CELEBRATION, Fla., Nov. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- La Rosa Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ: LRHC) (“La Rosa” or the “Company”), a holding company for six agent-centric, technology-integrated, cloud-based, multi-service real estate segments, today provided a business update and reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024.
Joe La Rosa, CEO of La Rosa, commented, “We’re pleased to report that revenue grew an impressive 188% in Q3 2024 comparing to Q3 2024 and approximately 155% for the first nine months of 2024 as compared to the same period of 2023. This performance was fueled by acquisitions of real estate brokerage franchisees and an increase in agent count. During the third quarter, we acquired Nona Title Agency, enabling us to offer title insurance services. We believe that this addition enhances our ability to provide seamless, end-to-end experiences for homebuyers and sellers, while positioning title services as a high-margin revenue stream projected to grow significantly in 2025.
“We are developing a transformative proptech company that empowers agents with state-of-the-art tools to deliver exceptional service and revolutionize the real estate experience through innovation and efficiency. At the heart of this initiative is our proprietary platform, My Agent Account, which we continually refine to give our agents a competitive edge, enhance productivity, and set new industry benchmarks. Our competitive revenue share model and agent-centric approach have been key drivers of our strong organic growth. Since June 1, 2024, we have successfully onboarded over 400 agents in just three months. We believe that it is a testament to the strength of our model and our ongoing commitment to empowering and supporting our expanding agent network. This growth underscores our focus on creating an environment where agents can thrive and achieve success.
“We are leveraging our momentum with ambitious plans for further growth. In addition to acquiring franchisees, we are exploring strategic acquisitions, including a recent Letter of Intent (LOI) to acquire a real estate brokerage generating $19 million in revenue in 2023, supported by a network of 950+ agents across multiple states. This aligns with our vision of providing technology-driven real estate solutions, expanding market reach, and delivering greater value to agents.
“Looking ahead, we anticipate an annualized revenue run rate of $100 million by the end of 2024, driven by scaling operations, expanding revenue streams, and integrating new agents and technologies. We expect to achieve profitability in 2025, supported by disciplined cost management, enhanced technology offerings, and continued focus on agent success and customer satisfaction,” concluded Mr. La Rosa.
The closings of the acquisitions mentioned in this press release are subject to, and contingent upon, the parties entering into their respective definitive agreements. There can be no assurances that these acquisitions will be consummated.
Financial Results
Total revenue for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024, was $19.6 million compared to $6.8 million for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023. Residential real estate services revenue increased $12.6 million to $16.5 million, or 328%, in the third quarter ended September 30, 2024, from $3.8 million for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023. The increase was driven by $12.2 million of revenue from the six acquisitions completed in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023 and the seven acquisitions completed in the first nine months of fiscal year 2024. We increased our transaction fee, monthly agent fee, and annual fee effective September 1, 2023, which, if volume returns to 2023 levels, real estate brokerage services revenue, excluding incremental acquisition revenue, will increase in 2024. Selling, general and administrative costs, excluding stock-based compensation, for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024, were approximately $3.0 million, compared to $988 thousand for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023. A portion of this increase was driven by $1.1 million of additional costs from the thirteen acquisitions we completed since the Company’s initial public offering (IPO) in October 2023 in addition to increased payroll and benefits, insurance and training, and public company costs in connection with the IPO, compared to the same period in 2023. Net loss was $3.4 million, or $(0.21) basic and diluted loss per share, for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024, compared to net loss of $344 thousand, or $(0.06) basic and diluted loss per share, for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023.
Total revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, was $51.7 million compared to $20.3 million for nine months ended September 30, 2023. Residential real estate services revenue increased $30.7 million to $42.6 million, or 259%, in the nine months ended September 30, 2024, from $11.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The increase was driven by $32 million of revenue from the six acquisitions completed in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023 and the seven acquisitions completed in the first nine months of fiscal year 2024. Selling, general and administrative costs, excluding stock-based compensation, for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, were $8.5 million, compared to $2.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. A portion of this increase was driven by $1.9 million of additional costs from the thirteen acquisitions we completed since the Company’s IPO in October 2023 in addition to increased payroll and benefits, insurance and training, and public company costs in connection with the IPO, compared to the same period in 2023. Net loss was $10.5 million, or $(0.70) basic and diluted loss per share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to net loss of $1.7 million, or $(0.29) basic and diluted loss per share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2023.
About La Rosa Holdings Corp.
