New Risk • 4h
New major risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 90% of German stocks, typically moving 14% a week. This is considered a major risk. Share price volatility increases the risk of potential losses in the short-term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. It may also indicate the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Interest payments are not well covered by earnings (1.2x net interest cover). Share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months (14% average weekly change). Earnings have declined by 42% per year over the past 5 years. Minor Risks Large one-off items impacting financial results. Market cap is less than US$100m (€29.6m market cap, or US$34.4m). Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • 4h
Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 16% After last week's 16% share price decline to €9.45, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 8.4x. Average trailing P/E is 14x in the Consumer Durables industry in Europe. Total loss to shareholders of 61% over the past three years. Aankondiging • May 07
Live Ventures Incorporated to Report Q2, 2026 Results on May 14, 2026 Live Ventures Incorporated announced that they will report Q2, 2026 results Pre-Market on May 14, 2026 Aankondiging • Feb 05
Live Ventures Incorporated to Report Q1, 2026 Results on Feb 12, 2026 Live Ventures Incorporated announced that they will report Q1, 2026 results Pre-Market on Feb 12, 2026 Aankondiging • Dec 04
Live Ventures Incorporated to Report Fiscal Year 2025 Results on Dec 11, 2025 Live Ventures Incorporated announced that they will report fiscal year 2025 results Pre-Market on Dec 11, 2025 Aankondiging • Jul 31
Live Ventures Incorporated to Report Q3, 2025 Results on Aug 07, 2025 Live Ventures Incorporated announced that they will report Q3, 2025 results Pre-Market on Aug 07, 2025 Aankondiging • May 22
Live Ventures Incorporated, Annual General Meeting, Jun 26, 2025 Live Ventures Incorporated, Annual General Meeting, Jun 26, 2025. Location: 325 e. warm springs road, suite 102 las vegas, nevada United States Aankondiging • May 01
Live Ventures Incorporated to Report Q2, 2025 Results on May 08, 2025 Live Ventures Incorporated announced that they will report Q2, 2025 results Pre-Market on May 08, 2025 Aankondiging • Jan 30
Live Ventures Incorporated to Report Q1, 2025 Results on Feb 06, 2025 Live Ventures Incorporated announced that they will report Q1, 2025 results Pre-Market on Feb 06, 2025 Board Change • Dec 30
Insufficient new directors No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. No experienced directors. 5 highly experienced directors. Independent Director Tyler Sickmeyer was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2014. The company’s insufficient board refreshment is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Aankondiging • Dec 05
Live Ventures Incorporated to Report Fiscal Year 2024 Results on Dec 12, 2024 Live Ventures Incorporated announced that they will report fiscal year 2024 results at 9:30 AM, US Eastern Standard Time on Dec 12, 2024 New Risk • Aug 09
New major risk - Revenue and earnings growth Earnings have declined by 3.3% per year over the past 5 years. This is considered a major risk. Ultimately, shareholders want to see a good return on their investment and that generally comes from sharing in the company's profits. If profits are declining over an extended period, then in most cases the share price will decline over time unless the company can turn around its fortunes. A trend of falling earnings can be very difficult to turn around. If the company is well already established it may also be a sign the company has matured and is in decline. In addition, if the company pays dividends it will also likely need to reduce or cut them, striking a dual blow to total shareholder returns. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Interest payments are not well covered by earnings (0.3x net interest cover). Earnings have declined by 3.3% per year over the past 5 years. Minor Risks Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (9.2% average weekly change). Market cap is less than US$100m (€58.2m market cap, or US$63.5m). Reported Earnings • Aug 09
Third quarter 2024 earnings released: US$0.91 loss per share (vs US$0.34 profit in 3Q 2023) Third quarter 2024 results: US$0.91 loss per share (down from US$0.34 profit in 3Q 2023). Revenue: US$123.9m (up 35% from 3Q 2023). Net loss: US$2.86m (down 369% from profit in 3Q 2023). Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 97 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. New Risk • Aug 06
