• Wilhelmina International, Inc. Reports Results for Third Quarter 2022

    Source: Nasdaq GlobeNewswire / 10 Nov 2022 15:15:53   America/Chicago

    Third Quarter Financial Results

     
    (in thousands)
    Q3 22

    Q3 21
    YOY
    Change
    Q3 22
    YTD
    Q3 21
    YTD
    YOY
    Change
    Total Revenues$16,264 $15,109 7.6%$50,513 $41,595 21.4%
    Operating Income 671  1,018 (34.1%) 2,585  2,009 28.7%
    Income Before Provision for Taxes 776  1,473 (47.3%) 2,789  5,190 (46.3%)
    Net Income 1,887  1,153 (63.7%) 3,547  4,495 (21.1%)
    EBITDA* 820  1,711 (52.1%) 2,944  5,979 (50.8%)
    Adjusted EBITDA* 768  1,251 (38.6%) 2,898  2,755 5.2%
    Pre-Corporate EBITDA* 1,015  1,451 (30.0%) 3,621  3,398 6.6%
    * Non-GAAP measures referenced are detailed in the disclosures at the end of this release.

    DALLAS, Nov. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wilhelmina International, Inc. (Nasdaq:WHLM) ("Wilhelmina" or the "Company") today reported revenues of $16.3 million and net income of $1.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022, compared to revenues of $15.1 million and net income of $1.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021. For the nine months ended September 30, 2022, Wilhelmina reported revenues of $50.5 million and net income of $3.5 million compared to revenue of $41.6 million and net income of $4.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021.

    Increased revenues in 2022 were primarily due to increased bookings as the cities where Wilhelmina operates reopened and business activity increased as COVID-19 restrictions were moderated or rescinded. In 2022, net income was significantly impacted by the release of a $1.5 million valuation allowance on the Company’s deferred tax assets. In 2021, net income was significantly impacted by gain on forgiveness of PPP loans and employee retention payroll tax credits.

    For the year ended December 31, 2021, Wilhelmina maintained a full $1.5 million valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets. As of each reporting date, management considers new evidence, both positive and negative, that could affect its view of the future realization of deferred tax assets. In connection with its assessment for the third quarter of 2022, management determined that there was sufficient evidence to conclude that it was more likely than not that all deferred tax assets were realizable. This evidence included three years of cumulative pretax income, excluding nonrecurring items. Consequently, the full valuation allowance against deferred tax assets was released as of September 30, 2022, resulting in a $1.5 million income tax benefit. The Company will continue to assess the evidence used to determine the need for a valuation allowance and may reinstate the valuation allowance in future periods if warranted by changes in estimated future income and other factors.

    Financial Results

    Net income for the three months ended September 30, 2022 was $2.9 million, or $0.37 per fully diluted share, compared to net income of $1.2 million, or $0.22 per fully diluted share, for the three months ended September 30, 2021. Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 was $3.5 million, or $0.69 per fully diluted share, compared to net income of $4.5 million, or $0.87 per fully diluted share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2021.

    Pre-Corporate EBITDA was $1.0 million and $3.6 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, compared to Pre-Corporate EBITDA of $1.5 million and $3.4 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021.

    The following table reconciles reported net income under generally accepted accounting principles to EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Pre-Corporate EBITDA for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021.

    (in thousands)Three months ended
    September 30,
    Nine months ended
    September 30,

     2022 2021 2022 2021 
    Net income1,887 1,153 3,547 4,495 
    Interest expense2 7 7 49 
    Income tax expense(1,111)320 (758)695 
    Amortization and depreciation42 231 148 740 
    EBITDA**820 1,711 2,944 5,979 
    Foreign exchange (gain) loss(107)(4)(211)84 
    Non-recurring items*- (458)- (3,314)
    Share-based payment expense55 2 165 6 
    Adjusted EBITDA**768 1,251 2,898 2,755 
    Corporate overhead247 200 723 643 
    Pre-Corporate EBITDA**1,015 1,451 3,621 3,398 
    *Non-recurring items include gain on forgiveness of loans and employee retention credit during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022
    **Non-GAAP measures referenced are detailed in the disclosures at the end of this release.

