the MSA acquisition. Refer to Note 2 – Acquisition of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information related to the MSA identifiable intangible assets.
Profit Sharing, Bonuses and Deferred Compensation Expenses. Profit-sharing, bonuses, and deferred compensation expenses were $7,933 for the six months ended June 30, 2024 as compared to $5,690 for the six months ended June 30, 2023, an increase of $2,243, or 39.4%. The increase was primarily due to the addition of plan participants as a result of the MSA acquisition and higher bonus accruals aligning with Company financial performance.
Other Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. Other selling, general and administrative expenses were $16,030 for the six months ended June 30, 2024 as compared to $14,363 for the six months ended June 30, 2023, an increase of $1,667 or 11.6%. The increase was predominantly attributable to legal costs associated with the litigation against the former fitness customer, incremental costs associated with the acquisition of MSA, higher costs related to compliance requirements and annual wage inflation.
Interest Expense. Interest expense was $6,324 for the six months ended June 30, 2024 as compared to $3,626 for the six months ended June 30, 2023, an increase of $2,698, or 74.4%. The change is due to higher interest rates and average debt levels as compared to the prior year period. The increase in debt level is due to the acquisition of MSA, which closed July 1, 2023.
Provision for Income Taxes. Income tax expense was $2,433 for the six months ended June 30, 2024 as compared to $916 for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The increase of $1,517 is primarily due to higher net income and comprehensive income and tax rate in the current year period. Refer to Note 8 – Income Taxes of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further details.
Due to the factors described in the preceding paragraphs, net income, comprehensive income, EBITDA, EBITDA Margin, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin increased during the six months ended June 30, 2024 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2023.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Cash Flows Analysis
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| | Six Months Ended | | | | |
| | June 30, | | Increase (Decrease) | | |
| | 2024 | | 2023 | | $ Change | | % Change | | |
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | | $ | 33,900 | | $ | (5,865) | | | 39,765 | | NM | | |
Net cash used in investing activities | | | (6,767) | | | (6,167) | | | (600) | | (10) | % | |
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | | | (27,491) | | | 102,030 | | | (129,521) | | NM | | |
Net change in cash | | $ | (358) | | $ | 89,998 | | $ | (90,356) | | NM | | |
Operating Activities. Cash provided by operating activities was $33,900 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, as compared to cash used by operating activities of $5,865 for the six months ended June 30, 2023. Of the $39,765 increase in operating cash flows, $17,562 is due to a payout of deferred compensation to a retired Company executive made in the prior year period. The remaining increase of $22,203 was primarily due to the favorable impact of higher earnings and changes in net working capital items. The primary favorable changes in working capital include, decreased inventory due to improved inventory efficiencies, increase in accounts payable due to the timing of payments and an increase in general reserves such as bonus, healthcare and payroll.
Investing Activities. Cash used in investing activities was $6,767 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, as compared to $6,167 for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The $600 increase in cash used in investing activities is driven by a marginal increase in capital expenditures, prioritizing investments in high-return, capital-light growth and automation advancements.
Financing Activities. Cash used in financing activities was $27,491 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, as compared to cash provided by financing activities of $102,030 for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The $129,521 decrease is mainly due to the debt repayments in excess of borrowings during the current year period and the withdrawal of funds used to purchase MSA held in escrow as of the end of the prior year period. Additionally, under our share repurchase program, the Company purchased $998 of common stock in the first six months of 2024 as compared to $1,661 of its common stock in the first six months of 2023. The Company’s decision to repurchase additional shares in 2024 will depend on business conditions, free cash flow generation, other cash