New minor risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of German stocks, typically moving 6.8% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. It also increases the risk of potential losses in the short term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Interest payments are not well covered by earnings (0.5x net interest cover). Minor Risks Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (6.8% average weekly change). Market cap is less than US$100m (€53.2m market cap, or US$58.1m). Aankondiging • Aug 01
Live Ventures Incorporated to Report Q3, 2024 Results on Aug 08, 2024 Live Ventures Incorporated announced that they will report Q3, 2024 results Pre-Market on Aug 08, 2024 Aankondiging • Jun 09
Live Ventures Incorporated (NasdaqCM:LIVE) announces an Equity Buyback for $10 million worth of its shares. Live Ventures Incorporated (NasdaqCM:LIVE) announces a share repurchase program. Under the program, the company will repurchase up to $10 million worth of its outstanding common stock. The repurchase program will be funded from cash on hand and cash generated by operations of the company's business. The repurchase program will expire on May 31, 2025. Reported Earnings • May 13
Second quarter 2024 earnings released: US$1.04 loss per share (vs US$0.50 profit in 2Q 2023) Second quarter 2024 results: US$1.04 loss per share (down from US$0.50 profit in 2Q 2023). Revenue: US$118.6m (up 30% from 2Q 2023). Net loss: US$3.28m (down 311% from profit in 2Q 2023). Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 75 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Aankondiging • May 08
Live Ventures Incorporated to Report Q2, 2024 Results on May 13, 2024 Live Ventures Incorporated announced that they will report Q2, 2024 results at 9:30 AM, US Eastern Standard Time on May 13, 2024 Aankondiging • May 01
Live Ventures Incorporated, Annual General Meeting, Jul 10, 2024 Live Ventures Incorporated, Annual General Meeting, Jul 10, 2024. New Risk • Apr 04
New minor risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of German stocks, typically moving 6.9% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. It also increases the risk of potential losses in the short term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Interest payments are not well covered by earnings (1.0x net interest cover). Minor Risks Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (6.9% average weekly change). Market cap is less than US$100m (€76.7m market cap, or US$83.3m). Reported Earnings • Feb 09
First quarter 2024 earnings released: US$0.22 loss per share (vs US$0.60 profit in 1Q 2023) First quarter 2024 results: US$0.22 loss per share (down from US$0.60 profit in 1Q 2023). Revenue: US$117.6m (up 71% from 1Q 2023). Net loss: US$682.0k (down 137% from profit in 1Q 2023). Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 64 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Aankondiging • Feb 02
Live Ventures Incorporated to Report Q1, 2024 Results on Feb 08, 2024 Live Ventures Incorporated announced that they will report Q1, 2024 results Pre-Market on Feb 08, 2024 Reported Earnings • Dec 21
Full year 2023 earnings released: US$0.033 loss per share (vs US$7.94 profit in FY 2022) Full year 2023 results: US$0.033 loss per share (down from US$7.94 profit in FY 2022). Revenue: US$355.2m (up 24% from FY 2022). Net loss: US$102.0k (down 100% from profit in FY 2022). Profit margin: 0% (down from 8.6% in FY 2022). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 42% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 34% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Aankondiging • Dec 08
Live Ventures Incorporated to Report Fiscal Year 2023 Results on Dec 14, 2023 Live Ventures Incorporated announced that they will report fiscal year 2023 results Pre-Market on Dec 14, 2023 Aankondiging • Oct 14
Live Ventures Incorporated (NasdaqCM:LIVE) entered into a non-binding proposal to acquire LL Flooring Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:LL) from Isaac Capital Group, LLC and others for $190 million. Live Ventures Incorporated (NasdaqCM:LIVE) entered into a non-binding proposal to acquire LL Flooring Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:LL) from Isaac Capital Group, LLC and others for $190 million on October 12, 2023. As part of consideration, Live Ventures Incorporated will pay $5.85 in cash for each share of LL Flooring. The transaction is subject only to LL Flooring shareholder approval, legal due diligence as well as other customary closing conditions for a transaction of this nature with no financing condition or contingency.