La Rosa Holdings Corp. (Nasdaq: LRHC) is disrupting the real estate industry by offering agents a choice between a revenue share model or an annual fee-based model with 100% agent commissions. Leveraging its proprietary technology platform, La Rosa empowers agents and franchisees to deliver top-tier service to their clients. The Company provides both residential and commercial real estate brokerage services and offers technology-based products and services to its sales agents and franchise agents.
La Rosa's business model is structured around internal services for agents and external services for the public, including residential and commercial real estate brokerage, franchising, real estate brokerage education and coaching, and property management. The Company has 24 La Rosa Realty corporate real estate brokerage offices and branches located in Florida, California, Texas, Georgia, and Puerto Rico. The Company also has 9 La Rosa Realty franchised real estate brokerage offices and branches and 3 affiliated real estate brokerage offices, all within the United States and Puerto Rico.
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Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding the Company’s current expectations that are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Such statements include statements regarding the Company’s ability to grow its business and other statements that are not historical facts, including statements which may be accompanied by the words “intends,” “may,” “will,” “plans,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “projects,” “predicts,” “estimates,” “aims,” “believes,” “hopes,” “potential” or similar words. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Actual results could differ materially from those described in these forward-looking statements due to certain factors, including without limitation, the Company's ability to achieve profitable operations, our ability to successfully integrate acquisitions into our business operations, customer acceptance of new services, the demand for the Company’s services and the Company’s customers' economic condition, the impact of competitive services and pricing, general economic conditions, the successful integration of the Company’s past and future acquired brokerages, the effect of the recent National Association of Realtors' landmark settlement on our business operations, and other risk factors detailed in the Company's filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC”). You are urged to carefully review and consider any cautionary statements and other disclosures, including the statements made under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, and other reports and documents that we file from time to time with the SEC, including our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2024. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made only as of the date of this press release, and La Rosa does not undertake any responsibility to update any forward-looking statements in this release, except as may be required by applicable law. References and links to websites have been provided as a convenience, and the information contained on such websites has not been incorporated by reference into this press release.
For more information, contact: info@larosaholdings.com
Investor Relations Contact:
Crescendo Communications, LLC
David Waldman/Natalya Rudman
Tel: (212) 671-1020
Email: LRHC@crescendo-ir.com
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| La Rosa Holdings Corp. and Subsidiaries | |
| Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets | |
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| | | September 30, 2024 | | December 31, 2023 | |
| | | (unaudited) | | (audited) | |
| Assets | | | | | |
| Current assets: | | | | | |
| Cash | | $ | 1,811,608 | | | $ | 959,604 | | |
| Restricted cash | | | 2,148,148 | | | | 1,484,223 | | |
| Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $165,554 and $83,456, respectively | | | 817,391 | | | | 826,424 | | |
| Other current assets | | | 1,188 | | | | — | | |
| Total current assets | | | 4,778,335 | | | | 3,270,251 | | |
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| Noncurrent assets: | | | | | |
| Property and equipment, net | | | 17,739 | | | | 14,893 | | |
| Right-of-use asset, net | | | 1,088,759 | | | | 687,570 | | |
| Intangible assets, net | | | 5,673,222 | | | | 4,632,449 | | |
| Goodwill | | | 8,102,089 | | | | 5,702,612 | | |
| Other long-term assets | | | 26,853 | | | | 21,270 | | |
| Total noncurrent assets | | | 14,908,662 | | | | 11,058,794 | | |
| Total assets | | $ | 19,686,997 | | | $ | 14,329,045 | | |
| Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | | | | | |
| Current liabilities: | | | | | |
| Accounts payable | | $ | 2,093,563 | | | $ | 1,147,073 | | |
| Accrued expenses | | | 729,043 | | | | 227,574 | | |
| Contract liabilities | | | 72,365 | | | | — | | |
