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Viewbix Reports its Financial Results for 2022 with a 114% Growth in Revenues Totaling $97 Million

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Viewbix reported strong financial results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, with a record revenue of $96.6 million, representing a 114% increase year-over-year. The fourth quarter alone saw revenues reach $30.5 million, up 43%. Operating income surged to $2.7 million compared to $541,000 in 2021. EBITDA rose 123% year-over-year to $5.5 million. Notably, net profit increased to $1.1 million, reflecting a 89% growth from the previous year. Viewbix attributes this growth to its digital content activity and the acquisition of Cortex Media Group, and aims to expand further in the digital advertising market.

Positive
  • Record revenue of $96.6 million, a 114% increase YoY.
  • Fourth quarter revenue reached $30.5 million, up 43% YoY.
  • Operating income increased to $2.7 million from $541,000 in 2021.
  • EBITDA rose by 123% to $5.5 million YoY.
  • Net profit increased to $1.1 million, an 89% growth YoY.
Negative
  • Net cash from operating activities decreased by 26% YoY to $3.2 million.
  • Net cash from operating activities for Q4 fell by 62% YoY to $1.1 million.

Viewbix reached an operating income of $2.7 million

Amihay Hadad, Viewbix, CEO: “The acquisition of Cortex and the continued focus on our main activities have been instrumental in driving our growth. In addition to our organic growth, we plan to continue to pursue strategic opportunities to leverage our presence in the digital advertising market and expand into new segments

Ramat Gan, Israel, March 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Viewbix Inc. (OTC: VBIX) (“Viewbix” or the “Company”), a global developer of mar-tech and ad-tech innovative technologies, today announced its financial consolidated results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, reporting a record-breaking revenue of almost $100 million.

Viewbix attributes its success to the growth in its digital content activity, which began in October 2021, with the acquisition of Cortex Media Group Ltd. This acquisition allowed Viewbix to offer additional platforms to its customers, resulting in a strong financial performance in 2022.

The results refer to Gix Media’s consolidated financials for the fourth quarter and the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, in comparison to the same period of 2021.

Key highlights for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, include:

Revenues for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, reached a record high of $96,603 thousand an increase of 114% compared to the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. In the fourth quarter of 2022, revenues amounted to a record of $30,488 thousand, an increase of 43% compared to the fourth quarter of 2021.

EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciations, Amortizations) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, amounted to $5,535 thousand, an increase of 123% compared to the corresponding period in 2021. For the three-month period ended December 31, 2022, EBITDA amounted to $2,077 thousand, an increase of 68% compared to the corresponding period in 2021.

Operating income. Viewbix reached an operating income of $2,726 thousand in the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 compared to an operating income of $541 thousand in 2021. In the fourth quarter of 2022 the operating income amounted to $1,319 thousand an increase of 125% compared to an operating income of $585 thousand in the fourth quarter of 2021.

Net profit for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 rose to $1,117 thousand compared to $591 thousand in 2021.In the fourth quarter of 2022 the net profit amounted to $1,147 thousand an increase of 128% as compared to a net profit of $503 thousand in the fourth quarter of 2021.

Net cash from operating activities for the full year ended December 31, 2022 amounted to $3,237 thousand, compared to $4,366 thousand in the corresponding period in 2021.

Commenting on the results, Mr. Amihay Hadad, CEO of Viewbix, said, “We are thrilled with the impressive financial results we achieved in 2022. The acquisition of Cortex and the continued focus on our main activities have been instrumental in driving our growth. We are excited to build on this momentum and continue providing innovative ad-tech platforms to help us succeed. In addition to our organic growth, we plan to continue to pursue strategic opportunities to leverage our presence in the digital advertising market and expand into new segments.”

Financial Highlights for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 and for the Fourth of Quarter of 2022 (Including EBITDA Reconciliation):

U.S. dollars in thousands For the year ended
December 31
  For the three months ended
December 31
 
  2022  2021  %  2022  2021  % 
Revenues  96,603   45,224   114%  30,488   21,350   43%
Operating income  2,726   541   404%  1,319   585   125%
EBITDA  5,535   2,482   123%  2,077   1,237   68%
Adjusted EBITDA  5,772   2,661   117%  2,153   1,428   51%
GAAP Net Income  1,117   591   89%  1,147   503   128%
Non- GAAP Net Income  3,850   2,711   42%  1,896   1,346   41%
Net Cash from Operations  3,237   4,366   -26%  1,062   2,802   -62%


U.S. dollars in thousands For the year ended
December 31
  For the three months ended
December 31
 
