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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

 

xQuarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
  
 For the quarterly period ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023 

 

oTransition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
  
 For the transition period from ________ to ________. 

 

Commission file number 1-12711

 

AULT ALLIANCE, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware94-1721931
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

 

11411 Southern Highlands Pkwy #240

Las Vegas, NV 89141

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

 

((949)949) 444-5464

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

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

 

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A Common Stock, $0.001 par value AULT NYSE American
13.00% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock, par value $0.001 per share AULT PRD NYSE American

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding year (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes  x    No  o

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Date File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).  Yes  x    No  o

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer  oAccelerated filer  o
Non-accelerated filer  xSmaller reporting company  x
Emerging growth company  o 

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  Yes  o    No  x

 

At August 18,November 17, 2023, the registrant had outstanding 5,553,02768,742,947 shares of common stock.

 

 

 

  
 

 

AULT ALLIANCE, INC.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

   Page
PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION 
    
Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited)F-1
    
  Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of JuneSeptember 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022F-1
    
  Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023 and 2022F-3
    
  Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023 and 2022F-4
    
  Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023 and 2022F-8
    
  Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial StatementsF-10
    
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations1
    
Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk1517
    
Item 4. Controls and Procedures1517
    
PART II – OTHER INFORMATION 
    
Item 1. Legal Proceedings1719
Item 1A. Risk Factors1719
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds1719
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities1820
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures1820
Item 5. Other Information1820
Item 6. Exhibits1820

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Words such as “anticipates,” “expects,” “intends,” “goals,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” “continues,” “may,” “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. In addition, any statements that refer to projections of our future financial performance, our anticipated growth and trends in our businesses, uncertain events or assumptions, and other characterizations of future events or circumstances are forward-looking statements. Such statements are based on management’s expectations as of the date of this filing and involve many risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in our forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include those described throughout this report and our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, as amended, particularly the “Risk Factors” sections of such reports. Given these risks and uncertainties, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements in this Form 10-Q do not reflect the potential impact of any divestitures, mergers, acquisitions, or other business combinations that had not been completed as of the date of filing of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. In addition, the forward-looking statements in this Form 10-Q are made as of the date of this filing, and we do not undertake, and expressly disclaim any duty to update such statements, whether as a result of new information, new developments or otherwise, except to the extent that disclosure may be required by law.

 

  
 

 

PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Financial Statements.

 

AULT ALLIANCE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited)

 

             
 June 30, December 31,  September 30, December 31, 
 2023  2022  2023  2022 
ASSETS             
CURRENT ASSETS             
Cash and cash equivalents $19,705,000  $10,492,000  $8,736,000  $7,942,000 
Restricted cash  1,092,000   3,563,000   1,903,000   732,000 

Cash and marketable securities held in trust account

  

-

   

118,193,000

   -   118,193,000 
Marketable equity securities  653,000   6,590,000   72,000   6,590,000 
Accounts receivable  13,534,000   19,586,000   24,651,000   19,322,000 
Inventories  20,999,000   22,080,000   22,482,000   22,036,000 
Investment in promissory notes and other, related party  2,968,000   2,868,000   3,018,000   2,868,000 
Loans receivable, current  1,165,000   7,593,000   1,166,000   7,593,000 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  16,745,000   14,744,000   8,709,000   

5,074,000

 
Current assets of discontinued operations  

98,596,000

   5,959,000 
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS  76,861,000   205,709,000   

169,333,000

   

196,309,000

 
                
Cash and marketable securities held in trust account  2,143,000   -   2,171,000   - 
Intangible assets, net  17,290,000   34,786,000   16,980,000   34,786,000 
Goodwill  9,158,000   27,902,000   8,973,000   27,902,000 
Property and equipment, net  227,860,000   229,914,000   132,044,000   

146,779,000

 
Right-of-use assets  7,333,000   8,419,000   10,419,000   8,419,000 
Investments in common stock, related parties  5,836,000   6,449,000   2,712,000   6,449,000 
Investments in other equity securities  25,856,000   42,494,000   26,014,000   42,494,000 
Other assets  6,053,000   5,841,000   9,810,000   5,841,000 
Noncurrent assets of discontinued operations  -   92,535,000 
TOTAL ASSETS $378,390,000  $561,514,000  $378,456,000  $561,514,000 
                
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY                
                
CURRENT LIABILITIES                
Accounts payable and accrued expenses $81,131,000  $63,411,000  $88,213,000  $60,780,000 
Dividend payable in TurnOnGreen common stock  5,200,000   - 
Operating lease liability, current  2,479,000   2,975,000   1,901,000   2,975,000 
Notes payable, net  46,434,000   39,621,000   30,255,000   39,621,000 
Notes payable, related party  16,225,000   - 
Convertible notes payable, current  3,326,000   1,325,000   8,601,000   1,325,000 
Series E Convertible Preferred Liability: $100 stated value per share, $0.001 par value – 83,000 shares authorized; 83,000 and 0 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively (liquidation preference of $8,300,000 as of June 30, 2023)  7,055,000   - 
Series G Convertible Preferred Liability: $100 stated value per share, $0.001 par value – 16,000 shares authorized; 14,208 and 0 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively (liquidation preference of $1,421,000 as of June 30, 2023)  1,208,000   - 

Redeemable noncontrolling interests in equity of subsidiaries

  

-

   

117,993,000

   -   117,993,000 
Current liabilities of discontinued operations  

69,212,000

   2,631,000 
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES  146,833,000   225,325,000   

214,407,000

   225,325,000 

 

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

AULT ALLIANCE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (continued)

(Unaudited)

 

  June 30,  December 31, 
  2023  2022 
LONG TERM LIABILITIES        
Operating lease liability, non-current  5,145,000   5,836,000 
Notes payable  87,561,000   91,464,000 
Convertible notes payable  11,949,000   11,451,000 
Deferred underwriting commissions of Ault Disruptive Technologies Corporation (“Ault Disruptive”) subsidiary  3,450,000   3,450,000 
         