| Line of credit | | | 75,697 | | | | — | | |
| Derivative liability | | | 50,040 | | | | — | | |
| Advances on future receipts | | | 262,263 | | | | 77,042 | | |
| Accrued acquisition cash consideration | | | 341,404 | | | | 300,000 | | |
| Notes payable, current | | | 2,095,692 | | | | 4,400 | | |
| Lease liability, current | | | 526,609 | | | | 340,566 | | |
| Total current liabilities | | | 6,246,676 | | | | 2,096,655 | | |
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| Noncurrent liabilities: | | | | | |
| Note payable, net of current | | | 643,734 | | | | 615,127 | | |
| Security deposits payable | | | 1,821,582 | | | | 1,484,223 | | |
| Lease liability, noncurrent | | | 581,622 | | | | 363,029 | | |
| Other liabilities | | | 2,950 | | | | 2,950 | | |
| Total non-current liabilities | | | 3,049,888 | | | | 2,465,329 | | |
| Total liabilities | | | 9,296,564 | | | | 4,561,984 | | |
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| Stockholders' equity: | | | | | |
| Preferred stock - $0.0001 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized; 2,000 Series X shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively | | | — | | | | — | | |
| Common stock - $0.0001 par value; 250,000,000 shares authorized; 18,560,199 and 13,406,480 issued and outstanding at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively | | | 1,856 | | | | 1,341 | | |
| Additional paid-in capital | | | 26,433,290 | | | | 18,016,400 | | |
| Accumulated deficit | | | (21,478,792 | ) | | | (12,107,756 | ) | |
| Total stockholders' equity - La Rosa Holdings Corp. shareholders | | | 4,956,354 | | | | 5,909,985 | | |
| Noncontrolling interest in subsidiaries | | | 5,434,079 | | | | 3,857,076 | | |
| Total stockholders' equity | | | 10,390,433 | | | | 9,767,061 | | |
| Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | | $ | 19,686,997 | | | $ | 14,329,045 | | |
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| La Rosa Holdings Corp. and Subsidiaries |
| Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations |
| (unaudited) |
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| | | Three Months Ended September 30, | | Nine Months Ended September 30, |
| | | | 2024 | | | | 2023 | | | | 2024 | | | | 2023 | |
| Revenue | | $ | 19,593,036 | | | $ | 6,792,250 | | | $ | 51,733,355 | | | $ | 20,320,606 | |
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| Cost of revenue | | | 17,957,130 | | | | 6,216,751 | | | | 47,349,141 | | | | 18,450,162 | |
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| Gross profit | | | 1,635,906 | | | | 575,499 | | | | 4,384,214 | | | | 1,870,444 | |
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| Operating expenses: | | | | | | | | |
| Sales and marketing | | | 246,369 | | | | 49,277 | | | | 691,704 | | | | 242,548 | |
| General and administrative | | | 2,747,616 | | | | 938,634 | | | | 7,809,627 | | | | 2,672,372 | |
| Stock-based compensation - general and administrative | | | 389,711 | | | | 5,041 | | | | 4,054,821 | | | | 79,341 | |
| Total operating expenses | | | 3,383,696 | | | | 992,952 | | | | 12,556,152 | | | | 2,994,261 | |
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| Loss from operations | | | (1,747,790 | ) | | | (417,453 | ) | | | (8,171,938 | ) | | | (1,123,817 | ) |
| Other income (expense) | | | | | | | | |
| Interest expense, net | | | (98,566 | ) | | | (6,966 | ) | | | (197,425 | ) | | | (147,505 | ) |
| Loss on extinguishment of debt | | | (722,729 | ) | | | - | | | | (722,729 | ) | | | - | |
| Amortization of debt discount | | | (135,185 | ) | | | (207,887 | ) | | | (455,289 | ) | | | (882,781 | ) |
| Change in fair value of derivative liability | | | 307,098 | | | | 10,201 | | | | 218,998 | | | | 138,985 | |
| Other income, net | | | 4,544 | | | | 278,266 | | | | 4,544 | | | | 278,834 | |
| Net loss | | | (2,392,628 | ) | | | (343,839 | ) | | | (9,323,839 | ) | | | (1,736,284 | ) |
| Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries | | | 59,540 | | | | — | | | | 47,197 | | | | — | |
| Net loss after noncontrolling interest in subsidiaries | | | (2,452,168 | ) | | | (343,839 | ) | | | (9,371,036 | ) | | | (1,736,284 | ) |
| Less: Deemed dividend | | | 920,038 | | | | — | | | | 1,150,706 | | | | — | |
| Net loss attributable to common stockholders | | $ | (3,372,206 | ) | | $ | (343,839 | ) | | $ | (10,521,742 | ) | | $ | (1,736,284 | ) |
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| Loss per share of common stock attributable to common stockholders | | | | | | | | |
| Basic and diluted | | $ | (0.21 | ) | | $ | (0.06 | ) | | $ | (0.70 | ) | | $ | (0.29 | ) |
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| Weighted average shares used in computing net loss per share of common stock attributable to common stockholders | | | | | | | | |
| Basic and diluted | | | 16,358,452 | | | | 6,180,633 | | | | 14,970,099 | | | | 6,063,056 | |
