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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
_________________________
(Mark One)
x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended December 31, 2023
o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from _____________ to _______________
Commission File Number 001-33937
Live Ventures Incorporated
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada85-0206668
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)(IRS Employer Identification No.)
325 E. Warm Springs Road, Suite 102
Las Vegas, Nevada
89119
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
(702) 997-5968
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.001 par value per shareLIVE
The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (The Nasdaq Capital Market)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes x No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer oAccelerated filer o
Non-accelerated filer xSmaller reporting company x
Emerging growth company o 
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No x
The number of shares of the issuer’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share, outstanding as of February 2, 2024 was 3,159,561.


INDEX TO FORM 10-Q FILING
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
LIVE VENTURES INCORPORATED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(dollars in thousands, except per-share amounts)
December 31, 2023September 30, 2023
(Unaudited)
Assets
Cash$5,569 $4,309 
Trade receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $1.5 million at December 31, 2023 and $1.6 million at September 30, 2023
42,350 41,194 
Inventories, net132,455 131,314 
Income taxes receivable 1,116 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets4,751 4,919 
Total current assets185,125 182,852 
Property and equipment, net79,683 80,703 
Right of use asset - operating leases65,799 54,544 
Deposits and other assets1,240 1,282 
Intangible assets, net28,163 26,568 
Goodwill76,639 75,866 
Total assets$436,649 $421,815 
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Liabilities:
Accounts payable$25,406 $27,190 
Accrued liabilities39,123 31,826 
Income taxes payable431  
Current portion of lease obligations - operating leases12,799 11,369 
Current portion of lease obligations - finance leases361 359 
Current portion of long-term debt21,223 23,077 
Current portion of notes payable related parties4,000 4,000 
Total current liabilities103,343 97,821 
Long-term debt, net of current portion78,357 78,710 
Lease obligation long term - operating leases58,291 48,156 
Lease obligation long term - finance leases32,981 32,942 
Notes payable related parties, net of current portion6,919 6,914 
Seller notes - related parties39,672 38,998 
Deferred taxes11,714 14,035 
Other non-current obligations5,975 4,104 
Total liabilities337,252 321,680 
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 December 31, 2023 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, 3,159,984 and 3,164,330 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023, respectively
2 2 
Paid in capital69,437 69,387 
Treasury stock common 664,409 and 660,063 shares as of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023, respectively
(8,312)(8,206)
Treasury stock Series E preferred 80,000 shares as of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023, respectively
(7)(7)
Retained earnings38,277 38,959 
Total stockholders' equity99,397 100,135 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$436,649 $421,815 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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LIVE VENTURES INCORPORATED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF (LOSS) INCOME
(UNAUDITED)
(dollars in thousands, except per-share amounts)
For the Three Months Ended December 31,
20232022
Revenues$117,593 $68,986 
Cost of revenues81,266 47,042 
Gross profit36,327 21,944 
Operating expenses:
General and administrative expenses27,679 14,600 
Sales and marketing expenses5,107 2,777 
Total operating expenses32,786 17,377 
Operating income3,541 4,567 
Other expense:
Interest expense, net(4,163)(2,047)
Other expense(284)(61)
Total other expense, net(4,447)(2,108)
(Loss) income before provision for income taxes(906)2,459 
(Benefit) provision for income taxes(224)615 
Net (loss) income$(682)$1,844 
(Loss) income per share:
Basic$(0.22)$0.60 
Diluted$(0.22)$0.60 
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic3,163,5413,059,035
Diluted3,163,5413,089,741
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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LIVE VENTURES INCORPORATED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
(dollars in thousands)
For the Three Months Ended December 31,
20232022
Operating Activities:
Net (loss) income$(682)$1,844 
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities, net of acquisition:
Depreciation and amortization4,295 2,651 
Amortization of seller note discount673  
Amortization of debt issuance cost21 16 
Stock based compensation expense50  
Amortization of right-of-use assets1,143 540 
Change in reserve for uncollectible accounts(32)20 
Change in reserve for obsolete inventory1,001 (48)
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
Trade receivables386 5,066 
Inventories267 223 
Income taxes payable/receivable1,547 558 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets468 100 
Deposits and other assets42 (173)
Accounts payable(3,572)(3,416)
Accrued liabilities3,700 (1,050)
Change in deferred income taxes(1,435)56 
Other Liabilities (133)
Net cash provided by operating activities7,872 6,254 
Investing Activities:
Acquisition of CRO(1,034) 
Acquisition of Johnson(500) 
Purchase of property and equipment(1,655)(1,282)
Net cash used in investing activities(3,189)(1,282)
Financing Activities:
Net payments under revolver loans(756)(51)
Proceeds from issuance of notes payable 5,709 
Payments on notes payable(1,767)(1,362)
Purchase of common treasury stock(107)(622)
Payments on financing leases(793)(481)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities(3,423)3,193 
Increase in cash1,260 8,165 
Cash, beginning of period4,309 4,600 
Cash, end of period$5,569 $12,765 
Supplemental cash flow disclosures:
Interest paid$3,271 $1,927 
Income taxes received$346 $ 
Noncash financing and investing activities:
Kinetic goodwill adjustment$ $312 
PMW goodwill adjustment$233 $ 
Noncash items related to CRO acquisition$725 $ 
Noncash items related to Johnson acquisition$1,501 $ 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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LIVE VENTURES INCORPORATED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(UNAUDITED)
(dollars in thousands)
Series E
Preferred Stock
Common StockSeries E
Preferred
Stock
Common
Stock
SharesAmountShares AmountPaid-In
Capital
Treasury
Stock
Treasury
Stock
Retained
 Earnings
Non-controlling
Interest
Total
Equity
Balance, September 30, 202347,840$ 3,164,330$2 $69,387 $(7)$(8,206)$38,959 $ $100,135 
Stock based compensation— — — — 50 — — — — 50 
Purchase of common treasury stock— — (4,346)— — — (106)— — (106)
Net loss— — — — — — (682)— (682)
Balance, December 31, 202347,840$ 3,159,984$2 $69,437 $(7)$(8,312)$38,277 $ $99,397 
Series E
Preferred Stock
Common StockSeries E
Preferred
Stock
Common
Stock
SharesAmountShares AmountPaid-In
Capital
Treasury
Stock
Treasury
Stock
Retained
 Earnings
Non-controlling
Interest
Total
Equity
Balance, September 30, 202247,840$ 3,074,833$2 $65,321 $(7)$(7,215)$39,509 $(448)$97,162 
Purchase of common treasury stock— (24,710)— — — (621)— (621)
Net income— — — — — 1,844 — 1,844 
Balance, December 31, 202247,840$ 3,050,123$2 $65,321 $(7)$(7,836)$41,353 $(448)$98,385 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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LIVE VENTURES INCORPORATED
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND 2022
(dollars in thousands, except per-share amounts)
Note 1:    Background and Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Live Ventures Incorporated, a Nevada corporation, and its subsidiaries (collectively, “Live Ventures” or the “Company”). Live Ventures is a diversified holding company with a strategic focus on value-oriented acquisitions of domestic middle-market companies. The Company has five operating segments: Retail-Entertainment, Retail-Flooring, Flooring Manufacturing, Steel Manufacturing, and Corporate and Other. The Retail-Entertainment segment includes Vintage Stock, Inc. (“Vintage Stock”), which is engaged in the retail sale of new and used movies, music, collectibles, comics, books, games, game systems and components. The Retail-Flooring segment includes Flooring Liquidators, Inc. (“Flooring Liquidators”), which is engaged in the retail sale and installation of floors, carpets, and countertops. The Flooring Manufacturing segment includes Marquis Industries, Inc. (“Marquis”), which is engaged in the manufacture and sale of carpet and the sale of vinyl and wood floor coverings. The Steel Manufacturing Segment includes Precision Industries, Inc. (“Precision Marshall”), which is engaged in the manufacture and sale of alloy and steel plates, ground flat stock and drill rods, The Kinetic Co., Inc. (“Kinetic”), which is engaged in the production of industrial knives and hardened wear products for the tissue and metals industries, and Precision Metal Works, Inc. (“PMW”), which is engaged in metal forming, assembly, and finishing solutions across diverse industries, including appliance, automotive, hardware, electrical, electronic, medical products, and devices. PMW reports on a 13-week quarter, as opposed to the Company's calendar quarter reporting. However, the Company has determined that the difference in reporting periods has no material effect on its reported financial results.
The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for audited financial statements. In the opinion of the Company’s management, this interim information includes all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods. The results of operations for the three months ended December 31, 2023 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024. The financial information included in these statements should be read in conjunction with the condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto as of September 30, 2023 and for the fiscal year then ended included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on December 22, 2023 (the “2023 Form 10-K”).
Note 2:    Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Principles of Consolidation
The unaudited condensed financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its majority owned subsidiaries over which the Company exercises control. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. These reclassifications have no material effect on the reported financial results.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires the Company’s management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Significant estimates made in connection with the accompanying consolidated financial statements include the estimated reserve for doubtful current and long-term trade and other receivables, the estimated reserve for excess and obsolete inventory, fair values in connection with the analysis of goodwill, other intangibles and long-lived assets for impairment, valuation allowance against deferred tax assets, lease terminations, and estimated useful lives for intangible assets and property and equipment.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures ("ASU 2023-07"). ASU 2023-07 requires, among other updates, enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses that are regularly
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provided to the CODM, as well as the aggregate amount of other segment items included in the reported measure of segment profit or loss. ASU 2023-07 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, and requires retrospective adoption. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is evaluating the impact of this guidance on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures ("ASU 2023-09"). ASU 2023-09 requires enhanced annual disclosures regarding the rate reconciliation and income taxes paid information. ASU 2023-09 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, and may be adopted on a prospective or retrospective basis. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is evaluating the impact of this guidance on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
Note 3:    Acquisitions
Acquisition of CRO
On October 13, 2023, Flooring Liquidators acquired certain assets and assumed certain liabilities of Carpet Remnant Outlet, Inc. (“CRO”), a floor covering retailer and installer serving residential and commercial customers throughout Northwest Arkansas. Total consideration for the acquisition was approximately $1.8 million and was comprised of cash at close of approximately $1.0 million, an indemnification holdback amount of $300,000, and additional consideration valued at $425,000.
The fair value of the purchase price components was $1.8 million, as detailed below (in $000's):
Cash$1,034 
Additional consideration425 
Holdback300 
Purchase price$1,759 
Under the preliminary purchase price allocation, the Company recognized goodwill of $425,000, which is calculated as the excess of both the consideration exchanged and liabilities assumed as compared to the fair value of the identifiable assets acquired. The values assigned to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed are based on their estimates of fair value available as of October 13, 2023, as calculated by an independent third-party firm. The value of the additional consideration was calculated by management. The Company anticipates the $425,000 of goodwill arising from the acquisition to be fully deductible for tax purposes. The table below outlines the purchase price allocation of the purchase for CRO to the acquired identifiable assets, liabilities assumed and goodwill as of December 31, 2023 (in $000’s):
Total purchase price$1,759 
Accounts payable770 
Accrued liabilities1,298 
Total liabilities assumed2,068 
Total consideration3,827 
Accounts receivable259 
Inventory1,406 
Property, plant and equipment261 
Intangible assets
Non-compete agreement1,190 
Subtotal intangible assets1,190 
Other assets286 
Total assets acquired3,402 
Total goodwill$425 
Acquisition of Johnson
On November 30, 2023, CRO acquired certain assets and assumed certain liabilities of Johnson Floor & Home (“Johnson”), a floor covering retailer and installer serving residential and commercial customers through four locations in
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the Tulsa, Oklahoma area, and one in Joplin, Missouri. Total consideration for the acquisition was $2.0 million, comprised of cash at close of $500,000, deferred consideration of $1.2 million, with additional consideration paid in the form of an earnout valued at approximately $300,000. The deferred consideration is payable in three $400,000 installments due annually on the first three anniversary dates following the closing date. Each installment will accrue interest at 6.0% per annum until paid.
The fair value of the purchase price components outlined above was approximately $2.0 million, as detailed below (in $000's):
Cash$500 
Deferred consideration1,200 
Earnout301 
Purchase price$2,001 
The values assigned to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed are based on their estimates of fair value available as of November 30, 2023, as calculated by management. The table below outlines the purchase price allocation of the purchase for Johnson to the acquired identifiable assets, liabilities assumed and goodwill as of December 31, 2023 (in $000’s):
Total purchase price$2,001 
Accounts payable1,017 
Accrued liabilities1,141 
Total liabilities assumed2,158 
Total consideration4,159 
Accounts receivable1,252 
Inventory1,127 
Property, plant and equipment157 
Intangible assets
Customer relationships$1,301 
Non-compete agreement306 
Subtotal intangible assets1,607 
Other assets16 
Total assets acquired4,159 
Total goodwill$ 
Acquisition of Harris Flooring Group® Brands
On September 20, 2023, Marquis acquired the Harris Flooring Group® brands from Q.E.P., a designer, manufacturer, and distributor of a broad range of best-in-class flooring and installation solutions for commercial and home improvement projects. Specifically, Marquis acquired the Harris Flooring Group brands, inventory, and book of business and intends to retain all sales representatives. The purchase price was $10.1 million, consisting of $3.0 million in cash at close, and the recording of a deferred payment of $5.1 million and holdback of $2.0 million. The acquisition was determined to be an asset acquisition for accounting purposes. The entirety of the purchase was allocated to inventory.
Acquisition of PMW
On July 20, 2023 (“Effective Date”), the Company acquired PMW, a Kentucky-based metal stamping and value-added manufacturing company. PMW was acquired for total consideration of approximately $28 million, comprised of a $25 million purchase price, plus closing cash, and subject to working capital adjustments, with additional consideration of up to $3 million paid in the form of an earn-out. The purchase price was funded in part by a $2.5 million seller note, borrowings under a credit facility of $14.4 million, and proceeds under a sale and leaseback transaction of approximately $8.6 million. The acquisition involved no issuance of stock of the Company.
As of the Effective Date, the Company entered into a sales and leaseback transaction for two properties acquired, one located in Frankfort, Kentucky, and the other located in Louisville, Kentucky, with Legacy West Kentucky Portfolio, LLC (“Lessor”). The aggregate sales price of the real estate was approximately $14.5 million. The Louisville, Kentucky
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property was acquired on the Effective Date for $5.1 million in connection with an option of PMW to purchase that property.
The provisions of each of the two lease agreements include a 20-year lease term with two five-year renewal options. The base rent under the Frankfort lease agreement is $34,977 per month for the first year of the term and a 2% per annum escalator thereafter. The base rent under the Louisville lease agreement is $63,493 per month for the first year of the term and a 2% per annum escalator thereafter. Both lease agreements are “net leases,” such that the lessees are also obligated to pay all taxes, insurance, assessments, and other costs, expenses, and obligations of ownership of the real property incurred by the lessor. Due to the highly specialized nature of the leased assets, the Company currently believes it is more likely than not that each of the two five-year options will be exercised. The proceeds of $14.5 million, net of closing fees, from the sale-leaseback were used to assist in funding the acquisition of PMW.
The fair value of the purchase price components outlined above was $26.8 million due to fair value adjustments for the contingent consideration, cash acquired, and working capital adjustments, as detailed below (in $000's):
Purchase price$25,000 
Fair value of earnout2,675 
Cash from balance sheet1,602 
Working capital adjustment(2,500)
Net purchase price$26,777 
Under the preliminary purchase price allocation, the Company recognized goodwill of approximately $4.0 million, which is calculated as the excess of both the consideration exchanged and liabilities assumed as compared to the fair value of the identifiable assets acquired. The values assigned to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed are based on their estimates of fair value available as of July 20, 2023, as calculated by an independent third-party firm. Because the transaction was considered a stock purchase for tax purposes, none of the goodwill arising from the acquisition will be deductible for tax purposes. During the three months ended December 31, 2023, the Company recorded noncash fair value adjustments related to inventory and other liabilities assumed, as well as an adjustment to deferred tax liabilities in the aggregate amount of $652,000. The table below outlines the purchase price allocation of the purchase for PMW to the acquired identifiable assets, liabilities assumed and goodwill (in $000’s):
Net purchase price$26,777 
Accounts payable10,788 
Accrued liabilities4,995 
Total liabilities assumed15,783 
Total consideration42,560 
Cash1,602 
Accounts receivable12,613 
Inventory6,266 
Property, plant and equipment13,616 
Intangible assets3,600 
Other assets849 
Total assets acquired38,546 
Total goodwill$4,014 
Acquisition of Cal Coast Carpets
On June 2, 2023, Flooring Liquidators acquired certain fixed assets and other intangible assets of Cal Coast Carpets, Inc. (“Cal Coast”), and its shareholders. No liabilities were assumed as part of either transaction. The purchase price for the fixed assets acquired from Cal Coast was $35,000, and the intangible assets acquired from the shareholders was approximately $1.265 million, for a total combined purchase price of $1.3 million. The intangible assets acquired were comprised of customer relationships, trade name, and non-compete agreements. The acquisition was determined to be an asset acquisition for accounting purposes and, as such, no goodwill was recorded as part of the transaction. The values assigned to the assets acquired are based on their estimates of fair value available as of June 2, 2023, as calculated by management.
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The table below outlines the purchase price allocation of the purchase for Cal Coast to the acquired identifiable assets (in $000’s):
Property, plant and equipment$35 
Intangible assets
Customer relationships785 
Trade name425 
Non-compete agreement55 
Total intangible assets1,265 
Total assets acquired$1,300 
Acquisition of Flooring Liquidators
On January 18, 2023, Live Ventures acquired 100% of the issued and outstanding equity interests (the “Equity Interests”) of Flooring Liquidators, Inc., Elite Builder Services, Inc. (“EBS”), 7 Day Stone, Inc., Floorable, LLC, K2L Leasing, LLC, and SJ & K Equipment, Inc. (collectively, the “Acquired Companies”). The Acquired Companies are leading retailers and installers of floors, carpets, and countertops to consumers, builders and contractors in California and Nevada.
The acquisition was effected pursuant to a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with an effective date of January 18, 2023 by and among the Company, and Stephen J. Kellogg, as the seller representative of the equity holders of the Acquired Companies and individually in his capacity as an equity holder of the Acquired Companies, and the other equity holders of the Acquired Companies (collectively, the “Seller”). The purchase price for the Equity Interests was $83.8 million before any fair value considerations, and is comprised of the following:
$41.8 million in cash to the Seller;
$34.0 million (the “Note Amount”) to certain trusts for the benefit of Kellogg and members of his family (the “Kellogg Trusts”) pursuant to the issuance by the Company of a subordinated promissory note (the “Note”) in favor of the Kellogg Trusts;
$4.0 million to the Kellogg 2022 Family Irrevocable Nevada Trust by issuance of 116,441 shares of Company Common Stock (as defined in the Purchase Agreement) (the “Share Amount”), calculated in the manner described in the Purchase Agreement;
$2.0 million holdback; and
$2.0 million of contingent consideration, comprised of $1.0 million in cash and $1.0 million in restricted stock units.
The fair value of the purchase price components outlined above was $78.7 million due to fair value adjustments for the Note, and restricted stock, as detailed below (in $000's).
Purchase price$83,800 
Fair value adjustment, sellers note(3,300)
Fair value adjustment, restricted stock(1,800)
Net purchase price$78,700 
Under the preliminary purchase price allocation, the Company recognized goodwill of approximately $31.4 million, which is calculated as the excess of both the consideration exchanged and liabilities assumed as compared to the fair value of the identifiable assets acquired. The values assigned to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed are based on their estimates of fair value available as of January 18, 2023, as calculated by an independent third-party firm. The Company anticipates approximately $13.4 million of the goodwill arising from the acquisition to be fully deductible for tax purposes. During the three months ended December 31, 2023, the Company recorded a fair value adjustment related to its contingent
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consideration of $1 million. The table below outlines the purchase price allocation, as revised, of the purchase for Flooring Liquidators to the acquired identifiable assets, liabilities assumed and goodwill (in $000’s):
Purchase price$78,700 
Accounts payable5,189 
Accrued liabilities10,700 
Debt60 
Total liabilities assumed15,949 
Total consideration94,649 
Cash9,131 
Accounts receivable4,824 
Inventory19,402 
Property, plant and equipment4,643 
Intangible assets
Trade names$13,275 
Customer relationships7,700 
Non-compete agreements1,625 
Other49 
Subtotal intangible assets22,649 
Other2,581 
Total assets acquired63,230 
Total goodwill$31,419 

