Ault Global Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: DPW) a diversified
holding company (the “Company”), today announced its
financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30,
2021.
Nine months ended September 30, 2021 highlights:
- Revenue of $44.6 million, an increase of 167% from $16.7
million in the prior nine-month period;
- Revenue from lending and trading activities of $19.6 million
due to the allocation of capital to DP Lending;
- Revenues from our trading activities during the nine months
ended September 30, 2021 included significant net gains on equity
securities, including unrealized gains and losses from market price
changes. These gains and losses have caused and will continue to
cause, significant volatility in our periodic earnings.
- Revenue from lending and trading activities includes an
approximate $6.4 million unrealized gain from the Company’s
investment in Alzamend Neuro, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALZN)
(“Alzamend”), an early clinical-stage biopharmaceutical
company focused on developing novel products for the treatment of
neurodegenerative diseases and psychiatric disorders;
- Revenue from cryptocurrency mining of $693,000 as the Company
resumed cryptocurrency mining operations during March 2021;
and
- Net income of $1.3 million compared to a net loss of $24.7
million in the prior nine-month period.
Three months ended September 30, 2021 highlights:
- Revenue decreased $36.5 million to negative $30.8 million from
positive revenue of $5.7 million in the prior third fiscal
quarter;
- Revenue from lending and trading activities includes unrealized
gains and losses and, due to stock price volatility, can result in
the Company reporting negative revenue. For the three months ended
September 30, 2021, the Company reported negative revenue from
lending and trading activities of $(38.9) million, including a
$(33.4) million unrealized loss from the Company’s investment in
Alzamend;
- Revenue from cryptocurrency mining of $272,000 as the Company
resumed cryptocurrency mining operations during March 2021;
- Net loss of $42.9 million for the quarter;
- Positive working capital of $93.9 million;
- Total assets of $225.7 million; and
- Cash of $44.0 million, marketable securities of $49.9 million
and other investments of $62.6 million as of September 30,
2021.
Revenues
Revenues by segment for the three months ended September 30,
2021 and 2020 were as follows:
For the Three Months Ended
September 30,
Increase
2021
2020
(Decrease)
%
Gresham Worldwide
$ 6,373,000
$ 4,329,000
$ 2,044,000
47%
TurnOnGreen
1,094,000
1,376,000
(282,000)
-20%
Ault Alliance:
Revenue, cryptocurrency mining
238,000
-
238,000
—
Revenue, lending and trading
activities
(38,868,000)
(29,000)
(38,839,000)
133,928%
Other
369,000
—
369,000
—
Total revenue
$ (30,794,000)
$ 5,676,000
$(36,470,000)
-643%
Gresham Worldwide (“GWW”)
GWW revenues increased by $2.0 million, or 47%, to $6.4 million
for the three months ended September 30, 2021, from $4.3 million
for the three months ended September 30, 2020. GWW revenue in 2021
includes $1.8 million from Relec, which was acquired on November
30, 2020. In the prior year period, revenue was constrained by
working capital issues. The increase in revenue from our GWW
segment for customized solutions for the military markets reflects
the benefit of our improved liquidity in 2021, as we were able to
allocate additional funds to our defense business to improve their
ability to fulfill backlog.
TurnOnGreen
TurnOnGreen revenues decreased by $282,000 or 20%, to $1.1
million for the three months ended September 30, 2021, from $1.4
million for three months ended September 30, 2020. The decrease is
primarily attributable to supply chain disruptions during the
quarter.
Ault Alliance
Revenues from our cryptocurrency mining operations were $238,000
for the three months ended September 30, 2021, compared to nil for
the three months ended September 30, 2020, as we resumed our
cryptocurrency mining operations during the first quarter of 2021.
Our decision to resume cryptocurrency mining operations in 2021 was
based on several factors, which had positively affected the number
of active miners we operated, including the market prices of
digital currencies, and favorable power costs available at our
Michigan data center.
Revenues from our lending and trading activities decreased to a
loss position of $(38.9) million for the three months ended
September 30, 2021, from negative revenues of $(29,000) for the
three months ended September 30, 2020. Revenues from our trading
activities during the three months ended September 30, 2021
included significant unrealized losses from market price changes of
Alzamend’s common stock. Unrealized gain and losses have caused,
and will continue to cause, significant volatility in our periodic
earnings.
At September 30, 2021, the fair value of Alzamend’s common stock
was $3.08, the shares’ closing price that day. Based upon the fair
value of Alzamend common stock at September 30, 2021, during the
three months ended September 30, 2021, we recorded an unrealized
loss of $27.4 million related to our investment in Alzamend common
stock. During the three months ended September 30, 2021, we
recorded an unrealized loss on our investment in warrants of
Alzamend of $6.0 million. Our investment in Alzamend will be
revalued on each balance sheet date.
