Live Ventures rporated(US:LIVE)2026-02-12 23:02Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenue decreased by approximately $3 million or 2.7% to approximately $108.5 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, compared to $111.5 million in the prior year period [4] - Operating income increased by approximately $2.7 million or 352.9% to $3.5 million for the first quarter, compared to approximately $800,000 in the prior year period [9] - Adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter was approximately $7.8 million, an increase of approximately $2 million or 35.7% compared to $5.7 million in the prior year period [10] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Retail-Flooring segment revenue for the first quarter was approximately $25.3 million, down $6.4 million or 20.2% compared to $31.7 million in the prior year period, primarily due to changes in store footprint and softness in the housing market [5] - Flooring Manufacturing segment revenue for the first quarter was approximately $28.9 million, a decrease of approximately $300,000 or 1.1% compared to approximately $29.2 million in the prior year period [6] - Steel Manufacturing segment revenue for the first quarter was approximately $31.9 million, a decrease of approximately $1.4 million or 4.3% compared to approximately $33.3 million in the prior year period [7] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The decline in revenue was primarily attributable to a $7.1 million decline in the Retail-Flooring and Steel Manufacturing segments, partially offset by a $4.1 million increase in the Retail-Entertainment and Flooring Manufacturing segments [4] - Retail-Entertainment segment revenue for the first quarter was approximately $23.6 million, an increase of approximately $2.3 million or 11% compared to $21.3 million in the prior year period [4] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is rolling out a comprehensive strategy to integrate AI across business units to modernize operations and improve efficiency [11] - By applying AI alongside robotics and data analytics, the company aims to reinforce cost discipline that supports its long-term strategy [12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that the portfolio companies continued to strengthen their operating disciplines and optimize cost structures despite sustained softness in new home construction and home refurbishment markets [3] - The company delivered a solid first quarter marked by meaningful operating improvements across the businesses, despite a challenging housing market backdrop [11] Other Important Information - Gross profit was approximately $35.4 million for the first quarter, essentially unchanged compared to the prior year period, but gross margin increased by 90 basis points to 32.6% [8] - General and administrative expense decreased approximately $2.2 million or 7.4% to approximately $27.8 million, driven by targeted cost reduction initiatives [9] Q&A Session Summary Question: Are there any questions from the participants? - There were no questions from the participants during the Q&A session [13]