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Arhaus, Inc. 2025 Q2 10-Q Filing Summary

Business Context and Reporting Period

This report covers the quarterly period ended June 30, 2025, and the six months ended on that date. Arhaus, Inc. is a premium retailer in the U.S. home furnishings market, operating 103 Showrooms (including 93 with in-home interior designers) as of June 30, 2025. The company utilizes an omni-channel model, selling furniture, outdoor, lighting, textiles, and décor through both physical Showrooms and eCommerce.

Key Financial Metrics

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Revenue Growth: Net revenue increased 15.7% year-over-year (Q2) and 10.7% for the six-month period, driven by increased demand and $19.8 million in revenue from new Showrooms opened in 2024 and 2025.
• Profitability: Net income surged 57.7% in Q2 ($35.1M vs. $22.2M) and 7.0% for the six months ($39.9M vs. $37.3M). Operating income margin improved to 13.0% in Q2 from 9.5% in the prior year.
• Margin Dynamics: Gross margin percentage improved to 41.4% in Q2 (up 130 basis points) due to lower occupancy costs and better product margins, though it dipped slightly to 39.4% for the six-month period due to higher product and delivery costs.
• Expense Management: SG&A expenses as a percentage of revenue decreased significantly in Q2 to 28.3% (down 240 basis points) despite a 6.8% absolute increase in expenses.
• Capital Expenditures: Net cash used in investing activities decreased to $41.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, compared to $62.2 million in the prior year period.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

• Capital Expenditure Outlook: Management anticipates total capital expenditures, net of landlord contributions, to be between $80 million and $100 million for fiscal year 2025, primarily for new Showroom openings.
• Liquidity: The company maintains strong liquidity with $234.8 million in cash and $69.9 million in available borrowing capacity under its credit facility. Management believes operating cash flows are sufficient for the next 12 months.
• Material Weaknesses in Internal Controls: Management concluded that disclosure controls and procedures were not effective due to four identified material weaknesses in Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR). These include deficiencies in the control environment, accounting policies, complex transaction accounting, and IT general controls. These weaknesses led to restatements of prior periods.
• Remediation: The company is actively implementing a remediation plan, including hiring additional accounting personnel, outsourcing internal audit, and modernizing IT infrastructure. No specific timeline for full remediation was provided.
• Tax Legislation: The company is evaluating the impact of the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" (H.R. 1), enacted on July 4, 2025, which was signed after the quarter-end.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Internal Control Remediation: Verify the progress of the remediation plan for the four material weaknesses in ICFR and the timeline for achieving effective controls.
• Margin Sustainability: Assess whether the Q2 gross margin improvement (41.4%) is sustainable given the six-month trend (39.4%) and rising product/delivery costs.
• Client Deposits: Monitor the $233.1 million in client deposits, which represent future revenue recognition obligations.
• Lease Obligations: Review the $550.3 million in total lease liabilities and the impact of variable lease costs on future profitability.
• Capital Allocation: Track actual capital expenditures against the $80M-$100M guidance to ensure alignment with growth strategies.