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LightInTheBox Reports Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results

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– Returns to Profitability with Net Income of $0.6 Million –

SINGAPORE, Aug. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — LightInTheBox Holding Co., Ltd. (NYSE: LITB) (“LightInTheBox” or the “Company”), an apparel e-commerce retailer that ships products to consumers worldwide, today announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024.

“The second quarter of 2024 was a challenging one, with intensified competition and high traffic acquisition costs in the global e-commerce market continuing to weigh on our topline,” said Mr. Jian He, Chairman and CEO of LightInTheBox. “However, our strategic pivot to prioritize profitability proved effective, resulting in a turnaround with net income reaching $0.6 million for the second quarter of 2024 compared with a loss for the same period of last year and the first quarter of this year. Meanwhile, we continued to refine our differentiation strategy with a focus on strengthening localized operations, propelling progress in certain product lines.”

“Encouraged by the outcomes of these initiatives, we will continue to concentrate on overall efficiency and profitability amid the evolving environment. Additionally, we will further upgrade our products, services and customer experience, as well as our localized operations, to differentiate ourselves and build brand recognition and loyalty in this competitive industry. As always, we are committed to driving high-quality development and delivering sustainable value to all stakeholders in the long run,” Mr. He concluded.

Second Quarter 2024 Financial Highlights

Total revenues were $69.4 million in the second quarter of 2024, compared with $191.8 million in the same period of 2023.Net income was $0.6 million in the second quarter of 2024, compared with net loss of $1.5 million in the same period of 2023.Adjusted EBITDA was an income of $1.2 million in the second quarter of 2024, compared with a loss of $0.7 million in the same period of 2023.

First Half 2024 Financial Highlights

Total revenues were $140.5 million in the first half of 2024, compared with $339.5 million in the same period of 2023.Net loss was $3.2 million in the first half of 2024, compared with $5.4 million in the same period of 2023.Adjusted EBITDA was a loss of $1.9 million in the first half of 2024, compared with $3.8 million in the same period of 2023.

Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results

Total revenues decreased by 63.8% year-over-year to $69.4 million from $191.8 million in the same quarter of 2023.

Total cost of revenues was $26.1 million in the second quarter of 2024, compared with $81.6 million in the same quarter of 2023.

Gross profit in the second quarter of 2024 was $43.3 million, compared with $110.2 million in the same quarter of 2023. Gross margin was 62.4% in the second quarter of 2024, compared with 57.5% in the same quarter of 2023.

Total operating expenses in the second quarter of 2024 were $42.7 million, compared with $111.8 million in the same quarter of 2023.

Fulfillment expenses in the second quarter of 2024 were $5.0 million, compared with $9.9 million in the same quarter of 2023. As a percentage of total revenues, fulfillment expenses were 7.2% in the second quarter of 2024, compared with 5.2% in the same quarter of 2023 and 8.1% in the first quarter of 2024.

Selling and marketing expenses in the second quarter of 2024 were $31.5 million, compared with $94.0 million in the same quarter of 2023. As a percentage of total revenues, selling and marketing expenses were 45.5% in the second quarter of 2024, compared with 49.0% in the same quarter of 2023 and 46.0% in the first quarter of 2024.

G&A expenses in the second quarter of 2024 were $6.4 million, compared with $8.2 million in the same quarter of 2023. As a percentage of total revenues, G&A expenses were 9.2% in the second quarter of 2024, compared with 4.3% in the same quarter of 2023 and 10.2% in the first quarter of 2024. As part of G&A expenses, R&D expenses in the second quarter of 2024 were $4.0 million, compared with $5.1 million in the same quarter of 2023 and $4.6 million in the first quarter of 2024.

Income from operations was $0.6 million in the second quarter of 2024, compared with a loss of $1.6 million in the same quarter of 2023.

Net income was $0.6 million in the second quarter of 2024, compared with a loss of $1.5 million in the same quarter of 2023.

Net income per American Depository Share (“ADS”) was $0.01 in the second quarter of 2024, compared with net loss per ADS of $0.01 in the same quarter of 2023. Each ADS represents two ordinary shares. The diluted net income per ADS in the second quarter of 2024 was $0.01, compared with net loss per ADS of $0.01 in the same quarter of 2023.

In the second quarter of 2024, the Company’s basic weighted average number of ADSs used in computing the net income per ADS was 110,342,430.

