Hyperscale Data, Inc 10-Q/A for FY2022 Q3
Hyperscale Data, Inc. (GPUS)
About this 10-Q/A
Hyperscale Data, Inc filed this 10-Q/A on April 14, 2023, covering the quarter ended September 30, 2022 (FY2022 Q3).
Headline figures
Quarter ended September 30, 2022, as reported in this filing, compared with the same period a year earlier where the filing states it.
- Revenue
- $49.78M
- compared with -$30.79M a year earlier
- Net loss
- $7.27M
- compared with a net loss of $47.72M a year earlier
- Diluted EPS
- -$0.03
- compared with -$0.81 a year earlier
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EXPLANATORY NOTE
This Amendment No. 1 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q/A (the “Amendment”) amends the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Ault Alliance, Inc., which was then known as BitNile Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 (the “Original Filing”), that was originally filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on November 21, 2022. This Report only amends and restates Item 1, Item 2 and Item 4 of Part I of the Original Report to reflect the restatement. The foregoing items have not been updated to reflect other events occurring after the date of the Original Report (other than the Name Change, as defined below), or to modify or update those disclosures affected by subsequent events. Subsequent to the date of filing of the Original Filing, the Company merged its wholly owned subsidiary, Ault Alliance, Inc., with and into the Company, and in connection therewith, changed its name from BitNile Holdings, Inc. to Ault Alliance, Inc. (the “Name Change”). As such, other than on the cover page of this Amendment, the signature page to this Amendment, and the revised disclosures contained in Item 1 and Item 2, which reflects the Name Change, all other references in this Amendment to Ault Alliance, Inc. refers to the former wholly owned subsidiary of the same name, and not to the Company. In addition, the exhibit list in Item 6 of Part II has been updated only to include currently dated certifications from the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as required by Sections 302 and 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, are filed with this Amendment as Exhibit 31.1, 31.2 and 32.1.
The Amendment is being filed to correct an error in classification with respect to changes in fair value of financial instruments issued by a related party. The changes in fair value were erroneously recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) and have been reclassified to correct for the error within the statement of operations.
Further, this Amendment also includes certain limited modifications to reflect the correct classification in disclosures in the Company’s Note 20 Net Loss per Share footnote in the Company’s Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
AULT ALLIANCE, INC.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Forward-Looking Statements
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Words such as “anticipates,” “expects,” “intends,” “goals,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” “continues,” “may,” “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. In addition, any statements that refer to projections of our future financial performance, our anticipated growth and trends in our businesses, uncertain events or assumptions, and other characterizations of future events or circumstances are forward-looking statements. Such statements are based on management’s expectations as of the date of this filing and involve many risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in our forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include those described throughout this report and our Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2021, particularly the “Risk Factors” sections of such reports. Given these risks and uncertainties, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. Readers are urged to carefully review and consider the various disclosures made in this Form 10-Q and in other documents we file from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission that disclose risks and uncertainties that may affect our business. The forward-looking statements in this Form 10-Q do not reflect the potential impact of any divestitures, mergers, acquisitions, or other business combinations that had not been completed as of the date of filing of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. In addition, the forward-looking statements in this Form 10-Q are made as of the date of this filing, and we do not undertake, and expressly disclaim any duty to update such statements, whether as a result of new information, new developments or otherwise, except to the extent that disclosure may be required by law.
PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements.
AULT ALLIANCE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
| September 30, | December 31, | |||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | |||||||
| ASSETS | ||||||||
| CURRENT ASSETS | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | $ | ||||||
| Restricted cash | ||||||||
| Marketable equity securities | ||||||||
| Digital currencies | ||||||||
| Accounts receivable | ||||||||
| Accrued revenue | ||||||||
| Inventories | ||||||||
| Investment in promissory notes and other, related party | ||||||||
| Loans receivable, current | ||||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | ||||||||
| TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS | ||||||||
| Cash and marketable securities held in trust account | ||||||||
| Intangible assets, net | ||||||||
| Goodwill | ||||||||
| Property and equipment, net | ||||||||
| Right-of-use assets | ||||||||
| Investments in common stock, related parties | ||||||||
| Investments in other equity securities | ||||||||
| Investment in unconsolidated entity | ||||||||
Loans receivable, non-current | ||||||||
| Other assets | ||||||||
| TOTAL ASSETS | $ | $ | ||||||
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||||||||
| CURRENT LIABILITIES | ||||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $ | $ | ||||||
| Investment margin accounts payable | ||||||||
| Operating lease liability, current | ||||||||
| Notes payable, net | ||||||||
| Convertible notes payable, current | ||||||||
| TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES | ||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
| F-1 |
AULT ALLIANCE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (continued)
(Unaudited)
| September 30, | December 31, | |||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | |||||||
| LONG TERM LIABILITIES | ||||||||
| Operating lease liability, non-current | ||||||||
| Notes payable | ||||||||
| Convertible notes payable | ||||||||
| Deferred underwriting commissions of Ault Disruptive subsidiary | ||||||||
| TOTAL LIABILITIES | ||||||||
| COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES | ||||||||
| Redeemable noncontrolling interests in equity of subsidiaries | ||||||||
| STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||||||||
| Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, $ stated value per share, | ||||||||
| $ par value – shares authorized; shares | ||||||||
| issued and outstanding at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 | ||||||||
| (redemption amount and liquidation preference of $ | ||||||||
| September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021) | ||||||||
| Series B Convertible Preferred Stock, $ stated value per share, | ||||||||
| share, $ par value – shares authorized; shares issued | ||||||||
| and outstanding at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 (liquidation | ||||||||
| preference of $ | ||||||||
| Series D Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock, $ stated | ||||||||
| value per share, $ par value – shares authorized; | ||||||||
| shares authorized, shares and shares issued and outstanding at | ||||||||
| September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively (liquidation | ||||||||
| preference of $ December 31, 2021, respectively) | - | - | ||||||
| Class A Common Stock, $ par value – shares authorized; | ||||||||
| and shares issued and outstanding at September 30, | ||||||||
| 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively | ||||||||
| Class B Common Stock, $ par value – shares authorized; | ||||||||
| shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 | ||||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | ||||||||
| Accumulated deficit | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Treasury stock, at cost | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| TOTAL AULT ALLIANCE STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||||||||
| Non-controlling interest | ||||||||
| TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||||||||
| TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | $ | $ | ||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
| F-2 |
AULT ALLIANCE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
(Unaudited)
| For the Three Months Ended | For the Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
| September 30, | September 30, | |||||||||||||||
| 2021 | 2021 | |||||||||||||||
| 2022 | Restated | 2022 | Restated | |||||||||||||
| Revenue | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
| Revenue, cryptocurrency mining | ||||||||||||||||
| Revenue, hotel operations | ||||||||||||||||
| Revenue, lending and trading activities | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Total revenue | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Cost of revenue, products | ||||||||||||||||
| Cost of revenue, cryptocurrency mining | ||||||||||||||||
| Cost of revenue, hotel operations | ||||||||||||||||
| Total cost of revenue | ||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Operating expenses | ||||||||||||||||
| Research and development | ||||||||||||||||
| Selling and marketing | ||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative | ||||||||||||||||
Impairment of deposit due to vendor bankruptcy filing | ||||||||||||||||
| Impairment of mined cryptocurrency | ||||||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | ||||||||||||||||
| Loss from operations | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Other income (expenses) | ||||||||||||||||
| Interest and other income | ||||||||||||||||
| Change in fair value of equity securities, related party | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||
| Accretion of discount on note receivable, related party | ||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Change in fair value of marketable equity securities | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||
| Realized gain on digital currencies and marketable securities | ||||||||||||||||
| Loss from investment in unconsolidated entity | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Gain on extinguishment of debt | ||||||||||||||||
| Change in fair value of warrant liability | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||
| Total other expenses, net | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Loss before income taxes | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Income tax (provision) benefit | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||
| Net loss | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Net loss (income) attributable to non-controlling interest | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||
| Net loss attributable to Ault Alliance, Inc. | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Preferred dividends | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Net loss available to common stockholders | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||||
| Basic net (loss) income per common share | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||||
| Diluted net (loss) income per common share | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||||
| Weighted average basic common shares outstanding | ||||||||||||||||
| Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding | ||||||||||||||||
| Comprehensive (loss) income | ||||||||||||||||
| Net loss available to common stockholders | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||||
| Other comprehensive income (loss) | ||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustment | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income (loss) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||
| Total comprehensive loss | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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AULT ALLIANCE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended September 30, 2022
| Series A, B & D | Additional | Other | Non- | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Preferred Stock | Common Stock | Paid-In | Accumulated | Comprehensive | Controlling | Treasury | Stockholders’ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Capital | Deficit | Loss | Interest | Stock | Equity | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BALANCES, July 1, 2022 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Preferred stock issued | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Preferred stock offering costs | - | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of Gresham Worldwide common stock for GIGA acquisition | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of common stock for cash | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Financing cost in connection with sales of common stock | - | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Increase in ownership interest of subsidiary | - | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Non-controlling interest from GIGA acquisition | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Purchase of treasury stock - Ault Alpha | - | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss | - | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Preferred dividends | - | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustments | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest | - | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other | - | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BALANCES, September 30, 2022 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
| F-4 |
AULT ALLIANCE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (RESTATED)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended September 30, 2021
| Series A & B | Additional | Other | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Preferred Stock | Common Stock | Paid-In | Accumulated | Comprehensive | Non-Controlling | Treasury | Stockholders’ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Capital | Deficit | Loss | Interest | Stock | Equity | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BALANCES, July 1, 2021 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of common stock for restricted stock awards | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Options | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Restricted stock awards | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of stock options at Gresham Worldwide | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of common stock for cash | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Financing cost in connection with sales of common
stock | - | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjustment
to treasury stock for holdings in investment partnerships | - | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comprehensive loss: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss | - | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Preferred dividends | - | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustments | - | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income attributable to non-controlling interest | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other | - | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BALANCES, September 30, 2021 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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AULT ALLIANCE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(Unaudited)
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022
| Accumulated | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Series A, B & D | Additional | Other | Non- | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Preferred Stock | Common Stock | Paid-In | Accumulated | Comprehensive | Controlling | Treasury | Stockholders’ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Capital | Deficit | Loss | Interest | Stock | Equity | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BALANCES, January 1, 2022 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of common stock for restricted stock awards | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Preferred stock issued | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Preferred stock offering costs | - | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of Gresham Worldwide common stock for GIGA acquisition | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of common stock for cash | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Financing cost in connection with sales of common stock | - | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Increase in ownership interest of subsidiary | - | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Non-controlling interest from AVLP acquisition | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Non-controlling interest from SMC acquisition | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Non-controlling interest from GIGA acquisition | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Purchase of treasury stock - Ault Alpha | - | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss | - | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Preferred dividends | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustments | - | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest | - | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other | - | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BALANCES, September 30, 2022 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
| F-6 |
AULT ALLIANCE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (RESTATED)
(Unaudited)
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021
| Series A & B | Additional | Other | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Preferred Stock | Common Stock | Paid-In | Accumulated | Comprehensive | Non-Controlling | Treasury | Stockholders’ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Capital | Deficit | Loss | Interest | Stock | Equity | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BALANCES, January 1, 2021 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of common stock for restricted stock awards | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Options | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Restricted stock awards | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of stock options at Gresham Worldwide | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of common stock for cash | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Financing cost in connection with sales of common stock | - | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjustment
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| Issuance of common stock for conversion of convertible notes payable |
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| Comprehensive loss: | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | - | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Preferred dividends | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustments | - | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income attributable to non-controlling interest | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other | - | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BALANCES, September 30, 2021 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
| F-7 |
AULT ALLIANCE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
| For the Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||
| 2021 | ||||||||
| 2022 | Restated | |||||||
| Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||||||
| Net (loss) income | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||
| Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: | ||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | ||||||||
| Interest expense – debt discount | ||||||||
| Gain on extinguishment of debt | ( | ) | ||||||
| Change in fair value of warrant liability | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Accretion of original issue discount on notes receivable – related party | ( | ) | ||||||
| Accretion of original issue discount on notes receivable | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Increase in accrued interest on notes receivable – related party | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Stock-based compensation | ||||||||
Impairment of deposit due to vendor bankruptcy filing | ||||||||
| Impairment of cryptocurrencies | ||||||||
| Realized gains on sale of marketable securities | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Unrealized losses on marketable securities | ||||||||
| Unrealized losses (gains) on investments in equity securities, related parties | ||||||||
| Unrealized gains on equity securities | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Loss from investment in unconsolidated entity | ||||||||
| Loss on remeasurement of investment in unconsolidated entity | ||||||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
| Marketable equity securities | ( | ) | ||||||
| Accounts receivable | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Accrued revenue | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Inventories | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | ( | ) | ||||||
| Digital currencies | ( | ) | ||||||
| Other assets | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | ( | ) | ||||||
| Other current liabilities | ||||||||
| Lease liabilities | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | ( | ) | ||||||
| Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||||||
| Purchase of property and equipment | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Investment in promissory notes and other, related parties | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Investments in common stock and warrants, related parties | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Investment in real property, related party | ( | ) | ||||||
| Proceeds from sale of investment in real property, related party | ||||||||
| Purchase of SMC, net of cash received | ( | ) | ||||||
| Purchase of GIGA, net of cash received | ( | ) | ||||||
| Cash received upon acquisition of AVLP | ||||||||
| Acquisition of non-controlling interests | ( | ) | ||||||
| Purchase of marketable equity securities | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Sales of marketable equity securities | ||||||||
| Investments in loans receivable | ( | ) | ||||||
| Principal payments on loans receivable | ||||||||
| Sale of digital currencies | ||||||||
| Investments in equity securities | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
| F-8 |
AULT ALLIANCE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (continued)
(Unaudited)
| For the Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||
| 2021 | ||||||||
| 2022 | Restated | |||||||
| Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||||||
| Gross proceeds from sales of common stock | $ | $ | ||||||
| Financing cost in connection with sales of common stock | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Proceeds from sales of preferred stock | ||||||||
| Financing cost in connection with sales of preferred stock | ( | ) | ||||||
| Proceeds from notes payable | ||||||||
| Repayment of margin accounts | ( | ) | ||||||
| Payments on notes payable | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Payments of preferred dividends | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Purchase of treasury stock | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Payments on revolving credit facilities, net | ( | ) | ||||||
| Net cash provided by financing activities | ||||||||
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | ( | ) | ||||||
| Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash | ( | ) | ||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period | $ | $ | ||||||
| Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information: | ||||||||
| Cash paid during the period for interest | $ | $ | ||||||
| Non-cash investing and financing activities: | ||||||||
| Conversion of convertible notes payable into shares of common stock | $ | $ | ||||||
| Settlement of accounts payable with digital currency | $ | $ | ||||||
| Conversion of investment in unconsolidated entity for acquisition of AVLP | $ | $ | ||||||
| Conversion of convertible notes payable, related party into shares of common stock | $ | $ | ||||||
| Conversion of debt and equity securities to marketable securities | $ | $ | ||||||
| Conversion of loans receivable to marketable securities | $ | $ | ||||||
| Conversion of interest receivable to marketable securities | $ | $ | ||||||
| Conversion of loans receivable to debt and equity securities | $ | $ | ||||||
| Recognition of new operating lease right-of-use assets and lease liabilities | $ | $ | ||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
| F-9 |
1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
Ault Alliance, Inc., a Delaware corporation which was then known as BitNile Holdings, Inc., (“BitNile” or the “Company”) was incorporated in September 2017. BitNile is a diversified holding company pursuing growth by acquiring undervalued businesses and disruptive technologies with a global impact. Through its wholly- and majority-owned subsidiaries and strategic investments, the Company owns and operates a data center at which it mines Bitcoin, and provides mission-critical products that support a diverse range of industries, including oil exploration, defense/aerospace, industrial, automotive, medical/biopharma, karaoke audio equipment, hotel operations and textiles. In addition, the Company extends credit to select entrepreneurial businesses through a licensed lending subsidiary. BitNile was founded by Milton “Todd” Ault, III, its Executive Chairman and is led by Mr. Ault, William B. Horne, its Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman and Henry Nisser, its President and General Counsel. Together, they constitute the Executive Committee, which manages the day-to-day operations of the Company. All major investment and capital allocation decisions are made for the Company by Mr. Ault and the other members of the Executive Committee. The Company has seven reportable segments:
| · | BitNile, Inc. (“BNI”) – cryptocurrency mining operations; |
| · | Ault Alliance, Inc. (“Ault Alliance”) – commercial lending, activist investing, advanced textiles processing technology, media, and digital learning; |
| · | Gresham Worldwide, Inc. (“GWW”) – defense solutions; |
| · | Imperalis Holding Corp., to be renamed TurnOnGreen, Inc. (“TurnOnGreen”) – commercial electronics solutions; |
| · | The Singing Machine Company, Inc. (“SMC”) – karaoke audio equipment; |
| · | Ault Global Real Estate Equities, Inc. (“AGREE”) – hotel operations and other commercial real estate holdings; and |
| · | Ault Disruptive Technologies Corporation (“Ault Disruptive”) – a special purpose acquisition company (“SPAC”). |
1 A. RESTATEMENT OF PREVIOUSLY ISSUED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
This Amendment amends the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of the Company for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, that was originally filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on November 21, 2022. This Amendment only corrects an error in classification with respect to changes in fair value of financial instruments issued by a related party. The changes in fair value were erroneously recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) and have been reclassified to correct for the error within the statement of operations. The Company has restated its Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss, Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity and Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows to correct this misclassification. Further, this Amendment also includes certain limited modifications to reflect the correct classification in disclosures in the Company’s Note 20 Net Loss per Share footnote in the Company’s Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. Finally, the Company has modified its disclosures in Item 4 of Part I to reflect the identification of an additional material weakness.
