ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND
ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
For a description of our significant accounting
policies and an understanding of the significant factors that influenced our performance during the nine months ended June 30,
2016, this “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” (hereafter
referred to as “MD&A”) should be read in conjunction with the condensed consolidated financial statements, including
the related notes, appearing in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, as well as our Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2015.
Note About Forward-Looking Statements
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q includes
statements that constitute “forward-looking statements.” These forward-looking statements are often characterized by
the terms “may,” “believes,” “projects,” “intends,” “plans,” “expects,”
or “anticipates,” and do not reflect historical facts. Specific forward-looking statements contained in this portion
of the Quarterly Report include, but are not limited to our (i) belief in the continued growth of internet usage, particularly
via mobile devices, and demand for web-based marketing; (ii) belief in the continued growth in the demand for local search and
information, (iii) belief that small and medium businesses will continue to outsource their online marketing efforts to third parties;
(iv) belief that we can cost-effectively expand into other cities due to the scalability of the LiveDeal.com platform; (v) belief
that the cash on hand and additional cash generated from operations together with potential sources of cash through issuance of
debt or equity will provide the company with sufficient liquidity for the next 12 months; and (vi) belief that the outcome of pending
legal proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on business, financial position and results of operations, cash flow
or liquidity.
Forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties
and other factors, which may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed
or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors and risks that could affect our results and achievements and cause them
to materially differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements include those identified in our Annual Report on Form
10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2015 under Item 1A “Risk Factors”, as well as other factors that we are
currently unable to identify or quantify, but that may exist in the future.
In addition, the foregoing factors may generally
affect our business, results of operations and financial position. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date the statements
were made. We do not undertake and specifically decline any obligation to update any forward-looking statements. Any information
contained on our website www.livedeal.com or any other websites referenced in this Quarterly Report are not part of this Quarterly
Report.
Our Company
Live Ventures Incorporated is a holding company
for diversified businesses, which, together with our subsidiaries, we refer to as the “Company”, “Live Ventures”,
“we”, “us” or “our.” Live Ventures first started in the online marketing industry as YP.com.
At the time, we were the first company to bring the print yellow pages to the Internet in 1994. From there we moved into the online
classifieds business. We primarily promoted online marketing solutions to small and medium businesses to help them boost customer
awareness, gain visibility and manage their online presence under our Velocity Local™ brand. We also offered affordable acquisition
services to the small business segment though the Instant Agency suite of products and services. Those products, included InstantProfile,
which distributes a small business’ key contact and service information to the top Internet destinations, include search
engines, internet directories and social media networks. Although we continue to generate revenue from servicing our existing customers
under InstantProfile, which we refer to as our legacy product offerings, because of the change in our business strategy in 2013,
we no longer accept new customers under our legacy product offerings.
In 2013 we launched LiveDeal.com, real-time
“deal engine” that connects restaurants across the United States and consumers via a platform. The LiveDeal.com platform
targets restaurants in cities across the United States to help them use the platform to attract new customers. In addition, through
our subsidiary, Modern Everyday, we maintain an online consumer products retailer.
Commencing in fiscal year 2015, we began to
expand our business outside of solely providing an online marketplace. Although we continue to provide online marketing solutions
for small and medium business, we began to focus on acquiring profitable companies in various industries that have demonstrated
a strong history of earnings power. We continue to actively develop, revise and evaluate our products, services and our marketing
strategies in all of our business lines. However, due to the diversification of our company as a result of the acquisition of businesses
in several industries, we expect that revenues from our online marketplace business segment and our legacy products will be diluted
in the coming months and years. As of the fiscal year ended September 30, 2015, Live Goods and DealTicker ceased operations, and
we discontinued our suite of online presence marketing products and solutions under the Velocity Local™ brand.
Under the Live Ventures brand we seek opportunities
to acquire profitable and well-managed companies. We will work closely with consultants who will help us identify target companies
that fit within the criteria we have established for opportunities that will provide synergies with our businesses.
