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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 | 5 | |
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | 25 | |
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements. We intend such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q may be forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terms such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “could,” “intends,” “targets,” “projects,” “contemplates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “forecasts,” “predicts,” “potential” or “continue” or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions. Forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q include, but are not limited to statements regarding our future results of operations and financial position, industry and business trends, stock compensation, business strategy, plans, market growth and our objectives for future operations.
The forward-looking statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are only predictions. We have based these forward-looking statements largely on our current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that we believe may affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, the risk factors discussed in Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC”). The forward-looking statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are based upon information available to us as of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and while we believe such information forms a reasonable basis for such statements, such information may be limited or incomplete, and our statements should not be read to indicate that we have conducted an exhaustive inquiry into, or review of, all potentially available relevant information. These statements are inherently uncertain and investors are cautioned not to unduly rely upon these statements.
You should read this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and the documents that we reference in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and have filed as exhibits to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q with the understanding that our actual future results, levels of activity, performance and achievements may be materially different from what we expect. We qualify all of our forward-looking statements by these cautionary statements. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Except as required by applicable law, we do not plan to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, whether as a result of any new information, future events or otherwise.
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BASIS OF PRESENTATION
On August 28, 2017, we executed a reorganization of our corporate structure. Our original parent company was called Lulu’s Holdings, LLC. This entity was converted to Lulu’s Holdings, L.P. (the “LP”). We formed two new subsidiaries, Lulu’s Fashion Lounge Holdings, Inc. and Lulu’s Fashion Lounge Parent, LLC, to sit between the LP and our operating company. Our operating company, previously known as Lulu’s Fashion Lounge, Inc., was converted from a California corporation to a Delaware limited liability company, Lulu’s Fashion Lounge, LLC, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Lulu’s Fashion Lounge Holdings, Inc. In connection with our initial public offering, the LP was liquidated. Unless otherwise indicated or the context otherwise requires, references in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to the terms “Lulus,” “we,” “us,” “our,” or the “Company” refer to Lulu’s Fashion Lounge Holdings, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries.
Our fiscal year is a “52-53 week” year ending on the Sunday closest in proximity to December 31, such that each quarterly period will be 13 weeks in length, except during a 53-week year when the fourth quarter will be 14 weeks. References herein to “fiscal 2024” and/or “2024” relate to the year ending December 29, 2024 and “fiscal 2023” and/or “2023” relate to the year ended December 31, 2023. The fiscal years ending December 29, 2024 and ended December 31, 2023 consist of 52-weeks.
Throughout this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, we provide a number of key performance indicators used by management and typically used by our competitors in our industry. These and other key performance indicators are discussed in more detail in the section titled “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Key Operating and Financial Metrics.” In this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, we also reference Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin and Free Cash Flow which are non-GAAP (accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America) financial measures. See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for a discussion of Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin and Free Cash Flow, as well as a reconciliation of net loss to Adjusted EBITDA and a reconciliation to non-GAAP Free Cash Flow from net cash provided by operating activities. Net loss is the most directly comparable financial measure to Adjusted EBITDA and net cash provided by operating activities is the most directly comparable financial measure to Free Cash Flow, required by, or presented in accordance with GAAP.
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PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements.
LULU’S FASHION LOUNGE HOLDINGS, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.
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LULU’S FASHION LOUNGE HOLDINGS, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.
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LULU’S FASHION LOUNGE HOLDINGS, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity
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Net loss and comprehensive loss | — | — | — | ( | ( | |||||||||
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.
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LULU’S FASHION LOUNGE HOLDINGS, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
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LULU’S FASHION LOUNGE HOLDINGS, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
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Interest | $ | | $ | | |||
Operating leases | $ | | $ | | |||
Finance leases | $ | | $ | | |||
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Purchases of property and equipment included in accounts payable and accrued expenses | $ | | $ | | |||
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.
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LULU’S FASHION LOUNGE HOLDINGS, INC.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(unaudited)
1.Description of Business, Organization and Liquidity
Organization and Business
Pursuant to a reorganization, Lulu’s Fashion Lounge Holdings, Inc., a Delaware Corporation (“Lulus”, “we”, “our”, or the “Company”), was formed on August 25, 2017 as a holding company and its primary asset is an indirect membership interest in Lulu’s Fashion Lounge, LLC (“Lulus LLC”). Prior to the Company’s initial public offering, the Company was majority-owned by Lulu’s Holdings, L.P. (the “LP”). In connection with the Company’s initial public offering, the LP was liquidated.
Lulus LLC was founded in 1996, starting as a vintage boutique in Chico, CA that began selling online in 2005 and transitioned to a purely online business in 2008. The LP was formed in 2014 as a holding company and purchased
Impact of Macroeconomic Trends on Business
Changing macroeconomic factors, including inflation, interest rates, student loan repayment resumption, as well as world events, wars and domestic and international conflicts, affect overall consumer confidence with respect to current and future economic conditions and continue to impact our sales as discretionary consumer spending levels and shopping behavior fluctuate with these factors. We continue to respond to these factors, as needed, by taking appropriate pricing, promotional and other actions to stimulate customer demand. These factors may continue to have an impact on our business, results of operations, our growth and financial condition.
Liquidity
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. As of March 31, 2024, the Company had total cash and cash equivalents of $
In November 2021 the Company entered into a Credit Agreement (the “2021 Credit Agreement”) to provide a Revolving Facility (the “2021 Revolving Facility”) that provides for borrowings up to $
The Company is evaluating sources of debt financing. However, the Company believes the cash on hand and cash provided by operations in conjunction with certain cash conservation measures to be taken as necessary, including adjustments to marketing and other variable and capital spend, will enable the Company to meet its obligations as they become due within one year. The condensed consolidated financial statements do not reflect any adjustments relating to the outcome of this uncertainty.
2.Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation and Fiscal Year
The Company’s fiscal year consists of a 52-week or 53-week period ending on the Sunday nearest December 31. The fiscal years ending December 29, 2024 and ended December 31, 2023 consist of 52-weeks.
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LULU’S FASHION LOUNGE HOLDINGS, INC.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(unaudited)
The condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries, after elimination of all intercompany balances and transactions. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the Unites States of America (“GAAP”) and the requirements of the SEC for interim reporting. As permitted under these rules, certain information and disclosures normally included in consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted. The interim condensed consolidated financial statements are unaudited. The unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the same basis as the annual consolidated financial statements and, in the opinion of management, reflect all adjustments, which include only normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly the Company’s financial position as of March 31, 2024 and its results of operations for the thirteen weeks ended March 31, 2024 and April 2, 2023 and its cash flows for the thirteen weeks ended March 31, 2024 and April 2, 2023. The results of operations for the thirteen weeks ended March 31, 2024 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the fiscal year ending December 29, 2024 or for any other future annual or interim period.
The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2023 was derived from the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements, which are included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K as filed with the SEC on March 6, 2024.
Significant Accounting Policies
The significant accounting policies used in preparation of these condensed consolidated financial statements are consistent with those discussed in Note 2 to the audited consolidated financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, except as noted below and within the "Adopted and Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements" section.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. The significant estimates and assumptions made by management relate to sales return reserves and related assets for recovery, lease right-of-use assets and related lease liabilities, income tax valuation allowance and fair value of equity awards. Management evaluates its estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis using historical experience and other factors, including the current economic environment, which management believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. The Company adjusts such estimates and assumptions when facts and circumstances dictate. Changes in those estimates resulting from continuing changes in the economic environment will be reflected in the consolidated financial statements in future periods. As future events and their effects cannot be determined with precision, actual results could materially differ from those estimates and assumptions.
