WM Technology Inc (MAPS)

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WM Technology, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results
August 08 2023 - 04:10PM
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Announces Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results with Revenue of $50.9 million, Net Income of $2.0 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $10.2 million

WM Technology, Inc. (“WM Technology” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: MAPS), a leading technology and software infrastructure provider to the cannabis industry, today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023.

“Our second quarter results reflect the positive changes we have made to our business over the past few quarters and our commitment to returning to positive cash flow and Adjusted EBITDA,” said Doug Francis, Executive Chair of WM Technology. “We continue to strengthen our financial position, and we’re seeing the strategic and operational changes we’ve implemented take hold, delivering increased value to our stakeholders which in turn will generate long-term, sustainable growth and profitability for WM Technology. It’s imperative that we continue to develop and deliver valuable products and services for our clients, ensuring Weedmaps is the best destination for consumers to discover and order cannabis through participating retailers. While there is more to do, I am proud of the progress we have made to date.”

Second Quarter 2023 Financial Highlights

Revenue was $50.9 million as compared to $58.3 million in the second quarter of 2022 (“prior year period”).
Average monthly paying clients(1) was 5,609, as compared to 5,537 from the prior year period.
Average monthly revenue per paying client(2) was $3,022, as compared to $3,509 from the prior year period.
Net income was $2.0 million as compared to net income of $19.8 million from the prior year period.
Adjusted EBITDA(3) was $10.2 million as compared to $(0.6) million from the prior year period.
Basic and diluted net income per share were both $0.01 based on 92.9 million and 93.6 million of Class A Common Stock weighted average shares outstanding, respectively.
Total shares outstanding across Class A and Class V Common Stock were 148.9 million as of June 30, 2023.
Cash totaled $24.6 million as of June 30, 2023, with no debt.
Reconciliations of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures have been provided in the tables included in this release.

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Average monthly paying clients are defined as the average of the number of paying clients billed in a month across a particular period (and for which services were provided).
Average monthly revenue per paying client is defined as the average monthly revenue for any particular period divided by the average monthly paying clients in the same respective period.
For further information about how we calculate EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA as well as limitations of their use and a reconciliation of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA to net income (loss), see “Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA” below.
Business Outlook

Based on information available as of August 8, 2023, WM Technology is issuing guidance for the third quarter of 2023 as follows:

Revenue is estimated to be $47 million
Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA(1) is estimated to be approximately $4 million.
The guidance provided above is only an estimate of what we believe is realizable as of the date of this release. We are not readily able to provide a reconciliation of projected Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA to projected net income (loss) without unreasonable effort. This guidance assumes that no business acquisitions, investments, restructurings, or legal settlements are concluded in the period. Our results are based on assumptions that we believe to be reasonable as of this date, but may be materially affected by many factors, as discussed below in “Forward-Looking Statements.” Actual results may vary from the guidance and the variations may be material. We undertake no intent or obligation to publicly update or revise any of these projections, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

Independent Registered Accounting Firm

As previously reported, on June 8, 2023, the Company was notified by Baker Tilly US, LLP (“Baker Tilly”), of its decision to resign as the independent registered public accounting firm of the Company due to staffing constraints within Baker Tilly. The resignation is effective immediately following the filing of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2023.

On August 2, 2023, the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company approved the appointment of Moss Adams LLP (“Moss Adams”) as the Company’s new independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023. Moss Adams’ engagement is effective immediately following the filing of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2023.

Investor Conference Call and Webcasts

The Company will host a conference call and webcast today, Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time) at https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/55jhnmgv. A webcast replay will also be archived at ir.weedmaps.com.

The Company has used, and intends to continue to use, the investor relations portion of its website as a means of disclosing material non-public information and for complying with disclosure obligations under Regulation FD.

About WM Technology

Founded in 2008, WM Technology operates the leading online cannabis marketplace for consumers together with a comprehensive set of eCommerce and compliance software solutions for cannabis businesses, which are sold to retailers and brands in the U.S. state-legal and Canadian cannabis markets. The Company is driven by a passion for the plant, and is on a mission to champion the truth and stand with all who believe in open access to cannabis.

The Company’s technology addresses the challenges facing both consumers seeking to understand cannabis products and businesses who serve cannabis users in a legally compliant fashion. Over the past 14 years, the Weedmaps marketplace has become a premier destination for cannabis consumers to discover and browse information regarding cannabis and cannabis products, permitting product discovery and order-ahead for pickup or delivery by participating retailers. Weedmaps for Business is a set of eCommerce-enablement tools designed to help retailers and brands get the best out of the Weedmaps’ consumer experience, create labor efficiencies and manage compliance needs.

WM Technology holds a strong belief in the power of cannabis and the importance of enabling safe, legal access to consumers worldwide. Since inception, WM Technology has worked tirelessly, not only to become the most comprehensive platform for consumers, but to build the software solutions that power businesses compliantly in the space, to advocate for legalization, social equity, and licensing in many jurisdictions, and to facilitate further learning through partnering with subject matter experts on providing detailed, accurate information about the plant.

Headquartered in Irvine, California, WM Technology supports remote work for all eligible employees. Visit us at www.weedmaps.com.