Note 4:    Inventory
The following table details the Company's inventory as of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023 (in $000's):
Inventory, netDecember 31, 2023September 30, 2023
Raw materials$29,690 $32,590 
Work in progress9,682 9,028 
Finished goods51,806 50,082 
Merchandise46,098 43,438 
137,276 135,138 
Less: Inventory reserves(4,821)(3,824)
Total inventory, net$132,455 $131,314 
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Note 5:    Property and Equipment
The following table details the Company's property and equipment as of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023 (in $000's):
December 31, 2023September 30, 2023
Property and equipment, net:
Land$2,029 $2,029 
Building and improvements36,417 35,684 
Transportation equipment2,088 2,062 
Machinery and equipment68,202 67,575 
Furnishings and fixtures6,287 6,028 
Office, computer equipment and other4,941 4,569 
119,964 117,947 
Less: Accumulated depreciation(40,281)(37,244)
Total property and equipment, net$79,683 $80,703 
Depreciation expense was $3.1 million and $2.4 million for the three months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
Note 6:    Leases
The Company leases retail stores, warehouse facilities, and office space. These assets and properties are generally leased under noncancelable agreements that expire at various future dates with many agreements containing renewal options for additional periods. The agreements, which have been classified as either operating or finance leases, generally provide for minimum and, in some cases, percentage rent, and require the Company to pay all insurance, taxes, and other maintenance costs. As a result, the Company recognizes assets and liabilities for all leases with lease terms greater than 12 months. The amounts recognized reflect the present value of remaining lease payments for all leases. The discount rate used is an estimate of the Company’s blended incremental borrowing rate based on information available associated with each subsidiary’s debt outstanding at lease commencement. In considering the lease asset value, the Company considers fixed and variable payment terms, prepayments and options to extend, terminate or purchase. Renewal, termination, or purchase options affect the lease term used for determining lease asset value only if the option is reasonably certain to be exercised.
The following table details the Company's right of use assets and lease liabilities as of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023 (in $000's):
December 31, 2023September 30, 2023
Right of use asset - operating leases$65,799 $54,544 
Lease liabilities:
Current - operating12,799 11,369 
Current - finance361 359 
Long term - operating58,291 48,156 
Long term - finance32,981 32,942 
As of December 31, 2023, the weighted average remaining lease term for operating leases is 10.3 years. The Company's weighted average discount rate for operating leases is 9.9%. Total cash payments for operating leases for the three months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 were approximately $4.3 million and $2.4 million, respectively. Additionally, the Company recognized approximately $14.9 million in right of use assets and liabilities upon commencement of operating leases during the three months ended December 31, 2023.
As of December 31, 2023, the weighted average remaining lease term for finance leases is 27.4 years. The Company's weighted average discount rate for finance leases is 11.7%. Total cash payments for finance leases for the three months
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ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 were approximately $793,000 and $481,000, respectively. No finance right-of-use assets or liabilities were recognized during the three months ended December 31, 2023.
The Company records finance lease right of use assets as property and equipment. The balance, as of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023 is as follows (in $000’s):
December 31, 2023September 30, 2023
Property and equipment, at cost$22,526 $22,526 
Accumulated depreciation$(861)$(702)
Property and equipment, net$21,665 $21,824 
Total present value of future lease payments of operating leases as of December 31, 2023 (in $000's):
Twelve months ended December 31,
2024$18,564 
202516,784 
202614,155 
202712,252 
20288,107 
Thereafter36,737 
Total106,599 
Less implied interest(35,509)
Present value of payments$71,090 
Total present value of future lease payments of finance leases as of December 31, 2023 (in $000's):
Twelve months ended December 31,
2024$3,167 
20253,197 
20263,241 
20273,320 
20283,425 
Thereafter104,066 
Total120,416 
Less implied interest(87,074)
Present value of payments$33,342 
During the three months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company recorded no impairment charges relating to any of its leases.
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Note 7:    Intangibles
The following table details the Company's intangibles as of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023 (in $000's):
December 31, 2023September 30, 2023
Intangible assets, net:
Intangible assets - Tradenames$14,940 $14,940 
Intangible assets - Customer relationships15,175 13,874 
Intangible assets - Other3,811 2,316 
33,926 31,130 
Less: Accumulated amortization(5,763)(4,562)
Total intangibles, net$28,163 $26,568 
Amortization expense was $1.2 million and $253,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
The following table summarizes estimated future amortization expense related to intangible assets that have net balances (in $000’s):
Twelve months ending December 31,
2024$4,984 
20254,984 
20264,945 
20274,866 
20284,335 
Thereafter4,049 
$28,163 
Note 8:    Goodwill
The following table details the Company's goodwill as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2023 (in $000's):
Retail - EntertainmentRetail - FlooringFlooring ManufacturingSteel Manufacturing Total
September 30, 202336,947 30,419 807 7,693 75,866 
CRO acquisition 425   425 
PMW adjustment   (652)(652)
Flooring Liquidators adjustment 1,000   1,000 
December 31, 2023$36,947 $31,844 $807 $7,041 $76,639 
During the three months ended December 31, 2023, the Company made fair value adjustments, in the amount of approximately $652,000, related to the acquisition of PMW, and $1.0 million related to the acquisition of Flooring Liquidators (see Note 3).
As of December 31, 2023, the Company did not identify any triggering events that would require impairment testing.
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Note 9:     Accrued Liabilities
The following table details the Company's accrued liabilities as of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023, respectively (in $000's):
December 31, 2023September 30, 2023
Accrued liabilities:
Accrued payroll and bonuses$5,775 $5,802 
Accrued sales and use taxes1,921 1,529 
Accrued customer deposits6,093 4,579 
Accrued gift card and escheatment liability1,873 1,819 
Accrued interest payable697 669 
Accrued inventory7,262 5,700 
Accrued professional fees5,454 3,146 
Accrued expenses - other10,048 8,582 
Total accrued liabilities$39,123 $31,826 
Note 10:     Long-Term Debt
Long-term debt as of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023 consisted of the following (in $000's):
December 31, 2023September 30, 2023
Revolver loans$56,022 $56,779 
Equipment loans14,419 15,486 
Term loans13,669 14,290 
Other notes payable16,011 15,789 
Total notes payable100,121 102,344 
Less: unamortized debt issuance costs(541)(557)
Net amount99,580 101,787 
Less: current portion(21,223)(23,077)
Total long-term debt$78,357 $78,710 
Future maturities of long-term debt at December 31, 2023, are as follows which does not include related party debt separately stated (in $000's):
Twelve months ending December 31,
2024$21,223 
20257,504 
202628,217 
202731,134 
20281,306 
Thereafter10,196 
Total future maturities of long-term debt$99,580 
Bank of America Revolver Loan
On January 31, 2020, Marquis entered into an amended $25.0 million revolving credit agreement (“BofA Revolver”) with Bank of America Corporation (“BofA”). The BofA Revolver is a five-year, asset-based facility that is secured by substantially all of Marquis’ assets. Availability under the BofA Revolver is subject to a monthly borrowing base
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calculation. Marquis’ ability to borrow under the BofA Revolver is subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions, including meeting all loan covenants under the credit agreement with BofA. The BofA Revolver has a variable interest rate and matures in January 2025. As of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023, the outstanding balance was approximately $6.5 million and $6.1 million, respectively.
Loan with Fifth Third Bank (Precision Marshall)
On January 20, 2022, Precision Marshall refinanced its Encina Business Credit loans with Fifth Third Bank, and the balance outstanding was repaid. The refinanced credit facility, totaling $29 million, is comprised of $23.0 million in revolving credit, $3.5 million in M&E lending, and $2.5 million for Capex lending. Advances under the new credit facility will bear interest at the 30-day SOFR plus 200 basis points for lending under the revolving facility, and 30-day SOFR plus 225 basis points for M&E and Capex lending. The refinancing of the Borrower’s existing credit facility reduces interest costs and improves the availability and liquidity of funds by approximately $3.0 million at the close. The facility terminates on January 20, 2027, unless terminated earlier in accordance with its terms.
In connection with the acquisition of Kinetic, the existing revolving facility was amended to add Kinetic as a borrower. In addition, two additional term loans were executed to fund the purchase of Kinetic. Approximately $6.0 million was drawn from the revolving facility, and the two term loans were opened in the amounts of $4.0 million and $1.0 million, respectively. The $4.0 million term loan (“Kinetic Term Loan #1”), which matures on January 20, 2027, bears interest on the same terms as for M&E term lending as stated above. The $1.0 million term loan (“Kinetic Term Loan #2”), which matures on June 28, 2025, is a “Special Advance Term Loan”, and bears interest at SOFR plus 375 basis points.
As of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023, the outstanding balance on the revolving loan was approximately $26.0 million and $23.0 million, respectively, and the outstanding balance on the original M&E lending, which is documented as a term note, was approximately $2.2 million and $2.3 million, respectively. The revolving loan has a variable interest rate and matures in January 2027. As of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023, the outstanding balance on Kinetic Term Loan #1 was approximately $3.1 million and $3.3 million, respectively. As of September 30, 2023, the Kinetic Term Loan #2 was fully repaid.
On April 12, 2023, in connection with its existing credit facility with Fifth Third Bank, Precision Marshall took an advance against its Capex term lending in the amount of approximately $1.4 million. The loan matures January 2027 and bears interest on the same terms as for Capex lending as stated above. The first payment under this loan is due in February 2024. The outstanding balance on the Capex loan was $1.4 million as of each of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023.
Eclipse Business Capital Loans
In connection with the acquisition of Flooring Liquidators (see Note 3), on January 18, 2023, Flooring Liquidators entered into a credit facility with Eclipse Business Capital, LLC (“Eclipse”). The facility consists of $25.0 million in revolving credit (“Eclipse Revolver”) and $3.5 million in M&E lending (“Eclipse M&E”). The Eclipse Revolver is a three-year, asset-based facility that is secured by substantially all of Flooring Liquidators’ assets. Availability under the Eclipse Revolver is subject to a monthly borrowing base calculation. Flooring Liquidators’ ability to borrow under the Eclipse Revolver is subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions, including meeting all loan covenants under the credit agreement with Eclipse. The Eclipse Revolver bears interest at 4.5% per annum in excess of Adjusted Term SOFR prior to April 1, 2023, and 3.5% per annum in excess of Adjusted Term SOFR after April 1, 2023. The Eclipse M&E loan bears interest at 6.0% per annum in excess of Adjusted Term SOFR prior to April 1, 2023, and 5.0% per annum in excess of Adjusted Term SOFR after April 1, 2023. The credit facility matures in January 2026. As of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023, the outstanding balance on the Eclipse Revolver was approximately $8.8 million and $8.2 million, respectively, and the outstanding balance on the Eclipse M&E loan was approximately $2.3 million and $2.4 million, respectively.
Loan with Fifth Third Bank (PMW)
In connection with the acquisition of PMW (see Note 3), on July 20, 2023, PMW entered into a revolving credit facility with Fifth Third Bank. The facility consists of $15.0 million in revolving credit and approximately $5.0 million in M&E lending. The Fifth-Third Revolver is a three-year, asset-based facility that is secured by substantially all of PMW's assets. Availability under the Fifth-Third Revolver is subject to a monthly borrowing base calculation. PMW's ability to borrow under the Fifth-Third Revolver is subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions, including meeting all loan covenants under the credit agreement with Fifth-Third. Loans made under the Revolving Credit Facility are considered Reference Rate Loans, and bear interest at a rate equal to the sum of the Reference Rate plus the Applicable Margin. Reference Rate means the greater of (a) 3.0% or (b) the Lender’s publicly announced prime rate (which is not intended to be Lender’s
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lowest or most favorable rate in effect at any time) in effect from time to time. The Applicable Margin for revolving loans is zero, while for the M&E Term Loan or any Capital Expenditure Term Loan, it is 50 basis points (0.5%). The credit facility matures in July 2026. As of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023, the outstanding balance on the Fifth-Third Revolver was approximately $10.2 million and $11.0 million, respectively, and the balance on the Fifth-Third M&E loan was approximately $4.7 million and $4.8 million, respectively.
Bank Midwest Revolver Loan
On October 17, 2023, Vintage entered into a $15.0 million credit agreement with Bank Midwest (“Bank Midwest Revolver”), replacing a revolving credit facility between Vintage and Texas Capital Bank (“TCB Revolver”), which was entered into in November 2016 and set to mature in November 2023. In connection with the entry into the Credit Agreement, the revolving credit facility between Vintage Stock and Texas Capital Bank was terminated and the balance outstanding was repaid. The Bank Midwest Revolver interest accrues daily on the outstanding principal at a rate of the greater of (a) the one-month forward-looking term rate based on SOFR, plus 2.36% per annum, or (b) 6.5% per annum, and matures on October 17, 2024. As of December 31, 2023, the outstanding balance on the Bank Midwest Revolver was approximately $4.5 million. As of September 30, 2023, the outstanding balance on the TCB Revolver was approximately $5.3 million.
Equipment Loans
On June 20, 2016 and August 5, 2016, Marquis entered into a transaction that provided for a master agreement and separate loan schedules (the “Equipment Loans”) with Banc of America Leasing & Capital, LLC that provided for the following as of December 31, 2023:
Note #3 is for approximately $3.7 million, secured by equipment. The Equipment Loan #3 matured in December 2023, payable in 84 monthly payments of $52,000 beginning January 2017, bearing interest rate at 4.8% per annum. As of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023, the balance was $0 and $154,000, respectively.
Note #4 is for approximately $1.1 million, secured by equipment. The Equipment Loan #4 matured in December 2023, payable in 81 monthly payments of $16,000 beginning April 2017, bearing interest at 4.9% per annum. As of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023, the balance was $0 and $47,000, respectively.
Note #5 is for approximately $4.0 million, secured by equipment. The Equipment Loan #5 is due December 2024, payable in 84 monthly payments of $55,000 beginning January 2018, bearing interest at 4.7% per annum. As of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023, the balance was approximately $643,000 and $799,000, respectively.
Note #6 is for $913,000, secured by equipment. The Equipment Loan #6 is due July 2024, payable in 60 monthly payments of $14,000 beginning August 2019, with a final payment of $197,000, bearing interest at 4.7% per annum. As of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023, the balance was approximately $277,000 and $317,000, respectively.
Note #7 is for $5.0 million, secured by equipment. The Equipment Loan #7 is due February 2027, payable in 84 monthly payments of $59,000 beginning March 2020, with the final payment of $809,000, bearing interest at 3.2% per annum. As of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023, the balance was approximately $2.8 million and $2.9 million, respectively.
Note #8 is for approximately $3.4 million, secured by equipment. The Equipment Loan #8 is due September 2027, payable in 84 monthly payments of $46,000 beginning October 2020, bearing interest at 4.0%. As of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023, the balance was approximately $1.9 million and $2.0 million, respectively.
In December 2021, Marquis funded the acquisition of $5.5 million of new equipment under Note #9 of its master agreement. The Equipment Loan #9, which is secured by the equipment, matures December 2026, and is payable in 60 monthly payments of $92,000 beginning January 2022, with the final payment in the amount of approximately $642,000, bearing interest at 3.75% per annum. As of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023, the balance was approximately $3.6 million and $3.9 million, respectively.
In December 2022, Marquis funded the acquisition of $5.7 million of new equipment under Note #10 of its master agreement. The Equipment Loan #10, which is secured by the equipment, matures December 2029, and is payable in 84 monthly payments of $79,000, beginning January 2023, with the final payment in the amount of approximately $650,000, bearing interest at 6.50%. As of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023, the balance was approximately $5.1 million and $5.3 million.
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Loan Covenant Compliance
As of December 31, 2023, the Company was in compliance with all covenants under its existing revolving and other loan agreements.
Note 11:     Notes Payable-Related Parties
Long-term debt payable to related parties (see Note 16) as of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023 consisted of the following (in $000's):
December 31, 2023September 30, 2023
Isaac Capital Group, LLC, 12.5% interest rate, matures May 2025
$2,000 $2,000 
Spriggs Investments, LLC, 10% interest rate, matures July 2024
2,000 2,000 
Spriggs Investments, LLC for Flooring Liquidators, 12% interest rate, matures July 2024
1,000 1,000 
Isaac Capital Group, LLC revolver, 12% interest rate, matures April 2024
1,000 1,000 
Isaac Capital Group, LLC for Flooring Liquidators, 12% interest rate, matures January 2028
5,000 5,000 
Total notes payable - related parties11,000 11,000 
Less: unamortized debt issuance costs(81)(86)
Net amount10,919 10,914 
Less: current portion(4,000)(4,000)
Total long-term portion, related parties$6,919 $6,914 
Twelve months ending December 31,
2024$4,000 
20252,000 
20285,000 
Total future maturities of long-term debt, related parties$11,000 
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Note 12: Related Party Seller Notes
Seller notes as of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023 consisted of the following (in $000’s):
December 31,
2023
September 30,
2023
Seller of Flooring Liquidators, 8.24% interest rate, matures January 2028
$34,000 $34,000 
Seller of PMW, 8.0% interest rate, matures July 2028
2,500 2,500 
Seller of Kinetic, 7.0% interest rate, matures September 2027
3,000 3,000 
Total Related party seller notes payable39,500 39,500 
Unamortized debt premium (discount)172 (502)
Net amount39,672 38,998 
Less current portion  
Long-term portion of Related party seller notes payable$39,672 $38,998 
Future maturities of seller notes at December 31, 2023 are as follows (in $000’s):
Twelve months ending December 31,
2026500 
20273,500 
202835,672 
Total$39,672 
Note 13:     Stockholders’ Equity
Series E Convertible Preferred Stock
As of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023, there were 47,840 shares of Series E Convertible Preferred Stock issued and outstanding, respectively.
Treasury Stock
As of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023, the Company had 664,409 and 660,063 shares of Treasury Stock, respectively. During the three months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company repurchased 4,346 and 24,710 shares of its common stock for approximately $106,532 and $622,000, respectively. During the three months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, the average price paid per share was $24.51 and $25.16, respectively.
Note 14:     Stock-Based Compensation
Our 2014 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan (the “2014 Plan”) authorizes the issuance of distribution equivalent rights, incentive stock options, non-qualified stock options, performance stock, performance units, restricted ordinary shares, restricted stock units, stock appreciation rights, tandem stock appreciation rights and unrestricted ordinary shares to our directors, officer, employees, consultants and advisors. The Company has reserved up to 300,000 shares of common stock for issuance under the 2014 Plan.
From time to time, the Company grants stock options to directors, officers, and employees. These awards are valued at the grant date by determining the fair value of the instruments. The value of each award is amortized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period.
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The following table summarizes stock option activity for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023 and the three months ended December 31, 2023:
Number of
Shares
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual Life
Intrinsic
Value
Outstanding at September 30, 202287,500$18.81 0.78$771 
Outstanding at December 31, 202287,500$18.81 0.52$1,201 
Exercisable at December 31, 202287,500$18.81 0.52$1,201 
Outstanding at September 30, 202353,750$21.51 1.54$540 
Outstanding at December 31, 202353,750$21.51 1.29$450 
Exercisable at December 31, 202353,750$21.51 1.29$450 
The Company recognized compensation expense of approximately $50,000 and $0 during the three months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, related to stock option awards and restricted stock awards granted to certain employees and officers based on the grant date fair value of the awards, and the revaluation for existing options whereby the expiration date was extended.
As of December 31, 2023, the Company had no unrecognized compensation expense associated with stock option awards.
Note 15: Earnings Per Share
Net income per share is calculated using the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the applicable period. Basic weighted average common shares outstanding do not include shares of restricted stock that have not yet vested, although such shares are included as outstanding shares in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. Diluted net income per share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding and if dilutive, potential common shares outstanding during the period. Potential common shares consist of the additional common shares issuable in respect of restricted share awards, stock options and convertible preferred stock. Preferred stock dividends are subtracted from net earnings to determine the amount available to common stockholders.
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The following table presents the computation of basic and diluted net earnings per share (in $000's):
Three Months Ended December 31,
20232022
Basic
Net (loss) income$(682)$1,844 
Less: preferred stock dividends  
Net (loss) income applicable to common stock$(682)$1,844 
Weighted average common shares outstanding3,163,5413,059,035
Basic (loss) earnings per share$(0.22)$0.60 
Diluted
Net (loss) income applicable to common stock$(682)$1,844 
Add: preferred stock dividends  
Net (loss) income applicable for diluted earnings per share$(682)$1,844 
Weighted average common shares outstanding3,163,5413,059,035
Add: Options30,467
Add: Series E Preferred Stock239
Assumed weighted average common shares outstanding3,163,5413,089,741
Diluted (loss) earnings per share$(0.22)$0.60 
Basic earnings per common share ("EPS") is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares of Common Stock outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS is computed by dividing net income by the sum of the weighted average number of shares of Common Stock outstanding and the effect of dilutive securities. No diluted EPS computation was made for the three months ended December 31, 2023, as the Company recorded a net loss. Had the Company calculated diluted EPS for the three months ended December 31, 2023, the total assumed weighted average common shares outstanding would have been 3,182,083. For the three months ended December 31, 2022, there were 17,000 options to purchase shares of common stock that were anti-dilutive, and not included in the diluted EPS computation.
Note 16: Related Party Transactions
Transactions with Isaac Capital Group, LLC
As of December 31, 2023, Isaac Capital Group, LLC (“ICG”) beneficially owns 48.9% of the Company’s issued and outstanding capital stock. Jon Isaac, the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer, is the President and sole member of ICG, and, accordingly, has sole voting and dispositive power with respect to these shares. Mr. Isaac also personally owns 219,177 shares of common stock and holds options to purchase up to 25,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $10.00 per share, all of which are currently exercisable. Mr. Isaac's options to purchase 25,000 shares of common stock were originally scheduled to expire on January 15, 2023, but, as amended on January 13, 2023, the expiration date was extended to January 15, 2025.
ICG Term Loan
During 2015, Marquis entered into a mezzanine loan in the amount of up to $7.0 million (the “ICF Loan”) with Isaac Capital Fund I, LLC (“ICF”), a private lender whose managing member is Jon Isaac. On July 10, 2020, (i) ICF released and discharged Marquis from all obligations under the loan, (ii) ICF assigned all of its rights and obligations under the instruments, documents, and agreements with respect to the ICF Loan to ICG, of which Jon Isaac, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, is the sole member, and (iii) Live Ventures borrowed $2.0 million (the “ICG Loan”) from ICG. The ICG Loan bears interest at 12.5% and matures in May 2025. As of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023, the outstanding balance on this note was $2.0 million.
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ICG Revolving Promissory Note
On April 9, 2020, the Company, as borrower, entered into an unsecured revolving line of credit promissory note whereby ICG agreed to provide the Company with a $1.0 million revolving credit facility (the “ICG Revolver”). On June 23, 2022, as approved by unanimous consent of the Board of Directors of the Company, the amount of available revolving credit under the facility was increased to $6.0 million. No other terms of the Note were changed. On April 1, 2023, the Company entered into the First Amendment of the ICG Revolver that extended the maturity date to April 8, 2024 and increased the interest rate from 10% to 12% per annum. As of each of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023, the the ICG Revolver was $1.0 million.
ICG Flooring Liquidators Note
On January 18, 2023, in connection with the acquisition of Flooring Liquidators, Flooring Affiliated Holdings, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, as borrower, entered into a promissory note for the benefit of ICG in the amount of $5.0 million (“ICG Flooring Liquidators Loan”). The ICG Flooring Liquidators Loan matures on January 18, 2028, and bears interest at 12%. Interest is payable in arrears on the last day of each calendar month. The note is fully guaranteed by the Company. As of December 31, 2023, the outstanding balance on this loan was $5.0 million.
Transactions with JanOne Inc.
Tony Isaac, a member of the Company's board of directors, and father of the Company's CEO, Jon Isaac, is the Chief Executive Officer and a director of JanOne Inc.(“JanOne”). Richard Butler, a member of the Company's board of directors, is a director of JanOne.
Lease Agreement
Customer Connexx LLC, formerly a subsidiary of JanOne, rents approximately 9,900 square feet of office space from the Company at its Las Vegas office, which totals 16,500 square feet. JanOne paid the Company $36,000 and $52,000 in rent and other reimbursed expenses for three months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
Purchase Agreement with ARCA Recycling
On April 5, 2022, the Company entered into a Purchasing Agreement with ARCA Recycling ("ARCA"), which was a wholly owned subsidiary of JanOne, Inc. until March 2023. Pursuant to the agreement, the Company agreed to purchase inventory from time to time for ARCA as set forth in submitted purchase orders. The inventory is owned by the Company until ARCA installs it in customer's homes, and payment by ARCA to the Company is due upon ARCA's receipt of payment from the customer. All purchases made by the Company shall be paid back by ARCA in full plus an additional five percent surcharge or broker-type fee. As of December 31, 2023, the Company has a full allowance of approximately $690,000 recorded in the reserve for doubtful accounts for the amount due.
Transactions with Vintage Stock CEO
Rodney Spriggs, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Vintage Stock, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, is the sole member of Spriggs Investments, LLC (“Spriggs Investments”).
Spriggs Promissory Note I
On July 10, 2020, the Company executed a promissory note (the “Spriggs Promissory Note I”) in favor of Spriggs Investments that memorializes a loan by Spriggs Investments to the Company in the initial principal amount of $2.0 million (the “Spriggs Loan I”). The Spriggs Loan I originally matured on July 10, 2022; however, the maturity date was extended to July 10, 2023, pursuant to unanimous written consent of the Board of Directors. The Spriggs Promissory Note I bears simple interest at a rate of 10.0% per annum. On January 19, 2023, the Company entered into a modification agreement of the Spriggs Loan I. Consequently, the Spriggs Promissory Note I will bear interest at a rate of 12% per annum, and the maturity date was extended to July 31, 2024. As of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023, the amount owed was $2.0 million.
Spriggs Promissory Note II
On January 19, 2023, in connection with the acquisition of Flooring Liquidators, the Company executed a promissory note in favor of Spriggs Investments in the initial principal amount of $1.0 million (the “Spriggs Loan II”). The Spriggs Loan II matures on July 31, 2024, and bears interest at a rate of 12% per annum. As of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023, the amount owed was $1.0 million.
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Transactions with Spyglass Estate Planning, LLC
Jon Isaac, the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer, is the sole member of Spyglass Estate Planning, LLC (“Spyglass”).
Building Leases
On July 1, 2022, in connection with its acquisition of Better Backers, Marquis entered into two building leases with Spyglass. The building leases are for 20 years with two options to renew for an additional five years each. The provisions of the lease agreements include an initial 24-month month-to-month rental period, during which the lessee may cancel with 90-day notice, followed by a 20-year lease term with two five-year renewal options. The Company has evaluated each lease and determined the rental amounts to be at market rates.
Transactions with Flooring Liquidators CEO
Stephen Kellogg is the Chief Executive Officer of Flooring Liquidators, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.
Flooring Liquidators leases five properties from K2L Property Management, and one from Railroad Investments, each of which Mr. Kellogg is a member. Additionally, Flooring Liquidators leases two properties from Stephen Kellogg and Kimberly Hendrick as a couple, and properties from each of The Stephen Kellogg and Kimberly Hendrick Trust, The Stephen Kellogg Trust, and Mr. Kellogg personally. Ms. Hendrick is Mr. Kellogg's spouse.
Sellers Notes
Note Payable to the Sellers of Kinetic
In connection with the purchase of Kinetic, on June 28, 2022, Kinetic entered into an employment agreement with the previous owner of Kinetic to serve as its Head of Equipment Operations. The employment agreement is for an initial term of five years and shall be automatically extended in 90-day increments unless either party provides notice as required under the agreement. Additionally, Precision Marshall entered into a seller financed loan in the amount of $3.0 million with the previous owner of Kinetic. The Sellers Subordinated Acquisition Note bears interest at 7.0% per annum, with interest payable quarterly in arrears. The Sellers Subordinated Acquisition Note has a maturity date of September 27, 2027. As of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023, the remaining principal balance was $3.0 million.
Note Payable to the Seller of Flooring Liquidators
In connection with the purchase of Flooring Liquidators (see Note 3), on January 18, 2023, the Company entered into an employment agreement with the previous owner of Flooring Liquidators to serve as its Chief Executive Officer. The employment agreement is for an initial term of five years and shall be automatically extended in 90-day increments unless either party provides notice as required under the agreement. Additionally, the Company entered into a seller financed mezzanine loan, which is fully guaranteed by the Company, in the amount of $34.0 million with the previous owners of Flooring Liquidators. The Seller Subordinated Acquisition Note bears interest at 8.24% per annum, with interest payable monthly in arrears beginning on January 18, 2024. The Sellers Note has a maturity date of January 18, 2028. The fair value assigned to the Sellers Note, as calculated by an independent third-party firm, was $31.7 million, or a discount of $2.3 million. The $2.3 million discount is being accreted to interest expense, using the effective interest rate method, as required by GAAP, over the term of the Sellers Note. As of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023, the carrying value of the Sellers Note was approximately $34.2 million and $33.5 million, respectively.
Note Payable to the Seller of PMW
In connection with the purchase of PMW (see Note 3), on July 20, 2023, the Company entered into an consulting agreement with the previous owner of PMW to serve as part-time President and Chief Executive Officer. The consulting agreement commenced on the Effective Date and shall terminate upon the later of (i) Sellers’ receipt of earn-out payments in an aggregate amount equal to $3.0 million and (ii) the full satisfaction and payment of all amounts due and to that are to become due under the seller note, unless earlier terminated in accordance with the terms set forth in the consulting agreement. Additionally, PMW entered into two seller financed loans, in the aggregate amount of $2.5 million, which are fully guaranteed by the Company. The seller financed loans bear interest at 8.0% per annum, with interest payable quarterly in arrears. The seller financed loans have a maturity date of July 18, 2028. As of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023, the carrying value of the seller financed loans was approximately $2.5 million.
Procedures for Approval of Related Party Transactions
In accordance with its charter, the Audit Committee reviews and determines whether to approve all related party transactions (as such term is defined for purposes of Item 404 of Regulation S-K). The Audit Committee participated in the review, approval, or ratification of the transactions described above.
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Note 17:    Commitments and Contingencies
Litigation
SEC Investigation
On February 21, 2018, the Company received a subpoena from the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and a letter from the SEC stating that it was conducting an investigation. The subpoena requested documents and information concerning, among other things, the restatement of the Company’s financial statements for the quarterly periods ended December 31, 2016, March 31, 2017, and June 30, 2017, the acquisition of Marquis Industries, Inc., Vintage Stock, Inc., and ApplianceSmart, Inc., and the change in auditors. On August 12, 2020, three of the Company’s corporate executive officers (together, the “Executives”) each received a “Wells Notice” from the Staff of the SEC relating to the Company’s SEC investigation. On October 7, 2020, the Company received a “Wells Notice” from the Staff of the SEC relating to the SEC investigation. The Wells Notices related to, among other things, the Company’s reporting of its financial performance for its fiscal year ended September 30, 2016, certain disclosures related to executive compensation, and its previous acquisition of ApplianceSmart, Inc. A Wells Notice is neither a formal charge of wrongdoing nor a final determination that the recipient has violated any law. The Wells Notices informed the Company and the Executives that the SEC Staff had made a preliminary determination to recommend that the SEC file an enforcement action against the Company and each of the Executives to allege certain violations of the federal securities laws. On October 1, 2018, the Company received a letter from the SEC requesting information regarding a potential violation of Section 13(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, based upon the timing of the Company’s Form 8-K filed on February 14, 2018. The Company cooperated fully with the SEC inquiry and provided a response to the SEC on October 26, 2018.
On August 2, 2021, the SEC filed a civil complaint in the United States District Court for the District of Nevada naming the Company and two of its executive officers - Jon Isaac, the Company’s current President and Chief Executive Officer, and Virland Johnson, the Company’s former Chief Financial Officer, as defendants (collectively, the “Company Defendants”) as well as certain other related third parties (the “SEC Complaint”). The SEC Complaint alleges various financial, disclosure, and reporting violations related to income and earnings per share data, purported undisclosed stock promotion and trading, purported inaccurate disclosure regarding beneficial ownership of common stock, and undisclosed executive compensation from 2016 through 2018. The violations are brought under Section 10(b) of the Exchange Act and Rule 10b-5; Sections 13(a), 13(b)(2)(B) and 13(b)(5) of the Exchange Act and Rules 12b-20, 13a-1, 13a-14, 13a-13, 13b2-1, 13b2-2; Section 14(a) of the Exchange Act and Rule 14a-3; and Section 17(a) of the Securities Act of 1933. The SEC seeks permanent injunctions against the Company Defendants, permanent officer-and-director bars, disgorgement of profits, and civil penalties. The foregoing is only a general summary of the SEC Complaint, which may be accessed on the SEC’s website at https://www.sec.gov/litigation/litreleases/2021/lr25155.htm.
On October 1, 2021, the Company Defendants and third-party defendants moved to dismiss the SEC complaint. On September 7, 2022, the court denied the Company Defendants’ motion to dismiss, but granted one of the third-party defendant’s motions to dismiss, granting the SEC leave to file an amended complaint. On September 21, 2022, the SEC filed an amended complaint to which the Company Defendants filed an answer on October 11, 2022, denying liability. The court subsequently entered a discovery scheduling order and the parties exchanged initial disclosures. The parties participated in a mediation in June 2023. The mediation was not successful and the case is currently in the midst of discovery. Discovery deadlines have been extended because counsel for JanOne Inc. and Virland Johnson moved to withdraw on August 18, 2023, which motion the court granted on October 2, 2023. Since that time, JanOne Inc. and Virland Johnson have obtained new counsel who have appeared in the case. In light of the new counsel in this case, the Court approved a stipulated order to extend the discovery period approximately 45 days. Fact discovery is now set to be completed by May 20, 2024.
The Company Defendants strongly dispute and deny the allegations and intend to continue to defend themselves vigorously against the claims.
Sieggreen Class Action
On August 13, 2021, Daniel E. Sieggreen, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated claimants ("Plaintiff"), filed a class action complaint for violation of federal securities laws in the United States District Court for the District of Nevada, naming the Company, Jon Isaac, the Company's current President and Chief Executive Officer, and Virland Johnson, the Company's former Chief Financial Officer, as defendants (collectively, the "Company Defendants"). The allegations asserted are similar to those in the SEC Complaint. Among other sought relief, the complaint seeks damages in connection with the purchases and sales of the Company’s securities between December 28, 2016 and August 3, 2021. As
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of December 17, 2021, the judge granted a stipulation to stay proceedings pending the resolutions of the motions to dismiss in the SEC Complaint. On February 1, 2023, the final motion to dismiss relating to the SEC Complaint was denied, which was subsequently noticed in the Sieggreen action on February 2, 2023. Plaintiff filed an Amended Complaint on March 6, 2023. On May 5, 2023, the Company Defendants filed a Motion to Dismiss the Amended Complaint, and the briefing on that motion is now complete. Discovery is automatically stayed in this case until after the disposition of the Motion to Dismiss. If the Motion to Dismiss is not successful, the case will proceed to discovery. The Company Defendants strongly dispute and deny the allegations at issue in this case and intend to continue to defend themselves vigorously against these claims.
Holdback Matter
On October 10, 2022, a representative for the former shareholders of Precision Industries, Inc. filed a civil complaint in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware. The complaint alleged that the Company violated the terms of an agreement and plan of merger dated July 14, 2020, by failing to pay the shareholders a certain indemnity holdback of $2,500,000. The Chancery Court dismissed that action for lack of jurisdiction. On January 12, 2023, the representative re-filed the same action in the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. On October 26, 2023, the Company counterclaimed against the representative and all represented shareholders for fraudulently misrepresenting the seller’s inventory and accounting methodology and asserting damages in excess of $4,500,000. Several of the individual shareholders have moved to dismiss the counterclaim. The Company expects discovery to last for approximately one year.
Wage and Hour Matter
On July 27, 2022, Irma Sanchez, a former employee of Elite Builder Services, Inc. (“Elite Builders”), filed a class action complaint against Elite Builders in the Superior Court of California, County of Alameda. The complaint alleges that Elite Builders failed to pay all minimum and overtime wages, failed to provide lawful meal periods and rest breaks, failed to provide accurate itemized wage statements, and failed to pay all wages due upon separation as required by California law. The complaint was later amended as a matter of right on October 4, 2022. Further, Ms. Sanchez has put the Labor & Workforce Development Agency on notice to exhaust administrative remedies and enable her to bring an additional claim under the California Labor Code Private Attorneys General Act, which permits an employee to assert a claim for violations of certain California Labor Code provisions on behalf of all aggrieved employees to recover statutory penalties. The Court has set this for a Case Management Conference on September 30, 2024 after the parties have had a chance to exchange discovery regarding the claims. Elite Builders maintains that Ms. Sanchez’s claims lack merit and intends to defend this action vigorously. The Company is currently unable to estimate the range of possible losses associated with this proceeding as we are in the early stages of discovery and the scope of class is not yet known.

Generally
The Company is involved in various claims and lawsuits arising in the normal course of business. The ultimate results of claims and litigation cannot be predicted with certainty. The Company currently believes that the ultimate outcome of such lawsuits and proceedings will not, individually, or in the aggregate, have a material adverse effect on our condensed consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. As applicable, liabilities pertaining to these matters, that are probable and estimable, have been accrued.
Note 18:     Segment Reporting
The Company operates in five operating segments which are characterized as: (1) Retail-Entertainment, (2) Retail-Flooring, (3) Flooring Manufacturing, (4) Steel Manufacturing, and (5) Corporate and Other. The Retail-Entertainment segment consists of Vintage Stock; the Retail-Flooring segment consists of Flooring Liquidators; the Flooring Manufacturing Segment consists of Marquis; and the Steel Manufacturing Segment consists of Precision Marshall and Kinetic.
The following tables summarize segment information (in $000's):
For the Three Months Ended December 31,
20232022
Revenues
Retail-Entertainment$20,586 $23,273 
Retail-Flooring34,319  
Flooring Manufacturing29,245 26,432 
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Steel Manufacturing33,354 17,981 
Corporate & Other89 1,300 
Total revenues$117,593 $68,986 
Gross profit
Retail-Entertainment$11,528 $12,210 
Retail-Flooring13,032  
Flooring Manufacturing6,422 4,661 
Steel Manufacturing5,262 4,392 
Corporate & Other83 681 
Total gross profit$36,327 $21,944 
Operating income (loss)
Retail-Entertainment$3,143 $3,664 
Retail-Flooring90  
Flooring Manufacturing945 751 
Steel Manufacturing982 1,455 
Corporate & Other(1,619)(1,303)
Total operating income$3,541 $4,567 
 
Depreciation and amortization
Retail-Entertainment$266 $311 
Retail-Flooring1,352  
Flooring Manufacturing1,056 1,111 
Steel Manufacturing1,617 1,093 
Corporate & Other4 136 
Total depreciation and amortization$4,295 $2,651 
Interest expense
Retail-Entertainment$164 $154 
Retail-Flooring1,200  
Flooring Manufacturing984 987 
Steel Manufacturing1,622 787 
Corporate & Other193 119 
Total interest expense$4,163 $2,047 
Net (loss) income before provision for income taxes
Retail-Entertainment$3,055 $3,538 
Retail-Flooring(1,628) 
Flooring Manufacturing(163)(313)
Steel Manufacturing(1,018)268 
Corporate & Other(1,152)(1,034)
Total (loss) net income before provision for income taxes$(906)$2,459 
Note 19:     Subsequent Events
The Company has evaluated subsequent events through the filing of this Form 10-Q, and determined that there have been no events that have occurred that would require adjustments to disclosures in its condensed consolidated financial statements.

