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LAS VEGAS and DALTON, Ga., Sept. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Live Ventures Incorporated (NASDAQ: LIVE) and its subsidiary Marquis Industries today mourn the loss of Timothy Allen "Tim" Bailey, the founder of Marquis Industries, who passed away on September 6, 2026, at the age of 79. Tim founded Marquis Industries in Dalton, Georgia, in 1997 and led it as it grew into one of the region's leading carpet and flooring manufacturers, today employing approximately 475 people, most of them in Georgia — people Tim regarded not as employees but as family. In 2015, Live Ventures acquired Marquis in what remains one of the most important transactions in Live Ventures' history. Rather than step away, Tim continued to lead Marquis for several years after the sale, ensuring a seamless transition and preparing the next generation of leadership before handing the reins to Wes Godfrey and Chet Graham, who serve today as Co-Chief Executive Officers. "Tim Bailey was a good and honest man, and that is the highest thing I know how to say about anyone," said Jon Isaac, President and Chief Executive Officer of Live Ventures. "When we acquired Marquis in 2015, we weren't buying a set of assets. We were buying a company built on sound judgment, integrity, and loyal people, and Tim was at the heart of that. He stayed on to make sure it worked, and it has. Marquis is a cornerstone of Live Ventures today because of the foundation he laid. On behalf of everyone at Live, I extend our deepest condolences to Rhonda and the entire Bailey family." "I had the privilege of working alongside Tim for many years," said Wes Godfrey, Co-CEO of Marquis Industries. "He taught us that you take care of your people, you keep your word, and you let the work speak for itself. Everything we do at Marquis still carries his fingerprints." "Tim never wanted the spotlight, but he earned the respect of everyone in this industry," said Chet Graham, Co-CEO of Marquis Industries. "He treated the people at Marquis like family, and that is exactly how they feel about him. We will miss him, and we will honor him by running this company the way he would have." A native of Augusta, Georgia, and a veteran of the U.S. Army, Tim moved to Dalton in 1971 as a certified public accountant, where many of his clients were pioneers of the carpet industry. He later became a principal of Grass and More before founding Marquis Industries. He was a graduate of Augusta College and the University of Georgia. Tim is survived by his wife, Rhonda; his children, Ashley, Katherine, and Jason; and four grandchildren. About Live Ventures Incorporated Live Ventures is a diversified holding company with a strategic focus on value-oriented acquisitions of domestic middle-market companies. Headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, the company's subsidiaries include Marquis Industries, Flooring Liquidators, Vintage Stock, and Precision Industries. For more information, visit www.liveventures.com. Contact Live Ventures IncorporatedGreg Powell, Director of Investor Relations725.500.5597gpowell@liveventures.com www.liveventures.com Source: Live Ventures Incorporated
Live Ventures Announces Dismissal of All SEC Claims Against the Company Company exits with no judgment, no penalty, no admission and no findings after nearly nine years; CEO Jon Isaac resolves individual claims and denies the allegations LAS VEGAS, August 27, 2026 — Live Ventures Incorporated (NASDAQ: LIVE) (the “Company”) today announced that the United States District Court for the District of Nevada has dismissed all claims against the Company in the civil action filed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) in 2021, ending a matter that began nearly nine years ago. The dismissal is complete: no judgment, no penalty, no admission and no findings of any kind against Live Ventures. The SEC opened its investigation in late 2017 and filed suit in August 2021. In February 2026, the Court denied the SEC’s motion for summary judgment, and the case was headed to trial. After nearly nine years, tens of thousands of documents, and testimony from numerous witnesses, the SEC dismissed all claims against the Company. “For nearly nine years, this Company and its shareholders carried the cost and the cloud of an SEC case that should never have been brought against it,” said Jon Isaac, President and Chief Executive Officer of Live Ventures. “We never folded. We kept fighting because the Company did nothing wrong, and we were never going to accept a settlement that meant admitting to things we didn’t do just to make a case go away. We didn’t have to. The SEC deposed our people, went through tens of thousands of our documents, and took us to the brink of trial — and today all claims against the Company have been dismissed.” Separately, as part of the overall resolution, Mr. Isaac agreed to the entry of a consent judgment resolving the claims against him individually, which includes a civil penalty of $175,000. Mr. Isaac admitted nothing and vehemently denies each and every one of the SEC’s allegations. “I deny the SEC’s allegations — all of them,” Mr. Isaac added. “I agreed to this resolution for one reason: it ends the case for everyone — for me and, more importantly, for the Company, which walks away with a complete dismissal. A $175,000 payment pales in comparison to what it would have cost to try this case to verdict, even though we had no doubt we would prevail. Settling does not mean I agree with a single word of the SEC’s claims. It means nine years is enough, and my energy and this Company’s resources are better spent building our businesses than paying legal fees.” With this matter behind it, the Company is focused entirely
