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- **Revenue Growth**: 5.9% YoY increase, driven by retail sales and new product lines.
- **Gross Margin Expansion**: 320 basis points improvement to 56.2%, supported by cost control and pricing strategies.
- **Tariff Management**: Implementing surcharges and exploring integrated pricing to mitigate 20-50% tariffs on imports.
- **Operational Efficiency**: 590 basis point reduction in SG&A expenses, with strong Q4 cash flow potential.
- **New Product Momentum**: Custom Studio orders up 35%, outdoor sales +18%, and Copenhagen collection performing well.

**【Management Opening Remarks】**
- Earnings release for Q3 2025 was issued on October 8, 2025, with a transcript available on the investor website.
- Forward-looking statements are subject to risks, including those outlined in the 10-K filing.

**【CEO Commentary】**
- **Revenue Growth**: Consolidated revenue increased 5.9% YoY ($4.5 million), driven by a 9.8% rise in company-owned retail sales and 1% growth in open market wholesale sales.
- **Gross Margin Improvement**: Improved 320 basis points to 56.2%, due to better wholesale margins and cost optimization.
- **Tariff Impact**: Implemented surcharges on imported goods from Vietnam (20%) and India (50%), with plans to integrate tariffs into product pricing.
- **New Product Success**: Custom Studio orders up 35%, Copenhagen and Newbury collections performed well, and outdoor sales grew 18%.
- **Cost Control**: Reduced SG&A expenses by 590 basis points as a percentage of sales, driven by operational efficiency and fixed cost leverage.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- **Financial Highlights**: 
  - Operating income of $600,000 (0.7% of sales) vs. -$6.4 million YoY.
  - Diluted EPS of $0.09 vs. -$0.52 YoY.
  - Liquidity remains strong at $52.6 million in cash, with no debt.
- **Wholesale Performance**: Shipments to retail stores up 9.2%, with 9.6% growth in Lane Venture shipments.
- **Retail Efficiency**: Conversion rates improved 18%, offsetting website traffic decline.
- **Capital Allocation**: $1.7 million in dividends and $400,000 in share buybacks, with 2026 capex reduced to $5-7 million.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Sales Trends**: August was the strongest month, with Labor Day sales momentum continuing into September.
- **Tariff Strategy**: Considering rolling tariffs into product prices to simplify surcharges.
- **Gross Margin Outlook**: 55-56% range expected, with cautious optimism for slight improvements.
- **Market Share**: Domestic manufacturing (80% of shipments) may provide competitive advantage.
- **Cash Flow**: Q4 typically strong for cash generation, with hopes to cover dividend in future quarters.

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