Trust Stamp announces record revenue and gross profit for Q1 2022; revenue increases 430% over the same period last year

Rhea-AI Summary

Trust Stamp (Nasdaq: IDAI) reported impressive financial results for Q1 2022, with net revenue soaring 430% year-over-year to $2.82M and gross profit increasing 674% to $2.13M. The gross profit margin improved significantly to 75.4%. Despite an operating loss of $1.64M, this was a decrease from $1.94M in Q1 2021. The company’s cash reserves grew to $5.84M, aided by government contracts and warrant exercises. CEO Gareth Genner highlighted growth in government and Fortune 500 client partnerships, citing a focus on privacy in biometric implementations.

Positive

• Net revenue increased by 430% year-over-year to $2.82M in Q1 2022.
• Gross profit saw a 674% increase to $2.13M.
• Gross profit margin improved to 75.4% from 51.6% year-over-year.
• Operating loss decreased to $1.64M from $1.94M in Q1 2021.
• Cash and cash equivalents rose to $5.84M, up from $3.48M at the end of 2021.
• Expansion of government-facing business development team.
• New partnerships with Fortune 500 clients and government entities.

Negative

• Operating expenses, particularly SG&A, increased to $3.12M from $1.33M, driven by legal and professional fees.

Atlanta, GA, May 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trust Stamp (Nasdaq: IDAI, Euronext Growth: AIID ID), the Privacy-First Identity Company^TM providing AI-powered trust and identity services used globally across multiple sectors, provides a business update and commentary on reported financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2022 (“Q1 2022”).

First Quarter 2022 Financial Highlights:

• Net Revenue was $2.82M in Q1 2022 compared to $0.53M in Q1 2021, a 430.0% increase year-over-year
• Gross Profit was $2.13M in Q1 2022 compared to $0.27M in Q1 2021, a 673.8% increase year-over-year
• Gross Profit Margin for Q1 2022 was 75.4% compared to 51.6% for Q1 2021
• Operating Loss decreased to $1.64M in Q1 2022 compared to $1.94M in Q1 2021
• Net Profit Margin increased to -60.0% in Q1 2022 from -381.7% in Q1 2021
• Net Loss was $1.69M in Q1 2022 compared to $2.03M in Q1 2021, a 16.7% decrease year-over-year
• Cash and Cash Equivalents were $5.84M in Q1 2022 compared with $3.48M as of December 31, 2021

Gareth Genner, Chief Executive Officer, comments: “We achieved record revenue of $2.82 million and gross profit of $2.13 million during Q1 2022, representing year-over-year increases of 430% and 674%, respectively. Trust Stamp has reported several significant developments over the past quarter as we delivered growth across the business, from our targeted suite of solutions and intellectual property portfolio to our earnings and client base.

This strong financial and operational performance reflects Trust Stamp’s ability to capture diversified market opportunities and grow existing commercial relationships to generate long-term revenue streams. Notably, we expanded upon an existing customer relationship within the government sector while increasing our scope of work with multiple Fortune 500 commercial clients in the financial services sector. Our technology has garnered interest across multiple government use cases in the United States and internationally, addressing pressing concerns around the privacy and security of legacy biometric implementations. Towards this end, Trust Stamp has made a significant investment in expanding our government-facing business development team and are in active discussions with several overseas governments.

We continue to innovate through investment in research and development to expand and productize our portfolio of solutions, which has led to five patent issuances and nine new patent application filings in Q1. Trust Stamp’s core technology delivers unparalleled security, utility, and privacy, at a fraction of the cost of traditional biometric solutions, driving commercial growth as we address cross-industry needs for fraud prevention, operational efficiency, and accessibility in digital services.

We are notably pleased with the launch and commercial adoption of our next-generation Biometric Multi-Factor Authentication (Biometric MFA^TM) offering and Identity Orchestration Platform, which transforms secure digital operations across the identity lifecycle with seamless rapid deployment of custom workflows built on our range of innovative AI-powered solutions. The low-code identity package addresses key industry and consumer requirements, including know-your-customer (KYC) and anti-money laundering (AML) regulations, multi-factor authentication, account recovery, fraud prevention, data protection, and more.

Following the launch of our end-to-end Identity Orchestration Platform, FIS, a leading financial services technology provider with over 20,000 clients, announced a partnership to leverage Trust Stamp’s biometric verification and tokenization capabilities in their global KYC solution. We continue to onboard new clients and partners, including VIVA Finance, which is integrating our biometric verification, document validation, and data protection technology to power and protect robust, accessible, and equitable financial services. Beyond internal sales initiatives, Trust Stamp is also focused on engaging channel partners with substantial distribution networks, which we believe will enable us to rapidly and cost-effectively scale the business.

Trust Stamp’s commitment to innovating secure, privacy-first identity and trust verification solutions, investment in scalable infrastructure, and strengthened presence across a range of market opportunities position us to drive continued positive performance as we execute on our long-term growth strategy with a strong balance sheet, including cash on hand of $5.86 million.

