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Exhibit 99.1

 

 

Bright Mountain Media Reports Record Third Quarter 2020 Financial Results

 

Company Continues to Successfully Execute on Rollup Strategy

 

Boca Raton, FL – November 25, 2020 — Bright Mountain Media, Inc. (OTCQB: BMTM), an end-to-end digital media and advertising services platform, has provided its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2020.

 

Management Commentary

 

“The third quarter of 2020 was highlighted by our continued revenue growth - a testament to the successful execution of our rollup strategy - with the goal of creating an industry leading digital media and advertising services platform,” said Kip Speyer, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Bright Mountain Media. “We continue to integrate Wild Sky Media post-acquisition and have been satisfied with the immense contributions their team has made to the broader organization thus far, expanding our reach into exciting new demographics through a diverse website portfolio.

 

“We are also exploring further potential acquisitions in what is shaping up to be a buyers market. Bright Mountain maintains a robust pipeline of potential acquisition candidates, though we will remain highly selective to ensure any target is accretive, reasonably valued and complementary to our core business.

 

“2020 has been a year of growth for Bright Mountain Media and I look forward to what 2021 holds. With a robust acquisition pipeline, a growing core business and a potential uplisting on the horizon – we are well positioned to create sustainable value for our shareholders over the long-term,” concluded Speyer.

 

Third Quarter 2020 Financial Summary

 

  Total revenue for the third quarter of 2020 grew 132% to $4.9 million, compared to revenue of $2.1 million in the same year-ago quarter. The increase in revenue was largely due to the acquisition of Wild Sky Media, in spite of the negative influence of COVID-19 on the digital advertising market.

 

 

 

 

  Selling, general and administrative expenses for the third quarter of 2020 were $5.5 million, compared to $2.7 million in the same year-ago quarter. The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses was due to the acquisitions of MediaHouse and Wild Sky which are not reflected in the prior period expenses
     
  Net loss for the third quarter of 2020 was $56.6 million, compared to a net loss of $2.0 million in the same year-ago quarter. The increase in net loss was primarily non-cash, related to the impairment of goodwill from previous acquisitions.
     
  Cash, cash equivalents and short-term deposits increased to $1.1 million as of September 30, 2020, compared with $1.0 million as of December 31, 2019.
     
  Cash used in operations for the second quarter of 2020 was $2.1 million, compared with cash used in operations of $0.4 million in the same year-ago quarter.

 

About Bright Mountain Media

 

Bright Mountain Media, Inc. (OTCQB: BMTM) is an end-to-end digital media and advertising services platform, efficiently connecting brands with targeted consumer demographics. Through the removal of middlemen in the advertising services process, Bright Mountain Media efficiently connects brands with targeted consumer demographics while maximizing revenue to publishers. Bright Mountain Media’s assets include Bright Mountain, LLC, MediaHouse (f/k/a NDN), Oceanside (f/k/a S&W Media), and Wild Sky Media including 24 owned and/or managed websites and 15 CTV apps. For more information, please visit www.brightmountainmedia.com.

 

Forward-Looking Statements for Bright Mountain Media, Inc.

 

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements that are based upon current expectations and involve certain risks and uncertainties. Such forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as “should,” “may,” “intends,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “projects,” “forecasts,” “expects,” “plans,” and “proposes,” and similar words. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors, some of which are beyond our control and difficult to predict and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or forecasted in the forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements made with respect to expectations of our ability to successfully integrate acquisitions., and the realization of any expected benefits from such acquisitions You are urged to carefully review and consider any cautionary statements and other disclosures, including the statements made under the heading “Risk Factors” in Bright Mountain Media, Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 14, 2020 and our other filings with the SEC. Bright Mountain Media, Inc. does not undertake any duty to update any forward-looking statements except as may be required by law.

