BOCA RATON, Fla., May 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Spectrum Global Solutions, Inc. (the "Company") (OTCQB:SGSI) reported financial results for the three months ended March 31, and provides a Management Discussion and Analysis.
The impact of COVID-19 was evident in the Company’s First Quarter revenues. However, our overall business performance has improved year over year. Here are some of the highlights from Q1 2021:
- Operating loss was narrowed to $559k from over $900k for the same quarter 2020
- Of this loss, $430k is related to corporate overhead and the cost of being public
- $28k was related to one-time costs associated with the costs of acquisitions and financing related activities
- Net Loss per share of $0.53 compared to $4.89
- Operating loss from the business units was $112k compared to $193k – a 42% improvement
- Approximately $99k of this loss is attributable to an A/R factoring line that the Company is currently seeking to convert to a traditional line of credit subsequent to the merger of High Wire
- Management has been streamlined and overhead costs reduced
- Funnel opportunities are up across all segments of the business
- Customer sentiment has improved across all segments
After taking over in March, the management team led by CEO Mark Porter, worked as quickly as possible to assess, stabilize, and reorganize the business. While the Company believes this is a continuous process, it was particularly intensive in March and April. We believe that the improvement in our financial results is just the beginning, and that the transformation we have started will set the Company on solid footing for the future. Our plan is to go faster as the headwinds of COVID-19 begin to ease, and we work with our customers to deliver innovative solutions they need.
Our operating results for the Period ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 are summarized as follows:
| Spectrum Global Solutions, Inc, | ||||||||
| Consolidated Statement of Operations | ||||||||
| Three Month ended March 31, | ||||||||
| 2021 | 2020 | |||||||
| Revenues | $ | 4,065,989 | $ | 5,216,346 | ||||
| Operating expenses | 4,617,308 | 6,155,150 | ||||||
| Loss from operations | (551,319 | ) | (938,804 | ) | ||||
| Total other income (expense) (a) | (9,540,317 | ) | (1,867,363 | ) | ||||
| Provision for income taxes | - | - | ||||||
| Net loss from continuing operations | (10,091,636 | ) | (2,806,167 | ) | ||||
| Net loss from discontinued operations | - | (725,535 | ) | |||||
| Net loss attributable to Spectrum Global Solutions | (10,091,636 | ) | (3,531,702 | ) | ||||
| Less deemed dividend, Series A Preferred Stock extinguishment | 83,987 | - | ||||||
| Net loss attributable to Spectrum Global Solutions common shareholders | $ | (10,007,649 | ) | $ | (3,531,702 | ) | ||
| Net loss per share, continuing operations | $ | (0.53 | ) | $ | (3.89 | ) | ||
| Net loss per share, discontinued operations | $ | - | $ | (1.00 | ) | |||
| Net loss per share | $ | (0.53 | ) | $ | (4.89 | ) | ||
| Basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding | 18,933,868 | 722,364 | ||||||
| (a) includes $2,470,000 of initial derivative expense $5,270,344 of change in fair value of derivative and $1,199,373 of loss on debt extinguishment the loss on debt extinguishment was a result of the conversion prices compared to market price on the date of conversion | ||||||||
| Spectrum Global Solutions, Inc, | |||||||
| Non-GAAPreconciliation of net loss | |||||||
| Three Month ended March 31, | |||||||
| 2021 | 2020 | ||||||
| Net loss attributable to Spectrum Global Solutions common shareholders | $ | (10,007,649 | ) | $ | (3,531,702 | ) | |
| Add: | |||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 13,520 | 13,961 | |||||
| Stock based compensation | 165,965 | 201,938 | |||||
| Amortization of operating right of use asset | 8,280 | 30,395 | |||||
| Interest expense | 94,704 | 413,360 | |||||
| Loss on settlement of debt | 1,199,373 | 190,902 | |||||
| Amortization of discounts on convertible debentures and loans payable | 175,855 | 388,982 | |||||
| Loss on change in fair value of derivatives | 5,270,344 | 813,630 | |||||
| Exchange loss | 5,706 | - | |||||
| Initial derivative expense | 2,470,000 | - | |||||
| Loss on contract cancellation | 164,950 | - | |||||
| Loss on settlement of warrants | 117,655 | - | |||||
| Loss on fair value of additional shares | 41,730 | - | |||||
| Default and debt extension fees | - | 60,489 | |||||
| Loss from discontinued operations | - | 725,535 | |||||
| Less: | |||||||
| Amortization of operating right of use liability | (8,329 | ) | (29,898 | ) | |||
| Deemed divdend, Series A Preferred Stock extinguishment | (83,987 | ) | - | ||||
| Adjusted operating loss (non -GAAP) | $ | (371,883 | ) | $ | (722,408 | ) | |
About Spectrum Global Solutions
Spectrum Global Solutions operates through its subsidiaries, AW Solutions Puerto Rico, ADEX Corp and Tropical Communications. The Company is a leading provider of telecommunications engineering and infrastructure services across the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Guam and Caribbean. For more information about the Company and its technologies visit the Company’s public filings at www.SEC.gov or the Company’s website at https://SpectrumGlobalSolutions.com/.
About High Wire Networks.
For 20 years, High Wire Networks has been a trusted partner to VARs, MSPs, distributors, integrators, manufacturers, and telecom providers by enabling them to minimize overhead while extending delivery capabilities around the world. Our flexible workforce delivers vendor-agnostic technical field, professional and security services in more than 180 countries. Our services include design, installation, configuration, and support for unified communications, wired and wireless networks, cabling and infrastructure, and electrical systems. Our new Overwatch Managed Security Platform-as-a-Service enables our partners to deliver comprehensive cybersecurity that’s easy to sell and easy to buy for an affordable subscription. We also offer a variety of on-demand, rapid-response solutions with service levels ranging from two hours to the next business day for onsite break-fix and remote technical support. With High Wire Networks, partners Get Work Done. Learn more at http://www.highwirenetworks.com.
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