Digital Brands Group Reports First Quarter 2023 Financial Results

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Revenues increased 48.4% to $5.1 million

Gross margin increased 113.9% to $2.4 million

AUSTIN, Texas, May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Digital Brands Group, Inc. (“DBG”)  (NASDAQ: DBGI), a curated collection of luxury lifestyle, digital-first brands, today reported financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2023. 

“We are pleased to see the significant operating leverage we experienced with the acquisition of Sundry, and still expect to achieve positive EBITDA this fall even in a challenging macro environment” said Hil Davis, CEO of Digital Brands Group. “We are also excited about our two new revenue channels that launch this Fall, which are our proprietary affiliate program and our multi-brand retail stores.”

Results for the First Quarter

  • Net revenues increased 48.4% to $5.1 million compared to $3.4 million a year ago
  • Gross margin increased 113.9% to $2.4 million compared to $1.1 million a year ago
    • Gross profit margins increased significantly to 47.9% from 33.2% a year ago
  • G&A expenses, including non-cash items, increased 8.4% to $4.6 million compared to $4.3 million a year ago
    • G&A as a % of revenue declined to 91.0% from 124.6% a year ago
    • G&A expenses included $3.1 million in non-cash expenses compared to $1.8 million a year ago
    • Excluding these non-cash items, G&A would have been $1.6 million compared to $2.5 million a year ago, which as a % of revenues declined to 30.4% from 72.6% a year ago
  • Sales & Marketing expenses increased 7.2% to $1.1 million compared to $1.0 million a year ago
    • Sales and marketing expenses ratio was 21.9% compared to 30.3% a year ago
  • Loss from operations declined to $3.6 million compared to a loss of $5.6 million a year ago
    • Excluding the non-cash items in G&A expenses, loss from operations declined to $500,000 compared to a loss of $3.8 million a year ago
    • These losses included approximately $250,000 in expenses associated with the integration and timing of the Sundry transition, which will no longer be incurred
  • Net loss attributable to common stockholders was $6.2 million, or $1.08 per diluted share, compared to $7.8 million, or $59.18 per diluted share, a year ago
    • Excluding the non-cash items from G&A and other income, net loss would have been $2.4 million, or $0.42 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $6.1 million, or a loss of $45.77 per diluted share, a year ago

“Our business is completely different now than it was in 2022.  We lost a year due to the market decline in 2022, which delayed our acquisition of Sundry. We knew this acquisition was the critical step in our path to build a company with scale, positive EBITDA and positive cash flow. Now that the Sundry acquisition has closed, we are well on our way to achieving our initial goals,” said Hil Davis, Chief Executive Officer of Digital Brands Group.

Davis continued, “we are also excited for the forecasted monthly free cash flow that we will generate this fall associated with the transition to positive EBITDA coupled with the end of our MCA payments in early October.  We should generate over $500,000 in free cash flow monthly starting after our last MCA payment.”

Conference Call and Webcast Details Updated

Management will host a conference call on Monday, May 22 at 10:00 a.m. ET to discuss the results. The live conference call can be accessed by dialing (866) 605-1828 from the U.S. or internationally. The conference I.D. code is 13739029 or via the web by using the following link: https://event.choruscall.com/mediaframe/webcast.html?webcastid=VEEr5XVj. 

