EX-99.1 2 ea175250ex99-1_idwmedia.htm EARNINGS RELEASE, DATED MARCH 15, 2023, REPORTING THE RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE FISCAL QUARTER ENDED JANUARY 31, 2023

Exhibit 99.1

 

IDW Announces Results for First Quarter Fiscal Year 2023

 

LOS ANGELES, CA and NEWARK, NJ – March 15, 2023:  IDW Media Holdings, Inc., (the “Company” or “IDW”) (NYSE American: IDW), an integrated media company, today reported results for the three months ended January 31, 2023.

 

First Quarter Fiscal 2023 (1Q23) Developments

 

●Consolidated revenue decreased 44% to $6.6 million from $11.8 million in 1Q22, primarily as a result of no meaningful revenue recognition for IDW Entertainment (“IDWE”) during 1Q23.
●IDW Publishing (“IDWP”) revenue decreased to $6.6 million from $7.5 million in 1Q22 primarily due to a decrease in games revenue compared to 1Q22, partially offset by an increase in retailer exclusive revenue and non-direct market publishing revenue. 1Q22 publishing revenue included approximately $1.9 million from the fulfillment of the direct-to-consumer games campaign for Batman Adventures.
●IDWE reported no meaningful revenue recognition in 1Q23 compared to $4.3 million in 1Q22, primarily related to revenue recognition related to the full delivery of Locke & Key season 2 in 1Q22.
●Consolidated loss from operations was $2.0 million compared to consolidated income from operations of $2.0 million in 1Q22.
●Net loss was $2.0 million, or $0.15 per share, compared to net income of $2.0 million, or $0.15 per share, in 1Q22.

 

Allan Grafman, Chief Executive Officer of IDW Media Holdings, commented, “The first quarter last year included revenues of $4.3 million from Locke & Key Season 2 as well as almost $2 million for the fulfillment of a direct-to-consumer games campaign, providing for a challenging comparison. Importantly, print revenue in our publishing division delivered solid growth this quarter with strong sales for such titles as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Last Ronin and Sonic the Hedgehog. Strategically, we are focused on continuing to drive print sales but also realizing more consistent revenues through digital initiatives where we see considerable growth opportunity. On the entertainment side of the business, last year’s first quarter demonstrated the positive impact that entertainment deals can have on our profitability, and the comparison to the current quarter shows the unpredictability of revenues in that industry. As we scale the entertainment business, there will be quarters where we will not recognize meaningful entertainment revenue and the magnitude of revenues moving forward may not be commensurate with those from historical deals. To be clear, within any given year, there will need to be a few productions put in place in order to break through to profitability. That said, we have some exciting properties optioned with top Hollywood partners and moving more properties to greenlit status remains a key focus.

 

 

 

 

“We view fiscal 2023 as an important building year for the company on our path to creating sustained shareholder value. Our publishing division has delivered consistent revenues throughout the last four quarters, and we are intently focused on discovering content and creators to continue to build our library. Overall, IDW is well-known and well-respected as the creative partner of choice from submission of original ideas to the development of dynamic entertainment vehicles that can be leveraged across numerous platforms. We continue to identify exciting new content from undiscovered, disruptive creators, and our team is energized by the opportunities that we are seeing to drive long-term growth as a leading independent media entity.”

 

Consolidated P&L Highlights*

 

(*In millions, except per
share data. Quarterly
results are unaudited
Numbers may not foot due to rounding)		   1Q23    4Q22    1Q22 
Revenue  $6.6   $10.5   $11.8 
Direct cost of revenue  $3.4   $4.4   $4.8 
SG&A including non-cash compensation  $4.9   $5.7   $5.0 
Non-cash compensation included in SG&A  $0.2   $0.2   $0.1 
Depreciation & amortization  $0.2   $0.1   $0.1 
(Loss) income from operations  $(2.0)  $0.3   $2.0 
Net (loss) income  $(2.0)  $0.4   $2.0 
Net (loss) income per share  $(0.15)  $0.03   $0.15 

 

Segment P&L Highlights*

 

    1Q23    4Q22    1Q22 
Revenue               
IDW Publishing  $6.6   $5.7   $7.5 
IDW Entertainment  $-   $4.8   $4.3 
             
(Loss) income from operations            
IDW Publishing  $(0.3)  $(1.6)  $0.5 
IDW Entertainment  $(0.5)  $2.8   $2.0 
Corporate (unallocated overhead)  $(1.2)  $(0.9)  $(0.5)

 

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Financial Take-Aways

(1Q23 compared to 1Q22)

 

●Revenue:

 

oIDWP: In 1Q23, revenue decreased primarily due to a decrease in games revenue driven by fulfillment of the direct-to-consumer games campaign for Batman Adventures in the prior year period, partially offset by an increase in sales for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin and retailer exclusive revenue predominately related to Sonic the Hedgehog.

 

oIDWE: In 1Q23, IDWE did not generate meaningful revenue as the unit did not deliver any entertainment projects during the quarter. IDWE recognizes revenue upon the delivery of the entertainment products it develops. In 1Q22, IDWE generated revenue of $4.3 million primarily related to the full delivery of season 2 of Locke & Key.

 

●(Loss) Income from Operations:

 

oIDWP: In 1Q23, loss from operations was $0.3 million, compared to income from operations of $0.5 million in 1Q22. SG&A as a percentage of revenue was 48.7% compared to 42.9% in 1Q22.

 

oIDWE: In 1Q23, loss from operations was $0.5 million, compared to income from operations of $2.0 million in 1Q22. SG&A decreased to $0.5 million compared to $1.3 million in 1Q22.

