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The Lovesac Company Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2022 Financial Results

December 8, 2021 7:00 AM

Strong Momentum Across Channels Drives 56.1% Growth in Net SalesComparable Sales Increased 47.1% on Top of 53.5% in the Prior Year PeriodNet Income Improved 11% to $2.8 millionThird Quarter Adjusted EBITDA1 of $5.8 million

STAMFORD, Conn., Dec. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Lovesac Company (Nasdaq: LOVE) (“Lovesac” or the “Company”) today announced financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2022, which ended October 31, 2021.

Shawn Nelson, Chief Executive Officer, stated, “Our results for the third quarter reflect strong, sustainable and profitable growth across all sales channels including, most notably, an increase in showroom sales of nearly 70% and a nearly 40% increase for internet sales. This performance is a testament to the team’s exceptional execution and affirms that our personalized shopping experience, whether in person, online or directly to customers' homes through our recently launched Mobile Concierge service, is resonating and meeting customers where they prefer to shop. We generated strong top-line growth against the backdrop of macro supply chain disruption that reveals some of the many advantages of our unique business model with a concentrated sku count and redundant manufacturing spread across multiple geographies, delivering customers’ orders within days.”

Mr. Nelson continued, “Operationally, we made good progress against our strategic priorities including the much-anticipated launch of our new Stealthtech embedded surround sound system, which is reverse-compatible with all of the designed-for-life Sactionals we have sold to-date. The results of this approach to achieving true sustainability will be highlighted in our first ever formal ESG report being published later this month. As we look to the final quarter of the year, we are pleased with our strong start to the all-important holiday season and are confident in our in-stock position to meet fourth quarter demand. We look forward to delivering an elevated customer experience across channels during the busiest time of year and closing out fiscal 2022.”

Key Measures for the Third Quarter and Year-to-date Period of Fiscal 2022 Ending October 31, 2021:(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

Thirteen weeks endedThirty-nine weeks ended
October 31,2021November 1,2020% Inc (Dec)October 31,2021November 1,2020% Inc (Dec)
Net Sales$116.7$74.756.1%$302.0$191.158.1%
Gross Profit$58.6$41.341.9%$163.7$99.664.3%
Gross Margin50.2%55.3%(510) bps54.2%52.2%200 bps
Total Operating Expense$55.6$38.843.5%$149.5$106.540.3%
SG&A$38.1$25.946.8%$104.2$75.238.6%
SG&A as a % of Net Sales32.6%34.7%(207) bps34.5%39.3 %(484) bps
Advertising & Marketing$15.8$11.044.3%$39.5$26.350.2%
Advertising & Marketing as a % of Net Sales13.6%14.7%(111) bps13.1%13.8%(69) bps
Basic EPS Income (Loss)$0.18$0.175.9%$0.88$(0.48)(283.3%)
Diluted EPS Income (Loss)$0.17$0.166.3%$0.83$(0.48)(272.9%)
Net Income (Loss)$2.8$2.511.0%$13.3$(7.0)(290.1%)
Adjusted EBITDA 1$5.8$6.0(2.3%)$23.6$2.4866.5%
Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Operating Activities$(15.9)$(5.1)(210.1%)$(15.2)$6.9(319.1%)

1 Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure. See “Non-GAAP Information” and “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” included in this press release.

Percent Increase (Decrease) except showroom count
Thirteen weeks endedThirty-nine weeks ended
October 31, 2021November 1, 2020October 31, 2021November 1, 2020
Total Comparable Sales 247.1%53.5%44.8%58.7%
Comparable Showroom Sales 353.3%25.5%133.0%(14.2%)
Internet Sales38.2%125.2%(11.4%)247.2%
Ending Showroom Count135107135107

2 Total comparable sales include showroom transactions through the point of sale and internet net sales.3 Comparable showroom sales reflect transactions through the point of sale and not necessarily product that has shipped to the customer. Product that has shipped to the customer is included in Net Sales. Showrooms were closed as required by local and state laws as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic effective March 18, 2020. As of the end of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021, all showrooms had fully reopened to the walk-in phase, and remain open. We are abiding by federal, state and local guidelines with respect to the operating status of our showrooms.