J.P. Morgan Securities LLC acted as financial advisor to LL Flooring, and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP acted as its legal advisor. Vinson & Elkins acted as legal advisor to Live Ventures. Aankondiging • Oct 13
Live Ventures Makes Offer to Buy LL Flooring Holdings U.S. investment firm Live Ventures Incorporated (NasdaqCM:LIVE) has offered to buy LL Flooring Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:LL), formerly known as Lumber Liquidators, for roughly $180 million in cash, according to a letter seen by Reuters. LL Flooring said in August that it was exploring strategic alternatives, including a possible sale. The company, headquartered in Richmond, Virginia and one of the country's leading retailers of hard-wood surface flooring, has seen its stock price tumble more than 78% in the last five years. Live Ventures' offer of $5.85 per share represents a roughly 100% premium to LL Flooring's closing price on October 11, 2023 . LL Flooring and Live Ventures did not immediately respond to Reuters' request for comment. Reported Earnings • Aug 11
Third quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: US$0.34 (vs US$1.12 in 3Q 2022) Third quarter 2023 results: EPS: US$0.34 (down from US$1.12 in 3Q 2022). Revenue: US$91.5m (up 34% from 3Q 2022). Net income: US$1.06m (down 70% from 3Q 2022). Profit margin: 1.2% (down from 5.1% in 3Q 2022). Revenue is forecast to grow 19% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 6.3% growth forecast for the Consumer Durables industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 13% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 47% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Aankondiging • Aug 04
Live Ventures Incorporated to Report Q3, 2023 Results on Aug 10, 2023 Live Ventures Incorporated announced that they will report Q3, 2023 results Pre-Market on Aug 10, 2023 Aankondiging • Jul 25
Live Ventures Incorporated (NasdaqCM:LIVE) acquired Precision Metal Works, Inc. for $28 million. Live Ventures Incorporated (NasdaqCM:LIVE) acquired Precision Metal Works, Inc. for $28 million on July 24, 2023. Precision Metal Works was acquired for a total consideration of approximately $28 million, comprised of $25 million cash, with additional consideration of up to $3 million paid in the form of an earn-out. As part of the acquisition, Live Ventures will retain PMW’s existing management team and all its employees. The acquisition will be immediately accretive to earnings of Live Ventures. Invision Capital Advisors, LLC and Focus Capital Advisors, Inc. acted as the financial advisers to Precision Metal Works.
Live Ventures Incorporated (NasdaqCM:LIVE) completed the acquisition of Precision Metal Works, Inc. on July 24, 2023. New Risk • Jul 20
New minor risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of German stocks, typically moving 6.6% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. It also increases the risk of potential losses in the short term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Interest payments are not well covered by earnings (2.8x net interest cover). Minor Risks Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (6.6% average weekly change). Large one-off items impacting financial results. Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (2.1% net profit margin). Shareholders have been diluted in the past year (3.4% increase in shares outstanding). Significant insider selling over the past 3 months (€235k sold). Market cap is less than US$100m (€77.1m market cap, or US$85.9m). Aankondiging • Jun 24
Live Ventures Incorporated, Annual General Meeting, Jul 27, 2023 Live Ventures Incorporated, Annual General Meeting, Jul 27, 2023, at 10:00 Pacific Standard Time. Location: 325 E. Warm Springs Road, Suite 102 Las Vegas Nevada United States Agenda: To consider and elect five directors to Board of Directors; to consider and ratify the appointment of Frazier & Deeter, LLC as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023; and to transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting and any adjournments thereof. Reported Earnings • May 12
Second quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: US$0.50 (vs US$4.90 in 2Q 2022) Second quarter 2023 results: EPS: US$0.50 (down from US$4.90 in 2Q 2022). Revenue: US$91.1m (up 31% from 2Q 2022). Net income: US$1.56m (down 90% from 2Q 2022). Profit margin: 1.7% (down from 22% in 2Q 2022). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 18% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 57% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth. Aankondiging • May 05
Live Ventures Incorporated to Report Q2, 2023 Results on May 11, 2023 Live Ventures Incorporated announced that they will report Q2, 2023 results on May 11, 2023 Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Mar 03
Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 15% After last week's 15% share price decline to €27.80, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 3x. Average forward P/E is 12x in the Consumer Durables industry in Germany. Total returns to shareholders of 430% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • Feb 10
First quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: US$0.60 (vs US$4.14 in 1Q 2022) First quarter 2023 results: EPS: US$0.60 (down from US$4.14 in 1Q 2022). Revenue: US$69.0m (down 8.2% from 1Q 2022). Net income: US$1.84m (down 72% from 1Q 2022). Profit margin: 2.7% (down from 8.7% in 1Q 2022). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 44% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 79% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth. Aankondiging • Feb 03
Live Ventures Incorporated to Report Q1, 2023 Results on Feb 09, 2023 Live Ventures Incorporated announced that they will report Q1, 2023 results Pre-Market on Feb 09, 2023 Aankondiging • Jan 20
Live Ventures Incorporated acquired Flooring Liquidators, Inc. for $84 million. Live Ventures Incorporated acquired Flooring Liquidators, Inc. for $84 million on January 19, 2023. The transaction, valued at approximately $84 million, was financed through a combination of cash, debt, including a $5 million note from Isaac Capital Group, and the issuance of 116,441 shares of our common stock, representing a 3.78% dilution of Live Ventures’ fully diluted common stock.As part of the transaction, Live Ventures also acquired Floorable, LLC, the company’s franchise opportunity utilizing proprietary in-home shopping mobile showrooms and an established back-office support system along with K2L Leasing, LLC and SJ &K Equipment, Inc. As part of the acquisition, Live Ventures will retain Flooring Liquidators’ existing management team and all 625 employees and contractors.
Live Ventures Incorporated completed the acquisition of Flooring Liquidators, Inc. January 19, 2023. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jan 03
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 21% share price gain to €28.40, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 3.9x. Average forward P/E is 11x in the Consumer Durables industry in Germany. Total returns to shareholders of 330% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • Dec 16
Full year 2022 earnings released: EPS: US$7.94 (vs US$19.92 in FY 2021) Full year 2022 results: EPS: US$7.94 (down from US$19.92 in FY 2021). Revenue: US$286.9m (up 5.1% from FY 2021). Net income: US$24.7m (down 21% from FY 2021). Profit margin: 8.6% (down from 11% in FY 2021). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 66% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 55% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Aankondiging • Dec 09
Live Ventures Incorporated to Report Q4, 2022 Results on Dec 15, 2022 Live Ventures Incorporated announced that they will report Q4, 2022 results at 9:30 AM, US Eastern Standard Time on Dec 15, 2022 Board Change • Nov 16
Insufficient new directors No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. No experienced directors. 5 highly experienced directors. Independent Director Tyler Sickmeyer was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2014. The company’s insufficient board refreshment is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Aankondiging • Oct 29
Live Ventures Incorporated Appoints Wayne Ipsen as Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary Live Ventures Incorporated announced that effective October 24, 2022, Wayne Ipsen, age 53, became Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary. For the 18 years prior to joining the Company, Mr. Ipsen was an attorney at US Ecology Inc., most recently serving as its Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary. Prior to joining US Ecology Inc., he was an attorney at Elam & Burke P.A., a law firm in Boise, Idaho, and a tax consultant at PricewaterhouseCoopers in its Seattle, Washington office. Mr. Ipsen earned his Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Master of Accountancy (Tax), both from Brigham Young University, and his Juris Doctor from the University of Idaho in 1999. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Sep 19
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 15% share price gain to €28.40, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 2.8x. Average trailing P/E is 8x in the Consumer Durables industry in Germany. Total returns to shareholders of 280% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • Aug 13
Third quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS: US$1.12 (vs US$6.35 in 3Q 2021) Third quarter 2022 results: EPS: US$1.12 (down from US$6.35 in 3Q 2021). Revenue: US$68.3m (down 1.2% from 3Q 2021). Net income: US$3.47m (down 65% from 3Q 2021). Profit margin: 5.1% (down from 14% in 3Q 2021). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 81% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 74% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Aankondiging • Jul 29
