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Mar 31, 2022

a.k.a. Brands Q1 2022 Earnings Report

a.k.a. Brands reported first quarter financial results

Key Takeaways

a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. announced strong first-quarter results, exceeding expectations with net sales increasing by 115.6% to $148.3 million. The company's active customers grew by 46% to over 3.8 million, driven by the U.S. market's strong growth. Despite global macro headwinds, a.k.a. Brands remains confident in delivering growth and profitability.

Net sales increased 115.6% to $148.3 million, or 23.6% pro-forma adjusting for the acquisition of Culture Kings.

Net income was $1.5 million or $0.01 per share.

Active customers increased by 46% to over 3.8 million on a pro-forma basis.

Adjusted EBITDA was $10.7 million, or 7.2% of net sales.

Total Revenue
$148M
Previous year: $68.8M
+115.6%
EPS
$0.24
Previous year: $0.24
+-0.0%
Gross Margin
57%
Previous year: 59%
-3.4%
Adjusted EBITDA
$10.7M
Previous year: $8.33M
+27.9%
Adjusted EBITDA Margin
7%
Previous year: 12%
-41.7%
Gross Profit
$84.2M
Previous year: $40.6M
+107.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$41.2M
Previous year: $39.5M
+4.3%
Free Cash Flow
-$17.5M
Previous year: $18.7M
-193.8%
Total Assets
$728M

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Forward Guidance

For the full year fiscal 2022, the Company expects net sales between $785 million and $805 million and Adjusted EBITDA of between $90 million and $100 million. For the second quarter of 2022, the Company expects net sales between $173 million and $177 million and Adjusted EBITDA of between $16 million and $17 million.

Challenges Ahead

  • Continued global supply chain challenges
  • Air freight prices remaining elevated in 2022
  • FX rate moderating in the back half of the year

Revenue & Expenses

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