LAS VEGAS, Aug. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Live Ventures Incorporated (Nasdaq: LIVE) (“Live Ventures” or the “Company”), a diversified holding company, today announced financial results for its fiscal third quarter ended June 30, 2026. Fiscal Third Quarter 2026 Key Highlights: Revenue was $108.9 million, compared to $112.5 million in the prior-year period, with year-over-year revenue growth in three of the Company’s four operating segments Gross margin expanded approximately 10 basis points to 34.1%, compared to 34.0% in the prior-year period Operating income was $5.3 million, compared to operating income of $8.0 million in the prior-year period Net loss was $1.1 million and loss per share was $0.34, compared to net income of $5.4 million and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) of $1.24 in the prior-year period Prior-year period results benefited from a $1.5 million gain on Employee Retention Credits and a $1.3 million gain on the settlement of a holdback liability related to Precision Industries, Inc. (“Precision Marshall”) Adjusted EBITDA¹ was $9.3 million, compared to $13.2 million in the prior-year period Total assets were $385.8 million and stockholders’ equity was $91.9 million as of June 30, 2026 Approximately $39.8 million in cash and availability under the Company’s credit facilities as of June 30, 2026 The Company has approximately $9.5 million remaining available under its $10 million share repurchase program “For the third quarter, our Retail-Entertainment and Steel Manufacturing segments posted revenue growth, improved operating income, and higher Adjusted EBITDA¹. The Retail-Entertainment segment’s revenue grew 13%, while operating income and Adjusted EBITDA¹ increased 34% and 29%, respectively. The Steel Manufacturing segment’s revenue increased 7%, with operating income and Adjusted EBITDA¹ up 69% and 16%, respectively. These results were partially offset by continued weakness in the Retail-Flooring segment, where softness in the new-home construction and home-refurbishment markets weighed on operating performance,” said David Verret, Chief Financial Officer of Live Ventures. “Our third-quarter performance demonstrates the resilience of our diversified operating portfolio. While we continue to navigate challenging conditions in our Retail-Flooring segment, our Retail-Entertainment and Steel Manufacturing segments delivered solid growth and improved profitability. We remain focused on initiatives to improve performance across our operating segments and drive sustainable value creation over the long term,” commented Jon Isaac, President and Chief Executive Officer of Live Ventures. ¹ Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure. A reconciliation of the non-GAAP measures is included below. Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Summary (in thousands except per share amounts) For the three months ended June 30, 2026 <td style="border-bottom: solid black 1pt ; padding-left: 0 ; text-align: center ; vertical-align: middle; ver
LAS VEGAS, Aug. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Live Ventures Incorporated (NASDAQ: LIVE) (“Live Ventures” or the “Company”), a diversified holding company, will issue its financial results for its fiscal third quarter ended June 30, 2026, before the market opens on Thursday, August 13, 2026. The Company will hold a conference call to discuss the results on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time). The dial-in numbers are as follows: 800.231.0316 (U.S.) +1.314.696.0504 (International/caller-paid) Conference Title: Live Ventures Fiscal Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call Please dial in at least 15 minutes in advance, but no sooner than 30 minutes, to ensure you are connected. To listen to the discussion after the call, please visit the “Investor Relations” page on the Live Ventures website (https://ir.liveventures.com/) to access the recording. About Live Ventures IncorporatedLive Ventures is a diversified holding company with a strategic focus on value-oriented acquisitions of domestic middle-market companies. Live Ventures’ acquisition strategy is sector agnostic and focuses on well-run, closely held businesses with a demonstrated track record of earnings growth and cash flow generation. The Company seeks opportunities to partner with management teams of its acquired businesses to build stockholder value through a disciplined buy-build-hold, long-term-focused strategy. Live Ventures was founded in 1968. In late 2011, Jon Isaac, the Company's CEO and strategic investor, joined the Board of Directors and later refocused the Company into a diversified holding company. The Company’s current portfolio of diversified operating subsidiaries includes companies in the textile, flooring, tools, steel, and entertainment industries. Contact:Live Ventures IncorporatedGreg Powell, Director of Investor Relations725.500.5597gpowell@liveventures.comwww.liveventures.com Source: Live Ventures Incorporated Source: Live Ventures Incorporated
