Biggest changeOur status as an emerging growth company will end as soon as any of the following takes place: • the last day of the fiscal year in which we have more than $1.235 billion in annual revenue; • the date we qualify as a “large accelerated filer,” with at least $700 million of equity securities held by non-affiliates; • the date on which we have issued, in any three-year period, more than $1.0 billion in non-convertible debt securities; or • the last day of the fiscal year ending after the fifth anniversary of the completion of the IPO.
Biggest changeWe will be an “emerging growth company” until the fiscal year-end following the fifth anniversary of the completion of ThredUp’s initial public offering (March 2026), though we may cease to be an “emerging growth company” earlier under certain circumstances, including if (i) we have more than $1,235,000 thousand in annual revenue in any fiscal year, (ii) the market value of our shares of common stock that is held by non-affiliates exceeds $700,000 thousand as of any June 30 or (iii) we issue more than $1,000,000 thousand of non-convertible debt over a three-year period.
We believe our success and revenue growth depends on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, our ability to: • cost effectively attract and retain new and existing buyers and sellers and grow our supply of high-quality secondhand items for resale through our marketplaces; • scale our revenue and achieve the operating efficiencies necessary to achieve and maintain profitability; • increase buyer and seller awareness of our brand; • anticipate and respond to changing buyer and seller preferences; • manage and improve our business processes in response to changing business needs; • process Clean Out Kits from sellers on a timely basis; • improve, expand and further automate our distribution center operations and information systems; • anticipate and respond to macroeconomic changes generally, including changes in the markets for both new and secondhand retail items; • successfully compete against established companies and new market entrants, including national retailers and brands and traditional brick-and-mortar thrift stores; • effectively scale our operations while maintaining high-quality service and buyer and seller satisfaction; • hire and retain talented employees and professional contractors at all levels of our business; • avoid or manage interruptions in our business from information technology downtime, cybersecurity breaches and other factors that could affect our physical and digital infrastructure; • fulfill and deliver Orders in a timely manner and in accordance with customer expectations, which may change over time; • maintain a high level of customer service and satisfaction; • adapt to changing conditions in our industry ; and • comply with regulations applicable to our business.
We believe our success and revenue growth depends on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, our ability to: • cost effectively attract and retain new and existing buyers and sellers and grow our supply of high-quality secondhand items for resale through our marketplaces; • scale our revenue and achieve the operating efficiencies necessary to achieve and maintain profitability; • increase buyer and seller awareness of our brand; • anticipate and respond to changing buyer and seller preferences; • manage and improve our business processes in response to changing business needs; • process Clean Out Bags from sellers on a timely basis; • improve, expand and further automate our distribution center operations and information systems; • anticipate and respond to macroeconomic changes generally, including changes in the markets for both new and secondhand retail items; • successfully compete against established companies and new market entrants, including national retailers and brands and traditional brick-and-mortar thrift stores; • effectively scale our operations while maintaining high-quality service and buyer and seller satisfaction; • hire and retain talented employees and professional contractors at all levels of our business; • avoid or manage interruptions in our business from information technology downtime, cybersecurity breaches and other factors that could affect our physical and digital infrastructure; • fulfill and deliver Orders in a timely manner and in accordance with customer expectations, which may change over time; • maintain a high level of customer service and satisfaction; • adapt to changing conditions in our industry; and • comply with regulations applicable to our business.
Our amended and restated certificate of incorporation and amended and restated bylaws include provisions that: • provide that our board of directors is classified into three classes of directors with staggered three-year terms; • permit our board of directors to establish the number of directors and fill any vacancies and newly-created directorships; • require super-majority voting to amend some provisions in our amended and restated certificate of incorporation and amended and restated bylaws; • authorize the issuance of “blank check” preferred stock that our board of directors could use to implement a stockholder rights plan; • provide that only the Chairperson of our board of directors, our Chief Executive Officer, President or a majority of our board of directors is authorized to call a special meeting of stockholders; • provide for a dual-class common stock structure in which holders of our Class B common stock have the ability to control the outcome of matters requiring stockholder approval, even if they own significantly less than a majority of the outstanding shares of our Class A and Class B common stock, including the election of directors and significant corporate transactions, such as a merger or other sale of our company or its assets; • prohibit stockholder action by written consent, which requires all stockholder actions to be taken at a meeting of our stockholders; • provide that the board of directors is expressly authorized to approve, alter or repeal our bylaws; and • advance notice requirements for nominations for election to our board of directors or for proposing matters that can be acted upon by stockholders at annual stockholder meetings. 41 Table of Contents Moreover, Section 203 of the Delaware General Corporation Law may discourage, delay or prevent a change in control of our company.
Our amended and restated certificate of incorporation and amended and restated bylaws include provisions that: • provide that our board of directors is classified into three classes of directors with staggered three-year terms; • permit our board of directors to establish the number of directors and fill any vacancies and newly-created directorships; • require super-majority voting to amend some provisions in our amended and restated certificate of incorporation and amended and restated bylaws; • authorize the issuance of “blank check” preferred stock that our board of directors could use to implement a stockholder rights plan; • provide that only the Chairperson of our board of directors, our Chief Executive Officer, President or a majority of our board of directors is authorized to call a special meeting of stockholders; • provide for a dual-class common stock structure in which holders of our Class B common stock have the ability to control the outcome of matters requiring stockholder approval, even if they own significantly less than a majority of the outstanding shares of our Class A and Class B common stock, including the election of directors and significant corporate transactions, such as a merger or other sale of our company or its assets; • prohibit stockholder action by written consent, which requires all stockholder actions to be taken at a meeting of our stockholders; • provide that the board of directors is expressly authorized to approve, alter or repeal our bylaws; and • advance notice requirements for nominations for election to our board of directors or for proposing matters that can be acted upon by stockholders at annual stockholder meetings. 40 Table of Contents Moreover, Section 203 of the Delaware General Corporation Law may discourage, delay or prevent a change in control of our company.
Our quarterly results of operations have in the past and may in the future fluctuate from quarter to quarter as a result of a number of factors, many of which are outside of our control and may be difficult to predict, including, but not limited to: • the level of supply and demand for secondhand items; • fluctuations in the levels or quality of secondhand items on our marketplaces; • fluctuations in capacity as we expand our operations; • our success in engaging existing buyers and sellers and cost effectively attracting new buyers and sellers; • our ability to meet the expectations of sellers that we will process their Clean Out Kits in a timely manner; • the amount and timing of our operating expenses; • the timing of expenses and recognition of revenue; • the timing and success of new partnerships, RaaS relationships, retail offerings and referral programs; • the impact of competitive developments and our response to those developments; • our ability to manage our existing business and future growth; • actual or reported disruptions or defects in our online marketplace, such as actual or perceived privacy or data security breaches; 15 Table of Contents • economic and market conditions, particularly those affecting our industry; • fluctuations in inventories held by primary sellers and related fluctuations in promotional activities and merchandise discounting; • the impact of market volatility and economic downturns, including those caused by outbreaks of disease on our business; • costs arising from investigations, litigation, regulatory audits and similar such proceedings, including the cost of responding to claims or inquiries, participating in such proceedings and paying any adverse judgments, fines, settlement costs and other related costs; • changes in, and continuing uncertainty in relation to, the legislative or regulatory environment; • legal and regulatory compliance costs; • the number of new employees and professional contractors added; • the timing of the grant or vesting of equity awards to employees, directors, contractors or consultants; • pricing pressure as a result of competition, economic conditions, shipment delays or otherwise; • costs and timing of expenses related to the acquisition of talent, technologies, intellectual property or businesses, including potentially significant amortization costs and possible write-downs; • public health crises; and • general economic conditions throughout the world, including the inflation and interest rate environment, military conflicts, including Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Israel-Hamas war, other conflicts in the Middle East, and geopolitical uncertainty and instability.
