Digital Brands Group Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2023 Financial Results
- Net income loss of $0.6 million in the fourth quarter, excluding non-cash expenses.
- Net revenues increased by 6.8% to $14.9 million.
- Gross margin increased by 10.2% to $6.5 million.
- G&A expenses decreased by 12.7% to $14.3 million.
- Sales & marketing expenses decreased by 18.5% to $4.0 million.
- Excitement for revenue growth and lower operating expenses in the upcoming quarters.
- Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders was $10.2 million.
- Net loss per diluted share was $18.81, excluding non-cash expenses.
- Gross profit margins decreased to 18.3% in the fourth quarter.
- Net loss per diluted share attributable to common stockholders was $3.7 million in the fourth quarter.
- Conference call details were not provided in the PR.
Insights
The report from Digital Brands Group highlights a reduction in net loss per share from a staggering $1,233.10 to a more manageable $20.46 year-over-year, which is a significant improvement. The gross profit margin increase to 43.9% from 42.5% suggests efficiency improvements in cost management or pricing strategies. Analyzing the decrease in general and administrative expenses by 35.7% (excluding non-cash items), it's indicative of stringent cost control measures. The reduction in sales and marketing expenses could signal a shift towards more targeted, digital-first strategies, which are typically more cost-effective.
Digital Brands Group's strategy of spinning out Harper & Jones indicates an operational restructure which may aim to streamline the brand portfolio and focus on core assets. This move, coupled with the mention of revenue growth re-acceleration, could pique the interest of investors looking for companies on the path to profitability. Another noteworthy point is the opening of an outlet store, suggesting a multichannel retail approach which could diversify revenue streams and enhance brand visibility.
For retail investors, the emphasis should be on the decreased net loss and the improved operating expense structure. The net income loss of $0.6 million (excluding non-cash expenses) in the fourth quarter could suggest that the company is approaching a breakeven point. Investors might also find the projection of an 'inflection point' in 2024 compelling, but should balance this against the historical performance and understand the potential risks in a brand-centric, consumer discretionary market.
Net income loss was only
"The fourth quarter was the end of Sundry's bottom, which our first quarter results will reflect. Despite lower revenue contribution from Sundry in the fourth quarter, we almost achieved break even net income due to our cost savings (excluding non-cash expenses). Based on first quarter wholesale shipments and second quarter wholesale bookings, we are excited to see revenue growth meaningfully re-accelerate. This increase in the revenue trend will be coupled with a significantly lower operating expense structure," said Hil Davis, CEO of Digital Brands Group.
"We are excited to announce our first quarter earnings in May, which we believe will show the strength of the business. We will also have preliminary results from our outlet store opening in
Results for the Fiscal Year
- Net revenues increased
6.8% to$14.9 million $14.0 million - This excludes revenue from Harper & Jones as it was spun out in the second quarter
- This represents the lowest point of Sundry's wholesale revenues in the second half of 2023 versus the first and second quarter wholesale bookings for 2024
- Gross margin increased
10.2% to$6.5 million $5.9 million - Gross profit margins increased to
43.9% from42.5% a year ago
- Gross profit margins increased to
- G&A expenses, including non-cash items, decreased
12.7% to$14.3 million $16.4 million - G&A expenses, excluding non-cash item expenses, decreased
35.7% to$8.8 million $13.7 million - G&A expenses included
$5.5M
- G&A expenses, excluding non-cash item expenses, decreased