LAS VEGAS, May 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Live Ventures Incorporated (Nasdaq: LIVE) (“Live Ventures” or the “Company”), a diversified holding company, today announced financial results for its fiscal second quarter ended March 31, 2026. Fiscal Second Quarter 2026 Key Highlights: Revenue was $102.9 million, compared to $107.0 million in the prior-year period Gross margin increased 80 basis points to 33.6%, compared to 32.8% in the prior-year period Operating loss was $2.0 million, compared to operating income of $2.1 million in the prior-year period. Excluding a non-cash goodwill impairment charge of approximately $4.0 million in the Steel Manufacturing segment, the fiscal second quarter 2026 operating income would have been approximately $2.0 million Net loss was $2.4 million and diluted loss per share was $0.80, compared to net income of $15.9 million and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) of $5.05 in the prior-year period. Current-year period results include a non-cash goodwill impairment charge of approximately $4.0 million in the Steel Manufacturing segment and a $1.4 million gain on Employee Retention Credits in the Retail-Flooring segment. Prior-year period results benefited from a $22.8 million gain related to the modification of the Flooring Liquidators, Inc. (“Flooring Liquidators”) seller note Adjusted EBITDA¹ was $5.9 million, compared to $6.4 million in the prior-year period Total assets were $392.5 million, and stockholders’ equity was $92.9 million as of March 31, 2026 Approximately $39.8 million in cash and availability under the Company’s credit facilities as of March 31, 2026 “Our Retail-Entertainment and Flooring Manufacturing segments delivered strong operating income growth of 32.8% and 24.0%, respectively. These gains were offset by continued macroeconomic headwinds in the new-home construction and home-refurbishment markets, which negatively impacted our Retail-Flooring segment, as well as by a non-cash goodwill impairment charge of approximately $4.0 million in our Steel Manufacturing segment. Consolidated operating income before the non-cash goodwill charge would have been approximately $2.0 million, essentially in line with the prior-year period,” said David Verret, Chief Financial Officer of Live Ventures. “This quarter demonstrated both the resilience of our business model and the ongoing challenges in the Retail-Flooring market. We are focused on reducing costs and improving operations across our businesses, and we are pleased with the operating improvements in our Retail-Entertainment and Flooring Manufacturing segments. We remain committed to building on that progress in the second half of the fiscal year while driving further efficiencies in our Retail-Flooring business,” commented Jon Isaac, President and Chief Executive Officer of Live Ventures. 1 Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure. A reconciliation of the non-GAAP measures is included below. Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Summary (in thousands except per share amounts) For the three months ended March 31, 2026 2025 % Change Revenue $ 102,899 $ 107,013 -3.8 % Gross profit $ 34,580 $ 35,148
LAS VEGAS, May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Live Ventures Incorporated (NASDAQ: LIVE) (“Live Ventures” or the “Company”), a diversified holding company, will issue its financial results for its fiscal second quarter ended March 31, 2026, before the market opens on Thursday, May 14, 2026. The Company will hold a conference call to discuss the results on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time). The dial-in numbers are as follows: 800.231.0316 (U.S.) +1.314.696.0504 (International/caller-paid) Conference Title: Live Ventures Fiscal First Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call Please dial in at least 15 minutes in advance, but no sooner than 30 minutes, to ensure you are connected. To listen to the discussion after the call, please visit the “Investor Relations” page on the Live Ventures website (https://ir.liveventures.com/) to access the recording. About Live Ventures IncorporatedLive Ventures is a diversified holding company with a strategic focus on value-oriented acquisitions of domestic middle-market companies. Live Ventures’ acquisition strategy is sector agnostic and focuses on well-run, closely held businesses with a demonstrated track record of earnings growth and cash flow generation. The Company seeks opportunities to partner with management teams of its acquired businesses to build stockholder value through a disciplined buy-build-hold, long-term-focused strategy. Live Ventures was founded in 1968. In late 2011, Jon Isaac, the Company's CEO and strategic investor, joined the Board of Directors and later refocused the Company into a diversified holding company. The Company’s current portfolio of diversified operating subsidiaries includes companies in the textile, flooring, tools, steel, and entertainment industries. Contact:Live Ventures IncorporatedGreg Powell, Director of Investor Relations725.500.5597gpowell@liveventures.comwww.liveventures.com Source: Live Ventures Incorporated Source: Live Ventures Incorporated
LAS VEGAS and BROADVIEW, Ill., April 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Central Steel Fabricators, a company of Live Ventures Incorporated (NASDAQ: LIVE), announced that it is supplying structural support products for a hyperscale data center project. Based in Broadview, Illinois, Central Steel Fabricators is a leading manufacturer and distributor of structural support products serving the data center and communication industries. “This project represents a significant opportunity for Central Steel Fabricators,” said Thomas R. Sedlak, the company’s CEO and CEO of the Live Ventures Steel Group. “Our team has built a reputation for delivering high quality structural support solutions on time every time, and this project underscores the trust our partners place in our capabilities. We are excited to contribute to one of the largest data center developments in the country and look forward to supporting its successful execution.” As AI adoption accelerates, investment in