Gross margins
Gross margins were negative $36.0 million or 117.1% for the
three months ended September 30, 2021 compared to 35.3% for the
three months ended September 30, 2020. Our gross margins have
typically ranged between 33% and 37%, with slight variations
depending on the overall composition of our revenue.
Our gross margins during the three months ended September 30,
2021, were impacted by the unfavorable margins from our lending and
trading activities. Excluding the effects of margin from our
lending and trading activities, our adjusted gross margins for the
three months ended September 30, 2021, would have been 34.7%,
consistent with our historical range.
Operating expenses
Operating expenses increased to $13.8 million for the three
months ended September 30, 2021, representing an increase of $10.2
million compared to $3.6 million for the three months ended
September 30, 2020.
The increase in operating expenses from the three months ended
September 30, 2020 is attributable to the following:
- Research and development expenses increased by $55,000 to
$524,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2021, from
$469,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2020. The
increase in research and development expenses is due to costs
incurred at GWW related to the development of products for defense
applications.
- Selling and marketing expenses were $2.0 million for the three
months ended September 30, 2021, compared to $260,000 for the three
months ended September 30, 2020, an increase of $1.7 million, or
667%. The increase was the result of greater personnel costs
directly attributed to an increase in sales and marketing personnel
and consultants primarily at Ault Alliance related to digital
marketing and digital learning. The increase is also attributable
to costs incurred at TurnOnGreen to grow our selling and marketing
infrastructure related to our electric vehicle charger
products.
- General and administrative expenses were $11.3 million for the
three months ended September 30, 2021, compared to $2.8 million for
the three months ended September 30, 2020, an increase of $8.5
million or 298%. General and administrative expenses increased from
the comparative prior period, mainly due to:
- non-cash stock compensation costs of $4.1 million;
- the accrual of an $859,000 performance bonus related to
realized gains on trading activities during the period;
- general and administrative costs of $385,000 from Relec, which
was acquired on November 30, 2020;
- increased costs related to our Michigan data center, operated
by Alliance Cloud Services; and
- higher consulting, audit, legal and insurance costs.
The Company’s Chief Financial Officer, Kenneth S. Cragun, said,
“The financial results for the third quarter of 2021 reflected
significant unrealized losses from market price changes of our
investments. At the end of each quarter, we value our investments
in certain companies based on the trading price of their stock,
which has resulted in significant volatility in both revenue and
operating results over the last two quarters. On a year-to-date
basis, however, we did see significant revenue growth and improved
operating results, with revenue up 167% over the prior year period
and net income of $1.3 million compared to a net loss of $24.7
million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020. During the
third quarter of 2021, we were able to make significant investments
in our BitNile subsidiary and ended the quarter with $20.4 million
in Bitcoin mining equipment, which will contribute to both revenue
growth and improved profitability in future periods.”
The Company’s Founder and Executive Chairman, Milton “Todd”
Ault, III said, “In spite of the volatility of our quarterly
financial results, we believe the future prospects for the Company
are extremely promising. Quite simply, we are in a strong financial
position, and we are investing for the future. We have grown assets
to $225.7 million and have announced key investments in our
Michigan data center and Bitcoin mining equipment. We would like to
acknowledge our GWW defense team as during the third quarter of
2021 they grew revenues by 47% compared to the prior third fiscal
quarter. As a holding company, we have made investments in the
sectors of Bitcoin mining, data center operations, defense,
electric vehicle chargers, power electronic businesses, lending and
investment platform, and we continue to believe the road ahead is
bright.”
Reminder - Company to hold special stockholder conference
call and webcast for major corporate announcement
As previously announced, on Monday, November 22, 2021 at 6:00
a.m. Pacific time, the Company’s Executive Chairman, Milton “Todd”
Ault, III and its CEO, William Horne will be hosting a conference
call and webcast to discuss a major corporate announcement along
with the financial performance and outlook of the Company and its
subsidiaries. Joining Mr. Ault and Mr. Horne will be Kenneth
Cragun, the Company’s CFO. The Company encourages all stockholders
to attend this meeting, if possible.
Stockholders, investors and interested parties who desire to
participate in the webcast must use the following link to register
prior to 6:00 a.m. Pacific time on November 22, 2021:
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_a3zZ_BmyRrK4fBqAc6-hvg
For more information on Ault Global Holdings and its
subsidiaries, the Company recommends that stockholders, investors
and any other interested parties read the Company’s public filings
and press releases available under the Investor Relations section
at www.AultGlobal.com or available at www.sec.gov.
