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Netcapital Announces Full Year Fiscal 2024 Financial Results

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Netcapital Inc. (NCPL) reported its full fiscal year 2024 financial results, showing mixed performance. While overall revenues decreased by 42% to $4.9 million, portal fees surged by 109% to $874,368. The company faced challenges, reporting an operating loss of $3,442,388 and a net loss of $4,986,317, compared to profits in the previous year. Loss per share was $0.41, down from earnings of $0.63 in fiscal 2023. Netcapital also recorded an impairment loss of $1,048,430. Despite these setbacks, CEO Martin Kay expressed optimism about the future, citing significant growth in key areas amidst a challenging economic environment. The company will host an investor conference call on July 30, 2024, to discuss these results further.

Netcapital Inc. (NCPL) ha riportato i risultati finanziari per l'intero anno fiscale 2024, mostrando performance miste. Mentre i ricavi complessivi sono diminuiti del 42% a 4,9 milioni di dollari, le commissioni del portale sono aumentate del 109% a 874.368 dollari. L'azienda ha affrontato delle difficoltà, riportando una perdita operativa di 3.442.388 dollari e una perdita netta di 4.986.317 dollari, rispetto ai profitti dell'anno precedente. La perdita per azione è stata di 0,41 dollari, in calo rispetto agli utili di 0,63 dollari nell'anno fiscale 2023. Netcapital ha anche registrato una perdita da svalutazione di 1.048.430 dollari. Nonostante questi ostacoli, il CEO Martin Kay ha espresso ottimismo riguardo al futuro, citando una crescita significativa in aree chiave in un contesto economico difficile. L'azienda ospiterà una conferenza telefonica per gli investitori il 30 luglio 2024, per discutere ulteriormente di questi risultati.

Netcapital Inc. (NCPL) reportó sus resultados financieros para el año fiscal 2024, mostrando un rendimiento mixto. Mientras que los ingresos generales disminuyeron un 42% a 4,9 millones de dólares, las comisiones del portal aumentaron un 109% a 874,368 dólares. La compañía enfrentó desafíos, reportando una pérdida operativa de 3,442,388 dólares y una pérdida neta de 4,986,317 dólares, en comparación con las ganancias del año anterior. La pérdida por acción fue de 0,41 dólares, en comparación con ganancias de 0,63 dólares en el año fiscal 2023. Netcapital también registró una pérdida por deterioro de 1,048,430 dólares. A pesar de estos contratiempos, el CEO Martin Kay expresó optimismo sobre el futuro, citando un crecimiento significativo en áreas clave en medio de un entorno económico desafiante. La empresa realizará una conferencia telefónica para inversores el 30 de julio de 2024, para discutir más a fondo estos resultados.

Netcapital Inc. (NCPL)은 2024 회계 연도 전체 재무 결과를 보고하며 혼합된 성과를 나타냈습니다. 전체 수익은 42% 감소하여 490만 달러에 달하는 반면, 포털 수수료는 109% 증가하여 874,368 달러에 달했습니다. 회사는 어려움을 겪었고, 3,442,388 달러의 운영 손실4,986,317 달러의 순손실을 보고했습니다. 이는 전년도의 이익과 비교됩니다. 주당 손실은 0.41 달러로, 2023 회계연도의 0.63 달러의 이익에서 감소했습니다. Netcapital은 또한 1,048,430 달러의 자산 손상 손실을 기록했습니다. 이러한 어려움에도 불구하고, CEO 마틴 케이(Martin Kay)는 도전적인 경제 환경 속에서 주요 영역에서의 значительная рост в развитии. 회사는 2024년 7월 30일에 투자자 회의를 열어 이러한 결과에 대해 더 논의할 예정입니다.