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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 three months ended December 31, 2023, 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, 2023 (the “2023 Form 10-K”).
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 Annual Report include, but are not limited to: (i) statements that are based on current projections and expectations about the markets in which we operate, (ii) statements about current projections and expectations of general economic conditions, (iii) statements about specific industry projections and expectations of economic activity, (iv) statements relating to our future operations, prospects, results, and performance, (v) statements 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) statements 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, future performance and capital requirements and cause them to materially differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements include those identified in our 2023 Form 10-K under Item 1A “Risk Factors” and Part II, Item 1A. "Risk Factors" below, 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 except as required by federal securities laws. Any information contained on our website www.liveventures.com or any other websites referenced in this Quarterly Report are not incorporated into and should not be deemed a part of this Quarterly Report.
Our Company
Live Ventures Incorporated is a holding company of diversified businesses, which, together with our subsidiaries, we refer to as the “Company”, “Live Ventures”, “we”, “us” or “our”. We acquire and operate companies in various industries that have historically demonstrated a strong history of earnings power. We currently have five segments to our business: Retail-Entertainment, Retail-Flooring, Flooring Manufacturing, Steel Manufacturing, and Corporate and Other.
Under the Live Ventures brand, we seek opportunities to acquire profitable and well-managed companies. We work closely with consultants who 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 Quarterly Report Form 10-Q) is located at www.liveventures.com. Our common stock trades on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “LIVE”.
Retail-Entertainment Segment
Our Retail-Entertainment Segment is composed of Vintage Stock, Inc., doing business as Vintage Stock, V-Stock, Movie Trading Company and EntertainMart (collectively, “Vintage Stock”).
Vintage Stock is an award-winning specialty entertainment retailer that offers a large selection of entertainment products, including new and pre-owned movies, video games and music products, as well as ancillary products, such as books,
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comics, toys and collectibles, in a single location. With its integrated buy-sell-trade business model, Vintage Stock buys, sells and trades new and pre-owned movies, music, video games, electronics and collectibles through 70 retail locations strategically positioned across Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, and Utah.
Retail-Flooring Segment
Our Retail-Flooring Segment is composed of Flooring Liquidators, Inc. (“Flooring Liquidators”).
Flooring Liquidators is a leading retailer and installer of flooring, carpeting, and countertops to consumers, builders, and contractors in California and Nevada, operating 20 warehouse-format stores and a design center. Over the years, the company has established a strong reputation for innovation, efficiency and service in the home renovation and improvement market. Flooring Liquidators serves retail and builder customers through two businesses: retail customers through its Flooring Liquidators retail stores, and builder and contractor customers through Elite Builder Services, Inc.
On October 13, 2023, Flooring Liquidators acquired certain assets and assumed certain liabilities of CRO, a floor covering retailer and installer serving residential and commercial customers throughout Northwest Arkansas.
On November 30, 2023, CRO acquired certain assets and assumed certain liabilities of Johnson, a floor covering retailer and installer serving residential and commercial customers through locations in Tulsa, Oklahoma and Joplin, Missouri.
Flooring Manufacturing Segment
Our Flooring Manufacturing segment is comprised of Marquis Industries, Inc. (“Marquis”).
Marquis is a leading carpet manufacturer and distributor of carpet and 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. Marquis focuses on the residential, niche commercial, and hospitality end-markets and serves thousands of customers.
Since commencing operations in 1995, 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.
On July 1, 2022, Live acquired certain assets and intellectual property of Better Backers, a Georgia corporation, which was accomplished through an Asset Purchase Agreement.
Steel Manufacturing Segment
Our Steel Manufacturing segment is comprised of Precision Industries, Inc. (“Precision Marshall”), its wholly-owned subsidiary The Kinetic Co., Inc. (“Kinetic”), and Precision Metal Works, Inc. (“PMW”).
Precision Marshall is the North American leader in providing and manufacturing, pre-finished de-carb free tool and die steel. For over 75 years, Precision Marshall has served steel distributors through quick and accurate service. Precision Marshall has led the industry with exemplary availability and value-added processing that saves distributors time and processing costs.
Founded in 1948, Precision Marshall “The Deluxe Company” has built a reputation of high integrity, speed of service and doing things the “Deluxe Way”. The term Deluxe refers to all aspects of the product and customer service to be head and shoulders above the rest. From order entry to packaging and delivery, Precision Marshall makes it easy to do business and backs all products and service with a guarantee.
Precision Marshall provides four key products to over 500 steel distributors in four product categories: Deluxe Alloy Plate, Deluxe Tool Steel Plate, Precision Ground Flat Stock, and Drill Rod. With over 5,000 distinct size grade combinations in stock every day, Precision Marshall arms tool steel distributors with deep inventory availability and same day shipment to their place of business or often ships direct to their customer saving time and handling.
On June 28, 2022, Precision Marshall acquired Kinetic. Kinetic is a highly recognizable and regarded brand name in the production of industrial knives and hardened wear products for the tissue, metals, and wood industries and is known as a
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one-stop shop for in-house grinding, machining, and heat-treating. Kinetic is headquartered in Greendale, Wisconsin. Kinetic manufactures more than 90 types of knives and numerous associated parts with modifications and customizations available to each. Kinetic employs approximately 100 non-union employees.
On July 20, 2023, we acquired PMW. Founded nearly 76 years ago in 1947 in Louisville, Kentucky, PMW manufactures and supplies highly engineered parts and components across 400,000 square feet of manufacturing space. PMW offers world-class metal forming, assembly, and finishing solutions across diverse industries, including appliance, automotive, hardware, electrical, electronic, medical products, and devices.
Corporate and Other Segment
Our Corporate and Other segment consists of certain corporate general and administrative costs, Salomon Whitney LLC, which was shut down during the three months ended June 30, 2023, and operations of certain legacy products and service offerings for which we are no longer accepting new customers.
Critical Accounting Policies
Our condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). Preparation of these statements requires us to make judgments and estimates. Some accounting policies have a significant and material impact on amounts reported in these financial statements. 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. Our critical and significant accounting policies include Trade and Other Receivables, Inventories, Goodwill, Revenue Recognition, Fair Value Measurements, Income Taxes, Segment Reporting and Concentrations of Credit Risk. For a summary of our significant accounting policies and the means by which we develop estimates thereon, see Part II, Item 8 – Financial Statements - Notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements Note 2 – summary of significant accounting policies in our 2023 Form 10-K.
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’ 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 GAAP, and should not be construed as an alternative to net income or loss and is indicative neither of our results of operations, nor of cash flows available to fund all 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 the Company, should not be compared to any similarly titled measures reported by other companies.
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Results of Operations Three Months Ended December 31, 2023 and 2022
The following table sets forth certain statement of income items and as a percentage of revenue, for the three months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 (in $000’s):
Three Months Ended
December 31, 2023
Three Months Ended
December 31, 2022
% of Total
Revenue
% of Total
Revenue
Selected Data
Revenues$117,593 $68,986 
Cost of revenues81,266 69.1 %47,042 68.2 %
General and administrative expenses27,679 23.5 %14,600 21.2 %
Sales and marketing expenses5,107 4.3 %2,777 4.0 %
Interest expense, net4,163 3.5 %2,047 3.0 %
(Loss) income before provision for income taxes(906)(0.8 %)2,459 3.6 %
(Benefit) provision for income taxes(224)(0.2 %)615 0.9 %
Net (loss) income$(682)(0.6 %)$1,844 2.7 %
Adjusted EBITDA (a)
Retail-Entertainment$3,667 $4,003 
Retail-Flooring1,303 — 
Flooring Manufacturing1,877 1,785 
Steel Manufacturing2,802 2,525 
Corporate & Other(953)(774)
Total Adjusted EBITDA$8,696 $7,539 
Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenue
Retail-Entertainment17.8 %17.2 %
Retail-Flooring3.8 %N/A
Flooring Manufacturing6.4 %6.8 %
Steel Manufacturing8.4 %14.0 %
Corporate & OtherN/AN/A
Consolidated adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenue7.4 %10.9 %
(a)See reconciliation of net income to Adjusted EBITDA below.
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The following table sets forth revenues by segment (in $000's):
For the Three Months Ended December 31, 2023For the Three Months Ended December 31, 2022
Net
Revenue
% of
Total
Revenue
Net
Revenue
% of
Total
Revenue
Revenue
Retail-Entertainment$20,586 17.5 %$23,273 33.7 %
Retail-Flooring34,319 29.2 %— 0.0 %
Flooring Manufacturing29,245 24.9 %26,432 38.3 %
Steel Manufacturing33,354 28.4 %17,981 26.1 %
Corporate & Other89 0.1 %1,300 1.9 %
Total Revenue$117,593 100.0 %$68,986 100.0 %
The following table sets forth gross profit earned by segment and gross profit as a percentage of total revenue for each segment (in $000's):
For the Three Months Ended December 31, 2023For the Three Months Ended December 31, 2022
Gross
Profit
Gross
Profit % of Total Revenue
Gross
Profit
Gross
Profit % of Total Revenue
Gross Profit
Retail-Entertainment$11,528 9.8 %$12,210 17.7 %
Retail-Flooring13,032 11.1 %— — %
Flooring Manufacturing6,422 5.5 %4,661 6.8 %
Steel Manufacturing5,262 4.5 %4,392 6.4 %
Corporate & Other83 0.1 %681 1.0 %
Total Gross Profit$36,327 30.9 %$21,944 31.8 %
Revenue
Revenue increased approximately $48.6 million, or 70.5%, to approximately $117.6 million for the three months ended December 31, 2023, as compared to the corresponding prior year period. The increase is primarily attributable to Flooring Liquidators and PMW, both of which were acquired after the first quarter of fiscal year 2023, as well as an increase of approximately $2.8 million in the Flooring Manufacturing segment. The increase was partially offset by decreased revenues of approximately $6.2 million in our other businesses.
Cost of Revenue
Cost of revenue as a percentage of revenue was 69.1% for three months ended December 31, 2023 as compared to 68.2% for the three months ended December 31, 2022. The increase was primarily attributable to the acquisition of PMW, which historically has generated lower margins, as well as a decrease in margins in our Steel Manufacturing segment as a whole due to decreased production, partially offset by the acquisition of Flooring Liquidators, which historically has generated higher margins.
General and Administrative Expense
General and Administrative expenses increased by 89.6% to approximately $27.9 million for the three months ended December 31, 2023, as compared to the three months ended December 31, 2022. The increase is primarily due to the acquisitions of Flooring Liquidators and PMW during fiscal 2023.
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Sales and Marketing Expense
Sales and marketing expense increased by 83.9% to approximately $5.1 million for the three months ended December 31, 2023, as compared to the three months ended December 31, 2022, primarily due to increased compensation for sales personnel acquired as part of the acquisition of the Harris Flooring Group® brands from Q.E.P, and increased convention and trade show activity in our Flooring Manufacturing segment, as well as the acquisition of Flooring Liquidators.
Interest Expense, net
Interest expense, net, increased by approximately $2.1 million for the three months ended December 31, 2023, as compared to the three months ended December 31, 2022, primarily due to increased debt balances related to the acquisitions of Flooring Liquidators and PMW, and to fund operations, and increased interest rates during the period.
Results of Operations by Segment for the Three Months Ended December 31, 2023 and 2022
For the Three Months Ended December 31, 2023For the Three Months Ended December 31, 2022
Retail-EntertainmentRetail-FlooringFlooring
Manufacturing
Steel
Manufacturing
Corporate
& Other
TotalRetail-EntertainmentRetail-FlooringFlooring
Manufacturing
Steel
Manufacturing
Corporate
& Other
Total
Revenue$20,586 $34,319 $29,245 $33,354 $89 $117,593 $23,273 $— $26,432 $17,981 $1,300 $68,986 
Cost of Revenue9,058 — 21,287 — 22,823 — 28,092 — 81,266 11,063 — — 21,771 — 13,589 — 619 47,042 
Gross Profit11,528 13,032 6,422 5,262 83 36,327 12,210 — 4,661 4,392 681 21,944 
General and Administrative Expense8,200 12,019 1,605 4,157 1,698 27,679 8,385 — 1,491 2,792 1,932 14,600 
Selling and Marketing Expense185 923 3,872 123 5,107 161 — 2,419 145 52 2,777 
Operating Income (Loss)$3,143 $90 $945 $982 $(1,619)$3,541 $3,664 $— $751 $1,455 $(1,303)$4,567 
Retail-Entertainment Segment
Revenue for the three months ended December 31, 2023 decreased by approximately $2.7 million, or 11.5%, as compared to the prior year, 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 56.0% for the quarter ended December 31, 2023, compared to 52.5% for the prior year period. Operating income for the quarter ended December 31, 2023, was approximately $3.1 million, compared to operating income of approximately $3.7 million for the prior year period.
Retail-Flooring Segment
Our Retail-Flooring segment consists of Flooring Liquidators, which we acquired in January 2023. Revenue for the three months ended December 31, 2023 was $34.3 million, and cost of revenue as a percentage of revenue was 62.0%. Operating income for the three months ended December 31, 2023 was approximately $90,000. During the three months ended December 31, 2023, Flooring Liquidators acquired certain assets and assumed certain liabilities of CRO. Additionally, during the three months ended December 31, 2023, CRO acquired certain assets and assumed certain liabilities of Johnson.
Flooring Manufacturing Segment
Revenue for the three months ended December 31, 2023 increased by approximately $2.8 million, or 10.6%, as compared to the prior year period. The gross margin was 22.0% for the quarter ended December 31, 2023, compared to 17.6% for the prior year period. The increase in revenue and gross margin is primarily due to the buildup of the sales force as a result of the acquisition of the Harris Flooring Group® brands in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023. Operating income for the year ended December 31, 2023, was approximately $0.95 million, compared to operating income of approximately $0.75 million for the prior year.
Steel Manufacturing Segment
Revenue for the three months ended December 31, 2023 increased by approximately $15.4 million, or 85.5%, as compared to the prior year period. The increase is primarily due to increased revenues of approximately $18.3 million at The Kinetic Co., Inc. and PMW, partially offset by a $2.9 million decrease in our other Steel Manufacturing business. This decrease is primarily due to reduced customer demand as a result of general economic conditions. The gross margin was 15.8% for the quarter ended December 31, 2023, compared to 24.4% for the prior year period. The decrease in gross margin is primarily due to the acquisition of PMW, which has historically generated lower margins and decreased margins in the Steel
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Manufacturing segment due to reduced production. Operating income for the year ended December 31, 2023, was approximately $1.0 million, compared to operating income of approximately $1.5 million in the prior year period.
Corporate and Other Segment
Revenues for the three months ended December 31, 2023 decreased by $1.2 million, or 93.2%, as compared to the prior year period. The decrease was primarily due to the closure of SW Financial in May 2023. Operating loss for the quarter ended December 31, 2023, was approximately $1.6 million, compared to a loss of approximately $1.3 million in the prior year.
Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation
The following table presents a reconciliation of net income to Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended December 31, 2023 (in 000's):
For the Three Months Ended
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Net (loss) income$(682)$1,844 
Depreciation and amortization4,295 2,651 
Stock-based compensation50 — 
Interest expense, net4,163 2,047 
Income tax (benefit) expense(224)615 
Debt refinancing costs183 — 
Acquisition costs406 382 
Other noncash charges505 — 
Adjusted EBITDA$8,696 $7,539 
Adjusted EBITDA increased by approximately $1.2 million, or 15.3%, for the three months ended December 31, 2023, as compared to the prior year period. The increase is primarily due to an increase in non-operating and other non-recurring expenses, partially offset by decreases in operating income, as discussed above.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of December 31, 2023, we had total cash on hand of approximately $5.6 million and approximately $39.4 million of available borrowing under our revolving credit facilities. As we continue to pursue acquisitions and other strategic transactions to expand and grow our business, we regularly monitor capital market conditions and may raise additional funds through borrowings or public or private sales of debt or equity securities. The amount, nature, and timing of any borrowings or sales of debt or equity securities will depend on our operating performance and other circumstances; our then-current commitments and obligations; the amount, nature and timing of our capital requirements; any limitations imposed by our current credit arrangements; and overall market conditions.
Based on our current operating plans, we believe that available cash balances, cash generated from our operating activities and funds available under our asset-based revolver lines of credit will provide sufficient liquidity to do the following: fund our operations; pay our scheduled loan payments; ability to repurchase shares under our share buyback program; and, pay dividends on our shares of Series E Preferred Stock as declared by the Board of Directors, for at least the next 12 months.
Working Capital
We had working capital of approximately $81.8 million as of December 31, 2023, as compared to working capital of approximately $85.0 million as of September 30, 2023; a decrease of approximately $3.2 million. The decrease is primarily due to increases in accrued liabilities and the current portion of operating lease obligations, and a decrease in prepaid expenses of approximately $8.6 million, partially offset by decreases in accounts payable, and increases in accounts receivable, inventories, and cash of approximately $5.3 million.
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Cash Flows from Operating Activities
The Company’s cash, as of December 31, 2023, was approximately $5.6 million compared to approximately $4.3 million as of September 30, 2023, an increase of approximately $1.3 million. Net cash provided by operations was approximately $7.9 million for the three months ended December 31, 2023, as compared to net cash provided by operations of approximately $6.3 million for the three months ended December 31, 2022. The increase was primarily due to increases in accrued liabilities, depreciation and amortization expense, and allowance for obsolete inventory, partially offset by an increase in accounts receivable and decrease in deferred income tax liabilities.
Our primary sources of cash inflows are from customer receipts from sales on account, factored accounts receivable proceeds, receipts for securities sales commissions, and net remittances from directory services customers processed in the form of ACH billings. Our most significant cash outflows include payments for raw materials and general operating expenses, including payroll costs and general and administrative expenses that typically occur within close proximity of expense recognition.
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Our cash flows used in investing activities of approximately $3.2 million for the three months ended December 31, 2023 consisted of the acquisitions of CRO by Flooring Liquidators, and Johnson by CRO, and purchases of property and equipment. Our cash flows used in investing activities of approximately $1.3 million for the three months ended December 31, 2022 consisted of purchases of property and equipment.
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Our cash flows used in financing activities of approximately $3.4 million during the three months ended December 31, 2023 consisted of payments on notes payable of approximately $1.8 million, purchases of treasury stock and payments for finance leases of approximately $900,000, and net payments under revolver loans of approximately $750,000.
Our cash flows provided by financing activities of approximately $3.2 million during the three months ended December 31, 2022 consisted of proceeds from notes payable of approximately $5.7 million, partially offset by payments of notes payable and financing leases of approximately $1.8 million, and purchases of treasury stock and net borrowings under revolver loans of approximately $670,000.
Currently, we are not issuing common shares for liquidity purposes. We prefer to use asset-based lending arrangements and mezzanine financing together with Company provided capital to finance acquisitions and have done so historically. Occasionally, as our Company history has demonstrated, we will issue stock and derivative instruments linked to stock for services or debt settlement.
Future Sources of Cash; New Products and Services
We may require additional debt financing or capital to finance new acquisitions, refinance existing indebtedness or other strategic investments in our business. Other sources of financing may include stock issuances and additional loans; or other forms of financing. Any financing obtained by us may further dilute or otherwise impair the ownership interest of our existing stockholders.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
As of December 31, 2023, we did not participate in any market risk-sensitive commodity instruments for which fair value disclosure would be required. We believe we are not subject in any material way to other forms of market risk, such as foreign currency exchange risk or foreign customer purchases or commodity price risk. We believe we are not subject in any material way to other forms of market risk, such as foreign currency exchange risk or foreign customer purchases or commodity price risk.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Control and Procedures. We carried out an evaluation, under the supervision, and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)). Based upon that evaluation, as of December 31, 2023, we concluded that the Company's disclosure, controls, and procedures were effective.
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Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)). Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
The Company’s management, including the Company’s CEO and CFO, do not expect that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures or the Company’s internal control over financial reporting will prevent or detect all errors and all fraud. A control system, regardless of how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system will be met. These inherent limitations include the following: judgements in decision-making can be faulty, and control and process breakdowns can occur because of simple errors or mistakes, controls can be circumvented by individuals, acting alone or in collusion with each other, or by management override. The design of any system of controls is based in part on certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions. Over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions or deterioration in the degree of compliance with policies or procedures. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, have been detected.
Our management assessed the design and effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2023. In making this assessment, we used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”) of 2013 regarding Internal Control – Integrated Framework. Based on our assessment using those criteria, as of December 31, 2023, our management concluded that our internal controls over financial reporting were operating effectively.
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the three months ended December 31, 2023 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. Legal Proceedings
The information in response to this item is included in Note 17, Commitments and Contingencies, to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1, of this Form 10-Q. Please also refer to “Item 3. Legal Proceedings” in our 2023 Form 10-K for information regarding material pending legal proceedings. Except as set forth herein, there have been no new material legal proceedings and no material developments in the legal proceedings previously disclosed.


ITEM 1A. Risk Factors
None.
ITEM 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of funds
On February 20, 2018, the Company announced a $10 million common stock repurchase program. During the three months ended December 31, 2023, the Company made the following repurchases:
MonthNumber of Shares PurchasedAverage Purchase Price PaidNumber of Shares Purchased as Part of a Publicly Announced Plan or ProgramMaximum Amount that May be Purchased Under the Announced Plan or Program
October 2023$— $3,299,685 
November 2023— 3,299,685 
December 20234,34624.51 4,3463,193,153 
Totals4,346$24.51 4,346$3,193,153 
ITEM 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None.
ITEM 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
None.
ITEM 5. Other Information
None.
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ITEM 6. Exhibits
The following exhibits are filed with or incorporated by reference into this Quarterly Report.
3.18-K001-339373.108/15/07
3.810-Q001-339373.808/14/18
10.1228-K001-3393710.12210/23/23
10.123
    
8-K001-3393710.12310/23/23
10.1248-K001-3393710.12410/23/23
10.125*
10.126
*†
10.127
*†
10.128
*†
31.1*
31.2*
32.1*
32.2*
101.INS*Inline XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH*Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL*Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF*Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB*Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE*Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted in Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)
_________________________
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*Filed herewith
†    Indicates a management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Live Ventures Incorporated
Dated: February 8, 2024
/s/ Jon Isaac
President and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
Dated: February 8, 2024
/s/ David Verret
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
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Exhibit 10.125

First Amendment to Credit and Security Agreement

This First Amendment to Credit and Security Agreement (this “First Amendment”) is made and entered into as of December 22, 2023, by and among Fifth Third Bank, National Association (“Lender”), Precision Metal Works, Inc., a Kentucky corporation (“Metals”), and PMW Affiliated Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Holdings”; Metals and Holdings are also collectively referred to as “Borrowers” and individually as a “Borrower”).

W I T N E S S E T H:

WHEREAS, prior hereto, Lender provided certain loans, extensions of credit and other financial accommodations to Borrowers pursuant to (a) that certain Credit and Security Agreement dated as of July 19, 2023 (the “Credit Agreement”), and (b) the other documents, agreements and instruments referenced in the Credit Agreement or executed and delivered pursuant thereto;

Whereas, Borrowers desire Lender to, among other things, (i) modify certain covenants,
(ii) modify testing of minimum Fixed Charge Coverage, (iii) implement a minimum Excess Availability covenant, (iv) modify certain financial reporting requirements, (v) waive certain post- closing obligation requirements, and (vi) waive the “Existing Default” (as hereinafter defined), in each case on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth herein (collectively, the “Additional Financial Accommodations”); and

Whereas, Lender is willing to provide the Additional Financial Accommodations, but solely on the terms and subject to the provisions set forth in this First Amendment and the other agreements, documents and instruments referenced herein or executed and delivered pursuant hereto.
Now, Therefore, in consideration of the foregoing, the mutual promises and understandings of the parties hereto set forth herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, Lender and Borrowers hereby agree as set forth in this First Amendment.

I.Definitions.
A.Use of Defined Terms. Except as expressly set forth in this First Amendment, all terms which have an initial capital letter where not required by the rules of grammar are defined in the Credit Agreement.
B.Amended Definitions. Effective as of the First Amendment Effective Date (as hereinafter defined), Section 1.01 of the Credit Agreement is hereby amended by substituting the definitions set forth below for the corresponding definitions set forth in the Credit Agreement:

Availability Reserve” means, as of any date of determination, one or more amounts or a percent of a specified category or item that Lender, in its Permitted Discretion, establishes from time to time to reduce availability under the Borrowing Base (a) to reflect events, conditions, contingencies or risks which affect the assets, business or prospects of



a Borrower, or the Collateral or its value, or the enforceability, perfection or priority of Lender’s Lien in the Collateral, (b) to reflect Lender’s judgment that any collateral report or financial information relating to a Borrower and furnished to Lender may be incomplete, inaccurate or misleading in any material respect, (c) in respect of any state of facts which does or would with notice or passage of time or both, constitute an Event of Default, (d) to reflect liability, contingent or otherwise, of Lender or any affiliate of Lender to any third party in connection with any Bank Product, (e) to reflect conditions, contingencies or risks in connection with Bank Products offered by Lender or any Affiliate of Lender to a Borrower, (f) for rent at locations leased by a Borrower and for storage, processing, and other charges of third-parties in possession of Collateral, including, but, not limited to, a reserve equal to $144,000, which such reserve (1) shall be subject to adjustments in Lender’s sole discretion1 and (2) shall remain in effect until a landlord agreement in respect of Preston Highway, Jefferson County, KY has been received by Lender, in form and substance acceptable to Lender in its sole discretion, (g) for payroll, taxes, fees, assessments, and other governmental charges with respect to the Collateral or any Borrower, (h) for holding insurance or sale proceeds for application under Section 2.07(f), and (i) if applicable, a reserve of $3,000 (or such other amount determined by Lender) for each employee of any Borrower or any Subsidiary located in the State of Wisconsin to cover potential wage and benefit obligations under the Wisconsin Wage Payment and Collection Law (and any successor).

Fixed Charges” means, for any period, without duplication, the sum of: (a) paid or scheduled payments of principal during the applicable period with respect to all Indebtedness of Borrowers (other than payments of Revolving Loans); plus (b) paid or scheduled payments of principal during the applicable period with respect to all capitalized lease obligations of Borrowers; plus (c) Interest Expense but excluding non-cash PIK interest; plus (d) any pre-payments of Indebtedness (other than in respect of the Obligations); provided that, “Fixed Charges” as used herein shall be calculated without giving pro forma effect to any Permitted Acquisition or other Investment permitted hereunder for historical periods other than historical Fixed Charges related to Indebtedness which is in place and not repaid or terminated in connection with such Permitted Acquisition or Investment. Notwithstanding the forgoing, solely for each of the one (1) month periods commencing with the one (1) month period ending October 31, 2022 through and including the one (1) month period ending September 30, 2023, Borrowers’ Fixed Charges shall be equal to the respective dollar amount for such one (1) month period as set forth on the row titled “Monthly Fixed Charges” on Schedule 1 attached to the First Amendment.

Operating Cash Flow” means, for any period, the sum of (without duplication):
(a) EBITDA; minus (b) Capital Expenditures not financed made by Borrowers and their Subsidiaries (excluding the initial $100,000 of unfinanced Capital Expenditures incurred after the Closing Date which was prefunded on the Closing Date funds flow); minus (c) all payments in cash for taxes made by Borrowers and their Subsidiaries; minus (d) cash dividends paid or accrued and cash withdrawals paid or accrued to Owners or other Affiliates by Borrowers and their Subsidiaries, minus (e) all payments in cash for fees,

1 Bank’s internal approval requires the ability to adjust.

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costs, expenses and indemnities arising under the Management Agreement made by Borrowers and their Subsidiaries. Notwithstanding the forgoing, solely for each of the one
(1)month periods commencing with the one (1) month period ending October 31, 2022 through and including the one (1) month period ending September 30, 2023, Borrowers’ Operating Cash Flow shall be equal to the respective dollar amount for such one (1) month period as set forth on the row titled “Operating Cash Flow” on Schedule 1 attached to the First Amendment.

C.New Definitions. Effective as of the First Amendment Effective Date, Section 1.01 of the Credit Agreement is hereby amended by adding the following new definitions thereto in the appropriate alphabetical order, respectively:

First Amendment” means that certain First Amendment to Credit and Security Agreement dated as of the First Amendment Effective Date, by and among Borrowers and Lender.

First Amendment Effective Date” means December 22, 2023.

II.Amendments to Credit Agreement. Effective as of the First Amendment Effective Date, the Credit Agreement is hereby amended as follows:
A.Mexican Subsidiary Affirmative Covenant. Section 10 of the Credit Agreement is hereby amended by adding a new Section 10.14 immediately following the existing Section 10.13 as follows:
“10.14. Nth/Works De Mexico S. De R.L. De C.V.
At all times from and after the First Amendment Effective, Nth/Works De Mexico
S. De R.L. De C.V., a Mexican variable capital limited liability company (the “Mexican Subsidiary”), shall remain a dormant entity.”
B.Mexican Subsidiary Negative Covenant. Section 11 of the Credit Agreement is hereby amended by adding a new Section 11.15 immediately following the existing Section 11.14 as follows:
“11.15. Nth/Works De Mexico S. De R.L. De C.V.
No Borrower shall cause or permit the Mexican Subsidiary to own or hold any assets or incur any liabilities or engage in any operations or business from and after the First Amendment Effective Date and, for avoidance of doubt, Borrowers hereby confirm that as of the First Amendment Effective Date, the Mexican Subsidiary has no assets or liabilities on its balance sheet and has no operations. Furthermore, from and after the First Amendment Effective Date, no Borrower shall transfer any assets or business opportunities to the Mexican Subsidiary.”
C.Fixed Charge Coverage. Section 12.01 of the Credit Agreement is hereby amended by deleting Section 12.01 in its entirety and substituting therefor as follows:

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“12.01. Fixed Charge Coverage.
Borrowers shall not permit the Fixed Charge Coverage of Borrowers to be less than
(a) 0.70 to 1.00, as of December 31, 2023, March 31, 2024 and June 30, 2024, (b) 0.95 to
1.00, as of September 30, 2024, and (c) 1.10 to 1.00, as of December 31, 2024 and as of the last day of each fiscal quarter thereafter. For each test period, the Fixed Charge Coverage ratio shall be calculated on a trailing twelve (12) month basis as of the last day of each such test period. Borrowers’ compliance with this covenant will be determined quarterly.”
D.Excess Availability. Section 12 of the Credit Agreement is hereby amended by adding a new Section 12.02 immediately following the existing Section 12.01 as follows:
“12.02.    Excess Availability.
Borrowers shall not permit their aggregate Excess Availability at any time from the First Amendment Effective Date through and including December 31, 2024 (such period, the “Excess Availability Test Period”) to be less than Two Million and no/100 Dollars ($2,000,000), to be tested as of the last day of each month during the Excess Availability Test Period.”
E.Compliance Certificate. Exhibit A attached to the Credit Agreement is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with Exhibit A attached hereto and hereby incorporated by reference.
III.Delivery of 2023 Audited Financial Statements. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.03 of the Credit Agreement to the contrary, Lender hereby waives delivery by Borrowers of an audited Statement of Income in connection with Borrowers’ Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2023, provided that Borrowers deliver to Lender on or before January 31, 2024: (1) an audited balance sheet for Metals for the Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2023, (2) audited financial statements for Live Ventures for the Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2023, including, without limitation, balance sheets and statements of income (together with a corresponding unaudited consolidating statement of income for Live Ventures), retained earnings and cash flow, each on a consolidated basis, and (3) a comparison report, in form and substance satisfactory to Lender, comparing Borrowers’ actual statement of income for Borrowers’ fiscal quarter ending September 30, 2023 to the projected statement of income previously delivered to Lender on or before December 22, 2023 for such period pursuant to Section 7.04 of the Credit Agreement.

. Other than as expressly set forth in this Section III for the reporting periods specified above, Borrowers shall comply with all reporting requirements as set forth in Section 7.03 of the Credit Agreement for the reporting periods specified therein.

IV.Waiver of Certain Post-Closing Obligations. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section
10.13 to the contrary, Lender hereby waives delivery by Borrowers of evidence satisfactory to Lender that the Mexican Subsidiary has been dissolved. Other than as expressly set forth in this Section IV, Borrowers shall comply with all deliverable requirements as set forth in Section 10.13 of the Credit Agreement on the due dates specified therein.
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V.Conditions Precedent. Lender’s obligation to provide the Additional Financial Accommodations to Borrowers is subject to the full and timely performance of the following covenants:

A.Borrowers executing and delivering, or causing to be executed and delivered to Lender, the following documents, each of which shall be in form and substance reasonably acceptable to Lender:

(i)an original of this First Amendment;

(ii)a First Amendment to Management Fee Subordination Agreement dated as of the First Amendment Effective Date, by and among Borrowers, Lender and Live Ventures, in form and substance satisfactory to Lender; and

(iii)such other agreements, documents and instruments as Lender may reasonably request.

B.Borrowers shall have provided Lender evidence on or prior to the Frist Amendment Effective Date of Borrowers’ receipt of cash equity contributions from Live Venture in an aggregate amount of not less than Four Hundred Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($400,000.00).

C.No Default or Event of Default exists under the Credit Agreement, as amended by this First Amendment, or the other Loan Documents, other than the Existing Default; and
D.No claims, litigation, arbitration proceedings or governmental proceedings not disclosed in writing to Lender prior to the date hereof shall be pending or known to be threatened against any Loan Party and no known material development not so disclosed shall have occurred in any claims, litigation, arbitration proceedings or governmental proceedings so disclosed which in the opinion of Lender is likely to materially or adversely affect the financial position or business of any Loan Party or the capability of any Loan Party to pay its Obligations to Lender.

VI.Waiver of Existing Default. Borrower hereby acknowledges and agrees as follows: (A) the following Event of Default has occurred and is continuing under the Credit Agreement (the “Existing Default”): Borrower failed to meet the minimum Fixed Charge Coverage set forth in Section 12.01 of the Credit Agreement for the period ending September 30, 2023 and (B) as a result of the above-referenced Existing Default, Lender has the right to immediately exercise such of its rights and remedies in accordance with the Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents as it deems appropriate. Borrower hereby represents and warrants to Lender that no Event of Default currently exists other than the Existing Default set forth above. Effective as of the First Amendment Effective Date, Lender hereby waives the Existing Default; provided that such waiver shall not be or be deemed to be a waiver of any other Events of Default, whether now existing or hereafter arising or occurring, other than the Existing Default set forth above.

