Revolve Group Inc

Note 1. Description of Business

Revolve Group, Inc., or REVOLVE, is a retailer and fashion brand. Through our websites, mobile applications and other channels, we deliver an aspirational customer experience with a vast, yet curated, merchandise offering. Our dynamic platform connects a deeply engaged community of consumers, global fashion influencers, and emerging, established and owned brands. We are headquartered in Los Angeles County, California.

Note 2. Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation

Our unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial information has been prepared in accordance with Article 10 of Regulation S-X. As permitted under those rules, certain footnotes or other financial information that are normally required by generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP, in the United States can be condensed or omitted. These financial statements have been prepared on the same basis as our annual audited financial statements and, in the opinion of management, reflect all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, which are necessary for the fair statement of our financial information. These interim results are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024 or for any other interim period or for any other future year. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. Our fiscal year ends on December 31 of each year.

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and the related notes thereto for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or the SEC, on February 27, 2024.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of net sales and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant items subject to such estimates and assumptions include: the allowance for sales returns, the valuation of deferred tax assets, inventory, equity‑based compensation, valuation of goodwill, reserves for income tax uncertainties and other contingencies, and breakage of store credit and gift cards.

Revenue is primarily derived from the sale of apparel merchandise through our sites and, when applicable, shipping revenue. We recognize revenue through the following steps: (1) identification of the contract, or contracts, with the customer; (2) identification of the performance obligations in the contract; (3) determination of the transaction price; (4) allocation of the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; and (5) recognition of revenue when, or as, we satisfy a performance obligation. A contract is created with our customer at the time the order is placed by the customer, which creates a performance obligation to deliver the product to the customer. We recognize revenue for the performance obligation at the time control of the merchandise passes to the customer, which is at the time of shipment. In addition, we have elected to treat shipping and handling as fulfillment activities and not a separate performance obligation.

We have a Loyalty Club program within the REVOLVE and FWRD segments. Eligible customers who enroll in the program will generally earn points for every dollar spent and will automatically receive a $20 reward once they earn 2,000 points. Wedefer revenue based on an allocation of the price of the customer purchase and the estimated standalone selling price of the points earned. Revenue is recognized once the reward is redeemed or expires or once unconverted points expire. Rewards generally expire 90 days after they are issued and unconverted points generally expire if a customer fails to engage in any activity that generates points for a period of one year or if their participation in the program is otherwise terminated.

In accordance with our policy on returns and exchanges, merchandise returns are accepted for full refund if returned within 30 days of the original purchase date and merchandise may be exchanged up to 60 days from the original purchase date. At the time of sale, we establish a reserve for merchandise returns, based on historical experience, merchandise mix and expected future returns, which is recorded as a reduction of sales. Accordingly, cost of sales is also reduced and an offsetting asset is recorded within prepaid expenses and other current assets for expected merchandise to be returned.

The following table presents a roll-forward of our sales return reserve for thethree and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 (in thousands):

We may also issue store credit in lieu of cash refunds and sell gift cards without expiration dates to our customers. Store credits issued and proceeds from the issuance of gift cards are recorded as deferred revenue and recognized as revenue when the store credit or gift cards are redeemed or upon inclusion in our store credit and gift card breakage estimates. Revenue recognized in net sales on breakage on store credit and gift cards was $0.7 million and $0.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $2.4 million and $1.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Sales taxes and duties collected from customers and remitted to governmental authorities are accounted for on a net basis and therefore are excluded from net sales. We currently collect sales taxes in all states that have adopted laws imposing sales tax collection obligations on out-of-state retailers and are subject to audits by state governments of sales tax collection obligations on out-of-state retailers in jurisdictions where we do not currently collect sales taxes, whether for prior years or prospectively. No significant interest or penalties related to sales taxes are recognized in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements.

We have exposure to losses from fraudulent credit card charges. We record losses when incurred related to these fraudulent charges as amounts have historically been insignificant.

See Note 9, Segment Information, for disaggregation of net sales by reportable segment, by geographic area and by major product category.

Rental Product, Net

During the second quarter of 2024, we entered into a consignment agreement with a third party to rent a limited quantity of our product assortment, primarily handbags, to customers. We consider rental product to be a long-term productive asset and classify it as other assets within the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets.