Our principal offices are located at 325 E.
Warm Springs Road, Suite 102, Las Vegas, Nevada 89119, our telephone number is (702) 939-0231, and our corporate website (which
does not form part of this report) is located at www.live-ventures.com. Our common stock trades on the NASDAQ Capital Market under
the symbol “LIVE”.
Manufacturing Segment
In July 2015, we acquired a majority interest
in Marquis Industries, Inc., a Georgia corporation, through our partially-owned subsidiary, Marquis Affiliated Holdings LLC, Marquis
Industries is a leading carpet manufacturer and a manufacturer of innovative yarn products, as well as a reseller of hard surface
flooring products. Over the last decade, Marquis has been an innovator and leader in the value-oriented polyester carpet sector,
which is currently the market’s fastest-growing fiber category. We focus on the residential, niche commercial, and hospitality
end-markets and serve over 2,000 customers.
Since its founding in 1990, Marquis has built
a strong reputation for outstanding value, styling, and customer service. Its innovation has yielded products and technologies
that differentiate its brands in the flooring marketplace. Marquis’s state-of-the-art operations enable high quality products,
unique customization, and exceptionally short lead-times. Furthermore, the Company has recently invested in additional capacity
to grow several attractive lines of business, including printed carpet and yarn extrusion. Through its A-O Division, utilizes its
state-of-the-art yarn extrusion capacity to market monofilament textured yarn products to the artificial turf industry.
Online Marketplace Platform Segment
In September 2013, we launched LiveDeal.com.
LiveDeal.com is a unique, real-time “deal engine” connecting merchants with consumers. Currently, we provide marketing
solutions to a growing base of restaurants to boost customer awareness and merchant visibility on the Internet. We believe that
we have developed the first-of-its-kind web/mobile platform providing restaurants with full control and flexibility to instantly
publish customized offers whenever they wish to attract customers. Restaurants can sign up to use the LiveDeal platform at our
website.
Highlights of LiveDeal.com include:
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an intuitive interface enabling restaurants
to create limited-time offers and publish them immediately, or on a preset schedule that is fully customizable;
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state-of-the-art scheduling technology
giving restaurants the freedom to choose the days, times and duration of the offers, enabling them to create offers that entice
consumers to visit their establishment during their slower periods;
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advanced publishing options allowing restaurants
to manage traffic by limiting the number of available vouchers to consumers;
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superior geo-location technology allowing
multi-location restaurants to segment offers by location, attracting customers to slower locations while eliminating potential
over-crowding at busier sites;
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innovating proprietary restaurant indexing
methodology; and
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a user-friendly mobile
and desktop web interface allowing consumers to easily browse, download, and instantly redeem “live” offers found on
LiveDeal.com based on their location.
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In 2014, the Livedeal.com iOS mobile App was
approved by Apple for inclusion in Apple’s App Store, and the Android App became available to the public in the Google Play
Store.
We believe one of the primary challenges facing
the dining industry is the inefficient and limited number of ways restaurants are able to market offers and promotions to their
potential customers. Daily deal companies typically dictate offer terms, such as the discount amount and redemption details. This
not only erodes potential profits for restaurant owners but could also drive traffic during already-busy periods for the restaurants.
LiveDeal’s model benefits both the restaurant and the consumer because it provides the restaurant the opportunity to create
any offer they choose, limit the number of potential claimants of their promotion, publish the offer on days and at times of their
choosing, and provides customers with relevant offers they can easily and quickly redeem while creating a cost-effective model
for LiveDeal to grow and easily scale its operations. We expect to initially derive revenues through premium placement on the site,
and we are also exploring various options for monetizing the website.
