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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2024
 
Or 
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from          to                        
Commission file number: 001-41850

BEYOND, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) 
Delaware 87-0634302
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
799 West Coliseum Way
Midvale
Utah84047
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
 
(801) 947-3100
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.0001 par valueBYONNew York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes No 
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes No 
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," "smaller reporting company," and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filerAccelerated filer
Non-accelerated filerSmaller reporting company
Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes   No 

45,738,120 shares of the registrant's common stock, par value $0.0001, are outstanding on May 3, 2024.



BEYOND, INC.
TABLE OF CONTENTS TO QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2024
 
Page
 
Item 1.
  
Item 2.
  
Item 3.
  
Item 4.
  
  
Item 1.
  
Item 1A.
  
Item 2.
  
Item 3.
  
Item 4.
  
Item 5.
  
Item 6.
  

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SPECIAL CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and any documents incorporated herein by reference, and our other public documents and statements our officers and representatives may make from time to time, contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. We intend for these statements to be entitled to the protection of the safe harbor provisions of these laws. You can find many of these statements by looking for words such as "may," "would," "could," "should," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "predict," "project," "potential," "continue," "contemplate," "seek," "assume," "believe," "intend," "plan," "forecast," "goal," "estimate," or other similar expressions which identify these forward-looking statements.

These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties and relate to future events or our future financial or operating performance. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts, and are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about our industry and business, and on management's beliefs and certain assumptions made by management, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and beyond our control. Accordingly, you are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to assumptions, risks, uncertainties, and other important factors that are difficult to predict, and that actual results and outcomes may be materially different from the results or outcomes expressed or implied by any of our forward-looking statements for a variety of reasons, including among others:

any difficulties we may encounter as a result of our reliance on third-parties that we do not control for the performance of critical functions material to our business, such as carriers, fulfillment partners, and SaaS/IaaS providers;
any inability to compete successfully against existing or future competitors or to effectively market our business and generate customer traffic;
a recession or other economic downturn, inflation, high interest rates, our exposure to the U.S. housing market, or other changes in U.S. and global economic conditions or U.S. consumer spending;
any increases in the price of importing goods into the U.S. or transporting to our customers the types of merchandise we sell or other supply chain challenges that limit our ability to deliver merchandise to our customers in a timely and cost-effective manner;
any difficulties or negative consequences we may encounter as a result of our changed company name, changed stock ticker symbol, changed stock exchange on which our common stock trades, or as a result of the use of our various brands including Beyond, Overstock, Bed Bath & Beyond, Zulily, Backyard, and College Living;
any problems associated with the changing job market, changing job structure, changing compensation structure, or ability to attract and retain key personnel;
any inability to generate and maintain unpaid natural traffic to our Website;
any inability to become profitable or generate positive cash flow from operations;
any challenges that would result in the event of any loss of functionality or unavailability of our Website or reduced performance of our transaction systems;
our exposure to cybersecurity risks, risks of data loss and other security breaches;
the risk that we may be required to recognize losses relating to our equity and other investments;
the impacts that we would experience if governmental entities or providers of consumer devices and internet browsers further restrict or regulate the use of "cookie" tracking technologies;
the impact that any litigation, claims, or regulatory matters could have on our business, financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows;
any inability to optimize and effectively operate our distribution center, warehouse, and customer service operations;
any failures to effectively utilize technological advancements;
negative economic consequences of various global conflicts and macroeconomic factors;
negative consequences associated with our determination to partially self-insure our employee's health insurance;
the possibility that we may be unable to protect our proprietary technology and to obtain trademark protection for our marks;
current and future claims of intellectual property infringement to which we are subject;
any difficulties we may encounter as a result of our reliance on third-parties that we do not control for their representations regarding product compliance with various laws and regulations;
any difficulties we may encounter as a result of our evolving business practices, including the expansion of our products and service offerings, our continuing expansion into international markets, and our changing approach to the sale of non-home items and sales through our various websites and brands;
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any problems associated with our lack of visibility into, and our lack of influence over, our equity method investments, including our reliance on third-parties to timely and accurately report material events to us;
any inability of Pelion Venture Partners to successfully manage the Medici Ventures, L.P. fund, in which we are the limited partner, or any other entity in which we also have a direct minority interest; and
the other risks described in this report or in our other public filings.

In evaluating all forward-looking statements, you should specifically consider the risks outlined above and in this report and our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, filed with the SEC on February 23, 2024, especially under the headings "Special Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements," "Risk Factors," "Legal Proceedings," and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations." These factors may cause our actual results and outcomes to differ materially from those contemplated by any forward-looking statement. Although we believe that our expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee or offer any assurance of future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements or other future events. Our forward-looking statements contained in this report speak only as of the date of this report and, except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this report or any changes in our expectations or any change in any events, conditions or circumstances on which any of our forward-looking statements are based.
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

Beyond, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share data)
March 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
Assets  
Current assets:  
Cash and cash equivalents$256,323 $302,605 
Restricted cash171 144 
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $1,381 and $1,298
23,087 19,420 
Inventories12,903 13,040 
Prepaids and other current assets12,960 14,864 
Total current assets305,444 350,073 
Property and equipment, net27,340 27,577 
Intangible assets, net31,081 25,254 
Goodwill6,160 6,160 
Equity securities, including securities measured at fair value of $32,328 and $41,046
137,421 155,873 
Operating lease right-of-use assets2,762 3,468 
Other long-term assets, net12,584 12,951 
Property and equipment, net held for sale54,466 54,462 
Total assets$577,258 $635,818 
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity  
Current liabilities:  
Accounts payable$116,265 $106,070 
Accrued liabilities72,528 73,682 
Unearned revenue54,675 49,597 
Operating lease liabilities, current2,407 2,814 
Current debt, net held for sale 232 
Total current liabilities245,875 232,395 
Operating lease liabilities, non-current582 940 
Other long-term liabilities8,847 9,107 
Long-term debt, net held for sale34,207 34,244 
Total liabilities289,511 276,686 
Commitments and contingencies (Note 10)
Continued on the following page

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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Beyond, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share data)
March 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
Stockholders' equity:  
Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value, authorized shares - 5,000, issued and outstanding - none
  
Common stock, $0.0001 par value, authorized shares - 100,000
  
Issued shares - 52,210 and 51,770
  
Outstanding shares - 45,733 and 45,414
5 5 
Additional paid-in capital1,013,360 1,007,649 
Accumulated deficit(555,599)(481,671)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(502)(506)
Treasury stock at cost - 6,477 and 6,356
(169,517)(166,345)
Total stockholders' equity287,747 359,132 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$577,258 $635,818 

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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Beyond, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share data)
 
 Three months ended
March 31,
 20242023
Net revenue$382,281 $381,140 
Cost of goods sold307,922 279,456 
Gross profit74,359 101,684 
Operating expenses  
Sales and marketing67,906 47,048 
Technology29,581 30,546 
General and administrative20,454 20,483 
Customer service and merchant fees13,943 11,971 
Total operating expenses131,884 110,048 
Operating loss(57,525)(8,364)
Interest income, net2,717 2,559 
Other expense, net(18,791)(7,389)
Loss before income taxes(73,599)(13,194)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes329 (2,887)
Net loss$(73,928)$(10,307)
Net loss per share of common stock:  
Basic$(1.62)$(0.23)
Diluted$(1.62)$(0.23)
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding:
Basic45,587 45,067 
Diluted45,587 45,067 

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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Beyond, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss (Unaudited)
(in thousands)
 
 Three months ended
March 31,
 20242023
Net loss$(73,928)$(10,307)
Other comprehensive income
Unrealized gain on cash flow hedges, net of expense for taxes of $0 and $0
4 4 
Other comprehensive income4 4 
Comprehensive loss$(73,924)$(10,303)

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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Beyond, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity (Unaudited)
(in thousands)

