reAlpha Tech Corp. Announces Financial Results for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2024

Rhea-AI Summary

reAlpha Tech Corp. (NASDAQ: AIRE) announced financial results for Q2 2024. Key highlights include:

- Launch of Claire, an AI-powered commission-free home buying platform
- Acquisition of Naamche, adding 43 engineers and developers
- Revenue of $62,353, up 205% QoQ and 13.6% YoY
- Cash and equivalents of $3.7 million
- Net loss of $(1,478,312)
- Adjusted EBITDA of $(1,147,148), down 5.4% QoQ and 48% YoY

The company expects 140-170% revenue growth in Q3 2024 and plans to integrate recent acquisitions AiChat and Hyperfast. reAlpha aims to capitalize on industry changes following the NAR lawsuit settlement and continues to invest in technology and strategic acquisitions.

Positive

• Launch of Claire, an AI-powered commission-free home buying platform
• Acquisition of Naamche, adding 43 engineers and developers
• Revenue increased 205% QoQ and 13.6% YoY to $62,353
• Projected revenue growth of 140-170% for Q3 2024
• Strategic acquisitions of AiChat and Hyperfast to fuel growth

Negative

• Net loss of $(1,478,312) for Q2 2024
• Adjusted EBITDA decreased 5.4% QoQ and 48% YoY to $(1,147,148)
• Cash position of $3.7 million may limit future growth opportunities

Insights

Financial Analyst

reAlpha Tech Corp.'s Q2 2024 results show promising growth but still indicate a company in its early stages. Revenue increased 205% quarter-over-quarter and 13.6% year-over-year to $62,353, signaling positive momentum. However, the net loss of $1,478,312 and negative Adjusted EBITDA of $1,147,148 highlight ongoing challenges.

The company's strategic acquisitions of Naamche, AiChat and Hyperfast demonstrate an aggressive growth strategy. With $3.7 million in cash, reAlpha has some runway, but investors should monitor burn rate closely. The projected 140-170% revenue growth for Q3 2024 is ambitious and warrants scrutiny.

The launch of Claire, leveraging the NAR settlement, could be a game-changer if executed well. However, the real estate tech space is highly competitive and reAlpha's ability to capitalize on this opportunity remains to be seen.

Tech Expert

reAlpha's acquisition of Naamche significantly bolsters its technological capabilities, expanding its team from 15 to 57 employees. This influx of AI and software development talent is important for advancing Claire, their AI-powered home buying platform.

The timing of Claire's launch is strategically aligned with the NAR settlement, potentially disrupting the traditional real estate commission structure. However, success will depend on the platform's effectiveness and user adoption in a market that may be resistant to change.

The acquisitions of AiChat and Hyperfast suggest a vertical integration strategy, potentially enhancing Claire's capabilities. However, integrating multiple technologies and teams can be challenging. Investors should watch for successful integration and tangible improvements to Claire's functionality in the coming quarters.

Market Research Analyst

The NAR settlement creates a significant market opportunity for reAlpha's Claire platform. With the 6% standard commission structure being dismantled, there's potential for substantial disruption in the $100 billion real estate brokerage industry.

However, reAlpha faces fierce competition from established players like Zillow and Redfin, as well as other tech startups. The company's success will hinge on Claire's ability to offer a superior user experience and generate meaningful cost savings for homebuyers.

The projected 140-170% revenue growth for Q3 2024 is ambitious but not unrealistic given the low base and potential market shift. Investors should closely monitor user acquisition costs, retention rates and transaction volumes on the Claire platform as key indicators of long-term viability and market penetration.

Dublin, Ohio--(Newsfile Corp. - August 14, 2024) - reAlpha Tech Corp. (NASDAQ: AIRE) ("reAlpha," the "Company," "us," "we" or "our"), a real estate technology company developing and commercializing artificial intelligence ("AI") technologies, today announced financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2024.

