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As of June 30, ~~2021,~~2022, the aggregate market value of the registrant’s common stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant was ~~$36.217~~$53.683 million based on the closing sale price as reported on the NYSE American. As of March ~~15, 2022,~~14, 2023, there were 26,924,631 shares of common stock outstanding.

Part III incorporates certain information by reference from the registrant’s definitive proxy statement for the ~~2022~~2023 Annual Meeting of, ~~Stockholders,~~Shareholders which definitive proxy statement will be filed by the registrant with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days after the end of the registrant’s fiscal year ended December 31, ~~2021.~~2022.

Unless the context indicates otherwise for one of our specific operating segments, references to “we,” “us,” “our,” the “Company”, “Envela” refer to the consolidated business operations of Envela Corporation, the parent, and all of its direct and indirect subsidiaries.

This annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, ~~2021~~2022 (this “Form 10-K”), including but not limited to “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” below, information concerning our business prospects or future financial performance, anticipated revenues, expenses, profitability or other financial items, and our strategies, plans and objectives, together with other statements that are not historical facts, includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”).

Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, such as “may,” “will,” “would,” “expect,” “intend,” “could,” “estimate,” “should,” “anticipate,” “typical,” “projection,” “plan,” “target,” “mission,” “intend,” “believe” or similar words. We intend that all forward-looking statements be subject to the safe harbors created by these laws. All statements other than statements of historical information provided herein are forward-looking and may contain information about financial results, economic conditions, trends, and known uncertainties. All forward-looking statements are based on current expectations regarding important risk factors. Many of these risks and uncertainties are beyond our ability to control, and, in many cases, we cannot predict all of the risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements. Actual results could differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements, and readers should not regard those statements as a representation by us or any other person that the results expressed in the statements will be achieved. Important risk factors that could cause results or events to differ from current expectations are described under “Item 1A. Risk Factors” below and elsewhere in this Form 10-K. These factors are not intended to be an all-encompassing list of risks and uncertainties that may affect the operations, performance, development and results of our business.

Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. We undertake no obligation to release publicly the results of any revisions to these forward-looking statements which may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereon, including without limitation, changes in our business strategy or planned capital expenditures, store growth plans, or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

Envela’s mission is to empower ~~recommerce~~ buyers and sellers to extend the useful ~~life~~lives of manufactured goods by reselling previously owned, new or used goods, or recycling goods’ materials, elements or components for sale and reuse. This process is called “re-commerce”.

A circular economy is a sustainable economic system that aims to increase the lifespan of manufactured goods and thereby reduce waste and pollution for a cleaner environment. Re-commerce is an integral part of circular economies, and it’s a business model that’s sustainable to its core. Envela helps expand circular consumption through product reuse, refurbishment, repair, and related strategies to extend the useful lives of manufactured goods and reduce their negative impact on our planet.

Envela focuses its re-commerce business on two areas: direct-to-consumer and commercial services. Our direct-to-consumer portfolio operates multiple brick-and-mortar and online marketplaces. Our commercial-services portfolio offers custom re-commerce solutions to meet the needs of diverse clients, including Fortune 500 companies.

Envela is a ~~holding~~diverse re-commerce company ~~owning subsidiaries engaged in the recommercialization of goods. Envela’s recommerce operations in each~~that manages its business through two operating segments. Its commercial-services segment is led by subsidiary reconditions previously owned or used goods for resale, or recycles products’ value by extracting materials, elements or components that can be sold. Envela’s recommerce businesses are conducted on both a retail basis and a wholesale basis through distributors, resellers, brick-and-mortar stores and online. Envela’s subsidiaries also operate a number of other related businesses and brands engaged in a variety of activities, as identified herein. Envela is domiciled in the state of Nevada,ECHG, LLC (“ECHG”), and its ~~corporate headquarters are located in Irving, Texas.~~

~~Envela operates through two recommerce business segments represented~~direct-to-consumer segment is led by ~~its two direct subsidiaries.~~subsidiary DGSE, LLC (“DGSE”) ~~focuses on the recommercialization of luxury hard assets, and ECHG, LLC (“ECHG”) focuses on the recommercialization of business IT equipment and consumer electronic devices.~~

DGSE operates the Dallas Gold & Silver Exchange, Charleston Gold & Diamond Exchange and Bullion Express brands and primarily buys and resells or recycles luxury hard assets like jewelry, diamonds, gemstones, fine watches, rare coins and related collectibles, precious-metal bullion products, gold, silver and other precious-metals. Buying and selling items for their precious-metal content is a major method by which DGSE markets itself. DGSE also offers jewelry repair services, custom-made jewelry and consignment items, and maintains relationships with refiners for precious-metal items that are not appropriate for resale.

ECHG owns and operates Echo Environmental Holdings, LLC (“Echo”), ITAD USA Holdings, LLC (“ITAD USA”), Teladvance, LLC (“Teladvance”), CEX Holdings, LLC (“CEX”) and Avail Recovery Solutions, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Avail DE”), through which it primarily buys and resells or recycles consumer electronic components and IT equipment. Echo focuses on end-of-life electronics recycling and sustainability, ITAD USA provides IT equipment disposition, including compliance and data sanitization services, Teladvance, CEX and Avail DE operate as value-added resellers by providing offerings and services to companies looking either to upgrade capabilities or dispose of equipment. Like DGSE, ECHG also maintains relationships with refiners or recyclers to which it sells valuable materials it extracts from electronics and IT equipment that are not appropriate for resale or reuse.

~~During the first quarter of fiscal year 2020,~~. Envela revised the way it reviews its financial information to align more closely with its strategy to engage in diverse recommerce activities through the two principal business segments mentioned above—DGSE and ECHG. Although our Company’s overall strategy is recommerce, we feel there are distinct segments within recommerce. DGSE buys luxury hard assets, and ECHG buys consumer electronics and IT equipment, either for resale or recycling. ~~Envela will continue to report~~reports its revenue and operating expenses based on ~~its DGSE and ECHG~~these two operating segments.

~~Envela includes~~ We also include segment information in the notes to ~~the~~our financial statements. ~~The objective~~

Envela’s commercial services portfolio, led by ECHG and its subsidiaries, provides asset- disposition solutions to government agencies, middle-market firms, major corporations, and other organizations. Through a deep understanding of ~~segment reporting is~~our clients’ business goals, we’re able to ~~provide~~exceed their evolving needs and maintain a ~~management approach that identifies different types~~differentiated position in this marketplace.

When clients upgrade their IT equipment, ECHG purchases the replaced assets. They can then be resold as whole goods, harvested for components to re-use, or recycled if not reusable. By extending the usable lives of ~~businesses within Envela~~their replaced technology assets through re-commerce, our clients realize maximum value for these products, help protect the environment, and ~~how it has organized~~reduce the ~~segments~~amount of raw materials required to make ~~financial decisions.~~new products.

We create custom programs for retailers, original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”) and other institutions to offer their consumer clients an easy, environmentally friendly way to trade in their electronic devices, including laptops and mobile telephones. And we also repair and refurbish such electronic devices for resale and reuse before ultimately being recycled to make something new. Simply put, we offer comprehensive lifecycle solutions for a host of electronic devices through custom ITAD programs that address our clients’ specific needs—down to the transportation and product tracking.

We combine our unique consumer insight and extensive re-commerce capabilities to anticipate and exceed the needs of our commercial clients and the consumers they serve. Moreover, we help companies navigate the maze of regulations associated with technology disposition, including through our secure logistics and data-sanitization processes. For end-of life items, we remove reusable components for resale. We separate and shred the remaining materials to reduce them into their commodity components (e.g., plastic, metal, glass) for resale and remanufacture into new products.

We experience some seasonal fluctuations that can impact demand with our commercial clients. Our business is subject to fluctuations as device trade-in and upgrade volumes can be based on the release of new devices and promotional programs, as well as customer preferences. Our business is also subject to volatility in margins based on the actual and anticipated timing of the release of new devices and promotional programs, as well as to changes in customer preferences. Most purchases are through non-exclusive, cancelable agreements.

Envela’s commercial-services segment markets its products directly to prospective clients through several wholly owned subsidiary brands including ITAD USA; Echo Environmental; Teladvance; and Avail Recovery Solutions. Sales and operating results for these brands are reported within their respective ECHG operating segments. ECHG operates from two leased warehouses in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex (“DFW”), and one leased warehouse in Chandler, Arizona.

Envela’s direct-to-consumer portfolio, spearheaded by DGSE, primarily buys to resell or recycle luxury hard assets ~~including~~like jewelry, diamonds, gemstones, fine watches, rare coins and ~~currency,~~related collectibles, precious-metal bullion ~~as well as items for their precious-metals content,~~products, gold, silver and other ~~valuables. DGSE reconditions items for resale as a whole good or component parts, or recycles them by selling recovered~~ precious metals to refiners. These metals include gold, silver, platinum and palladium, with gold constituting the majority of our purchases and resales. DGSE resells through its retail locations or wholesale contacts. Where resale or wholesale is not appropriate, such as for crafted precious-metal items at the end of their useful lives, the items are sent to a third-party refiner and analyzed for metal content, after which they can be recycled and either sold or recrafted into new jewelry or bullion products. In addition to purchase and resale, DGSE offers on-site jewelry and watch repair and restoration services at its Dallas flagship location, located at 13022 Preston Road, Dallas, Texas 75240, and also partners with a number of consignment vendors which expands offerings at DGSE’s retail locations. DGSE also designs and offers custom bridal and fashion jewelry. As referenced above, DGSE also purchases items for their precious-metal content. Buying and selling precious metal is a major method by which DGSE markets itself.

metals. For over 4050 years, DGSE has been a destination location for ~~those~~ seeking value and liquidity in reselling or trading jewelry, and in recycling the precious metals of items it determines are not appropriate to sell as a whole good or as component parts. DGSE’s in-house staff of experts, including horologists, gemologists and authenticators, inspect items for authenticity and value, and share their market knowledge with its customers.luxury goods.

DGSE operates seven retail locations: six Dallas Gold & Silver Exchange stores throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex and one Charleston Gold & Diamond Exchange store in Mt Pleasant, South Carolina. In the fourth quarter of 2020, DGSE moved its Southlake, Texas location to Grapevine, Texas, and opened a new location in Lewisville, Texas—both suburbs of Dallas. DGSE purchased its Grapevine and Lewisville buildings. During 2021, DGSE purchased and renovated its newest retail location in Frisco, Texas—also a suburb of Dallas. The Frisco location was opened during the first quarter of Fiscal 2022. DGSE leases its store in Charleston, South Carolina and three other locations in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. DGSE’s Dallas flagship location offers on-site jewelry-repair and watch-restoration services.

We believe that the most successful DGSE locations will be those that can sustain our full retail “exchange” model: engaging in both buying and selling luxury hard assets and maintaining a robust and diverse inventory across all jewelry categories, fine watches and monetary collectibles. Helping to extend the life of luxury goods, our stores offer repair and restoration services for jewelry and watches. Examples of luxury hard assets that we buy and sell are estate and designer jewelry, fine timepieces, rare and numismatic coins, diamonds, gold, silver and other precious metals. See “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis—DGSE Precious Metals Pricing and Business Impact” for more information.

In recent years, DGSE has maintained brick-and-mortar stores throughout Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, making our experts accessible to provide our customers guidance and insight. We are now focusing on bringing the DGSE experience to a wider customer base through an expanded footprint. Brick-and-mortar expansion remains a top priority and strong growth opportunity for DGSE. Purchasing the Lewisville, Grapevine and Frisco stores are part of that focus. We want to continue adding new merchandise daily to an already inviting product selection and providing omnichannel and immersive consumer experiences to customers in existing and new locations.

~~We will continue to focus on evolving our~~Our direct-to-consumer business ~~across the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex and in Charleston, South Carolina in an effort to drive efficiency across our geographical footprint and maximize profitability.~~

~~DGSE views e-commerce as a supplement, but not a replacement, to its retail locations and other operations. For more information, see “—Sales and Marketing” below.~~

ECHG owns and operates Echo, ITAD USA, Teladvance and now through two asset purchases during Fiscal 2021, CEX Holdings, LLC (“CEX”) and Avail Recovery Solutions, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Avail DE”). through which it buys to resell or recycle consumer electronics and IT equipment from businesses and other organizations, such as school districts. Items designated for resale as a whole or as component parts get extended operational life by first having any existing data erased and then being refurbished before resale. ECHG recycles goods by removing usable components for resale as components, or by extracting the valuable metals (or other materials) for sale to downstream recycling and refining companies that further process the metal or other materials for subsequent resale. Our customers include companies and organizations that are based both domestically and internationally. A significant amount of ECHG’s refining revenue comes through Echo from a refining partner with an international refining facility.

ECHG’s goal is to extend the useful life of electronics through recommerce whenever possible. Resale and reuse conserves energy and raw materials required to make new products and turns obsolete IT assets into revenue.

CEX was formed in connection with the purchase of the assets of CExchange, LLC a Texas limited liability company (“CExchange”), on June 9, 2021 (the “CExchange Transaction”). Avail DE was formed in connection with the purchase of the assets of Avail Recovery Solutions, LLC, an Arizona limited liability company (“Avail AZ”) on October 29, 2021 (the “Avail Transaction”).

Echo operates out of a leased warehouse in Carrollton, Texas. Teladvance, ITAD and CEX operate out of a separate warehouse in Carrollton, TX that was originally assigned in connection with the CExchange Transaction. Avail DE operates in a leased warehouse in Chandler, Arizona. This lease was assigned in connection with the Avail Transaction.

Through ECHG and its subsidiaries, Envela plays a larger role in environmental sustainability. It is our mission to solve problems for our clients and leave the planet a better place than we found it. The world is quickly shifting its priorities to better manage our global resources, and it is our drive to work with our customers to design a flexible, convenient, hassle-free recycling solution that accommodates their specific needs.

~~For more information about ECHG’s business drivers, see “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis—DGSE Business Drivers and Impacts.”~~

DGSE’s products and services are marketed through seven retail locations in Texas and South Carolina. As noted above, the brick-and-mortar retail locations operate under the Dallas Gold & Silver Exchange and Charleston Gold & Diamond Exchange brands. DGSE markets bullion products online under the Bullion Express brand.

DGSE transacts a significant amount of business with wholesalers in its industry. These wholesale transactions occur at industry-specific trade shows held periodically throughout the year, during in-person and telephonic sales calls, and through industry-trade websites.

ECHG provides custom electronics recycling solutions to meet the needs of diverse clients, including Fortune 500 companies, municipalities, school districts, individual consumers and other organizations. ECHG’s goal is to help consumers realize maximum value for their used electronics and in the process help protect the environment through responsible recycling.

~~DGSE~~ provides a marketplace that delivers what we believe to be unparalleled value and liquidity for those seeking to buy, sell or trade ~~luxury hard assets like jewelry, watches and diamonds, as well as most numismatic items, discussed below. DGSE buys and sells~~ merchandise in every major jewelry, ~~category, including bridal jewelry, fashion jewelry, custom-made jewelry, diamonds and other gemstones, findings (jewelry components) and~~ fine ~~watches.~~

Much of our jewelry and fine-watch inventory is purchased directly from individual and wholesale customers at our retail locations. We process these purchased items at a central location where expert jewelers, gemologists,watch, diamond, gemstone, finding, precious metal, ~~dealers~~ and ~~watchmakers sort them into three main resale categories: retail appropriate, wholesale appropriate~~premium brand product category. Our experienced staff of experts, including GIA-graduate gemologists, horologists, numismatists, and ~~refiner appropriate. Following a determination of retail appropriateness, jewelry and fine watches are cleaned, serviced and repaired by our experienced~~ jewelers and ~~watchmakers so they’re in like-new condition~~brand authenticators, recondition and ~~suitable~~rebuild items for ~~resale. Most of these items are then individually tagged and sent to one of~~resale through our retail locations, ~~for sale. Items determined to be not appropriate for our retail locations but suitable for wholesale are grouped into wholesale lots and liquidated through either wholesale contacts or viain-person dealer-to-dealer sales. Items that are not appropriate for retail~~e-commerce, or wholesale distributors. When reconditioning is not feasible because crafted precious metals are ~~sold~~at the end of their useful lives, we sell them wholesale channels or recycle them by selling them to a third-party ~~refiner.~~refiners who recover reusable precious metals for subsequent sale or recrafting into new jewelry or bullion products. We offer on-site repair services for jewelry and watches, as well as custom jewelry services.

~~The higher-quality diamonds~~We buy and ~~gemstones that we purchase are typically submitted for independent assessment~~sell all forms of gold, silver, platinum, and ~~certification by the Gemological Institute of America (“GIA”)~~palladium products. These include United States and other ~~third-party certifying authorities. This process helps us resell the diamonds~~government-issued coins, private-mint medallions, and gemstones individually or as components of our custom bridal and fashion jewelry. Mid-quality diamonds and gemstones are often also utilized in our custom fashion jewelry or packaged with lower-quality stones and sold to wholesalers across the country. DGSE utilizes jewelry makers to design and create custom fashion jewelry for sale at its locations, including to customer specifications.

In addition to our own inventory of reconditioned luxury hard assets that we offer for sale, we maintain relationships with numerous commercial consignment vendors across the country who supply us with new and pre-owned jewelry on consignment. This supplements our over-the-counter jewelry purchases and enhances our overall jewelry offering. Sales of this consignment jewelry are settled with our consignment vendors on a weekly or monthly basis.

~~DGSE also buys and sells~~ most numismatic items ~~including~~such as rare coins, currency, medals, tokens, and other monetary collectibles. ~~Most of our rare coins, currency and monetary collectibles are purchased directly from individual customers.~~ We ~~then resell them through our retail activities or wholesale contacts.~~

Our bullion-trading operation buys and sells all forms of gold, silver, platinum and palladium products, including United States and other government-issue coins, private-mint medallions, art bars and trade unit bars. All of our store locations conduct retail bullion transactions. Wholesale bullion transactions are conducted through our main bullion-trading operation in Dallas, Texas, through which DGSE maintainsmaintain numerous vendor relationships with major industry wholesalers, mints, and institutions.

We purchase bullion products from a variety of vendors and sell them based on current ~~precious-metal~~precious metal market pricing. Bullion inventory is subject to market-value changes created by underlying commodity markets. While we believe that we effectively manage commodity risk associated with our bullion business, including by periodically entering into futures contracts to hedge our exposure against market-price changes, there are national and internationalMany factors beyond our control ~~that~~ may affect margins, customer demand and transactional volume. These factors include, but are not limited to, U.S. Federal Reserve policies, inflation rates, global economic uncertainty, and government and private-mint supply.

~~DGSE Other Products & Services~~Our long history of experience in resale has given us the unique ability to have deep knowledge of the resale market. Using the same processes of authentication, pricing, and marketing as our primary channels, we provide services through consignment of premium brand products. Premium brand products from individuals, wholesalers and retailers are evaluated for authenticity meeting minimum resale cutlines receive product description, priced, pictured, and packaged for omnichannel distribution and fulfillment services.

Historically, we have observed trends in supply-and-demand seasonality. Our supply tends to increase in the third and fourth quarters, and our demand tends to increase in the fourth quarter. As a result, we typically incur higher operating expenses in the last four months of the year as we increase advertising spend.

DGSE operates six retail locations throughout DFW, and one in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina. We ~~maintain a jewelry-repair center at~~opened our newest location in Frisco, Texas, during the first quarter of Fiscal 2022. We own three retail locations in the DFW area and lease the others. Our direct-to-consumer brands include Dallas ~~flagship location. Our stores accept repair, polishing~~Gold & Silver Exchange, Charleston Gold & Diamond, and ~~service orders through all of our locations which~~Bullion Express. Sales and operating results for these brands are ~~routed to our Dallas flagship location for service.~~reported within their respective DGSE operating segments.

ECHG, through its wholly owned subsidiary Echo, offers comprehensive end-of-life electronics recycling. ECHG works with customers to design a flexible, convenient, hassle-free program that accommodates specific customer needs. It offers comprehensive turnkey solutions that include transportation and product tracking.

ECHG, through its wholly owned subsidiary ITAD USA, offers wide-ranging IT equipment disposition services for diverse clients that want to replace and remarket their IT equipment. ITAD USA helps companies carefully navigate the maze of local compliance and regulations associated with technology disposition. From secure logistics and transportation to comprehensive reporting tools and data sanitization services, ITAD USA’s solutions cover all enterprise technology types. Depending on an IT asset’s condition, it can be refurbished and redeployed within the customer’s business, remarketed and sold, or donated to charity. When assets are being sold, ITAD USA’s in-house, global-commodity experts help determine market value, and its remarketing network helps ensure clients get maximum value.

ECHG, through its wholly owned subsidiaries Teladvance, CEX and Avail DE, operate as a value-added reseller, providing IT equipment offerings and services to companies looking to upgrade their software, hardware or networking capabilities, or dispose of IT equipment during the process of moving to cloud services. ECHG delivers a diverse portfolio of latest-technology products and services for clients’ specific business and technology needs.

~~Moreover, helping new cloud customers recover value from their existing datacenter components, ECHG offers true cradle-to-grave technology solutions.~~

The Company incorporated in the State of Nevada on September 16, 1965, as Canyon State Mining Corporation of ~~Nevada~~.Nevada. During the ~~ensuing 57~~next 50 years, the Company ~~transformed its business to meet its customers’ needs and~~ changed its name to ~~reflect this transformation, including to the following:~~ Canyon State Corporation (October 13, 1981), The American Pacific Mint, Inc. (July 15, 1986), Dallas Gold & Silver Exchange, ~~Inc~~.Inc. (June 22, 1992), and DGSE Companies, Inc. (June 26, 2001).

In 2016, after recently celebrating its 50th anniversary, it was named by S&P Global Market Intelligence as the second most likely company to go bankrupt, behind Sears Holdings. Aiming to turn the Company around, the board of directors (its “Board”) brought in new management. On December 12, 2016, John Loftus was named CEO, and transformation of the business began. For many employees, that day marked the “true founding” of the Company. Under this new leadership, the Company has posted six straight years of unprecedented profitability.

By pursuing diversified ~~business~~re-commerce opportunities ~~in the recommerce sector that has~~with potential long-term rewards, we continued to evolve ~~and on~~as a company. On December 12, 2019, we changed our name to Envela Corporation to better reflect our current business operations and diversified ~~recommerce~~re-commerce portfolio. ~~These diversified business opportunities include authenticated recommerce retail~~

Our principal executive offices are located at 1901 Gateway Drive, Irving, Texas 75038, and our telephone number is (972) 587-4049. You may access our annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10- Q, current reports on Form 8-K, and other reports (and amendments and exhibits thereto) filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of luxury hard assets; end-of-life IT asset recycling; data destruction and IT-asset disposition; and provision of products, services and solutions to industrial and commercial companies. Information contained on, or accessible through, our website is not incorporated by reference into and does not constitute a part of this annual report or any other report or documents we filethe Exchange Act with ~~or furnish to~~ the Securities and Exchange Commission ~~(the “SEC”~~(“SEC”)., as well as proxy statements filed by us, free of charge on our website at www.envela.com, as soon as reasonably practicable after such material is electronically filed with, or furnished to, the SEC. Additionally, our website contains complete copies of our policies (Business Code of Conduct & Ethics), committee charters (Audit; Compliance, Governance and Nominating; and Compensation), and information about how to communicate with our Board.

~~Our principal executive offices’ address and telephone number are shown on the cover of this document. Our website address,~~ ~~envela.com~~~~, reflects corporate information and is intended primarily for investors.~~ Many of our subsidiaries and brands maintain their own websites for commercial purposes, including primarily the following: DGSE.com,, ~~CGDEinc.com~~, echoenvironmental.com,, ITADUSA.com,, teladvance.com and ~~AvailRecovery.com~~.AvailRecovery.com.

~~Envela~~Information contained on, or that can be accessed through, our website or any website of our subsidiaries or brands is not incorporated by reference into this or any other report we file with, or furnish to, the SEC, and ~~its subsidiaries hold well-established trademarks~~you should not consider information on any such website to be part of this or any other report we file with, or furnish to, the SEC. Such periodic reports, proxy statements and ~~trade names, including~~other information are also available on the ~~following:~~

~~DGSE; Dallas Gold & Silver Exchange; Charleston Gold & Diamond Exchange; Bullion Express; ECHG; ITAD USA; Echo Environmental; Teladvance and Avail.~~SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

Envela and other trade names, trademarks and service marks of the Company or its subsidiaries are the property of Envela. Solely for convenience, the trademarks, service marks, logos and trade names referred to in this document are without the “®” and “™” symbols, but such references are not intended to indicate that we waive or will not assert our rights in them.

Envela has a corporate policy governing the identification, review, consideration and approval or ratification of transactions with related persons, as that term is defined in the Instructions to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K, promulgated under the Securities Act (“Related Party”). Under this policy, all Related Party transactions are identified and approved prior to consummation of the transaction to ensure they are consistent with the Company’s best interests and the best interests of its stockholders. Among other factors, Envela’s board of directors (its “Board”) considers the size and duration of the transaction, the nature and interest of the Related Party in the transaction, whether the transaction may involve a conflict of interest and if the transaction is on terms that are at least as favorable to the Company as would be available in a comparable transaction with an unaffiliated third party. Envela’s Board reviews all Related Party transactions at least annually to determine if it is in the Company’s best interests and the best interests of the stockholders to continue, modify, or terminate any of the Related Party transactions. Envela’s Related Party Transaction Policy is available for review in its entirety under the “Investors” menu of the Company’s corporate relations website at ~~envela.com~~.

