LM Funding Reports First Quarter 2019 Financial Results - LM Funding America (NASDAQ:LMFA)

TAMPA, Fla., May 16, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LM Funding America, Inc. LMFA ("LM Funding" or the "Company"), a technology-based specialty finance and travel insurance broker company, today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2019.

Bruce Rodgers, LM Funding's Chief Executive Officer, commented, "Our first quarter was highlighted by the acquisition and integration of IIU, Inc. a global medical travel insurance broker company. Going forward, we will continue to evaluate attractive acquisition opportunities to maximize shareholder value. At the same time, we remain focused on providing financing solutions to condominium and homeowner associations."

First Quarter 2019 Financial and Operational Highlights:

In January 2019, LM Funding completed the accretive acquisition of IIU, Inc. ("IIU");
As of March 31, 2019, the Company had $3.4 million in cash as compared to $3.5 million at December 31, 2018;
Operating revenues totaled $762,699 for the first quarter of 2019 as compared to $963,733 for the same period the year prior;
Rental revenue, totaled $147,669 as compared to $222,445 for the same period the year prior;
Operating expenses increased to $1.2 million as compared to $972,651 the year prior, driven by higher professional fees associated in part with fees for the IIU acquisition and operating expenses associated with IIU operations offset in part by a significant reduction in staff costs and payroll; and
Reported a net loss of $457,018 as compared to a net loss of $8,918 for the first quarter 2018.

First Quarter Financial Results:
For the quarter ended March 31, 2019, total operating revenues were $762,699, compared to $963,733 in the first quarter of 2018. This includes rental revenue of $147,669, compared to $222,445 for the quarter ended March 31, 2018. IIU generated approximately $100,000 in revenue during the first quarter of 2019.

Operating expenses for the first quarter of 2019 was $1.2 million, compared to $972,651 the year prior. This was primarily attributable to IIU acquisition expenses and $76,000 of IIU operating expenses.

Net loss for the quarter ended March 31, 2019 was $457,018, compared to a net loss of $8,918 for the first quarter of 2018.

At March 31, 2019, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $3.4 million, compared with $3.5 million at December 31, 2018.

About LM Funding America:
LM Funding America, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, is a technology-based specialty finance company that provides funding to nonprofit community associations (Associations) primarily located in the state of Florida, as well as in the states of Washington, Colorado and Illinois by funding a certain portion of the associations' rights to delinquent accounts that are selected by the Associations arising from unpaid Association assessments. The Company, through its IIU, Inc. subsidiary, also offers global medical insurance products for international travelers, specializing in policies covering high risk destination, emerging markets and foreign travelers coming to the United States. All policies are fully underwritten with no claim risk remaining with the Company.

Forward-Looking Statements:
This press release may contain forward-looking statements made pursuant to the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "plan," and "project" and other similar words and expressions are intended to signify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results and conditions but rather are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Some of these risks and uncertainties are identified in the company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and its other filings with the SEC, which are available at www.sec.gov. The occurrence of any of these risks and uncertainties could have a material adverse effect on the company's business, financial condition, and results of operations.

Company Contact:
Bruce Rodgers, Chairman and CEO
LM Funding America, Inc.
Tel (813) 222-8996
investors@lmfunding.com

Investor Contacts:
Valter Pinto / Scott Eckstein
KCSA Strategic Communications
Tel (212) 896-1254 / (212) 896-1210
valter@kcsa.com / seckstein@kcsa.com

LM Funding America, Inc. and Subsidiaries Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

	March 31, 2019			December 31, 2018
	(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Cash	$	3,378,783		$	3,520,753
Finance receivables:
Original product - net		385,058			425,012
Special product - New Neighbor Guaranty program, net		245,255			237,043
Prepaid expenses and other assets		169,366			155,420
Due from related party		-			25,507
Fixed assets, net		40,659			33,818
Real estate assets owned		52,977			122,604
Operating lease - right of use assets		24,259			-
Other investments		-			1,507,375
Goodwill		5,809,786			-
Other Assets		32,036			32,036
Total assets	$	10,138,179		$	6,059,568

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Note payable	$	700,876		$	42,875
Related party convertible note payable		3,581,982
Operating lease liability		24,494			-
Accounts payable and accrued expenses		301,066			188,354
Due to related party		62,150			-
Tax liability		28,426			-
Other liabilities and obligations		61,734			19,690
Total liabilities		4,760,728			250,919
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock, par value $.001; 30,000,000 shares authorized; 3,134,261 and 3,124,961 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively		3,134			3,125
Additional paid-in capital		17,321,219			17,295,408
Accumulated deficit		(11,946,902	)		(11,489,884	)
Total stockholders' equity		5,377,451			5,808,649
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	10,138,179		$	6,059,568

LM Funding America, Inc. and Subsidiaries Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(unaudited)


	For the Three Months Ended March 31,
	2019			2018
Revenues:
Interest on delinquent association fees	$	414,275		$	550,862
Administrative and late fees		39,493			68,328
Recoveries in excess of cost - special product		21,770			67,537
Underwriting and other revenues		40,724			54,561
Net commission revenue		98,768			-
Rental revenue		147,669			222,445
Total revenues		762,699			963,733

Operating Expenses:
Staff costs and payroll		288,398			402,283
Professional fees		602,712			335,107
Settlement costs with associations		1,892			15,712
Selling, general and administrative		111,271			72,548
Provision for credit losses		-			581
Real estate management and disposal		197,128			119,362
Depreciation and amortization		19,120			22,155
Collection costs		(23,087	)		602
Other operating expenses		14,496			4,301
Total operating expenses		1,211,930			972,651
Operating loss		(449,231	)		(8,918	)
Interest expense		7,787			-
Loss before income taxes		(457,018	)		(8,918	)
Income tax benefit		-			-
Net loss	$	(457,018	)	$	(8,918	)

Loss per share:
Basic	$	(0.15	)	$	(0.01	)
Diluted		(0.15	)		(0.01	)
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic		3,131,939			625,319
Diluted		3,131,939			625,319

LM Funding America, Inc. and Subsidiaries Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(unaudited)

	For the Three Months ended March 31,
	2019			2018
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss	$	(457,018	)	$	(8,918	)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash used in operating activities
Depreciation and amortization		16,693			22,155
Right to use asset depreciation		2,426			-
Stock Compensation		3,500			(540	)

Change in assets and liabilities
Accounts receivable		1,643			(1,408	)
Prepaid expenses		4,147			(18,532	)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses		31,235			(139,119	)
Advances (repayments) to related party		87,657			27,480
Other liabilities		42,044			(17,644	)
Lease liability payments		(2,191	)		-

Net cash used in operating activities		(269,864	)		(136,526	)

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Net collections of finance receivables - original product		39,954			62,264
Net collections of finance receivables - special product		(8,212	)		1,108
Net cash received from business acquisition		51,327			-
Proceeds for real estate assets owned		63,183			1,085

Net cash provided by investing activities		146,252			64,457

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Principal repayments		(40,678	)		(23,417	)
Exercise of warrants		22,320			-
Debt issue costs		-			(30,000	)

Net cash used in financing activities		(18,358	)		(53,417	)

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH		(141,970	)		(125,486	)

CASH - BEGINNING OF YEAR		3,520,753			590,394

CASH - END OF YEAR	$	3,378,783		$	464,908

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASHFLOW INFORMATION
Cash paid for interest	$	7,787		$	-
Income tax	$	-		$	-
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF NON-CASHFLOW INFORMATION
ROU asset obligation recognized	$	26,685		$	-

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