| F-10 |
As a result, the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss amounts of “Change in fair value of equity securities, related party” and “Net unrealized gain on derivative securities of related party” were adjusted pursuant to the schedules below:
| Schedule of condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss | ||||||||||||
| For the Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||
| September 30, 2021 | ||||||||||||
| As Reported | Adjustment | As Restated | ||||||||||
| Revenue | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Revenue, cryptocurrency mining, net | ||||||||||||
| Revenue, lending and trading activities | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Total revenue | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Cost of revenue, products | ||||||||||||
| Cost of revenue, cryptocurrency mining | ||||||||||||
| Total cost of revenue | ||||||||||||
| Gross profit | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Operating expenses | ||||||||||||
| Research and development | ||||||||||||
| Selling and marketing | ||||||||||||
| General and administrative | ||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | ||||||||||||
| Loss from operations | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Other income (expenses) | ||||||||||||
| Interest and other income | ||||||||||||
| Change in fair value of equity securities, related party | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Accretion of discount on note receivable, related party | ||||||||||||
| Interest expense | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Change in fair value of marketable equity securities | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Realized gain on marketable securities | ||||||||||||
| Change in fair value of warrant liability | ||||||||||||
| Total other income (expenses), net | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Loss before income taxes | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||
| Income tax provision | ||||||||||||
| Net loss | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||
| Net income attributable to non-controlling interest | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Net loss attributable to Ault Alliance, Inc. | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||
| Preferred dividends | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Net loss available to common stockholders | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | |||
| Basic net income (loss) per common share | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||||||
| Diluted net income (loss) per common share | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||||||
| Weighted average basic common shares outstanding | ||||||||||||
| Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding | ||||||||||||
| Comprehensive loss | ||||||||||||
| Net loss available to common stockholders | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | |||
| Other comprehensive income (loss) | ||||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustment | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Net unrealized gain on derivative securities of related party | ( | ) | ||||||||||
| Other comprehensive (loss) income | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Total comprehensive loss | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | ( | ) | |||||
| F-11 |
| For the Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||||
| September 30, 2021 | ||||||||||||
| As Reported | Adjustment | As Restated | ||||||||||
| Revenue | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Revenue, cryptocurrency mining, net | ||||||||||||
| Revenue, lending and trading activities | ||||||||||||
| Total revenue | ||||||||||||
| Cost of revenue, products | ||||||||||||
| Cost of revenue, cryptocurrency mining | ||||||||||||
| Total cost of revenue | ||||||||||||
| Gross profit | ||||||||||||
| Operating expenses | ||||||||||||
| Research and development | ||||||||||||
| Selling and marketing | ||||||||||||
| General and administrative | ||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | ||||||||||||
| Loss from operations | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Other income (expenses) | ||||||||||||
| Interest and other income | ||||||||||||
| Change in fair value of equity securities, related party | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Accretion of discount on note receivable, related party | ||||||||||||
| Interest expense | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Change in fair value of marketable equity securities | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Gain on extinguishment of debt | ||||||||||||
| Realized gain on marketable securities | ||||||||||||
| Change in fair value of warrant liability | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Total other income (expenses), net | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Loss before income taxes | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Income tax provision | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Net loss | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Net income attributable to non-controlling interest | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Net loss attributable to Ault Alliance, Inc. | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Preferred dividends | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Net loss available to common stockholders | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | |||||
| Basic net income (loss) per common share | $ | $ | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Diluted net income (loss) per common share | $ | $ | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Weighted average basic common shares outstanding | ||||||||||||
| Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding | ||||||||||||
| Comprehensive loss | ||||||||||||
| Net loss available to common stockholders | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | |||||
| Other comprehensive income (loss) | ||||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustment | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Net unrealized gain on derivative securities of related party | ( | ) | ||||||||||
| Other comprehensive (loss) income | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Total comprehensive loss | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | ( | ) | |||||
| F-12 |
The Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity amounts of “Accumulated deficit” and “Accumulated other comprehensive loss” were adjusted pursuant to the schedules below:
| Schedule of condensed consolidated statements of changes in stockholders’ equity | ||||||||||||
| January 1, 2021 | ||||||||||||
| As Reported | Adjustment | As Restated | ||||||||||
| STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||||||||||||
| Common stock | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | ||||||||||||
| Accumulated deficit | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| TOTAL AULT ALLIANCE STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||||||||||||
| Non-controlling interest | ||||||||||||
| TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||
| July 1, 2021 | ||||||||||||
| As Reported | Adjustment | As Restated | ||||||||||
| STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||||||||||||
| Common stock | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | ||||||||||||
| Accumulated deficit | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| TOTAL AULT ALLIANCE STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||||||||||||
| Non-controlling interest | ||||||||||||
| TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||
| September 30, 2021 | ||||||||||||
| As Reported | Adjustment | As Restated | ||||||||||
| STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||||||||||||
| Common stock | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | ||||||||||||
| Accumulated deficit | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Treasury stock, at cost | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| TOTAL AULT ALLIANCE STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||||||||||||
| Non-controlling interest | ||||||||||||
| TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||
| F-13 |
Further, the reclassification also resulted in a corresponding decrease in net income and a decrease in unrealized gains on equity securities, related party within net cash used in operating activities, as reflected in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, as follows:
| Schedule of Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | ||||||||||||
| For the Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||||
| September 30, 2021 | ||||||||||||
| As Reported | Adjustment | As Restated | ||||||||||
| Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | |||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities: | ||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | ||||||||||||
| Interest expense – debt discount | ||||||||||||
| Gain on extinguishment of debt | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Change in fair value of warrant liability | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Accretion of original issue discount on notes receivable – related party | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Accretion of original issue discount on notes receivable | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Increase in accrued interest on notes receivable – related party | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | ||||||||||||
| Realized gains on sale of marketable securities | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Unrealized losses on marketable securities | ||||||||||||
| Unrealized losses (gains) on equity securities, related parties | ( | ) | ||||||||||
| Unrealized gains on equity securities | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||||||
| Marketable equity securities | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Accounts receivable | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Accrued revenue | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Inventories | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Other assets | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Other current liabilities | ||||||||||||
| Lease liabilities | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Net cash used in operating activities | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | ( | ) | |||||
2. LIQUIDITY AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
As
of September 30, 2022, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $
3. BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Regulation S-X and do not include all the information and disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”). The Company has made estimates and judgments affecting the amounts reported in the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes. The actual results experienced by the Company may differ materially from the Company’s estimates. The condensed consolidated financial information is unaudited but reflects all normal adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary to provide a fair statement of results for the interim periods presented. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on April 15, 2022. The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2021 was derived from the Company’s audited 2021 financial statements contained in the above referenced Form 10-K. Results of the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year ending December 31, 2022.
| F-14 |
Significant Accounting Policies
Other than as noted below, there have been no material changes to the Company’s significant accounting policies previously disclosed in the 2021 Annual Report.
Business Combination
The Company allocates the purchase price of an acquired business to the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based upon their estimated fair values on the acquisition date. Any excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net assets acquired is recorded as goodwill. The purchase price allocation process requires management to make significant estimates and assumptions at the acquisition date with respect to intangible assets. The allocation of the consideration transferred in certain cases may be subject to revision based on the final determination of fair values during the measurement period, which may be up to one year from the acquisition date. Direct transaction costs associated with the business combination are expensed as incurred. The Company includes the results of operations of the business that it has acquired in its consolidated results prospectively from the date of acquisition.
If the business combination is achieved in stages, the acquisition date carrying value of the acquirer’s previously held equity interest in the acquirer is re-measured to fair value at the acquisition date; any gains or losses arising from such re-measurement are recognized in profit or loss.
Oil and Gas Properties
The Company uses the successful efforts method of accounting for oil and natural gas producing properties, as further defined under Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 932, Extractive Activities - Oil and Natural Gas. Under this method, costs to acquire mineral interests in oil and natural gas properties are capitalized. The costs of non-producing mineral interests and associated acquisition costs are capitalized as unproved properties pending the results of leasing efforts and drilling activities of exploration and production (“E&P”) operators on our interests. As unproved properties are determined to have proved reserves, the related costs are transferred to proved oil and gas properties. Capitalized costs for proved oil and natural gas mineral interests are depleted on a unit-of-production basis over total proved reserves. For depletion of proved oil and gas properties, interests are grouped in a reasonable aggregation of properties with common geological structural features or stratigraphic conditions.
Impairment of Oil and Gas Properties
The Company evaluates its producing properties for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. When assessing proved properties for impairment, the Company compares the expected undiscounted future cash flows of the proved properties to the carrying amount of the proved properties to determine recoverability. If the carrying amount of proved properties exceeds the expected undiscounted future cash flows, the carrying amount is written down to the properties’ estimated fair value, which is measured as the present value of the expected future cash flows of such properties. The factors used to determine fair value include estimates of proved reserves, future commodity prices, timing of future production, and a risk-adjusted discount rate. The proved property impairment test is primarily impacted by future commodity prices, changes in estimated reserve quantities, estimates of future production, overall proved property balances, and depletion expense. If pricing conditions decline or are depressed, or if there is a negative impact on one or more of the other components of the calculation, we may incur proved property impairments in future periods.
Unproved oil and gas properties are assessed periodically for impairment of value, and a loss is recognized at the time of impairment by charging capitalized costs to expense. Impairment is assessed when facts and circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable, at which point an impairment loss is recognized to the extent the carrying value exceeds the estimated recoverable value. Factors used in the assessment include but are not limited to commodity price outlooks and current and future operator activity in the respective basins. The Company recognized no impairment of unproved properties for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021.
Reclassifications
Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified for comparative purposes to conform to the current-period financial statement presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on previously reported results of operations.
| F-15 |
Recently Adopted Accounting Standards
In May 2021, the Financial Accountings Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2021-04, “Earnings Per Share (Topic 260), Debt-Modifications and Extinguishments (Subtopic 470-50), Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718), and Derivatives and Hedging-Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815- 40): Issuer’s Accounting for Certain Modifications or Exchanges of Freestanding Equity-Classified Written Call Options.” The guidance became effective for the Company on January 1, 2022. The Company adopted the guidance on January 1, 2022, and has concluded the adoption did not have a material impact on its unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, “Financial Instruments - Credit Losses,” (“ASU No. 2016-13”) to improve information on credit losses for financial assets and net investment in leases that are not accounted for at fair value through net income. ASU 2016-13 replaces the current incurred loss impairment methodology with a methodology that reflects expected credit losses. This guidance is effective for the Company beginning on January 1, 2023, with early adoption permitted. The Company does not expect that the adoption of this standard will have a significant impact on its condensed consolidated financial statements.
In August 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-06, “Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging-Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40)-Accounting for Convertible Instruments and Contracts in an Entity’s Own Equity” (“ASU 2020-06”). The ASU simplifies accounting for convertible instruments by removing major separation models required under current GAAP. Consequently, more convertible debt instruments will be reported as a single liability instrument with no separate accounting for embedded conversion features. ASU 2020-06 removes certain settlement conditions that are required for equity contracts to qualify for the derivative scope exception, which will permit more equity contracts to qualify for it. ASU 2020-06 also simplifies the diluted net income per share calculation in certain areas. The amendments in ASU 2020-06 are effective for smaller reporting companies as defined by the SEC, for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Effective January 1, 2022, the Company early adopted ASU 2020-06 using the modified retrospective approach, which resulted in no impact on its condensed consolidated financial statements.
In October 2021, the FASB issued ASU 2021-08, “Business Combinations (Topic 805), Accounting for Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities from Contracts with Customers,” which requires contract assets and contract liabilities acquired in a business combination to be recognized and measured by the acquirer on the acquisition date in accordance with ASC 606, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers.” The guidance will result in the acquirer recognizing contract assets and contract liabilities at the same amounts recorded by the acquiree. The guidance should be applied prospectively to acquisitions occurring on or after the effective date. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted, including in interim periods, for any financial statements that have not yet been issued. The Company is currently evaluating this guidance to determine the impact it may have on its condensed consolidated financial statements.
| F-16 |
4. REVENUE DISAGGREGATION
The following tables summarize disaggregated customer contract revenues and the source of the revenue for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021. Revenues from lending and trading activities included in consolidated revenues were primarily interest, dividend and other investment income, which are not considered to be revenues from contracts with customers under GAAP.
The Company’s disaggregated revenues consisted of the following for the three months ended September 30, 2022:
| Schedule of disaggregated revenues | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Three months ended September 30, 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| GWW | TurnOn Green | Ault Alliance | SMC | BNI | AGREE | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Primary Geographical Markets | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| North America | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Europe | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Middle East and other | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue from contracts with customers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue, lending and trading activities (North America) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenue | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Major Goods or Services | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power supply units | $ | $ | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | |||||||||||||||||
| Digital currency mining, net | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hotel operations | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Karaoke machines and related | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue from contracts with customers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue, lending and trading activities | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenue | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Timing of Revenue Recognition | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Goods transferred at a point in time | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Services transferred over time | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue from contracts with customers | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
The Company’s disaggregated revenues consisted of the following for the nine months ended September 30, 2022:
| Nine months ended September 30, 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| GWW | TurnOn Green | Ault Alliance | SMC | BNI | AGREE | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Primary Geographical Markets | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| North America | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Europe | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Middle East and other | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue from contracts with customers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue, lending and trading activities (North America) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenue | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Major Goods or Services | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power supply units | $ | $ | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | |||||||||||||||||
| Healthcare diagnostic systems | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Defense systems | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Digital currency mining | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hotel operations | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Karaoke machines and related | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue from contracts with customers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue, lending and trading activities | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenue | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Timing of Revenue Recognition | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Goods transferred at a point in time | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Services transferred over time | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue from contracts with customers | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
| F-17 |
The Company’s disaggregated revenues consisted of the following for the three months ended September 30, 2021:
| Three Months ended September 30, 2021 | ||||||||||||||||
| GWW | TurnOnGreen | Ault Alliance | Total | |||||||||||||
| Primary Geographical Markets | ||||||||||||||||
| North America | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
| Europe | ( | ) | - | |||||||||||||
| Middle East | - | - | ||||||||||||||
| Other | - | |||||||||||||||
| Revenue from contracts with customers | ||||||||||||||||
| Revenue, lending and trading activities (North America) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||
| Total revenue | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Major Goods | ||||||||||||||||
| Power supply units | $ | $ | $ | - | $ | |||||||||||
| Defense systems | - | - | ||||||||||||||
| Digital currency mining | - | - | ||||||||||||||
| Other | - | |||||||||||||||
| Revenue from contracts with customers | ||||||||||||||||
| Revenue, lending and trading activities | - | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||
| Total revenue | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Timing of Revenue Recognition | ||||||||||||||||
| Goods transferred at a point in time | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
| Services transferred over time | - | - | ||||||||||||||
| Revenue from contracts with customers | $ | $ | $ | 607,000 | $ | 8,074,000 | ||||||||||
The Company’s disaggregated revenues consisted of the following for the nine months ended September 30, 2021:
| Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 | ||||||||||||||||
| GWW | TurnOnGreen | Ault Alliance | Total | |||||||||||||
| Primary Geographical Markets | ||||||||||||||||
| North America | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
| Europe | ||||||||||||||||
| Middle East | ||||||||||||||||
| Other | ||||||||||||||||
| Revenue from contracts with customers | ||||||||||||||||
| Revenue, lending and trading activities (North America) | ||||||||||||||||
| Total revenue | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
| Major Goods | ||||||||||||||||
| Power supply units | $ | $ | $ | — | $ | |||||||||||
| Power supply systems | — | — | ||||||||||||||
| Defense systems | — | — | ||||||||||||||
| Digital currency mining | ||||||||||||||||
| Other | 4,480,000 | — | ||||||||||||||
| Revenue from contracts with customers | ||||||||||||||||
| Revenue, lending and trading activities | ||||||||||||||||
| Total revenue | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
| Timing of Revenue Recognition | ||||||||||||||||
| Goods transferred at a point in time | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
| Services transferred over time | ||||||||||||||||
| Revenue from contracts with customers | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
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5. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The following table sets forth the Company’s financial instruments that were measured at fair value on a recurring basis by level within the fair value hierarchy:
| Schedule of financial instrument measured at fair value | Fair Value Measurement at September 30, 2022 | |||||||||||||||
| Total | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | |||||||||||||
| Investment in common stock of Alzamend Neuro, Inc. (“Alzamend”) – a related party | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
| Investments in marketable equity securities | ||||||||||||||||
| Cash and marketable securities held in trust account | ||||||||||||||||
| Investments in other equity securities | - | |||||||||||||||
| Total assets measured at fair value | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
| Fair Value Measurement at December 31, 2021 | ||||||||||||||||
| Total | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | |||||||||||||
| Investment in common stock of Alzamend – a related party | ||||||||||||||||
| Investments in marketable equity securities | ||||||||||||||||
| Cash and marketable securities held in trust account | ||||||||||||||||
| Investments in other equity securities | - | |||||||||||||||
| Total assets measured at fair value | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
The Company assesses the inputs used to measure fair value using the three-tier hierarchy based on the extent to which inputs used in measuring fair value are observable in the market. For investments where little or no public market exists, management’s determination of fair value is based on the best available information which may incorporate management’s own assumptions and involves a significant degree of judgment, taking into consideration various factors including earnings history, financial condition, recent sales prices of the issuer’s securities and liquidity risks.
