[10-Q] Binah Capital Group, Inc. Warrants Quarterly Earnings Report
Binah Capital Group (BCG/BCGWW) reported consolidated assets of $67.8 million and ended June 30, 2025 with $8.17 million in cash and restricted cash. For the three months ended June 30, 2025, total revenues were $41.497 million driven by commissions of $33.998 million and advisory fees of $6.627 million, while total expenses were $42.058 million producing a quarterly net loss of $0.654 million.
The six-month results show improvement with consolidated total revenues of $90.431 million and net income of $0.378 million through June 30, 2025, compared with a six-month net loss of $2.319 million in 2024. Balance sheet highlights include $18.62 million net term loan outstanding, $5.31 million promissory notes to affiliates, $15.3 million mezzanine redeemable Series A preferred stock from a $14.4 million PIPE, and stock-based awards including 872,500 options and 500,000 RSUs outstanding. The company recorded a $0.15 million fair value liability for an interest rate swap and recognized $0.152 million other comprehensive loss related to that swap.
Binah Capital Group (BCG/BCGWW) ha riportato attività consolidate pari a $67.8 million e al 30 giugno 2025 disponeva di $8.17 million in contanti e contanti vincolati. Per i tre mesi chiusi al 30 giugno 2025 i ricavi totali sono stati $41.497 million, trainati da commissioni per $33.998 million e da onorari di consulenza per $6.627 million; le spese totali sono state $42.058 million, con una perdita netta trimestrale di $0.654 million.
I risultati del semestre mostrano un miglioramento: ricavi consolidati totali di $90.431 million e utile netto di $0.378 million al 30 giugno 2025, rispetto a una perdita netta semestrale di $2.319 million nel 2024. Tra i punti salienti del bilancio figurano un prestito a termine netto in essere di $18.62 million, cambiali verso affiliate per $5.31 million, $15.3 million in azioni privilegiate Serie A rimborsabili di natura mezzanina derivanti da un PIPE da $14.4 million, e strumenti a base azionaria con 872.500 opzioni e 500.000 RSU in circolazione. La società ha registrato una passività a fair value di $0.15 million relativa a uno swap sui tassi d'interesse e ha rilevato una perdita complessiva di $0.152 million correlata a tale swap.
Binah Capital Group (BCG/BCGWW) informó activos consolidados de $67.8 million y cerró el 30 de junio de 2025 con $8.17 million en efectivo y efectivo restringido. Para los tres meses terminados el 30 de junio de 2025, los ingresos totales fueron $41.497 million, impulsados por comisiones por $33.998 million y honorarios de asesoría por $6.627 million; los gastos totales ascendieron a $42.058 million, generando una pérdida neta trimestral de $0.654 million.
Los resultados semestrales muestran una mejora, con ingresos consolidados totales de $90.431 million y una utilidad neta de $0.378 million al 30 de junio de 2025, frente a una pérdida neta semestral de $2.319 million en 2024. Entre los destacados del balance figuran un préstamo a plazo neto pendiente de $18.62 million, pagarés a afiliadas por $5.31 million, $15.3 million en acciones preferentes Serie A redimibles de carácter mezzanine procedentes de un PIPE de $14.4 million, y compensaciones basadas en acciones que incluyen 872,500 opciones y 500,000 RSU en circulación. La compañía registró un pasivo a valor razonable de $0.15 million por un swap de tasas de interés y reconoció una pérdida integral de $0.152 million relacionada con ese swap.
Binah Capital Group (BCG/BCGWW)는 연결 자산이 $67.8 million이며 2025년 6월 30일 기준 현금 및 제한 현금이 $8.17 million였습니다. 2025년 6월 30일로 종료된 3개월 동안 총수익은 $41.497 million로, 커미션(수수료) $33.998 million과 자문 수수료 $6.627 million이 주요 원인이었으며, 총비용은 $42.058 million으로 분기 순손실은 $0.654 million였습니다.
상반기 실적은 개선되어, 2025년 6월 30일 기준 연결 총수익은 $90.431 million이고 순이익은 $0.378 million으로, 2024년 상반기 순손실 $2.319 million과 비교해 개선되었습니다. 대차대조표 주요 항목으로는 순 기한부 대출 잔액 $18.62 million, 계열사에 대한 약속어음 $5.31 million, $14.4 million 규모의 PIPE에서 조달된 상환 가능한 메자닌 성격의 시리즈 A 우선주 $15.3 million, 그리고 주식기준 보상으로 872,500 옵션 및 500,000 RSU가 미상환 상태로 포함됩니다. 회사는 금리 스왑 관련 공정가치 부채 $0.15 million을 계상했고, 해당 스왑과 관련된 기타 포괄손실 $0.152 million을 인식했습니다.
Binah Capital Group (BCG/BCGWW) a déclaré des actifs consolidés de $67.8 million et disposait au 30 juin 2025 de $8.17 million en liquidités et liquidités restreintes. Pour les trois mois clos le 30 juin 2025, les revenus totaux se sont élevés à $41.497 million, portés par des commissions de $33.998 million et des honoraires de conseil de $6.627 million ; les charges totales ont été de $42.058 million, entraînant une perte nette trimestrielle de $0.654 million.
Les résultats semestriels montrent une amélioration, avec des revenus consolidés totaux de $90.431 million et un bénéfice net de $0.378 million au 30 juin 2025, contre une perte nette semestrielle de $2.319 million en 2024. Parmi les points marquants du bilan figurent un prêt à terme net en cours de $18.62 million, des billets à ordre envers des affiliées pour $5.31 million, $15.3 million d'actions privilégiées Série A remboursables de type mezzanine issus d'un PIPE de $14.4 million, et des rémunérations en actions comprenant 872 500 options et 500 000 RSU en circulation. La société a comptabilisé un passif à la juste valeur de $0.15 million pour un swap de taux d'intérêt et a reconnu une perte OCI (autres éléments du résultat global) de $0.152 million liée à ce swap.
Binah Capital Group (BCG/BCGWW) meldete konsolidierte Vermögenswerte in Höhe von $67.8 million und verfügte zum 30. Juni 2025 über $8.17 million an Zahlungsmitteln und eingeschränkten Zahlungsmitteln. Für das Quartal zum 30. Juni 2025 beliefen sich die Gesamterlöse auf $41.497 million, getragen von Provisionen in Höhe von $33.998 million und Beratungsgebühren von $6.627 million; die Gesamtaufwendungen lagen bei $42.058 million, was zu einem Quartalsfehlbetrag von $0.654 million führte.
Die Halbjahresergebnisse zeigen eine Verbesserung: konsolidierte Gesamterlöse von $90.431 million und ein Nettogewinn von $0.378 million zum 30. Juni 2025, gegenüber einem Halbjahresverlust von $2.319 million im Jahr 2024. Bilanzkennzahlen umfassen ein ausstehendes netto Endfälligkeitsdarlehen von $18.62 million, Schuldverschreibungen an verbundene Unternehmen in Höhe von $5.31 million, $15.3 million an rückzahlbaren Mezzanine-Serie-A-Vorzugsaktien aus einem $14.4 million PIPE sowie aktienbasierte Vergütungen mit 872.500 Optionen und 500.000 ausstehenden RSUs. Das Unternehmen hat eine Fair-Value-Verbindlichkeit von $0.15 million für einen Zinsswap ausgewiesen und einen sonstigen umfassenden Verlust von $0.152 million im Zusammenhang mit diesem Swap anerkannt.
- Six-month profitability turnaround: net income of $0.378 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025 versus a $2.319 million loss in the prior-year period.
- Stable revenue base: total revenues of $41.497 million in Q2 2025 and $90.431 million for the six months, with commissions and advisory fees as recurring sources.
- Capital raise completed: $14.4 million Series A PIPE providing mezzanine capital and liquidity support.
- No goodwill or intangible impairment: goodwill remains $39.839 million with no impairment recognized in the periods presented.
- Q2 operating loss: expenses of $42.058 million exceeded revenues of $41.497 million, producing a quarterly net loss of $0.654 million.
- Significant leverage and covenant exposure: $18.62 million term loan outstanding with minimum fixed charge coverage and leverage ratio requirements and an $18.0 million custodian revenue covenant.
- High-cost preferred capital: Series A carries a 9% cumulative dividend, in-kind payment option, and liquidation/redemption preferences that may be dilutive or costly.
- Accrued affiliate obligations: promissory notes-affiliates of $5.31 million and past accrued interest restructurings could affect cash flow.
- Potential dilution: 872,500 stock options at $2.04 and 500,000 RSUs outstanding could dilute common shareholders if exercised or vested.
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TL;DR: Revenues modestly improved and six-month results turned slightly positive, but quarterly operating loss and accumulated deficit persist.
The filing shows sequential and year-over-year revenue stability: $41.497 million in Q2 2025 and $90.431 million for the six months. The six-month net income of $0.378 million versus a prior-year six-month loss of $2.319 million indicates operating improvement year-to-date. However, Q2 operating expenses exceeded revenues, producing a $0.654 million quarterly loss and contributing to an accumulated deficit of $22.9 million. Liquidity of $8.17 million plus the $14.4 million Series A PIPE (mezzanine equity) supports near-term funding, but leverage remains meaningful with $18.62 million of term debt and $5.31 million of affiliate notes. Overall impact: mixed; operational progress but profitability remains fragile.
TL;DR: Leverage, covenant requirements, preferred share obligations, and accrued dividends raise near-term financial risk despite improved six-month results.
The Company has a Term Loan with a $18.6 million carrying amount subject to covenant tests including fixed charge coverage and senior net leverage ratios and a required $18.0 million annualized custodian revenue threshold. The Series A preferred carries a 9% cumulative dividend with in-kind payment features and sizable liquidation/redemption preferences. Promissory notes to affiliates of $5.31 million and interest-rate hedging with a $0.15 million swap liability further complicate funding flexibility. Given these contractual obligations and the recent quarterly operating loss, the filing suggests material covenant and refinancing risk absent sustained positive operating cash flow.
Binah Capital Group (BCG/BCGWW) ha riportato attività consolidate pari a $67.8 million e al 30 giugno 2025 disponeva di $8.17 million in contanti e contanti vincolati. Per i tre mesi chiusi al 30 giugno 2025 i ricavi totali sono stati $41.497 million, trainati da commissioni per $33.998 million e da onorari di consulenza per $6.627 million; le spese totali sono state $42.058 million, con una perdita netta trimestrale di $0.654 million.
I risultati del semestre mostrano un miglioramento: ricavi consolidati totali di $90.431 million e utile netto di $0.378 million al 30 giugno 2025, rispetto a una perdita netta semestrale di $2.319 million nel 2024. Tra i punti salienti del bilancio figurano un prestito a termine netto in essere di $18.62 million, cambiali verso affiliate per $5.31 million, $15.3 million in azioni privilegiate Serie A rimborsabili di natura mezzanina derivanti da un PIPE da $14.4 million, e strumenti a base azionaria con 872.500 opzioni e 500.000 RSU in circolazione. La società ha registrato una passività a fair value di $0.15 million relativa a uno swap sui tassi d'interesse e ha rilevato una perdita complessiva di $0.152 million correlata a tale swap.
Binah Capital Group (BCG/BCGWW) informó activos consolidados de $67.8 million y cerró el 30 de junio de 2025 con $8.17 million en efectivo y efectivo restringido. Para los tres meses terminados el 30 de junio de 2025, los ingresos totales fueron $41.497 million, impulsados por comisiones por $33.998 million y honorarios de asesoría por $6.627 million; los gastos totales ascendieron a $42.058 million, generando una pérdida neta trimestral de $0.654 million.
Los resultados semestrales muestran una mejora, con ingresos consolidados totales de $90.431 million y una utilidad neta de $0.378 million al 30 de junio de 2025, frente a una pérdida neta semestral de $2.319 million en 2024. Entre los destacados del balance figuran un préstamo a plazo neto pendiente de $18.62 million, pagarés a afiliadas por $5.31 million, $15.3 million en acciones preferentes Serie A redimibles de carácter mezzanine procedentes de un PIPE de $14.4 million, y compensaciones basadas en acciones que incluyen 872,500 opciones y 500,000 RSU en circulación. La compañía registró un pasivo a valor razonable de $0.15 million por un swap de tasas de interés y reconoció una pérdida integral de $0.152 million relacionada con ese swap.