The Company, best known for migrating print
yellow pages to the Internet in 1994, began to develop the model for LiveDeal.com after having worked closely with well-known publishers
in the daily deal market. In mid-2013, we tested the beta platform in a number of cities, and the model has been well received
by restaurants, consumers, and various restaurant associations. We launched LiveDeal.com in the San Diego and Los Angeles, California
markets in September 2013 and December 2013, respectively. In 2015 we launched a massive advertising campaign directed at over
35 cities to support the restaurant owners who have created more than 10,000 deals in over 8,000 restaurants in those cities. The
Company believes it can cost-effectively expand into other cities due to the scalability of the LiveDeal.com platform, as restaurants
can curate deals through our account managers or create specials on their own. In addition, individual customers transact directly
with the restaurant, eliminating the need for the Company to act as an intermediary in the sale.
In order to leverage our consumer base, during
fiscal 2014 we acquired three business that offer consumer products. We plan to incorporate the sale of consumer products into
our livedeal.com website to make it a vertically integrated one-stop shop for all the needs of the everyday consumer. Below is
a brief description of the business purchased in fiscal 2014.
Modern Everyday, Inc.,
Modern Everyday, Inc. (“MEI”),
acquired in August 2014, has a web presence providing consumers with products that range from kitchen and dining products, apparel
and sporting goods to children's toys and beauty products. Modern Everyday also has proprietary software that will give us the
capability to track products and predict consumer behavior and spending habits.
Legacy and Merchants’ Services Segment
We developed and market a suite of products
and services designed to meet the online marketing needs of SMBs at affordable prices. In August 2012, we commenced sourcing local
deal and activities to strategic publishing partners under our LiveDeal
®
brand, which we refer to as promotional
marketing. In November 2012, we commenced the sale of marketing tools that help local businesses manage their online presence under
our Velocity Local
™
brand, which we refer to as online presence marketing. Our target customers for our LiveDeal
®
brand is SMB owners who work long hours to deliver real value to their customers in their own communities that
do not have the time or expertise to develop the powerful, multi-faceted, online marketing and advertising programs necessary for
successful online marketing. Our offerings draw on a decade of experience servicing SMBs in the internet technology environment.
We continue to generate revenue from servicing
our existing customers under our legacy product offerings, primarily our InstantProfile
®
line of products and services.
Because of the change in our business strategy and product lines, we no longer accept new customers under our legacy product offerings.
Business Acquisition
On July 6 and July 7, 2015, we entered into
a series of agreements in connection with our indirect purchase of Marquis Industries, Inc., a Georgia corporation (“Marquis
Industries”), and its subsidiaries. Marquis Industries is a specialty, high-performance carpet yarn manufacturer, hard-surfaces
re-seller, and top 10 high-end residential carpet manufacturer in the United States. The purchase and financing transactions were,
in the aggregate, valued at approximately $30 million. The purchase was effectuated between Marquis Affiliated Holdings LLC, a
Delaware limited liability company (“Marquis Holdings”) that is 80% owned by Live Ventures. The remaining 20% of Marquis
Holdings is owned by the former owners of Marquis Industries. In connection with the purchase and finance transaction, various
persons and entities entered into a series of agreements (each of which is dated on or about July 6, 2015, with funding occurring
on July 6 and July 7, 2015).
Effective November 30, 2015, we purchased
the remaining 20% interest in Marquis for $2,000,000 of which $1,500,000 was paid in cash and a note payable of $500,000 due on
February 1, 2016. The $500,000 note was paid in January 2016. The excess of the noncontrolling interest at November 30, 2015 over
the $2,000,000 purchase price of $78,038 has been record directly to additional paid in capital.
Critical Accounting Estimates and Assumptions
The preparation of our consolidated financial
statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires our management
to make many estimates and assumptions that may materially affect both our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures,
such as reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities and the reported amounts
of revenues and expenses during the reporting period, and the comparability of the information presented over different reporting
periods. Estimates and assumptions are based on management's experience and other information available prior to the issuance of
our financial statements. Our actual realized results may differ materially from management’s initial estimates as reported.
Summaries of our significant accounting policies are detailed in the notes to the consolidated financial statements, which are
an integral component of this filing.