 

Investor Contact:

 

Greg Falesnik or Luke Zimmerman

MZ Group - MZ North America

949-259-4987

BMTM@mzgroup.us

www.mzgroup.us

 

 

 

 

BRIGHT MOUNTAIN MEDIA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

   September 30, 2020   December 31, 2019 
   (unaudited)     
ASSETS          
Current Assets          
Cash and cash equivalents  $1,050,370   $957,013 
Accounts receivable, net   5,409,605    3,997,475 
Note receivable, net   13,646    63,812 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   702,054    752,975 
Current assets - discontinued operations   -    1,705 
           
Total Current Assets   7,175,675    5,772,980 
           
Property and equipment, net   119,912    30,666 
Website acquisition assets, net   12,789    48,928 
Intangible assets, net   12,052,337    19,610,801 
Goodwill   22,150,047    53,646,856 
Prepaid services/consulting agreements - long term   620,000    913,182 
Right of use asset   243,549    397,912 
Other assets   396,969    35,823 
Total Assets  $42,771,278   $80,457,148 
           
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY          
Current Liabilities          
Accounts payable  $7,605,873   $8,358,442 
Accrued expenses   1,933,476    3,228,328 
Accrued interest to related party   12,720    6,629 
Premium finance loan payable   16,671    179,844 
Deferred revenues   65,512    6,651 
Long term debt, current portion   1,135,000    165,163 
Operating lease liability, current portion   221,763    211,744 
Current liabilities - discontinued operations   -    591 
Total Current Liabilities   10,991,015    12,157,392 
           
Long term debt to related parties, net   36,199    25,689 
Long term debt   18,588,440    - 
Deferred tax liability   283,213    581,440 
Operating lease liability, net of current portion   21,915    198,232 
Total Liabilities   29,920,782    12,962,753 
Commitments and Contingencies          
Shareholders’ Equity          
Convertible preferred stock, par value $0.01, 20,000,000 shares authorized,          
Series A-1, 2,000,000 shares designated, 1,200,000 and 1,200,000 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively   12,000    12,000 
Series B-1, 6,000,000 shares designated, 0 and 0 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively   -    - 
Series E, 2,500,000 shares designated, issued and outstanding at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively   25,000    25,000 
Series F, 4,344,017 shares designated, issued and outstanding at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively   43,440    43,440 
Common stock, par value $0.01, 324,000,000 shares authorized, 114,564,060 and 100,244,312 issued and 114,013,943 and 78,063,531 outstanding at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively   1,145,642    1,002,444 
Additional paid-in capital   96,360,804    86,856,500 
Accumulated deficit   (83,581,144)   (20,444,989)
Treasury Stock at cost 550,117 shares at September 30, 2020   (1,155,246)   - 
Total shareholders’ equity   12,850,496    67,494,395 
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity  $42,771,278   $80,457,148 

 

 

 

 

BRIGHT MOUNTAIN MEDIA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

 

   For the Three Months Ended   For the Nine Months Ended 
   September 30, 2020   September 30, 2019   September 30, 2020   September 30, 2019 
                 
Revenues                    
Advertising  $4,894,486   $2,113,276   $9,438,612   $3,915,326 
                     
Cost of revenue                    
Advertising   2,085,060    1,432,922    5,005,646    2,874,076 
Gross profit   2,809,426    680,354    4,432,966    1,041,250 
                     
Selling, general and administrative expenses   5,493,343    2,734,203    13,860,462    4,452,490 
                     
Loss from operations   (2,683,917)   (2,053,849)   (9,427,496)   (3,411,240)
                     
Other income (expense)                    
Interest (expense) income, net   (251,779)   16,234    (323,047)   37,281 
Gain on settlement   935,408    -    935,408    122,500 
Impairment of assets   (53,996,544)   -    (53,996,544)   - 
Settlement of contingent consideration   (750,000)   -    (750,000)   - 
Other income (expense)   -    (6,993)   (215)   (7,902)
Interest expense - related party   (2,045)   (5,574)   (6,091)   (17,289)
Total other (expense) income   (54,064,960)   3,667    (54,140,489)   134,590 
                     