Our quarterly results of operations have in the past and may in the future fluctuate from quarter to quarter as a result of a number of factors, many of which are outside of our control and may be difficult to predict, including, but not limited to: • the level of supply and demand for secondhand items; • fluctuations in the levels or quality of secondhand items on our marketplaces; • fluctuations in capacity as we expand our operations; • our success in engaging existing buyers and sellers and cost effectively attracting new buyers and sellers; • our ability to meet the expectations of sellers that we will process their Clean Out Bags in a timely manner; • the amount and timing of our operating expenses; • the timing of expenses and recognition of revenue; • the timing and success of new partnerships, RaaS relationships, retail offerings and referral programs; • the impact of competitive developments and our response to those developments; • our ability to manage our existing business and future growth; • actual or reported disruptions or defects in our online marketplace, such as actual or perceived privacy or data security breaches; 14 Table of Contents • economic and market conditions, particularly those affecting our industry; • fluctuations in inventories held by primary sellers and related fluctuations in promotional activities and merchandise discounting; • the impact of market volatility and economic downturns, including those caused by outbreaks of disease on our business; • costs arising from investigations, litigation, regulatory audits and similar such proceedings, including the cost of responding to claims or inquiries, participating in such proceedings and paying any adverse judgments, fines, settlement costs and other related costs; • changes in, and continuing uncertainty in relation to, the legislative or regulatory environment; • legal and regulatory compliance costs; • the number of new employees and professional contractors added; • the timing of the grant or vesting of equity awards to employees, directors, contractors or consultants; • pricing pressure as a result of competition, economic conditions, shipment delays or otherwise; • costs and timing of expenses related to the acquisition of talent, technologies, intellectual property or businesses, including potentially significant amortization costs and possible write-downs; • public health crises; and • general economic conditions throughout the world, including the inflation and interest rate environment, military conflicts, including Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Israel-Hamas war, other conflicts in the Middle East, and geopolitical uncertainty and instability.
Litigation and other claims are subject to inherent uncertainties and management’s view of these matters may change in the future. For a description of our current legal proceedings, see "Item 3. Legal Proceedings" along with "Note 11—Commitments and Contingencies" of the notes to the consolidated financial statements contained within this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Litigation and other claims are subject to inherent uncertainties and management’s view of these matters may change in the future. For a description of our current legal proceedings, see "Item 3. Legal Proceedings" along with Note 10, Commitments and Contingencies of the notes to the consolidated financial statements contained within this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
We believe our ability to compete depends on many factors, many of which are beyond our control, including: • cost effectively attracting and retaining buyers and sellers and increasing the volume of secondhand items they buy and sell; • further developing our data science and automation capabilities; • maintaining favorable brand recognition; • effectively delivering our marketplaces to buyers and sellers; • identifying and delivering authentic, high-quality secondhand items; • maintaining and increasing the amount, diversity and quality of brands and secondhand items that we offer; • our ability to expand the means through which we acquire and offer secondhand items for resale; • the price at which secondhand items accepted onto our marketplaces are offered; • fluctuations in inventories held by primary sellers and related fluctuations in promotional activities and merchandise discounting; 12 Table of Contents • the speed and cost at which we can process and make available secondhand items and deliver purchased secondhand items to our buyers; and • the ease with which our buyers and sellers can supply, purchase and return secondhand items.
We believe our ability to compete depends on many factors, many of which are beyond our control, including: • cost effectively attracting and retaining buyers and sellers and increasing the volume of secondhand items they buy and sell; • further developing our data science and automation capabilities; • maintaining favorable brand recognition; • effectively delivering our marketplaces to buyers and sellers; • identifying and delivering authentic, high-quality secondhand items; • maintaining and increasing the amount, diversity and quality of brands and secondhand items that we offer; • our ability to expand the means through which we acquire and offer secondhand items for resale; • the price at which secondhand items accepted onto our marketplaces are offered; 11 Table of Contents • fluctuations in inventories held by primary sellers and related fluctuations in promotional activities and merchandise discounting; • the speed and cost at which we can process and make available secondhand items and deliver purchased secondhand items to our buyers; and • the ease with which our buyers and sellers can supply, purchase and return secondhand items.
Our NOLs may also be subject to limitations under state law. We are an emerging growth company and a smaller reporting company, and any decision on our part to comply only with certain reduced reporting and disclosure requirements applicable to emerging growth companies and smaller reporting companies could make our Class A common stock less attractive to investors.
Our NOLs may also be subject to limitations under state law. We are an emerging growth company and any decision on our part to comply only with certain reduced reporting and disclosure requirements applicable to emerging growth companies could make our Class A common stock less attractive to investors.
Further, natural disasters, such as earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, fires, floods and other adverse weather and climate conditions; unforeseen public health crises, such as pandemics and epidemics; political crises, such as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas war, terrorist attacks, war and other political instability; or other catastrophic events, whether occurring in the United States or internationally, could disrupt our operations in any of our offices and distribution centers or the operations of one or more of our third-party providers or vendors. 19 Table of Contents Further, while we carry insurance for the secondhand and resale items in our distribution centers, the number of carriers which provide for such insurance has declined, which has resulted in increased premiums and deductibles.
Further, natural disasters, such as earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, fires, floods and other adverse weather and climate conditions; unforeseen public health crises, such as pandemics and epidemics; political crises, such as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas war, terrorist attacks, war and other political instability; or other catastrophic events, whether occurring in the United States or internationally, could disrupt our operations in any of our offices and distribution centers or the operations of one or more of our third-party providers or vendors. 18 Table of Contents Further, while we carry insurance for the secondhand and resale items in our distribution centers, the number of carriers which provide for such insurance has declined, which has resulted in increased premiums and deductibles.
We also expect that being a public company and being subject to these new rules and regulations will make it more expensive for us to obtain director and officer liability insurance, and we may be required to accept reduced coverage or incur substantially higher costs to obtain coverage.
We also expect that being a public company and being subject to these rules and regulations will make it more expensive for us to obtain director and officer liability insurance, and we may be required to accept reduced coverage or incur substantially higher costs to obtain coverage.
