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    Live Ventures Reports Fiscal Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results

    5/13/24 8:30:46 AM ET
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    LAS VEGAS, May 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Live Ventures Incorporated (NASDAQ:LIVE) ("Live Ventures" or the "Company"), a diversified holding company, today announced financial results for its second fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2024. 

    Fiscal Second Quarter 2024 Key Highlights:

    • Revenue increased 30.2% to $118.6 million, compared to $91.1 million in the prior year period
    • Net loss was $3.3 million and diluted loss per share was $1.04, compared to prior year period net income of $1.6 million and diluted earnings per share ("EPS") of $0.49
    • Adjusted EBITDA¹ was $4.5 million, compared to $9.2 million in the prior year period
    • Repurchased 11,849 shares of the Company's common stock at an average price of $25.16 per share
    • Total assets of $433.9 million and stockholders' equity of $95.9 million as of March 31, 2024
    • Approximately $36.0 million of cash and availability under the Company's credit facilities as of March 31, 2024

    "Our second quarter revenue increased 30.2% compared to the prior year period, primarily driven by the strategic acquisitions of Flooring Liquidators, Inc. ("Flooring Liquidators"), and Precision Metal Works, Inc. ("PMW"), both of which were acquired in fiscal year 2023, as well as an increase in revenue in our Flooring Manufacturing segment," commented David Verret, Chief Financial Officer of Live Ventures.

    "Our second quarter revenue growth demonstrates our ability to expand our businesses through strategic acquisitions," stated Jon Isaac, President and Chief Executive Officer of Live Ventures. "Despite industry-specific headwinds, we are committed to adapting to market changes, maintaining operational efficiency, and enhancing customer satisfaction. As we navigate the current market conditions, we're confident about our business prospects and are steadfast in our commitment to our long-term strategy of ‘buy-build-hold.' This approach underscores our belief in creating sustainable growth and value over time."

    Second Quarter FY 2024 Financial Summary (in thousands except per share amounts)

     During the three months ended March 31,
      2024   2023 % Change
    Revenue$118,626  $91,122 30.2%
    Operating Income (loss)$(838) $4,952 N/A
    Net income (loss)$(3,281) $1,558 N/A
    Diluted earnings (loss) per share$(1.04) $0.49 N/A
    Adjusted EBITDA¹$4,457  $9,187 -51.5%
              

    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 businesses due to general economic conditions.

    Operating loss was approximately $0.8 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, compared with operating income of approximately $5.0 million in the prior year period. The decrease in operating income is primarily attributable to the Retail-Flooring segment's temporary inefficiencies associated with the acquisitions of Carpet Remnant Outlet, Inc. ("CRO") and Johnson Floor & Home ("Johnson") by Flooring Liquidators, which were closed during the first quarter of fiscal year 2024. The decrease was also attributable to the Steel Manufacturing segment's decrease in gross margin primarily as a result of 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.

    For the quarter ended March 31, 2024 net loss was approximately $3.3 million, and diluted loss per share was $1.04, compared with net income of approximately $1.6 million and diluted EPS of $0.49 in the prior year period. The change in net loss is attributable to the operating loss and higher interest expense related to the acquisitions of Flooring Liquidators and PMW, net of income taxes.

    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.

    As of March 31, 2024 the Company had total cash availability of $36.0 million, consisting of cash on hand of $4.5 million and availability under its various lines of credit of $31.5 million.

    ¹ Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure. A reconciliation of the non-GAAP measures is included below.