TOTAL LIABILITIES  254,938,000   337,526,000 
         
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES        
         
Redeemable noncontrolling interests in equity of subsidiaries  1,951,000   - 
         
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY        
Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, $25 stated value per share, $0.001 par value – 1,000,000 shares authorized; 7,040 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 (liquidation preference of $176,000 as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022)  -   - 
Series B Convertible Preferred Stock, $10 stated value per share, share, $0.001 par value – 500,000 shares authorized; 125,000 shares issued   and outstanding at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 (liquidation preference of $1,190,000 at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022)  -   - 
Series D Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock, $25 stated value per share, $0.001 par value – 2,000,000 shares authorized; shares authorized, 425,197 shares and 172,838 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively (liquidation preference of $10,630,000 and $4,321,000 as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively)  -   - 
Class A Common Stock, $0.001 par value – 500,000,000 shares authorized; 1,526,411 and 1,274,157 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively  2,000   1,000 
Class B Common Stock, $0.001 par value – 25,000,000 shares authorized; 0 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022  -   - 
Additional paid-in capital  573,386,000   565,904,000 
Accumulated deficit  (444,371,000)  (329,078,000)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss  (1,450,000)  (1,100,000)
Treasury stock, at cost  (29,919,000)  (29,235,000)
TOTAL AULT ALLIANCE STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY  97,648,000   206,492,000 
         
Non-controlling interest  23,853,000   17,496,000 
         
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY  121,501,000   223,988,000 
         
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY $378,390,000  $561,514,000 

  September 30,  December 31, 
  2023  2022 
LONG TERM LIABILITIES      
Operating lease liability, non-current  8,697,000   5,836,000 
Notes payable  21,211,000   29,831,000 
Convertible notes payable  9,453,000   11,451,000 
Deferred underwriting commissions of Ault Disruptive Technologies Corporation (“Ault Disruptive”) subsidiary  3,450,000   3,450,000 
Noncurrent liabilities of discontinued operations  -   61,633,000 
         
TOTAL LIABILITIES  257,218,000   337,526,000 
         
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES        
         
Redeemable noncontrolling interests in equity of subsidiaries  2,179,000   - 
         
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY        
Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, $25 stated value per share, $0.001 par value – 1,000,000 shares authorized; 7,040 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 (liquidation preference of $176,000 as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022)  -   - 
Series B Convertible Preferred Stock, $10 stated value per share, share, $0.001 par value – 500,000 shares authorized; 125,000 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 (liquidation preference of $1,190,000 at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022)  -   - 
Series D Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock, $25 stated value per share, $0.001 par value – 2,000,000 shares authorized; shares authorized, 425,197 shares and 172,838 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively (liquidation preference of $10,630,000 and $4,321,000 as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively)  -   - 
Class A Common Stock, $0.001 par value – 500,000,000 shares authorized; 12,379,673 and 1,274,157 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively  12,000   1,000 
Class B Common Stock, $0.001 par value – 25,000,000 shares authorized; 0 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022  -   - 
Additional paid-in capital  589,279,000   565,904,000 
Accumulated deficit  (467,088,000)  (329,078,000)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss  (2,102,000)  (1,100,000)
Treasury stock, at cost  (30,540,000)  (29,235,000)
TOTAL AULT ALLIANCE STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY  89,561,000   206,492,000 
         
Non-controlling interest  29,498,000   17,496,000 
         
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY  119,059,000   223,988,000 
         
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY $378,456,000  $561,514,000 

 

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

AULT ALLIANCE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

(Unaudited)

 

                                
 For the Three Months Ended For the Six Months Ended  For the Three Months Ended For the Nine Months Ended 
 June 30, June 30,  September 30, September 30, 
 2023  2022  2023  2022  2023  2022  2023  2022 
Revenue, products $12,216,000  $7,849,000  $25,647,000  $16,508,000 
Revenue $28,164,000  $27,031,000  $54,594,000  $43,539,000 
Revenue, cryptocurrency mining  8,368,000   3,976,000   15,715,000   7,524,000   7,558,000   3,874,000   23,273,000   11,398,000 
Revenue, hotel and real estate operations  4,709,000   4,598,000   7,410,000   7,296,000 
Revenue, crane operations  12,590,000   -   25,236,000   -   12,490,000   -   37,726,000   - 
Revenue, lending and trading activities  9,525,000   943,000   4,586,000   18,864,000   (249,000)  13,360,000   4,337,000   32,224,000 
Total revenue  47,408,000   17,366,000   78,594,000   50,192,000   47,963,000   44,265,000   119,930,000   87,161,000 
Cost of revenue, products  9,036,000   5,044,000   18,823,000   10,792,000   20,425,000   20,193,000   39,248,000   30,985,000 
Cost of revenue, cryptocurrency mining  9,726,000   4,453,000   17,829,000   6,950,000   10,228,000   5,255,000   28,057,000   12,206,000 
Cost of revenue, hotel and real estate operations  3,120,000   2,872,000   5,808,000   5,121,000 
Cost of revenue, crane operations  7,641,000   -   15,029,000   -   7,642,000   -   22,671,000   - 
Cost of revenue, lending and trading activities  -   -   1,180,000   -   -   -   1,180,000   - 
Total cost of revenue  29,523,000   12,369,000   58,669,000   22,863,000   38,295,000   25,448,000   91,156,000   43,191,000 
Gross profit  17,885,000   4,997,000   19,925,000   27,329,000   9,668,000   18,817,000   28,774,000   43,970,000 
                