 Three months ended
March 31,
20242023
Equity attributable to stockholders of Beyond, Inc.
Shares of common stock issued
Balance at beginning of period51,770 51,102 
Common stock issued upon vesting of restricted stock 384 268 
Common stock issued for ESPP purchases56 68 
Balance at end of period52,210 51,438 
Shares of treasury stock
Balance at beginning of period6,356 6,151 
Tax withholding upon vesting of employee stock awards121 96 
Balance at end of period6,477 6,247 
Total shares of common stock outstanding45,733 45,191 
Common stock$5 $5 
Preferred stock$ $ 
Additional paid-in capital
Balance at beginning of period$1,007,649 $982,718 
Stock-based compensation to employees and directors4,776 5,795 
Common stock issued for ESPP purchases935 1,121 
Balance at end of period$1,013,360 $989,634 
Accumulated deficit
Balance at beginning of period$(481,671)$(173,829)
Net loss(73,928)(10,307)
Balance at end of period$(555,599)$(184,136)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Balance at beginning of period$(506)$(522)
Net other comprehensive income4 4 
Balance at end of period$(502)$(518)
Treasury stock
Balance at beginning of period$(166,345)$(162,546)
Tax withholding upon vesting of employee stock awards (3,172)(1,934)
Balance at end of period$(169,517)$(164,480)
Total stockholders' equity$287,747 $640,505 

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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Beyond, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
(in thousands)
Three months ended
March 31,
 20242023
Cash flows from operating activities:  
Net loss$(73,928)$(10,307)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:  
Depreciation and amortization3,960 5,985 
Non-cash operating lease cost831 1,266 
Stock-based compensation to employees and directors4,776 5,795 
(Increase) decrease in deferred income taxes, net69 (3,449)
Loss from equity method securities18,452 7,181 
Other non-cash adjustments(145)(102)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:  
Accounts receivable, net(3,667)(4,378)
Inventories137 288 
Prepaids and other current assets2,297 1,109 
Other long-term assets, net135 (369)
Accounts payable10,059 10,220 
Accrued liabilities(1,412)5,377 
Unearned revenue5,078 2,643 
Operating lease liabilities(894)(1,352)
Other long-term liabilities(358)100 
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities(34,610)20,007 
Cash flows from investing activities:  
Purchase of intangible assets(5,714) 
Expenditures for property and equipment(3,422)(5,256)
Disbursement for notes receivable (10,000)
Other investing activities, net10 425 
Net cash used in investing activities(9,126)(14,831)
Cash flows from financing activities:  
Payments of taxes withheld upon vesting of employee stock awards(3,172)(1,934)
Other financing activities, net653 229 
Net cash used in financing activities(2,519)(1,705)
Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash(46,255)3,471 
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of period302,749 371,457 
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period$256,494 $374,928 

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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Beyond, Inc.
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
 
1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

Beyond, Inc. is an e-commerce retailer with a singular focus: connecting consumers with products and services that unlock their homes' potential. As the owner of the Bed Bath & Beyond, Overstock, Zulily, and other related brands and associated intellectual property, our suite of online shopping brands features millions of products for various life stages that millions of customers visit each month.

As used herein, "Beyond," "the Company," "we," "our" and similar terms include Beyond, Inc. and its controlled subsidiaries, unless the context indicates otherwise.

2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
 
Basis of presentation

We have prepared the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") regarding interim financial reporting. Accordingly, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP") have been omitted in accordance with the rules and regulations of the SEC. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with our audited annual consolidated financial statements and related notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023. There have been no significant changes to our significant accounting policies disclosed in Note 2—Accounting Policies and Supplemental Disclosures, included in Part II, Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, except as disclosed below.

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements include our accounts and the accounts of our wholly-owned subsidiaries and reflect all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, which are, in our opinion, necessary for a fair presentation of results for the interim periods presented. All intercompany account balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2024 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for any future period or the full fiscal year, due to seasonality and other factors.

Use of estimates
 
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosures of contingent liabilities in our consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Estimates are used for, but not limited to, receivables valuation, revenue recognition, loyalty program reward point and gift card breakage, sales returns, inventory valuation, asset useful lives, equity and debt securities valuation, income taxes, stock-based compensation, performance-based compensation, self-funded health insurance liabilities, and contingencies. Although these estimates are based on our best knowledge of current events and actions that we may undertake in the future, our accounting of these estimates may change from period to period. To the extent there are differences between these estimates and actual results, our consolidated financial statements may be materially affected.

Change in presentation in the income statement

In the first quarter of fiscal 2024, the Company changed the presentation for merchant fees associated with customer payments made by credit cards and other payment methods and customer service costs. Under the new presentation, the Company includes such expenses in a separate line in operating expenses labeled, "Customer service and merchant fees", whereas previously, these expenses were included in Cost of goods sold.

The Company concluded that such a change in presentation is preferable in the circumstances because the treatment of these costs as operating expenses is aligned with the changes in business and strategy. The change will also provide greater transparency in the Company's external disclosures and related communications with the market.

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This change in accounting policy has been applied retrospectively, and the unaudited consolidated statements of operations reflect the effect of this accounting principle change for all periods presented. This change in presentation had no impact on Loss before income taxes, Net loss, or Net loss per share of common stock basic or diluted. The consolidated balance sheets, consolidated statements of comprehensive loss, consolidated statements of changes in stockholders' equity, and consolidated statements of cash flows were not impacted by this accounting policy change.

The change in presentation to the Company's unaudited consolidated statements of operations were as follows (in thousands):
Three months ended March 31, 2023
Previously reportedEffect of changeAs adjusted
Cost of goods sold$291,427 $(11,971)$279,456 
Gross profit89,713 11,971 101,684 
Customer service and merchant fees 11,971 11,971 

Recently issued accounting standards

In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures, which requires public entities to disclose information about their reportable segments' significant expenses and other segment items on an interim and annual basis. For public entities, ASU 2023-07 is required to be adopted for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2023 and for interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of this ASU on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. This ASU will likely result in us including the additional required disclosures when adopted.

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, which requires public entities to disclose disaggregated information about a reporting entity's effective tax rate reconciliation as well as additional information on income taxes paid. For public entities, ASU 2023-09 is required to be adopted for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of this ASU on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. This ASU will likely result in us including the additional required disclosures when adopted.

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3. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT

The following tables summarize our assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using the following levels of inputs (in thousands): 
 
Fair Value Measurements at March 31, 2024
 TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3
Assets:    
Cash equivalents—Money market funds$199,279 $199,279 $ $ 
Equity securities, at fair value32,328   32,328 
Available-for-sale debt securities (1)10,608   10,608 
Trading securities held in a "rabbi trust" (1)519 519   
Total assets$242,734 $199,798 $ $42,936 
Liabilities:    
Deferred compensation accrual "rabbi trust" (2)$537 $537 $ $ 
Total liabilities$537 $537 $ $ 
 
 
Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2023
 TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3
Assets:    
Cash equivalents—Money market funds$246,425 $246,425 $ $ 
Equity securities, at fair value41,046   41,046 
Available-for-sale debt securities (1)10,484   10,484 
Trading securities held in a "rabbi trust" (1)496 496   
Total assets$298,451 $246,921 $ $51,530 
Liabilities:    
Deferred compensation accrual "rabbi trust" (2)$513 $513 $ $ 
Total liabilities$513 $513 $ $ 
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(1)    Included in Prepaids and other current assets and Other long-term assets, net in the consolidated balance sheets.
(2)     Included in Accrued liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets.

The following table provides activity for our Level 3 investments (in thousands):
Amount
Level 3 investments at December 31, 2022
$82,787 
Increase due to purchases of Level 3 investments10,000 
Decrease in fair value of Level 3 investments(41,741)
Accrued interest on Level 3 investments484 
Level 3 investments at December 31, 2023
51,530 
Decrease in fair value of Level 3 investments(8,718)
Accrued interest on Level 3 investments124 
Level 3 investments at March 31, 2024
$42,936 

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4. ASSETS HELD FOR SALE

In December 2023, the Company committed to a plan to sell its corporate headquarters and associated building loan on the corporate headquarters (the disposal group). Management has selected a broker to actively market and sell its corporate headquarters. The corporate headquarters and related assets and liabilities met the criteria to be classified as held for sale as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 and are presented separately on our consolidated balance sheets. As of March 31, 2024, the corporate headquarters is being actively marketed to sell and is expected to sell within one year.

5. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET

Property and equipment, net (excluding assets held for sale) consist of the following (in thousands):
 March 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
Computer hardware and software, including internal-use software and website development$252,673 $249,208 
Furniture and equipment10,912 10,919 
Leasehold improvements1,770 1,795 
265,355 261,922 
Less: accumulated depreciation(238,015)(234,345)
Total property and equipment, net$27,340 $27,577 

Capitalized costs associated with internal-use software and website development, both developed internally and acquired externally, and depreciation of costs for the same periods associated with internal-use software and website development consist of the following (in thousands):
Three months ended
March 31,
 20242023
Capitalized internal-use software and website development$3,384 $2,047 
Depreciation of internal-use software and website development1,950 3,070 

Depreciation expense is classified within the corresponding operating expense categories on our consolidated statements of operations as follows (in thousands): 
Three months ended
March 31,
 20242023
Cost of goods sold$98 $234 
Technology3,517 4,704 
General and administrative108 1,042 
Total depreciation$3,723 $5,980 

6. INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET

On March 6, 2024, we entered into an Intellectual Property Asset Purchase Agreement with Zulily ABC, LLC ("Zulily") to acquire certain intellectual property related to the Zulily brand. The aggregate purchase price, inclusive of direct acquisition-related expenses totaled $4.9 million which has been allocated to two major asset categories consisting of $4.1 million, for trade names with an indefinite useful life and $716,000 for customer lists with an estimated useful life of five years.

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Intangible assets, net consist of the following (in thousands):
 March 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
Intangible assets subject to amortization, gross (1)$6,047 $5,331 
Less: accumulated amortization of intangible assets(2,351)(2,114)
Intangible assets subject to amortization, net3,696 3,217 
Intangible assets not subject to amortization27,385 22,037 
Total intangible assets, net$31,081 $25,254 
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(1)    At March 31, 2024, the weighted average remaining useful life for intangible assets subject to amortization, gross was 4.4 years.

7. EQUITY SECURITIES

Equity securities consist of the following (in thousands):
March 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
Equity securities accounted for under the equity method under ASC 323$105,093 $114,827 
Equity securities accounted for under the equity method under the fair value option32,328 41,046 
Total equity securities$137,421 $155,873 

Our equity securities accounted for under the equity method under ASC 323 include equity securities in which we can exercise significant influence, but not control, over these entities through holding more than a 20% voting interest in the entity.

The following table includes our equity securities accounted for under the equity method (ASC 323) and related ownership interest as of March 31, 2024:
Ownership
interest
Medici Ventures, L.P.99%
tZERO Group, Inc.28%
SpeedRoute, LLC49%

The carrying amount of our equity method securities was $137.4 million at March 31, 2024, which is included in Equity securities on our consolidated balance sheets, of which $32.3 million was valued under the fair value option (tZERO and SpeedRoute). For our investments in Medici Ventures, L.P., tZERO, and SpeedRoute there was no difference in the carrying amount of the assets and liabilities and our maximum exposure to loss, and there was no difference between the carrying amount of our investment in Medici Ventures, L.P., and the amount of underlying equity we have in the entity's net assets.

The following table summarizes the net loss recognized on equity method securities recorded in Other expense, net in our consolidated statements of operations (in thousands):
Three months ended
March 31,
20242023
Net loss recognized on our proportionate share of the net assets of our equity method securities$(9,734)$(7,181)
Decrease in fair value of equity method securities held under fair value option(8,718) 

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Regulation S-X Rule 10-01(b)(1)

In accordance with Rule 10-01(b)(1) of Regulation S-X, which applies to interim reports on Form 10-Q, the Company must determine if its equity method investees are considered "significant subsidiaries". Summarized income statement information of an equity method investee is required in an interim report if the significance criteria are met as defined under SEC guidance. For the periods ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, none of our equity method investees met the significance criteria.

8. BORROWINGS

In March 2020, we entered into two loan agreements. The loan agreements provide a $34.5 million Senior Note, carrying interest at an annual rate of 4.242%, and a $13.0 million Mezzanine Note, carrying interest at an annual rate of 5.002%. The loans carry a blended annual interest rate of 4.45%. The Senior Note is for a 10-year term (stated maturity date is March 6, 2030) and requires interest only payments, with the principal amount and any then unpaid interest due and payable at the end of the 10-year term. The Mezzanine Note has a stated 10-year term, though the agreement requires principal and interest payments monthly over approximately a 46-month payment period. Our debt issuance costs and debt discount are amortized using the straight-line basis which approximates the effective interest method.

In January 2024, we repaid the entire outstanding balance under the Mezzanine Note. As of March 31, 2024, the total outstanding debt on the Senior Note was $34.2 million, net of $293,000 in capitalized debt issuance costs. Our total outstanding debt on the Senior Note is classified as held-for-sale and included in Long-term debt, net held for sale on our consolidated balance sheets. See Note 4—Assets Held for Sale for further information.

The Senior Note includes certain financial and non-financial covenants and are secured by our corporate headquarters and the related land and rank senior to stockholders. The financial covenants require that Beyond maintain a net worth in excess of $15.0 million and minimum liquid assets of $1.0 million for the remainder of the term that the Senior Note is outstanding. We are in compliance with our debt covenants and continue to monitor our ongoing compliance with our debt covenants.

9. LEASES

We have operating leases for warehouses, office space, and data centers. Our leases have remaining lease terms of one year to four years, some of which may include options to extend the leases perpetually, and some of which may include options to terminate the leases within one year. Variable lease costs include executory costs, such as taxes, insurance, and maintenance.

The components of lease expenses were as follows (in thousands):
Three months ended
March 31,
20242023
Operating lease cost$882 $1,406 
Variable lease cost268 364 
    
The following table provides a summary of other information related to leases (in thousands):
Three months ended
March 31,
20242023
Cash payments included in operating cash flows from lease arrangements$936$1,492

The following table provides supplemental balance sheet information related to leases:
March 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
Weighted-average remaining lease term—operating leases1.42 years1.57 years
Weighted-average discount rate—operating leases7 %7 %

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Maturity of lease liabilities under our non-cancellable operating leases as of March 31, 2024, are as follows (in thousands):
Payments due by periodAmount
2024 (Remainder)$2,175 
2025689 
2026250 
202783 
Total lease payments 3,197 
Less interest208 
Present value of lease liabilities$2,989 
 
10. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
 
Legal proceedings and contingencies

From time to time, we are involved in litigation concerning consumer protection, employment, intellectual property, claims under the securities laws, and other commercial matters related to the conduct and operation of our business and the sale of products on our Website. In connection with such litigation, we have been in the past and we may be in the future subject to significant damages. In some instances, other parties may have contractual indemnification obligations to us. However, such contractual obligations may prove unenforceable or non-collectible, and if we cannot enforce or collect on indemnification obligations, we may bear the full responsibility for damages, fees, and costs resulting from such litigation. We may also be subject to penalties and equitable remedies that could force us to alter important business practices. Such litigation could be costly and time consuming and could divert or distract our management and key personnel from our business operations. Due to the uncertainty of litigation and depending on the amount and the timing, an unfavorable resolution of some or all of such matters could materially affect our business, results of operations, financial position, or cash flows. The nature of the loss contingencies relating to claims that have been asserted against us are described below.

As previously disclosed, in October 2019, we received a subpoena from the SEC requiring us to produce documents and other information related to the Series A-1 Preferred stock dividend we announced to stockholders in June 2019 and requesting copies of trading plans ("10b5-1 plans") intended to comply with Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act") entered into by certain officers and directors. In December 2019, we received a subpoena from the SEC requesting our insider trading policies and certain employment and consulting agreements. We also received requests from the SEC for our communications with our former Chief Executive Officer and Director, Patrick Byrne, and the matters referenced in the December 2019 subpoenas. In January 2021, we received a subpoena from the SEC requesting information regarding our retail guidance in 2019 and certain communications with current and former executives, board members, and investors. We continue to cooperate with the SEC on these matters.

