Zoomd Technologies Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2023 Financial Results

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Zoomd Technologies reported a 39% decline in revenues for FY2023, reaching $32.1M, due to lower revenues from the cryptocurrency sector and discontinuation of unprofitable activities. Despite this, gross margins increased by 6% during the same period. The Company achieved positive operating income in Q4.23 for the first time in the last 5 quarters and ended the year with a cash balance of $2.6M. Management undertook strategic actions to address market challenges, leading to a transition from cash-burning to cash-generating operations in the second half of 2023.

Positive

• Revenues for FY2023 were $32.1M, a 39% decline from FY2022 due to lower revenues from the cryptocurrency sector and the discontinuation of unprofitable activities.
• Gross margins increased by 6% for the same period.
• Mid-year improvements led to positive operating income in Q4.23, the first time in the last 5 quarters.
• The Company ended FY2023 with a cash balance of $2.6M and generated $0.4M in net cash from operating activities with no long-term debt.
• Management undertook strategic actions to mitigate market challenges, including cost reduction measures and focusing on core user acquisition activities.
• Adjusted EBITDA improved by $1.1M in the second half of 2023 compared to the first half.
• The Company transitioned from cash-burning to cash-generating operations in the second half of the year.
• The joint work of the management team and board laid a stable foundation for future growth and results.
• Revenues in Q4.23 were $7.5M, a 30% decline from Q4.22, affected by global economic slowdown and discontinuation of unprofitable areas.
• Operating income in Q4.23 was $0.1M, compared to an operating loss of $1.7M in Q4.22.
• Research and Development expenses for Q4.23 decreased by 76% YOY, while Selling, General and Administrative expenses decreased by 40% YOY.
• For FY2023, revenues were $32M, a 39% decrease year-over-year.
• Gross profit margin was 37% for FY2023, versus 31% for the same period in 2022.
• Adjusted EBITDA for FY2023 was $1.7M, down from $3.7M in FY2022, primarily due to revenue decrease.
• Operating loss for FY2023 was $4.1M, compared to $2.1M in FY2022, mainly due to impairment of intangible assets.

Negative

• Revenues declined by 39% in FY2023 due to challenges in the cryptocurrency sector and discontinuation of unprofitable activities.
• Operating loss increased to $4.1M in FY2023 from $2.1M in FY2022, primarily due to impairment of intangible assets.
• Revenues in Q4.23 declined by 30% from Q4.22, affected by global economic slowdown and discontinuation of unprofitable areas.
• Adjusted EBITDA decreased to $1.7M in FY2023 from $3.7M in FY2022, mainly driven by revenue decrease.

Financial Analyst

The reported decrease in revenues for Zoomd Technologies is a significant concern, especially noting a 39% year-over-year decline. This can be attributed to the downturn in the cryptocurrency market, which has experienced volatility and regulatory uncertainty impacting tech companies with exposure to this sector. The decision to discontinue unprofitable activities, while it may have led to short-term revenue loss, can be a prudent move to focus on core competencies and potentially improve profitability in the long term.

From a financial perspective, the increase in gross margins by 6% and the shift from a cash-burning to cash-generating operation demonstrate management's ability to adapt and improve operational efficiency. These positive changes, coupled with no long-term debt, suggest a solid foundation for sustainability. The decrease in Research and Development (R&D) and Selling, General and Administrative (SG&A) expenses by 76% and 40%, respectively, can be viewed as aggressive cost-cutting measures that may limit future growth potential if not balanced carefully.

Market Research Analyst

Zoomd's strategic pivot to focus on core user acquisition and engagement activities indicates an adaptive response to changing market conditions. The diversification into sectors like E-commerce and iGaming reflects an understanding of resilient and growing markets, which is essential for investors to monitor. The positive operating income in Q4 after a series of negative quarters is a key indicator of a potential turnaround.

For investors, the emphasis should be on the company's capability to maintain the positive momentum achieved in the latter half of 2023. It's important to track how these operational changes influence the company's market position and whether they translate into sustainable revenue growth. With tech and MarTech industries being highly competitive, Zoomd's execution of their streamlined business strategy will be critical to watch in the upcoming fiscal periods.

Conference call will be held on April 24, 2024 at 11AM ET

VANCOUVER, BC, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Zoomd Technologies Ltd. (TSXV: ZOMD) (OTC: ZMDTF) and its wholly-owned subsidiary Zoomd Ltd. (collectively, "Zoomd" or the "Company"), the marketing technology (MarTech) user-acquisition and engagement platform, today reported its financial results for the three months and full year ended December 31, 2023. The Company's financial statements and management discussion and analysis ("MD&A") are available on SEDAR+ under the Company's profile.