    Changes in net income, EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Pre-Corporate EBITDA for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, when compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, were primarily the result of the following:

    • Revenues net of model costs for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 increased by 1.6% and 15.9% primarily due to increased bookings as the cities where Wilhelmina operates reopened and business activity increased as COVID-19 vaccination rates rose;
    • Salaries and service costs for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 increased by 22.8% and 31.3% primarily due to personnel hires and payroll changes to better align Wilhelmina staffing with the needs of each office and geographical region;
    • Office and general expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2022 increased by 6.7% primarily due to increased marketing expense, legal expense, insurance, and bad debt expense. Office and general expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 decreased by 5.2% primarily due to reduced rent expense, other office related expenses, and computer expenses, partially offset by an increase in bad debt expense and legal expense in 2022;
    • Income tax net benefit of $1.1 million and $0.8 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 was primarily the result of the release of a $1.5 million valuation allowance on the Company’s deferred tax assets;
    • Amortization and depreciation expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 decreased by 81.8% and 80.0%, primarily due to reduced depreciation of assets that became fully amortized in 2021;
    • Non-recurring items included $2.0 million of gain on forgiveness of PPP loans in the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and $0.5 million and $1.3 million of employee retention credit in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021; and
    • Corporate overhead expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 increased by 23.5% and 12.4%, primarily due to increased securities compliance costs.


    WILHELMINA INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
    (In thousands, except share data)

      (Unaudited)
      
      September 30,
    2022
     December 31,
    2021
    ASSETS    
    Current assets:    
    Cash and cash equivalents $10,529  $10,251 
    Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,647 and $1,580, respectively  10,890   8,858 
    Prepaid expenses and other current assets  218   91 
    Total current assets  21,637   19,200 
           
    Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $1,186 and $4,094, respectively  164   168 
    Right of use assets-operating  1,386   1,745 
    Right of use assets-finance  154   199 
    Trademarks and trade names with indefinite lives   8,467   8,467 
    Goodwill  7,547   7,547 
    Other assets  319   98 
           
    TOTAL ASSETS $39,674  $37,424 
           
    LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY        
    Current liabilities:      
    Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $4,221  $3,707 
    Due to models  8,958   8,090 
    Deferred revenue  -   535 
    Lease liabilities – operating, current  408   463 
    Lease liabilities – finance, current  61   64 
    Total current liabilities  13,648   12,859 
           
    Long term liabilities:      
    Deferred income tax, net  985   2,048 
    Lease liabilities – operating, non-current  1,080   1,361 
    Lease liabilities – finance, non-current  100   143 
    Total long term liabilities  2,165   3,552 
           
    Total liabilities  15,813   16,411 
           
    Shareholders’ equity:      
    Common stock, $0.01 par value, 9,000,000 shares authorized; 6,472,038 shares issued at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021  65   65 
    Treasury stock, 1,314,694 shares at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, at cost  (6,371)  (6,371)
    Additional paid-in capital  88,745   88,580 
    Accumulated deficit  (57,691)  (61,238)
    Accumulated other comprehensive loss  (887)  (23)
    Total shareholders’ equity  23,861   21,013 
           
    TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY $39,674  $37,424 


    WILHELMINA INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
    For the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 and 2021
     (In thousands, except per share data)
    (Unaudited)

      Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
      September 30, September 30,
      2022
     2021
     2022
     2021
    Revenues:        
    Service revenues $16,256  $15,101  $50,490  $41,569 
    License fees  8   8   23   26 
    Total revenues  16,264   15,109   50,513   41,595 
                 
    Model costs  11,822   10,736   36,824   29,787 
                 
    Revenues, net of model costs  4,442   4,373   13,689   11,808 
                 
    Operating expenses:            
    Salaries and service costs  2,753   2,241   8,102   6,169 
    Office and general expenses  729   683   2,131   2,247 
    Amortization and depreciation  42   231   148   740 
    Corporate overhead  247   200   723   643 
    Total operating expenses  3,771   3,355   11,104   9,799 
    Operating income  671   1,018   2,585   2,009 
                 
    Other (income) expense:            
    Foreign exchange (gain) loss  (107)  (4)  (211)  84 
    Gain on forgiveness of loan  -   -   -   (1,994)
    Employee retention payroll tax credit  -   (458)  -   (1,320)
    Interest expense  2   7   7   49 
    Total other income  (105)  (455)  (204)  (3,181)
                 