Adjusted EBITDA was an income of $1.2 million in the second quarter of 2024, compared with a loss of $0.7 million in the same quarter of 2023.

As of June 30, 2024, the Company had cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash of $27.9 million, compared with $71.7 million as of December 31, 2023.

First Half 2024 Financial Results

Total revenues decreased by 58.6% year-over-year to $140.5 million from $339.5 million in the same period of 2023.

Total cost of revenues was $55.8 million in the first half of 2024, compared with $146.9 million in the same period of 2023.

Gross profit in the first half of 2024 was $84.7 million, compared with $192.7 million in the same period of 2023. Gross margin was 60.3% in the first half of 2024, compared with 56.7% in the same period of 2023.

Total operating expenses in the first half of 2024 were $88.1 million, compared with $198.2 million in the same period of 2023.

Fulfillment expenses in the first half of 2024 were $10.8 million, compared with $18.5 million in the same period of 2023. As a percentage of total revenues, fulfillment expenses were 7.7% in the first half of 2024, compared with 5.5% in the same period of 2023.

Selling and marketing expenses in the first half of 2024 were $64.3 million, compared with $163.2 million in the same period of 2023. As a percentage of total revenues, selling and marketing expenses were 45.7% for the first half of 2024, compared with 48.0% in the same period of 2023.

G&A expenses in the first half of 2024 were $13.7 million, compared with $17.2 million in the same period of 2023. As a percentage of total revenues, G&A expenses were 9.7% for the first half of 2024, compared with 5.1% in the same period of 2023. Included in G&A expenses, R&D expenses in the first half of 2024 were $8.6 million, compared with $10.3 million in the same period of 2023.

Loss from operations was $3.4 million in the first half of 2024, compared with $5.6 million in the same period of 2023.

Net loss was $3.2 million in the first half of 2024, compared with $5.4 million in the same period of 2023.

Net loss per American Depository Share (“ADS”) was $0.03 in the first half of 2024, compared with $0.05 in the same period of 2023. Each ADS represents two ordinary shares. The diluted net loss per ADS for the first half of 2024 was $0.03, compared with $0.05 in the same period of 2023.

In the first half of 2024, the Company’s basic weighted average number of ADSs used in computing the net loss per ADS was 110,802,352.

Adjusted EBITDA was a loss of $1.9 million in the first half of 2024, compared with $3.8 million in the same period of 2023.

Non-GAAP Financial Measure

In evaluating the business, the Company considers and uses a non-GAAP measure, Adjusted EBITDA, as a supplemental measure to review and assess operating performance. The presentation of this non-GAAP financial measure is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). The Company’s non-GAAP financial measure excludes share-based compensation expenses, depreciation and amortization expenses, interest income, interest expenses and income tax expense.

The Company presents this non-GAAP financial measure because it is used by management to evaluate operating performance and formulate business plans. The Company believes that the non-GAAP financial measure helps identify underlying trends in its business. The Company also believes that the non-GAAP financial measure could provide further information about the Company’s results of operations and enhance the overall understanding of the Company’s past performance and future prospects.

The non-GAAP financial measure is not defined under U.S. GAAP and is not presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The non-GAAP financial measure has limitations as an analytical tool. The Company’s non-GAAP financial measure does not reflect all items of income and expenses that affect the Company’s operations and does not represent the residual cash flow available for discretionary expenditures. Further, the non-GAAP measure may differ from the non-GAAP information used by other companies, including peer companies, and therefore their comparability may be limited. The Company compensates for the limitations by reconciling the non-GAAP financial measure to the nearest U.S. GAAP performance measure, all of which should be considered when evaluating performance. The Company encourages you to review the Company’s financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure.

For more information on the non-GAAP financial measure, please see the table captioned “Unaudited Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” set forth at the end of this press release.

Conference Call

The Company’s management will hold an earnings conference call at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on August 2, 2024 (9:00 p.m. Hong Kong/Singapore Time on the same day).

Preregistration Information

Participants can register for the conference call by going to https://s1.c-conf.com/diamondpass/10040986-jh7t5r.html. Upon registration, participants will receive dial-in numbers, an event passcode, and a unique access PIN.

To join the conference, simply dial the number in the calendar invite you receive after preregistering, enter the event passcode followed by your unique access PIN, and you will be connected to the conference instantly.

