Stran & Company Announces Completed Restatements of Financial Results for the 2022 and 2023 Fiscal Years
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Stran & Company (NASDAQ: SWAG) has completed restating financial results for 2022 and 2023. The company reported significant growth with sales increasing 31.3% to $76.0 million in 2023, up from $57.9 million in 2022. Gross profit saw a 61.5% increase to $24.9 million (32.7% margin) in 2023, compared to $15.4 million (26.6% margin) in 2022.
The company reduced its net loss to $0.4 million in 2023 from $3.5 million in 2022. Growth was driven by higher spending from existing clients, new customers, and contributions from acquisitions including G.A.P. Promotions, Trend Brand Solutions, Premier NYC, and T R Miller, which accounted for $15.1 million (19.9%) of 2023 sales. In November 2024, Stran acquired Gander Group to strengthen its casino continuity and loyalty sector presence.
Positive
- Sales growth of 31.3% to $76.0 million in 2023
- Gross profit increase of 61.5% to $24.9 million in 2023
- Gross margin improvement from 26.6% to 32.7%
- Net loss reduction from $3.5 million to $0.4 million
- Acquisitions contributed $15.1 million (19.9%) to 2023 sales
Negative
- Continued net loss of $0.4 million in 2023
- Required financial restatement for 2022 and 2023 fiscal years
- Increase in operating expenses and purchasing costs
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QUINCY, Mass., Jan. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stran & Company, Inc. ("Stran" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: SWAG) (NASDAQ: SWAGW), a leading outsourced marketing solutions provider that leverages its promotional products and loyalty incentive expertise, today announced the filing of its restated financial results for fiscal years 2022 and 2023.
Andy Shape, President and CEO of Stran, commented, “Over the past several months, we have been highly focused on completing the required restatement of our financial statements. Our focus has now shifted to the preparation and subsequent completion of our interim financial results. We appreciate the patience and support of our shareholders during this process.”
“Our business fundamentals remain strong, and we have achieved significant milestones in 2024. Throughout the past year, we secured key contracts, including agreements with a leading recreational watercraft manufacturer and a premier U.S. pet supply retailer. These agreements highlight our strong market presence and the value of our integrated promotional marketing solutions. Additionally, we expanded agreements with multiple existing clients, each representing six-figure annual revenue potential. These clients span diverse industries, such as automotive, engineering, and oil and gas. Their decisions to renew contracts with Stran reflect our reputation for delivering high-quality, reliable services tailored to their specific needs, further illustrating our ability to meet the rigorous demands of global organizations.”
“In November 2024, we acquired the assets of Gander Group, a move that strengthens our position in the casino continuity and loyalty sector. This acquisition enhances our capabilities by providing access to leading casinos, a broader product portfolio that features premium brand names, and improved service offerings. This aligns with our strategy to expand our reach within vertical specific industries and address the growing demands of our customers. We expect this acquisition to contribute to our long-term growth and market leadership.”
“Looking ahead, we are refocusing on accelerating our growth strategy and expect to host a detailed conference call for shareholders in the near future. Most importantly, we are more confident than ever in the outlook for the business and believe we are well-positioned for success in 2025.”
Restated Fiscal Year 2023 and 2022 Financial Results
Sales increased
Gross profit increased
Net loss for the year ended December 31, 2023 was approximately
About Stran
For over 30 years, Stran has grown to become a leader in the promotional products industry, specializing in complex marketing programs to help recognize the value of promotional products, branded merchandise, and loyalty incentive programs as a tool to drive awareness, build brands and impact sales. Stran is the chosen promotional programs manager of many Fortune 500 companies, across a variety of industries, to execute their promotional marketing, loyalty and incentive, sponsorship activation, recruitment, retention, and wellness campaigns. Stran provides world-class customer service and utilizes cutting-edge technology, including efficient ordering and logistics technology to provide order processing, warehousing and fulfillment functions. The Company’s mission is to develop long-term relationships with its clients, enabling them to connect with both their customers and employees in order to build lasting brand loyalty. Additional information about the Company is available at: www.stran.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains “forward-looking statements” that are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, contained in this press release are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release may be identified by the use of words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “contemplate,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “seek,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “target,” “aim,” “should,” "will” “would,” or the negative of these words or other similar expressions, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. Forward-looking statements are based on the Company’s current expectations and are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Further, certain forward-looking statements are based on assumptions as to future events that may not prove to be accurate. These and other risks and uncertainties are described more fully in the section titled “Risk Factors” in the Company’s periodic reports which are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements contained in this announcement are made as of this date, and the Company undertakes no duty to update such information except as required under applicable law.