Forward-looking Statements

Certain statements included in this release are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements are made based on our expectations and beliefs concerning future events impacting DBG and therefore involve several risks and uncertainties. You can identify these statements by the fact that they use words such as “will,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “should,” and “may” and other words and terms of similar meaning or use of future dates, however, the absence of these words or similar expressions does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. All statements regarding DBG’s plans, objectives, projections and expectations relating to DBG’s operations or financial performance, and assumptions related thereto are forward-looking statements. We caution that forward-looking statements are not guarantees and that actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. DBG undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. Potential risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results of operations or financial condition of DBG to differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: risks arising from the widespread outbreak of an illness or any other communicable disease, or any other public health crisis, including the coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic; the level of consumer demand for apparel and accessories; disruption to DBGs distribution system; the financial strength of DBG’s customers; fluctuations in the price, availability and quality of raw materials and contracted products; disruption and volatility in the global capital and credit markets; DBG’s response to changing fashion trends, evolving consumer preferences and changing patterns of consumer behavior; intense competition from online retailers; manufacturing and product innovation; increasing pressure on margins; DBG’s ability to implement its business strategy; DBG’s ability to grow its wholesale and direct-to-consumer businesses; retail industry changes and challenges; DBG’s and its vendors’ ability to maintain the strength and security of information technology systems; the risk that DBG’s facilities and systems and those of our third-party service providers may be vulnerable to and unable to anticipate or detect data security breaches and data or financial loss; DBG’s ability to properly collect, use, manage and secure consumer and employee data; stability of DBG’s manufacturing facilities and foreign suppliers; continued use by DBG’s suppliers of ethical business practices; DBG’s ability to accurately forecast demand for products; continuity of members of DBG’s management; DBG’s ability to protect trademarks and other intellectual property rights; possible goodwill and other asset impairment; DBG’s ability to execute and integrate acquisitions; changes in tax laws and liabilities; legal, regulatory, political and economic risks; adverse or unexpected weather conditions; DBG’s indebtedness and its ability to obtain financing on favorable terms, if needed, could prevent DBG from fulfilling its financial obligations; and climate change and increased focus on sustainability issues. More information on potential factors that could affect DBG’s financial results is included from time to time in DBG’s public reports filed with the SEC, including DBG’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and Forms 8-K filed or furnished with the SEC.

DIGITAL BRANDS GROUP, INC

STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS









Three Months Ended








March 31, 








2023

2022










Restated

Net revenues

$       5,095,234

$        3,432,410

Cost of net revenues

2,656,652

2,292,191

           Gross profit

2,438,582

1,140,219











Operating expenses:



      General and administrative

4,636,844

4,277,955

      Sales and marketing

1,115,643

1,040,572

      Distribution

270,185

202,848

      Change in fair value of contingent consideration

–

1,200,321

           Total operating expenses

6,022,672

6,721,696











Loss from operations

(3,584,090)

(5,581,477)











Other income (expense):



     Interest expense

(1,873,270)

(1,567,877)

      Other non-operating income (expenses)

(678,989)

(683,588)

           Total other income (expense), net

(2,552,259)

(2,251,465)











Income tax benefit (provision)

–

–

Net loss



$     (6,136,349)

$     (7,832,942)











Weighted average common shares outstanding – 








      basic and diluted

5,670,362

132,351

Net loss per common share – basic and diluted






$              (1.08)

$            (59.18)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

DIGITAL BRANDS GROUP, INC

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW









Three Months Ended








March 31, 








2023

2022

Cash flows from operating activities:







Net loss




$    (6,136,349)

$    (7,832,942)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:







     Depreciation and amortization

959,207

552,004

     Amortization of loan discount and fees

1,412,425

1,093,583

     Loss on extinguishment of debt

689,100

–

     Stock-based compensation

105,594

139,093

     Shares issued for services

499,338

–

     Change in credit reserve

109,298

(9,067)

     Change in fair value of warrant liability

–

(5,970)

     Change in fair value of derivative liability

–

682,103

      Change in fair value of contingent consideration

–

1,200,321

 Changes in operating assets and liabilities:



      Accounts receivable, net

282,947

(49,554)

      Due from factor, net

(77,776)

294,439

      Inventory

299,188

262,753

      Prepaid expenses and other current assets

(218,286)

(126,369)

      Accounts payable

(416,093)

1,972,441

      Accrued expenses and other liabilities

464,855

669,514

      Deferred revenue

115,292

71,707

      Accrued interest

218,740

450,788

      Net cash used in operating activities

(1,692,520)

(635,156)

Cash flows from investing activities:



Purchase of property, equipment and software






–

(5,576)

Deposits






87,379

–

      Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

87,379

(5,576)