On September 27, 2019, a purported securities class action lawsuit was filed against us and our former Chief Executive Officer and former Chief Financial Officer in the United States District Court of Utah, alleging violations under Section 10(b), Rule 10b-5, Section 20(a), and Section 20A of the Exchange Act. On October 8, 2019, October 17, 2019, October 31, 2019, and November 20, 2019, four similar lawsuits were filed in the same court also naming us and the above referenced former executives as defendants, bringing similar claims under the Exchange Act, and seeking similar relief. These cases were consolidated into a single lawsuit in December 2019. The Court appointed The Mangrove Partners Master Fund Ltd. as lead plaintiff in January 2020. In March 2020, an amended consolidated complaint was filed against us, our former President (now Division Chief Executive Officer, Overstock), our former Chief Executive Officer, and our former Chief Financial Officer. We filed a motion to dismiss and, on September 28, 2020, the court granted our motion and entered judgment in our favor. The plaintiffs filed a motion to amend their complaint on October 23, 2020. The United States District Court of Utah granted the plaintiffs' motion to amend their complaint on January 6, 2021. The plaintiffs filed their amended complaint on January 11, 2021. We filed a motion to dismiss plaintiffs' amended complaint, and on September 20, 2021, the court granted our motion and entered judgment in our favor. On October 18, 2021, the plaintiffs filed a Notice of Appeal, appealing the ruling of the district court to the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. We are awaiting a ruling from the Tenth Circuit that heard oral argument on the appeal on February 9, 2023. No estimates of the possible losses or range of losses can be made at this time. We intend to continue to vigorously defend this consolidated action.

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On November 22, 2019, a shareholder derivative suit was filed against us and certain past and present directors and officers of ours in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware, with allegations that include: (i) breach of fiduciary duties, (ii) unjust enrichment, (iii) insider selling and misappropriation of the Company's information, and (iv) contribution under Sections 10(b) and 21D of the Exchange Act. On December 17, 2019, a similar lawsuit was filed in the same court, naming the same defendants, bringing similar claims, and seeking similar relief. These cases were consolidated into a single lawsuit in January 2020. In March 2020, the court entered a stay on litigation, pending the outcome of the securities class action motion to dismiss. The case remains stayed pending the outcome of the plaintiffs' appeal to the Tenth Circuit in the securities class action mentioned above. No estimates of the possible losses or range of losses can be made at this time. We intend to vigorously defend these actions.
    
We establish liabilities when a particular contingency is probable and estimable which are included in Accrued liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets. At March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, our established liabilities were not material.

11. INDEMNIFICATIONS AND GUARANTEES
 
During our normal course of business, we have made certain indemnities, commitments, and guarantees under which we may be required to make payments in relation to certain transactions. These indemnities include, but are not limited to, indemnities we entered into in favor of Loan Core Capital Funding Corporation LLC under our building loan agreements, various lessors in connection with facility leases for certain claims arising from such facility or lease, the environmental indemnity we entered into in favor of the lenders under our prior loan agreements, customary indemnification arrangements in underwriting agreements and similar agreements, and indemnities to our directors and officers to the maximum extent permitted under the laws of the State of Delaware. The duration of these indemnities, commitments, and guarantees varies, and in certain cases, is indefinite. In addition, the majority of these indemnities, commitments, and guarantees do not provide for any limitation of the maximum potential future payments we could be obligated to make. As such, we are unable to estimate with any reasonableness our potential exposure under these items. We have not recorded any liability for these indemnities, commitments, and guarantees in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. We do, however, accrue losses for any known contingent liability, including those that may arise from indemnification provisions, when future payment is both probable and reasonably estimable.

12. STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Common Stock

Each share of common stock has the right to one vote. The holders of common stock are also entitled to receive dividends declared by the Board of Directors out of funds legally available, subject to prior rights of holders of all classes of stock outstanding having priority rights as to dividends.

Stock Repurchase Program

During the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, we did not repurchase any shares of our common stock under our stock repurchase program. As of March 31, 2024, we had $69.9 million available for future share repurchases under our current repurchase authorization through December 31, 2025.

13. STOCK-BASED AWARDS

We have equity incentive and compensatory plans that provide for the grant of stock-based awards, including restricted stock and performance shares to employees and board members and provide employees the ability to purchase shares of our common stock through an employee stock purchase plan. Employee accounting applies to equity incentives and compensation granted by the Company to its own employees. When an award is forfeited prior to the vesting date, we recognize an adjustment for the previously recognized expense in the period of the forfeiture.
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Stock-based compensation expense is classified within the corresponding operating expense categories on our consolidated statements of operations as follows (in thousands):
Three months ended
March 31,
 20242023
Cost of goods sold$ $19 
Sales and marketing222 190 
Technology1,980 2,422 
General and administrative2,574 3,164 
Total stock-based compensation$4,776 $5,795 

Beyond restricted stock unit awards

The Beyond, Inc. Amended and Restated 2005 Equity Incentive Plan provides for the grant of restricted stock units and other types of equity awards to employees and directors of the Company. The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors approves grants of restricted stock unit awards to our officers, board members and employees. These restricted stock unit awards generally vest over three years at 33.3% at the end of the first year, 33.3% at the end of the second year and 33.4% at the end of the third year, subject to the recipient's continuing service to us. During the first quarter of fiscal 2024, we changed our vesting schedule for newly granted restricted stock units from three years to four years. These restricted stock unit awards will vest at 25% each year. For the quarter ended March 31, 2024, we granted 193,350 restricted stock awards with a cumulative grant date fair value of $6.7 million under the new vesting schedule.

The cost of restricted stock units is determined using the fair value of our common stock on the date of the grant and compensation expense is either recognized on a straight-line basis over the vesting schedule or on an accelerated schedule when vesting of restricted stock awards exceeds a straight-line basis. The cumulative amount of compensation expense recognized at any point in time is at least equal to the portion of the grant date fair value of the award that is vested at that date. 

Performance Shares

During the three months ended March 31, 2024, we granted 960,000 performance-based shares ("PSUs") to our executive management team. A portion of each grant of PSUs (25%) is eligible to vest based on our net revenue performance and the remaining portion (75%) is eligible to vest based on our stock price performance. The 2024 PSUs tied to stock price performance will be eligible to vest in three installments upon the achievement of three separate stock price hurdles during the three-year period following the grant date, with 33% of the PSUs earned if the average per-share closing price of our common stock over any 20 consecutive trading day period equals or exceeds $40.00 per share (but in no event prior to the first anniversary of the grant date), 33% of the PSUs earned if the average per-share closing price of our common stock over any 20 consecutive trading day period equals or exceeds $50.00 per share (but in no event prior to the second anniversary of the grant date), and 34% of the PSUs earned if the average per share closing price of our common stock over any 20 consecutive trading day period equals or exceeds $60.00 per share (but in no event prior to the third anniversary of the grant date), in each case subject to the recipient’s continued service through the vesting date. If a stock price hurdle is not achieved during the three years following the grant date, the portion of the award tied to such stock price hurdle will be forfeited.

The 2024 PSUs tied to net revenue performance will vest based on our net revenue over three years, with one-third of the PSUs eligible to vest on each of the first, second, and third anniversaries of the grant date, subject to the recipient’s continued service through the vesting date. To be eligible to vest in any tranche of the PSUs tied to net revenue performance, we must meet the GAAP net revenue goal established for the applicable year.

For the portion of the 2024 PSU grant that vests based on our net revenue performance, we recognize expense as compensation cost, the fair value on the date of grant over the performance period, taking into account the probability that we will satisfy the performance goals. For the portion of the 2024 PSUs that vest based on stock price hurdles, which is a market condition, we use a Monte Carlo valuation model to estimate the fair value as of the date of grant and expense compensation cost over the vesting period regardless of whether the market condition is ultimately satisfied.