About Ault Global Holdings, Inc.
Ault Global Holdings, Inc. is a diversified holding company
pursuing growth by acquiring undervalued businesses and disruptive
technologies with a global impact. Through its wholly and
majority-owned subsidiaries and strategic investments, the Company
provides mission-critical products that support a diverse range of
industries, including defense/aerospace, industrial, automotive,
telecommunications, medical/biopharma, and textiles. In addition,
the Company extends credit to select entrepreneurial businesses
through a licensed lending subsidiary. Ault Global Holding’s
headquarters are located at 11411 Southern Highlands Parkway, Suite
240, Las Vegas, NV 89141; www.AultGlobal.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within
the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended. These forward-looking statements generally include
statements that are predictive in nature and depend upon or refer
to future events or conditions, and include words such as
“believes,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “projects,” “estimates,”
“expects,” “intends,” “strategy,” “future,” “opportunity,” “may,”
“will,” “should,” “could,” “potential,” or similar expressions.
Statements that are not historical facts are forward-looking
statements. Forward-looking statements are based on current beliefs
and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties.
Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made,
and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any of them
publicly in light of new information or future events. Actual
results could differ materially from those contained in any
forward-looking statement as a result of various factors. More
information, including potential risk factors, that could affect
the Company’s business and financial results are included in the
Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission,
including, but not limited to, the Company’s Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and
8-K. All filings are available at www.sec.gov and on the Company’s
website at www.AultGlobal.com.
AULT GLOBAL HOLDINGS, INC. AND
SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE
SHEETS
(Unaudited)
September 30,
December 31,
2021
2020
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents
$
105,391,000
$
18,680,000
Marketable equity securities
30,172,000
2,563,000
Accounts receivable
4,730,000
3,852,000
Accounts and other receivable, related
party
1,196,000
1,196,000
Accrued revenue
1,594,000
1,696,000
Inventories
2,900,000
3,374,000
Prepaid expenses and other current
assets
5,373,000
2,988,000
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS
151,356,000
34,349,000
Intangible assets, net
4,175,000
4,390,000
Goodwill
9,589,000
9,646,000
Property and equipment, net
7,262,000
2,123,000
Right-of-use assets
4,605,000
4,318,000
Investment in promissory notes, related
parties
13,913,000
10,668,000
Investments in common stock and warrants,
related parties
60,355,000
6,139,000
Investments in debt and equity
securities
4,013,000
262,000
Investment in limited partnership
1,869,000
1,869,000
Loans receivable
572,000
750,000
Other investments, related parties
788,000
803,000
Other assets
604,000
326,000
TOTAL ASSETS
$
259,101,000
$
75,643,000
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’
EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
$
7,784,000
$
10,579,000
Accounts payable and accrued expenses,
related party
—
36,000
Operating lease liability, current
876,000
524,000
Revolving credit facility
103,000
125,000
Notes payable, net
1,808,000
4,048,000
Notes payable, related parties
—
188,000
Convertible notes payable, related
party
—
400,000
Warrant liability
4,580,000
4,192,000
Income taxes payable
2,770,000
—
Other current liabilities
5,572,000
1,790,000
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES
$
23,493,000
$
21,882,000
AULT GLOBAL HOLDINGS, INC. AND
SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE
SHEETS (continued)
(Unaudited)
September 30,
December 31,
2021
2020
LONG TERM LIABILITIES
Operating lease liability, non-current
3,792,000
3,855,000
Notes payable
—
336,000
Notes payable, related parties
—
52,000
Convertible notes payable
427,000
386,000
TOTAL LIABILITIES
27,712,000
26,511,000
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Series A Convertible Preferred Stock,
$25.00 stated value per share,
—
—
$0.001 par value – 1,000,000 shares
authorized; 7,040 shares
issued and outstanding at September 30,
2021 and December 31, 2020
(redemption amount and liquidation
preference of $176,000
as of September 30, 2021 and December 31,
2020)
Series B Convertible Preferred Stock, $10