Binah Capital Group (BCG/BCGWW)는 연결 자산이 $67.8 million이며 2025년 6월 30일 기준 현금 및 제한 현금이 $8.17 million였습니다. 2025년 6월 30일로 종료된 3개월 동안 총수익은 $41.497 million로, 커미션(수수료) $33.998 million과 자문 수수료 $6.627 million이 주요 원인이었으며, 총비용은 $42.058 million으로 분기 순손실은 $0.654 million였습니다.
상반기 실적은 개선되어, 2025년 6월 30일 기준 연결 총수익은 $90.431 million이고 순이익은 $0.378 million으로, 2024년 상반기 순손실 $2.319 million과 비교해 개선되었습니다. 대차대조표 주요 항목으로는 순 기한부 대출 잔액 $18.62 million, 계열사에 대한 약속어음 $5.31 million, $14.4 million 규모의 PIPE에서 조달된 상환 가능한 메자닌 성격의 시리즈 A 우선주 $15.3 million, 그리고 주식기준 보상으로 872,500 옵션 및 500,000 RSU가 미상환 상태로 포함됩니다. 회사는 금리 스왑 관련 공정가치 부채 $0.15 million을 계상했고, 해당 스왑과 관련된 기타 포괄손실 $0.152 million을 인식했습니다.
Binah Capital Group (BCG/BCGWW) a déclaré des actifs consolidés de $67.8 million et disposait au 30 juin 2025 de $8.17 million en liquidités et liquidités restreintes. Pour les trois mois clos le 30 juin 2025, les revenus totaux se sont élevés à $41.497 million, portés par des commissions de $33.998 million et des honoraires de conseil de $6.627 million ; les charges totales ont été de $42.058 million, entraînant une perte nette trimestrielle de $0.654 million.
Les résultats semestriels montrent une amélioration, avec des revenus consolidés totaux de $90.431 million et un bénéfice net de $0.378 million au 30 juin 2025, contre une perte nette semestrielle de $2.319 million en 2024. Parmi les points marquants du bilan figurent un prêt à terme net en cours de $18.62 million, des billets à ordre envers des affiliées pour $5.31 million, $15.3 million d'actions privilégiées Série A remboursables de type mezzanine issus d'un PIPE de $14.4 million, et des rémunérations en actions comprenant 872 500 options et 500 000 RSU en circulation. La société a comptabilisé un passif à la juste valeur de $0.15 million pour un swap de taux d'intérêt et a reconnu une perte OCI (autres éléments du résultat global) de $0.152 million liée à ce swap.
Binah Capital Group (BCG/BCGWW) meldete konsolidierte Vermögenswerte in Höhe von $67.8 million und verfügte zum 30. Juni 2025 über $8.17 million an Zahlungsmitteln und eingeschränkten Zahlungsmitteln. Für das Quartal zum 30. Juni 2025 beliefen sich die Gesamterlöse auf $41.497 million, getragen von Provisionen in Höhe von $33.998 million und Beratungsgebühren von $6.627 million; die Gesamtaufwendungen lagen bei $42.058 million, was zu einem Quartalsfehlbetrag von $0.654 million führte.
Die Halbjahresergebnisse zeigen eine Verbesserung: konsolidierte Gesamterlöse von $90.431 million und ein Nettogewinn von $0.378 million zum 30. Juni 2025, gegenüber einem Halbjahresverlust von $2.319 million im Jahr 2024. Bilanzkennzahlen umfassen ein ausstehendes netto Endfälligkeitsdarlehen von $18.62 million, Schuldverschreibungen an verbundene Unternehmen in Höhe von $5.31 million, $15.3 million an rückzahlbaren Mezzanine-Serie-A-Vorzugsaktien aus einem $14.4 million PIPE sowie aktienbasierte Vergütungen mit 872.500 Optionen und 500.000 ausstehenden RSUs. Das Unternehmen hat eine Fair-Value-Verbindlichkeit von $0.15 million für einen Zinsswap ausgewiesen und einen sonstigen umfassenden Verlust von $0.152 million im Zusammenhang mit diesem Swap anerkannt.
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BINAH CAPITAL GROUP, INC.
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Item 1. | Financial Statements | 1 |
| Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition as of June 30, 2025 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2024 | 1 |
| Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three month and six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 (Unaudited) | 2 |
| Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 (Unaudited) | 3 |
| Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 (Unaudited) | 4 |
| Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 (Unaudited) | 6 |
| Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements | 7 |
Item 2. | Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | 24 |
Item 3. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk | 36 |
Item 4. | Controls and Procedures | 37 |
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Item 1. | Legal Proceedings | 38 |
Item 1A. | Risk Factors | 38 |
Item 2. | Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds | 38 |
Item 3. | Defaults Upon Senior Securities | 38 |
Item 4. | Mine Safety Disclosures | 38 |
Item 5. | Other Information | 38 |
Item 6. | Exhibits | 39 |
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Net income attributable to Legacy Wentworth Management Services LLC members | |
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Net income (loss) attributable to Binah Capital Group, Inc. | | $ | ( | | $ | ( | | | | | | ( |
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Net income (loss) per share basic and diluted | | $ | ( | | $ | ( | | $ | | | $ | ( |
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Weighted average shares: basic and diluted | | | | | | | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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BINAH CAPITAL GROUP, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
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Net income (loss) | | $ | ( | | $ | ( | | $ | | | $ | ( |
Other comprehensive income (loss) | |
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Total other comprehensive income (loss) | | $ | ( | | $ | — | | $ | ( | | $ | — |
Comprehensive income (loss) | | $ | ( | | $ | ( | | $ | | | $ | ( |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements
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BINAH CAPITAL GROUP, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
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Balance January 1, 2025 | | | | | $ | | | | | $ | | | | | | — |
| $ | | | $ | ( | | | — | | $ | |
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Issuance of Class A redeemable convertible preferred stock | | | | |
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Dividends - Class A redeemable convertible preferred stock | | | — | |
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Dividends - Class B convertible preferred stock | | | — | | | — | | — | | | — | | — | | | — | | | ( | | | — | | | — | | | ( |
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Net income | | | — | |
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Balance, March 31, 2025 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | — |
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Issuance of Class A redeemable convertible preferred stock | | | | | | | | — | | | — | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | |
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Dividends - Class A redeemable convertible preferred stock | | | — | | | — | | — | | | — | | — | | | — | | | ( | | | — | | | — | | | ( |
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Dividends - Class B convertible preferred stock | | | — | | | — | | — | | | — | | — | | | — | | | ( | | | — | | | — | | | ( |
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Share based compensation | | | — | | | — | | — | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | | — | | | — | | | |
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Change in value of interest rate swap | | | — | | | — | | — | | | — | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | ( | | | ( |
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Net loss | | | — | | | — | | — | | | — | | — | | | — | | | — | | | ( | | | — | | | ( |
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Balance, June 30, 2025 | | $ | | | $ | | | | | $ | | | | | $ | — | | $ | | | $ | ( | | $ | ( | | $ | |
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Balance January 1, 2024 | | $ | | | — | | $ | — | | — | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | |
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Distributions | |
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Net income prior to transaction | |
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Reverse merger and recapitalization of legacy Wentworth Management Services LLC | |
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Mezzanine Equity - Shares Issued in connection with PIPE financing | |
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Net loss attributable to Binah Capital Group post transaction | |
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Balance March 31, 2024 | | $ | — | | | | $ | | | | | $ | — | | $ | | | $ | ( | | $ | |
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Issuance of redeemable convertible preferred stock | | | — | | | | | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | |
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Dividends - redeemable convertible preferred stock | | | — | | — | | | — | | — | | | — | | | ( | | | — | | | ( |
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Issuance of common stock in connection with exercise of warrants | | | — | | — | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | | — | | | |
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Net Loss | | | — | | — | | | — | | — | | | — | | | — | | | ( | | | ( |
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Balance June 30, 2024 | | | — | | | | $ | | | | | $ | — | | $ | | | $ | ( | | $ | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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BINAH CAPITAL GROUP, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
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Cash Flows From Operating Activities | | | | | | |
Net income (loss) | | $ | | | $ | ( |
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: | |
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Depreciation and amortization | |
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Accounts payable and accrued expenses | |
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Commissions payable | |
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Repayment of borrowings from members | |
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Net payment for reverse merger and recapitalization | | | — | | | ( |
Proceeds from Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock issuance | |
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Dividends - Series A - redeemable convertible preferred stock | | | ( | | | — |
Dividends - Series B redeemable convertible preferred stock | | | ( | | | — |
Proceeds from exercise of warrants | | | — | | | |
Distribution of capital | |
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Net Cash (Used In) Provided By Financing Activities | |
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Net Change in Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash | |
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Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash - Beginning of Period | | $ | | | $ | |
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Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash - End of Period | | $ | | | $ | |
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Supplemental Disclosure of Non-Cash Financing Activities | | | | | | |
During the period ended June 30, 2024 and in connection with the reverse merger and recapitalization the Company extinguished amounts related to the promissory notes-affiliates in the approximate amount of $ | | | | | | |
During the period ended June 30, 2024 and in connection with the reverse merger and recapitalization the Company extinguished amounts and issued stock in consideration to satisfy these obligations in the approximate amount of $ | | | | | | |
For the six month periods ended June 30, 2025 and June 30, 2024, the Company paid an in-kind dividend to the Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stockholder in the amount of $ | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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BINAH CAPITAL GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 30, 2025
1. | ORGANIZATION, DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION |
Binah Capital Group, Inc. (“Binah Capital”, “Holdings” or the “Company,” representing the consolidated group), is a Delaware corporation, formed on June 27, 2022 that serves as a holding company for its wholly-owned subsidiaries operating in the retail wealth management business.
Binah Capital through its wholly-owned subsidiary Wentworth Management Services LLC (dba, Binah Management Services, “BMS”) operates multiple businesses in the financial services industry as follows:
● | PKS Holdings, LLC (“PKSH”) maintains offices in Albany, New York, and branch offices throughout the United States of America, and includes the following entities (collectively, the “PKSH Entities”): |
o | Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Inc. (“PKSI”), incorporated in the State of New York, is a broker-dealer registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and is a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) and the Securities Investors Protection Corporation (“SIPC”). |
o | PKS Advisory Services, LLC (“PKSA”), a New York limited liability company, is an investment advisory firm, registered with the SEC, which provides advisory services to clients. |
o | PKS Financial Services, Inc. (dba, Binah Capital Insurance), incorporated in the State of New York, is an insurance entity providing financial services to clients. |
o | Representatives Indemnity Company, Inc. (“Repco”), incorporated in the British Virgin Islands, holds a general business insurance license for the purpose of providing professional liability insurance coverage for affiliated entities under BMS. |
● | Cabot Lodge Securities LLC maintains offices and branch offices throughout the United States of America and includes the following entities (collectively, the “Cabot Entities”): |
o | Cabot Lodge Securities, LLC (“CLS”), a Delaware Limited Liability Company, is a broker-dealer registered with the SEC and is a member of FINRA and SIPC. |
o | CL Wealth Management, LLC (“CLWM”), a Virginia Limited Liability Company, is an investment advisory firm, registered with the SEC, which provides advisory services to clients. |
o | Wentworth Financial Partners LLC (dba, Binah Financial Partners), a Delaware Limited Liability Company, is an insurance entity providing financial services to clients. |
● | Michigan Securities, Inc. (“MSI”) maintains offices in Albany, New York and includes the following entities (collectively, the “MSI Entities”): |
o | MSI, (d/b/a as Broadstone Securities, Inc., “Broadstone”), incorporated in the State of Michigan, is a financial services firm, and is a broker-dealer registered with the SEC and is a member of FINRA. |
o | Michigan Advisors, Inc., (“MAI”) incorporated in the State of Michigan, was a SEC registered investment advisor. MAI withdrew its registration in September 2021. |
o | Insurance Audit Agency, Inc. (“IAA”), incorporated in the state of Michigan, is an insurance agency. |
● | World Equity Group, Inc. (“WEG”), incorporated in the State of Illinois, is registered as a broker-dealer and investment advisor with the SEC and is a member of FINRA and SIPC. WEG maintains offices in Schaumburg, Illinois and has branch offices throughout the United States of America. |
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1. | ORGANIZATION, DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION (continued) |
Basis of Presentation
Reverse Recapitalization
On March 15, 2024 (the “Closing Date”), Binah Capital consummated the transactions contemplated by that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated July 7, 2022 (as amended, the “Merger Agreement” and the consummation of such contemplated transactions, the “Closing”), by and among Kingswood Acquisition Corp, a Delaware corporation (“KWAC”), Binah Capital, Kingswood Merger Sub, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Kingswood Merger Sub”), Wentworth Merger Sub, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Wentworth Merger Sub”), and BMS. Binah Capital, Kingswood Merger Sub and Wentworth Merger Sub were newly formed entities that were formed for the sole purpose of entering into and consummating the transaction set forth in the Merger Agreement. Binah Capital was a wholly-owned direct subsidiary of KWAC and both Kingswood Merger Sub and Wentworth Merger Sub were wholly-owned direct subsidiaries of Binah Capital. On the Closing Date, Kingswood Merger Sub merged with and into KWAC, with KWAC continuing as the surviving entity as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Binah Capital and Wentworth Merger Sub merged with and into BMS, with BMS continuing as the surviving entity as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Binah Capital. Following the Wentworth merger, KWAC acquired, and Binah Capital contributed to KWAC all of the common units of BMS directly held by Binah Capital after the Wentworth merger, such that, following the Binah Capital contribution, BMS became a wholly-owned subsidiary of KWAC.
