NEW YORK, Aug. 14, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- National Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: NHLD) (“National” or the “Company”), a leading full service independent brokerage, investment banking, trading, insurance, accounting and asset management firm providing diverse services including tax preparation, today announced its financial results for the fiscal third quarter 2018.
Fiscal Third Quarter 2018 Financial Highlights:
Management Commentary
Michael Mullen, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of National stated, “I am extremely pleased to see continued outperformance during the third quarter and importantly over the past 22 months since our reorganization. We have been working tirelessly to implement major changes to our risk management systems, upgrade our technology platforms, and fine tune the National leadership team with the addition of highly skilled individuals to ensure all employees, both new and seasoned, remain focused on ensuring the long-term success of National and our clients. It is amazing to see that with increased direction and focus we were able to quickly transform our business and increase profitability across numerous sectors. This is notably visible in our increased third quarter revenue figure, which was bolstered by a highly diversified deal pipeline comprised of 100% non-affiliated deals.”
Mr. Mullen continued, “Noteworthy this quarter, we closed on approximately $90 million of investments in two highly sought-after private companies through our Special Purpose Vehicle, Innovation X. The first company is one of the world’s most popular social media apps and one of the 10 most highly valued private companies in the US. The second is a leading aerospace manufacturer and one of the fastest growing providers of launch services. Innovation X is co-managed by National Asset Management and Roger Monteforte, one of our longest tenured branch owners. Roger pioneered this business vertical at National and through his leadership it has grown remarkably, becoming an important part of the diversified product offerings available to our clientele. We believe we have never been better positioned for success and we look forward to an impactful end of year.”
Fiscal Third Quarter and Year to Date 2018 Financial Results
National reported third quarter 2018 revenue of $56.2 million, up $8.2 million or 17% over the third quarter of fiscal 2017. Total expenses increased $7.2 million or 15% to $54.7 million in the quarter.
For the nine months to date, revenue increased $22.2 million (15%) to $166.7 million, while expenses increased 16% to $160.6 million. Revenue was negatively impacted by $2.7 million of unrealized losses in our warrant portfolio in the current year. We continue to invest strategically in people, technology and risk management, increasing our operating expense base, but also aiding in the outperformance seen in our increased revenue figures.
Revenue
Our major revenue categories continued to produce strong results in the current quarter. The majority of the revenue increase in Q3 2018 was recorded in investment banking, up $6.1 million (48%) to $18.7 million.
For the nine months ended June 30, 2018, total revenue increased 15% to $166.7 million on strength in the same categories recognized in the current quarter – commissions and related fees, investment banking, and investment advisory.
Operating Expenses
The 3rd quarter of 2018 saw an increase of 15% in total expenses, to $54.7 million from $47.5 million in the prior year period. The increase is consistent with our 2018 plan, focusing on strategic upgrading and increasing staff where appropriate.
For the nine months ended June 30, 2018, total operating expenses increased $22 million (16%) to $160.6 million, from $138.6 million in the prior year period. The increases across expense categories are consistent with what the company experienced in the three quarters to date – variable compensation expense associated with commission, investment banking and investment advisory revenue, upgrading staff and incremental staff compensation and benefits as previously noted, and technology development. The reduction in other administrative expenses is principally due to lower provisions for potential legal expenses and arbitration settlements in the current year period.
Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA increased to $5.2 million in the current quarter, from $1.2 million in prior year quarter. For the nine months ended June 30th, AEBITDA of $12.1 million compared to $7.6 million in the comparable 2017 period.
Balance Sheet
As of June 30, 2018, National had $34.4 million of cash and cash equivalents, versus $27.9 million as of September 30, 2017. The Company's balance sheet remains debt free.
Non-GAAP Measures
The Non-GAAP measures shown in this release exclude various items detailed further below.
Reconciliations of these non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures are included with the financial information included in this press release. These measures are not in accordance with, or an alternative for, GAAP and may be different from non-GAAP measures used by other companies. Management believes that the presentation of non-GAAP results, when shown in conjunction with corresponding GAAP measures, provides useful information to management and investors regarding financial and business trends related to the company's operating results.
About National Holdings Corporation
National Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: NHLD) is a full-service investment banking and asset management firm that, through its affiliates, provides a range of services, including independent retail brokerage and advisory services, investment banking, institutional sales and trading, equity research, financial planning, market making, tax preparation and insurance, to corporations, institutions, high net-worth and retail investors. With over 1,000 advisors, registered reps, traders, sales associates and corporate staff, National Holdings operates through various subsidiaries including National Securities Corporation, National Asset Management, Inc., National Insurance Corporation, Gilman Ciocia, Inc. and GC Capital Corporation. Formed as a holding company in 1999, National Holdings’ largest subsidiary National Securities Corporation has been in business since 1947. National Holdings is headquartered in New York and Florida. For more information, visit www.nhld.com. Fortress Biotech, Inc. (NASDAQ: FBIO) through its affiliate FBIO Acquisition, Inc., is a majority shareholder of NHLD.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release may contain certain forward-looking statements. Any such statements, other than statements of historical fact, are based on management’s current expectations, estimates, projections, beliefs and assumptions about National Holdings, Inc., its current and prospective portfolio investments, and its industry. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond National Holdings, Inc.’s control, difficult to predict and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expected or forecasted in such forward-looking statements. Actual developments and results are likely to vary materially from these estimates and projections as a result of a number of factors, including those described from time to time in National Holdings, Inc.’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Such statements speak only as of the time when made, and National undertakes no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law.