VII.Organizational Information. Each Borrower hereby represents and warrants to Lender that, as of the First Amendment Effective Date, (a) the formation and organizational documents of
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each such Borrower attached to the Officer’s Certificate and Secretary’s Certificate, as applicable, dated as of July 19, 2023, executed and delivered by each such Borrower to Lender (collectively, the “Certificates”) have not been modified or altered in any way, (b) the members, managers, officers and/or directors, as applicable, set forth in the Certificates of each such Borrower that are authorized to execute documents on behalf of each such Borrower remain duly authorized members, managers, officers and/or directors, as applicable, of each such Borrower, (c) the resolutions attached to each of the Certificates have not been modified, rescinded or altered in any way and are sufficient to authorize the execution and delivery of this First Amendment and the other agreements, documents and instruments executed and delivered in connection herewith by the members, managers, officers and directors noted above and (d) each such Borrower is and continues to be in good standing in the state of its formation and in all other states where it is required to be authorized to do business where the failure to do so could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

VIII.Conflict. If, and to the extent, the terms and provisions of this First Amendment contradict or conflict with the terms and provisions of the Credit Agreement, the terms and provisions of this First Amendment shall govern and control; provided, however, to the extent the terms and provisions of this First Amendment do not contradict or conflict with the terms and provisions of the Credit Agreement, the Credit Agreement, as amended by this First Amendment, shall remain in and have its intended full force and effect, and Lender and each Borrower hereby affirms, confirms and ratifies the same.

IX.Severability. Wherever possible, each provision of this First Amendment shall be interpreted in such manner as to be valid and enforceable under applicable law, but if any provision of this First Amendment is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be severed herefrom and such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision of this First Amendment, the balance of which shall remain in and have its intended full force and effect. Provided, however, if such provision may be modified so as to be valid and enforceable as a matter of law, such provision shall be deemed to be modified so as to be valid and enforceable to the maximum extent permitted by law.

X.Reaffirmation. Each Borrower hereby reaffirms and remakes all of its representations, warranties, covenants, duties, obligations and liabilities contained in the Credit Agreement, as amended hereby.

XI.Fees, Costs and Expenses. Borrowers agree to pay, promptly following demand, all reasonable and documented fees, costs and expenses of Lender, including, but not limited to, reasonable and documented attorneys’ fees, in connection with the preparation, execution, delivery and administration of this First Amendment and the other agreements, documents and instruments executed and delivered in connection herewith or pursuant hereto.

XII.Release. Each Borrower does hereby release, remise, acquit and forever discharge Lender and Lender’s employees, agents, representatives, consultants, attorneys, fiduciaries, servants, officers, directors, partners, predecessors, successors and assigns, subsidiary corporations, parent corporation, and related corporate divisions (all of the foregoing hereinafter called the “Released Parties”), from any and all action and causes of action, judgments, executions, suits, debts, claims,

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demands, liabilities, obligations, damages and expenses of any and every character, known or unknown, direct and/or indirect, at law or in equity, of whatsoever kind or nature, whether heretofore or hereafter arising, for or because of any matter or things done, omitted or suffered to be done by any of the Released Parties prior to and including the date of execution hereof, and in any way directly or indirectly arising out of or in any way connected to this First Amendment, the Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents (all of the foregoing hereinafter called the “Released Matters”). Each Borrower acknowledges that the agreements in this paragraph are intended to be in full satisfaction of all or any alleged injuries or damages arising in connection with the Released Matters. Each Borrower represents and warrants to Lender that it has not purported to transfer, assign or otherwise convey any right, title or interest of any Borrower in any Released Matter to any other Person and that the foregoing constitutes a full and complete release of all Released Matters.

XIII.Counterpart. This First Amendment may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which will be deemed an original, but all of which together will constitute one and the same instrument. A facsimile or email transmitted executed counterpart to this First Amendment and the other agreements, documents and instruments executed in connection herewith will be deemed an acceptable original for purposes of consummating this First Amendment and such other agreements, documents and instruments; provided, however, Borrowers shall be required to deliver to Lender original executed signature pages in substitution for said facsimile or email transmitted signature pages upon Lender’s request therefor.

XIV.Choice of Law. This First Amendment has been delivered and accepted in Chicago, Illinois, and shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, regardless of the laws that might otherwise govern under applicable principles of conflicts of law as to all matters, including matters of validity, construction, effect, performance and remedies.
XV.Jury Trial Waiver. EACH BORROWER AND LENDER HEREBY VOLUNTARILY, KNOWINGLY, IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO HAVE A JURY PARTICIPATE IN RESOLVING ANY DISPUTE (WHETHER BASED UPON CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE) BETWEEN BORROWERS AND LENDER ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY RELATED TO THIS FIRST AMENDMENT, THE CREDIT AGREEMENT OR ANY OF THE OTHER AGREEMENTS. THIS PROVISION IS A MATERIAL INDUCEMENT TO LENDER TO PROVIDE THE FINANCING DESCRIBED HEREIN AND IN THE OTHER AGREEMENTS.

[signature page follows]
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In Witness Whereof, Lender and each Borrower have caused this First Amendment to be executed and delivered by their duly authorized officers as of the date first set forth above.

Borrowers:

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PRECISION METAL WORKS, INC.,
a Kentucky corporation

PMW AFFILIATED HOLDINGS, LLC,
a Delaware limited liability company

By:
Name: Eric Althofer Title: Vice President

By:
Name: Eric Althofer Title: President





Lender:

FIFTH THIRD BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION


By:         Name: John Littrell
Title: Senior Vice President






















[Signature Page to First Amendment to Credit and Security Agreement]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Lender and each Borrower have caused this First Amendment to be executed and delivered by their duly authorized officers as of the date first set forth above.

BORROWERS:

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PRECISION METAL WORKS, INC.,
a Kentucky corporation
By:    
Name: Eric Althofer Title: Vice President

PMW AFFILIATED HOLDINGS, LLC,
a Delaware limited liability company
By:    
Name: Eric Althofer Title: President




LENDER:

FIFTH THIRD BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
By    
Name: John Littrell
Title:1.-,Senior Vice President























[Signature Page to First Amendment to Credit and Security Agreement}
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EXHIBIT A

FORM OF COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE

Compliance Certificate


To:    Fifth Third Bank
Date:        , 20     Subject:    Precision Metal Works, Inc.


Financial Statements

In accordance with our Credit and Security Agreement dated as of July 19, 2023, as amended, modified, extended, renewed, supplemented or restated (the “Credit Agreement”), attached are the financial statements of Precision Metal Works, Inc., a Kentucky corporation and PMW Affiliated Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (collectively, the “Borrowers”) of and for the month ended      , 20 (the “Reporting Date”) and the year-to-date period then ended (the “Current Financials”) required to be delivered pursuant to Section 7.03 of the Credit Agreement. All terms used in this certificate have the meanings given in the Credit Agreement.

Borrowers certify that the Current Financials have been prepared in accordance with GAAP and fairly present in all material respects the consolidated financial condition of Borrowers as of the date thereof, subject in the case of unaudited statements to changes resulting from audit and normal year-end adjustment.

Defaults. (Check one):

Each Borrower further certifies that:

Except as previously reported in writing to the Lender, there exists no event or circumstance which is or which with the passage of time, the giving of notice, or both would constitute an Event of Default, as that term is defined in the Agreement, or, if such an event of circumstance exists, a writing attached hereto specifies the nature thereof, the period of existence thereof and the action that Borrowers have taken or proposes to take with respect thereto.

There exists no event or circumstance which is or which with the passage of time, the giving of notice, or both would constitute an Event of Default, as that term is defined in the Agreement, or, if such an event of circumstance exists, a writing attached hereto specifies the nature thereof, the period of existence thereof and the action that Borrowers have taken or proposes to take with respect thereto.

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Representations and Warranties:

Each Borrower further certifies that each of the representations and warranties made by such Borrower, any Subsidiary and/or any Owner of such Borrower in the Credit Agreement and/or in any other Loan Document are true and correct in all material respects on and as of the date of this Compliance Certificate as if made on and as of the date of this Compliance Certificate (and for purposes of this Compliance Certificate, the representations and warranties made by Borrowers in Section 9.01 of the Credit Agreement shall be deemed to refer to the financial statements of Borrowers delivered to the Lender with this Compliance Certificate).

Financial Covenants. Borrower further certifies as follows:

1.Minimum Fixed Charge Coverage. Pursuant to Section 12.01 of the Credit Agreement, as of the Reporting Date, Borrowers’ Fixed Charge Coverage was to 1.00 which
satisfies does not satisfy the requirement that such ratio be no less than to 1.00 on the Reporting Date.

2.Minimum Excess Availability. Pursuant to Section 12.02 of the Credit Agreement, at all times during the period set forth in the Current Financials, the Borrowers’ Excess Availability was at least         , which • satisfies • does not satisfy the requirement that such amount be not less than $2,000,000 at all times.

Attached hereto are all relevant facts in reasonable detail to evidence, and the computations of the financial covenants referred to above. These computations were made in accordance with GAAP, subject to normal year-end adjustments and absence of footnotes.

PRECISION METAL WORKS, INC.,
a Kentucky corporation


By     Name:     Title:    

PMW AFFILIATED HOLDINGS, LLC,
a Delaware limited liability company


By     Name:     Title:    




Signature page to Form of Compliance Certificate

Ex. A-2
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SCHEDULE 1

ACHIEVED OPERATING CASH FLOW

PRECISION METAL WORKS - COVENANT CALCULATION WORKSHEET
Section 12.02 - Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio
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Oct-22
Nov-22
Dec-22
Jan-23
Feb-23
Mar-23
Apr-23
May-23
Jun-23
Jul-23
Aug-23
Sep-23

Net Income After Taxes

352,508.5

260,489.3

(606,245.3)

128,457.8

42,179.2

206,125.1

241,590.2

112,868.4

(152,170.9)

(1,628,390.0)

(221,768.0)

(913,278.7)
Plus:
Interest Expense
59,714.259,314.6
76,114.0
69,614.9
67,163.2
73,313.6
65,038.5
75,306.0
63,346.2
56,397.0
113,730.0
423,233.2
Income Tax Expense
33,210.026,568.0
245,516.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
Depreciation/Amortization67,577.767,424.6
110,627.1
68,334.3
74,110.0
70,866.9
70,245.8
71,462.6
86,810.3
89,968.0
89,968.7
298,338.1
Addbacks / Adjustment:
Pro Forma Rent Adjustment
Management Fees
17,473.0
41,667.0
41,667.0
Transaction Fees & Expenses
236,592.0
1,522,778.0
89,250.0
166,500.0
EBITDA Prior to Overall Cap
513,010.3413,796.4
(173,988.2)
266,407.1
183,452.4
350,305.6
376,874.4
259,637.0
234,577.5
58,226.0
112,847.7
16,459.6
Testing Period EBITDA Prior to Cap
513,010.3413,796.4
(173,988.2)
266,407.1
183,452.4
350,305.6
376,874.4
259,637.0
234,577.5
58,226.0
112,847.7
16,459.6
Cap for Adjustments below:
51,301.041,379.6
(17,398.8)
26,640.7
18,345.2
35,030.6
37,687.4
25,963.7
23,457.7
5,822.6
11,284.8
1,646.0
Extraordinary Losses (clause (b)(v))
Non-recurring Restructuring, retention, optimization expenses (clause (b) (xii))
Total for Clause (b)(v) and (b)(xii)
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
Lesser of Cap and Actual
0.0
Adjusted EBITDA
513,010.3413,796.4
(173,988.2)
266,407.1
183,452.4
350,305.6
376,874.4
259,637.0
234,577.5
58,226.0
112,847.7
16,459.6
Adjusted EBITDA For FCC Calc.
Adjusted EBITDA with Nth Addbacks
Adjusted EBITDA
513,010.3413,796.4
(173,988.2)
266,407.1
183,452.4
350,305.6
376,874.4
259,637.0
234,577.5
58,226.0
112,847.7
16,459.6
Nth Addbacks
51,605.841,284.6
116,284.6
46,168.0
36,934.0
36,934.0
46,168.0
44,434.2
44,435.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
Adjusted EBITDA with Nth Addbacks
564,616.0455,081.0
(57,703.6)
312,575.1
220,386.4
387,239.6
423,042.4
304,071.2
279,012.5
58,226.0
112,847.7
16,459.6
Less:
Unfinanced Capex
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
(65,424.0)
(132,447.4)
Cash Taxes
  (6,713.2)    
(6,713.2)
(6,713.2)
Cash or Accrued Dividends/Withdrawals
Other non-cash gains or income
Management Fees
Operating Cash Flow
557,902.9448,367.8
(64,416.8)
312,575.1
220,386.4
387,239.6
423,042.4
304,071.2
279,012.5
58,226.0
47,423.7
(115,987.8)

Fixed Charges:
Interest Expense - Cash Paid
242,420.0
242,420.0
242,420.0
242,420.0
242,420.0
242,420.0
242,420.0
242,420.0
242,420.0
242,420.0
242,420.0
259,329.5
M&E Term Loan Amort. 5/3
58,952.458,952.4
58,952.4
58,952.4
58,952.4
58,952.4
58,952.4
58,952.4
58,952.4
58,952.4
58,952.4
58,952.4
CapEx Loan Amort.
Cap Lease Payments
Sub Debt Principal
Monthly Fixed Charges
301,372.3301,372.3
301,372.3
301,372.3
301,372.3
301,372.3
301,372.3
301,372.3
301,372.3
301,372.3
301,372.3
318,281.9
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31384914

AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (this “Amendment”) is made and entered into this 28th day of December, 2023, by and between FLOORING LIQUIDATORS, INC., a California corporation (“Employer”), and Stephen J. Kellogg (“Employee”).

WHEREAS, Employer and Employee (each a “Party” and collectively the “Parties”) are parties to that certain Employment Agreement dated January 18, 2023 (the “Employment Agreement”); and

WHEREAS, the Parties desire to amend the Employment Agreement on the terms and conditions as hereinafter set forth.

NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby severally acknowledged, the Parties, intending to be legally bound hereby, agree as follows:

1.Definitions. Capitalized terms used in this Amendment, unless otherwise defined herein, shall have the meaning ascribed to such terms in the Employment Agreement.

2.Amendments to Employment Agreement. Section 3 of the Employment Agreement is hereby amended such that “Salary” is Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000.00), such amendment to be effective January 1, 2024.

3.Miscellaneous. For the avoidance of doubt, the Parties acknowledge that Employee: (i) is expected to work a minimum of two days per week, such work to be performed at an Employer location of Employee’s choosing; (ii) may provide consulting services to other entities, consistent with the non-compete obligations outlined in the Employment Agreement; and (iii) is not required to work more than two days per week for Company, but Employee may elect to do so for no additional compensation.

4.Reference to Employment Agreement. Upon the effectiveness of this
Amendment, each reference in the Employment Agreement to “this Agreement,” “hereunder,” or words of like import shall mean and be a reference to the Employment Agreement, as amended by this Amendment.

5.Effect of Amendment. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Amendment, nothing herein shall be deemed to amend or modify any provision of the Employment Agreement, which shall remain in full force and effect.

6.Governing Law. This Amendment, for all purposes, shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California without regard to conflicts of law principles.

7.Successors and Assigns. This Amendment shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties and their respective successors and assigns.



8.Miscellaneous. This Amendment expresses the entire understanding of the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and may not be amended except in a writing signed by the Parties.

9.Further Assurances. Each Party agrees to take such further actions as the other shall reasonably request from time to time in connection herewith to evidence or give effect to the amendments set forth herein or any of the transactions contemplated hereby.

10.Electronic Execution and Delivery. A reproduction of this Amendment may be executed by one or more of the Parties, and an executed copy of this Amendment may be delivered by one or more of the Parties by electronic transmission pursuant to which the signature of or on behalf of such Party can be seen, and such execution and delivery shall be considered valid, binding and effective for all purposes.

11.Representations. It is important that Employee completely understands the terms and conditions in this Amendment. Employee expressly acknowledges and represents that: (i) Employee is competent to execute this Amendment; (ii) the Company has advised Employee to consult with an attorney before signing this Amendment; and (iii) Employee is executing this Amendment voluntarily.

12.Counterparts. This Amendment may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Amendment to be duly executed on the date first written above.

EMPLOYER:    EMPLOYEE:



By:         Signature:     
Name: Eric Althofer    Stephen J. Kellogg
Title: Director


By:      Name: David Verret
Title: Director
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AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (this “Amendment”) is made and entered into as of the 1st day of October, 2023, by and between Live Ventures Incorporated, a Nevada corporation (the “Company”), and David Verret, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer (“Executive”).
WHEREAS, the Company and Executive have entered into an employment agreement as of September 27, 2021 (the “Employment Agreement”); and

WHEREAS, the Company and Executive desire to amend the Employment Agreement in the manner reflected herein.

In consideration of the mutual promises, covenants and agreements herein contained, intending to be legally bound, the parties agree as follows:

1.Section 2 of the Employment Agreement is hereby amended so that the Term is deemed to continue until January 31, 2028, or upon the date of termination of employment pursuant thereto; provided, however, that the Term may be extended as mutually agreed to by the parties.

2.Section 3 of the Employment Agreement is hereby amended so that the annual base salary is a minimum of $325,000.00 and the annual performance bonus opportunity is a minimum of 45% of the annual base salary.
3.All capitalized terms in this Amendment that are undefined shall have the same meaning as ascribed to them in the Employment Agreement.

4.Except as specifically amended hereby, the Employment Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.

5.This Amendment may be executed in counterparts, each of which will be deemed an original, but all of which together will constitute the same instrument.
[Signature Page Follows]






IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Amendment as of the date first written above.


LIVE VENTURES INCORPORATED



By:             Name: Jon Isaac

Title: President and Chief Executive Officer EXECUTIVE


































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THIRD AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
THIS THIRD AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (this Amendment”)
is made and entered into this 6th day of January, 2024 (the “Effective Date”), by and between PRECISION INDUSTRIES, INC., a Pennsylvania corporation (the “Company”), and THOMAS SEDLAK (the “Executive”).

WHEREAS, the Company and the Executive (each a “Party” and collectively the “Parties”) are parties to the certain Employment Agreement dated July 14, 2020, as amended, (the “Employment Agreement”); and

WHEREAS, the Parties desire to amend the Employment Agreement on the terms and conditions as hereinafter set forth.

NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby severally acknowledged, the Parties, intending to be legally bound hereby, agree as follows:

1.Definitions. Capitalized terms used in this Amendment, unless otherwise defined herein, shall have the meaning ascribed to such terms in the Employment Agreement.

2.Amendments to Employment Agreement. The Employment Agreement is hereby amended as follows:

a.The first sentence of Section 1 shall be amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:

“The Executive’s employment hereunder shall be effective as of the date hereof (the “Effective Date”) and shall continue until September 30, 2027 (the “Termination Date”), unless terminated earlier pursuant to Section 5 of this Agreement.”
b.Section 4.1 shall be amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows, such amendment to be effective as of October 1, 2023:
“4.1    Base Salary. The Company shall pay the Executive an annual base salary of at least $475,000 in periodic installments in accordance with the Company’s customary payroll practices and applicable wage payment laws. During the Employment Term, the base salary shall be increased by 5% for each business acquired and included as part of Live Ventures’ steel manufacturing segment, the annual revenue or purchase price being equal to or greater than $10,000,000, the annual revenue to be determined on a trailing twelve-month basis. An increase in base salary shall be effective on the date of closing. The parties agree to reevaluate from time-to-time the conditions under which an increase in base salary will occur. The Executive’s annual base salary, as in effect from time to time, is hereinafter referred to as “Base Salary”.”



c.Section 4.2 shall be amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows, such amendment to be effective as of October 1, 2023:

“4.2    Annual Bonus. Executive shall be eligible for an annual cash bonus (“Annual Bonus”) of up to 100% of Base Salary, with 75% of the Annual Bonus derived from achievement of annual mutually agreed upon EBITDA target(s) and 25% as determined by the Compensation Committee of the Live Ventures Board of Directors in consultation with the Live Ventures CEO. The Annual Bonus, if any, shall be paid to the Executive within 60 days of completion of the Company’s financial year and in
accordance with the Company’s customary payroll practices and applicable wage payment laws.

EBITDA” means with respect to each Annual Bonus, operating earnings adjusted to exclude special items and impairments (such special items and impairments to be mutually agreed upon by the Executive and the Live Ventures CEO, both parties agreeing to act reasonably), interest, income tax expense and benefits, depreciation, management fees paid by the Company to Live Ventures, costs associated with future and prior acquisitions, if any, payment of any bonuses by the Company to Executive in connection with EBITDA targets, capitalization of fixed assets, and amortization that are directly
related to the operations of the Company’s business. Notwithstanding, there shall be a deduction from operating earnings for investment-related interest expenses. Furthermore, if Live Ventures or any of its Affiliates completes an acquisition or other transaction and the Company or its employees, systems, properties, or assets are utilized in connection with the acquisition or management or operation of that business after the acquisition, then the positive incremental EBITDA shall be included as an addition to EBITDA for purposes of this calculation. The calculation of EBITDA shall be consistent throughout the Employment Term.”
d.Section 4.3 shall be amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows: “4.3    Fringe Benefits and Perquisites. During the Employment Term, the
Executive shall be entitled to fringe benefits and perquisites (including but not limited to any applicable benefits related to health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, etc.) consistent with the practices of the Company and governing benefit plan requirements (including plan eligibility provisions), and to the extent the Company provides similar benefits or perquisites (or both) to similarly situated executives of the Company.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, during the Employment Term, the Company shall provide the Executive with: (i) a vehicle allowance of $2,400 per month; (ii) an allowance of
$400 per month to contribute towards the premiums of a $4.0 million life insurance policy; provided, however, that the Company shall have the option of purchasing additional coverage on such policy (the “Additional Coverage”) provided that the Company is named as the beneficiary of such Additional Coverage and pays the
premiums associated with such Additional Coverage; and (iii) an annual contribution (as determined under a Deferred Compensation Agreement between the Company and Executive) equal to 15% of the Executive’s annual Base Salary; (each individually
referred to as an “Executive Fringe Benefit”).”

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3.Fiscal Year 2023 Bonus. The Parties agree that the Annual Bonus for fiscal year 2023 shall be $325,000 and paid to the Executive within 10 days of the Effective Date, in accordance with the Company’s customary payroll practices and applicable wage payment laws.

4.Reference to Employment Agreement. Upon the effectiveness of this
Amendment, each reference in the Employment Agreement to “this Agreement,” “hereunder,” or words of like import shall mean and be a reference to the Employment Agreement, as amended by this Amendment.

5.Effect of Amendment. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Amendment, nothing herein shall be deemed to amend or modify any provision of the Employment Agreement, which shall remain in full force and effect.

6.Release. For and in consideration of the additional compensation and benefits provided in this Amendment, the Executive, for himself and on behalf of his heirs, executors, agents, representatives, successors and assigns, hereby releases and forever discharges the Company, its past and present parent corporations, subsidiaries, divisions, subdivisions, affiliates and related companies (collectively, the “Released Parties”) and the Released Parties’ past, present and future agents, directors, officers, employees, representatives, successors and assigns (hereinafter “those associated with the Released Parties”) with respect to any and all claims, demands, actions and liabilities, whether in law or equity, which the Executive may have against the Released Parties or those associated with the Released Parties of whatever kind, including but not limited to those arising out of the Executive’s employment with the Company
(collectively, “Claims” or individually, a “Claim”). The Executive agrees that the release described herein includes Claims based on breach of contract (express or implied), tort or Claims otherwise related to the Executive’s employment, the Employment Agreement or this Amendment and any Claim for attorneys’ fees, expenses, or costs of litigation. The release described herein covers all Claims based on any facts or events, whether known or unknown by the Executive, that occurred on or before the Effective Date. The release described herein does not modify any release that may be required of the Executive as more particularly set forth in the Employment Agreement.

7.Governing Law. This Amendment, for all purposes, shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Nevada without regard to conflicts of law principles.

8.Successors and Assigns. This Amendment shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties and their respective successors and assigns.

9.Miscellaneous. This Amendment expresses the entire understanding of the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and may not be amended except in a writing signed by the Parties.

10.Further Assurances. Each Party agrees to take such further actions as the other shall reasonably request from time to time in connection herewith to evidence or give effect to the amendments set forth herein or any of the transactions contemplated hereby.

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11.Electronic Execution and Delivery. A reproduction of this Amendment may be executed by one or more of the Parties, and an executed copy of this Amendment may be delivered by one or more of the Parties by electronic transmission pursuant to which the signature of or on behalf of such party can be seen, and such execution and delivery shall be considered valid, binding and effective for all purposes. At the request of any Party, all Parties agree to execute an original of this Amendment as well as any electronic or other reproduction hereof.
12.Representations. Executive hereby represents and warrants to the Company that the execution and delivery of this Amendment, and the performance of his obligations hereunder, are not in violation of, and do not and will not conflict with or constitute a default under, any of the terms and provisions of any agreement or instrument to which the Executive is subject; and that this Amendment has been executed and delivered by the Executive and is a valid and binding obligation in accordance with its terms. It is important that the Executive completely understands the terms and conditions in this Amendment. Executive expressly acknowledges and represents that: (i) the Executive is competent to execute this Amendment; (ii) the Company has advised the Executive to consult with an attorney before signing this Amendment; and (iii) the Executive is executing this Amendment voluntarily.
13.Counterparts. This Amendment may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Amendment to be executed effective as of the date first written above.

PRECISION INDUSTRIES, INC.


By:      Name: Eric Althofer
Title: Director EXECUTIVE
Signature:      Name: Thomas Sedlak
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Exhibit 31.1
Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
I, Jon Isaac, certify that:
1.I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended December 31, 2023 of Live Ventures Incorporated (the “registrant”);
2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3.Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
(a)Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
(b)Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
(c)Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
(d)Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
5.The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
(a)All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
(b)Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
/s/ Jon Isaac
Jon Isaac
President and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
Dated: February 8, 2024


Exhibit 31.2
Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
I, David Verret, certify that:
1.I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended December 31, 2023 of Live Ventures Incorporated (the “registrant”);
2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3.Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
(a)Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
(b)Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
(c)Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
(d)Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
5.The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
(a)All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
(b)Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
/s/ David Verret
David Verret
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
Dated: February 8, 2024


Exhibit 32.1
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
In connection with the3 Quarterly Report of Live Ventures Incorporated (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ended December 31, 2023, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Jon Isaac, the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, to the best of my knowledge and belief, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:
1.The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
2.The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
/s/ Jon Isaac
Jon Isaac
President and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
Dated: February 8, 2024
The certification set forth above is being furnished as an exhibit solely pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and is not being filed as part of the Report as a separate disclosure document of the Company or the certifying officers.
A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906, or other document authenticating, acknowledging, or otherwise adopting the signature that appears in typed form within the electronic version of this written statement required by Section 906, has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.