Building upon our work to drive market differentiation and shareholder value with a resilient and diversified business over previous years, Trust Stamp has made significant progress on executing key strategic goals in the first quarter of 2022, including uplisting to the Nasdaq Capital Market on January 31, 2022. On behalf of the Trust Stamp team, I want to thank our shareholders for your continued support as we execute our mission to accelerate secure global financial and societal inclusion.”

Financial Performance Overview

Revenue

Net revenue increased by $2.29 million or 430.0%, to $2.82 million for Q1 2022, compared to $532 thousand for Q1 2021. This increase was primarily due to revenue contracts executed by newly acquired and existing customers.

Gross Profit

Gross profit increased by a notable $1.86 million or 673.9% year-over-year in the first quarter, while gross profit margin improved to 75.4% in Q1 2022, compared to 51.6% for Q1 2021. The improvement was due in part to the Company’s prior investment in research and development, which enabled the utilization of existing technologies with relatively nominal implementation costs for new deployments.

Research and Development

Research and development (R&D) costs decreased by $261 thousand or 34.6% year-over-year in the first quarter. The decrease in R&D expenses in the comparison periods was driven by the Company’s continued efforts to transition software development resources towards expanding internal capabilities and away from external third-party software development.

Selling, General, and Administrative Expenses

Selling, general, and administrative (SG&A) expense increased to $3.12 million for Q1 2022, compared to $1.33 million for Q1 2021. The increase in SG&A expense during the period ended March 31, 2022 was driven by legal and professional services fees, other fees related to the listing of the Company’s common stock on the Nasdaq Capital Market, and internal sales commissions.

Operating Loss

Operating loss decreased by $295 thousand to $1.64 million for Q1 2022, compared to $1.94 million for Q1 2021. The primary reason for the decrease in operating loss was the growth in net revenue, which outpaced the growth in operating costs by a factor of 5.3. Adjusting for additional non-cash and non-recurring activities results in an even more significant improvement to the operating margin.

Net Loss

Net loss decreased 16.7% or $0.07 per basic and diluted share for Q1 2022 to $1.69M from $2.03 million or $0.11 per basic and diluted share for the same period last year.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

As of March 31, 2022, and December 31, 2021, the Company had approximately $5.84 million and $3.48 million of cash, respectively. The increase in cash during the comparative periods was a result of the net positive cash inflow from the combination of financing and operating activities. In Q1 2022, the Company received $1.95 million related to a government contract and $3.32 million from a warrant exercise, as well as $365 thousand in units sold and warrants exercised in connection to the Company's 2022 fundraising efforts in preparation for its Nasdaq listing.

Total working capital as of March 31, 2022 was $5.63 million, compared to $3.36 million as of December 31, 2021. As of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the Company had no long-term debt. Total stockholders’ equity was $7.42 million as of March 31, 2022, compared to $5.03 million as of December 31, 2021.

Enquiries

Trust Stamp                                                                          Email: Shareholders@truststamp.ai

Gareth Genner, Chief Executive Officer

Josh Allen, Executive VP for Corporate Finance                           

Nisha Naik, Executive VP of Communications

Davy (Euronext Growth Advisor)                                     Tel: +353 1 679 6363

Barry Murphy

Investor Relations                                                               Tel: +1 212-671-1021

Crescendo Communications                                              Email: idai@crescendo-ir.com

About Trust Stamp

Trust Stamp, the Privacy-First Identity Company^TM, is a global provider of AI-powered identity services for use in multiple sectors including banking and finance, regulatory compliance, government, real estate, communications, and humanitarian services. Its technology empowers organizations with advanced biometric identity solutions that reduce fraud, protect personal data privacy, increase operational efficiency, and reach a broader base of users worldwide through its unique data transformation and comparison capabilities.

Located in seven countries across North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa, Trust Stamp trades on the Nasdaq Capital Market (Nasdaq: IDAI) and Euronext Growth in Dublin (Euronext Growth: AIID ID). Founded in 2016 by Gareth Genner and Andrew Gowasack, the company now employs over 100 people.

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FAQ

What were Trust Stamp's Q1 2022 financial results?

In Q1 2022, Trust Stamp reported net revenue of $2.82M and gross profit of $2.13M, marking major year-over-year increases of 430% and 674%, respectively.

How much cash did Trust Stamp have at the end of Q1 2022?

As of March 31, 2022, Trust Stamp had cash and cash equivalents of $5.84M.

What is the significance of Trust Stamp's gross profit margin increase?

Trust Stamp's gross profit margin increased to 75.4% in Q1 2022, demonstrating improved efficiency and profitability compared to 51.6% in Q1 2021.

Did Trust Stamp experience a net loss in Q1 2022?

Yes, Trust Stamp reported a net loss of $1.69M in Q1 2022, but this was an improvement from a net loss of $2.03M in Q1 2021.

What are some recent partnerships Trust Stamp has formed?

Trust Stamp has formed partnerships with Fortune 500 companies and is expanding its work with government entities for biometric solutions.