Concentration of Credit Risks
Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash. Such amounts may exceed federally insured limits. The Company reduces credit risk by depositing its cash with a major credit-worthy financial institution within the United States. To date, the Company has not experienced any losses on its cash deposits. As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023,
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LULU’S FASHION LOUNGE HOLDINGS, INC.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(unaudited)
Leases
Contracts that have been determined to convey the right to use an identified asset are evaluated for classification as an operating or finance lease. For the Company’s operating and finance leases, the Company records a lease liability based on the present value of the lease payments at lease inception. The present value of lease payments is determined by using the interest rate implicit in the lease, if that rate is readily determinable; otherwise, the Company uses its incremental borrowing rate (“IBR”). The determination of the IBR requires judgment and is primarily based on publicly-available information for companies within similar industries and with similar credit profiles. The Company adjusts the rate for the impact of collateralization, the lease term and other specific terms included in each lease arrangement. The IBR is determined at the lease commencement and is subsequently reassessed upon a modification to the lease arrangement. The right-of-use asset is recorded based on the corresponding lease liability at lease inception, adjusted for payments made to the lessor at or before the commencement date, initial direct costs incurred and any tenant incentives allowed for under the lease. The Company does not include optional renewal terms or early termination provisions unless the Company is reasonably certain such options would be exercised at the inception of the lease. Lease right-of-use assets, current portion of lease liabilities, and lease liabilities, net of current portion are included on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.
Fixed lease expense for operating leases is recognized on a straight-line basis, unless the right-of-use assets have been impaired, over the reasonably assured lease term based on the total lease payments and is included in operating expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. Fixed and variable lease expense on operating leases is recognized within operating expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. Finance lease expenses are recognized on a straight-line basis. Fixed and variable expenses are captured within interest expense and depreciation expense, which has components within general and administrative expenses and cost of revenue. The Company’s non-lease components are primarily related to maintenance, insurance and taxes, which varies based on future outcomes and is thus recognized in lease expense when incurred.
Revenue Recognition
The Company generates revenue primarily from the sale of merchandise products directly to end customers. The sale of products is a distinct performance obligation, and revenue is recognized at a point in time when control of the promised product is transferred to customers, which the Company determined occurs upon shipment based on its evaluation of the related shipping terms. Revenue is recognized in an amount that reflects the transaction price consideration that the Company expects to receive in exchange for those products. The Company’s payment terms are typically at the point of sale for merchandise product sales.
The Company elected to exclude from revenue taxes assessed by governmental authorities, including value-added and other sales-related taxes, that are imposed on and concurrent with revenue-producing activities. The Company has elected to apply the practical expedient, relative to e-commerce sales, which allows an entity to account for shipping and handling as fulfillment activities, and not a separate performance obligation. Accordingly, the Company recognizes revenue for only
Revenue from merchandise product sales is reported net of sales returns, which includes an estimate of future returns based on historical return rates, with a corresponding reduction to cost of sales. There is judgment in utilizing historical trends for estimating future returns. The Company’s refund liability for sales returns is included in the returns reserve on its condensed consolidated balance sheets and represents the expected value of the refund that will be due to the Company’s customers. The Company also has corresponding assets for recovery that represent the expected net realizable value of the merchandise inventory to be returned.
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LULU’S FASHION LOUNGE HOLDINGS, INC.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(unaudited)
The Company sells stored-value gift cards to customers and offers merchandise credit stored-value cards for certain returns. Such stored-value cards do not have an expiration date. The Company recognizes revenue from stored-value cards when the card is redeemed by the customer. The Company has determined that sufficient evidence exists to support an estimate for stored-value card breakage. Subject to requirements to remit balances to governmental agencies, breakage is recognized as revenue in proportion to the pattern of rights exercised by the customer, which is substantially within
The Company has
The following table summarizes the significant changes in the contract liabilities balances included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities during the thirteen weeks ended March 31, 2024 and April 2, 2023 (in thousands):
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Selling and Marketing Expenses
Advertising costs included in selling and marketing expenses were $
Net loss Per Share Attributable to Common Stockholders
Basic net loss per share attributable to common stockholders is computed using net loss attributable to common stockholders divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net loss per share attributable to common stockholders represents net loss attributable to common stockholders divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period, including the effects of any dilutive securities outstanding.
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LULU’S FASHION LOUNGE HOLDINGS, INC.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(unaudited)
The following table presents the calculation of basic and diluted weighted average shares used to compute net loss per share attributable to common stockholders:
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Weighted average shares used to compute net loss per share attributable to common stockholders – Diluted | | | ||
The following securities were excluded from the computation of diluted net loss per share attributable to common stockholders for the periods presented because including them would have been anti-dilutive (on an as-converted basis):
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Goodwill and Intangible Assets
The Company tests for goodwill impairment at the reporting unit level on the first day of the fourth quarter of each year and between annual tests if significant indicators exist that would suggest the Company's goodwill and intangible assets could potentially be impaired. The Company monitors changing business conditions as well as industry and economic factors, among others, for events which could trigger the need for an interim impairment analysis. The Company concluded that a sustained decline in its stock price coupled with continuing net losses, were significant enough factors to warrant an impairment analysis of its goodwill, tradename and intangible assets (which constitutes the Company's sole reporting unit) during the thirteen weeks ended March 31, 2024.
Accordingly, the Company performed an interim quantitative assessment as of March 31, 2024 using a market-based quantitative assessment utilizing a combination of the (i) the guideline public company method applying revenue and EBITDA multiples of similar companies and (ii) the discounted cash flow method. The fair value determination used in the impairment assessment requires estimates of the fair values based on present value or other valuation techniques or a combination thereof, necessitating subjective judgments and assumptions by management. These estimates and assumptions could result in significant differences to the amounts reported if underlying circumstances were to change. The fair value exceeded the carrying value by approximately
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LULU’S FASHION LOUNGE HOLDINGS, INC.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(unaudited)
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
The Company is an emerging growth company, as defined in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 (the “JOBS Act”). Under the JOBS Act, emerging growth companies can delay adopting new or revised accounting standards issued subsequent to the enactment of the JOBS Act until such time as those standards apply to private companies. The Company has elected to use this extended transition period for complying with new or revised accounting standards that have different effective dates for public and private companies until the earlier of the date that it (i) is no longer an emerging growth company or (ii) affirmatively and irrevocably opts out of the extended transition period provided in the JOBS Act. As a result, these condensed consolidated financial statements may not be comparable to companies that comply with the new or revised accounting pronouncements as of public company effective dates.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In November 2023, FASB issued ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures, which updates reportable segment disclosure requirements primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses and information used to assess segment performance. ASU 2023-07 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. The amendments should be applied retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the financial statements. We are currently evaluating the effects of this pronouncement on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
In December 2023, FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, which amends existing income tax disclosure guidance, primarily requiring more detailed disclosure for income taxes paid and the effective tax rate reconciliation. ASU 2023-09 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted and can be applied on either a prospective or retroactive basis. We are currently evaluating this pronouncement to determine its impact on our income tax disclosures.
In March 2024, FASB issued ASU 2024-01, Compensation—Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Scope Application of Profits Interest and Similar Awards, which is intended to reduce complexity in determining whether a profits interest award is subject to the guidance in Topic 718 and existing diversity in practice. ASU 2024-01 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted and can be applied on either a prospective or retroactive basis. We are currently evaluating this pronouncement to determine its impact on our stock compensation.
In March 2024, FASB issued ASU 2024-02, Codification Improvements—Amendments to Remove References to the Concepts Statements, which is intended to simplify the Codification and draw a distinction between authoritative and nonauthoritative literature. ASU 2024-02 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted and can be applied on either a prospective or retroactive basis. We are currently evaluating this pronouncement to determine its impact on our stock compensation.