Highlights for the Quarter Ended October 31, 2021:

Highlights for the Year-to-date Period ended October 31, 2021:

Other Financial Highlights as of October 31, 2021:

Conference Call Information:

A conference call to discuss the financial results for the quarter ended October 31, 2021 is scheduled for today, December 8, 2021, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. Investors and analysts interested in participating in the call are invited to dial (877) 407-3982 (international callers please dial (201) 493-6780) approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of the call. A live audio webcast of the conference call will be available online at investor.lovesac.com.

A recorded replay of the conference call will be available within two hours of the conclusion of the call and can be accessed online at investor.lovesac.com for 90 days.

About The Lovesac Company

Based in Stamford, Connecticut, The Lovesac Company is a technology driven company that designs, manufactures and sells unique, high quality furniture derived through its proprietary Designed for Life® approach which results in products that are built to last a lifetime and designed to evolve as our customers’ lives do. Our current product offering is comprised of modular couches called Sactionals, premium foam beanbag chairs called Sacs, and their associated home decor accessories. Innovation is at the center of our design philosophy with all of our core products protected by a robust portfolio of utility patents. We market and sell our products primarily online directly at www.lovesac.com, supported by direct-to-consumer touch-feel points in the form of our own showrooms as well as through shop-in-shops and pop-up-shops with third party retailers.

Non-GAAP Information

Adjusted EBITDA is defined as a non-GAAP financial measure by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) that is a supplemental measure of financial performance not required by, or presented in accordance with, GAAP. We define “Adjusted EBITDA” as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, adjusted for the impact of certain non-cash and other items that we do not consider in our evaluation of ongoing operating performance. These items include management fees, equity-based compensation expense, write-offs of property and equipment, deferred rent, financing expenses and certain other charges and gains that we do not believe reflect our underlying business performance. We have reconciled this non-GAAP financial measure with the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure within the schedules attached hereto.

We believe that these non-GAAP financial measures not only provide its management with comparable financial data for internal financial analysis but also provide meaningful supplemental information to investors. Specifically, these non-GAAP financial measures allow investors to better understand the performance of our business, facilitate a more meaningful comparison of our actual results on a period-over-period basis and provide for a more complete understanding of factors and trends affecting our business. We have provided this information as a means to evaluate the results of our ongoing operations alongside GAAP measures such as gross profit, operating income (loss) and net income (loss). Other companies in our industry may calculate these items differently than we do. These non-GAAP measures should not be considered as a substitute for the most directly comparable financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP, such as net income (loss) or net income (loss) per share as a measure of financial performance, cash flows from operating activities as a measure of liquidity, or any other performance measure derived in accordance with GAAP. Non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools, and investors should not consider them in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of the Company’s results as reported under GAAP.

Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other legal authority. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as “may,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “could,” “should,” “intend,” “plan,” “will,” “aim(s),” “can,” “would,” “expect(s),” “estimate(s),” “project(s),” “forecast(s)”, “positioned,” “approximately,” “potential,” “goal,” “pro forma,” “strategy,” “outlook” or the negative of these words or other similar terms or expressions that concern our expectations, strategy, plans, or intentions. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this press release regarding strategy, future operations, future financial position or projections, future revenue, projected expenses, sustainability goals, prospects, plans and objectives of management are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on management’s current expectations, beliefs and assumptions concerning the future of our business, anticipated events and trends, the economy and other future conditions. We may not actually achieve the plans, carry out the intentions or meet the expectations disclosed in the forward-looking statements and you should not rely on these forward-looking statements. Actual results and performance could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of many factors. Among the key factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements include: the effect and consequences of COVID-19 on our business, sales, results of operations and financial condition; changes in consumer spending and shopping preferences, and economic conditions; our ability to achieve or sustain profitability; our ability to manage and sustain our growth effectively, including our ecommerce business, forecast our operating results, and manage inventory levels; our ability to advance, implement or achieve our sustainability, growth and profitability goals through leveraging our Designed for Life and Circle-to-Consumer philosophies; our ability to realize the expected benefits of investments in our supply chain and infrastructure; disruption in our supply chain and dependence on foreign manufacturing and imports for our products; our ability to acquire new customers and engage existing customers; reputational risk associated with increased use of social media; our ability to attract, develop and retain highly skilled associates; system interruption or failures in our technology infrastructure needed to service our customers, process transactions and fulfill orders; implementing and maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting; unauthorized disclosure of sensitive or confidential information through breach of our computer system; the ability of third-party providers to continue uninterrupted service; the impact of tariffs, and the countermeasures and tariff mitigation initiatives; the regulatory environment in which we operate, our ability to maintain, grow and enforce our brand and intellectual property rights and avoid infringement or violation of the intellectual property rights of others; our ability to improve our products and develop and launch new products; our ability to successfully open and operate new showrooms; and our ability to compete and succeed in a highly competitive and evolving industry, as well as those risks and uncertainties disclosed under the sections entitled “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our most recent Form 10-K and in our Form 10-Qs filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and similar disclosures in subsequent reports filed with the SEC, which are available on our investor relations website at investor.lovesac.com and on the SEC website at www.sec.gov. Any forward-looking statement made by us in this press release speaks only as of the date on which we make it. We disclaim any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made.

Investor Relations Contact:Rachel Schacter, ICR(203) 682-8200[email protected]

THE LOVESAC COMPANYCONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
October 31,2021 January 31,2021
(amounts in thousands, except per share and share amounts)(unaudited)
Assets
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents$47,862 $78,341
Trade accounts receivable9,794 4,513
Merchandise inventories94,544 50,417
Prepaid expenses and other current assets11,421 10,128
Total Current Assets163,621 143,399
Property and equipment, net32,133 25,868
Operating lease right-of-use assets95,567
Other Assets
Goodwill144 144
Intangible assets, net1,345 1,517
Deferred financing costs, net23 91
Total Other Assets1,512 1,752
Total Assets$292,833 $171,019
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable$25,430 $24,311
Accrued expenses23,427 17,187
Payroll payable7,865 6,362
Customer deposits6,704 5,993
Current operating lease liabilities15,722
Sales taxes payable2,430 2,471
Total Current Liabilities81,578 56,324
Deferred Rent 6,749
Operating Lease Liabilities, long-term90,658
Line of Credit
Total Liabilities172,236 63,073
Stockholders’ Equity
Preferred Stock $0.00001 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued or outstanding as of October 31, 2021 and January 31, 2021.
Common Stock $0.00001 par value, 40,000,000 shares authorized, 15,122,882 shares issued and outstanding as of October 31, 2021 and 15,011,556 shares issued and outstanding as of January 31, 2021.
Additional paid-in capital170,773 171,382
Accumulated deficit(50,176) (63,436)
Stockholders’ Equity120,597 107,946
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity$292,833 $171,019