On May 20, 2019, the Company entered into two loan agreements with John R. Loftus, the CEO and President of the Company and Chairman of the Board. The first note with a principal balance of $6,925,979, proceeds of which were used to finance an asset acquisition, was a five-year promissory note amortized over 20 years at 6% annual interest rate. The second note with a principal balance of $3,074,021, proceeds of which were used to pay off an accounts payable – related party balance to a previous Related Party as of May 20, 2019, was a five-year note amortized over 20 years at 6% annual interest rate. Both notes were being serviced by operational cash flow. On November 23, 2021, Farmers State Bank of Oakley, Kansas refinanced both of the loans from Mr. Loftus, therefore, paying-off all note payables, related party loans from Mr. Loftus. For the year ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company paid Mr. Loftus $495,490 and $580,957, respectively, in interest on the Company’s outstanding note payables, related party.

In fiscal year 2021, DGSE’s advertising activities continued to rely heavily on digital media, radio and print. Marketing activities centered on each of the major business categories, emphasizing our broad array of products, expertise, and price advantages compared to our local and regional competition. In fiscal year 2021, we spent approximately $407,000 on advertising and marketing in our operations, a 61% year-over-year increase. Our advertising and marketing spending represent costs for traditional and digital media, in-store displays, brochures and informational pamphlets, production fees, and other related items.

In fiscal year 2022, we anticipate our radio, digital and social media presence to remain an integral part of DGSE’s marketing strategy. The website for the Dallas Gold & Silver Exchange has been redesigned to be viewed on a variety of platforms across a multitude of digital devices. We believe our enhanced web platform also facilitates a personalized shopping experience, including recommending inventory, and delivers a seamless digital experience for product research and social sharing. Additionally, we anticipate that social media will continue to play an increasingly larger role in our overall advertising mix. Digital advertising will continue to allow us to target specific customer groups on a wider scale.

ECHG’s advertising activities focus primarily on regional and national trade shows. In fiscal year 2021, we spent approximately $53,000 on advertising and marketing, a significant portion of which was spent at regional and national trade shows. In 2022, ECHG expects trade shows will continue to be the largest portion of their advertising budget since downstream recyclers frequent such trade shows to evaluate who can meet their needs or service their projects. Also, at trade shows, representatives of ITAD USA make many contacts with decision makers seeking either to purchase refurbished electronics for their employees or to sell their older electronic devices for recycling and reuse.

~~DGSE’s retail and wholesale jewelry business is generally seasonal. The time periods around Christmas, Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day are typically the main seasons for jewelry sales.~~

DGSE’s business of buying and selling bullion, precious metal, and rare-coins are less seasonal, though we believe they are directly impacted by several factors outside of our control, including U.S. Federal Reserve policies, inflation rates, global economic uncertainty, governmental and private-mint supply. These factors may affect margins, customer demand and transactional volume.

~~Seasonal swings are rarely sustained or noticed in ECHG’s business of recycling end-of-life assets and refurbishing value-sustaining electronic components.~~ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE

~~EMPLOYEES~~Our stakeholders are essential to our business—shareholders, employees, and the communities in which we do business. We aspire to operate our business with positive social and environmental impact.

Our Board, including the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee, the Audit Committee, and the Compensation Committee, provide oversight on business initiatives and programs that relate to social responsibility, emerging opportunities and the Company’s exposure to risk. The Board and management seek to attract and retain the most qualified inclusive workforce to propel the Company into the next generation.

We are committed to extending the useful lives of goods by promoting their recirculation and re-use, rather than creating waste. In this way, sustainability is at the core of our business, and we hope to create a more sustainable future.

Our employees are guided by our mission to extend the lifespans of durable goods. We are part of a diverse global community, and we aim to reflect that diversity within our team. We believe diversity and inclusion foster a collaborative culture, which fuels our ability to innovate as we work to create a more sustainable future.

As of December 31, ~~2021,~~2022, we ~~employed 256 people, all~~had 257 full-time equivalent employees. Additionally, we rely on independent contractors and temporary personnel to supplement our workforce, primarily in our electronic-disposition centers. None of our employees ~~are~~is represented by a labor ~~union.~~union or covered by a collective bargaining agreement. We ~~believe that~~consider our ~~current employee~~ relations ~~are in good condition.~~with our employees to be positive. Our management policy is to keep employees informed of material decisions that affect them, encourage employee suggestions, and implement them whenever practicable.

We are proud to have a diverse team. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing equal-employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity or expression.

The Company encounters competition in connection with all aspects of its operations. These competitive conditions may adversely affect the Company’s revenue and profitability and its ability to expand and execute its business strategy. In addition, the Company competes with other companies and retailers to attract and retain employees with competitive compensation programs. Many of the competitors have significantly greater size, financial resources, and human capital than the Company.

Envela buys and resells precious metals, which are generally subject to regulation including conflict mineral tracing. However, in conjunction with legal counsel, we have determined that we do not have sufficient control over manufacturing of any of our products to be included in the group of companies required to provide conflict-minerals disclosure and reporting. If our sourcing processes should change, or if there is a determination that our current practices should be covered by the conflict-minerals reporting and disclosure guidelines, we would need to implement significant additional measures to comply with these rules. See “Item 1A. Risk Factors—The conflict-mineral diligence process, the results from that process and the related reporting obligations could increase costs, adversely affect our reputation and adversely affect our ability to obtain merchandise” for more information. In addition, Envela partners with refiners for a portion of its sales. These refiners are subject to increasingly stringent governmental regulation in their refining operations, and a change or increase in such regulations in the United States or abroad may have an adverse impact on our business.

Envela recognizes that climate change is a major risk to society and therefore continues to take steps to reduce its climatic impact. Nevertheless, management believes that climate change has only a limited influence on Envela’s performance and is of limited significance directly to the business. However, as a significant portion of Envela’s business relies on the availability of disposable income for its customers, a change in fuel prices could have a material impact on Envela’s business. See “Item 1A. Risk Factors—Adverse economic conditions in the U.S. or in other key markets, and the resulting declines in consumer confidence and spending, could have a material adverse effect on ~~our~~the Company’s operating results” for more information.

Envela applied for and received, on April 20, 2020, an approximately $1.67 million federally backed loan with 1% interest, the proceeds of which were intended to pay employees and cover certain rent and utility-related costs during the COVID-19 pandemic (the “Federal Loan”). The Federal Loan was forgivable to the extent that certain criteria were met. We applied for the forgiveness of the Federal Loan during Fiscal 2020, and received notification during Fiscal 2021 that the loan had been forgiven.~~The forgiveness of the Federal Loan is included in Other income from loan forgiveness on our consolidated income statements.~~

Envela files annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, proxy statements and other information with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Such information, and amendments to reports previously filed or furnished, is available free of charge from our corporate website, ~~envela.com~~~~, as soon as reasonably practicable after such materials are filed with or furnished to the SEC. The SEC also maintains an internet site at~~ ~~sec.gov~~ ~~that contains the Company’s filings.~~

Additionally, there are complete copies of our policies (Business Code of Conduct & Ethics; Related Party Transaction Policy; and Whistleblower, committee charters (Audit; Compliance, Governance and Nominating; and Compensation), and information about how to communicate with our Board.

Our operations and financial results are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including those described below, that could adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows, and the trading price of shares of our common stock, par value $0.01 per share (our “Common Stock”).

You should carefully review and consider the risks described below and the forward-looking statements contained in this Form 10-K before evaluating our business or making an investment decision. Our business, financial condition or results of operations could be materially adversely affected by these risks. The trading price of ~~our~~the Company’s Common Stock could decline due to any of these risks, and you may lose all or part of your investment. You should also refer to the other information included or incorporated by reference in this report, including ~~our~~the Company’s consolidated financial statements and the related notes thereto. These risks and uncertainties could cause actual results and events to differ materially from those anticipated. Additional risks which ~~we do~~the Company does not presently consider material, or of which ~~we are~~management is not currently aware, may also have an adverse impact on ~~our~~the Company’s business. Please also see the section of this Form 10-K entitled “Note About Forward-Looking Statements” on page 2.

The voting power in ~~our company~~the Company is substantially controlled by a small number of ~~stockholders,~~shareholders, which may, among other things, delay or frustrate the removal of incumbent directors or a takeover attempt, even if such events may be beneficial to ~~our stockholders.~~shareholders.

N10TR, LLC (“N10TR”) is ~~our~~the Company’s largest shareholder, owning 12,814,727 shares of ~~our~~ Common Stock, representing ~~47.7%~~47.6% of ~~our~~the total outstanding shares of Common ~~Stock.~~Stock, as of December 31, 2022. Eduro Holdings, LLC (“Eduro”) owns 6,365,460 shares of ~~our~~ Common Stock, representing ~~23.7%~~23.6% of ~~our~~the total outstanding shares of Common ~~Stock.~~Stock, as of December 31, 2022. Both N10TR and Eduro are under the common control of John R. Loftus, ~~our~~the Company’s CEO, President ~~the~~and Chairman of the Board. Consequently, Mr. Loftus, ~~N10TR and Eduro are~~is in a position to significantly influence any matters that are brought to a vote of the shareholders, including, but not limited to, the election of members of ~~our~~the Company’s Board and any action requiring the approval of shareholders, including any amendments to ~~our~~the governing documents, mergers or sales of all or substantially all of ~~our~~the Company assets. This concentration of ownership also may delay, defer or even prevent a change in control of ~~our company~~the Company and make some transactions more difficult or impossible without the support of Mr. ~~Loftus, N10TR and Eduro.~~Loftus. These transactions might include proxy contests, tender offers, mergers or other purchases of Common Stock that could give ~~stockholders~~shareholders the opportunity to realize a premium over the then-prevailing market price for shares of ~~our~~ Common Stock.

~~In fiscal year 2014,~~The Company’s success depends on the ability to attract, retain, and motivate qualified directors, management and other skilled employees.

Envela’s future success and growth depends on continued services of directors, key management and employees. Losing services from any of these individuals could materially affect the Company’s operations. The Company’s future success also depends on management’s ability to identify, attract, and retain additional qualified personnel. Competition for employees is intense, and the Company may be unsuccessful in attracting or retaining qualified personnel. There are a limited number of people with knowledge and experience within our industries. The Company does not have employment agreements with many of the key employees and do not maintain life insurance policies on any of the key personnel. The loss of key personnel, especially without advance notice, or the inability to hire or retain qualified people, could have a material adverse effect on sales and operations. The Company cannot guarantee that we ~~came~~will continue to ~~an agreed settlement with~~retain key management and skilled personnel, or will be able to attract, assimilate and retain other highly qualified personnel in the ~~SEC, stemming from an investigation of accounting irregularities.~~ future.

When the Company makes acquisitions, it may take on additional liabilities or not be able to successfully integrate such acquisitions.

As part of ~~this settlement~~the Company’s history and growth strategy, it has acquired other businesses. Acquisitions involve numerous risks, including the following:

Further, the Company has made, and may continue to make acquisitions of, or investments in new services, businesses, or technologies to expand its current service offerings and product lines. Some of these may involve risks that may differ from those traditionally associated with the Company’s core business, including undertaking product or service warranty responsibilities that in its traditional core business would generally reside primarily with its suppliers. If the Company is not successful in mitigating or insuring against such risks, it could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business.

Changes in liquidity and capital requirements and the ability to secure financing and credit could materially adversely affect the Company’s financial condition and results of operations.

Envela requires continued access to capital, and a significant reduction in cash flows from operations or the availability of credit could materially and adversely affect the ability to achieve Company planned growth and operating results. Similarly, if actual costs to acquire and build-out new retail stores significantly exceed planned costs, could hinder the ability to acquire new stores or to operate those profitably. Credit and equity markets remain sensitive to world events and macro-economic developments. Therefore, the cost of borrowing may increase, and it may be more difficult to obtain financing for operations or to refinance long-term obligations as they become payable. Additionally, borrowing costs can be affected by independent rating agencies’ short- and long-term debt ratings which are based largely on performance as measured by credit metrics including interest coverage and leverage ratios. A decrease in these ratings would likely increase the Company’s borrowing cost and make it more difficult to obtain financing. A significant increase in costs to finance operations may have a material adverse impact on Envela’s business results and financial condition.

As of December 31, 2022, we had deferred tax assets (primarily consisting of federal net operating loss carryovers) of approximately $1.5 million. The ultimate realization of our deferred tax assets is dependent upon generating future taxable income to utilize our net operating loss carryovers before they expire.

The value of our deferred tax assets and liabilities are also dependent upon the tax rates expected to be in effect at the time they are realized. A change in enacted corporate tax rates in our major jurisdictions, especially the U.S. federal corporate tax rate, would change the value of our deferred taxes, which could be material.

Interest rates rose significantly during 2022 as the Federal Reserve sought to control inflation, and interest rates are likely to rise higher during 2023. Interest rates could continue to rise, which would increase our borrowing cost, or could make it difficult or impossible to secure financing.

The Company is, and will be, subject to new and existing corporate-governance and internal-control demands and reporting requirements. The costs related to the compliance of existing and future requirements could adversely affect the Company.

Governments, including agencies at the national, state and local levels, may seek to enforce or impose new laws, regulatory restrictions, or licensing requirements. They may also interpret or enforce existing requirements in new ways that could restrict the Company’s ability to continue its current methods of operation or to expand operations, impose significant additional compliance costs, and could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition and results of operations. In 2014, the Company agreed to a series of corporate governance reforms ~~which were independently verified~~with the SEC. Additionally, the Company faces corporate-governance requirements under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (the “Dodd-Frank Act”), as well as new rules and regulations subsequently adopted by the SEC, the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board and the NYSE American (the “Exchange”). These laws, rules and regulations continue to evolve and may become increasingly stringent in ~~fiscal year 2015.~~the future. If ~~we do~~the Company does not comply with the corporate governance reforms, wethe Company could face ~~additional~~ enforcement actions by the SEC or other governmental or regulatory bodies, as well as ~~additional~~ shareholder lawsuits, all of which could have significant negative financial or operational implications.

We have not paid dividends on our Common Stock in the past and do not anticipate paying dividends on our Common Stock in the foreseeable future.

~~On April 16, 2012, we filed~~We have not paid Common Stock dividends and do not anticipate paying dividends in the foreseeable future. Our current business plan provides for reinvesting earnings in an effort to complete development of our technologies, inventories and expansion, with the goal of increasing sales and long-term profitability and value.

We may incur losses because of unforeseen or catastrophic events, including pandemics, terrorist attacks, extreme weather events or other natural disasters.

The occurrence of unforeseen or catastrophic events, including pandemics, such as COVID-19, or other widespread health emergencies (or concerns over the possibility of such an emergency), terrorist attacks, extreme weather events, solar events or other natural disasters, could create economic and financial disruptions, and could lead to operational difficulties (including travel limitations and limitations on occupancy in our offices) that could impair our ability to manage our businesses.

Both of the Company’s segments now have portions of their business located in areas other than DFW. The ability to manage and control growth in new areas is vital to sustaining success. The Company has a ~~Current Report on Form 8-K disclosing~~solid footprint in DFW, but it is not guaranteed that ~~our Board had determined~~ the ~~existence~~Company will be able find staff, train and supervise new employees away from the Company’s base of ~~certain accounting irregularities beginning approximately during the second calendar quarter of 2007~~operations for both DGSE and ~~continuing~~ECHG.

The Company’s websites may be vulnerable to security breaches and similar threats, which could result in ~~periods subsequent thereto (the “Accounting Irregularities”). We brought the Accounting Irregularities~~liability for damages and harm to the ~~attention~~Company’s reputation.

Despite the implementation of network security measures, Company websites are vulnerable to computer viruses, break-ins and similar disruptive problems caused by internet users. These occurrences could result in liability for damages, and the Company’s reputation could suffer. Circumvention of the ~~SEC~~security measures may result in the misappropriation of customer or other confidential information. Any such security breach could lead to interruptions, delays and cessation of service to customers and could result in a ~~letter dated April 16, 2012. On June 18, 2012,~~decline in revenue and income.

Our revenues and profits may decline if we ~~received written notice~~are unable to maintain relationships with significant clients or renew contracts with them on favorable terms.

The success of our business depends largely on our relationships and contractual arrangements with significant clients. If our key clients terminate important business arrangements with us, or renew contracts on terms less favorable to us, we may fail to meet our business objectives and targets, and our cash flows, results of operations and financial condition could be materially adversely affected.

Our mobile business is subject to the risk of declines in the value and availability of mobile devices in our inventory, and to export compliance and other risks.

The value of the electronic devices that we collect and refurbish may fall below the prices we have paid, which could adversely affect our profitability. These devices are subject to the risk that the ~~SEC had initiated a private investigation into~~value, including selling price, will be adversely affected by technological changes affecting the ~~Accounting Irregularities, to determine whether any persons~~usefulness or ~~entities had engaged in any possible violations~~desirability of the ~~federal securities laws. On June 2, 2014, we received notice~~devices and parts; physical problems resulting from faulty design or manufacturing; increased competition; decreased customer demand, including due to changes in customer preferences, changes in client promotions and seasonality; supply chain constraints; and growing industry emphasis on cost containment. The value and availability of devices may also be impacted by adverse foreign trade relationships and an escalation of U.S.-China and China-Taiwan trade tensions, including with respect to trade policies, treaties, government relations, tariffs, and other trade restrictions. If the value or availability of devices or parts is significantly reduced, it could have a material adverse effect on our profitability.

We may incur losses because of a failure to manage and protect our clients’ assets throughout the electronics disposition processes and that could impair our ability to conduct future business, damage our reputation and could adversely impact our business, financial condition, results of operations.

The Company’s commercial services segment provides services related to electronic devices being disposed of by business customers, including cleansing storage devices from customer equipment and either recycling it through resale or disposing of it in an environmentally compliant manner. If the Company does not meet its contractual and regulatory obligations, it could be subject to contractual damages, penalties, and damage to reputation. Also, the Company’s or its subcontractors’ failure to comply with applicable environmental laws and regulations in disposing of the ~~entry~~equipment could result in liability. Such environmental liability may be joint and several, meaning that the company could be held responsible for more than its share of ~~an agreed final judgment~~the liability involved. To the extent that Company fails to comply with its obligations and such failure is not covered by insurance, the ~~Honorable Judge Jane Boyle (the “Agreed Final Judgment”) in Civil Action No. 3:14-cv-01909-B, entitled Securities and Exchange Commission v. DGSE Companies Inc., et. al., filed~~Company’s business could be adversely affected.

If the Company is unable to maintain its relationships with its suppliers or if the suppliers materially change the terms of their existing agreements with the company, the Company’s business could be materially adversely affected.

Certain parts of ECHG’s business comes from a limited number of partners. A substantial portion of ECHG’s inventory is purchased from suppliers with which the Company has entered into non-exclusive agreements. These agreements are typically cancelable on ~~May 27, 2014 in Federal District Court for~~short notice. To the ~~Northern District~~extent that these partners reduce the number of ~~Texas (the “Civil Action”). We consented~~assets they sell, are unwilling to continue to do business with the Company or are unable to continue to meet or significantly alter their obligations, the Company’s business could be materially adversely affected. In addition, to the ~~Agreed Final Judgment prior to~~extent that the ~~filing~~company’s suppliers modify the terms of ~~the Civil Action by the SEC. The Agreed Final Judgment was entered in connection~~their contracts with the ~~conclusion~~company, limit supplies due to capacity constraints, or other factors, there could be a material adverse effect on the company’s business.

There is intense competition across all markets for Envela’s products and services, which may lead to lower revenue or operating margins.

The industries in which Envela operates are highly competitive, and the Company competes with numerous other firms, a number of which are larger and have significantly greater financial, distribution, advertising and marketing resources. Envela’s products compete on a number of bases, including attractiveness of brand, category assortments and pricing competitiveness. Significant increases in these competitive influences could adversely affect the ~~investigation~~operations through a decrease in the number and dollar volume of sales.

We compete with a number of smaller companies, same sized and larger firms throughout the United States. Many competitors attract customers with their reputation and industry connections. Additional companies may decide to enter our markets to compete with us. These companies may have greater name recognition and have greater financial and marketing resources than Envela. If these new companies are successful in entering the markets, or if customers choose to go to other established competition, there could be fewer buyers or sellers and revenue could decrease.

Jewelry and watch retailing is highly fragmented and competitive. DGSE competes for jewelry sales primarily against ~~DGSE by~~specialty jewelers and other retailers that sell jewelry and watches including department stores, discount stores, apparel outlets, and internet retailers. Participants in the ~~SEC regarding~~jewelry and watch category compete for a share of customers’ disposable income with other consumer sectors such as electronics, clothing, furniture, travel and restaurants. This competition for consumers’ discretionary spending is particularly relevant to gift giving, and somewhat to bridal jewelry (e.g. engagement, wedding, and anniversary).

Consumers are increasingly shopping for jewelry or starting their jewelry-buying experience online, which makes it easier for them to compare prices with other jewelry retailers. If DGSE’s brands do not offer the ~~Accounting Irregularities.~~same or similar items at the lowest prices, consumers may purchase their jewelry from competitors, which would adversely impact the Company’s sales and results of operations.

~~In connection with~~A decrease in demand for the ~~Agreed Final Judgment~~Company’s products and ~~as remedial measures in connection with~~services and the Accounting Irregularities, we agreed to undertake certain corporate governance reforms, all of which we believe to be complete at this time (the “Corporate Governance Reforms”). The Corporate Governance Reforms include the appointment of two new independent directors to the Board, establishing the position of a Lead Independent Director on the Board and establishing reasonable term limits for membersfailure of the ~~Board, among other reforms. We engaged~~Company to adapt to such decreases could adversely affect the Company’s results of operations.

Although the Company actively manages its product and service offerings to ensure that such offerings meet the needs and preferences of its customer base and partners, the demand for a ~~consultant satisfactory~~particular product or service may decrease due to a variety of factors, including many that the SEC to confirm implementation of the Corporate Governance Reforms. Due to Board member resignations in the latter half of fiscal year 2015, we were unable to complete our confirmation with the consultant by the initial deadline; however, with the addition of new independent directors, we regained compliance with the Corporate Governance Reforms. If we fall out of compliance with the Corporate Governance Reforms, we may be the subject of additional enforcement actions and further lawsuits, which could be debilitating. The costs of such investigations and of defending lawsuits could be significant and could exceed the amount of any available insurance coverage we have, and weCompany may not ~~have sufficient resources~~be able to control, anticipate or respond to in a timely manner, such as the ~~future to satisfy such costs. These matters may continue for some time,~~availability and ~~we have no way~~pricing of ~~anticipating when~~competing products or ~~how they may be resolved. As~~technology, changes in customers’ financial conditions as a result of ~~the investigation~~changes in unemployment levels, declines in consumer spending habits related to general economic conditions, inflation, weather events, public health and ~~settlement, as well as any future investigations~~safety issues, fuel prices, interest rates, government sponsored economic stimulus programs, social welfare or ~~lawsuits, we could face~~benefit programs, real or perceived loss of ~~reputation, decline~~consumer confidence or regulatory restrictions that increase or reduce customer access to particular products.

Should the Company fail to adapt to a significant change in ~~confidence from investors, fall~~its customers’ demand for, or regular access to, its products, the Company’s revenue could decrease significantly. Even if the Company makes adaptations, its customers or merchants may resist or may reject products or services whose adaptations make them less attractive or less available. In any event, the effect of any product or service change on the results of the Company’s business may not be fully ascertainable until the change has been in ~~the market price~~effect for ~~our shares, inability to acquire capital and failure to continue as a going concern.~~some time.

In the past, our internal controls over financial reporting and procedures related thereto have been deficient. Although we have taken significant remedial measures, our previous deficiencies could have a material adverse effect on our business and on our investors’ confidence in our reported financial information, and there is no guarantee that our internal controls over financial reporting and procedures will not fail in the future.

Effective internal controls over financial reporting and disclosure controls and procedures are necessary for us to provide reliable financial reports and to detect and prevent fraud. In the past, our internal controls and procedures have failed. The remedial measures taken by us may not be sufficient to regain the confidence of investors or any loss of reputation, which could in turn affect our finances and operations. Our disclosure controls and internal controls over financial reporting may not prevent all errors or all instances of fraud. A control system, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the control system’s objectives will be met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within our business have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty, and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake. Controls can also be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the controls. The design of any system of controls is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and any design may not succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions. Over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions or deterioration in the degree of compliance with policies or procedures. Because of the inherent limitation of a cost-effective control system, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected. If there is a failure in any of our internal controls and procedures, we could face investigation or enforcement actions by the SEC and other governmental and regulatory bodies, litigation, loss of reputation and investor confidence, inability to acquire capital and other material adverse effects on our finances and business operations.

