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Dec 31, 2022

a.k.a. Brands Q4 2022 Earnings Report

a.k.a. Brands experienced a decrease in net sales and a net loss in Q4 2022, impacted by lower marketing effectiveness and strategic decisions to reduce spending and tighten inventory.

Key Takeaways

a.k.a. Brands reported a decrease in net sales by 18.3% to $149.1 million and a net loss of $(173.9) million for the fourth quarter of 2022. The company's performance was affected by a promotional environment and strategic decisions to reduce marketing spend and tighten inventory.

Net sales decreased 18.3% to $149.1 million compared to Q4 2021.

Net loss was $(173.9) million, including a non-cash impairment charge of $173.8 million.

Adjusted EBITDA was $6.1 million, or 4.1% of net sales, compared to $16.1 million in Q4 2021.

The company is focusing on omnichannel initiatives, including a Princess Polly store and wholesale testing, for future growth.

Total Revenue
$149M
Previous year: $182M
-18.3%
EPS
-$0.36
Previous year: $0.36
-200.0%
Gross Margin
53%
Previous year: 55%
-3.6%
Adjusted EBITDA Margin
4%
Previous year: 8.8%
-54.5%
Active Customers
3.8
Gross Profit
$78.7M
Previous year: $99.5M
-20.9%
Cash and Equivalents
$46.3M
Previous year: $38.8M
+19.4%
Free Cash Flow
$5.3M
Previous year: $318K
+1566.0%
Total Assets
$510M
Previous year: $688M
-25.9%

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Forward Guidance

For the full year fiscal 2023, the Company expects net sales between $570 million and $600 million and Adjusted EBITDA between $35 million and $37 million. For the first quarter of 2023, the Company expects net sales between $113 million and $116 million and Adjusted EBITDA between $1.5 million and $1.8 million.