BMTM - Bright Mountain Media Reports Record Second Quarter 2020 Financial Results

August, 24 2020 08:45 AM Bright Mountain Media Inc

Company Expects Fiscal 2020 Revenues to Grow to $22.0 Million

Boca Raton, FL, Aug. 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bright Mountain Media, Inc. (OTCQB: BMTM), an end-to-end digital media and advertising services platform, has provided its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2020.

Management Commentary

“The second quarter of 2020 witnessed the addition of our newly acquired Wild Sky Media, establishing new synergies and efficiencies that are further propelling growth,” said Kip Speyer, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Bright Mountain Media. “Our success in growing our platform over the last two months has created a new perception within the industry, as we position ourselves as a leading end-to-end digital media and advertising services platform. This addition will enable us to capture more of the advertising spend within the value chain – driving us toward our $22.0 million revenue guidance for fiscal 2020.

“Our most recent acquisition, Wild Sky Media, an interactive media company that reaches over 30 million unique monthly users, has been immediately accretive and represents a significant growth opportunity as we continue to integrate them into the Bright Mountain Media platform. Their robust, complimentary portfolio of family-oriented websites provides access to valuable demographics, further expanding our reach as a Company. So far it has been a model acquisition by which we can measure future success against.

“We have continued to adapt to a changing digital advertising landscape in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. We look forward to the second half of 2020 as commercial accounts refocus their messaging and the political ad season ramps up. Bright Mountain is well positioned to capture a share of this ad spend due to our ability to efficiently connect brands with highly targeted consumer demographics.

“Finally, we continue to explore potential acquisitions, during what we are finding to be a buyers’ market. Given what we have accomplished to-date, taken in tandem with our pipeline, I believe we are well positioned to deliver value to our shareholders over the long-term. We look forward to sharing further updates on our emerging story at upcoming investor conferences in the third quarter of 2020,” concluded Speyer.

Second Quarter 2020 Financial Summary

Total revenue for the second quarter of 2020, was $2.3 million, compared to revenue of $0.7 million in the same year-ago quarter. The increase in revenue was due to the acquisitions of Wild Sky Media, Oceanside Media and MediaHouse, in spite of the negative influence of Covid-19 on the digital advertising market.

Selling, general and administrative expenses for the second quarter of 2020 were $4.4 million, compared to $0.8 million in the same year-ago quarter. The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses was due to the acquisitions of Oceanside, MediaHouse and Wild Sky which are not reflected in the prior period expenses

Net loss for the second quarter of 2020 was $3.1 million, compared to a net loss of $0.7 million in the same year-ago quarter. The increase in net loss was primarily related to an increase in operating expenses from the aforementioned acquisitions, which are not reflected in prior period expenses.

Cash and cash equivalents and short-term deposits were $1.9 million as of June 30, 2020, compared with $1.0 million as of June 30, 2019.

Cash used in operations for the second quarter of 2020 was $2.9 million, compared with cash used in operations of $1.1 million in the same year-ago quarter.

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, Bright Mountain Media efficiently connects brands with targeted consumer demographics while maximizing revenue to publishers. Bright Mountain Media’s assets include Bright Mountain, LLC, MediaHouse (f/k/a NDN), Oceanside (f/k/a S&W Media), and Wild Sky Media including 24 owned and/or managed websites and 15 CTV apps. For more information, please visit www.brightmountainmedia.com.

Forward-Looking Statements for Bright Mountain Media, Inc.

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements that are based upon current expectations and involve certain risks and uncertainties. Such forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as “should,” “may,” “intends,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “projects,” “forecasts,” “expects,” “plans,” and “proposes, ” and similar words. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors, some of which are beyond our control and difficult to predict and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or forecasted in the forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements made with respect to expectations of our ability to successfully integrate acquisitions., and the realization of any expected benefits from such acquisitions You are urged to carefully review and consider any cautionary statements and other disclosures, including the statements made under the heading “Risk Factors” in Bright Mountain Media, Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 14, 2020 and our other filings with the SEC. Bright Mountain Media, Inc. does not undertake any duty to update any forward-looking statements except as may be required by law.

Investor Contact:
Greg Falesnik or Luke Zimmerman
MZ Group - MZ North America
949-259-4987
BMTM@mzgroup.us
www.mzgroup.us

BRIGHT MOUNTAIN MEDIA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS



June 30, 2020


December 31, 2019



*(unaudited)*




ASSETS








Current Assets








Cash and cash equivalents

$
1,905,182


$
957,013

Accounts receivable, net


4,715,622



3,997,475

Note receivable, net


35,215



63,812

Prepaid expenses and other current assets


903,874



752,975

Current assets - discontinued operations


-



1,705










Total Current Assets


7,559,893



5,772,980










Property and equipment, net


139,349



30,666

Website acquisition assets, net


24,052



48,928

Intangible assets, net


24,882,063



19,610,801

Goodwill


64,568,671



53,646,856

Prepaid services/consulting agreements - long term


697,500



913,182

Right of use asset


296,514



397,912

Other assets


448,575



35,823

Total Assets

$
98,616,617


$
80,457,148










LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY








Current Liabilities








Accounts payable

$
8,609,805


$
8,358,442

Accrued expenses


1,032,458



3,228,328

Accrued interest to related party


10,675



6,629

Premium finance loan payable


71,062



179,844

Deferred revenues


80,741



6,651

Long term debt, current portion


165,163



165,163

Operating lease liability, current portion


218,697



211,744

Current liabilities - discontinued operations


-



591

Total Current Liabilities


10,188,601



12,157,392










Long term debt to related parties, net


32,670



25,689

Long term debt


18,588,440



-

Deferred tax liability


433,955



581,440

Operating lease liability, net of current portion


82,396



198,232

Total Liabilities


29,326,062



12,962,753

Commitments and Contingencies








Shareholders’ Equity








Convertible preferred stock, par value $0.01, 20,000,000 shares authorized,








Series A-1, 2,000,000 shares designated, 1,200,000 and 1,200,000 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively


12,000



12,000

Series B-1, 6,000,000 shares designated, 0 and 0 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively


-



-

Series E, 2,500,000 shares designated, issued and outstanding at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively


25,000



25,000

Series F, 4,344,017 shares designated, issued and outstanding at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively


43,440



43,440

Common stock, par value $0.01, 324,000,000 shares authorized, 110,257,860 and 100,244,312 issued and 89,937,733 and 78,063,531 outstanding at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively


1,102,579



1,002,444

Additional paid-in capital


95,116,892



86,856,500

Accumulated deficit


(27,009,356
)


(20,444,989
)
Total shareholders’ equity


69,290,555



67,494,395

Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

$
98,616,617


$
80,457,148

BRIGHT MOUNTAIN MEDIA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS



For the Three Months Ended


For the Six Months Ended



June 30, 2020


June 30, 2019


June 30, 2020


June 30, 2019














Revenues
















Advertising

$
2,273,940


$
716,594


$
4,544,126


$
1,802,050


















Cost of revenue
















Advertising


1,097,504



555,458



2,920,586



1,441,154

Gross profit


1,176,436



161,136



1,623,540



360,896


















Selling, general and administrative expenses


4,387,741



804,449



8,367,119



1,720,403


















Loss from operations


(3,211,305
)


(643,313
)


(6,743,579
)


(1,359,507
)

















Other income (expense)
















Interest (expense) income, net


(82,261
)


15,041



(71,268
)


20,138

Gain on settlement of liability


-



-



-



122,500

Other income (expense)


-



2,116



(215
)


2,116

Interest expense - related party


(2,023
)


(5,514
)


(4,046
)


(11,715
)
Total other (expense) income


(84,284
)


11,643



(75,529
)


133,039


















Net loss from continuing operations


(3,295,589
)


(631,670
)


(6,819,108
)


(1,226,468
)

















Loss from discontinued operations


-



(72,206
)


-



(187,670
)

















Net loss before tax


(3,295,589
)


(703,876
)


(6,819,108
)


(1,414,138
)

















Income tax benefit


190,242



-



254,741



-


















Net Loss


(3,105,347
)


(703,876
)


(6,564,367
)


(1,414,138
)

















Preferred stock dividends
















Series A, Series E, and Series F preferred stock


(148,995
)


(823
)


(267,247
)


(74,994
)

















Net loss attributable to common shareholders

$
(3,254,342
)

$
(704,699
)

$
(6,831,614
)

$
(1,489,132
)

















Basic and diluted net loss for continuing operations per share

$
(0.03
)

$
(0.01
)

$
(0.06
)

$
(0.02
)
Basic and diluted net loss for discontinued operations per share

$
0.00


$
0.00


$
0.00


$
0.00

Basic and diluted net loss per share

$
(0.03
)

$
(0.01
)

$
(0.06
)

$
(0.02
)
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic and diluted


107,427,197



64,368,972



106,148,084



63,791,361

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
June 30, 2020
(Unaudited)



For the Six Months Ended June 30,



2020


2019

Cash flows from operating activities:








Net loss

$
(6,564,367
)

$
(1,414,138
)
Add back: loss attributable to discontinued operations


-



187,670

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operations:








Depreciation


10,179



4,118

Amortization of debt discount


6,981



6,943

Amortization


1,999,914



66,859

Gain on settlement of liability


-



(122,500
)
Stock option compensation expense


78,094



13,111

Stock issued for services rendered


91,718



-

Non-cash acquisition fee


275,000



-

Change in deferred taxes


(254,741
)


-

Provision for bad debt


773,944



29,338

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:








Accounts receivable


1,395,191



(129,038
)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets


335,100



30,927

Prepaid services/consulting agreements


215,682



260,000

Other assets


212,230



(4,703
)
Right of use asset and lease liability


(7,485
)


-

Accounts payable


(670,790
)


186,087

Accrued expenses


(847,068
)


(21,918
)
Accrued interest – related party


4,046



1,168

Deferred revenues


40,757



(1,260
)
Net cash (used in) continuing operations for operating activities


(2,905,615
)


(907,336
)
Net cash (used in) discontinued operations


-



(162,605
)
Net cash (used in) operating activities


(2,905,615
)


(1,069,941
)









Cash flows from investing activities:








Purchase of property and equipment


(4,055
)


(16,036
)
Cash acquired from Wild Sky


1,357,669



-

Cash paid for website acquisition


-



(8,000
)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities


1,353,614



(24,036
)









Cash flows from financing activities:








Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net


2,170,562



1,515,200

Payments of premium finance loan payable


(108,782
)


(47,992
)
Dividend payments


(55,007
)


(149,165
)
Principal payments received (funded) for notes receivable


28,597



(64,682
)
Note receivable funded


-



(984,242
)
Note payable funded


464,800



-

Net cash provided by financing activities


2,500,170



269,119










Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents including cash and cash equivalents classified within assets related to continuing operations


948,169



(824,858
)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents classified within assets related to discontinued operations


-



(19,347
)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents


948,169



(844,205
)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of period


957,013



1,042,457

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$
1,905,182


$
198,252

Company Name:	Bright Mountain Media Inc
Stock Symbol:	BMTM
Market:	OTC
Website:	brightmountainmedia.com

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