Operating expenses                                
Research and development  1,804,000   729,000   3,646,000   1,424,000   1,769,000   521,000   5,415,000   1,945,000 
Selling and marketing  9,575,000   6,979,000   18,371,000   13,460,000   8,034,000   7,428,000   26,405,000   20,888,000 
General and administrative  21,317,000   19,032,000   43,998,000   32,719,000   17,760,000   15,362,000   59,540,000   44,357,000 
Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets  35,570,000   -   35,570,000   -   -   -   35,570,000   - 
Impairment of property and equipment  3,895,000   -   3,895,000   - 
Impairment of deposit due to vendor bankruptcy filing  -   2,000,000   -   2,000,000 
Impairment of mined cryptocurrency  124,000   1,976,000   263,000   2,415,000   113,000   515,000   376,000   2,930,000 
Total operating expenses  68,390,000   28,716,000   101,848,000   50,018,000   31,571,000   25,826,000   131,201,000   72,120,000 
Loss from operations  (50,505,000)  (23,719,000)  (81,923,000)  (22,689,000)  (21,903,000)  (7,009,000)  (102,427,000)  (28,150,000)
Other income (expense):                                
Interest and other income  2,382,000   81,000   3,579,000   530,000   309,000   725,000   3,888,000   1,255,000 
Interest expense  (15,927,000)  (2,031,000)  (29,657,000)  (31,855,000)  (4,414,000)  (2,367,000)  (30,537,000)  (32,063,000)
Loss on extinguishment of debt  (91,000)  -   (154,000)  -   (1,546,000)  -   (1,700,000)  - 
Realized and unrealized (loss) gain on marketable securities  (206,000)  198,000   (244,000)  307,000   74,000   709,000   (170,000)  1,016,000 
Loss from investment in unconsolidated entity  -   (391,000)  -   (924,000)  -   -   -   (924,000)
Impairment of equity securities  -   -   (9,555,000)  -   -   -   (9,555,000)  - 
(Loss) gain on the sale of fixed assets  (1,754,000)  -   2,761,000   -   (33,000)  -   2,728,000   - 
Change in fair value of warrant liability  3,217,000   (6,000)  3,217,000   (24,000)  (562,000)  (3,000)  2,655,000   (27,000)
Total other expense, net  (12,379,000)  (2,149,000)  (30,053,000)  (31,966,000)  (6,172,000)  (936,000)  (32,691,000)  (30,743,000)
Loss before income taxes  (62,884,000)  (25,868,000)  (111,976,000)  (54,655,000)  (28,075,000)  (7,945,000)  (135,118,000)  (58,893,000)
Income tax provision  1,368,000   217,000   1,105,000   217,000 
Income tax (benefit) provision  (565,000)  144,000   540,000   361,000 
Net loss from continuing operations  (27,510,000)  (8,089,000)  (135,658,000)  (59,254,000)
Net (loss) income from discontinued operations  (929,000)  93,000   (5,862,000)  (3,614,000)
Net loss  (64,252,000)  (26,085,000)  (113,081,000)  (54,872,000)  (28,439,000)  (7,996,000)  (141,520,000)  (62,868,000)
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest  3,569,000   321,000   3,752,000   336,000   6,668,000   725,000   10,420,000   1,061,000 
Net loss attributable to Ault Alliance, Inc.  (60,683,000)  (25,764,000)  (109,329,000)  (54,536,000)  (21,771,000)  (7,271,000)  (131,100,000)  (61,807,000)
Preferred dividends  (321,000)  (44,000)  (550,000)  (49,000)  (413,000)  (190,000)  (963,000)  (239,000)
Net loss available to common stockholders $(61,004,000) $(25,808,000) $(109,879,000) $(54,585,000) $(22,184,000) $(7,461,000) $(132,063,000) $(62,046,000)
                                
Basic net loss per common share $(50.08) $(26.73) $(91.41) $(85.83)
Diluted net loss per common share $(50.08) $(26.73) $(91.41) $(85.83)
Basic and diluted net income (loss) per common share:                
Continuing operations $(3.80) $(7.71) $(47.66) $(77.70)
Discontinued operations  (0.17)  0.10   (2.21)  (4.81)
Net loss per common share $(3.97) $(7.61) $(49.87) $(82.51)
                                
Weighted average basic and diluted common shares outstanding  1,218,000   966,000   1,202,000   636,000   5,587,000   980,000   2,648,000   752,000 
                                
Comprehensive loss                                
Net loss available to common stockholders $(61,004,000) $(25,808,000) $(109,879,000) $(54,585,000) $(22,184,000) $(7,461,000) $(132,063,000) $(62,046,000)
Foreign currency translation adjustment  (520,000)  (1,471,000)  (350,000)  (1,758,000)  (651,000)  306,000   (1,001,000)  (1,452,000)
Other comprehensive loss  (520,000)  (1,471,000)  (350,000)  (1,758,000)  (651,000)  306,000   (1,001,000)  (1,452,000)
Total comprehensive loss $(61,524,000) $(27,279,000) $(110,229,000) $(56,343,000) $(22,835,000) $(7,155,000) $(133,064,000) $(63,498,000)

 

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

AULT ALLIANCE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023

 

                                                                                
              Accumulated                      Accumulated        
 Series A, B & D       Additional     Other Non-     Total  Series A, B & D       Additional     Other Non-     Total 
 Preferred Stock  Common Stock  Paid-In  Accumulated  Comprehensive  Controlling  Treasury  Stockholders’  Preferred Stock Common Stock Paid-In Accumulated Comprehensive Controlling Treasury Stockholders’ 
 Shares  Amount  Shares  Amount  Capital  Deficit  Loss  Interest  Stock  Equity  Shares Amount Shares Amount Capital Deficit Loss Interest Stock Equity 
BALANCES, April 1, 2023  395,062  $-   1,385,822  $1,000  $575,073,000  $(378,633,000) $(931,000) $24,265,000  $(29,432,000) $190,343,000 
Preferred stock issued for cash  162,175   -   -   -   5,090,000   -   -   -   -   5,090,000 
Preferred stock offering costs  -   -   -   -   (3,388,000)  -   -   -   -   (3,388,000)
BALANCES, July 1, 2023  557,237  $-   1,526,411  $2,000  $573,386,000  $(444,371,000) $(1,450,000) $23,853,000  $(29,919,000) $121,501,000 
Stock-based compensation  -   -   -   -   752,000   -   -   1,307,000   -   2,059,000   -   -   -   -   959,000   -   -   1,622,000   -   2,581,000 
Issuance of common stock for cash  -   -   103,096   -   754,000   -   -   -   -   754,000   -   -   10,707,601   11,000   20,404,000   -   -   -   -   20,415,000 
Financing cost in connection with sales of common stock  -   -   -   -   (27,000)  -   -   -   -   (27,000)  -   -   -   -   (715,000)  -   -   -   -   (715,000)
Issuance of common stock for conversion of preferred stock liabilities  -   -   37,493   -   328,000   -   -   -   -   328,000   -   -   105,909   -   584,000   -   -   -   -   584,000 