3.Fair Value Measurements
The Company’s financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts payable, accrued expenses and revolving line of credit. As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts payable and accrued expenses and other current liabilities approximate fair value due to their short-term maturities. The fair value of the Company’s 2021 Revolving Facility that provides for borrowings up to $
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LULU’S FASHION LOUNGE HOLDINGS, INC.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(unaudited)
4.Balance Sheet Components
Property and Equipment, net
Property and equipment, net consisted of the following (in thousands):
| Estimated Useful Lives |
| March 31, |
| December 31, | |||
in Years | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||
Leasehold improvements | $ | | $ | | ||||
Equipment |
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Furniture and fixtures |
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Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization |
| ( | ( | |||||
Property and equipment, net | $ | | $ | | ||||
Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment for the thirteen weeks ended March 31, 2024 and April 2, 2023 was $
Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities consisted of the following (in thousands):
| March 31, | December 31, | ||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||
Accrued compensation and benefits | $ | | $ | | ||
Accrued marketing |
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Accrued inventory |
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Accrued freight | | | ||||
Other |
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Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | $ | | $ | | ||
5.Debt
2021 Credit Agreement and Revolving Facility
During November 2021, the Company entered into the 2021 Credit Agreement with Bank of America to provide the 2021 Revolving Facility that provides for borrowings up to $
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LULU’S FASHION LOUNGE HOLDINGS, INC.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(unaudited)
All borrowings under the 2021 Credit Agreement accrue interest at a rate equal to, at the Company’s option, either (x) the term daily SOFR, plus the applicable SOFR adjustment plus a margin of
Amounts borrowed under the 2021 Credit Agreement are collateralized by all assets of the Company and contains various financial and non-financial covenants for reporting, protecting and obtaining adequate insurance coverage for assets collateralized and for coverage of business operations, and complying with requirements, including the payment of all necessary taxes and fees for all federal, state and local government entities. Immediately upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an event of default, including the noncompliance with the above covenants, the lender may increase the interest rate per annum by
Debt Discounts and Issuance Costs
Debt discounts and issuance costs are deferred and amortized over the life of the related loan using the effective interest method. The associated expense is included in interest expense in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. Debt issuance costs related to the 2021 Revolving Facility, are included in other non-current assets in the consolidated balance sheets. As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, unamortized debt issuance costs recorded within other non-current assets were $
6.Leases
On January 3, 2022, the Company adopted ASC 842 using the alternative transition method and applied the standard only to leases that existed at that date. Under the alternative transition method, the Company did need to restate the comparative periods in transition and will continue to present financial information and disclosures for periods before January 3, 2022, in accordance with FASB ASC 840, Leases. The Company elected the practical expedient package, which among other practical expedients, includes the option to retain the historical classification of leases entered into prior to January 3, 2022, and allows entities to recognize lease payments on a straight-line basis over the lease term for leases with a term of 12 months or less. The Company also elected the practical expedient to combine lease and non-lease components.
The Company is a lessee under various lease agreements. The determination of whether an arrangement contains a lease and the lease classification is made at lease commencement (date on which a lessor makes an underlying asset available for use by the lessee). At lease commencement, the Company also measures and recognizes a right-of-use asset, representing the Company’s right to use the underlying asset, and a lease liability, representing the Company’s obligation to make lease payments under the terms of the arrangement. The lease term is defined as the noncancelable portion of the lease term plus any periods covered by an option to extend the lease if it is reasonably certain that the option will be exercised. For the purposes of recognizing right-of-use assets and lease liabilities associated with the Company’s leases, the Company has elected the practical expedient of not recognizing a right-of-use asset or lease liability for short-term leases, which are leases with a term of 12 months or less. The Company has multiple finance leases and operating leases that are combined and included in the lease right-of-use assets, lease liabilities, current, and lease liabilities, noncurrent on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets.
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LULU’S FASHION LOUNGE HOLDINGS, INC.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(unaudited)
The Company primarily leases its distribution facilities, corporate offices and retail stores under operating lease agreements expiring on various dates through December 2031, most of which contain options to extend. In addition to payment of base rent, the Company is also required to pay property taxes, insurance, and common area maintenance expenses. The Company records lease expense on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. The Company had immaterial remaining obligations for the base rent related to the short-term leases as of March 31, 2024 and April 2, 2023.
The Company also leases equipment under finance lease agreements expiring on various dates through May 2028.
As of March 31, 2024, the future minimum lease payments for the Company’s operating and finance leases for each of the fiscal years were as follows (in thousands):
Fiscal Year: |
| Operating Leases | Finance Leases | Total | |||||
2024 (remaining nine months) | $ | | $ | | $ | | |||
2025 |
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2026 |
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2027 |
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2028 |
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Thereafter | | — | | ||||||
Total undiscounted lease payment | | | | ||||||
Present value adjustment | ( | ( | ( | ||||||
Total lease liabilities | | | | ||||||
( | ( | ( | |||||||
$ | | | $ | | |||||
Under the terms of the remaining lease agreements, the Company is also responsible for certain variable lease payments that are not included in the measurement of the lease liability, including non-lease components such as common area maintenance fees, taxes, and insurance.
7.Commitments and Contingencies
Litigation and Other
From time to time, the Company may be a party to litigation and subject to claims, including employment claims, wage and hour claims, intellectual property claims, privacy claims, contractual and commercial disputes and other matters that arise in the ordinary course of our business. The Company accrues a liability when management believes information available prior to the issuance of the consolidated financial statements indicates it is probable a loss has been incurred as of the date of the consolidated financial statements and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. The Company adjusts its accruals to reflect the impact of negotiations, settlements, rulings, advice of legal counsel, and other information and events pertaining to a particular case. Legal costs are expensed as incurred. Although the results of litigation and claims are inherently unpredictable, management concluded that it was not probable that it had incurred a material loss during the periods presented related to such loss contingencies. Therefore, the Company has not recorded a reserve for any contingencies.
During the normal course of business, the Company may be a party to claims that may not be covered wholly or partially by insurance. While the ultimate liability, if any, arising from these claims cannot be predicted with certainty, management does not believe that the resolution of any such claims would have a material adverse effect on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements. As of March 31, 2024, the Company was not aware of any currently pending legal matters or claims, individually or in the aggregate, that are expected to have a material adverse impact on its condensed consolidated financial statements.
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LULU’S FASHION LOUNGE HOLDINGS, INC.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(unaudited)
Indemnification
The Company also maintains director and officer insurance, which may cover certain liabilities arising from its obligation to indemnify the Company’s directors and officers. To date, the Company has not incurred any material costs and has not accrued any liabilities in the condensed consolidated financial statements as a result of these provisions.
8.Preferred Stock
Pursuant to the Company’s amended and restated certificate of incorporation, the Company is authorized to issue
9.Common Stock
The Company has authorized the issuance of
10.Equity-Based Compensation
Omnibus Equity Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
In connection with the closing of the IPO, the Company adopted the Omnibus Equity Plan and ESPP.