Any violation of the FCPA or other applicable anti-corruption laws and anti-bribery laws could result in whistleblower complaints, adverse media coverage, investigations, loss of export privileges, severe criminal or civil sanctions, suspension or disbarment from United States government contracts, substantial diversion of management’s attention, significant legal fees and fines, severe criminal or civil sanctions against us, our officers or our employees, disgorgement of profits, and other sanctions and remedial measures, and prohibitions on the conduct of our business, any of which 32 Table of Contents could harm our reputation, business, results of operations, financial condition and prospects and the price of our Class A common stock.
Any violation of the FCPA or other applicable anti-corruption laws and anti-bribery laws could result in whistleblower complaints, adverse media coverage, investigations, loss of export privileges, severe criminal or civil sanctions, suspension or disbarment from United States government contracts, substantial diversion of management’s attention, significant legal fees and fines, severe criminal or civil sanctions against us, our officers or our employees, disgorgement 31 Table of Contents of profits, and other sanctions and remedial measures, and prohibitions on the conduct of our business, any of which could harm our reputation, business, results of operations, financial condition and prospects and the price of our Class A common stock.
Additionally, public scrutiny of or complaints about technology companies or their data practices, even if unrelated to our business, industry, or operations, may lead to increased scrutiny of technology companies, including us, and may cause government agencies to enact additional regulatory requirements, or to modify their enforcement or investigation activities, which may increase our costs and risks. 25 Table of Contents Interruptions or delays in the services provided by third-party data centers, Internet service providers, our managed infrastructure or our payment processors could prevent existing and potential buyers and sellers from accessing our marketplaces, and our business could suffer.
Additionally, public scrutiny of or complaints about technology companies or their data practices, even if unrelated to our business, industry, or operations, may lead to increased scrutiny of technology companies, including us, and may cause government agencies to enact additional regulatory requirements, or to modify their enforcement or investigation activities, which may increase our costs and risks. 24 Table of Contents Interruptions or delays in the services provided by third-party data centers, Internet service providers, our managed infrastructure or our payment processors could prevent existing and potential buyers and sellers from accessing our marketplaces, and our business could suffer.
In addition, our business and financial condition could be adversely affected by unfavorable changes in or interpretations of existing laws, rules and regulations or the promulgation of new laws, rules and regulations applicable to us and our business particularly following the change in Presidential administration, including those relating to the internet and e-commerce, such as geo-blocking and other geographically based restrictions, internet advertising and price display, consumer protection, anti-corruption, antitrust and competition, economic and trade sanctions, tax, banking, data security, network and information systems security, data protection, privacy and escheatment and unclaimed property.
In addition, our business and financial condition could be adversely affected by unfavorable changes in or interpretations of existing laws, rules and regulations or the promulgation of new laws, rules and regulations applicable to us and our business particularly following the change in Presidential administration, including those relating to the internet and e-commerce, such as geo-blocking and other geographically based restrictions, internet advertising and price display, consumer protection, anti-corruption, antitrust and competition, economic and trade sanctions, tax, banking, data security, network and information systems security, data protection, privacy, AI and ML, and escheatment and unclaimed property.
If one or more of these third-party package-delivery providers increases its prices or were to experience a major work stoppage or other disruption, preventing our products from being delivered in a timely fashion or causing us to incur additional shipping costs we could not pass on to our customers, our costs could increase and our business and results of operations could be adversely affected. 11 Table of Contents We rely on consumer discretionary spending and have been and may continue to be adversely affected by economic downturns and other macroeconomic conditions or trends.
If one or more of these third-party package-delivery providers increases its prices or were to experience a major work stoppage or other disruption, preventing our products from being delivered in a timely fashion or causing us to incur additional shipping costs we could not pass on to our customers, our costs could increase and our business and results of operations could be adversely affected. 10 Table of Contents We rely on consumer discretionary spending and have been and may continue to be adversely affected by economic downturns and other macroeconomic conditions or trends.
Those enactments could harm our business operations, and our business, results of operations and financial condition. Further, application of income and tax laws is subject to interpretation and existing tax laws, statutes, rules, regulations or ordinances could be interpreted, changed, modified or applied adversely to us.
Enactments of tax laws could harm our business operations, and our business, results of operations and financial condition. Further, application of income and tax laws is subject to interpretation and existing tax laws, statutes, rules, regulations or ordinances could be interpreted, changed, modified or applied adversely to us.
Accordingly, these shares will be able to be freely sold in the public market upon issuance, subject to existing lock-up or market standoff agreements, volume limitations under Rule 144 for our executive officers and directors and applicable vesting requirements. 40 Table of Contents In addition, certain holders of our common stock have rights, subject to some conditions, to require us to file registration statements for the public resale of the Class A common stock issuable upon conversion of such shares or to include such shares in registration statements that we may file for us or other stockholders.
Accordingly, these shares will be able to be freely sold in the public market upon issuance, subject to existing lock-up or market standoff agreements, volume limitations under Rule 144 for our executive officers and directors and applicable vesting requirements. 39 Table of Contents In addition, certain holders of our common stock have rights, subject to some conditions, to require us to file registration statements for the public resale of the Class A common stock issuable upon conversion of such shares or to include such shares in registration statements that we may file for us or other stockholders.
This ownership will limit or preclude your ability to influence corporate matters, including the election of directors, amendments of our organizational documents, and any merger, consolidation, sale of all or substantially all of our assets, or other major corporate transactions requiring stockholder approval, and that may depress the trading price of our Class A common stock. 9 Table of Contents Risks Relating to Our Business and Industry Our continued growth depends on attracting new, and retaining existing, buyers.
This ownership will limit or preclude your ability to influence corporate matters, including the election of directors, amendments of our organizational documents, and any merger, consolidation, sale of all or substantially all of our assets, or other major corporate transactions requiring stockholder approval, and that may depress the trading price of our Class A common stock. 8 Table of Contents Risks Relating to Our Business and Industry Our continued growth depends on attracting new, and retaining existing, buyers.
Any of these risks could cause us to lose our ability to accept online payments, make payments to sellers or conduct other payment transactions, any of which could make our marketplaces less convenient and attractive and adversely affect our ability to attract and retain buyers and sellers, which could harm our business, results of operations and financial condition. 26 Table of Contents Activity on mobile devices by buyers and sellers depends upon effective use of mobile operating systems, networks and standards that we do not control.
Any of these risks could cause us to lose our ability to accept online payments, make payments to sellers or conduct other payment transactions, any of which could make our marketplaces less convenient and attractive and adversely affect our ability to attract and retain buyers and sellers, which could harm our business, results of operations and financial condition. 25 Table of Contents Activity on mobile devices by buyers and sellers depends upon effective use of mobile operating systems, networks and standards that we do not control.
If we, the third parties that handle the shipments or our sellers and buyers do not comply with applicable laws, regulations and contractual requirements with respect to such shipments, it could lead to litigation or other claims against us, resulting in increased legal expenses and costs. 30 Table of Contents Numerous states within the United States and municipalities, including the States of California and New York, have regulations regarding the handling of secondhand items and licensing requirements of secondhand dealers.
If we, the third parties that handle the shipments or our sellers and buyers do not comply with applicable laws, regulations and contractual requirements with respect to such shipments, it could lead to litigation or other claims against us, resulting in increased legal expenses and costs. 29 Table of Contents Numerous states within the United States and municipalities, including the States of California and New York, have regulations regarding the handling of secondhand items and licensing requirements of secondhand dealers.
