Live Ventures (LIVE) is a diversified holding company that acquires and operates businesses across various sectors, primarily in manufacturing and industrial markets.

• Like a small-scale Berkshire Hathaway, focused on owning and growing a collection of industrial and manufacturing companies, such as flooring manufacturers and steel product makers.

• Flooring Products: Manufactures and distributes residential and commercial broadloom carpets, carpet pads, and hard surface flooring.
• Specialty Steel Products: Manufactures and distributes carbon and alloy steel bars and specialty seamless pipes for various industrial applications.
• Appliance Parts Retail: Operates retail stores providing new and used appliance parts to consumers and businesses.

Live Ventures (symbol: LIVE) is a diversified holding company operating through various subsidiaries. Its largest segment, Manufacturing (which includes Marquis Industries and Precision Marshall), primarily sells to other companies (business-to-business or B2B).

According to Live Ventures' public filings, no single customer accounts for 10% or more of the company's consolidated net sales. Therefore, Live Ventures does not disclose the names of any specific "major customer" companies.

However, based on the operations of its primary B2B subsidiaries, its customer base consists of the following categories of companies:

• Flooring Distributors and Retailers: These businesses purchase residential and commercial carpets and rugs from Marquis Industries for resale to end-consumers or for use in their own projects.
• Commercial Contractors and Builders: These companies purchase commercial flooring solutions from Marquis Industries for installation in various commercial properties.
• Industrial Distributors and Manufacturers: These businesses purchase cold-finished tool steel from Precision Marshall for further distribution or for direct use in their manufacturing processes.

Additionally, Live Ventures' Services segment, primarily through AppliancePlug, sells directly to:

• Individual Consumers: These are end-users purchasing appliances through the e-commerce platform.

• INVISTA (subsidiary of Koch Industries)

Jon Isaac, President, Chief Executive Officer and Director

Mr. Jon Isaac has served as a director of Live Ventures since December 2011 and has been its President and Chief Executive Officer since January 2012. He previously held the role of Chief Financial Officer from 2013 until January 2017. Mr. Isaac is the founder of Isaac Capital Group, LLC, a privately held investment company, where he has finalized various multi-faceted real estate deals and has experience assisting public companies with turnarounds and capital raising. He invested in Live Ventures (then LiveDeal) in 2011, preventing its delisting from Nasdaq, and later refocused the company into a diversified holding company in 2015, with a strategic focus on value-oriented acquisitions of domestic middle-market companies.

David Verret, Chief Financial Officer

Mr. David Verret was appointed Chief Financial Officer on March 1, 2022, having previously served as Chief Accounting Officer since September 29, 2021. Prior to joining Live Ventures, he spent a decade as the Chief Accounting Officer at BrinksHome Security™, where he also held other accounting positions. Before that, Mr. Verret was employed by KPMG LLP in its audit practice for 13 years, from 1998 to 2011, serving as a member of the audit staff, Manager, and Senior Manager.

Tony Isaac, Director

Mr. Tony Isaac has been a director of Live Ventures since December 2011 and, since July 2012, has led the company's financial planning and strategy initiatives. He has also served as a director of ALT5 Sigma Corporation (formerly JanOne Inc.) since May 2015 and as its Chief Executive Officer from May 2016 to September 2024, currently holding the position of President. His expertise lies in negotiation and problem-solving for complex real estate and business transactions.

Eric Althofer, Chief Operating Officer

Mr. Eric Althofer serves as the Chief Operating Officer of Live Ventures.

Rodney Spriggs, President & CEO of Vintage Stock, Inc.

Mr. Rodney Spriggs is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Vintage Stock, Inc., a subsidiary of Live Ventures.

The key risks to Live Ventures' business operations stem primarily from its substantial financial leverage, susceptibility to macroeconomic conditions impacting its core segments, and challenges inherent in its acquisition-focused, diversified business model.

1. Significant Debt Burden and Financial Leverage: Live Ventures carries a substantial debt burden, with net debt reported at approximately $142.2 million as of December 2024. This translates to a high net debt to EBITDA ratio of 7.5 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.44. The company's ability to service this debt is a concern, especially given an 89% decline in its EBIT over the last 12 months. A critical aspect of this risk is the potential for a $19 million increase in debt if the company defaults on payments related to a recent debt restructuring.
2. Sensitivity to Economic Downturns and Market Conditions: The company's performance is significantly influenced by broader economic trends, particularly in its retail-flooring and steel manufacturing segments. There is ongoing softness in the new home construction and home refurbishment markets, which directly impacts its flooring business. Decreased consumer demand, store dispositions, and lower sales volumes in the steel manufacturing segment have also been cited as causes for revenue declines. High interest rates also present a challenge by impacting consumer demand for flooring products.
3. Operational Challenges with Diversified Portfolio and Acquisitions: Live Ventures operates a diversified portfolio with a business model centered on acquiring and integrating various middle-market companies. This strategy introduces operational challenges, including the potential difficulty in maintaining consistent standards and governance across diverse subsidiaries. Integrating different business operations and cultures, along with managing growth effectively, can strain management and financial resources. Furthermore, the company has experienced goodwill impairment charges, such as an $18.1 million charge in the Retail-Flooring segment in fiscal year 2024.

