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Alliance Entertainment Reports Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Results
Strategic investments and partnerships set stage for strong second half outlook Reduced revolver debt by 31%, strengthening balance sheet and liquidity
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[{"type":"text","content":"Strategic investments and partnerships set stage for strong second half outlook Reduced revolver debt by 31%, strengthening balance sheet and liquidity position Higher-margin Direct to Consumer sales reach 42% of gross revenue PLANTATION, Fla., Feb. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alliance Entertainment Holding Corporation (Nasdaq: AENT), a global distributor and wholesaler specializing in music, movies, video games, electronics, arcades, and collectibles, reported its financial and operational results for the second quarter and six months ended December 31, 2024. Second Quarter FY 2025 and Subsequent Highlights Completed the acquisition of Handmade by Robots, a rapidly growing collectible brand known for its unique vinyl figures designed to replicate the look of hand-knit plush toys. This strategic acquisition bolsters Alliance Entertainment’s presence in the high-demand licensed collectibles market, adding iconic franchises such as DC Comics, Harry Potter, Jurassic World, Peanuts, Disney, Sonic the Hedgehog, Hello Kitty, SpongeBob SquarePants, and Star Trek to its portfolio.Secured an exclusive home entertainment license agreement with Paramount Pictures, making Alliance the exclusive distributor of Paramount’s physical media, including DVD, Blu-ray, 4K and UHD, across the U.S. and Canada. This strategic partnership enhances Alliance’s leadership in home entertainment distribution, providing direct access to Paramount’s extensive library of blockbuster films and iconic TV series while strengthening relationships with major retailers and collectors.Signed strategic retail partnerships to expand product placement across mass-market and specialty retailers, reinforcing Alliance’s market leadership in entertainment distribution.Higher-margin Consumer Direct Fulfillment (CDF) sales accounted for 42% of gross sales revenue.Vinyl record sales increased by 12% year-over-year, rising from $97 million to $109 million, driven by higher consumer demand and a 7% increase in the average selling price.Physical movie sales surged 23% year-over-year, from $70 million to $86 million, fueled by premium 4K UHD and collectible SteelBook editions.Reduced total operating expenses by 13% year-over-year, with distribution and fulfillment costs declining 18% due to automation initiatives and the consolidation of warehouse operations.Interest expense decli...
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