Key Financial Highlights

• Revenues in FY2023 were $32.1M, a 39% decline versus FY2022, primarily due to lower revenues from the cryptocurrency sector and Zoomd's decision to discontinue unprofitable activities.
• Gross margins increased by 6% for the same period.
• Mid-year improvements were made to address market trends. These actions lead to positive operating income in Q4.23, for the first time in the last 5 quarters.
• Ended FY2023 with a cash balance of $2.6M, net cash generated from operating activities of $0.4M, and no long-term debt.

Management Commentary

Ido Almany, CEO of the Company stated, "In response to market trends challenges, the Company's management team undertook at the end of the first half of 2023 a series of strategic actions aimed at mitigating the impact on the Company's financial health and positioning the Company for sustainable growth, including a decision to cease operations in certain business lines and refocus Company's efforts and own technology on core user acquisition activities. Additionally, the management team successfully implemented substantial cost-reduction measures across various areas of the Company, aiming to streamline operations and improve efficiency.

We have already begun to see the fruits of our actions in the second half of 2023 with an improvement of $1.1M in terms of adjusted EBITDA comparing the first with the second half of the 2023 fiscal year. Moreover, these actions led to positive operating income, for the first time in 5 quarters. Additionally, the Company achieved a crucial financial milestone by transitioning from cash-burning to cash generating from operational activities in the second half of the year.

The joint work of the management team and the board and the successful execution of the restructuring plan previously announced, lays the stable foundation to build upon. We are confident in our ability to continue delivering results for our current and future clients."

Amit Bohensky, Chairman of Zoomd Technologies added "The hard work and collaboration between the management team and the board are showing through the numbers of the 2023 financial statement.I stay confidant and optimistic in our team work. We are thankful to our supportive investors and delighted to share  this journey with them."

Fourth Quarter 2023 Highlights (All Figures in Thousands in USD)

• Revenues for the three months ended December 31, 2023 were $7.5 million, a 30% decline relative to Q4.22. Revenues continued to be negatively affected by the global economic slowdown, in particular in the areas of cryptocurrencies. We continue to diversify our business by increasing our exposure to sectors such as E-commerce, iGaming and transportation. Furthermore, our decision to discontinue unprofitable areas, including our publishers' monetization business, led to a decline in revenue. Excluding both Cryptocurrency clients and non profitable operations clients that have been discontinued, revenue in Q4.23 has risen in comparison to the corresponding period of 2022.
• Gross profit margin was 34% for the year ended December 31, 2023, versus 38% for the same period in 2022.
• Research and Development expenses for the three months ended December 31, 2023 were $0.6M, a 76% decrease YOY. Selling, General and Administrative expenses for the three months ended December 31, 2023 were $1.9M, a 40% decrease YOY. The decrease in expenses is primarily attributable to the implementation of mid-year improvements that were made to address market trends noted above.
• Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended December 31, 2023, was $0.6M as compared with Adjusted EBITDA of $0.2M for the three months ended December 31, 2022. The increase in Adjusted EBITDA was primarily attributable to the implementation of mid-year improvements that were made to address market trends.
• Operating income was $0.1M for Q4.23, compared to an operating loss of $1.7M in Q4.22. the Company achieved a positive operating income, for the first time in 5 consecutive quarters.
• As of December 31, 2023, the Company's cash and cash equivalents amounted to $2.6 million, and no long-term debt.

Fiscal Year 2023 Highlights (All Figures in Thousands in USD)

• For the twelve months ended December 31, 2023, revenues were $32M, a decrease of 39% year-over-year. Excluding both cryptocurrency clients and non profitable operations clients that have been discontinued, revenue in 2023 has risen in comparison to the year 2022.
• Gross profit margin was 37% for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023, versus 31% for the same period in 2022.
• Research and Development expenses for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023 were $3.3M, a 51% decrease YOY. Selling, General and Administrative expenses for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023, were $10M, a 17% decrease YOY. The decrease in expenses is primarily attributable to the implementation of mid-year improvements that were made to address market trends.
• Adjusted EBITDA for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023, was $1.7M as compared with Adjusted EBITDA of $3.7M for the twelve months ended December 31, 2022. The decrease is primarily attributable to the decrease in revenues.
• Operating loss was $4.1M for FY 2023, compared to an operating loss of $2.1M in FY 2022. The increase in operating loss is primarily attributable to the impairment of intangible assets.