The discussion in this section of "critical"
accounting estimates and assumptions is according to the disclosure guidelines of the SEC, wherein:
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the nature of the estimates or assumptions is material due to the levels of subjectivity and judgment necessary to account for highly uncertain matters or the susceptibility of such matters to change; and
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the impact of the estimates and assumptions on our financial condition or operating performance is material.
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Besides those meeting these "critical"
criteria, we make many other accounting estimates and assumptions in preparing our financial statements and related disclosures.
Although not associated with “highly uncertain matters,” these estimates and assumptions are also subject to revision
as circumstances warrant, and materially different results may sometimes occur.
The following summarizes “critical”
estimates and assumptions made by management in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
Revenue Recognition
Directory Services
Revenue is billed and recognized monthly for
services subscribed in that specific month. We have historically utilized outside billing companies to perform billing services
through direct ACH withdrawals.
For billings via ACH withdrawals, revenue is
recognized when such billings are accepted. For billings via LECs, we recognize revenue based on net billings accepted by the LECs.
Due to the periods of time for which adjustments may be reported by the LECs and the billing companies, we estimate and accrue
for dilution and fees reported subsequent to year-end for initial billings related to services provided for periods within the
fiscal year. Such dilution and fees are reported in cost of services in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
Customer refunds are recorded as an offset to gross revenue.
Revenue for billings to certain customers that
are billed directly by us and not through the outside billing companies is recognized based on estimated future collections. We
continuously review this estimate for reasonableness based on its collection experience.
Deals Revenue
We recognize revenue from sales through our
strategic publishing partners of discounted goods and services offered by our merchant clients (“Deals”) when the following
criteria are met: persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists; delivery has occurred; the selling price is fixed or determinable;
and collectability is reasonably assured. These criteria are met when the number of customers who purchase the daily deal exceeds
the predetermined threshold, where, if applicable, the Deal has been electronically delivered to the purchaser and a listing of
Deals sold has been made available to the merchant. At that time, our obligations to the merchant, for which we are serving as
an agent, are substantially complete. Our remaining obligations, which are limited to remitting payment to the merchant, are inconsequential
or perfunctory. We record as revenue an amount equal to the net amount it retains from the sale of Deals after paying an agreed
upon percentage of the purchase price to the featured merchant excluding any applicable taxes. Revenue is recorded on a net basis
because we are acting as an agent of the merchant in the transaction.
Product Revenue
We derive product revenue primarily from direct
revenue and fulfillment partner revenue from product sales. Product revenue is recognized when the following revenue recognition
criteria are met: (1) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists; (2) delivery has occurred or the service has been
provided; (3) the selling price or fee revenue earned is fixed or determinable; and (4) collection of the resulting receivable
is reasonably assured. Revenue related to product sales is recognized when the above four criteria are met.
We evaluate the criteria outlined in ASC Topic
605-45,
Principal Agent Considerations
, in determining whether it is appropriate to record the gross amount of product sales
and related costs or the net amount earned as commissions. When we are the primary obligor in a transaction, are subject to inventory
risk, have latitude in establishing prices and selecting suppliers, or have several but not all of these indicators, revenue is
recorded gross. If we are not the primary obligor in the transaction and amounts earned are determined using a fixed percentage,
revenue is recorded on a net basis. Currently, all direct revenue and fulfillment partner revenue is recorded on a gross basis,
as we are the primary obligor. We present revenue net of sales taxes.
Manufacturing Revenue
Revenues, including shipping
and handling amounts, are recognized when the following criteria are met: there is persuasive evidence that a sales agreement exists,
delivery has occurred or services have been rendered, the price to the buyer is fixed or determinable, and collectability is reasonably
assured. Delivery is not considered to have occurred until the customer takes title to the goods and assumes the risks and rewards
of ownership, which is generally on the date of shipment. At the time revenue is recognized, the Company records a provision for
the estimated amount of future returns based primarily on historical experience and any known trends or conditions that exist at
the time revenue is recognized. Revenues are recorded net of taxes collected from customers.
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
We maintain an allowance for doubtful accounts,
which includes allowances for customer refunds, dilution and fees from LEC billing aggregators and other uncollectible accounts.