Net loss from continuing operations   (56,748,877)   (2,050,182)   (63,567,985)   (3,276,650)
                     
Income (loss) from discontinued operations   -    13,649    -    (174,021)
                     
Net loss before tax   (56,748,877)   (2,036,533)   (63,567,985)   (3,450,671)
                     
Income tax benefit   177,089    -    431,830    - 
                     
Net Loss   (56,571,788)   (2,036,533)   (63,136,155)   (3,450,671)
                     
Preferred stock dividends                    
Series A, Series E, and Series F preferred stock   (180,122)   (52,682)   (447,369)   (201,484)
                     
Net loss attributable to common shareholders  $(56,751,910)  $(2,089,215)  $(63,583,524)  $(3,652,155)
                     
Basic and diluted net loss for continuing operations per share  $(0.51)  $(0.03)  $(0.59)  $(0.05)
Basic and diluted net income (loss) for discontinued operations per share  $0.00   $0.00   $0.00   $(0.00)
Basic and diluted net loss per share  $(0.51)  $(0.03)  $(0.59)  $(0.05)
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic and diluted   110,995,809    64,267,465    108,099,730    66,485,230 

 

 

 

 

BRIGHT MOUNTAIN MEDIA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

September 30, 2020

(Unaudited)

 

  

For the Nine Months Ended

September 30,

 
   2020   2019 
Cash flows from operating activities:          
Net loss  $(63,136,155)  $(3,450,671)
Add back: loss attributable to discontinued operations   -    174,021 
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operations:          
Depreciation   29,616    5,613 
Amortization of debt discount   10,510    10,472 
Amortization   3,289,330    120,668 
Impairment of tradename   -    20,800 
Impairment of goodwill   42,444,971    - 
Impairment of intangibles   11,551,573    - 
Gain on settlement   (935,408)   (122,500)
Stock option compensation expense   129,105    29,074 
Stock issued for services rendered   92,218    32,250 
Non-cash finance fee   275,000    - 
Non-cash settlement of contingent consideration   750,000    - 
Change in deferred taxes   (431,830)   - 
Provision for bad debt   287,068    29,338 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:          
Accounts receivable   1,193,666    (808,812)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   536,920    482,979 
Prepaid services/consulting agreements   293,182    - 
Other assets   263,836    (17,369)
Right of use asset and lease liability   (11,935)   - 
Accounts payable   (1,674,722)   1,078,205 
Accrued expenses   53,950    1,070,498 
Accrued interest – related party   6,091    3,213 
Deferred revenues   25,528    (4,163)
Net cash (used in) continuing operations for operating activities   (4,957,486)   (1,346,384)
Net cash (used in) discontinued operations   -    (155,739)
Net cash (used in) operating activities   (4,957,486)   (1,502,123)
           
Cash flows from investing activities:          
Purchase of property and equipment   (4,055)   (8,746)
Cash received in acquisition   -    603,744 
Principal collected on notes receivable   -    77,500 
Notes receivable funded   -    (1,156,887)
Cash acquired from Wild Sky   1,357,669    - 
Cash paid for website acquisition   -    (8,000)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities   1,353,614    (492,389)
           
Cash flows from financing activities:          
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net   3,586,148    1,651,410 
Payments of premium finance loan payable   (163,173)   (89,154)
Dividend payments   (235,129)   (201,847)
Principal payments received for notes receivable   44,583    - 
Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock   -    250,000 
Principal payment on notes payable   464,800    (64,681)
Net cash provided by financing activities   3,697,229    1,545,728 
           
Impact on foreign exchange rates on cash   -    9,818 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents including cash and cash equivalents classified within assets related to continuing operations   93,357    (438,966)
Net (decrease) in cash related to discontinued operations   -    (15,971)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents   93,357    (454,937)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of period   957,013    1,042,457 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period  $1,050,370   $587,520