Live Ventures

Live Ventures, Inc. is a holding company, which engages in the acquisition of domestic middle-market companies. It operates through the following segments: Retail, Flooring Manufacturing, Steel Manufacturing, and Corporate and Other. The Retail segment consists of Vintage Stock and ApplianceSmart. The Floor Manufacturing Segment includes Marquis Industries, Inc. which produces carpets, rugs, and hard surfaces. The Steel Manufacturing Segment focuses on Precision Industries, Inc., which produces alloy plate, tool steel plate, and ground flat stock, and The Kinetic Co., Inc. The Corporate and Other segment includes corporate general and administrative costs Salomon Whitney LLC (SW Financial), a variable interest entity (VIE), and operations of certain legacy product and service offerings. The company was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV.

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Live Ventures reports revenue growth but faces margin challenges

Live Ventures' Q2 2024 performance reflected revenue growth driven by acquisitions, though gross margins declined. The company faces challenges in managing expenses and improving profitability amidst a net loss.
Despite financial hurdles, Live Ventures showcased strengths in share repurchases, adaptability to market changes, and a strategic focus on long-term growth. Opportunities exist in optimizing product mix, debt reduction, and future acquisitions.

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Recent SEC charges against Live Ventures, CEO Jon Isaac and CFO Virland Johnson have hammered the stock price. These charges are a significant cause for concern with some pretty astounding accusations against the company and Isaac in particular.

Live Ventures Has Become A High Risk, High Reward Proposition Following SEC Charges

Los Angeles, California--(Newsfile Corp. - August 9, 2021) - The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces that it is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Live Ventures Incorporated ("Live Ventures" or "the Company") (NASDAQ: LIVE) for violations of the securities laws.The investigation focuses on whether the Company issued false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose information pertinent to investors. The SEC filed a complaint against Live Ventures on August...

ONGOING INVESTIGATION ALERT: The Schall Law Firm Announces it is Investigating Claims Against Live Ventures Incorporated and Encourages Investors with Losses to Contact the Firm

NEW YORK, Aug. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, continues to investigate potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Live Ventures Incorporated (NASDAQ: LIVE) resulting from allegations that Live Ventures may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public. SO WHAT: If you purchased Live Ventures securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

ROSEN, LEADING INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Live Ventures Incorporated Investors With Losses Over $100K to Inquire About Securities Class Action Investigation - LIVE

Los Angeles, California--(Newsfile Corp. - August 6, 2021) - The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces that it is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Live Ventures Incorporated ("Live Ventures" or "the Company") (NASDAQ: LIVE) for violations of the securities laws.The investigation focuses on whether the Company issued false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose information pertinent to investors. The SEC filed a complaint against Live Ventures on August...

INVESTIGATION NOTICE: The Schall Law Firm Announces it is Investigating Claims Against Live Ventures Incorporated and Encourages Investors with Losses to Contact the Firm

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized stockholder rights law firm, is investigating potential claims against Live Ventures Incorporated. (“Live Ventures” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: LIVE) on behalf of Live Ventures stockholders. Our investigation concerns whether Live Ventures has violated the federal securities laws and/or engaged in other unlawful business practices. Click here to participate in the action. On August 3, 2021, the U.S. Securities an

LIVE VENTURES ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is Investigating Live Ventures Incorporated on Behalf of Live Ventures Stockholders and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm

Los Angeles, California--(Newsfile Corp. - August 5, 2021) - The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces that it is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Live Ventures Incorporated ("Live Ventures" or "the Company") (NASDAQ: LIVE) for violations of the securities laws.The investigation focuses on whether the Company issued false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose information pertinent to investors. The SEC filed a complaint against Live Ventures on August...

INVESTIGATION REMINDER: The Schall Law Firm Announces it is Investigating Claims Against Live Ventures Incorporated and Encourages Investors with Losses to Contact the Firm

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Hagens Berman urges Live Ventures Incorporated (NASDAQ: LIVE) investors with significant losses to submit your losses now. The firm is investigating possible securities law violations and certain investors may have valuable claims.

HAGENS BERMAN, NATIONAL TRIAL ATTORNEYS, Encourages Live Ventures (LIVE) Investors to Contact Firm's Attorneys Now, Firm Investigating Possible Securities Fraud

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $LIVE #LIVE--INVESTIGATION ALERT: The Schall Law Firm Announces it is Investigating Claims Against Live Ventures Incorporated

INVESTIGATION ALERT: The Schall Law Firm Announces it is Investigating Claims Against Live Ventures Incorporated and Encourages Investors with Losses to Contact the Firm

Atlanta, Georgia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 4, 2021) -  Holzer & Holzer, LLC is investigating whether Live Ventures Incorporated ("Live Ventures" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: LIVE) complied with federal securities laws. On August 3, 2021, the SEC filed a complaint against the Company, as well as its CEO and CFO, alleging "multiple financial, disclosure, and reporting violations related to inflated income and earnings per share, stock promotion and secret trading, and undisclosed executive compensation." In...