Common stock issued in connection with issuance of notes payable

  -   -   39,752   -   162,000   -   -   -   -   162,000 
Remeasurement of Ault Disruptive subsidiary temporary equity  -   -   -   -   -   (4,736,000)  -   -   -   (4,736,000)  -   -   -   -   -   (530,000)  -   -   -   (530,000)
Increase in ownership interest of subsidiary  -   -   -   -   2,000   -   -   (1,223,000)  -   (1,221,000)  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   (352,000)  -   (352,000)
Sale of subsidiary stock to non-controlling interests  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   3,572,000   -   3,572,000   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   343,000   -   343,000 

Distribution to Circle 8 non-controlling interest

  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   

(500,000

)

  -   (500,000)
Purchase of treasury stock - Ault Alpha LP (“Ault Alpha”)  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   (488,000)  (488,000)  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   (621,000)  (621,000)
Net loss  -   -   -   -   -   (60,683,000)  -   -   -   (60,683,000)  -   -   -   -   -   (21,771,000)  -   -   -   (21,771,000)
Preferred dividends  -   -   -   -   -   (321,000)  -   -   -   (321,000)  -   -   -   -   -   (413,000)  -   -   -   (413,000)
Foreign currency translation adjustments  -   -   -   -   -   -   (520,000)  -   -   (520,000)  -   -   -   -   -   -   (651,000)  -   -   (651,000)
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   (3,569,000)  -   (3,569,000)  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   (6,668,000)  -   (6,668,000)
Dividend payable in TurnOnGreen common stock ($3.52 per share)  -   -   -   -   (5,200,000)  -   -   -   -   (5,200,000)
Distribution of securities of Imperalis Holding Corp., d/b/a TurnOnGreen, Inc. (“TurnOnGreen”) to Ault Alliance stockholders ($1.44 per share)  -   -   -   -   (5,500,000)  -   -   10,700,000   -   5,200,000 
Other  -   -   -   1,000   2,000   2,000   1,000   1,000   1,000   8,000   -   -   -   (1,000)  (1,000)  (3,000)  (1,000)  -   -   (6,000)
BALANCES, June 30, 2023  557,237  $-   1,526,411  $2,000  $573,386,000  $(444,371,000) $(1,450,000) $23,853,000  $(29,919,000) $121,501,000 
BALANCES, September 30, 2023  557,237  $-   12,379,673  $12,000  $589,279,000  $(467,088,000) $(2,102,000) $29,498,000  $(30,540,000) $119,059,000 

 

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

F-4

AULT ALLIANCE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022

 

            Accumulated         Series A, B & D       Additional     Other Non-     Total 
 Series A, B & D       Additional     Other Non-     Total  Preferred Stock Common Stock Paid-In Accumulated Comprehensive Controlling Treasury  Stockholders’ 
 Preferred Stock  Common Stock  Paid-In  Accumulated  Comprehensive  Controlling  Treasury  Stockholders’  Shares Amount Shares Amount Capital Deficit Loss Interest Stock  Equity 
 Shares  Amount  Shares  Amount  Capital  Deficit  Loss  Interest  Stock  Equity 
BALANCES, April 1, 2022  132,040  $-   225,015,203  $225,000  $495,536,000  $(174,378,000) $(393,000) $1,640,000  $(14,172,000) $308,458,000 
Issuance of common stock for restricted stock awards  -   -   429,379   -   -   -   -   -   -   - 
Preferred stock issued for cash  146,618   -   -   -   3,666,000   -   -   -   -   3,666,000 
BALANCES, July 1, 2022  278,658  $-   

1,081,469

  $1,000  $

550,036,000

  $(200,184,000) $(1,863,000) $18,048,000  $(20,639,000) $345,399,000 
Preferred stock issued  8,310   -   -   -   207,000   -   -   -   -   207,000 
Preferred stock offering costs  -   -   -   -   (537,000)  -   -   -   -   (537,000)  -   -   -   -   (65,000)  -   -   -   -   (65,000)
Stock-based compensation                  983,000           36,000       1,019,000   -   -   -   -   1,563,000   -   -   479,000   -   2,042,000 
Sale of common stock  -   -   98,995,997   99,000   53,180,000   -   -   -   -   53,279,000 
Issuance of Gresham Worldwide, Inc. common stock for acquisition of Giga-tronics Incorporated (“GIGA”)  -   -   -   -   1,669,000   -   -   -   -   1,669,000 
Issuance of common stock for cash  -   -   

56,688

   -   4,557,000   -   -   -   -   4,557,000 
Financing cost in connection with sales of common stock  -   -   -   -   (1,266,000)  -   -   -   -   (1,266,000)  -   -   -   -   (79,000)  -   -   -   -   (79,000)
Acquisition of non-controlling interests  -   -   -   -   (1,848,000)  -   -   (382,000)  -   (2,230,000)
Non-controlling interest from Avalanche International Corp. (“AVLP”) acquisition  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   6,738,000   -   6,738,000 
Non-controlling interest from The Singing Machine Company, Inc. (“SMC”) acquisition  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   10,336,000   -   10,336,000 
Increase in ownership interest of subsidiary  -   -   -   -   (132,000)  -   -   (1,539,000)  -   (1,671,000)
Non-controlling interest from GIGA acquisition  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   2,735,000   -   2,735,000 
Purchase of treasury stock - Ault Alpha  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   (6,467,000)  (6,467,000)  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   (8,148,000)  (8,148,000)
Net loss  -   -   -   -   -   (25,764,000)  -   -   -   (25,764,000)  -   -   -   -   -   (7,271,000)  -   -   -   (7,271,000)
Preferred dividends      -   -   -   -   (44,000)  -   -   -   (44,000)  -   -   -   -   -   (190,000)  -   -   -   (190,000)
Foreign currency translation adjustments  -   -   -   -   -   -   (1,471,000)  -   -   (1,471,000)  -   -   -   -   -   -   306,000   -   -   306,000 
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   (321,000)  -   (321,000)  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   (725,000)  -   (725,000)
Other  -   -   -   -   (1,000)  2,000   1,000   1,000   -   3,000   -   -   -   -   2,000   (2,000)  -   (2,000)  (1,000)  (3,000)
BALANCES, June 30, 2022  278,658  $-   324,440,579  $324,000  $549,713,000  $(200,184,000) $(1,863,000) $18,048,000  $(20,639,000) $345,399,000 
BALANCES, September 30, 2022  286,968  $-   