Rental product is stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation. We depreciate rental product, less an estimated salvage value, over its estimated useful life, using the straight-line method. The estimated useful life of our rental product is typicallytwo years. Rental product depreciation is included in cost of sales in the condensed consolidated statements of income. As of September 30, 2024, rental product, net amounted to $2.4 million and was included within other assets. Rental product depreciation was $0.3 million and $0.4 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively.

Ourconsignment partner offers customers an opportunity to purchase items in rentable condition prior to the end of their useful life. In such instances, we consider the disposal of rental product to be a sale and record the proceeds asnet sales and record the net book value of the items at the time of sale as cost of sales in the condensed consolidated statements of income. Write-offs for losses on lost, damaged, and unreturned products are recorded as rental product depreciation within cost of sales.

Rental Product Revenues

Rental product revenues are recognized ratably over the subscription period, commencing on the date the subscriber enrolls in the rental program, net of discounts, customer credits and refunds and are recorded within net sales in the condensed consolidated statements of income. The subscription fees are collected from the customer upon enrollment. The subscription has a minimum period of three months after which it renews automatically on a monthly basis until cancelled by the customer.

Business Combinations

We account for business combinations using the acquisition method. All of the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree are recorded at their acquisition date fair values. The difference between the aggregate consideration paid for an acquisition and the fair value of the net assets acquired is recorded as either goodwill or a bargain purchase gain. Identifiable intangible assets with finite lives are amortized over their useful lives. Amortization of intangible assets is recorded within general and administrative expenses.

We use estimates and assumptions available to us as a part of the determination of fair value to accurately value assets acquired, liabilities assumed and any noncontrolling interest on the business combination date. These estimates are subject to measurement period adjustments. As a result, during the preliminary determination of fair value, which may be up to one year from the business combination date, we may record adjustments to the assets acquired or liabilities assumed subsequent to the completion of the determination of fair value in the period in which the adjustments were determined. Noncontrolling interest, if any, is measured using the fair value of the subsidiaries’ identifiable assets and liabilities at the date of acquisition, subject to possible adjustments for up to one year from the business combination date.

We also may incur acquisition-related and other expenses including legal, banking, accounting and other advisory fees of third parties which are recorded within general and administrative expenses in the period in which they were incurred. The results of operations of acquired businesses are included in the consolidated financial statements from the acquisition date.

Alexandre Vauthier Acquisition

In February 2024, Alexandre Vauthier, a French luxury fashion brand, filed for bankruptcy due to difficulties resulting from an increase in its working capital requirements. On June 19, 2024, pursuant to a decision rendered by the Commercial Court of Paris, Revolve Group, Inc. acquired the business of Alexandre Vauthier, for $0.4 million. The acquisition was made through L.A. Rive Droite, a newly incorporated French joint stock company. As of the acquisition date, the approximate fair value of net assets acquired was $2.3 million. The difference between the aggregate consideration paid and the fair value of the net assets acquired was recorded as a bargain purchase gain within other income, net. The results of operations of the acquired business are included in the Company’s consolidated results beginning June 19, 2024.

On July 1, 2024, the Company entered into a shareholders’ agreement with Mr. Alexandre Vauthier, according to which Mr. Alexandre Vauthier transferred all intellectual property and other rights relating to the business held by him in exchange for 20% share capital and voting interest in L.A. Rive Droite. Following that transfer, the Company recorded a noncontrolling interest of $0.7 million within its condensed consolidated balance sheets, which was measured based on the fair value of L.A. Rive Droite’s net identifiable assets as of July 1, 2024.

Total acquisition costs incurred by the Company in connection with the purchase were $0.5 million and primarily related to legal fees. These costs are recorded within general and administrative expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of income.

Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Effective

In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board, or FASB, issued Accounting Standards Update, or ASU, 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures, which updates reportable segment disclosure requirements primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses and information used to assess segment performance. ASU 2023-07 is effective for us for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2023 and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. The amendments should be applied retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the financial statements. We are currently in the process of evaluating the effects of this pronouncement on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, which enhances income tax disclosures, primarily through changes to the rate reconciliation and disaggregation of income taxes paid. ASU 2023-09 is effective for us for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. We are currently in the process of evaluating the effects of this pronouncement on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