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Investigation of Live Ventures Incorporated Announced by Holzer & Holzer, LLC

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $LIVE #investors--The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz Announces Investigation of Live Ventures Incorporated (LIVE) on Behalf of Investors

The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz Announces Investigation of Live Ventures Incorporated (LIVE) on Behalf of Investors

Live Ventures Inc (NASDAQ: LIVE)  is trading lower Wednesday after the company announced the SEC has filed charges against it. The charges follow a nearly four-year investigation of Live Ventures by the SEC.

Why Live Ventures Shares Were Nearly Cut In Half Today

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces it is investigating potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Live Ventures Incorporated (NASDAQ: LIVE) resulting from allegations that Live Ventures may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public. SO WHAT: If you purchased Live Ventures securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingen

EQUITY ALERT: Rosen Law Firm Encourages Live Ventures Incorporated Investors with Losses in Excess of $100K to Inquire About Class Action Investigation – LIVE

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP (“GPM”), a leading national shareholder rights law firm, today announced that it has commenced an investigation on behalf of Live Ventures Incorporated (“Live Ventures” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: LIVE) investors concerning the Company's possible violations of the federal securities laws. If you suffered a loss on your Live Ventures investments or would like to inquire about potentially pursuing claims to recover your loss under the f

Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP, a Leading Securities Fraud Law Firm, Announces Investigation of Live Ventures Incorporated (LIVE) on Behalf of Investors

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Shareholder rights law firm Johnson Fistel, LLP is investigating potential violations of the federal securities laws by Live Ventures Incorporated ("Live Ventures" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: LIVE). On August 3, 2021, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") filed a complaint against Live Ventures, its Chief Executive Officer, and its Chief Financial Officer, alleging "its CEO, Jon Isaac, recorded income from a backdated contract to boost Live Ventures' pre-tax income for fiscal year 2016 by 20%.

Live Ventures (LIVE) Alert: Did You Lose Money on Your Investment? Contact Johnson Fistel Regarding Investigation

Shares of Live Ventures Inc. plummeted 48.1% in morning trading, putting them on track for the worst one-day performance in 19 years, after the online marketing services company disclosed that the Securities and Exchange Commission has filed charges against the company after a nearly four-year investigation. The company has previously disclosed that it received a subpoena from the SEC in February 2018 requesting documents and information concerning the restatement of financial statements.

Live Ventures stock plummets after disclosing SEC filed charges

LAS VEGAS, Aug. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Live Ventures Incorporated (Nasdaq: LIVE), a diversified holding company, announced that after a nearly four-year investigation, the SEC has filed charges against the company. The company categorically denies all charges and will vigorously defend itself.

Live Ventures Denies All SEC Allegations and Will Vigorously Defend Itself in Court

BENSALEM, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces an investigation on behalf of Live Ventures Incorporated (“Live Ventures” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: LIVE) investors concerning the Company's possible violations of the federal securities laws. On August 3, 2021, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) filed a complaint against Live Ventures, its Chief Executive Officer, and its Chief Financial Officer alleging “multiple financial, disclosure, and reporting vio

INVESTOR ALERT: Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Announces Investigation of Live Ventures Incorporated (LIVE) on Behalf of Investors

LAS VEGAS, July 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Live Ventures Incorporated (NASDAQ: LIVE), a diversified holding company, will host a conference call for the investment community on Monday, August 16, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss and answer questions related to the company's 2021 third fiscal quarter business results. The format of the call will include a brief introduction followed by a question and answer session. The dial-in information will be announced at a later date.

Live Ventures to Announce Q3 2021 Earnings and Hold Conference Call on August 16, 2021

Live Ventures has transformed itself through the pandemic and has come out of it a far stronger entity. The company's previous sketchy history has provided a very lucrative entry for prospective investors.

Live Ventures: A Massively Underpriced Holdings Company, The Market Has A Lot Of Catching Up To Do

Agreement to acquire broker-dealer, investment bank provides possible roll-up strategy  for potential profitable long-term growth

Live Ventures Expands into Financial Services Industry with Agreement to Acquire Salomon Whitney LLC

LAS VEGAS, June 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Live Ventures Incorporated (Nasdaq: LIVE), a diversified holding company with subsidiaries in manufacturing and retailing, announced that it plans to reinstate quarterly earnings calls. The company anticipates that stockholders, potential investors, analysts, and other interested parties will have an opportunity to ask questions of members of Live Ventures' senior management team.

Live Ventures to Resume Quarterly Earnings Calls

Live Ventures is a small conglomerate consisting of a GameStop type business, a housing/flooring play, and a steel company.

Live Ventures: A Mini Berkshire, Price Target $198

LAS VEGAS, May 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Live Ventures Incorporated (Nasdaq: LIVE), a diversified holding company, previously announced that its Board of Directors has extended the stock buyback program (initiated in February, 2018) until June 1, 2024. The program authorizes the company to buy up to $10 million of its outstanding shares of common stock on the open market at prevailing prices. Of that amount, approximately $6.7 million remains available as of today for this purpose.

Live Ventures Extends Stock Buyback Program

Company reports record quarterly revenue of $71 million and net income attributable to common stock of $8.7 million Company reports record quarterly revenue of $71 million and net income attributable to common stock of $8.7 million

Live Ventures Announces Second Quarter Fiscal 2021 Financial Results

The stock price of Live Ventures Inc (NASDAQ: LIVE) increased from $31.61 to $33.59 (up 6.26%) pre-market. This is why it happened.

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