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Stock-based compensation related to the 2024 PSUs is included in the stock-based compensation expense table above combined with the expense associated with our restricted stock units and ESPP. Stock-based compensation related to the PSUs was $1.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024.

The following table summarizes restricted stock unit and PSU award activity (in thousands, except per share data):
 Three months ended
March 31, 2024
UnitsWeighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Outstanding—beginning of year984 $29.60 
Granted at fair value1,162 24.32 
Vested(384)33.29 
Forfeited(59)26.15 
Outstanding—end of period1,703 $25.22 

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

 Purchases under the 2021 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the "ESPP") during the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 were 56,575 shares and 68,011 shares, respectively, at an average purchase price per share of $16.53 and $16.46, respectively. At March 31, 2024, approximately 2.7 million shares of common stock remained available under the ESPP.

Stock-based compensation related to the ESPP is included in the stock-based compensation expense table above combined with the expense associated with our restricted stock units and PSU. Stock-based compensation related to the ESPP was $346,000 and $548,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

14. REVENUE AND CONTRACT LIABILITY

Unearned Revenue

The following table provides information about unearned revenue from contracts with customers, including significant changes in unearned revenue balances during the periods presented (in thousands):
Amount
Unearned revenue at December 31, 2022$44,480 
Increase due to deferral of revenue at period end, net35,290 
Decrease due to beginning contract liabilities recognized as revenue(30,173)
Unearned revenue at December 31, 202349,597 
Increase due to deferral of revenue at period end, net33,448 
Decrease due to beginning contract liabilities recognized as revenue(28,370)
Unearned revenue at March 31, 2024$54,675 

Our total unearned revenue related to outstanding loyalty program rewards was $12.9 million and $12.1 million at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. Breakage income related to loyalty program rewards and gift cards is recognized in Net revenue in our consolidated statements of operations. Breakage included in revenue was $1.3 million and $849,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The timing of revenue recognition of these reward dollars is driven by actual customer activities, such as redemptions and expirations. At March 31, 2024, we had an additional $5.3 million of unearned contract revenue classified within Other long-term liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets.

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Sales returns allowance
 
The following table provides additions to and deductions from the sales returns allowance, which is included in our Accrued liabilities balance in our consolidated balance sheets (in thousands):
Amount
Allowance for returns at December 31, 2022$10,222 
Additions to the allowance121,939 
Deductions from the allowance(123,510)
Allowance for returns at December 31, 20238,651 
Additions to the allowance27,429 
Deductions from the allowance(25,515)
Allowance for returns at March 31, 2024$10,565 

15. NET LOSS PER SHARE

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net loss per common share for the periods indicated (in thousands, except per share data):
 Three months ended
March 31,
 20242023
Numerator:
Net loss attributable to common shareholders$(73,928)$(10,307)
Denominator:
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding—basic45,587 45,067 
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding—diluted45,587 45,067 
Net loss per share of common stock:
Basic$(1.62)$(0.23)
Diluted$(1.62)$(0.23)
 
The following shares were excluded from the calculation of diluted shares outstanding as their effect would have been anti-dilutive (in thousands):
 Three months ended
March 31,
 20242023
Restricted stock units and PSUs1,702 1,489 
Employee stock purchase plan110 117 

16. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

On March 31, 2024, we entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with Indo Count Global, Inc. to sell certain intellectual property related to the Wamsutta brand which was acquired as part of our purchase of the Bed Bath & Beyond brand in June 2023, for a total sales price of $10.3 million in cash plus the assumption of certain liabilities. On April 18, 2024, we closed the transaction and received the $10.3 million cash proceeds. We will recognize the entire $10.3 million as a gain in the second quarter of 2024.

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion provides information that we believe to be relevant to an understanding of our unaudited consolidated financial condition and results of operations. The statements in this section regarding industry outlook, our expectations regarding the performance of our business and any other non-historical statements are forward-looking statements. Our actual results and outcomes may differ materially from those contained in or implied by any forward-looking statements contained herein. These forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks, uncertainties, and other important factors, including, but not limited to, those described in "Special Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements" and in Part II, Item 1A, "Risk Factors" included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. You should read the following discussion together with our unaudited consolidated financial statements and related notes included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and with the sections entitled "Special Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements," Part I, Item 1A, "Risk Factors," and our consolidated financial statements and related notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, filed with the SEC on February 23, 2024.

We are an e-commerce retailer with a singular focus: connecting consumers with products and services that unlock their homes' potential. We own Bed Bath & Beyond, Overstock, Zulily, and other related brands and associated intellectual property. Our suite of online shopping brands features millions of products for various life stages that millions of customers visit each month. As used herein, "Beyond," "the Company," "we," "our" and similar terms include Beyond, Inc. and our controlled subsidiaries, unless the context indicates otherwise.

Overview

Beyond is dedicated to providing a wide assortment of products and services focused on, but not limited to, the home category.

Through our Bed Bath & Beyond brand, we provide an extensive array of home-related products tailored especially for our target customers—consumers who seek comprehensive support throughout their shopping journey, aspiring to discover quality, stylish products at competitive prices that align with their budget requirements. We regularly refresh our product assortment to reflect the evolving preferences of our customers and aim to stay aligned with current trends. Our range of products includes furniture, bedding and bath essentials, patio and outdoor gear, area rugs, tabletop and cookware, décor, storage and organization solutions, small appliances, home improvement items, jewelry, and more. Leveraging an asset-light supply chain, we offer direct shipping to customers from both our suppliers and our leased warehouse.

Bed Bath & Beyond strategic priorities include assortment curation to elevate product quality levels and improve ease of selection, as well as the creation of specialized experiences centered around our target customers' key life events such as getting married, having a baby, sending a child to college or hosting Thanksgiving for the first time.

Through our Overstock brand, we aim to provide special economic value to our customers by providing access to discounted prices as compared to manufacturers' suggested retail price on our high-quality merchandise. We aim to provide a treasure hunting experience for our target customer who is highly engaged in finding great deals. We regularly refresh our top deals and our product range includes the home, apparel, and jewelry categories. Our growth initiatives for Overstock include adding additional categories such as beauty.

Across both brands, we leverage our Beyond+ services platform where our customers can add services such as shipping insurance or gain access to home loans.
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Executive Commentary
 
This executive commentary is intended to provide investors with a view of our business through the eyes of our management. As an executive commentary, it necessarily focuses on selected aspects of our business. This executive commentary is intended as a supplement to, but not a substitute for, the more detailed discussion of our business included elsewhere herein. Investors are cautioned to read our entire "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," our interim and audited financial statements, and the discussion of our business and risk factors and other information included elsewhere or incorporated in this report. This executive commentary includes forward-looking statements, and investors are cautioned to read "Special Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements."

Revenue increased 0.3% for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to the same period in 2023. This increase was primarily due to a 27% increase in orders delivered. The increase was partially offset by a 21% decrease in average order value. The increase in orders delivered was driven by growth in active customers, partially offset by macroeconomic factors impacting consumer sentiment and a shift in consumer spending preferences. The decrease in average order value was largely driven by orders mixing into categories with lower average unit retail price.

Gross profit decreased 26.9% for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to the same period in 2023, primarily due to a decrease in gross margin. Gross margin decreased to 19.5% for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to 26.7% for the same period in 2023, primarily due to increased promotional discounting and carrier costs.

Sales and marketing expenses as a percentage of revenue increased from 12.3% for the three months ended March 31, 2023 to 17.8% for the three months ended March 31, 2024, primarily due to increased performance marketing expense and increased brand advertising.

Technology expenses totaled $29.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024, a $1.0 million decrease compared to the three months ended March 31, 2023, primarily due to a reduction in staff-related expenses.

General and administrative expenses decreased $29,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2024 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2023.

Customer service and merchant fees increased $2.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2023, primarily due to an increase in outsourced labor due to increased order volume and increased credit card costs driven by a shift in payment mix.

Our consolidated cash and cash equivalents balance decreased from $302.6 million as of December 31, 2023, to $256.3 million as of March 31, 2024.