Exhibit 32.2
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
In connection with the Quarterly Report of Live Ventures Incorporated (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ended December 31, 2023, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, David Verret, the Chief Accounting Officer (Principal Financial Officer) of the Company, to the best of my knowledge and belief, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:
1.The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
2.The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
/s/ David Verret
David Verret
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
Dated: February 8, 2024
The certification set forth above is being furnished as an exhibit solely pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and is not being filed as part of the Report as a separate disclosure document of the Company or the certifying officers.
A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906, or other document authenticating, acknowledging, or otherwise adopting the signature that appears in typed form within the electronic version of this written statement required by Section 906, has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

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Cover Page - shares
3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Feb. 02, 2024
Cover [Abstract]    
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Document Quarterly Report true  
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2023  
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File Number 001-33937  
Entity Registrant Name Live Ventures Incorporated  
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code NV  
Entity Tax Identification Number 85-0206668  
Entity Address, Address Line One 325 E. Warm Springs Road  
Entity Address, Address Line Two Suite 102  
Entity Address, City or Town Las Vegas  
Entity Address, State or Province NV  
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 89119  
City Area Code 702  
Local Phone Number 997-5968  
Security12b Title Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share  
Trading Symbol LIVE  
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes  
Entity Filer Category Non-accelerated Filer  
Entity Small Business true  
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Entity Shell Company false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   3,159,561
Entity Central Index Key 0001045742  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --09-30  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2024  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q1  
Amendment Flag false  
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
Sep. 30, 2023
Assets    
Cash $ 5,569 $ 4,309
Trade receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $1.5 million at December 31, 2023 and $1.6 million at September 30, 2023 42,350 41,194
Inventories, net 132,455 131,314
Income taxes receivable 0 1,116
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 4,751 4,919
Total current assets 185,125 182,852
Property and equipment, net 79,683 80,703
Right of use asset - operating leases 65,799 54,544
Deposits and other assets 1,240 1,282
Intangible assets, net 28,163 26,568
Goodwill 76,639 75,866
Total assets 436,649 421,815
Liabilities:    
Accounts payable 25,406 27,190
Accrued liabilities 39,123 31,826
Income taxes payable 431 0
Current portion of lease obligations - operating leases 12,799 11,369
Current portion of lease obligations - finance leases 361 359
Total current liabilities 103,343 97,821
Lease obligation long term - operating leases 58,291 48,156
Lease obligation long term - finance leases 32,981 32,942
Deferred taxes 11,714 14,035
Other non-current obligations 5,975 4,104
Total liabilities 337,252 321,680
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:    
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized, 3,159,984 and 3,164,330 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023, respectively 2 2
Paid in capital 69,437 69,387
Treasury stock common 664,409 and 660,063 shares as of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023, respectively (8,312) (8,206)
Retained earnings 38,277 38,959
Total stockholders' equity 99,397 100,135
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity 436,649 421,815
Series E Convertible Preferred Stock    
Stockholders' equity:    
Series E convertible preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 200,000 shares authorized, 47,840 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023, respectively, with a liquidation preference of $0.30 per share outstanding 0 0
Treasury stock Series E preferred 80,000 shares as of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023, respectively (7) (7)
Nonrelated Party    
Liabilities:    
Current portion of long-term debt and noted payable related parties 21,223 23,077
Long-term debt, net of current portion 78,357 78,710
Related Party    
Liabilities:    
Current portion of long-term debt and noted payable related parties 4,000 4,000
Long-term debt, net of current portion 6,919 6,914
Related Party | Seller Notes    
Liabilities:    
Seller notes - related parties $ 39,672 $ 38,998
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2023
Sep. 30, 2023
Stockholders' equity:    
Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 1.5 $ 1.6
Common stock, par value (in usd per share) $ 0.001 $ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) 10,000,000 10,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares) 3,159,984 3,164,330
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares) 3,159,984 3,164,330
Treasury stock (in shares) 664,409 660,063
Series E Convertible Preferred Stock    
Stockholders' equity:    
Preferred stock, par value (in usd per share) $ 0.001 $ 0.001
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares) 200,000 200,000
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares) 47,840 47,840
Preferred stock, outstanding shares (in shares) 47,840 47,840
Preferred stock, liquidation preference (in usd per share) $ 0.30 $ 0.30
Treasury stock, Series E preferred (in shares) 80,000 80,000
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF (LOSS) INCOME (UNAUDITED) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Income Statement [Abstract]    
Revenues $ 117,593 $ 68,986
Cost of revenues 81,266 47,042
Gross profit 36,327 21,944
Operating expenses:    
General and administrative expenses 27,679 14,600
Sales and marketing expenses 5,107 2,777
Total operating expenses 32,786 17,377
Operating income 3,541 4,567
Other expense:    
Interest expense, net (4,163) (2,047)
Other expense (284) (61)
Total other expense, net (4,447) (2,108)
(Loss) income before provision for income taxes (906) 2,459
(Benefit) provision for income taxes (224) 615
Net (loss) income $ (682) $ 1,844
(Loss) income per share:    
Basic (in usd per share) $ (0.22) $ 0.60
Diluted (in usd per share) $ (0.22) $ 0.60
Weighted average common shares outstanding:    
Basic (in shares) 3,163,541 3,059,035
Diluted (in shares) 3,163,541 3,089,741
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Operating Activities:    
Net (loss) income $ (682) $ 1,844
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities, net of acquisition:    
Depreciation and amortization 4,295 2,651
Amortization of seller note discount 673 0
Amortization of debt issuance cost 21 16
Stock based compensation expense 50 0
Amortization of right-of-use assets 1,143 540
Change in reserve for uncollectible accounts (32) 20
Change in reserve for obsolete inventory 1,001 (48)
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:    
Trade receivables 386 5,066
Inventories 267 223
Income taxes payable/receivable 1,547 558
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 468 100
Deposits and other assets 42 (173)
Accounts payable (3,572) (3,416)
Accrued liabilities 3,700 (1,050)
Change in deferred income taxes (1,435) 56
Other Liabilities 0 (133)
Net cash provided by operating activities 7,872 6,254
Investing Activities:    
Acquisition of CRO (1,034) 0
Acquisition of Johnson (500) 0
Purchase of property and equipment (1,655) (1,282)
Net cash used in investing activities (3,189) (1,282)
Financing Activities:    
Net payments under revolver loans (756) (51)
Proceeds from issuance of notes payable 0 5,709
Payments on notes payable (1,767) (1,362)
Purchase of common treasury stock (107) (622)
Payments on financing leases (793) (481)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (3,423) 3,193
Increase in cash 1,260 8,165
Cash, beginning of period 4,309 4,600
Cash, end of period 5,569 12,765
Supplemental cash flow disclosures:    
Interest paid 3,271 1,927
Income taxes received 346 0
CRO acquisition    
Noncash financing and investing activities:    
Noncash items related to acquisition 725 0
Flooring Liquidators adjustment    
Noncash financing and investing activities:    
Noncash items related to acquisition 1,501 0
Kinetic Acquisition    
Noncash financing and investing activities:    
Goodwill adjustment 0 312
PMW Acquisition    
Noncash financing and investing activities:    
Goodwill adjustment $ 233 $ 0
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (UNAUDITED) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Total
Series E Preferred Stock
Preferred Stock
Series E Preferred Stock
Common Stock
Paid-In Capital
Series E Preferred Stock Treasury Stock
Common Stock Treasury Stock
Retained Earnings
Non-controlling Interest
Beginning balance, preferred stock (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2022     47,840            
Beginning balance at Sep. 30, 2022 $ 97,162   $ 0 $ 2 $ 65,321 $ (7) $ (7,215) $ 39,509 $ (448)
Beginning balance, common stock (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2022       3,074,833          
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                  
Purchase of common treasury stock (in shares)       (24,710)          
Purchase of common treasury stock (621)           (621)    
Net (loss) income 1,844             1,844  
Ending balance, preferred stock (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2022     47,840            
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2022 98,385   $ 0 $ 2 65,321 (7) (7,836) 41,353 (448)
Ending balance, common stock (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2022       3,050,123          
Beginning balance, preferred stock (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2023   47,840 47,840            
Beginning balance at Sep. 30, 2023 $ 100,135   $ 0 $ 2 69,387 (7) (8,206) 38,959 0
Beginning balance, common stock (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2023 3,164,330     3,164,330          
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                  
Stock based compensation $ 50       50        
Purchase of common treasury stock (in shares)       (4,346)          
Purchase of common treasury stock (106)           (106)    
Net (loss) income (682)             (682)  
Ending balance, preferred stock (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2023   47,840 47,840            
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2023 $ 99,397   $ 0 $ 2 $ 69,437 $ (7) $ (8,312) $ 38,277 $ 0
Ending balance, common stock (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2023 3,159,984     3,159,984          
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Background and Basis of Presentation
3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Background and Basis of Presentation Background and Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Live Ventures Incorporated, a Nevada corporation, and its subsidiaries (collectively, “Live Ventures” or the “Company”). Live Ventures is a diversified holding company with a strategic focus on value-oriented acquisitions of domestic middle-market companies. The Company has five operating segments: Retail-Entertainment, Retail-Flooring, Flooring Manufacturing, Steel Manufacturing, and Corporate and Other. The Retail-Entertainment segment includes Vintage Stock, Inc. (“Vintage Stock”), which is engaged in the retail sale of new and used movies, music, collectibles, comics, books, games, game systems and components. The Retail-Flooring segment includes Flooring Liquidators, Inc. (“Flooring Liquidators”), which is engaged in the retail sale and installation of floors, carpets, and countertops. The Flooring Manufacturing segment includes Marquis Industries, Inc. (“Marquis”), which is engaged in the manufacture and sale of carpet and the sale of vinyl and wood floor coverings. The Steel Manufacturing Segment includes Precision Industries, Inc. (“Precision Marshall”), which is engaged in the manufacture and sale of alloy and steel plates, ground flat stock and drill rods, The Kinetic Co., Inc. (“Kinetic”), which is engaged in the production of industrial knives and hardened wear products for the tissue and metals industries, and Precision Metal Works, Inc. (“PMW”), which is engaged in metal forming, assembly, and finishing solutions across diverse industries, including appliance, automotive, hardware, electrical, electronic, medical products, and devices. PMW reports on a 13-week quarter, as opposed to the Company's calendar quarter reporting. However, the Company has determined that the difference in reporting periods has no material effect on its reported financial results.
The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for audited financial statements. In the opinion of the Company’s management, this interim information includes all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods. The results of operations for the three months ended December 31, 2023 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024. The financial information included in these statements should be read in conjunction with the condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto as of September 30, 2023 and for the fiscal year then ended included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on December 22, 2023 (the “2023 Form 10-K”).
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Principles of Consolidation
The unaudited condensed financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its majority owned subsidiaries over which the Company exercises control. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. These reclassifications have no material effect on the reported financial results.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires the Company’s management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Significant estimates made in connection with the accompanying consolidated financial statements include the estimated reserve for doubtful current and long-term trade and other receivables, the estimated reserve for excess and obsolete inventory, fair values in connection with the analysis of goodwill, other intangibles and long-lived assets for impairment, valuation allowance against deferred tax assets, lease terminations, and estimated useful lives for intangible assets and property and equipment.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures ("ASU 2023-07"). ASU 2023-07 requires, among other updates, enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses that are regularly
provided to the CODM, as well as the aggregate amount of other segment items included in the reported measure of segment profit or loss. ASU 2023-07 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, and requires retrospective adoption. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is evaluating the impact of this guidance on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures ("ASU 2023-09"). ASU 2023-09 requires enhanced annual disclosures regarding the rate reconciliation and income taxes paid information. ASU 2023-09 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, and may be adopted on a prospective or retrospective basis. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is evaluating the impact of this guidance on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
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Acquisitions
3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract]  
Acquisitions Acquisitions
Acquisition of CRO
On October 13, 2023, Flooring Liquidators acquired certain assets and assumed certain liabilities of Carpet Remnant Outlet, Inc. (“CRO”), a floor covering retailer and installer serving residential and commercial customers throughout Northwest Arkansas. Total consideration for the acquisition was approximately $1.8 million and was comprised of cash at close of approximately $1.0 million, an indemnification holdback amount of $300,000, and additional consideration valued at $425,000.
The fair value of the purchase price components was $1.8 million, as detailed below (in $000's):
Cash$1,034 
Additional consideration425 
Holdback300 
Purchase price$1,759 
Under the preliminary purchase price allocation, the Company recognized goodwill of $425,000, which is calculated as the excess of both the consideration exchanged and liabilities assumed as compared to the fair value of the identifiable assets acquired. The values assigned to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed are based on their estimates of fair value available as of October 13, 2023, as calculated by an independent third-party firm. The value of the additional consideration was calculated by management. The Company anticipates the $425,000 of goodwill arising from the acquisition to be fully deductible for tax purposes. The table below outlines the purchase price allocation of the purchase for CRO to the acquired identifiable assets, liabilities assumed and goodwill as of December 31, 2023 (in $000’s):
Total purchase price$1,759 
Accounts payable770 
Accrued liabilities1,298 
Total liabilities assumed2,068 
Total consideration3,827 
Accounts receivable259 
Inventory1,406 
Property, plant and equipment261 
Intangible assets
Non-compete agreement1,190 
Subtotal intangible assets1,190 
Other assets286 
Total assets acquired3,402 
Total goodwill$425 
Acquisition of Johnson
On November 30, 2023, CRO acquired certain assets and assumed certain liabilities of Johnson Floor & Home (“Johnson”), a floor covering retailer and installer serving residential and commercial customers through four locations in
the Tulsa, Oklahoma area, and one in Joplin, Missouri. Total consideration for the acquisition was $2.0 million, comprised of cash at close of $500,000, deferred consideration of $1.2 million, with additional consideration paid in the form of an earnout valued at approximately $300,000. The deferred consideration is payable in three $400,000 installments due annually on the first three anniversary dates following the closing date. Each installment will accrue interest at 6.0% per annum until paid.
The fair value of the purchase price components outlined above was approximately $2.0 million, as detailed below (in $000's):
Cash$500 
Deferred consideration1,200 
Earnout301 
Purchase price$2,001 
The values assigned to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed are based on their estimates of fair value available as of November 30, 2023, as calculated by management. The table below outlines the purchase price allocation of the purchase for Johnson to the acquired identifiable assets, liabilities assumed and goodwill as of December 31, 2023 (in $000’s):
Total purchase price$2,001 
Accounts payable1,017 
Accrued liabilities1,141 
Total liabilities assumed2,158 
Total consideration4,159 
Accounts receivable1,252 
Inventory1,127 
Property, plant and equipment157 
Intangible assets
Customer relationships$1,301 
Non-compete agreement306 
Subtotal intangible assets1,607 
Other assets16 
Total assets acquired4,159 
Total goodwill$— 
Acquisition of Harris Flooring Group® Brands
On September 20, 2023, Marquis acquired the Harris Flooring Group® brands from Q.E.P., a designer, manufacturer, and distributor of a broad range of best-in-class flooring and installation solutions for commercial and home improvement projects. Specifically, Marquis acquired the Harris Flooring Group brands, inventory, and book of business and intends to retain all sales representatives. The purchase price was $10.1 million, consisting of $3.0 million in cash at close, and the recording of a deferred payment of $5.1 million and holdback of $2.0 million. The acquisition was determined to be an asset acquisition for accounting purposes. The entirety of the purchase was allocated to inventory.
Acquisition of PMW
On July 20, 2023 (“Effective Date”), the Company acquired PMW, a Kentucky-based metal stamping and value-added manufacturing company. PMW was acquired for total consideration of approximately $28 million, comprised of a $25 million purchase price, plus closing cash, and subject to working capital adjustments, with additional consideration of up to $3 million paid in the form of an earn-out. The purchase price was funded in part by a $2.5 million seller note, borrowings under a credit facility of $14.4 million, and proceeds under a sale and leaseback transaction of approximately $8.6 million. The acquisition involved no issuance of stock of the Company.
As of the Effective Date, the Company entered into a sales and leaseback transaction for two properties acquired, one located in Frankfort, Kentucky, and the other located in Louisville, Kentucky, with Legacy West Kentucky Portfolio, LLC (“Lessor”). The aggregate sales price of the real estate was approximately $14.5 million. The Louisville, Kentucky
property was acquired on the Effective Date for $5.1 million in connection with an option of PMW to purchase that property.
The provisions of each of the two lease agreements include a 20-year lease term with two five-year renewal options. The base rent under the Frankfort lease agreement is $34,977 per month for the first year of the term and a 2% per annum escalator thereafter. The base rent under the Louisville lease agreement is $63,493 per month for the first year of the term and a 2% per annum escalator thereafter. Both lease agreements are “net leases,” such that the lessees are also obligated to pay all taxes, insurance, assessments, and other costs, expenses, and obligations of ownership of the real property incurred by the lessor. Due to the highly specialized nature of the leased assets, the Company currently believes it is more likely than not that each of the two five-year options will be exercised. The proceeds of $14.5 million, net of closing fees, from the sale-leaseback were used to assist in funding the acquisition of PMW.
The fair value of the purchase price components outlined above was $26.8 million due to fair value adjustments for the contingent consideration, cash acquired, and working capital adjustments, as detailed below (in $000's):
Purchase price$25,000 
Fair value of earnout2,675 
Cash from balance sheet1,602 
Working capital adjustment(2,500)
Net purchase price$26,777 
Under the preliminary purchase price allocation, the Company recognized goodwill of approximately $4.0 million, which is calculated as the excess of both the consideration exchanged and liabilities assumed as compared to the fair value of the identifiable assets acquired. The values assigned to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed are based on their estimates of fair value available as of July 20, 2023, as calculated by an independent third-party firm. Because the transaction was considered a stock purchase for tax purposes, none of the goodwill arising from the acquisition will be deductible for tax purposes. During the three months ended December 31, 2023, the Company recorded noncash fair value adjustments related to inventory and other liabilities assumed, as well as an adjustment to deferred tax liabilities in the aggregate amount of $652,000. The table below outlines the purchase price allocation of the purchase for PMW to the acquired identifiable assets, liabilities assumed and goodwill (in $000’s):
Net purchase price$26,777 
Accounts payable10,788 
Accrued liabilities4,995 
Total liabilities assumed15,783 
Total consideration42,560 
Cash1,602 
Accounts receivable12,613 
Inventory6,266 
Property, plant and equipment13,616 
Intangible assets3,600 
Other assets849 
Total assets acquired38,546 
Total goodwill$4,014 
Acquisition of Cal Coast Carpets
On June 2, 2023, Flooring Liquidators acquired certain fixed assets and other intangible assets of Cal Coast Carpets, Inc. (“Cal Coast”), and its shareholders. No liabilities were assumed as part of either transaction. The purchase price for the fixed assets acquired from Cal Coast was $35,000, and the intangible assets acquired from the shareholders was approximately $1.265 million, for a total combined purchase price of $1.3 million. The intangible assets acquired were comprised of customer relationships, trade name, and non-compete agreements. The acquisition was determined to be an asset acquisition for accounting purposes and, as such, no goodwill was recorded as part of the transaction. The values assigned to the assets acquired are based on their estimates of fair value available as of June 2, 2023, as calculated by management.
The table below outlines the purchase price allocation of the purchase for Cal Coast to the acquired identifiable assets (in $000’s):
Property, plant and equipment$35 
Intangible assets
Customer relationships785 
Trade name425 
Non-compete agreement55 
Total intangible assets1,265 
Total assets acquired$1,300 
Acquisition of Flooring Liquidators
On January 18, 2023, Live Ventures acquired 100% of the issued and outstanding equity interests (the “Equity Interests”) of Flooring Liquidators, Inc., Elite Builder Services, Inc. (“EBS”), 7 Day Stone, Inc., Floorable, LLC, K2L Leasing, LLC, and SJ & K Equipment, Inc. (collectively, the “Acquired Companies”). The Acquired Companies are leading retailers and installers of floors, carpets, and countertops to consumers, builders and contractors in California and Nevada.
The acquisition was effected pursuant to a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with an effective date of January 18, 2023 by and among the Company, and Stephen J. Kellogg, as the seller representative of the equity holders of the Acquired Companies and individually in his capacity as an equity holder of the Acquired Companies, and the other equity holders of the Acquired Companies (collectively, the “Seller”). The purchase price for the Equity Interests was $83.8 million before any fair value considerations, and is comprised of the following:
$41.8 million in cash to the Seller;
$34.0 million (the “Note Amount”) to certain trusts for the benefit of Kellogg and members of his family (the “Kellogg Trusts”) pursuant to the issuance by the Company of a subordinated promissory note (the “Note”) in favor of the Kellogg Trusts;
$4.0 million to the Kellogg 2022 Family Irrevocable Nevada Trust by issuance of 116,441 shares of Company Common Stock (as defined in the Purchase Agreement) (the “Share Amount”), calculated in the manner described in the Purchase Agreement;
$2.0 million holdback; and
$2.0 million of contingent consideration, comprised of $1.0 million in cash and $1.0 million in restricted stock units.
The fair value of the purchase price components outlined above was $78.7 million due to fair value adjustments for the Note, and restricted stock, as detailed below (in $000's).
Purchase price$83,800 
Fair value adjustment, sellers note(3,300)
Fair value adjustment, restricted stock(1,800)
Net purchase price$78,700 
Under the preliminary purchase price allocation, the Company recognized goodwill of approximately $31.4 million, which is calculated as the excess of both the consideration exchanged and liabilities assumed as compared to the fair value of the identifiable assets acquired. The values assigned to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed are based on their estimates of fair value available as of January 18, 2023, as calculated by an independent third-party firm. The Company anticipates approximately $13.4 million of the goodwill arising from the acquisition to be fully deductible for tax purposes. During the three months ended December 31, 2023, the Company recorded a fair value adjustment related to its contingent
consideration of $1 million. The table below outlines the purchase price allocation, as revised, of the purchase for Flooring Liquidators to the acquired identifiable assets, liabilities assumed and goodwill (in $000’s):
Purchase price$78,700 
Accounts payable5,189 
Accrued liabilities10,700 
Debt60 
Total liabilities assumed15,949 
Total consideration94,649 
Cash9,131 
Accounts receivable4,824 
Inventory19,402 
Property, plant and equipment4,643 
Intangible assets
Trade names$13,275 
Customer relationships7,700 
Non-compete agreements1,625 
Other49 
Subtotal intangible assets22,649 
Other2,581 
Total assets acquired63,230 
Total goodwill$31,419 
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Inventory
3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]  
Inventory Inventory
The following table details the Company's inventory as of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023 (in $000's):
Inventory, netDecember 31, 2023September 30, 2023
Raw materials$29,690 $32,590 
Work in progress9,682 9,028 
Finished goods51,806 50,082 
Merchandise46,098 43,438 
137,276 135,138 
Less: Inventory reserves(4,821)(3,824)
Total inventory, net$132,455 $131,314 
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Property, Plant & Equipment
3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
Property and Equipment Property and Equipment
The following table details the Company's property and equipment as of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023 (in $000's):
December 31, 2023September 30, 2023
Property and equipment, net:
Land$2,029 $2,029 
Building and improvements36,417 35,684 
Transportation equipment2,088 2,062 
Machinery and equipment68,202 67,575 
Furnishings and fixtures6,287 6,028 
Office, computer equipment and other4,941 4,569 
119,964 117,947 
Less: Accumulated depreciation(40,281)(37,244)
Total property and equipment, net$79,683 $80,703 
Depreciation expense was $3.1 million and $2.4 million for the three months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
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Leases
3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Leases [Abstract]  
Leases Leases
The Company leases retail stores, warehouse facilities, and office space. These assets and properties are generally leased under noncancelable agreements that expire at various future dates with many agreements containing renewal options for additional periods. The agreements, which have been classified as either operating or finance leases, generally provide for minimum and, in some cases, percentage rent, and require the Company to pay all insurance, taxes, and other maintenance costs. As a result, the Company recognizes assets and liabilities for all leases with lease terms greater than 12 months. The amounts recognized reflect the present value of remaining lease payments for all leases. The discount rate used is an estimate of the Company’s blended incremental borrowing rate based on information available associated with each subsidiary’s debt outstanding at lease commencement. In considering the lease asset value, the Company considers fixed and variable payment terms, prepayments and options to extend, terminate or purchase. Renewal, termination, or purchase options affect the lease term used for determining lease asset value only if the option is reasonably certain to be exercised.
The following table details the Company's right of use assets and lease liabilities as of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023 (in $000's):
December 31, 2023September 30, 2023
Right of use asset - operating leases$65,799 $54,544 
Lease liabilities:
Current - operating12,799 11,369 
Current - finance361 359 
Long term - operating58,291 48,156 
Long term - finance32,981 32,942 
As of December 31, 2023, the weighted average remaining lease term for operating leases is 10.3 years. The Company's weighted average discount rate for operating leases is 9.9%. Total cash payments for operating leases for the three months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 were approximately $4.3 million and $2.4 million, respectively. Additionally, the Company recognized approximately $14.9 million in right of use assets and liabilities upon commencement of operating leases during the three months ended December 31, 2023.
As of December 31, 2023, the weighted average remaining lease term for finance leases is 27.4 years. The Company's weighted average discount rate for finance leases is 11.7%. Total cash payments for finance leases for the three months
ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 were approximately $793,000 and $481,000, respectively. No finance right-of-use assets or liabilities were recognized during the three months ended December 31, 2023.
The Company records finance lease right of use assets as property and equipment. The balance, as of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023 is as follows (in $000’s):
December 31, 2023September 30, 2023
Property and equipment, at cost$22,526 $22,526 
Accumulated depreciation$(861)$(702)
Property and equipment, net$21,665 $21,824 
Total present value of future lease payments of operating leases as of December 31, 2023 (in $000's):
Twelve months ended December 31,
2024$18,564 
202516,784 
202614,155 
202712,252 
20288,107 
Thereafter36,737 
Total106,599 
Less implied interest(35,509)
Present value of payments$71,090 
Total present value of future lease payments of finance leases as of December 31, 2023 (in $000's):
Twelve months ended December 31,
2024$3,167 
20253,197 
20263,241 
20273,320 
20283,425 
Thereafter104,066 
Total120,416 
Less implied interest(87,074)
Present value of payments$33,342 
During the three months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company recorded no impairment charges relating to any of its leases.
Leases Leases
The Company leases retail stores, warehouse facilities, and office space. These assets and properties are generally leased under noncancelable agreements that expire at various future dates with many agreements containing renewal options for additional periods. The agreements, which have been classified as either operating or finance leases, generally provide for minimum and, in some cases, percentage rent, and require the Company to pay all insurance, taxes, and other maintenance costs. As a result, the Company recognizes assets and liabilities for all leases with lease terms greater than 12 months. The amounts recognized reflect the present value of remaining lease payments for all leases. The discount rate used is an estimate of the Company’s blended incremental borrowing rate based on information available associated with each subsidiary’s debt outstanding at lease commencement. In considering the lease asset value, the Company considers fixed and variable payment terms, prepayments and options to extend, terminate or purchase. Renewal, termination, or purchase options affect the lease term used for determining lease asset value only if the option is reasonably certain to be exercised.
The following table details the Company's right of use assets and lease liabilities as of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023 (in $000's):
December 31, 2023September 30, 2023
Right of use asset - operating leases$65,799 $54,544 
Lease liabilities:
Current - operating12,799 11,369 
Current - finance361 359 
Long term - operating58,291 48,156 
Long term - finance32,981 32,942 
As of December 31, 2023, the weighted average remaining lease term for operating leases is 10.3 years. The Company's weighted average discount rate for operating leases is 9.9%. Total cash payments for operating leases for the three months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 were approximately $4.3 million and $2.4 million, respectively. Additionally, the Company recognized approximately $14.9 million in right of use assets and liabilities upon commencement of operating leases during the three months ended December 31, 2023.
As of December 31, 2023, the weighted average remaining lease term for finance leases is 27.4 years. The Company's weighted average discount rate for finance leases is 11.7%. Total cash payments for finance leases for the three months
ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 were approximately $793,000 and $481,000, respectively. No finance right-of-use assets or liabilities were recognized during the three months ended December 31, 2023.
The Company records finance lease right of use assets as property and equipment. The balance, as of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023 is as follows (in $000’s):
December 31, 2023September 30, 2023
Property and equipment, at cost$22,526 $22,526 
Accumulated depreciation$(861)$(702)
Property and equipment, net$21,665 $21,824 
Total present value of future lease payments of operating leases as of December 31, 2023 (in $000's):
Twelve months ended December 31,
2024$18,564 
202516,784 
202614,155 
202712,252 
20288,107 
Thereafter36,737 
Total106,599 
Less implied interest(35,509)
Present value of payments$71,090 
Total present value of future lease payments of finance leases as of December 31, 2023 (in $000's):
Twelve months ended December 31,
2024$3,167 
20253,197 
20263,241 
20273,320 
20283,425 
Thereafter104,066 
Total120,416 
Less implied interest(87,074)
Present value of payments$33,342 
During the three months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company recorded no impairment charges relating to any of its leases.
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Intangibles
3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Intangibles Intangibles
The following table details the Company's intangibles as of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023 (in $000's):
December 31, 2023September 30, 2023
Intangible assets, net:
Intangible assets - Tradenames$14,940 $14,940 
Intangible assets - Customer relationships15,175 13,874 
Intangible assets - Other3,811 2,316 
33,926 31,130 
Less: Accumulated amortization(5,763)(4,562)
Total intangibles, net$28,163 $26,568 
Amortization expense was $1.2 million and $253,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
The following table summarizes estimated future amortization expense related to intangible assets that have net balances (in $000’s):
Twelve months ending December 31,
2024$4,984 
20254,984 
20264,945 
20274,866 
20284,335 
Thereafter4,049 
$28,163 
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Goodwill
3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Goodwill Goodwill
The following table details the Company's goodwill as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2023 (in $000's):
Retail - EntertainmentRetail - FlooringFlooring ManufacturingSteel Manufacturing Total
September 30, 202336,947 30,419 807 7,693 75,866 
CRO acquisition— 425 — — 425 
PMW adjustment— — — (652)(652)
Flooring Liquidators adjustment— 1,000 — — 1,000 
December 31, 2023$36,947 $31,844 $807 $7,041 $76,639 
During the three months ended December 31, 2023, the Company made fair value adjustments, in the amount of approximately $652,000, related to the acquisition of PMW, and $1.0 million related to the acquisition of Flooring Liquidators (see Note 3).
As of December 31, 2023, the Company did not identify any triggering events that would require impairment testing.
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Accrued Liabilities
3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Accrued Liabilities Abstract  
Accrued Liabilities Accrued Liabilities
The following table details the Company's accrued liabilities as of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023, respectively (in $000's):
December 31, 2023September 30, 2023
Accrued liabilities:
Accrued payroll and bonuses$5,775 $5,802 
Accrued sales and use taxes1,921 1,529 
Accrued customer deposits6,093 4,579 
Accrued gift card and escheatment liability1,873 1,819 
Accrued interest payable697 669 
Accrued inventory7,262 5,700 
Accrued professional fees5,454 3,146 
Accrued expenses - other10,048 8,582 
Total accrued liabilities$39,123 $31,826 
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Long Term Debt
3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Long Term Debt Long-Term Debt
Long-term debt as of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023 consisted of the following (in $000's):
December 31, 2023September 30, 2023
Revolver loans$56,022 $56,779 
Equipment loans14,419 15,486 
Term loans13,669 14,290 
Other notes payable16,011 15,789 
Total notes payable100,121 102,344 
Less: unamortized debt issuance costs(541)(557)
Net amount99,580 101,787 
Less: current portion(21,223)(23,077)
Total long-term debt$78,357 $78,710 
Future maturities of long-term debt at December 31, 2023, are as follows which does not include related party debt separately stated (in $000's):
Twelve months ending December 31,
2024$21,223 
20257,504 
202628,217 
202731,134 
20281,306 
Thereafter10,196 
Total future maturities of long-term debt$99,580 
Bank of America Revolver Loan
On January 31, 2020, Marquis entered into an amended $25.0 million revolving credit agreement (“BofA Revolver”) with Bank of America Corporation (“BofA”). The BofA Revolver is a five-year, asset-based facility that is secured by substantially all of Marquis’ assets. Availability under the BofA Revolver is subject to a monthly borrowing base
calculation. Marquis’ ability to borrow under the BofA Revolver is subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions, including meeting all loan covenants under the credit agreement with BofA. The BofA Revolver has a variable interest rate and matures in January 2025. As of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023, the outstanding balance was approximately $6.5 million and $6.1 million, respectively.
Loan with Fifth Third Bank (Precision Marshall)
On January 20, 2022, Precision Marshall refinanced its Encina Business Credit loans with Fifth Third Bank, and the balance outstanding was repaid. The refinanced credit facility, totaling $29 million, is comprised of $23.0 million in revolving credit, $3.5 million in M&E lending, and $2.5 million for Capex lending. Advances under the new credit facility will bear interest at the 30-day SOFR plus 200 basis points for lending under the revolving facility, and 30-day SOFR plus 225 basis points for M&E and Capex lending. The refinancing of the Borrower’s existing credit facility reduces interest costs and improves the availability and liquidity of funds by approximately $3.0 million at the close. The facility terminates on January 20, 2027, unless terminated earlier in accordance with its terms.
In connection with the acquisition of Kinetic, the existing revolving facility was amended to add Kinetic as a borrower. In addition, two additional term loans were executed to fund the purchase of Kinetic. Approximately $6.0 million was drawn from the revolving facility, and the two term loans were opened in the amounts of $4.0 million and $1.0 million, respectively. The $4.0 million term loan (“Kinetic Term Loan #1”), which matures on January 20, 2027, bears interest on the same terms as for M&E term lending as stated above. The $1.0 million term loan (“Kinetic Term Loan #2”), which matures on June 28, 2025, is a “Special Advance Term Loan”, and bears interest at SOFR plus 375 basis points.
As of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023, the outstanding balance on the revolving loan was approximately $26.0 million and $23.0 million, respectively, and the outstanding balance on the original M&E lending, which is documented as a term note, was approximately $2.2 million and $2.3 million, respectively. The revolving loan has a variable interest rate and matures in January 2027. As of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023, the outstanding balance on Kinetic Term Loan #1 was approximately $3.1 million and $3.3 million, respectively. As of September 30, 2023, the Kinetic Term Loan #2 was fully repaid.
On April 12, 2023, in connection with its existing credit facility with Fifth Third Bank, Precision Marshall took an advance against its Capex term lending in the amount of approximately $1.4 million. The loan matures January 2027 and bears interest on the same terms as for Capex lending as stated above. The first payment under this loan is due in February 2024. The outstanding balance on the Capex loan was $1.4 million as of each of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023.
Eclipse Business Capital Loans
In connection with the acquisition of Flooring Liquidators (see Note 3), on January 18, 2023, Flooring Liquidators entered into a credit facility with Eclipse Business Capital, LLC (“Eclipse”). The facility consists of $25.0 million in revolving credit (“Eclipse Revolver”) and $3.5 million in M&E lending (“Eclipse M&E”). The Eclipse Revolver is a three-year, asset-based facility that is secured by substantially all of Flooring Liquidators’ assets. Availability under the Eclipse Revolver is subject to a monthly borrowing base calculation. Flooring Liquidators’ ability to borrow under the Eclipse Revolver is subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions, including meeting all loan covenants under the credit agreement with Eclipse. The Eclipse Revolver bears interest at 4.5% per annum in excess of Adjusted Term SOFR prior to April 1, 2023, and 3.5% per annum in excess of Adjusted Term SOFR after April 1, 2023. The Eclipse M&E loan bears interest at 6.0% per annum in excess of Adjusted Term SOFR prior to April 1, 2023, and 5.0% per annum in excess of Adjusted Term SOFR after April 1, 2023. The credit facility matures in January 2026. As of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023, the outstanding balance on the Eclipse Revolver was approximately $8.8 million and $8.2 million, respectively, and the outstanding balance on the Eclipse M&E loan was approximately $2.3 million and $2.4 million, respectively.
