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XCel Brands (XELB)

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Recent press releases and 8-K filings for XELB.

Xcel Brands, Inc. enters into $15.0 million common stock purchase agreement
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  • Xcel Brands, Inc. (XELB) entered into a Common Stock Purchase Agreement with White Lion Capital, LLC on January 21, 2026, allowing XELB to sell up to $15.0 million of its common stock over a 24-month period.
  • As consideration for the agreement, XELB will issue Commitment Shares valued at $37,500 to White Lion Capital, LLC.
  • The total number of shares that can be sold under the agreement, including Commitment Shares, is limited to 1,178,173 shares (or 19.99% of total shares outstanding immediately prior to the agreement), unless stockholder approval is obtained or specific price conditions are met.
  • Proceeds from these sales are intended for working capital and general corporate purposes, with a 4.0% cash fee on gross proceeds payable to Maxim Group LLC.
Jan 23, 2026, 9:05 PM
Xcel Brands Announces Private Placement
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  • Xcel Brands, Inc. announced a private investment in public equity (PIPE) financing expected to generate approximately $2.05 million in gross proceeds.
  • The company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes and working capital.
  • The financing includes the sale of 1,670,055 shares of common stock (or pre-funded warrants) and common stock purchase warrants to purchase up to 835,023 shares of common stock at a purchase price of $1.2275 per share. The warrants are exercisable at $3.00 per share and will expire five years from the date of issuance.
Dec 19, 2025, 2:00 PM
Xcel Brands Announces $2.05 Million Private Placement
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Equity Issuance
  • Xcel Brands (XELB) has entered into a private investment in public equity (PIPE) financing agreement, expected to result in approximately $2.05 million in gross proceeds.
  • The company is selling 1,670,055 shares of common stock (or pre-funded warrants) and common stock purchase warrants to purchase up to 835,023 shares of common stock at a purchase price of $1.2275 per share.
  • The warrants issued in the offering are exercisable at $3.00 per share and will expire five years from the date of issuance.
  • The net proceeds from the offering are intended for general corporate purposes and working capital.
Dec 17, 2025, 8:50 PM
Xcel Brands Reports Q3 2025 Financial Results and Strategic Updates
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Earnings
Guidance Update
New Projects/Investments
  • Xcel Brands reported net licensing revenues of $1.1 million for Q3 2025, a decline from $1.5 million in Q3 2024, primarily attributed to cautious consumer spending and lower-than-expected performance in the Halston license.
  • For Q3 2025, the company recorded a GAAP net loss of $7.9 million (or -$2.02 per share) and an Adjusted EBITDA loss of $650,000, representing a 38% improvement compared to Q3 2024's Adjusted EBITDA loss.
  • In Q3 2025, Xcel Brands completed a $2 million net equity offering and amended its credit facility, which included the release of a $1 million loan liquidity reserve and a requirement to repay the net First Eagle Term A balance of $2.2 million by February 2026.
  • The company is launching five new influencer-led brands (Cesar Millan, Gemma Stafford, Jenny Martinez, Coco Rocha) that are expected to drive sequential revenue growth starting in Q1 2026. The softness in the Halston business impacted the previously forecasted 2025 adjusted EBITDA range.
Nov 19, 2025, 10:00 PM
Xcel Brands Reports Q3 2025 Results, Details New Brand Launches and Equity Offering
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Earnings
New Projects/Investments
Revenue Acceleration/Inflection
  • Xcel Brands reported net licensing revenues of $1.1 million for Q3 2025, a decrease from $1.5 million in Q3 2024, resulting in a GAAP net loss of $7.9 million (or -$2.02 per share).
  • Despite the revenue decline, Adjusted EBITDA improved by 38% year-over-year to a negative $650,000 in Q3 2025.
  • The company completed a $2 million net equity offering in Q3 2025 and plans to refinance the remaining $2.2 million of its First Eagle Term A loan by February 2026.
  • Xcel Brands is launching five new influencer-led brands in Q1 2026, including Cesar Millan, Gemma Stafford, and Jenny Martinez, and anticipates sequential revenue growth throughout 2026, with a long-term potential target of $50 million in royalty income.
Nov 19, 2025, 10:00 PM
Xcel Brands Reports Q3 2025 Financial Results and Strategic Updates
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Earnings
Guidance Update
New Projects/Investments
  • Xcel Brands reported net licensing revenues of $1.1 million for Q3 2025, a decrease from $1.5 million in the prior year quarter, primarily attributed to cautious consumer spending and lower performance from the Halston license. The company recorded a non-GAAP net loss of $1.3 million, or minus $0.34 per share, for the quarter.
  • Adjusted EBITDA for Q3 2025 was negative $650,000, marking a 38% improvement compared to negative $1 million in Q3 2024. This improvement is supported by a reduction in payroll, operating, and overhead costs to a run rate of under $8 million per annum.
  • In Q3 2025, the company completed an equity offering and private placement, generating net proceeds of approximately $2 million. As of September 30, 2025, Xcel Brands held $1.5 million in unrestricted cash and $12.5 million in long-term debt. The company also amended its credit facility, which includes the release of a $1 million loan liquidity reserve and an intent to refinance the net $2.2 million First Eagle Term A loan balance by February 2026.
  • Xcel Brands is launching five new influencer-led brands (Cesar Millan, Gemma Stafford, Jenny Martinez, Coco Rocha, and Longaberger), with product rollouts anticipated to commence in Q1 2026. The company expects sequential revenue growth in 2026, driven by these new brands and the expansion of existing ones.
Nov 19, 2025, 10:00 PM
Xcel Brands Enters Settlement Agreement and Transfers Equity Interest in IM Topco
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M&A
Legal Proceedings
  • Xcel Brands, Inc. entered into a Membership Interest Transfer Agreement and a Settlement Agreement with IMWHP, LLC and IMWHP2, LLC, effective September 25, 2025, to resolve existing disputes.
  • As part of these agreements, Xcel Brands will transfer its 17.5% equity interest in IM Topco, LLC to IMWHP2, LLC on October 1, 2025.
  • In exchange, Xcel Brands received a capital appreciation right entitling it to 15% of the net consideration exceeding $46 million from a capital transaction involving IM Topco, LLC, occurring on or before September 1, 2032.
  • Additionally, Xcel-CT MFG, LLC, a subsidiary of Xcel Brands, was released from certain liabilities under a License Termination Agreement. Xcel Brands will also provide staffing services to IM Topco, LLC, for which it will receive $33,333.33 per month from October 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025, and $12,500 per month from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026.
Oct 2, 2025, 8:59 PM