Additional commentary related to macroeconomic trends

We continue to monitor recent macroeconomic trends, including, but not limited to, geopolitical events, fluctuating interest rates, and inflation. These events have and may continue to negatively impact consumer confidence and consumer spending which have and may continue to adversely affect our business and our results of operations. Due to the uncertain and constantly evolving nature and volatility created by these disruptions to global economic activities, we cannot currently predict the long-term impact of these events on our operations and financial results. As of March 31, 2024, the challenges arising from these events have not adversely affected our liquidity or capacity to service our debt, nor have these conditions required us to reduce our capital expenditures.

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Results of Operations
 
Comparisons of Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 to Three Months Ended March 31, 2023

Net revenue, cost of goods sold, gross profit and gross margin

The following table summarizes our net revenue, cost of goods sold, and gross profit (in thousands):
 Three months ended
March 31,
20242023
Net revenue$382,281 $381,140 
Cost of goods sold (1)
Product costs and other cost of goods sold307,922 279,456 
Gross profit (1)
$74,359 $101,684 
Year-over-year percentage change
Net revenue0.3 %
Gross profit (1)
(26.9)%
Percent of net revenue
Cost of goods sold (1)
Product costs and other cost of goods sold80.5 %73.3 %
Gross margin19.5 %26.7 %
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(1)    In the first quarter of fiscal 2024, we changed our presentation for merchant fees associated with customer payments made by credit cards and other payment methods and customer service costs. Under the new presentation, we include such expenses in a separate line in operating expenses labeled, "Customer service and merchant fees," whereas previously, these expenses were included in "Merchant fees, customer service, and other" as a component of Cost of goods sold. See Note 2—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, in the Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 1, Part I, Financial Statements (Unaudited) of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

The 0.3% increase in net revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2024, as compared to the same period in 2023, was primarily due to a 27% increase in orders delivered. The increase was partially offset by a 21% decrease in average order value. The increase in orders delivered was driven by growth in active customers, partially offset by macroeconomic factors impacting consumer sentiment and a shift in consumer spending preferences. The decrease in average order value was largely driven by orders mixing into categories with lower average unit retail price.

International net revenues were less than 7% of total net revenues for each of the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023.

Change in estimate of average transit times (days)
 
Our revenue related to merchandise sales is recognized upon delivery to our customers. As we ship high volumes of packages through multiple carriers, it is not practical for us to track the actual delivery date of each shipment. Therefore, we use estimates to determine which shipments are delivered and, therefore, recognized as revenue at the end of the period. Our delivery date estimates are based on average shipping transit times. We review and update our estimates on a quarterly basis based on our actual transit time experience. However, actual shipping times may differ from our estimates, which can be further impacted by uncertainty, volatility, and any disruption to our carriers caused by certain macroeconomic conditions, such as supply chain challenges, inflation, rising interest rates, climate and weather events, or geopolitical events.
 
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The following table shows the effect that hypothetical changes in the estimate of average shipping transit times would have had on the reported amount of revenue and income before income taxes (in thousands):
 Three months ended
March 31, 2024
Change in the Estimate of Average Transit Times (Days)Increase (Decrease)
Revenue
Increase (Decrease)
 Income Before Income Taxes
2$(13,958)$(1,566)
1$(5,525)$(612)
As reported As reportedAs reported
-1$4,566 $490 
-2$9,382 $875 

Gross profit and gross margin

Our overall gross margins fluctuate based on factors such as competitive pricing; product costs; discounting; product mix of sales; advertising revenue and our marketing allowance program; and operational and fulfillment costs which include costs incurred to operate and staff our warehouses, including rent and depreciation expense associated with these facilities, costs to receive, inspect, pick, and prepare customer order for delivery, and direct and indirect labor costs including payroll, payroll-related benefits, and stock-based compensation, all of which we include as costs in calculating gross margin.
    
Gross margins for the past five quarterly periods and fiscal year ending 2023 were:
 Q1 2023Q2 2023Q3 2023Q4 2023FY 2023Q1 2024
Gross margin26.7 %25.5 %22.2 %19.2 %23.4 %19.5 %

Gross profit for the three months ended March 31, 2024 decreased 26.9% compared to the same period in 2023, primarily due to a decrease in gross margin. Gross margin decreased to 19.5% for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to 26.7% for the same period in 2023, primarily due to increased promotional discounting and carrier costs.

Operating expenses

Sales and marketing expenses

We use a variety of online advertising channels to attract new and repeat customers, including search engine marketing, personalized emails, mobile app, loyalty program, affiliate marketing, display banners, and social media. We also build our brand awareness through linear and streaming TV advertising.

Costs associated with our discounted shipping and other promotions, such as coupons, are not included in sales and marketing expenses. Rather, they are accounted for as a reduction in revenue as they reduce the amount of consideration we expect to receive in exchange for goods or services and therefore affect net revenues and gross margin. We consider these promotions to be an effective marketing tool.

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The following table summarizes our sales and marketing expenses (in thousands):
 Three months ended
March 31,
 20242023
Sales and marketing expenses$67,906 $47,048 
Advertising expense included in sales and marketing expenses64,960 44,806 
Year-over-year percentage change
Sales and marketing expenses44.3 %
Advertising expense included in sales and marketing expenses45.0 %
Percent of net revenue
Sales and marketing expenses17.8 %12.3 %
Advertising expense included in sales and marketing expenses17.0 %11.8 %
 
The 550 basis point increase in sales and marketing expenses as a percent of net revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2024, as compared to the same period in 2023, was primarily due to increased performance marketing expense and increased brand advertising.

Technology expenses
 
We seek to deploy our capital resources efficiently in technology to support operations, including private and public cloud, web services, customer support solutions, and product search. We aim to enhance the customer experience by investing in technology, including investing in machine learning algorithms and generative AI, improving our process automation and efficiency, modernizing and expanding our systems, and supporting and expanding our logistics infrastructure. We expect to continue to incur technology expenses to support these efforts and these expenditures may continue to be material.

The frequency and variety of cyberattacks on our websites, enterprise systems, services, and on third parties we use to support our technology continues to increase. The impact of such attacks, their costs, and the costs we incur to protect ourselves against future attacks, have not been material to date. However, we consider the risk introduced by cyberattacks to be serious and will continue to incur costs related to efforts to protect ourselves against them.

The following table summarizes our technology expenses (in thousands):
 Three months ended
March 31,
 20242023
Technology expenses$29,581 $30,546 
Year-over-year percentage change
Technology expenses(3.2)%
Technology expenses as a percent of net revenue7.7 %8.0 %

The $1.0 million decrease in technology expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2024, as compared to the same period in 2023, was primarily due to a reduction in staff-related expenses.

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General and administrative expenses
 
The following table summarizes our general and administrative expenses (in thousands):
 Three months ended
March 31,
 20242023
General and administrative expenses$20,454 $20,483 
Year-over-year percentage change
General and administrative expenses(0.1)%
General and administrative expenses as a percent of net revenue5.4 %5.4 %

General and administrative expenses totaled $20.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024, a $29,000 decrease compared to the same period in 2023.

Customer service and merchant fees

In the first quarter of fiscal 2024, we changed our presentation for merchant fees associated with customer payments made by credit cards and other payment methods and customer service costs. Under the new presentation, we include such expenses in a separate line in operating expenses labeled, "Customer service and merchant fees," whereas previously, these expenses were included in Cost of goods sold. See Note 2—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, in the Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 1, Part I, Financial Statements (Unaudited) of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Customer service and merchant fees include customer service costs and merchant processing fees associated with customer payments made by credit cards and other payment methods and other variable fees. Customer service and merchant fees as a percent of net revenue may vary due to several factors, such as our ability to effectively manage customer service costs and merchant fees.

The following table summarizes our customer service and merchant fees (in thousands):
 Three months ended
March 31,
 20242023
Customer service and merchant fees$13,943 $11,971 
Year-over-year percentage change
Customer service and merchant fees16.5 %
Customer service and merchant fees as a percent of net revenue3.6 %3.1 %

The $2.0 million increase in customer service and merchant fees for the three months ended March 31, 2024, as compared to the same period in 2023, was primarily due to an increase in outsourced labor due to increased order volume and increased credit card costs driven by a shift in payment mix.