Live Ventures Incorporated to Report Q3, 2022 Results on Aug 11, 2022 Live Ventures Incorporated announced that they will report Q3, 2022 results Pre-Market on Aug 11, 2022 Aankondiging • Jun 26
Live Ventures Incorporated(NasdaqCM:LIVE) dropped from Russell Microcap Value Index Live Ventures Incorporated(NasdaqCM:LIVE) dropped from Russell Microcap Value Index Aankondiging • Jun 24
Live Ventures Incorporated, Annual General Meeting, Jul 26, 2022 Live Ventures Incorporated, Annual General Meeting, Jul 26, 2022, at 10:00 Pacific Standard Time. Location: 325 E. Warm Springs Road, Suite 102 Las Vegas Nevada United States Agenda: To elect five directors to company Board of Directors; to approve named executive officer compensation; to ratify the appointment of Frazier & Deeter, LLC as the company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022; and to transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting and any adjournments thereof. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jun 17
Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week After last week's 15% share price decline to €29.60, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 2.2x. Average trailing P/E is 9x in the Consumer Durables industry in Germany. Total returns to shareholders of 380% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • May 13
Second quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS: US$4.90 (vs US$5.62 in 2Q 2021) Second quarter 2022 results: EPS: US$4.90. Revenue: US$69.7m (down 1.7% from 2Q 2021). Net income: US$15.4m (up 76% from 2Q 2021). Profit margin: 22% (up from 12% in 2Q 2021). Aankondiging • May 05
Live Ventures Incorporated to Report Q2, 2022 Results on May 11, 2022 Live Ventures Incorporated announced that they will report Q2, 2022 results Pre-Market on May 11, 2022 Board Change • Apr 27
Insufficient new directors No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 1 experienced director. 4 highly experienced directors. Independent Director Tyler Sickmeyer was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2014. The company’s insufficient board refreshment is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Mar 18
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 20% share price gain to €37.00, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 2.1x. Average trailing P/E is 12x in the Consumer Durables industry in Germany. Total returns to shareholders of 453% over the past three years. Recent Insider Transactions • Mar 15
Independent Director recently bought €136k worth of stock On the 11th of March, Dennis Gao bought around 4k shares on-market at roughly €32.67 per share. This was the largest purchase by an insider in the last 3 months. Despite this recent purchase, insiders have collectively sold €225k more in shares than they bought in the last 12 months. Aankondiging • Mar 06
Live Ventures Incorporated Appoints David Verret as Chief Financial Officer Live Ventures Incorporated announced that effective March 1, 2022, David Verret was appointed Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) of the Company. For the last five months, Mr. Verret has been the Chief Accounting Officer (“CAO”) for the Company. Reported Earnings • Feb 11
First quarter 2022 earnings: Revenues and EPS in line with analyst expectations First quarter 2022 results: EPS: US$4.14 (up from US$3.45 in 1Q 2021). Revenue: US$75.2m (up 20% from 1Q 2021). Net income: US$6.55m (up 21% from 1Q 2021). Profit margin: 8.7% (in line with 1Q 2021). Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 95% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 54% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Aankondiging • Feb 05
Live Ventures Incorporated to Report Q1, 2022 Results on Feb 10, 2022 Live Ventures Incorporated announced that they will report Q1, 2022 results on Feb 10, 2022 Reported Earnings • Dec 24
Full year 2021 earnings: Revenues and EPS in line with analyst expectations Full year 2021 results: EPS: US$19.92 (up from US$6.40 in FY 2020). Revenue: US$273.0m (up 42% from FY 2020). Net income: US$31.2m (up 186% from FY 2020). Profit margin: 11% (up from 5.7% in FY 2020). Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 90% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 56% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Board Change • Dec 08
Insufficient new directors No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 1 experienced director. 4 highly experienced directors. Independent Director Tyler Sickmeyer was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2014. The company’s insufficient board refreshment is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Aankondiging • Sep 15