Notwithstanding the legal form of the Merger pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement, the Merger was accounted for as a reverse recapitalization. Under this method of accounting, KWAC is expected to be treated as the “acquired” company for financial reporting purposes. Accordingly, for accounting purposes, the consolidated financial statements of Binah Capital will represent a continuation of the consolidated financial statements of BMS with the business combination treated as the equivalent of the BMS issuing shares for the net assets of KWAC, accompanied by a recapitalization. The net assets of KWAC will be stated at historical cost, with no goodwill or other intangible assets recorded. Operations prior to the business combination will be those of BMS in future reports of Holdings (See Note 3 – Mergers and Recapitalization).
Unaudited Interim Financial Statements
These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements (“condensed consolidated financial statements”) are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and the rules and regulations of the SEC. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. The condensed consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments to reflect the possible future effects on the recoverability and classification of assets or the amounts and classifications of liabilities that may result should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024. The unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements do not include all the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. The results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the entire year ending December 31, 2025. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements reflect all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, that are, in the opinion of management, necessary to a fair statement of the results for the interim periods presented.
Principles of Consolidation
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Holdings and its wholly owned subsidiaries. Significant inter-company transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.
Reportable Segment
Management has determined that the Company operates in
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2. | SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
Use of Estimates and Assumptions
The preparation of the condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant estimates include the valuation and impairments of intangible assets and deferred income taxes, allowance for credit losses, and contingencies.
Revenue Recognition
Revenues from contracts with customers are recognized when control of the promised services is transferred to customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for those services. For additional information see Note 4 - Revenues From Contracts with Customers.
Share-Based Compensation
Certain employees, officers and directors participate in the Company’s long-term incentive plan that provide for granting stock options, restricted stock awards, and restricted stock units. Stock options and restricted stock units generally vest in equal increments over a
The Company recognizes share-based compensation for equity awards granted to employees, officers and directors as compensation and benefits expense on the consolidated statements of operations. The fair value of restricted stock awards and restricted stock units is equal to the closing price of the Company’s stock on the date of grant. Stock options are generally granted at the market price at the date of the grant, with vesting based on three years of continuous service. The fair value of the options is estimated using the Black-Sholes model. Share-based compensation is recognized over the requisite service period of the individual awards, which generally equals the vesting period.
The Company makes assumptions regarding the number of restricted stock awards and restricted stock units that will be forfeited. The forfeiture assumption is ultimately adjusted to the actual forfeiture rate. As a result, changes in the forfeiture assumptions do not impact the total amount of expense ultimately recognized over the service period. Rather, different forfeiture assumptions would only impact the timing of expense recognition over the service period. See Note 10 - Share-Based Compensation for additional information regarding share-based compensation for equity awards granted.
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash
Cash and cash equivalents consist primarily of cash on deposit and money market funds, all of which have original maturities of three months or less.
Restricted cash represents cash held by the Company’s lender related to its credit facility. As of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, restricted cash amounted to $
The Company regularly maintains cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash that exceed Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation limits. The Company has not experienced any losses and does not believe it is exposed to any significant credit risk from cash.
Receivables
Receivables represent amounts due to the Company from its clearing brokers, clients, financial institutions and others. Receivables consists of unconditional amounts due and are reported at amortized costs. All receivables are uncollateralized.
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2. | SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) |
Financial Instruments – Credit Losses. The Company accounts for estimated credit losses on financial assets measured at an amortized cost basis and certain off-balance sheet credit exposures in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 326-20, Financial Instruments-Credit Losses. FASB ASC 326-20 requires the Company to estimate expected credit losses over the life of its financial assets and certain off-balance sheet exposures as of the reporting date based on relevant information about past events, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. The Company records the estimate of expected credit losses as an allowance for credit losses. For financial assets measured at an amortized cost basis the allowance for credit losses is reported as a valuation account on the statement of financial condition that adjusts the asset’s amortized cost basis. Changes in the allowance for credit losses are reported in credit loss expense, if applicable. Management believes its risk of loss on currently recorded receivables is minimal and accordingly an allowance for credit losses has been recorded as of June 30, 2025, and December 31, 2024, and January 1, 2024 in the amount of $
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Goodwill is tested annually for impairment or if certain events occur indicating that the carrying amounts may be impaired. If a qualitative assessment is used and the Company determines that the fair value of a reporting unit is more likely than not (i.e., a likelihood of more than 50%) less than its carrying amount, a quantitative impairment test will be performed. An impairment loss will be recognized if a reporting unit’s carrying amount exceeds its fair value, to the extent that it does not exceed the total carrying amount of goodwill.
Intangible assets that are deemed to have definite lives are amortized over their useful lives, generally ranging from
There was
Income Taxes
Income taxes are accounted for under an asset and liability approach. This process involves calculating the temporary and permanent differences between the carrying amounts of the assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. The temporary differences result in deferred tax assets and liabilities, which are recorded on the consolidated balance sheet in accordance with FASB ASC 740, Income Taxes (“ASC 740”), which established financial accounting and reporting standards for the effects of income taxes. The likelihood that deferred tax assets will be recovered from future taxable income must be assessed and, to the extent that recovery is not likely, a valuation allowance is established. Changes in the valuation allowance in a period are recorded through the income tax provision in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.
ASC 740-10 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an entity’s financial statements and prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attributes for financial statement disclosure of tax positions taken or expected to be taken on an income tax return. Under ASC 740-10, the impact of an uncertain tax position on the income tax return must be recognized at the largest amount that is more-likely-than-not to be sustained upon audit by the relevant taxing authority. An uncertain tax position will not be recognized if it has less than a 50% likelihood of being sustained. Additionally, ASC 740-10 provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure, and transition.
For the periods prior to the Reverse Merger and Recapitalization, BMS was treated as a partnership for income tax purposes and therefore not subject to federal taxes. BMS was subject to certain state and local income taxes. Additionally, Binah Capital Corp. (fka, Kingswood Acquisition Corp.) was treated as a corporation and subject to U.S. federal income taxes, in addition to state and local income taxes.
Subsequent to the Reverse Merger and Recapitalization, Binah Capital Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Holdings, is the parent company of BMS. Subsequent to the Reverse Merger and Recapitalization, BMS elected to be treated as a corporation and is subject to U.S. federal income taxes, in addition to state and local income taxes.
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2. | SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) |
Binah Capital Group, Inc., Binah Capital Corp., BMS, the PKSH Entities, Cabot Entities and WEG are taxable entities subject to federal, state, and local income taxes. Therefore, these condensed consolidated financial statements include an income tax provision for the taxable entities only. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amount of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and net operating loss carryforwards.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The Company periodically evaluates deferred tax assets and net operating loss carryforwards to determine their recoverability based primarily on the Company’s ability to generate future taxable income. A valuation allowance may be established to reduce deferred tax assets, if it is more likely than not that all, or some portion, of such deferred tax assets will not be realized.
The Company accounts for taxes in accordance with the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes. Under this method, the Company must recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is “more likely than not” that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the condensed consolidated financial statements from such a position are measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate resolution.
Net Income (Loss) Per Share
Basic earnings per share of common stock is computed by dividing net income attributable to the Company by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding during the same period. Diluted net income per share of common stock is computed by dividing net income attributable to the Company by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding adjusted to give effect to potentially dilutive securities. Potential shares of common stock consist of incremental shares issuable upon the assumed exercise of stock options and warrants and conversion of the Company’s preferred stock.
Financial Instruments
The Company uses derivative instruments to manage its exposures to fluctuations in interest rates. Specifically, the Company entered into an interest rate swap agreement to convert a portion of its variable-rate debt into a fixed-rate obligation, thereby mitigating the risk of increasing interest payments. The valuation of this instrument is determined using widely accepted valuation techniques, including discounted cash flow analysis in the expected cash flows of each interest rate swap. This analysis reflects the contractual terms of the interest rate swap, including the period to maturity, and uses observable market-based inputs, including interest rate curves. The fair value estimate is classified as Level 2 (see Note 5 - Fair Value). The Company accounts for its interest rate swap under the authoritative guidance for derivative instruments and hedging activities. Although this derivative is an interest rate hedge, the Company does not account for the derivative as a cash-flow hedge instrument. Therefore, the guidance requires derivatives to be recognized as assets or liabilities measured at fair value. Changes in fair value of derivatives are recognized in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income in the period of change. The Company does not hold or issue financial instruments for speculative or trading purposes.
As a result of the Reverse Recapitalization, the Company had issued and has outstanding warrants. The Company evaluates the warrants, to determine if such instruments should be considered stock-based compensation, pursuant to ASC Topic 718, and if not in the scope of ASC 718, if such instruments are derivatives or contain features that qualify as embedded derivatives, pursuant to ASC Topic 480 and ASC Topic 815. The determination of whether the instrument should be classified as stock-based compensation or a derivative instrument, including whether such instruments should be recorded as liabilities or as equity, is re-assessed at the end of each reporting period.
Warrants issued to non-employees (the “Non-employee Warrants”) are not classified as stock-based compensation as there is no condition of employment such that the granting of the shares does not represent compensation. The Non-employee Warrants are classified as derivative liabilities under ASC Topic 480 or ASC Topic 815. Warrants issued to non-employees are measured at fair value on recurring basis, using the market approach based upon the quoted market price of Binah Capital Group, Inc.’s warrants at the end of each reporting period.
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2. | SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) |
Contingent Liabilities
The Company recognizes liabilities for contingencies when there is an exposure that, when fully analyzed, indicates potential losses become probable and can be reasonably estimated. Whether a potential loss is probable and can be reasonably estimated is based on currently available information and is subject to significant judgment, a variety of assumptions and uncertainties.
When a potential loss is probable and the loss or range of loss can be estimated, the Company will accrue the most likely amount within that range. No liability is recognized for those matters which, in management’s judgment, the determination of a reasonable estimate of potential loss is not possible, or for which a potential loss is not determined to be probable.
The determination of these liability amounts requires significant judgment on the part of management See Note 14 - Commitments and Contingencies for additional information.
Emerging Growth Company Status
The Company is an “emerging growth company,” as defined in Section 2(a) of the Securities Act of 1933, as modified by the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012, and it thus may take advantage of certain exemptions from various reporting requirements that are applicable to other public companies that are not emerging growth companies.
Recently Issued or Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
In November 2024, Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2024-03, Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income—Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses, which requires public business entities to disclose, in interim and annual reporting periods, additional information about certain expenses in the notes to financial statements. The ASU should be applied prospectively and is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2027, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact on the related disclosures; however, it does not expect this update to have an impact on its financial condition or results of operations.
In December 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures to enhance the transparency of income tax disclosures relating to the rate reconciliation, disclosure of income taxes paid, and certain other disclosures. The ASU should be applied prospectively and is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact on the related disclosures; however, it does not expect this update to have an impact on its financial condition or results of operations.
In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023 - 07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures to improve the disclosures about reportable segments and include more detailed information about a reportable segment’s expenses. This ASU also requires that a public entity with a single reportable segment, like the Company, provide all of the disclosures required as part of the amendments and all existing disclosures required by Topic 280. The ASU should be applied retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the consolidated financial statements and is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023 and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. The adoption during the year ending 2024 did not have an impact on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations. See Note 18 - Segment Information for related disclosures.