Business Highlights

• Launched Claire, our generative AI-powered, commission-free home buying platform. Claire's introduction aligns with a major shift in the real estate sector, as the National Association of Realtors ("NAR") agreed to settle their lawsuit for $418 million after they were found to have violated antitrust laws, resulting in inflated fees paid to buy-side agents. This development will result in the standard six percent sales commission payable by sellers to be eliminated.

• We completed the acquisition of Naamche, Inc. and its Nepal counterpart (collectively, “Naamche”), on May 6, 2024. Naamche is a Nepal-based technology firm focused on developing AI-powered solutions for large industries, including real estate. This acquisition added a talented team of 43 engineers, developers and UI/UX designers, resulting in our full time employee count increasing from 15 to 57.

"We believe that the completion of the Naamche acquisition marked the second quarter of 2024 as the beginning of the ramp up of our acquisition-led growth strategy," said Giri Devanur, Chief Executive Officer of reAlpha. "We are continuously looking for strategic acquisition opportunities that will advance our mission of bringing innovative technologies to the real estate industry. Naamche's acquisition is one of the early steps in this process."

"We intend to capitalize on a significant industry shakeup created by the NAR lawsuit. We launched Claire after the settlement was announced on March 15, 2024. We are focused on continually improving the product and acquiring additional real estate service companies to unlock more potential sources of revenue. We look forward to sharing our growth and developments in the coming quarters, especially after the effects of the NAR settlement take effect on August 17, 2024," concluded Mr. Devanur.

reAlpha intends to continue investing in their technologies to commercialize them to the general public, and to target and acquire companies to fuel growth.

Second Quarter 2024 Financial Highlights:

• Revenue was $62,353 for the three months ended June 30, 2024, an increase of 205% from the quarter ended March 31, 2024, and 13.6% increase year-over-year ("YoY").

• Cash and cash equivalents of approximately $3.7 million as of June 30, 2024.

• Net loss was $(1,478,312) for the three months ended June 30, 2024.

• Adjusted EBITDA was $(1,147,148), a decrease of 5.4% from the quarter ended March 31, 2024, and 48% decrease YoY.

Outlook for Quarter Ending September 30, 2024

We expect to achieve the following for the quarter ending September 30, 2024:

• Revenue to grow 140% to 170% from the quarter ended June 30, 2024.

• Completion of integration of AiChat Pte. Ltd. ("AiChat") (acquired July 2024) and Hyperfast Title, LLC ("Hyperfast") (acquired August 2024) into our business.

Explanatory Notes on Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

To supplement our financial information presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP ("GAAP"), we believe "Adjusted EBITDA" and "Net income per share," both "non-GAAP financial measures", as such term is defined under the rules of the SEC, are useful in evaluating our operating performance. We use Adjusted EBITDA and Net income per share to evaluate our ongoing operations and for internal planning and forecasting purposes. We believe that these non-GAAP financial measures may be helpful to investors because it provides consistency and comparability with past financial performance. However, these non-GAAP financial measures are presented for supplemental informational purposes only, have limitations as an analytical tool, and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for financial information presented in accordance with GAAP. In addition, other companies, including companies in our industry, may calculate similarly titled non-GAAP measures differently or may use other measures to evaluate their performance, all of which could reduce the usefulness of our non-GAAP financial measures as tools for comparison. A reconciliation is provided below for each non-GAAP financial measure to the most directly comparable financial measure stated in accordance with GAAP. Investors are encouraged to review the related GAAP financial measures and the reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures, and not to rely on any single financial measure to evaluate our business.

We reconcile our non-GAAP financial measure of Adjusted EBITDA to our net income, adjusted to exclude interest expense, depreciation and amortization, share-based compensation and certain charges or gains resulting from non-recurring events.

We reconcile our non-GAAP financial measure of Net income per share to our net income, adjusted to exclude provision for depreciation and amortization of certain intangible assets, share-based compensation and certain charges or gains resulting from non-recurring events.

About reAlpha

reAlpha Tech Corp. (NASDAQ: AIRE) is a real estate technology company developing an end-to-end commission-free homebuying platform. Utilizing the power of AI and an acquisition-led growth strategy, reAlpha's goal is to offer a more affordable, streamlined experience for those on the journey to homeownership. For more information, visit www.realpha.com.