1,138,157

  $1,000  $557,758,000  $(207,647,000) $(1,557,000) $18,996,000  $(28,788,000) $338,763,000 

 

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

AULT ALLIANCE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(Unaudited)

SixNine Months Ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023

 

              Accumulated        
 Series A, B & D       Additional     Other Non-     Total  Series A, B & D       Additional     Other Non-     Total 
 Preferred Stock  Common Stock  Paid-In  Accumulated  Comprehensive  Controlling  Treasury  Stockholders’  Preferred Stock Common Stock Paid-In Accumulated Comprehensive Controlling Treasury  Stockholders’ 
 Shares  Amount  Shares  Amount  Capital  Deficit  Loss  Interest  Stock  Equity  Shares Amount Shares Amount Capital Deficit Loss Interest Stock  Equity 
BALANCES, January 1, 2023  304,878  $-   1,274,157  $1,000  $565,904,000  $(329,078,000) $(1,100,000) $17,496,000  $(29,235,000) $223,988,000   304,878  $-   1,274,157  $1,000  $565,904,000  $(329,078,000) $(1,100,000) $17,496,000  $(29,235,000) $223,988,000 
Issuance of common stock for restricted stock awards  -   -   4,974   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   4,974   -   -   -   -   -   -   - 
Preferred stock issued for cash  252,359   -   -   -   6,309,000   -   -   -   -   6,309,000   252,359   -   -   -   6,309,000   -   -   -   -   6,309,000 
Preferred stock offering costs  -   -   -   -   (3,431,000)  -   -   -   -   (3,431,000)  -   -   -   -   (3,431,000)  -   -   -   -   (3,431,000)
Stock-based compensation                  4,683,000   -   -   1,924,000   -   6,607,000                   5,642,000   -   -   3,546,000   -   9,188,000 
Issuance of common stock for cash  -   -   209,787   -   4,912,000   -   -   -   -   4,912,000   -   -   10,917,388   11,000   25,316,000   -   -   -   -   25,327,000 
Financing cost in connection with sales of common stock  -   -   -   -   (132,000)  -   -   -   -   (132,000)  -   -   -   -   (847,000)  -   -   -   -   (847,000)
Issuance of common stock for conversion of preferred stock liabilities  -   -   37,493   -   328,000   -   -   -   -   328,000   -   -   143,402   -   912,000   -   -   -   -   912,000 

Common stock issued in connection with issuance of notes payable

  -   -   39,752   -   162,000   -   -   -   -   162,000 
Remeasurement of Ault Disruptive subsidiary temporary equity  -   -   -   -   -   (5,415,000)  -   -   -   (5,415,000)  -   -   -   -   -   (5,945,000)  -   -   -   (5,945,000)
Increase in ownership interest of subsidiary  -   -   -   -   13,000   -   -   (1,245,000)  -   (1,232,000)  -   -   -   -   13,000   -   -   (1,597,000)  -   (1,584,000)
Non-controlling position at BitNile Metaverse, Inc. (“BMI”) subsidiary acquired  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   6,357,000   -   6,357,000 
Non-controlling position at RiskOn International, Inc. (“ROI”) subsidiary acquired  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   6,357,000   -   6,357,000 
Sale of subsidiary stock to non-controlling interests  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   3,572,000   -   3,572,000   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   3,915,000   -   3,915,000 

Distribution to Circle 8 non-controlling interest

  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   (500,000)  -   (500,000)
Distribution to Circle 8 Crane Services, LLC (“Circle 8”) non-controlling interest  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   (500,000)  -   (500,000)
Purchase of treasury stock - Ault Alpha  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   (685,000)  (685,000)  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   (1,306,000)  (1,306,000)
Net loss  -   -   -   -   -   (109,329,000)  -   -   -   (109,329,000)  -   -   -   -   -   (131,100,000)  -   -   -   (131,100,000)
Preferred dividends      -   -   -   -   (550,000)  -   -   -   (550,000)      -   -   -   -   (963,000)  -   -   -   (963,000)
Foreign currency translation adjustments  -   -   -   -   -   -   (350,000)  -   -   (350,000)  -   -   -   -   -   -   (1,001,000)  -   -   (1,001,000)
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   (3,752,000)  -   (3,752,000)  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   (10,420,000)  -   (10,420,000)
Dividend payable in TurnOnGreen common stock ($3.52 per share)  -   -   -   -   (5,200,000)  -   -   -   -   (5,200,000)
Distribution of securities of TurnOnGreen to Ault Alliance stockholders ($2.02 per share)  -   -   -   -   (10,700,000)  -   -   10,700,000   -   - 
Other  -   -   -   1,000   -   1,000       1,000   1,000   4,000   -   -   -   -   (1,000)  (2,000)  (1,000)  1,000   1,000   (2,000)
BALANCES, June 30, 2023  557,237  $-   1,526,411  $2,000  $573,386,000  $(444,371,000) $(1,450,000) $23,853,000  $(29,919,000) $121,501,000 
BALANCES, September 30, 2023  557,237  $-   12,379,673  $12,000  $589,279,000  $(467,088,000) $(2,102,000) $29,498,000  $(30,540,000) $119,059,000 

 

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

F-6

AULT ALLIANCE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(Unaudited)

SixNine Months Ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022

 

              Accumulated                      Accumulated         
 Series A, B & D       Additional     Other Non-     Total  Series A, B & D       Additional     Other Non-     Total 
 Preferred Stock  Common Stock  Paid-In  Accumulated  Comprehensive  Controlling  Treasury  Stockholders’  Preferred Stock Common Stock Paid-In Accumulated Comprehensive Controlling Treasury  Stockholders’ 
 Shares  Amount  Shares  Amount  Capital  Deficit  Loss  Interest  Stock  Equity  Shares Amount Shares Amount Capital Deficit Loss Interest Stock  Equity 
BALANCES, January 1, 2022  132,040  $-   84,344,607  $84,000  $385,644,000  $(145,600,000) $(106,000) $1,613,000  $(13,180,000) $228,455,000   132,040  $-   