The following table summarizes the changes in investments in other equity securities measured and carried at fair value on a recurring basis with the use of significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the nine months ended September 30, 2022:
| Schedule of other equity securities measured and carried at fair value | Investments in other equity securities |
|||
| Balance at January 1, 2022 | $ | |||
| Investment in preferred stock | ||||
| Change in fair value of financial instruments | ||||
| Conversion to marketable securities | ( |
) | ||
| Balance at September 30, 2022 | $ | |||
Other equity securities also include investments in entities that do not have a readily determinable fair value and do not report net asset value per share. These investments are accounted for using a measurement alternative under which they are measured at cost and adjusted for observable price changes and impairments. Observable price changes result from, among other things, equity transactions for the same issuer executed during the reporting period, including subsequent equity offerings or other reported equity transactions related to the same issuer. For these transactions to be considered observable price changes of the same issuer, the Company evaluates whether these transactions have similar rights and obligations, including voting rights, distribution preferences, conversion rights, and other factors, to the investments the Company holds. Any investments adjusted to their fair value by applying the measurement alternative are disclosed as nonrecurring fair value measurements, including the level in the fair value hierarchy that was used.
As
of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, investments in other equity securities valued using a measurement alternative of $
| F-19 |
The following table presents information on certain assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis by level within the fair value hierarchy as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021. There were no observable price changes or indicators of impairment for these investments during the nine months ended September 30, 2022.
| Schedule of investments not measured | Fair Value Measurement Using | |||||||||||||||
| Total | Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1) | Other observable inputs (Level 2) | Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) | |||||||||||||
| As of September 30, 2022 | ||||||||||||||||
| Investments in other equity securities that do not report net asset value | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
| Fair Value Measurement Using | ||||||||||||||||
| Total | Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1) | Other observable inputs (Level 2) | Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) | |||||||||||||
| As of December 31, 2021 | ||||||||||||||||
| Investments in other equity securities that do not report net asset value | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
6. MARKETABLE EQUITY SECURITIES
Marketable equity securities with readily determinable market prices consisted of the following as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021:
| Schedule of marketable equity securities | Marketable equity securities at September 30, 2022 | |||||||||||||||
| Gross unrealized | Gross unrealized | |||||||||||||||
| Cost | gains | losses | Fair value | |||||||||||||
| Common shares | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ||||||||||
| Marketable equity securities at December 31, 2021 | ||||||||||||||||
| Gross unrealized | Gross unrealized | |||||||||||||||
| Cost | gains | losses | Fair value | |||||||||||||
| Common shares | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ||||||||||
The Company’s investment in marketable equity securities are revalued on each balance sheet date.
| F-20 |
7. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET
At September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, property and equipment consisted of:
| Schedule of property and equipment | September 30, 2022 | December 31, 2021 | ||||||
| Cryptocurrency machines and related equipment | $ | $ | ||||||
| Computer, software and related equipment | ||||||||
| Office furniture and equipment | ||||||||
| Oil and natural gas properties, unproved properties | ||||||||
| Land | ||||||||
| Building and improvements | ||||||||
| Accumulated depreciation and amortization | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Property and equipment placed in service, net | ||||||||
| Deposits on cryptocurrency machines | ||||||||
| Property and equipment, net | $ | $ | ||||||
Summary of depreciation expense:
| Schedule of summary of depreciation expenses | For the Three Months Ended | For the Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||||||
| September 30, | September 30, | |||||||||||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | |||||||||||||
| Depreciation expense | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
Ault Energy Oil and Gas Properties
On July 11, 2022, the Company
announced the formation of Ault Energy, LLC (“Ault Energy”), as an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company through
Ault Alliance. Ault Energy is partnering with White River Holdings Corp. (“White River”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Ecoark
Holdings, Inc. (“Ecoark”),
Compute North Bankruptcy
On September 22, 2022, Compute North Holdings, Inc. (along with its affiliated debtors, collectively, “Compute North”), filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code (11 U.S. Code section 101 et seq.). At the time of Compute North’s bankruptcy filing, BitNile had 6,572 Bitcoin miners with a carrying amount of $38.0 million, classified within property and equipment on the consolidated balance sheet, with Compute North at the Wolf Hollow hosting facility in Texas. Additionally, the Company has a deposit of approximately $2.0 million with Compute North for services yet to be performed by Compute North. The ultimate outcome of the bankruptcy process, and its impact on the deposit held by the Company, remains to be determined. The Company assessed this financial exposure and recorded an impairment of the deposit totaling $2 million during the three months ended September 30, 2022. The Company has inspected the Bitcoin miners that are installed at the hosting facility in Texas. No impairment on the mining equipment was recorded as of September 30, 2022. The Company has retained counsel to assist in this matter.
8. BUSINESS COMBINATIONS
Avalanche International Corp. (“AVLP”) Acquisition
On June 1, 2022, the Company
converted the principal amount under the convertible promissory notes issued to it by AVLP and accrued unpaid interest into common stock
of AVLP. The Company converted $
| F-21 |
Prior to the conversion of the convertible promissory notes, the Company accounted for its investment in AVLP as an investment in an unconsolidated entity under the equity method of accounting. In connection with the conversion of the convertible promissory notes, the Company’s consolidated financial statements now include all of the accounts of AVLP, and any significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
The Company estimated the fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed using valuation techniques, such as the income, cost and market approaches. The fair values are based on available historical information and on future expectations and assumptions deemed reasonable by management but are inherently uncertain. The income method to measure the fair value of intangible assets, is based on forecasts of the expected future cash flows attributable to the respective assets. Significant estimates and assumptions inherent in the valuations reflected a consideration of other marketplace participants and included the amount and timing of future cash flows (including expected growth rates and profitability), the underlying product or technology life cycles, economic barriers to entry and the discount rate applied to the cash flows. Unanticipated market or macroeconomic events and circumstances could affect the accuracy or validity of the estimates and assumptions.
The allocation of the total consideration transferred to the assets acquired, including intangible assets and goodwill, and the liabilities assumed is preliminary and could be revised as a result of additional information obtained due to the finalization of a third-party valuation report, leases and related commitments, tax related matters and contingencies and certain assets and liabilities, including receivables and payables. Amounts will be finalized within the measurement period, which will not exceed one year from the acquisition date. Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the preliminary fair value of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date and is primarily attributable to the assembled workforce and expected synergies at the time of the acquisition. The goodwill resulting from this acquisition is not tax deductible.
The following table presents the preliminary allocation of the consideration transferred to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their fair values.
| Schedule of final allocation | Preliminary allocation | |||
| Total purchase consideration | $ | |||
| Fair value of non-controlling interest | ||||
| Total consideration | $ | |||
| Identifiable net liabilities assumed: | ||||
| Cash | $ | |||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | ||||
| Property and equipment | ||||
| Note receivable | ||||
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | ( | ) | ||
| Convertible notes payable, principal | ( | ) | ||
| Fair value of embedded derivative | ( | ) | ||
| Fair value of bifurcated conversion option | ( | ) | ||
| Fair value of bifurcated put option | ( | ) | ||
| Net liabilities assumed | ( | ) | ||
| Goodwill | $ | |||
The Company consolidates the results of AVLP on a one-month lag, therefore the statements of operations include results for AVLP for the three months ended August 31, 2022.
| F-22 |
Overview of SMC Acquisition
Beginning in June 2022, the
Company, through its subsidiary Ault Lending, began making open market purchases of SMC common stock. These purchases granted the Company
a greater than 20% effective ownership on June 9, 2022, and subsequently, on June 15, 2022,
As of June 15, 2022 (“Acquisition
Date”), the purchase price of the common stock acquired totaled $
The tradenames and developed technology intangible assets were valued using the relief-from-royalty method. The relief-from-royalty method is one of the methods under the income approach wherein estimates of a company’s earnings attributable to the intangible asset are based on the royalty rate the company would have paid for the use of the asset if it did not own it. Royalty payments are estimated by applying royalty rates between of 0.5% and 1.0% to the prospective revenue attributable to the intangible asset. The resulting annual royalty payments are tax-affected and then discounted to present value.
The Company determined
an estimated fair value of customer relationships using an income approach utilizing a discounted cash flow methodology. The
analysis included assumptions regarding the development of new businesses and organic growth rates, a discount rate of
The allocation of the total consideration transferred to the assets acquired, including intangible assets and goodwill, and the liabilities assumed, is preliminary and could be revised as a result of additional information obtained due to the finalization of a third-party valuation report, leases and related commitments, tax related matters and contingencies and certain assets and liabilities, including receivables and payables. Amounts will be finalized within the measurement period, which will not exceed one year from the Acquisition Date. The goodwill resulting from this acquisition is not tax deductible.
The following table presents the preliminary allocation of the consideration transferred to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their fair values.
| Schedule of preliminary allocation | Preliminary Allocation | |||
| Total purchase consideration | $ | |||
| Fair value of non-controlling interest | ||||
| Total consideration | $ | |||
| Identifiable net assets acquired: | ||||
| Cash | $ | |||
| Accounts receivable | ||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | ||||
| Inventories | ||||
| Property and equipment, net | ||||
| Right-of-use assets | ||||
| Other assets | ||||
| Intangible assets: | ||||
| Tradenames (19 year estimated useful life) | ||||
| Customer relationships (16 year estimated useful life) | ||||
| Proprietary technology (3 year estimated useful life) | ||||
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | ( | ) | ||
| Notes payable | ( | ) | ||
| Lease liabilities | ( | ) | ||
| Net assets acquired | ||||
| Goodwill | $ | |||
| F-23 |
Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information
The following unaudited pro forma consolidated results of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 have been prepared as if the SMC acquisition had occurred on January 1, 2022.
| Schedule of pro forma consolidated results of operations | Nine Months Ended | |||
| September 30, 2022 | ||||
| Total revenues | $ | |||
| Net loss attributable to BitNile Holdings, Inc. | $ | ( | ) | |
The unaudited pro forma information is presented for informational purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that would have been achieved had the acquisition been consummated as of that time, nor is it intended to be a projection of future results.
Overview of GIGA acquisition
On September 8, 2022, Giga-tronics
Incorporated (“GIGA”)
On September 8, 2022,
the Company loaned GIGA $
The Company believes there are synergies between GIGA and GWW. GIGA manufactures specialized electronics equipment for use in both military test and airborne operational applications. GIGA focuses on the design and manufacture of custom microwave products for military airborne, sea, and ground applications as well as the design and manufacture of high-fidelity signal simulation and recording solutions for RADAR and electronic warfare test applications. GIGA’s results of operations subsequent to the acquisition are included in the Company’s GWW defense business segment.
In respect of the above transactions,
the acquired assets and assumed liabilities, together with acquired processes and employees, represent a business as defined in ASC 805,
Business Combinations. The transactions were accounted for as a reverse acquisition using the acquisition method of accounting with GIGA
treated as the legal acquirer and GWW treated as the accounting acquirer. In identifying GWW as the acquiring entity for accounting purposes,
GIGA and GWW took into account a number of factors, including the relative voting rights, executive management and the corporate governance
structure of the Company. GWW is considered the accounting acquirer since the Company controls the board of directors of GIGA following
the transactions and received a
The fair value of the purchase
consideration was $
The tradenames and developed
technology intangible assets were valued using the relief-from-royalty method. The relief-from-royalty method is one of the methods under
the income approach wherein estimates of a company’s earnings attributable to the intangible asset are based on the royalty rate
the company would have paid for the use of the asset if it did not own it. Royalty payments are estimated by applying royalty rates between
The Company determined an estimated fair value of customer relationships using an income approach utilizing a discounted cash flow methodology. The analysis included assumptions regarding the development of new businesses and organic growth rates, a discount rate of 22% using a weighted average cost of capital analysis, and capital expenditure requirements associated with any new initiatives developed by GIGA. Significant assumptions utilized in the income approach were based on company specific information and projections which are not observable in the market and are therefore considered Level 3 fair value measurements.
| F-24 |
The total purchase price to acquire GIGA has been allocated to the assets acquired and assumed liabilities based upon preliminary estimated fair values, with any excess purchase price allocated to goodwill. The goodwill resulting from this acquisition is not tax deductible. The fair value of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities as of the date of acquisition are based on preliminary estimates assisted, in part, by a third-party valuation expert. The estimates are subject to change upon the finalization of appraisals and other valuation analyses, which are expected to be completed no later than one year from the date of acquisition. Although the completion of the valuation activities may result in asset and liability fair values that are different from the preliminary estimates included herein, it is not expected that those differences would alter the understanding of the impact of this transaction on the consolidated financial position and results of operations of the Company.
The preliminary purchase price allocation is as follows:
| Schedule of preliminary purchase price allocation | Preliminary allocation | |||
| Total purchase consideration | $ | |||
| Fair value of non-controlling interest | ||||
| Total consideration | $ | |||
| Identifiable net assets acquired (liabilities assumed): | ||||
| Cash | $ | |||
| Trade accounts receivable | ||||
| Inventories | ||||
| Prepaid expenses | ||||
| Accrued revenue | ||||
| Property and equipment | ||||
| Right-of-use asset | ||||
| Other long-term assets | ||||
| Intangible assets: | ||||
| Tradename ( | ||||
| Developed Technology ( | ||||
| Existing customer relationships ( | ||||
| Accounts payable | ( | ) | ||
| Loans payable, net of discounts and issuance costs | ( | ) | ||
| Accrued payroll and benefits | ( | ) | ||
| Lease obligations | ( | ) | ||
| Other current liabilities | ( | ) | ||
| Other non-current liabilities | ( | ) | ||
| Net assets acquired | ||||
| Goodwill | $ | |||
9. GOODWILL
The following table summarizes the changes in the Company’s goodwill for the nine months ended September 30, 2022:
| Schedule of goodwill | Goodwill | |||
| Balance as of January 1, 2022 | $ | |||
| Acquisition of AVLP | ||||
| Acquisition of SMC | ||||
| Acquisition of GIGA | ||||
| Effect of exchange rate changes | ( | ) | ||
| Balance as of September 30, 2022 | $ | |||
| F-25 |
10. INCREASE IN OWNERSHIP INTEREST OF SUBSIDIARIES
On May 12, 2022, BNI closed
a $
Between June 15, 2022 and
September 30, 2022, Ault Lending increased the Company’s ownership interest in SMC through the open market purchase of approximately
shares for $
11. INVESTMENTS – RELATED PARTIES
Investments in Alzamend and Ault & Company at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, were comprised of the following:
Investment in Promissory Notes, Related Parties
| Schedule of investment | Interest | Due | September 30, | December 31, | ||||||||
| rate | date | 2022 | 2021 | |||||||||
| Investment in promissory note of Ault & Company | $ | $ | ||||||||||
| Accrued interest receivable, Ault & Company | ||||||||||||
| Other | ||||||||||||
| Total investment in promissory note, related party | $ | $ | ||||||||||
Investment in Common Stock and Options, Related Parties
| September 30, | December 31, | |||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | |||||||
| Investment in common stock and options of Alzamend | $ | $ | ||||||
The following table summarizes the changes in the Company’s investments in Alzamend and Ault & Company during the nine months ended September 30, 2022:
| Schedule of investments in Alzamend and Ault | Investment in warrants and common stock of Alzamend | Investment in promissory notes of Ault & Company | ||||||
| Balance at January 1, 2022 | $ | $ | ||||||
| Investment in common stock and options of Alzamend | - | |||||||
| Unrealized loss in common stock of Alzamend | ( | ) | - | |||||
| Amortization of related party investment | - | ( | ) | |||||
| Accrued interest | - | |||||||
| Balance at September 30, 2022 | $ | $ | ||||||
Investments in Alzamend Common Stock
The following table summarizes the changes in the Company’s investments in Alzamend common stock during the nine months ended September 30, 2022:
| Schedule of investments in Alzamend common stock | Shares of | Per Share | Investment in | |||||||||
| Common Stock | Price | Common Stock | ||||||||||
| Balance at January 1, 2022 | $ | $ | ||||||||||
| March 9, 2021 securities purchase agreement* | $ | |||||||||||
| Open market purchases after initial public offering | $ | |||||||||||
| Unrealized loss in common stock of Alzamend | ( | ) | ||||||||||
| Balance at September 30, 2022 | $ | $ | ||||||||||
| * |
| F-26 |
12. INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED ENTITY – AVLP
Equity Investments in Unconsolidated Entity – AVLP
The Company converted its AVLP convertible promissory note on June 1, 2022 as part of the acquisition of AVLP (see Note 8). Equity investments in the then unconsolidated entity, AVLP, at December 31, 2021, were comprised of the following:
Investment in Promissory Notes
| Schedule of convertible promissory note | Interest rate | Due date | December 31, 2021 | |||||
| Investment in convertible promissory note | $ | |||||||
| Investment in promissory note – Alpha Fund | ||||||||
| Accrued interest receivable | ||||||||
| Other | ||||||||
| Total investment in promissory notes, gross | ||||||||
| Less: provision for loan losses | ( | ) | ||||||
| Total investment in promissory note | $ | |||||||
The following table summarizes the changes in the Company’s equity investments in the then unconsolidated entity, AVLP, during the nine months ended September 30, 2022:
| Schedule of changes in the equity investments | Investment in | Investment in | ||||||||||
| warrants and | promissory notes | Total | ||||||||||
| common stock | and advances | investment | ||||||||||
| Balance at January 1, 2022 | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Investment in convertible promissory notes | - | |||||||||||
| Loss from equity investment | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||
| Accrued interest | - | |||||||||||
| Loss on remeasurement upon conversion | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | |||||||
| Conversion of AVLP convertible promissory notes | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | |||||||
| Elimination of intercompany debt after conversion | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | |||||||
| Balance at September 30, 2022 | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||
13. CONSOLIDATED VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITY - ALPHA FUND
Alpha Fund – Consolidated Variable Interest Entity
As of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the Company held an investment in Ault Alpha LP (“Alpha Fund”). Alpha Fund operates as a private investment fund. The general partner of Alpha Fund, Ault Alpha GP LLC (“Alpha GP”) is owned by Ault Capital Management LLC (the “Investment Manager”), which also acts as the investment manager to Alpha Fund. The Investment Manager is owned by Ault & Company. Messrs. Ault, Horne, Nisser and Cragun, who serve as executive officers and/or directors of the Company, are executive officers of the Investment Manager, and Messrs. Ault, Horne and Nisser are executive officers and directors of Ault & Company.