stated value per share,
—
—
$0.001 par value – 500,000 shares
authorized; 125,000 shares issued
and outstanding at September 30, 2021 and
December 31, 2020 (liquidation
preference of $1,250,000 at September 30,
2021 and December 31, 2020)
Class A Common Stock, $0.001 par value –
500,000,000 shares authorized;
56,000
28,000
56,159,963 and 27,753,562 shares issued
and outstanding at September 30,
2021 and December 31, 2020,
respectively
Class B Common Stock, $0.001 par value –
25,000,000 shares authorized;
—
—
nil shares issued and outstanding at
September 30, 2021 and December 31,
2020
Additional paid-in capital
311,760,000
171,397,000
Accumulated deficit
(77,190,000
)
(121,397,000
)
Accumulated other comprehensive gain
(loss)
(4,601,000
)
(1,718,000
)
TOTAL AULT GLOBAL HOLDINGS
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
230,025,000
48,310,000
Non-controlling interest
1,364,000
822,000
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
231,389,000
49,132,000
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’
EQUITY
$
259,101,000
$
75,643,000
AULT GLOBAL HOLDINGS, INC. AND
SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(Unaudited)
For the Three Months
Ended
For the Nine Months
Ended
September 30,
September 30,
2021
2020
2021
2020
Revenue
$
8,564,000
$
5,435,000
$
16,469,000
$
11,004,000
Revenue, cryptocurrency mining
291,000
—
421,000
—
Revenue, lending and trading
activities
53,274,000
(34,000
)
58,485,000
2,000
Total revenue
62,129,000
5,401,000
75,375,000
11,006,000
Cost of revenue
6,278,000
3,496,000
11,386,000
7,349,000
Gross profit
55,851,000
1,905,000
63,989,000
3,657,000
Operating expenses
Research and development
531,000
462,000
1,133,000
903,000
Selling and marketing
1,505,000
295,000
2,747,000
633,000
General and administrative
7,992,000
2,918,000
13,084,000
5,821,000
Provision for credit losses
—
(1,000,000
)
—
—
Total operating expenses
10,028,000
2,675,000
16,964,000
7,357,000
Income (loss) from continuing
operations
45,823,000
(770,000
)
47,025,000
(3,700,000
)
Other income (expenses)
Interest income
14,000
36,000
51,000
36,000
Interest expense
(22,000
)
(963,000
)
(337,000
)
(2,049,000
)
Change in fair value of marketable equity
securities
(1,915,000
)
337,000
45,000
(29,000
)
Realized gain on marketable securities
—
—
397,000
—
Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt
447,000
(12,000
)
929,000
(475,000
)
Change in fair value of warrant
liability
290,000
(10,000
)
(388,000
)
(6,000
)
Total other income (expenses), net
(1,186,000
)
(612,000
)
697,000
(2,523,000
)
Income (loss) from continuing operations
before income taxes
44,637,000
(1,382,000
)
47,722,000
(6,223,000
)
Income tax (expense) benefit
(3,504,000
)
6,000
(3,510,000
)
12,000
Net income (loss) from continuing
operations
41,133,000
(1,376,000
)
44,212,000
(6,211,000
)
Net loss from discontinued operations, net
of taxes
—
—
—
(1,698,000
)
Net income (loss)
41,133,000
(1,376,000
)
44,212,000
(7,909,000
)
Net loss attributable to non-controlling
interest
1,083,000
—
3,000
—
Net income (loss) attributable to Ault
Global Holdings
42,216,000
(1,376,000
)
44,215,000
(7,909,000
)
Preferred dividends
(4,000
)
(3,000
)
(9,000
)
(7,000
)
Net income (loss) available to common
stockholders
$
42,212,000
$
(1,379,000
)
$
44,206,000
$
(7,916,000
)
Basic net income (loss) per common
share:
Continuing operations
$
0.82
$
(0.24
)
$
0.97
$
(1.20
)
Discontinued operations
—
—
—
(0.33
)
Net income (loss) per common share
$
0.82
$
(0.24
)
$
0.97
$
(1.52
)
Diluted net income (loss) per common
share:
Continuing operations
$
0.79
$
(0.24
)
$
0.91
$
(1.20
)
Discontinued operations
—
—
—
(0.33
)
Net income (loss) per common share
$
0.79
$
(0.24
)
$
0.91
$
(1.52
)
Weighted average basic common shares
outstanding
50,783,000
5,864,000
45,052,000
5,199,000
Weighted average diluted common shares
outstanding
52,780,000
5,864,000
47,574,000
5,199,000
Comprehensive income (loss)
Net income (loss) available to common
stockholders
$
42,212,000
$
(1,379,000
)
$
44,206,000
$
(7,916,000
)
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Foreign currency translation
adjustment
134,000
97,000
41,000
(51,000
)
Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivative
securities of related party
(5,893,000
)
761,000
(2,924,000
)
(481,000
)
Other comprehensive income (loss)
(5,759,000
)
858,000
(2,883,000
)
(532,000
)
Total comprehensive income (loss)
$
36,453,000
$
(521,000
)
$
41,323,000
$
(8,448,000
)
AULT GLOBAL HOLDINGS, INC. AND
SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
For the Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2021
2020
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)