Contacts:
Investor Relations Contact:
Crescendo Communications, LLC
Tel: (212) 671-1021
SWAG@crescendo-ir.com
Press Contact:
Howie Turkenkopf
press@stran.com
| BALANCE SHEETS | ||||||||
| (in thousands, except share and per share amounts) | ||||||||
| December 31, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | |||||||
| (Restated) | (Restated) | |||||||
| ASSETS | ||||||||
| CURRENT ASSETS: | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 8,059 | $ | 15,254 | ||||
| Investments | 10,393 | 9,779 | ||||||
| Accounts receivable, net | 16,223 | 13,750 | ||||||
| Accounts receivable – related parties | 853 | — | ||||||
| Inventory | 4,782 | 5,927 | ||||||
| Prepaid corporate taxes | 62 | 87 | ||||||
| Prepaid expenses | 953 | 387 | ||||||
| Deposits | 1,717 | 910 | ||||||
| Total current assets | 43,042 | 46,094 | ||||||
| Property and equipment, net | 1,521 | 1,000 | ||||||
| OTHER ASSETS: | ||||||||
| Intangible assets, net | 3,114 | 2,238 | ||||||
| Goodwill | — | 90 | ||||||
| Other assets | 23 | 23 | ||||||
| Right of use asset – office leases | 1,336 | 785 | ||||||
| Total other assets | 4,473 | 3,136 | ||||||
| Total assets | $ | 49,036 | $ | 50,230 | ||||
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||||||||
| CURRENT LIABILITIES: | ||||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $ | 4,745 | $ | 4,049 | ||||
| Accrued payroll and related | 2,568 | 610 | ||||||
| Unearned revenue | 1,116 | 633 | ||||||
| Rewards program liability | 875 | 6,000 | ||||||
| Sales tax payable | 344 | 365 | ||||||
| Current portion of contingent earn-out liabilities | 224 | 738 | ||||||
| Current portion of installment payment liabilities | 786 | 267 | ||||||
| Current portion of lease liability | 528 | 325 | ||||||
| Note payable – Wildman | — | 162 | ||||||
| Total current liabilities | 11,186 | 13,149 | ||||||
| LONG-TERM LIABILITIES: | ||||||||
| Long-term contingent earn-out liabilities | 763 | 488 | ||||||
| Long-term installment payment liabilities | 639 | 414 | ||||||
| Long-term lease liability | 798 | 460 | ||||||
| Total long-term liabilities | 2,200 | 1,362 | ||||||
| Total liabilities | $ | 13,386 | $ | 14,511 | ||||
| Commitments and contingencies | ||||||||
| STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY: | ||||||||
| Preferred stock, | — | — | ||||||
| Common stock, | 2 | 2 | ||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 38,263 | 38,113 | ||||||
| Accumulated deficit | (2,602 | ) | (2,217 | ) | ||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (13 | ) | (179 | ) | ||||
| Total stockholders’ equity | 35,650 | 35,719 | ||||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ | 49,036 | $ | 50,230 | ||||
| STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | ||||||||
| YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND 2022 | ||||||||
| (in thousands, except share and per share amounts) | ||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||||
| (Restated) | (Restated) | |||||||
| SALES | ||||||||
| Sales | $ | 75,147 | $ | 57,878 | ||||
| Sales – related parties | 853 | — | ||||||
| Total sales | 76,000 | 57,878 | ||||||
| COST OF SALES: | ||||||||
| Cost of sales | 50,492 | 42,493 | ||||||
| Cost of sales – related parties | 656 | — | ||||||
| Total cost of sales | 51,148 | 42,493 | ||||||
| GROSS PROFIT | 24,852 | 15,385 | ||||||
| OPERATING EXPENSES: | ||||||||
| General and administrative expenses | 25,310 | 17,789 | ||||||
| Goodwill impairment | 810 | 1,182 | ||||||
| Total operating expenses | 26,120 | 18,971 | ||||||
| LOSS FROM OPERATIONS | (1,268 | ) | (3,586 | ) | ||||
| OTHER INCOME AND (LOSS): | ||||||||
| Other income | 186 | 34 | ||||||
| Interest income | 570 | 95 | ||||||
| Change in fair value of contingent earn-out liability | 65 | 180 | ||||||
| Realized gain (loss) on investments | 103 | (1 | ) | |||||
| Total other income | 924 | 308 | ||||||
| LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES | (344 | ) | (3,278 | ) | ||||
| Provision for income taxes | 41 | 222 | ||||||
| NET LOSS | $ | (385 | ) | $ | (3,500 | ) | ||
| NET LOSS PER COMMON SHARE | ||||||||
| Basic | $ | (0.02 | ) | $ | (0.18 | ) | ||
| Diluted | $ | (0.02 | ) | $ | (0.18 | ) | ||
| WEIGHTED-AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING | ||||||||
| Basic | 18,519,892 | 19,202,594 | ||||||
| Diluted | 18,519,892 | 19,202,594 | ||||||