The determination of the allowance for doubtful accounts is dependent on many factors, including regulatory activity, changes in
fee schedules by LEC service providers and recent historical trends.
Carrying Value of Intangible Assets
Our intangible assets consist of licenses for
the use of internet domain names or universal resource locators, or URLs, capitalized website development costs and software, other
information technology licenses, customer lists, non-compete agreements and marketing and technology-related intangibles acquired
through acquisitions. All these assets are capitalized at their original cost (or at fair value for assets acquired through business
combinations) and amortized over their estimated useful lives. We capitalize internally generated software and website development
costs in accordance with the provisions of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) ASC 350, “Intangibles
– Goodwill and Other”.
We evaluate the recoverability of the carrying
amount of intangible assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of these assets may not
be fully recoverable. In the event of such changes, impairment would be assessed if the expected undiscounted net cash flows derived
for the asset are less than its carrying amount.
Stock-Based Compensation
From time to time we grant restricted stock
awards and options to employees, non-employees and our executives and directors. Such awards are valued based on the grant date
fair-value of the instruments, net of estimated forfeitures. The value of each award is amortized on a straight-line basis over
the vesting period.
Income Taxes
Income taxes are accounted for using the asset
and liability method as prescribed by ASC 740 “Income Taxes”. Under this method, deferred income tax assets and liabilities
are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts
of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are measured using
enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which these temporary differences are expected to be recovered
or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that
includes the enactment date. A valuation allowance would be provided for those deferred tax assets for which if it is more likely
than not that the related benefit will not be realized.
We have estimated net deferred income tax assets
(net of valuation allowances) of $12,254,278 and $0 at June 30, 2016 and September 30, 2015, respectively. At June 30, 2016, we
evaluated our valuation allowance against our deferred tax assets. We reduced our valuation allowance by $12,254,278 based on the
profitable operations of our Marquis subsidiary that can be offset against our net operating loss carryforwards.
Results of Operations
The following sets forth a discussion of our
financial results for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2016 as compared to the three and nine months ended June 30, 2015.
In evaluating our business, management reviews several key performance indicators including new customers, total customers in each
line of business, revenues per customer, and customer retention rates. However, given the changing nature of our business strategy,
we do not believe that presentation of these metrics would reveal any meaningful trends in our operations that are not otherwise
apparent from the discussion of our financial results below. Generally, the significant changes in the results of operations when
compared to the prior periods as noted below is a result of the acquisition of Marquis Industries we made in July 2015.
Revenues
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Revenues
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2016
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2015
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Change
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Percent
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Three Months Ended June 30
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$
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19,994,363
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$
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2,939,405
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$
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17,054,958
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580%
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Nine Months Ended June 30
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59,938,720
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15,210,436
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$
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44,728,284
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294%
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Revenues for the three and nine months ended
June 30, 2016 increased by $17,054,958 and $44,728,284, respectively, as compared to the three and nine months ended June 30, 2015,
primarily due to the acquisition of Marquis Industries in July 2015. Revenue from our manufacturing segment increased from $0 and
$0, respectively, for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2015 to $19,243,019 and $53,881,143, respectively, for the three
and nine months ended June 30, 2016. Revenue from our online marketplace platform segment decreased by $8,757,243 or 62% from $14,042,094
for the nine months ended June 30, 2015 to $5,284,851 for the nine months ended June 30, 2016. The decrease is due to a change
in our overall strategy which resulted in fewer resources being focused on our marketplace platform segment. This trend of a decrease
in revenue in our marketplace platform segment is expected to continue in the future. Revenue from our legacy and merchants’
services segment decreased by $395,616 or 34% from $1,168,342 for the nine months ended June 30, 2015 to $772,726 for the nine
months ended June 30, 2016. We expect revenue from this segment to continue to decrease in the future.