About Claire

Claire, announced on April 24, 2024, is reAlpha's generative AI-powered, zero-commission homebuying platform. The tagline: No fees. Just keys.^TM - reflects reAlpha's dedication to eliminating traditional barriers and making homebuying more accessible and transparent.

Claire's introduction aligns with major shifts in the real estate sector after the National Association of Realtors ("NAR") agreed to settle certain lawsuits upon being found to have violated antitrust laws, resulting in inflated fees paid to buy-side agents. This development is expected to result in the end of the standard six percent sales commission, which equates to approximately $100 billion in realtor fees paid annually. Claire offers a cost-free alternative for homebuyers by utilizing an AI-driven workflow that assists them through the home buying process.

Homebuyers can use Claire's conversational interface to guide them through every step of their journeys, from property search to closing the deal. By offering support 24/7, Claire is poised to make the homebuying process more efficient, enjoyable and cost-efficient. Claire matches buyers with their dream homes using over 400 data attributes and provides insights into market trends and property values. Additionally, Claire can assist with questions, booking property tours, submitting offers, and negotiations.

Currently, Claire is under limited availability for homebuyers located in Palm Beach, Miami-Dade and Broward counties in South Florida, but reAlpha is actively seeking new MLS and brokerage licenses that will enable expansion into more U.S. states.

For more information on Claire, please visit www.reAlpha.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

The information in this press release includes "forward-looking statements". Any statements other than statements of historical fact contained herein, including statements as to future results of operations and financial position, planned acquisitions, business strategy and plans, objectives of management for future operations of reAlpha, market size and growth opportunities, competitive position and technological and market trends, are forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as "may", "should", "could", "might", "plan", "possible", "project", "strive", "budget", "forecast", "expect", "intend", "will", "estimate", "anticipate", "believe", "predict", "potential" or "continue", or the negatives of these terms or variations of them or similar terminology. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to: reAlpha's ability to pay contractual obligations; reAlpha's liquidity, operating performance, cash flow and ability to secure adequate financing; reAlpha's limited operating history and that reAlpha has not yet fully developed its AI-based technologies; whether reAlpha's technology and products will be accepted and adopted by its customers and intended users; reAlpha's ability to integrate the business of Naamche Hyperfast and AiChat into its existing business and the anticipated demand for their services; reAlpha's ability to commercialize its developing AI-based technologies; the inability to maintain and strengthen reAlpha's brand and reputation; any accidents or incidents involving cybersecurity breaches and incidents; the inability to accurately forecast demand for short-term rentals and AI-based real estate-focused products; the inability to execute business objectives and growth strategies successfully or sustain reAlpha's growth; the inability of reAlpha's customers to pay for reAlpha's services; the inability of reAlpha to obtain additional financing or access the capital markets to fund its ongoing operations on acceptable terms and conditions; the outcome of any legal proceedings that might be instituted against reAlpha; changes in applicable laws or regulations, and the impact of the regulatory environment and complexities with compliance related to such environment; and other risks and uncertainties indicated in our SEC filings. Forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management at the date the statements are made and are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements. Although reAlpha believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. reAlpha's future results, level of activity, performance or achievements may differ materially from those contemplated, expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, and there is no representation that the actual results achieved will be the same, in whole or in part, as those set out in the forward-looking statements. For more information about the factors that could cause such differences, please refer to reAlpha's filings with the SEC. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and reAlpha does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

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REALPHA TECH CORP.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023
(Unaudited)