On July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the “Act”) was enacted into law. The Act makes permanent certain elements of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Acct, including accelerated tax deductions for qualified property and research expenditures, and the business interest expense limitation. We are currently assessing the Act’s impact on our consolidated financial statements.
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3. | MERGER AND RECAPITALIZATION |
Upon the consummation of the Business Combination, (i) the holders of shares of KWAC’s common stock (“KWAC Common Stock”) issued and outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the Business Combination (other than any redeemed shares) received
Additionally, on the Closing Date, Holdings entered into a Subscription Agreement with an investor for the purchase of
Holdings applied to have the Holdings common stock and Holdings warrants listed on the Nasdaq Global Market (the “Nasdaq”) under the symbols BCG and BCGWW, respectively. Prior to the mergers, the KWAC Class A Common Stock and KWAC Public Warrants were listed on the OTC Exchange under the symbols “KWAC” and “KWAC.WS,” respectively.
On March 26, 2024, Holdings received approval for Holding’s securities to be listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC. Holdings common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Global Market and its warrants will be listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbols “BCG” and “BCGWW”, respectively.
4. | REVENUES FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS |
Revenues from contracts with customers are recognized when control of the promised services is transferred to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for those services. Revenues are analyzed to determine whether the Company is the principal (i.e., reports revenues on a gross basis) or agent (i.e., reports revenues on a net basis) in the contract. Principal or agent designations depend primarily on the control an entity has over the product or service before control is transferred to a customer. The indicators of which party exercises control include primary responsibility over performance obligations and risk before the good or service is transferred and discretion in establishing the price.
Commissions
Commission revenues represent sales commissions generated by advisors for their clients’ purchases and sales of securities on exchanges and over-the-counter, as well as purchases of other investment products. The Company views the selling, distribution and marketing, or any combination thereof, of investment products to such clients as a single performance obligation to the product sponsors.
The Company is the principal for commission revenues, as it is responsible for the execution of the clients’ purchases and sales and maintains relationships with the product sponsors. Advisors assist the Company in performing its obligations. Accordingly, total commission revenues are reported on a gross basis.
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4. | REVENUES FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS (continued) |
The Company generates two types of commission revenues: sales-based commissions that are recognized at the point of sale on the trade date and trailing commissions that are recognized over time as earned. Sales-based commission revenues vary by investment product and are based on a percentage of an investment product’s current market value at the time of purchase. Trailing commission revenues are generally based on a percentage of the current market value of clients’ investment holdings in trail-eligible assets, and are recognized over the period during which services, such as ongoing support, are performed. As trailing commission revenues are based on the market value of clients’ investment holdings, the consideration is variable, and an estimate of the variable consideration is constrained due to dependence on unpredictable market impacts. The constraint is removed once the value of the clients’ investment holdings can be determined.
Advisory Fees
Advisory fees represent fees charged to advisors’ clients’ accounts on the Company’s corporate advisory platform. The Company provides ongoing investment advice, brokerage and execution services on transactions, and performs administrative services for these accounts. This series of performance obligations transfers control of the services to the client over time as the services are performed. These revenues are recognized ratably over time to match the continued delivery of the performance obligations to the client over the life of the contract. The advisory revenues generated from the Company’s corporate advisory platform are based on a percentage of the market value of the eligible assets in the clients’ advisory accounts. As such, the consideration for these revenues is variable and an estimate of the variable consideration is constrained due to dependence on unpredictable market impacts on client portfolio values. The constraint is removed once the value of the clients’ investment holdings can be determined.
The Company provides advisory services to clients on its corporate advisory platform through the advisor. The Company is the principal in these arrangements and recognizes advisory revenues on a gross basis, as the Company is responsible for satisfying the performance obligations and has control over determining the fees.
The following table presents total revenue from contracts with customers disaggregated by investment product for the periods ended June 30 (in thousands):
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The following tables presents sales-based and trailing revenues disaggregated by product category for the periods ended June 30 (in thousands):
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4. | REVENUES FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS (continued) |
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Contract Balances
The timing of revenue recognition may differ from the timing of payment by the Company’s customers. The Company records a receivable when revenue is recognized prior to payment and there is an unconditional right to payment. The Company records a contract asset when the Company has recognized revenue prior to payment but the Company’s right to payment is conditional on something other than the passage of time. Alternatively, when payment precedes the provision of the related services, the Company records deferred revenues (a contract liability) until the performance obligations are satisfied. As of June 30, 2025, and December 31, 2024, the Company had receivables from contracts with customers totaling approximately $
Interest and Other Income
The Company earns interest income from client margin accounts and cash equivalents. This revenue is not generated from contracts with customers. Additionally, the Company receives marketing fees and sponsorship income.
5. | FAIR VALUE |
FASB ASC 820, Fair Value Measurement defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The standard establishes the following hierarchy used in fair value measurements and expands the required disclosures of assets and liabilities measured at fair value:
● | Level 1 - Inputs use quoted unadjusted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company can access. |
● | Level 2 - Fair value measurements use other inputs that are observable, either directly or indirectly. These inputs include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets as well as other inputs such as interest rates and yield curves that are observable at commonly quoted intervals. |
● | Level 3 - Inputs that are unobservable inputs, including inputs that are available in situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the related asset or liability. The inputs or methodology used for valuing assets and liabilities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those assets and liabilities. |
Certain financial instruments are carried at cost on the statement of financial condition, which approximates fair value due to their short-term, highly liquid nature. The carrying value of debt approximates their fair value since the interest rates on these obligations represent current market rates.
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6. | DEBT |
On December 23, 2024 (the “Credit Agreement Closing Date”), BMS entered into a Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with Byline Bank, as lender (the “Lender”), pursuant to which the Lender agreed, at BMS’s request, to (i) make to BMS a term loan in the original principal amount of $
Under the terms of the Credit Agreement, to the extent that BMS requests a Letter of Credit, the Non-Revolving Loan Commitment shall be permanently reduced in an amount equal to the amount of such Letter of Credit. The Non-Revolving Loans may not be requested by BMS and may only be advanced in connection with a repayment of a Letter of Credit (“LC Payment”). As of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, there were
The Loans (both principal and interest) made by the Lender to BMS is scheduled to mature and become immediately due and payable in full on December 23, 2029 (“Maturity Date”). The obligations under the Credit Agreement shall bear interest (i) as to the Term Loan, a per annum variable interest rate equal to the Applicable Margin (as defined in the Credit Agreement) plus the greater of (x) the Term Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) (as defined in the Credit Agreement) and (y) one percent (
During the period ending June 30, 2025, BMS entered into an interest rate swap agreement with a notional amount of $
As of June 30, 2025, the interest rate swap had a fair value liability of $
The Term Loan was used by BMS to refinance Existing Credit Facilities (as defined in the Credit Agreement) and the Non-Revolving Loans must be used solely to reimburse the Lender with respect to any Letters of Credit issued to BMS. The Term Loan refinanced the previous Oak Street Funding Facility.
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6. | DEBT (continued) |
The Credit Agreement also includes customary covenants for a transaction of this type, including financial covenants whereby BMS and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis may not have, as of the last day of each fiscal quarter, commencing with fiscal quarter ending on March 31, 2025, (1) a fixed charge coverage ratio as of the last day of the fiscal quarter for the twelve (12) month period then ended of not less than
The minimum calendar maturities of the Term Loan as of June 30, 2025, are as follows (in thousands):
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7. | PROMISSORY NOTES – AFFILIATES |
On November 30, 2017, WMS issued subordinated promissory notes in the aggregate principal amount of approximately $
Additionally, in connection with the acquisition of the PKSH Entities, the Company agreed to pay contingent consideration in the amount of $
In connection with the closing of the Business Combination, the Company paid approximately $
8. | SERIES A REDEEMABLE CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK |
On March 15, 2024 (the “Funding Date”), in connection with the consummation of the Business Combination, Holdings and BMS entered into a Subscription Agreement with an investor for the purchase of
Additionally, the Holdings Series A Stock carries a cumulative dividend at a rate of nine percent (
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8. | SERIES A REDEEMABLE CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK (continued) |
The Holdings Series A Stock has liquidation preferences in the event of a voluntary or involuntary liquidation as follows:
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Holdings, at its option, may redeem the Series A Stock on any anniversary of the Funding date up to an including the fourth anniversary of the Funding date at the following redemption prices:
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If the Series A Stock have not previously been redeemed or converted, the Series A Stock will be redeemed by Holdings on the fourth anniversary of the Funding Date.
9. | SERIES B CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK |
On September 4, 2024, the Company entered into a Subscription Agreement with an investor for the purchase of
Additionally, the Holdings Series B Stock carries a cumulative dividend at a rate of nine percent (
The Company may, at its option, in whole, or part, redeem the Holdings Series B Stock any time after the first anniversary of the date of the Subscription Agreement at a redemption price equal to the greater of (i) $
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10.SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION
The Binah Capital Group, Inc. 2024 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) was established and effective March 15, 2024. The purpose of the Plan is to advance the interests of the Company and its stockholders by providing an incentive to attract, retain and reward persons performing services for the Company and by motivating such persons to contribute to the growth and profitability of the Company. The Plan seeks to achieve this purpose by providing for Awards in the form of Options, Stock Appreciation Rights, Restricted Stock Awards, Restricted Stock Units, Performance Shares, Performance Units, Cash-Based Awards and Other Stock-Based Awards.
Subject to adjustment as provided in the Plan, the maximum aggregate number of shares of Stock that may be issued under the Plan shall be equal to
Stock Options
The following table summarizes the Company’s stock option activity as of and for the three months ended June 30, 2025:
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The following table summarizes information about the outstanding options as of June 30, 2025:
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Restricted Stock and Stock Units
The following summarizes the Company’s activity in its restricted stock awards and stock units as of and for the three months ended June 30, 2025:
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10.SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION (continued)
The Company grants restricted stock awards and restricted stock units to its employees and officers. Restricted stock awards and stock units must vest or are subject to forfeiture; however restricted stock awards are included in shares outstanding upon grant and have the same dividend and voting rights as the Company’s common stock. The Company recognized $
11. | WARRANTS |
The following table summarizes the warrants outstanding as of June 30, 2025:
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Each whole warrant entitles the registered holder to purchase
The warrants are classified as derivative liabilities under ASC Topic 480 or ASC Topic 815. At June 30, 2025, the fair value of the warrant liabilities is approximately $
12. | INCOME TAXES |
Prior to the closing the Business Combination, BMS was classified as a partnership for income tax purposes and is therefore not subject to federal, and certain state, and local income taxes. Subsequent to the closing of the Business Combination, BMS elected to be taxed as a corporation and therefore subject to federal, state and local income taxes. Binah Capital Group, Inc. and Binah Capital Corp are also corporations and subject to federal, state and local income taxes. PKSH elected to be taxed as a corporation. The PKSH Entities and WEG are taxable entities and are subject to federal, state, and local income taxes.
The effective tax rate was approximately
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13. | NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE |
The Series A and Series B Preferred Stock do not have similar economic rights to the common stock and management does not consider them to be in substance common shares for earnings per share (“EPS”) purposes. As a result, the weighted average Series A and Series B Preferred Stock outstanding during the period was not included in the calculation of weighted average common stock outstanding. The warrants were considered in diluted EPS under the treasury stock method, if dilutive.
The computation of income (loss) per share and weighted average of the Company’s common stock outstanding for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 is as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts):
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The following table details the securities that have been excluded from the calculation of weighted-average shares for diluted earnings per share for the period presented as they were anti-dilutive (in thousands).
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14. | COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES |
Litigation
Certain conditions may exist as of the date the condensed consolidated financial statements are issued which may result in a loss to the Company, but which will only be resolved when one or more future events occur or fail to occur. The Company assesses such contingent liabilities, and such assessment inherently involves an exercise of judgment. In assessing loss contingencies related to legal proceedings that are pending against the Company, or unasserted claims that may result in such proceedings, the Company evaluates the perceived merits of any legal proceedings or unasserted claims, as well as the perceived merits of the amount of relief sought or expected to be sought therein.