Under the Omnibus Equity Plan, incentive awards may be granted to employees, directors, and consultants of the Company. The Company initially reserved
Under the ESPP, the Company initially reserved
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LULU’S FASHION LOUNGE HOLDINGS, INC.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(unaudited)
On April 1, 2022, the Company filed a Registration Statement on Form S-8 with the SEC for the purpose of registering an additional
On March 8, 2023, the Company’s Board of Directors approved the Fiscal 2023 Bonus Plan (“2023 Bonus Plan”) that granted RSUs to eligible employees on April 1, 2024, instead of the typical cash bonus. For the thirteen weeks ended March 31, 2024, equity-based compensation expense for the 2023 Bonus Plan was reversed by $
On June 29, 2023, the Company filed a Registration Statement on Form S-8 with the SEC for the purpose of registering an additional
As of March 31, 2024, the Company had
The Company’s initial ESPP offering period commenced on August 26, 2022. The ESPP consists of consecutive, overlapping
The Company recognizes equity-based compensation expense related to shares issued pursuant to the ESPP on a graded vesting approach over each offering period. For the thirteen weeks ended March 31, 2024 and April 2, 2023, equity-based compensation expense related to our ESPP was immaterial and $
The Company used the Black-Scholes model to estimate the fair value of the purchase rights under the ESPP. For the thirteen weeks ended March 31, 2024, the Company utilized the following assumptions:
Expected term (in years) | ||||
Expected volatility | % | |||
Risk-free interest rate | % | |||
Dividend yield | - | |||
Weighted average fair value per share of ESPP awards granted | $ |
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LULU’S FASHION LOUNGE HOLDINGS, INC.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(unaudited)
2021 Equity Plan
During April 2021, the Company’s Board of Directors adopted the 2021 Equity Plan. The 2021 Equity Plan provided for the issuance of incentive stock options, restricted stock, restricted stock units and other stock-based and cash-based awards to the Company’s employees, directors, and consultants. The maximum aggregate number of shares reserved for issuance under the 2021 Equity Plan was
Former CEO Stock Options and Special Compensation Awards
In April 2021, the Company entered into an Employment Agreement (the “McCreight IPO Employment Agreement”) with the former CEO, David McCreight, and granted stock options under the 2021 Equity Plan to purchase
Under the McCreight IPO Employment Agreement and subject to ongoing employment, and in light of the closing of the IPO, the former CEO received
Stock Options
A summary of stock option activity is as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts and years):
Weighted- | Weighted- | |||||||||
Average | Average | |||||||||
| Exercise |
| Remaining |
| Aggregate | |||||
| Options | Price per | Contractual | Intrinsic | ||||||
Outstanding | Option | Life (years) | Value | |||||||
Balance as of December 31, 2023 | | $ | | |||||||
Granted |
| — | — |
| — | |||||
Forfeited | — | — | — | |||||||
Outstanding as of March 31, 2024 |
| | $ | |
| |||||
Exercisable as of March 31, 2024 |
| | $ | |
| $ | — | |||
Vested and expected to vest as of March 31, 2024 |
| | $ | |
| $ | — | |||
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LULU’S FASHION LOUNGE HOLDINGS, INC.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(unaudited)
Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units (“RSUs”)
Immediately before the completion of the IPO, the LP was liquidated and the unit holders of the LP received shares of the Company’s common stock in exchange for their units of the LP. The Class P unit holders received
The following table summarizes the rollforward of unvested restricted stock during the thirteen weeks ended March 31, 2024:
Unvested | Weighted- | ||||
Restricted | Average Fair | ||||
| Stock |
| Value per Share | ||
Balance at December 31, 2023 |
| | $ | | |
Restricted stock granted | — | — | |||
Restricted stock vested |
| ( |
| | |
Restricted stock forfeited |
| ( |
| | |
Balance at March 31, 2024 |
| | $ | | |
During the thirteen weeks ended March 31, 2024, the Company entered into a second amendment to the employment agreement with Mark Vos, the President and Chief Information Officer (the “2024 President & CIO Employment Agreement”), under which
During the thirteen weeks ended March 31, 2024, the Company granted
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LULU’S FASHION LOUNGE HOLDINGS, INC.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(unaudited)
The following table summarizes the roll forward of unvested RSUs during the thirteen weeks ended March 31, 2024:
Weighted- | |||||
Unvested | Average Fair | ||||
RSUs | Value per Share | ||||
Balance at December 31, 2023 | | $ | | ||
RSUs granted | | | |||
RSUs vested | ( | | |||
RSUs forfeited | ( |
| | ||
Balance at March 31, 2024 | | $ | | ||
Performance Stock Units (“PSUs”)
Under Crystal Landsem’s 2023 employment agreement (“the CEO Employment Agreement”), Ms. Landsem received a grant of
The Company recognized equity-based compensation expense of $
The following table summarizes the rollforward of unvested PSUs during the thirteen weeks ended March 31, 2024:
Weighted- | |||||
Unvested | Average Fair | ||||
PSUs | Value per Share | ||||
Balance at December 31, 2023 | | $ | | ||
PSUs granted | | | |||
PSUs vested | — | — | |||
PSUs forfeited | — |
| — | ||
Balance at March 31, 2024 | | $ | | ||
11.Income Taxes
All of the Company’s loss before income taxes is from the United States. The following table presents the components of the benefit for income taxes (in thousands):
Thirteen Weeks Ended | |||||||
March 31, | April 2, |
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| 2024 |
| 2023 |
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Loss before benefit for income taxes | $ | ( | $ | ( | |||
Benefit for income taxes |
| |
| | |||
Effective tax rate |
| ( | % |
| ( | % | |
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LULU’S FASHION LOUNGE HOLDINGS, INC.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(unaudited)
The Company’s benefit for income taxes during interim reporting periods has historically been calculated by applying an estimate of the annual effective tax rate for the full year to “ordinary” income or loss (pre-tax income or loss excluding unusual or infrequently occurring discrete items) for the reporting period. The Company utilized a discrete effective tax rate method, as allowed by ASC 740-270 “Income Taxes, Interim Reporting,” to calculate taxes for the period ended April 2, 2023. The Company’s pre-tax loss for the period ended April 2, 2023 relative to the Company’s projected pre-tax income for fiscal 2023 yielded an annual effective tax rate, which was not deemed to be appropriate or meaningful. The Company determined that small changes in estimated “ordinary” income would result in significant changes in the estimated annual effective tax rate, and therefore, the historical method would not provide a reliable estimate for the period ended April 2, 2023. At this time, based on evidence currently available, we consider it more likely than not that we will have sufficient taxable income in the future that will allow us to realize the DTAs; however, failure to generate sufficient taxable income could result in some or all DTAs not being utilized in the future. If we are unable to generate sufficient future taxable income, a valuation allowance to reduce our DTAs may be required which would materially increase our expenses in the period the allowance is recognized and materially adversely affect our results of operations and statement of financial conditions.
The Company’s pre-tax loss for the period ended March 31, 2024 relative to the Company’s projected pre-tax income for fiscal 2024 yielded an annual effective tax rate, which was deemed to be appropriate and meaningful. Based on this fact, the Company determined that the historical estimated annual effective tax rate method would provide a reliable estimate and was used for calculating the interim provision for the period ended March 31, 2024.
For the thirteen weeks ended March 31, 2024, the Company's effective tax rate differs from the federal income tax rate of
For the thirteen weeks ended April 2, 2023, the Company's effective tax rate differs from the federal income tax rate of
12.Related Party Transactions
Significant Shareholders
The Company identified
13.Subsequent Events
Stock Repurchase Program
On May 3, 2024, the Company's Board of Directors authorized a stock repurchase program that will allow the Company to repurchase up to an aggregate amount of $
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
You should read the following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations together with our consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, as well as our audited consolidated financial statements and related notes as disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on March 6, 2024 (the “2023 10-K”). This discussion contains forward-looking statements based upon current plans, expectations and beliefs involving risks and uncertainties. Our actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including those set forth in Item I, Part 1A, “Risk Factors” of the 2023 10-K and other factors set forth in other parts of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Except as required by applicable law, we do not plan to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, whether as a result of any new information, future events or otherwise.