Bullion, crafted precious metal, and other precious metal products are purchased and sold based on current market pricing for precious metals. Bullion and precious metal inventories are subject to market-value changes created by their underlying commodity markets. We periodically enter into futures contracts to hedge our exposure against market-price changes. There are several national and international factors which are beyond our control, but which may affect margins, customer demand and transactional volume in our bullion business. These factors include, but are not limited to, the policies of the U.S. Federal Reserve, inflation rates, global economic uncertainty, and governmental and private mint supply. If we misjudge the commodity markets underlying the bullion inventory, our bullion business could suffer adverse consequences. Substantially lower precious-metal prices could negatively affect our ability to continue purchasing significant volumes of bullion, crafted precious-metal, and other precious metal products, which could negatively affect our profitability.

Adverse economic conditions in the U.S. or in other key markets, and the resulting declines in consumer confidence and spending, could have a material adverse effect on ~~our~~the Company’s operating results.

~~Our~~The Company’s operating results are dependent on a number of factors impacting consumer confidence and spending, including, but not limited to, the following: general economic and business conditions; wages and employment levels; volatility in the stock market; home values; inflation; consumer-debt levels; availability and cost of consumer credit; economic uncertainty; solvency concerns of major financial institutions; fluctuations in foreign-currency exchange rates; fuel and energy costs and/or shortages; tax issues; and general political conditions, both domestic and abroad.

Adverse economic conditions, including declines in employment levels, disposable income, consumer confidence and economic growth, could result in decreased consumer spending that would adversely affect sales of consumer goods, particularly those viewed as discretionary items like many of ~~our~~the Company’s products. Adverse economic conditions may arise from general economic factors as well as events such as war, terrorism, natural disasters or outbreaks of disease, as in the case of the coronavirus pandemic which has already adversely affected global economic business conditions. In addition, if any of these events should occur, future sales ~~on products like ours~~ could decline due to increased commodities prices, particularly gold.

~~The coronavirus pandemic continues to be serious threat to health~~DGSE’s wholesale and ~~economic wellbeing affecting our business, customers and supply chain.~~

On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization announced that infections of the coronavirus COVID-19 had become pandemic, and on March 13, 2020, the U.S. President announced a National Emergency relating to the disease. There has been widespread infection in the United States and abroad. National, state and local authorities have implemented social distancing and imposed quarantine and isolation measures on large portions of the population, including temporary mandatory business closures. These measures, while intended to protect human life, are having a serious adverse impact on domestic and foreign economies with unknown duration. The effectiveness of economic stabilization efforts, including government payments to affected citizens and industries, and vaccine distribution and development efforts are uncertain.

The sweeping nature of COVID-19, and any future variants, makes it extremely difficult to predict how our business and operations will be affected in the long term, though the likely overall economic impact of the pandemic is viewed as highly negative to the general economy. The pandemic continues to be a threat, and any potential variant strain that may mutate can cause continued interruptions in travel and business disruptions with respect to us, our customers or our supply chain. This could adversely affect our sales, costs and liquidity position, possibly to a significant degree. We may again become subject to store closures. We are continuing to monitor and assess the progress of vaccines concerning our employees and the public. The effects of the coronavirus pandemic on our business, the ultimate impact remains uncertain and subject to change. The duration of any such impact cannot be predicted.

We continue to monitor the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on all aspects of our business. See “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis—DGSE Precious Metals Pricing and Business Impact” for more information.

~~We face intense competition across all markets for our products and services, which may lead to lower revenue or operating margins.~~

The industries in which we operate are highly competitive, and we compete with numerous other companies, a number of which are larger and have significantly greater financial, distribution, advertising and marketing resources. Our products compete on a number of bases, including attractiveness of brand and category assortments as well as pricing competitiveness. Significant increases in these competitive influences could adversely affect our operations through a decrease in the number and dollar volume of sales.

For all of our products and services, we compete with a number of comparably sized and smaller firms, as well as a number of larger firms throughout the United States. Many of our competitors attract customers with their reputation and through their industry connections. Additionally, other reputable companies may decide to enter our markets to compete with us. These companies may have greater name recognition and have greater financial and marketing resources than we do. If these companies are successful in entering the markets in which we participate, or if customers choose to go to our competition, we may attract fewer buyers or sellers and our revenue could decrease.

Jewelry and watch retailing is highly fragmented and competitive. DGSE competes for jewelry sales primarily against specialty jewelers and other retailers that sell jewelry and watches including department stores, discount stores, apparel outlets, and internet retailers. Participants in the jewelry and watch category compete for a share of our customers’ disposable income with other consumer sectors such as electronics, clothing, furniture, travel and restaurants. This competition for consumers’ discretionary spending is particularly relevant to gift giving, and somewhat to bridal jewelry (e.g. engagement, wedding, and anniversary).

Consumers are increasingly shopping for jewelry or starting their jewelry-buying experience online, which makes it easier for them to compare prices with other jewelry retailers. If DGSE’s brands do not offer the same or similar items at the lowest prices, consumers may purchase their jewelry from competitors, which would adversely impact the Company’s sales and results of operations.

~~Our DGSE wholesale and~~retail jewelry business is seasonal, with sales traditionally greater during certain holiday ~~seasons, so events~~seasons. Events and circumstances that adversely affect holiday consumer spending will have a disproportionately adverse effect on ~~our~~DGSE’s operational results.

~~Our DGSE~~DGSE’s wholesale and retail jewelry sales are seasonal by nature. The time periods around ~~Christmas,~~ Valentine’s Day, ~~and~~ Mother’s Day and Christmas are typically the main seasons for jewelry sales. DGSE’s sales are traditionally greater during significant holidays that occur in early spring, late fall, ~~winter or early spring.~~and winter. The amount of net sales and operating income generated during these seasons depends upon the general ~~level of retail sales at such times, as well as~~ economic conditions and other factors beyond our control. Given the timing of ~~our~~the annual seasonality, inclement weather can at times pose a substantial barrier to consumer retail activity and have a material negative impact on ~~our~~DGSE’s store traffic. If events or circumstances were to occur that negatively impact consumer spending during such holiday seasons, it could have a material adverse effect on ~~our~~ sales, profitability and operating results.

Bullion, crafted precious metal, and other precious metal products are purchased and sold based on current market pricing for precious metals. Bullion and precious metal inventories are subject to market-value changes created by their underlying commodity markets. Periodically, futures contracts are entered into to hedge the exposure against market-price changes. There are several national and international factors which are beyond management’s control, but which may affect margins, customer demand and transactional volume in the bullion business. These factors include, but are not limited to, the policies of the U.S. Federal Reserve, inflation rates, global economic uncertainty, and governmental and private mint supply. If ~~we misjudge~~commodity markets underlying the bullion inventory are misjudged, the bullion business could suffer adverse consequences. Substantially lower precious-metal prices could negatively affect the ability to continue purchasing significant volumes of bullion, crafted precious-metal, and other precious metal products, which could negatively affect profitability.

If the Company misjudges the demand for our products, high inventory levels could adversely affect future operating results and profitability.

Consumer demand for ~~our~~the Company’s products can affect inventory levels. If consumer demand is lower than expected, inventory levels can rise, causing a strain on operating cash flow. If the inventory cannot be sold through ~~our~~ retail outlets or wholesale contacts, additional write-downs or write-offs to ~~future~~ earnings could be necessary. Conversely, if consumer demand is higher than expected, insufficient inventory levels could result in unfulfilled customer orders, loss of revenue and an unfavorable impact on customer relationships. In particular, volatility and uncertainty related to macro-economic factors make it more difficult ~~for us~~ to forecast customer demand in ~~our~~ various markets. Failure to properly judge consumer demand and properly manage inventory could have a material adverse effect on profitability and liquidity.

~~Changes in our liquidity and capital requirements and our ability to secure financing and credit could materially adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.~~

We require continued access to capital, and a significant reduction in cash flows from operations or the availability of credit could materially and adversely affect our ability to achieve our planned growth and operating results. Similarly, if actual costs to acquire and build-out new retail stores significantly exceed planned costs, could hinder our ability to acquire new stores or to operate those profitably. Credit and equity markets remain sensitive to world events and macro-economic developments. Therefore, our cost of borrowing may increase, and it may be more difficult to obtain financing for our operations or to refinance long-term obligations as they become payable. Additionally, our borrowing costs can be affected by independent rating agencies’ short- and long-term debt ratings which are based largely on our performance as measured by credit metrics including interest coverage and leverage ratios. A decrease in these ratings would likely increase our borrowing cost and make it more difficult for us to obtain financing. A significant increase in our costs to finance operations may have a material adverse impact on our business results and financial condition.

~~Interest rates could rise, which would increase our borrowing cost, or could make it difficult or impossible to secure financing.~~

A failure ~~in our~~of the information systems could prevent usthe Company from effectively managing and controlling ~~our business or~~operations and serving ~~our~~ customers.

~~We rely~~The Company relies on ~~our~~ information systems to manage and operate ~~our~~ stores and business. These include ~~our~~the telephone system, website, point-of-sale application, accounting package and other systems. Each store is part of an information network that permits usthe Company to maintain adequate cash inventory, daily reconcile cash balances, and timely report revenues and expenses. Any disruption in the availability of ~~our~~the information systems could adversely affect ~~our~~the Company’s operation, and the ability to serve ~~our~~ customers and our results of operations.

~~Our success depends on our ability to attract, retain and motivate qualified directors, management and other skilled employees.~~

Our future success and growth depend on the continued services of our directors, key management and employees. Losing services of any of these individuals or any other key employee or contractor could materially affect our business. The Company’s future success also depends on our ability to identify, attract and retain additional qualified personnel. Competition for employees in our industries is intense, and we may be unsuccessful in attracting or retaining them. There are a limited number of people with knowledge of, and experience in, our industries. We do not have employment agreements with many of our key employees. We do not maintain life insurance policies on any of our employees. The loss of key personnel, especially without advance notice, or the inability to hire or retain qualified personnel, could have a material adverse effect on sales and operations. We cannot guarantee that we will continue to retain our key management and skilled personnel, or that we will be able to attract, assimilate and retain other highly qualified personnel in the future.

~~The Company is expanding to geographical regions that we are unfamiliar.~~

Both of the Company’s segments now have portions of their business located in areas other than the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex (the “DFW Metroplex”). Our ability to manage and control growth in new areas is vital to sustaining our success. The Company has a solid footprint in the DFW Metroplex, but it is not guaranteed that we will be able find staff, train and supervise new employees away from the Company’s base of operations for both DGSE and ECHG.

~~We have not paid dividends on our Common Stock in the past and do not anticipate paying dividends on our Common Stock in the foreseeable future.~~

We have not paid Common Stock dividends since our inception and do not anticipate paying dividends in the foreseeable future. Our current business plan provides for reinvesting earnings in an effort to complete development of our technologies, inventories and expansion, with the goal of increasing sales and long-term profitability and value.

We are subject to new and existing corporate-governance and internal-control reporting requirements, and our costs related to compliance with, or our failure to comply with, existing and future requirements could adversely affect our business.

In addition to the Corporate Governance Reforms, we face corporate-governance requirements under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, and the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (the “Dodd-Frank Act”), as well as new rules and regulations subsequently adopted by the SEC, the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board and the NYSE American (the “Exchange”). These laws, rules and regulations continue to evolve and may become increasingly stringent in the future. We cannot ensure that we will be able to comply fully with these laws, rules and regulations that address corporate governance, internal control reporting and similar matters. Failure to comply with these laws, rules and regulations could subject us to investigation and enforcement actions, and could materially adversely affect our reputation, financial condition and the value and liquidity of our securities.

~~Our websites may be vulnerable to security breaches and similar threats, which could result in our liability for damages and harm to our reputation.~~

Despite the implementation of network security measures, our websites are vulnerable to computer viruses, break-ins and similar disruptive problems caused by internet users. These occurrences could result in our liability for damages, and our reputation could suffer. Circumvention of our security measures may result in the misappropriation of customer or other confidential information. Any such security breach could lead to interruptions, delays and cessation of service to our customers and could result in a decline in revenue and income.

Fluctuations in the availability and pricing of commodities, particularly gold, which accounts for the majority of ~~our~~ merchandise costs, could adversely impact ~~our~~the Company’s earnings and cash availability.

While jewelry manufacturing is a major driver of demand for gold, management believes that the cost of gold is predominantly driven by investment transactions which have resulted in significant changes in that cost over the past decade. ~~Our~~The Company’s cost of merchandise and potentially ~~our~~ earnings may be adversely impacted by investment-market considerations that cause the price of gold to significantly increase or decrease.

An inability to increase retail prices to reflect higher commodity costs would result in lower profitability. Historically, jewelry retailers have been able, over time, to increase prices to reflect changes in commodity costs. However, in general, particularly sharp increases in commodity costs may result in a time lag before increased commodity costs are fully reflected in retail prices. There is no certainty that such price increases will be sustainable, so downward pressure on gross margins and earnings may occur. Moreover, any sustained increases in the cost of commodities could result in the need to fund a higher level of inventory or to make changes in the merchandise available to customers.

A significant portion of ~~our~~DGSE’s profit is generated from buying and selling pre-owned jewelry or other precious-metal-based products. Significant price fluctuations in precious metals, especially downward, can have a severe impact on this part of our business, as people are less likely to sell these products to usthe Company if they believe their merchandise is being undervalued, or if they believe the value is uncertain.

The conflict-mineral diligence process, the results from that process and the related reporting obligations could increase costs, adversely affect ~~our~~the Company’s reputation and adversely affect our ability to obtain merchandise.

In August 2012, the SEC, pursuant to the Dodd-Frank Act, issued final rules which require annual disclosure and reporting on the source and use of certain minerals, including gold, from the Democratic Republic of Congo and adjoining countries. The gold supply chain is complex, and while ~~our~~ management believes that the rules only cover less than 1% of annual worldwide gold production based upon current estimates,, the final rules require certain jewelry retailers and manufacturers that file with the SEC to exercise reasonable due diligence in determining the country of origin of the statutorily designated minerals that are used in kinds of products ~~we sell.~~the Company sells. Jewelry retailers or manufacturers who meet certain criteria were required to file certain reports with the SEC beginning in May 2014, disclosing their due-diligence measures related to country of origin, the results of those activities, and related determinations. In conjunction with legal counsel, we have determined that we do not have sufficient control over manufacturing of any of our products to be included in the group of companies required to provide conflict-minerals disclosure and reporting.

If ~~our~~the Company’s sourcing processes should change, or if there is a determination that ~~our~~the Company’s current practices should be covered by the conflict-minerals reporting and disclosure guidelines, wethere would be a need to implement significant additional measures to comply with these rules. WeManagement cannot be certain of the costs that might be associated with such regulatory compliance. The final rules also cover tungsten, which is contained in a small portion of items that we sell. Other minerals, such as diamonds, could be added to those currently covered by these rules. WeThe Company may incur reputational risks with customers and other ~~stakeholders~~shareholders if, due to the complexity of the global supply chain, ~~we are~~management is unable to sufficiently verify the origin of the relevant metals. Also, if the responses of parts of ~~our~~the Company’s supply chain to verification requests were adverse, it could harm our ability to obtain merchandise and add to compliance ~~costs~~costs.

~~Our customer~~The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic adversely affected us and ~~vendor concentration~~a reoccurrence of the pandemic or similar outbreaks could in ~~one significant entity could have an~~the future adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization announced that infections of the coronavirus COVID-19 had become a pandemic, and on March 13, 2020, the U.S. President announced a National Emergency relating to the disease. There was widespread infection in the United States and abroad. National, state, and local authorities implemented social distancing and imposed quarantine and isolation measures on large portions of the population, including temporary mandatory business closures. These measures, while intended to protect human life, had serious adverse impact on domestic and foreign economies.

The U.S. and certain other governments took unprecedented actions in an attempt to address and rectify these extreme market and economic conditions by providing liquidity and stability to the financial markets. The impact of the actions taken by these governments is still being felt.

Sustained geopolitical conflicts, military action and civil unrest could result in disruptions to the global supply chain and uncertain economic conditions, which could materially adversely affect our ~~business.~~financial condition.

~~A significant amount~~U.S. and global markets are experiencing volatility and disruption following the escalation of ~~DGSE’s revenue~~geopolitical tensions between Ukraine and ~~expenses stems from sales to and purchases from one Dallas refining partner,~~Russia, which ~~relationship constitutes Envela’s single largest source of revenues and expenses~~.has devolved into military conflict. In addition, ~~a significant amount of ECHG’s refining revenue comes through Echo from one refining partner with an international refining facility. Any adverse break in either relationship could reduce~~ the ~~flow of refining materials to them~~United States, Canada, the European Union, and ~~revenue to us. While it remains a developing situation,~~other countries have levied economic sanctions and other penalties on Russia. Although the ~~coronavirus pandemic~~length and any continuing quarantines, interruptions in travel and business disruptions with respect to us or either refining partner could cause such an adverse break in the relationship and reduce refining revenue to us, possibly to a significant degree. Although we are continuing to monitor and assess the effectsfull impact of the ~~coronavirus pandemic, including~~ongoing conflict remains uncertain, the ~~development~~events in Ukraine have resulted in market disruptions. The broader consequences of the conflict, which may include further sanctions, embargoes, regional instability, geopolitical shifts, transportation bans on certain shipping routes and ~~distribution~~potential retaliatory action by the Russian government against the United States and its allies. This may lead to economic instability, sustained inflation and changes in liquidity and credit availability. Any of ~~vaccine,~~ the ~~ultimate~~factors could adversely impact our business, financial condition, results of ~~COVID-19 and such efforts is highly uncertain and subject to change. The duration of any such impact cannot be predicted.~~operations.

~~We lease~~The Company leases and ~~own~~owns various properties across three markets in which DGSE and ECHG currently operate. Nine leased and owned properties are in ~~the~~ DFW, ~~Metroplex,~~ one is in ~~Charleston,~~Mount Pleasant, South Carolina and one is in Chandler, Arizona, a suburb of Phoenix. The leases have a wide variety of terms, rents and expiration dates. ~~See Note 16 to our consolidated financial statements~~DGSE owns three of their retail locations and leases another four in DFW. The four leased locations have leases expiring starting in 2025 through 2027 with rights of renewal for ~~more information regarding our leases. DGSE purchased~~three of the properties. ECHG leases all three of their locations, two ~~stand-alone retail buildings~~of which are in Lewisville, Texas and Grapevine, Texas, both suburbs of Dallas, during fiscal year 2020, and DGSE purchased one stand-alone retail building in Frisco, Texas, also a suburb of Dallas, in Fiscal year 2021. DGSE closed the Southlake, Texas retail location during fiscal year 2020 due to an expiring lease. ECHG was assigned two leases through the assets purchased from the CExchange TransactionDFW and the ~~Avail Transaction. During Fiscal 2020, the Company purchased an office building for Envela’s headquarters~~other being in ~~Irving, Texas. For~~Chandler, Arizona, with leases expiring starting in 2025 through 2027, with one lease having a ~~majority~~right of ~~Fiscal 2021, the Company had a third party tenant. The tenant decided not to renew~~renewal. DGSE and currently Envela is looking to lease a portion of the corporate headquarters to other corporate tenants. The Lewisville, Grapevine, Frisco and Irving locations were purchased using long-term financing. For more information on this financing, see Note 10 to our consolidated financial statements. WeECHG are constantly evaluating each of ~~our~~their locations in terms of profitability, effectiveness and fit with long-term ~~strategy.~~

sustainability. Our principal corporate ~~offices are~~office building is owned by the Company and is located at 1901 Gateway Drive, ~~Suite 100,~~ Irving, Texas 75038.

~~We consider whether~~For addition information about encumbrances on properties the Company owns, see Note 9 to ~~renew or renegotiate~~ our ~~leases based on a variety of factors, including whether current lease options are available. On September 9, 2020, we entered into a new lease for Echo’s Carrollton warehouse location,~~consolidated financial statements. For additional information about the ~~initial term for the new lease began January 1, 2021 and will expire on January 31, 2026. The new lease omits provisions in the previous lease requiring a sublet of a portion~~nature of the warehouse to a third party and provides us an optional extension of an additional 60 months. On August 24, 2021, we entered into a new lease for DGSE’s Dallas Flagship location, the initial term for which began October 1, 2021, and will expire January 31, 2027. The new lease offers one renewal extension for an additional 60 months at market rate upon exercising the option. ITAD’s Carrollton warehouse lease expired on July 31, 2021, and was not renewed. A new ECHG warehouse lease was assigned to CEX in connection with the CExchange Transaction on June 9, 2021. ITAD moved its operationsCompany’s leases, see Note 15 to the building with Teladvance when ITAD’s lease expired on July 31, 2021. Teladvance’s new assigned lease was set to expire December 31, 2021, but on October 31, 2021, we entered into an amended lease for Teladvance’s new Carrollton warehouse location. The amended lease began January 1, 2022 and will expire January 31, 2027. A new ECHG warehouse lease was assigned to Avail DE in connection with the Avail Transaction. The new assigned warehouse lease expires on May 31, 2025. We continue to evaluate options with respect to renegotiating leases or moving operations conducted at or centrally routed to these locations.Company’s consolidated financial statements.

~~The following table provides a summary of all materially significant locations out of which we and our subsidiaries operate as of December 31, 2021:~~

In ~~our~~management’s opinion, these properties have been well maintained, are in good operating condition and contain all necessary equipment and facilities for their intended purposes.

There are various claims, lawsuits and pending actions against the Company arising in the normal course of the Company’s business. It is the opinion of management that the ultimate resolution of these matters will not have a material effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS, AND

~~Our~~The Company’s Common Stock is traded on the Exchange, under the symbol “ELA.” As of March ~~11, 2022,~~10, 2023, we had ~~283~~268 record holders of our Common Stock.

~~We have~~Envela has not declared any dividends with respect to ~~our~~ Common Stock. ~~Our~~Management’s intent is to retain all current earnings to finance future growth; accordingly, it is not anticipated that cash or other dividends will be paid to ~~holders~~the Company’s shareholders of Common Stock in the ~~foreseeable~~near future.

On December 7, 2016, ~~our~~the Company’s shareholders approved the adoption of the 2016 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2016 Plan”), which ~~reserved~~reserves 1,100,000 shares of ~~our~~ Common Stock for issuance pursuant to awards issued thereunder. As of December 31, ~~2021,~~2022, no awards had been made under the 2016 Plan. The Company’s prior 2006 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2006 Plan”) expired according to its terms on December 31, 2019, and as a result no further shares may be issued under the 2006 Plan. No securities issued pursuant to the 2006 Plan remain issuable upon the exercise of any option, warrants or rights. However, 15,000 options issued pursuant to the Company’s 2004 Employee Stock Option Plan (the “2004 Employee Stock Option Plan”) remain unexercised and have no expiration date. For more information, see Note 1413 to our consolidated financial statements.

The following table summarizes ~~our~~the equity compensation plan information as of December 31, ~~2021:~~2022:

(1) Represents 15,000 options issued under the 2004 Employee Stock Option Plan, which remain unexercised and have no expiration date.

(2) The total number of securities remaining available for future issuance is solely comprised of shares of Common Stock reserved under the 2016 Plan.

There have been no purchases made by or on behalf of the issuer or any “affiliated purchaser,” as defined in Rule 10b-18(a)(3) of the Exchange Act of any of our equity securities during the years ended December 31, ~~2021~~2022 and December 31, ~~2020.~~2021.

ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES THAT MAY AFFECT FUTURE RESULTS

Please see the section of this Form 10-K entitled “Note About Forward-Looking Statements” on page 2.

The ~~coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has adversely affected global economic business conditions. Future sales on products like ours~~following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations should be read together with our financial statements and related notes and other financial information included in this Annual Report. The following discussion contains forward-looking statements that reflect our plans, estimates and beliefs. Our actual results could ~~decline,~~differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to these differences include those discussed below and elsewhere in this Annual Report, particularly in the ultimate impact is uncertain and subject to change. We took steps during Fiscal 2020 to have as many employees work from home as possible. We also followed governmental directives to wear masks and adopt the social distance guidelines where possible. The duration of this pandemic and the impact, either direct or indirect cannot be predicted. The Company believed additional liquidity was necessary to support ongoing operations during this period of uncertainty. We applied for and received approximately $1.67 million, 1% interest, federally backed loan to pay employees and cover certain rent and utility-related costs during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Federal Loan was forgivable to the extent that certain criteria were met. We applied for the forgivenesssection titled “Risk Factors.” Our historical results are not necessarily indicative of the ~~Federal Loan during Fiscal 2020, and received notification during Fiscal 2021~~results that may be expected for any period in the ~~loan had been forgiven.The forgiveness of the Federal Loan is included in Other income from loan forgiveness on our consolidated income statements.~~future.

~~During~~We are enabling a better world through the ~~first quarter~~circular economy; by empowering buyers and sellers to extend the useful lives of ~~fiscal year 2020, we revised the way we review~~specialty and ~~report our financial information to align more closely with the Company’s strategy to engage in~~durable goods; and by seizing retail, recycling, and reverse-logistics supply-chain opportunities. Envela is a diverse ~~recommerce activities~~re-commerce company that manages its business through two ~~principle business segments—DGSE~~segments. Its commercial-services segment is led by subsidiary ECHG, and ~~ECHG.~~its direct-to-consumer segment is led by subsidiary DGSE. Envela ~~continues to report~~reports its revenue and operating expenses based on ~~its DGSE and ECHG~~these two operating segments, ~~and beginning in fiscal year 2020, disaggregated its~~with revenue ~~within the~~for each operating ~~segments, based on its~~segment, being presented as resale and ~~recycle presentation basis.~~recycle. We also include segment information in the notes to our financial statements. For more information, see “Item 1. Business—Operating Segments” above. A list of the company’s significant subsidiaries is presented in Exhibit 21.1.