Cash flows from financing activities:



Proceeds (repayments) from related party advances

(104,170)

(11,105)

Advances (repayments) from factor

217,625

(179,126)

Issuance of loans and note payable

3,542,199

868,582

Repayments of convertible notes and loan payable

(5,677,621)

–

Issuance of common stock pursuant to private placement






5,000,003

–

Offering costs






(686,927)

–

      Net cash provided by financing activities

2,291,109

678,351

Net chane in cash and cash equivalents

685,968

37,619

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

1,283,282

528,394

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$      1,969,250

$         566,013











Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:



Cash paid for income taxes

$                     –

$                     –

Cash paid for interest

$           60,465

$                     –











Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities:



Conversion of notes into common stock






$                     –

$      1,201,582

Right of use asset






$         467,738

$         250,244

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

DIGITAL BRANDS GROUP, INC

STATEMENT OF BALANCE SHEETS









March 31, 

December 31, 








2023

2022

ASSETS





Current assets:





Cash and cash equivalents

$         1,969,250

$          1,283,282


Accounts receivable, net

345,439

628,386


Due from factor, net

590,253

839,400


Inventory

4,926,094

5,225,282


Prepaid expenses and other current assets

1,071,330

853,044




Total current assets

8,902,366

8,829,394

Property, equipment and software, net

71,803

76,657

Goodwill


10,103,812

10,103,812

Intangible assets, net

13,473,151

14,427,503

Deposits


110,962

198,341

Right of use asset

467,738

102,349




Total assets

$       33,129,832

$        33,738,056











LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)



Current liabilities:





Accounts payable

$         7,671,050

$          8,098,165


Accrued expenses and other liabilities

4,921,970

4,457,115


Deferred revenue

317,421

202,129


Due to related parties

452,055

556,225


Contingent consideration liability

12,098,475

12,098,475


Convertible note payable, net

100,000

2,721,800


Accrued interest payable

1,780,535

1,561,795


Note payable – related party

129,489

129,489


Loan payable, current

1,329,507

1,966,250


Promissory note payable, net

10,914,831

9,000,000


Right of use liability, current portion

425,654

102,349




Total current liabilities

40,140,987

40,893,792

Loan payable

798,759

297,438

Right of use liability

53,107

–




Total liabilities

40,992,853

41,191,230











Commitments and contingencies














Stockholders’ equity (deficit):




Undesignated preferred stock, $0.0001 par, 10,000,000 shares authorized, 0 shares





 issued and outstanding as of both March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022

–

–

Series A preferred stock, $0.0001 par, 1 share authorized, no shares issued and outstanding as of 




March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022

–

–

Series A convertible preferred stock, $0.0001 par, 6,800 shares designated, 6,300 shares issued and




outstanding as of both March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022

1

1

Common stock, $0.0001 par, 1,000,000,000 shares authorized, 5,974,969 and 4,468,939 shares





issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively

598

447

Additional paid-in capital

102,020,045

96,293,694

Accumulated deficit 

(109,883,665)

(103,747,316)




Total stockholders’ equity (deficit)

(7,863,021)

(7,453,174)




Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity (deficit)

$        33,129,832

$         33,738,056

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. Digital native first brands are brands founded as e-commerce driven businesses, where online sales constitute a meaningful percentage of net sales, although they often subsequently also expand into wholesale or direct retail channels., Unlike typical e-commerce brands, as a digitally native vertical brand we control our own distribution, sourcing products directly from our third-party manufacturers and selling directly to the end consumer. 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. We have strategically expanded into an omnichannel brand offering these styles and content not only on-line but at selected wholesale and retail storefronts. We believe this approach allows us opportunities to successfully drive Lifetime Value (“LTV”) while increasing new customer growth. 

Digital Brands Group, Inc. Company Contact
Hil Davis, CEO
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (800) 593-1047

Related Links

https://www.digitalbrandsgroup.co

https://ir.digitalbrandsgroup.co

SOURCE Digital Brands Group, Inc.

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