Creatd, Inc. Sees 38% YoY Increase in Nine-Month Net Revenues and Reaffirms Guidance of $8-12MM in FY2023 Revenues

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Creatd, Inc. (OTCQB: CRTD) reported a 38% year-over-year increase in net revenues, totaling approximately $4MM for the nine months ending September 30, 2022, compared to $2.9MM the previous year. The company also achieved a $2.3MM improvement in EBITDA with a 32% reduction in operating expenses year-over-year. Creatd anticipates revenues exceeding $5MM for FY 2022 and reaffirms guidance of $8-12MM for FY 2023. The 10-Q report is due November 16, 2022, reflecting their growth trajectory and ongoing acquisition strategies.

Positive

• 38% YoY increase in net revenues to $4MM for the nine months ended September 30, 2022.
• Operating expenses decreased by 32% YoY from $5.6MM to $3.8MM in Q3 2022.
• EBITDA improved by $2.3MM, indicating positive momentum.
• Projected revenues for FY 2023 are between $8-12MM.

Negative

• None.

• Creatd generated approximately $4MM in net revenues during the 9 months ended September 30, 2022, as compared to $2.9MM generated during the same period last year.
• Operating expenses, net of certain one-time charges, decreased 32% YoY. 
• $2.3MM improvement in Company's EBITDA.

NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Creatd, Inc. (OTCQB: CRTD) ("Creatd" or the "Company"), is today announcing its preliminary financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2022, and the filing of Form NT 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The Company expects to file its 10-Q for the third quarter of 2022 on Wednesday, November 16th.

Commented Creatd Chairman & CEO Jeremy Frommer, "We currently project over $5MM in revenues for fiscal year 2022. Our improving EBITDA is an encouraging sign of our trajectory, as we continue to trend towards our fiscal year 2023 projections of $15-20MM in gross revenues, and $8-12MM in net revenues. This projected number could be considerably higher, depending on the activation of our planned acquisition strategy for the upcoming year."

Third Quarter 2022 Financial Highlights

Third Quarter 2022 Business Highlights

About Creatd

• Gross Revenues: $2.9MM.
• Operating expenses for the third quarter, excluding certain one-time and non-cash charges, saw a 32% reduction YoY, decreasing from $5.6MM in Q3 2021 to $3.8MM in Q3 2022.
• EBITDA continues to improve, with a $2.3MM increase in Q3 2022 (-$5.6MM) as compared to the preceding quarter's EBITDA (-$7.8MM).
• EBITDA for Q42022 is projected to increase by an additional $2-2.5MM, a further 40-50% increase QoQ.

• The company completed the roll-out of the new Vocal app for both iOS and Android.
• Following its acquisition of Orbit, the new social stock trading app, Creatd successfully completed development for its beta release.
• The Company completed its acquisition of healthy breakfast food brand, Brave, marking  the fourth addition to its CPG brand portfolio.
• Initiated fair value appraisal for the assets of OG Collection, Inc., the acclaimed media library owned and operated by the Company.
• Creatd continues to partner with leading brands including Equinox, Erewhon, Ollie, and Urban Outfitters.

Creatd, Inc. (OTCQB: CRTD) is a company with a mission to provide economic opportunities to creators and brands by multiplying the impact of platforms, people, and technology. Creatd's pillars work together to create a flywheel effect, supporting our core vision of creating a viable and safe ecosystem for all stakeholders in the creator economy.

Creatd: https://creatd.com;
Creatd IR: https://investors.creatd.com;
Vocal Platform: https://vocal.media;
Investor Relations Contact: ir@creatd.com

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FAQ

What were Creatd's net revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2022?

Creatd generated approximately $4MM in net revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2022.

How much did Creatd's operating expenses decrease year-over-year?

Creatd's operating expenses decreased by 32% year-over-year.

What is the projected revenue for Creatd in FY 2023?

Creatd projects revenues of $8-12MM for FY 2023.

When will Creatd file its Q3 2022 10-Q report?

Creatd plans to file its Q3 2022 10-Q report on November 16, 2022.

What improvement did Creatd report in its EBITDA?

Creatd reported a $2.3MM improvement in EBITDA for Q3 2022.