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Bright Mountain Media, Inc Announces Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results

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Bright Mountain Media (OTCQB: BMTM) reported mixed Q3 2024 financial results. Revenue decreased 7% to $14.2 million from $15.3 million in Q3 2023, primarily due to macroeconomic impacts on digital publishing. However, year-to-date revenue increased 35% to $39.6 million. The company reduced its Q3 net loss by 84% to $3.3 million from $19.8 million in Q3 2023. Adjusted EBITDA improved to $804,000, up from $283,000 in the same period last year. The results reflect success in maximizing synergies from acquisitions and expanding their marketing services platform.

Bright Mountain Media (OTCQB: BMTM) ha riportato risultati finanziari misti per il terzo trimestre del 2024. I ricavi sono diminuati del 7% a 14,2 milioni di dollari rispetto ai 15,3 milioni di dollari del terzo trimestre del 2023, principalmente a causa degli impatti macroeconomici sulla pubblicazione digitale. Tuttavia, i ricavi da inizio anno sono aumentati del 35% a 39,6 milioni di dollari. L'azienda ha ridotto la sua perdita netta nel terzo trimestre dell'84% a 3,3 milioni di dollari rispetto ai 19,8 milioni di dollari del terzo trimestre del 2023. L'EBITDA rettificato è migliorato a 804.000 dollari, in aumento rispetto ai 283.000 dollari dello stesso periodo dell'anno scorso. I risultati riflettono il successo nel massimizzare le sinergie derivanti dalle acquisizioni e nell'espandere la loro piattaforma di servizi di marketing.

Bright Mountain Media (OTCQB: BMTM) reportó resultados financieros mixtos en el tercer trimestre de 2024. Los ingresos disminuyeron un 7% a 14.2 millones de dólares desde 15.3 millones de dólares en el tercer trimestre de 2023, principalmente debido a los impactos macroeconómicos en la publicación digital. Sin embargo, los ingresos acumulados hasta la fecha aumentaron un 35% a 39.6 millones de dólares. La compañía redujo su pérdida neta en el tercer trimestre en un 84%, a 3.3 millones de dólares desde 19.8 millones de dólares en el tercer trimestre de 2023. El EBITDA ajustado mejoró a 804,000 dólares, en comparación con los 283,000 dólares del mismo período del año pasado. Los resultados reflejan el éxito en la maximización de sinergias de las adquisiciones y en la expansión de su plataforma de servicios de marketing.

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Bright Mountain Media (OTCQB: BMTM) a annoncé des résultats financiers mitigés pour le troisième trimestre 2024. Les revenus ont diminué de 7 % pour atteindre 14,2 millions de dollars, contre 15,3 millions de dollars au troisième trimestre 2023, principalement en raison des impacts macroéconomiques sur l'édition numérique. Cependant, les revenus cumulatifs depuis le début de l'année ont augmenté de 35 % pour atteindre 39,6 millions de dollars. L'entreprise a réduit sa perte nette du troisième trimestre de 84 % pour atteindre 3,3 millions de dollars, contre 19,8 millions de dollars au troisième trimestre 2023. L'EBITDA ajusté s'est amélioré à 804 000 dollars, contre 283 000 dollars au même trimestre de l'année précédente. Ces résultats reflètent le succès dans la maximisation des synergies des acquisitions et l'expansion de leur plateforme de services marketing.

Bright Mountain Media (OTCQB: BMTM) berichtete über gemischte Finanzergebnisse für das dritte Quartal 2024. Der Umsatz sank um 7% auf 14,2 Millionen Dollar von 15,3 Millionen Dollar im dritten Quartal 2023, hauptsächlich aufgrund makroökonomischer Auswirkungen auf die digitale Veröffentlichung. Der Umsatz seit Jahresbeginn stieg jedoch um 35% auf 39,6 Millionen Dollar. Das Unternehmen verringerte den Nettoverlust im dritten Quartal um 84% auf 3,3 Millionen Dollar von 19,8 Millionen Dollar im dritten Quartal 2023. Das bereinigte EBITDA verbesserte sich auf 804.000 Dollar, ein Anstieg von 283.000 Dollar im gleichen Zeitraum des Vorjahres. Die Ergebnisse spiegeln den Erfolg bei der Maximierung von Synergien aus Übernahmen und der Erweiterung ihrer Marketingdienstleistungsplattform wider.

