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a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. reports news tied to its portfolio of next-generation fashion brands, including Princess Polly, Culture Kings, Petal & Pup and mnml. Company updates commonly cover quarterly and annual results, direct-to-consumer sales trends, merchandising activity, retail store expansion, wholesale channels and marketing aimed at consumers who discover fashion through social media and primarily shop online.
Recurring developments also include investor conference participation, financing and debt-related actions, sourcing and operational initiatives, and Princess Polly store growth in the United States. The company describes a data-driven “test and repeat” merchandising model used to introduce new and exclusive fashion across its brand portfolio.
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.