Netcapital Inc. (NCPL) a publié ses résultats financiers pour l'exercice fiscal 2024, montrant une performance mitigée. Alors que les revenus globaux ont diminué de 42% pour atteindre 4,9 millions de dollars, les frais de portail ont augmenté de 109% pour s'élever à 874 368 dollars. L'entreprise a rencontré des défis, signalant une perte opérationnelle de 3 442 388 dollars et une perte nette de 4 986 317 dollars, par rapport aux bénéfices de l'année précédente. La perte par action était de 0,41 dollar, en baisse par rapport aux bénéfices de 0,63 dollar pour l'exercice 2023. Netcapital a également enregistré une perte de valeur de 1 048 430 dollars. Malgré ces revers, le PDG Martin Kay a exprimé son optimisme quant à l'avenir, citant une croissance significative dans des domaines clés dans un environnement économique difficile. L'entreprise organisera une conférence téléphonique pour les investisseurs le 30 juillet 2024, afin de discuter plus en détail de ces résultats.

Netcapital Inc. (NCPL) berichtete über die finanziellen Ergebnisse des gesamten Geschäftsjahres 2024 und zeigte gemischte Leistungen. Während die Gesamterlöse um 42% auf 4,9 Millionen Dollar sanken, stiegen die Portalgebühren um 109% auf 874.368 Dollar. Das Unternehmen sah sich Herausforderungen gegenüber, berichtete von einem Betriebsverlust von 3.442.388 Dollar und einem Nettoloss von 4.986.317 Dollar, verglichen mit Gewinnen im Vorjahr. Der Verlust pro Aktie betrug 0,41 Dollar, ein Rückgang von 0,63 Dollar im Geschäftsjahr 2023. Netcapital verzeichnete auch einen Wertminderungsverlust von 1.048.430 Dollar. Trotz dieser Rückschläge äußerte CEO Martin Kay Optimismus für die Zukunft und verwies auf erhebliches Wachstum in wichtigen Bereichen in einem herausfordernden wirtschaftlichen Umfeld. Das Unternehmen wird am 30. Juli 2024 eine Investorenkonferenz abhalten, um diese Ergebnisse weiter zu erörtern.

Positive
  • Portal fees increased by 109% year-over-year to $874,368
  • Cash and cash equivalents of $863,182 as of April 30, 2024
Negative
  • Revenues decreased by 42% year-over-year to $4.9 million
  • Operating loss of $3,442,388 compared to operating income of $2,271,876 in previous year
  • Net loss of $4,986,317 compared to net income of $2,954,972 in previous year
  • Loss per share of $0.41 compared to earnings per share of $0.63 in previous year
  • Impairment loss of $1,048,430 recorded in fiscal year 2024

Insights

Netcapital's fiscal 2024 results paint a challenging picture, with significant declines in both revenue and profitability. The 42% year-over-year revenue decrease to $4.9 million is concerning, especially when coupled with the shift from an operating income of $2.27 million in fiscal 2023 to an operating loss of $3.44 million in fiscal 2024. This stark reversal indicates substantial pressure on the company's core business model.

However, it's not all doom and gloom. The 109% increase in portal fees to $874,368 is a bright spot, suggesting growing traction in Netcapital's digital private capital markets platform. This growth in a key revenue stream could be pivotal for future performance if the trend continues and expands.

The $1.05 million impairment loss is noteworthy and likely contributed significantly to the net loss. Investors should seek clarity on the nature of this impairment during the upcoming earnings call, as it could provide insights into potential future write-downs or strategic shifts.

With cash and cash equivalents of $863,182, liquidity might become a concern if the company cannot reverse its loss-making trend. The burn rate implied by the operating loss suggests that without additional financing or a rapid turnaround, Netcapital may face cash flow challenges in the near term.

Overall, while the portal fee growth is encouraging, the company's ability to manage costs and return to profitability will be important for its long-term viability in the competitive digital capital markets space.

Netcapital's performance in fiscal 2024 reflects broader trends in the private capital markets ecosystem. The substantial revenue decline of 42% year-over-year suggests that the challenging economic environment has significantly impacted investor appetite for private market opportunities.