If any of these events were to occur, it could harm our business, results of operations and financial condition. 29 Table of Contents Risks Relating to Legal, Regulatory, Accounting and Tax Matters Failure to comply with applicable laws or regulations, including those relating to the resale of secondhand items, or changes to such laws, rules or regulations may subject us to investigations, audits, fines, penalties, registration and approval or other governmental enforcement action.
If any of these events were to occur, it could harm our business, results of operations and financial condition. 28 Table of Contents Risks Relating to Legal, Regulatory, Accounting and Tax Matters Failure to comply with applicable laws or regulations, including those relating to the resale of secondhand items, or changes to such laws, rules or regulations may subject us to investigations, audits, fines, penalties, registration and approval or other governmental enforcement action.
If we fail to effectively locate, hire and retain such personnel, our operations could be negatively impacted, which could harm our business, results of operations and financial condition. 17 Table of Contents Further, the success of our business depends on our ability to maintain our current distribution centers and, in the future, secure additional distribution centers that meet our business needs and are also in geographic locations with access to a large, qualified talent pool.
If we fail to effectively locate, hire and retain such personnel, our operations could be negatively impacted, which could harm our business, results of operations and financial condition. 16 Table of Contents Further, the success of our business depends on our ability to maintain our current distribution centers and, in the future, secure additional distribution centers that meet our business needs and are also in geographic locations with access to a large, qualified talent pool.
The successful assertion of one or more large claims against us that exceed available insurance coverage or the occurrence of changes in our insurance policies, including premium increases or the imposition of large deductible or co-insurance requirements, could harm our business, results of operations, financial condition and reputation. 24 Table of Contents Our use and other processing of personal information and other data is subject to laws and regulations relating to privacy, data protection and information security.
The successful assertion of one or more large claims against us that exceed available insurance coverage or the occurrence of changes in our insurance policies, including premium increases or the imposition of large deductible or co-insurance requirements, could harm our business, results of operations, financial condition and reputation. 23 Table of Contents Our use and other processing of personal information and other data is subject to laws and regulations relating to privacy, data protection and information security.
Any such harm may be immediate without affording us an opportunity for redress or correction and could have an adverse effect on our reputation, business, results of operations, financial condition and prospects. 43 Table of Contents The requirements of being a public company may strain our resources, divert management’s attention and affect our ability to attract and retain executive management and qualified board members.
Any such harm may be immediate without affording us an opportunity for redress or correction and could have an adverse effect on our reputation, business, results of operations, financial condition and prospects. 42 Table of Contents The requirements of being a public company may strain our resources, divert management’s attention and affect our ability to attract and retain executive management and qualified board members.
These risks include, but are not limited to, the following: • Our continued growth depends on attracting new, and retaining existing, buyers. • If we fail to attract a sufficient amount of high-quality and desirable secondhand items, our business, results of operations and financial condition could be harmed. • Our business, including our costs and supply of secondhand items, is subject to risks associated with sourcing, itemizing, warehousing and shipping. • Our ability to incorporate artificial intelligence, machine learning and other emergent technologies into our business operations successfully may affect our reputation and results of operations. • We have experienced growth in many of our recent periods and those growth rates may not be indicative of our future growth.
These risks include, but are not limited to, the following: • Our continued growth depends on attracting new, and retaining existing, buyers. • If we fail to attract a sufficient amount of high-quality and desirable secondhand items, our business, results of operations and financial condition could be harmed. • Our business, including our costs and supply of secondhand items, is subject to risks associated with sourcing, itemizing, warehousing and shipping. 7 Table of Contents • Our ability to incorporate artificial intelligence, machine learning and other emergent technologies into our business operations successfully may affect our reputation and results of operations. • We have experienced growth in many of our recent periods and those growth rates may not be indicative of our future growth.
As such, additional taxes or other assessments may be in excess of our current tax reserves or may require us to modify our business practices to reduce our exposure to additional taxes going forward, any of which may have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, financial condition and prospects. 34 Table of Contents Our ability to use our net operating loss carryforwards and certain other tax attributes may be limited.
As such, additional taxes or other assessments may be in excess of our current tax reserves or may require us to modify our business practices to reduce our exposure to additional taxes going forward, any of which may have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, financial condition and prospects. 33 Table of Contents Our ability to use our net operating loss carryforwards and certain other tax attributes may be limited.
We also use Google services for our business emails, file storage and communications. Our business would be disrupted if any of the third-party software, services or other technology we utilize, or functional equivalents thereof, were unavailable due to extended outages or interruptions or because they are no longer available on 28 Table of Contents commercially reasonable terms or prices.
We also use Google services for our business emails, file storage and communications. Our business would be disrupted if any of the third-party software, services or other technology we utilize, or functional equivalents thereof, were unavailable due to extended outages or interruptions or because they are no longer available on 27 Table of Contents commercially reasonable terms or prices.
If investors or analysts do not perceive our metrics to be accurate representations of our business, or if we discover material inaccuracies in our metrics, our reputation, business, results of operations and financial condition would be harmed. 23 Table of Contents Risks Relating to Information Technology, Intellectual Property, Data Security and Privacy Compromises of our data security could cause us to incur unexpected expenses and may materially harm our reputation and results of operations.
If investors or analysts do not perceive our metrics to be accurate representations of our business, or if we discover material inaccuracies in our metrics, our reputation, business, results of operations and financial condition would be harmed. 22 Table of Contents Risks Relating to Information Technology, Intellectual Property, Data Security and Privacy Compromises of our data security could cause us to incur unexpected expenses and may materially harm our reputation and results of operations.
An important goal of our brand promotion strategy is establishing trust with our buyers and sellers. 21 Table of Contents For buyers, maintaining our brand and reputation requires that we foster trust through timely and reliable fulfillment of orders, responsive and effective customer service, a broad supply of desirable brands and secondhand items and an exciting and user-friendly interface on our marketplaces and through our RaaS relationships.
An important goal of our brand promotion strategy is establishing trust with our buyers and sellers. 20 Table of Contents For buyers, maintaining our brand and reputation requires that we foster trust through timely and reliable fulfillment of orders, responsive and effective customer service, a broad supply of desirable brands and secondhand items and an exciting and user-friendly interface on our marketplaces and through our RaaS relationships.
If we implement new marketing and advertising strategies, we may incur significantly higher costs than our current channels, which, in turn, could adversely affect our results of operations. 16 Table of Contents Implementing new marketing and advertising strategies also could increase the risk of devoting significant capital and other resources to endeavors that do not prove to be cost effective.
If we implement new marketing and advertising strategies, we may incur significantly higher costs than our current channels, which, in turn, could adversely affect our results of operations. 15 Table of Contents Implementing new marketing and advertising strategies also could increase the risk of devoting significant capital and other resources to endeavors that do not prove to be cost effective.