As of September 30,
2022, Ault Lending subscribed for $
| F-27 |
The Company consolidates Alpha Fund as a variable interest entity (a “VIE”) due to its significant level of influence and control of Alpha Fund, the size of its investment, and its ability to participate in policy making decisions, the Company is considered the primary beneficiary of the VIE.
Investments by Alpha Fund – Treasury Stock
As of September 30, 2022,
Alpha Fund owned shares of the Company’s common stock and shares of the Company’s
14. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES
Other current liabilities at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 consisted of:
| Schedule of other current liabilities | September 30, | December 31, | ||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | |||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | |||||||
| Accrued payroll and payroll taxes | ||||||||
| Financial instrument liabilities | ||||||||
| Accrued legal | ||||||||
| Interest payable | ||||||||
| Other accrued expenses | ||||||||
| Total | $ | $ | ||||||
Financial Instruments
Under authoritative guidance used by the FASB on determining whether an instrument (or embedded feature) is indexed to an entity’s own stock, instruments that do not have fixed settlement provisions are deemed to be derivative instruments. In prior years, the Company granted certain warrants that resulted in these warrants accounted for as a financial instrument and being re-measured every reporting period with the change in value reported in the statement of operations.
The financial instruments were valued using a variety of pricing models with the following valuation assumptions:
| Schedule of financial instrument | September 30, 2022 | December 31, 2021 | ||||||
| Contractually stipulated stock price | $ | $ | ||||||
| Exercise price | $ | $ | ||||||
| Contractually defined remaining term | ||||||||
| Contractually defined volatility | % | % | ||||||
| Dividend yield | % | % | ||||||
| Risk-free interest rate | % | % | ||||||
Per the terms of the warrant agreements underlying the financial instruments, the value to the warrant holders is defined within the agreement based on a stock price, contractual term, volatility factor and dividend rate as defined in the warrant agreement, and not indexed to the company’s stock, resulting in the financial instrument accounting. The risk-free interest rate was based on rates established by the Federal Reserve Bank.
The following table sets forth a summary of the changes in the estimated fair value of the financial instruments during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021:
| Schedule of fair value of the financial instruments | September 30, 2022 | September 30, 2021 | ||||||
| Beginning balance | $ | $ | ||||||
| Change in fair value | ||||||||
| Extinguishment | ( | ) | - | |||||
| Ending balance | $ | $ | ||||||
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15. NOTES PAYABLE
Notes payable at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, were comprised of the following:
| Schedule of notes payable | Interest rate | Due date | September 30, 2022 | December 31, 2021 | ||||||||
| Short-term notes payable | Nov. 2022 | $ | $ | |||||||||
| 10% original issue discount senior secured notes | ||||||||||||
| AGREE Madison secured construction loans | January 1, 2025 | |||||||||||
| SMC line of credit | June 11, 2023 | - | ||||||||||
| SMC installment notes | June 18, 2024 | - | ||||||||||
| SMC notes payable | Sept. 2024-Feb. 2025 | - | ||||||||||
| XBTO note payable | December 30, 2023 | - | ||||||||||
| 10% secured promissory notes | August 10, 2023 | - | ||||||||||
| Short-term bank line of credit | Renews monthly | |||||||||||
| Total notes payable | $ | $ | ||||||||||
| Less: | ||||||||||||
| Unamortized debt discounts | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Total notes payable, net | $ | $ | ||||||||||
| Less: current portion | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Notes payable – long-term portion | $ | $ | ||||||||||
10% Secured Promissory Notes
On August 10, 2022, the
Company, through its BNI subsidiary, entered into a note purchase agreement providing for the issuance of secured promissory notes
with an aggregate principal face amount of $
SMC Debt Security Interest
The SMC debt is secured by a perfected security interest in all SMC assets including a first-priority security interest in SMC accounts receivable and inventory.
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Amortization of Debt Discount of Secured Promissory Notes
During the three months ended
March 31, 2022, the $
The following table summarizes the principal maturity schedule for our notes payable outstanding as of September 30, 2022:
| Schedule of principal maturity | |||||
| Year | Principal | ||||
| 2022 | $ | ||||
| 2023 | |||||
| 2024 | |||||
| 2025 | |||||
| Total | $ | ||||
16. CONVERTIBLE NOTES
Convertible notes payable at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, were comprised of the following:
| Schedule of convertible notes payable | Conversion price per share | Interest rate | Due date | September 30, 2022 |
December 31, 2021 |
|||||||||
| Convertible promissory note | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||
| AVLP convertible promissory notes | $ (AVLP stock) | - | ||||||||||||
| Fair value of embedded options and derivatives | - | |||||||||||||
| Less: unamortized debt discounts | ( |
) | ( |
) | ||||||||||
| Total convertible notes payable, net of financing cost | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
| Less: current portion | ( |
) | - | |||||||||||
| Total convertible notes payable, net of financing cost, long term | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
AVLP convertible promissory notes
The AVLP convertible notes
payable are due and payable on August 22, 2025, with interest at
17. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Blockchain Mining Supply and Services, Ltd.
On November 28, 2018, Blockchain Mining Supply and Services, Ltd. (“Blockchain Mining”) a vendor who sold computers to one of the Company’s subsidiaries, filed a Complaint (the “Complaint”) in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York against the Company and the Company’s subsidiary, Digital Farms, Inc. (f/k/a Super Crypto Mining, Inc.), in an action captioned Blockchain Mining Supply and Services, Ltd. v. Super Crypto Mining, Inc. and DPW Holdings, Inc., Case No. 18-cv-11099.
The Complaint asserts claims
for breach of contract and promissory estoppel against the Company and its subsidiary arising from the subsidiary’s alleged failure
to honor its obligations under the purchase agreement. The Complaint seeks monetary damages in excess of $
The Company intends to vigorously defend against the claims asserted against it in this action.
On April 13, 2020, the Company and its subsidiary, jointly filed a motion to dismiss the Complaint in its entirety as against the Company, and the promissory estoppel claim as against its subsidiary. On the same day, the Company’s subsidiary also filed a partial Answer to the Complaint in connection with the breach of contract claim.
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On April 29, 2020, Blockchain Mining filed an amended complaint (the “Amended Complaint”). The Amended Complaint asserts the same causes of action and seeks the same damages as the initial Complaint.
On May 13, 2020, the Company and its subsidiary, jointly filed a motion to dismiss the Amended Complaint in its entirety as against the Company, and the promissory estoppel claim as against of its subsidiary. On the same day, the Company’s subsidiary also filed a partial Answer to the Amended Complaint in connection with the breach of contract claim.
In its partial Answer, the Company’s subsidiary admitted to the validity of the contract at issue and also asserted numerous affirmative defenses concerning the proper calculation of damages.
On December 4, 2020, the Court issued an Order directing the parties to engage in limited discovery to be completed by March 4, 2021. In connection therewith, the Court also denied the defendants’ motion to dismiss without prejudice.
On June 2, 2021, the Company and its subsidiary filed a motion to dismiss the Amended Complaint in its entirety as against the Company, and the promissory estoppel claim as against the subsidiary.
On August 8, 2022, the Court issued an Order denying the motion to dismiss, in its entirety.
On September 2, 2022, the Company and its subsidiary filed an answer to the Amended Complaint and asserted numerous affirmative defenses.
Based on the Company’s assessment of the facts underlying the claims, the uncertainty of litigation, and the preliminary stage of the case, the Company cannot reasonably estimate the potential loss or range of loss that may result from this action. Notwithstanding, the Company has established a reserve in the amount of the unpaid portion of the purchase agreement, which is included in accounts payable and accrued expenses. An unfavorable outcome may have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations.
Ding Gu (a/k/a Frank Gu) and Xiaodan Wang Litigation
On January 17, 2020, Ding Gu (a/k/a Frank Gu) (“Gu”) and Xiaodan Wang (“Wang” and with “Gu” collectively, “Plaintiffs”), filed a Complaint (the “Complaint”) in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of New York against the Company and the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, Milton C. Ault, III, in an action captioned Ding Gu (a/k/a Frank Gu) and Xiaodan Wang v. DPW Holdings, Inc. and Milton C. Ault III (a/k/a Milton Todd Ault III a/k/a Todd Ault), Index No. 650438/2020.
The Complaint asserts causes
of action for declaratory judgment, specific performance, breach of contract, conversion, attorneys’ fees, permanent injunction,
enforcement of Guaranty, unjust enrichment, money had and received, and fraud arising from: (i) a series of transactions entered into
between Gu and the Company, as well as Gu and Ault, in or about May 2019; and (ii) a term sheet entered into between Plaintiffs and the
Company, in or about July 2019. The Complaint seeks, among other things, monetary damages in excess of $
The Company intends to vigorously defend against the claims asserted against it in this action.
On May 4, 2020, the Company and Ault jointly filed a motion to dismiss the Complaint in its entirety, with prejudice.
On July 28, 2021, the Court conducted oral argument in connection with the motion to dismiss. During the oral argument, the Court informed the parties that the Court was dismissing the fraud claim, in its entirety, and provided Plaintiffs an opportunity to amend their fraud claim within sixty days of the date of the oral argument. The Court reserved decision on the other causes of action.
On December 14, 2021, the Court entered a decision and order in connection with the motion to dismiss whereby the Court dismissed Plaintiff’s causes of action for specific performance, conversion, permanent injunction, and reiterated its prior determination that the fraud claim was also dismissed. The Court denied the motion to dismiss in connection with the other causes of action asserted in the complaint.
On January 26, 2022, the Company and Mr. Ault filed an answer to the complaint and asserted numerous affirmative defenses.
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On November 1, 2022, the parties informed the Court that they reached a settlement in principle and requested an extension of time, until November 22, 2022, to file motions for summary judgment to allow the parties time to draft formal settlement documents. The Court granted the parties’ request and the deadline for the Company and Mr. Ault to file their summary judgment is November 22, 2022.
Based on the terms of the settlement in principle, the Company believes its current legal accrual is adequate to cover the cost of settlement.
Subpoena
The Company and certain affiliates and related parties have received several subpoenas from the SEC for the production of documents and testimony. The Company is fully cooperating with this non-public, fact-finding inquiry and management believes that the Company has operated its business in compliance with all applicable laws. The subpoenas expressly provide that the inquiry is not to be construed as an indication by the SEC or its staff that any violations of the federal securities laws have occurred, nor should they be considered a reflection upon any person, entity or security. However, there can be no assurance as to the outcome of this matter.
Other Litigation Matters
The Company is involved in litigation arising from other matters in the ordinary course of business. The Company is regularly subject to claims, suits, regulatory and government investigations, and other proceedings involving labor and employment, commercial disputes, and other matters. Such claims, suits, regulatory and government investigations, and other proceedings could result in fines, civil penalties, or other adverse consequences.
Certain of these outstanding matters include speculative, substantial or indeterminate monetary amounts. The Company records a liability when it believes that it is probable that a loss has been incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated. If the Company determines that a loss is reasonably possible and the loss or range of loss can be estimated, the Company discloses the reasonably possible loss. The Company evaluates developments in its legal matters that could affect the amount of liability that has been previously accrued, and the matters and related reasonably possible losses disclosed, and makes adjustments as appropriate. Significant judgment is required to determine both likelihood of there being and the estimated amount of a loss related to such matters.
With respect to the Company’s other outstanding matters, based on the Company’s current knowledge, the Company believes that the amount or range of reasonably possible loss will not, either individually or in aggregate, have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. However, the outcome of such matters is inherently unpredictable and subject to significant uncertainties.
18. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
2022 Issuances
2022 ATM Offering – Common Stock
On February 25, 2022, the
Company entered into an At-The-Market issuance sales agreement with Ascendiant Capital Markets, LLC (“Ascendiant Capital”)
to sell shares of common stock having an aggregate offering price of up to $
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Public Offering of Series D Preferred Stock
The Company has designated shares of preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share, of the Company as the Series D Preferred Stock.
On June 3, 2022, the Company
announced the closing of its public offering of shares of its Series D Preferred Stock at a price to the public of $ per
share. Gross proceeds from the offering were approximately $
2022 ATM Offering – Preferred Stock
On June 14, 2022, the Company
entered into an At-The-Market equity offering program with Ascendiant Capital under which it may sell, from time to time, shares of its
Series D Preferred Stock for aggregate gross proceeds of up to $
19. INCOME TAXES
The
Company calculates its interim income tax provision in accordance with ASC Topic 270, Interim Reporting, and ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes.
The Company’s effective tax rate (“ETR”) from continuing operations was
Net loss per share is computed by dividing the net loss to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. The calculation of the basic and diluted earnings per share is the same for all periods presented, excluding the nine months ended September 30, 2021, as the effect of the potential common stock equivalents is anti-dilutive due to the Company’s net loss position for all periods presented. Anti-dilutive securities, which are convertible into or exercisable for the Company’s common stock, consist of the following at September 30, 2022 and 2021:
| Schedule of net loss per share | ||||||||
| September 30, | ||||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | |||||||
| Stock options | ||||||||
| Restricted stock grants | ||||||||
| Warrants | ||||||||
| Convertible notes | ||||||||
| Convertible preferred stock | ||||||||
| Total | ||||||||
21. SEGMENT AND CUSTOMERS INFORMATION
The Company had seven reportable segments as of September 30, 2022 and five as of September 30, 2021; see Note 1 for a brief description of the Company’s business.
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The following data presents the revenues, expenditures and other operating data of the Company’s operating segments for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022:
| Schedule of operating segments | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| GWW | TurnOn Green | Ault Alliance | BNI | AGREE | Ault Disruptive | SMC | Holding Company | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue, cryptocurrency mining | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue, commercial real estate leases | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue, lending and trading activities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue, hotel operations | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenues | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization expense | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income (loss) from operations | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||
| Capital expenditures for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended September 30, 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| GWW | TurnOn Green | Ault Alliance | BNI | AGREE | Ault Disruptive | SMC | Holding Company | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue, cryptocurrency mining | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue, commercial real estate leases | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue, lending and trading activities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue, hotel operations | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenues | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization expense | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income (loss) from operations | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||
| Capital expenditures for the three months ended September 30, 2022 | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
AVLP, SMC and GIGA Segment Information
The AVLP and SMC acquisitions
were completed in June 2022 and the GIGA acquisition was completed in September 2022. As of September 30, 2022, identifiable assets for
AVLP, SMC and GIGA were $
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Segment information for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021:
| Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| GWW | TurnOnGreen | Ault Alliance | BNI | Ault Disruptive | Holding Company | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue, cryptocurrency mining | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue, commercial real estate leases | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue, lending and trading activities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue, hotel operations | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenues | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization expense | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Income (loss) from operations | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | |||||||||
| Capital expenditures for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended September 30, 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| GWW | TurnOn Green | Ault Alliance | BNI | Ault Disruptive | Holding Company | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue, cryptocurrency mining | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue, commercial real estate leases | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue, lending and trading activities | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue, hotel operations | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenues | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization expense | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Income (loss) from operations | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | |||||||||
| Capital expenditures for the three months ended September 30, 2021 | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||
22. CONCENTRATIONS OF CREDIT AND REVENUE RISK
Accounts receivable are concentrated
with certain large customers. At September 30, 2022, approximately
For the three months ended
September 30, 2022, one customer represented
23. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
2022 Common ATM Offering
During the period between
October 1, 2022 through November 18, 2022, the Company sold an aggregate of
million shares of common stock pursuant to the 2022 Common ATM Offering for gross proceeds of $
2022 Preferred ATM Offering
During
the period between October 1, 2022 through November 18, 2022, the Company sold an aggregate of
shares of Series D Preferred Stock pursuant to the 2022 Preferred ATM Offering for gross proceeds of $
Investments in Alpha Fund
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SMC Credit and Security Agreement with Fifth Third Bank
On October 14, 2022, SMC entered
into a credit agreement with Fifth Third Bank.