Note 3. Line of Credit

On March 23, 2021, we amended and restated our existing credit agreement to, among other things, extend the expiration date from March 23, 2021 to March 23, 2026. On May 11, 2023, we amended the credit agreement to replace the LIBO reference rate with a term SOFR reference rate and made conforming changes throughout the credit agreement. The line of credit provides us with up to $75.0 million aggregate principal in revolver borrowings, based on eligible inventory and accounts receivable less reserves. Borrowings under the credit agreement accrue interest, at our option, at (1) a base rate equal to the highest of (a) the federal funds rate, plus 0.50%, (b) the prime rate and (c) an adjusted term SOFR rate determined on the basis of aone-month interest period, plus 1.00%, or (2) an adjusted term SOFR rate, subject to a floor of 0.00%, in each case, plus a margin ranging from 0.25% to 0.75% per year in the case of base rate loans, and 1.25% to 1.75% per year in the case of term SOFR rate loans. No borrowings were outstanding as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023.

We are also obligated to pay other customary fees for a credit facility of this size and type, including an unused commitment fee. The credit agreement also permits us, in certain circumstances, to request an increase in the facility by an additional amount of up to $25.0 million (in an initial minimum amount of $10.0 million and in increments of $5.0 million thereafter) at the same maturity, pricing and other terms. Our obligations under the credit agreement are secured by substantially all of our assets. The credit agreement also contains customary covenants restricting certain of our activities, including limitations on our ability to sell assets, engage in mergers and acquisitions, enter into transactions involving related parties, obtain letters of credit, incur indebtedness, repurchase stock or grant liens or negative pledges on our assets, make loans or make other investments. Under these covenants, we areprohibited from paying cash dividends with respect to our capital stock. We were in compliance with all financial covenants as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023.

Note 4. Equity-based Compensation

In 2013, Twist Holdings, LLC, or Twist, and Advance Holdings, LLC, or Advance, which subsequently became part of Revolve Group, Inc., adopted equity incentive plans that we refer to collectively as the 2013 Plan, pursuant to which the board of managers could grant options to purchase Class A units to officers and employees. Options could be granted with an exercise price equal to or greater than the unit’s fair value at the date of grant. All issued awards have 10 year terms and generally vest and become fully exercisable annually over five years of service from the date of grant. Awards will become fully vested upon the sale of the company. The then-outstanding options to purchase Class A units were converted into options to purchase shares of our Class B common stock in connection with our corporate conversion in June 2019.

In September 2018, the board of directors adopted the 2019 Equity Incentive Plan, or the 2019 Plan, which became effective in June 2019. Under the 2019 Plan, a total of 4,500,000 sharesof our Class A common stock are reserved for issuance as options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, or RSUs, performance units or performance shares. Upon the completion of our IPO, the 2019 Plan replaced the 2013 Plan, however, the 2013 Plan continues to govern the terms and conditions of the outstanding awards previously granted under that plan. The number of shares that will be available for issuance under our 2019 Plan also will increase annually on the first day of each year in an amount equal to the least of: (1)6,900,000 shares, (2)5% of the outstanding shares of all classes of our common stock as of the last day of the immediately preceding year and (3) such other amount as our board of directors may determine. Our board of directors determinednot to increase the number of shares reserved for issuance under the 2019 Plan as of January 1, 2024. As of September 30, 2024, approximately 8.9 million shares of Class A common stock remain available for future issuance under the 2019 Plan.

Option activity for thenine months ended September 30, 2024 under the 2013 Plan and 2019 Plan is as follows:

RSU award activity for thenine months ended September 30, 2024 under the 2019 Plan is as follows:

(1)

Includes an adjustment of 6,847 shares underlying performance-based RSU awards made during the nine months ended September 30, 2024. The vesting of such RSUs is based upon the Company’s current performance against predefined financial targets.

(2)

Includes an adjustment of (437) shares underlying performance-based RSU awards made during the nine months ended September 30, 2024. The vesting of such RSUs is based upon the Company’s current performance against predefined financial targets.

There were 35,049 options and 65,306 RSUs granted during the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 180,655 options and 112,304 RSUs granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2024. The weighted average grant-date fair value of options granted during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 was $9.82 and $10.43, respectively. The weighted average grant-date fair value of RSUs granted during the three andnine months ended September 30, 2024 was $24.28 per share and $22.49 per share, respectively.

As of September 30, 2024, there was $14.7 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested RSUs and time-based options granted under the 2013 Plan and 2019 Plan, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average service period of 3.0 years.