In addition, if an acquired business fails to meet our expectations, our business, results of operations and financial condition may suffer. 22 Table of Contents We have previously sought, and may in the future seek, to make strategic investments in companies developing products or technologies that we believe could complement our business, enhance our technical capabilities, or otherwise offer growth opportunities.
In addition, if an acquired business fails to meet our expectations, our business, results of operations and financial condition may suffer. 21 Table of Contents We have previously sought, and may in the future seek, to make strategic investments in companies developing products or technologies that we believe could complement our business, enhance our technical capabilities, or otherwise offer growth opportunities.
We may also fail to properly implement or market our AI solutions and features. 10 Table of Contents In addition, issues relating to our and our vendors’ use of new and evolving technologies such as AI and ML may cause us to experience brand or reputational harm, competitive harm, legal liability and new or enhanced governmental or regulatory scrutiny, and to incur additional costs to resolve such issues.
We may also fail to properly implement or market our AI solutions and features. 9 Table of Contents In addition, issues relating to our and our vendors’ use of new and evolving technologies such as AI and ML may cause us to experience brand or reputational harm, competitive harm, legal liability and new or enhanced governmental or regulatory scrutiny, and to incur additional costs to resolve such issues.
If we are unable to protect our trademarks or domain names, our brand recognition and reputation would suffer, we would incur significant expense establishing new brands and our results of operations would be adversely impacted. 27 Table of Contents We rely in part on trade secrets, proprietary know-how and other confidential information to maintain our competitive position.
If we are unable to protect our trademarks or domain names, our brand recognition and reputation would suffer, we would incur significant expense establishing new brands and our results of operations would be adversely impacted. 26 Table of Contents We rely in part on trade secrets, proprietary know-how and other confidential information to maintain our competitive position.
As a result, it is possible that one or more of the persons or entities holding our Class B common stock could gain significant voting control as other holders of Class B common stock sell or otherwise convert their shares into Class A common stock. 39 Table of Contents We cannot predict the effect our dual-class structure may have on the market price of our Class A common stock.
As a result, it is possible that one or more of the persons or entities holding our Class B common stock could gain significant voting control as other holders of Class B common stock sell or otherwise convert their shares into Class A common stock. 38 Table of Contents We cannot predict the effect our dual-class structure may have on the market price of our Class A common stock.
In addition, if we are unable to continue to meet these requirements, we may not be able to remain listed on Nasdaq and we may potentially be subject to sanctions or investigations by the SEC or other regulatory authorities. 33 Table of Contents Changes in existing financial accounting standards or practices may harm our results of operations.
In addition, if we are unable to continue to meet these requirements, we may not be able to remain listed on Nasdaq and we may potentially be subject to sanctions or investigations by the SEC or other regulatory authorities. 32 Table of Contents Changes in existing financial accounting standards or practices may harm our results of operations.
Each item that we offer through our marketplaces is unique and requires multiple touch points, including inspection, evaluation, photography, pricing, application of a unique SKU, and fulfillment. This process is complex and we have in the past, and may continue to have more Clean Out Kits from sellers than we can timely process.
Each item that we offer through our marketplaces is unique and requires multiple touch points, including inspection, evaluation, photography, pricing, application of a unique SKU, and fulfillment. This process is complex and we have in the past, and may continue to have more Clean Out Bags from sellers than we can timely process.
Additionally, our RaaS clients could go out of business or declare bankruptcy. If our RaaS offerings are not profitable and do not result in us acquiring a high-quality supply of secondhand items from our RaaS clients and/or their customers, who become our sellers, and reaching additional buyers, our business, results of operations and financial condition could be harmed.
Additionally, our RaaS clients could go out of business or declare bankruptcy. If our RaaS offerings do not result in us acquiring a high-quality supply of secondhand items from our RaaS clients and/or their customers, who become our sellers, and reaching additional buyers, our business, results of operations and financial condition could be harmed.
For example, disruption to processing of Clean Out Kits and distribution caused by a backlog of Clean Out Kits has led and could potentially lead to additional delays in our ability to process secondhand items sellers send in for resale, resulting in delays in sellers receiving payouts and less refreshing of our supply on our marketplaces, and could harm our brand and reputation.
For example, disruption to processing of Clean Out Bags and distribution caused by a backlog of Clean Out Bags has led and could potentially lead to additional delays in our ability to process secondhand items sellers send in for resale, resulting in delays in sellers receiving payouts and less refreshing of our supply on our marketplaces, and could harm our brand and reputation.
Additionally, our organizational structure is becoming more complex as we scale our operational, financial and management controls as well as our reporting systems and procedures. 13 Table of Contents To manage growth in our operations and the growth in the number of buyers and sellers on our platform, we will need to continue to grow and improve our operational, financial and management controls and our reporting systems and procedures.
Additionally, our organizational structure is becoming more complex as we scale our operational, financial and management controls as well as our reporting systems and procedures. 12 Table of Contents To manage growth in our operations and the growth in the number of buyers and sellers on our platform, we will need to continue to grow and improve our operational, financial and management controls and our reporting systems and procedures.
We maintain a robust and varied set of RaaS offerings including provision of our Clean Out Kits at our RaaS clients’ retail stores, our cash out marketplace offering, white-label resale shops, the resale of worn retail items provided to us by our RaaS clients and cross-listing our products on our RaaS clients’ websites.
We maintain a robust and varied set of RaaS offerings including provision of our Clean Out Bags at our RaaS clients’ retail stores, our cash out marketplace offering, white-label resale shops, the resale of worn retail items provided to us by our RaaS clients and cross-listing our products on our RaaS clients’ websites.
National retailers and brands set their own retail prices and promotional discounts on new items, which could adversely affect our value proposition to buyers and harm our business, results of operations and financial condition. 18 Table of Contents National retailers and brands set pricing for their own new retail items, which can include promotional discounts.
National retailers and brands set their own retail prices and promotional discounts on new items, which could adversely affect our value proposition to buyers and harm our business, results of operations and financial condition. 17 Table of Contents National retailers and brands set pricing for their own new retail items, which can include promotional discounts.
For example, in 2022, we implemented a fee for sellers to order a Clean Out Kit and made changes to our return policy, which have led and could potentially in the future lead to an increase in customer service requests from both our buyers and our sellers.
For example, in 2022, we implemented a fee for sellers to order a Clean Out Bag and made changes to our return policy, which have led and could potentially in the future lead to an increase in customer service requests from both our buyers and our sellers.
Further, the terms of any new or additional financing may be on terms that are more restrictive or on terms that are less desirable to us. Recent increases in interest rates and volatility in the capital markets may increase our borrowing costs and affect our ability to raise additional funds.
Further, the terms of any new or additional financing may be on terms that are more restrictive or on terms that are less desirable to us. Volatility in interest rates and in the capital markets may increase our borrowing costs and affect our ability to raise additional funds.
If we or our third-party credit card payment processors fail to comply with these rules or requirements, we may be subject to fines and higher transaction fees and lose our ability to accept credit and debit card payments from our buyers and sellers in addition to the consequences that could arise from such action or inaction violating or being alleged to violate applicable laws, regulations, contractual obligations or other obligations, including those regulating to privacy, data protection and data security as outlined above, including harm to our reputation and market position.