281,149

  $-  $385,728,000  $(145,600,000) $(106,000) $1,613,000  $(13,180,000) $228,455,000 
Issuance of common stock for restricted stock awards  -   -   441,879   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   

1,473

   -   -   -   -   -   -   - 
Preferred stock issued for cash  146,618   -   -   -   3,666,000   -   -   -   -   3,666,000   154,928   -   -   -   3,873,000   -   -   -   -   3,873,000 
Preferred stock offering costs  -   -   -   -   (537,000)  -   -   -   -   (537,000)  -   -   -   -   (602,000)  -   -   -   -   (602,000)
Stock-based compensation  -   -   -   -   3,627,000   -   -   77,000   -   3,704,000                   5,190,000   -   -   556,000   -   5,746,000 
Sale of common stock  -   -   239,654,093   240,000   163,186,000   -   -   -   -   163,426,000 
Issuance of Gresham Worldwide, Inc. common stock for acquisition of GIGA  -   -   -   -   1,669,000   -   -   -   -   1,669,000 
Issuance of common stock for cash  -   -   

855,535

   1,000   167,982,000   -   -   -   -   167,983,000 
Financing cost in connection with sales of common stock  -   -   -   -   (4,024,000)  -   -   -   -   (4,024,000)  -   -   -   -   (4,103,000)  -   -   -   -   (4,103,000)
Acquisition of non-controlling interests  -   -   -   -   (1,848,000)  -   -   (382,000)  -   (2,230,000)
Increase in ownership interest of subsidiary  -   -   -   -   (1,980,000)  -   -   (1,921,000)  -   (3,901,000)
Non-controlling interest from AVLP acquisition  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   6,738,000   -   6,738,000   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   6,738,000   -   6,738,000 
Non-controlling interest from SMC acquisition  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   10,336,000   -   10,336,000   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   10,336,000   -   10,336,000 
Non-controlling interest from GIGA acquisition  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   2,735,000   -   2,735,000 
Purchase of treasury stock - Ault Alpha  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   (7,459,000)  (7,459,000)  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   (15,607,000)  (15,607,000)
Net loss  -   -   -   -   -   (54,536,000)  -   -   -   (54,536,000)  -   -   -   -   -   (61,807,000)  -   -   -   (61,807,000)
Preferred dividends      -   -   -   -   (49,000)  -   -   -   (49,000)      -   -   -   -   (239,000)  -   -   -   (239,000)
Foreign currency translation adjustments  -   -   -   -   -   -   (1,758,000)  -   -   (1,758,000)  -   -   -   -   -   -   (1,452,000)  -   -   (1,452,000)
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   (336,000)  -   (336,000)  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   (1,061,000)  -   (1,061,000)
Other  -   -   -   -   (1,000)  1,000   1,000   2,000   -   3,000   -   -   -   -   1,000   (1,000)  1,000   -   (1,000)  - 
BALANCES, June 30, 2022  278,658  $-   324,440,579  $324,000  $549,713,000  $(200,184,000) $(1,863,000) $18,048,000  $(20,639,000) $345,399,000 
BALANCES, September 30, 2022  286,968  $-   

1,138,157

  $1,000  $557,758,000  $(207,647,000) $(1,557,000) $18,996,000  $(28,788,000) $338,763,000 

 

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

AULT ALLIANCE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

 

                
 For the Six Months Ended June 30,  For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 
 2023  2022  2023  2022 
Cash flows from operating activities:             
Net loss $(113,081,000) $(54,872,000) $(141,520,000) $(62,868,000)
Net loss from discontinued operations  (5,862,000)  (3,614,000)
Net loss from continuing operations  (135,658,000)  (59,254,000)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:                
Depreciation and amortization  14,383,000   6,618,000   20,808,000   8,298,000 
Amortization of debt discount  16,418,000   26,493,000   22,463,000   26,665,000 
Amortization of right-of-use assets  1,446,000   511,000   2,142,000   1,193,000 
Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets  35,570,000   -   35,570,000   - 
Impairment of property and equipment  3,895,000   - 
Stock-based compensation  6,607,000   3,704,000   9,188,000   5,746,000 
Impairment of deposit due to vendor bankruptcy filing  -   2,000,000 
Gain on the sale of fixed assets  (2,761,000)  -   (2,728,000)  - 
Impairment of equity securities  11,555,000   -   11,555,000   - 
Impairment of cryptocurrencies  263,000   2,415,000   376,000   2,930,000 
Realized gain on the sale of cryptocurrencies  (348,000)  (261,000)  (404,000)  (829,000)
Revenue, cryptocurrency mining  (15,715,000)  (7,524,000)  (23,273,000)  (11,398,000)
Realized losses on sale of marketable securities  (2,946,000)  (18,585,000)  (33,140,000)  (19,194,000)
Unrealized gains on marketable securities  (3,367,000)  9,669,000 
Unrealized (gains) losses on marketable securities  (2,554,000)  16,937,000 
Unrealized losses on investments in common stock, related parties  628,000   9,048,000   3,752,000   5,676,000 
Unrealized gains on equity securities  -   (17,021,000)  -   (32,949,000)
Income from cash held in trust  (2,533,000)  -   (2,561,000)  - 
Loss from investment in unconsolidated entity  -   924,000   -   924,000 
Loss on remeasurement of investment in unconsolidated entity  -   2,700,000   -   2,700,000 
Provision for loan losses  1,180,000   -   1,180,000   - 
Change in the fair value of warrant liability  (3,217,000)  24,000   (2,655,000)  (917,000)
Other  54,000   (712,000)  1,550,000   (766,000)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:                
Proceeds from the sale of cryptocurrencies  15,040,000   4,377,000   21,330,000   8,952,000 
Marketable equity securities  41,197,000   50,734,000   71,159,000   68,532,000 
Accounts receivable  6,088,000   (2,311,000)  (5,582,000)  (3,022,000)
Inventories  1,124,000   (2,646,000)  (456,000)  (5,867,000)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  (1,077,000)  2,399,000   