2023 Performance Option Awards

On September 15, 2023, the Company granted an aggregate of 1,701,479 performance-based options to certain members of management with an exercise price of $13.05 and a grant-date fair value of $6.79. In addition, on November 3, 2023, the Company granted 49,971 performance-based options to a member of management with an exercise price of $13.35 and a grant-date fair value of $6.94. Collectively, we refer to these option awards as the 2023 Performance Option Awards. The 2023 Performance Option Awards are subject to multiple vesting tranches that vest upon achievement of certain predefined financial milestones. As of September 30, 2024, we had $1.3 million of total unrecognized stock-based compensation expense for the financial milestones that were considered probable of achievement, which will be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.4 years. As of September 30, 2024, we had unrecognized stock-based compensation expense of $10.0 million for the operational milestones that were considered not probable of achievement. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, we recorded stock-based compensation expense of $0.2 million and $0.3 million, respectively, related to the 2023 Performance Option Awards.

Equity‑based compensation cost included in general and administrative expense in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of income amounted to $2.1 million and $1.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $6.8 million and $4.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. There was an excess income tax benefit of $0.1 million recognized in the condensed consolidated statements of income for equity‑based compensation arrangements for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and $0.2 million for both the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023. There wasno excess income tax benefit recognized during the three months ended September 30, 2023.

Note 5. Commitments and Contingencies

Contingencies

We record a loss contingency when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. We also disclose material contingencies when we believe a loss is not probable but reasonably possible. Accounting for contingencies requires us to use judgment related to both the likelihood of a loss and the estimate of the amount or range of loss. Although we cannot predict with assurance the outcome of any litigation or tax matters, we do not believe there are currently any such actions that, if resolved unfavorably, would have a material impact on our operating results, financial position and cash flows.

Indemnifications

In the ordinary course of business, we may provide indemnifications of varying scope and terms to vendors, directors, officers and other parties with respect to certain matters. We have not incurred any material costs as a result of such indemnifications and have not accrued any liabilities related to such obligations in our condensed consolidated financial statements.

Tax Contingencies

We are subject to income taxes in the United States, the United Kingdom, or UK and France. Significant judgment is required in evaluating our tax positions and determining our provision for income taxes. During the ordinary course of business, there are transactions and calculations for which the ultimate tax determination is uncertain. We establish reserves for tax-related uncertainties based on estimates of whether, and the extent to which, additional taxes will be due. These reserves are established when we believe that certain positions might be challenged despite our belief that our tax return positions are fully supportable. We adjust these reserves in light of changing facts and circumstances, such as the outcome of tax audits. Our provision for income taxes does not include any reserve provision because we believe that all of our tax positions are highly certain.

Legal Proceedings

In March 2022, we received a cease and desist letter alleging copyright infringement and related claims. During 2022, we accrued $6.3 million to general and administrative expenses for estimated losses and legal fees that we expected to incur in connection with these claims and during the three months ended March 31, 2023, we accrued an additional $0.3 million for estimated legal fees. In February, 2023, we entered into a final settlement agreement with the claimant and paid approximately $1.5 million in settlement costs and legal fees related to this matter, net of insurance proceeds. The related insurance proceeds of $5.1 million were recorded within other income, net in the accompanying statements of income.

In March 2023, we received a separate cease-and-desist letter alleging copyright infringement and related claims. During 2023, we accrued $7.3 million to general and administrative expenses for estimated losses and legal fees that we expected to incur in connection with these claims. In November 2023, we entered into a final settlement agreement with the claimant and paid $7.3 million in settlement costs and legal fees related to this matter. During the three months ended March 31, 2024, we received $2.8 million in insurance proceeds related to this matter. We record insurance proceeds related to legal matters within other income, net in the period in which they are received.

In February 2024, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service served us with a notice of violation and proposed civil penalty, alleging that we have violated certain administrative requirements under the Endangered Species Act and the Lacey Act in connection with our export and import of certain items of merchandise. During the fourth quarter of 2023, we accrued $2.8 million to general and administrative expenses for estimated losses and legal fees related to this matter and during the second quarter of 2024, we accrued an additional $0.4 million to general and administrative expenses for estimated losses and legal fees related to this matter. In June 2024, we entered into a final settlement with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and paid $3.2 million in settlement cost and legal fees related to this matter.

Note 6. Income Taxes

The following table summarizes our effective tax rate for the periods presented (in thousands):

The decrease in the effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to the same period in 2023, was primarily due to an increase in excess tax benefits related to the exercise of non-qualified stock options. The increase in the effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to the same period in 2023, was primarily due to an increase in state income taxes.