If we or our third-party credit card payment processors fail to comply with these rules or requirements, we may be subject to fines and higher transaction fees and lose our ability to accept credit and debit card payments from our buyers and sellers in addition to the consequences that could arise from such action or inaction violating or being alleged to violate applicable laws, regulations, contractual obligations or other obligations, including those regulating to privacy, data protection and data security as outlined above, including harm to our reputation 30 Table of Contents and market position.
Unfavorable conditions in our industry or the global economy could limit our ability to grow our business and negatively affect our results of operations. 20 Table of Contents Our results of operations may vary based on the impact of changes in our industry or the global economy on us or our customers.
Unfavorable conditions in our industry or the global economy could limit our ability to grow our business and negatively affect our results of operations. 19 Table of Contents Our results of operations may vary based on the impact of changes in our industry or the global economy on us or our customers.
The market price of our Class A common stock has, and may in the future, fluctuate significantly in response to numerous factors, many of which are beyond our control, including: • overall performance of the equity markets and/or publicly-listed technology and retail companies; • actual or anticipated fluctuations in our revenue or other operating metrics; • our actual or anticipated operating performance and the operating performance of our competitors; • changes in the financial projections we provide to the public or our failure to meet those projections; • failure of securities analysts to initiate or maintain coverage of us, changes in financial estimates by any securities analysts who follow our company or our failure to meet the estimates or the expectations of investors; • the international economy as a whole and market conditions in our industry; • adverse economic and market conditions, including declines in consumer discretionary spending, currency fluctuations, inflation and geopolitical instability; • rumors and market speculation involving us or other companies in our industry; • announcements by us or our competitors of significant innovations, new services, features or capabilities, acquisitions, strategic partnerships or investments, joint ventures or capital commitments; • new laws or regulations or new interpretations of existing laws or regulations applicable to our business, including those related to data privacy and cyber security; • actual or perceived data privacy and cybersecurity incidents impacting us or others in our industry; • lawsuits threatened or filed against us; • any major change in our board of directors, management or key personnel; • costs and timing of expenses related to the acquisition of businesses, talent, technologies or intellectual property, including potentially significant amortization costs and possible write-downs; • other events or factors, including those resulting from war (including Russia’s invasion of Ukraine , the Israel-Hamas war and other conflicts in the Middle East), incidents of terrorism, pandemics (including the COVID-19 pandemic), elections or responses to these events; • whether investors or securities analysts view our stock structure unfavorably, particularly our dual-class structure and the significant voting control of our executive officers, directors and their affiliates; and • sales of additional shares of our Class A common stock by us or our stockholders.
The market price of our Class A common stock has, and may in the future, fluctuate significantly in response to numerous factors, many of which are beyond our control, including: • overall performance of the equity markets and/or publicly-listed technology and retail companies; • actual or anticipated fluctuations in our revenue or other operating metrics; • our actual or anticipated operating performance and the operating performance of our competitors; • changes in the financial projections we provide to the public or our failure to meet those projections; • failure of securities analysts to initiate or maintain coverage of us, changes in financial estimates by any securities analysts who follow our company or our failure to meet the estimates or the expectations of investors; • the international economy as a whole and market conditions in our industry; • adverse economic and market conditions, including declines in consumer discretionary spending, currency fluctuations, inflation and geopolitical instability; • rumors and market speculation involving us or other companies in our industry; • announcements by us or our competitors of significant innovations, new services, features or capabilities, acquisitions, strategic partnerships or investments, joint ventures or capital commitments; • new laws or regulations or new interpretations of existing laws or regulations applicable to our business, including those related to data privacy and cyber security; • actual or perceived data privacy and cybersecurity incidents impacting us or others in our industry; • lawsuits threatened or filed against us; • any major change in our board of directors, management or key personnel; • costs and timing of expenses related to the acquisition of businesses, talent, technologies or intellectual property, including potentially significant amortization costs and possible write-downs; • other events or factors, including those resulting from war (including Russia’s invasion of Ukraine , the Israel-Hamas war and other conflicts in the Middle East), incidents of terrorism, pandemics (including the COVID-19 pandemic), elections or responses to these events; • whether investors or securities analysts view our stock structure unfavorably, particularly our dual-class structure and the significant voting control of our executive officers, directors and their affiliates; and • sales of additional shares of our Class A common stock by us or our stockholders. 37 Table of Contents In addition, stock markets have experienced price and volume fluctuations that have affected and continue to affect the market prices of equity securities of many companies.
In that event, the market price of our Class A common stock could decline, and you could lose part or all of your investment. 8 Table of Contents Risk Factor Summary Our business is subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including those highlighted in this section titled “Risk Factors” and summarized below.
In that event, the market price of our Class A common stock could decline, and you could lose part or all of your investment. Risk Factor Summary Our business is subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including those highlighted in this section titled “Risk Factors” and summarized below.
Any of these could have an adverse impact on our business, results of operations, financial condition 31 Table of Contents and prospects. Our failure to adequately prevent fraudulent transactions could damage our reputation and market position, result in claims, litigation or regulatory investigations and proceedings or lead to expenses that could harm our business, results of operations and financial condition.
Any of these could have an adverse impact on our business, results of operations, financial condition and prospects. Our failure to adequately prevent fraudulent transactions could damage our reputation and market position, result in claims, litigation or regulatory investigations and proceedings or lead to expenses that could harm our business, results of operations and financial condition.
The Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware and the federal district courts of the United States may also reach different judgments or results than would other courts, including courts where a stockholder considering an action may be located or would otherwise choose to bring the action, and such judgments may be more or less favorable to us than our stockholders. 42 Table of Contents General Risks We depend on our executive officers and other key personnel, and if we are unable to recruit and retain highly skilled employees or contractors our business could be harmed.
The Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware and the federal district courts of the United States may also reach different judgments or results than would other courts, including courts where a stockholder considering an action may be located or would otherwise choose to bring the action, and such judgments may be more or less favorable to us than our stockholders. 41 Table of Contents General Risk Factors We depend on our executive officers and other key personnel, and if we are unable to recruit and retain highly skilled employees or contractors our business could be harmed.
In addition, complying with these covenants may make it more difficult for us to successfully execute our business strategy, invest in our growth strategy and compete against companies who are not subject to such restrictions. 36 Table of Contents While we were in compliance with our debt covenants as of December 31, 2024, we may not be able to maintain compliance with the covenants in the future.
In addition, complying with these covenants may make it more difficult for us to successfully execute our business strategy, invest in our growth strategy and compete against companies who are not subject to such restrictions. 35 Table of Contents While we were in compliance with our debt covenants as of December 31, 2025, we may not be able to maintain compliance with the covenants in the future.
We are party to an amended and restated loan and security agreement with Western Alliance Bank, which was amended on December 14, 2023, which contains a number of covenants that restrict our and our subsidiaries’ ability to, among other things, incur additional indebtedness, materially change our business, convey, sell, lease, transfer or dispose of the business or our property, except under certain circumstances, merge or consolidate with other companies or acquire other companies, create or incur liens, pay any dividends on our Class A common stock, make certain investments and engage in certain other activities.