Cost of Revenues
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Cost
of Revenues
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2016
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2015
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Change
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Percent
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Three Months Ended June 30
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$
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14,894,949
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$
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1,796,359
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$
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13,098,590
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729%
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Nine Months Ended June 30
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42,823,232
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8,895,338
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$
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33,927,894
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381%
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Cost of revenues, which consists principally
of the cost of products we sell, increased by $13,098,590 and $33,927,894, respectively, for the three and nine months ended June
30, 2016 as compared to the three and nine months ended June 30, 2015. The increase in cost of revenues for the three and nine
months ended June 30, 2016 is primarily due to increase in revenue as a result of our acquisition of Marquis Industries in July
2015. Cost of revenues were 71.4% and 58.5% of net revenues for the nine months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, an
increase of 12.9%. The increase is due to the increase in revenue from our manufacturing segment that has a higher cost of revenues
than our marketplace platform segment.
Gross Profit
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Gross
Profit
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2016
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2015
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Change
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Percent
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Three Months Ended June 30
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$
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5,099,414
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$
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1,143,046
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$
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3,956,368
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346%
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Nine Months Ended June 30
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17,115,488
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6,315,098
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$
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10,800,390
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171%
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Gross profit increased for the three and nine
months ended June 30, 2016 by $3,956,368 and $10,800,390, as compared to the three and nine months ended June 30, 2015, primarily
due to the increase in revenues from our acquisition of Marquis Industries in July 2015. The gross profit percentage for nine months
ended June 30, 2016 was 28.6% compared to 41.5% for the nine months ended June 30, 2015. Our gross profit percentage from our legacy
and merchants’ services segment was 95.6% and 89.6% for the nine months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, and our
gross profit percentage for our online marketplace platform segment was 23.3% and 37.5% for the nine months ended June 30, 2016
and 2015, respectively. Our gross profit percentage from our newly acquired manufacturing segment was 28.1%.
General and Administrative Expenses
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General
and Administrative Expenses
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2016
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2015
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Change
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Percent
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Three Months Ended June 30
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$
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2,172,366
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$
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3,941,273
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$
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(1,768,907)
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(45)%
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Nine Months Ended June 30
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6,696,637
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7,429,372
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$
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(732,735)
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(10)%
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General and administrative expenses decreased
by $1,768,907 and $732,735, respectively, for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2016 as compared to three and nine months
ended June 30, 2015. The decrease for both the three and nine months ended June 30, 2016 compared to the same period in 2015 is
principally a result of i) a non-cash charge to earnings during the three months ended June 30, 2015 of approximately $2,500,000
from the issuance of common stock to officers and other consultants, stock options granted to an officer and the repricing of certain
previously issued stock options and ii) a reduction of general and administrative expenses in our marketplace platform segment
as we shifted our resources as a result of our change in strategy. The decrease in general and administrative expense for the three
and nine months ended June 30, 2016 compared to the same period in 2015 is offset by an increase due to the acquisition of Marquis
Industries in July 2015 that incurred $767,998 and $3,017,450 in general and administrative expenses for the three and nine months
ended June 30, 2016. We expect our general and administrative expenses to remain at the current level for the near future.
Sales and Marketing Expenses
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Sales
and Marketing Expenses
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2016
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2015
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Change
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Percent
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Three Months Ended June 30
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$
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1,869,555
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$
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899,526
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$
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970,029
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108%
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Nine Months Ended June 30
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7,115,628
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4,540,708
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$
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2,574,920
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57%
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Sales and marketing expense increased by $970,029
and $2,574,920, respectively, for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2016 as compared to the three and nine months ended
June 30, 2015 primarily due to expenses associated with marketing activities for Marquis Industries.
Operating Income (Loss)
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Operating
Income (Loss)
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2016
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2015
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Change
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Percent
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Three Months Ended June 30
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$
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1,057,218
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$
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(4,143,637)
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$
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5,200,855
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(126)%
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Nine Months Ended June 30
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3,302,948
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|
(6,100,866)
|
|
|
$
|
9,403,814
|
|
|
|
(154)%
|
|
The increase in operating income of $5,200,855
and $9,403,814, respectively, for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2016 as compared to the three and nine months ended
June 30, 2015 resulted from a variety of factors, including the acquisition of Marquis Industries in July 2015.