(1,530,000

)  1,599,000 
Other assets  (211,000)  (384,000)  (3,969,000)  (2,944,000)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses  8,148,000   4,706,000   13,527,000   7,528,000 
Lease liabilities  (1,532,000)  (626,000)  (2,511,000)  (1,334,000)
Net cash provided by operating activities  12,913,000   19,380,000 
Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations  

1,474,000

   21,206,000 
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities from discontinued operations  (3,632,000)  683,000 
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities  

(2,158,000

)  21,889,000 
Cash flows from investing activities:                
Purchase of property and equipment  (11,346,000)  (72,779,000)  (8,734,000)  (80,058,000)
Investment in promissory notes and other, related parties  -   (2,200,000)  -   (2,200,000)
Investments in common stock and warrants, related parties  -   (4,663,000)  -   (4,840,000)
Purchase of SMC, net of cash received  -   (8,239,000)  -   (8,239,000)
Purchase of GIGA, net of cash received  -   (3,687,000)
Cash received upon acquisition of AVLP  -   1,245,000   -   1,245,000 
Acquisition of non-controlling interests  -   (2,230,000)  (1,584,000)  (3,901,000)
Purchase of marketable equity securities  -   (1,981,000)  -   (1,981,000)
Sales of marketable equity securities  -   11,733,000   -   11,748,000 
Investments in loans receivable  (181,000)  (2,728,000)  (182,000)  (7,081,000)
Principal payments on loans receivable  -   10,525,000   -   10,525,000 
Investments in equity securities  (10,544,000)  (15,820,000)  (10,702,000)  (22,449,000)
Proceeds from the sale of fixed assets  4,515,000   -   4,515,000   - 
Other  (1,310,000)  -   (79,000)  - 
Net cash used in investing activities from continuing operations  (16,766,000)  (110,918,000)
Net cash used in investing activities from discontinued operations  (6,103,000)  (4,442,000)
Net cash used in investing activities  (18,866,000)  (87,137,000)  (22,869,000)  (115,360,000)

 

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

F-8

AULT ALLIANCE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (continued)

(Unaudited)

 

 For the Six Months Ended June 30,  For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 
 2023  2022  2023  2022 
Cash flows from financing activities:             
Gross proceeds from sales of common stock $4,912,000  $163,426,000  $25,327,000  $167,983,000 
Financing cost in connection with sales of common stock  (132,000)  (4,024,000)  (847,000)  (4,103,000)
Proceeds from sales of preferred stock  6,309,000   3,666,000   6,309,000   3,873,000 
Financing cost in connection with sales of preferred stock  (3,431,000)  (537,000)  (3,431,000)  (602,000)
Proceeds from subsidiaries’ sale of stock to non-controlling interests  3,572,000   -   3,915,000   - 

Distribution to Circle 8 non-controlling interest

  (500,000)  -   (500,000)  - 
Proceeds from notes payable  30,665,000   4,945,000   40,406,000   15,268,000 
Repayment of margin accounts  (767,000)  (18,488,000)  (767,000)  (16,111,000)
Payments on notes payable  (34,057,000)  (65,999,000)  (58,068,000)  (67,698,000)
Payments of preferred dividends  (550,000)  (49,000)  (963,000)  (239,000)
Purchase of treasury stock  (685,000)  (7,459,000)  (1,306,000)  (15,607,000)
Proceeds from sales of convertible notes  7,817,000   -   9,169,000   - 
Payments on convertible notes  (360,000)  -   (660,000)  - 
Net cash provided by financing activities from continuing operations  18,584,000   82,764,000 
Net cash provided by financing activities from discontinued operations  5,189,000   3,297,000 
Net cash provided by financing activities  12,793,000   75,481,000   23,773,000   86,061,000 
                
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents  (98,000)  (152,000)  (311,000)  920,000 
                
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash  6,742,000   7,572,000 
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash  (1,565,000)  (6,490,000)
                
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period  14,055,000   21,233,000   14,055,000   21,233,000 
                
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period $20,797,000  $28,805,000   

12,490,000

   

14,743,000

 

Less cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash of discontinued operations at end of period

  

(1,851,000)

   

(6,154,000)

 
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash of continuing operations at end of period $10,639,000  $8,589,000 
                
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:                
Cash paid during the period for interest $4,658,000  $4,104,000 
Cash paid during the period for interest – continuing operations $

3,990,000

  $

1,438,000

 
Cash paid during the period for interest – discontinued operations $5,513,000  $3,764,000 
                
Non-cash investing and financing activities:                
Settlement of accounts payable with digital currency $13,000  $413,000  $20,000  $417,000 
Conversion of investment in unconsolidated entity for acquisition of AVLP $-  $23,406,000  $-  $20,706,000 
Conversion of convertible notes payable, related party into shares of common stock $400,000  $400,000  $400,000  $400,000 
Conversion of debt and equity securities to marketable securities $23,703,000  $24,828,000  $23,703,000  $40,324,000 
Conversion of loans receivable to marketable securities $5,430,000  $3,600,000  $5,430,000  $3,650,000 
Conversion of interest receivable to marketable securities $-  $231,000  $-  $250,000 
Recognition of new operating lease right-of-use assets and lease liabilities $-  $2,188,000  $3,952,000  $2,188,000 
Remeasurement of Ault Disruptive temporary equity $5,415,000  $-  $5,945,000  $- 
Preferred stock exchanged for notes payable $8,591,000  $-  $9,224,000  $- 
Redeemable noncontrolling interests in equity of Ault Disruptive paid with cash and marketable securities held in trust account $120,064,000  $- 

Dividend payable in TurnOnGreen common stock in additional paid-in capital

 $5,200,000  $- 
Notes payable exchanged for convertible notes payable $2,200,000  $- 
Notes payable exchanged for notes payable, related party $11,645,000  $- 
Redeemable noncontrolling interests in equity of subsidiaries paid with cash and marketable securities held in trust account $120,064,000  $- 
Dividend paid in TurnOnGreen common stock in additional paid-in capital $10,700,000  $- 

 

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

F-9

1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

 

Ault Alliance, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Ault Alliance” or the “Company”) is a diversified holding company pursuing growth by acquiring undervalued businesses and disruptive technologies with a global impact. Through its wholly- and majority-owned subsidiaries and strategic investments, the Company owns and operates a data center at which it mines Bitcoin and offers colocation and hosting services for the emerging artificial intelligence ecosystems and other industries, and provides mission-critical products that support a diverse range of industries, including metaverse platform, oil exploration, crane services, defense/aerospace, industrial, automotive, medical/biopharma, consumer electronics, hotel operations and textiles. In addition, the Company extends credit to select entrepreneurial businesses through a licensed lending subsidiary.