A telephone replay will be available two hours after the conclusion of the conference call through August 9, 2024. The dial-in details are:

         US/Canada:              +1-855-883-1031

         Singapore:                800-101-3223

         Hong Kong, China:   800-930-639

         Replay PIN:              10040986

Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Company’s Investor Relations website at http://ir.lightinthebox.com. 

About LightInTheBox Holding Co., Ltd.

LightInTheBox is an apparel e-commerce retailer that ships products to consumers worldwide. With a focus on serving its middle-aged and senior customers, LightInTheBox leverages its global supply chain and logistics networks, along with its in-house R&D and design capabilities to offer a wide selection of comfortable, aesthetically pleasing and visually interesting apparel that brings fresh joy to customers. LightInTheBox operates its business through www.lightinthebox.com, www.ezbuy.sg and other websites as well as mobile applications, which are available in over 20 major languages and over 140 countries and regions. The Company is headquartered in Singapore, with additional offices in California, Shanghai and Beijing.

For more information, please visit www.lightinthebox.com.

Investor Relations Contact

Investor Relations
LightInTheBox Holding Co., Ltd.
Email: ir@lightinthebox.com

Jenny Cai
Piacente Financial Communications
Email: lightinthebox@tpg-ir.com

Brandi Piacente
Piacente Financial Communications
Tel: +1-212-481-2050
Email: lightinthebox@tpg-ir.com

Forward-Looking Statements

This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “potential,” “continue,” “ongoing,” “targets” and similar statements. Among other things, statements that are not historical facts, including statements about LightInTheBox’s beliefs and expectations, the business outlook and quotations from management in this announcement, as well as LightInTheBox’s strategic and operational plans, are or contain forward-looking statements.

LightInTheBox may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: LightInTheBox’s goals and strategies; LightInTheBox’s future business development, results of operations and financial condition; the expected growth of the global online retail market; LightInTheBox’s ability to attract customers and further enhance customer experience and product offerings; LightInTheBox’s ability to strengthen its supply chain efficiency and optimize its logistics network; LightInTheBox’s expectations regarding demand for and market acceptance of its products; competition; fluctuations in general economic and business conditions and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in LightInTheBox’s filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of this press release, and LightInTheBox does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

 

 

LightInTheBox Holding Co., Ltd.

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(U.S. dollars in thousands, or otherwise noted)

As of December 31,

As of June 30,

2023

2024

ASSETS

Current Assets

Cash and cash equivalents

66,425

25,287

Restricted cash

5,279

2,624

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses

634

994

Inventories

5,767

4,480

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

6,875

9,098

Total current assets

84,980

42,483

Property and equipment, net

2,789

2,145

Intangible assets, net

3,604

3,089

Goodwill

27,393

26,778

Operating lease right-of-use assets

6,559

6,934

Long-term rental deposits

392

312

Long-term investment

–

74

Other non-current assets

592

–

TOTAL ASSETS

126,309

81,815

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY / (DEFICIT)

Current Liabilities

Accounts payable

15,846

14,227

Advance from customers

17,001

13,258

Operating lease liabilities

5,046

4,049

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

94,622

61,891

Total current liabilities

132,515

93,425

Operating lease liabilities

1,915

1,650

Deferred tax liabilities

154

150

Unrecognized tax benefits

107

107

TOTAL LIABILITIES

134,691

95,332

EQUITY / (DEFICIT)

Ordinary shares

17

17

Additional paid-in capital

283,137

282,862

Treasury shares

(30,359)

(31,045)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(1,856)

(2,823)

Accumulated deficit

(259,321)

(262,528)

TOTAL EQUITY / (DEFICIT)

(8,382)

(13,517)

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY / (DEFICIT)

126,309

81,815

 

 

 

LightInTheBox Holding Co., Ltd.