Overview
Lulus is a customer-driven, primarily online, digitally-native, attainable luxury fashion brand for women, offering modern, unapologetically feminine designs at attainable prices for all of life’s fashionable moments. Our aim is to make every woman feel beautiful, celebrated and as if she’s the most special version of herself for every occasion – from work desk to dream date or cozied up on the couch to the spotlight of her wedding day. Lulus primarily serves a large, diverse community of Millennial and Gen Z women, who typically meet us in their 20s and stay with us through their 30s and beyond. We focus relentlessly on giving our customers what they want by using direct consumer feedback and insights to refine product offerings and elevate the customer experience. Lulus’ world class personal stylists, bridal concierge, and customer care team share an unwavering commitment to elevating style and quality and bring exceptional customer service and personalized shopping to customers around the world.
Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Our business has largely recovered from the significant impacts stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic that reduced demand for our product and disrupted the supply chain during 2020 and 2021. For additional discussion of risks related to the COVID-19 pandemic see “Risk Factors—Risks Related to our Business— A global health emergency or epidemics or pandemics like resurgence of COVID-19 and post COVID-19 pandemic environment could have a material adverse effect on our business, and it remains uncertain how they will impact our supply chain and consumer demand for our products” in Item 1, Part 1A of the 2023 10-K.
Impact of Macroeconomic Trends on Business
Changing macroeconomic factors, including inflation, interest rates, and overall consumer confidence with respect to current and future economic conditions, have directly impacted our sales in the first three months of 2024 as discretionary consumer spending levels and shopping behavior fluctuate with these factors. During the first three months of 2024, we have responded to these factors by taking appropriate pricing, promotional and other actions to stimulate customer demand. These factors are expected to continue to have an impact on our business, results of operations, our growth and financial condition.
Liquidity
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. As of March 31, 2024, we had total cash and cash equivalents of $5.5 million and amounts due under the revolving line of credit of $6.0 million.
In November 2021, we entered into a Credit Agreement to provide the Revolving Facility that provides for borrowings up to $50.0 million. The credit agreement contains various financial covenants and matures on November 15, 2024 as described in Note 5, Debt.
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We are evaluating sources of debt financing. However, we believe the cash on hand and cash provided by operations in conjunction with certain cash conservation measures to be taken as necessary, including adjustments to marketing and other variable and capital spend, will enable us to meet our obligations as they become due within one year. The condensed consolidated financial statements do not reflect any adjustments relating to the outcome of this uncertainty.
Key Operating and Financial Metrics
We collect and analyze operating and financial data to assess the performance of our business and optimize resource allocation. The following table sets forth our key performance indicators for the periods presented.
Thirteen Weeks Ended | |||||||||
March 31, | April 2, | ||||||||
2024 | 2023 | ||||||||
(in thousands , except percentages and Average Order Value) | |||||||||
Gross Margin |
| 42.3 | % |
| 41.7 | % |
| ||
Net loss | $ | (5,736) | $ | (5,618) | |||||
Adjusted EBITDA (1) | $ | (2,659) | $ | 16 | |||||
Adjusted EBITDA margin (1) |
| (3.4) | % |
| — | % | |||
Active Customers |
| 2,770 |
| 3,173 |
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Average Order Value | $ | 143 | $ | 129 | |||||
(1) | For a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure and why we consider them useful, see “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations-Non-GAAP Financial Measures.” |
Active Customers
We define Active Customers as the number of customers who have made at least one purchase across our platform in the prior 12-month period. Active Customer count is as of the last day of the relevant period. We consider the number of Active Customers to be a key performance metric on the basis that it is directly related to consumer awareness of our brand, our ability to attract visitors to our primarily digital platform, and our ability to convert visitors to paying customers. Active Customers counts are based on de-duplication logic using customer account and guest checkout name, address, and email information.
Average Order Value
We define Average Order Value (“AOV”) as the sum of the total gross sales before returns across our platform in a given period, plus shipping revenue, less discounts and markdowns, divided by the Total Orders Placed (as defined below) in that period. AOV reflects average basket size of our customers. AOV may fluctuate as we continue investing in the development and introduction of new Lulus merchandise and as a result of our promotional discount activity.
Total Orders Placed
We define Total Orders Placed as the number of customer orders placed across our platform during a particular period. An order is counted on the day the customer places the order. We do not adjust the number of Total Orders Placed for any cancellation or return that may have occurred subsequent to a customer placing an order. We consider Total Orders Placed as a key performance metric on the basis that it is directly related to our ability to attract and retain customers as well as drive purchase frequency. Total Orders Placed, together with AOV, is an indicator of the net revenue we expect to generate in a particular period.
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Gross Margin
We define Gross Margin as gross profit as a percentage of our net revenue. Gross profit is equal to our net revenue less cost of revenue. Certain of our competitors and other retailers may report cost of revenue differently than we do. As a result, the reporting of our gross profit and Gross Margin may not be comparable to other companies.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
We report our financial results in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S. (“GAAP”). However, management believes that certain non-GAAP financial measures provide investors with additional useful information in evaluating our performance and that excluding certain items that may vary substantially in frequency and magnitude period-to-period from net loss provides useful supplemental measures that assist in evaluating our ability to generate earnings and to more readily compare these metrics between past and future periods. These non-GAAP financial measures may be different than similarly titled measures used by other companies.
Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin and Free Cash Flow
Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure that we calculate as loss before interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization and adjusted to exclude the effects of equity-based compensation expense. Adjusted EBITDA is a key measure used by management to evaluate our operating performance, generate future operating plans and make strategic decisions regarding the allocation of capital.
To supplement our condensed consolidated financial statements which are prepared in accordance with GAAP, we use “Adjusted EBITDA”, “Adjusted EBITDA Margin” (collectively referred to as “Adjusted EBITDA”) and “Free Cash Flow” which are non-GAAP financial measures. Our non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as substitutes for, financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. There are several limitations related to the use of our non-GAAP financial measures as compared to the closest comparable GAAP measures. Some of these limitations include:
| ● | Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect our cash expenditures, or future requirements for capital expenditures or contractual commitments; |
| ● | Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect changes in, or cash requirements for, our working capital needs; |
| ● | Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect the interest expense, or the cash requirements necessary to service interest or principal payments on our debt; |
| ● | Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect our tax expense or the cash requirements to pay our taxes; |
| ● | Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect certain non-routine items that may represent a reduction in cash available to us; |
| ● | although depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges, the assets being depreciated and amortized will often have to be replaced in the future and such measures do not reflect any cash requirements for such replacements; |
| ● | Free Cash Flow does not represent the total residual cash flow available for discretionary purposes; and |
| ● | other companies in our industry may calculate such measures differently than we do, limiting their usefulness as comparative measures. |
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Due to these limitations, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin should not be considered as measures of discretionary cash available to us to invest in the growth of our business. We compensate for these limitations by relying primarily on our GAAP results and using these non-GAAP measures only supplementally. As noted in the table below, Adjusted EBITDA includes adjustments to exclude the impact of depreciation and amortization, interest expense, income taxes, and equity-based compensation expense. It is reasonable to expect that some of these items will occur in future periods. However, we believe these adjustments are appropriate because the amounts recognized can vary significantly from period to period, do not directly relate to the ongoing operations of our business and may complicate comparisons of our internal results of operations and results of operations of other companies over time. In addition, Adjusted EBITDA includes adjustments for other items that we do not expect to regularly record. Each of the normal recurring adjustments and other adjustments described in this paragraph and in the following reconciliation table help management with a measure of our core operating performance over time by removing items that are not related to day-to-day operations. Adjusted EBITDA Margin is a non-GAAP financial measure that we calculate as Adjusted EBITDA (as defined above) as a percentage of our net revenue.