If the assessment of a contingency indicates that it is probable that a material loss has been incurred and the amount of the liability can be estimated, then the estimated liability would be accrued in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements. If the assessment indicates that a potentially material loss contingency is not probable, but is reasonably possible, or is probable but cannot be estimated, then the nature of the contingent liability and an estimate of the range of possible losses, if determinable and material, would be disclosed. Loss contingencies considered remote are generally not disclosed, unless they involve guarantees, in which case the guarantees would be disclosed.
There can be no assurance that such matters will not materially and adversely affect the Company’s business, financial position, and results of operations or cash flows.
The Company is a defendant or respondent in various pending and threatened arbitrations, administrative proceedings and lawsuits seeking compensatory damages. Claim amounts are infrequently indicative of the actual amounts the Company will be liable for, if any. Many of these claimants also seek, in addition to compensatory damages, punitive or treble damages, and all seek interest, costs and fees. These matters arise in the normal course of business. The Company intends to vigorously defend itself in these actions, and the ultimate outcome of these matters cannot be determined at this time.
In many lawsuits, arbitrations, and regulatory proceedings, it is not possible to determine whether a liability has been incurred or to estimate the amount of that liability until the matter is close to resolution. However, accruals are reviewed regularly and are adjusted to reflect management’s estimates of the impact of developments, rulings, advice of counsel and any other information pertinent to a particular matter. As of June 30, 2025, the Company has accrued $
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14. | COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (continued) |
Because of the inherent difficulty in predicting the ultimate outcome of legal and regulatory actions, management cannot predict with certainty the eventual loss or range of loss related to such matters. The Company believes, based upon current information, that the outcome of any such legal proceeding, claim, dispute, or investigation will not have a material effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows. However, the actual outcomes of such legal proceedings, claims, disputes, or investigations could be material to the Company’s operating results and cash flows for a particular future period as additional information is obtained.
Indemnification
The activities of the Company’s customers are transacted on either a cash or margin basis through the facilities of its clearing broker. In margin transactions, the clearing broker extends credit to the customers, subject to various regulatory and margin requirements, collateralized by cash and securities in the customer’s account. In connection with these activities, the clearing broker may also execute and clear customer transactions involving the sale of securities not yet purchased.
These transactions may expose the Company to significant off-balance sheet risk in the event margin requirements are not sufficient to fully cover losses which the customers may incur. In the event the customers fail to satisfy their obligations to the clearing broker, the Company may be required to compensate the clearing broker for losses incurred on behalf of the customers.
The Company, through its clearing broker, seeks to control the risk associated with its customers’ activities by requiring customers to maintain margin collateral in compliance with various regulatory and internal guidelines.
As of June 30, 2025, and December 31, 2024, management of the Company had not been notified by any clearing brokers, nor were they otherwise aware of any potential losses relating to this indemnification.
15. | COMMON STOCK, PREFERRED STOCK AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY |
The Company is authorized to issue
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16. | NET CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS |
The Company operates four registered broker-dealers that are subject to the SEC Uniform Net Capital Rule (Rule 15c3-1). This requires the Company to maintain certain minimum net capital requirements. As of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, all broker-dealers had net capital in excess of the required minimums.
17. | CREDIT RISK AND CONCENTRATIONS |
Financial instruments that subject the Company to credit risk consist principally of receivables and cash and cash equivalents. The Company performs certain credit evaluation procedures and does not require collateral for financial instruments subject to credit risk. The Company believes that credit risk is limited because the Company routinely assesses the financial strength of its counterparties and, based upon factors surrounding the credit risk of its counterparties, establishes an allowance for uncollectible accounts and, consequently, believes that its receivables credit risk exposure beyond such allowances is limited.
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18. | SEGMENT INFORMATION |
Effective with the consummation of the Business Combination, the Board confirmed Craig Gould as Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and David Shane as Chief Financial Officer (“CFO). The Company has concluded that its Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) of the group includes the CEO and CFO of the Company.
Management of the Company has determined that it has
The CODM regularly reviews net income/(loss) before the provision or benefit for income taxes as presented in the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of operations for purposes of assessing performance and making decisions regarding the allocation of resources. Expenses regularly reviewed by the CODM include those line items reported on the Company’s condensed consolidated statement of operations, the most significant of which includes commissions and fees, employee compensation and benefits and professional fees. See the condensed consolidated statements of operations and Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounts Policies for additional information about these lines items and the related accounting policies.
19. | SUBSEQUENT EVENTS |
The Company evaluated subsequent events that occurred after the balance sheet date up to the date that the condensed consolidated financial statements were available to be issued.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Any reference to Binah Capital Group, Inc. refers to Binah Capital Group, Inc. and our consolidated subsidiaries on a forward-looking basis or as the context requires, to the historical results of BMS Management Services LLC. Any reference to “BMS Management Services LLC” refers to the entities comprising the Binah Capital Group, Inc. business prior to the consummation of the Business Combination. The following discussion and analysis of the Company’s financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the condensed consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto contained elsewhere in this report and with our audited financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, as filed with the SEC. References to the “Company,” “us” or “we” refer to Binah Capital Group, Inc.
The following discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the sections entitled “Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors” and “Part II, Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024; “Part I, “Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2025; and “Part I, Item 1. Financial Statements” in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2025.
Business Overview
The Company is a leading consolidator of retail wealth management businesses that owns and operates ten entities, four of which are broker-dealers, three of which are registered investment advisors, and three of which are insurance entities, that have over 1900 registered individuals working within the financial services industries.
The Company focuses on three critical areas comprised of the hybrid, independent, and W2 business models to allow affiliated advisors to choose the operating model that works best for them and run their practices on their own terms. The Company’s platform adds to its flexibility by providing a variety of custody and clearing firm options to accommodate the unique business needs of advisors.
Our Sources of Revenue
Our revenue is derived primarily from fees and commissions from products and advisory services offered by our advisors to their clients, a substantial portion of which we pay out to our advisors.
Executive Summary
Financial Highlights
Results for the three and six-month period ended June 30, 2025 included a net loss and net income of approximately $(0.7) million and $0.4 million and total revenue of approximately $41.5 million and $90.4 million, respectively, which compares to a net loss and total revenue of $(0.7) million and $(2.3) million and approximately $40.6 million and $82.1 million, respectively, for the three and six-month period ended June 30, 2024.
Asset Trends
Total advisory and brokerage assets served were $27.8 billion at June 30, 2025, compared to $25.1 billion at June 30, 2024. Total net new assets were $(0.9) billion and $(1.1) billion for the three and six-month period ended June 30, 2025, respectively, compared to $(0.8) billion and ($2.1) billion for the same period in 2024.
Net new advisory assets were $(0.1) billion and $0.0 billion for the three and six-month period ended June 30, 2025, respectively, compared to $0.0 billion and 0.0 billion for the same period in 2024. Advisory assets were $2.7 billion at June 30, 2025, which is an increase of 18% as compared to the $2.3 billion at June 30, 2024.
Net new brokerage assets were $(0.8) billion and $(1.1) billion for the three and six-month period ended June 30, 2025, compared to $(0.8) billion and $(2.1) billion for the same period in 2024. Brokerage assets were $25.1 billion at June 30, 2025, up 10% from $22.8 billion at June 30, 2024.
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Gross Profit Trend
Gross profit, a non-GAAP financial measure, was $8.8 million and $17.4 million for the three and six-month period ended June 30, 2025, respectively, an increase of 20% and 15% from $7.3 million and $15.1 million for the same period in 2024. See the “Key Performance Metrics and Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section for additional information on gross profit.
Key Performance Metrics and Non-GAAP Financial Measures
We focus on several key metrics in evaluating the success of our business relationships and our resulting financial position and operating performance. Our key metrics of Gross Profit and EBITDA are “non-GAAP financial measures.” Our management periodically uses certain “non-GAAP financial measures,” as such term is defined under the rules of the SEC, to supplement our financial information presented in accordance with GAAP and to clarify and enhance understanding of past performance and prospects for the future. Generally, a non-GAAP financial measure is a numerical measure of a company’s operating performance, financial position or cash flows that excludes or includes amounts that are included in or excluded from the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP. Management believes that the non-GAAP financial measures of Gross Profit and EBITDA provide investors and analysts useful insight into our financial position and operating performance. Any non-GAAP measure provided should be viewed in addition to, and not as an alternative to, the most directly comparable measure determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Further, the calculation of these non-GAAP financial measures may differ from the calculation of similarly titled financial measures presented by other companies and therefore may not be comparable among companies.
Gross profit is defined as total revenue less commissions paid to financial advisors and registered representatives and other fees that generate the revenue. We consider our gross profit amounts to be non-GAAP financial measures that may not be comparable to those of others in our industry. We believe that gross profit amounts can provide investors with useful insight into our core operating performance before other costs that are general and administrative in nature.
EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure defined as net income plus interest expense, provision for income taxes, and depreciation and amortization. The Company presents EBITDA because management believes that it can be a useful financial metric in understanding the Company’s earnings from operations. EBITDA is not a measure of the Company’s financial performance under GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to net income or any other performance measure derived in accordance with GAAP.
A reconciliation of our non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures appears below in the footnotes to the table of our key operating, business and financial metrics.
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Our key operating, business and financial metrics are as follows:
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Operating Metric (dollars in billions) |
| 2025 | | 2024 | ||
Advisory and Brokerage Assets |
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Brokerage assets | | $ | 25.1 | | $ | 22.8 |
Advisory assets | |
| 2.7 | |
| 2.3 |
Total Advisory and Brokerage Assets | | $ | 27.8 | | $ | 25.1 |
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| | Three Months Ended June 30, | | Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||
Net New Assets |
| 2025 |
| 2024 |
| 2025 |
| 2024 | ||||
Net new brokerage assets | | $ | (0.8) | | $ | (0.8) | | $ | (1.1) | | $ | (2.1) |
Net new advisory assets | |
| (0.1) | |
| (0.0) | |
| 0.0 | |
| 0.0 |
Total Net New Assets | | $ | (0.9) | | $ | (0.8) | | $ | (1.1) | | $ | (2.1) |
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| | For the three months ended | | For the six months ended | ||||||||
| | June 30, | | June 30, | ||||||||
Financial Metrics (dollars in millions) |
| 2025 |
| 2024 |
| 2025 |
| 2024 | ||||
Total revenue | | $ | 41.5 | | $ | 40.6 | | $ | 90.4 | | $ | 82.1 |
Net income (loss) | | $ | (0.7) | | $ | (0.7) | | $ | 0.4 | | $ | (2.3) |
Non-GAAP Financial Metrics (dollars in millions) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gross Profit(1) | | $ | 8.8 | | $ | 7.3 | | $ | 17.4 | | $ | 15.1 |
EBITDA(2) | | $ | 1.0 | | $ | 0.6 | | $ | 3.2 | | $ | 0.5 |
(1) | Gross profit is a non-GAAP financial measure defined as total revenue less commissions paid to financial advisors and registered representatives and other fees that generate the revenue. We consider our gross profit amounts to be non-GAAP financial measures that may not be comparable to those of others in our industry. We believe that gross profit amounts can provide investors with useful insight into our core operating performance before other costs that are general and administrative in nature. Below is a calculation of gross profit for the periods presented (in millions): |
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| | For the three months ended June 30, | | For the six months ended June 30, | ||||||||
Gross Profit |
| 2025 |
| 2024 |
| 2025 |
| 2024 | ||||
Total revenue | | $ | 41.5 | | $ | 40.7 | | $ | 90.4 | | $ | 82.1 |
Commission and fees | |
| 32.7 | | | 33.4 | |
| 73.0 | |
| 67.0 |
Gross Profit | | $ | 8.8 | | $ | 7.3 | | $ | 17.4 | | $ | 15.1 |
(2) | EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure defined as net income plus interest expense, provision for income taxes, and depreciation and amortization. The Company presents EBITDA because management believes that it can be a useful financial metric in understanding the Company’s earnings from operations. EBITDA is not a measure of the Company’s financial performance under GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to net income or any other performance measure derived in accordance with GAAP. Below is a reconciliation of net income to EBITDA for the periods presented (in millions): |
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EBITDA Reconciliation |
| 2025 |
| 2024 |
| 2025 |
| 2024 | ||||
Net income (loss) | | $ | (0.7) | | $ | (0.7) | | $ | 0.4 | | $ | (2.3) |
Interest expense | |
| 0.5 | | | 0.8 | |
| 1.1 | |
| 1.9 |
Share-based compensation | | | 0.8 | | | — | | | 0.8 | | | — |
Provision for income taxes | |
| 0.1 | | | 0.2 | |
| 0.5 | |
| 0.3 |
Depreciation and amortization | |
| 0.2 | | | 0.3 | |
| 0.4 | |
| 0.6 |
EBITDA | | $ | 1.0 | | $ | 0.6 | | $ | 3.2 | | $ | 0.5 |
Economic Overview and Impact of Financial Market Events
Our business is directly and indirectly sensitive to several macroeconomic factors and the state of the United States financial markets.