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(U.S. dollars in thousands, except per share data, or otherwise noted)

Three Months Ended June 30,

Six Months Ended June 30,

2023

2024

2023

2024

Revenues

Product sales

189,730

67,152

334,331

134,983

Services and others

2,037

2,210

5,217

5,548

Total revenues

191,767

69,362

339,548

140,531

Cost of revenues

Product sales

(81,142)

(25,513)

(145,318)

(54,583)

Services and others

(435)

(559)

(1,538)

(1,209)

Total Cost of revenues

(81,577)

(26,072)

(146,856)

(55,792)

Gross profit

110,190

43,290

192,692

84,739

Operating expenses

Fulfillment

(9,906)

(5,010)

(18,542)

(10,756)

Selling and marketing

(94,038)

(31,527)

(163,150)

(64,268)

General and administrative

(8,176)

(6,411)

(17,233)

(13,670)

Other operating income

332

277

677

563

Total operating expenses

(111,788)

(42,671)

(198,248)

(88,131)

(Loss) / income from operations

(1,598)

619

(5,556)

(3,392)

Interest income

143

14

173

84

Interest expense

(1)

–

(2)

–

Other (expense) / income, net

(1)

(9)

20

102

Total other income

141

5

191

186

(Loss) / income before income taxes

(1,457)

624

(5,365)

(3,206)

Income tax expense

–

(1)

(48)

(1)

Net (loss) / income

(1,457)

623

(5,413)

(3,207)

Net (loss) / income attributable to

LightInTheBox Holding Co., Ltd.

(1,457)

623

(5,413)

(3,207)

Weighted average numbers of shares used in

calculating (loss) / income per ordinary share

-Basic

226,738,924

220,684,859

226,699,828

221,604,704

-Diluted

226,738,924

221,451,741

226,699,828

221,604,704

Net (loss) / income per ordinary share

-Basic

(0.01)

0.00

(0.02)

(0.01)

-Diluted

(0.01)

0.00

(0.02)

(0.01)

Net (loss) / income per ADS (2 ordinary

shares equal to 1 ADS)

-Basic

(0.01)

0.01

(0.05)

(0.03)

-Diluted

(0.01)

0.01

(0.05)

(0.03)

 

 

 

LightInTheBox Holding Co., Ltd.

Unaudited Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results

(U.S. dollars in thousands, or otherwise noted)

Three Months Ended June 30,

Six Months Ended June 30,

2023

2024

2023

2024

Net (loss) / income 

(1,457)

623

(5,413)

(3,207)

Less: Interest income

143

14

173

84

Interest expense

(1)

–

(2)

–

Income tax expense

–

(1)

(48)

(1)

Depreciation and amortization

(826)

(521)

(1,655)

(1,147)

EBITDA

(773)

1,131

(3,881)

(2,143)

Less: Share-based compensation

(78)

(52)

(83)

(276)

Adjusted EBITDA*

(695)

1,183

(3,798)

(1,867)

* Adjusted EBITDA represents net (loss) / income before share-based compensation expense, interest income, interest
expense, income tax expense and depreciation and amortization expenses.

 

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HOUSING WORKS CHOSEN AS 2026 BENEFICIARY OF 45TH ANNUAL FRONT RUNNERS NEW YORK LGBTQ+ PRIDE RUN™ 4M

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JUNE 27 RACE IN CENTRAL PARK WILL RAISE FUNDS FOR HOUSING WORKS’ LIFESAVING SERVICES + ADVOCACY

NEW YORK, April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Housing Works is proud to announce that it was selected as the beneficiary of the 2026 Front Runners New York LGBTQ+ Pride Run™ 4M hosted by the Front Runners New York and nonprofit New York Road Runners. The iconic 4-mile running event, which kicks off Pride Weekend in NYC, will be held on June 27, 2026, in Central Park.

Since its inception in 1982, the Pride Run has raised more than $300,000 for LGBTQ+ nonprofits as the world’s largest pride charity run. Housing Works was chosen as this year’s beneficiary in recognition of its 35-year history of providing lifesaving healthcare, housing, and justice initiatives for vulnerable New Yorkers. To support this partnership, Housing Works will have a team of over 20 board members, staff, and clients participating in the race under this year’s theme: “Hearts in Motion: United in Every Stride.”

Although the race is sold out, charity bibs are still available. Runners can apply to raise $500 in support of the 2026 Front Runners New York LGBTQ+ Pride Run™4M beneficiary through Front Runners New York and receive a non-complimentary entry to the race.

“We deeply appreciate Front Runners New York in helping us with our fundraising efforts. In the early days, our evidence-based advocacy often met political resistance, making traditional donors hesitant to support our life-saving HIV/AIDS work. Nearly 40 years into the AIDS epidemic, we continue to face budget cuts and limited capital as government administrations shift,” said Matthew Bernardo, President of Housing Works, Inc. “However, the urgency of this fight drives us to innovate. Housing Works is proof that nonprofits can create real, measurable impact for those who need it most.”