    Income before provision for income taxes  776   1,473   2,789   5,190 
                 
    (Provision) benefit for income taxes:            
    Current  (221)  (48)  (305)  (158)
    Deferred  1,332   (272)  1,063   (537)
    (Provision) benefit for income taxes, net  1,111   (320)  758   (695)
                 
    Net income $1,887  $1,153  $3,547  $4,495 
                 
    Other comprehensive loss:            
    Foreign currency translation adjustment  (352)  (117)  (864)  (120)
    Total comprehensive income $1,535  $1,036  $2,683  $4,375 
                 
    Basic net income per common share $0.37  $0.22  $0.69  $0.87 
    Diluted net income per common share $0.37  $0.22  $0.69  $0.87 
                 
    Weighted average common shares outstanding-basic  5,157   5,157   5,157   5,157 
    Weighted average common shares outstanding-diluted  5,157   5,157   5,157   5,157 


    WILHELMINA INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
    For the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 and 2021
    (In thousands)

      Common
    Shares
    Stock
    Amount
    Treasury
    Shares
    Stock
    Amount
    Additional
    Paid-in
    Capital
    Accumulated
    Deficit

    Accumulated
    Other
    Comprehensive
    Income (Loss)


    Total
    Balances at December 31, 2020 6,472 $65 (1,315)$(6,371)$88,487 $(65,756)$81 $16,506 
    Share based payment expense -  - -  -  3  -  -  3 
    Net income to common shareholders -  - -  -  -  2,221  -  2,221 
    Foreign currency translation -  - -  -  -  -  (19) (19)
    Balances at March 31, 2021 6,472 $65 (1,315)$(6,371)$88,490 $(63,535)$62 $18,711 
    Share based payment expense -  - -  -  1  -  -  1 
    Net income to common shareholders -  - -  -  -  1,121  -  1,121 
    Short-swing profit disgorgement -  - -  -  32  -  -  32 
    Foreign currency translation -  - -  -  -  -  16  16 
    Balances at June 30, 2021 6,472 $65 (1,315)$(6,371)$88,523 $(62,414)$78 $19,881 
    Share based payment expense -  - -  -  2  -  -  2 
    Net income to common shareholders -  - -  -  -  1,153  -  1,153 
    Foreign currency translation -  - -  -  -  -  (117) (117)
    Balances at September 30, 2021 6,472 $65 (1,315)$(6,371)$88,525 $(61,261)$(39)$20,919 


      Common
    Shares
    Stock
    Amount
    Treasury
    Shares
    Stock
    Amount
    Additional
    Paid-in
    Capital
    Accumulated
    Deficit
    Accumulated
    Other
    Comprehensive
    Income (Loss)

    Total
    Balances at December 31, 2021  6,472 $65  (1,315)$(6,371)$88,580 $(61,238)$(23)$21,013 
    Share based payment expense  -  -  -  -  55  -  -  55 
    Net income to common shareholders  -  -  -  -  -  739  -  739 
    Foreign currency translation  -  -  -  -  -  -  (174) (174)
    Balances at March 31, 2022  6,472 $65  (1,315)$(6,371)$88,635 $(60,499)$(197)$21,633 
    Share based payment expense  -  -  -  -  55  -  -  55 
    Net income to common shareholders  -  -  -  -  -  921  -  921 
    Foreign currency translation  -  -  -  -  -  -  (338) (338)
    Balances at June 30, 2022  6,472 $65  (1,315)$(6,371)$88,690 $(59,578)$(535)$22,271 
    Share based payment expense  -  -  -  -  55  -  -  55 
    Net income to common shareholders  -  -  -  -  -  1,887  -  1,887 
    Foreign currency translation  -  -  -  -  -  -  (352) (352)
    Balances at September 30, 2022  6,472 $65  (1,315)$(6,371)$88,745 $(57,691)$(887)$23,861 


    WILHELMINA INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW
    For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 and 2021
     (In thousands)
    (Unaudited)

      Nine Months Ended
    September 30,
       2022
     2021
    Cash flows from operating activities:    
    Net income: $3,547  $4,495 
    Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:      
    Amortization and depreciation  148   740 
    Share based payment expense  165   6 
    Gain on forgiveness of loan  -   (1,994)
    Gain on foreign exchange rates  (211)  84 
    Deferred income taxes  (1,063)  537 
    Bad debt expense  115   100 
    Changes in operating assets and liabilities:      
    Accounts receivable  (2,123)  (3,140)
    Prepaid expenses and other current assets  (140)  19 
    Right of use assets-operating  359   258 
    Other assets  (228)  (5)
    Due to models  1,086   1,420 
    Lease liabilities-operating  (337)  (234)
    Deferred revenue  (535)  - 
    Accounts payable and accrued liabilities  455   456 
    Net cash provided by operating activities  1,238   2,742 
           