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According to the most recent estimate from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, the U.S. economy grew by 3.0% in the second quarter of 2025. Although inflation, interest rates and volatile global markets were all headwinds, the U.S. economy added roughly 190,00 jobs in the second quarter of 2025, while the unemployment rate was 4.1% in the second quarter of 2025, which is consistent with the prior quarter. The unemployment rate has remained in a narrow range of 4.0% to 4.2 since May 2024.
Our business is also sensitive to current and expected short-term interest rates, which are largely driven by Fed policy. During the second quarter of 2025, Fed policymakers maintained the target range for the federal funds rate in the 4.25% to 4.5% range. The equity markets increased during the second quarter of 2025 resulting in the S&P 500 increasing 10.3%.
Please consult the Factors Affecting Our Financial Condition and Results of Operations, including those described in the section titled “Risk Factors.”
Basis of Presentation
Our condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). Currently, we conduct business through one operating segment. The condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that we will continue as a going concern. See Note 2 in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements for further details.
Results of Operations
The following presents an analysis of our results of operations for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 (in thousands):
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| 2024 |
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| 2025 |
| 2024 |
| % Change |
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Revenues: |
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Revenue from Contracts with Customers: |
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Commissions |
| | 33,998 | | | 33,663 | | 1.0 | % | 75,137 |
| 68,057 |
| 10.4 | % |
Advisory Fees |
| | 6,627 | | | 6,320 | | 4.9 | % | 13,542 |
| 12,004 |
| 12.8 | % |
Total Revenue from Contracts with Customers |
| | 40,625 | | | 39,983 | | 1.6 | % | 88,679 |
| 80,061 |
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Interest and other income |
| | 872 | | | 665 | | 31.3 | % | 1,752 |
| 2,034 |
| (13.9) | % |
Total revenues |
| | 41,497 | | | 40,648 | | 2.1 | % | 90,431 |
| 82,095 |
| 10.2 | % |
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| | For the three months ended June 30, |
| For the periods ended June 30, |
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| 2025 |
| 2024 |
| % Change |
| 2025 |
| 2024 |
| % Change |
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Expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Commissions and fees |
| | 32,740 |
| | 33,352 |
| (1.8) | % | | 73,038 |
| | 67,007 |
| 9.0 | % |
Employee compensation and benefits |
| | 4,926 |
| | 3,594 |
| 37.1 | % | | 9,277 |
| | 7,051 |
| 31.6 | % |
Rent and occupancy |
| | 286 |
| | 290 |
| (1.5) | % | | 571 |
| | 585 |
| (2.4) | % |
Professional fees |
| | 713 |
| | 602 |
| 18.4 | % | | 1,249 |
| | 4,939 |
| (74.7) | % |
Technology fees |
| | 690 |
| | 480 |
| 43.8 | % | | 1,443 |
| | 842 |
| 71.4 | % |
Interest |
| | 543 |
| | 795 |
| (31.6) | % | | 1,109 |
| | 1,857 |
| (40.3) | % |
Depreciation and amortization |
| | 183 |
| | 293 |
| (37.4) | % | | 370 |
| | 594 |
| (37.7) | % |
Other |
| | 1,977 |
| | 1,765 |
| (12.0) | % | | 2,479 |
| | 1,187 |
| 108.8 | % |
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Total expenses |
| | 42,058 |
| | 41,171 |
| (0.5) | % | | 89,536 |
| | 84,062 |
| 5.2 | % |
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Income (loss) before provision for income taxes |
| | (561) |
| | (523) |
| 25.7 | % | | 895 |
| | (1,967) |
| 154.1 | % |
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Provision for income taxes |
| | 93 |
| | 213 |
| (43.0) | % | | 516 |
| | 352 |
| 54.4 | % |
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Net income (loss) | | | (654) | | | (736) |
| 30.7 | % | $ | 379 | | $ | (2,319) |
| 122.5 | % |
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Revenues
The Company’s primary source of revenue is from fees and commissions from products and advisory services offered by our advisors to their clients, a substantial portion of which we pay out to our advisors. We also generate interest income in accordance with our agreements with our clearing partners. In accordance with ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, we record revenue when control of the promised services is transferred to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for those services. Revenues are analyzed to determine whether the Company is the principal (i.e., reports revenues on a gross basis) or agent (i.e., reports revenues on a net basis) in the contract. Principal or agent designations depend primarily on the control an entity has over the product or service before control is transferred to a customer. The indicators of which party exercises control include primary responsibility over performance obligations, inventory risk before the good or service is transferred and discretion in establishing the price.
Commissions
Commission revenues represent sales commissions generated by advisors for their clients’ purchases and sales of securities on exchanges and over-the-counter, as well as purchases of other investment products.
The Company generates two types of commission revenues: sales-based commissions that are recognized at the point of sale on the trade date and trailing commissions that are recognized over time as earned. Sales-based commission revenues vary by investment product and are recognized on the trade date or the transaction date, which represents the completion of the Company’s performance obligation because that is when the underlying financial instrument or purchaser is identified, the pricing is agreed upon, and the risks and rewards of ownership have been transferred to/from the customer at a point in time. The rates at which commissions are charged to the customers range from 1% to 7% based on the investment product. Trailing commission revenues which are preliminarily related to the sales of mutual funds and variable annuities held by clients of the Company’s advisors are generally based on a percentage of the current market value of clients’ investment holdings in trail-eligible assets, and are recognized over the time the client owns the investment or holds the contract and is generally based on a fixed rate applied, generally twenty-five to fifty basis points (25-50 bps) of the current market value of the clients’ holdings. Trailing commissions are generally received monthly or quarterly. The ongoing revenue is not recognized at the time of sale because it is variably constrained due to factors outside the Company’s control including market volatility and the client’s investment hold period and the Company does not believe that it can overcome such constraints until the market value of the fund and the investor activities are known. The revenues will not be recognized until it is probable that a significant reversal will not occur.
The Company is principal for the commission revenue, as it is responsible for the execution of the clients’ purchases and sales and maintains relationships with the product sponsors. Advisors assist the Company in performing it obligations. Accordingly, total commission revenue is reported on a gross basis. See Note 4 - Revenues From Contracts with Customers within the notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2025, and 2024 for further details regarding our commission revenue by product category.
The following tables sets forth the components of our commission revenue for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 (in thousands):
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| 2024 |
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Sales-based | | $ | 14,868 | | $ | 15,850 |
| | (982) |
| (6.2) | % |
Trailing | |
| 19,130 | |
| 17,813 |
| | 1,317 |
| 7.4 | % |
Total commission revenue | | $ | 33,998 | | $ | 33,663 |
| | 335 |
| 1.0 | % |
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| 2024 |
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Sales-based | | $ | 35,278 | | $ | 31,617 |
| | 3,661 |
| 11.6 | % |
Trailing | |
| 39,858 | |
| 36,441 |
| | 3,417 |
| 9.4 | % |
Total commission revenue | | $ | 75,136 | | $ | 68,058 |
| | 7,078 |
| 10.4 | % |
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Sales-based revenue decreased by approximately $1.0 million and increased approximately $3.7 million or (6.2)% and 11.6% for the three and six-month period ended June 30, 2025, respectively, as compared to 2024. Trailing based revenue increased by approximately $1.3 million and $3.4 million or 7.4% and 9.4% for the three and six-month period ended June 30, 2025, respectively, as compared to 2024. The decrease in sales-based revenue for the three month period ended June 30, 2025 as compared to 2024 is attributable to a decrease in the sales of insurance related products. The increase in sales-based revenue for the six-month period ended June 30, 2025, as compared to 2024 is attributable to an increase in the generation of transactional based products, specifically alternative investment products. The increase in the trailing based revenues is due to the increase in trail-based assets resulting from inflows of assets and positive market volatility. Commission revenue is generated from brokerage assets. The following tables summarize the brokerage assets for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 (in billions):
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| 2025 |
| 2024 | ||
Brokerage Assets | | $ | 25.1 | | $ | 22.8 |
Included in the brokerage assets above are trail-eligible assets as follows (in billions):
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| As of June 30, | ||||
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| 2025 |
| 2024 | ||
Trail-Eligible Assets | | $ | 18.1 | | $ | 16.3 |
The following table summarizes activity impacting brokerage assets for the periods ended (in billions):
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Net Flows-Brokerage Assets |
| 2025 | | 2024 |
| 2025 | | 2024 | ||||
Balance – beginning of period | | $ | 23.2 | | $ | 22.7 | | | 24.5 | | | 21.8 |
Net new brokerage assets(1) | | $ | (0.8) | | $ | (0.8) | |
| (1.1) | | | (2.1) |
Market impact(2) | | $ | 2.7 | | $ | 0.9 | |
| 1.7 | | | 3.1 |
Balance – End of period | | $ | 25.1 | | $ | 22.8 | | | 25.1 | | | 22.8 |
(1) | Net new brokerage assets consist of total client deposits less client withdrawals from brokerage accounts, plus dividends, plus interest. |
(2) | Market impact is the difference between the beginning and ending asset balances less the net new asset amounts, representing the implied growth or decline in asset balances due to market change over the same period of time. |
Advisory Fees
Advisory fees represent fees charged to advisors’ clients’ accounts on the Company’s corporate advisory platform. The Company provides ongoing investment advice, brokerage and execution services on transactions, and performs administrative services for these accounts. These fees are recognized ratably over time to match the continued delivery of the performance obligations to the client over the life of the contract. The advisory fees generated from the Company’s corporate advisory platform are based on a percentage of the market value of the eligible assets in the clients’ advisory accounts.
Advisory fees increased by approximately 4.9% and 12.8% for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2025, respectively, as compared to the same period in June 30, 2024, due to positive returns in the market from the period of June 30, 2024 to the period ending June 30, 2025.
The following tables summarizes the advisory assets as of June 30, 2025 and 2024 (in billions):
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| | 2025 |
| 2024 | ||
Advisory Assets | | $ | 2.7 | | $ | 2.3 |
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The following table summarizes activity impacting advisory assets for the periods ended (in billions):
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Net Flows-Advisory Assets |
| 2025 |
| 2024 |
| 2025 |
| 2024 | ||||
Balance – beginning of period |
| $ | 2.5 | | $ | 2.2 | | | 2.5 | | | 2.1 |
Net new brokerage assets(1) |
| $ | (0.1) | | $ | (0.0) | | | — | | | (0.1) |
Market impact(2) |
| $ | 0.3 | | $ | 0.1 | | | 0.2 | | | 0.3 |
Balance – End of period |
| $ | 2.7 | | $ | 2.3 | | $ | 2.7 | | $ | 2.3 |
(1) | Net new advisory assets consist of total client deposits less client withdrawals from custodial accounts, plus dividends, plus interest, minus advisory fees. |
(2) | Market impact is the difference between the beginning and ending asset balances less the net new asset amounts, representing the implied growth or decline in asset balances due to market change over the same period of time. |
Interest and other income
Interest income includes amounts earned on balances held at the Company’s clearing brokers related to cash balances and margin balances. The Company’s clearing agreements include provisions that provide for a sharing of the interest income earned on such balances with the clearing brokers. The rate varies based on the clearing broker.
Other income primarily includes amounts earned by the Company related to marketing and incentives earned from the sales of certain investment products by the financial advisors to its clients, primarily alternative investments, as well as sponsorship income.
The increase in interest and other income for the three month period ended June 30, 2025, compared to 2024 is primarily related to the increase in the interest income shared with the Company’s clearing brokers. The decrease in interest and other income for the six-month period ended June 30, 2025 is primarily related to a non-recurring income item that was earned during the same period in 2024.