Positive
  • 84% reduction in Q3 net loss to $3.3M from $19.8M YoY
  • 35% increase in YTD revenue to $39.6M
  • 184% increase in Q3 Adjusted EBITDA to $804,000
  • 49% increase in YTD gross margin to $10.9M
  • Reduced cost of revenue by 18% in Q3 to $9.8M
Negative
  • 7% decrease in Q3 revenue to $14.2M
  • 7% increase in Q3 general and administrative expenses
  • YTD Adjusted EBITDA remains negative at -$1.3M
  • Reduced website traffic affecting digital publishing revenue
  • Customer spending reduction due to inflationary concerns
  • Third quarter revenue decreased to $14.2 million compared to $15.3 million for the third quarter of 2023.
  • Year to date revenue increased by $10.2 million to $39.6 million compared to $29.4 million for the same period of 2023.

Boca Raton, FL, Nov. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bright Mountain Media, Inc. (OTCQB: BMTM) (“Bright Mountain� or the “Company�), a global marketing service platform with capabilities in digital publishing, advertising technology, consumer insights, creative and media services, today announced its financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended September30, 2024.

Matt Drinkwater, CEO of Bright Mountain Media, is excited to report our continued financial progress and addition of industry veteran Board Members this past quarter. He states, "We are pleased with our continued positive financial performance focused on our bottom-line. Our third quarter net loss was $3.3 million, a decrease of 84%, compared to a $19.8 million net loss in the same period of 2023, and our Adjusted EBITDA of $804,000 represented an increase of $521,000 from $283,000 during the same period of 2023. Our current focus of maximizing synergies from prior acquisitions, launching innovative products and services, and advancing our vision of becoming an end-to-end marketing services platform is showing up in our financials. We are also proud that we can recruit distinguished industry leaders who will bring significant strategic guidance and unique perspective. We are eager to leverage their collective experience to propel our mission forward."

Financial Results for the Three Months Ended September30, 2024

Revenue was $14.2 million, a decrease of $1.1 million or 7%, compared to $15.3 million for the same period of 2023. Revenue in our digital publishing division was significantly impacted by macroeconomic factors, which reduced traffic to our website, coupled with an overall reduction in spending by some customers related to inflationary concerns and reduction in website traffic. This reduction was partially offset by an increase in our advertising technology division which was driven by our ability to leverage our resources to attract top advertisers, which in turn has allowed us to onboard premium publishers. This led to an increase in volume, as well as rates and overall revenue.
Advertising technology revenue was approximately $4.7 million, digital publishing revenue was approximately $500,000, consumer insights revenue was approximately $6.8 million, creative services revenue was approximately $1.6 million, and media services revenue was approximately $590,000 during the third quarter of 2024.
Cost of revenue was $9.8 million, a decrease of $2.1 million, or 18%, compared to $11.9 million for the same period in 2023. The decrease is mainly a result of decreased direct salaries and labor costs of $1.1 million and a decrease of non-direct project costs of $1.1 million.
Cost of revenue is inclusive of publisher costs of $3.0 million, direct project costs of approximately $3.0 million for payments made to third-parties that are directly attributable to completion of projects to allow for revenue recognition, direct salary and labor costs of approximately $1.5 million for employees that work directly on customer projects, and $1.8 million of non-direct project costs.
General and administrative expense was $4.4 million, an increase of $293,000, or 7%, compared to $4.1 million in the same period of 2023.
Gross margin was $4.4 million, an increase of 30%, compared to $3.4 million in the same period of 2023.
Net loss was $3.3 million, a decrease of 84%, compared to a $19.8 million net loss in the same period of 2023.
Adjusted EBITDA was $804,000 compared to adjusted EBITDA of $283,000 in the same period of 2023. See the below section on Non-GAAP Financial Measure for a reconciliation of net loss before tax to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA.