However, the impressive growth in portal fees (109% increase) is a silver lining, indicating that Netcapital's platform is gaining traction among users despite market headwinds. This could be attributed to a shift towards digital platforms for capital raising, accelerated by the pandemic and changing investor behaviors.

The company's transition from profitability to a significant loss ($4.99 million net loss in FY2024 vs. $2.95 million net income in FY2023) raises questions about its cost structure and scalability. It's important to understand whether this is a temporary setback due to market conditions or if it reveals underlying issues with the business model.

Looking ahead, Netcapital's ability to capitalize on the growing interest in private markets, as evidenced by the portal fee increase, while managing costs effectively, will be key to its recovery. The upcoming earnings call should provide valuable insights into management's strategy for navigating these challenges and leveraging opportunities in the evolving digital private capital landscape.

  • Management to Host Earnings Call on July 30, 2024 at 11 a.m. ET

BOSTON, MA, July 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Netcapital Inc. (Nasdaq: NCPL, NCPLW) (the “Company”), a digital private capital markets ecosystem, today announced select financial results for the full fiscal year 2024 ended April 30, 2024.

"We saw significant growth in key areas despite a challenging economic environment,” said Martin Kay, CEO of Netcapital Inc. “While there were decreases in both top and bottom line, we remain optimistic about the future, particularly with portal fees increasing over 100% during the year.”

Full Year Fiscal 2024 Financial Highlights

  • Revenues decreased by approximately 42% year-over-year to $4.9 million, compared to revenue of $8.5 million for full fiscal year 2023.
  • Revenue from portal fees increased by approximately 109% year-over-year to $874,368 in the full fiscal year 2024 compared to $418,513 for full fiscal 2023.
  • As of April 30, 2024, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $863,182.
  • Operating loss of ($3,442,388) for full fiscal year 2024 as compared to operating income of $2,271,876 for full fiscal year 2023
  • Net loss for the full fiscal year 2024 was ($4,986,317) in the full fiscal year 2024, as compared to net income of $2,954,972 for fiscal year 2023
  • Loss per share of ($0.41) in the full fiscal year 2024, were down compared to earnings per share of $0.63 for the full fiscal year 2023.
  • The Company recorded an impairment loss of $1,048,430 in fiscal year 2024.

For additional disclosure regarding Netcapital’s operating results, please refer to the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended April 30, 2024, which has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Conference Call Information

The Company will host an investor conference call on Tuesday, July 30th, 2024, at 11 a.m. ET.

Participant access: 844-985-2012 or 973-528-0138

Conference entry code: 861716

About Netcapital Inc.

Netcapital Inc. is a fintech company with a scalable technology platform that allows private companies to raise capital online and provides private equity investment opportunities to investors. The Company's consulting group, Netcapital Advisors, provides marketing and strategic advice and takes equity positions in select companies. The Company’s funding portal, Netcapital Funding Portal, Inc. is registered with the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) and is a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), a registered national securities association.

Forward Looking Statements

The information contained herein includes forward-looking statements. These statements relate to future events or to our future financial performance, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements since they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which are, in some cases, beyond our control and which could, and likely will, materially affect actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Any forward-looking statement reflects our current views with respect to future events and is subject to these and other risks, uncertainties and assumptions relating to our operations, results of operations, growth strategy and liquidity. We assume no obligation to publicly update or revise these forward-looking statements for any reason, or to update the reasons actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements, even if new information becomes available in the future.