- Sales & Marketing expenses decreased
18.5% to$4.0 million $5.0 million - Sales and marketing expenses ratio was
27.1% compared to35.4% a year ago
- Sales and marketing expenses ratio was
- Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders was
$10.2 million $20.46 $38.0 million $1,233.10 - Net loss, excluding the non-cash charges and add backs was
$8.0 million $28.8 million - Net loss per diluted share, excluding non-cash expenses and add backs, was
$18.81 $934.38
- Net loss, excluding the non-cash charges and add backs was
Results for the Fourth Quarter
- Net revenues were
$2.8 million $3.4 million - This includes non-cash contra revenue adjustment of
$0.7 million $3.5 million - This also represents one of the lowest points of Sundry's wholesale revenue based on both the first and second quarter wholesale bookings
- This includes non-cash contra revenue adjustment of
- Gross profit decreased
$0.5 million $0.6 million - This includes non-cash expenses of
$0.3 million - Gross profit margins decreased to
18.3% from19.0% a year ago, which includes the non-cash expenses to net revenues and cost of goods sold. Excluding these charges, gross profit margins would have been43.5%
- This includes non-cash expenses of
- G&A expenses, including non-cash items, decreased
30.6% to$2.2 million $3.2 million - Sales & Marketing expenses decreased
13.4% to$0.8 million $1.0 million - Net loss per diluted share attributable to common stockholders was
$3.7 million $8.76 $15.8 million $511.54 - Net loss was
$0.6 million $3.1 million $19.2 million - Net loss per diluted share, excluding non-cash expenses was
$1.48 $621.22
- Net loss was
Conference Call and Webcast Details Updated
Management will host a conference call on Monday, April 15 at 5:00 p.m. ET to discuss the results. The live conference call can be accessed by dialing 866-605-1828 from the
Forward-looking Statements
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DIGITAL BRANDS GROUP, INC | ||||||||||||||
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS | ||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | Year Ended | |||||||||||||
December 31, | December 31, | |||||||||||||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||
Net revenues | $ 2,789,287 | $ 3,375,245 | $ 14,916,422 | $ 13,971,178 | ||||||||||
Cost of net revenues | 2,278,110 | 2,732,897 | 8,372,642 | 8,030,908 | ||||||||||
Gross profit | 511,177 | 642,348 | 6,543,780 | 5,940,270 | ||||||||||
Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||||
General and administrative | 2,183,799 | 3,145,228 | 14,299,389 | 16,371,536 | ||||||||||
Sales and marketing | 847,781 | 979,355 | 4,035,835 | 4,950,635 | ||||||||||
Distribution | 251,398 | 89,059 | 1,002,343 | 611,569 | ||||||||||
Impairment | - | 15,539,332 | - | 15,539,332 | ||||||||||
Change in fair value of contingent consideration | - | (5,854,052) | (10,698,475) | 564,303 | ||||||||||
Total operating expenses | 3,282,978 | 13,898,922 | 8,639,092 | 38,037,375 | ||||||||||
Loss from operations | (2,771,801) | (13,256,574) | (2,095,312) | (32,097,105) | ||||||||||
Other income (expense): | ||||||||||||||
Interest expense | (609,551) | (2,963,845) | (5,517,118) | (9,014,337) | ||||||||||
Other non-operating income (expenses) | 30,335 | 438,395 | (704,166) | 3,068,080 | ||||||||||
Total other income (expense), net | (579,216) | (2,525,450) | (6,221,284) | (5,946,257) | ||||||||||
Income tax benefit (provision) | (368,034) | - | (368,034) | - | ||||||||||
Net loss from continuing operations | (3,719,051) | (15,782,024) | (8,684,630) | (38,043,362) | ||||||||||
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax | - | - | (1,562,503) | - | ||||||||||
Net loss | $ (3,719,051) | $ (15,782,024) | $ (10,247,133) | $ (38,043,362) | ||||||||||
Weighted average common shares outstanding - | ||||||||||||||
basic and diluted | 424,402 | 30,852 | 424,402 | 30,852 | ||||||||||
Net loss from continuing per common share - basic and diluted | $ (8.76) | $ (511.54) | $ (20.46) | $ (1,233.10) | ||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. |