Operating Expenses
Commissions and Fees
Commissions and fees primarily consist of commissions paid to the financial advisors, technology costs associated with the platform for which the financial advisors operate their business, insurance costs and regulatory costs. Certain of the technology, insurance and regulatory costs are passed through to the financial advisors and any excess costs are included as fees within commissions and fees. The commissions and fees paid to the financial advisors are based on the advisory and commission revenue earned on each client’s account. The payout amount is production based, which is the gross revenue produced by the financial advisor, and varies based on the level of such production ranging from 50% to 95% of the revenue generated. The production levels begin at gross revenue of $15,000 up to $4,000,000 and up, and the payout rate starts at 50% and increases to a top payout rate of 94% for annual production of $4,000,000 and up.
The following table sets forth our payout rate, which is a statistical or operating measure and monitored to review that such costs of revenue remain consistent on a period over period basis:
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Payout range |
| 80.59 | % | 83.42 | % | 2.82 | % |
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Payout range |
| 82.36 | % | 83.69 | % | 1.33 | % |
For the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2025, the payout rate decreased as compared to 2024 as a result of the non-recurring nature of certain transactional products sold during the first quarter of 2024 which included a pay-out to the financial advisors in the range of 90%.
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Employee compensation and benefits
Employee compensation and benefits includes salaries, wages, benefits and related taxes for our employees.
Employee compensation and benefits for the three and six-month period ended June 30, 2025 increased by approximately $1.4 million and $2.2 million as compared to June 30, 2024, which is directly related to the additional personnel costs attributed to the Company now operating as a public company, including issuance of non-cash compensation awards to officers and directors during the period ended June 30, 2025.
Rent and occupancy
Rent and occupancy remained relatively consistent for the three and six-month period ended June 30, 2025 as compared to June 30, 2024 decreasing slightly by approximately 2.0%.
Professional fees
Professional fees includes costs incurred related to legal and accounting services. Professional fees for the three month period ended June 30, 2025 as compared to 2024 increased by approximately $0.1 which is related to an increase in SEC filings in the current period. Professional fees for the six-month period ended June 30, 2025, as compared to 2024, decreased by $3.7 million, which is directly related to the non-recurring transaction costs associated with the closing of the Business Combination that were incurred during the period ended June 30, 2024.
Technology fees
Technology fees primarily represent infrastructure costs that support the Company’s technology and communications costs. Technology fees increased by $0.2 million and $0.7 million and for the three and six-month period ended June 30, 2025, respectively, as compared to 2024.
Interest expense
Interest expense primarily includes interest associated with the Company’s credit facility and other debt obligations. Interest expense decreased by $0.2 million and $0.7 million for the three and six-month period ended June 30, 2025, respectively, as compared to 2024 resulting from the repayment and restructuring of the related party debt obligations of BMS and the re-financing of the senior credit facility.
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation and amortization relates to the use of property, equipment and leasehold improvements. Amortization also includes the amortization related to certain intangible assets.
Other expense
Other expense includes insurance, travel-related expenses, office expenses, marketing and other miscellaneous expenses.
Provision for Income Taxes
Our effective income tax rate was approximately 22% for the six-month period ended June 30, 2025 as compared to (15.2)% for the same period in 2024. The increase in our effective tax rate was related to the net income generated for the six-month period ended June 30, 2025.
Liquidity and capital resources
We have established liquidity policies intended to support the execution of strategic initiatives, while meeting regulatory capital requirements and maintaining ongoing and sufficient liquidity. We believe liquidity is of critical importance to the Company and, in particular, to our broker-dealer subsidiaries, PKSI, CLS, MSI and WEG. The objective of our policies is to ensure that we can meet our strategic, operational and regulatory liquidity and capital requirements under both normal operating conditions and under periods of stress in the financial markets.
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Parent Company Liquidity
Binah Capital Group, Inc. through its indirectly wholly owned subsidiary BMS, is the direct holding company of our operating subsidiaries, and considers its primary sources of liquidity to be dividends and management fees from our operating subsidiaries.
Sources of Liquidity
As of June 30, 2025, we had $18.6 million outstanding under our Credit Agreement with Byline Bank, net of unamortized debt issuance costs. The associated debt facilities are as follows:
Byline Bank
On December 23, 2024 (the “Credit Agreement Closing Date”), BMS, entered into a Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with Byline Bank, as lender (the “Lender”), pursuant to which the Lender agreed, at the BMS’s request, to (i) make to BMS a term loan in the original principal amount of $20.3 million (the “Term Loan”), which was funded on the Credit Agreement Closing Date; (ii) make to BMS, from time to time, certain non-revolving loans (the “Non-Revolving Loans”) in an aggregate principal amount of up to $1.0 million (the “Non-Revolving Loan Commitment”), to be funded through, but excluding, the Maturity Date (as defined below); and (iii) issue to BMS, from time to time, letters of credit (the “Letters of Credit” and together with the Term Loan and Non-Revolving Loans, the “Loans”) until the earliest to occur of (a) the one year from the Credit Agreement Closing Date and (b) the date on which the Non-Revolving Loans are fully drawn. As of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the outstanding balance on the Term Loan was $18.6 million and $19.6 million, net of debt issuance costs, respectively.
Under the terms of the Credit Agreement, to the extent that BMS requests a Letter of Credit, the Non-Revolving Loan Commitment shall be permanently reduced in an amount equal to the amount of such Letter of Credit. The Non-Revolving Loans may not be requested by BMS and may only be advanced in connection with a repayment of a Letter of Credit (“LC Payment”). As of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, there are no amount outstanding under the Non-Revolving Loan or Letters of Credit.
The Loans (both principal and any remaining unpaid interest) made by the Lender to BMS are scheduled to mature and become immediately due and payable in full on December 23, 2029 (“Maturity Date”). The obligations under the Credit Agreement shall bear interest (i) as to the Term Loan, a per annum variable interest rate equal to the Applicable Margin (as defined in the Credit Agreement) plus the greater of (x) the Term Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) (as defined in the Credit Agreement) and (y) one percent (1.00%) (the “Term Loan Interest Rate”); (ii) as to the Non-Revolving Loans or any reimbursement obligations relating to a Letter of Credit, at an interest rate equal to SOFR plus four percent (4.00%) per annum; and (iii) if any other obligations is created under the Loan Documents (as defined in the Credit Agreement), at the Term Loan Interest Rate. As of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the effective interest rate was 8.3%.
During the period ending June 30, 2025, BMS entered into an interest rate swap agreement with a notional amount of $10 million in connection with the above-mentioned Credit Agreement. Under the terms of the swap, BMS pays a fixed rate of 3.98% plus four percent (4.00%) and receives a variable interest rate based on SOFR plus 4.00% as defined above. The swap agreement requires monthly payments to be made or received. The swap is designated as cash flow hedge of the variability of the SOFR-based interest payments on $10 million of BMS’s outstanding variable-rate debt.
As of June 30, 2025, the interest rate swap had a fair value of $0.15 million and was recorded as a liability and included in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities on the consolidated statement of financial condition. The Company has adopted the shortcut method allowing it to assume perfect hedge effectiveness. Changes in the effective portion of the swap’s fair value are recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”).
The Term Loan was used by BMS to refinance Existing Credit Facilities (as defined in the Credit Agreement) and the Non-Revolving Loans must be used solely to reimburse the Lender with respect to any Letters of Credit issued to BMS. The Term Loan refinanced and retired the previous Oak Street Funding Facility.
The Credit Agreement also includes customary covenants for a transaction of this type, including covenants limiting the indebtedness that can be incurred by BMS and restricting BMS’s ability to make certain loans and investments. Additionally, BMS is subject to financial covenants whereby BMS and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis may not have, as of the last day of each fiscal quarter, commencing with fiscal quarter ending on March 31, 2025, (1) a fixed charge coverage ratio as of the last day of the fiscal quarter for the twelve (12) month period then ended of not less than 1.20 to 1.00; (ii) a senior net leverage ratio as of the last day of such Fiscal Quarter for the twelve (12) month period then ended, of (A) for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2025 and each fiscal quarter through
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and including September 30, 2025, not more than 3.00 to 1.00; and (B) for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2025 and each fiscal quarter ending thereafter, not more than 2.75 to 1.00; or (iii) an annualized revenue received from custodians of at least $18.0 million.
Also, in accordance with the Credit Agreement, BMS has deposited $1.0 million into an A/P Reserve Account and is classified as restricted cash.
The minimum calendar year payments and maturities of the Term Loan as of June 30, 2025 were as follows (in thousands):
| | | |
2025 |
| $ | 1,015 |
2026 | | | 2,030 |
2027 |
| | 3,045 |
2028 |
| | 3,045 |
2029 |
| | 10,150 |
| | $ | 19,285 |
Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock
On March 15, 2024 (the “Funding Date”) in connection with the consummation of the Business Combination, Holdings and Wentworth entered into a Subscription Agreement with an investor for the purchase of 1,500,000 shares of Holdings’ Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock (the “Holdings Series A Stock”) in a private placement at $9.60 per share, for an aggregate purchase price of $14.4 million (the “Series A PIPE”). The Holdings Series A Stock may be converted into shares of Holdings Common Stock after the second anniversary of the closing of the Series A PIPE, which such conversion shall initially be 1.5 shares of Holdings Common Stock for each share of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, subject to certain adjustments provided in the Certificate of Designations.
Additionally, the Holdings Series A Stock carries a cumulative dividend at a rate of nine percent (9%) per annum, payable and compounded quarterly on the last day of each quarter. At the discretion of Holdings the payment may be made in cash or up to 50% of the amount due, in duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable share of Holdings Series A Stock at a value of $10 per share. As of June 30, 2025, the Company accrued 50% of the dividend to be paid in cash in the amount of $0.2 million and paid an in - kind dividend in the amount $0.2 million. As of December 31, 2024, the Company accrued 50% of the dividend to be paid in cash in the approximate amount of $0.2 million.
The Holdings Series A Stock has liquidation preferences in the event of a voluntary or involuntary liquidation as follows:
● | The greater of $12.50 per share of Holdings Series A Stock if such liquidation occurs prior to the first anniversary of the Funding Date; |
● | $13.00 per share of Holdings Series A Stock if such liquidation occurs prior to the second anniversary of the Funding Date; |
● | $15.00 per share of Holdings Series A Stock if such liquidation occurs prior to the third anniversary of the Funding Date; |
● | $16.00 per share of Holdings Series A Stock if such liquidation occurs prior to the fourth anniversary of the Funding Date. |
Holdings, at its option, may redeem the Series A Stock on any anniversary of the Funding date up to an including the fourth anniversary of the Funding date at the following redemption prices:
● | $11.50 per share of Series A Stock on the first anniversary of the Funding Date; |
● | $13.00 per share of Series A Stock on the second anniversary of the Funding Date; |
● | $15.00 per share of Series A Stock on the third anniversary of the Funding Date; |
● | $16.00 per share of Series A Stock on the fourth anniversary of the Funding Date; |
If the Series A Stock have not previously been redeemed or converted, the Series A Stock will be redeemed by Holdings on the fourth anniversary of the Funding Date.
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Series B Convertible Preferred Stock
On September 4, 2024, the Company entered into a Subscription Agreement with an investor for the purchase of 150,000 shares of Holdings’ Series B Convertible Preferred Stock (the “Holdings Series B Stock”) in a private placement at $10.00 per share, for an aggregate purchase price of $1.5 million. The Holdings Series B Stock may be converted into shares of Holdings Common Stock, at the option of the investor at a rate equal to the quotient of (i) $10.00 divided, by (ii) the product of (A). 80 multiplied by, (B) the volume weighted average price for the 20 trading days during the 30-day period immediately prior to such conversion, provided that in no event shall the denominator be less than $6.00 per share (the “Conversion Rate”).
Additionally, the Holdings Series B Stock carries a cumulative dividend at a rate of nine percent (7%) per annum, payable and compounded quarterly on the last day of each quarter. At the discretion of Holdings, the payment may be made in cash or up to 50% of the amount due, in duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable share of Holdings Series B Stock at a value of $10 per share. As of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, included in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities on the accompanying consolidated statement of financial condition is an accrued dividend in the amount of $0.03 million that was paid subsequent to June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024.
The Company may, at its option, in whole, or part, redeem the Holdings Series B Stock any time after the first anniversary of the date of the Subscription Agreement at a redemption price equal to the greater of (i) $12.00 per share of Holdings Series B Stock, plus accrued but unpaid dividends or (A) 1.20 multiplied by (B) the volume weighted average price for 20 trading days during the 30-day period immediately prior to the redemption; provided that such price shall not greater than $20.00.