$
44,212,000
$
(7,909,000
)
Less: Net loss from discontinued
operations
—
(1,698,000
)
Net income (loss) from continuing
operations
44,212,000
(6,211,000
)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss)
to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation
446,000
260,000
Amortization
191,000
167,000
Amortization of right-of-use assets
441,000
247,000
Amortization, related party
15,000
—
Interest expense – debt discount
40,000
908,000
Gain on extinguishment of debt
(929,000
)
—
Change in fair value of warrant
liability
(290,000
)
10,000
Accretion of original issue discount on
notes receivable – related party
(4,000
)
15,000
Accretion of original issue discount on
notes receivable
(955,000
)
(4,000
)
Increase in accrued interest on notes
receivable – related party
(1,000
)
—
Stock-based compensation
584,000
143,000
Realized losses on other investments
—
28,000
Realized gains on sale of marketable
securities
(12,283,000
)
(15,000
)
Unrealized gains on marketable equity
securities
(3,483,000
)
(52,000
)
Unrealized (gains) losses on equity
securities – related party
(39,852,000
)
65,000
Unrealized (gains) losses on equity
securities
(1,224,000
)
73,000
Changes in operating assets and
liabilities:
Marketable equity securities
(9,616,000
)
—
Accounts receivable
(887,000
)
199,000
Accrued revenue
78,000
34,000
Inventories
485,000
(35,000
)
Prepaid expenses and other current
assets
(2,537,000
)
181,000
Other assets
(246,000
)
(39,000
)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
(2,651,000
)
1,365,000
Accounts payable, related parties
(36,000
)
(24,000
)
Income taxes payable
2,770,000
Other current liabilities
4,472,000
660,000
Lease liabilities
(439,000
)
(234,000
)
Net cash used in continuing operating
activities
(21,699,000
)
(2,259,000
)
Net cash provided by discontinued
operating activities
—
1,000
Net cash used in operating activities
(21,699,000
)
(2,258,000
)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property and equipment
(5,590,000
)
(190,000
)
Investment in promissory notes, related
parties
(4,040,000
)
(199,000
)
Investments in common stock and warrants,
related parties
(16,483,000
)
(10,000
)
Investment in real property, related
party
(2,670,000
)
—
Proceeds from sale of investment in real
property, related party
2,670,000
—
Purchase of marketable equity
securities
—
—
Sales of marketable equity securities
430,000
110,000
Proceeds from loans receivable
—
140,000
Investments in debt and equity
securities
(4,054,000
)
(3,000
)
Net cash used in investing activities
$
(29,737,000
)
$
(152,000
)
AULT GLOBAL HOLDINGS, INC. AND
SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) (continued)
For the Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2021
2020
Cash flows from financing activities:
Gross proceeds from sales of common
stock
$
144,044,000
$
—
Financing cost in connection with sales of
equity securities
(4,541,000
)
—
Proceeds from convertible notes
payable
—
100,000
Proceeds from notes payable
500,000
3,148,000
Proceeds from short-term advances –
related party
—
604,000
Payments on short-term advances – related
party
—
(98,000
)
Payments on notes payable
(1,917,000
)
(186,000
)
Payments on advances on future
receipts
-
(20,000
)
Payments of preferred dividends
(9,000
)
(7,000
)
Payments on revolving credit facilities,
net
(23,000
)
68,000
Net cash provided by financing
activities
138,054,000
3,609,000
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
and cash equivalents
93,000
9,000
Net increase in cash and cash
equivalents
86,711,000
1,208,000
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of
period
18,680,000
483,000
Cash and cash equivalents at end of
period
$
105,391,000
$
1,691,000
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow
information:
Cash paid during the period for
interest
$
658,000
$
71,000
Non-cash investing and financing
activities:
Cancellation of convertible notes payable
into shares of common stock
$
—
$
2,689,000
Cancellation of notes payable into shares
of common stock
$
449,000
$
—
Payment of accounts payable with digital
currency
$
119,000
$
—
Issuance of common stock in payment of
liability
$
—
$
229,000
Cancellation of short-term advances,
related party into shares
of common stock
$
—
$
740,000
Issuance of notes payable and convertible
notes payable in
payment of accrued expenses
$
—
$
420,000
Conversion of debt and equity securities
to marketable securities
$
2,656,000
$
—
Conversion of loans to debt and equity
securities
$
150,000
$
—
Conversion of convertible notes payable,
related party into shares
of common stock
$
400,000
$
—
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