    Cash flows from investing activities:      
    Purchases of property and equipment  (96)  (16)
    Net cash used in investing activities  (96)  (16)
           
    Cash flows from financing activities:      
    Shareholder short-swing profit disgorgement  -   32 
    Payments on finance leases  (45)  (65)
    Repayment of term loan  -   (743)
    Net cash used in financing activities  (45)  (776)
           
    Foreign currency effect on cash flows:  (819)  (45)
           
    Net change in cash and cash equivalents:  278   1,905 
    Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period  10,251   5,556 
    Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $10,529  $7,461 
           
    Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:      
    Cash paid for interest $-  $23 
    Cash paid for income taxes $16  $12 
           
    Noncash investing and financing activities      
    Gain on forgiveness of loan $-  $1,994 
           

    Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Pre-Corporate EBITDA represent measures of financial performance that are not calculated and presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“non-GAAP financial measures”). The Company considers EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Pre-Corporate EBITDA to be important measures of performance because they:

    • are key operating metrics of the Company's business;
    • are used by management in its planning and budgeting processes and to monitor and evaluate its financial and operating results; and
    • provide stockholders and potential investors with a means to evaluate the Company's financial and operating results against other companies within the Company's industry.

    The Company's calculation of non-GAAP financial measures may not be consistent with similar calculations by other companies in the Company's industry. The Company calculates EBITDA as net income plus interest expense, income tax expense, and depreciation and amortization expense. The Company calculates “Adjusted EBITDA” as EBITDA plus foreign exchange gain/loss, share-based payment expense and certain significant non-recurring items that the Company may include from time to time. For 2021, these non-recurring items represented gain on forgiveness of PPP loans and employee retention payroll tax credit. The Company calculates “Pre-Corporate EBITDA” as Adjusted EBITDA plus corporate overhead expense, which includes director compensation, securities laws compliance costs, audit and professional fees, and other public company costs.

    Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered as alternatives to net and operating income as an indicator of the Company's operating performance or cash flows from operating activities as a measure of liquidity or any other measure of performance derived in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

    Form 10-Q Filing

    Additional information concerning the Company's results of operations and financial position is included in the Company's Form 10-Q for the third quarter ended September 30, 2022 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 10, 2022.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release contains certain “forward-looking” statements as such term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements relating to the Company are based on the beliefs of the Company’s management as well as information currently available to the Company’s management. When used in this report, the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect” and “intend” and words or phrases of similar import, as they relate to the Company or Company management, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements include, in particular, projections about the Company’s future results, statements about its plans, strategies, business prospects, changes and trends in its business and the markets in which it operates. Additionally, statements concerning future matters such as gross billing levels, revenue levels, expense levels, and other statements regarding matters that are not historical are forward-looking statements. Management cautions that these forward-looking statements relate to future events or the Company’s future financial performance and are subject to business, economic, and other risks and uncertainties, both known and unknown, that may cause actual results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements of its business or its industry to be materially different from those expressed or implied by any forward-looking statements. Should any one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should any underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as anticipated, believed, estimated, expected or intended. The Company does not undertake any obligation to publicly update these forward-looking statements. As a result, no person should place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.

    About Wilhelmina International, Inc. (www.wilhelmina.com):

    Wilhelmina, together with its subsidiaries, is an international full-service fashion model and talent management service, specializing in the representation and management of leading models, celebrities, artists, photographers, athletes, and content creators. Established in 1967 by fashion model Wilhelmina Cooper, Wilhelmina is one of the oldest and largest fashion model management companies in the world. Wilhelmina is publicly traded on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol WHLM. Wilhelmina is headquartered in New York and, since its founding, has grown to include operations in Los Angeles, Miami and London. Wilhelmina also owns Aperture, a talent and commercial agency located in New York and Los Angeles. For more information, please visit www.wilhelmina.com and follow @WilhelminaModels.

    CONTACT: Investor Relations
      Wilhelmina International, Inc.
      214-661-7488
      ir@wilhelmina.com


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