Loan with Fifth Third Bank (PMW)
In connection with the acquisition of PMW (see Note 3), on July 20, 2023, PMW entered into a revolving credit facility with Fifth Third Bank. The facility consists of $15.0 million in revolving credit and approximately $5.0 million in M&E lending. The Fifth-Third Revolver is a three-year, asset-based facility that is secured by substantially all of PMW's assets. Availability under the Fifth-Third Revolver is subject to a monthly borrowing base calculation. PMW's ability to borrow under the Fifth-Third Revolver is subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions, including meeting all loan covenants under the credit agreement with Fifth-Third. Loans made under the Revolving Credit Facility are considered Reference Rate Loans, and bear interest at a rate equal to the sum of the Reference Rate plus the Applicable Margin. Reference Rate means the greater of (a) 3.0% or (b) the Lender’s publicly announced prime rate (which is not intended to be Lender’s
lowest or most favorable rate in effect at any time) in effect from time to time. The Applicable Margin for revolving loans is zero, while for the M&E Term Loan or any Capital Expenditure Term Loan, it is 50 basis points (0.5%). The credit facility matures in July 2026. As of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023, the outstanding balance on the Fifth-Third Revolver was approximately $10.2 million and $11.0 million, respectively, and the balance on the Fifth-Third M&E loan was approximately $4.7 million and $4.8 million, respectively.
Bank Midwest Revolver Loan
On October 17, 2023, Vintage entered into a $15.0 million credit agreement with Bank Midwest (“Bank Midwest Revolver”), replacing a revolving credit facility between Vintage and Texas Capital Bank (“TCB Revolver”), which was entered into in November 2016 and set to mature in November 2023. In connection with the entry into the Credit Agreement, the revolving credit facility between Vintage Stock and Texas Capital Bank was terminated and the balance outstanding was repaid. The Bank Midwest Revolver interest accrues daily on the outstanding principal at a rate of the greater of (a) the one-month forward-looking term rate based on SOFR, plus 2.36% per annum, or (b) 6.5% per annum, and matures on October 17, 2024. As of December 31, 2023, the outstanding balance on the Bank Midwest Revolver was approximately $4.5 million. As of September 30, 2023, the outstanding balance on the TCB Revolver was approximately $5.3 million.
Equipment Loans
On June 20, 2016 and August 5, 2016, Marquis entered into a transaction that provided for a master agreement and separate loan schedules (the “Equipment Loans”) with Banc of America Leasing & Capital, LLC that provided for the following as of December 31, 2023:
Note #3 is for approximately $3.7 million, secured by equipment. The Equipment Loan #3 matured in December 2023, payable in 84 monthly payments of $52,000 beginning January 2017, bearing interest rate at 4.8% per annum. As of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023, the balance was $0 and $154,000, respectively.
Note #4 is for approximately $1.1 million, secured by equipment. The Equipment Loan #4 matured in December 2023, payable in 81 monthly payments of $16,000 beginning April 2017, bearing interest at 4.9% per annum. As of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023, the balance was $0 and $47,000, respectively.
Note #5 is for approximately $4.0 million, secured by equipment. The Equipment Loan #5 is due December 2024, payable in 84 monthly payments of $55,000 beginning January 2018, bearing interest at 4.7% per annum. As of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023, the balance was approximately $643,000 and $799,000, respectively.
Note #6 is for $913,000, secured by equipment. The Equipment Loan #6 is due July 2024, payable in 60 monthly payments of $14,000 beginning August 2019, with a final payment of $197,000, bearing interest at 4.7% per annum. As of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023, the balance was approximately $277,000 and $317,000, respectively.
Note #7 is for $5.0 million, secured by equipment. The Equipment Loan #7 is due February 2027, payable in 84 monthly payments of $59,000 beginning March 2020, with the final payment of $809,000, bearing interest at 3.2% per annum. As of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023, the balance was approximately $2.8 million and $2.9 million, respectively.
Note #8 is for approximately $3.4 million, secured by equipment. The Equipment Loan #8 is due September 2027, payable in 84 monthly payments of $46,000 beginning October 2020, bearing interest at 4.0%. As of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023, the balance was approximately $1.9 million and $2.0 million, respectively.
In December 2021, Marquis funded the acquisition of $5.5 million of new equipment under Note #9 of its master agreement. The Equipment Loan #9, which is secured by the equipment, matures December 2026, and is payable in 60 monthly payments of $92,000 beginning January 2022, with the final payment in the amount of approximately $642,000, bearing interest at 3.75% per annum. As of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023, the balance was approximately $3.6 million and $3.9 million, respectively.
In December 2022, Marquis funded the acquisition of $5.7 million of new equipment under Note #10 of its master agreement. The Equipment Loan #10, which is secured by the equipment, matures December 2029, and is payable in 84 monthly payments of $79,000, beginning January 2023, with the final payment in the amount of approximately $650,000, bearing interest at 6.50%. As of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023, the balance was approximately $5.1 million and $5.3 million.
Loan Covenant Compliance
As of December 31, 2023, the Company was in compliance with all covenants under its existing revolving and other loan agreements.
Related Party Seller Notes
Seller notes as of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023 consisted of the following (in $000’s):
December 31,
2023
September 30,
2023
Seller of Flooring Liquidators, 8.24% interest rate, matures January 2028
$34,000 $34,000 
Seller of PMW, 8.0% interest rate, matures July 2028
2,500 2,500 
Seller of Kinetic, 7.0% interest rate, matures September 2027
3,000 3,000 
Total Related party seller notes payable39,500 39,500 
Unamortized debt premium (discount)172 (502)
Net amount39,672 38,998 
Less current portion— — 
Long-term portion of Related party seller notes payable$39,672 $38,998 
Future maturities of seller notes at December 31, 2023 are as follows (in $000’s):
Twelve months ending December 31,
2026500 
20273,500 
202835,672 
Total$39,672 
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Notes Payable, Related Parties
3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Notes Payable, Related Parties Notes Payable-Related Parties
Long-term debt payable to related parties (see Note 16) as of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023 consisted of the following (in $000's):
December 31, 2023September 30, 2023
Isaac Capital Group, LLC, 12.5% interest rate, matures May 2025
$2,000 $2,000 
Spriggs Investments, LLC, 10% interest rate, matures July 2024
2,000 2,000 
Spriggs Investments, LLC for Flooring Liquidators, 12% interest rate, matures July 2024
1,000 1,000 
Isaac Capital Group, LLC revolver, 12% interest rate, matures April 2024
1,000 1,000 
Isaac Capital Group, LLC for Flooring Liquidators, 12% interest rate, matures January 2028
5,000 5,000 
Total notes payable - related parties11,000 11,000 
Less: unamortized debt issuance costs(81)(86)
Net amount10,919 10,914 
Less: current portion(4,000)(4,000)
Total long-term portion, related parties$6,919 $6,914 
Twelve months ending December 31,
2024$4,000 
20252,000 
20285,000 
Total future maturities of long-term debt, related parties$11,000 
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Related Party Seller Notes
3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Related Party Seller Notes Long-Term Debt
Long-term debt as of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023 consisted of the following (in $000's):
December 31, 2023September 30, 2023
Revolver loans$56,022 $56,779 
Equipment loans14,419 15,486 
Term loans13,669 14,290 
Other notes payable16,011 15,789 
Total notes payable100,121 102,344 
Less: unamortized debt issuance costs(541)(557)
Net amount99,580 101,787 
Less: current portion(21,223)(23,077)
Total long-term debt$78,357 $78,710 
Future maturities of long-term debt at December 31, 2023, are as follows which does not include related party debt separately stated (in $000's):
Twelve months ending December 31,
2024$21,223 
20257,504 
202628,217 
202731,134 
20281,306 
Thereafter10,196 
Total future maturities of long-term debt$99,580 
Bank of America Revolver Loan
On January 31, 2020, Marquis entered into an amended $25.0 million revolving credit agreement (“BofA Revolver”) with Bank of America Corporation (“BofA”). The BofA Revolver is a five-year, asset-based facility that is secured by substantially all of Marquis’ assets. Availability under the BofA Revolver is subject to a monthly borrowing base
calculation. Marquis’ ability to borrow under the BofA Revolver is subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions, including meeting all loan covenants under the credit agreement with BofA. The BofA Revolver has a variable interest rate and matures in January 2025. As of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023, the outstanding balance was approximately $6.5 million and $6.1 million, respectively.
Loan with Fifth Third Bank (Precision Marshall)
On January 20, 2022, Precision Marshall refinanced its Encina Business Credit loans with Fifth Third Bank, and the balance outstanding was repaid. The refinanced credit facility, totaling $29 million, is comprised of $23.0 million in revolving credit, $3.5 million in M&E lending, and $2.5 million for Capex lending. Advances under the new credit facility will bear interest at the 30-day SOFR plus 200 basis points for lending under the revolving facility, and 30-day SOFR plus 225 basis points for M&E and Capex lending. The refinancing of the Borrower’s existing credit facility reduces interest costs and improves the availability and liquidity of funds by approximately $3.0 million at the close. The facility terminates on January 20, 2027, unless terminated earlier in accordance with its terms.
In connection with the acquisition of Kinetic, the existing revolving facility was amended to add Kinetic as a borrower. In addition, two additional term loans were executed to fund the purchase of Kinetic. Approximately $6.0 million was drawn from the revolving facility, and the two term loans were opened in the amounts of $4.0 million and $1.0 million, respectively. The $4.0 million term loan (“Kinetic Term Loan #1”), which matures on January 20, 2027, bears interest on the same terms as for M&E term lending as stated above. The $1.0 million term loan (“Kinetic Term Loan #2”), which matures on June 28, 2025, is a “Special Advance Term Loan”, and bears interest at SOFR plus 375 basis points.
As of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023, the outstanding balance on the revolving loan was approximately $26.0 million and $23.0 million, respectively, and the outstanding balance on the original M&E lending, which is documented as a term note, was approximately $2.2 million and $2.3 million, respectively. The revolving loan has a variable interest rate and matures in January 2027. As of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023, the outstanding balance on Kinetic Term Loan #1 was approximately $3.1 million and $3.3 million, respectively. As of September 30, 2023, the Kinetic Term Loan #2 was fully repaid.
On April 12, 2023, in connection with its existing credit facility with Fifth Third Bank, Precision Marshall took an advance against its Capex term lending in the amount of approximately $1.4 million. The loan matures January 2027 and bears interest on the same terms as for Capex lending as stated above. The first payment under this loan is due in February 2024. The outstanding balance on the Capex loan was $1.4 million as of each of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023.
Eclipse Business Capital Loans
In connection with the acquisition of Flooring Liquidators (see Note 3), on January 18, 2023, Flooring Liquidators entered into a credit facility with Eclipse Business Capital, LLC (“Eclipse”). The facility consists of $25.0 million in revolving credit (“Eclipse Revolver”) and $3.5 million in M&E lending (“Eclipse M&E”). The Eclipse Revolver is a three-year, asset-based facility that is secured by substantially all of Flooring Liquidators’ assets. Availability under the Eclipse Revolver is subject to a monthly borrowing base calculation. Flooring Liquidators’ ability to borrow under the Eclipse Revolver is subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions, including meeting all loan covenants under the credit agreement with Eclipse. The Eclipse Revolver bears interest at 4.5% per annum in excess of Adjusted Term SOFR prior to April 1, 2023, and 3.5% per annum in excess of Adjusted Term SOFR after April 1, 2023. The Eclipse M&E loan bears interest at 6.0% per annum in excess of Adjusted Term SOFR prior to April 1, 2023, and 5.0% per annum in excess of Adjusted Term SOFR after April 1, 2023. The credit facility matures in January 2026. As of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023, the outstanding balance on the Eclipse Revolver was approximately $8.8 million and $8.2 million, respectively, and the outstanding balance on the Eclipse M&E loan was approximately $2.3 million and $2.4 million, respectively.
Loan with Fifth Third Bank (PMW)
In connection with the acquisition of PMW (see Note 3), on July 20, 2023, PMW entered into a revolving credit facility with Fifth Third Bank. The facility consists of $15.0 million in revolving credit and approximately $5.0 million in M&E lending. The Fifth-Third Revolver is a three-year, asset-based facility that is secured by substantially all of PMW's assets. Availability under the Fifth-Third Revolver is subject to a monthly borrowing base calculation. PMW's ability to borrow under the Fifth-Third Revolver is subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions, including meeting all loan covenants under the credit agreement with Fifth-Third. Loans made under the Revolving Credit Facility are considered Reference Rate Loans, and bear interest at a rate equal to the sum of the Reference Rate plus the Applicable Margin. Reference Rate means the greater of (a) 3.0% or (b) the Lender’s publicly announced prime rate (which is not intended to be Lender’s
lowest or most favorable rate in effect at any time) in effect from time to time. The Applicable Margin for revolving loans is zero, while for the M&E Term Loan or any Capital Expenditure Term Loan, it is 50 basis points (0.5%). The credit facility matures in July 2026. As of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023, the outstanding balance on the Fifth-Third Revolver was approximately $10.2 million and $11.0 million, respectively, and the balance on the Fifth-Third M&E loan was approximately $4.7 million and $4.8 million, respectively.
Bank Midwest Revolver Loan
On October 17, 2023, Vintage entered into a $15.0 million credit agreement with Bank Midwest (“Bank Midwest Revolver”), replacing a revolving credit facility between Vintage and Texas Capital Bank (“TCB Revolver”), which was entered into in November 2016 and set to mature in November 2023. In connection with the entry into the Credit Agreement, the revolving credit facility between Vintage Stock and Texas Capital Bank was terminated and the balance outstanding was repaid. The Bank Midwest Revolver interest accrues daily on the outstanding principal at a rate of the greater of (a) the one-month forward-looking term rate based on SOFR, plus 2.36% per annum, or (b) 6.5% per annum, and matures on October 17, 2024. As of December 31, 2023, the outstanding balance on the Bank Midwest Revolver was approximately $4.5 million. As of September 30, 2023, the outstanding balance on the TCB Revolver was approximately $5.3 million.
Equipment Loans
On June 20, 2016 and August 5, 2016, Marquis entered into a transaction that provided for a master agreement and separate loan schedules (the “Equipment Loans”) with Banc of America Leasing & Capital, LLC that provided for the following as of December 31, 2023:
Note #3 is for approximately $3.7 million, secured by equipment. The Equipment Loan #3 matured in December 2023, payable in 84 monthly payments of $52,000 beginning January 2017, bearing interest rate at 4.8% per annum. As of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023, the balance was $0 and $154,000, respectively.
Note #4 is for approximately $1.1 million, secured by equipment. The Equipment Loan #4 matured in December 2023, payable in 81 monthly payments of $16,000 beginning April 2017, bearing interest at 4.9% per annum. As of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023, the balance was $0 and $47,000, respectively.
Note #5 is for approximately $4.0 million, secured by equipment. The Equipment Loan #5 is due December 2024, payable in 84 monthly payments of $55,000 beginning January 2018, bearing interest at 4.7% per annum. As of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023, the balance was approximately $643,000 and $799,000, respectively.
Note #6 is for $913,000, secured by equipment. The Equipment Loan #6 is due July 2024, payable in 60 monthly payments of $14,000 beginning August 2019, with a final payment of $197,000, bearing interest at 4.7% per annum. As of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023, the balance was approximately $277,000 and $317,000, respectively.
Note #7 is for $5.0 million, secured by equipment. The Equipment Loan #7 is due February 2027, payable in 84 monthly payments of $59,000 beginning March 2020, with the final payment of $809,000, bearing interest at 3.2% per annum. As of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023, the balance was approximately $2.8 million and $2.9 million, respectively.
Note #8 is for approximately $3.4 million, secured by equipment. The Equipment Loan #8 is due September 2027, payable in 84 monthly payments of $46,000 beginning October 2020, bearing interest at 4.0%. As of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023, the balance was approximately $1.9 million and $2.0 million, respectively.
In December 2021, Marquis funded the acquisition of $5.5 million of new equipment under Note #9 of its master agreement. The Equipment Loan #9, which is secured by the equipment, matures December 2026, and is payable in 60 monthly payments of $92,000 beginning January 2022, with the final payment in the amount of approximately $642,000, bearing interest at 3.75% per annum. As of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023, the balance was approximately $3.6 million and $3.9 million, respectively.
In December 2022, Marquis funded the acquisition of $5.7 million of new equipment under Note #10 of its master agreement. The Equipment Loan #10, which is secured by the equipment, matures December 2029, and is payable in 84 monthly payments of $79,000, beginning January 2023, with the final payment in the amount of approximately $650,000, bearing interest at 6.50%. As of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023, the balance was approximately $5.1 million and $5.3 million.
Loan Covenant Compliance
As of December 31, 2023, the Company was in compliance with all covenants under its existing revolving and other loan agreements.
Related Party Seller Notes
Seller notes as of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023 consisted of the following (in $000’s):
December 31,
2023
September 30,
2023
Seller of Flooring Liquidators, 8.24% interest rate, matures January 2028
$34,000 $34,000 
Seller of PMW, 8.0% interest rate, matures July 2028
2,500 2,500 
Seller of Kinetic, 7.0% interest rate, matures September 2027
3,000 3,000 
Total Related party seller notes payable39,500 39,500 
Unamortized debt premium (discount)172 (502)
Net amount39,672 38,998 
Less current portion— — 
Long-term portion of Related party seller notes payable$39,672 $38,998 
Future maturities of seller notes at December 31, 2023 are as follows (in $000’s):
Twelve months ending December 31,
2026500 
20273,500 
202835,672 
Total$39,672 
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Stockholders' Equity
3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Equity [Abstract]  
Stockholders' Equity Stockholders’ Equity
Series E Convertible Preferred Stock
As of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023, there were 47,840 shares of Series E Convertible Preferred Stock issued and outstanding, respectively.
Treasury Stock
As of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023, the Company had 664,409 and 660,063 shares of Treasury Stock, respectively. During the three months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company repurchased 4,346 and 24,710 shares of its common stock for approximately $106,532 and $622,000, respectively. During the three months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, the average price paid per share was $24.51 and $25.16, respectively.
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Stock-Based Compensation
3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
Stock-Based Compensation Stock-Based Compensation
Our 2014 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan (the “2014 Plan”) authorizes the issuance of distribution equivalent rights, incentive stock options, non-qualified stock options, performance stock, performance units, restricted ordinary shares, restricted stock units, stock appreciation rights, tandem stock appreciation rights and unrestricted ordinary shares to our directors, officer, employees, consultants and advisors. The Company has reserved up to 300,000 shares of common stock for issuance under the 2014 Plan.
From time to time, the Company grants stock options to directors, officers, and employees. These awards are valued at the grant date by determining the fair value of the instruments. The value of each award is amortized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period.
The following table summarizes stock option activity for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023 and the three months ended December 31, 2023:
Number of
Shares
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual Life
Intrinsic
Value
Outstanding at September 30, 202287,500$18.81 0.78$771 
Outstanding at December 31, 202287,500$18.81 0.52$1,201 
Exercisable at December 31, 202287,500$18.81 0.52$1,201 
Outstanding at September 30, 202353,750$21.51 1.54$540 
Outstanding at December 31, 202353,750$21.51 1.29$450 
Exercisable at December 31, 202353,750$21.51 1.29$450 
The Company recognized compensation expense of approximately $50,000 and $0 during the three months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, related to stock option awards and restricted stock awards granted to certain employees and officers based on the grant date fair value of the awards, and the revaluation for existing options whereby the expiration date was extended.
As of December 31, 2023, the Company had no unrecognized compensation expense associated with stock option awards.
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Earnings Per Share
3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Earnings Per Share Earnings Per Share
Net income per share is calculated using the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the applicable period. Basic weighted average common shares outstanding do not include shares of restricted stock that have not yet vested, although such shares are included as outstanding shares in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. Diluted net income per share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding and if dilutive, potential common shares outstanding during the period. Potential common shares consist of the additional common shares issuable in respect of restricted share awards, stock options and convertible preferred stock. Preferred stock dividends are subtracted from net earnings to determine the amount available to common stockholders.
The following table presents the computation of basic and diluted net earnings per share (in $000's):
Three Months Ended December 31,
20232022
Basic
Net (loss) income$(682)$1,844 
Less: preferred stock dividends— — 
Net (loss) income applicable to common stock$(682)$1,844 
Weighted average common shares outstanding3,163,5413,059,035
Basic (loss) earnings per share$(0.22)$0.60 
Diluted
Net (loss) income applicable to common stock$(682)$1,844 
Add: preferred stock dividends— — 
Net (loss) income applicable for diluted earnings per share$(682)$1,844 
Weighted average common shares outstanding3,163,5413,059,035
Add: Options30,467
Add: Series E Preferred Stock239
Assumed weighted average common shares outstanding3,163,5413,089,741
Diluted (loss) earnings per share$(0.22)$0.60 
Basic earnings per common share ("EPS") is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares of Common Stock outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS is computed by dividing net income by the sum of the weighted average number of shares of Common Stock outstanding and the effect of dilutive securities. No diluted EPS computation was made for the three months ended December 31, 2023, as the Company recorded a net loss. Had the Company calculated diluted EPS for the three months ended December 31, 2023, the total assumed weighted average common shares outstanding would have been 3,182,083. For the three months ended December 31, 2022, there were 17,000 options to purchase shares of common stock that were anti-dilutive, and not included in the diluted EPS computation.
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Related Party Transactions
3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]  
Related Party Transactions Related Party Transactions
Transactions with Isaac Capital Group, LLC
As of December 31, 2023, Isaac Capital Group, LLC (“ICG”) beneficially owns 48.9% of the Company’s issued and outstanding capital stock. Jon Isaac, the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer, is the President and sole member of ICG, and, accordingly, has sole voting and dispositive power with respect to these shares. Mr. Isaac also personally owns 219,177 shares of common stock and holds options to purchase up to 25,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $10.00 per share, all of which are currently exercisable. Mr. Isaac's options to purchase 25,000 shares of common stock were originally scheduled to expire on January 15, 2023, but, as amended on January 13, 2023, the expiration date was extended to January 15, 2025.
ICG Term Loan
During 2015, Marquis entered into a mezzanine loan in the amount of up to $7.0 million (the “ICF Loan”) with Isaac Capital Fund I, LLC (“ICF”), a private lender whose managing member is Jon Isaac. On July 10, 2020, (i) ICF released and discharged Marquis from all obligations under the loan, (ii) ICF assigned all of its rights and obligations under the instruments, documents, and agreements with respect to the ICF Loan to ICG, of which Jon Isaac, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, is the sole member, and (iii) Live Ventures borrowed $2.0 million (the “ICG Loan”) from ICG. The ICG Loan bears interest at 12.5% and matures in May 2025. As of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023, the outstanding balance on this note was $2.0 million.
ICG Revolving Promissory Note
On April 9, 2020, the Company, as borrower, entered into an unsecured revolving line of credit promissory note whereby ICG agreed to provide the Company with a $1.0 million revolving credit facility (the “ICG Revolver”). On June 23, 2022, as approved by unanimous consent of the Board of Directors of the Company, the amount of available revolving credit under the facility was increased to $6.0 million. No other terms of the Note were changed. On April 1, 2023, the Company entered into the First Amendment of the ICG Revolver that extended the maturity date to April 8, 2024 and increased the interest rate from 10% to 12% per annum. As of each of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023, the the ICG Revolver was $1.0 million.
ICG Flooring Liquidators Note
On January 18, 2023, in connection with the acquisition of Flooring Liquidators, Flooring Affiliated Holdings, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, as borrower, entered into a promissory note for the benefit of ICG in the amount of $5.0 million (“ICG Flooring Liquidators Loan”). The ICG Flooring Liquidators Loan matures on January 18, 2028, and bears interest at 12%. Interest is payable in arrears on the last day of each calendar month. The note is fully guaranteed by the Company. As of December 31, 2023, the outstanding balance on this loan was $5.0 million.
Transactions with JanOne Inc.
Tony Isaac, a member of the Company's board of directors, and father of the Company's CEO, Jon Isaac, is the Chief Executive Officer and a director of JanOne Inc.(“JanOne”). Richard Butler, a member of the Company's board of directors, is a director of JanOne.
Lease Agreement
Customer Connexx LLC, formerly a subsidiary of JanOne, rents approximately 9,900 square feet of office space from the Company at its Las Vegas office, which totals 16,500 square feet. JanOne paid the Company $36,000 and $52,000 in rent and other reimbursed expenses for three months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
Purchase Agreement with ARCA Recycling
On April 5, 2022, the Company entered into a Purchasing Agreement with ARCA Recycling ("ARCA"), which was a wholly owned subsidiary of JanOne, Inc. until March 2023. Pursuant to the agreement, the Company agreed to purchase inventory from time to time for ARCA as set forth in submitted purchase orders. The inventory is owned by the Company until ARCA installs it in customer's homes, and payment by ARCA to the Company is due upon ARCA's receipt of payment from the customer. All purchases made by the Company shall be paid back by ARCA in full plus an additional five percent surcharge or broker-type fee. As of December 31, 2023, the Company has a full allowance of approximately $690,000 recorded in the reserve for doubtful accounts for the amount due.
Transactions with Vintage Stock CEO
Rodney Spriggs, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Vintage Stock, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, is the sole member of Spriggs Investments, LLC (“Spriggs Investments”).
Spriggs Promissory Note I
On July 10, 2020, the Company executed a promissory note (the “Spriggs Promissory Note I”) in favor of Spriggs Investments that memorializes a loan by Spriggs Investments to the Company in the initial principal amount of $2.0 million (the “Spriggs Loan I”). The Spriggs Loan I originally matured on July 10, 2022; however, the maturity date was extended to July 10, 2023, pursuant to unanimous written consent of the Board of Directors. The Spriggs Promissory Note I bears simple interest at a rate of 10.0% per annum. On January 19, 2023, the Company entered into a modification agreement of the Spriggs Loan I. Consequently, the Spriggs Promissory Note I will bear interest at a rate of 12% per annum, and the maturity date was extended to July 31, 2024. As of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023, the amount owed was $2.0 million.
Spriggs Promissory Note II
On January 19, 2023, in connection with the acquisition of Flooring Liquidators, the Company executed a promissory note in favor of Spriggs Investments in the initial principal amount of $1.0 million (the “Spriggs Loan II”). The Spriggs Loan II matures on July 31, 2024, and bears interest at a rate of 12% per annum. As of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023, the amount owed was $1.0 million.
Transactions with Spyglass Estate Planning, LLC
Jon Isaac, the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer, is the sole member of Spyglass Estate Planning, LLC (“Spyglass”).
Building Leases
On July 1, 2022, in connection with its acquisition of Better Backers, Marquis entered into two building leases with Spyglass. The building leases are for 20 years with two options to renew for an additional five years each. The provisions of the lease agreements include an initial 24-month month-to-month rental period, during which the lessee may cancel with 90-day notice, followed by a 20-year lease term with two five-year renewal options. The Company has evaluated each lease and determined the rental amounts to be at market rates.
Transactions with Flooring Liquidators CEO
Stephen Kellogg is the Chief Executive Officer of Flooring Liquidators, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.
Flooring Liquidators leases five properties from K2L Property Management, and one from Railroad Investments, each of which Mr. Kellogg is a member. Additionally, Flooring Liquidators leases two properties from Stephen Kellogg and Kimberly Hendrick as a couple, and properties from each of The Stephen Kellogg and Kimberly Hendrick Trust, The Stephen Kellogg Trust, and Mr. Kellogg personally. Ms. Hendrick is Mr. Kellogg's spouse.
Sellers Notes
Note Payable to the Sellers of Kinetic
In connection with the purchase of Kinetic, on June 28, 2022, Kinetic entered into an employment agreement with the previous owner of Kinetic to serve as its Head of Equipment Operations. The employment agreement is for an initial term of five years and shall be automatically extended in 90-day increments unless either party provides notice as required under the agreement. Additionally, Precision Marshall entered into a seller financed loan in the amount of $3.0 million with the previous owner of Kinetic. The Sellers Subordinated Acquisition Note bears interest at 7.0% per annum, with interest payable quarterly in arrears. The Sellers Subordinated Acquisition Note has a maturity date of September 27, 2027. As of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023, the remaining principal balance was $3.0 million.
Note Payable to the Seller of Flooring Liquidators
In connection with the purchase of Flooring Liquidators (see Note 3), on January 18, 2023, the Company entered into an employment agreement with the previous owner of Flooring Liquidators to serve as its Chief Executive Officer. The employment agreement is for an initial term of five years and shall be automatically extended in 90-day increments unless either party provides notice as required under the agreement. Additionally, the Company entered into a seller financed mezzanine loan, which is fully guaranteed by the Company, in the amount of $34.0 million with the previous owners of Flooring Liquidators. The Seller Subordinated Acquisition Note bears interest at 8.24% per annum, with interest payable monthly in arrears beginning on January 18, 2024. The Sellers Note has a maturity date of January 18, 2028. The fair value assigned to the Sellers Note, as calculated by an independent third-party firm, was $31.7 million, or a discount of $2.3 million. The $2.3 million discount is being accreted to interest expense, using the effective interest rate method, as required by GAAP, over the term of the Sellers Note. As of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023, the carrying value of the Sellers Note was approximately $34.2 million and $33.5 million, respectively.
Note Payable to the Seller of PMW
In connection with the purchase of PMW (see Note 3), on July 20, 2023, the Company entered into an consulting agreement with the previous owner of PMW to serve as part-time President and Chief Executive Officer. The consulting agreement commenced on the Effective Date and shall terminate upon the later of (i) Sellers’ receipt of earn-out payments in an aggregate amount equal to $3.0 million and (ii) the full satisfaction and payment of all amounts due and to that are to become due under the seller note, unless earlier terminated in accordance with the terms set forth in the consulting agreement. Additionally, PMW entered into two seller financed loans, in the aggregate amount of $2.5 million, which are fully guaranteed by the Company. The seller financed loans bear interest at 8.0% per annum, with interest payable quarterly in arrears. The seller financed loans have a maturity date of July 18, 2028. As of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023, the carrying value of the seller financed loans was approximately $2.5 million.
Procedures for Approval of Related Party Transactions
In accordance with its charter, the Audit Committee reviews and determines whether to approve all related party transactions (as such term is defined for purposes of Item 404 of Regulation S-K). The Audit Committee participated in the review, approval, or ratification of the transactions described above.
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Commitments and Contingencies
3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies
Litigation
SEC Investigation
On February 21, 2018, the Company received a subpoena from the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and a letter from the SEC stating that it was conducting an investigation. The subpoena requested documents and information concerning, among other things, the restatement of the Company’s financial statements for the quarterly periods ended December 31, 2016, March 31, 2017, and June 30, 2017, the acquisition of Marquis Industries, Inc., Vintage Stock, Inc., and ApplianceSmart, Inc., and the change in auditors. On August 12, 2020, three of the Company’s corporate executive officers (together, the “Executives”) each received a “Wells Notice” from the Staff of the SEC relating to the Company’s SEC investigation. On October 7, 2020, the Company received a “Wells Notice” from the Staff of the SEC relating to the SEC investigation. The Wells Notices related to, among other things, the Company’s reporting of its financial performance for its fiscal year ended September 30, 2016, certain disclosures related to executive compensation, and its previous acquisition of ApplianceSmart, Inc. A Wells Notice is neither a formal charge of wrongdoing nor a final determination that the recipient has violated any law. The Wells Notices informed the Company and the Executives that the SEC Staff had made a preliminary determination to recommend that the SEC file an enforcement action against the Company and each of the Executives to allege certain violations of the federal securities laws. On October 1, 2018, the Company received a letter from the SEC requesting information regarding a potential violation of Section 13(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, based upon the timing of the Company’s Form 8-K filed on February 14, 2018. The Company cooperated fully with the SEC inquiry and provided a response to the SEC on October 26, 2018.
On August 2, 2021, the SEC filed a civil complaint in the United States District Court for the District of Nevada naming the Company and two of its executive officers - Jon Isaac, the Company’s current President and Chief Executive Officer, and Virland Johnson, the Company’s former Chief Financial Officer, as defendants (collectively, the “Company Defendants”) as well as certain other related third parties (the “SEC Complaint”). The SEC Complaint alleges various financial, disclosure, and reporting violations related to income and earnings per share data, purported undisclosed stock promotion and trading, purported inaccurate disclosure regarding beneficial ownership of common stock, and undisclosed executive compensation from 2016 through 2018. The violations are brought under Section 10(b) of the Exchange Act and Rule 10b-5; Sections 13(a), 13(b)(2)(B) and 13(b)(5) of the Exchange Act and Rules 12b-20, 13a-1, 13a-14, 13a-13, 13b2-1, 13b2-2; Section 14(a) of the Exchange Act and Rule 14a-3; and Section 17(a) of the Securities Act of 1933. The SEC seeks permanent injunctions against the Company Defendants, permanent officer-and-director bars, disgorgement of profits, and civil penalties. The foregoing is only a general summary of the SEC Complaint, which may be accessed on the SEC’s website at https://www.sec.gov/litigation/litreleases/2021/lr25155.htm.
On October 1, 2021, the Company Defendants and third-party defendants moved to dismiss the SEC complaint. On September 7, 2022, the court denied the Company Defendants’ motion to dismiss, but granted one of the third-party defendant’s motions to dismiss, granting the SEC leave to file an amended complaint. On September 21, 2022, the SEC filed an amended complaint to which the Company Defendants filed an answer on October 11, 2022, denying liability. The court subsequently entered a discovery scheduling order and the parties exchanged initial disclosures. The parties participated in a mediation in June 2023. The mediation was not successful and the case is currently in the midst of discovery. Discovery deadlines have been extended because counsel for JanOne Inc. and Virland Johnson moved to withdraw on August 18, 2023, which motion the court granted on October 2, 2023. Since that time, JanOne Inc. and Virland Johnson have obtained new counsel who have appeared in the case. In light of the new counsel in this case, the Court approved a stipulated order to extend the discovery period approximately 45 days. Fact discovery is now set to be completed by May 20, 2024.
The Company Defendants strongly dispute and deny the allegations and intend to continue to defend themselves vigorously against the claims.
Sieggreen Class Action
On August 13, 2021, Daniel E. Sieggreen, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated claimants ("Plaintiff"), filed a class action complaint for violation of federal securities laws in the United States District Court for the District of Nevada, naming the Company, Jon Isaac, the Company's current President and Chief Executive Officer, and Virland Johnson, the Company's former Chief Financial Officer, as defendants (collectively, the "Company Defendants"). The allegations asserted are similar to those in the SEC Complaint. Among other sought relief, the complaint seeks damages in connection with the purchases and sales of the Company’s securities between December 28, 2016 and August 3, 2021. As
of December 17, 2021, the judge granted a stipulation to stay proceedings pending the resolutions of the motions to dismiss in the SEC Complaint. On February 1, 2023, the final motion to dismiss relating to the SEC Complaint was denied, which was subsequently noticed in the Sieggreen action on February 2, 2023. Plaintiff filed an Amended Complaint on March 6, 2023. On May 5, 2023, the Company Defendants filed a Motion to Dismiss the Amended Complaint, and the briefing on that motion is now complete. Discovery is automatically stayed in this case until after the disposition of the Motion to Dismiss. If the Motion to Dismiss is not successful, the case will proceed to discovery. The Company Defendants strongly dispute and deny the allegations at issue in this case and intend to continue to defend themselves vigorously against these claims.
Holdback Matter
On October 10, 2022, a representative for the former shareholders of Precision Industries, Inc. filed a civil complaint in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware. The complaint alleged that the Company violated the terms of an agreement and plan of merger dated July 14, 2020, by failing to pay the shareholders a certain indemnity holdback of $2,500,000. The Chancery Court dismissed that action for lack of jurisdiction. On January 12, 2023, the representative re-filed the same action in the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. On October 26, 2023, the Company counterclaimed against the representative and all represented shareholders for fraudulently misrepresenting the seller’s inventory and accounting methodology and asserting damages in excess of $4,500,000. Several of the individual shareholders have moved to dismiss the counterclaim. The Company expects discovery to last for approximately one year.
Wage and Hour Matter
On July 27, 2022, Irma Sanchez, a former employee of Elite Builder Services, Inc. (“Elite Builders”), filed a class action complaint against Elite Builders in the Superior Court of California, County of Alameda. The complaint alleges that Elite Builders failed to pay all minimum and overtime wages, failed to provide lawful meal periods and rest breaks, failed to provide accurate itemized wage statements, and failed to pay all wages due upon separation as required by California law. The complaint was later amended as a matter of right on October 4, 2022. Further, Ms. Sanchez has put the Labor & Workforce Development Agency on notice to exhaust administrative remedies and enable her to bring an additional claim under the California Labor Code Private Attorneys General Act, which permits an employee to assert a claim for violations of certain California Labor Code provisions on behalf of all aggrieved employees to recover statutory penalties. The Court has set this for a Case Management Conference on September 30, 2024 after the parties have had a chance to exchange discovery regarding the claims. Elite Builders maintains that Ms. Sanchez’s claims lack merit and intends to defend this action vigorously. The Company is currently unable to estimate the range of possible losses associated with this proceeding as we are in the early stages of discovery and the scope of class is not yet known.