We are party to an amended and restated loan and security agreement with Western Alliance Bank, which was amended on January 30, 2026, which contains a number of covenants that restrict our and our subsidiaries’ ability to, among other things, incur additional indebtedness, materially change our business, convey, sell, lease, transfer or dispose of the business or our property, except under certain circumstances, merge or consolidate with other companies or acquire other companies, create or incur liens, pay any dividends on our Class A common stock, make certain investments and engage in certain other activities.
We may not be able to find and identify desirable acquisition targets or we may not be successful in entering into an agreement with any one target.
We may not be able to find desirable acquisition targets or we may not be successful in entering into an agreement with any one target.
While the Company has experienced an ownership change since its inception, an immaterial amount of NOLs has been limited as of December 31, 2024.
While the Company has experienced an ownership change since its inception, an immaterial amount of NOLs has been limited as of December 31, 2025.
Economic conditions in particular regions may also be affected by natural disasters, such as earthquakes, extreme weather events and wildfires; unforeseen public health crises, such as pandemics and epidemics; political crises, such as a government shutdown, terrorist attacks, war and other incidents of political instability, such as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Israel-Hamas war and other conflicts in the Middle East, and the risk of increased tensions between China and Taiwan, or other catastrophic events, whether occurring in the United States or internationally.
Economic conditions in particular regions may also be affected by natural disasters, such as earthquakes, extreme weather events and wildfires; unforeseen public health crises, such as pandemics and epidemics; political crises, such as a government shutdown, terrorist attacks, war and other incidents of political instability, such as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Israel-Hamas war, the recent military actions in Iran by the U.S. and Israel and other conflicts in the Middle East, and the risk of increased tensions between China and Taiwan, or other catastrophic events, whether occurring in the United States or internationally.
As of December 31, 2024, we have the ability to incur up to $48.8 million in indebtedness under our loan and security agreement, as amended, with a maturity date of July 14, 2027 and as of December 31, 2024 had incurred $22.3 million of indebtedness pursuant to this agreement.
As of December 31, 2025, we had the ability to incur up to $48.8 million in indebtedness under our loan and security agreement, as amended, with a maturity date of July 14, 2027 and as of December 31, 2025 had incurred $18.3 million of indebtedness pursuant to this agreement.
The indebtedness generally bears interest at the prime rate published in the Wall Street Journal plus a margin of 1.25% with a floor of 4.75% per annum; the applicable interest rate as of December 31, 2024 was 8.75% per annum.
The indebtedness generally bore interest at the prime rate published in the Wall Street Journal plus a margin of 1.25% with a floor of 4.75% per annum; the applicable interest rate as of December 31, 2025 was 8.00% per annum.
Our revenue from continuing operations was $260.0 million and $258.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, representing annual growth of 1% and 7%, respectively. In future periods, we may not be able to sustain or increase revenue growth rates consistent with recent history, or at all.
Our revenue from continuing operations was $310.8 million and $260.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, representing an annual growth of 19.5%. In future periods, we may not be able to sustain or increase revenue growth rates consistent with recent history, or at all.
We have a history of losses and we anticipate increasing operating expenses in the future. We may not be able to achieve and maintain profitability. 14 Table of Contents We experienced losses from continuing operations of $40.0 million and $52.4 million in the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
We have a history of losses and we anticipate increasing operating expenses in the future. We may not be able to achieve and maintain profitability. 13 Table of Contents We experienced losses from continuing operations of $20.2 million and $40.0 million in the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
We estimate this reserve based on historical return trends. The introduction of new products in the retail market, changes in consumer confidence or other competitive and general economic conditions have caused, and may in the future cause, actual returns to exceed our reserve for return rates.
The introduction of new products in the retail market, changes in consumer confidence or other competitive and general economic conditions have caused, and may in the future cause, actual returns to exceed our reserve for return rates.
There is significant uncertainty around the future profitability of our RaaS offerings and whether they will result in an increased number of new and repeat buyers, an increased number of new and repeat sellers selling high-quality secondhand items, increased awareness of our brand and an additional source of revenue.
There is significant uncertainty around whether our RaaS offerings will result in an increased number of new and repeat buyers, an increased number of new and repeat sellers selling high-quality secondhand items, and increased awareness of our brand.
Government regulators and law enforcement officials may allege that our services violate, or aid and abet violations of certain laws, including laws restricting or prohibiting the transferability and, by extension, the resale, of stolen items.
Additionally, we may fail to prevent sellers from supplying stolen items. Government regulators and law enforcement officials may allege that our services violate, or aid and abet violations of certain laws, including laws restricting or prohibiting the transferability and, by extension, the resale, of stolen items.
Moreover, because of these fluctuations, comparing our results of operations on a period-to-period basis may not be meaningful. You should not rely on our past results as an indication of our future performance. This variability and unpredictability could also result in our failing to meet the expectations of industry or financial analysts or investors for any period.
You should not rely on our past results as an indication of our future performance. This variability and unpredictability could also result in our failing to meet the expectations of industry or financial analysts or investors for any period.
As of December 31, 2024, the holders of shares of our Class B common stock collectively owned shares representing approximately 76.1% of the voting power of our outstanding capital stock, and our directors, executive officers and their affiliates beneficially owned in the aggregate 77.6% of the voting power of our capital stock.
As of December 31, 2025, the holders of shares of our Class B common stock collectively owned shares representing approximately 66.0% of the voting power of our outstanding capital stock, and our directors, executive officers and their affiliates beneficially owned in the aggregate 73.5% of the voting power of our capital stock.
As of December 31, 2024, we had 13,742,560 options outstanding that, if fully exercised, would result in the issuance of shares of Class B common stock, as well as 9,287,881 shares of Class A common stock subject to Restricted Stock Units (“RSU”) awards.
As of December 31, 2025, we had 9,411,304 options outstanding that, if fully exercised, would result in the issuance of shares of Class B common stock, as well as 8,930,137 shares of Class A common stock subject to Restricted Stock Units (“RSU”) awards.
The terms of our loan and security agreement may restrict our current and future operations and could adversely affect our ability to finance our future operations or capital needs or to execute business strategies in the means or manner desired.
We are also required to maintain financial covenants, including minimum cash and liquidity requirements. The terms of our loan and security agreement may restrict our current and future operations and could adversely affect our ability to finance our future operations or capital needs or to execute business strategies in the means or manner desired.
We may also be subject to allegations that an item we sold is not authentic despite our efforts to inspect such item and/or our general authentication practices. Such controversy could negatively impact our reputation and brand and harm our business and results of operations. Additionally, we may fail to prevent sellers from supplying stolen items.
We have been in the past and may in the future be subject to allegations that an item we sold is not authentic despite our efforts to inspect such item and/or our general authentication practices. Such controversy could negatively impact our reputation and brand and harm our business and results of operations.
We have processing and distribution centers across four strategic U.S. locations: Arizona, Georgia, Pennsylvania and Texas.
We have processing and distribution centers across four strategic locations in the United States (“U.S.”): Arizona, Georgia, Pennsylvania and Texas.
