Exhibit 99.1
Corporate & financial news release
SCOTT’S LIQUID GOLD-INC. REPORTS THIRD QUARTER RESULTS
| • | Net sales of $8.5 million vs. $7.2 million in 2020, representing an 18% organic increase versus the prior year |
| • | Net loss of $2.5 million (($0.20) per share) driven by $1.6 million valuation allowance on deferred tax asset and $0.4 million inventory impairment |
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLORADO – November 15, 2021 – Scott’s Liquid Gold-Inc. (OTC: SLGD) today announced results for the three months ended September 30, 2021.
Third Quarter Financial Results
In the third quarter of 2021, net sales increased 18% to $8.5 million compared to $7.2 million in the same period in 2020. The increase was driven by reduced COVID-related retail and supply chain impacts as well as success in driving enhanced awareness of several key brands, including Alpha Skin Care.
Our net loss of $2.5 million was primarily driven by the establishment of a valuation allowance against our deferred tax asset and impairment costs related to slow moving and obsolete inventories. We also continued to experience increases in logistics-related expenses driven by supply chain disruptions and product delays.
Subsequent to the end of the third quarter, we entered into a new loan agreement in the amount of $2 million with Denver-based La Plata Capital and further amended our loan agreement with UMB.
Management Commentary
“Over the last six months, we have undertaken a series of actions to improve operating performance, reduce costs, stabilize inventory levels, implement pricing initiatives, and position the Company for stronger performance and growth,” said Tisha Pedrazzini, President of Scott’s. “We continue to focus on the profitable growth of key brands in the skin and pet care categories while accelerating conversion in the e-commerce channel. We continue to sharpen our strategies by modernizing packaging, expanding our consumer base, innovating, and leveraging social media in new ways.”
Dan Roller, Chairman of the Board, commented, “With our new management team now in place, we are focused on strategically developing and growing our portfolio of brands, as well as potentially monetizing brands that do not fit our strategic vision.”
SCOTT’S LIQUID GOLD-INC. & SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(in thousands, except per share data)
| Three Months Ended |
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| Nine Months Ended |
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September 30, |
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| September 30, |
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| 2021 |
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| 2020 |
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| 2021 |
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| 2020 |
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Net sales | $ | 8,555 |
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| $ | 7,197 |
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| $ | 26,439 |
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| $ | 21,134 |
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Cost of sales |
| 5,413 |
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| 3,973 |
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| 15,637 |
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| 11,578 |
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Gross Profit |
| 3,142 |
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| 3,224 |
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| 10,802 |
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| 9,556 |
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Operating expenses: |
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Advertising |
| 144 |
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| 169 |
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| 506 |
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| 531 |
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Selling |
| 2,686 |
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| 2,168 |
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| 7,755 |
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| 5,371 |
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General and administrative |
| 836 |
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| 976 |
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| 3,782 |
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| 3,435 |
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Intangible asset amortization |
| 401 |
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| 401 |
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| 1,203 |
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|
| 849 |
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Total operating expenses |
| 4,067 |
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| 3,714 |
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| 13,246 |
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| 10,186 |
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Loss from operations |
| (925 | ) |
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| (490 | ) |
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| (2,444 | ) |
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| (630 | ) |
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Interest income |
| - |
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| - |
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| - |
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| 3 |
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Interest expense |
| (208 | ) |
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| (137 | ) |
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| (517 | ) |
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| (215 | ) |
Income from distribution agreement termination |
| - |
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| - |
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| - |
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|
| 350 |
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Loss before income taxes |
| (1,133 | ) |
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| (627 | ) |
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| (2,961 | ) |
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| (492 | ) |
Income tax (expense) benefit |
| (1,335 | ) |
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| 110 |
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| (853 | ) |
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| 174 |
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Net loss | $ | (2,468 | ) |
| $ | (517 | ) |
| $ | (3,814 | ) |
| $ | (318 | ) |
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Net loss per common share |
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Basic | $ | (0.20 | ) |
| $ | (0.04 | ) |
| $ | (0.30 | ) |
| $ | (0.03 | ) |
Diluted | $ | (0.20 | ) |
| $ | (0.04 | ) |
| $ | (0.30 | ) |
| $ | (0.03 | ) |
Weighted average shares outstanding |
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Basic |
| 12,642 |
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| 12,480 |
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| 12,628 |
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| 12,468 |
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Diluted |
| 12,642 |
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| 12,480 |
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| 12,628 |
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| 12,468 |
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SCOTT’S LIQUID GOLD-INC. & SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands, except par value amounts)
| September 30, |
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| December 31, |
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| 2021 |
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| 2020 |
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Assets |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 12 |
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| $ | 5 |
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Accounts receivable, net |
| 4,284 |
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| 4,512 |
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Inventories, net |
| 6,639 |
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| 3,988 |
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Income taxes receivable |
| 343 |
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| 535 |
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Prepaid expenses |
| 533 |
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| 596 |
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Other current assets |
| - |
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| 112 |
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Total current assets |
| 11,811 |
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| 9,748 |
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Property and equipment, net |
| 9 |
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| 18 |
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Deferred tax asset |
| - |
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| 784 |