Total Other Income (Expense)
|
|
Total
Other Income (Expense)
|
|
|
|
2016
|
|
|
2015
|
|
|
Change
|
|
|
Percent
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended June 30
|
|
$
|
56,701
|
|
|
$
|
(64,754)
|
|
|
$
|
121,455
|
|
|
|
(188)%
|
|
Nine Months Ended June 30
|
|
|
(256,199)
|
|
|
|
(4,150,179)
|
|
|
$
|
3,893,980
|
|
|
|
(94)%
|
|
The large decrease in other expense of $3,893,980
for the nine months ended June 30, 2016 as compared to nine months ended June 30, 2015 was primarily due to interest expense relating
to the amortization of debt discounts, the issuance of warrants upon the conversion of debt and the issuance of common stock for
the original issue discount on a $10 million credit facility during the nine months ended June 30, 2015, offset by an increase
in interest paid on our outstanding loan balances that resulted from the acquisition of Marquis Industries in July 2015. Also,
included in other income for the nine months ended June 30, 2016 is $316,000 related to the removal of the contingent acquisition
liability associated with the purchase of Modern Everyday, Inc.
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
|
|
Income
Tax Expense (Benefit)
|
|
|
|
2016
|
|
|
2015
|
|
|
Change
|
|
|
Percent
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended June 30
|
|
$
|
(12,254,278)
|
|
|
$
|
–
|
|
|
$
|
(12,254,278)
|
|
|
|
N/A
|
|
Nine Months Ended June 30
|
|
|
(11,840,298)
|
|
|
|
–
|
|
|
$
|
(11,840,298)
|
|
|
|
N/A
|
|
The significant change in the income tax benefit
is a result of us evaluating our valuation allowance against our deferred tax asset at June 30, 2016. We reduced our valuation
allowance by $12,254,278 based on the profitable operations of our Marquis subsidiary that can be offset against our net operating
loss carryforwards.
Net Income (Loss)
Attributable to
Live Ventures Incorporated
|
|
Net
Income (Loss)
|
|
|
|
2016
|
|
|
2015
|
|
|
Change
|
|
|
Percent
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended June 30
|
|
$
|
13,368,197
|
|
|
$
|
(4,208,391)
|
|
|
$
|
17,576,588
|
|
|
|
(418)%
|
|
Nine Months Ended June 30
|
|
|
14,762,853
|
|
|
|
(10,251,045)
|
|
|
$
|
25,013,898
|
|
|
|
(244)%
|
|
The increase in the net income of $17,576,588
and $25,013,898, respectively, for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2016, as compared to the net loss for the three and
nine months ended June 30, 2015 was primarily attributable to the reduction in our valuation allowance against our deferred tax
assets, the acquisition of Marquis Industries in July 2015 and the large interest expense and non-cash stock compensation charges
taken during the nine months ended June 30, 2015, as described above.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Company’s cash and cash equivalents
at June 30, 2016 was $3,133,422 compared to $2,727,818 at September 30, 2015, an increase of $405,604. The principal reason for
this increase was the cash generated from our Marquis Industries subsidiary offset by the pay down of debt.
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net cash provided by operating activities was
$7,054,564 for the nine months ended June 30, 2016 as compared to cash used in operating activities of $1,495,334 for the same
period in 2015. This change was due to an increase of $25,138,092 in our net income, partially offset by a decrease of non-cash
expenses of $17,540,414 which during the nine months ended June 30, 2016 included $12,254,278 of the change in deferred taxes and
during the nine months ended June 30, 2015 included $2,194,013 of interest expense associated with convertible debt and warrants,
and $2,004,202 of interest expense associated with loan fees, $2,008,559 of common stock issued for services, and $445,884 of impairment
of intangible assets. Cash flows from operations were also impacted by an increase of $1,346,121 in changes in working capital
and other assets in the nine months ended June 30, 2016 as compared to the same period in 2015. This working capital variance resulted
primarily from the changes in accounts receivable and accounts payable.