~~DGSE Precious Metals Pricing~~Key Economic Factors and ~~Business Impact~~Trends Affecting the Markets in Which We Operate

Because DGSE buys and resells precious metals, it is impacted by changes in precious metal pricing which rises and falls based upon global supply and demand dynamics, with the greatest impact on us relating to gold as it represents a significant portion of the precious metal in which we trade. Gold prices surged during the beginnings of the COVID-19 pandemic, starting at $1,523 an ounce, as determined by the London AM Fix on January 1, 2020, and rose strongly during the first half of 2020 peaking at $2,060 an ounce during August. However, gold prices dipped from the peak to close at $1,891 an ounce, as determined by the London PM Fix on December 31, 2020. Although gold dipped during the second half of Fiscal 2020, it still registered a 24% increase during Fiscal 2020. Gold prices continued to dip to a low of $1,683 an ounce on March 30, 2021, and then began to rebound throughout the remainder of the year closing at $1,820 on December 31, 2021, as determined by the London AM Fix. During fiscal year 2021, gold prices receded 4% from December 31, 2020.

According to the World Gold Council’s press release dated January 28, 2022, the use of gold in the technology sector in 2021 increased 9% to reach a three year high. While technology demand is comparatively smaller than other sectors, its uses are far reaching and prevalent in a variety of electronics, from mobile devices to the sophisticated James Webb telescope recently put into orbit.

According to the same press release, gold is expected to face similar dynamics in 2022 to those seen last year, with competing forces supporting and curtailing its performance. Near term, the gold price will likely react to real rates, which in turn will respond to the speed at which global central banks tighten monetary supply and their effectiveness in controlling inflation.

The pandemic seems to continue to affect the recommerce business in unpredictable ways. Although there are variants of COVID-19 affecting the health of the United States, the employment figures through 2021 suggest people were heading back to work during 2021. The unemployment rate has gone from over six percent (6%), in January of 2021, to four percent (4%), as of January 2022. This is the opposite of what one might expect during a pandemic that is still considered a threat and when a social phenomenon labeled as the Great Resignation threatens the country’s ability to retain workers. Government stimulus checks, eviction moratoriums, forbearances on mortgages and student loans have all been stopped or curtailed during 2021. During these uncertain times, DGSE has shown our continuing devotion to provide our customers what they need.

When prices rise for gold or other precious metals, DGSE has observed that individual sellers tend to be more likely to sell their unwanted crafted-precious-metal items and at the same time retail customers tend to buy bullion and other gold products so as not to miss out on potential market gains. Tracking the decrease in gold prices during 2021, DGSE’s crafted-precious-metal purchases decreased slightly by 5% in fiscal year 2021. In fiscal year 2020, DGSE experienced a decrease in crafted-precious-metal purchases by 21%. The Company attributes the slight decrease to the impact of COVID-19, which impacted foot traffic and its retail locations. While the precious-metals industry has stabalized, our focus will be to continue to grow our jewelry, diamond and fine watch business, as well as maintain our business of purchasing crafted-precious-metal items, a diversified strategy which we believe will continue to grow and be a profit engine in the future.

~~For additional information regarding DGSE, see “Item 1. Business—Operating Segments—DGSE Segment.”~~

ECHG owns and operates Echo, ITAD USA, CEX, Avail DE and Teladvance, through which it primarily buys and resells or recycles consumer electronic components and IT equipment. Echo focuses on end-of-life electronics recycling and also offers disposal transportation and product tracking, ITAD USA provides IT equipment disposition including compliance and data sanitization services, and Teladvance, CEX and Avail DE operate as value-added resellers by providing offerings and services to companies looking to either upgrade capabilities or dispose of equipment. Like DGSE, ECHG also maintains relationships with refiners or recyclers to which it sells extracted valuable materials from electronics and IT equipment that are not appropriate for resale or reuse.

The electronic disposition and recycling industry is fragmented in the United States. Certain parts of ECHG’s business comes from a limited number of partners. The used electronics processing business is subject to cyclical fluctuations based upon product availability, promotions, seasonality, and supply chain constraints. In our ECHG segment, we compete primarily on price and on the services, we provide to clients. The price offered for devices is the principle competitive factor in acquiring material from generators. Generators of material may also consider factors other than price, such as logistics costs, timely removal, customized reports, the ability to service multiple locations, insurance coverage, and the buyer’s financial strength. For additional information regarding ECHG, see “Item 1. Business—Operating Segments—ECHG ~~Segment.”~~Segment” and See “Item 1A. Risk Factors—unable to maintain relationships with significant clients”.

The Company is exposed to various market risks. Market risk is the potential loss arising from the adverse changes in market prices and rates. The nature of DGSE’s operations results in exposure to fluctuations in commodity prices, specifically diamonds, platinum, gold and silver. The Company does not currently use derivatives to hedge these risks. As a significant portion of our inventory and sales involve gold and jewelry, financial results can be influenced by the market price of gold and diamonds. The retail sales and gross margin could be materially impacted if prices of diamonds, platinum, gold, or silver rise so significantly that consumer behavior changes or if price increases cannot be passed onto customers. Because DGSE buys and resells precious metals, it is impacted by fluctuations and changes in precious-metal pricing which rises and falls based upon global supply and demand dynamics, with the greatest impact relating to gold as it represents a significant portion of the precious-metal in which DGSE trades. Such fluctuations, particularly with respect to gold, which accounts for a majority of DGSE’s merchandise costs, can have a significant impact on earnings and cash availability.

The ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect our business and results of operations, although to a lesser extent than the prior years. Throughout the pandemic, our top priority has been to protect the health and safety of our employees and our customers. Macroeconomic uncertainty and inflationary pressure may drive lower demand for the end consumer and increase operating costs and costs of borrowing.

Our ~~significant accounting policies are disclosed in Note 1 of our consolidated financial statements. The following~~management’s discussion ~~addresses our most critical accounting policies, which are those that are both important to the portrayal~~and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations is based on our financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting (“U.S. GAAP”) principles. The preparation of these financial statements requires our management to make judgments and estimates that ~~require significant judgment or use~~affect the reported amounts of ~~complex estimates. References to fiscal years below are denoted with the word “Fiscal”~~assets and liabilities and the ~~associated year.~~disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, as well as the reported revenue generated, and expenses incurred during the reporting periods. Our estimates are based on our historical experience and on various other factors that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these judgments and estimates under different assumptions or conditions and any such differences may be material.

While our significant accounting policies are more fully described in Note 1—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, we believe that the accounting estimates discussed below relate to the more significant areas involving management’s judgments and estimates.

DGSE inventory is valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value (“NRV”). We acquire a majority of our inventory from individual customers, including pre-owned jewelry, watches, bullion, rare coins and monetary collectibles. We acquire these items based on our own internal estimate of the fair value of the items at the time of purchase. We consider factors such as the current spot market price of precious metals and current market demand for the items being purchased. DGSE supplements these purchases from individual customers with inventory purchased from wholesale vendors. These wholesale purchases can take the form of full asset purchases, or consigned inventory. Consigned inventory is accounted for on our balance sheet with a fully offsetting contra account so that consigned inventory has a net zero balance. The majority of our inventory has some component of its value that is based on the spot market price of precious metals. Because the overall market value for precious metals regularly fluctuates, these fluctuations could have either a positive or negative impact on the value of our inventory and could positively or negatively impact our profitability. We monitor these fluctuations to evaluate any necessary impairment to inventory.

The Echo inventory principally includes processed and unprocessed electronic scrap materials. The value of the material is derived from recycling the precious and other scrap metals included in the scrap. The processed and unprocessed materials are carried at the lower of the average cost of the material during the month of purchase or NRV. The in-transit material is carried at lower of cost or NRV using the retail method. Under the retail method the valuation of the inventory at cost and the resulting gross margins are calculated by applying a cost to retail ratio to the retail value of the inventory.

~~Impairment~~For the year ended December 31, 2022, we have not identified critical accounting estimates that involve a significant level of ~~Long-Lived~~estimation uncertainty and ~~Amortized Intangible Assets~~: We perform impairment evaluations of our long-lived assets, including property, plant and equipment and intangible assets with finite lives whenever business conditions or events indicate that those assets may be impaired. When the estimated future undiscounted cash flows to be generated by the assets are less than the carrying value of the long-lived assets, the assets are written down to fair market value andwould have a ~~charge is recorded to current operations. Based~~material impact on our ~~evaluations, no impairment was required as~~results. Refer to our significant accounting policies are more fully described in Note 1—Summary of ~~December 31, 2021 or 2020.~~Significant Accounting Policies.

~~Business Combinations:~~ Recent Accounting Pronouncements~~Assets acquired~~

See Note 1, “Accounting Policies and ~~liabilities assumed~~Nature of Operations” to our financial statements included this Annual Report on Form 10-K for recently issued accounting pronouncements not yet adopted as ~~part~~ of ~~a business acquisition are generally recorded at their fair value at~~ the date of acquisition. The excess of purchase price over the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed is recorded as goodwill. Determining fair value of identifiable assets, particularly intangibles, and liabilities acquired also requires management to make estimates, which are basedthis Annual Report on all available information and in some cases assumptions with respect to the timing and amount of future revenues and expenses associated with an asset. Accounting for business acquisitions requires management to make judgments as to whether a purchase transaction is a multiple element contract, meaning that it includes other transaction components such as a settlement of a preexisting relationship. This judgment and determination affects the amount of consideration paid that is allocable to assets and liabilities acquired in the business purchase transaction.Form 10-K.

~~Revenue Recognition~~~~: In May 2014, the~~Use of Non-U.S. GAAP Financial ~~Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards update (ASU) No. 2014-09,~~ ~~Revenue from Contracts with Customers~~ (Topic 606), which superseded revenue recognition requirements in Topic 605, Revenue Recognition. The ASU is based on the principle that revenue is recognized to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The ASU also requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgements and changes in judgements and assets recognized from cost incurred to obtain or fulfill a contract.

ASC 606 provides guidance to identify performance obligations for revenue-generating transactions. The initial step is to identify the contract with a customer created with the sales invoice or repair ticket. Secondly, to identify the performance obligations in the contract as we promise to deliver the purchased item or promised repairs in return for payment or future payment as a receivable. The third step is determining the transaction price of the contract obligation as in the full ticket price, negotiated price or a repair price. The next step is to allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations as we designate a separate price for each item. The final step in the guidance of ASC 606 is to recognize revenue as each performance obligation is satisfied.

Our over-the-counter sales with the retail public and wholesale dealers are recognized when the merchandise is delivered, and payment has been made either by immediate payment or through a receivable obligation at one of our retail locations. We also recognize revenue upon the shipment of goods when retail and wholesale customers have fulfilled their obligation to pay, or promise to pay, through e-commerce or phone sales. We have elected to account for shipping and handling costs as fulfillment costs after the customer obtains control of the goods. Crafted-precious-metal items at the end of their useful lives are sold to a refiner. Since the local refiner is located in the Dallas/Fort Worth area we deliver the metal to the refiner. The metal is melted and assayed, price is determined from the assay and payment is made usually in a day or two. Revenue is recognized from the sale once payment is received.

DGSE also offers a structured layaway plan. When a retail customer utilizes the layaway plan, we collect a minimum payment of 25% of the sales price, establish a payment schedule for the remaining balance and hold the merchandise as collateral as security against the customer’s deposit until all amounts due are paid in full. Revenue for layaway sales is recognized when the merchandise is paid in full and delivered to the retail customer. Layaway revenue is also recognized when a customer fails to pay in accordance with the sales contract and the sales item is returned to inventory with the forfeit of deposited funds, typically after 90 days.Measures

In ~~limited circumstances,~~this management’s discussion and analysis, we ~~exchange merchandise for similar merchandise and/or monetary consideration with both dealers and retail customers, for~~use supplemental measures of our performance, which ~~we recognize revenue~~are derived from our consolidated financial information, but which are not presented in our consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with ~~Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 845, Nonmonetary Transactions. When~~U.S. GAAP. We believe that providing these Non-U.S. GAAP financial measures adds a meaningful presentation of our operating and financial performance. See the reconciliation of net income to EBITDA, in Non-U.S. GAAP Financial Measures below.

EBITDA is a key performance measure that our management uses to assess our operating performance. Because EBITDA facilitates internal comparisons of our historical operating performance on a more consistent basis, we ~~exchange merchandise~~use this measure as an overall assessment of our performance, to evaluate the effectiveness of our business strategies and for ~~similar merchandise~~business planning purposes. EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled metrics of other companies. EBITDA means earnings before interest expense, other (income) expense, net, income tax expense, and ~~there~~depreciation and amortization. EBITDA is ~~no monetary component~~a non-U.S. GAAP measure and should not be considered as an alternative to the ~~exchange, we do not recognize~~presentation of net income or any ~~revenue. Instead,~~other measure of financial performance calculated and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The following table provides a reconciliation of net income to EBITDA:

Theresults of operations presented below should be reviewed in conjunction with the ~~basis~~financial statements and notes included elsewhere in the Annual Report. Prior year comparisons for 2022 and 2021, are included in “Part II, Item 7 – Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021. Year-over-year discussion and analysis of the ~~merchandise relinquished becomes~~line-item revenue and expenses within the ~~basis~~consolidated income statement are included below for 2022 and 2021. The following tables set forth our results of operations and such data as a percentage of revenue and gross profit for the ~~merchandise received, less any indicated impairment~~periods presented:

Comparison of ~~value of the merchandise relinquished. When we exchange merchandise for similar merchandise~~2022 and ~~there is a monetary component~~2021

Resale revenue related to DGSE increased by $33,321,371, or 37% in Fiscal 2022 compared to Fiscal 2021. Resale revenue, such as bullion, jewelry, watches, and rare coins, increased primarily due to increased traction in DGSE’s new retail locations added to increased consumer demand with increased foot traffic from an increase in advertising. Resale revenue related to ECHG increased by $7,207,265, or 22%, in Fiscal 2022 compared to Fiscal 2021. Resale revenue increased primarily due to the ~~exchange, we recognize~~economy beginning to stabilize during Fiscal 2022 from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Recycled-material revenue related to DGSE increased by $1,066,803, or 14% in Fiscal 2022 compared to Fiscal 2021. The increase in recycled-material revenue is primarily due to DGSE’s retail locations purchasing additional inventory over the counter from increased foot traffic. Recycled-material revenue related to ECHG increased by $124,337, or 1% in Fiscal 2022 compared to Fiscal 2021. The increase in recycled-material revenue is primarily due to the ~~extent~~increase of down-stream recycling activity beginning to come back from the ~~monetary assets received~~COVID-19 pandemic.

Resale gross profit related to DGSE, increased by $3,218,633, or 29% in Fiscal 2022 compared to Fiscal 2021. The increase in resale gross profit is primarily due to the 37% increase in resale revenue even though the margin percentage decreased from 12.4% during Fiscal 2021 to 11.6% during Fiscal 2022. The resale gross profit related to ECHG, increased $7,549,761, or 52% in Fiscal 2022 compared to Fiscal 2021. The resale gross profit increase is primarily due to a 22% increase in resale revenue and ~~determines~~ the ~~cost~~margin percentage increasing from 44.8% during Fiscal 2021 to 55.7% during Fiscal 2022.

Recycled-material gross profit related to DGSE, increased by $407,644, or 26% in Fiscal 2022 compared to Fiscal 2021. The recycled-material gross profit increase is primarily due to a 14% increase in recycled revenue and a margin percentage increase from 20.9% during Fiscal 2021 to 23.1% during Fiscal 2022. Recycled-material gross profit related to ECHG, increased by $2,429,889, or 60% in Fiscal 2022 compared to Fiscal 2021. The recycled-material gross profit increase is primarily due to a slight increase in recycled-material revenue and the margin percentage increasing from 34.5% during Fiscal 2021 to 54.7% during Fiscal 2022

Selling, general and administrative expenses for DGSE increased $1,134,055, or 15% in Fiscal 2022 compared to Fiscal 2021. The increase in SG&A was primarily due to an increase in advertising of ~~sale based on~~approximately $312,000, and payroll and payroll related expenses of approximately $900,000. Selling, general and administrative expenses for ECHG increased by $7,498,574, or 57% in Fiscal 2022 compared to Fiscal 2021. The CExchange Transaction and the ~~ratio of monetary assets received to monetary~~Avail Transaction closed in June and ~~non-monetary assets received multiplied by~~October 2021, respectively. The added companies are primarily the ~~cost of~~reason for the ~~assets surrendered.~~increase in selling, general and administrative expenses.

~~The Company offers the option of third-party financing to customers wishing to borrow money for the purchase. The customer applies on-line with the financing company~~Depreciation and upon going through the credit check will be approved or denied. If accepted, the customer is allowed to purchase according to the limits set by the financing company. Once the customer does purchase merchandise, based on their financing agreement, we record and recognize the sale at that point, based on the promise to pay by the finance company up to the customer’s approved limit.Amortization

We have a return policy (money-back guarantee). The policy covers retail transactions involving jewelry, graded rare coins and currency only. Customers may return jewelry, graded rare coins and currency purchased within 30 days of the receipt of the items for a full refund as long as the items are returned in exactly the same condition as they were delivered. In the case of jewelry, graded rare coins and currency sales on account, customers may cancel the sale within 30 days of making a commitment to purchase the items. The receipt of a deposit and a signed purchase order evidences the commitment. Any customer may return a jewelry item or graded rare coins and currency if they can demonstrate that the item is not authentic, or there was an error in the description of a graded coin or currency piece. Returns are accounted for as a reversal of the original transaction, with the effect of reducing revenues, and cost of sales, and returning the merchandise to inventory. We have established an allowance for estimated returns related to years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 sales, which is based on our review of historical returns experience and reduces our reported revenues and cost of sales accordingly. As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, our allowance for returns remained the same at approximately $28,000 for both years.

The ECHG entities have several revenue streams and recognize revenue according to ASC 606 at an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entities expect to be entitled in exchange for transferring goods or services to the customer. The revenue streams are as follows.

~~Accounts Receivable~~: We record trade receivables when revenue is recognized. When appropriate, we will record an allowance for doubtful accounts, which is primarily determined by an analysis of our trade receivables aging using a percentage of past due invoices by categories for DGSE and Avail DE. ECHG, excluding Avail DE, uses a different analysis process based on historical experience of collecting past due amounts, based on the degree of their aging. In addition, specific accounts that are doubtful of collection are included in the allowance. These provisions are reviewed to determine the adequacy of the allowance for doubtful accounts. Trade receivables are charged off when there is certainty as to their being uncollectible. Trade receivables are considered delinquent when payment has not been made within contract terms. DGSE had no allowance for doubtful accounts balance for the years ending December 31, 2021 and 2020. ECHG has allowance for doubtful accounts balance of $1,583 and $0 for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020.

~~Note Receivable:~~ ECHG entered into an agreement with CExchange on February 15, 2020, to lend $1.5 million bearing interest at eight and one-half percent (8.5%) per annum with interest only payments due quarterly. The loan was set to mature on February 20, 2023. The parties also agreed to warrant and call-option agreements to acquire all of CExchange’s equity interests upon the occurrence of certain events and on certain conditions. On November 7, 2020, ECHG entered into an amended agreement to increase the loan from $1.5 to $2.1 million. On April 14, 2021, ECHG entered into a second agreement with CExchange to lend an additional $300,000 bearing interest at four percent (4%) per annum with interest only payments due quarterly, to be repaid, principal and accrued interest, upon the occurrence of certain events or upon demand by ECHG. On June 9, 2021, ECHG, through CEX, exercised their rights under the warrant and call-option agreements and purchased substantially all of the assets and certain liabilities of CExchange in exchange for ECHG’s cancellation and forgiveness of $1.5 million of the outstanding principal amount under the loan agreement originally dated February 15, 2020 and accrued and unpaid interest thereunder of $55,892. We subsequently performed impairment evaluations on the two remaining notes after management learned that the two notes may not be recoverable. Using the guidance provided, management reserved the full amount of the outstanding and unpaid notes receivable of $900,000, and write-off the outstanding and unpaid accrued interest associated with the notes receivable totaling $49,174. The notes receivable of $900,000 and $49,174 of accrued interest receivable were charged to other expense, as of September 30, 2021. Subsequent to reserving the note of $900,000, as of September 30, 2021, a partial payment was received of $61,353, reducing the amount of the reserve to $838,647, as of December 31, 2021.

ECHG entered into an agreement with Committed Agency, LLC (“Committed Agency”) on February 4, 2021, pursuant to which it agreed (the “CA Facility Agreement”) to provide Committed Agency a line-of-credit not to exceed $1,000,000 (the “CA Facility”). Committed Agency intended to, directly or indirectly, sell or dispose of electronic devices previously owned by major electronic carriers. In addition to the CA Facility Agreement, ECHG contracted with Committed Agency beginning February 4, 2021 to exclusively facilitate their sales through the Company’s warehousing and cleaning of electronic devices, wiping of existing data, and inspecting, packaging and shipping of devices to purchasers, in exchange for which ECHG received a per unit service fee (the “CA Service Agreement”). The CA Service Agreement terminated and the CA Facility matured on July 30, 2021. Under the terms of the agreement, the borrower could not borrow any additional funds, under this facility, after May 31, 2021. Committed Agency paid back all principal and accrued interest as of December 31, 2021. Amounts borrowed under the CA Facility bore an interest rate of 6% per annum.

~~Income Taxes~~: Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method prescribed by ASC 740, Income Taxes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. A valuation allowance is recorded to reduce the carrying amounts of deferred tax assets unless it is more likely than not such assets will be realized.

We account for our position in tax uncertainties in accordance with ASC 740, Income Taxes. The guidance establishes standards for accounting for uncertainty in income taxes. The guidance provides several clarifications related to uncertain tax positions. Most notably, a “more likely-than-not” standard for initial recognition of tax positions, a presumption of audit detection and a measurement of recognized tax benefits based on the largest amount that has a greater than 50 percent likelihood of realization. The guidance applies a two-step process to determine the amount of tax benefit to be recognized in the financial statements. First, we must determine whether any amount of the tax benefit may be recognized. Second, we determine how much of the tax benefit should be recognized (this would only apply to tax positions that qualify for recognition.) No additional liabilities have been recognized as a result of the implementation. We have not taken a tax position that, if challenged, would have a material effect on the financial statements or the effective tax rate during Fiscal 2021 and Fiscal 2020, respectively.

~~Revenue.~~ Revenue related to DGSE’s continuing operations increased by $11,057,868, or 13%, during Fiscal 2021, to $96,719,259, as compared to $85,661,391 during Fiscal 2020. Resale revenue, such as bullion, jewelry, watches and rare coins, increased by $9,356,364, in Fiscal 2021, or 12%, to $89,146,783 as compared to $79,790,419 during Fiscal 2020. Recycled-material revenue increased 29% to $7,572,476 for Fiscal 2021, as compared to $5,870,972 for Fiscal 2020, an increase of $1,701,504. Revenue increased for resale items for Fiscal 2021, compared to Fiscal 2020 primarily due to the apparent increase in consumer demand following the lifting of governmental orders to refrain from selling non-essential items in our retail stores due to the COVID-19 pandemic during Fiscal 2020 and the increased retail locations for DGSE during Fiscal 2021, whereas, the new locations were only operating for a part of Fiscal 2020. The increase in recycled-materials revenue, for Fiscal 2021, as compared to Fiscal 2020, is primarily due to the additional retail locations purchasing inventory over the counter. Increased purchasing from over the counter customers increased our gold and silver pieces that did not make the level of quality for retail display and was therefore recycled.

Revenue related to ECHG continuing operations increased by $15,986,195, or 57%, during Fiscal 2021, to $44,246,819, as compared to $28,260,624 during Fiscal 2020. Resale revenue increased by $13,144,532, or 68%, during Fiscal 2021, to $32,540,366, as compared to $19,395,834 during Fiscal 2020. Recycled revenue increased by $2,841,663, or 32%, during Fiscal 2021, to $11,706,453, as compared to $8,864,790 during Fiscal 2020. The increase in both resale and recycled revenue, for Fiscal 2021 as compared to Fiscal 2020 is primarily due to the opening-up of the economy and COVID-19 vaccines approved and administered during Fiscal year 2021, as compared to Fiscal year 2020 when COVID-19 began and governmental measures were issued forcing many businesses to close in-person commerce and for employees to stay at home.

~~Gross Margin:~~ Gross profit related to DGSE, increased in Fiscal 2021 by $2,238,292 to $12,608,162, or 22%, as compared to $10,369,870 during Fiscal 2020. The gross profit for resale revenue increased by $1,806,668, or 20%, during Fiscal 2021, to $11,022,162, as compared to $9,215,494 during Fiscal 2020. The gross profit for recycled sales increased by $431,624, or 37%, during Fiscal 2021 to $1,586,000, as compared to $1,154,376 during Fiscal 2020. The resale gross profit increased during Fiscal 2021 as compared to Fiscal 2020 primarily due to a 12% increase in resale revenue and a margin percentage increase from 11.5% during Fiscal 2020 to 12.4% during Fiscal 2021. The recycled gross profit increased during Fiscal 2021 as compared to Fiscal 2020 primarily due to a 29% increase in recycled revenue and a margin percentage increase from 19.7% during Fiscal 2020 to 20.9% during Fiscal 2021.