hyperscale data centers and the high-capacity fiber networks that connect them is rising. Central Steel Fabricators manufactures precision-fabricated steel systems ranging from cable management products and structural frames to custom-fabricated components that support the mission-critical connectivity layer required to bring AI compute online. “AI represents a long-term infrastructure cycle, not a single moment,” Sedlak added. “Every major technological shift requires a physical foundation, and our role has always been to anticipate what installers and operators will need next, then manufacture it reliably, at scale, and on time.” As data centers scale worldwide, Central Steel Fabricators’ participation in these projects highlight the growing importance of connectivity-first infrastructure to its business. An increasing part of the company’s work now focuses on enabling fiber access and physical connectivity that allows data centers to function at scale. Direct data center deployments are expected to increase over the coming years. Incorporated in 1969 and acquired by Live Ventures in 2024, Central Steel Fabricators continues to invest in automation and robotic welding to scale through-put, consistency, and responsiveness as AI infrastructure demand accelerates. About Central Steel Fabricators Central Steel Fabricators is a U.S.-based manufacturer of precision-fabricated steel systems serving the telecommunications, data-center, and infrastructure markets. The company provides the majority of Engineer, Furnish, and Install contractors throughout the country who manage projects for major communications providers. The company provides product to all the major distributors, with some stocking product while others drop ship material from Central Steel Fabricators’ warehouse. AI-driven data center build-outs have become major users of the company’s comprehensive product line. About Live Ventures Live Ventures Incorporated (Nasdaq: LIVE) is a diversified holding company focused on acquiring and operating domestic middle-market companies with strong cash flows and durable market positions. Its portfolio companies incorporate AI, robotics, data-based analytics, and other advanced systems to transform conventional operations into more efficient, competitive enterprises for the revolutionary AI era. Forward-Looking and Cautionary Statements Certain statements in this press release contain or may suggest “forward-looking” information within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each as amended, that are intended to be covered by the “safe harbor” created by those sections. Words such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” and similar statements are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Live Ventures may also ma
LAS VEGAS, Feb. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Live Ventures Incorporated (Nasdaq: LIVE) (“Live Ventures” or the “Company”), a diversified holding company, today announced financial results for its fiscal first quarter ended December 31, 2025. Fiscal First Quarter 2026 Key Highlights: Revenue was $108.5 million, compared to $111.5 million in the prior-year period Gross margin increased to 32.6%, compared to 31.7% in the prior-year period Operating income increased $2.7 million, or 352.9%, to $3.5 million, compared to $0.8 million in the prior-year period Net loss was $0.1 million and diluted loss per share was $0.02, compared to net income of $0.5 million and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) of $0.16 in the prior-year period. Net income for the prior-year period includes a net gain of $3.6 million from non-recurring items Adjusted EBITDA¹ increased $2.0 million, or 35.7%, to $7.8 million, compared to $5.7 million in the prior-year period Total assets of $389.2 million and stockholders’ equity of $95.3 million as of December 31, 2025 Approximately $38.7 million in cash and availability under the Company’s credit facilities as of December 31, 2025 Successfully completed a $47.0 million refinancing for the Steel Manufacturing segment, providing additional lending capacity “We are pleased with the continued operational progress during the quarter, which contributed to a $2.7 million, or 352.9%, increase in operating income compared with the prior-year period. These results were delivered despite sustained softness in new home construction and home refurbishment, which continued to weigh on our Retail-Flooring segment. In addition, we successfully refinanced one of our credit facilities in the Steel Manufacturing segment, strengthening our balance sheet and enhancing our ability to support future growth,” commented David Verret, Chief Financial Officer of Live Ventures. “We delivered a solid quarter marked by meaningful operating improvements across the businesses, despite a still-challenging housing backdrop. The 35.7% increase in Adjusted EBITDA¹ reflects the impact of our cost-reduction initiatives implemented last fiscal year. To build on this momentum, we are rolling out a comprehensive strategy to integrate AI across our business units. By applying AI alongside robotics and data analytics, we are modernizing operations, improving efficiency across the organization, and reinforcing the cost discipline that supports our long-term strategy,” commented Jon Isaac, President and Chief Executive Officer of Live Ventures. First Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Summary (in thousands except per share amounts) For the three months ended December 31, 2025 <td style="border-bottom: solid black 1pt ; padding-right: 0 ; text-align: center ; vertical-align: middle; vertical-alig