In October 2021, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development issued a statement updating and finalizing the key components of the two-pillar plan on global tax reform, intended to be effective on January 1, 2024. Pillar One focuses on nexus and profit allocation. Pillar Two provides for a global minimum effective corporate tax rate of 15%, applied on a jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction basis. While the US has not yet adopted the Pillar Two rules, various other governments around the world are enacting legislation. As currently designed, Pillar Two will apply to our worldwide operations. However, given that we do not have material operations in jurisdictions with tax rates lower than the Pillar Two minimum, these rules are not expected to materially increase our global tax costs. We are continuing to evaluate the impacts of enacted legislation and pending legislation to enact Pillar Two model rules in the jurisdictions in which we operate.

Note 7. Stockholders’ Equity and Stock Repurchase Program

Changes in stockholders’ equity for the three andnine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 were as follows:

Stock Repurchase Program

In August 2023, our board of directors authorized a stock repurchase program of up to $100 million of our outstanding Class A common stock. The timing and amount of any stock repurchases is determined based on market conditions, stock price and other factors, and the program does not require us to repurchase any specific number of shares of Class A common stock. The program has no expiration date but it may be modified, suspended or terminated at any time. The stock repurchase program is funded from available cash and cash equivalents. All repurchased shares under the stock repurchase program will be retired. During the three months ended September 30, 2024, we repurchased and retired 118,193 shares of Class A common stock for a total cost of $1.9 million, exclusive of broker fees and excise taxes, at an average price of $15.67. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, we repurchased and retired 767,198 shares of Class A common stock for a total cost of $11.8 million, exclusive of broker fees and excise taxes, at an average price of $15.35. Broker fees and excise taxes incurred on share repurchases represent direct costs of the repurchase and are recorded as part of the cost basis.

Note 8. Earnings per Share

Basic and diluted earnings per share is presented in conformity with the two-class method required for multiple classes of common stock. The rights of the holders of Class A and Class B common stock are identical, except for voting and conversion rights. Each share of Class A common stock is entitled toone vote per share. Each share of Class B common stock is entitled toten votes per share and is convertible at any time intoone share of Class A common stock.

Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing the net income attributable to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period.

Diluted earnings per share represents net income divided by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding, inclusive of the effect of dilutive stock options and RSUs. The undistributed earnings are allocated based on the participation rights of shares of Class A and Class B common stock as if the earnings for the year have been distributed. As the liquidation and dividend rights are identical for both classes, the undistributed earnings are allocated on a proportionate basis.

The calculation of diluted earnings per share for Class A common stock assumes the conversion of Class B common stock, while diluted earnings per share of Class B common stock does not assume the conversion of Class A common stock as Class A common stock is not convertible into Class B common stock. Similarly, outstanding options to purchase Class B common stock and RSUs that are dilutive are included in the calculation of diluted earnings for both Class A and Class B common stock.

In August 2023, our board of directors authorized a stock repurchase program of up to $100 million of our outstanding Class A common stock. Repurchases during any given fiscal period under the repurchase program reduce the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding for the period.

The following table presents the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share:

The following have been excluded from the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share as their effect would have been anti-dilutive (in thousands):

Note 9. Segment Information

We havetwo reportable segments, REVOLVE and FWRD, each offering apparel, shoes, accessories, and beauty products available for sale to customers through their respective websites and mobile applications. Our reportable segments have been identified based on how our chief operating decision makers manage our business, make operating decisions and evaluate operating performance. Our chief operating decision makers are our co-chief executive officers. We evaluate the performance of our reportable segments based on net sales and gross profit. Management does not evaluate the performance of our reportable segments using asset measures. During thethree and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, no customer represented over 10% of net sales.

The following tables summarize our net sales and gross profit for each of our reportable segments (in thousands):

The following table presents net sales by geographic area (in thousands):

(1) No individual country exceeded 10% of total net sales for any period presented.

The following tables summarize net sales (in thousands) and percentage of net sales by product category for thethree and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023:

(1)

Includes deferred revenue, shipping revenue, rental product revenue and other revenue.

Note 10. Detail of Certain Balance Sheet Accounts

Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets

Prepaid expenses and other current assets consist of the following (in thousands):

Accrued Expenses

Accrued expenses consist of the following (in thousands):

Other Current Liabilities

Other current liabilities consist of the following (in thousands):