The revolving credit facility
bears interest of the Prime Rate plus
Under the credit agreement:
| · | Accounts receivable advance rate up to an |
| · | Inventory advance of up to |
| · | SMC must maintain a minimum fixed charge coverage of 1.05 to 1. |
Availability under the credit
agreement was approximately $
Secured Debt Financing
On November 7, 2022,
The lenders received warrants to purchase approximately million shares of the Company’s common stock, exercisable for four years at $ per share and warrants to purchase another approximately million shares of the Company’s common stock, exercisable for four years at $ per share, subject to adjustment.
On November 7, 2022, Ault Aviation used proceeds from the Loans to purchase a private aircraft for a total purchase
price of $
3% Secured Promissory Notes
On November 18, 2022, the
Company, through its BNI subsidiary, entered into a note purchase agreement providing for the issuance of secured promissory notes with
an aggregate principal face amount of $
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Amendment to 10% Secured Promissory Notes
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
In this quarterly report, the “Company,” “BitNile,” “we,” “us” and “our” refer to Ault Alliance, Inc., a Delaware corporation which was then known as BitNile Holdings, Inc. BitNile is a diversified holding company pursuing growth by acquiring undervalued businesses and disruptive technologies with a global impact. Through its wholly and majority owned subsidiaries and strategic investments, we own and operate a data center at which we mine Bitcoin, and provide mission-critical products that support a diverse range of industries, including defense/aerospace, industrial, automotive, medical/biopharma, karaoke audio equipment, hotel operations and textiles. In addition, we own and operate hotels and extends credit to select entrepreneurial businesses through a licensed lending subsidiary.
Recent Events and Developments
On February 4, 2022, we and our wholly owned subsidiary Ault Alliance, Inc. (“Ault Alliance”) entered into a securities purchase agreement providing for our purchase of BitNile, Inc. (“BNI”) from Ault Alliance. As a result of this transaction, both BNI and Ault Alliance are each stand-alone wholly owned subsidiaries of ours.
On February 10, 2022, consistent with our objective to have BNI operate the entirety of our business that relates to cryptocurrencies, Ault Alliance assigned the entirety of its interest in Alliance Cloud Services, LLC (“ACS”) to BNI.
On February 25, 2022, we entered into an At-The-Market issuance sales agreement with Ascendiant Capital Markets, LLC (“Ascendiant Capital”) to sell shares of common stock having an aggregate offering price of up to $200 million from time to time, through an “at the market offering” program (the “2022 Common ATM Offering”). As of September 30, 2022, we had sold an aggregate of 256.7 million shares of common stock pursuant to the 2022 Common ATM Offering for gross proceeds of $168.0 million.
On March 20, 2022, we and our majority owned subsidiary Imperalis Holding Corp. (“IMHC”) entered into a securities purchase agreement (the “Agreement”) with TurnOnGreen, Inc. (“TurnOnGreen”), a wholly owned subsidiary of ours. According to the Agreement, which closed on September 6, 2022. we (i) delivered to IMHC all of the outstanding shares of common stock of TurnOnGreen that we own, and (ii) eliminated the intracompany accounts between us and TurnOnGreen evidencing historical equity investments made by us in TurnOnGreen, in the approximate amount of $36 million, in consideration for the issuance by IMHC to us (the “Transaction”) of an aggregate of 25,000 newly designated shares of Series A Preferred Stock (the “IMHC Preferred Stock”), with each such share having a stated value of $1,000. The IMHC Preferred Stock has an aggregate liquidation preference of $25 million, is convertible into shares of IMHC’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “IMHC Common Stock”) at our option, is redeemable by us, and entitles us to vote with the IMHC Common Stock on an as-converted basis. On September 5, 2022, we, IMHC and TurnOnGreen entered into an amendment to the Agreement (the “Amendment”), pursuant to which IMHC agreed to (i) use commercially reasonable efforts to effectuate a distribution by us of approximately 140 million shares of IMHC Common Stock beneficially owned by us (the “Distribution”), including the filing of a registration statement (the “Distribution Registration Statement”) with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), (ii) to issue our warrants to purchase an equivalent number of shares of IMHC Common Stock to be issued in the Distribution (the “Warrants”), and (iii) to register the Warrants and the shares of IMHC Common Stock issuable upon exercise of the Warrants on the Distribution Registration Statement. IMHC and us will mutually agree to the terms and conditions of the Warrants and the Distribution Registration Statement after the Closing Date.
On March 30, 2022, we fully paid our $66 million senior secured notes (the “Senior Notes”) and accrued interest. The 10% original issuance discount promissory notes were sold in December 2021 and were due and payable on March 31, 2022.
On April 22, 2022, Ault Alliance entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “Asset Purchase Agreement”) with EYP Group Holdings, Inc. and each of its subsidiaries and affiliates listed on the signature page to the Asset Purchase Agreement (collectively, “EYP”), pursuant to which Ault Alliance agreed to purchase substantially all of the assets of EYP (such assets, the “Assets,” and such transaction, the “Asset Purchase”). On April 24, 2022, EYP filed a voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code (the “Bankruptcy Code”) with the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware (the “Bankruptcy Court”). The Bankruptcy Court has permitted joint administration of the Chapter 11 cases under the caption “In re EYP Group Holdings, Inc., et al.”, Case No. 22-10367 (MFW) (the “Chapter 11 Cases”).
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Under the Asset Purchase Agreement, Ault Alliance or its designee(s), upon the closing of the transactions contemplated thereby, were to purchase the Assets and assume certain of EYP’s obligations associated with the purchased Assets through a supervised sale under Section 363 of the Bankruptcy Code. Ault Alliance’s stalking horse bid is based on an enterprise value of approximately $67.7 million, which includes the purchase price for the Assets under the Asset Purchase Agreement of $62.5 million, as adjusted by a closing working capital adjustment (the “Purchase Price”), plus Ault Alliance’s assumption of certain liabilities. The Purchase Price would be paid in cash, less the outstanding amount of the DIP Loans and the senior secured loans previously issued by Ault Alliance to EYP, in an approximate aggregate amount of $11.8 million, and less the amount of certain liabilities assumed by Ault Alliance. The Asset Purchase Agreement required the Asset Purchase to close by June 30, 2022. Consummation of the Asset Purchase was subject to Bankruptcy Court approved bidding procedures, higher and better offers made in the auction by other potential bidders, approval of the highest bidder by the Bankruptcy Court and customary closing conditions. On July 7, 2022, we announced that Ault Alliance did not acquire the assets of EYP as a result of a higher bidder. Ault Alliance lent $8.0 million to EYP and earned $4.7 million in interest, penalties and break-up fees from October 2021 through June 2022. The principal amount of the loans, interest, penalties and break-up fees, were fully repaid on June 30, 2022.
On April 26, 2022, Ault Lending, LLC (“Ault Lending”) made an additional $4 million investment in Alzamend Neuro, Inc. (“Alzamend”), a related party and early clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel products for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases and psychiatric disorders. During 2021, Ault Lending entered into a securities purchase agreement (the “SPA”) with Alzamend to invest $10 million in Alzamend common stock and warrants, subject to the achievement of certain milestones. Ault Lending had previously funded $6 million pursuant to the terms of the SPA and the achievement of certain milestones related to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of Alzamend’s Investigational New Drug application and Phase 1a human clinical trials for AL001. On April 26, 2022, Ault Lending funded the remaining amount due to achievement of the final milestone, the receipt of the full data set from Alzamend’s Phase 1 clinical trial for AL001. Ault Lending retains the option to acquire an additional 6,666,667 shares of Alzamend common stock and warrants to purchase another 3,333,334 such shares for an aggregate of $10 million.
On May 12, 2022, BNI closed a $1.8 million membership interest purchase agreement whereby BNI acquired the 30% minority interest of ACS which BNI did not previously own, resulting in ACS becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of BNI. ACS owns and operates our Michigan data center, where BNI conducts our Bitcoin mining operations.
On May 26, 2022, we entered into an underwriting agreement (the “Underwriting Agreement”) with Alexander Capital, L.P., as representative of the several underwriters named therein (collectively, the “Underwriters”), relating to a firm commitment public offering of 123,423 newly issued shares of our 13.00% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock (the “Series D Preferred Stock”) at a public offering price of $25.00 per share.
On June 1, 2022, we and the Underwriters mutually agreed to increase the size of the offering of our Series D Preferred Stock from 123,423 shares to 144,000 shares. Thus, we and the Underwriters agreed to terminate the Underwriting Agreement and entered into a side letter to terminate such Underwriting Agreement (the “Side Letter”). Following the execution of the Side Letter, on June 1, 2022, we entered into a new underwriting agreement (the “New Underwriting Agreement”) with the Underwriters, relating to a firm commitment public offering of 144,000 newly issued shares of our Series D Preferred Stock at a public offering price of $25.00 per share. On June 3, 2022, we closed the offering of the sale of the 144,000 shares of our Series D Preferred Stock for gross proceeds of approximately $3.6 million, before deducting offering expenses. Net proceeds to us, after payment of commissions, non-accountable fees and offering expenses, were approximately $3.1 million.
On June 14, 2022, we entered into an At-The-Market issuance sales agreement with Ascendiant Capital to sell shares of Series D Preferred Stock having an aggregate offering price of up to $46.4 million from time to time, through an “at the market offering” program (the “2022 Preferred ATM Offering”). As of September 30, 2022, we had sold an aggregate of 2,618 shares of Series D Preferred Stock pursuant to the 2022 Preferred ATM Offering for gross proceeds of $57,000.
On June 1, 2022, we converted our convertible promissory notes of Avalanche International Corp. (“AVLP”) and accrued interest into common stock of AVLP. We converted $20.0 million principal and $5.9 million of accrued interest receivable at a conversion price of $0.50 per share and received 51,889,168 shares of common stock increasing our common stock ownership of AVLP from less than 20% to approximately 92%.
Beginning in June 2022, we, through Ault Lending, began making open market purchases of The Singing Machine Company, Inc. (“SMC”) common stock and on June 15, 2022, we owned more than 50% of the issued and outstanding common stock of SMC. As of June 15, 2022, the purchase price of the common stock acquired totaled $7.4 million and on June 15, 2022 a $3.1 million gain was recognized in interest and other income for the remeasurement of our previously held ownership interest to $10.5 million, based on the trading price of SMC common stock.
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On August 10, 2022, BNI and Ault Lending entered into a Note Purchase Agreement (the “NPA”) with two accredited investors (the “Investors”) providing for the issuance of secured promissory notes (the “Notes”). The Notes have a principal face amount of $11,000,000 and bear interest at 10% per annum, payable monthly in arrears, pursuant to the terms of the Notes. The maturity date of the Notes is August 10, 2023. BNI is required to make an aggregate monthly payment (a “Monthly Payment”) of $1,000,000 on the tenth calendar day of each month, starting in September 2022. The Monthly Payment includes principal and interest pursuant to the amortization table set forth in the Notes. After BNI makes the first six Monthly Payments, BNI may elect to pay a forbearance fee of $125,000 to an Investor, or an aggregate of $250,000 to the two Investors (each, a “Monthly Forbearance”) in lieu of a Monthly Payment, which Monthly Forbearance would extend the maturity date of such Notes by one month, provided that BNI may not elect to make a Monthly Forbearance in consecutive months. BNI may prepay the full outstanding principal and accrued but unpaid interest at any time, provided that if BNI prepays the Notes, BNI is required to pay the Investors the amount of interest that would have accrued from the date of prepayment until the first anniversary of the issuance date of the Notes. The purchase price for the Notes was $10 million.
Pursuant to the NPA, BNI, Ault Lending and Helios Funds LLC, as the collateral agent on behalf of the Investors (the “Agent”) entered into a security agreement (the “Security Agreement”), pursuant to which (i) Ault Lending granted to the Investors a security interest in marketable securities, investments and other property having a value of $10 million in an Ault Lending brokerage account and (ii) BNI granted to the Investors a security interest in 4,000 S19 Pro Antminers (the “Miners”), provided that the number of Miners would be reduced to 2,000 after BNI makes the third Monthly Payment (as defined below), as set forth in the Security Agreement. In addition, pursuant to a subsidiary guaranty, Ault Lending jointly and severally agreed to guarantee and act as surety for BNI’s obligation to repay the Notes. The Notes are further secured by a guaranty we provided.
On August 15, 2022, BNI entered into a Master Agreement (the “Master Agreement”) and Order Form (the “Order Form” and together with the Master Agreement, the “Hosting Documents”) with Compute North LLC (“Compute North”) providing for the hosting by Compute North of Bitcoin miners owned by BNI. Pursuant to the Hosting Documents, Compute North will host approximately 6,500 S19j Pro Antminers (the “Hosted Miners”) owned by BNI for a period of five (5) years (the “Term”). BNI agreed to pay a fee for the Hosted Miners (the “Monthly Service Fee”), together with a monthly package fee per Hosted Miner. The Monthly Service Fee is payable based on the actual hashrate performance of the Hosted Miners, of which 70% of the anticipated Monthly Service Fee is payable in advance, and the remaining Monthly Service Fee, if any, will be invoiced in arrears. We paid Compute North a deposit of approximately $2.0 million (the “Deposit”) to be used towards the Monthly Service Fee. As of the date of this filing, none of the Hosted Miners are in operation as we are awaiting the energization of the Hosted Miners at the facility.
Under the Master Agreement, BNI granted Compute North a continuing first-position security interest in the Hosted Miners, as collateral for BNI’s obligations under the Hosting Documents. Upon an event of default (as defined in the Master Agreement) by BNI, Compute North has the right to terminate the Hosting Documents and BNI is obligated to pay to Compute North all amounts then due under the Hosting Documents, together with a fee as liquidated damages, equal to the amount of fees that BNI would have been required to pay through the end of the Term.
On September 22, 2022, Compute North (along with its affiliated debtors), filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code (11 U.S. Code section 101 et seq.). The ultimate outcome of the bankruptcy process, and its impact on the Deposit, remains to be determined. We assessed this financial exposure and recorded an impairment of the Deposit totaling $2 million during the three months ended September 30, 2022. We have retained counsel to assist in this matter.
On November 7, 2022, we and certain of our subsidiaries borrowed $18.9 million of principal amount of term loans (the “Loans”) from a group of institutional investors (the “Financing”). The Loans mature in 18 months, which may be extended to 24 months, accrue interest at the rate of 8.5% per annum and are secured by certain of our assets and our various subsidiaries. Starting in January 2023, the lenders have the right to require us to make monthly payments of $0.6 million, which will increase to $1.1 million in November 2023. The Loans were issued with an original issue discount of $1.89 million.
The lenders received warrants to purchase approximately 4.5 million shares of our common stock, exercisable for four years at $0.45 per share and warrants to purchase another approximately 4.5 million shares of our common stock, exercisable for four years at $0.75 per share, subject to adjustment.
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On November 7, 2022, Ault Aviation used proceeds from the Loans to purchase a private aircraft for a total purchase price of $15.8 million. In addition, we and certain of our subsidiaries entered into various agreements as collateral for the repayment of the Loans, including (i) a security interest in certain Bitcoin mining equipment, (ii) a pledge of the membership interests of Third Avenue Apartments, LLC, our wholly owned subsidiary (“Third Apartments”), (iii) a pledge of the membership interests of Alliance Cloud Services, LLC, our wholly owned subsidiary (“Alliance Cloud”), (iv) a pledge of the membership interests of Ault Aviation, LLC, our wholly owned subsidiary (“Ault Aviation”), (v) a pledge in a segregated deposit account of $1.5 million of cash, (vi) a mortgage and security agreement by Third Avenue on the real estate property owned by Third Avenue in St. Petersburg, Florida, (vii) a future advance mortgage by Alliance Cloud on the real estate property owned by Alliance Cloud in Dowagiac, Michigan, and (viii) an aircraft mortgage and security agreement by Ault Aviation on the private aircraft purchased by Ault Aviation on November 7, 2022. The Loans are further secured by a guaranty provided by Ault Lending and Milton C. Ault, our Executive Chairman.