    Second Quarter FY 2024 Segment Results (in thousands)

     During the three months ended March 31,
      2024   2023  % Change
    Revenue     
    Retail - Entertainment$16,842  $19,188  -12.2%
    Retail - Flooring 32,032   20,769  54.2%
    Flooring Manufacturing 34,180   30,340  12.7%
    Steel Manufacturing 35,488   19,916  78.2%
    Corporate & other 84   909  -90.8%
    Total Revenue$118,626  $91,122  30.2%
          
     During the three months ended March 31,
      2024   2023  % Change
    Operating Income (loss)     
    Retail - Entertainment$1,784  $2,327  -23.4%
    Retail - Flooring (3,023)  (216) N/A
    Flooring Manufacturing 1,978   2,406  -17.8%
    Steel Manufacturing 872   2,814  -69.0%
    Corporate & other (2,449)  (2,379) -2.9%
    Total Operating Income$(838) $4,952  -116.9%
          
     During the three months ended March 31,
      2024   2023  % Change
    Adjusted EBITDA¹     
    Retail - Entertainment$2,153  $2,652  -18.8%
    Retail - Flooring (1,849) $1,111  -266.4%
    Flooring Manufacturing 2,897   3,363  -13.9%
    Steel Manufacturing 2,331   3,670  -36.5%
    Corporate & other (1,075)  (1,609) 33.2%
    Total Adjusted EBITDA¹$4,457  $9,187  -51.5%
          
    Adjusted EBITDA¹ 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 & otherN/A N/A  
    Total Adjusted EBITDA¹ 3.8%  10.1%  
    as a percentage of revenue     
          

    Retail – Entertainment

    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

    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

    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

    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 $2.7 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 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

    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 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.

    Six Months FY 2024 Financial Summary (in thousands except per share amounts)

     During the six months ended March 31,
      2024   2023 % Change
    Revenue$236,219  $160,108 47.5%
    Operating Income$2,703  $9,519 -71.6%
    Net income (loss)$(3,963) $3,402 N/A
    Diluted earnings (loss) per share$(1.25) $1.08 N/A
    Adjusted EBITDA¹$13,153  $16,727 -21.4%
              

    Revenue increased approximately $76.1 million, or 47.5%, to $236.2 million for the six months ended March 31, 2024, as compared to revenue of $160.1 million in the prior year period. 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 businesses due to general economic conditions.

    Operating income decreased to $2.7 million for the six months ended March 31, 2024, compared to $9.5 million in the prior year period. The decrease in operating income is primarily attributable to the Retail-Flooring segment's temporary inefficiencies associated with the acquisitions of CRO and Johnson by Flooring Liquidators, which were closed during the first quarter of fiscal year 2024. The decrease was also attributable to the Steel Manufacturing segment's decrease in gross margin primarily as a result of 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.

    For the six months ended March 31, 2024 net loss was $4.0 million and diluted loss per share was $1.25, compared with net income of $3.4 million and diluted EPS of $1.08 in the prior year period. The change in net loss is attributable to lower operating income and higher interest expense related to the acquisitions of Flooring Liquidators and PMW, net of income taxes.

    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.

    Six Months FY 2024 Segment Results (in thousands)

     During the six months ended March 31,
      2024   2023  % Change
    Revenue     
    Retail - Entertainment$37,428  $42,461  -11.9%
    Retail - Flooring 66,351   20,769  219.5%
    Flooring Manufacturing 63,425   56,772  11.7%
    Steel Manufacturing 68,841   37,897  81.7%
    Corporate & other 174   2,209  -92.1%
    Total Revenue$236,219  $160,108  47.5%
          
     During the six months ended March 31,
      2024   2023  % Change
    Operating Income (loss)     
    Retail - Entertainment$4,973  $5,991  -17.0%
    Retail - Flooring (2,935)  (216) N/A
    Flooring Manufacturing 2,923   3,158  -7.4%
    Steel Manufacturing 1,855   4,270  -56.6%
    Corporate & other (4,113)  (3,684) -11.6%
    Total Operating Income$2,703  $9,519  -71.6%
          
     During the six months ended March 31,
      2024   2023  % Change
    Adjusted EBITDA¹     
    Retail - Entertainment$5,867  $6,656  -11.9%
    Retail - Flooring (546)  1,111  N/A
    Flooring Manufacturing 4,774   5,147  -7.2%
    Steel Manufacturing 5,133   6,195  -17.1%
    Corporate & other (2,075)  (2,382) 12.9%
    Total Adjusted EBITDA¹$13,153  $16,727  -21.4%
          
    Adjusted EBITDA¹ 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 & otherN/A N/A  
    Total Adjusted EBITDA¹ 5.6%  10.4%  
    as a percentage of revenue     
          

    Retail - Entertainment

    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

    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

    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

    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 $37.9 million. The increase is primarily due to increased revenue 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

    Revenue for the six months ended March 31, 2024 decreased by approximately $2.0 million to $0.2 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 an operating loss of approximately $3.7 million in the prior year period.