The following table provides a reconciliation for Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin:
Thirteen Weeks Ended | |||||||||
March 31, | April 2, | ||||||||
2024 | 2023 | ||||||||
(in thousands) | |||||||||
Net loss |
| $ | (5,736) | $ | (5,618) |
| |||
Depreciation and amortization |
| 1,339 |
| 1,121 | |||||
Interest expense |
| 383 |
| 523 | |||||
Income tax benefit |
| (579) |
| (708) | |||||
Equity-based compensation expense (1) |
| 1,934 |
| 4,698 | |||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ | (2,659) | $ | 16 | |||||
Net loss margin | (7.4) | % | (6.2) | % | |||||
Adjusted EBITDA margin |
| (3.4) | % |
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(1) | The thirteen weeks ended March 31, 2024 includes equity-based compensation expense for performance stock units (“PSUs”) and restricted stock units (“RSUs”) granted during the period, as well as equity-based awards granted in prior periods. The thirteen weeks ended April 2, 2023 include equity-based compensation expense for RSU and PSU awards granted during the period, as well as equity-based awards granted in prior periods. |
Free Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow is a non-GAAP financial measure that we calculate as net cash provided by operating activities less cash used for capitalized software development costs and purchases of property and equipment. We view Free Cash Flow as an important indicator of our liquidity because it measures the amount of cash we generate.
A reconciliation to non-GAAP Free Cash Flow from net cash provided by operating activities for the thirteen weeks ended March 31, 2024 and April 2, 2023 is as follows:
Thirteen Weeks Ended | |||||||
March 31, 2024 | April 2, 2023 | ||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | $ | 6,947 | $ | 3,705 | |||
Capitalized software development costs | (397) | (551) | |||||
Purchases of property and equipment | (562) | (518) | |||||
Free Cash Flow | $ | 5,988 | $ | 2,636 | |||
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Factors Affecting Our Performance
Our financial condition and results of operations have been, and will continue to be, affected by a number of factors that present significant opportunities for us but also pose risks and challenges, including what is discussed below. See Part I, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our 2023 10-K.
Customer Acquisition
Our business performance depends in part on our continued ability to cost-effectively acquire new customers. We define customer acquisition cost (“CAC”) as our brand and performance marketing expenses attributable to acquiring new customers, including, but not limited to, agency costs and marketing team costs but excluding any applicable equity-based compensation, divided by the number of customers who placed their first order with us in a given period. As a primarily digital brand, our marketing strategy is primarily focused on brand awareness marketing and digital advertising in channels like search, social, and programmatic – platforms that enable us to engage our customer where she spends her time, and in many cases also quickly track the success of our marketing, which allows us to adjust and optimize our marketing spend.
Customer Retention
Our continued success depends in part on our ability to retain and drive repeat purchases from our existing customers. We monitor retention across our entire customer base. Our goal is to attract and convert visitors into Active Customers and foster relationships that drive repeat purchases. During the trailing 12 months ended March 31, 2024, we served 2.8 million Active Customers compared to 3.2 million for the trailing 12 months ended April 2, 2023.
Inventory Management
We utilize a data-driven strategy that leverages our proprietary reorder algorithm to manage inventory as efficiently as possible. Our “test, learn, and reorder” approach consists of limited inventory purchases followed by the analysis of proprietary data including real-time transaction data and customer feedback, which then informs our selection and customization of popular merchandise prior to reordering in larger quantities. While our initial orders are limited in size and financial risk and our supplier partners are highly responsive, we nonetheless purchase inventory in anticipation of future demand and therefore are exposed to potential shifts in customer preferences and price sensitivity over time. As we continue to grow, we will adjust our inventory purchases to align with the current needs of the business.
Investment in Our Operations and Infrastructure
We will continue to invest in our operations and infrastructure to facilitate further growth of our business. While we expect our expenses to increase accordingly, we will harness the strength of our existing platform and our on-trend fashion expertise to make informed investment decisions. We intend to invest in headcount, inventory, fulfillment, logistics, and our software and data capabilities in order to improve our platform, expand into international markets, and drive operational efficiencies. We cannot guarantee that increased spending on these investments will be cost effective or result in future growth in our customer base. However, we set a high bar for approval of any capital spending initiative. We believe that our disciplined approach to capital spending will enable us to generate positive returns on our investments over the long term.
Components of Our Results of Operations
Net Revenue
Net revenue consists primarily of gross sales, net of merchandise returns, international duties and taxes and promotional discounts and markdowns, generated from the sale of apparel, footwear, and accessories. Net revenue excludes sales taxes assessed by governmental authorities. We recognize net revenue at the point in time when control of the ordered product is transferred to the customer, which we determine to have occurred upon shipment.
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Cost of Revenue and Gross Margin
Cost of revenue consists of the product costs of merchandise sold to customers; shipping and handling costs, including all inbound, outbound, and return shipping expenses; rent, insurance, business property tax, utilities, depreciation and amortization, and repairs and maintenance related to our distribution facilities; and charges related to inventory shrinkage, damages, and our allowance for excess or obsolete inventory. Cost of revenue is primarily driven by growth in orders placed by customers, the mix of the product available for sale on our site, and transportation costs related to inventory receipts from our suppliers. We expect our cost of revenue to fluctuate as a percentage of net revenue primarily due to how we manage our inventory and merchandise mix.
Gross profit is equal to our net revenue less cost of revenue. We calculate Gross Margin as gross profit as a percentage of our net revenue. Our Gross Margin varies across Lulus, exclusive to Lulus, and third-party branded products. Exclusive to Lulus consists of products that we develop with design partners and have exclusive rights to sell across our platform, but that do not bear the Lulus brand. Gross Margin on sales of Lulus and exclusive to Lulus merchandise is generally higher than Gross Margin on sales of third-party branded products, which we offer for customers to “round out” the shopping basket. As we continue to optimize our distribution capabilities and gain more negotiation leverage with suppliers as we scale, our Gross Margin may fluctuate from period to period depending on the interplay of these factors.
Selling and Marketing Expenses
Our selling and marketing expenses consist primarily of payment processing fees, advertising, targeted online performance marketing and customer order courtesy adjustments. Selling and marketing expenses also include our spend on brand marketing channels, including compensation and free products to social media influencers, events, and other forms of online and offline marketing related to growing and retaining the customer base. As discussed in “Net Revenue” above, in any given period, the amount of our selling and marketing expense can be affected by the use of promotional discounts in such period.
General and Administrative Expenses
General and administrative expenses consist primarily of payroll and benefits costs, including equity-based compensation for our employees involved in general corporate functions including finance, merchandising, marketing, and technology, as well as costs associated with the use by these functions of facilities and equipment, including depreciation, rent, and other occupancy expenses. General and administrative expenses are primarily driven by increases in headcount required to support business growth and meet our obligations as a public company.
Since our IPO, we have incurred significant legal, accounting, and other expenses that we did not incur as a private company. We expect that compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, as well as rules and regulations subsequently implemented by the SEC, will continue to increase our legal and financial compliance costs and will make some activities more time consuming and costly.
Interest Expense
Interest expense consists of interest expense related to the 2021 Revolving Facility.
Income Tax Benefit
The benefit for income taxes represents federal, state, and local income taxes. The effective rate differs from the statutory rate primarily due to non-deductible equity-based compensation expenses, non-deductible officer compensation, and state taxes. Our effective tax rate will change from quarter to quarter based on recurring and nonrecurring factors including, but not limited to, the geographical mix of earnings, enacted tax legislation, state and local income taxes, the impact of permanent tax adjustments, and the interaction of various tax strategies.