“The Pride Run has always been a showing of the strength of our community. Supporting Housing Works this year feels especially meaningful at a time when unity is most needed. Together, every step adds to our shared momentum to support the incredible, lifesaving work that Housing Works provides to our community,” said J Solle, 2026 Front Runners New York LGBTQ+ Pride Run™4M Director.

“When this race began 45 years ago, many of our members faced risks just by signing up to run openly. Today, standing with thousands of runners who sold out this event in hours, we see how far we’ve come,” said Ryan Hallett, President of Front Runners New York. “But progress requires constant action. By partnering with Housing Works, we are honoring our history of activism and ensuring that our strides in Central Park support lifesaving housing and healthcare for the most vulnerable members of our community.”

“For more than 40 years, New York Road Runners has teamed up with Front Runners New York to host the LGBTQ+ Pride Run in celebration of this incredible community,” said Rob Simmelkjaer, New York Road Runners CEO. “Now a marquee event during Pride weekend in New York City, we’re excited to unite the running community once again and help raise awareness and funds for Housing Works’s critical work.”

What: The 2026 LGBTQ+ Pride Run

When: Saturday, June 27, 2026
            Race Start | 8AM

Where: Central Park

Website: https://frny.org/pride-run

For more information about Housing Works, visit housingworks.org. Follow Housing Works on Facebook and Instagram. 

About Housing Works:
For more than three decades, Housing Works has been at the forefront of the movement to end AIDS and homelessness and fight for the rights and dignity of some of the most marginalized populations. Housing Works was founded in 1990 as the housing committee of ACT UP and is now a leading provider of housing and lifesaving services to low-income individuals affected by HIV/AIDS and other chronic illnesses, including LGBTQ+ youth, the transgender community, immigrants, people experiencing substance use, and formerly incarcerated New Yorkers. Housing Works’ integrated healthcare, supportive housing portfolio, wraparound services, and relentless advocacy are supported by innovative social enterprise: nine Thrift Shops throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn, its iconic Bookstore & Cafe in Soho, and most recently, New York’s first adult-use dispensary. In the year ahead, amid challenging headwinds from the federal government, Housing Works continues to expand its services and fight for what is right for those who need our help the most, bridging communities in building a more compassionate and equitable world.

About Front Runners New York:
Front Runners New York (FRNY) is New York City’s LGBTQ+ running club. The club was founded in 1979 and has grown to over 1100 members annually. FRNY’s mission is to provide encouragement and support to LGBTQ+ adults and their supporters who are interested in running and running-related activities. FRNY has created a social running community focused on health and fitness that is welcoming to all New Yorkers. FRNY offers a robust, inclusive membership experience. FRNY is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization incorporated in the state of New York. For more information, visit frny.org.

About New York Road Runners (NYRR):
A New York City-based nonprofit, New York Road Runners’ vision is to build healthier lives and stronger communities through the transformative power of running—serving more than half a million people annually through its races, free community events, youth running initiatives, and school-based programs across the five boroughs. During its nearly 70 years, New York Road Runners has grown from a local running club to the world’s premier community running organization, producing more than 60 adult and youth races each year, including the TCS New York City Marathon. Held the first Sunday each November, the TCS New York City Marathon features more than 50,000 runners—from the world’s best professional athletes to a vast range of runners across experience levels, ages, genders, abilities, and backgrounds. To learn more, visit www.nyrr.org.

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SAN RAMON, Calif., April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The City of Bradenton, FL has launched the Accela® ePermitHub Digital Plan Room™, marking an important milestone in the City’s ongoing efforts to modernize plan review and streamline the permitting process for both staff and applicants.

This launch represents a significant shift for Bradenton, which previously relied on a plan review approach that required staff to navigate multiple systems and complete several manual steps to accomplish a single task. With Accela’s ePermitHub Digital Plan Room, the City now benefits from a fully integrated digital plan review experience, bringing plan review directly into Accela and simplifying workflows for both staff and applicants.

