Bright Mountain Media, Inc Announces Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2022 Financial Results
Successful full-year 2022 coupled with revenue growth and reduction in general and administrative expenses
- Fourth quarter revenue increased 20% to $5.2 million compared to the fourth quarter of 2021.
- Fourth quarter net loss of $2.3 million improved 20% as compared to a net loss of $2.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2021.
- 2022 revenue increased 51% to $19.6 million, compared to the full-year of 2021.
- 2022 general and administrative expenses decreased 23% to $14.2 million, compared to $18.5 million for the full-year of 2021.
- 2022 net loss of $8.1 million improved 32% as compared to a net loss of $12.0 million in the full-year of 2021.
- 2022 adjusted EBITDA loss was $2.5 million as compared to a loss of $7.7 million in the full-year of 2021.
Boca Raton, FL, March 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bright Mountain Media, Inc. (OTCQB: BMTM) (“Bright Mountain” or the “Company”), an end-to-end digital media and advertising services platform, today announced its audited financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2022 and 2021.
Matt Drinkwater, Chief Executive Officer of the Company stated, “We are proud of the results in both the fourth quarter, and the fiscal year. We delivered exceptional organic growth while improving our efficiency. Our Publishing Division, led by our portfolio of category leading Mom focused websites (CafeMom, Mom.com, MamasLatinas, LittleThings), continued to attract and retain high value audiences, while brands and their agencies continued to partner with us to reach Moms, the predominant household purchase decision maker. We continue to launch important new programming, like Mom.com’s Black Maternal Health initiative. As well, we forge into new formats and channels with our MamasLatinas podcast, Entre una cosa y la otra, and RealMomToks on TikTok. And importantly, we are leveraging automation to extend and expand the value of our existing content library by adapting them onto new distribution channels and into new formats, like stories.”
“In addition, we made significant strides developing our Technology Division. We experienced strong revenue growth while gross margin remained stable. Our targeted product investments continue to drive significant value, expanding our capability to offer new, burgeoning formats like CTV and Audio. In addition, we continue to add the features and processing speed to our platform(s) that both buyers and sellers are demanding from modern ad tech.”
Looking ahead, Drinkwater sees both challenges and opportunities. He stated, “I expect a challenging first half of 2023. Advertisers are gauging consumer sentiment and deciding how to place their bets. No brand can afford to hide during challenging times, but it does slow down the planning cycle. Brands are more deliberate.”
“I remain confident in our model of a diversified digital media holding company. We have new products in late-stage development that will allow us to expand gross margin in both our Publishing and Technology Divisions. We have the talent and partnerships in place and will be making announcements shortly.”
Financial Results for the Three Months Ended December 31, 2022
- Revenue for the three months ended December 31, 2022 was $5.2 million, an increase of $873,000 or 20% compared to $4.3 million for the same period of 2021.
- Gross margin was $2.4 million, a reduction of 4%, compared to $2.5 million in the same period of 2021.
- General and administrative expense was $3.6 million, a reduction of 25%, compared to $4.8 million in the same period of 2021.
- Net loss was $2.3 million, an improvement of 20%, compared to a $2.9 million net loss in the same period of 2021.
Financial Results for the Year Ended December 31, 2022
- Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2022 was $19.6 million, an increase of $6.7 million or 51% compared to $12.9 million for the same period of 2021.
- Gross margin was $9.1 million, an increase of 38%, compared to $6.6 million in the same period of 2021.
- General and administrative expense was $14.2 million, a reduction of 23%, compared to $18.5 million in the same period of 2021.
- Net loss was $8.1 million, an improvement of 32%, compared to a $12.0 million net loss in the same period of 2021.
About Bright Mountain Media
Bright Mountain Media, Inc. (OTCQB: BMTM) is an end-to-end digital media and advertising services platform, efficiently connecting brands with targeted consumer demographics through the removal of middlemen in the advertising services process. The Company’s publishing division offers significant global reach through engaging content and multicultural audiences, telling unique stories of our most diverse generation. The Company’s robust portfolio of websites includes Mom.com, CafeMom, LittleThings, MamásLatinas and many more. For more information, please visit www.brightmountainmedia.com.
Forward-Looking Statements for Bright Mountain Media, Inc.