Promissory notes - affiliates
On November 30, 2017, Wentworth issued subordinated promissory notes in the aggregate principal amount of approximately $3.6 million to certain sellers in connection with the acquisition of the PKSH Entities. These notes had a maturity date of May 17, 2023 and accrued interest at a rate of 10% annually. The interest on these notes continued to accrue until such time as these notes were paid.
Additionally, in connection with the acquisition of the PKSH Entities, the Company agreed to pay contingent consideration in the amount of $5.0 million to certain sellers. The conditions related to this contingency were met on November 30, 2018, and thus the notes had been issued to the sellers. These subordinated promissory notes had a maturity date of May 30, 2023, and accrued interest at a rate of 10% annually. The interest on these notes continued to accrue until such time as these notes were paid.
In connection with the closing of the Business Combination, the Company paid approximately $3.4 million on these notes. In addition to the paydown, the noteholders (all of whom are stockholders and/or key employees) agreed to forgive the remaining accrued but unpaid interest of approximately $3.8 million and entered into new promissory notes in the principal amount of approximately $5.3 million in the aggregate. The amounts outstanding as of June 30, 2025 was $5.3 million. The amount outstanding as of December 31, 2024 was $5.4 million which included accrued interest that was paid subsequently. The terms of these new promissory notes provide for maturity on May 15, 2027 and carries an interest rate of Prime plus 1.00%, but no less than 7.50% per annum. Related interest expense was approximately $0.3 and $0.1 for the six-months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
Cash Flows
The following table sets forth a summary of cash flows for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2025 and 2024:
| | | | | | |
(in thousands) | | 2025 |
| 2024 | ||
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | | $ | 1,117 | | $ | (2,113) |
Net cash used in investing activities | |
| (8) | |
| (18) |
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | |
| (1,425) | |
| 1,535 |
Net change in cash flows | | $ | (316) | | $ | (596) |
Cash Flows from Operating Activities. Net cash provided by operating activities was $1.1 million for the six-month period ended June 30, 2025, compared to net cash used in of $2.1 million for the six-month period ended June 30, 2024, representing an increase of approximately $3.2 million or 150%. The increase was primarily attributable to the decrease in the net loss of approximately $2.3 million to net income of $0.4 million or a change of $2.7 million.
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Cash Flows from Investing Activities. Net cash used in investing activities was $0.01 million for the six-month period ended June 30, 2025, compared with the $0.01 million for the six-month period ended June 30, 2024.
Cash Flows from Financing Activities. Net cash used in financing activities was approximately $1.4 million for the six-month period ended June 30, 2025 compared to cash provided by financing activities of approximately $1.5 million for the six-month period ended June 30, 2024. The change is primarily related to the proceeds received from the Redeemable Convertible Preferred Financing and the exercise of warrants offset by the repayments of the BMS related party debt obligations.
Contractual Obligations and Commitments
The following table summarizes our contractual obligations and other commitments as of June 30, 2025:
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| Payments Due by period | |||||||||||||
| | Total |
| Less than 1 Year |
| 1-3 Years |
| 3-5 Years |
| More than 5 Years | |||||
Contractual obligations |
| (in thousands) | |||||||||||||
Long-term debt obligations (1) | | $ | 19,285 | | $ | 1,015 | | $ | 8,120 | | $ | 10,150 | | $ | — |
Promissory notes - affiliates (2) | |
| 5,313 | |
| — | |
| 5,313 | |
| — | |
| — |
Operating lease obligations (3) | |
| 4,405 | |
| 777 | |
| 2,228 | |
| 1,400 | |
| — |
| | $ | 29,003 | | $ | 1,792 | | $ | 15,661 | | $ | 11,550 | | $ | — |
(1) | Represents principal obligations related to the Byline Credit Agreement that was entered into during the year ended December 31, 2024. |
(2) | Represents the obligations under the amounts due to certain sellers of the PKSH entities. The notes mature in March 2027. |
(3) | Represents future minimum lease payments as of June 30, 2025, under non-cancelable office leases. |
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Although these estimates are based on the Company’s knowledge of current events and actions the Company may undertake in the future, actual results could differ from those estimates and assumptions.
We define our critical accounting policies and estimates as those that require us to make subjective judgments about matters that are uncertain and are likely to have a material impact on our financial condition and results of operations as well as the specific manner in which we apply those principles. We believe the critical accounting policies used in the preparation of our financial statements which require significant estimates and judgments are as follows:
Revenue Recognition
Revenues from contracts with customers are recognized when control of the promised services is transferred to customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for those services. Management exercises judgment in determining whether the Company is the principal (i.e., reports revenues on a gross basis) or agent (i.e., reports revenue on a net basis). For additional information see Note 4 in the consolidated financial statements as of and for the three and six-months periods ended June 30, 2025 and 2024.
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Goodwill and other intangible assets are tested annually for impairment or if certain events occur indicating that the carrying amounts may be impaired. We have the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If, after assessing the totality of events or circumstances, we determine it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is greater than its carrying amount, then performing the two-step impairment test is not required. However, if we conclude otherwise, we are then required to perform the first step of the two-step impairment test. Goodwill impairment is determined by comparing the estimated fair value of a reporting unit with its respective carrying value. If the estimated fair value exceeds the carrying value, goodwill at the reporting unit level is not deemed to be impaired. If the estimated fair value is below carrying value, however, further analysis is required to determine the amount of the impairment. Additionally, if the carrying value of a reporting unit is zero or a negative value and it is determined that it is more likely than not the goodwill is impaired, further analysis is required. The estimated fair values of the reporting units are derived based on valuation techniques we believe market participants would use for each of the reporting units.
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We performed our goodwill impairment test as of and for the years ended December 31, 2024, and 2023. The estimated fair value of the reporting units were determined using the market approach for each reporting unit, relying specifically on the guideline public company method. Our guideline public company method incorporates revenue and earnings multiples from publicly traded companies with operations and other characteristics similar to each reporting unit. As a result of the 2024 and 2023 annual impairment tests, the fair value of the reporting units was approximately 270% and 257% greater than its carrying value, respectively. Since there have been no events or circumstances which indicated that it was more likely than not the fair value of the reporting units were below their carrying amount, interim goodwill tests were not considered necessary.
The goodwill impairment test requires us to make judgments in determining what assumptions to use in the calculation. Assumptions, judgments, and estimates about future cash flows and discount rates are complex and often subjective. They can be affected by a variety of factors, including, among others, economic trends and market conditions, changes in revenue growth trends or business strategies, unanticipated competition, discount rates, technology, or government regulations. In assessing the fair value of our reporting units, the volatile nature of the securities markets and industry requires us to consider the business and market cycle and assess the stage of the cycle in estimating the timing and extent of future cash flows. In addition to discounted cash flows, we consider other information, such as public market comparable and multiples of recent mergers and acquisitions of similar businesses. Although we believe the assumptions, judgments, and estimates we have made in the past have been reasonable and appropriate, different assumptions, judgments, and estimates could materially affect our reported financial results.
Intangible assets that are deemed to have definite lives are amortized over their useful lives, generally ranging from 5 to 10 years. They are reviewed for impairment when there is evidence that events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by comparing the carrying amount to the estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to be generated. If the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its estimated future cash flows, an impairment charge is recognized for the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the estimated fair value.
Contingent Liabilities
The Company recognizes liabilities for contingencies when there is an exposure that, when fully analyzed, indicates potential losses become probable and can be reasonably estimated. Whether a potential loss is probable and can be reasonably estimated is based on currently available information and is subject to significant judgment, a variety of assumptions and uncertainties.
When a potential loss is probable and the loss or range of loss can be estimated, the Company will accrue the most likely amount within that range. No liability is recognized for those matters which, in management’s judgment, the determination of a reasonable estimate of potential loss is not possible, or for which a potential loss is not determined to be probable.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
Refer to Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, within the notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements for a discussion of recent accounting pronouncements or changes in accounting pronouncements that are of significance, or potential significance, to us.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Market Risk
We are subject to market risk resulting from operational risk events, which can require customer trade corrections. We also bear market risk on the fees we earn that are based on the market value of advisory and brokerage assets, as well as assets on which trailing commissions are paid and assets eligible for sponsor payments.
Interest Rate Risk
We are exposed to risk associated with changes in interest rates. As of June 30, 2025, $8.6 million of our outstanding debt was subject to floating interest rate risk. While our senior secured term loan is subject to increases in interest rates, we do not believe that a short-term change in interest rates would have a material impact on our net income, given revenue generated by our share of the interest earned in our clients’ cash balances held at our clearing brokers, which is generally subject to the same, but offsetting interest rate risk.
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Credit Risk
Financial instruments that subject the Company to credit risk consist principally of receivables and cash and cash equivalents. The Company performs certain credit evaluation procedures and does not require collateral for financial instruments subject to credit risk. The Company believes that credit risk is limited because the Company routinely assesses the financial strength of its counterparties and, based upon factors surrounding the credit risk of its counterparties, establishes an allowance for uncollectible accounts and, consequently, believes that its receivables credit risk exposure beyond such allowances is limited.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in our Exchange Act reports is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial and accounting officer, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of June 30, 2025, as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act. Based on this evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial and accounting officer have concluded that as of June 30, 2025, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.
Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act) during the most recent fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II—OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings.
We may be party to various claims and legal proceedings from time to time. We are not subject to any pending material legal proceedings, nor, to our knowledge, is any material legal proceeding threatened against us or any of our officers or directors in their capacity as such.
From time to time, we have been subjected to and are currently subject to legal and regulatory proceedings arising out of our business operations, including lawsuits, arbitration claims and inquiries, investigations and enforcement proceedings initiated by the SEC, FINRA and state securities regulators, as well as other actions and claims.
Item 1A. Risk Factors.
There have been no material changes to the information previously disclosed in “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
None.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.
None.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.
Not Applicable.
Item 5. Other Information.
Employment Agreement Amendment with Craig Gould
On August 7, 2025, the Company and Craig Gould entered into an amendment to the employment agreement of Mr. Gould (the “Amended Gould Employment Agreement”), to, among other things, (i) provide for the issuance by the Company of restricted stock units as equity compensation in lieu of stock options; and (2) the annual bonus for the 2025 performance year may be paid in cash or vested Company shares with the grant date fair value equal to the bonus amount, as determined by the Board or Compensation Committee in its discretion.
Employment Agreement Amendment with David Shane
On August 7, 2025, the Company and David Shane entered into an amendment to the employment agreement of Mr. Shane (the “Amended Shane Employment Agreement”), to, among other things, (i) provide for the issuance by the Company of restricted stock units as equity compensation in lieu of nonqualified stock options; and (2) the annual bonus for the 2025 performance year may be paid in cash or vested Company shares with the grant date fair value equal to the bonus amount, as determined by the Board or Compensation Committee in its discretion.
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Item 6. Exhibits
The following exhibits are filed as part of, or incorporated by reference into, this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Exhibit |
| Description of Document |
10.1‡ | | Form of Restricted Stock Agreement |
10.2‡ | | Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement |
10.3‡ | | Form of Director Stock Option Agreement |
10.4‡ | | Form of Executive Officer Stock Option Agreement |
10.5‡ | | Amended Gould Employment Agreement |
10.6‡ | | Amended Shane Employment Agreement |
31.1* | | Certification of Craig Gould, Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. |
31.2* | | Certification of David Shane, Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. |
32.1** | | Certification of Craig Gould, Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and 18 U.S.C. § 1350. |
32.2** | | Certification of David Shane, Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and 18 U.S.C. § 1350. |
101.INS | | XBRL Instance Document |
101.CAL | | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document |
101.SCH | | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document |
101.DEF | | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document |
101.LAB | | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels Linkbase Document |
101.PRE | | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document |
104 | | Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101). |
* Filed herewith
** Furnished herewith
‡Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
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SIGNATURES
In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| BINAH CAPITAL GROUP, INC. | |
| | |
Date: August 13, 2025 | By: | /s/ Craig Gould |
| Name: | Craig Gould |
| Title: | Chief Executive Officer |
| | (Principal Executive Officer) |
| | |
Date: August 13, 2025 | By: | /s/ David Shane |
| Name: | David Shane |
| Title: | Chief Financial Officer |
| | (Principal Accounting and Financial Officer) |
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