A K A Brands Hldg Corp Stock Price, News & Analysis

a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. (NYSE: AKA) has signed a lease to open its first U.S. Culture Kings flagship store in late 2022 at The Forum Shops in Las Vegas, Nevada. Culture Kings is an experiential streetwear brand from Australia, known for its vibrant store environment and unique blend of music, sports, and fashion. The upcoming flagship store will offer exclusive merchandise from third-party and proprietary brands, aiming to captivate U.S. consumers and enhance brand visibility. CEO Jill Ramsey anticipates significant growth from this venture.

a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. (NYSE: AKA) reported impressive financial results for Q4 and FY 2021. Net sales soared by 157.7% to $182.4 million in Q4, boosted by the Culture Kings acquisition. However, net income dropped to $0.0 million, a decline from $5.1 million in Q4 2020. For FY 2021, net sales surged 160.4% to $562.2 million, yet the net loss was $(6.0 million), down from $14.3 million in 2020. Despite achieving 11.1% adjusted EBITDA margin, gross margins fell due to acquisition costs and increased freight expenses. The outlook for 2022 anticipates net sales between $785-$805 million.

a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. (NYSE: AKA) will report its fourth quarter and fiscal 2021 financial results on March 1, 2022. A webcast of the earnings call is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. ET, where management will discuss the results. The company operates as a direct-to-consumer fashion brand accelerator, focusing on Gen Z and millennials, with brands including Princess Polly and Culture Kings. A replay of the call will be available shortly after its conclusion until March 8, 2022.

a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. (NYSE: AKA) announced the appointments of Simon Beard and Ilene Eskenazi to its Board of Directors, effective December 31, 2021. Beard, co-founder of streetwear brand Culture Kings, brings significant entrepreneurial experience, while Eskenazi has over 20 years in leadership roles across various consumer sectors. CEO Jill Ramsey expressed excitement about their expertise aiding strategic growth initiatives. The company's focus remains on expanding its brand portfolio and enhancing shareholder value.

a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. (NYSE: AKA) announced its participation in a fireside chat at the 24th Annual ICR Conference on January 10, 2022, at 11:00 am ET. CEO Jill Ramsey and CFO Ciaran Long will represent the company. The chat will be available via webcast on their Investor Relations website, with an archive accessible afterward. Established in 2018, a.k.a. Brands is focused on accelerating growth for direct-to-consumer fashion brands targeting Gen Z and millennials.

a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. (NYSE: AKA) reported a 155.4% increase in net sales to $161.8 million for Q3 2021, driven by a significant contribution from the acquisition of Culture Kings. However, the company experienced a net loss of $(9.9) million or $(0.11 per share, a decline from a net income of $7.1 million in Q3 2020. Adjusted EBITDA was $18.5 million, 11.5% of net sales, down from 20.4% a year prior. The company anticipates full-year net sales between $550 million and $560 million and adjusted EBITDA of $60 million to $62 million.

a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. (NYSE: AKA) will report its Q3 2021 financial results after market close on November 9, 2021. A webcast will occur at 4:30 p.m. ET featuring management insights. Interested parties can join via the company's website and conference call lines. A replay will be available within two hours post-call until November 16, 2021.

Established in 2018, a.k.a. Brands focuses on accelerating DTC fashion brands for Gen Z and millennials, with notable brands including Princess Polly and Culture Kings.

a.k.a. Brands has acquired mnml, a digitally native U.S. men’s streetwear brand, for a total of $48.6 million. This acquisition, which closed on October 14, 2021, is expected to be immediately accretive to net income. Mnml, founded in 2016, achieved approximately $20 million in net revenue in fiscal 2020 and has shown double-digit EBITDA margins. The strategic acquisition aims to enhance a.k.a. Brands' presence in the U.S. streetwear market and leverage synergies with existing brands like Culture Kings.

a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. has priced its initial public offering (IPO) at $11.00 per share, aiming to raise $110,000,000. The stock is expected to begin trading on the NYSE under the symbol “AKA” on September 22, 2021. The offering will close on September 24, 2021. The net proceeds of approximately $96.4 million will be used to repay existing debts and repurchase minority interests in Petal & Pup, while remaining funds will support working capital and potential acquisitions.