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Contact:
Miriam Martinez
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
561-998-2440
BRIGHT MOUNTAIN MEDIA, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
(in thousands, except share and per share figures)
| Three Months Ended | Year Ended | |||||||||||||||
| December 31, 2022 | December 31, 2021 | December 31, 2022 | December 31, 2021 | |||||||||||||
| Revenue | $ | 5,160 | $ | 4,286 | $ | 19,580 | $ | 12,925 | ||||||||
| Cost of revenue | 2,767 | 1,782 | 10,493 | 6,350 | ||||||||||||
| Gross margin | 2,393 | 2,504 | 9,087 | 6,575 | ||||||||||||
| General and administrative expenses | 3,632 | 4,838 | 14,249 | 18,482 | ||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 3,632 | 4,838 | 14,249 | 18,482 | ||||||||||||
| Loss from operations | (1,239 | ) | (2,334 | ) | (5,162 | ) | (11,907 | ) | ||||||||
| Financing income (expense) | ||||||||||||||||
| Gain on forgiveness of PPP loan | — | — | 1,137 | 2,172 | ||||||||||||
| Other income | 104 | 18 | 163 | 2 | ||||||||||||
| Interest expense – Centre Lane Senior Secured Credit Facility- related party | (1,178 | ) | (845 | ) | (4,227 | ) | (2,163 | ) | ||||||||
| Interest expense – Convertible Promissory Notes – related party | (6 | ) | (6 | ) | (22 | ) | (22 | ) | ||||||||
| Other interest (expense) income | (3 | ) | 255 | (14 | ) | (82 | ) | |||||||||
| Total financing income (expense) | (1,083 | ) | (578 | ) | (2,963 | ) | (93 | ) | ||||||||
| Net loss before income tax | (2,322 | ) | (2,912 | ) | (8,125 | ) | (12,000 | ) | ||||||||
| Income tax provision (benefit) | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||
| Net loss | $ | (2,322 | ) | $ | (2,912 | ) | $ | (8,125 | ) | $ | (12,000 | ) | ||||
| Dividends | ||||||||||||||||
| Common stock deemed dividend | — | — | — | (212 | ) | |||||||||||
| Preferred stock dividends | (1 | ) | (1 | ) | (5 | ) | (242 | ) | ||||||||
| (1 | ) | (1 | ) | (5 | ) | (454 | ) | |||||||||
| Net loss attributable to common shareholders | $ | (2,323 | ) | $ | (2,913 | ) | $ | (8,130 | ) | $ | (12,454 | ) | ||||
| Foreign currency translation | 51 | (33 | ) | 105 | 35 | |||||||||||
| Comprehensive loss | $ | (2,272 | ) | $ | (2,946 | ) | $ | (8,025 | ) | $ | (12,419 | ) | ||||
| Net loss per commons share | ||||||||||||||||
| Basic and diluted | $ | (0.02 | ) | $ | (0.02 | ) | $ | (0.05 | ) | $ | (0.10 | ) | ||||
| Weighted-average common shares outstanding | ||||||||||||||||
| Basic and diluted | 149,317,722 | 145,957,613 | 149,191,057 | 128,163,616 | ||||||||||||
BRIGHT MOUNTAIN MEDIA, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except share and per share figures)
| December 31, | ||||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | |||||||
| ASSETS | ||||||||
| Current Assets | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 316 | $ | 781 | ||||
| Accounts receivable, net | 3,585 | 3,550 | ||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 600 | 926 | ||||||
| Total Current Assets | 4,501 | 5,257 | ||||||
| Property and equipment, net | 40 | 65 | ||||||
| Intangible assets, net | 4,510 | 6,069 | ||||||
| Goodwill | 19,645 | 19,645 | ||||||
| Operating lease right-of-use asset | 367 | — | ||||||
| Other assets | 137 | 528 | ||||||
| Total Assets | $ | 29,200 | $ | 31,564 | ||||
| LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ (DEFICIT) | ||||||||
| Current Liabilities | ||||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $ | 10,317 | $ | 10,967 | ||||
| Other liabilities | 1,838 | 1,598 | ||||||
| Interest Payable – 10% Convertible Promissory Notes – related party | 31 | 23 | ||||||
| Interest payable – Centre Lane Senior Secured Credit Facility – related party | — | 617 | ||||||
| Deferred revenue | 737 | 1,162 | ||||||
| PPP loan and other loans | — | 1,387 | ||||||
| Note payable – 10% Convertible Promissory Notes, net of discount, related party | 68 | — | ||||||
| Note payable – Centre Lane Senior Secured Credit Facility – related party (current portion) | 4,860 | 7,316 | ||||||
| Total Current Liabilities | 17,851 | 23,070 | ||||||
| Note payable – Centre Lane Senior Secured Credit Facility – net of discount, related party | 25,101 | 15,164 | ||||||
| Note Payable – 10% Convertible Promissory Notes, net of discount, related party | — | 54 | ||||||
| Operating lease liability | 319 | — | ||||||
| Total Liabilities | 43,271 | 38,288 | ||||||
| Shareholders’ Deficit | ||||||||
| Convertible preferred stock, par value $0.01, 20,000,000 shares authorized: | ||||||||
| Series A-1, 2,000,000 shares designated, no shares issued or outstanding at December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 | — | — | ||||||
| Series B-1, 6,000,000 shares designated, no shares issued or outstanding at December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 | — | — | ||||||