Investor Contact

800-460-0815 
ir@netcapital.com

Netcapital Inc. Consolidated Statements of Operations

    Year Ended     Year Ended  
    April 30, 2024     April 30, 2023  
             
Revenues   $ 4,951,435     $ 8,493,985  
Costs of services     108,060       85,038  
Gross profit     4,843,375       8,408,947  
                 
Costs and expenses:                
Consulting expense     610,209       589,349  
Marketing     333,771       85,482  
Rent     76,117       75,052  
Payroll and payroll related expenses     3,838,640       3,646,490  
General and administrative costs     3,427,026       1,740,698  
Total costs and expenses     8,285,763       6,137,071  
Operating income (loss)     (3,442,388 )     2,271,876  
                 
Other income (expense):                
Interest expense     (45,990 )     (93,842 )
Gain on debt conversion     -       224,260  
Amortization of intangible assets     (93,862 )     (96,407 )
Impairment expense     (1,048,430 )     -  
Other income     1,200       51,645  
Unrealized gain (loss) on equity securities     (2,696,135 )     1,857,500  
Realized loss on sale of investment     -       (406,060 )
Total other income (expense)     (3,883,217 )     1,537,096  
Net income (loss) before taxes     (7,325,605 )     3,808,972  
Income tax expense (benefit)     (2,339,288 )     854,000  
Net income (loss)   $ (4,986,317 )   $ 2,954,972  
                 
Basic earnings (loss) per share   $ (0.41 )   $ 0.63  
Diluted earnings (loss) per share   $ (0.41 )   $ 0.63  
                 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:                
Basic     12,105,577       4,677,214  
Diluted     12,105,577       4,677,464  


Netcapital Inc. Consolidated Balance Sheets

    April 30, 2024     April 30, 2023  
Assets:                
Cash and cash equivalents   $ 863,182     $ 569,441  
Accounts receivable net     134,849       1,388,500  
Note receivable     20,000       -  
Interest receivable     1,200       -  
Prepaid expenses     23,304       583,030  
Total current assets     1,042,535       2,540,971  
                 
Deposits     6,300       6,300  
Notes receivable - related parties     202,000       202,000  
Purchased technology, net     14,733,005       15,875,297  
Investment in affiliate     240,080       240,080  
Equity securities     25,333,386       22,955,445  
Total assets   $ 41,557,306     $ 41,820,093  
                 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity                
Current liabilities:                
Accounts payable                
Trade   $ 793,325     $ 578,331  
Related party     -       75,204  
Accrued expenses     310,300       285,065  
Stock subscription payable     -       10,000  
Deferred revenue     466       661  
Interest payable     92,483       98,256  
Current taxes payable     -       174,000  
Deferred tax liability, net     -       1,657,000  
Related party debt     -       15,000  
Secured note payable     -       350,000  
Current portion of SBA loans     1,885,800       1,885,800  
Loan payable - bank     34,324       34,324  
Total current liabilities     3,116,698       5,163,641  
                 
Long-term liabilities:                
Long-term SBA loans, less current portion     500,000       500,000  
Total liabilities     3,616,698       5,663,641  
                 
Commitments and contingencies     -       -  
                 
Stockholders’ equity:                
Common stock, $.001 par value; 900,000,000 shares authorized, 22,880,680 and 6,440,527 shares issued and outstanding     22,880       6,441  
Shares to be issued     122,124       183,187  
Capital in excess of par value     37,316,041       30,500,944  
Retained earnings     479,563       5,465,880  
Total stockholders’ equity     37,940,608       36,156,452  
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity   $ 41,557,306     $ 41,820,093  

FAQ

What were Netcapital's (NCPL) revenue figures for fiscal year 2024?

Netcapital's revenues for fiscal year 2024 were $4.9 million, a 42% decrease from $8.5 million in fiscal year 2023.

How did Netcapital's (NCPL) portal fees perform in fiscal year 2024?

Netcapital's portal fees increased by 109% year-over-year, reaching $874,368 in fiscal year 2024 compared to $418,513 in fiscal year 2023.

What was Netcapital's (NCPL) net income/loss for fiscal year 2024?

Netcapital reported a net loss of $4,986,317 for fiscal year 2024, compared to a net income of $2,954,972 in fiscal year 2023.

When is Netcapital (NCPL) hosting its earnings call for fiscal year 2024 results?

Netcapital is hosting its earnings call on July 30, 2024, at 11 a.m. ET to discuss the fiscal year 2024 results.

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