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Goodwill |
| 5,280 |
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| 5,280 |
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Intangible assets, net |
| 13,763 |
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| 14,703 |
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Operating lease right-of-use assets |
| 2,796 |
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| 2,985 |
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Other assets |
| 38 |
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| 38 |
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Total assets | $ | 33,697 |
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| $ | 33,556 |
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Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity |
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Current liabilities: |
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Accounts payable | $ | 3,152 |
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| $ | 1,799 |
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Accrued expenses |
| 1,064 |
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| 296 |
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Current portion of long-term debt |
| 1,000 |
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| 1,000 |
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Operating lease liabilities, current portion |
| 247 |
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| 249 |
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Other current liabilities |
| - |
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| 67 |
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Total current liabilities |
| 5,463 |
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| 3,411 |
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Long-term debt, net of current portion and debt issuance costs |
| 6,519 |
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| 4,521 |
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Operating lease liabilities, net of current |
| 2,846 |
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| 3,032 |
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Other liabilities |
| 62 |
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| 127 |
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Total liabilities |
| 14,890 |
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| 11,091 |
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Shareholders’ equity: |
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Preferred stock, no par value, authorized 20,000 shares; no shares issued and outstanding |
| - |
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| - |
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Common stock; $0.10 par value, authorized 50,000 shares; issued and outstanding 12,666 shares (2021) and 12,618 shares (2020) |
| 1,266 |
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| 1,262 |
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Capital in excess of par |
| 7,785 |
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| 7,633 |
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Retained earnings |
| 9,756 |
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| 13,570 |
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Total shareholders’ equity |
| 18,807 |
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| 22,465 |
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Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity | $ | 33,697 |
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| $ | 33,556 |
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SCOTT’S LIQUID GOLD-INC. & SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands)
Nine Months Ended |
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| September 30, |
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| 2021 |
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| 2020 |
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Cash flows from operating activities: |
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Net loss | $ | (3,814 | ) |
| $ | (318 | ) |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash (used) provided by operating activities: |
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Depreciation and amortization |
| 1,357 |
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| 976 |
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Stock-based compensation |
| 99 |
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| 106 |
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Deferred income taxes |
| 784 |
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| (26 | ) |
Change in operating assets and liabilities: |
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Accounts receivable |
| 228 |
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| (1,756 | ) |
Inventories |
| (2,651 | ) |
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| 3,373 |
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Prepaid expenses and other assets |
| 175 |
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| (200 | ) |
Income taxes receivable |
| 192 |
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| 488 |
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Accounts payable, accrued expenses, and other liabilities |
| 1,990 |
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| 1,659 |
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Total adjustments to net loss |
| 2,174 |
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| 4,620 |
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Net cash (used) provided by operating activities |
| (1,640 | ) |
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| 4,302 |
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Cash flows from investing activities: |
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Acquisition |
| - |
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| (10,529 | ) |
Purchase of software |
| (262 | ) |
|
| - |
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Purchase of property and equipment |
| - |
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| (17 | ) |
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment |
| - |
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|
| 500 |
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Cash paid for leasehold improvements |
| - |
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| (484 | ) |
Reimbursement of leasehold improvements |
| - |
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| 247 |
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Net cash used in investing activities |
| (262 | ) |
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| (10,283 | ) |
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Cash flows from financing activities: |
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Proceeds from revolving credit facility |
| 29,824 |
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| 6,525 |
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Repayments of revolving credit facility |
| (27,222 | ) |
|
| (3,795 | ) |
Proceeds from term loan |
| - |
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| 3,000 |
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Repayments of term loan |
| (750 | ) |
|
| (167 | ) |
Payments for debt issuance costs |
| - |
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|
| (569 | ) |
Proceeds from PPP loan |
| - |
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|
| 600 |
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Repayment of PPP loan |
| - |
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|
| (600 | ) |
Proceeds from exercise of stock options |
| 57 |
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| 67 |
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Net cash provided by financing activities |
| 1,909 |
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| 5,061 |
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
| 7 |
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| (920 | ) |
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Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period |
| 5 |
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|
| 1,094 |
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $ | 12 |
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| $ | 174 |
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Supplemental disclosures: |
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Cash paid during the period for interest | $ | 372 |
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| $ | 23 |
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About Scott’s Liquid Gold-Inc.
Scott's Liquid Gold-Inc. and its trusted brands have been a part of consumers' lives for over 70 years. Our products deliver high-quality, proven results that are supported by best-in-class consumer ratings and reviews. Our portfolio includes some of the most trusted and recognized consumer brand names, including our namesake Scott’s Liquid Gold wood care products, as well as Kids N Pets, Dryel, BIZ Stain Fighter, Denorex, Prell, and Alpha Skin Care.
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