CONTACTS:
MEDIA CONTACT
Eric Hazard for National
917-765-8720
national@fullyvested.com
INVESTOR RELATIONS
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| NATIONAL HOLDINGS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES | |||||||
| CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION | |||||||
| June 30, 2018 (Unaudited) | September 30, 2017 | ||||||
| ASSETS | |||||||
| Cash | $ | 28,664,000 | $ | 23,508,000 | |||
| Restricted cash | 1,352,000 | 1,381,000 | |||||
| Cash deposits with clearing organizations | 336,000 | 1,041,000 | |||||
| Securities owned, at fair value | 8,593,000 | 7,102,000 | |||||
| Receivables from broker-dealers and clearing organizations | 3,181,000 | 2,850,000 | |||||
| Forgivable loans receivable | 1,610,000 | 1,616,000 | |||||
| Other receivables, net | 5,277,000 | 5,180,000 | |||||
| Prepaid expenses | 1,374,000 | 2,490,000 | |||||
| Fixed assets, net | 2,532,000 | 2,397,000 | |||||
| Intangible assets, net | 4,997,000 | 4,843,000 | |||||
| Goodwill | 5,217,000 | 5,217,000 | |||||
| Deferred tax asset, net | 4,350,000 | 6,420,000 | |||||
| Other assets, principally refundable deposits | 419,000 | 353,000 | |||||
| Total Assets | $ | 67,902,000 | $ | 64,398,000 | |||
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | |||||||
| Liabilities | |||||||
| Securities sold, but not yet purchased, at fair value | $ | 24,000 | $ | 151,000 | |||
| Accrued commissions and payroll payable | 11,974,000 | 10,065,000 | |||||
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 7,471,000 | 8,715,000 | |||||
| Deferred clearing and marketing credits | 629,000 | 786,000 | |||||
| Warrants issued | — | 5,597,000 | |||||
| Other | 77,000 | 181,000 | |||||
| Total Liabilities | 20,175,000 | 25,495,000 | |||||
| Stockholders’ Equity | |||||||
| Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized; none outstanding | — | — | |||||
| Common stock $0.02 par value, authorized 75,000,000 shares at June 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017; 12,490,990 and 12,437,916 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017, respectively | 249,000 | 248,000 | |||||
| Additional paid-in-capital | 85,273,000 | 66,955,000 | |||||
| Accumulated deficit | (37,795,000 | ) | (28,315,000 | ) | |||
| Total National Holdings Corporation Stockholders’ Equity | 47,727,000 | 38,888,000 | |||||
| Non-Controlling interest | — | 15,000 | |||||
| Total Stockholders’ Equity | 47,727,000 | 38,903,000 | |||||
| Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity | $ | 67,902,000 | $ | 64,398,000 | |||
| NATIONAL HOLDINGS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES | ||||||||||||||||||
| CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | ||||||||||||||||||
| (Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Three Month Period Ended June 30, | Nine Month Period Ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||||
| 2018 | 2017 | 2018 | 2017 | |||||||||||||||
| Revenues | ||||||||||||||||||
| Commissions | $ | 28,397,000 | $ | 24,881,000 | $ | 85,422,000 | $ | 73,380,000 | ||||||||||
| Net dealer inventory gains (losses) | (1,263,000 | ) | 1,767,000 | 2,402,000 | 7,735,000 | |||||||||||||
| Investment banking | 18,733,000 | 12,645,000 | 47,812,000 | 37,253,000 | ||||||||||||||
| Investment advisory | 5,281,000 | 3,604,000 | 15,811,000 | 10,690,000 | ||||||||||||||
| Interest and dividends | 772,000 | 675,000 | 2,003,000 | 2,065,000 | ||||||||||||||
| Transaction fees and clearing services | 1,605,000 | 1,649,000 | 5,680,000 | 5,834,000 | ||||||||||||||
| Tax preparation and accounting | 2,445,000 | 2,527,000 | 6,835,000 | 6,527,000 | ||||||||||||||
| Other | 267,000 | 299,000 | 697,000 | 1,016,000 | ||||||||||||||
| Total Revenues | 56,237,000 | 48,047,000 | 166,662,000 | 144,500,000 | ||||||||||||||
| Operating Expenses | ||||||||||||||||||
