SPAR Group delays annual report due to audit completion

Published 15/04/2025, 21:14
SPAR Group delays annual report due to audit completion

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. - SPAR Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: SGRP), a merchandising and marketing services provider currently trading at significant discount to its Fair Value according to InvestingPro analysis, has announced that it will not file its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, within the prescribed time frame. The delay comes as the company continues to finalize its consolidated financial statements, a process extended by the ongoing merger with Highwire and the transition to a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.

The company had previously reported on March 31, 2025, that additional time was needed to complete the audit procedures with its independent registered accounting firm. Consequently, SPAR Group will miss the 15-calendar-day extension period initially granted following its Form 12b-25 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Despite recent challenges, InvestingPro data shows the company maintains healthy liquidity with a current ratio of 1.77 and operates with moderate debt levels.

SPAR Group reassures its stakeholders that the year-end audit work is in progress and commits to filing the report as soon as the audit is complete. The company’s management has not provided a specific timeline for the completion of the audit. While the stock has experienced a significant decline of over 54% in the past six months, InvestingPro analysis indicates the company maintains profitability with attractive valuation metrics, including a P/E ratio of 2.12 and Price/Book ratio of 0.84. For deeper insights into SPAR Group’s financial health and growth prospects, investors can access the comprehensive Pro Research Report, available exclusively to InvestingPro subscribers.

The press release also contains forward-looking statements, which include potential risks and uncertainties related to the proposed acquisition of the Corporation by Highwire. The company cautions that the anticipated closing of the Proposed Acquisition may be subject to change due to various factors, including the satisfaction of closing conditions and the arrangement of necessary financing. According to InvestingPro’s analysis, SPAR Group currently appears undervalued, with multiple financial metrics suggesting potential upside.

Investors are advised to consider the risks and uncertainties detailed in the press release and to not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The company emphasizes that actual results and events may differ materially from those anticipated due to these risks and other unforeseeable factors.

Based on a press release statement, this news article provides an overview of the current situation at SPAR Group, Inc. without endorsing any claims or forward-looking statements made by the company. The information presented is intended to offer a factual report on the company’s announcement regarding the delayed filing of its annual report.

In other recent news, SPAR Group, Inc. has confirmed an extension to the financing commitment for its anticipated merger with Highwire Capital. The Commitment Termination Date has been moved to March 17, 2025, maintaining the existing terms and conditions of the all-cash transaction. This merger, initially agreed upon on August 30, 2024, received approval from SPAR Group’s stockholders on October 25, 2024. Highwire Capital reaffirmed its commitment to acquiring SPAR Group, highlighting the ongoing process to finalize the acquisition. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, with both parties working closely to meet these prerequisites. Highwire Capital plans to leverage SPAR’s services to enhance its portfolio, aiming to drive growth in the retail space. The reaffirmation of the acquisition plan signals a positive step towards the completion of the deal, though the exact timeline for finalization remains unspecified. These recent developments are based on press release statements from both companies.

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