Financial Results for the Nine Months Ended September30, 2024

Revenue was $39.6 million, an increase of $10.2 million, or 35%, compared to $29.4 million for the same period of 2023. For the nine months ended September30, 2024, revenue includes $27.3 million which represents the impact of the Big Village Acquisition, which was completed in April 2023. This compares to $19.8 million for the same period in 2023. As a result, the acquisition contributed to revenue for six months of the prior period and for the full nine months of the current period and is the main driver of the increase in revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2024.
Advertising technology revenue was approximately $10.9 million, digital publishing revenue was approximately $1.5 million, consumer insights revenue was approximately $20.1 million, creative services revenue was approximately $5.3 million, and media services revenue was approximately $1.8 million during 2024.
Cost of revenue was $28.7 million, an increase of $6.6 million, or 30%, compared to $22.1 million for the same period in 2023. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, cost of revenue includes $20.3 million which represents the impact of the Big Village Acquisition, which was completed in April 2023. This compares to $16.5 million for the same period in 2023. As a result, the acquisition contributed to cost of revenue for six months of the prior period and for the full nine months of the current period and is the main driver of the increase in cost of revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2024.
Cost of revenue is inclusive of publisher costs of $7.1 million for payments to media providers and website publishers, direct salary and labor cost of approximately $5.6 million for employees that work directly on customer projects, direct project costs of approximately $9.2 million for payments made to third-parties that are directly attributable to completion of projects to allow for revenue recognition, and $5.5 million for non-direct project cost.
General and administrative expense was $15.0 million, remaining consistent compared to $14.9 million in the same period of 2023.
Gross margin was $10.9 million, an increase of 49%, compared to $7.3 million in the same period of 2023.
Net loss was $13.2 million, a decrease of 55% compared to a $29.6 million net loss in the same period of 2023.
Adjusted EBITDA loss was $1.3 million, compared to adjusted EBITDA loss of $3.6 million in the same period of 2023. See the below section on Non-GAAP Financial Measure for a reconciliation of net loss before tax to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA.


About Bright Mountain Media

Bright Mountain unites a diverse portfolio of companies to deliver a full spectrum of advertising, marketing, technology, and media services under one roof—fused together by data-driven insights. Bright Mountain’s subsidiaries brands include Big Village, Deep Focus, Wild Sky Media, and BrightStream. For more information, please visit .

Forward-Looking Statements for Bright Mountain Media, Inc.

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements that are based upon current expectations and involve certain risks and uncertainties. Such forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as “should,� “may,� “intends,� “anticipates,� “believes,� “estimates,� “projects,� “forecasts,� “expects,� “plans,� and “proposes,� and similar words. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors, some of which are beyond our control and difficult to predict and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or forecasted in the forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements made with respect to how the experience of the Company's board will enhance its strategic direction and trajectory. You are urged to carefully review and consider any cautionary statements and other disclosures, including the statements made under the heading “Risk Factors� in Bright Mountain’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December31, 2023 and our other filings with the SEC. Bright Mountain does not undertake any duty to update any forward-looking statements except as may be required by law.

Contact / Investor Relations:
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BRIGHT MOUNTAIN MEDIA, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
(unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share data)

Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
September 30, 2024September 30, 2023September 30, 2024September 30, 2023
Revenue$14,151$15,289$39,602$29,403
Cost of revenue9,76411,92728,65622,059
Gross margin4,3873,36210,9467,344
General and administrative expenses4,4144,12114,96614,923
Impairment of goodwill and intangibles-16,259-16,259
Loss from operations(27)(17,018)(4,020)(23,838)
Financing and other expense:
Other income3134428415
Interest expense - Centre Lane senior secured credit facility - related party(3,250)(2,769)(9,602)(6,176)
Interest expense - 10% convertible promissory notes - related party-(6)(4)(17)
Other interest expense(10)(8)(32)(18)
Total financing and other expense, net(3,229)(2,749)(9,210)(5,796)
Net loss before income tax(3,256)(19,767)(13,230)(29,634)
Income tax provision----
Net loss$(3,256)$(19,767)$(13,230)$(29,634)
Foreign currency translation(8)5764190
Comprehensive loss$(3,264)$(19,710)$(13,166)$(29,444)
Net loss per common share:
Basic$(0.02)$(0.12)$(0.08)$(0.18)
Diluted$(0.02)$(0.12)$(0.08)$(0.18)
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic171,104,346171,285,150171,138,296162,670,182
Diluted171,104,346171,285,150171,138,296162,670,182


BRIGHT MOUNTAIN MEDIA, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except share and per share data)

