Digital Brands Group Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2023 Financial Results

Net income loss was only $0.6 million in the fourth quarter, excluding non-cash expenses

AUSTIN, Texas, April 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital Brands Group, Inc. ("DBG") (NASDAQ: DBGI), a curated collection of luxury lifestyle, digital-first brands, today reported financial results for its fourth  quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2023. 

"The fourth quarter was the end of Sundry's bottom, which our first quarter results will reflect.  Despite lower revenue contribution from Sundry in the fourth quarter, we almost achieved break even net income due to our cost savings (excluding non-cash expenses).  Based on first quarter wholesale shipments and second quarter wholesale bookings, we are excited to see revenue growth meaningfully re-accelerate. This increase in the revenue trend will be coupled with a significantly lower operating expense structure," said Hil Davis, CEO of Digital Brands Group.

"We are excited to announce our first quarter earnings in May, which we believe will show the strength of the business. We will also have preliminary results from our outlet store opening in Allen, TX.  Simply put, as we have stated, 2024 is the year we expected to experience the inflection point in our business."

Results for the Fiscal Year

• Net revenues increased 6.8% to $14.9 million compared to $14.0 million a year ago
  • This excludes revenue from Harper & Jones as it was spun out in the second quarter
  • This represents the lowest point of Sundry's wholesale revenues in the second half of 2023 versus the first and second quarter wholesale bookings for 2024
• Gross margin increased 10.2% to $6.5 million compared to $5.9 million a year ago
  • Gross profit margins increased to 43.9% from 42.5% a year ago
• G&A expenses, including non-cash items, decreased 12.7% to $14.3 million compared to $16.4 million a year ago
  • G&A expenses, excluding non-cash item expenses, decreased 35.7% to $8.8 million compared to $13.7 million a year ago
  • G&A expenses included $5.5M in non-cash expenses associated with D&A and stock option expenses
• Sales & Marketing expenses decreased 18.5% to $4.0 million compared to $5.0 million a year ago
  • Sales and marketing expenses ratio was 27.1% compared to 35.4% a year ago
• Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders was $10.2 million, or $20.46 per share, compared to a loss of $38.0 million, or a loss of $1,233.10 per share, a year ago
  • Net loss, excluding the non-cash charges and add backs was $8.0 million compared to a loss of $28.8 million a year ago
  • Net loss per diluted share, excluding non-cash expenses and add backs, was $18.81 per share compared to $934.38 per share a year ago

Results for the Fourth Quarter

• Net revenues were $2.8 million compared to $3.4 million a year ago
  • This includes non-cash contra revenue adjustment of $0.7 million. Excluding these, net revenues would have been $3.5 million
  • This also represents one of the lowest points of Sundry's wholesale revenue based on both the first and second quarter wholesale bookings
• Gross profit decreased $0.5 million compared to $0.6 million a year ago
  • This includes non-cash expenses of $0.3 million
  • Gross profit margins decreased to 18.3% from 19.0% a year ago, which includes the non-cash expenses to net revenues and cost of goods sold. Excluding these charges, gross profit margins would have been 43.5%
• G&A expenses, including non-cash items, decreased 30.6% to $2.2 million compared to $3.2 million a year ago
• Sales & Marketing expenses decreased 13.4% to $0.8 million compared to $1.0 million a year ago
• Net loss per diluted share attributable to common stockholders was $3.7 million, or $8.76 per share, compared to a loss of $15.8 million, or a loss of $511.54 per share, a year ago
  • Net loss was $0.6 million, excluding the non-cash charges of $3.1 million, compared to a loss of $19.2 million a year ago
  • Net loss per diluted share, excluding non-cash expenses was $1.48 per share compared to $621.22 per share a year ago

Conference Call and Webcast Details Updated

Management will host a conference call on Monday, April 15 at 5:00 p.m. ET to discuss the results. The live conference call can be accessed by dialing 866-605-1828 from the U.S. or internationally. The conference I.D. code is 13746007 or referencing Digital Brands or via the web by using the following link: https://event.choruscall.com/mediaframe/webcast.html?webcastid=jg0EmFTQ.