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Our Results of Operations
The following tables set forth our consolidated results of operations for the periods presented and as a percentage of net revenue and net loss:
Thirteen Weeks Ended | |||||||
March 31, | April 2, | ||||||
2024 | 2023 | ||||||
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Net revenue |
| $ | 77,259 | $ | 90,976 |
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Cost of revenue |
| 44,613 |
| 53,015 | |||
Gross profit |
| 32,646 |
| 37,961 | |||
Selling and marketing expenses |
| 17,693 |
| 19,489 | |||
General and administrative expenses |
| 21,111 |
| 24,348 | |||
Loss from operations |
| (6,158) |
| (5,876) | |||
Interest expense |
| (383) |
| (523) | |||
Other income, net |
| 226 |
| 73 | |||
Loss before income taxes |
| (6,315) |
| (6,326) | |||
Income tax benefit |
| 579 |
| 708 | |||
Net loss | $ | (5,736) | $ | (5,618) | |||
Thirteen Weeks Ended | |||||||
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2024 | 2023 | ||||||
Net revenue |
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Gross profit | 42 | 42 | |||||
Selling and marketing expenses | 23 | 21 | |||||
General and administrative expenses | 27 | 27 | |||||
Loss from operations | (8) | (6) | |||||
Interest expense | — | (1) | |||||
Other income, net | — | — | |||||
Loss before income taxes | (8) | (7) | |||||
Income tax benefit | 1 | 1 | |||||
Net loss | (7) | % | (6) | % | |||
Comparisons for the Thirteen Weeks Ended March 31, 2024 and April 2, 2023
Net Revenue
Net revenue decreased in the thirteen weeks ended March 31, 2024 by $13.7 million, or 15%, compared to the thirteen weeks ended April 2, 2023. The decrease is primarily the result of a 17% decrease in Total Orders Placed, as well as higher return rates, partially offset by higher AOV compared to the thirteen weeks ended April 2, 2023.
Cost of Revenue
Cost of revenue decreased in the thirteen weeks ended March 31, 2024 compared to the same period of the prior year by $8.4 million, or 16%, compared to the same period last year, which was primarily driven by the impact of lower net revenue.
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Selling and Marketing Expenses
Selling and marketing expenses decreased in the thirteen weeks ended March 31, 2024 by $1.8 million, or 9%, compared to the thirteen weeks ended April 2, 2023 due to lower marketing spend and favorability in merchant processing fees due to the lower sales volume.
General and Administrative Expenses
General and administrative expenses decreased by $3.2 million in the thirteen weeks ended March 31, 2024, or 13%, compared to the thirteen weeks ended April 2, 2023. The decrease was primarily due to $2.8 million decrease in stock based compensation expense and a decrease of $0.8 million in variable labor and benefits associated with lower sales volume and operational efficiencies. This was partially offset by an increase in fixed labor and benefits.
Interest Expense
Interest expense decreased in the thirteen weeks ended March 31, 2024 by $0.1 million, or 27%, compared to the thirteen weeks ended April 2, 2023. The decrease is attributable to lower average borrowings related to the Revolving Facility.
Income Tax Benefit
Income tax benefit in the thirteen weeks ended March 31, 2024 decreased by $0.1 million to a benefit of $0.6 million, compared to a benefit of $0.7 million in the thirteen weeks ended April 2, 2023.
Quarterly Trends and Seasonality
We experience moderate seasonal fluctuations in aggregate sales volume during the year. Seasonality in our business does not follow that of traditional retailers, such as a typical concentration of revenue in the holiday quarter. In 2023, consistent with most years, our net revenue was the highest during the second quarter due to the typically higher demand for event dresses in the spring and summer. Net revenue was the lowest during the fourth quarter given we are not a holiday gifting destination and event dress demand is typically lower during that time of year. The seasonality of our business has resulted in variability in our total net revenue quarter-to-quarter. We believe that this seasonality has affected and will continue to affect our results of operations.
Our quarterly gross profit fluctuates primarily based on how we manage our inventory and merchandise mix and has typically been in line with fluctuations in net revenue. When quarterly gross profit fluctuations have deviated relative to the fluctuations in sales, these situations have been driven by non-recurring, external factors, such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
Selling and marketing expenses generally fluctuate with net revenue. Further, in any given period, the amount of our selling and marketing expense can be affected by the use of promotional discounts in such period. In addition, we may increase or decrease marketing spend to assist with optimizing inventory mix and quantities.
General and administrative expenses consist primarily of payroll and benefit costs and vary quarter to quarter due to changes in the number of seasonal workers to meet demand based on our seasonality.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our primary sources of liquidity and capital resources are cash generated from operating activities and borrowings under our Revolving Facility. Our primary requirements for liquidity and capital are inventory purchases, payroll and general operating expenses, capital expenditures associated with distribution, network expansion and capitalized software and debt service requirements.
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Credit Facilities
During November 2021, we entered into the 2021 Credit Agreement with Bank of America to provide a revolving facility that provides for borrowings up to $50.0 million. During the term of the 2021 Credit Agreement, we may increase the aggregate amount of the 2021 Revolving Facility up to an additional $25.0 million (for maximum aggregate lender commitments of up to $75.0 million), subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions under the 2021 Credit Agreement, including obtaining the consent of the administrative agent and an increased commitment from existing or new lenders. In addition, the 2021 Credit Agreement may be used to issue letters of credit up to $7.5 million. During the thirteen weeks ended March 31, 2024, the Company borrowed $10.0 million under the 2021 Revolving Facility and repaid $12.0 million of the outstanding balance. The 2021 Revolving Facility matures on November 15, 2024, while the Letter of Credit matures on November 8, 2024. As of March 31, 2024, we had $6.0 million outstanding under the 2021 Revolving Facility and had utilized $0.3 million under the Letter of Credit. Subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions under the 2021 Credit Agreement, as of March 31, 2024, the Company had $43.7 million available for borrowing under the 2021 Revolving Facility and $7.2 million available to issue letters of credit. For further information on the 2021 Credit Agreement and Revolving Facility, see Note 5, Debt.
The 2021 Revolving Facility matures on November 15, 2024, and borrowings thereunder will accrue interest at a rate equal to, at our option, either (x) the term SOFR rate, plus the applicable SOFR adjustment plus a margin of 1.75% per annum or (y) the base rate plus a margin of 0.75% (with the base rate being the highest of the federal funds rate plus 0.50%, the prime rate and term SOFR for a period of one month plus 1.00%). The 2021 Revolving Facility contains a financial maintenance covenant requiring a maximum total leverage ratio of no more than 2.50:1.00, stepping down to 2.00:1.00 after 18 months. A commitment fee of 37.5 basis points will be assessed on unused commitments under the 2021 Revolving Facility.
Availability and Use of Cash
As of March 31, 2024, we had cash and cash equivalents of $5.4 million. We believe that our cash and cash equivalents, cash flows from operations and the available borrowings under our Revolving Facility, will be sufficient to meet our capital expenditures, working capital needs and debt repayments for at least the next 12 months from the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. However, we cannot ensure that our business will generate sufficient cash flow from operating activities or that future borrowings will be available under our borrowing agreements in amounts sufficient to pay indebtedness or fund other working capital needs. Actual results of operations will depend on numerous factors, many of which are beyond our control, as further discussed in Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” included in our 2023 10-K.
Cash Flow Analysis
The following table summarizes our cash flows for the periods indicated:
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Operating activities | $ | 6,947 | $ | 3,705 | |||
Investing activities | (959) | (1,069) | |||||
Financing activities | (3,005) | (5,026) | |||||
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | $ | 2,983 | $ | (2,390) | |||
Operating Activities
Net cash provided by operating activities consists primarily of net loss adjusted for certain non-cash items, including depreciation, amortization, equity-based compensation, the effect of changes in working capital and other activities.