| Series E, 2,500,000 shares designated, 0 and 125,000 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021; liquidation preference of $0.40 per share | — | 1 | ||||||
| Series F, 4,344,017 shares designated, no shares issued or outstanding at December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 | — | — | ||||||
| Common stock, par value $0.01, 324,000,000 shares authorized, 150,444,636 and 149,810,383 issued and 149,619,461 and 148,985,208 outstanding at December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively | 1,504 | 1,498 | ||||||
| Treasury stock, at cost; 825,175 shares at December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively | (220 | ) | (220 | ) | ||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 98,797 | 98,129 | ||||||
| Accumulated deficit | (114,269 | ) | (106,144 | ) | ||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive income | 117 | 12 | ||||||
| Total shareholder’s deficit | (14,071 | ) | (6,724 | ) | ||||
| Total liabilities and shareholders’ deficit | $ | 29,200 | $ | 31,564 | ||||
BRIGHT MOUNTAIN MEDIA, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF NET LOSS TO NON-GAAP EBITDA AND ADJUSTED EBITDA
(in thousands)
Non-GAAP Financial Measure
Non-GAAP results are presented only as a supplement to the financial statements and for use within management’s discussion and analysis based on U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The non-GAAP financial information is provided to enhance the reader’s understanding of the Company’s financial performance, but non-GAAP measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP.
All of the items included in the reconciliation from net loss to EBITDA and from EBITDA to Adjusted EBITDA are either (i) non-cash items (e.g., depreciation, amortization of purchased intangibles, stock-based compensation, etc.) or (ii) items that management does not consider to be useful in assessing the Company’s ongoing operating performance (e.g., M&A costs, income taxes, gain on sale of investments, loss on disposal of assets, etc.). In the case of the non-cash items, management believes that investors can better assess the Company’s operating performance if the measures are presented without such items because, unlike cash expenses, these adjustments do not affect the Company’s ability to generate free cash flow or invest in its business.
We use, and we believe investors benefit from the presentation of, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA in evaluating our operating performance because it provides us and our investors with an additional tool to compare our operating performance on a consistent basis by removing the impact of certain items that management believes do not directly reflect our core operations. We believe that EBITDA is useful to investors and other external users of our financial statements in evaluating our operating performance because EBITDA is widely used by investors to measure a company’s operating performance without regard to items such as interest expense, taxes, and depreciation and amortization, which can vary substantially from company to company depending upon accounting methods and book value of assets, capital structure and the method by which assets were acquired.
Because not all companies use identical calculations, the Company’s presentation of non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies. However, these measures can still be useful in evaluating the Company’s performance against its peer companies because management believes the measures provide users with valuable insight into key components of GAAP financial disclosures.
A reconciliation of net loss to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA is as follows:
| Three Months Ended December 31, | Year Ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | |||||||||||||
| Net loss plus: | $ | (2,322 | ) | $ | (2,912 | ) | $ | (8,125 | ) | $ | (12,000 | ) | ||||
| Depreciation expense | 13 | 2 | 38 | 48 | ||||||||||||
| Amortization expense | 386 | 402 | 1,558 | 1,591 | ||||||||||||
| Amortization of debt discount | 276 | 194 | 1,199 | 578 | ||||||||||||
| Other interest expense | 3 | (253 | ) | 13 | 90 | |||||||||||
| Interest expense – Centre Lane Senior Secured Credit Facility and Convertible Promissory Notes- related party | 908 | 657 | 3,051 | 1,600 | ||||||||||||
| EBITDA | (736 | ) | (1,910 | ) | (2,266 | ) | (8,093 | ) | ||||||||
| Stock compensation expense | 18 | 90 | 233 | 488 | ||||||||||||
| Nonrecurring professional fees | — | 903 | 657 | 1,766 | ||||||||||||
| Gain on forgiveness of PPP loan | — | — | (1,137 | ) | (2,172 | ) | ||||||||||
| Non-restructuring severance expense | 20 | 330 | 50 | 333 | ||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | (698 | ) | $ | (587 | ) | $ | (2,463 | ) | $ | (7,678 | ) | ||||