 

●Balance Sheet Highlights: At January 31, 2023 IDW’s cash balance was $9.3 million. Working capital (current assets less current liabilities) totaled $16.8 million.

 

Earnings Conference Call

 

IDW’s management will host an earnings conference call beginning at 5:00 PM Eastern time today to present results, outlook, and strategy followed by Q&A with investors. To listen to the call and participate in the Q&A, dial (877) 704-4453 (domestic) or (201) 389-0920 (international) and request the ‘IDW Media call’ or use this link for instant telephone access to the call via your web browser.

 

A replay of the conference call can be accessed approximately three hours after the call concludes through Wednesday, March 22, 2023, by dialing (844) 512-2921 (domestic) or (412) 317-6671 (international) and providing the replay pin: 13736801. A recording of the conference call will also be available via streaming audio through the IDW investor relations website.

 

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About IDW Media Holdings:

 

IDW (NYSE American: IDW) is an integrated media company providing compelling stories and characters for global audiences. Our IDW Publishing and IDW Entertainment businesses acquire IP for holistic franchise development across comics and graphic novels, television and other entertainment platforms and leverage established stories from our creative partners.

 

Forward-Looking Statements:

 

In this press release, all statements that are not purely about historical facts, including, but not limited to, those in which we use the words “believe,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “plan,” “intend,” “estimate, “target” and similar expressions, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. While these forward-looking statements represent our current judgment of what may happen in the future, actual results may differ materially from the results expressed or implied by these statements due to numerous important factors, including, but not limited to, those described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 30, 2021 (under the headings “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”), and subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. We are under no obligation, and expressly disclaim any obligation, to update the forward-looking statements in this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

 

Contact:

 

John Nesbett/Jennifer Belodeau

IMS Investor Relations

idw@imsinvestorrelations.com

 

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IDW MEDIA HOLDINGS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

(in thousands, except per share data) 

January 31,
2023

(unaudited)

   October 31,
2022		 
Assets        
Current assets:        
Cash and cash equivalents  $9,328   $10,014 
Trade accounts receivable, net   5,661    6,448 
Inventory   4,218    4,285 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   2,395    2,714 
Total current assets   21,602    23,461 
Non-current assets          
Property and equipment, net   687    725 
Right-of-use assets, net   1,088    1,157 
Intangible assets, net   731    859 
Goodwill   199    199 
Television costs, net   1,536    1,486 
Other assets   54    54 
Total assets  $25,897   $27,941 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity          
Current liabilities:          
Trade accounts payable  $1,729   $1,321 
Accrued expenses   2,710    3,353 
Production costs payable   -    33 
Deferred revenue   42    - 
Operating lease obligations – current portion   284    278 
Total current liabilities   4,765    4,985 
Non-current liabilities          
Operating lease obligations – long term portion   837    911 
Total liabilities  $5,602   $5,896 
Stockholders’ equity (see Note 3):          
Preferred stock, $.01 par value; authorized shares – 500; no shares issued at January 31, 2023 and October 31, 2022   -    - 
Class B common stock, $0.01 par value; authorized shares – 20,000; 14,101 and 14,053 shares issued and 13,582 and 13,534 shares outstanding at January 31, 2023 and October 31, 2022, respectively   134    134 
Class C common stock, $0.01 par value; authorized shares – 2,500; 545 shares issued and outstanding at January 31, 2023 and October 31, 2022   5    5 
Additional paid-in capital   104,801    104,553 
Accumulated deficit   (83,449)   (81,451)
Treasury stock, at cost, consisting of 519 shares of Class B common stock at January 31, 2023 and October 31, 2022   (1,196)   (1,196)
Total stockholders’ equity   20,295    22,045 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity  $25,897   $27,941 

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IDW MEDIA HOLDINGS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)

 

   Three Months Ended 
(in thousands, except per share data)  January 31,
2023		   January 31,
2022		 
         
Revenues   $6,593   $11,849 
           
Costs and expenses:             
Direct cost of revenues      3,448    4,790 
Selling, general and administrative      4,933    4,992 
Depreciation and amortization      202    83 
Total costs and expenses      8,583    9,865 
(Loss) income from operations      (1,990)   1,984 
           
Interest income (expense), net      28    (10)
Other (expense) income, net      (36)   15 
Net (loss) income  $(1,998)  $1,989 
           
Basic and diluted net (loss) income per share (see Note 2):             
Net loss (income)     $(0.15)  $0.15 
           
Weighted-average number of shares used in the calculation of basic and diluted (loss) income per share:      12,932    12,858 

 

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IDW MEDIA HOLDINGS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)

 

   Three Months Ended 
(in thousands)  January 31,
2023		   January 31,
2022		 
Operating activities:        
Net (loss) income  $(1,998)  $1,989 
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:          
Amortization of television costs   (166)   999 
Depreciation and amortization   202    83 
Loss on disposal of property and equipment   36    - 
Bad debt expense   13    - 
Stock based compensation   248    144 
Amortization of right-of-use asset   69    121 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:          
Trade accounts receivable   774    1,442 
Inventory   67    168 
Prepaid expenses and other assets   319    492 
Television costs   116    (1,101)
Operating lease liability   (68)   (154)
Trade accounts payable, accrued expenses, production costs payable and other current liabilities   (268)   (2,534)
Deferred revenue   42    (1,980)
Net cash used in operating activities   (614)   (331)
Investing activities:          
Capital expenditures   (72)   (204)
Net cash used in investing activities   (72)   (204)
Financing activities:          
Net cash used in financing activities   -    - 
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents   (686)   (535)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period   10,014    17,532 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period  $9,328   $16,997 

 

 

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