Conference Call

Amit Bohensky, Founder and Chairman, will hold a conference call to discuss the quarter's financial results at 11AM ET on April 24, 2023.

Interested parties can listen via a live webcast, from the link available in the Investors section of Zoomd's website at https://zoomd.com/investors/ or at https://app.webinar.net/w7KopoOpqXE

A replay will be available after the call, in the Investors section of the Company's website at https://zoomd.com/investors/ or via https://app.webinar.net/w7KopoOpqXE

About Zoomd:

Zoomd (TSXV: ZOMD, OTC: ZMDTF), established in 2012 and listed on the TSX Venture Exchange since September 2019, provides an innovative mobile app user-acquisition platform that integrates with numerous global digital media outlets. This platform presents a unified view of multiple media sources, thereby serving as a comprehensive user acquisition control center for advertisers. It streamlines campaign management through a single point of contact, simplifying customer acquisition efforts. The consolidation of media sources onto one platform enables Zoomd

to offer advertisers substantial savings by reducing the need for disparate data source integration, enhancing data collection and insights, and minimizing resource expenditure.

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

CAUTION REGARDING NON-IFRS FINANCIAL MEASURES

This press release refers to "Adjusted EBITDA" which is a non-IFRS financial measure that does not have a standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS. The Company's presentation of this preliminary financial measure may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies. This preliminary financial measure is intended to provide additional information to investors concerning the Company's estimated results. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization, as adjusted for share-based payments, and is a measure of a Company's operating performance. Essentially, it's a way to evaluate a Company's performance without having to factor in financing decisions, accounting decisions or tax environments.

Management uses this non-IFRS measure as a key metric in the evaluation of the Company's performance and the consolidated financial results. The Company believes Adjusted EBITDA is useful to investors in their assessment of the operating performance and the valuation of the Company. However, non-IFRS financial measures are not prepared in accordance with IFRS, and the information is not necessarily comparable to other companies and should be considered as a supplement to, not a substitute for, or superior to, the corresponding measures calculated in accordance with IFRS. A reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA and operating profit is available in Zoomd's MD&A located on the Company's profile at www.sedarplus.ca which is incorporated by reference into this press release.

DISCLAIMER IN REGARD TO FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This news release includes certain "forward-looking statements" under applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to Zoomd's future outlook, its future ability to successfully continue its growth, its ability to continue to deliver products and services largely unimpacted by the privacy updates undertaken (or will be undertaken in the future) by Google and Apple as well as its ability to continue expanding into new geographies and industries. Forward-looking statements are based on our current assumptions, estimates, expectations and projections that, while considered reasonable, are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause the actual results and future events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to: general business, economic, competitive, technological, legal, privacy matters, political and social uncertainties (including the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and the military conflicts), the extent and duration of which are uncertain at this time on Zoomd's business and general economic and business conditions and markets. There can be no assurance that any of the forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements.

Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether because of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

The reader should not place undue importance on forward-looking information and should not rely upon this information as of any other date. All forward-looking information contained in this press release is expressly qualified in its entirety by this cautionary statement.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

Company Media Contacts:
Amit Bohensky
Chairman
Zoomd
ir@zoomd.com
Website: www.zoomd.com

Investor relations:
Lytham Partners, LLC
Ben Shamsian
New York | Phoenix
ZOMD@lythampartners.com

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FAQ

What were Zoomd Technologies' revenues in FY2023?

Zoomd Technologies reported revenues of $32.1M in FY2023, representing a 39% decline from FY2022.

What led to the decline in revenues for Zoomd Technologies in FY2023?

The decline in revenues for Zoomd Technologies in FY2023 was primarily due to lower revenues from the cryptocurrency sector and the discontinuation of unprofitable activities.

Did Zoomd Technologies achieve positive operating income in Q4.23?

Yes, Zoomd Technologies achieved positive operating income in Q4.23 for the first time in the last 5 quarters.

What was the gross profit margin for Zoomd Technologies in FY2023?

The gross profit margin for Zoomd Technologies was 37% in FY2023, compared to 31% in 2022.

What were the Research and Development expenses for Zoomd Technologies in Q4.23?

Research and Development expenses for Zoomd Technologies in Q4.23 were $0.6M, reflecting a 76% decrease year-over-year.