Forward-looking Statements

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

DIGITAL BRANDS GROUP, INC
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
								Three Months Ended				Year Ended
								December 31,				December 31,
								2023		2022		2023		2022
Net revenues								$       2,789,287		$         3,375,245		$       14,916,422		$        13,971,178
Cost of net revenues								2,278,110		2,732,897		8,372,642		8,030,908
		Gross profit						511,177		642,348		6,543,780		5,940,270
Operating expenses:
	General and administrative							2,183,799		3,145,228		14,299,389		16,371,536
	Sales and marketing							847,781		979,355		4,035,835		4,950,635
	Distribution							251,398		89,059		1,002,343		611,569
	Impairment							-		15,539,332		-		15,539,332
	Change in fair value of contingent consideration							-		(5,854,052)		(10,698,475)		564,303
		Total operating expenses						3,282,978		13,898,922		8,639,092		38,037,375
Loss from operations								(2,771,801)		(13,256,574)		(2,095,312)		(32,097,105)
Other income (expense):
	Interest expense							(609,551)		(2,963,845)		(5,517,118)		(9,014,337)
	Other non-operating income (expenses)							30,335		438,395		(704,166)		3,068,080
		Total other income (expense), net						(579,216)		(2,525,450)		(6,221,284)		(5,946,257)
Income tax benefit (provision)								(368,034)		-		(368,034)		-
Net loss from continuing operations								(3,719,051)		(15,782,024)		(8,684,630)		(38,043,362)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax								-		-		(1,562,503)		-
Net loss								$     (3,719,051)		$      (15,782,024)		$      (10,247,133)		$      (38,043,362)
Weighted average common shares outstanding -
	basic and diluted							424,402		30,852		424,402		30,852
Net loss from continuing per common share - basic and diluted								$              (8.76)		$             (511.54)		$               (20.46)		$          (1,233.10)

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

 

DIGITAL BRANDS GROUP, INC
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW
								Year Ended
								December 31,
								2023		2022
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss								$    (10,247,133)		$(38,043,362)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
		Depreciation and amortization						3,249,194		2,226,376
		Amortization of loan discount and fees						3,937,007		6,506,384
		Loss on extinguishment of debt						716,517		-
		Loss on disposition of business						1,523,940		-
		Stock-based compensation						408,810		602,038
		Shares issued for services						1,656,428		-
		Change in credit reserve						202,761		(118,840)
		Change in fair value of contingent consideration						(10,698,475)		564,303
		Deferred tax expense						368,034		-
		Deferred offering costs						-		367,696
		Fees incurred in connection with debt financings						-		568,149
		Change in fair value of warrant liability						-		(18,223)
		Change in fair value of derivative liability						-		(1,354,434)
		Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets						-		15,539,331
		Forgiveness of Payroll Protection Program						-		(1,760,755)
	Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
			Accounts receivable, net					497,771		(475,036)
			Due from factor, net					144,755		655,708
			Inventory					375,682		471,831
			Prepaid expenses and other current assets					551,259		(402,515)
			Accounts payable					1,900		919,131
			Accrued expenses and other liabilities					1,047,431		1,992,649
			Deferred revenue					(183,782)		(74,268)
			Due to related parties					-		278,590
			Accrued interest					434,958		984,358
		Net cash used in operating activities						(6,012,942)		(10,570,889)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Cash acquired (consideration) pursuant to business combination								-		(7,247,303)
Purchase of property, equipment and software								(29,675)		(5,533)
Deposits								118,494		(60,548)
		Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities						88,819		(7,313,384)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds (repayments) from related party advances								(155,205)		-
Advances (repayments) from factor								154,073		(3,096)
Repayments of related party notes								-		(170,000)
Repayment of contingent consideration								-		(645,304)
Proceeds from venture debt								-		237,500
Issuance of loans and note payable								5,479,611		3,280,360
Repayments of convertible and promissory notes								(10,129,811)		(7,437,349)
Issuance of convertible notes payable								-		6,951,250
Proceeds from public offering								-		19,347,446
Offering costs								-		(2,921,646)
Issuance of common stock, net of offering costs								8,145,381		-
Exercise of warrants								1,167,566		-
		Net cash provided by financing activities						4,661,614		18,639,161
Net change in cash and cash equivalents								(1,262,509)		754,888
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year								1,283,282		528,394
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year								20,773		1,283,282
Less: cash of discontinued operations								-		7,666
Cash of continuing operations at end of year								$            20,773		$    1,275,616
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid for income taxes								$                      -		$                   -
Cash paid for interest								$          711,815		$       734,869
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities:
Conversion of notes into preferred stock								$       5,759,177		$                   -
Conversion of notes into common stock								$                      -		$  11,983,389
Right of use asset								$          467,738		$       102,349
Warrants issued in connection with note								$                      -		$    1,368,741
Derivative liability in connection with convertible note								$                      -		$       559,957
Conversion of related party notes and payables into preferred and common stock								$                      -		$    6,300,000
Conversion of venture debt into preferred stock								$                      -		$                   -

