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Lendway, Inc. (Nasdaq: LDWY) is a specialty agricultural and finance company whose news flow is closely tied to its agricultural investments and lending activities. The company is the majority owner of Bloomia, which it describes as one of the largest producers of fresh-cut tulips in the United States, and it fully owns FarmlandCredit.com, a non-bank lending platform focused on collateralized loans. Company updates highlight how these businesses contribute to Lendway’s financial performance and strategic direction.
News about Lendway frequently centers on quarterly and annual financial results, where management discusses revenue, gross profit, operating income or loss, and non-GAAP metrics such as EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA. These releases often emphasize the pronounced seasonality of Bloomia’s tulip operations, noting that sales are typically strongest in the first half of the calendar year around Valentine’s Day, Easter season and the broader spring period, with later quarters reflecting slower seasonal demand.
Investors following LDWY news will also see strategic and corporate developments, including the acquisition of a majority interest in Bloomia, the evolution into a specialty ag and finance company, and the launch and ongoing positioning of the FarmlandCredit.com lending business. Additional disclosures cover changes to Lendway’s fiscal year end, amendments to its credit agreement, new promissory note financings intended to support Bloomia’s operations, and actions approved at the company’s annual meeting, such as increases in authorized common stock.
Other notable items in Lendway’s news feed include management and governance updates, such as executive appointments and board decisions, and commentary from leadership on topics like bulb sourcing, tulip inventory, and the impact of acquisition-related costs. For readers tracking LDWY, this page offers a centralized view of earnings announcements, financing arrangements, governance actions and operational commentary that shape Lendway’s specialty agriculture and finance profile over time.
Lendway (NASDAQ:LDWY) has appointed William (Bill) Prescott as Sales Manager for its primary business unit, Fresh Tulips USA , also known as Bloomia. Prescott will be responsible for expanding Bloomia's sales in the Western United States. Prescott brings over 15 years of sales and marketing experience, most recently serving as the Director of Sales and Marketing at Sun Valley Floral Farms. This strategic hire aims to leverage Prescott’s expertise to penetrate the Western U.S. market, which is a key growth area for Bloomia.
CEO Werner Jansen expressed enthusiasm about Prescott's addition to the team, highlighting his extensive knowledge of the target market. Prescott also shared his excitement about joining Bloomia and expanding its reputation for high-quality tulips and service in the Western U.S.
Lendway announced its Q1 2024 financial results ending March 31, 2024. The company has transitioned into a specialty agricultural and finance firm, focusing on Bloomia B.V., a tulip growing enterprise, acquired in February 2024 for $53.4 million.
Q1 2024 net sales were $8 million, mainly from Bloomia. However, the company reported an operating loss of $1.5 million, compared to $628,000 in Q1 2023, and a net loss of $1.3 million, or $0.77 per share, up from $528,000 or $0.29 per share in Q1 2023. Despite the losses, adjusted EBITDA showed improvement at $1.7 million.
Bloomia's sales, benefiting from seasonality, contributed significantly to the results. Expenses, including $1.54 million acquisition-related costs and $1.36 million amortization expense, impacted profitability. Cash and equivalents stood at $5 million, down from $16.1 million at the end of December 2023.
Lendway, Inc. announced the appointment of Elizabeth McShane as the Chief Financial Officer, effective May 20, 2024. McShane brings extensive financial experience to the company, previously working at Regis and KPMG. The CEO and Board of Directors expressed excitement about her joining, highlighting her leadership qualities. The company's acquisition of Bloomia signifies a new growth phase in the specialty ag and finance sector, with McShane aiming to enhance operational efficiencies for shareholder value creation.
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