Generally
The Company is involved in various claims and lawsuits arising in the normal course of business. The ultimate results of claims and litigation cannot be predicted with certainty. The Company currently believes that the ultimate outcome of such lawsuits and proceedings will not, individually, or in the aggregate, have a material adverse effect on our condensed consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. As applicable, liabilities pertaining to these matters, that are probable and estimable, have been accrued.
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Segment Reporting
3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Segment Reporting Segment Reporting
The Company operates in five operating segments which are characterized as: (1) Retail-Entertainment, (2) Retail-Flooring, (3) Flooring Manufacturing, (4) Steel Manufacturing, and (5) Corporate and Other. The Retail-Entertainment segment consists of Vintage Stock; the Retail-Flooring segment consists of Flooring Liquidators; the Flooring Manufacturing Segment consists of Marquis; and the Steel Manufacturing Segment consists of Precision Marshall and Kinetic.
The following tables summarize segment information (in $000's):
For the Three Months Ended December 31,
20232022
Revenues
Retail-Entertainment$20,586 $23,273 
Retail-Flooring34,319 — 
Flooring Manufacturing29,245 26,432 
Steel Manufacturing33,354 17,981 
Corporate & Other89 1,300 
Total revenues$117,593 $68,986 
Gross profit
Retail-Entertainment$11,528 $12,210 
Retail-Flooring13,032 — 
Flooring Manufacturing6,422 4,661 
Steel Manufacturing5,262 4,392 
Corporate & Other83 681 
Total gross profit$36,327 $21,944 
Operating income (loss)
Retail-Entertainment$3,143 $3,664 
Retail-Flooring90 — 
Flooring Manufacturing945 751 
Steel Manufacturing982 1,455 
Corporate & Other(1,619)(1,303)
Total operating income$3,541 $4,567 
 
Depreciation and amortization
Retail-Entertainment$266 $311 
Retail-Flooring1,352 — 
Flooring Manufacturing1,056 1,111 
Steel Manufacturing1,617 1,093 
Corporate & Other136 
Total depreciation and amortization$4,295 $2,651 
Interest expense
Retail-Entertainment$164 $154 
Retail-Flooring1,200 — 
Flooring Manufacturing984 987 
Steel Manufacturing1,622 787 
Corporate & Other193 119 
Total interest expense$4,163 $2,047 
Net (loss) income before provision for income taxes
Retail-Entertainment$3,055 $3,538 
Retail-Flooring(1,628)— 
Flooring Manufacturing(163)(313)
Steel Manufacturing(1,018)268 
Corporate & Other(1,152)(1,034)
Total (loss) net income before provision for income taxes$(906)$2,459 
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Subsequent Events
3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Subsequent Events [Abstract]  
Subsequent Events Subsequent Events
The Company has evaluated subsequent events through the filing of this Form 10-Q, and determined that there have been no events that have occurred that would require adjustments to disclosures in its condensed consolidated financial statements.
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Principles of Consolidation
Principles of Consolidation
The unaudited condensed financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its majority owned subsidiaries over which the Company exercises control. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. These reclassifications have no material effect on the reported financial results.
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates
The preparation of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires the Company’s management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Significant estimates made in connection with the accompanying consolidated financial statements include the estimated reserve for doubtful current and long-term trade and other receivables, the estimated reserve for excess and obsolete inventory, fair values in connection with the analysis of goodwill, other intangibles and long-lived assets for impairment, valuation allowance against deferred tax assets, lease terminations, and estimated useful lives for intangible assets and property and equipment.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures ("ASU 2023-07"). ASU 2023-07 requires, among other updates, enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses that are regularly
provided to the CODM, as well as the aggregate amount of other segment items included in the reported measure of segment profit or loss. ASU 2023-07 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, and requires retrospective adoption. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is evaluating the impact of this guidance on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures ("ASU 2023-09"). ASU 2023-09 requires enhanced annual disclosures regarding the rate reconciliation and income taxes paid information. ASU 2023-09 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, and may be adopted on a prospective or retrospective basis. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is evaluating the impact of this guidance on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
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Acquisitions (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract]  
Summary of Purchase Price Allocation of Purchase of Acquired Identifiable Assets, Liabilities Assumed and Goodwill
The fair value of the purchase price components was $1.8 million, as detailed below (in $000's):
Cash$1,034 
Additional consideration425 
Holdback300 
Purchase price$1,759 
The table below outlines the purchase price allocation of the purchase for CRO to the acquired identifiable assets, liabilities assumed and goodwill as of December 31, 2023 (in $000’s):
Total purchase price$1,759 
Accounts payable770 
Accrued liabilities1,298 
Total liabilities assumed2,068 
Total consideration3,827 
Accounts receivable259 
Inventory1,406 
Property, plant and equipment261 
Intangible assets
Non-compete agreement1,190 
Subtotal intangible assets1,190 
Other assets286 
Total assets acquired3,402 
Total goodwill$425 
The fair value of the purchase price components outlined above was approximately $2.0 million, as detailed below (in $000's):
Cash$500 
Deferred consideration1,200 
Earnout301 
Purchase price$2,001 
The table below outlines the purchase price allocation of the purchase for Johnson to the acquired identifiable assets, liabilities assumed and goodwill as of December 31, 2023 (in $000’s):
Total purchase price$2,001 
Accounts payable1,017 
Accrued liabilities1,141 
Total liabilities assumed2,158 
Total consideration4,159 
Accounts receivable1,252 
Inventory1,127 
Property, plant and equipment157 
Intangible assets
Customer relationships$1,301 
Non-compete agreement306 
Subtotal intangible assets1,607 
Other assets16 
Total assets acquired4,159 
Total goodwill$— 
The fair value of the purchase price components outlined above was $26.8 million due to fair value adjustments for the contingent consideration, cash acquired, and working capital adjustments, as detailed below (in $000's):
Purchase price$25,000 
Fair value of earnout2,675 
Cash from balance sheet1,602 
Working capital adjustment(2,500)
Net purchase price$26,777 
The table below outlines the purchase price allocation of the purchase for PMW to the acquired identifiable assets, liabilities assumed and goodwill (in $000’s):
Net purchase price$26,777 
Accounts payable10,788 
Accrued liabilities4,995 
Total liabilities assumed15,783 
Total consideration42,560 
Cash1,602 
Accounts receivable12,613 
Inventory6,266 
Property, plant and equipment13,616 
Intangible assets3,600 
Other assets849 
Total assets acquired38,546 
Total goodwill$4,014 
The table below outlines the purchase price allocation, as revised, of the purchase for Flooring Liquidators to the acquired identifiable assets, liabilities assumed and goodwill (in $000’s):
Purchase price$78,700 
Accounts payable5,189 
Accrued liabilities10,700 
Debt60 
Total liabilities assumed15,949 
Total consideration94,649 
Cash9,131 
Accounts receivable4,824 
Inventory19,402 
Property, plant and equipment4,643 
Intangible assets
Trade names$13,275 
Customer relationships7,700 
Non-compete agreements1,625 
Other49 
Subtotal intangible assets22,649 
Other2,581 
Total assets acquired63,230 
Total goodwill$31,419 
Schedule of Asset Acquisition
The table below outlines the purchase price allocation of the purchase for Cal Coast to the acquired identifiable assets (in $000’s):
Property, plant and equipment$35 
Intangible assets
Customer relationships785 
Trade name425 
Non-compete agreement55 
Total intangible assets1,265 
Total assets acquired$1,300 
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition
The fair value of the purchase price components outlined above was $78.7 million due to fair value adjustments for the Note, and restricted stock, as detailed below (in $000's).
Purchase price$83,800 
Fair value adjustment, sellers note(3,300)
Fair value adjustment, restricted stock(1,800)
Net purchase price$78,700 
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Inventory (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Inventory
The following table details the Company's inventory as of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023 (in $000's):
Inventory, netDecember 31, 2023September 30, 2023
Raw materials$29,690 $32,590 
Work in progress9,682 9,028 
Finished goods51,806 50,082 
Merchandise46,098 43,438 
137,276 135,138 
Less: Inventory reserves(4,821)(3,824)
Total inventory, net$132,455 $131,314 
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Property, Plant & Equipment (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
Schedule of Property and Equipment
The following table details the Company's property and equipment as of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023 (in $000's):
December 31, 2023September 30, 2023
Property and equipment, net:
Land$2,029 $2,029 
Building and improvements36,417 35,684 
Transportation equipment2,088 2,062 
Machinery and equipment68,202 67,575 
Furnishings and fixtures6,287 6,028 
Office, computer equipment and other4,941 4,569 
119,964 117,947 
Less: Accumulated depreciation(40,281)(37,244)
Total property and equipment, net$79,683 $80,703 
v3.24.0.1
Leases (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Leases [Abstract]  
Schedule of Right of Use Assets and Lease Liabilities
The following table details the Company's right of use assets and lease liabilities as of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023 (in $000's):
December 31, 2023September 30, 2023
Right of use asset - operating leases$65,799 $54,544 
Lease liabilities:
Current - operating12,799 11,369 
Current - finance361 359 
Long term - operating58,291 48,156 
Long term - finance32,981 32,942 
Schedule of Finance Lease Right of Use Assets
The Company records finance lease right of use assets as property and equipment. The balance, as of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023 is as follows (in $000’s):
December 31, 2023September 30, 2023
Property and equipment, at cost$22,526 $22,526 
Accumulated depreciation$(861)$(702)
Property and equipment, net$21,665 $21,824 
Schedule of Present Value of Future Lease Payments of Operating and Finance Lease
Total present value of future lease payments of operating leases as of December 31, 2023 (in $000's):
Twelve months ended December 31,
2024$18,564 
202516,784 
202614,155 
202712,252 
20288,107 
Thereafter36,737 
Total106,599 
Less implied interest(35,509)
Present value of payments$71,090 
Schedule of Present Value of Future Lease Payments of Operating and Finance Lease
Total present value of future lease payments of finance leases as of December 31, 2023 (in $000's):
Twelve months ended December 31,
2024$3,167 
20253,197 
20263,241 
20273,320 
20283,425 
Thereafter104,066 
Total120,416 
Less implied interest(87,074)
Present value of payments$33,342 
v3.24.0.1
Intangibles (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Intangible Assets
The following table details the Company's intangibles as of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023 (in $000's):
December 31, 2023September 30, 2023
Intangible assets, net:
Intangible assets - Tradenames$14,940 $14,940 
Intangible assets - Customer relationships15,175 13,874 
Intangible assets - Other3,811 2,316 
33,926 31,130 
Less: Accumulated amortization(5,763)(4,562)
Total intangibles, net$28,163 $26,568 
Schedule of Future Amortization Expense related to Intangible Assets
The following table summarizes estimated future amortization expense related to intangible assets that have net balances (in $000’s):
Twelve months ending December 31,
2024$4,984 
20254,984 
20264,945 
20274,866 
20284,335 
Thereafter4,049 
$28,163 
v3.24.0.1
Goodwill - (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Summary of Company's Goodwill
The following table details the Company's goodwill as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2023 (in $000's):
Retail - EntertainmentRetail - FlooringFlooring ManufacturingSteel Manufacturing Total
September 30, 202336,947 30,419 807 7,693 75,866 
CRO acquisition— 425 — — 425 
PMW adjustment— — — (652)(652)
Flooring Liquidators adjustment— 1,000 — — 1,000 
December 31, 2023$36,947 $31,844 $807 $7,041 $76,639 
v3.24.0.1
Accrued Liabilities (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Accrued Liabilities Abstract  
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities
The following table details the Company's accrued liabilities as of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023, respectively (in $000's):
December 31, 2023September 30, 2023
Accrued liabilities:
Accrued payroll and bonuses$5,775 $5,802 
Accrued sales and use taxes1,921 1,529 
Accrued customer deposits6,093 4,579 
Accrued gift card and escheatment liability1,873 1,819 
Accrued interest payable697 669 
Accrued inventory7,262 5,700 
Accrued professional fees5,454 3,146 
Accrued expenses - other10,048 8,582 
Total accrued liabilities$39,123 $31,826 
v3.24.0.1
Long Term Debt (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Long-term Debt
Long-term debt as of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023 consisted of the following (in $000's):
December 31, 2023September 30, 2023
Revolver loans$56,022 $56,779 
Equipment loans14,419 15,486 
Term loans13,669 14,290 
Other notes payable16,011 15,789 
Total notes payable100,121 102,344 
Less: unamortized debt issuance costs(541)(557)
Net amount99,580 101,787 
Less: current portion(21,223)(23,077)
Total long-term debt$78,357 $78,710 
Seller notes as of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023 consisted of the following (in $000’s):
December 31,
2023
September 30,
2023
Seller of Flooring Liquidators, 8.24% interest rate, matures January 2028
$34,000 $34,000 
Seller of PMW, 8.0% interest rate, matures July 2028
2,500 2,500 
Seller of Kinetic, 7.0% interest rate, matures September 2027
3,000 3,000 
Total Related party seller notes payable39,500 39,500 
Unamortized debt premium (discount)172 (502)
Net amount39,672 38,998 
Less current portion— — 
Long-term portion of Related party seller notes payable$39,672 $38,998 
Schedule of Future Maturities of Long-term Debt
Future maturities of long-term debt at December 31, 2023, are as follows which does not include related party debt separately stated (in $000's):
Twelve months ending December 31,
2024$21,223 
20257,504 
202628,217 
202731,134 
20281,306 
Thereafter10,196 
Total future maturities of long-term debt$99,580 
Future maturities of seller notes at December 31, 2023 are as follows (in $000’s):
Twelve months ending December 31,
2026500 
20273,500 
202835,672 
Total$39,672 
v3.24.0.1
Notes Payable, Related Parties (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Long-term Related Parties
Long-term debt payable to related parties (see Note 16) as of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023 consisted of the following (in $000's):
December 31, 2023September 30, 2023
Isaac Capital Group, LLC, 12.5% interest rate, matures May 2025
$2,000 $2,000 
Spriggs Investments, LLC, 10% interest rate, matures July 2024
2,000 2,000 
Spriggs Investments, LLC for Flooring Liquidators, 12% interest rate, matures July 2024
1,000 1,000 
Isaac Capital Group, LLC revolver, 12% interest rate, matures April 2024
1,000 1,000 
Isaac Capital Group, LLC for Flooring Liquidators, 12% interest rate, matures January 2028
5,000 5,000 
Total notes payable - related parties11,000 11,000 
Less: unamortized debt issuance costs(81)(86)
Net amount10,919 10,914 
Less: current portion(4,000)(4,000)
Total long-term portion, related parties$6,919 $6,914 
Twelve months ending December 31,
2024$4,000 
20252,000 
20285,000 
Total future maturities of long-term debt, related parties$11,000 
v3.24.0.1
Related Party Seller Notes (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Long-term Debt
Long-term debt as of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023 consisted of the following (in $000's):
December 31, 2023September 30, 2023
Revolver loans$56,022 $56,779 
Equipment loans14,419 15,486 
Term loans13,669 14,290 
Other notes payable16,011 15,789 
Total notes payable100,121 102,344 
Less: unamortized debt issuance costs(541)(557)
Net amount99,580 101,787 
Less: current portion(21,223)(23,077)
Total long-term debt$78,357 $78,710 
Seller notes as of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023 consisted of the following (in $000’s):
December 31,
2023
September 30,
2023
Seller of Flooring Liquidators, 8.24% interest rate, matures January 2028
$34,000 $34,000 
Seller of PMW, 8.0% interest rate, matures July 2028
2,500 2,500 
Seller of Kinetic, 7.0% interest rate, matures September 2027
3,000 3,000 
Total Related party seller notes payable39,500 39,500 
Unamortized debt premium (discount)172 (502)
Net amount39,672 38,998 
Less current portion— — 
Long-term portion of Related party seller notes payable$39,672 $38,998 
Schedule of Future Maturities of Long-term Debt
Future maturities of long-term debt at December 31, 2023, are as follows which does not include related party debt separately stated (in $000's):
Twelve months ending December 31,
2024$21,223 
20257,504 
202628,217 
202731,134 
20281,306 
Thereafter10,196 
Total future maturities of long-term debt$99,580 
Future maturities of seller notes at December 31, 2023 are as follows (in $000’s):
Twelve months ending December 31,
2026500 
20273,500 
202835,672 
Total$39,672 
v3.24.0.1
Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
Summary of Stock Option Activity
The following table summarizes stock option activity for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023 and the three months ended December 31, 2023:
Number of
Shares
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual Life
Intrinsic
Value
Outstanding at September 30, 202287,500$18.81 0.78$771 
Outstanding at December 31, 202287,500$18.81 0.52$1,201 
Exercisable at December 31, 202287,500$18.81 0.52$1,201 
Outstanding at September 30, 202353,750$21.51 1.54$540 
Outstanding at December 31, 202353,750$21.51 1.29$450 
Exercisable at December 31, 202353,750$21.51 1.29$450 
v3.24.0.1
Earnings Per Share (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Schedule of Computation of Basic and Diluted Net Earnings Per Share
The following table presents the computation of basic and diluted net earnings per share (in $000's):
Three Months Ended December 31,
20232022
Basic
Net (loss) income$(682)$1,844 
Less: preferred stock dividends— — 
Net (loss) income applicable to common stock$(682)$1,844 
Weighted average common shares outstanding3,163,5413,059,035
Basic (loss) earnings per share$(0.22)$0.60 
Diluted
Net (loss) income applicable to common stock$(682)$1,844 
Add: preferred stock dividends— — 
Net (loss) income applicable for diluted earnings per share$(682)$1,844 
Weighted average common shares outstanding3,163,5413,059,035
Add: Options30,467
Add: Series E Preferred Stock239
Assumed weighted average common shares outstanding3,163,5413,089,741
Diluted (loss) earnings per share$(0.22)$0.60 
v3.24.0.1
Segment Reporting (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Summary of Segment Information
The following tables summarize segment information (in $000's):
For the Three Months Ended December 31,
20232022
Revenues
Retail-Entertainment$20,586 $23,273 
Retail-Flooring34,319 — 
Flooring Manufacturing29,245 26,432 
Steel Manufacturing33,354 17,981 
Corporate & Other89 1,300 
Total revenues$117,593 $68,986 
Gross profit
Retail-Entertainment$11,528 $12,210 
Retail-Flooring13,032 — 
Flooring Manufacturing6,422 4,661 
Steel Manufacturing5,262 4,392 
Corporate & Other83 681 
Total gross profit$36,327 $21,944 
Operating income (loss)
Retail-Entertainment$3,143 $3,664 
Retail-Flooring90 — 
Flooring Manufacturing945 751 
Steel Manufacturing982 1,455 
Corporate & Other(1,619)(1,303)
Total operating income$3,541 $4,567 
 