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During the thirteen weeks ended March 31, 2024, net cash provided by operating activities increased by $3.2 million, as compared to the same period in 2023. The increase was largely due to a $2.8 million reduction in inventory purchases due to lower sales and efficient inventory management, $2.5 million increase related to accrued expenses and other current liabilities mainly due to an increase in accrued inventory due to normal inventory builds ahead of our peak sales season, increase in return reserve due to a higher mix of product categories with higher return rates, and a timing related increase in accrued marketing. There was also a $1.6 million reduction in accounts receivable and a $0.9 million decrease related to assets for recovery, both attributed to lower sales, and $0.4 million timing-related decrease in prepaids and other current assets. This was partially offset by an increase of $0.5 million in net loss after adjusting for non-cash items, a decrease of $2.2 million in accounts payable primarily related to the timing of payments related to our credit card payables, an increase of $1.8 million in income taxes refund receivable, $0.4 million decrease related to other current liabilities and a $0.1 million decrease related to operating lease liabilities.
Investing Activities
Our primary investing activities have consisted of purchases of equipment to support our overall business growth and internally developed software for the continued development of our proprietary technology infrastructure. Purchases of property and equipment may vary from period-to-period due to timing of the expansion of our operations. We have no material commitments for capital expenditures.
During the thirteen weeks ended March 31, 2024, as compared to the same period in 2023, net cash used in investing activities decreased by $0.1 million. This was attributable to $0.2 million less invested in capitalized software development costs and $0.1 million higher capital expenditures for furniture, leasehold improvements, equipment, and construction in progress for our general operations.
Financing Activities
Financing activities consist primarily of borrowings and repayments related to our 2021 Revolving Facility.
During the thirteen weeks ended March 31, 2024, net cash used in financing activities decreased by $2.0 million compared to the same period in 2023. The decrease was primarily due to $8.0 million higher borrowings on our 2021 Revolving Facility which was offset by $5.0 million higher repayment on our 2021 Revolving Facility, $0.5 million increase of finance lease payments primarily attributed to new finance leases for distribution center equipment, $0.4 million increase in withholding tax payments related to vesting of RSUs and $0.1 million decrease in proceeds received from issuance of common stock under our ESPP.
Contractual Obligations and Commitments
There have been no other material changes to our contractual obligations and commitments as disclosed in our 2023 10-K.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Our condensed consolidated financial statements and the related notes thereto included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are prepared in accordance with GAAP. The preparation of condensed consolidated financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue, costs and expenses and related disclosures. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results could differ significantly from our estimates. To the extent that there are differences between our estimates and actual results, our future financial statement presentation, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows will be affected.
Our critical accounting policies are described under the heading “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations-Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates” in our 2023 10-K and the notes to the audited consolidated financial statements appearing elsewhere in our 2023 10-K. There have been no significant changes to our critical accounting policies and estimates as disclosed in our 2023 10-K.
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Recent Accounting Pronouncements
See Note 2, “Significant Accounting Policies-Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements,” in the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for more information about recent accounting pronouncements, the timing of their adoption, and our assessment, to the extent we have made one, of their potential impact on our financial position and our results of operations.
JOBS Act Accounting Election
We are an “emerging growth company,” as defined in the JOBS Act. Under the JOBS Act, emerging growth companies can delay adopting new or revised accounting standards until such time as those standards apply to private companies. We have elected to use this extended transition period until we are no longer an emerging growth company or until we affirmatively and irrevocably opt out of the extended transition period. Accordingly, our consolidated financial statements and our unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements may not be comparable to companies that comply with new or revised accounting pronouncements as of public company effective dates.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
There has been no material change in our exposure to market risk from that discussed in our 2023 10-K.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures.
Limitations on effectiveness of controls and procedures
In designing and evaluating our disclosure controls and procedures, management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives. In addition, the design of disclosure controls and procedures must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints and that management is required to apply judgment in evaluating the benefits of possible controls and procedures relative to their costs.
Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures
Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated, as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act). Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of March 31, 2024, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the quarter ended March 31, 2024 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II—OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings.
We are from time to time subject to various legal proceedings and claims, including employment claims, wage and hour claims, intellectual property claims, privacy claims, contractual and commercial disputes and other matters that arise in the ordinary course of our business. While the outcome of these and other claims cannot be predicted with certainty, we do not believe that the outcome of these matters will have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, cash flows, or results of operations. We are not presently a party to any legal proceedings that we believe would, if determined adversely to us, materially and adversely affect our future business, financial condition, cash flows, or results of operations.
Item 1A. Risk Factors.
For detailed information about certain risk factors that could materially affect our business, financial condition or future results see “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A of our 2023 10-K. There have been no material changes to the risk factors previously disclosed in our 2023 10-K.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
None.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.
None.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.
Not applicable.
Item 5. Other Information.
Stock Repurchase Program
On May 3, 2024, the Company's Board of Directors authorized a stock repurchase program that will allow the Company to repurchase up to an aggregate amount of $2.5 million of its shares of common stock (the "Repurchase Program"). Under the Repurchase Program, the Company may repurchase shares of common stock from time to time in open market transactions or in privately negotiated transactions as permitted under applicable rules and regulations. The timing, volume and nature of such purchases will be determined at the sole discretion of the Company's management at prices the Company considers attractive and in the best interests of the Company, subject to the availability of stock, general market conditions, trading price, alternate uses for capital, the Company's financial performance, and applicable securities laws. The Repurchase Program may be modified, extended or terminated by the Company’s Board of Directors at any time
Securities Trading Plans of Directors and Executive Officers
During the thirteen weeks ended March 31, 2024, none of the Company’s directors or officers
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Item 6. Exhibits.
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10.1 | 8-K | 001-41059 | 10.1 | 01/10/2024 | ||||||||
10.2 | Form of Performance Stock Unit Award Grant Notice and Performance Stock Unit Award Agreement. | 8-K | 001-41059 | 10.2 | 01/10/2024 | |||||||
10.3 | Second Amendment to Lulu's Fashion Lounge Holdings, Inc. Non-Employee Director Compensation Program. | 10-K | 001-41059 | 10.38 | 03/06/2024 | |||||||
31.1 | Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a). | * | ||||||||||
31.2 | Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a). | * | ||||||||||
32.1 | Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350. | ** | ||||||||||
32.2 | Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350. | ** | ||||||||||
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101.SCH | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document | * | ||||||||||
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*Filed herewith.
**Furnished herewith.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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Exhibit 31.1
CERTIFICATION
I, Crystal Landsem, certify that:
1. | I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Lulu’s Fashion Lounge Holdings, Inc.; |
2. | Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report; |
3. | Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report; |
4. | The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the registrant and have: |
(a) | Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared; |
(b) | [Omitted]; |
(c) | Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and |
(d) | Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and |
5. | The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): |
(a) | All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and |
(b) | Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting. |
Date: May 8, 2024 | | By: | /s/ Crystal Landsem |
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Exhibit 31.2
CERTIFICATION
I, Tiffany R. Smith, certify that:
1. | I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Lulu’s Fashion Lounge Holdings, Inc.; |
2. | Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report; |
3. | Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report; |
4. | The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the registrant and have: |
(a) | Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared; |
(b) | [Omitted]; |
(c) | Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and |
(d) | Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and |
5. | The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): |
(a) | All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and |
(b) | Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting. |
Date: May 8, 2024 | | By: | /s/ Tiffany R. Smith |
| | | Tiffany R. Smith |
| | | Chief Financial Officer |
| | | (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) |
Exhibit 32.1
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
In connection with the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Lulu’s Fashion Lounge Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) for the period ended March 31, 2024 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:
(1) | The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and |
(2) | The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company. |
Date: May 8, 2024 | | By: | /s/ Crystal Landsem |
| | | Crystal Landsem |
| | | Chief Executive Officer |
| | | (Principal Executive Officer) |
Exhibit 32.2
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
In connection with the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Lulu’s Fashion Lounge Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) for the period ended March 31, 2024 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:
(1) | The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and |
(2) | The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company. |
Date: May 8, 2024 | | By: | /s/ Tiffany R. Smith |
| | | Tiffany R. Smith |
| | | Chief Financial Officer |
| | | (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) |