Increased Gross Margin
Gross margin dollars improved by $78,000, or 5%, with the overall gross margin percentage increasing from 28% to 36% year-over-year.
Significant SG&A Reduction
SG&A expenses decreased by $2.6 million, or 72%, from $3.6 million to less than $1 million, showing a focus on cost efficiencies.
Positive Net Income
Net income was $4.2 million, or $1.41 per share, compared to a $3.9 million loss in the previous year, indicating an $8 million turnaround.
Improved Balance Sheet
Working capital improved to $3.4 million from a deficit of $19.4 million, and equity increased to $11.6 million from a negative $9 million.
Successful Debt and Liability Reduction
Debt reduced by over $5.1 million, and a $2.2 million gain from extinguishment of liabilities was achieved.
NASDAQ Compliance Progress
The company regained compliance with NASDAQ's equity and filing requirements and is on track to meet the minimum bid price requirement.
Entertainment Segment Expansion
Country Stampede secured 2026 headliners, marking the first time since acquisition that next year's headliners are announced at the current event.