THE LOVESAC COMPANYCONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS(unaudited)
Thirteen weeks ended Thirty-nine weeks ended
(amounts in thousands, except per share and share amounts)October 31,2021 November 1,2020 October 31,2021 November 1,2020
Net sales$116,678 $74,742 $302,041 $191,060
Cost of merchandise sold58,062 33,434 138,317 91,413
Gross profit58,616 41,308 163,724 99,647
Operating expenses
Selling, general and administration expenses38,087 25,945 104,191 75,160
Advertising and marketing15,832 10,975 39,548 26,337
Depreciation and amortization1,726 1,854 5,748 5,034
Total operating expenses55,645 38,774 149,487 106,531
Operating income (loss)2,971 2,534 14,237 (6,884)
Interest expense, net(45) (44) (135) (22)
Net income (loss) before taxes2,926 2,490 14,102 (6,906)
Provision for income taxes(174) (11) (842) (70)
Net income (loss)$2,752 $2,479 $13,260 $(6,976)
Net income (loss) per common share:
Basic$0.18 $0.17 $0.88 $(0.48)
Diluted$0.17 $0.16 $0.83 $(0.48)
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic15,146,890 14,561,835 15,092,844 14,520,282
Diluted16,069,729 15,581,487 16,015,683 14,520,282

THE LOVESAC COMPANYCONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS(unaudited)
Thirty-nine weeks ended
(amounts in thousands)October 31,2021 November 1,2020
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net income (loss)$13,260 $(6,976)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment5,121 4,604
Amortization of other intangible assets627 430
Amortization of deferred financing fees68 65
Net loss on disposal of property and equipment 5
Equity based compensation2,850 2,639
Deferred rent 3,280
Non-cash operating lease cost11,003
Impairment of right of use lease asset554
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Trade accounts receivable(5,281) (42)
Merchandise inventories(44,127) (21,358)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets1,166 (2,803)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses9,265 17,070
Operating lease liabilities(10,396)
Customer deposits711 10,015
Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Operating Activities(15,179) 6,929
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Purchase of property and equipment(11,386) (6,671)
Payments for patents and trademarks(455) (497)
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities(11,841) (7,168)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Taxes paid for net share settlement of equity awards(3,563) (564)
Proceeds from the exercise of warrants104
Payment of deferred financing costs (50)
Net Cash Used in Financing Activities(3,459) (614)
Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents(30,479) (853)
Cash and Cash Equivalents - Beginning78,341 48,539
Cash and Cash Equivalents - Ending$47,862 $47,686
Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosures
Cash paid for taxes$775 $70
Cash paid for interest$80 $62

THE LOVESAC COMPANYRECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES(unaudited)
(amounts in thousands) Thirteen weeks ended October 31, 2021 Thirteen weeks ended November 1, 2020 Thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2021 Thirty-nine weeks ended November 1, 2020
Net income (loss) $2,752 $2,479 $13,260 $(6,976)
Interest expense, net 45 44 135 22
Taxes 174 11 842 70
Depreciation and amortization 1,726 1,854 5,748 5,034
EBITDA 4,697 4,388 19,985 (1,851)
Management fees (a) 125 375
Deferred rent (b) 378 1,234
Equity-based compensation (c) 1,121 1,063 3,014 2,638
Loss on disposal of property and equipment (d) 5
Impairment of right of use lease asset (e) 554
Other non-recurring expenses (f)(g) 36
Adjusted EBITDA $5,818 $5,954 $23,553 $2,437
(a) Represents management fees and expenses charged by our equity sponsors.
(b) Represents the difference between rent expense recorded and the amount paid by the Company. In accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, the Company records monthly rent expense equal to the total of the payments due over the lease term, divided by the number of months of the lease terms. The Company adopted ASC 842 at the beginning of fiscal 2022 therefore we no longer recognize deferred rent.
(c) Represents expenses, such as compensation expense and employer taxes related to RSU equity vesting and exercises associated with stock options and restricted stock units granted to our associates and board of directors.
(d) Represents the loss on disposal of fixed assets related to showroom remodels.
(e) Represents the impairment of the right of use lease asset for one showroom for which the fixed assets had been impaired in the prior fiscal quarter.
(f) There were no other non-recurring expenses in the thirteen weeks ended October 31, 2021 and November 1, 2020, respectively.
(g) There were no other non-recurring expenses in the thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2021. Other non-recurring expenses in the thirty-nine weeks ended November 1, 2020 are related to professional and legal fees related to financing initiatives.
Source: The Lovesac Company

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