Depreciation and amortization
Retail-Entertainment$266 $311 
Retail-Flooring1,352 — 
Flooring Manufacturing1,056 1,111 
Steel Manufacturing1,617 1,093 
Corporate & Other136 
Total depreciation and amortization$4,295 $2,651 
Interest expense
Retail-Entertainment$164 $154 
Retail-Flooring1,200 — 
Flooring Manufacturing984 987 
Steel Manufacturing1,622 787 
Corporate & Other193 119 
Total interest expense$4,163 $2,047 
Net (loss) income before provision for income taxes
Retail-Entertainment$3,055 $3,538 
Retail-Flooring(1,628)— 
Flooring Manufacturing(163)(313)
Steel Manufacturing(1,018)268 
Corporate & Other(1,152)(1,034)
Total (loss) net income before provision for income taxes$(906)$2,459 
v3.24.0.1
Background and Basis of Presentation - Additional Information (Details)
3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
segment
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Number of operating segments 5
v3.24.0.1
Acquisitions - Additional Information (Details)
3 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2023
USD ($)
Location
installment
Oct. 13, 2023
USD ($)
Sep. 20, 2023
USD ($)
Jul. 20, 2023
USD ($)
option
property
shares
Jun. 02, 2023
USD ($)
Jan. 18, 2023
USD ($)
shares
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2023
USD ($)
Business Combination Segment Allocation [Line Items]                  
Goodwill             $ 76,639,000   $ 75,866,000
Purchase of property and equipment             1,655,000 $ 1,282,000  
PMW                  
Business Combination Segment Allocation [Line Items]                  
Proceeds from failed sales-type lease transactions, financing activities       $ 14,500,000          
Harris Flooring Group® Brands                  
Business Combination Segment Allocation [Line Items]                  
Total assets acquired     $ 10,100,000            
Payments to acquire productive assets     3,000,000            
Deferred payment     5,100,000            
Holdback amount     $ 2,000,000            
Cal Coast                  
Business Combination Segment Allocation [Line Items]                  
Total assets acquired         $ 1,300,000        
Payments to acquire productive assets         35,000        
Intangible assets         $ 1,265,000        
Carpet Remnant Outlet, Inc                  
Business Combination Segment Allocation [Line Items]                  
Net purchase price   $ 1,759,000              
Cash consideration at close   1,034,000              
Indemnification holdback   300,000              
Earnout   425,000              
Goodwill   425,000              
Business combination additional consideration   $ 300,000              
Johnson Floor & Home                  
Business Combination Segment Allocation [Line Items]                  
Net purchase price $ 2,001,000                
Cash consideration at close 500,000                
Indemnification holdback 300,000                
Earnout 301,000                
Goodwill 0                
Note amount 1,200,000                
Business combination additional consideration $ 300,000                
Number of installment | installment 3                
Installments due $ 400,000                
Accrue interest 6.00%                
Johnson Floor & Home | Tulsa                  
Business Combination Segment Allocation [Line Items]                  
Number of location | Location 4                
Johnson Floor & Home | Joplin                  
Business Combination Segment Allocation [Line Items]                  
Number of location | Location 1                
PMW                  
Business Combination Segment Allocation [Line Items]                  
Net purchase price       26,777,000          
Cash consideration at close       25,000,000          
Indemnification holdback       2,500,000          
Earnout       2,675,000          
Goodwill       4,014,000          
Note amount       2,500,000          
Business combination additional consideration       2,500,000          
Total consideration       28,000,000          
Additional consideration       3,000,000          
Advance made on existing credit facility       14,400,000          
Proceeds from failed sales-type lease transactions, financing activities       $ 8,600,000          
Issuance of stock (in shares) | shares       0          
Business acquisition, goodwill, expected tax deductible amount       $ 0          
Aggregate adjustments related to inventory, other liabilities and deferred tax liabilities             $ 652,000    
PMW | Sale Lease Back Transaction                  
Business Combination Segment Allocation [Line Items]                  
Sale leaseback transaction, number of leased properties | property       2          
Sale leaseback transaction, net book value       $ 14,500,000          
Purchase of property and equipment       $ 5,100,000          
Lease term       20 years          
Lessee, renewal option | option       2          
Lessee, renewal term       5 years          
Rent escalation per annum (percent)       2.00%          
PMW | Sale Lease Back Transaction | Frankfort Lease Agreement                  
Business Combination Segment Allocation [Line Items]                  
Base rent       $ 34,977          
PMW | Sale Lease Back Transaction | Louisville Lease Agreement                  
Business Combination Segment Allocation [Line Items]                  
Base rent       $ 63,493          
Flooring Liquidators                  
Business Combination Segment Allocation [Line Items]                  
Net purchase price           $ 78,700,000      
Goodwill           31,419,000      
Note amount           34,000,000      
Business acquisition, goodwill, expected tax deductible amount           13,400,000      
Purchase price for equity interests           83,800,000      
Cash paid to the seller representative           41,800,000      
Stock issued during period, value           $ 4,000,000      
Issuance of common stock (in shares) | shares           116,441      
Business combination, holdback amount           $ 2,000,000      
Additional consideration           2,000,000      
Flooring Liquidators | Restricted Stock Units                  
Business Combination Segment Allocation [Line Items]                  
Additional consideration           1,000,000      
Flooring Liquidators | Cash                  
Business Combination Segment Allocation [Line Items]                  
Additional consideration           $ 1,000,000      
Flooring Liquidators | Precision Industries Affiliated Holdings                  
Business Combination Segment Allocation [Line Items]                  
Ownership percentage by parent (percent)           100.00%      
v3.24.0.1
Acquisitions - Fair Value of Purchase Price Components (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Nov. 30, 2023
Oct. 13, 2023
Jul. 20, 2023
Carpet Remnant Outlet, Inc      
Business Acquisition [Line Items]      
Cash   $ 1,034  
Fair value of earnout   425  
Working capital adjustment   (300)  
Net purchase price   $ 1,759  
Johnson Floor & Home      
Business Acquisition [Line Items]      
Cash $ 500    
Deferred consideration 1,200    
Fair value of earnout 301    
Working capital adjustment (300)    
Net purchase price $ 2,001    
PMW      
Business Acquisition [Line Items]      
Cash     $ 25,000
Deferred consideration     2,500
Fair value of earnout     2,675
Cash from balance sheet     1,602
Working capital adjustment     (2,500)
Net purchase price     $ 26,777
v3.24.0.1
Acquisitions - Schedule of Purchase Price Allocation of Purchase of Acquired Identifiable Assets, Liabilities Assumed and Goodwill (Details) - USD ($)
Nov. 30, 2023
Oct. 13, 2023
Jul. 20, 2023
Jan. 18, 2023
Dec. 31, 2023
Sep. 30, 2023
Business Combination Segment Allocation [Line Items]            
Goodwill         $ 76,639,000 $ 75,866,000
Carpet Remnant Outlet, Inc            
Business Combination Segment Allocation [Line Items]            
Purchase price   $ 1,759,000        
Accounts payable   770,000        
Accrued liabilities   1,298,000        
Total liabilities assumed   2,068,000        
Purchase price   3,827,000        
Accounts receivable   259,000        
Inventory   1,406,000        
Property, plant and equipment   261,000        
Intangible assets   1,190,000        
Other   286,000        
Total assets acquired   3,402,000        
Goodwill   425,000        
Carpet Remnant Outlet, Inc | Non-compete agreements            
Business Combination Segment Allocation [Line Items]            
Intangible assets   $ 1,190,000        
Johnson Floor & Home            
Business Combination Segment Allocation [Line Items]            
Purchase price $ 2,001,000          
Accounts payable 1,017,000          
Accrued liabilities 1,141,000          
Total liabilities assumed 2,158,000          
Purchase price 4,159,000          
Accounts receivable 1,252,000          
Inventory 1,127,000          
Property, plant and equipment 157,000          
Intangible assets 1,607,000          
Other 16,000          
Total assets acquired 4,159,000          
Goodwill 0          
Johnson Floor & Home | Customer relationships            
Business Combination Segment Allocation [Line Items]            
Intangible assets 1,301,000          
Johnson Floor & Home | Non-compete agreements            
Business Combination Segment Allocation [Line Items]            
Intangible assets $ 306,000          
PMW            
Business Combination Segment Allocation [Line Items]            
Purchase price     $ 26,777,000      
Accounts payable     10,788,000      
Accrued liabilities     4,995,000      
Total liabilities assumed     15,783,000      
Purchase price     42,560,000      
Cash     1,602,000      
Accounts receivable     12,613,000      
Inventory     6,266,000      
Property, plant and equipment     13,616,000      
Intangible assets     3,600,000      
Other     849,000      
Total assets acquired     38,546,000      
Goodwill     $ 4,014,000      
Flooring Liquidators            
Business Combination Segment Allocation [Line Items]            
Purchase price       $ 78,700,000    
Accounts payable       5,189,000    
Accrued liabilities       10,700,000    
Debt       60,000    
Total liabilities assumed       15,949,000    
Purchase price       94,649,000    
Cash       9,131,000    
Accounts receivable       4,824,000    
Inventory       19,402,000    
Property, plant and equipment       4,643,000    
Intangible assets       22,649,000    
Other       2,581,000    
Total assets acquired       63,230,000    
Goodwill       31,419,000    
Flooring Liquidators | Customer relationships            
Business Combination Segment Allocation [Line Items]            
Intangible assets       7,700,000    
Flooring Liquidators | Non-compete agreements            
Business Combination Segment Allocation [Line Items]            
Intangible assets       1,625,000    
Flooring Liquidators | Trade names            
Business Combination Segment Allocation [Line Items]            
Intangible assets       13,275,000    
Flooring Liquidators | Other            
Business Combination Segment Allocation [Line Items]            
Intangible assets       $ 49,000    
v3.24.0.1
Acquisitions - Purchase Price Allocation for the Company Cal Coast (Details) - Cal Coast
$ in Thousands
Jun. 02, 2023
USD ($)
Business Combination Segment Allocation [Line Items]  
Property and equipment, gross $ 35
Intangible assets 1,265
Total assets acquired 1,300
Customer relationships  
Business Combination Segment Allocation [Line Items]  
Intangible assets 785
Trade names  
Business Combination Segment Allocation [Line Items]  
Intangible assets 425
Non-compete agreements  
Business Combination Segment Allocation [Line Items]  
Intangible assets $ 55
v3.24.0.1
Acquisitions - Fair Value Adjustment of Purchase Price Components (Details) - Flooring Liquidators
$ in Thousands
Jan. 18, 2023
USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]  
Purchase price $ 83,800
Fair value adjustment, sellers note (3,300)
Fair value adjustment, restricted stock (1,800)
Net purchase price $ 78,700
v3.24.0.1
Inventory - Schedule of Inventory (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
Sep. 30, 2023
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]    
Raw materials $ 29,690 $ 32,590
Work in progress 9,682 9,028
Finished goods 51,806 50,082
Merchandise 46,098 43,438
Total inventory, gross 137,276 135,138
Less: Inventory reserves (4,821) (3,824)
Total inventory, net $ 132,455 $ 131,314
v3.24.0.1
Property, Plant & Equipment - Summary of Property and Equipment (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
Sep. 30, 2023
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, gross $ 119,964 $ 117,947
Less: Accumulated depreciation (40,281) (37,244)
Total property and equipment, net 79,683 80,703
Land    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, gross 2,029 2,029
Building and improvements    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, gross 36,417 35,684
Transportation equipment    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, gross 2,088 2,062
Machinery and equipment    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, gross 68,202 67,575
Furnishings and fixtures    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, gross 6,287 6,028
Office, computer equipment and other    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, gross $ 4,941 $ 4,569
v3.24.0.1
Property, Plant & Equipment - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]    
Depreciation expense $ 3.1 $ 2.4
v3.24.0.1
Leases - Schedule of Right of Use Assets and Lease Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
Sep. 30, 2023
Leases [Abstract]    
Right of use asset - operating leases $ 65,799 $ 54,544
Current - operating 12,799 11,369
Current - finance 361 359
Long term - operating 58,291 48,156
Long term - finance $ 32,981 $ 32,942
v3.24.0.1
Leases - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Leases [Abstract]    
Weighted average remaining lease term (years) 10 years 3 months 18 days  
Weighted average discount rate (percent) 9.90%  
Total cash payments $ 4,300,000 $ 2,400,000
Right-of-use assets in exchange of lease liabilities $ 14,900,000  
Finance lease weighted average remaining lease term (years) 27 years 4 months 24 days  
Finance lease weighted average discount rate (percent) 11.70%  
Finance Lease cash payments $ 793,000 481,000
Right-of-use assets were exchange for finance lease liability 0  
Operating lease, impairment charges 0 0
Finance lease, impairment charges $ 0 $ 0
v3.24.0.1
Leases - Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
Sep. 30, 2023
Leases [Abstract]    
Property and equipment, at cost $ 22,526 $ 22,526
Accumulated depreciation (861) (702)
Property and equipment, net $ 21,665 $ 21,824
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] Property and equipment, net Property and equipment, net
v3.24.0.1
Leases - Schedule of Present Value of Operating Lease Payments (Details)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Leases [Abstract]  
2024 $ 18,564
2025 16,784
2026 14,155
2027 12,252
2028 8,107
Thereafter 36,737
Total 106,599
Less implied interest (35,509)
Present value of payments $ 71,090
v3.24.0.1
Leases - Present Value of Future Lease Payments of Finance Leases (Details)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Leases [Abstract]  
2024 $ 3,167
2025 3,197
2026 3,241
2027 3,320
2028 3,425
Thereafter 104,066
Total 120,416
Less implied interest (87,074)
Present value of payments $ 33,342
v3.24.0.1
Intangibles - Schedule of Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
Sep. 30, 2023
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Intangible assets, gross $ 33,926 $ 31,130
Less: Accumulated amortization (5,763) (4,562)
Total intangibles, net 28,163 26,568
Intangible assets - Tradenames    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Intangible assets, gross 14,940 14,940
Intangible assets - Customer relationships    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Intangible assets, gross 15,175 13,874
Intangible assets - Other    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Intangible assets, gross $ 3,811 $ 2,316
v3.24.0.1
Intangibles - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]    
Amortization expense $ 1,200 $ 253
v3.24.0.1
Intangibles - Schedule of Future Amortization Expense Related to Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
Sep. 30, 2023
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]    
2024 $ 4,984  
2025 4,984  
2026 4,945  
2027 4,866  
2028 4,335  
Thereafter 4,049  
Total intangibles, net $ 28,163 $ 26,568
v3.24.0.1
Goodwill - Summary of Company's goodwill (Details)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Goodwill, beginning balance $ 75,866
Goodwill, ending balance 76,639
CRO acquisition  
Goodwill [Roll Forward]  
CRO acquisition 425
PMW  
Goodwill [Roll Forward]  
PWM and Flooring Liquidators adjustments (652)
Flooring Liquidators  
Goodwill [Roll Forward]  
PWM and Flooring Liquidators adjustments 1,000
Retail - Entertainment  
Goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Goodwill, beginning balance 36,947
Goodwill, ending balance 36,947
Retail - Entertainment | CRO acquisition  
Goodwill [Roll Forward]  
CRO acquisition 0
Retail - Entertainment | PMW  
Goodwill [Roll Forward]  
PWM and Flooring Liquidators adjustments 0
Retail - Entertainment | Flooring Liquidators  
Goodwill [Roll Forward]  
PWM and Flooring Liquidators adjustments 0
Retail - Flooring  
Goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Goodwill, beginning balance 30,419
Goodwill, ending balance 31,844
Retail - Flooring | CRO acquisition  
Goodwill [Roll Forward]  
CRO acquisition 425
Retail - Flooring | PMW  
Goodwill [Roll Forward]  
PWM and Flooring Liquidators adjustments 0
Retail - Flooring | Flooring Liquidators  
Goodwill [Roll Forward]  
PWM and Flooring Liquidators adjustments 1,000
Flooring Manufacturing  
Goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Goodwill, beginning balance 807
Goodwill, ending balance 807
Flooring Manufacturing | CRO acquisition  
Goodwill [Roll Forward]  
CRO acquisition 0
Flooring Manufacturing | PMW  
Goodwill [Roll Forward]  
PWM and Flooring Liquidators adjustments 0
Flooring Manufacturing | Flooring Liquidators  
Goodwill [Roll Forward]  
PWM and Flooring Liquidators adjustments 0
Steel Manufacturing  
Goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Goodwill, beginning balance 7,693
Goodwill, ending balance 7,041
Steel Manufacturing | CRO acquisition  
Goodwill [Roll Forward]  
CRO acquisition 0
Steel Manufacturing | PMW  
Goodwill [Roll Forward]  
PWM and Flooring Liquidators adjustments (652)
Steel Manufacturing | Flooring Liquidators  
Goodwill [Roll Forward]  
PWM and Flooring Liquidators adjustments $ 0
v3.24.0.1
Goodwill - Additional Information (Details)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
PMW  
Goodwill [Line Items]  
Fair value adjustments $ (652)
Flooring Liquidators  
Goodwill [Line Items]  
Fair value adjustments $ 1,000
v3.24.0.1
Accrued Liabilities - Schedule of Accrued Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
Sep. 30, 2023
Accrued Liabilities Abstract    
Accrued payroll and bonuses $ 5,775 $ 5,802
Accrued sales and use taxes 1,921 1,529
Accrued customer deposits 6,093 4,579
Accrued gift card and escheatment liability 1,873 1,819
Accrued interest payable 697 669
Accrued inventory 7,262 5,700
Accrued professional fees 5,454 3,146
Accrued expenses - other 10,048 8,582
Total accrued liabilities $ 39,123 $ 31,826
v3.24.0.1
Long Term Debt - Schedule of Long-term Debt (Details) - Nonrelated Party - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
Sep. 30, 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Total long-term debt $ 100,121 $ 102,344
Less: unamortized debt issuance costs (541) (557)
Net amount 99,580 101,787
Less: current portion (21,223) (23,077)
Total long-term debt 78,357 78,710
Revolver loans    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Total long-term debt 56,022 56,779
Equipment loans    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Total long-term debt 14,419 15,486
Term loans    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Total long-term debt 13,669 14,290
Other notes payable    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Total long-term debt $ 16,011 $ 15,789
v3.24.0.1
Long Term Debt - Schedule of Future Maturities of Long-term Debt (Details) - Notes Payable
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]  
2024 $ 21,223
2025 7,504
2026 28,217
2027 31,134
2028 1,306
Thereafter 10,196
Total future maturities of long-term debt $ 99,580
v3.24.0.1
Long Term Debt - Bank of America Revolver Loan - Additional Information (Details) - Revolving Credit Facility - Marquis - Revolver loans - Secured debt - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2023
Sep. 30, 2023
Jan. 31, 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Credit line maximum     $ 25.0
Long-term debt, term     5 years
Credit balance outstanding $ 6.5 $ 6.1  
v3.24.0.1
Long Term Debt - Loan with Fifth Third Bank (Precision Marshall) - Additional Information (Details)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended
Apr. 12, 2023
USD ($)
Jan. 20, 2022
USD ($)
loan
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2023
USD ($)
Jul. 20, 2023
USD ($)
Kinetic Industries          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Credit line maximum   $ 6.0      
Term Loan One | Kinetic Industries          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Credit line maximum   4.0 $ 4.0    
Maturity date     Jan. 20, 2027    
Term loans | Kinetic Industries          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Credit line maximum   $ 1.0 $ 1.0    
Maturity date     Jun. 28, 2025    
Term loans | SOFR | Kinetic Industries          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Spread on variable rate (percent)   3.75%      
Fifth Third Bank          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Maturity date     Jan. 20, 2027    
Fifth Third Bank | SOFR          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Spread on variable rate (percent)   2.25%      
Fifth Third Bank | Revolving Credit Facility          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Credit line maximum         $ 15.0
Credit balance outstanding     $ 10.2 $ 11.0  
Advance made on existing credit facility $ 1.4        
Fifth Third Bank | Revolving Credit Facility | SOFR          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Spread on variable rate (percent)   2.00%      
Fifth Third Bank | Term Loan One and Term Loan Two | Kinetic Industries          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Number of term loans | loan   2      
Fifth Third Bank | Term Loan One | Kinetic Industries          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Credit balance outstanding     3.1 3.3  
Fifth Third Bank | Encina Loans          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Credit line maximum   $ 29.0      
Reduction in interest costs and availability of liquid funds   3.0      
Credit balance outstanding     2.2 2.3  
Fifth Third Bank | Encina Loans | Machinery and equipment          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Credit line maximum   3.5      
Fifth Third Bank | Encina Loans | Capital expenditure          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Credit line maximum   2.5      
Credit balance outstanding     1.4 1.4  
Fifth Third Bank | Encina Loans | Revolving Credit Facility          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Credit line maximum   $ 23.0      
Credit balance outstanding     $ 26.0 $ 23.0  
v3.24.0.1
Long-Term Debt - Eclipse Business Capital Loans - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Apr. 01, 2023
Jan. 18, 2023
Dec. 31, 2023
Sep. 30, 2023
M&E loan | Loan        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Credit line maximum   $ 3.5    
Credit balance outstanding     $ 2.3 $ 2.4
M&E loan | Loan | SOFR        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Spread on variable rate (percent) 5.00% 6.00%    
Revolving Credit Facility | Eclipse Revolver        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Credit line maximum   $ 25.0    
Debt instrument, term   3 years    
Credit balance outstanding     $ 8.8 $ 8.2
Revolving Credit Facility | Eclipse Revolver | SOFR        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Spread on variable rate (percent) 3.50% 4.50%    
v3.24.0.1
Long-Term Debt - Loan with Fifth Third Bank (PMW) - Additional Information (Details) - Fifth Third Bank - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jul. 20, 2023
Dec. 31, 2023
Sep. 30, 2023
M&E loan      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Credit line maximum $ 5.0    
Credit balance outstanding   $ 4.7 $ 4.8
M&E loan | Reference Rate      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Spread on variable rate (percent) 0.50%    
Revolving Credit Facility      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Credit line maximum $ 15.0    
Debt instrument, term 3 years    
Interest rate (percent) 3.00%    
Credit balance outstanding   $ 10.2 $ 11.0
Revolving Credit Facility | Reference Rate      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Spread on variable rate (percent) 0.00%    
v3.24.0.1
Long-Term Debt - Bank Midwest Revolver Loan - Additional Information (Details) - Line of Credit - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Oct. 17, 2023
Dec. 31, 2023
Sep. 30, 2023
Bank Midwest      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Credit line maximum $ 15.0    
Interest rate (percent) 6.50%    
Credit balance outstanding   $ 4.5  
Bank Midwest | SOFR      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Spread on variable rate (percent) 2.36%    
Texas Capital Bank Revolver Loan      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Credit balance outstanding     $ 5.3
v3.24.0.1
Long Term Debt - Equipment Loans - Additional Information (Details) - Marquis
1 Months Ended 3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
option
Dec. 31, 2021
USD ($)
payment
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
payment
Sep. 30, 2023
USD ($)
Banc Note Payable Bank Three | Equipment loans        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Debt face amount     $ 3,700,000  
Debt periodic frequency | payment     84  
Debt periodic payment     $ 52,000,000  
Interest rate (percent)     4.80%  
Balance outstanding     $ 0 $ 154,000,000
Banc Note Payable Bank Four | Equipment loans        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Debt face amount     $ 1,100,000  
Debt periodic frequency | payment     81  
Debt periodic payment     $ 16,000,000  
Interest rate (percent)     4.90%  
Balance outstanding     $ 0 47,000,000
Banc Note Payable Bank Five | Equipment loans        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Debt face amount     $ 4,000,000  
Debt periodic frequency | payment     84  
Debt periodic payment     $ 55,000,000  
Interest rate (percent)     4.70%  
Balance outstanding     $ 643,000,000 799,000
Banc Note Payable Bank Six        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Debt face amount     $ 913,000,000  
Debt periodic frequency | payment     60  
Debt periodic payment     $ 14,000,000  
Interest rate (percent)     4.70%  
Balance outstanding     $ 277,000,000 317,000,000
Debt instrument, periodic payment terms     197,000,000  
Banc Note Payable Bank Seven        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Debt face amount     $ 5,000,000  
Debt periodic frequency | payment     84  
Debt periodic payment     $ 59,000,000  
Interest rate (percent)     3.20%  
Balance outstanding     $ 2,800,000 2,900,000
Debt instrument, periodic payment terms     809,000,000  
Banc Note Payable Bank Eight        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Debt face amount     $ 3,400,000  
Debt periodic frequency | payment     84  
Debt periodic payment     $ 46,000,000  
Interest rate (percent)     4.00%  
Balance outstanding     $ 1,900,000 2,000,000
Banc Note Payable Bank Nine        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Debt face amount   $ 5,500,000    
Debt periodic frequency | payment   60    
Debt periodic payment   $ 92,000,000    
Interest rate (percent)   3.75%    
Balance outstanding     3,600,000 3,900,000
Debt instrument, periodic payment terms   $ 642,000,000    
Banc Note Payable Bank Ten        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Debt face amount $ 5,700,000      
Debt periodic frequency | option 84      
Debt periodic payment $ 79,000,000      
Interest rate (percent) 6.50%      
Debt instrument, periodic payment terms $ 650,000,000      
Banc Note Payable Bank Ten | Equipment loans        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Balance outstanding     $ 5,100,000 $ 5,300,000
v3.24.0.1
Notes Payable, Related Parties - Schedule of Long-term Related Parties (Details) - Related Party - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Sep. 30, 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Loan outstanding $ 11,000 $ 11,000
Less: unamortized debt issuance costs (81) (86)
Net amount 10,919 10,914
Less: current portion (4,000) (4,000)
Total long-term portion, related parties $ 6,919 6,914
Isaac Capital Fund    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Debt instrument, interest rate during period (percent) 12.50%  
Loan outstanding $ 2,000 2,000
Isaac Capital Fund | Flooring Liquidators    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Debt instrument, interest rate during period (percent) 12.00%  
Loan outstanding $ 5,000 5,000
Isaac Capital Fund | Revolver loans    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Debt instrument, interest rate during period (percent) 12.00%  
Loan outstanding $ 1,000 1,000
Spriggs Investments, LLC    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Debt instrument, interest rate during period (percent) 10.00%  
Loan outstanding $ 2,000 2,000
Spriggs Investments, LLC | Flooring Liquidators    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Debt instrument, interest rate during period (percent) 12.00%  
Loan outstanding $ 1,000 $ 1,000
v3.24.0.1
Notes Payable, Related Parties - Schedule of Future Maturities of Notes (Details) - Notes Payable, Related Parties - Related Party
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]  
2024 $ 4,000
2025 2,000
2028 5,000
Net amount $ 11,000
v3.24.0.1
Related Party Seller Notes - Related Party of Seller Notes (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
Sep. 30, 2023
Related Party    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Loan outstanding $ 11,000 $ 11,000
Net amount 10,919 10,914
Less current portion 4,000 4,000
Long-term portion of Related party seller notes payable 6,919 6,914
Seller Notes | Loan    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Net amount 39,672  
Seller Notes | Related Party | Loan    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Loan outstanding 39,500 39,500
Unamortized debt premium (discount) 172 (502)
Net amount 39,672 38,998
Less current portion 0 0
Long-term portion of Related party seller notes payable $ 39,672 $ 38,998
Note Payable to the Sellers of Flooring Liquidators | Related Party | Loan    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Interest rate (percent) 8.24% 8.24%
Loan outstanding $ 34,000 $ 34,000
Note Payable To The Sellers Of PMW | Related Party | Loan    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Interest rate (percent) 8.00% 8.00%
Loan outstanding $ 2,500 $ 2,500
Note Payable to the Sellers of Kinetic | Related Party | Loan    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Interest rate (percent) 7.00% 7.00%
Loan outstanding $ 3,000 $ 3,000
v3.24.0.1
Related Party Seller Notes - Future Minimum of Seller Notes (Details) - Seller Notes - Loan
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]  
2026 $ 500
2027 3,500
2028 35,672
Net amount $ 39,672
v3.24.0.1
Stockholders' Equity - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Sep. 30, 2023
Class Of Stock [Line Items]      
Treasury stock (in shares) 664,409   660,063
Repurchase of common stock (in shares) 4,346 24,710  
Payment for repurchase of common stock $ 106,532 $ 622,000  
Treasury stock market share price (in usd per share) $ 24.51 $ 25.16  
Series E Convertible Preferred Stock      
Class Of Stock [Line Items]      
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares) 47,840 47,840 47,840
v3.24.0.1
Stock-Based Compensation - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Stock Options and Restricted Stock Units    
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]    
Stock based compensation expense $ 50,000 $ 0
Employee Stock Option    
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]    
Unrecognized compensation expense $ 0  
2014 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan    
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]    
Common stock reserved for issuance (in shares) 300,000  
v3.24.0.1
Stock-Based Compensation - Summary of Stock Option Activity (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2022
Number of Shares        
Outstanding, beginning balance (in shares) 53,750 87,500 87,500  
Outstanding, ending balance (in shares) 53,750 87,500 53,750 87,500
Exercisable (in shares) 53,750 87,500    
Weighted Average Exercise Price        
Outstanding, beginning balance (in usd per share) $ 21.51 $ 18.81 $ 18.81  
Outstanding, ending balance (in usd per share) 21.51 18.81 $ 21.51 $ 18.81
Exercisable (in usd per share) $ 21.51 $ 18.81    
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life        
Outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual life 1 year 3 months 14 days 6 months 7 days 1 year 6 months 14 days 9 months 10 days
Exercisable, weighted average remaining contractual life 1 year 3 months 14 days 6 months 7 days    
Outstanding, intrinsic value $ 450 $ 1,201 $ 540 $ 771
Exercisable, intrinsic value $ 450 $ 1,201    
v3.24.0.1
Earnings Per Share - Computation of Basic and Diluted Net Earnings Per Share (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Basic    
Net (loss) income $ (682) $ 1,844
Less: preferred stock dividends 0 0
Net (loss) income applicable to common stock $ (682) $ 1,844
Weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares) 3,163,541 3,059,035
Basic (loss) earnings per share (in usd per share) $ (0.22) $ 0.60
Diluted    
Net (loss) income applicable to common stock $ (682) $ 1,844
Add: preferred stock dividends 0 0
Net (loss) income applicable for diluted earnings per share $ (682) $ 1,844
Weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares) 3,163,541 3,059,035
Add: Options (in shares) 0 30,467
Weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares) 3,163,541 3,089,741
Diluted (loss) earnings per share (in usd per share) $ (0.22) $ 0.60
Series E Preferred Stock    
Diluted    
Add: Series E Preferred Stock (in shares) 0 239
v3.24.0.1
Earnings Per Share - Additional Information (Details) - shares
3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]    
Diluted (in shares) 3,163,541 3,089,741
Pro Forma    
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]    
Diluted (in shares) 3,182,083  
Options    
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]    
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares)   17,000
v3.24.0.1
Related Party Transactions - Additional Information (Details)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
ft²
lease
$ / shares
shares
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
shares
Sep. 30, 2023
USD ($)
Jul. 20, 2023
USD ($)
loan
Apr. 01, 2023
Mar. 31, 2023
Jan. 19, 2023
USD ($)
Jan. 18, 2023
USD ($)
Jul. 01, 2022
option
lease
Jun. 28, 2022
USD ($)
Jun. 23, 2022
USD ($)
Apr. 05, 2022
Jul. 10, 2020
USD ($)
Apr. 09, 2020
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2015
USD ($)
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]                              
Repurchase of common stock (in shares) | shares 4,346 24,710                          
Related Party                              
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]                              
Capital stock outstanding (percent) 48.90%                            
Notes payable $ 10,919   $ 10,914                        
Loan outstanding 11,000   11,000                        
Related Party | Spriggs Promissory Note                              
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]                              
Interest rate (percent)             12.00%           10.00%    
Related Party | ICG Flooring Liquidators Note                              
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]                              
Interest rate (percent)               12.00%              
Notes payable 5,000                            
Loan outstanding               $ 5,000              
Related Party | Note Payable to the Sellers of Kinetic                              
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]                              
Debt face amount                   $ 3,000          
Interest rate (percent)                   7.00%          
Notes payable 3,000                            
Initial term                   5 years          
Extended initial term                   90 days          
Related Party | Note Payable to the Sellers of Flooring Liquidators                              
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]                              
Debt face amount               $ 34,000              
Interest rate (percent)               8.24%              
Notes payable 34,200   33,500                        
Initial term               5 years              
Extended initial term               90 days              
Debt fair value               $ 31,700              
Debt unamortized discount               $ 2,300              
Related Party | Note Payable To The Sellers Of PMW                              
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]                              
Debt face amount       $ 2,500                      
Interest rate (percent)       8.00%                      
Notes payable $ 2,500   2,500                        
Aggregate earn-out payments       $ 3,000                      
Seller financial loans | loan       2                      
Related Party | Revolving Credit Facility                              
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]                              
Interest rate (percent)         12.00% 10.00%                  
Related Party | ICF Loan                              
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]                              
Debt face amount                             $ 7,000
Related Party | Common Stock                              
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]                              
Repurchase of common stock (in shares) | shares 25,000                            
Related Party | Jon Isaac | Common Stock                              
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]                              
Issuance of common stock (in shares) | shares 219,177                            
Repurchase of common stock (in shares) | shares 25,000                            
Exercise price of common stock (in usd per share) | $ / shares $ 10.00                            
Related Party | ICG | Revolving Credit Facility                              
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]                              
Notes payable $ 1,000   1,000                        
Credit line maximum                     $ 6,000     $ 1,000  
Related Party | ICG | ICF Loan                              
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]                              
Debt face amount                         $ 2,000    
Interest rate (percent)                         12.50%    
Notes payable $ 2,000   2,000                        
Related Party | JanOne Inc                              
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]                              
Rentable square feet of office space | ft² 9,900                            
Square feet of total office space | ft² 16,500                            
Related Party | JanOne Inc | Rent Income                              
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]                              
Other operating income $ 36,000 $ 52,000                          
Related Party | ARCA Recycling Inc                              
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]                              
Reserve for doubtful accounts 690                            
Related Party | ARCA Recycling Inc | ARCA Note                              
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]                              
Broker-type fees (percent)                       0.05      
Related Party | Spriggs Investments, LLC                              
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]                              
Loan outstanding 2,000   2,000                        
Related Party | Spriggs Investments, LLC | Spriggs Promissory Note                              
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]                              
Debt face amount                         $ 2,000    
Balance outstanding 2,000   2,000                        
Related Party | Spriggs Investments, LLC | Spriggs Promissory Note II                              
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]                              
Debt face amount             $ 1,000                
Interest rate (percent)             12.00%                
Balance outstanding $ 1,000   $ 1,000                        
Related Party | Spyglass Estate Planning, LLC                              
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]                              
Lessee, renewal option | option                 2            
Lessee, renewal term                 5 years            
Lessee, rental cancel notice                 90 days            
Related Party | Spyglass Estate Planning, LLC | Minimum                              
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]                              
Lease term                 24 months            
Related Party | Spyglass Estate Planning, LLC | Maximum | Better Backer                              
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]                              
Lessee, renewal option | option                 2            
Lessee, renewal term                 5 years            
Lessee, operating lease, remaining lease term                 20 years            
Related Party | Spyglass Estate Planning, LLC | Building                              
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]                              
Number of leases | lease                 2            
Lease term                 20 years            
Related Party | K2L Property Management | Flooring Liquidators                              
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]                              
Number of leases | lease 5                            
Related Party | Railroad Investments | Flooring Liquidators                              
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]                              
Number of leases | lease 1                            
Related Party | Mr Stephen Kellog And Ms Kimberly Hendrick | Flooring Liquidators                              
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]                              
Number of leases | lease 2                            
v3.24.0.1
Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Details)
$ in Thousands
Oct. 10, 2022
USD ($)
Sep. 07, 2022
defendant
Aug. 02, 2021
executive
Aug. 12, 2020
executive
SEC Investigations        
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]        
Number of corporate executive officers | executive     2 3
Number of defendants | defendant   1    
Indemnity Holdback Matter        
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]        
Loss contingency, merger agreement, indemnity holdback $ 2,500      
Loss contingency, damages sought, value $ 4,500      
Expected discovery period 1 year      
v3.24.0.1
Segment Reporting - Additional Information (Details)
3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
segment
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Number of operating segments 5
v3.24.0.1
Segment Reporting - Summary of Segment Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Total revenues $ 117,593 $ 68,986
Total gross profit 36,327 21,944
Total operating income 3,541 4,567
Total depreciation and amortization 4,295 2,651
Total interest expense 4,163 2,047
Total (loss) net income before provision for income taxes (906) 2,459
Retail - Entertainment    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Total revenues 20,586 23,273
Total gross profit 11,528 12,210
Total operating income 3,143 3,664
Total depreciation and amortization 266 311
Total interest expense 164 154
Total (loss) net income before provision for income taxes 3,055 3,538
Retail - Flooring    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Total revenues 34,319 0
Total gross profit 13,032 0
Total operating income 90 0
Total depreciation and amortization 1,352 0
Total interest expense 1,200 0
Total (loss) net income before provision for income taxes (1,628) 0
Flooring Manufacturing    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Total revenues 29,245 26,432
Total gross profit 6,422 4,661
Total operating income 945 751
Total depreciation and amortization 1,056 1,111
Total interest expense 984 987
Total (loss) net income before provision for income taxes (163) (313)
Steel Manufacturing    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Total revenues 33,354 17,981
Total gross profit 5,262 4,392
Total operating income 982 1,455
Total depreciation and amortization 1,617 1,093
Total interest expense 1,622 787
Total (loss) net income before provision for income taxes (1,018) 268
Corporate & Other    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Total revenues 89 1,300
Total gross profit 83 681
Total operating income (1,619) (1,303)
Total depreciation and amortization 4 136
Total interest expense 193 119
Total (loss) net income before provision for income taxes $ (1,152) $ (1,034)

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