The gross profit related to ECHG, increased in Fiscal 2021 by $5,913,904 to $18,612,997, or 47%, as compared to $12,699,093 during Fiscal 2020. The gross profit for resale revenue increased by $5,065,485, or 53%, during Fiscal 2021, to $14,570,092, as compared to $9,504,607 during Fiscal 2020. The gross profit for recycled sales increased by $848,419, or 27%, during Fiscal 2021 to $4,042,905, as compared to $3,194,486 during Fiscal 2020. The resale gross profit increased during Fiscal 2021 as compared to Fiscal 2020 primarily due to a 68% increase in resale revenue even though the margin percentage decreased from 49.0% during Fiscal 2020 to 44.8% during Fiscal 2021. The recycled gross profit increased during Fiscal 2021 as compared to Fiscal 2020 primarily due to a 32% increase in recycled revenue even though the margin percentage decreased from 36.0% during Fiscal 2020 to 34.5% during Fiscal 2021.

~~The following table represents our historical operating revenue and gross profit results by category:~~

~~Selling, General and Administrative~~: Selling, general and administrative expenses for DGSE increased $695,118, or 10% in Fiscal 2021, to $7,628,377, as compared to $6,933,259 during Fiscal 2020. The increase in SG&A was primarily due to the additional expenses of the new Lewisville and Grapevine retail locations during all of Fiscal 2021 as compared to only a portion of Fiscal 2020.

Selling, general and administrative expenses for ECHG increased by $4,549,703, or 53% during Fiscal 2021, to $13,169,718, as compared to $8,620,015 during Fiscal 2020. Fiscal 2021 expenses consist primarily of payroll, payroll taxes and employee benefits of $7,936,190, rent and variable rent costs, net of sublet income, of $1,397,869, warehouse and office supplies of $307,176, travel expenses of $72,548, professional fees of $202,680, Utilities of $355,279 and overhead administrative expenses of $1,177,037. The assets from the CExchange Transaction and the Avail Transaction were acquired on June 9, 2021 and October 29, 2021, respectively; therefore, Fiscal 2021 is not comparable to Fiscal 2020.

~~Depreciation and Amortization:~~Depreciation and amortization for DGSE increased by ~~$67,870,~~$21,056, or ~~21%, during~~5% in Fiscal ~~2021, to $389,703 as~~2022 compared to ~~$321,833 during~~ Fiscal ~~2020.~~2021. The increase is primarily due to the added depreciation from ~~two buildings purchased, associated build-out costs~~additional furniture and fixtures, new equipment and building improvements added ~~building furnishings that were placed into service~~ during ~~the fourth quarter of~~ Fiscal ~~2020.~~

2022. Depreciation and Amortization expense for ECHG increased by ~~$129,599,~~$504,683, or ~~32%, during~~94% in Fiscal ~~2021, to $536,392 as~~2022 compared to ~~$406,793 during~~ Fiscal ~~2020.~~2021. The ~~increase is primarily due to added equipment to Echo’s warehouse during Fiscal 2021 and the additional depreciation of fixed assets and the amortization of added intangible assets from the~~ CExchange Transaction and the Avail ~~Transaction.~~ Transaction closed in June and October 2021, respectively. Added amortization expense from new intangible assets produced by the two transactions is primarily the increase in depreciation and amortization expense for ECHG.

Other income from loan forgiveness, in Fiscal 2021, is due from the Federal Loan being forgiven ~~during Fiscal 2021~~ and allocated to both segments in accordance towith the use of the funds. The total amount forgiven of $1,668,200 was allocated to DGSE in the amount of $675,210, and $992,990 was allocated to ECHG.

Other income for DGSE ~~increased~~decreased by ~~$124,611~~$176,899, or 74% in Fiscal ~~2021, to $238,585, as~~2022 compared to ~~$113,974 during~~ Fiscal ~~2020.~~2021. During Fiscal 2022, other income consists of $48,000 of DGSE’s portion of the rental income generated from the Company’s corporate headquarters and approximately $13,700 of other miscellaneous income. During Fiscal 2021, other income of $238,585, ~~consists~~consisted primarily of DGSE’s portion of the net rental income in excess of the SG&A expenses from space leased at the Company’s corporate headquarters of $230,364. Fiscal 2020, other income of $113,974, was primarily the combination of writing off old vendor checks of approximately $45,000 and half of the rent income allocated from tenants at the new Company headquarters’ of $67,632.

Other ~~expense~~income for ECHG increased by ~~$731,043 during~~$1,395,025 in Fiscal ~~2021,~~2022, or 259%, to ~~$538,020,~~other income, net of $857,005, as compared to other expense, net of $538,020 during Fiscal 2021. Other income, net during Fiscal 2022, of $857,005 consists primarily of reducing the notes receivable reserve from $838,647 to $0, and bank account interest income of ~~$193,023 during Fiscal 2020.~~$11,720. Other expense during Fiscal 2021, of $538,020, consists primarily of interest income from notes receivables of $113,606, net rental income in excess of the SG&A expenses from the space leased at the Company’s corporate headquarters of $230,364, offset by the write-off of the CExchange ~~note~~notes receivable accrued interest of $49,174 and the reserve set for the CExchange ~~note~~notes receivable of $838,647. Other income during Fiscal 2020, of $193,024 is primarily a combination of interest income from note receivable of $114,297 and half of the rent income allocated from tenants at the new Company headquarters’ of $67,632.

~~Interest Expense~~: Interest expense for DGSE increased by $78,941 or 38%, in Fiscal 2021, to $288,236 as compared to $209,295 in Fiscal 2020. The increase consists primarily of two additional DGSE notes payable and half the Company’s corporate headquarters’ notes payable interest for all of Fiscal 2021 as compared to only a portion of Fiscal 2020.

The interest expense for ECHG increased by $4,610 during Fiscal 2021, to $415,814 as compared to $411,204 during Fiscal 2020. The increase is primarily related to the revolving line of credit interest of $6,005 during Fiscal 2021 as compared to $0 interest for the revolving line of credit during Fiscal 2020.

~~Income Tax Expense~~~~: Income tax expense for the Company increased by $23,190, or 26%, in Fiscal 2021, to $112,808 as compared to $89,618 in Fiscal 2020. See Note 15 for Federal Income Taxes.~~

~~Net Income~~:The Company recorded a net income of $10,048,875 in Fiscal 2021, as compared to net income of $6,383,943 in Fiscal 2020. An increase in net income of $3,664,932 is due primarily to an increase of revenue of approximately $27.0 million and the forgiveness of the Federal Loan of approximately $1.67 million.

~~Earnings Per Share~~: Our net income per basic and diluted shares attributable to holders of our Common Stock was $0.37, during Fiscal 2021, as compared to $0.24 per basic and diluted shares during Fiscal 2020, an increase of $0.13 per share. The increase is due primarily from the revenue increase of approximately $27.0 million from Fiscal 2020 to Fiscal 2021 and the forgiveness of the Federal Loan of approximately $1.67 million.

~~Liquidity and Capital Resources:~~ During Fiscal 2021, cash provided by operations totaled $2,805,063, as compared to cash provided by operations totaling $6,897,091 in Fiscal 2020, a decrease in cash provided by operations of $4,092,028. Cash provided by operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2021, was primarily driven by the increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses of $752,379, an increase in customer deposits and other liabilities of $357,548 and net income, adding depreciation and amortization, bad debt expense, Other income from forgiveness of the Federal Loan and write off of note receivables accrued interest and to reserve the notes receivable of $10,277,594. Offset by the increase of trade receivables of $3,969,701, the increase of inventories of $3,554,802, and the increase in other assets of $1,024,234. Cash provided by operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2020, was primarily driven by the increase in trade accounts receivable of $151,124, an increase in customer deposits and other liabilities of $263,572 and net income, adding depreciation, amortization and stock based compensation to employees of $7,112,894. Offset by the increase of inventories of $497,444, the increase of prepaid expenses of $108,884 and the reduction of accounts payable and accrued accounts payable of $29,332.

During Fiscal 2021 and Fiscal 2020, cash used in investing totaled $4,875,356 and $7,964,588, respectively, a decrease of $3,089,232. Cash used in investing during Fiscal 2021 was primarily due to investing in a note receivable of $300,000, purchasing a new building for DGSE’s retail operations totaling $2,352,075 and associated build out costs, of which $526,169 were cash payments applied against the purchase of the retail location and the remainder of the balance of the purchase was financed through notes payable, the acquisition of the assets from the CExchange Transaction and the Avail Transaction, net of cash acquired, in the amount of $1,497,994 and equipment purchases totaling $786,640, offset by payments from note receivable of $61,353. The cash used in investing during Fiscal 2020 was a combination of investing in a note receivable of $2,100,000 to CExchange, purchasing two new retail locations for DGSE totaling $1,815,000 and associated build out costs, of which $363,000 was cash payments applied against the purchases of the retail locations and the remainder of the balance from the purchases was financed through notes payable, and the purchase of our corporate headquarters totaling $3,521,021, of which $561,021 was cash payments applied against the office building and the remainder of the balance from the purchase was financed through notes payable.

Interest expense for DGSE decreased by $44,034 or 15%, in Fiscal 2022 compared to Fiscal 2021. The decrease is primarily due to Farmers State Banks of Oakley Kansas (“FSB”) refinancing of a DGSE loan on November 23, 2021. The refinancing reduced the interest rate from 6.0% to 3.1% annualized. The interest expense for ECHG decreased by $176,324 or 42%, in Fiscal 2022 compared to Fiscal 2021. The decrease is primarily due to FSB refinancing an ECHG loan on November 23, 2021. The refinancing reduced the interest rate from 6.0% to 3.1% annualized.

Income tax benefit for Fiscal 2022 totaled $1,309,606 as compared to an income tax expense of $112,808 for Fiscal 2021. See Note 14 for Federal Income Taxes.

The Company recorded an increase in net income of $5,640,258, or 56% in Fiscal 2022 compared to Fiscal 2021. The increase in net income is due primarily to an increase of revenue of approximately $41.7 million, the reduction of the reserve against the notes receivable of $838,647 during Fiscal 2022 and the valuation allowance reduction of $1,488,258 against the deferred tax benefit during Fiscal 2022.

Our net income per basic and diluted shares attributable to holders of our Common Stock increased by $0.21 per share, or 57% in Fiscal 2022 compared to Fiscal 2021. The increase is due primarily from the revenue increase of approximately $41.7 million from Fiscal 2021 to Fiscal 2022, the removal of the reserve against the notes receivable of $838,647 during Fiscal 2022 and the valuation allowance reduction of $1,488,258 against the deferred tax benefit, during Fiscal 2022.

The following table summarizes our cash flows for the periods indicated. Prior year comparisons are included in “Part II, Item 7 – Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for Fiscal 2022.

During Fiscal 2022, cash provided by operations totaled $10,019,885, which was primarily driven by net income of $15,689,133, reduction from non-cash charges, net of $801,653, the increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses of $1,367,713 and a decrease in other assets of $985,509. In addition, the foregoing was further offset by the increase of trade receivables of $856,660, the increase in inventories of $4,707,349, the increase in prepaid expenses of $792,778 and the reduction of customer deposits and other liabilities of $896,742.

During Fiscal ~~2021~~2022, cash used in investing totaled $229,339 which primarily consisted of the purchase of equipment and additional property build-out of $272,748 and the additional net cash payment concerning the Avail Transaction of $216,988, offset by the receipt of $260,397 from notes receivable.

During Fiscal ~~2020,~~2022, cash ~~provided by~~used in financing totaled ~~$2,990,405 and $5,774,873, respectively, a decrease~~$2,758,725 which primarily consisted of $2,784,468. Cash provided by financing during Fiscal 2021 is primarily due to the proceeds from the Company’s line of credit of $1,700,000 and funds provided by a loan made by Texas Bank & Trust for a retail building in Frisco, Texas, totaling $1,772,000. Offset by principal payments made against the two related party notes payable from Mr. Loftus in the amount of $268,793 and principal payments made against the notes payable loans ~~issued for the corporate~~of $1,058,725 and DGSE’s retail buildings of $212,802. Cash provided by financing during Fiscal 2020 is primarily due to funds provided by loans made by Texas Bank & Trust for the corporate office building in Irving, Texas and the retail building in Grapevine, Texas, both totaling $3,456,000, a loan made by Truist Bank (f/k/a BB&T Bank) for the retail building located in Lewisville, Texas for $956,000 and the proceeds from the Federal Loan of $1,668,200. Offset by principal payments made against the two related party notes from Mr. Loftus in the amount of $279,210 and principal payments made against the notes payable loans issued for the corporate and DGSE’s retail buildings of approximately $26,000.

~~On May 17, 2019, the Company secured a 12 month~~Company’s line of credit ~~from Texas Bank and Trust for $1,000,000. The line~~ of ~~credit was renewed for an additional 24 months and increased to $3,500,000 on May 17, 2020.~~ $1,700,000.

On November 23, 2021, the Company secured a ~~36 month~~36-month line of credit from ~~Farmers State Bank of Oakley Kansas~~FSB for $3,500,000 at 3.1% annual interest rate. ~~The~~A line of credit of up to $3,500,000 with Texas Bank and Trust was immediately closed with a $0 outstanding balance. Our line of credit with FSB is to fund any cash shortfalls that wethe Company may have from time-to-time during the life of the line of credit. Also, from time-to-time, weinventory levels have been adjusted ~~our inventory levels~~ to meet seasonal demand or in order to meet working capital requirements. Management believes ~~we have~~there are enough capital resources to meet working capital requirements. If additional working capital is required, additional loans can be obtained from individuals or from other commercial banks.

Management expects our capital expenditures to total approximately ~~$300,000~~$750,000 during the next 12 months. These expenditures will be largely driven by the purchase of equipment, the build-out of corporate office space in ~~our office building for tenants~~the Company headquarters and the potential purchase and build-out of any additional DGSE retail buildings. As of December 31, ~~2021,~~2022, there were no commitments outstanding for capital expenditures.

In the event of significant growth in retail and wholesale jewelry sales and recycling demand, whether purchases or services, ~~our~~the demand for additional working capital will increase due to a related need to stock additional jewelry inventory, increases in wholesale accounts receivable and the purchasing of recycled material. Historically, ~~we have~~operations has funded these ~~activities through operations.~~activities.

~~We have~~The Company has historically renewed, extended, or replaced short-term debt as it matures, and management believes that we will be able to continue to do so in the near future.

On May 20, 2019, we entered into two loan agreements with John R. Loftus, the Company’s CEO, President and Chairman of the Board. The first note of $6,925,979, pursuant to the Echo Legacy Entities asset purchase agreement, was a five-year promissory note amortized over 20 years at 6% annual interest rate. The second note of $3,074,021 paid off the accounts payable – related party balance to a former Related Party on May 20, 2019. The promissory note was a five-year note amortized over 20 years at 6% annual interest rate. On November 23, 2021, both notes were refinanced by Farmers State Bank of Oakley Kansas. The first note was refinanced for the remaining and unpaid balance of $6,309,962, is a five-year promissory note amortized over 20 years at 3.1% annual interest rate. The second note was refinanced for the remaining and unpaid balance of $2,781,087, is a five-year promissory note amortized over 20 years at 3.1% annual interest rate. Both notes are being serviced by operational cash flow.

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has adversely affected global economic business conditions. Future sales on products like ours could decline, and the ultimate impact is uncertain and subject to change. The duration of this pandemic and the impact, either direct or indirect cannot be predicted. The Company believed additional liquidity was necessary to support ongoing operations during this period of uncertainty. We applied for and received approximately $1.67 million, 1% interest, Federal Loan to pay employees and cover certain rent and utility-related costs during the COVID-19 pandemic. The loan was forgivable to the extent that certain criteria were met. We applied for forgiveness during Fiscal 2020 and received notification of forgiveness of the Federal Loan during Fiscal 2021. The forgiveness of the Federal Loan is included in Other income from loan forgiveness on our consolidated income statements.

The Company leases certain of its facilities under operating leases. The minimum rental commitments under non-cancellable operating leases as of December 31, ~~2021~~2022 are as follows:

Operating Leases	Total		2022		2023		2024		2025		Thereafter		Total		2023		2024		2025		2026		Thereafter

DGSE	$	2,221,237	$	516,456	$	499,984	$	507,414	$	364,269	$	333,114	$	1,911,781	$	541,984	$	552,414	$	412,269	$	355,000	$	50,114

ECHG		5,903,940		1,321,353		1,357,381		1,396,129		1,321,297		507,780		4,582,587		1,357,381		1,396,129		1,321,297		474,326		33,454

Total	$	8,125,177	$	1,837,809	$	1,857,365	$	1,903,543	$	1,685,566	$	840,894	$	6,494,368	$	1,899,365	$	1,948,543	$	1,733,566	$	829,326	$	83,568

There are no off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that is material to our ~~stockholders.~~shareholders.

Management is responsible for the preparation of the consolidated financial statements and related information that are presented in this report. The consolidated financial statements, which include amounts based on management’s estimates and judgments, have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

The Company designs and maintains accounting and internal control systems to provide reasonable assurance at reasonable cost that assets are safeguarded against loss from unauthorized use or disposition, and that the financial records are reliable for preparing consolidated financial statements and maintaining accountability for assets. These systems are augmented by written policies, an organizational structure providing division of responsibilities and careful selection and training of qualified personnel.

The Company engaged Whitley Penn LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, to audit and render an opinion on the consolidated financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Management’s report was not subject to attestation by our independent registered public accounting firm pursuant to rules of the SEC that permit the company to provide only management’s report in this annual report.

The Board, through its Audit Committee, consisting solely of independent directors of the Company, meets periodically with management and our independent registered public accounting firm to ensure that the Company is meeting its responsibilities and to discuss matters concerning internal controls and financial reporting. Whitley Penn LLP and our management team each have full and free access to the Audit Committee.

Not required because we are a “Smaller Reporting Company” as that term is defined in Rule 12b-2 promulgated under the Exchange Act.

Year Ended December 31,	2021			2020		2022			2021
Revenue:
Sales	$	140,966,078		$	113,922,015	$	182,685,854		$	140,966,078
Cost of goods sold		109,744,919			90,853,052		137,858,768			109,744,919

Gross margin		31,221,159			23,068,963		44,827,086			31,221,159

Expenses:
Selling, General & Administrative Expenses		20,798,095			15,553,274		29,430,723			20,798,095
Depreciation and Amortization		926,095			728,626		1,451,834			926,095

Total cost of revenue		21,724,190			16,281,900		30,882,557			21,724,190

Operating income		9,496,969			6,787,063		13,944,529			9,496,969
Other income from loan forgiveness		1,668,200			0		-			1,668,200
Other income (expense), net		(299,435	)		306,997		918,691			(299,435	)
Interest expense		704,051			620,499		483,693			704,051

Income before income taxes		10,161,683			6,473,561		14,379,527			10,161,683
Income tax expense		112,808			89,618

Income tax expense (benefit)							(1,309,606	)		112,808
Net income	$	10,048,875		$	6,383,943	$	15,689,133		$	10,048,875

Earnings per share:
Basic	$	0.37		$	0.24	$	0.58		$	0.37
Diluted	$	0.37		$	0.24	$	0.58		$	0.37

Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic		26,924,631			26,924,631		26,924,631			26,924,631
Diluted		26,939,631			26,939,631		26,939,631			26,939,631

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

~~The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.~~

A summary of the significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of the accompanying consolidated financial statements follows. References to fiscal years below are denoted with the word “Fiscal” and the associated year.

Envela and its subsidiaries engage in diverse business activities within the ~~recommerce~~re-commerce sector. These activities include being one of the nation’s premier authenticated ~~recommerce~~re-commerce retailers of luxury hard assets; providing end-of-life asset recycling; offering data destruction and IT asset management; and providing products, services, and solutions to industrial and commercial companies. Envela operates primarily via two ~~business~~ segments. ~~Through DGSE, we operate Dallas Gold & Silver Exchange, Charleston Gold & Diamond Exchange,~~Its commercial-services segment is led by subsidiary ECHG, and ~~Bullion Express brands. Through ECHG, we operate Echo Environmental, ITAD USA, CEX, Teladvance~~its direct-to-consumer segment is led by subsidiary DGSE. Envela reports its revenue and ~~Avail DE.~~operating expenses based on these two operating segments. We also include segment information in the notes to our financial statements. Envela is a Nevada corporation, headquartered in Irving, Texas.

~~DGSE~~Envela primarily ~~buys and resells or recycles luxury hard assets like jewelry, diamonds, gemstones, fine watches, rare coins and related collectibles, precious-metal bullion~~makes a resale marketplace for previously-owned products ~~gold, silver and other precious-metals. DGSE operates seven jewelry stores at both the retail and wholesale levels throughout the United States~~ via its ~~facilities in Texas~~two business segments, a direct-to-consumer business (DGSE) and ~~South Carolina. The Company also maintains~~ a ~~presence in~~commercial services business (ECHG). Our direct-to-consumer portfolio primarily operates multiple brick-and-mortar and online marketplaces. Where our commercial services portfolio offers custom re-commerce solutions to meet the ~~retail market through our web sites, www.dgse.com and www.cgdeinc.com.~~

ECHG buys electronic components from businesses and other organizations, such as school districts, for end-of-life recycling or to add life to electronic devices by data destruction and refurbishment for reuse. For end-of–life recycling, we sell to downstream recycling companies who further process our material for end users. The electronic devices saved for reuse are cleanedneeds of prior data, refurbished and sold to businesses or organizations wanting to extend the remaining life and value of recycled electronics. Our customers are companies and organizations that are based domestically and internationally.diverse clients, including Fortune 500 companies.

For additional business operations for both DGSE and ECHG, see ~~“Item 1. Business—Operating Segments” in this annual report on Form 10-K.~~Note 10 – Segment Information..

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) and include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. All material intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.

The Company operates the business as two operating and reportable segments under a variety of banners. DGSE includes Charleston Gold & Diamond Exchange and Dallas Gold & Silver Exchange. ECHG includes Echo Environmental, ITAD USA, CEX, Teladvance and Avail DE.

The Company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with a maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. The carrying amounts reported in the consolidated balance sheets approximate fair value.

DGSE’s inventory is valued at the lower of cost or ~~NRV.~~net realizable value (“NRV”). The Company acquires a majority of its inventory from individual customers, including pre-owned jewelry, watches, bullion, rare coins and collectibles. The Company acquires these items based on its own internal estimate of the fair market value of the items at the time of purchase. DGSE considers factors such as the current spot market price of precious metals and current market demand for the items being purchased. DGSE supplements these purchases from individual customers with inventory purchased from wholesale vendors. These wholesale purchases of new merchandise can take the form of full asset purchases, or consigned inventory. Consigned inventory is accounted for on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet with a fully offsetting contra account so that consigned inventory has a net zero balance. The majority of the Company’s inventory has some component of its value that is based on the spot market price of precious metals. Because the overall market value for precious metals regularly fluctuates, these fluctuations could have either a positive or negative impact on the value of the Company’s inventory and could positively or negatively impact the profitability of the Company. The Company regularly monitors these fluctuations to evaluate any necessary impairment to its inventory.

ECHG’s inventory principally includes processed and unprocessed electronic scrap materials. The value of the material is derived from recycling the precious and other scrap metals included in the scrap. The processed and unprocessed materials are carried at the lower of the average cost of the material during the month of purchase or NRV. The in-transit material is carried at lower of cost or market using the retail method. Under the retail method the valuation of the inventory at cost and the resulting gross margins are calculated by applying a cost to retail ratio to the retail value of the inventory.

The inventory listed in Note 3, and for the time period until November 15, 2026, is pledged as collateral against ~~our~~the $3,500,000 FSB line of credit and the FSB notes with ~~Farmers State Bank of Oakley, Kansas.~~DGSE and ECHG. For the FSB notes, see Note 9 – Long-Term Debt.

Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation on property and equipment is provided for using the straight-line method over the anticipated economic useful lives of the related property. Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. If circumstances require a long-lived asset or asset group be tested for possible impairment, we first compare undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by the asset or asset group to its carrying value. If the carrying value of the long-lived asset or asset group is not recoverable on an undiscounted cash flow basis, an impairment is recognized to the extent the carrying value exceeds its fair value. Fair value is determined through various valuation techniques including discounted cash flow models, quoted market values, and third-party independent appraisals, as considered necessary. There were no impairments recorded during Fiscal ~~2021~~2022 and Fiscal ~~2020.~~2021.

Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged against income as incurred; betterments that increase the value or materially extend the life of the related assets are capitalized. When assets are sold or retired, the cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any gain or loss is recorded to current operating income.

The Company performs impairment evaluations of its long-lived assets, including property, equipment, and intangible assets with finite lives whenever business conditions or events indicate that those assets may be impaired. When the estimated future undiscounted cash flows to be generated by the assets are less than the carrying value of the long-lived assets, the assets are written down to fair market value and a charge is recorded to current operations. Based on the Company’s evaluations, no impairment was required as of December 31, ~~2021~~2022 or ~~2020.~~2021.