Other expense, net

Other expense, net for the three months ended March 31, 2024 was $18.8 million as compared to $7.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023. The increase was primarily due to a $11.3 million increase in loss recognized from our equity method securities.

Income taxes

Our income tax provision for interim periods is determined using an estimate of our annual effective tax rate adjusted for discrete items, if any, for relevant interim periods. We update our estimate of the annual effective tax rate each quarter and make cumulative adjustments if our estimated annual effective tax rate changes.

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Our quarterly tax provision and our quarterly estimate of our annual effective tax rate are subject to significant variations due to several factors including: variability in predicting our pre-tax and taxable income, the mix of jurisdictions to which those items relate, relative changes in expenses or losses for which tax benefits are limited or not recognized, how we do business, fluctuations in our stock price, economic outlook, political climate, and other conditions such as supply chain challenges, inflation, rising interest rates, and geopolitical events. In addition, changes in laws, regulations, and administrative practices will impact our rate. Our effective tax rate can be volatile based on the amount of pre-tax income. For example, the impact of discrete items on our effective tax rate is greater when pre-tax income is lower.

Our provision (benefit) for income tax for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 was $329,000 and $(2.9) million, respectively. The effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 was (0.4)% and 21.9%, respectively. Our tax provision and rate changed during the three months ended March 31, 2024 as compared to the same period in 2023, and differs from the statutory federal income tax rate of 21% primarily due to year-to-date losses on our retail operations for which tax benefits are limited.

Each quarter we assess on a jurisdictional basis whether it is more likely than not that our deferred tax assets will be realized under ASC Topic 740. We have no carryback ability, and therefore we must rely on future taxable income, including tax planning strategies and future reversals of taxable temporary differences, to recover our deferred tax assets. We assess available positive and negative evidence to estimate whether we will generate sufficient future taxable income to use our existing deferred tax assets. A significant piece of objective negative evidence evaluated as of March 31, 2024, is the cumulative loss position over a three-year period generated by our U.S. retail operations. On the basis of this evaluation, we maintain a valuation allowance against our deferred tax assets for the U.S. jurisdiction, not supported by reversals of taxable temporary differences. We intend to continue maintaining a valuation allowance on our net U.S. deferred tax assets until there is sufficient evidence to support the reversal of all or some portion of these allowances. The amount of the deferred tax asset considered realizable could be adjusted if objective negative evidence in the form of cumulative losses is no longer present and additional weight is given to subjective evidence such as our projections for growth. We will continue to monitor the need for a valuation allowance against our deferred tax assets on a quarterly basis.

The OECD has issued Pillar Two model rules introducing a new global minimum tax of 15% intended to be effective on January 1, 2024. While the U.S. has not yet adopted the Pillar Two rules, various other governments around the world have enacted such legislation. As currently designed, we expect Pillar Two will ultimately apply to us. Considering we do not currently have material operations in jurisdictions with tax rates lower than the Pillar Two minimum, we do not expect these to materially increase our global tax costs based on how we currently do business. There remains uncertainty as to the final Pillar Two model rules and their application. We will continue to monitor U.S. and global legislative action related to Pillar Two for potential impacts.

As we repatriate foreign earnings for use in the United States, the distributions are generally exempt from federal and foreign income taxes but may be subject to certain state taxes. As of March 31, 2024, the cumulative amount of foreign earnings considered permanently reinvested upon which taxes have not been provided, and the corresponding unrecognized deferred tax liability, was not material.

We are subject to taxation in the United States and multiple state and foreign jurisdictions. Tax years beginning in 2019 are subject to examination by taxing authorities, although net operating loss and credit carryforwards from all years are subject to examinations and adjustments for at least three years following the year in which the attributes are used.
 
Liquidity and Capital Resources

Overview

We believe that our cash and cash equivalents currently on hand and expected cash flows from future operations will be sufficient to continue operations for at least the next twelve months. We continue to monitor, evaluate, and manage our operating plans, forecasts, and liquidity considering the most recent developments driven by macroeconomic conditions, such as supply chain challenges, inflation, rising interest rates, and geopolitical events. We proactively seek opportunities to improve the efficiency of our operations and have in the past and may in the future take steps to realize internal cost savings, including aligning our staffing needs, creating a more variable cost structure to better support our current and expected future levels of operations and process streamlining.

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We periodically evaluate opportunities to repurchase our equity securities, obtain credit facilities, or issue additional debt or equity securities, which may impact our future operations and liquidity. In addition, we may, from time to time, consider the investment in, or acquisition of, complementary businesses, products, services, or technologies to expand our business, any of which might affect our liquidity requirements or cause us to issue additional debt or equity securities that would be dilutive to shareholders.

Current sources of liquidity
 
Our principal sources of liquidity are existing cash and cash equivalents and accounts receivable, net. At March 31, 2024, we had $256.3 million of cash and cash equivalents and $23.1 million of accounts receivable, net.

Cash flow information is as follows (in thousands):
 Three months ended
March 31,
 20242023
Cash (used in) provided by:  
Operating activities$(34,610)$20,007 
Investing activities(9,126)(14,831)
Financing activities(2,519)(1,705)

Operating activities
 
Cash received from customers generally corresponds to our net revenues as our customers primarily use credit cards to buy from us, causing our receivables from these sales transactions to settle quickly. We have payment terms with our partners that generally extend beyond the amount of time necessary to collect proceeds from our customers.

The $34.6 million of net cash used in operating activities during the three months ended March 31, 2024 was primarily due to loss from operating activities adjusted for non-cash items of $46.0 million offset by cash provided by changes in operating assets and liabilities of $11.4 million.

The $20.0 million of net cash provided by operating activities during the three months ended March 31, 2023 was primarily due to income from operating activities adjusted for non-cash items of $6.4 million and cash provided by changes in operating assets and liabilities of $13.6 million.

Investing activities
 
For the three months ended March 31, 2024, investing activities resulted in a net cash outflow of $9.1 million, primarily due to $5.7 million for purchases of intangible assets and $3.4 million of expenditures for property and equipment.

For the three months ended March 31, 2023, investing activities resulted in a net cash outflow of $14.8 million, primarily due to $10.0 million for disbursement of notes receivable and $5.3 million of expenditures for property and equipment.

Financing activities

For the three months ended March 31, 2024, financing activities resulted in a net cash outflow of $2.5 million, primarily due to $3.2 million for payment of taxes withheld upon vesting of employee stock awards.
    
For the three months ended March 31, 2023, financing activities resulted in a net cash outflow of $1.7 million, primarily due to $1.9 million for payment of taxes withheld upon vesting of employee stock awards.    

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Contractual Obligations and Commitments
 
The following table summarizes our contractual obligations as of March 31, 2024 and the effect such obligations and commitments are expected to have on our liquidity and cash flow in future periods (in thousands):
Contractual ObligationsTotalLess than
1 year
1-3
years
3-5
years
More than 5 years
Operating leases (1)$3,197 $2,538 $638 $21 $— 
Loan agreements (2)43,407 1,483 2,968 2,972 35,984 
Total contractual cash obligations$46,604 $4,021 $3,606 $2,993 $35,984 
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(1)    Represents the future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases. For information regarding our operating lease obligations, see Note 9—Leases, in the Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 1, Part I, Financial Statements (Unaudited) of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
(2)    Represents future interest and principal payments on the financing agreements with Loan Core Capital Funding Corporation LLC. For information regarding our financing agreements, see Note 8—Borrowings, in the Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 1, Part I, Financial Statements (Unaudited) of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Tax contingencies

We are involved in various tax matters, the outcomes of which are uncertain. As of March 31, 2024, accrued tax contingencies were $3.7 million. Changes in federal, foreign, state, and local tax laws may increase our tax contingencies. The timing of the resolution of income tax contingencies is highly uncertain, and the amounts ultimately paid, if any, upon resolution of issues raised by the taxing authorities may differ from the amounts accrued. It is reasonably possible that within the next 12 months we will receive additional assessments by various tax authorities. These assessments may or may not result in changes to our contingencies related to positions on prior years' tax filings.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
 
The preparation of our financial statements requires that we make estimates and judgments. We base these on historical experience and on other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable. Except as disclosed in Note 2—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, in the Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 1, Part I, Financial Statements (Unaudited) of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, there have been no material changes to our critical accounting policies and estimates as compared to the critical accounting policies and estimates described in Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates, included in Part II, Item 7, Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and in Note 2—Accounting Policies and Supplemental Disclosures, included in Part II, Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.