On November 18, 2022, BNI entered into another Note Purchase Agreement (the “November NPA”) with the Investors providing for the issuance of secured promissory notes (the “November Notes”). The November Notes have a principal face amount of $8,181,819 and bear interest at 3% per annum pursuant to the terms of the November Notes. The maturity date of the November Notes is May 18, 2023. When BNI sells the Collateral (as defined below), BNI is required to make a payment towards the November Notes equal to 45% of the realized gains. After the November Notes have been repaid in full and until all of the Collateral is sold, when BNI sells any remaining Collateral, BNI is required to give the investors a profits participation interest equal to 45% of the realized gains.
Pursuant to the November NPA, BNI, Ault Lending and the Agent entered into a security agreement (the “November Security Agreement”), pursuant to which BNI and Ault Lending granted to the Investors a security interest in marketable securities to be acquired by BNI (the “Collateral”).
On November 18, 2022, BNI and the Investors also entered into an amendment to the Notes issued in August 2022, whereby the Investors permitted BNI to (i) elect to utilize one of the six monthly forbearances under the Notes for the November 2022 monthly payment and (ii) make the forbearance payment with the December 2022 monthly payment.
General
As a holding company, our business objective is designed to increase stockholder value. Under the strategy we have adopted, we are focused on managing and financially supporting our existing subsidiaries and partner companies, with the goal of pursuing monetization opportunities and maximizing the value returned to stockholders. We have, are and will consider initiatives including, among others: public offerings, the sale of individual partner companies, the sale of certain or all partner company interests in secondary market transactions, or a combination thereof, as well as other opportunities to maximize stockholder value. We anticipate returning value to stockholders after satisfying our debt obligations and working capital needs.
From time to time, we engage in discussions with other companies interested in our subsidiaries or partner companies, either in response to inquiries or as part of a process we initiate. To the extent we believe that a subsidiary or partner company’s further growth and development can best be supported by a different ownership structure or if we otherwise believe it is in our stockholders’ best interests, we will seek to sell some or all of our position in the subsidiary or partner company. These sales may take the form of privately negotiated sales of stock or assets, mergers and acquisitions, public offerings of the subsidiary or partner company’s securities and, in the case of publicly traded partner companies, sales of their securities in the open market. Our plans may include taking subsidiaries or partner companies public through rights offerings and directed share subscription programs. We will continue to consider these (or similar) programs and the sale of certain subsidiary or partner company interests in secondary market transactions to maximize value for our stockholders.
In recent years, we have provided capital and relevant expertise to fuel the growth of businesses in oil exploration, defense/aerospace, industrial, automotive, medical/biopharma, karaoke audio equipment, hotel operations and textiles. We have provided capital to subsidiaries as well as partner companies in which we have an equity interest or may be actively involved, influencing development through board representation and management support.
We are a Delaware corporation with our corporate office located at 11411 Southern Highlands Pkwy, Suite 240, Las Vegas, NV 89141. Our phone number is 949-444-5464 and our website address is www.bitnile.com.
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Results of Operations
Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2022 and 2021
The following table summarizes the results of our operations for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021.
| For the Three Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | |||||||
| Revenue | $ | 27,031,000 | $ | 7,803,000 | ||||
| Revenue, cryptocurrency mining | 3,874,000 | 272,000 | ||||||
| Revenue, hotel operations | 5,513,000 | - | ||||||
| Revenue, lending and trading activities | 13,360,000 | (38,869,000 | ) | |||||
| Total revenue | 49,778,000 | (30,794,000 | ) | |||||
| Cost of revenue, products | 20,193,000 | 5,011,000 | ||||||
| Cost of revenue, cryptocurrency mining | 5,255,000 | 260,000 | ||||||
| Cost of revenue, hotel operations | 3,230,000 | - | ||||||
| Total cost of revenue | 28,678,000 | 5,271,000 | ||||||
| Gross profit (loss) | 21,100,000 | (36,065,000 | ) | |||||
| Total operating expenses | 26,411,000 | 13,809,000 | ||||||
| Loss from operations | (5,311,000 | ) | (49,874,000 | ) | ||||
| Interest and other income | 725,000 | 125,000 | ||||||
| Change in fair value of equity securities, related party | - | (4,849,000 | ) | |||||
| Accretion of discount on note receivable, related party | - | 4,210,000 | ||||||
| Interest expense | (3,972,000 | ) | (140,000 | ) | ||||
| Change in fair value of marketable equity securities | 114,000 | (750,000 | ) | |||||
| Realized gain on digital currencies and marketable securities | 595,000 | 30,000 | ||||||
| Change in fair value of warrant liability | (3,000 | ) | 259,000 | |||||
| Loss income before income taxes | (7,852,000 | ) | (50,989,000 | ) | ||||
| Income tax (provision) benefit | (144,000 | ) | 3,366,000 | |||||
| Net loss | (7,996,000 | ) | (47,623,000 | ) | ||||
| Net loss (income) attributable to non-controlling interest | 725,000 | (96,000 | ) | |||||
| Net loss attributable to Ault Alliance, Inc. | (7,271,000 | ) | (47,719,000 | ) | ||||
| Preferred dividends | (190,000 | ) | (4,000 | ) | ||||
| Net loss available to common stockholders | $ | (7,461,000 | ) | $ | (47,723,000 | ) | ||
| Comprehensive loss | ||||||||
| Net loss available to common stockholders | $ | (7,461,000 | ) | $ | (47,723,000 | ) | ||
| Other comprehensive income (loss) | ||||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustment | 306,000 | (182,000 | ) | |||||
| Other comprehensive income (loss) | 306,000 | (182,000 | ) | |||||
| Total comprehensive loss | $ | (7,155,000 | ) | $ | (47,905,000 | ) | ||
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Revenues
Revenues by segment for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 are as follows:
| For the Three Months Ended Sept 30, | ||||||||||||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | Increase | % | |||||||||||||
| GWW | $ | 7,782,000 | $ | 6,373,000 | $ | 1,409,000 | 22 | % | ||||||||
| TurnOnGreen | 1,662,000 | 1,094,000 | 568,000 | 52 | % | |||||||||||
| SMC | 17,114,000 | - | 17,114,000 | — | ||||||||||||
| BNI | ||||||||||||||||
| Revenue, cryptocurrency mining | 3,874,000 | 272,000 | 3,602,000 | 1324 | % | |||||||||||
| Revenue, commercial real estate leases | 272,000 | 249,000 | 23,000 | 9 | % | |||||||||||
| Ault Global Real Estate Equities, Inc. (“AGREE”) | 5,513,000 | - | 5,513,000 | — | ||||||||||||
| Ault Alliance: | ||||||||||||||||
| Revenue, lending and trading activities | 13,360,000 | (38,869,000 | ) | 52,229,000 | -134 | % | ||||||||||
| Other | 201,000 | 87,000 | 114,000 | 131 | % | |||||||||||
| Total revenue | $ | 49,778,000 | $ | (30,794,000 | ) | $ | 80,572,000 | -262 | % | |||||||
Our revenues increased by $80.6 million to $49.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022, from negative $30.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021.
GWW
GWW revenues increased by $1.4 million, or 22%, to $7.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022, from $6.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021. The increase in revenue from our GWW segment for customized solutions for the military markets reflects $0.9 million from GIGA, which was acquired on September 8, 2022 and $0.5 million higher revenues from Gresham UK, a GWW subsidiary, related to naval power projects that had previously been delayed.
TurnOnGreen
TurnOnGreen revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2022 of $1.7 million increased $0.6 million, or 52%, from $1.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021, due to increased sales to defense customers.
SMC
SMC revenues increased by $17.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022, compared to $0 for the three months ended September 30, 2021, due to the acquisition of SMC in June 2022.
BNI
Revenues from BNI’s cryptocurrency mining operations were $3.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022, compared to $0.3 million for three months ended September 30, 2021. During 2021, we began to purchase Bitcoin mining equipment, which were primarily delivered in 2022, and increased our cryptocurrency mining activities. Our decision to increase our cryptocurrency mining operations was based on several factors, which positively affected the number of active miners we operated, including the market prices of digital currencies, and favorable power costs available at our Michigan data center.
AGREE
AGREE revenues were $5.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022 compared to $0 for the three months ended September 30, 2021. On December 22, 2021, AGREE acquired four hotel properties for $71.3 million, consisting of a 136-room Courtyard by Marriott, a 133-room Hilton Garden Inn and a 122-room Residence Inn by Marriott in Middleton, WI, as well as a 135-room Hilton Garden Inn in Rockford, IL.
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Ault Alliance
Revenues from our lending and trading activities increased to $13.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022, from negative revenues of $38.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021, which is attributable to significant realized and unrealized gains in the current year period and unrealized losses in the prior year period from our investment portfolio. During the three months ended September 30, 2022, Ault Lending generated significant income from appreciation of investments in marketable securities as well as shares of common stock underlying convertible notes and warrants issued to Ault Lending in certain financing transactions. Revenue from lending and trading activities during the three months ended September 30, 2022 included an approximate $2.5 million unrealized gain from our investment in Alzamend. Under its business model, Ault Lending also generates revenue through origination fees charged to borrowers and interest generated from each loan.
Revenues from our trading activities during the three months ended September 30, 2021 included significant unrealized losses from market price changes related to Alzamend. During the three months ended September 30, 2021, we recorded an unrealized loss of $27.4 million related to our investment in Alzamend common stock. During the three months ended September 30, 2021, we recorded an unrealized loss on our investment in warrants of Alzamend of $6.0 million. Our investment in Alzamend will be revalued on each balance sheet date.
Revenues from our trading activities during the three months ended September 30, 2022 included net gains on equity securities, including unrealized gains and losses from market price changes. These gains and losses have caused, and will continue to cause, significant volatility in our periodic earnings.
Gross Margins
Gross margins were 42.4% for the three months ended September 30, 2022, compared to 117.1% for the three months ended September 30, 2021. Our gross margins have typically ranged between 30% and 35%, with slight variations depending on the overall composition of our revenue.
Our gross margins of 42.4% recognized during the three months ended September 30, 2022 were impacted by the favorable margins from our lending and trading activities and modest margins on cryptocurrency mining operations due to the decline in the price of Bitcoin. Excluding the effects of margin from our lending and trading activities and cryptocurrency mining operations, our adjusted gross margins for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, would have been 27.6% and 35.8%, respectively, with gross margins for the three months ended September 30, 2022 slightly lower than our historical averages due to gross margins from SMC, which were 23.8%.
Research and Development
Research and development expenses were flat at $0.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021.
Selling and Marketing
Selling and marketing expenses were $7.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022, compared to $2.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021, an increase of $5.4 million, or 273%. The increase was the result of $4.2 million higher marketing costs at Ault Alliance, including $3.2 million related to an advertising sponsorship agreement as well as a $0.9 million increases in sales and marketing costs from SMC, which was acquired in June 2022.
General and Administrative
General and administrative expenses were $15.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022, compared to $11.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021, an increase of $4.7 million, or 41%. General and administrative expenses increased from the comparative prior period, mainly due to:
| · | general and administrative costs of $2.6 million from SMC, which was acquired in June 2022; |
| · | general and administrative costs of $0.6 million from AVLP, which was acquired in June 2022; |
| · | general and administrative costs of $0.6 million from our hotel operations, which were acquired in December 2021; |
| · | $2.2 million increase in the accrual of a performance bonus related to realized gains on trading activities during the period; |
| · | increased costs of $0.6 million, in part related to the efforts to spin off TurnOnGreen and GWW; and |
| · | partially offset by lower non-cash stock compensation costs of $2.5 million. |
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Interest and Other Income
Interest and other income was $0.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022 compared to $0.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021. The increase in interest and other income is primarily due to income from Ault Disruptive from cash and marketable securities held in the trust account.
Change in fair value of equity securities, related party
Change in fair value of equity securities, related party resulting from the warrant securities that we received as a result of our investment in AVLP was nil for the three months ended September 30, 2022, compared to a loss of $4.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021.
Accretion of discount on note receivable, related party
Accretion of discount on note receivable, related party was $0 for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and $4.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021. The prior year amount was due to the significant decline in the value of warrants in AVLP, accretion of the warrant discount was accelerated, resulting in a discount of $0 related to warrants issued in conjunction with the convertible promissory note of AVLP as of September 30, 2021.
Interest Expense
Interest expense was $4.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022, compared to $0.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021. The increase in interest expense is due primarily to interest on the $58.4 million construction loans related to the hotel properties purchased in December 2021 and interest on the $11 million secured promissory notes issued in August 2022.
Change in Fair Value of Warrant Liability
Change in fair value of warrant liability was a loss of $3,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2022, compared to a gain of $0.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021. During the three months ended September 30, 2021, the fair value of the warrants that were issued during 2021 in a series of debt financings decreased by $0.3 million. The fair value of warrant liabilities is re-measured at each financial reporting period and immediately before exercise, with any changes in fair value recorded as change in fair value of warrant liability in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive (loss) income.
Change in Fair Value of Marketable Equity Securities
Change in fair value of marketable equity securities was a gain of $0.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022, compared to a loss of $0.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021. The loss generated in the prior year period relates to an investment in marketable securities held by Microphase that was fully sold in the fourth quarter of 2021 as well as the loss on an investment in AVLP common stock.
Realized Gain on Digital Currencies and Marketable Securities
Realized gain on digital currencies and marketable securities was $0.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022, compared to $30,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2021. Realized gain for the three months ended September 30, 2022 related primarily to gains on the sale of Bitcoin by BNI.
Other Comprehensive Income (loss)
Other comprehensive income was $0.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022, compared to other comprehensive loss of $0.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021. Other comprehensive income (loss) was attributable to foreign currency translation adjustments between our functional currency, the U.S. Dollar, and the British Pound and Israeli Shekel.
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Results of Operations for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 and 2021
The following table summarizes the results of our operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021.
| For the Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | |||||||
| Revenue | $ | 43,539,000 | $ | 24,272,000 | ||||
| Revenue, cryptocurrency mining | 11,398,000 | 693,000 | ||||||
| Revenue, hotel operations | 12,809,000 | - | ||||||
| Revenue, lending and trading activities | 32,224,000 | 19,615,000 | ||||||
| Total revenue | 99,970,000 | 44,580,000 | ||||||
| Cost of revenue, products | 30,985,000 | 16,011,000 | ||||||
| Cost of revenue, cryptocurrency mining | 12,206,000 | 646,000 | ||||||
| Cost of revenue, hotel operations | 8,350,000 | - | ||||||
| Total cost of revenue | 51,541,000 | 16,657,000 | ||||||
| Gross profit | 48,429,000 | 27,923,000 | ||||||
| Total operating expenses | 76,429,000 | 30,773,000 | ||||||
| Loss from operations | (28,000,000 | ) | (2,850,000 | ) | ||||
| Interest and other income | 1,255,000 | 176,000 | ||||||
| Change in fair value of equity securities, related party | - | (7,773,000 | ) | |||||
| Accretion of discount on note receivable, related party | - | 4,210,000 | ||||||
| Interest expense | (35,827,000 | ) | (475,000 | ) | ||||
| Change in fair value of marketable equity securities | 355,000 | (705,000 | ) | |||||
| Gain on extinguishment of debt | - | 929,000 | ||||||
| Realized gain on digital currencies and marketable securities | 661,000 | 428,000 | ||||||
| Loss from investment in unconsolidated entity | (924,000 | ) | - | |||||
| Change in fair value of warrant liability | (27,000 | ) | (130,000 | ) | ||||
| Loss before income taxes | (62,507,000 | ) | (6,190,000 | ) | ||||
| Income tax provision | (361,000 | ) | (144,000 | ) | ||||
| Net loss | (62,868,000 | ) | (6,334,000 | ) | ||||
| Net loss (gain) attributable to non-controlling interest | 1,061,000 | (93,000 | ) | |||||
| Net loss attributable to Ault Alliance, Inc. | (61,807,000 | ) | (6,427,000 | ) | ||||
| Preferred dividends | (239,000 | ) | (13,000 | ) | ||||
| Net loss available to common stockholders | $ | (62,046,000 | ) | $ | (6,440,000 | ) | ||
| Comprehensive loss | ||||||||
| Net loss available to common stockholders | $ | (62,046,000 | ) | $ | (6,440,000 | ) | ||
| Other comprehensive loss | ||||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustment | (1,452,000 | ) | (141,000 | ) | ||||
| Other comprehensive loss | (1,452,000 | ) | (141,000 | ) | ||||
| Total comprehensive loss | $ | (63,498,000 | ) | $ | (6,581,000 | ) | ||
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Revenues
Revenues by segment for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 are as follows:
| For the Nine Months Ended September 30, | Increase | |||||||||||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | (Decrease) | % | |||||||||||||
| GWW | $ | 21,530,000 | $ | 19,198,000 | $ | 2,332,000 | 12 | % | ||||||||
| TurnOnGreen | 3,853,000 | 4,308,000 | (455,000 | ) | -11 | % | ||||||||||
| SMC | 17,114,000 | - | 17,114,000 | — | ||||||||||||
| BNI | ||||||||||||||||
| Revenue, cryptocurrency mining | 11,398,000 | 693,000 | 10,705,000 | 1545 | % | |||||||||||
| Revenue, commercial real estate leases | 822,000 | 530,000 | 292,000 | 55 | % | |||||||||||
| AGREE | 12,809,000 | - | 12,809,000 | — | ||||||||||||
| Ault Alliance: | ||||||||||||||||
| Revenue, lending and trading activities | 32,224,000 | 19,615,000 | 12,609,000 | 64 | % | |||||||||||
| Other | 220,000 | 236,000 | (16,000 | ) | -7 | % | ||||||||||
| Total revenue | $ | 99,970,000 | $ | 44,580,000 | $ | 55,390,000 | 124 | % | ||||||||
Our revenues increased by $55.4 million, or 124%, to $100.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, from $44.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021.