LAS VEGAS, Feb. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Live Ventures Incorporated (NASDAQ: LIVE) (“Live Ventures” or the “Company”), a diversified holding company, will issue its financial results for its fiscal first quarter ended December 31, 2025, before the market opens on Thursday, February 12, 2026. The Company will hold a conference call to discuss the results on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time). The dial-in numbers are as follows: 800.231.0316 (U.S.) +1.314.696.0504 (International/caller-paid) Conference Title: Live Ventures Fiscal First Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call Please dial in at least 15 minutes in advance, but no sooner than 30 minutes, to ensure you are connected. To listen to the discussion after the call, please visit the “Investor Relations” page of the Live Ventures website (https://ir.liveventures.com/) for a recording. About Live Ventures IncorporatedLive Ventures is a diversified holding company with a strategic focus on value-oriented acquisitions of domestic middle-market companies. Live Ventures’ acquisition strategy is sector agnostic and focuses on well-run, closely held businesses with a demonstrated track record of earnings growth and cash flow generation. The Company seeks opportunities to partner with management teams of its acquired businesses to build stockholder value through a disciplined buy-build-hold, long-term-focused strategy. Live Ventures was founded in 1968. In late 2011, Jon Isaac, the Company's CEO and strategic investor, joined the Board of Directors and later refocused the Company into a diversified holding company. The Company’s current portfolio of diversified operating subsidiaries includes companies in the textile, flooring, tools, steel, and entertainment industries. Contact:Live Ventures IncorporatedGreg Powell, Director of Investor Relations725.500.5597gpowell@liveventures.comwww.liveventures.com Source: Live Ventures Incorporated Source: Live Ventures Incorporated
LAS VEGAS and BROADVIEW, Ill., Jan. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Central Steel Fabricators, a portfolio company of Live Ventures Incorporated (NASDAQ: LIVE), today highlighted its expanding role as a critical infrastructure provider to the rapidly accelerating artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and data-center ecosystem. With a manufacturing heritage spanning major technological transitions, Central Steel Fabricators has provided essential infrastructure for the advent of digital telecommunications, the internet, and modern mobile telecom networks. Central Steel Fabricators manufactures precision-fabricated steel systems used in data centers and the connectivity that links them to the world, including cable management systems, structural frames, and custom components. The company continues to scale automation and robotic welding to increase throughput and support rising demand. Robotic welding initiatives have materially increased daily production capacity, positioning Central Steel Fabricators to respond rapidly to large-scale AI infrastructure programs and fiber deployments. According to Live Ventures management, Central Steel Fabricators’ automation, capacity expansion, and exposure to AI-driven infrastructure investment position the company to benefit from long-term secular growth trends. Thomas R. Sedlak, head of Live Ventures’ steel companies and CEO of Central Steel Fabricators, affirmed the potential of AI-driven business for the company’s future. He said, “I believe the opportunities for companies like ours that focus on the unmet needs of data center contractors are limitless.” About Central Steel Fabricators Central Steel Fabricators is a U.S.-based manufacturer of precision-fabricated steel systems serving the telecommunications, data-center, and infrastructure markets. The company provides the majority of Engineer, Furnish, and Install contractors throughout the country who manage projects for major communications providers. The company provides product to all the major distributors, with some stocking product while others drop ship material from Central Steel Fabricators’ warehouse. AI-driven data center build-outs have become major users of the company’s comprehensive product line. About Live Ventures Live Ventures Incorporated (Nasdaq: LIVE) is a diversified holding company focused on acquiring and operating domestic middle-market companies with strong cash flows and durable market positions. Its portfolio companies incorporate AI, robotics, data-based analytics, and other advanced systems to transform conventional operations into more efficient, competitive enterprises for the revolutionary AI era. Forward-Looking and Cautionary Statements Certain statements in this press release contain or may suggest “forward-looking” information within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each as amended, that are intended to be covered by the “safe harbor” created by those sections. Words such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” and similar statements are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Live Ventures may also make forward-looking statements in its periodic reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Forms 10-K and 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, in its annual report to stockholders, in press releases and other written materials, and in oral statements made by its officers and directors to third parties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and there are a number of important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by the Company, including, but not limited to, plans and objectives of management fo