“After our previous experience, we were looking for a solution that truly worked with our permitting system—not alongside it,” said Dana Winters, Building Manager for the City of Bradenton. “With Accela’s ePermitHub, plan review is part of the same system our teams already use every day. It reduces extra steps, eliminates duplicate work, and makes the process much easier for staff to understand and manage.”

Under the City’s prior setup, staff often had to move between systems, log in separately, and repeat actions to keep plan review and permitting records aligned. Accela’s ePermitHub replaces that fragmented experience with a single, streamlined workflow—automating previously manual steps and improving reliability across the review process.

Bradenton serves a population of approximately 58,000 residents and is an active permitting jurisdiction across building and planning disciplines. The transition to ePermitHub was also well received by applicants, who benefit from a simpler, more consistent submission and review experience.

“This launch reflects the progress agencies are making toward more connected, end‑to‑end digital permitting,” said Maykel Martin, Vice President, Technology Product Management, Accela. “By adopting a plan review solution that is native to Accela, Bradenton is improving efficiency for staff while delivering a more consistent experience for applicants.”

The City’s project team was led by Theresa Armstrong (IT), Dana Winters (Building) and Jamie Schindewolf (Planning), who partnered closely with Accela throughout the implementation, bringing a shared focus on delivering the best outcomes for their customers and achieving a smooth, successful deployment.

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Axonic Insurance Annuities, Built for Banks, Broker-Dealers and RIAs, Now Available through WealthVest.

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Financial professionals can now secure a competitive 3-year fixed annuity rate and crediting strategies from Deutsche Bank, S&P Global, and Nasdaq through their WealthVest wholesaler and Axonic Insurance.

BOZEMAN, Mont., April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — WealthVest, a leading wholesaler of annuities to financial professionals, has announced a strategic distribution partnership today with Axonic Insurance (AXI), a global annuity and insurance platform. WealthVest will begin offering a suite of curated, highly competitive annuity products from Axonic Insurance to their network of banks, credit unions, broker-dealers and registered investment advisers across the United States.

“We’re excited to align with a team that shares our commitment to delivering differentiated solutions and supporting financial professionals with the tools and opportunities they need to better serve their clients,” said Les Sutherland, Chief Distribution Officer at Axonic Insurance.

“We’re excited to bring the Axonic Insurance suite of solutions to the marketplace,” said Matt Hamann, National Sales Manager at WealthVest. “By combining the strength of our distribution team with AXI’s competitive offerings, we’re well positioned to drive growth and expand access across banks, broker-dealers, and RIAs. Through our education-first approach, we’re committed to supporting financial professionals with practical solutions that help their clients navigate retirement with confidence.”

Through the partnership, Axonic Insurance aims to better support financial advisors and investment adviser representatives in building a solid foundation of protection and growth for their clients’ retirement. WealthVest will align their well-regarded, client-first coaching and wholesaling model with Axonic Insurance’s highly competitive annuities to help financial professionals stay up to date on market trends and determine the best annuity to address their clients’ retirement needs.

“Partnering with WealthVest marks an important step forward in expanding AXI’s reach across the bank, broker-dealer, and RIA channels,” said Les Sutherland, Chief Distribution Officer at Axonic Insurance. “We’re excited to align with a team that shares our commitment to delivering differentiated solutions and supporting financial professionals with the tools and opportunities they need to better serve their clients.”

The suite of annuities is designed specifically for advisors and IARs to help them deliver competitive guaranteed rates of return across 2-, 3-, 5-, 7- and 10-year surrender period options; strong marketing participation; 100% principal protection and systematic income withdrawals to their clients. The annuities are available in forty-three states and the District of Columbia, and include the:

Incline MYGA: Featuring 5.25% Guaranteed for 3-Years with Initial Premiums of $100,000 or Greater1HighLine FIA: Offering 1- and 2-year point-to-point cap, participation, and fixed rate crediting strategiesHighLine FIA PLUS: Includes a 9% Premium Bonus Rider on the 5-Year2

WealthVest’s team of dedicated wholesalers and annuity case managers will serve as the main point of contact for financial advisors and IARs interested in Axonic Insurance’s annuities across 5 US regions. The team has partnered with thousands of advisors, providing annuity planning technology, retirement income planning, practice management, market and industry trends and annuity case management.