GWW
GWW revenues increased by $2.3 million, or 12%, to $21.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, from $19.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. The increase in revenue from our GWW segment for customized solutions for the military markets reflects $0.9 million from GIGA, which was acquired on September 8, 2022 and $0.7 million higher revenues from Gresham UK, a GWW subsidiary, related to naval power projects that had previously been delayed, and $0.5 million higher revenues from Relec.
TurnOnGreen
TurnOnGreen revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 of $3.9 million declined $0.5 million, or 11%, from $4.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, due to supply chain challenges in the first half of the year partially offset by increased sales to defense customers in the third fiscal quarter of 2022.
SMC
SMC revenues increased by $17.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, compared to $0 for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, due to the acquisition of SMC in June 2022.
BNI
Revenues from BNI’s cryptocurrency mining operations were $11.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, compared to $0.7 million for nine months ended September 30, 2021. During 2021, we began to purchase Bitcoin mining equipment, which were primarily delivered in 2022, and increased our cryptocurrency mining activities. Our decision to increase our cryptocurrency mining operations in 2022 was based on several factors, which positively affected the number of active miners we operated, including the market prices of digital currencies, and favorable power costs available at our Michigan data center.
AGREE
AGREE revenues were $12.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 compared to $0 for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. On December 22, 2021, AGREE acquired four hotel properties for $71.3 million, consisting of a 136-room Courtyard by Marriott, a 133-room Hilton Garden Inn and a 122-room Residence Inn by Marriott in Middleton, WI, as well as a 135-room Hilton Garden Inn in Rockford, IL.
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Ault Alliance
Revenues from our lending and trading activities increased to $32.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, from $19.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, which is primarily attributable to significant realized and unrealized gains in the current year period and unrealized gains in the prior year period from our investment portfolio. During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, Ault Lending generated significant income from appreciation of investments in marketable securities as well as shares of common stock underlying convertible notes and warrants issued to Ault Lending in certain financing transactions. Revenue from lending and trading activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 included a $4.8 million unrealized loss from our investment in Alzamend. Revenue from lending and trading activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2021 included a $3.8 million unrealized gain from our investment in Alzamend. Under its business model, Ault Lending also generates revenue through origination fees charged to borrowers and interest generated from each loan.
Revenues from our trading activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 included significant net gains on equity securities, including unrealized gains and losses from market price changes. These gains and losses have caused, and will continue to cause, significant volatility in our periodic earnings.
Gross Margins
Gross margins decreased to 48.4% for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, compared to 62.6% for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. Our gross margins have typically ranged between 30% and 35%, with slight variations depending on the overall composition of our revenue.
Our gross margins of 48.4% recognized during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 were impacted by the favorable margins from our lending and trading activities and modest margins on cryptocurrency mining operations due to the decline in the price of Bitcoin. Excluding the effects of margin from our lending and trading activities and cryptocurrency mining operations, our adjusted gross margins for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 would have been 29.2% and 34.0%, respectively, with gross margins for the three months ended September 30, 2022, slightly lower than our historical averages due to gross margins from SMC, which were 23.8%.
Research and Development
Research and development expenses increased by $0.3 million to 1.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, from $1.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. The increase in research and development expenses was due to product development efforts at TurnOnGreen and GWW.
Selling and Marketing
Selling and marketing expenses were $20.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, compared to $4.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, an increase of $16.1 million, or 341%. The increase was the result of $14.7 million higher advertising and promotion costs at Ault Alliance, including $9.4 million related to an advertising sponsorship agreement as well as a $1.8 million increase in sales and marketing personnel and a $0.9 million increase in travel expense. The increase is also attributable to a $0.7 million increase in costs incurred at TurnOnGreen to grow our selling and marketing infrastructure related to our electric vehicle charger products as well as a $0.9 million increases in sales and marketing costs from SMC, which was acquired in June 2022.
General and Administrative
General and administrative expenses were $48.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, compared to $24.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, an increase of $24.3 million, or 100%. General and administrative expenses increased from the comparative prior period, mainly due to:
| · | general and administrative costs of $4.3 million from our hotel operations, which were acquired in December 2021; |
| · | general and administrative costs of $2.6 million from SMC, which was acquired in June 2022; |
| · | general and administrative costs of $0.6 million from AVLP, which was acquired in June 2022; |
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| · | increased general and administrative costs of $0.8 million from Ault Disruptive, a SPAC which completed its IPO in December 2021; |
| · | non-cash stock compensation costs of $1.0 million; |
| · | $5.0 million increase in the accrual of a performance bonus related to realized gains on trading activities during the period; |
| · | higher salaries of $1.6 million; |
| · | higher audit fees of $1.6 million; |
| · | increased costs of $1.9 million related to the Michigan data center and Bitcoin mining operations; and |
| · | increased legal fees of $2.2 million, including $0.7 million related to the efforts to acquire EYP, Inc. |
Interest and Other Income
Interest and other income was $1.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, compared to $0.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. The increase in interest and other income is primarily due to income from Ault Disruptive from cash and marketable securities held in the trust account. Other income for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 included a $2.8 million gain related to remeasurement of our previously held ownership interest of SMC prior to the June 15, 2022 acquisition, based on the trading price of SMC common stock. In addition, other income for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 included a $2.7 million loss related to remeasurement of our previously held ownership interest of AVLP prior to the June 1, 2022 acquisition.
Change in fair value of equity securities, related party
Change in fair value of equity securities, related party resulting from the warrant securities that we received as a result of our investment in AVLP was nil for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, compared to a loss of $7.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021.
Accretion of discount on note receivable, related party
Accretion of discount on note receivable, related party was $0 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, compared to $4.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. The prior year amount was due to the significant decline in the value of warrants in AVLP, accretion of the warrant discount was accelerated, resulting in a discount of $0 related to warrants issued in conjunction with the convertible promissory note of AVLP as of September 30, 2021.
Interest Expense
Interest expense was $35.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 compared to $0.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. The increase in interest expense relates primarily to the $66.0 million of Senior Notes issued in December 2021, which were fully paid in March 2022. Interest expense from these Senior Notes included the amortization of debt discount of $26.3 million from the issuance of warrants, a non-cash charge, and original issue discount, in connection with these Senior Notes. In addition, the increase in interest expense includes interest on the $58.4 million construction loans related to the hotel properties purchased in December 2021 and interest on the $11 million secured promissory notes issued in August 2022.
Change in Fair Value of Warrant Liability
Change in fair value of warrant liability was a loss of $27,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, compared to a loss of $0.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. The fair value of warrant liabilities is re-measured at each financial reporting period and immediately before exercise, with any changes in fair value recorded as change in fair value of warrant liability in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive (loss) income.
Change in Fair Value of Marketable Equity Securities
Change in fair value of marketable equity securities was a gain of $0.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, compared to a loss of $0.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. The loss generated in the prior year period relates to an investment in marketable securities held by Microphase that was fully sold in the fourth quarter of 2021 as well as the loss on an investment in AVLP common stock.
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Realized Gain on Digital Currencies and Marketable Securities
Realized gain on marketable securities was $0.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, compared to $0.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. Realized gain for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 related primarily to gains on the sale of Bitcoin by BNI. Realized gains in the prior year period related to realized gains from an investment in marketable securities held by Microphase, a portion of which was sold during the nine months ended September 30, 2021.
Loss From Investment in Unconsolidated Entity
Loss from investment in unconsolidated entity was $0.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, compared to $0 for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, representing our share of losses from our equity method investment in AVLP prior to the June 1, 2022 acquisition.
Gain on Extinguishment of Debt
Gain on extinguishment of debt was $0 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, compared to a gain of $0.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. The prior year gain on extinguishment of debt represents forgiveness of Paycheck Protection Program loans.
Other Comprehensive Loss
Other comprehensive loss was $1.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, compared to other comprehensive loss of $0.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. Other comprehensive loss was attributable to foreign currency translation adjustments between our functional currency, the U.S. Dollar, and the British Pound and Israeli Shekel.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
On September 30, 2022, we had cash and cash equivalents of $10.1 million (excluding restricted cash of $4.6 million). This compares to cash and cash equivalents of $15.9 million (excluding restricted cash of $5.3 million) at December 31, 2021. The decrease in cash and cash equivalents was primarily due the payment of debt and purchases of property and equipment partially offset by cash provided by financing activities related to the sale of common and preferred stock, as well as proceeds from notes payable and cash provided by operating activities.
Net cash provided by operating activities totaled $12.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, compared to net cash used in operating activities of $56.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. Cash provided by operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 included $68.5 million net cash provided by marketable securities from trading activities related to the operations of Ault Lending, partially offset by operating losses and changes in working capital.
Net cash used in investing activities was $106.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, compared to $68.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. Net cash used in investing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 included $84.5 million of capital expenditures primarily related to Bitcoin mining equipment, $22.4 million for investments in equity securities, $8.2 million for the purchase of SMC and $3.7 million for the purchase of GIGA, net of cash received, partially offset by $11.7 million proceeds from the sale of marketable equity securities, $10.5 million principal payments received on loans receivable and $9.0 million proceeds from the sale of digital currencies.
Net cash provided by financing activities was $86.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, compared to $151.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, and reflects the following transactions:
| · | 2022 Common ATM Offering – On February 25, 2022, we entered into an At-The-Market issuance sales agreement with Ascendiant Capital to sell shares of common stock having an aggregate offering price of up to $200 million from time to time, through the 2022 Common ATM Offering. As of September 30, 2022, we had sold an aggregate of 256.7 million shares of common stock pursuant to the 2022 Common ATM Offering for gross proceeds of $168 million. Net proceeds to us, after payment of commissions, were $164 million. |
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| · | Public Offering of Series D Preferred Stock – On June 3, 2022, we announced the closing of our public offering of 144,000 shares of our Series D Preferred Stock at a price to the public of $25.00 per share. Gross proceeds from the offering were approximately $3.6 million, before deducting offering expenses. Net proceeds to us, after payment of commissions, non-accountable fees and offering expenses were $3.1 million. |
| · | 2022 Preferred ATM Offering – On June 14, 2022, we entered into an At-The-Market equity offering program with Ascendiant Capital under which we may sell, from time to time, shares of our Series D Preferred Stock for aggregate gross proceeds of up to $46,400,000. As of September 30, 2022, we had sold an aggregate of 10,928 shares of Series D Preferred Stock pursuant to the 2022 Preferred ATM Offering for gross proceeds of $0.2 million. |
| · | December 2021 Secured Promissory Notes – On December 30, 2021, we entered into a securities purchase agreement with certain accredited investors providing for the issuance of Senior Notes that bore interest at 8% per annum with an aggregate principal face amount of $66.0 million. The Senior Notes were repaid in March 2022. |
| · | Margin Accounts Payable – During the year ended December 31, 2021, we entered into leverage agreements on certain brokerage accounts, whereby we borrowed $18.5 million. The margin accounts payable were repaid during the three months ended March 31, 2022. During the quarter ended September 30, 2022, we borrowed $2.4 million on our margin account. |
| · | 10% Secured Promissory Notes – On August 10, 2022, we, through our BNI subsidiary, entered into a note purchase agreement providing for the issuance of secured promissory notes with an aggregate principal face amount of $11,000,000 and an interest rate of 10%. The purchase price (proceeds to us) for the secured promissory notes was $10.0 million. The secured promissory notes have a security interest in marketable securities, investments and certain Bitcoin mining equipment. The secured promissory notes are further secured by a guaranty provided by us, Ault Lending and Milton C. Ault, our Executive Chairman. The maturity date of the secured promissory notes is August 10, 2023. We are required to make monthly payment (principal and interest) of $1,000,000 on the tenth calendar day of each month, starting in September 2022. Provided that we make the first six monthly payments in full and on a timely basis, after six months, we may elect to pay a forbearance fee of $250,000 in lieu of a monthly payment, which would extend the maturity date of the related secured promissory notes by one month for each forbearance. We may not elect forbearance in consecutive months. |
| · | Purchase of Treasury Stock – During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, Alpha Fund purchased 38.9 million shares of our common stock for $13.4 million and 91,033 shares of our Series D Preferred Stock for $2.2 million, accounted for as treasury stock as of September 30, 2022. |
Financing Transactions Subsequent to September 30, 2022
Financing transactions subsequent to September 30, 2022 include the following:
2022 Common ATM Offering
During the period between October 1, 2022 through November 18, 2022, we sold an aggregate of 14.8 million shares of common stock pursuant to the 2022 Common ATM Offering for gross proceeds of $2.6 million.
2022 Preferred ATM Offering
During the period between October 1, 2022 through November 18, 2022, we sold an aggregate of 8,933 shares of Series D Preferred Stock pursuant to the 2022 Preferred ATM Offering for gross proceeds of $124,000.
SMC Credit and Security Agreement with Fifth Third Bank
On October 14, 2022, SMC entered into a credit agreement with Fifth Third Bank. The credit agreement provides for a three-year secured revolving credit facility in an aggregate principal amount of up to $15 million decreased to $7.5 million during the non-peak period of January 1 through July 31 of each year. The credit agreement matures on October 14, 2025.
The revolving credit facility bears interest of the Prime Rate plus 0.50% or the 30-day term secured overnight financing rate plus 3.00%.
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Under the credit agreement:
| · | Accounts receivable advance rate up to an 85% against SMC’s eligible accounts receivable; |
| · | Inventory advance of up to 85% of SMC’s eligible inventory; and |
| · | SMC must maintain a minimum fixed charge coverage of 1.05 to 1. |
Availability under the credit agreement was approximately $4.0 million as of November 18, 2022.
Secured Debt Financing
On November 7, 2022, we and certain of our subsidiaries borrowed $18.9 million of principal amount of term loans (the “Loans”) from a group of institutional investors (the “Financing”). The Loans mature in 18 months, which may be extended to 24 months, accrue interest at the rate of 8.5% per annum and are secured by certain of our assets and the assets of our various subsidiaries. Starting in January 2023, the lenders have the right to require us to make monthly payments of $0.6 million, which will increase to $1.1 million in November 2023. The Loans were issued with an original issue discount of $1.89 million.
The lenders received warrants to purchase approximately 4.5 million shares of our common stock, exercisable for four years at $0.45 per share and warrants to purchase another approximately 4.5 million shares of our common stock, exercisable for four years at $0.75 per share, subject to adjustment.
On November 7, 2022, Ault Aviation used proceeds from the Loans to purchase a private aircraft for a total purchase price of $15.8 million. In addition, we and certain of our subsidiaries entered into various agreements as collateral for the repayment of the Loans, including (i) a security interest in certain Bitcoin mining equipment, (ii) a pledge of the membership interests of Third Avenue Apartments, LLC, our wholly owned subsidiary (“Third Apartments”), (iii) a pledge of the membership interests of Alliance Cloud Services, LLC, our wholly owned subsidiary (“Alliance Cloud”), (iv) a pledge of the membership interests of Ault Aviation, LLC, our wholly owned subsidiary (“Ault Aviation”), (v) a pledge in a segregated deposit account of $1.5 million of cash, (vi) a mortgage and security agreement by Third Avenue on the real estate property owned by Third Avenue in St. Petersburg, Florida, (vii) a future advance mortgage by Alliance Cloud on the real estate property owned by Alliance Cloud in Dowagiac, Michigan, and (viii) an aircraft mortgage and security agreement by Ault Aviation on the private aircraft purchased by Ault Aviation on November 7, 2022. The Loans are further secured by a guaranty provided by Ault Lending and Milton C. Ault, our Executive Chairman.
3% Secured Promissory Notes
On November 18, 2022, BNI entered into the November NPA with the Investors providing for the issuance of the November Notes. The November Notes have a principal face amount of $8,181,819 and bear interest at 3% per annum pursuant to the terms of the November Notes. The maturity date of the November Notes is May 18, 2023. When BNI sells the Collateral, BNI is required to make a payment towards the November Notes equal to 45% of the realized gains. After the November Notes have been repaid in full and until all of the Collateral is sold, when BNI sells any remaining Collateral, BNI is required to give the investors a profits participation interest equal to 45% of the realized gains.
Pursuant to the November NPA, BNI, Ault Lending and the Agent entered into the November Security Agreement pursuant to which BNI and Ault Lending granted to the Investors a security interest in the Collateral.
We believe our current cash on hand combined with the proceeds from the 2022 ATM Offering are sufficient to meet our operating and capital requirements for at least the next twelve months from the date the financial statements for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 are issued.