The rapid advancement and adoption of additive manufacturing (3D printing) for metals poses a clear emerging threat to Live Ventures' specialty steel manufacturing segment (Precision Marshall). As additive manufacturing technologies become more capable of producing high-quality, complex components from various metals, including tool steels and other specialty alloys, it could reduce the demand for conventionally manufactured specialty steel products supplied by Precision Marshall. This shift could disrupt traditional manufacturing processes and supply chains, potentially leading to a decrease in the need for raw specialty steel in its current form for certain applications.

Live Ventures (symbol: LIVE) operates in several main product and service areas, including flooring manufacturing and retail, steel manufacturing, retail-entertainment, and financial services. The addressable market sizes for these segments vary by region.

Flooring

• Globally, the flooring market was valued at approximately USD 416.56 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to about USD 646.70 billion by 2032.
• In the U.S., the flooring market size was estimated at USD 74.60 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 134.90 billion by 2033. Another estimate places the U.S. flooring market at USD 111.06 billion in 2024, with a projection to reach USD 174.84 billion by 2033.

Steel Manufacturing

• The global steel manufacturing market size was approximately USD 151.68 billion in 2025 and is forecasted to reach USD 201.92 billion by 2034. The broader global steel market was valued at USD 1.63 trillion in 2025 and is predicted to increase to USD 2.60 trillion by 2034.
• In the U.S., the iron and steel manufacturing market size was USD 104.6 billion in 2024 and is projected to be USD 108.4 billion in 2025. Another estimate indicates the U.S. steel market reached USD 139.6 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 164.0 billion by 2033.

Financial Services

• The global financial services market size was approximately USD 33.77 trillion in 2024, projected to grow to USD 36.13 trillion in 2025, and reach USD 47.55 trillion by 2029. Other estimates for the global financial services market include a valuation of USD 31.1 trillion in 2023, growing to USD 33.5 trillion in 2024, and forecast to reach USD 44.9 trillion in 2028.
• For the U.S. financial services market, while specific comprehensive "trillion" dollar figures for the entire addressable market for Live Ventures' financial services segment (SW Financial, a broker-dealer and investment bank) are not consistently available in the search results, the financial and insurance market alone represented nearly 7.5% of the U.S. gross domestic product in 2018. The U.S. financial services market size was valued at around USD 60.65 billion in 2024, with projections to reach USD 124.65 billion by 2034. However, these "billion" dollar figures likely represent specific sub-segments rather than the entire financial services market which, given its contribution to U.S. GDP, would be in the trillions.

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Live Ventures (symbol: LIVE) is expected to drive future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years through a combination of strategic acquisitions, organic expansion within its key segments, and operational enhancements to boost sales and market reach.

Here are the key drivers:

1. Continued Strategic Acquisitions: Live Ventures operates with a "buy, build, hold" long-term strategy, actively seeking value-oriented acquisitions of domestic middle-market companies. This sector-agnostic approach focuses on well-run businesses with a track record of earnings growth and cash flow generation, with the intent to invest in these acquired entities to further drive growth. The company's significant revenue increases in fiscal year 2024 were primarily attributed to recent acquisitions such as Flooring Liquidators, Precision Metal Works (PMW), and Central Steel. Live Ventures maintains financial flexibility to pursue new acquisition opportunities.
2. Expansion of the Retail-Flooring Segment (Flooring Liquidators): A significant driver for future growth is the aggressive expansion plan for Flooring Liquidators, a subsidiary acquired in fiscal year 2023. Live Ventures' CEO has stated that having "one hundred new stores or more this decade is almost inevitable" if the company remains disciplined. This expansion includes opening large new stores that also serve as distribution centers for future growth in new regions, such as the Springfield, Missouri location supporting Midwest expansion.
3. Organic Growth and Operational Enhancements within Acquired Businesses: Beyond initial acquisitions, Live Ventures focuses on investing in its acquired entities to drive organic growth. In the Flooring Liquidators segment, initiatives include improving product mix, specifically increasing private label products (from 12% to 25% of total mix), which drive higher margins and provide greater control over product quality. Furthermore, operational efficiencies like automation, AI integration, vendor-direct sourcing, and optimized logistics (e.g., three-day delivery capability) are expected to enhance customer satisfaction and sales.
4. Growth in the Flooring Manufacturing Segment: The Flooring Manufacturing segment demonstrated an increase in revenue in fiscal year 2024, partly due to increased sales associated with the acquisition of the Harris Flooring Group brands in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023. Continued integration and leveraging of these brands are expected to contribute to sustained revenue growth in this segment.

Share Repurchases

• Live Ventures adopted a new stock repurchase program on June 3, 2024, authorizing the repurchase of up to $10 million of its common stock, effective until May 31, 2025.
• In fiscal year 2023, the company repurchased 39,092 shares of its common stock at an average price of $25.35 per share.
• During the third quarter of fiscal year 2025 (ended June 30, 2025), Live Ventures repurchased 12,695 shares of its common stock at an average price of $8.83 per share.

Outbound Investments

• Live Ventures acquired Flooring Liquidators in fiscal year 2023.
• The company acquired Precision Metal Works, Inc. (PMW) during fiscal year 2023.
• In fiscal year 2024, Live Ventures acquired CSF Holdings, LLC, also known as Central Steel.