  2022  2021  2022  2021 
GAAP Net Income   1,117   591   1,147   503 
Financial (income) expenses, net  1,456   (140)  82   (49)
Taxes on income  153   90   90   131 
Depreciation and amortization  2,809   1,941   758   652 
EBITDA  5,535   2,482   2,077   1,237 
Other expenses  166   222   45   196 
Share-based compensation, expenses (income)  71   (43)  31   (5)
Adjusted EBITDA  5,772   2,661   2,153   1,428 
Financial income (expenses), net  (1,456)  140   (82)  49 
Taxes on income  (153)  (90)  (90)  (131)
Deferred tax income in connection with amortization of intangible assets  (313)  -   (85)  - 
Non- GAAP Net Income  3,850   2,711   1,896   1,346 

Financial Comparison for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 and for the Fourth of Quarter of 2022

Adjusted EBITDA: Adjusted EBITDA was $5,772 thousands, for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, an increase of 117% compared to $2,661 thousands, compared to the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. A reconciliation of GAAP Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA is included in this press release. In the fourth quarter of 2022, Adjusted EBITDA was $2,153 thousand, an increase of 51% compared to the fourth quarter of 2021.

Non-GAAP Net Income: Non-GAAP net income increased by 42% to $3,850 thousand for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022. In the fourth quarter of 2022, Non-GAAP Net Income, increase by 41% compared to the fourth quarter of 2021. A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP net income is included in this press release.

Use of Non-GAAP Measures

Viewbix’s financial statements are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, or GAAP, and represent earnings as reported to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Viewbix has provided in this release certain financial information that has not been prepared in accordance with GAAP. Viewbix’s management believes that the non-GAAP EBITDA described in the release, which includes adjustments for specific items that are generally not indicative of our core operations, provides additional information that is useful to investors in understanding Viewbix’s underlying performance, business and performance trends, and helps facilitate period-to-period comparisons and comparisons of its financial measures with other companies in Viewbix’s industry. However, the non-GAAP financial measures that Viewbix uses may differ from measures that other companies may use. Non-GAAP financial measures are not required to be uniformly applied, are not audited and should not be considered in isolation or as substitutes for results prepared in accordance with GAAP. Non-GAAP financial measures consist of GAAP financial measures adjusted to exclude share-based compensation expenses, acquisition related expenses, amortization of acquired intangible assets and the related taxes thereon. Adjusted Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (“Adjusted EBITDA”) is defined as operating income excluding stock-based compensation expenses, depreciation, acquisition related items consisting of amortization of intangible assets, acquisition related expenses.

About Viewbix Inc.

Viewbix, together with its subsidiaries Gix Media Ltd. and Cortex Media Group Ltd., operates in the field of digital advertising (the “Group”). The Group offers two main platforms: ad-search and digital content. The search platform develops a variety of technological software solutions, that automate, optimize and monetize online campaigns, by acquiring and routing internet user traffic to search engines. The digital content platform creates, edits and markets content in various languages to various target audiences in order to generate revenues from advertisements displayed together with the content, which are posted numerous digital content, marketing and advertising platforms (such as Google, Facebook, Yahoo and Apple), in order to attract internet user traffic for advertisers. Viewbix’s technological tools allow advertisers and website owners to earn more from their advertising campaigns and generate additional profits from their websites.

For more information about Viewbix, visit https://corp.viewbix.com/

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other Federal securities laws. Words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates” and similar expressions or variations of such words are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Because such statements deal with future events and are based on Viewbix’s current expectations, they are subject to various risks and uncertainties, and actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those described in or implied by the statements in this press release.

The forward-looking statements contained or implied in this press release are subject to other risks and uncertainties, including those discussed in any filings with the SEC. Except as otherwise required by law, Viewbix undertakes no obligation to publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. References and links to websites have been provided as a convenience, and the information contained on such websites is not incorporated by reference into this press release. Viewbix is not responsible for the contents of third-party websites.

INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACTS:

Michal Efraty
Investor Relations
+972-(0)52-3044404
michal@efraty.com


FAQ

What were Viewbix's earnings for 2022?

Viewbix reported a record revenue of $96.6 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022.

How much did Viewbix's revenue increase in the fourth quarter?

In the fourth quarter of 2022, Viewbix's revenue increased by 43% year-over-year to $30.5 million.

What is the operating income of Viewbix for 2022?

Viewbix's operating income was $2.7 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022.

What is Viewbix's net profit for the fourth quarter of 2022?

Viewbix reported a net profit of $1.1 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022.

What challenges did Viewbix face in 2022?

Viewbix experienced a decrease in net cash from operating activities, down 26% year-over-year.

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