~~We evaluate goodwill~~Goodwill is evaluated for impairment annually in the fourth quarter, or when there is reason to believe that the value has been diminished or impaired. Evaluations for possible impairment are based upon a comparison of the estimated fair value of the reporting segment to which the goodwill has been assigned, versus the sum of the carrying value of the assets and liabilities of that segment including the assigned goodwill value. Goodwill is tested at the segment level and is the only intangible asset with an indefinite life on the balance sheet.

The carrying amounts reported in the consolidated balance sheets for cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses approximate fair value because of the immediate or short-term maturity of these financial instruments. The carrying amounts reported for the ~~note~~notes receivable and notes payable approximate fair value because the underlying instruments have an interest rate that reflects current market rates. None of these instruments are held for trading purposes.

DGSE’s advertising costs are expensed as incurred and amounted to ~~$406,775~~$723,889 and ~~$240,770~~$406,775 for Fiscal ~~2021~~2022 and Fiscal ~~2020,~~2021, respectively.

ECHG’s advertising costs are expensed as incurred and amounted to ~~$52,617~~$49,977 and ~~$16,311~~$52,617 For Fiscal ~~2021~~2022 and Fiscal ~~2020,~~2021, respectively.

Given the generally low level of accounts receivable for DGSE, the Company uses a simplified approach to calculate a general bad debt reserve. An allowance is calculated for each aging “bucket,” based on the risk profile of that bucket. For example, based on our historical experience, we have chosen not to place any reserve on amounts that are less than 60 days past due. From there the reserve amount escalates: 10% reserve on amounts over 60 but less than 90 days past due, 25% on amounts over 90 but less than 120 past due, and 75% on amounts over 120 days past due. The account receivables past 120 days past due are reviewed quarterly and if they are deemed uncollectable will be written off against the reserve.

For Fiscal ~~2021~~2022 and ~~2020,~~2021, besides the normal timing to clear credit cards and financing collections, DGSE’s accounts receivable balance consisted of wholesale dealers that are current, therefore no reserve was established as of December 31, ~~2021~~2022 and ~~2020.~~2021. Once a reserve is established, and an amount is considered to be uncollectable it is to be written off against the reserve. We revisit the reserve periodically, but no less than annually, with the same analytical approach in order to determine if the reserve needs to be increased or decreased, based on the risk profile of open accounts receivable at that point.

ECHG has a more sizable accounts receivable balance of ~~$6,661,042~~$7,110,535 at December 31, ~~2021~~2022 and ~~$2,528,215~~$6,661,042 as of December 31, ~~2020. We use a different approach~~2021. Collectability of accounts receivable are viewed on an ongoing basis which includes historical payment rates. Upon evaluating the trade receivables balance for ~~allowance for doubtful accounts for ECHG, excluding Avail DE, because customers are generally larger and payable terms are farther out. Once~~historical payment rates, we ~~determine that a balance is uncollectable we reserve that balance but still pursue payment. On~~follow the ~~rare occasion we determine a balance is uncollectable we will write off the balance against the reserve. Excluding Avail DE, we reserved $0 for both Fiscal 2021 and Fiscal 2020.~~

~~Avail DE uses the DGSE~~ simplified approach ~~to calculate a general bad debt reserve. As of December 31, 2021, we~~allowance methodology, as mentioned above. We reserved ~~$1,583.~~$51,735 for Fiscal 2022 and $1,583 for Fiscal 2021.

	December 31,						December 31,
	2021			2020			2022			2021

Beginning Balance	$	-		$	-		$	1,583		$	-
Bad debt expense (+)		83,003			37,798			120,554			83,003
Receivables written off (-)		(81,420	)		(37,798	)		(70,403	)		(81,420	)
Ending Balance	$	1,583		$	0		$	51,734		$	1,583

ECHG entered into an agreement with CExchange on February 15, 2020, to lend $1.5 million bearing interest at eight and one-half percent (8.5%) per annum with interest only payments due quarterly. The loan was set to mature on February 20, 2023. The parties also agreed to warrant and call-option agreements to acquire all of CExchange’s equity interests upon the occurrence of certain events and on certain conditions. On November 7, 2020, ECHG entered into an amended agreement to increase the loan from $1.5 million to $2.1 million. On April 14, 2021, ECHG entered into a second agreement with CExchange to lend an additional $300,000 bearing interest at four percent (4%) per annum with interest only payments due quarterly, to be repaid, principal and accrued interest, upon the occurrence of certain events or upon demand by ECHG. On June 9, 2021, ECHG, through CEX, exercised their rights under the warrant and call-option agreements and purchased substantially all of the assets and certain liabilities of CExchange in exchange for ECHG’s cancellation and forgiveness of $1.5 million of the outstanding principal amount under the loan agreement originally dated February 15, 2020 and accrued and unpaid interest thereunder of $55,892. Due to the CExchange Transaction, the ability of CExchange to pay down the remaining notes payable, totaling $900,000 was compromised. We subsequently performed impairment evaluations on theholds two notes ~~after~~receivable from CExchange as of December 31, 2022 and 2021. During Fiscal 2021, management learned ~~that it is more likely than not that~~ the two notes may not behave been recoverable. ~~Using the guidance provided, management~~Management reserved the full amount of the outstanding and unpaid notes receivable of $900,000 ~~less a portion received of $61,353 during the quarter ended December 31, 2021, totaling $838,647,~~ and ~~write-off~~wrote-off the outstanding and unpaid accrued interest associated with the notes receivable ~~totaling~~of $49,174. The notes receivable of ~~$838,647~~$900,000 and $49,174 of accrued interest receivable were charged to other expense ~~for~~during Fiscal 2021. Subsequent to reserving the note of $900,000 during Fiscal 2021, a partial payment was received of $61,353, reducing the amount of the reserve to $838,647, as of December 31, 2021. On October 25, 2022, ECHG received $260,397 of the reserved $838,647 notes receivable. Upon receipt of the partial payment, management believed, from the information available, that the remaining and unpaid notes receivable of $578,250, would probably be received in full. The reserve was reduced to $0, recording $838,647 as other income, thereby restoring the balance of the notes receivable, net to $578,250, as of December 31, 2022. The full payment of the remaining $578,250 was received on January 17, 2023. Interest receivable was written off against the reserve in Fiscal 2021. See Note 18 – Subsequent Events for interest received.

On November 23, 2021, the Company secured a 36 month line of credit from ~~Farmers State Bank of Oakley Kansas~~FSB for $3,500,000 at 3.1% annual interest rate with a maturity date of November 23, 2024. ~~The line~~As of ~~credit with Texas Bank~~December 31, 2022, and ~~Trust was immediately closed with a $0 outstanding balance. As of~~ December 31, 2021, the line of credit had a principal and outstanding balance of $0 and $1,700,000, respectively, with accrued and unpaid interest balance of ~~$6,005.~~$0 as of December 31, 2022 and $6,005 as of December 31, 2021.

Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method prescribed by U.S. GAAP. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. A valuation allowance is recorded to reduce the carrying amounts of deferred tax assets unless it is more likely than not such assets will be realized.

The Company accounts for its position in tax uncertainties in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The guidance establishes standards for accounting for uncertainty in income taxes. The guidance provides several clarifications related to uncertain tax positions. Most notably, a “more likely-than-not” standard for initial recognition of tax positions, a presumption of audit detection and a measurement of recognized tax benefits based on the largest amount that has a greater than 50 percent likelihood of realization. U.S. GAAP requires a two-step process to determine the amount of tax benefit to be recognized in the financial statements. First, the Company must determine whether any amount of the tax benefit may be recognized. Second, the Company determines how much of the tax benefit should be recognized (this would only apply to tax positions that qualify for recognition). The Company has not taken a tax position that, if challenged, would have a material effect on the financial statements or the effective tax rate during the years ended December 31, ~~2021~~2022 and ~~2020.~~2021.

The Company currently believes that its significant filing positions are highly certain and that all of its other significant income tax filing positions and deductions would be sustained upon audit or the final resolution would not have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements. Therefore, the Company has not established any significant reserves for uncertain tax positions. The Company recognizes accrued interest and penalties resulting from audits by tax authorities in the provision for income taxes in the consolidated statements of operations. During Fiscal ~~2021~~2022 and Fiscal ~~2020,~~2021, the Company did not incur any federal income tax interest or penalties.

~~In May 2014, the Financial~~ Accounting Standards ~~Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2014-09,~~ ~~Revenue from Contracts with Customers~~ (Topic 606), which superseded revenue recognition requirements in Topic 605, Revenue Recognition. The ASU is based on the principle that revenue is recognized to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The ASU also requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgements and changes in judgements and assets recognized from cost incurred to obtain or fulfill a contract.

Codification (“ASC ~~606~~606”) provides guidance to identify performance obligations for revenue-generating transactions. The initial step is to identify the contract with a customer created with the sales invoice or a repair ticket. Secondly, to identify the performance obligations in the contract as we promise to deliver the purchased item or promised repairs in return for payment or future payment as a receivable. The third step is determining the transaction price of the contract obligation as in the full ticket price, negotiated price or a repair price. The next step is to allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations as we designate a separate price for each item. The final step in the guidance is to recognize revenue as each performance obligation is satisfied.

The following disaggregation of total revenue is listed by sales category and segment for the years ended December 31, ~~2021~~2022 and ~~2020:~~2021:

	For the Years Ended														For the Years Ended
	December 31, 2021							December 31, 2020							December 31, 2022							December 31, 2021
	Revenues		Gross Profit		Margin			Revenues		Gross Profit		Margin			Revenues		Gross Profit		Margin			Revenues		Gross Profit		Margin
DGSE
Resale	$	89,146,783		11,022,162		12.4	%	$	79,790,419		9,215,494		11.5	%	$	122,468,154		14,240,795		11.6	%	$	89,146,783		11,022,162		12.4	%
Recycled		7,572,476		1,586,000		20.9	%		5,870,972		1,154,376		19.7	%		8,639,279		1,993,644		23.1	%		7,572,476		1,586,000		20.9	%

Subtotal		96,719,259		12,608,162		13.0	%		85,661,391		10,369,870		12.1	%		131,107,433		16,234,439		12.4	%		96,719,259		12,608,162		13.0	%

ECHG
Resale		32,540,366		14,570,092		44.8	%		19,395,834		9,504,607		49.0	%		39,747,631		22,119,853		55.7	%		32,540,366		14,570,092		44.8	%
Recycled		11,706,453		4,042,905		34.5	%		8,864,790		3,194,486		36.0	%		11,830,790		6,472,794		54.7	%		11,706,453		4,042,905		34.5	%

Subtotal		44,246,819		18,612,997		42.1	%		28,260,624		12,699,093		44.9	%		51,578,421		28,592,647		55.4	%		44,246,819		18,612,997		42.1	%

	$	140,966,078	$	31,221,159		22.1	%	$	113,922,015	$	23,068,963		20.2	%	$	182,685,854	$	44,827,086		24.5	%	$	140,966,078	$	31,221,159		22.1	%

For DGSE, revenue for monetary transactions (i.e., cash and receivables) with dealers and the retail public are recognized when the merchandise is delivered, and payment has been made either by immediate payment or through a receivable obligation at one of our over-the-counter retail stores. ~~We also recognize revenue~~Revenue is recognized upon the shipment of goods when retail and wholesale customers have fulfilled their obligation to pay, or promise to pay, through e-commerce or phone sales. ~~We have elected to account for shipping~~Shipping and handling costs are accounted for as fulfillment costs after the customer obtains control of the goods.

Crafted-precious-metal items at the end of their useful lives are sold ~~to a Dallas refiner. Since this refiner is located in the Dallas area, we deliver the~~for its precious metal ~~to the refiner.~~contained. The metal is assayed to determine the precious metal content, a price is ~~determined from the assay~~agreed upon and payment is made usually within two days. Revenue is recognized from the sale once ~~payment~~the performance obligation is ~~received.~~

We also offer a structured layaway plan. When a retail customer utilizes the layaway plan, we collect a minimum payment of 25% of the sales price, establish a payment schedule for the remaining balance and hold the merchandise as collateral as security against the customer’s deposit until all amounts due are paid in full. Revenue for layaway sales is recognized when the merchandise is paid in full and delivered to the retail customer. Layaway revenue is also recognized when a customer fails to pay in accordance with the sales contract and the sales item is returned to inventory with the forfeit of deposited funds, typically after 90 days.satisfied.

In limited circumstances, ~~we exchange~~ merchandise is exchanged for similar merchandise and/or monetary consideration with both dealers and retail customers, for which ~~we recognize~~ revenue is recognized in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 845, Nonmonetary Transactions. When ~~we exchange~~ merchandise is exchanged for similar merchandise and there is no monetary component to the exchange, ~~we do not recognize any revenue.~~there is no revenue recognized. Instead, the basis of the merchandise relinquished becomes the basis of the merchandise received, less any indicated impairment of value of the merchandise relinquished. When ~~we exchange~~ merchandise is exchanged for similar merchandise and there is a monetary component to the exchange, ~~we recognize~~ revenue is recognized to the extent of the monetary assets received ~~and~~that determines the cost of sale based on the ratio of monetary assets received to monetary and non-monetary assets received multiplied by the cost of the assets surrendered.

The Company offers the option of ~~third party~~third-party financing for customers wishing to borrow money for the purchase. The customer applies on-line with the third party and upon going through the credit check will be approved or denied. If accepted, the customer is allowed to purchase according to the limits set by the ~~financing~~finance company. ~~We recognize the revenue of~~Revenue is recognized from the sale upon the promise of the financing company to pay.

~~Our~~DGSE’s return policy covers retail ~~transactions involving jewelry, graded rare coins and currency only. Customers~~transactions. In some cases, customers may return ~~jewelry, graded rare coins and currency~~a product purchased within 30 days of the receipt of the items for a full ~~refund as long as the items are returned~~refund. Also, in ~~exactly the same condition as they were delivered. In the case of jewelry, graded rare coins and currency sales on account,~~some cases customers may cancel the sale within 30 days of making a commitment to purchase the items. ~~The receipt of~~Additionally, a ~~deposit and a signed purchase order evidences the commitment. Any~~ customer may return ~~a jewelry~~an item ~~or graded rare coins and currency~~for full refund if they can demonstrate that the item is not authentic, or there was an error in the description of ~~a graded coin or currency~~the piece. Returns are accounted for as a reversal of the original transaction, with the effect of reducing revenues, and cost of sales, and returning the merchandise to inventory. ~~We have~~DGSE has established an allowance for estimated returns related to Fiscal ~~2021~~2022 sales, which is based on our review of historical returns experience and reduces our reported revenues and cost of sales accordingly. As of December 31, ~~2021~~2022 and ~~2020,~~2021, our allowance for returns remained the same at approximately $28,000 for both years.

A significant amount of revenue (17.9%) stems from sales to one precious metals partner, which relationship constitutes Envela’s single largest source of revenues for Fiscal 2022. However, the Company believes that the products it sells is marketable to numerous sources at competitive prices.

ECHG has several revenue streams and recognize revenue according to ASC 606 at an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entities expect to be entitled in exchange for transferring goods or services to the customer. The revenue streams are as follows;

~~PART II~~ECHG recognizes refining revenue when our inventory arrives at the destination port and the performance obligation is satisfied by transferring the control of the promised goods that are identified in the customer contract. The initial invoice is recognized in full when our performance obligation is satisfied, as stated in the first sentence. Under the guidance of ASC 606, an estimate of the variable consideration that are expected to be entitled is included in the transaction price stated at the current precious metal spot price and weight of the precious metal. An adjustment to revenue is made in the period once the underlying weight and any precious metal spot price movement is resolved, which is usually around six (6) weeks. Any adjustment from the resolution of the underlying uncertainty is netted with the settlement due from the original contract.

ECHG also provides recycling services according to a Scope of Work (“SOW”). Services are recognized based on the number of units processed by a preset price per unit. Activity reports are produced weekly with the counts and revenue is recognized based on the billing from the weekly reports. Recycling services can be conducted at the ECHG facility, or the recycling services can be performed at the client’s facility. The SOW will determine the charges and whether the service will be completed at the ECHG facility or at the client’s facility. Payment terms are also dictated in the SOW.

Shipping and handling costs amounted to $3,193,742 and $1,367,944, for 2022 and ~~$1,025,215, for~~ 2021, ~~and 2020,~~ respectively. ~~We have~~Management has determined that shipping and handling costs should be included in cost of goods sold since inventory is what is shipped to and from store locations or to and from vendors.

The Company’s policy is to present taxes collected from customers and remitted to governmental authorities on a net basis. The Company records the amounts collected as a current liability and relieves such liability upon remittance to the taxing authority without impacting revenues or expenses.

Basic earnings per share of ~~our~~ Common Stock is computed by dividing net earnings available to holders of our Common Stock by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the reporting period. Diluted earnings per share reflect the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue Common Stock were exercised or converted into Common Stock. For the calculation of diluted earnings per share, the basic weighted average number of shares is increased by the dilutive effect of stock options and warrants outstanding determined using the treasury stock method.

The Company accounts for stock-based compensation by measuring the cost of the employee services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments, including grants of stock options, based on the fair value of the award at the date of grant. In addition, to the extent that the Company receives an excess tax benefit upon exercise of an award, such benefit is reflected as cash flow from financing activities in the consolidated statement of cash flows. Stock-based compensation expense for Fiscal ~~2021~~2022 and Fiscal ~~2020~~2021 amounted to $0 ~~and $325 respectively.~~

Nofor both years. There were 15,000 stock ~~awards~~options that remained unexercised as of December 31, ~~2021~~2022 and ~~2020.~~2021.

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue, and expenses. Examples of estimates and assumptions include: for revenue recognition, determining the nature and timing of satisfaction of performance obligations, and determining the standalone selling price of performance obligations, variable consideration, and other obligations such as product returns and refunds; loss contingencies; the fair value of and/or potential impairment of goodwill and intangible assets for ~~our~~the reporting units; useful lives of our tangible and intangible assets; allowances for doubtful accounts; valuation allowance; the market value of, and demand for, our inventory and the potential outcome of uncertain tax positions that have been recognized on our consolidated financial statements or tax returns. Actual results and outcomes may differ from management’s estimates and assumptions.

In June 2016, the FASB issued a new credit loss accounting standard ASU 2016-13. The new accounting standard introduces the current expected credit losses methodology for estimating allowances for credit losses which will be based on expected losses rather than incurred losses. We will be required to use a forward-looking expected credit loss methodology for accounts receivable, loans and other financial ~~instruments.~~instruments, requiring immediate recognition of management’s estimates of current expected credit losses. The Company completed its review of its methodology based on expected losses and determined that there was no impact to its consolidated financial statements, results of operations or liquidity. The standard will be adopted upon the effective date for us beginning January 1, 2023 by using a modified retrospective transition approach to align ~~our~~the Company’s credit loss methodology with the new standard. ~~The Company~~Management is evaluating the financial statement implications of ASU 2016-13.

No other recently issued or effective ASU’s had, or are expected to have, a material impact on the Company’s results of operations, financial condition or liquidity.

~~The~~Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company ~~maintains~~to concentrations of credit risk consist of cash ~~balances in financial institutions in excess of federally insured~~and cash equivalents and accounts receivable. At times, such amounts exceed federally-insured limits.

A significant amount of ~~DGSE’s~~ revenue ~~and expenses stem~~(17.9%) stems from sales to ~~and purchases from~~ one ~~Dallas refining~~precious metals partner, which relationship constitutes Envela’s single largest source of revenues ~~and expenses. In addition,a significant amount of ECHG’s refining revenue comes from one refining partner with an international refining facility. Any adverse break in either relationship could reduce~~for Fiscal 2022. However, the ~~flow of refining materials and revenue. While~~Company believes that the ~~pandemic continues~~products it sells is marketable to be a global threat, any potential interruptions in travel and business disruptions with respect to us, our customers or our supply chain could adversely affect our sales, costs and liquidity position, possibly to a significant degree. The effects of the coronavirus pandemic on our business, the ultimate impact remains uncertain and subject to change. The duration of any such impact cannot be predicted.numerous sources at competitive prices.

	December 31,		December 31,		December 31,		December 31,
	2021		2020		2022		2021
DGSE
Resale	$	10,422,072	$	8,971,815	$	16,462,749	$	10,422,072
Recycle		11,995		191,677		46,697		11,995

Subtotal		10,434,067		9,163,492		16,509,446		10,434,067

ECHG
Resale		3,350,159		557,959		1,858,519		3,350,159
Recycle		264,210		285,446		387,820		264,210

Subtotal		3,614,369		843,405		2,246,339		3,614,369

	$	14,048,436	$	10,006,897	$	18,755,785	$	14,048,436

ECHG entered into an agreement with CExchange on February 15, 2020, to lend $1.5 million bearing interest at eight and one-half percent (8.5%) per annum with interest only payments due quarterly. The loan was set to mature on February 20, 2023. The parties also agreed to warrant and call-option agreements to acquire all of CExchange’s equity interests upon the occurrence of certain events and on certain conditions. On November 7, 2020, ECHG entered into an amended agreement to increase the loan from $1.5 million to $2.1 million. On April 14, 2021, ECHG entered into a second agreement with CExchange to lend an additional $300,000 bearing interest at four percent (4%) per annum with interest only payments due quarterly, to be repaid, principal and accrued interest, upon the occurrence of certain events or upon demand by ECHG. On June 9, 2021, ECHG, through CEX, exercised their rights under the warrant and call-option agreements and purchased substantially all of the assets and certain liabilities of CExchange in exchange for ECHG’s cancellation and forgiveness of $1.5 million of the outstanding principal amount under the loan agreement originally dated February 15, 2020 and accrued and unpaid interest thereunder of $55,892. We subsequently performed impairment evaluations on the two notes after management learned that it is more likely than not that the two notes may not be recoverable. Using the guidance provided, management reserved the full amount of the outstanding and unpaid note receivable of $900,000, and write-off the outstanding and unpaid accrued interest associated with the notes receivable totaling $49,174. The note receivable of $900,000 was reserved and the $49,174 of accrued interest receivable was written-off. Both amounts were charged to other expense during Fiscal 2021. Subsequent to the note receivable being reserved for $900,000 during the quarter ended September 30, 2021, ECHG received a payment during the quarter ended December 31, 2021 in the amount of $61,353 as a partial payoff of the note receivable. The payment was used to reduce the reserve as of December 31, 2021. Management still believes that it is more likely than not that the two notes are unrecoverable.

	December 31,			December 31,			December 31,			December 31,
	2021			2020			2022			2021
DGSE
Land	$	1,640,220		$	720,786		$	1,640,219		$	1,640,220
Buildings and improvements		2,764,529			1,317,906			2,798,975			2,764,529
Leasehold improvements		1,450,695			1,435,742			1,450,695			1,450,695
Machinery and equipment		1,056,315			1,056,315			1,078,595			1,056,315
Furniture and fixtures		526,250			504,430			603,944			526,250
Vehicles		22,859			22,859			22,859			22,859
		7,460,868			5,058,038			7,595,287			7,460,868
Less: accumulated depreciation		(2,343,923	)		(2,054,294	)		(2,651,832	)		(2,343,923	)

Sub-Total		5,116,945			3,003,744			4,943,455			5,116,945

ECHG
Leasehold improvements		135,491			81,149			151,647			135,491
Machinery and equipment		1,109,306			220,417			1,180,636			1,109,306
Furniture and fixtures		145,950			93,827			145,950			145,950
		1,390,747			395,393			1,478,233			1,390,747
Less: accumulated depreciation		(212,147	)		(71,058	)		(515,673	)		(212,147	)

Sub-Total		1,178,600			324,335			962,560			1,178,600

Envela
Land		1,106,664			1,106,664			1,106,664			1,106,664
Buildings and improvements		2,456,324			2,456,324			2,502,216			2,456,324
Machinery and equipment		23,676			5,407			28,627			23,676
		3,586,664			3,568,395			3,637,507			3,586,664
Less: accumulated depreciation		(76,021	)		(7,873	)		(149,720	)		(76,021	)

Sub-Total		3,510,643			3,560,522			3,487,787			3,510,643

	$	9,806,188		$	6,888,601		$	9,393,802		$	9,806,188

Depreciation expense was ~~$498,866~~$685,134 and ~~$327,026~~$498,866 for Fiscal ~~2021~~2022 and Fiscal ~~2020,~~2021, respectively.

On June 9, 2021, ECHG, entered into the CExchange Transaction, pursuant to which the seller agreed to sell the assets and certain liabilities of CExchange for ECHG’s cancellation and forgiveness of $1,500,000 of the outstanding principal amount under the loan agreement between ECHG and CExchange originally dated February 15, 2020 and accrued and unpaid interest thereunder of $55,892. The remaining $900,000, which represents two notes of $600,000 and $300,000, principal owed to ECHG by CExchange is not a part of the purchase price listed below and was expected to be repaid with any accrued and unpaid interest during the third or fourth fiscal quarters of 2021. ~~As mentioned in Note 4 -- Notes Receivable, we~~We subsequently performed impairment evaluations on the remaining $900,000 principal owed after management learned that it is more likely than not that the $900,000 may not be recoverable. ~~Using the guidance provided, management has~~Management concluded that ECHG should reserve the full amount of the outstanding and unpaid notes receivable of $900,000 and ~~write-off~~wrote-off the outstanding and unpaid accrued interest associated with the notes receivable totaling $49,174. Subsequent to the reserve established for the notes receivable, the Company received $61,353 as partial payment against the notes receivable. This payment was used to reduce the notes receivable reserved amount to $838,647. Management still ~~believes~~believed that it iswas more likely than not that the remaining balance iswas uncollectable. The remaining notes receivable of $838,647 and $49,174 of accrued interest receivable were charged to other expense during Fiscal 2021. On October 25, 2022, ECHG received $260,397 of the reserved $838,647 notes receivable. Upon receipt of the partial payment, management believed the remaining and unpaid notes receivable of $578,250 would probably be received in full. The reserve was reduced to $0, recording $838,647 as other income, thereby restoring the balance of the notes receivable, net to $578,250, as of December 31, 2022. The full payment of the remaining $578,250 was received on January 17, 2023. Interest receivable was written off against the reserve in Fiscal 2021. See Note 18 – Subsequent Events for interest received.