| Commissions, compensation and fees | 48,555,000 | 39,963,000 | 141,462,000 | 118,983,000 | ||||||||||||||
| Clearing fees | 451,000 | 470,000 | 1,772,000 | 1,826,000 | ||||||||||||||
| Communications | 857,000 | 690,000 | 2,429,000 | 2,094,000 | ||||||||||||||
| Occupancy | 738,000 | 972,000 | 2,834,000 | 2,916,000 | ||||||||||||||
| License and registration | 861,000 | 391,000 | 2,028,000 | 1,223,000 | ||||||||||||||
| Professional fees | 1,077,000 | 1,083,000 | 3,047,000 | 3,336,000 | ||||||||||||||
| Interest | 25,000 | 5,000 | 30,000 | 13,000 | ||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 387,000 | 288,000 | 1,145,000 | 871,000 | ||||||||||||||
| Other administrative expenses | 1,727,000 | 3,610,000 | 5,839,000 | 7,315,000 | ||||||||||||||
| Total Operating Expenses | 54,678,000 | 47,472,000 | 160,586,000 | 138,577,000 | ||||||||||||||
| Income before Other (Expense) Income and Income Taxes | 1,559,000 | 575,000 | 6,076,000 | 5,923,000 | ||||||||||||||
| Other (Expense) Income | ||||||||||||||||||
| Gain on disposal of Gilman branches | — | — | — | 130,000 | ||||||||||||||
| Change in fair value of warrant liability | — | (642,000 | ) | (11,194,000 | ) | 5,223,000 | ||||||||||||
| Other income (expense) | (146,000 | ) | 5,000 | 90,000 | 10,000 | |||||||||||||
| Total Other (Expense) Income | (146,000 | ) | (637,000 | ) | (11,104,000 | ) | 5,363,000 | |||||||||||
| (Loss) Income before Income Taxes | 1,413,000 | (62,000 | ) | (5,028,000 | ) | 11,286,000 | ||||||||||||
| Income tax expense (benefit) | 601,000 | (38,000 | ) | 4,452,000 | 2,377,000 | |||||||||||||
| Net (Loss) Income | $ | 812,000 | $ | (24,000 | ) | $ | (9,480,000 | ) | $ | 8,909,000 | ||||||||
| Net (loss) income per share - Basic | $ | 0.07 | $ | — | $ | (0.76 | ) | $ | 0.72 | |||||||||
| Net (loss) income per share - Diluted | $ | 0.06 | $ | — | $ | (0.76 | ) | $ | 0.72 | |||||||||
| Weighted average number of shares outstanding - Basic | 12,490,539 | 12,437,916 | 12,461,776 | 12,437,916 | ||||||||||||||
| Weighted average number of shares outstanding - Diluted | 13,899,374 | 12,437,916 | 12,461,776 | 12,459,834 | ||||||||||||||
| RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME (LOSS) TO NON-GAAP* ADJUSTED EBITDA | ||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended June 30, | Nine Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||||
| 2018 | 2017 | 2018 | 2017 | |||||||||||||||
| Net (loss) income, as reported | $ | 812,000 | $ | (24,000 | ) | $ | (9,480,000 | ) | $ | 8,909,000 | ||||||||
| Interest expense | 25,000 | 5,000 | 30,000 | 13,000 | ||||||||||||||
| Income taxes | 601,000 | (38,000 | ) | 4,452,000 | 2,377,000 | |||||||||||||
| Depreciation | 158,000 | 91,000 | 487,000 | 278,000 | ||||||||||||||
| Amortization | 229,000 | 197,000 | 658,000 | 593,000 | ||||||||||||||
| EBITDA | 1,825,000 | 231,000 | (3,853,000 | ) | 12,170,000 | |||||||||||||
| Non-cash compensation expense | 929,000 | 129,000 | 1,605,000 | 312,000 | ||||||||||||||
| Change in fair value of warrant liability | — | 642,000 | 11,194,000 | (5,223,000 | ) | |||||||||||||
| Forgivable loan amortization | 164,000 | 158,000 | 474,000 | 520,000 | ||||||||||||||
| Unrealized (gain) loss on the firm’s warrant portfolio | 2,254,000 | 5,000 | 2,723,000 | (64,000 | ) | |||||||||||||
| Gain on disposal of Gilman branches | — | — | — | (130,000 | ) | |||||||||||||
| EBITDA, as adjusted | $ | 5,172,000 | $ | 1,165,000 | $ | 12,143,000 | $ | 7,585,000 | ||||||||||
* National defines non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA as GAAP net income (loss) excluding: interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation, change in fair value of warrant liability, forgivable loan amortization, unrealized gain/loss on the firm’s warrant portfolio and gain on disposal of Gilman branches.