Launched in 2024, Axonic Insurance is an annuity and insurance platform delivering institutionally managed retirement products through a fully integrated model spanning product design, distribution, issuance, and servicing. Axonic Insurance is supported by Axonic Capital, an investment management firm with $8 billion in assets under management specializing in structured credit and commercial and residential real estate debt and equity. Axonic Insurance’s suite of annuities is issued by AmFirst Insurance Company (“AmFirst”), an A- (Excellent) financial strength rated company by AM Best3.

Advisors and IARs interested in learning more about Axonic Insurance and their suite of annuities can connect with their wholesaler at www.wealthvest.com/axonic-insurance or call the WealthVest Sales Desk at 1-833-299-8750.

1 Rate shown is effective March 27, 2026 and subject to change. Rate only applies to the Incline MYGA 3-year plan with initial premiums of $100,000 or greater, issued by AmFirst Insurance Company (“AmFirst”) and offered by Axonic Insurance Services LLC (“Axonic”). Additional rates available.

2 At the time of issuance, the Premium Bonus is credited to your Account Value, providing immediate access to additional funds to allocate into the various crediting strategies. The Premium Bonus is calculated as a percentage of the initial premium and becomes a permanent component of the annuity’s Accumulation Value. All Premium Bonuses are subject to a Vesting Schedule, under which the Contract Value and the Cash Surrender Value increase annually as the bonus amount vests over time. Please refer to the HighLine FIA Rate Sheet for Premium Bonus amounts and Contract details.

3 AM Best affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “A-” (Excellent) of AmFirst Insurance Company on August 29, 2025.

ABOUT WEALTHVEST

WealthVest is a leading wholesaler of fixed, fixed-indexed, and registered index-linked annuities to financial professionals. We’re a partner to thousands of advisors by providing annuity planning technology, retirement income planning, practice management, market and industry trends and annuity case management. Their team of dedicated wholesalers and annuity case managers helps advisors provide the best annuity outcomes. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn or visit wealthvest.com.

ABOUT AXONIC INSURANCE

Axonic Insurance (AXI) is a fast-growing annuity and insurance platform delivering institutionally managed retirement products through a fully integrated model spanning product design, distribution, issuance, and servicing. AXI combines modern insurance capabilities with disciplined asset management and rigorous risk oversight to drive scalable, sustainable growth. AXI’s suite of annuities includes Multi-Year Guaranteed Annuities (MYGAs) and Fixed Indexed Annuities (FIAs), distributed through IMOs, Banks, Broker-Dealers, and Registered Investment Advisers (RIAs), while strengthening profitability through operational efficiency, pricing discipline, and balance sheet resilience. AXI’s strategy prioritizes durability — balancing growth, capital strength, and earnings to support long-term value creation and financial stability.

ABOUT AXONIC CAPITAL

Founded in 2010, Axonic Capital is a New York-based alternative investment manager with $8 billion in assets under management. The firm has deep expertise in structured credit, commercial and residential real estate debt and equity, and systematic fixed income. Axonic’s flexible capital base includes private limited partnerships, separate accounts, insurance company mandates, and publicly listed fund structures. For additional information, visit axoniccap.com.

ABOUT S&P DOW JONES INDICES

Since 1896, S&P DJI have provided innovative index solutions backed by robust methodologies and strong governance. Today, S&P Dow Jones Indices is the world’s largest provider of financial market indices, offering iconic solutions and unparalleled expertise across asset classes and geographies. With more exchange partnerships and more assets invested in products based on our indices than any other index provider, S&P DJI is a critical link in capital markets and the global financial ecosystem.

ABOUT NASDAQ GLOBAL INDEXES

Nasdaq Global Indexes has been creating innovative, market-leading, transparent indexes since 1971. Today, our index offering spans geographies and asset classes and includes diverse families. We continuously offer new opportunities for financial product sponsors across a wide spectrum of investable products and for asset managers to measure risk and performance. Nasdaq also provides exchange listing, custom index, and design solutions to financial organizations worldwide. 

ABOUT DEUTSCHE BANK

Deutsche Bank provides retail and private banking, corporate and transaction banking, lending, asset and wealth management products and services as well as focused investment banking to private individuals, small and medium-sized companies, corporations, governments and institutional investors. Deutsche Bank is the leading bank in Germany with strong European roots and a global network. Deutsche Bank’s FIG Structuring & Solutions business structures and arranges bespoke capital and financing transactions for its global FIG client base.

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