IPO: Mohawk Group

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MOHAWK GROUP HOLDINGS INC. $6.50 (Nasdaq symbol MWK; Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 17.5 million; Market cap: $113.8 million; No dividend paid; Takeover Target Rating: Medium; www.mohawkgp.com) makes a variety of consumer appliances, including home ice makers, dehumidifiers, air conditioners, and beauty-related products. The company has developed an exclusive software platform that uses artificial intelligence to study customer purchasing habits and other data. It sells most of its products through Amazon.com, so studying its data lets it quickly adjust selling prices and identify new products to develop. On June 12, 2019, Mohawk sold 3.6 million shares at $10.00 a share. However, the stock is now down 35% since the IPO due to concerns that the company’s high cash burn rate will force it sell more shares. We don’t recommend Mohawk Group. Group…