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Beyond Announces Sale of Majority stake in Zulily Brand

1. Beyond Inc. sells 75% of Zulily for $5 million. 2. Sale aims to focus on core brands for profitability. 3. Company reports improved performance across major brands. 4. Sale impacts adjusted earnings per share minimally. 5. Management emphasizes strategic resource optimization.

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Why Bullish?

The sale allows BYON to streamline operations and focus on core brands, potentially increasing profitability. Historical examples indicate that divestitures can lead to better resource allocation and performance improvements, as seen with companies like GE post-divestiture.

How important is it?

The article discusses significant corporate restructuring that could lead to operational efficiencies, influencing investor sentiment positively. This restructuring is crucial for BYON's financial recovery and potential growth in profitability.

Why Short Term?

The immediate concentration on core brands may lead to quick performance improvements. However, the market will closely watch how the retained stake in Zulily performs in the future.

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Sale of 75% of brand at approximately $6.7 million-dollar valuation allows company to achieve return on investment and accelerate our core brands path to profitability March 18, 2025 08:00 ET  | Source: Beyond, Inc. MURRAY, Utah, March 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Beyond, Inc. (NYSE:BYON), owner of Bed Bath & Beyond, buybuy BABY and Overstock announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Zulily brand to Lyons Trading Company, the operator of leading online off-price retailer Proozy.com. Beyond will receive $5 million while maintaining a 25% stake in the brand. “We have made significant progress in improving the performance of Bed Bath & Beyond and Overstock.com through sequential margin improvement, improved site experience, vendor consolidation and right-sizing our fixed expenses. With the recent acquisition of buybuy Baby, we want our team laser focused on our core brands as we march towards profitability,” said Adrianne Lee, Beyond’s President and CFO. “This sale reflects our commitment to resource optimization, our mandate to delivering profits for our home and family-centric brands, and a focus on our largest growth opportunities as a Company,” said Alex Thomas, COO of Beyond. The Company expects the impact of the sale to be immaterial to its adjusted earnings per share on a full-year basis. About BeyondBeyond, Inc. (NYSE:BYON), based in Murray, Utah, is an ecommerce focused affinity company that owns or has ownership interests in various retail brands, offering a comprehensive array of products and services that enable its customers to unlock their homes’ potential through its vast data cooperative. The Company currently owns Bed Bath & Beyond, Overstock, buybuy Baby, and other related brands and websites. The Company regularly posts information and updates on its Newsroom and Investor Relations pages on its website, Beyond.com. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements include all statements other than statements of historical fact, including but not limited to statements regarding future business results, opportunities, strategies, and any consequences associated with the sale of Zulily. Additional information regarding factors that could materially affect results and the accuracy of the forward-looking statements contained herein may be found in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, filed with the SEC on February 25, 2025, and in our subsequent filings with the SEC. Contact InformationInvestor Relationsir@beyond.compr@beyond.com

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