Ault Global Holdings Reports Third Quarter 2021 Results

admin November 20, 2021

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LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$AGH #10Q—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	)