As part of the CExchange Transaction, goodwill was originally recorded as $1,891,477, which is the purchase price less the approximate fair value of the net assets and liabilities purchased. Adjustments were made to the acquiring assets and liabilities of the CExchange Transaction through management evaluation and a ~~third party~~third-party valuation. The Company’s goodwill is related to the ECHG segment. ECHG has its own separate financial information to perform goodwill impairment testing. The Company will evaluate goodwill based on cash flows for the ECHG segment. For tax purposes, goodwill is amortized and deductible over fifteen (15) years.

The purchase price allocation of the CExchange Transaction is ~~allocated~~ as follows:

As part of the Avail Transaction, goodwill was preliminarily recorded as $3,491,284, which iswas the purchase price less the approximate fair value of the net assets and liabilities ~~purchased,~~purchased. On May 31, 2022, an additional cash payment of $216,988 was made due to certain conditions being met concerning the cash balance upon a certain date. The additional cash payment was not part of the Avail Installment Note of $2,000,000 from the initial closing of the Avail Transaction. The additional cash payment increased goodwill and the purchase price amount by $216,988, thereby increasing goodwill for the Avail Transaction to $3,708,273. On September 30, 2022, management identified $2,736,000 of intangibles as part of the Avail Transaction not initially included in the fair value of Avail’s net assets. The intangibles identified of $2,736,000, decreases goodwill by $2,736,000 to $972,272, as shown in the purchase price allocation intable below. The Avail Transaction was initially recorded as preliminary, but with the ~~following table.~~third-party valuation complete, the purchase price allocation below is considered final. The Company’s goodwill is related to the ECHG segment. ECHG has its own separate financial information to perform goodwill impairment testing. The Company will evaluate goodwill based on cash flows for the ECHG segment. For tax purposes, goodwill is amortized and deductible over ~~fifteen (15)~~15 years.

The purchase price allocation ~~listed below~~of the Avail Transaction is ~~considered to be a preliminary allocation and is subject to change.~~

				Initial			Final
Description	Amount			Allocation			Allocation

Assets
Cash	$	988,870		$	988,870		$	988,870
Account receivables		395,144			395,144			395,144
Inventories		486,736			486,736			486,736
Prepaid expenses		93,727			93,727			93,727
Intangible assets - Trademarks/Tradenames					-			1,272,000
Intangible assets - Customer Relationships					-			1,464,000
Fixed assets - net		247,038			247,038			247,038
Right-of-use assets		609,511			609,511			609,511
Other assets		13,268			13,268			13,268

Liabilities
Account payables		(562,778	)		(562,778	)		(562,778	)
Accrued liabilities		(653,289	)		(653,289	)		(653,289	)
Operating lease liabilities		(609,511	)		(609,511	)		(609,511	)

Net assets		1,008,716			1,008,716			3,744,716

Goodwill		3,491,284			3,491,284			972,272

Total Purchase Price	$	4,500,000		$	4,500,000		$	4,716,988

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the years ended December 31, ~~2021~~2022 and ~~2020,~~2021, are as follows:

	Year Ended December 31,				Year Ended December 31,
	2021		2020		2022			2021

Opening balance	$	1,367,109	$	1,367,109	$	6,140,465		$	1,367,109
Additions		4,773,356		0
Additions (reductions) (1)						(2,519,012	)		4,773,356
					$	3,621,453		$	6,140,465
	$	6,140,465	$	1,367,109

(1) Additions for Fiscal 2021 totaling $4,773,356 is a combination of the CExchange Transaction on June 9, 2021 of $1,282,072 and the Avail Transaction’s preliminary purchase price allocation on October 29, 2021, of $3,491,284. The reduction in goodwill of $2,519,012 for Fiscal 2022, is a combination of an additional cash payment made on May 31, 2022 of $216,988, which increased goodwill for the Avail Transaction, offset by the reduction of goodwill related to the Avail Transaction by management identifying $2,736,000 of intangible assets that were not initially included in the fair value of Avail’s net assets, reducing goodwill and increasing intangible assets.

The Company’s goodwill is related to the ECHG segment. ~~We evaluate goodwill~~Goodwill is evaluated for impairment annually in the fourth quarter, or when there is reason to believe that the value has been diminished or impaired. Based on the Company’s evaluations, no impairment was required as of December 31, ~~2021~~2022 and ~~2020.~~2021.

	December 31,			December 31,			December 31,			December 31,
	2021			2020			2022			2021
DGSE
Domain names	$	41,352		$	41,352		$	41,352		$	41,352
Point of sale system		330,000			330,000			330,000			330,000
		371,352			371,352			371,352			371,352
Less: accumulated amortization		(269,502	)		(203,502	)		(335,502	)		(269,502	)

Subtotal		101,850			167,850			35,850			101,850

ECHG
Trademarks (1)		1,483,000			1,483,000			1,483,000			1,483,000
Customer Contracts (1)		1,873,000			1,873,000			1,873,000			1,873,000
Trademarks/Tradenames (2)		114,000			0			114,000			114,000
Customer Relationships (2)		345,000			0			345,000			345,000
Trademarks/Tradenames (3)								1,272,000			-
Customer Relationships (3)								1,464,000			-

		3,815,000			3,356,000			6,551,000			3,815,000
Less: accumulated amortization		(892,605	)		(531,377	)		(1,593,305	)		(892,605	)

Subtotal		2,922,395			2,824,623			4,957,695			2,922,395

Total	$	3,024,245		$	2,992,473		$	4,993,545		$	3,024,245

Amortization expense was ~~$427,228~~$766,700 and ~~$401,600~~$427,228 for Fiscal years 2022 and 2021, ~~and Fiscal 2020,~~ respectively.

The estimated aggregate amortization expense for each of the five succeeding fiscal years follows:

	DGSE		ECHG		Total		DGSE		ECHG		Total

2022	$	66,000	$	381,500	$	447,500
2023		30,350		381,500		411,850		30,350		655,100		685,450
2024		5,500		381,500		387,000		5,500		655,100		660,600
2025		0		381,500		381,500		-		655,100		655,100
2026		0		381,500		381,500		-		655,100		655,100
2027								-		655,100		655,100
Thereafter		0		1,014,895		1,014,895		-		1,682,195		1,682,195
							$	35,850	$	4,957,695	$	4,993,545
	$	101,850	$	2,922,395	$	3,024,245

	December 31		December 31		December 31		December 31
	2021		2020		2022		2021
DGSE
Accrued Interest	$	12,627	$	10,057	$	11,624	$	12,627
Board member fees		0		7,500
Payroll		131,325		155,635		146,817		131,325
Property tax		88,046		26,435		115,222		88,046
Sales tax		150,070		180,609		153,039		150,070
Other administrative expenses		0		13,525		424		-

Subtotal		382,068		393,761		427,126		382,068

ECHG
Accrued Interest		14,547		17,086		8,228		14,547
Payroll		334,431		119,327		336,226		334,431
Property tax		0		20,500
Other accrued expenses		51,506		10,574		7,392		51,506
Unvouchered payables - inventory		461,481		0		803,649		461,481
Material & shipping costs (COGS)		78,647		0		229,159		78,647

Subtotal		940,612		167,487		1,384,654		940,612

Envela
Accrued Interest		8,355		7,884		7,543		8,355
Payroll		25,175		10,745		25,179		25,175
Professional fees		220,101		142,635		199,508		220,101
Property tax		84,920		0		87,275		84,920
Other administrative expenses		18,453		8,433		-		18,453
State income tax		109,682		113,379		155,309		109,682

Subtotal		466,686		283,076		474,814		466,686

	$	1,789,366	$	844,324	$	2,286,594	$	1,789,366

(1) On May 20, 2019, in connection with the Echo Transaction, the Company entered into two loan agreements with John R. Loftus, the Company’s CEO, President and Chairman of the Board. ECHG, LLC executed a five-year, $6,925,979 note for the Echo Transaction, amortized over 20 years at a 6% annual interest rate. The interest and principal payment due monthly was $49,646. DGSE executed a five-year, $3,074,021 note to pay off the accounts payable – related party balance to a former Related Party as of May 20, 2019. That promissory note was also amortized over 20 years at a 6% annual interest rate. The interest and principal payment due monthly on the note for DGSE was $22,203. On November 23, 2021, ~~both~~FSB refinanced prior related party notes ~~were refinanced~~held by ~~Farmers State Bank of Oakley Kansas.~~

~~(2) On November 23, 2021, both notes listed in item (1) above were refinanced by Farmers State Bank of Oakley Kansas.~~DGSE and ECHG. The ~~first~~ECHG note was refinanced ~~for the~~with a remaining and outstanding balance of $6,309,962, is a five-year promissory note amortized over 20 years at 3.1% annual interest rate. The note has monthly principal and interest payments of $35,292. The ~~second~~DGSE note was refinanced ~~for the~~with a remaining and outstanding balance of $2,781,087, is a five-year promissory note amortized over 20 years at 3.1% annual interest rate. The note has monthly principal and interest payments of $15,555.

~~(3)~~(2) On July 9, 2020, DGSE closed the purchase of a retail building located at 610 E. Round Grove Road in Lewisville, Texas for $1.195 million. The purchase was partly financed through a $956,000, ~~ten year~~ten-year loan, bearing an annual interest rate of 3.65%, amortized over 20 years, payable to Truist Bank (f/k/a BB&T Bank). The note has monthly interest and principal payments of $5,645.

~~(4)~~(3) On September 14, 2020, 1106 NWH Holdings, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of DGSE, closed on the purchase of a retail building located at 1106 W. Northwest Highway in Grapevine, Texas for $620,000. The purchase was partly financed through a $496,000, five-year loan, bearing an annual interest rate of 3.75%, amortized over 20 years, payable to Texas Bank & Trust. The note has monthly interest and principal payments of $2,941.

~~(5)~~(4) On July 30, 2021, 9166 Gaylord Holdings, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of DGSE, closed the purchase of a new retail building located at 9166 Gaylord Parkway in Frisco, Texas for $2,215,500. The purchase was partly financed through a $1,772,000, five-year loan (the “TB&T Frisco Loan”), bearing an annual interest rate of 3.75%, amortized over 20 years, payable to Texas Bank and Trust. The note has monthly interest and principal payments of $10,509.

~~(6)~~(5) On November 23, 2021, the Company secured a ~~36 month~~36-month line of credit from ~~Farmers State Bank of Oakley Kansas~~FSB for $3,500,000 at 3.1% annual interest rate. A line of credit of up to $3,500,000 with Texas Bank and Trust was immediately closed with a $0 outstanding balance.

~~(7)~~(6) On October 29, 2021, ECHG entered into the Avail Transaction to purchase all of the assets, liabilities and rights and interests of Avail AZ, for $4.5 million. The purchase was facilitated by an initial payment of $2.5 million at closing, and the remaining $2.0 million to be paid out by 12 quarterly payments starting April 1, 2022, of $166,667 each. The Installment note payable for the Avail Transaction imputed at 3.1%

~~(8)~~(7) On November 4, 2020, 1901 Gateway Holdings, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Envela Corporation, closed on the purchase of its new corporate office building located at 1901 Gateway Drive, Irving, Texas for $3.521 million. The building was partially financed through a $2.96 million, five-year loan, bearing an interest rate of 3.25%, amortized over 20 years, payable to Texas Bank & Trust. The note has monthly interest and principal payments of $16,792.

(9) The Company applied for and received, on April 20, 2020, approximately $1.67 million, 1% interest, federally backed loan intended to pay employees and cover certain rent and utility-related costs during the COVID-19 pandemic with Truist Bank (f/k/a BB&T Bank) as the lender. The Federal Loan was forgivable to the extent that certain criteria were met. We applied for the forgiveness of the Federal Loan during Fiscal 2020, and received notification during Fiscal 2021 that the loan had been forgiven.~~The forgiveness of the Federal Loan is included in Other income from loan forgiveness on our consolidated income statements.~~

Future scheduled principal payments of our note payables and note payables, related party, as of December 31, ~~2021~~2022 are as follows:

Note payable, Farmers State Bank - DGSE

Year Ending December 31,	Amount		Amount

2022	$	102,214
2023		105,428	$	105,428
2024		108,743		108,743
2025		112,163		112,162
2026		2,342,181		2,342,194

Subtotal	$	2,770,729	$	2,668,527

Note payable, Truist Bank - DGSE

Year Ending December 31,	Amount

2022	$	34,683
2023		35,989
2024		37,343
2025		38,749
2026		40,208
Thereafter		722,101

Subtotal	$	909,073

Note payable, Texas Bank & Trust - DGSE

Year Ending December 31,	Amount

2022	$	17,823
2023		18,503
2024		19,209
2025		418,474

Subtotal	$	474,009

Future scheduled aggregate amount of principal payments and maturities of our notes payable as of December 31, 2022 are as follows:

We determine our business segments based upon an internal reporting structure. ~~Our~~The financial ~~performance is~~results are based on the following segments: DGSE and ECHG.

The DGSE segment includes Dallas Gold & Silver Exchange, which has six retail stores in ~~the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex,~~DFW, and Charleston Gold & Diamond Exchange, which has one retail store in ~~Charleston,~~Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina.

The ECHG segment includes Echo, ITAD USA, CEX, Teladvance and ~~Avail DE.~~Avail. These five companies ~~were added during Fiscal 2019 and Fiscal 2021, and~~ are involved in recycling and the reuse of electronic waste.

~~We allocate our~~The Company’s corporate costs and expenses ~~including rental income and expenses relating~~are allocated to ~~our corporate headquarters, to our~~the business segments. The corporate building’s ~~income and~~ expenses are included in selling, general and administrative expenses ~~depreciation~~since the building is part of the Company’s operations. Depreciation and amortization, other income from rental income, interest expense and income tax ~~expense. The~~expense are also allocated to the Company’s ~~management team~~business segments. Management evaluates the operating performance of each segment and makes decisions about the allocation of resources ~~according~~ to each ~~segment profit.~~segment. The allocations are generally amounts agreed upon by management, which may differ from an arms-length transaction.

The following table segments the financial results of DGSE and ECHG for the years ended December 31, ~~2021~~2022 and ~~2020:~~2021:

For the years ended December 31, ~~2021~~2022 and ~~2020,~~2021, there were 15,000 Common Stock options, warrants, and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) unexercised. For the years ended December 31, ~~2021~~2022 and ~~2020,~~2021, there were no anti-dilutive shares.

In January 2014, the Company’s Board granted 112,000 RSUs to its officers and certain key employees. As of December 31, ~~2021,~~2022, no RSUs remain unexercised.

On June 21, 2004, our ~~shareholders~~Stockholders approved the adoption of the 2004 Employee Stock Option Plan (the “2004 Employee Stock Option Plan”) that provided for incentive stock options and nonqualified stock options to be granted to key employee and certain directors. Each option vested on either January 1, 2004 or immediately upon issuance thereafter. The exercise price of each option issued pursuant to the 2004 Plan is equal to the market value of our Common Stock on the date of grant, as determined by the closing bid price for our Common Stock on the Exchange on the date of grant or, if no trading occurred on the date of grant, on the last day prior to the date of grant on which our securities were listed and traded on the Exchange. Of the options issued under the 2004 Employee Stock Option Plan, 15,000 remain outstanding. Options issued pursuant to the 2004 Employee Stock Option Plan have no expiration date. The Company previously determined there will be no additional grants under the 2004 Employee Stock Option Plan.

On December 7, 2016, ~~our shareholders~~Stockholders of the Company approved the adoption of the 2016 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2016 Plan”), which reserved 1,100,000 shares for issuance pursuant to awards issued thereunder. As of December 31, ~~2021,~~2022, no awards had been made under the 2016 Plan.

The following table summarizes the activity in common shares subject to options and warrants:

	Years Ended December 31,								Years Ended December 31,
	2021				2020				2022				2021
			Weighted				Weighted				Weighted				Weighted
			average exercise				average exercise				average exercise				average exercise
	Shares		price		Shares		price		Shares		price		Shares		price

Outstanding at beginning or year		15,000	$	2.17		15,000	$	2.17		15,000	$	2.17		15,000	$	2.17
Granted		-		0		-		0		-		-		-		-
Exercised		-		0		-		0		-		-		-		-
Forfeited		-		0		-		0		-		-		-		-

Outstanding at end of year		15,000	$	2.17		15,000	$	2.17		15,000	$	2.17		15,000	$	2.17

Options exercisable at end of year		15,000	$	2.17		15,000	$	2.17		15,000	$	2.17		15,000	$	2.17

The 15,000 options exercisable at the end of the year are potential dilutive shares.

Information about stock options outstanding at December 31, ~~2021~~2022 is summarized as follows:

Options currently issued pursuant to the Company’s 2004 Employee Stock Option Plans have no expiration date. The aggregate intrinsic values in the above table were based on the closing price of our Common Stock of ~~$4.07~~$5.26 as of December 31, ~~2021.~~

~~A summary of the status of our non-vested RSU grants issued under our 2006 Plan is presented below:~~

As a result of the expiration of the 2006 Plan, as of December 31, 2019, no further shares could be issued under the 2006 Plan. As of January 1, 2020, the remaining 250 RSU grants have vested and were exercised during Fiscal 2020. A total of 1,100,000 shares remain available for future grants pursuant to the 2016 Plan.

2022. During Fiscal years 2022 and 2021, ~~and 2020, we~~there was $0 recognized $0 in stock-based compensation expense.

The income tax provision reconciled to the tax computed at the statutory from continuing operations Federal rate follows:

	2021			2020			2022			2021

Tax Expense at Statutory Rate	$	2,133,953		$	1,364,191		$	3,019,701		$	2,133,953
Valuation Allowance		(1,787,132	)		(1,371,195	)		(4,513,493	)		(1,787,132	)
Non-Deductible Expenses and Other		3,501			7,004			5,534			3,501
PPP Loan Forgiveness		(350,322	)		0			-			(350,322	)
State Taxes, Net of Federal Benefit		112,808			89,618			178,652			112,808
Income tax expense	$	112,808		$	89,618
Income tax expense (benefit)							$	(1,309,606	)	$	112,808

Current	$	112,808		$	89,618		$	178,652		$	112,808
Deferred benefit								(1,488,258	)		-
Total	$	112,808		$	89,618		$	(1,309,606	)	$	112,808
					-

Deferred income taxes are comprised of the following at December 31, 2022 and 2021:

A valuation allowance of $4,513,493 was recorded against the net deferred tax asset balance as of December 31, 2021. For the year ended December 31, 2022 a release of the valuation allowance of $4,513,493 is recorded. Management considers both positive and negative evidence that could effect the future realization of deferred tax assets. As of December 31, 2022, in part due to 3 years of cumulative pretax income, management has determined that there is sufficient evidence to conclude it is more likely than not that net deferred taxes of $1,488,258 are realizable and therefore reduced the valuation allowance accordingly.

As of December 31, 2021, the Company had $2,729,636 of net operating loss carry-forwards, related to the Superior Galleries acquisition which may be available to reduce taxable income in future years, subject to the applicable Internal Revenue Code Section 382 limitations. As of December 31, 2021,2022, the Company had approximately ~~$18,699,047~~$8,224,409 of net operating loss carry-forwards related to Superior Galleries’ post acquisition operating losses and other operating losses incurred by the Company’s other operations. These carry-forwards will expire starting in ~~2026~~2034 if not utilized.

As of December 31, 2021, the Company has approximately $4.5 million in net deferred tax assets relating to approximately $21.4 million of net operating losses that will begin to expire in 2026 if not used. Due to uncertain current market conditions arising from the COVID-19 pandemic and various strains, the rising threat of inflation, rising interest rates, stock market volatility and the threat of a regional war conflict in Europe spreading, it is unfeasible, with any degree of accuracy, to predict the future results of Company operations. Due to the reasons listed above, a full valuation allowance was recorded against our net deferred tax assets.

The Company has ~~seven~~nine operating leases, five in ~~the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, one~~DFW, two in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina and two in Chandler, Arizona. ECHG has two leases in Chandler, Arizona and two leases in DFW, with a total of approximately 246,000 square feet under lease. DGSE has two leases in Charleston, South Carolina and ~~one~~three leases in ~~Chandler, Arizona. We have one lease expiring during Fiscal 2022.~~

DGSE leases – The Grand Prairie, Texas lease expires June 30, 2022, and has no current lease options. We are currently evaluating whether to continue to lease in the present location. The Charleston, South Carolina lease expires April 30, 2025, and has no current lease options. The Euless, Texas lease expires June 30, 2025,DFW, with ~~an option for an additional five (5) year term. On August 24, 2021, we entered into~~ a ~~new lease agreement with the landlord~~total of DGSE’s main flagship store located at 13022 Preston Road, Dallas, Texas. The new lease commenced on November 1, 2021 and expires January 31, 2027, with an option for an additional five (5) year term.

ECHG leases - The McKenzie, Carrollton ITAD lease expired July 31, 2021 with no current options. We evaluated the lease in the present location and decided to vacate the property as of July 31, 2021. The Echo Belt Line lease expires January 31, 2026, with one option period of an additional 60 months. ECHG was assigned CExchange’s lease, located at 2727 Realty Road, Carrollton, Texas, due to the CExchange Transaction on June 9, 2021, and expired December 31, 2021. The lease was amended on October 31, 2021, that commenced on January 1, 2022 and expires January 31, 2027. ECHG was also assigned Avail AZ’s lease, located at 120 E. Corporate Pl, Chandler, Arizona, due to the Avail Transaction, and expires on May 31, 2025.approximately 26,000 square feet under lease.

All ~~seven~~nine leases are triple net leases that we pay ~~our~~their proportionate amount of common area maintenance, property taxes and property insurance. Leasing costs for Fiscal ~~2021~~2022 and Fiscal ~~2020~~2021 was ~~$2,109,104~~$2,597,528 and ~~$1,452,689,~~$2,109,104, respectively. These lease costs consist of a combination of minimum lease payments and variable lease costs.

As of December 31, ~~2021,~~2022, the weighted average remaining lease term and weighted average discount rate for operating leases was ~~2.81~~3.29 years and ~~5.5%~~4.4%, respectively. The Company’s future operating lease obligations that have not yet commenced are immaterial. The cash paid for operating lease liabilities for Fiscal ~~2021~~2022 and Fiscal ~~2020~~2021 was $2,564,815 and $2,300,630, ~~and $1,314,285,~~ respectively.

	Operating			Operating
	Leases			Leases
DGSE
2022	$	516,456
2023		499,984			541,984
2024		507,414			552,414
2025		364,269			412,269
2026 and thereafter		333,114

2026					355,000
2027 and thereafter					50,114
Total minimum lease payments		2,221,237			1,911,781
Less imputed interest		(200,349	)		(146,921	)

DGSE Sub-Total		2,020,888			1,764,860

ECHG
2022		1,321,353
2023		1,357,381			1,357,381
2024		1,396,129			1,396,129
2025		1,321,297			1,321,297
2026 and thereafter		507,780

2026					474,326
2027 and thereafter					33,454
Total minimum lease payments		5,903,940			4,582,587
Less imputed interest		(477,947	)		(292,050	)

ECHG Sub-Total		5,425,993			4,290,537

Total		7,446,881			6,055,397

Current portion		1,573,824			1,686,997
				$	4,368,400
	$	5,873,057

The Company has a corporate policy governing the identification, review, consideration and approval or ratification of transactions with related persons, as that term is defined in the Instructions to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K, promulgated under the Securities Act (“Related Party”). Under this policy, all Related Party transactions are identified and approved prior to consummation of the transaction to ensure they are consistent with the Company’s best interests and the best interests of its ~~stockholders.~~shareholders. Among other factors, the Company’s Board considers the size and duration of the transaction, the nature and interest of the of the Related Party in the transaction, whether the transaction may involve a conflict of interest and if the transaction is on terms that are at least as favorable to the Company as would be available in a comparable transaction with an unaffiliated third party. Envela’s Board reviews all Related Party transactions at least annually to determine if it is in the Board’s best interests and the best interests of the Company’s ~~stockholders~~shareholders to continue, modify, or terminate any of the Related Party transactions. Envela’s Related Person Transaction Policy is available for review in its entirety under the “Investors” menu of the Company’s corporate relations website at www.envela.com.