			June 30, 2024				December 31, 2023
ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash		$	3,682,327			$	6,456,370
Accounts receivable			34,330				30,630
Prepaid expenses			130,912				242,795
Other current assets			690,218				670,499
Total current assets			4,537,787				7,400,294
Property and Equipment, at cost
Property and equipment, net			100,465				328,539
Other Assets
Investments			90,000				115,000
Other long-term assets			156,250				406,250
Intangible assets, net			869,101				997,962
Goodwill			17,887,233				17,337,739
Capitalized software development - work in progress			996,049				839,085
TOTAL ASSETS		$	24,636,885			$	27,424,869
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable		$	536,483			$	461,875
Other loans			47,524				190,095
Accrued expenses			522,816				817,114
Other current liabilities			268,635				-
Total current liabilities			1,375,458				1,469,084
Long-Term Liabilities
Deferred liabilities, net of current portion			1,000,000				1,000,000
Mortgage loans			-				247,000
Other long-term liabilities			53,348				-
Total liabilities			2,428,806				2,716,084
Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized, 0 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023			-				-
Common stock ($0.001 par value; 200,000,000 shares authorized, 44,323,226 shares outstanding as of June 30, 2024; 200,000,000 shares authorized, 44,122,091 shares outstanding as of December 31, 2023)			44,324				44,123
Additional paid-in capital			37,295,942				36,899,497
Accumulated deficit			(15,135,194	)			(12,237,885	)
Total stockholders' equity (deficit) of reAlpha Tech Corp.			22,205,072				24,705,735
Non-controlling interests in consolidated entities			3,007				3,050
Total stockholders' equity (deficit)			22,208,079				24,708,785
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKOLDERS' EQUITY		$	24,636,885			$	27,424,869

 

REALPHA TECH CORP.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 and 2023
(unaudited)

		For the Three Months Ended
		June 30, 2024			June 30, 2023
Revenues	$	62,353		$	54,827
Cost of Revenues		18,250			30,442
Gross Profit		44,103			24,385
Operating Expenses
Wages, benefits and payroll taxes		476,179			296,186
Repairs & maintenance		846			24,645
Utilities		979			6,700
Travel		64,317			11,239
Dues & subscriptions		24,385			16,247
Marketing & advertising		130,378			57,569
Professional & legal fees		311,792			325,138
Depreciation & amortization		69,331			23,242
Other operating expenses		176,162			47,947
Total operating expenses		1,254,369			808,913
Operating Loss		(1,210,266	)		(784,528	)
Other Income (Expense)
Interest income		363			(372	)
Other income		129,388			2,140
Gain on sale of myAlphie		-			5,502,774
Interest expense		(1,041	)		(49,379	)
Other expense		(396,756	)		(16,179	)
Total other income (expense)		(268,046	)		5,438,984
Net (Loss) Income		(1,478,312	)		4,654,456
Less: Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Non-Controlling Interests		17			232
Net (Loss) Income Attributable to Controlling Interests	$	(1,478,329	)	$	4,654,224
Net (loss) income per share — basic	$	(0.03	)	$	0.11
Net (loss) income per share — diluted	$	(0.03	)	$	0.11
Weighted-average outstanding shares — basic		44,224,893			42,522,441
Weighted-average outstanding shares — diluted		44,224,893			42,522,441

 

REALPHA TECH CORP.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2024, and 2023
(unaudited)

			For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2024				For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net income (loss)		$	(2,897,357	)		$	3,789,543
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization			140,784				71,245
Stock based compensation			203,146				-
Commitment fee expenses			250,000				-
Gain on sale of properties			(31,392	)			-
Gain on previously held equity			(129,045	)			-
Gain on sale of myAlphie			-				(5,502,774	)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable			152,829				76,911
Prepaid expenses			111,883				31,701
Other current assets			(17,670	)			(154,638	)
Accounts payable			28,102				(428,065	)
Accrued expenses			(362,159	)			(242,282	)
Total adjustments			346,478				(6,147,902	)
Net cash used in operating activities			(2,550,879	)			(2,358,359	)
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Proceeds from sale of properties			78,000				-
Additions to property, plant & equipment			(1,245	)			(23,196	)
Cash acquired through business combination			786				(25,000	)
Capitalized software development - work in progress			(156,964	)			276,450
Net cash (used in) provided in investing activities			(79,423	)			228,254
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Payments of debt			(143,885	)			(347,226	)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock			-				313,873
Net cash used in financing activities			(143,885	)			(33,353	)
Net decrease in cash			(2,774,187	)			(2,163,458	)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash			144				-
Cash - Beginning of Period			6,456,370				2,989,782
Cash - End of Period		$	3,682,327			$	826,324
Reconciliation of Cash
Cash		$	3,682,327			$	826,324
Total cash		$	3,682,327			$	826,324