Government Regulation

We are subject to a wide variety of laws, rules, mandates, and regulations, some of which apply or may apply to us as a result of our retail business, and others of which apply to us for other reasons, such as our status as a publicly held company or the places in which we sell certain types or amounts of products. Our retail business is subject to general business regulations and laws, regulations and laws specifically governing the internet, e-commerce, and other services we offer. Existing and future laws and regulations may result in increasing expense and may impede our growth. Applicable and potentially applicable regulations and laws include regulations and laws regarding taxation, privacy, data protection, pricing, content, copyrights, distribution, mobile communications, electronic device certification, electronic waste, energy consumption, environmental regulation, electronic contracts and other communications, competition, consumer protection, employment, import and export matters, information reporting requirements, access to our services and facilities, the design and operation of websites, health, safety, and sanitation standards, the characteristics and quality of products and services, product labeling and unfair and deceptive trade practices.

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Our efforts to expand our retail business outside of the U.S. expose us to foreign and additional U.S. laws and regulations, including but not limited to, laws and regulations relating to taxation, business licensing or certification requirements, advertising practices, online services, the importation of specified or proscribed items, importation quotas, consumer protection, environmental protection, intellectual property rights, consumer and data protection, privacy, encryption, restrictions on pricing or discounts, and the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and other applicable U.S. and foreign laws prohibiting corrupt payments to government officials and other third parties.
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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
 
We are exposed to market risk from interest rate changes, foreign currency fluctuations, and changes in the market values of our securities. Information relating to quantitative and qualitative disclosures about these market risks is set forth below.

Interest Rate Sensitivity

The fair value of our cash and cash equivalents (highly liquid instruments with a remaining maturity of 90 days or less at the date of purchase) would not be significantly affected by either an increase or decrease in interest rates due mainly to the short-term nature of these instruments.

Our Senior Note carries a fixed annual interest rate of 4.242%. As a result, we have no material direct financial statement risk associated with changes in interest rates.

Foreign Currency Risk

Most of our sales and operating expenses are denominated in U.S. dollars, and therefore, our net revenue and operating expenses are not currently subject to significant foreign currency risk. As we grow our operations, our exposure to foreign currency risk could become more significant.

Inflation

Increases in commodity and shipping prices and energy and labor costs have resulted in inflationary pressures across various parts of our business and operations, including our partners and supply chain. We continue to monitor the impact of inflation to minimize its effects on our customers. We work with our partners to limit the amount of cost increases that are passed on through higher pricing. If costs borne by the Company or our partners were to be subject to incremental inflationary pressures, we may not be able to fully offset such higher costs through pricing actions or other cost efficiency measures. Our inability or failure to do so could harm our business, financial condition, and results of operations. While it is difficult to accurately measure the impact of inflation due to the imprecise nature of the estimates required, we believe the effects of inflation, if any, on our historical results of operations and financial condition have been immaterial. We cannot assure you, however, that our results of operations and financial condition will not be materially impacted by inflation in the future.

Investment Risk

The fair values of our equity and debt securities may be subject to fluctuations due to volatility of the stock market in general, investment-specific circumstances, and changes in general economic conditions. At March 31, 2024, our recorded value in equity securities of private companies was $137.4 million. At March 31, 2024, $32.3 million of our equity securities and $10.6 million of our debt securities are of private companies, recorded at fair value using Level 3 inputs. Our fair value assessment of private companies includes a review of recent operating results and trends, recent sales/acquisitions of the securities, and other publicly available data. Valuations of private companies are inherently more complex due to the lack of readily available market data. As such, we believe that providing a sensitivity analysis is not practicable. These investments valued using Level 3 inputs represent 17.7% of assets measured at fair value. See Note 3—Fair Value Measurement for further information. For our equity interest in Medici Ventures, L.P., we record our proportionate share of the entity's reported net income or loss, which reflects the fair value changes of the underlying investments of the entity and any other income or losses of the entity.



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ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
 
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as required by Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act") under the supervision and with the participation of our principal executive officers and principal financial officer, as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on this evaluation, our principal executive officers and principal financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level.

Limitations on Disclosure Controls and Procedures
    
In designing and evaluating our disclosure controls and procedures, management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives. Management does not expect, however, that our disclosure controls and procedures will prevent or detect all error and fraud. Any control system, no matter how well designed and operated, is based upon certain assumptions and can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that its objectives will be met. Further, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that misstatements due to error or fraud will not occur or that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended March 31, 2024, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
 
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
 
From time to time, we are involved in, or become subject to litigation or other legal proceedings concerning consumer protection, employment, privacy, intellectual property, claims under the securities laws, and other commercial matters related to the conduct and operation of our business and the sale of products on our Website. We also prosecute lawsuits to enforce our legal rights. In connection with such litigation or other legal proceedings, we have been in the past and we may be in the future subject to significant damages, associated costs, or equitable remedies relating to the operation of our business. Such litigation could be costly and time consuming and could divert or distract our management and key personnel from our business operations. Due to the uncertainty of litigation and depending on the amount and the timing, an unfavorable resolution of some or all of such matters could materially affect our business, results of operations, financial position, or cash flows. For additional details, see the information set forth under Item I of Part I, Financial Statements (Unaudited)—Note 10—Commitments and Contingencies, subheading Legal Proceedings and Contingencies, contained in the Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, which is incorporated by reference in answer to this Item.
 
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

There are no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in Part I, Item 1A, "Risk Factors," of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 filed with the SEC on February 23, 2024.

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
 
Recent Purchases of Equity Securities

See Note 12—Stockholders' Equity, in the Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 1, Part I, Financial Statements (Unaudited) of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for information regarding our authorized share repurchase program. There were no repurchases made during the three months ended March 31, 2024. As of March 31, 2024, the approximate dollar value of shares that may yet be purchased under the stock repurchase program is $69.9 million.

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
 
None.
 
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
 
Not applicable.
 
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
 
(a) Disclosure in lieu of reporting on a Current Report on Form 8-K.

None.

(b) Material changes to the procedures by which security holders may recommend nominees to the board of directors

None.

(c) Insider trading arrangements and policies.

On February 23, 2024, Joanna C. Burkey, a director of the Company, adopted a "Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement" as defined in Item 408(a) of Regulation S-K intended to satisfy Rule 10b5-1(c) to sell up to 610 shares of our common stock between May 22, 2024 and May 23, 2024, subject to the terms and conditions of such arrangement.

Other than as disclosed above, during the three months ended March 31, 2024, no director or officer of the Company adopted or terminated a "Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement" or "non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement," as each term is defined in Item 408(a) of Regulation S-K.
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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

(a)Exhibit NumberExhibit Description
2.1***
3.1
3.2
3.3
10.1*
10.2*
10.3*
10.4*
18.1*
31.1*
31.2*
31.3*
32.1**
32.2**
32.3**
101
Attached as Exhibit 101 to this report are the following documents formatted in Inline XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Operations, (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss, (iv) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, (v) Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity, and (vi) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
104
The cover page from the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, formatted in Inline XBRL (included as Exhibit 101).
______________________________________
* Filed herewith.
** Furnished herewith.
*** Certain schedules and exhibits have been omitted pursuant to Item 601(a)(5) of Regulation S-K. The Reporting
Company agrees to furnish supplementally a copy of any omitted schedule or exhibit to the SEC upon request.

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SIGNATURE
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
Date:May 8, 2024BEYOND, INC.
  
 /s/ ADRIANNE B. LEE
 Adrianne B. Lee
 Chief Financial & Administrative Officer
(Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)

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