On May 24, 2019, Company entered into two (2) loan agreements with John R. Loftus, the Company’s CEO, President and Chairman of the Board. The first note of $6,925,979, pursuant to the Echo Entities purchase agreement, was a five-year promissory note amortized over 20 years at 6% annual interest rate. As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, ECHG was obligated to pay $0 and $6,496,127, respectively, to Mr. Loftus as a note payable, related party. The second note of $3,074,021 paid off the accounts payable – related party balance to Elemetal as of May 20, 2019. The promissory note was a five-year note amortized over 20 years at 6% annual interest rate. As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, DGSE was obligated to pay $0 and $2,863,715, respectively, to Mr. Loftus as a note payable, related party. On November 23, 2021, both notes were refinanced by Farmers State Bank of Oakley Kansas. The ECHG note was refinanced for the remaining and outstanding balance of $6,309,962. The DGSE note was refinanced for the remaining and outstanding balance of $2,781,087. For the year ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company paid Mr. Loftus $519,713 and $580,957, respectively, in interest on the Company’s outstanding note payables, related party.

The Company sponsors a defined contribution 401(k) plan that is subject to the provisions of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. The plan covers substantially all employees who have completed one month of service. Participants can contribute up to 15% of their annual salary subject to Internal Revenue Service limitations. The Company matched 10% of the employee’s contribution up to 6% of the employee’s salary for the Fiscal ~~2021~~2022 and Fiscal ~~2020~~2021 plans.

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has adversely affected global economic business conditions. Future sales on products like ours could decline or fluctuate due to increased or fluctuating commodities prices, particularly gold. Although we are continuing to monitor and assessOn January 17, 2023, the ~~effects~~remaining balance of the ~~COVID-19 pandemic,~~notes receivable from the ~~ultimate impact is highly uncertain and subject~~CExchange Transaction, of $578,250, was received. With the receipt of these funds, an additional amount of $94,115 was received, representing interest receivable on the notes. Interest receivable was written off against the reserve in Fiscal 2021. Since the interest receivable was written-off against the reserve in Fiscal 2021, they are to ~~change. The duration~~be recognized when they are received. Therefore, the additional interest received of ~~any such impact cannot~~$94,115 will be predicted, nor can the timing of the development, distribution and acceptance of effective vaccines, booster shots or other treatments for potential COVID-19 divergent strains, including the Delta and Omnicron variants. In addition, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are subject to, among other things, the effect of government responses to the pandemic on our operations, including vaccine mandates, impacts of the pandemic on global and domestic economic conditions, including with respect to commercial activity, our customers and business partners, as well as consumer preferences and demand.recognized in Fiscal 2023.

ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

~~Our~~As required by rule 13a-15(b) and Rule 15d-15(b) under the Exchange Ace, our management, with the participation of our principal executive officer and principal financial officer evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of December 31, ~~2021.~~2022. We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Based on the evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of December 31, ~~2021, our~~2022, the Company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that, as of such date, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective to be provide the reasonable assurance of the foregoing.

We believe, however, that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, cannot provide absolute assurance of achieving their objectives, and no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud or error, if any, within a company have been detected.

Our management has the responsibility for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting and for our assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting. Internal control over financial reporting is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act, and with respect to us as a process designed by, or under the supervision of, ~~our~~the Company’s principal executive and principal financial officer and effected by ~~our~~the Board, management and other personnel to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles that achieve certain specified controls over the records of business transactions.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting only provides reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement presentation and preparation. Projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risks that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

Management assessed the effectiveness of ~~our~~the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, ~~2021.~~2022. In making this assessment, management used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) in Internal Control—Integrated Framework (2013). Based on its assessments, management ~~believes~~has concluded that, as of December 31, ~~2021, our~~2022, the internal control over financial reporting is effective.

~~We are~~The Company is not required to provide an attestation report of our registered public accounting firm pursuant to rules promulgated by the SEC.

During the fiscal year ended December 31, ~~2021,~~2022, no changes occurred that ~~our~~the Company’s management believes have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, ~~our~~the internal control over financial reporting.

ITEM 9C. DISCLOSURE REGARDING FOREIGN JURISDICTIONS THAT PREVENT INSPECTIONS

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Envela Corporation and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 31, ~~2021~~2022 and ~~2020,~~2021, and the related consolidated statements of income, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for the years then ended, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, ~~2021~~2022 and ~~2020,~~2021, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the years then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

The critical audit matter communicated below is a matter arising from the current period audit of the financial statements that was communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relates to accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial statements and (2) involved especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of the critical audit matter does not alter in any way our opinion on the financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matter below, providing a separate opinion on the critical audit matter or on the accounts or disclosures to which it relates.

As discussed in Note 1514 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company ~~records~~considers the need for a valuation allowance based on their assessment of the realizability of the Company’s deferred tax assets. As of December 31, ~~2021~~2022, the ~~Company had~~balance of the Company’s net deferred tax assets ~~before a valuation allowance of~~was approximately ~~$4.5~~$1.5 million. A significant portion of the deferred tax assets are subject to future expiration. Management performs an analysis to determine whether sufficient future taxable income will be generated to support the realization of deferred tax assets prior to expiration in order to determine the need for a valuation allowance adjustment. This analysis involves a high degree of subjectivity and significant judgment.

The principal considerations for our procedures relating to the realizability of deferred tax assets as a critical audit matter is that there was significant judgment by management in evaluating how ~~various uncertainties within~~ the current economic environment could impact management’s projections of future taxable income. This required significant auditor judgment to evaluate management’s analysis of the overall realizability of deferred tax assets.

The primary procedures we performed included evaluating the quantitative and qualitative analysis management prepares to determine realizability of deferred tax assets. This analysis includes ~~projections~~consideration of ~~future~~past years income, taxable income as well as management’s consideration of how ~~various uncertainties within~~ the current economic environment could impact future operating results. These uncertainties include, among other things, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, increases in national inflation rate, changing interest rate environment and stock market volatility. In addition, this included the uncertainties associated with geo-political events that may cause supply chain interruptions.

Information with respect to this Item will be included in our definitive Proxy Statement with respect to our ~~2022~~2023 Annual Meeting, which we intend to file with the SEC no later than 120 days after the end of the fiscal year covered by this annual report on Form 10-K.

ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

Exhibit

Number

Description

Filed

Herein

Incorporated by

Reference

Form

Date Filed

with SEC

Exhibit

Number

Description

Filed

Herein

Incorporated by Reference

Form

Date Filed with SEC

Exhibit Number

3.1

Amended and Restated By-laws, dated March 23, 2021

10-Q

May 5, 2021

3.1

Amended and Restated By-laws, dated March 23, 2021

10-Q

May 5, 2021

3.1

3.2

Certificate of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation, Dated December 12, 2019

8-K

December 16, 2019

3.1

Certificate of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation, Dated December 12, 2019

8-K

December 16, 2019

3.1

4.1

Specimen Common Stock Certificate

S-4

February 26, 2007

4.1

Specimen Common Stock Certificate

S-4

February 26, 2007

4.1

4.2

Description of Capital Stock

10.1

Registration Rights Agreement, dated September 12, 2011, by and between DGSE Companies, Inc. and certain shareholders

8-K

September 16, 2011

10.5

Registration Rights Agreement, dated September 12, 2011, by and between DGSE Companies, Inc. and certain shareholders

8-K

September 16, 2011

10.5

10.2

Registration Rights Agreement, dated September 12, 2011, by and between DGSE Companies, Inc. and NTR Metals, LLC

8-K

September 16, 2011

10.7

Registration Rights Agreement, dated September 12, 2011, by and between DGSE Companies, Inc. and NTR Metals, LLC

8-K

September 16, 2011

10.7

10.3

Option Grant Agreement, dated October 25, 2011, by and between DGSE Companies, Inc. and NTR Metals, LLC

8-K

October 28, 2011

10.2

Option Grant Agreement, dated October 25, 2011, by and between DGSE Companies, Inc. and NTR Metals, LLC

8-K

October 28, 2011

10.2

10.4

Form of Indemnification Agreement between DGSE Companies, Inc. and each Officer and director of DGSE

8-K

February 12, 2016

10.1

Form of Indemnification Agreement between DGSE Companies, Inc. and each Officer and director of DGSE

8-K

February 12, 2016

10.1

10.5

Registration Rights Agreement by and among DGSE Companies, Inc., Elemetal, LLC, and NTR Metals, LLC dated as of December 9, 2016

8-K

December 9, 2016

10.1

Registration Rights Agreement by and among DGSE Companies, Inc., Elemetal, LLC, and NTR Metals, LLC dated as of December 9, 2016

8-K

December 9, 2016

10.1

10.6

Purchase agreement, dated September 14, 2020, for the Irving, Texas office building purchased by Envela Corporation

10-Q

October 5, 2020

10.3

Purchase agreement, dated September 14, 2020, for the Irving, Texas office building purchased by Envela Corporation

10-Q

October 5, 2020

10.3

10.7

Revised note payable, related party, dated January 1, 2020, between DGSE, LLC and John R. Loftus

10-Q

October 5, 2020

10.4

Purchase Agreement Dated May 6, 2021, for The Frisco, Texas location,

by and between DGSE, LLC and KMTHT Holding, LLC

10-Q

August 4, 2021

10.1

10.8

Revised note payable, related party, dated January 1, 2020, between ECHG, LLC and John R. Loftus

10-Q

October 5, 2020

10.5

2016 Long-Term Incentive Plan

10-K/

March 27, 2014

21.1

10.9

Purchase Agreement Dated May 6, 2021, for The Frisco, Texas location, by and between DGSE, LLC and KMTHT Holding, LLC

10-Q

August 4, 2021

10.1

14.1

Business Conduct & Ethics Policy

10-K/A

2012

14.1

21.1

Subsidiaries of the Registrant

10-K

March 27, 2014

21.1

Subsidiaries of the Registrant

10-K

March 16, 2023

21.1

23.1

Consent of Whitley Penn LLP

31.1

Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 implementing Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 by John R. Loftus

31.2

Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 implementing Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 by Bret A. Pedersen

32.1

Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 by John R. Loftus

Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to

Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 by John R. Loftus

32.2

Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 by Bret A. Pedersen

Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to

Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 by Bret A. Pedersen

101.INS

XBRL Instance Document

101.SCH

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document

101.CAL

XBRL Taxonomy Calculation Linkbase Document

101.DEF

XBRL Taxonomy Definition Linkbase Document

101.LAB

XBRL Taxonomy Label Linkbase Document

101.PRE

XBRL Taxonomy Presentation Linkbase Document

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

Nevada		88-0097334
(STATE OF INCORPORATION)		(I.R.S. EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NO.)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	~~Trading Symbol~~	Trading Symbol	Name of exchange on which registered
COMMON STOCK, par value $0.01 per share		ELA	NYSE American

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: NONE

				~~Page~~
				Page
PART I

	Item 1.	Business		4
	~~Item 1A.~~	~~Risk Factors~~		11
	Item 1A.	Risk Factors		8

	Item 1B.	Unresolved Staff Comments		15
		17
	Item 2.	Properties		15
		17
	Item 3.	Legal Proceedings		15
		18
	Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures		1815

PART II

	Item 5.	Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters, and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities		19
	~~Item 6.~~	~~[Reserved]~~		19
	~~Item 7.~~	~~Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations~~		20
	~~Item 7A.~~	~~Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk~~		29
	~~Item 8.~~	~~Financial Statements and Supplementary Data~~		30
	~~Item 9.~~	~~Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure~~		61
	~~Item 9A.~~	~~Controls and Procedures~~		6116
		~~Report of Management on Internal Control over Financial Reporting~~
	Item 9B6.	[Reserved]	~~Other Information~~	16
		62
	Item 7.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations		17

	Item 7A.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk		27

	Item 8.	Financial Statements and Supplementary Data		28

	Item 9.	Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure		55

	Item 9A.	Controls and Procedures		55

	Item 9B.	Other Information		56

	Item 9C	Disclosure Regarding Foreign Jurisdiction That Prevent Inspections		62
		~~Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm~~		6356

PART III

	Item 10.	Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance		59
		64
	Item 11.	Executive Compensation		59
		64
	Item 12.	Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters		59
		64
	Item 13.	Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence		59
		64
	Item 14.	Principal Accounting Fees and Services		6459

PART IV

	Item 15.	~~Exhibits,~~Exhibit and Financial Statement Schedules		60
		65
	Item 16.	Form 10-K Summary		67
		~~Signatures~~		6862

	·	effectively combining the acquired operations, technologies, or product offerings;
	·	unanticipated costs or assumed liabilities, including those associated with regulatory actions or investigations;
	·	not realizing the anticipated financial benefit from the acquired companies;
	·	diversion of management’s attention;
	·	negative effects on existing customer and supplier relationships; and
	·	potential loss of key employees, especially those of the acquired companies.

				~~Square~~
~~Location~~	~~State~~	~~Use~~	~~Rent/Own~~	~~Footage~~	~~Comments~~

~~Irving~~	TX	~~Envela Corporation~~	~~Own~~	~~72,552~~

~~Lewisville~~	TX	~~Dallas Gold & Silver~~	~~Own~~	~~3,000~~

~~Grapevine~~	TX	~~Dallas Gold & Silver~~	~~Own~~	~~3,412~~

~~Grand Prairie~~	TX	~~Dallas Gold & Silver~~	~~Rent~~	~~2,000~~

~~Euless~~	TX	~~Dallas Gold & Silver~~	~~Rent~~	~~4,400~~

~~Dallas~~	TX	~~Dallas Gold & Silver~~	~~Rent~~	~~15,120~~

~~Frisco~~	TX	~~Dallas Gold & Silver~~	~~Own~~	~~4,948~~	~~Purchased July 30, 2021.~~

~~Mount Pleasant~~	SC	~~Charleston Gold & Diamond~~	~~Rent~~	~~4,782~~

~~Carrollton~~	TX	~~Echo Environmental Holdings, LLC~~	~~Rent~~	~~1,66,000~~

~~Carrollton~~	TX	~~Teladvance~~	~~Rent~~	~~58,180~~	~~Lease assigned due to the~~
					~~Cexchange Transaction.~~

~~Chandler~~	AZ	~~Avail Recovery Solutions~~	~~Rent~~	~~21,704~~	~~Lease assigned due to the~~
					~~Avail Transaction.~~

☒	ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

	For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, ~~2021~~ 2022

☐	TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

	For the Transition Period From ~~__________~~ to ~~__________~~

Large accelerated filer	☐	Accelerated filer	☐
Non-accelerated filer	☒	Smaller reporting company	☒
		Emerging growth company	☐

Plan Category	Column (a): Number of securities to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options, warrants and rights			Column (b): Weighted-average exercise price of outstanding options, warrants and rights		Column (c): Number of securities remaining available for future issuance under equity compensation plans (excluding securities reflected in column (a))
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders		15,000	(1)		2.17		1,100,000	(2)
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders		N/A			N/A		N/A
Total		15,000			2.17		1,100,000

~~(1)~~	~~Represents 15,000 options issued under the 2004 Employee Stock Option Plan, which remain unexercised and have no expiration date.~~
~~(2)~~	~~The total number of securities remaining available for future issuance is solely comprised of shares of Common Stock reserved under the 2016 Plan.~~

	For the Years Ended December 31,
	2022									2021
	DGSE			ECHG			Consolidated			DGSE			ECHG			Consolidated

EBITA Reconciliation:
Net Income	$	8,305,429		$	7,383,704		$	15,689,133		$	5,170,517		$	4,878,358		$	10,048,875
Add (deduct):
Depreciation and amortization		410,759			1,041,075			1,451,834			389,703			536,392			926,095
Other income from loan forgiveness		-			-			-			(675,210	)		(992,990	)		(1,668,200	)
Other (income) expense		(61,686	)		(857,005	)		(918,691	)		(238,585	)		538,020			299,435
Interest expense		244,202			239,491			483,693			288,236			415,815			704,051
Income tax expense (benefit)		(1,426,697	)		117,091			(1,309,606	)		45,124			67,684			112,808

EBITDA	$	7,472,007		$	7,924,356		$	15,396,363		$	4,979,785		$	5,443,279		$	10,423,064

	Year Ended December 31,				Change
	2022		2021		Amount		%
Resale Revenue
DGSE	$	122,468,154	$	89,146,783	$	33,321,371		37	%
ECHG	$	39,747,631	$	32,540,366	$	7,207,265		22	%

	·	Outright sales are recorded when product is shipped. Once the price is established and the terms are agreed to and the product is shipped, the revenue is recognized. The Echo Entities have fulfilled their performance obligation with an agreed upon transaction price, payment terms and shipping the product.

	·	Echo recognizes refining revenue when our inventory arrives at the destination port and the performance obligation is satisfied by transferring the control of the promised goods that are identified in the customer contract. Ninety percent (90%) of our refining revenue is generated from one refining partner that has an international refining facility. This refining partner pays us sixty percent (60%) of an Invoice within five working days upon the receipt of the Ocean Bill of Lading issued by the Ocean Carrier. Our initial Invoice is recognized in full when our performance obligation is satisfied, as stated in the first sentence. Under the guidance of ASC 606, an estimate of the variable consideration that we expect to be entitled is included in the transaction price stated at the current precious metal spot price and weight of the precious metal. An adjustment to revenue is made in the period once the underlying weight and any precious metal spot price movement is resolved, which is usually around six (6) weeks. Any adjustment from the resolution of the underlying uncertainty is netted with the remaining forty percent (40%) due from the original contract.

	·	Hard drive sales by the ECHG entities are limited to customers who are required to prepay shipments. Once the commodity price is established and agreed upon by both parties, customers send payment in advance. The Company releases the shipment on the same day when payment receipt is confirmed, and revenue is recognized on day of shipment. If payment is received on the last day of the month and shipment goes out the following day the payment received is deferred revenue and recognized the following month when the shipment is made.

	·	The Echo Entities also provide recycling services according to a Scope of Work and services are recognized when promised services are rendered. We have recycling services conducted at the Echo facility and another type of service is conducted at the client’s facility. The Scope of Work will determine the charges and whether it is completed on campus or off campus. Payment terms are also dictated in the Scope of Work.

	●	~~Outright sales are recorded when product is shipped.~~ Outright sales are recorded when product is shipped and title transferred. Once the price is established and the terms are agreed to and the product is shipped and title is transferred, the revenue is recognized. ECHG has fulfilled its performance obligation with an agreed upon transaction price, payment terms and shipping the product.

	●	ECHG recognizes refining revenue when our inventory arrives at the destination port and the performance obligation is satisfied by transferring the control of the promised goods that are identified in the customer contract. Ninety percent (90%) of our refining revenue is generated from one refining partner with an international refining facility. This refining partner pays us sixty percent (60%) of an Invoice within five working days upon the receipt of the Ocean Bill of Lading issued by the Ocean Carrier. Our initial Invoice is recognized in full when our performance obligation is satisfied, as stated in the first sentence. Under the guidance of ASC 606, an estimate of the variable consideration that we expect to be entitled is included in the transaction price stated at the current precious metal spot price and weight of the precious metal. An adjustment to revenue is made in the period once the underlying weight and any precious metal spot price movement is resolved, which is usually around six (6) weeks. Any adjustment from the resolution of the underlying uncertainty is netted with the remaining forty percent (40%) due from the original contract.

	●	Hard drive sales by ECHG are limited to customers who are required to prepay shipments. Once the commodity price is established and agreed upon by both parties, customers send payment in advance. The Company releases the shipment on the same day when payment receipt is confirmed and revenue is recognized on day of shipment. If payment is received on the last day of the month and shipment goes out the following day the payment received is deferred revenue and recognized the following month when the shipment is made.

	●	ECHG also provides recycling services according to a Scope of Work. Services are recognized based on the number of units processed by a preset price per unit. Activity reports are produced weekly with the counts and revenue is recognized based on the billing from the weekly reports. Recycling services can be conducted at our ECHG facility or we can design and perform the recycling service at the client’s facility. The Scope of Work will determine the charges and whether the service will be completed at ECHG or at the client’s facility. Payment terms are also dictated in the Scope of Work.

	Outstanding Balance
	December 31,		December 31,		Current
	2022		2021		Interest Rate			Maturity
DGSE
Note payable, FSB (1)	$	2,668,527	$	2,770,729		3.10	%	November 15, 2026
Note payable, Truist Bank (2)		874,418		909,073		3.65	%	July 9, 2030
Note payable, Texas Bank & Trust (3)		456,187		474,009		3.75	%	September 14, 2025
Note payable, Texas Bank & Trust (4)		1,691,020		1,752,446		3.75	%	July 30, 2031

DGSE Sub-Total		5,690,152		5,906,257

ECHG
Note payable, FSB (1)		6,054,565		6,286,459		3.10	%	November 15, 2026
Line of Credit (5)		-		1,700,000		3.10	%	November 15, 2024
Avail Transaction note payable (6)		1,500,000		2,000,000		0.00	%	April 1, 2025

ECHG Sub-Total		7,554,565		9,986,459

Envela
Note payable, Texas Bank & Trust (7)		2,732,688		2,843,415		3.25	%	November 4, 2025

Sub-Total		15,977,405		18,736,131

Current portion		1,250,702		2,765,794
	$	14,726,703	$	15,970,337

Note payable, Farmers Bank - ECHG

Year Ending December 31,	Amount

2023	$	239,204
2024		246,725
2025		254,483
2026		5,314,153
Subtotal	$	6,054,565

Note payable - Justin and Tami Tinkle

Year Ending December 31,	Amount

2023	$	666,667
2024		666,667
2025		166,666
Subtotal	$	1,500,000

Note payable, Texas Bank & Trust - Envela

Year Ending December 31,	Amount

2023	$	112,686
2024		116,476
2025		2,503,526
Subtotal	$	2,732,688
	$	15,977,405

	Scheduled
	Principal		Loan
Scheduled Principal Payments and Maturities by Year:	Payments		Maturities		Total
2023	$	1,250,702	$	-	$	1,250,702
2024		1,269,770		-		1,269,770
2025		482,463		3,088,668		3,571,131
2026		119,566		7,656,346		7,775,912
2027		123,447		-		123,447
2028 and thereafter		430,774		1,555,669		1,986,443
Total	$	3,676,722	$	12,300,683	$	15,977,405

	Year Ended December 31,
	~~2021~~2022		~~2020~~2021

Basic weighted average shares		26,924,631		26,924,631
Effect of potential dilutive securities		15,000		15,000
Diluted weighted average shares		26,939,631		26,939,631

		Options Outstanding and Exercisable
				Weighted average
				remaining			Weighted		Aggregate
				contractual life			average		intrinsic
Exercise price		Number outstanding		(Years)			exercise price		value
$	2.13		10,000	NA	(1	)	$	2.13	$	19,450
$	2.25		5,000	NA	(1	)	$	2.25	$	9,100

			15,000						$	28,550

	Year Ended December 31,
	2021				2020
			Weighted				Weighted
			average exercise				average exercise
	Shares		price		Shares		price

Nonvested at beginning or year		-	$	-		250	$	1.30
Granted		-		0		-		0
Exercised		-		0		250		1.30
Forfeited		-		0		-		0

Outstanding at end of year		-	$	0		-		0

	2022			2021
Deferred ~~income taxes are comprised of the following at December 31, 2021 and 2020:~~tax assets (liabilities):
Inventories	$	46,557		$	39,433
Stock options and other		6,836			6,836
Contingencies and accruals		57,822			224,240
Property and equipment		(442,012	)		(297,984	)
Net operating loss carryforward		1,727,126			4,500,023
Goodwill and intangibles		91,929			40,945
Total deferred tax assets, net		1,488,258			4,513,493

Valuation allowance		-			(4,513,493	)
Net Deferred tax asset	$	1,488,258		$	-

	2021			2020
Deferred tax assets (liabilities):
Inventories	$	39,433		$	22,620
Stock options and other		6,836			6,836
Contingencies and accruals		224,240			28,580
Property and equipment		(297,984	)		(256,065	)
Net operating loss carryforward		4,500,023			6,527,548
Goodwill and intangibles		40,945			27,085
Total deferred tax assets, net		4,513,493			6,356,604

Valuation allowance	$	(4,513,493	)	$	(6,356,604	)
Net Deferred tax asset		0			0

Index to Financial Statements	Page

Consolidated Income Statements		30

Consolidated Balance Sheets		31

Consolidated Cash Flows Statements		32

Consolidated Stockholders’ Equity Statements		33

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements		34

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (PCAOB ID 726)	57	63

~~ENVELA CORPORATION~~ By:

~~By:~~	/s/ JOHN R. LOFTUS	Dated: March 16, ~~2022~~2023
	~~Name:~~ John R. Loftus
	~~Title:~~ Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, President (Principal Executive Officer)

By:	/s/ JOHN R. LOFTUS	Dated: March 16, ~~2022~~2023
	John R. Loftus
	Chairman of the Board,
	Chief Executive Officer,
	President
	(Principal Executive Officer)

By:	/s/ BRET A. PEDERSEN	Dated: March 16, ~~2022~~2023
	Bret A. Pedersen
	Chief Financial Officer
	(Principal Accounting Officer)

By:	/s/ RICHARD D. SCHEPP	Dated: March 16, ~~2022~~2023
	Richard D. Schepp Director
	~~Director~~

By:	/s/ ALEXANDRA C. GRIFFIN	Dated: March 16, ~~2022~~2023
	Alexandra C. Griffin
	Director

By:	/s/ JIM R. RUTH	Dated: March 16, ~~2022~~2023
	Jim R. Ruth
	Director

By:	/s/ ALLISON M. DeSTEFANO	Dated: March 16, ~~2022~~2023
	Allison M. DeStefano
	Director