 

The following tables provide a reconciliation of net income to Adjusted EBITDA and Net income per share, respectively:

		For the Three Months Ended June 30,											For the Six Months Ended June 30,
		2024					2023						2024			2023
Net (Loss) Income	$	(1,478,312			)	$	4,654,456					$	(2,897,357	)	$	3,789,543
Adjusted to exclude the following		-					-						-			-
Depreciation and amortization		69,331					23,242						140,784			71,245
Gain on sale of myAlphie		-					(5,502,774				)		-			(5,502,774				)
Interest expense		1,041					49,379						11,843			91,191
Share-based compensation (1)		203,146					-						203,146			-
GEM commitment fee (2)		125,000					-						250,000			-
Acquisition related expense (3)		61,691					675						184,748			103,519
Gain on previously held equity (4)		(129,045			)		-						(129,045	)		-
Adjusted EBITDA	$	(1,147,148			)	$	(775,022				)	$	(2,235,881	)	$	(1,447,276				)

 

Net income per share, diluted		For the Three Months Ended June 30,						For the Six Months Ended June 30,
		2024			2023			2024			2023
Net (Loss) Income	$	(1,478,312	)	$	4,654,456		$	(2,897,357	)	$	3,789,543
Adjusted to exclude the following		-			-			-			-
Amortization of acquired intangible assets		64,430			23,242			128,861			71,245
Gain on sale of myAlphie		-			(5,502,774	)		-			(5,502,774	)
Share-based compensation (1)		203,146			-			203,146			-
GEM commitment fee (2)		125,000			-			250,000			-
Acquisition related expense (3)		61,691			675			184,748			103,519
Gain on previously held equity (4)		(129,045	)		-			(129,045	)		-
Net income used to compute net income per share, diluted	$	(1,153,090	)	$	(824,401	)	$	(2,259,647	)	$	(1,538,467	)
Weighted-average shares used to compute net income (loss) per share, diluted		44,224,893			42,522,441			44,173,208			41,823,285
Net income per share, diluted		(0.03	)		(0.02	)		(0.05	)		(0.04	)

 

(1) Compensation provided to employees and board members through share-based awards, which is recognized as a non-cash expense.
(2) This relates to the commitment fee of $1 million related to the equity facility we have in place with GEM Global Yield LLC SCS and GEM Yield Bahamas Limited (collectively, "GEM").
(3) Expenses related to acquisitions, including professional and legal fees, which are excluded from GAAP financial measures to provide a clearer view of ongoing operational performance.
(4) Represents the gain from the fair value measurement of previously held equity interests, which is recognized as a non-operational item and treated as a non-GAAP measure.

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FAQ

What was reAlpha Tech Corp's (AIRE) revenue for Q2 2024?

reAlpha Tech Corp's revenue for Q2 2024 was $62,353, representing a 205% increase from the previous quarter and a 13.6% increase year-over-year.

How much cash did reAlpha Tech Corp (AIRE) have as of June 30, 2024?

As of June 30, 2024, reAlpha Tech Corp had approximately $3.7 million in cash and cash equivalents.

What is Claire, and when did reAlpha Tech Corp (AIRE) launch it?

Claire is reAlpha Tech Corp's generative AI-powered, commission-free home buying platform. It was launched in Q2 2024, following the announcement of the NAR lawsuit settlement on March 15, 2024.

What companies did reAlpha Tech Corp (AIRE) acquire in 2024?

reAlpha Tech Corp acquired Naamche in May 2024, AiChat in July 2024, and Hyperfast in August 2024. These acquisitions are part of the company's acquisition-led growth strategy.

What is reAlpha Tech Corp's (AIRE) revenue growth projection for Q3 2024?

reAlpha Tech Corp expects revenue to grow 140% to 170% in Q3 2024 compared to Q2 2024.