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

 

DIGITAL BRANDS GROUP, INC
STATEMENT OF BALANCE SHEETS
								December 31,
								2023		2022
ASSETS
Current assets:
		Cash and cash equivalents						$              20,773		$         1,275,616
		Accounts receivable, net						74,833		583,368
		Due from factor, net						337,811		839,400
		Inventory						4,849,600		5,122,564
		Prepaid expenses and other current assets						276,670		766,901
		Assets per discontinued operations, current						-		241,544
				Total current assets				5,559,687		8,829,393
Property, equipment and software, net								55,509		104,512
Goodwill								8,973,501		8,973,501
Intangible assets, net								9,982,217		12,906,238
Deposits								75,431		193,926
Right of use asset								689,688		102,349
Assets per discontinued operations								-		2,628,136
				Total assets				$       25,336,033		$       33,738,055
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
Current liabilities:
		Accounts payable						$         7,538,902		$         8,016,173
		Accrued expenses and other liabilities						4,758,492		3,936,920
		Due to related parties						400,012		555,217
		Contingent consideration liability						-		12,098,475
		Convertible note payable, net						100,000		2,721,800
		Accrued interest payable						1,996,753		1,561,795
		Loan payable, current						2,325,842		1,829,629
		Promissory note payable, net						4,884,592		9,000,000
		Right of use liability, current portion						1,210,814		102,349
		Liabilities per discontinued operations, current						-		1,071,433
				Total current liabilities				23,215,407		40,893,791
Loan payable								150,000		150,000
Deferred tax liability								368,034		-
Liabilities per discontinued operations								-		147,438
				Total liabilities				23,733,441		41,191,229
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity (deficit):
	Undesignated preferred stock, $0.0001 par, 10,000,000 shares authorized, 0 shares
		issued and outstanding as of both December 31, 2023 and 2022						-		-
	Series A convertible preferred stock, $0.0001 par, 6,300 shares designated, 6,300 shares issued and
		outstanding as of both December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively						1		1
	Series C convertible preferred stock, $0.0001 par, 4,786 and 0 shares
		outstanding as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively						1		-
	Common stock, $0.0001 par, 1,000,000,000 shares authorized, 1,114,359 and 178,758 shares
		issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively						110		18
	Additional paid-in capital							115,596,930		96,294,123
	Accumulated deficit							(113,994,449)		(103,747,316)
				Total stockholders' equity (deficit)				1,602,592		(7,453,174)
				Total liabilities and stockholders' equity (deficit)				$        25,336,033		$        33,738,055

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

About Digital Brands Group
We offer a wide variety of apparel through numerous brands on a both direct-to-consumer and wholesale basis. We have created a business model derived from our founding as a digitally native-first vertical brand. We focus on owning the customer's "closet share" by leveraging their data and purchase history to create personalized targeted content and looks for that specific customer cohort. 

Digital Brands Group, Inc. Company Contact
Hil Davis, CEO
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