September 30, 2024December 31, 2023*
(unaudited)
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$2,486$4,001
Accounts receivable, net12,40114,679
Prepaid expenses and other current assets8981,057
Total current assets15,78519,737
Property and equipment, net102199
Intangible assets, net13,87815,234
Goodwill7,7857,785
Operating lease right-of-use assets271306
Other long-term assets159156
Total assets$37,980$43,417
Liabilities and Shareholders' Deficit
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses$16,898$17,497
Other current liabilities2,7933,025
Interest payable - 10% convertible promissory notes - related party-39
Interest payable - Centre Lane senior secured credit facility - related party165-
Deferred revenue4,7684,569
Note payable - 10% convertible promissory notes, net of discount - related party-80
Note payable - Centre Lane senior secured credit facility - related party (current)4,1225,592
Total current liabilities28,74630,802
Other long-term liabilities208325
Note payable - Centre Lane senior secured credit facility - related party (long-term)68,41458,674
Finance lease liabilities2642
Operating lease liabilities207239
Total liabilities97,60190,082
Shareholders' deficit:
Convertible preferred stock, par value $0.01, 20,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued or outstanding at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively--
Common stock, par value $0.01, 324,000,000 shares authorized, 172,462,836 and 172,103,134 issued, and 171,112,661 and 171,277,959 outstanding at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively1,7251,721
Treasury stock at cost, 1,350,175 and 825,175 shares at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively(220)(220)
Additional paid-in capital101,611101,405
Accumulated deficit(163,063)(149,833)
Accumulated other comprehensive income326262
Total shareholders' deficit$(59,621)$(46,665)
Total liabilities and shareholders' deficit$37,980$43,417


* Derived from audited consolidated financial statements.


BRIGHT MOUNTAIN MEDIA, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF NET LOSS TO NON-GAAP EBITDA AND ADJUSTED EBITDA
(in thousands)

Non-GAAP Financial Measure

Non-GAAP results are presented only as a supplement to the financial statements and for use within management's discussion and analysis based on U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). The non-GAAP financial information is provided to enhance the reader's understanding of the Company's financial performance, but non-GAAP measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP.

All of the items included in the reconciliation from net loss before taxes to EBITDA and from EBITDA to Adjusted EBITDA are either (i) non-cash items (e.g., depreciation, amortization of purchased intangibles, stock-based compensation, etc.) or (ii) items that management does not consider to be useful in assessing the Company's ongoing operating performance (e.g., M&A costs, income taxes, gain on sale of investments, loss on disposal of assets, etc.). In the case of the non-cash items, management believes that investors can better assess the Company's operating performance if the measures are presented without such items because, unlike cash expenses, these adjustments do not affect the Company's ability to generate free cash flow or invest in its business.

We use, and we believe investors benefit from the presentation of, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA in evaluating our operating performance because it provides us and our investors with an additional tool to compare our operating performance on a consistent basis by removing the impact of certain items that management believes do not directly reflect our core operations. We believe that EBITDA is useful to investors and other external users of our financial statements in evaluating our operating performance because EBITDA is widely used by investors to measure a company's operating performance without regard to items such as interest expense, taxes, and depreciation and amortization, which can vary substantially from company to company depending upon accounting methods and book value of assets, capital structure and the method by which assets were acquired.

Because not all companies use identical calculations, the Company's presentation of non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies. However, these measures can still be useful in evaluating the Company's performance against its peer companies because management believes the measures provide users with valuable insight into key components of GAAP financial disclosures.

A reconciliation of net loss before taxes to non-GAAP EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA is as follows:

Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
September 30, 2024September 30, 2023September 30, 2024September 30, 2023
(in thousands)
Net loss before tax$(3,256)$(19,767)$(13,230)$(29,634)
Depreciation expense363811184
Amortization of intangibles4808291,4421,943
Impairment of goodwill and intangibles-16,259-16,259
Amortization of debt discount6915942,2431,438
Other interest expense1083218
Interest expense - Centre Lane Senior Secured Credit Facility and Convertible Promissory Notes2,5592,1817,3644,754
EBITDA520142(2,038)(5,138)
Stock compensation expense5756191114
Non-recurring professional fees167-167685
Non-recurring legal fees60-313384
Non-recurring severance expense-8593322
Adjusted EBITDA$804$283$(1,274)$(3,633)

FAQ

What was Bright Mountain Media's (BMTM) revenue in Q3 2024?

Bright Mountain Media reported revenue of $14.2 million in Q3 2024, a decrease of 7% compared to $15.3 million in Q3 2023.

How much did BMTM reduce its net loss in Q3 2024?

BMTM reduced its net loss by 84% to $3.3 million in Q3 2024, compared to a $19.8 million net loss in Q3 2023.

What was BMTM's Adjusted EBITDA for Q3 2024?

BMTM's Adjusted EBITDA was $804,000 in Q3 2024, an increase from $283,000 in Q3 2023.

How did BMTM's year-to-date revenue perform in 2024?

BMTM's year-to-date revenue increased by $10.2 million (35%) to $39.6 million compared to $29.4 million in the same period of 2023.
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