    Non-GAAP Financial Information

    Adjusted EBITDA

    We evaluate the performance of our operations based on financial measures, such as "Adjusted EBITDA," which is a non-GAAP financial measure. We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) before interest expense, interest income, income taxes, depreciation, amortization, stock-based compensation, and other non-cash or nonrecurring charges. We believe that Adjusted EBITDA is an important indicator of the operational strength and performance of the business, including the business's ability to fund acquisitions and other capital expenditures and to service its debt. Additionally, this measure is used by management to evaluate operating results and perform analytical comparisons and identify strategies to improve performance. Adjusted EBITDA is also a measure that is customarily used by financial analysts to evaluate a company's financial performance, subject to certain adjustments. Adjusted EBITDA does not represent cash flows from operations, as defined by generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), should not be construed as an alternative to net income or loss, and is indicative neither of our results of operations, nor of cash flow available to fund our cash needs. It is, however, a measurement that the Company believes is useful to investors in analyzing its operating performance. Accordingly, Adjusted EBITDA should be considered in addition to, but not as a substitute for, net income, cash flow provided by operating activities, and other measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. As companies often define non-GAAP financial measures differently, Adjusted EBITDA, as calculated by Live Ventures Incorporated, should not be compared to any similarly titled measures reported by other companies.

    Forward-Looking and Cautionary Statements

    The use of the word "Company" refers to Live Ventures and its wholly owned subsidiaries. Certain statements in this press release contain or may suggest "forward-looking" information within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each as amended, that are intended to be covered by the "safe harbor" created by those sections. Words such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," and similar statements are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Live Ventures may also make forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Forms 10-K and 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, in its annual report to stockholders, in press releases and other written materials, and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and there are a number of important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by the Company, including, but not limited to, plans and objectives of management for future operations or products, the market acceptance or future success of our products, and our future financial performance. The Company cautions that these forward-looking statements are further qualified by other factors including, but not limited to, those set forth in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023. Additionally, new risk factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all such risk factors, or to assess the impact such risk factors might have on our business. Live Ventures undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

    About Live Ventures Incorporated

    Live Ventures is a diversified holding company with a strategic focus on value-oriented acquisitions of domestic middle-market companies. Live Ventures' acquisition strategy is sector-agnostic and focuses on well-run, closely held businesses with a demonstrated track record of earnings growth and cash flow generation. The Company looks for opportunities to partner with management teams of its acquired businesses to build increased stockholder value through a disciplined buy-build-hold long-term focused strategy. Live Ventures was founded in 1968. In late 2011 Jon Isaac, Chief Executive Officer and strategic investor, joined the Board of Directors of the Company and later refocused it into a diversified holding company. The Company's current portfolio of diversified operating subsidiaries includes companies in the textile, flooring, tools, steel, and entertainment industries.

    Contact:

    Live Ventures Incorporated

    Greg Powell, Director of Investor Relations

    725.500.5597

    [email protected] 

    www.liveventures.com

    Source: Live Ventures Incorporated

    CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

    (UNAUDITED)

    (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 
            

    LIVE VENTURES, INCORPORATED

    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)

    (dollars in thousands, except per share)

     For the Three Months Ended March 31, For the Six Months Ended March 31,
      2024   2023   2024   2023 
    Revenues$118,626  $91,122  $236,219  $160,108 
    Cost of revenues 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 (expense) 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 
                    

    LIVE VENTURES INCORPORATED

    NON-GAAP MEASURES RECONCILIATION

    Adjusted EBITDA

    The following table provides a reconciliation of Net income (loss) to total Adjusted EBITDA¹ for the periods indicated (dollars in thousands):

     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 



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