DIGITAL BRANDS GROUP, INC | ||||||||||
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW | ||||||||||
Year Ended | ||||||||||
December 31, | ||||||||||
2023 | 2022 | |||||||||
Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||||||||
Net loss | $ (10,247,133) | |||||||||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: | ||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 3,249,194 | 2,226,376 | ||||||||
Amortization of loan discount and fees | 3,937,007 | 6,506,384 | ||||||||
Loss on extinguishment of debt | 716,517 | - | ||||||||
Loss on disposition of business | 1,523,940 | - | ||||||||
Stock-based compensation | 408,810 | 602,038 | ||||||||
Shares issued for services | 1,656,428 | - | ||||||||
Change in credit reserve | 202,761 | (118,840) | ||||||||
Change in fair value of contingent consideration | (10,698,475) | 564,303 | ||||||||
Deferred tax expense | 368,034 | - | ||||||||
Deferred offering costs | - | 367,696 | ||||||||
Fees incurred in connection with debt financings | - | 568,149 | ||||||||
Change in fair value of warrant liability | - | (18,223) | ||||||||
Change in fair value of derivative liability | - | (1,354,434) | ||||||||
Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets | - | 15,539,331 | ||||||||
Forgiveness of Payroll Protection Program | - | (1,760,755) | ||||||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||||
Accounts receivable, net | 497,771 | (475,036) | ||||||||
Due from factor, net | 144,755 | 655,708 | ||||||||
Inventory | 375,682 | 471,831 | ||||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 551,259 | (402,515) | ||||||||
Accounts payable | 1,900 | 919,131 | ||||||||
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | 1,047,431 | 1,992,649 | ||||||||
Deferred revenue | (183,782) | (74,268) | ||||||||
Due to related parties | - | 278,590 | ||||||||
Accrued interest | 434,958 | 984,358 | ||||||||
Net cash used in operating activities | (6,012,942) | (10,570,889) | ||||||||
Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||||||||
Cash acquired (consideration) pursuant to business combination | - | (7,247,303) | ||||||||
Purchase of property, equipment and software | (29,675) | (5,533) | ||||||||
Deposits | 118,494 | (60,548) | ||||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | 88,819 | (7,313,384) | ||||||||
Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||||||||
Proceeds (repayments) from related party advances | (155,205) | - | ||||||||
Advances (repayments) from factor | 154,073 | (3,096) | ||||||||
Repayments of related party notes | - | (170,000) | ||||||||
Repayment of contingent consideration | - | (645,304) | ||||||||
Proceeds from venture debt | - | 237,500 | ||||||||
Issuance of loans and note payable | 5,479,611 | 3,280,360 | ||||||||
Repayments of convertible and promissory notes | (10,129,811) | (7,437,349) | ||||||||
Issuance of convertible notes payable | - | 6,951,250 | ||||||||
Proceeds from public offering | - | 19,347,446 | ||||||||
Offering costs | - | (2,921,646) | ||||||||
Issuance of common stock, net of offering costs | 8,145,381 | - | ||||||||
Exercise of warrants | 1,167,566 | - | ||||||||
Net cash provided by financing activities | 4,661,614 | 18,639,161 | ||||||||
Net change in cash and cash equivalents | (1,262,509) | 754,888 | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year | 1,283,282 | 528,394 | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year | 20,773 | 1,283,282 | ||||||||
Less: cash of discontinued operations | - | 7,666 | ||||||||
Cash of continuing operations at end of year | $ 20,773 | $ 1,275,616 | ||||||||
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: | ||||||||||
Cash paid for income taxes | $ - | $ - | ||||||||
Cash paid for interest | $ 711,815 | $ 734,869 | ||||||||
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities: | ||||||||||
Conversion of notes into preferred stock | $ 5,759,177 | $ - | ||||||||
Conversion of notes into common stock | $ - | $ 11,983,389 | ||||||||