Partly as a result of rising costs, we have in the past, and may in the future announce price increases in standard shipping fees for our customers. In the future, however, we may not be able to pass such increases on to our customers.
We have recently experienced increased shipping costs as a result, and these costs may continue to increase in the future. Partly as a result of rising costs, we have in the past, and may in the future announce price increases in standard shipping fees for our customers.
If some investors find our Class A common stock less attractive because we rely on any of these exemptions, there may be a less active trading market for our Class A common stock and the market price of our Class A common stock may be more volatile.
If some investors find our Class A Common Stock less attractive as a result, there may be a less active trading market for our Class A Common Stock and our stock price may decline or become more volatile.
Any such event could adversely impact our ability to meet our operating expenses, financial obligations or fulfill our other obligations, which could result in breaches of our financial and other contractual obligations, any of which could materially and adversely impact our business, results of operations and financial condition. 37 Table of Contents Risks Relating to Ownership of Our Class A Common Stock The market price of our Class A common stock may be volatile or may decline regardless of our operating performance.
Any such event could adversely impact our ability to meet our operating expenses, financial obligations or fulfill our other obligations, which could result in breaches of our financial and other contractual obligations, any of which could materially and adversely impact our business, results of operations and financial condition.
You may lose all or part of your investment. Prior to our IPO, there was no public market for shares of our Class A common stock. The market prices of our Class A common stock and the securities of other newly public companies have been highly volatile.
Risks Relating to Ownership of Our Class A Common Stock The market price of our Class A common stock may be volatile or may decline regardless of our operating performance. You may lose all or part of your investment. Prior to our IPO, there was no public market for shares of our Class A common stock.
Greater than expected item return rates have, and in the future could have, a negative impact on our revenue. We allow buyers to return certain purchases from our website and mobile application under our return policy. We record a reserve for returns against proceeds to us from the resale of items on our marketplaces in calculating revenue.
In the future, however, we may not be able to pass such increases on to our customers. Greater than expected item return rates have, and in the future could have, a negative impact on our revenue. We allow buyers to return certain purchases from our website and mobile application under our return policy.
The dual-class structure of our common stock has the effect of concentrating voting control with those stockholders who held our capital stock prior to our IPO, including our directors, executive officers and their respective affiliates.
Such a stock price decline could occur even when we have met any previously publicly stated revenue or earnings forecasts that we may provide. The dual-class structure of our common stock has the effect of concentrating voting control with those stockholders who held our capital stock prior to our IPO, including our directors, executive officers and their respective affiliates.
In the past, stockholders have filed securities class action litigation following periods of market volatility. If we were to become involved in securities litigation, it could subject us to substantial costs, divert resources and the attention of management from our business and harm our business, results of operations and financial condition.
If we were to become involved in securities litigation, it could subject us to substantial costs, divert resources and the attention of management from our business and harm our business, results of operations and financial condition. Moreover, because of these fluctuations, comparing our results of operations on a period-to-period basis may not be meaningful.
Although we do not have any deposits with any of the banks that have been placed into receivership to date, if any of our banking partners, lenders, or counterparties to certain financial instruments were to be placed into receivership, we may be unable to access such funds.
These events exposed vulnerabilities in the regional banking sector, including liquidity constraints, contagion and solvency risk and other legal uncertainties and caused significant volatility in the market prices of the common stock of certain other regional banks. 36 Table of Contents Although we do not have any deposits with any of the banks that have been placed into receivership to date, if any of our banking partners, lenders, or counterparties to certain financial instruments were to be placed into receivership, we may be unable to access such funds.
If we are unable to obtain adequate financing or financing on terms satisfactory to us, we could face significant limitations on our ability to invest in our operations and otherwise suffer harm to our business. Recent events affecting the financial services industry could have an adverse impact on our business, results of operations and financial conditions.
If the capital markets experience continued volatility, we may be unable to obtain additional financing on favorable terms, or at all, which would significantly limit our ability to invest in our operations and otherwise suffer harm to our business. Adverse developments affecting the financial services industry could have an adverse impact on our business, results of operations and financial conditions.
Furthermore, the current volatility in the global oil markets has resulted in higher fuel prices, which many shipping companies have passed on to their customers by way of increased fuel surcharges. We have recently experienced increased shipping costs as a result, and these costs may continue to increase in the future.
Furthermore, the current volatility in the global oil markets has resulted in higher fuel prices, which many shipping companies have passed on to their customers by way of increased fuel surcharges. Recent military operations by the U.S. and Israel in Iran could lead to even more significant spikes in global energy prices.
As of December 31, 2024, we had outstanding a total of 88,060,829 shares of Class A common stock and 28,073,643 shares of Class B common stock.
As of December 31, 2025, we had outstanding a total of 106,357,685 shares of Class A common stock and 20,668,731 shares of Class B common stock.
We are an “emerging growth company” as defined in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 (“JOBS Act”) and, for as long as we continue to be an emerging growth company, we may choose to take advantage of exemptions from various reporting requirements applicable to other public companies but not to “emerging growth companies,” including: • not being required to have our independent registered public accounting firm audit our internal control over financial reporting under Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act; • reduced disclosure obligations regarding executive compensation in our periodic reports and annual report on Form 10-K; and • exemptions from the requirements of holding a non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation and stockholder approval of any golden parachute payments not previously approved.
We are an “emerging growth company,” as defined in the JOBS Act, and we may take advantage of certain exemptions and relief from various reporting requirements that are applicable to other public companies that are not “emerging growth companies.” In particular, while we are an “emerging growth company,” we will not be required to comply with the auditor attestation requirements of Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, or the Sarbanes-Oxley Act; we will be subject to reduced disclosure obligations regarding executive compensation in our periodic reports and proxy statements; and we will not be required to hold non-binding advisory votes on executive compensation or stockholder approval of any golden parachute payments not previously approved.
In addition, stock markets have experienced price and volume fluctuations that have affected and continue to affect the market prices of equity securities of many companies. Often, stock prices of many companies have fluctuated in ways unrelated or disproportionate to the operating performance of those companies.
Often, stock prices of many companies have fluctuated in ways unrelated or disproportionate to the operating performance of those companies. In the past, stockholders have filed securities class action litigation following periods of market volatility.
We cannot predict if investors will find our Class A common stock less attractive if we choose to rely on the exemptions afforded emerging growth companies and smaller reporting companies.
Additionally, investors may find our Class A Common Stock less attractive to the extent we rely on the exemptions and relief granted by the JOBS Act.
We have elected to use this extended transition period for complying with new or revised accounting standards that have different effective dates for public and private companies until the earlier of the date we (i) are no longer an emerging growth company or (ii) affirmatively and irrevocably opt out of the extended transition period provided in the JOBS Act.
We have elected not to “opt out” of such extended transition period, which means that when a standard is issued or revised and it has different application dates for public or private companies, we will adopt the new or revised standard at the time private companies adopt the new or revised standard and will do so until such time that we either (i) irrevocably elect to “opt out” of such extended transition period or (ii) no longer qualify as an emerging growth company.