GigaCloud Technology Inc Announces Planned Acquisition of New Classic Home Furnishings

Rhea-AI Summary

GigaCloud Technology (Nasdaq: GCT) entered a binding term sheet to acquire 100% of New Classic Home Furnishing for $18 million on a debt-free basis, subject to customary net working capital adjustments and a post-close earn-out tied to 2026 recurring revenue milestones. New Classic, headquartered in Fontana, California, is a profitable furniture distributor with ~$70 million in annual revenue, ~2,000 active SKUs and >1,000 retailer customers, and sources <3% from China. The company will retain its brand and management. The transaction will be funded from GigaCloud’s existing cash on hand and is expected to close on January 1, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions and a risk that it may not close.

Positive

• $18 million agreed purchase price for 100% equity
• New Classic generates approximately $70 million annual revenue
• Acquisition is debt-free and includes an earn-out tied to 2026 recurring revenue
• New Classic sources <3% from China, diversifying supply origins
• Target will retain its brand and management

Negative

• Transaction funded from existing cash on hand, reducing liquidity
• Closing is subject to conditions and the deal may not close
• Post-close earn-out makes part of consideration contingent on 2026 revenue

Insights

M&A Strategist

GigaCloud agrees to buy New Classic for $18 million, adding a $70M revenue brick-and-mortar distributor; close eyed for Jan 1, 2026.

GigaCloud Technology expands its B2B footprint by signing a binding term sheet to acquire 100% of New Classic Home Furnishing for $18 million on a debt-free basis, subject to net working capital adjustments and an earn-out tied to recurring revenue milestones in 2026. New Classic reports approximately $70 million in annual revenues, over 2,000 active SKUs, and more than 1,000 retailer customers, and will retain its brand and management post-close.

The transaction links GigaCloud’s ecommerce and fulfillment capabilities with New Classic’s brick-and-mortar distribution. Key dependencies include completion of customary closing conditions and the earn-out metrics for 2026. The company will fund the deal from existing cash on hand. There is a stated possibility the transaction may not close.

Watch the following near-term items: confirmation of closing on Jan 1, 2026, details of net working capital adjustments, and the specific recurring revenue milestones that govern the earn-out in 2026. Also monitor any announcements about integration plans while New Classic maintains its brand and management.

Acquisition expands GigaCloud’s B2B ecosystem into Brick-and-Mortar Wholesale

EL MONTE, Calif., Oct. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GigaCloud Technology Inc (Nasdaq: GCT) (“GigaCloud” or the “Company”), a pioneer of global end-to-end B2B technology solutions for large parcel merchandise, today announced its entry into a binding term sheet for the acquisition of 100% of outstanding equity interest of New Classic Home Furnishing, Inc. (“New Classic”) for $18 million.

Headquartered in Fontana, California, New Classic is a profitable U.S.-based furniture distributor with 25 years of history, primarily servicing brick-and-mortar retailers across North America. New Classic generates approximately $70 million in annual revenues by offering a diverse portfolio of over 2,000 active SKUs and servicing over 1,000 retailer customers. The acquisition strategically combines GigaCloud’s ecommerce marketplace and operational expertise with New Classic’s long-standing brick-and-mortar footprint. The acquisition further diversifies the Company’s supply chain, with New Classic sourcing predominantly from the Southeast Asia and the United States, and less than 3% from China.

“This acquisition is a pivotal step in our long-term vision for building a truly channel-agnostic B2B marketplace,” said Larry Wu, Founder and CEO of GigaCloud. “New Classic provides us with an extensive network of valued suppliers and brick-and-mortar retailers, along with deep expertise in the brick-and-mortar segment. This gives us the strategic foundation we need to begin serving these vital retailers with a new level of support and opportunity. We are excited to welcome New Classic's partners into the GigaCloud ecosystem and confident that together, we will build a more connected and efficient future.”

“This transaction is about bringing the best of both worlds to our retailer customers,” said Jean Tong, Founder and CEO of New Classic. “By integrating New Classic’s established brick-and-mortar network and GigaCloud’s transformative technology and fulfillment capabilities, we can now provide more value to our retailer customers by offering a more complete and flexible suite of solutions and products. This combined strength ensures we are better equipped to meet their evolving needs, both today and tomorrow."

The term sheet provides for total consideration of $18 million on a debt-free basis, subject to customary net working capital adjustments, and is inclusive of a post-close earn-out based on the achievement of certain recurring revenue milestones in 2026. Under the acquisition, New Classic will maintain its brand identity and management team. The transaction will be funded from GigaCloud’s existing cash on hand.

The transaction is expected to close on January 1, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions. There is a possibility that the transaction may not close.

About GigaCloud Technology Inc

GigaCloud Technology Inc is a pioneer of global end-to-end B2B technology solutions for large parcel merchandise. The Company’s B2B ecommerce platform, which it refers to as the “GigaCloud Marketplace,” integrates everything from discovery, payments and logistics tools into one easy-to-use platform. The Company’s global marketplace seamlessly connects manufacturers, primarily in Asia, with resellers, primarily in the U.S., Asia and Europe, to execute cross-border transactions with confidence, speed and efficiency. The Company offers a truly comprehensive solution that transports products from the manufacturer’s warehouse to the end customer’s doorstep, all at one fixed price. The Company first launched its marketplace in January 2019 by focusing on the global furniture market and has since expanded into additional categories such as home appliances and fitness equipment. For more information, please visit the Company’s website: https://investors.gigacloudtech.com/.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements.” Forward-looking statements reflect our current view about future events. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on the Company’s current expectations and projections about future events that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Investors can identify these forward-looking statements by words or phrases such as “may,” “will,” “could,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “aim,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “is/are likely to,” “propose,” “potential,” “continue” or similar expressions. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the Company’s registration statement and other filings with the SEC.

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FAQ

What is GigaCloud (GCT) paying to acquire New Classic Home Furnishing and when is closing expected?

GigaCloud agreed to acquire New Classic for $18 million and expects the transaction to close on January 1, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.

How large is New Classic Home Furnishing in revenue and customers for GCT's acquisition?

New Classic generates approximately $70 million in annual revenue, offers ~2,000 active SKUs and serves over 1,000 retailer customers.

Will New Classic keep its brand and management after the GCT acquisition?

Yes. Under the agreement New Classic will maintain its brand identity and management team after closing.

How will GigaCloud fund the $18 million New Classic acquisition (GCT)?

The transaction will be funded from GigaCloud’s existing cash on hand.

Does the GCT–New Classic deal include contingent payments or adjustments?

Yes. The term sheet is on a debt-free basis subject to customary net working capital adjustments and includes a post-close earn-out tied to 2026 recurring revenue milestones.

What supply-chain exposure does New Classic bring to GigaCloud (GCT)?

New Classic predominantly sources from Southeast Asia and the United States, with under 3% of sourcing from China.