comply with certain reporting requirements, including disclosure about our executive compensation that apply to other public companies.
- We are a “controlled company” within the meaning of the rules of the NYSE and, as a result, we qualify for, and intend to rely on, exemptions from certain corporate governance requirements. You will not have the same protections as those afforded to stockholders of companies that are subject to such governance requirements.
- Anti-takeover provisions in our certificate of incorporation documents and Delaware law might discourage or delay acquisition attempts for us that you might consider favorable.
- Any issuance of preferred stock could make it difficult for another company to acquire us or could otherwise adversely affect holders of our common stock, which could depress the price of our common stock.
- Our certificate of incorporation designates the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware as the exclusive forum for certain litigation that may be initiated by our stockholders and the federal district courts of the United States as the exclusive forum for litigation arising under the Securities Act, which could limit our stockholders’ ability to obtain a favorable judicial forum for disputes with us.
- Because we do not intend to pay cash dividends in the foreseeable future, you may not receive any return on investment unless you are able to sell your common stock for a price greater than your purchase price.
- If securities or industry analysts cease to publish research or reports about our business, if they adversely change their recommendations regarding our common stock or if our results of operations do not meet their expectations, the price of our common stock and trading volume could decline.
- We are a holding company and conduct all of our operations through our subsidiaries.
Management Discussion
- Net sales decreased by $3.6 million, or 3%, for the three months ended March 31, 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. The decrease in net sales was primarily driven by a decrease in our average order value of 4%, from $80 in 2023 to $77 in 2024. The decrease in our average order value was primarily due to adverse macroeconomic conditions in Australia and New Zealand. On a constant currency basis, net sales and average order value for the three months ended March 31, 2024 would have decreased 1% and 2%, respectively, as compared to the same period in 2023.
- Cost of sales decreased by $0.8 million, or 2%, for the three months ended March 31, 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. This decrease was primarily driven by the 3% reduction in net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and lower inbound air freight costs and duties, partially offset by targeted inventory actions in Culture Kings Australia and the effect of growing wholesale and marketplace initiatives. The increase in cost of sales as a percentage of net sales was primarily due to the effect of growing wholesale and marketplace initiatives, which have a lower gross margin and higher return rate than direct-to-consumer sales.
- Gross profit decreased by $2.8 million, or 4%, for the three months ended March 31, 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. This decrease was primarily due to the 3% reduction in net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2024, targeted inventory actions in Culture Kings Australia and the effect of growing wholesale and marketplace initiatives, partially offset by lower inbound air freight costs and duties. Gross margin decreased due to targeted inventory actions in Culture Kings Australia and the effect of growing wholesale and marketplace initiatives, which have a lower gross margin and higher return rate than direct-to-consumer sales.