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Our cash flows used in investing activities
during the nine months ended June 30, 2016 consisted of $3,343,937 of purchases of equipment principally machinery and equipment,
and a building for our Marquis subsidiary and $653,857 from the sale of property and equipment. Our cash flows used in investing
activities during the nine months ended June 30, 2015 consisted of $52,985 of expenditures for intangible assets and $43,453 of
purchases of equipment.
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Our cash flows used in financing activities
during the nine months ended June 30, 2016 consisted of $$2,485,546 from net payments under our revolver loan; the repayment of
$4,400,114 and $4,505,979 of notes payable and related party notes payable, respectively; the purchase of treasury shares for $202,005;
$2,000,000 paid to purchase the noncontrolling interest and net proceeds of $9,634,764 from the issuance of notes payable. Our
cash flows used in financing activities during the nine months ended June 30, 2015 consisted of $100,000 from the issuance of a
convertible note payable; $556,047 for the repayment of notes payable; and proceeds of $538,441 from the sale of our common stock.
Working Capital
We had working capital of $12,103,271 as of
June 30, 2016 compared to working capital of $14,812,654 as of September 30, 2015 with current assets decreasing by $1,825,449
and current liabilities increasing by $883,934 from September 30, 2015 to June 30, 2016.
Real Estate Transaction
On June 14, 2016, we entered into a transaction with Store Capital
Acquisitions, LLC. The transaction included a sale-leaseback of land owned by Marquis and a loan secured by the improvements on
such land. The total aggregate proceeds received from the sale of the land and the loan was $10,000,000, which consisted of $644,479
from the sale of the land and a note payable of $9,355,521. We recognized a loss of $43,520 on the sale of the land. In connection
with the transaction, we entered into a lease with a 15 year term commencing on the closing of the transaction, which provides
us an option to extend the lease upon the expiration of its term. The initial annual lease rate is $59,614. The proceeds from this
transaction were used to pay down the revolver and terms loans, and related party loans, as well as purchasing a building from
the previous owners of Marquis that was not purchased in the July 2015 transaction.
Revolver Loan and Term Loan
In connection with the purchase of Marquis
Industries Inc., we entered into an agreement with Bank of America for a Term and Revolving Loan for approximately $7.8 million
for the term component and approximately $15 million for the revolving component. As part of the Bank of America Revolving Loan,
Marquis Industries may borrow up to $15 million (based on eligibility). At June 30, 2016 we had $4,955,962 and $3,580,617 outstanding
on the Revolver Loan and Term Loan, respectively.
Future Sources of Cash; New Products and
Services
We will require additional capital to finance
our planned business operations as we continue to fund our growing operations including the recent acquisition of Marquis Industries,
and develop other new products. In addition, we may require additional capital to finance acquisitions or other strategic investments
in our business. Other sources of financing may include stock issuances; additional loans (for example, through our sale and issuance
of convertible notes pursuant to the $10 million line of credit that we entered into in January 2014, as amended); or other forms
of financing. Any financing obtained may further dilute or otherwise impair the ownership interest of our existing stockholders.
If we are unable to generate positive cash flows or raise additional capital in a timely manner or on acceptable terms, we may
(i) not be able to make acquisitions or other strategic investments in our business, (ii) modify, delay or abandon some or all
of our business plans, and/or (iii) be forced to cease operations.
We believe that our existing cash on hand is
sufficient to finance our operations for the next twelve months. To the extent that we do not achieve profitability or positive
operating cash flows, our business will be materially and adversely affected. Further, our business is likely to experience significant
volatility in our revenues, operating losses, personnel involved, products or services for sale, and other business parameters,
as management implements our new strategies and responds to operating results.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
At June 30, 2016, we had no off-balance sheet
arrangements, commitments or guarantees that require additional disclosure or measurement.