Right of use asset | $ 467,738 | $ 102,349 | ||||||||
Warrants issued in connection with note | $ - | $ 1,368,741 | ||||||||
Derivative liability in connection with convertible note | $ - | $ 559,957 | ||||||||
Conversion of related party notes and payables into preferred and common stock | $ - | $ 6,300,000 | ||||||||
Conversion of venture debt into preferred stock | $ - | $ - | ||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. |
DIGITAL BRANDS GROUP, INC | ||||||||||
STATEMENT OF BALANCE SHEETS | ||||||||||
December 31, | ||||||||||
2023 | 2022 | |||||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||||
Current assets: | ||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 20,773 | $ 1,275,616 | ||||||||
Accounts receivable, net | 74,833 | 583,368 | ||||||||
Due from factor, net | 337,811 | 839,400 | ||||||||
Inventory | 4,849,600 | 5,122,564 | ||||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 276,670 | 766,901 | ||||||||
Assets per discontinued operations, current | - | 241,544 | ||||||||
Total current assets | 5,559,687 | 8,829,393 | ||||||||
Property, equipment and software, net | 55,509 | 104,512 | ||||||||
Goodwill | 8,973,501 | 8,973,501 | ||||||||
Intangible assets, net | 9,982,217 | 12,906,238 | ||||||||
Deposits | 75,431 | 193,926 | ||||||||
Right of use asset | 689,688 | 102,349 | ||||||||
Assets per discontinued operations | - | 2,628,136 | ||||||||
Total assets | $ 25,336,033 | $ 33,738,055 | ||||||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) | ||||||||||
Current liabilities: | ||||||||||
Accounts payable | $ 7,538,902 | $ 8,016,173 | ||||||||
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | 4,758,492 | 3,936,920 | ||||||||
Due to related parties | 400,012 | 555,217 | ||||||||
Contingent consideration liability | - | 12,098,475 | ||||||||
Convertible note payable, net | 100,000 | 2,721,800 | ||||||||
Accrued interest payable | 1,996,753 | 1,561,795 | ||||||||
Loan payable, current | 2,325,842 | 1,829,629 | ||||||||
Promissory note payable, net | 4,884,592 | 9,000,000 | ||||||||
Right of use liability, current portion | 1,210,814 | 102,349 | ||||||||
Liabilities per discontinued operations, current | - | 1,071,433 | ||||||||
Total current liabilities | 23,215,407 | 40,893,791 | ||||||||
Loan payable | 150,000 | 150,000 | ||||||||
Deferred tax liability | 368,034 | - | ||||||||
Liabilities per discontinued operations | - | 147,438 | ||||||||
Total liabilities | 23,733,441 | 41,191,229 | ||||||||
Commitments and contingencies | ||||||||||
Stockholders' equity (deficit): | ||||||||||
Undesignated preferred stock, | ||||||||||
issued and outstanding as of both December 31, 2023 and 2022 | - | - | ||||||||
Series A convertible preferred stock, | ||||||||||
outstanding as of both December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively | 1 | 1 | ||||||||
Series C convertible preferred stock, | ||||||||||
outstanding as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively | 1 | - | ||||||||
Common stock, | ||||||||||
issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively | 110 | 18 | ||||||||
Additional paid-in capital | 115,596,930 | 96,294,123 | ||||||||
Accumulated deficit | (113,994,449) | (103,747,316) | ||||||||
Total stockholders' equity (deficit) | 1,602,592 | (7,453,174) | ||||||||
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity (deficit) | $ 25,336,033 | $ 33,738,055 | ||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. |
About Digital Brands Group
We offer a wide variety of apparel through numerous brands on a both direct-to-consumer and wholesale basis. We have created a business model derived from our founding as a digitally native-first vertical brand. We focus on owning the customer's "closet share" by leveraging their data and purchase history to create personalized targeted content and looks for that specific customer cohort.
Digital Brands Group, Inc. Company Contact
Hil Davis, CEO
Email: invest@digitalbrandsgroup.co
Phone: (800) 593-1047
Related Links
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