Critical Accounting Policies
Business Combination
We allocate the purchase price of an acquired business to the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based upon their estimated fair values on the acquisition date. Any excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net assets acquired is recorded as goodwill. Acquired customer relations, technology, tradenames and know how are recognized at fair value. The purchase price allocation process requires management to make significant estimates and assumptions, especially at the acquisition date with respect to intangible assets. Direct transaction costs associated with the business combination are expensed as incurred. The allocation of the consideration transferred in certain cases may be subject to revision based on the final determination of fair values during the measurement period, which may be up to one year from the acquisition date. We include the results of operations of the business that we have acquired in our consolidated results prospectively from the date of acquisition.
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If the business combination is achieved in stages, the acquisition date carrying value of the acquirer’s previously held equity interest in the acquire is re-measured to fair value at the acquisition date; any gains or losses arising from such re-measurement are recognized in profit or loss.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Not applicable for a smaller reporting company.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We have established disclosure controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms and is accumulated and communicated to management, including the principal executive officer and principal financial officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, with the assistance of other members of the Company’s management, have evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report. Based upon our evaluation, each of our principal executive officer and principal financial officer has concluded that the Company’s internal control over financial reporting was not effective as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q because the Company has not yet completed its remediation of the material weakness previously identified and disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, the end of its most recent fiscal year.
Specifically, management has determined that we do not have sufficient resources in our accounting function, which restricts our ability to gather, analyze and properly review information related to financial reporting, including applying complex accounting principles relating to consolidation accounting, fair value estimates and analysis of financial instruments for proper classification in the consolidated financial statements, in a timely manner. Due to our size and nature, segregation of all conflicting duties may not always be possible and may not be economically feasible. However, to the extent possible, the initiation of transactions, the custody of assets and the recording of transactions should be performed by separate individuals. Management evaluated the impact of our failure to have segregation of duties during our assessment of our disclosure controls and procedures and concluded that the control deficiency that resulted represented a material weakness. Our primary user access controls (i.e. provisioning, de-provisioning, privileged access and user access reviews) to ensure appropriate authorization and segregation of duties that would adequately restrict user and privileged access to the financially relevant systems and data to appropriate personnel were not designed and/or implemented effectively. We did not design and/or implement sufficient controls for program change management to certain financially relevant systems affecting our processes.
A material weakness is a control deficiency or combination of control deficiencies that result in more than a remote likelihood that a material misstatement of the annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected.
Planned Remediation
Management continues to work to improve its controls related to our material weaknesses, specifically relating to user access and change management surrounding our IT systems and applications. Management will continue to implement measures to remediate material weaknesses, such that these controls are designed, implemented, and operating effectively. The remediation actions include: (i) enhancing design and documentation related to both user access and change management processes and control activities; and (ii) developing and communicating additional policies and procedures to govern the area of IT change management. In order to achieve the timely implementation of the above, management has commenced the following actions and will continue to assess additional opportunities for remediation on an ongoing basis.
| · | Engaging a third-party specialist to assist management with improving the Company’s overall control environment, focusing on change management and access controls; |
| · | Implementing new applications and systems that are aligned with management’s focus on creating strong internal controls; and |
| · | Continuing to increase headcount across the Company, with a particular focus on hiring individuals with strong Sarbanes Oxley and internal control backgrounds. |
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We are currently working to improve and simplify our internal processes and implement enhanced controls, as discussed above, to address the material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting and to remedy the ineffectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures. These material weaknesses will not be considered to be remediated until the applicable remediated controls are operating for a sufficient period of time and management has concluded, through testing, that these controls are operating effectively.
Despite the existence of these material weaknesses, we believe that the consolidated financial statements included in the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q fairly present, in all material respects, our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
Changes in Internal Controls over Financial Reporting.
Except as detailed above, during the most recent fiscal quarter of 2022, there were no significant 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) 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
Blockchain Mining Supply and Services, Ltd.
On November 28, 2018, Blockchain Mining Supply and Services, Ltd. (“Blockchain Mining”) a vendor who sold computers to our subsidiary, filed a Complaint (the “Complaint”) in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York against us and our subsidiary, Digital Farms, Inc. (f/k/a Super Crypto Mining, Inc.), in an action captioned Blockchain Mining Supply and Services, Ltd. v. Super Crypto Mining, Inc. and DPW Holdings, Inc., Case No. 18-cv-11099.
The Complaint asserts claims for breach of contract and promissory estoppel against us and our subsidiary arising from the subsidiary’s alleged failure to honor its obligations under the purchase agreement. The Complaint seeks monetary damages in excess of $1.4 million, plus attorneys’ fees and costs.
We believe that these claims are without merit and intend to vigorously defend them.
On April 13, 2020, we and our subsidiary, jointly filed a motion to dismiss the Complaint in its entirety as against us, and the promissory estoppel claim as against our subsidiary. On the same day, our subsidiary also filed a partial Answer to the Complaint in connection with the breach of contract claim.
On April 29, 2020, Blockchain Mining filed an amended complaint (the “Amended Complaint”). The Amended Complaint asserts the same causes of action and seeks the same damages as the initial Complaint.
On May 13, 2020, we and our subsidiary, jointly filed a motion to dismiss the Amended Complaint in its entirety as against us, and the promissory estoppel claim as against of our subsidiary. On the same day, our subsidiary also filed a partial Answer to the Amended Complaint in connection with the breach of contract claim.
In its partial Answer, the Company’s subsidiary admitted to the validity of the contract at issue and also asserted numerous affirmative defenses concerning the proper calculation of damages.
On December 4, 2020, the Court issued an Order directing the Parties to engage in limited discovery which was completed on March 4, 2021. In connection therewith, the Court also denied the previously filed motion to dismiss without prejudice.
On June 2, 2021, we and our subsidiary filed a motion to dismiss (the “Motion to Dismiss”) the Amended Complaint in its entirety as against us, and the promissory estoppel claim as against the subsidiary.
On August 8, 2022, the Court issued an Order denying the Motion to Dismiss, in its entirety.
On September 2, 2022, the Company and its subsidiary filed an answer to the Amended Complaint and asserted numerous affirmative defenses.
Based on our assessment of the facts underlying the claims, the uncertainty of litigation, and the preliminary stage of the case, we cannot reasonably estimate the potential loss or range of loss that may result from this action. Notwithstanding, we have established a reserve in the amount of the unpaid portion of the purchase agreement. An unfavorable outcome may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Ding Gu (a/k/a Frank Gu) and Xiaodan Wang Litigation
On January 17, 2020, Ding Gu (a/k/a Frank Gu) (“Gu”) and Xiaodan Wang (“Wang” and with “Gu” collectively, “Plaintiffs”), filed a Complaint (the “Complaint”) in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of New York against us and our Chief Executive Officer, Milton C. Ault, III, in an action captioned Ding Gu (a/k/a Frank Gu) and Xiaodan Wang v. DPW Holdings, Inc. and Milton C. Ault III (a/k/a Milton Todd Ault III a/k/a Todd Ault), Index No. 650438/2020.
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The Complaint asserts causes of action for declaratory judgment, specific performance, breach of contract, conversion, attorneys’ fees, permanent injunction, enforcement of Guaranty, unjust enrichment, money had and received, and fraud arising from: (i) a series of transactions entered into between Gu and us, as well as Gu and Ault, in or about May 2019; and (ii) a term sheet entered into between Plaintiffs and DPW, in or about July 2019. The Complaint seeks, among other things, monetary damages in excess of $1.1 million, plus a decree of specific performance directing DPW to deliver unrestricted shares of DPW’s common stock to Gu, plus attorneys’ fees and costs.
We believe that these claims are without merit and intend to vigorously defend them.
On May 4, 2020, we and Ault jointly filed a motion to dismiss the Complaint in its entirety, with prejudice (the “Motion to Dismiss”).
On July 28, 2021, the Court conducted oral argument (the “Oral Argument”), via Microsoft Teams, in connection with the Motion to Dismiss. During the Oral Argument, the Court informed the parties that the Court would be dismissing the fraud claim, in its entirety, and provided Plaintiffs an opportunity to amend their fraud claim within sixty days of the date of the Oral Argument. The Court reserved decision on the other causes of action.
On December 14, 2021, the Court entered a Decision and Order in connection with the Motion to Dismiss (the “Order”) whereby the Court dismissed Plaintiff’s causes of action for specific performance, conversion, permanent injunction, and reiterated its prior determination that the fraud claim was also dismissed. The Court denied the Motion to Dismiss in connection with the other causes of action asserted in the Complaint.
On January 26, 2022, we and Ault filed an Answer to the Complaint and asserted numerous affirmative defenses.
On November 1, 2022, the parties informed the Court that they reached a settlement in principle and requested an extension of time, until November 22, 2022, to file motions for summary judgment to allow the parties time to draft formal settlement documents. The Court granted the parties’ request and the deadline for us and Mr. Ault to file their summary judgment is November 22, 2022.
Based on our assessment of the facts underlying the above claims, the uncertainty of litigation, and the preliminary stage of the case, we cannot reasonably estimate the potential loss or range of loss that may result from this action. An unfavorable outcome may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Subpoena
The Company and certain affiliates and related parties have received several subpoenas from the SEC for the production of documents and testimony. The Company is fully cooperating with this non-public, fact-finding inquiry and management believes that the Company has operated its business in compliance with all applicable laws. The subpoenas expressly provide that the inquiry is not to be construed as an indication by the Commission or its staff that any violations of the federal securities laws have occurred, nor should they be considered a reflection upon any person, entity or security. However, there can be no assurance as to the outcome of this matter.
Other Litigation Matters
The Company is involved in litigation arising from other matters in the ordinary course of business. We are regularly subject to claims, suits, regulatory and government investigations, and other proceedings involving labor and employment, commercial disputes, and other matters. Such claims, suits, regulatory and government investigations, and other proceedings could result in fines, civil penalties, or other adverse consequences.
Certain of these outstanding matters include speculative, substantial or indeterminate monetary amounts. We record a liability when we believe that it is probable that a loss has been incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated. If we determine that a loss is reasonably possible and the loss or range of loss can be estimated, we disclose the reasonably possible loss. We evaluate developments in our legal matters that could affect the amount of liability that has been previously accrued, and the matters and related reasonably possible losses disclosed, and make adjustments as appropriate. Significant judgment is required to determine both likelihood of there being and the estimated amount of a loss related to such matters.
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With respect to our other outstanding matters, based on our current knowledge, we believe that the amount or range of reasonably possible loss will not, either individually or in aggregate, have a material adverse effect on our business, consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. However, the outcome of such matters is inherently unpredictable and subject to significant uncertainties.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
The risks described in Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” in our 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K, could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations, and the trading price of our common stock could decline. These risk factors do not identify all risks that we face - our operations could also be affected by factors that are not presently known to us or that we currently consider to be immaterial to our operations. Due to risks and uncertainties, known and unknown, our past financial results may not be a reliable indicator of future performance and historical trends should not be used to anticipate results or trends in future periods. The Risk Factors section of our 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K remains current in all material respects, with the exception of updated risk factors filed in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2022, and the first risk factor under the “Risks Related to Ownership of Our Common Stock” section of Risk Factors section of our 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K, which is hereby amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:
“If we do not continue to satisfy the NYSE American continued listing requirements, our common stock could be delisted from NYSE American.
The listing of our common stock on the NYSE American is contingent on our compliance with the NYSE American’s conditions for continued listing. On November 2, 2022, we received a deficiency letter (the “Letter”) from the NYSE American LLC (the “NYSE American” or the “Exchange”) indicating that we are not in compliance with the Exchange’s continued listing standard set forth in Section 1003(f)(v) of the NYSE American Company Guide (the “Company Guide”) because our shares of common stock for a substantial period of time have been selling at a low price per share, which the Exchange determined to be a 30-trading day average price of less than $0.20 per share. The Letter has no immediate effect on the listing or trading of our common stock and our common stock will continue to trade on the NYSE American under the symbol “NILE”. Additionally, the Letter does not result in the immediate delisting of our common stock from the NYSE American.
Pursuant to Section 1003(f)(v) of the Company Guide, the NYSE American staff determined that our continued listing is predicated on us demonstrating sustained price improvement within a reasonable period of time or effecting a reverse stock split of our common stock, which the staff determined to be no later than May 2, 2023. We intend to regain compliance with the NYSE American’s continued listing standards by undertaking a measure or measures that are in our best interests and our stockholders.
We intend to closely monitor the price of our common stock and consider available options if our common stock does not trade at a consistent level likely to result in us regaining compliance by May 2, 2023. We are actively engaged in discussions with the Exchange and are developing plans to regain compliance with the NYSE American’s continued listing standards within the cure period.
If we should fail to achieve compliance with NYSE American low-priced continued listing standard or fail to meet any other NYSE American listing requirement, then our common stock will be subject to delisting. In the event our common stock is no longer listed for trading on the NYSE American, our trading volume and share price may decrease and we may experience further difficulties in raising capital which could materially affect our operations and financial results. Further, delisting from the NYSE American could also have other negative effects, including potential loss of confidence by partners, lenders, suppliers and employees and could also trigger various defaults under our lending agreements and other outstanding agreements. Finally, delisting could make it harder for us to raise capital and sell securities. You may experience future dilution as a result of future equity offerings. In order to raise additional capital, we may in the future offer additional shares of our common stock or other securities convertible into or exchangeable for our common stock.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
From July 1, 2022 through September 30, 2022, Ault Alpha LP purchased 21,024,871 shares of common stock and 9,025 shares of Series D Preferred Stock. Ault Alpha LP may be deemed to be an “affiliated purchaser” as defined in Rule 10b-18(a)(3) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The purchases were made through open market transactions.
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Common Stock Purchased
| Total Number of Shares Purchased | Average Price Paid Per Share | Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs | Maximum Number of Shares That May Yet Be Purchased Under Plans or Programs | |||||||||||||
| July 1, 2022 – July 31, 2022 | 7,063,221 | $ | 0.33 | |||||||||||||
| August 1, 2022 – August 31, 2022 | 10,432,136 | $ | 0.34 | |||||||||||||
| September 1, 2022 – September 30, 2022 | 3,529,541 | $ | 0.24 | |||||||||||||
| Total | 21,024,871 | $ | 0.32 | - | - | |||||||||||
Series D Preferred Stock Purchased
| Total Number of Shares Purchased | Average Price Paid Per Share | Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs | Maximum Number of Shares That May Yet Be Purchased Under Plans or Programs | |||||||||||||
| July 1, 2022 – July 31, 2022 | 37,000 | $ | 24.30 | |||||||||||||
| August 1, 2022 – August 31, 2022 | - | $ | - | |||||||||||||
| September 1, 2022 – September 30, 2022 | 1,000 | $ | 13.89 | |||||||||||||
| Total | 38,000 | $ | 24.02 | - | - | |||||||||||
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
None.
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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
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| 31.1* | Certification of Chief Executive Officer required by Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a). | |
| 31.2* | Certification of Chief Financial Officer required by Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a). | |
| 32.1** | Certification of Chief Executive and Chief Financial Officer required by Rule 13a-14(b) or Rule 15d-14(b) and Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code. | |
| 101.INS* | Inline XBRL Instance Document. The instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document. | |
| 101.SCH* | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document. | |
| 101.CAL* | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document. | |
| 101.LAB* | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document. | |
| 101.PRE* | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document. | |
| 101.DEF* | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document. | |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101). |
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* Filed herewith.
** Furnished herewith.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Dated: April 14, 2023
| AULT ALLIANCE, INC. | ||||
| By: | /s/ William B. Horne | |||
| William B. Horne | ||||
| Chief Executive Officer | ||||
| (Principal Executive Officer) | ||||
| By: | /s/ Kenneth S. Cragun | |||
| Kenneth S. Cragun | ||||
| Chief Financial Officer | ||||
| (Principal Accounting Officer) | ||||
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EXHIBIT 31.1
CERTIFICATION
I, William B. Horne, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q/A of Ault Alliance, Inc.;
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
Dated: April 14, 2023
| /s/ William B. Horne | |
| Name: William B. Horne | |
| Title: Chief Executive Officer | |
| (Principal Executive Officer) |
EXHIBIT 31.2
CERTIFICATION
I, Kenneth S. Cragun, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q/A of Ault Alliance, Inc.;
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
Dated: April 14, 2023
| /s/ Kenneth S. Cragun | |
| Name: Kenneth S. Cragun | |
| Title: Chief Financial Officer | |
| (Principal Accounting Officer) |
EXHIBIT 32.1
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
In connection with the quarterly report of Ault Alliance, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q/A for the period ended September 30, 2022, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), the undersigned certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:
(1) the Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
(2) the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and result of operations of the Company.
| Date: April 14, 2023 |
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| By: /s/ William B. Horne | ||
| Name: William B. Horne | ||
| Title: Chief Executive Officer | ||
| (Principal Executive Officer) |
| Date: April 14, 2023 |
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| By: /s/ Kenneth S. Cragun | ||
| Name: Kenneth S. Cragun | ||
| Title: Chief Financial Officer | ||
| (Principal Accounting Officer) |