The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz Announces the Filing of Securities Class Action on Behalf of Live Ventures Incorporated The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz announced that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Live Ventures Incorporated securities between December 28, 2016 and August 3, 2021, inclusive (the "Class Period"). Live Ventures investors have until October 12, 2021to file a lead plaintiff motion. On August 3, 2021, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") filed a complaint against Live Ventures, its Chief Executive Officer, and its Chief Financial Officer alleging "multiple financial, disclosure, and reporting violations related to inflated income and earnings per share, stock promotion and secret trading, and undisclosed executive compensation." Specifically, the SEC alleged that Live Ventures had recorded income from a backdated contract, which increased pre-tax income for fiscal 2016 by 20%, and understated its outstanding share count, which overstated earnings per share by 40%. The complaint filed in this class action alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements, as well as failed to disclose material adverse facts about the Company's business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, Defendants failed to disclose to investors: (1) that Live's earnings per share for Fiscal Year 2016 was actually only $6.33 per share; (2) that the Company used an artificially low share count to boost the earnings per share by 40%; (3) that Live had overstated pre-tax income for fiscal 2016 by 20% by including $915,500 of "other income" related to certain amendments that were not negotiated until after the close of the fiscal year; (4) that Live's acquisition of ApplianceSmart did not close during first quarter 2017; (5) that using December 30, 2017 as the "acquisition date" and recognizing income therefrom did not conform to generally accepted accounting principles; (6) that, by falsely stating that the acquisition closed during the quarter, Live recognized bargain purchase gain, which enabled the Company to report positive net income in what would otherwise have been an unprofitable quarter; (7) that between fiscal 2016 and fiscal 2018, Live's CEO received approximately 94% more in compensation than was disclosed to investors; and (8) as a result, Defendants' statements about its business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked reasonable basis at all relevant times. Aankondiging • Aug 14
Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP Announces Class Action Lawsuit Against Live Ventures Incorporated Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP announced that purchasers of Live Ventures Incorporated securities between December 28, 2016 and August 3, 2021, inclusive (class period) have until October 12, 2021 to seek appointment as lead plaintiff in the Live Ventures class action lawsuit. The Live Ventures class action lawsuit charges Live Ventures and certain of its top executives with violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The Live Venture class action lawsuit was commenced on August 13, 2021 in the District of Nevada and is captioned Sieggreen v. Live Ventures Incorporated,No. 21-cv-01517. The Live Ventures class action lawsuit alleges that, throughout the class period, defendants made false and misleading statements and failed to disclose that: Live Ventures’ earnings per share for fiscal year 2016 was actually only $6.33 per share; Live Ventures used an artificially low share count to boost the earnings per share by 40%; Live Ventures had overstated pre-tax income for fiscal year 2016 by 20% by including $915,500 of other income related to certain amendments that were not negotiated until after the close of the fiscal year; Live Ventures’ acquisition of ApplianceSmart did not close during the first quarter of 2017; using December 30, 2017 as the acquisition date and recognizing income therefrom did not conform to generally accepted accounting principles; by falsely stating that the acquisition closed during the quarter, Live Ventures recognized bargain purchase gain, which enabled Live Ventures to report positive net income in what would otherwise have been an unprofitable quarter; between fiscal year 2016 and fiscal year 2018, Live Ventures’ CEO, defendant Jon Isaac, received approximately 94% more in compensation than was disclosed to investors; and as a result, defendants’ positive statements about Live Ventures’ business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jul 28
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 18% share price gain to US$54.00, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 4.6x. Average trailing P/E is 12x in the Consumer Durables industry in Germany. Total returns to shareholders of 410% over the past three years. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jun 27
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 20% share price gain to US$58.50, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 4.9x. Average trailing P/E is 13x in the Consumer Durables industry in Germany. Total returns to shareholders of 445% over the past three years. Aankondiging • Jun 18
