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| In conclusion, we are pleased that our first quarter revenues increased 70.5% and adjusted EBITDA increased 15.3% as compared to the prior year period |
| Total revenue for the quarter increased 70.5% to $117.6 million |
| Despite the challenging environment, we remain focused on creating long-term value for our stockholders by executing our long-term buy-build-hold strategy |
| Steel manufacturing revenues of approximately $33.4 million increased approximately $15.4 million or 85.5% as compared to the prior year |
| We executed these transactions because we believe there is a significant opportunity for Live Ventures to use our capital and resources to expand and enhance deploying Liquidators business and product offering into new markets |
| Flooring Manufacturing revenue of approximately $29.2 million increased by $2.8 million or 10.6% as compared to the prior year period |
| Gross profit for the quarter was $36.3 million, up from $21.9 million in the prior year period |
| Adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter was approximately $8.7 million, an increase of approximately $1.2 million or 15.3% as compared to the prior year period |
| We believe our stock repurchases represent long-term value for our stockholders |
| We'd like to thank you all so much for joining us and wish you all a great remainder of your day |
| As a result, we remain focused on increased productivity, expansion and innovation |
| 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 in revenue is primarily due to the buildup of its sales force as a result of the acquisition of Harris Flooring Group brands in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023 |
| Thank you |
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| The gross margin percentage for the company decreased to 30.9% from 31.8% in the prior year period |
| The decrease in revenues is primarily due to reduced consumer demand and a shift in sales mix for its used products, which generally have lower ticket sales with higher margins |
| Retail entertainment revenue of $20.6 million decreased approximately $2.7 million or 11.5% as compared to the prior year |
| The decrease in gross margin is primarily attributable to reduced margins in the Steel manufacturing segment, partially offset by the acquisition of Flooring Liquidators, which contributed a gross margin of 38% in the quarter |
| This increase was partially offset by a $2.5 million decrease in our other steel manufacturing businesses due to reduced consumer demand as a result of general economic conditions |
| The decrease in gross margin in the Steel manufacturing segment is primarily due to the acquisition of PMW, which historically has generated lower margins as well as reduced production in certain other steel manufacturing businesses |
| However, our businesses continue to be impacted by industry-specific pressures |
| The decrease in net income is attributable to the lower operating income and increased interest expense |
| Corporate and other revenues decreased approximately $1.2 million or 93.2% to $100,000 as compared to the prior year period |
| Net loss was approximately $700,000 and loss per share was $0.22 as compared to net income of approximately $1.8 million and diluted EPS of $0.60 in the prior year period |
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