Live Ventures Incorporated (NasdaqCM:LIVE) agreed to acquire remaining 75.1% stakes in Salomon Whitney LLC from Angia Holdings, Llc for approximately $7 million. Live Ventures Incorporated (NasdaqCM:LIVE) agreed to acquire remaining 75.1% stakes in Salomon Whitney LLC from Angia Holdings, Llc for approximately $7 million on June 17, 2021. The transaction is subject to customary conditions, including, approval by FINRA. Recent Insider Transactions • Jun 16
President & CEO of Vintage Stock recently sold €229k worth of stock On the 14th of June, Rodney Spriggs sold around 5k shares on-market at roughly €45.85 per share. This was the largest sale by an insider in the last 3 months. Insiders have been net sellers, collectively disposing of €546k more than they bought in the last 12 months. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jun 12
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 24% share price gain to US$54.00, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 4.4x. Average trailing P/E is 14x in the Consumer Durables industry in Germany. Total returns to shareholders of 393% over the past three years. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • May 29
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 22% share price gain to US$40.40, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 3.5x. Average trailing P/E is 15x in the Consumer Durables industry in Germany. Total returns to shareholders of 288% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • May 18
Second quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS US$5.62 (vs US$1.30 in 2Q 2020) The company reported a strong second quarter result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. Second quarter 2021 results: Revenue: US$70.9m (up 53% from 2Q 2020). Net income: US$8.73m (up 282% from 2Q 2020). Profit margin: 12% (up from 4.9% in 2Q 2020). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 46% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 44% per year. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • May 05
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 17% share price gain to US$29.40, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 3.7x. Average trailing P/E is 25x in the Consumer Durables industry in Germany. Total returns to shareholders of 156% over the past three years. Aankondiging • May 05
Live Ventures Incorporated Provides Preliminary Revenue Guidance for the Second Quarter Ended March 31, 2021 Live Ventures Incorporated provided preliminary revenue guidance for the second quarter ended March 31, 2021. For the quarter, the company expects revenues to be in the range of $68 million to $72 million, representing an increase of 46-55% compared to the same period last year. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Apr 14
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 19% share price gain to US$25.60, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 3.2x. Average trailing P/E is 35x in the Consumer Durables industry in Germany. Total returns to shareholders of 155% over the past three years. Aankondiging • Jan 01
Live Ventures Incorporated announced delayed annual 10-K filing On 12/30/2020, Live Ventures Incorporated announced that they will be unable to file their next 10-K by the deadline required by the SEC. Is New 90 Day High Low • Nov 05
New 90-day high: €9.70 The company is up 20% from its price of €8.05 on 06 August 2020. The German market is down 3.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Consumer Durables industry, which is up 11% over the same period. Is New 90 Day High Low • Oct 19
New 90-day high: €9.15 The company is up 10.0% from its price of €8.35 on 21 July 2020. The German market is flat over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. However, it underperformed the Consumer Durables industry, which is up 13% over the same period. Is New 90 Day High Low • Sep 26
New 90-day low: €6.65 The company is down 21% from its price of €8.45 on 26 June 2020. The German market is up 3.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the Consumer Durables industry, which is up 14% over the same period. Aankondiging • Jul 17
Live Ventures Incorporated (NasdaqCM:LIVE) acquired Precision Industries, Inc. for approximately $31.5 million. Live Ventures Incorporated (NasdaqCM:LIVE) acquired Precision Industries, Inc. for approximately $31.5 million on July 15, 2020. The consideration was paid in cash. Thomas Sedlak, who joined Precision Marshall in 2008 and has most recently served as Senior Vice President, has been elevated to Chief Executive Officer. All current employees are expected to be retained through the acquisition.
Live Ventures Incorporated (NasdaqCM:LIVE) completed the acquisition of Precision Industries, Inc. on July 15, 2020. 