 

Ault Alliance was founded by Milton “Todd” Ault, III, its Executive Chairman and is led by Milton “Todd” Ault, III, William B. Horne, its Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman and Henry Nisser, its President and General Counsel. Together, they constitute the Executive Committee, which manages the day-to-day operations of the Company. All major investment and capital allocation decisions are made for the Company by the Executive Committee. The Company has the following nineeight reportable segments:

 

·Energy and Infrastructure (“Energy”) – crane operations, advanced textiles processing and oil exploration;

 

·Technology and Finance (“Fintech”) –commercial– commercial lending, activist investing, stock trading, media, and digital learning;

 

·The Singing Machine Company, Inc. (“SMC”) – consumer electronics;

 

·Sentinum, Inc. (“Sentinum”) – cryptocurrency mining operations and colocation and hosting services for the emerging artificial intelligence ecosystems and other industries;

 

·Giga-tronics Incorporated (“GIGA”)GIGA – defense industry;

 

·Imperalis Holding Corp., d/b/a TurnOnGreen Inc. (“TurnOnGreen”) – commercial electronics solutions;

 

·RiskOn International, Inc., formerly BitNile Metaverse, Inc. (“BMI”ROI”) – immersive metaverse platform; and

 

·Ault Global Real Estate Equities, Inc. (“AGREE”) – hotel operations and other commercial real estate holdings; and

·Ault Disruptive Technologies Corporation (“Ault Disruptive”) – a special purpose acquisition company.

 

Reverse Stock Split

 

On May 15, 2023, pursuant to the authorization provided by the Company’s stockholders at a special meeting of stockholders, the Company’s board of directors approved an amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation to effectuate a reverse stock split of the Company’s issued and outstanding common stock by a ratio of one-for-three hundred (the “Reverse Split”). The Reverse Split did not affect the number of authorized shares of common stock, preferred stock or their respective par value per share. As a result of the Reverse Split, each three hundred shares of common stock issued and outstanding prior to the Reverse Split were converted into one share of common stock. The Reverse Split became effective in the State of Delaware on May 17, 2023. All share amounts in these financial statements have been updated to reflect the Reverse Split.

 

2. LIQUIDITY AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

As of JuneSeptember 30, 2023, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $19.78.7 million, negative working capital of $70.045.1 million and a history of net operating losses. The Company has financed its operations principally through issuances of convertible debt, promissory notes and equity securities. These factors create substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern for at least one year after the date that these condensed consolidated financial statements are issued.

 

The condensed consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern. Accordingly, the condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a basis that assumes the Company will continue as a going concern and which contemplates the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities and commitments in the ordinary course of business.

 

In making this assessment management performed a comprehensive analysis of the Company’s current circumstances, including its financial position, cash flow and cash usage forecasts, as well as obligations and debts. Although management has a long history of successful capital raises, the analysis used to determine the Company’s ability as a going concern does not include cash sources beyond the Company’s direct control that management expects to be available within the next 12 months.

Management expects that the Company’s existing cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and marketable securities as of JuneSeptember 30, 2023, will not be sufficient to enable the Company to fund its anticipated level of operations through one year from the date these financial statements are issued. Management anticipates raising additional capital through the private and public sales of the Company’s equity or debt securities and selling its marketable securities and digital currencies, or a combination thereof. Although management believes that such capital sources will be available, there can be no assurances that financing will be available to the Company when needed in order to allow the Company to continue its operations, or if available, on terms acceptable to the Company. If the Company does not raise sufficient capital in a timely manner, among other things, the Company may be forced to scale back its operations or cease operations altogether.

 

3. BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Regulation S-X and do not include all the information and disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”). The Company has made estimates and judgments affecting the amounts reported in the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes. The actual results experienced by the Company may differ materially from the Company’s estimates. The condensed consolidated financial information is unaudited but reflects all normal adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary to provide a fair statement of results for the interim periods presented.

 

These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements in the Company’s amended Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2022 (the “2022 Annual Report”), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on May 22, 2023. The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2022 was derived from the Company’s audited 2022 financial statements contained in the above referenced 2022 Annual Report. Results of the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023, are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year ending December 31, 2023.

 

Significant Accounting Policies

 

Other than as noted below, there have been no material changes to the Company’s significant accounting policies previously disclosed in the 2022 Annual Report.

 

Revenue Recognition – Bitcoin Mining

 

The Company recognizes revenue from Bitcon MiningBitcoin mining under ASCAccounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASC 606”). The core principle of ASC 606 is that a company should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The following five steps are applied to achieve that core principle:

 

·Step 1: Identify the contract with the customer,customer;
·Step 2: Identify the performance obligations in the contract,contract;
·Step 3: Determine the transaction price,price;

·Step 4: Allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract,contract; and
·Step 5: Recognize revenue when the company satisfies a performance obligation.

 

The Company has entered into a digital asset mining pool by executing a contract with a mining pool operator to provide computing power to the mining pool. The Company’s customer, as defined in ASC 606-10-20, is with the mining pool operator with whomwhich the Company has agreed to the terms of service and user service agreement. The Company supplies computing power, in exchange for consideration, to the pool operator who in turn provides transaction verification services to third parties via a mining pool that includes other participants.

 

The Company’s enforceable right to compensation begins only when, and lasts as long as, the Company provides computing power to the mining pool operator and is created as power is provided over time. The only consideration due to the Company relates to the provision of computing power. The contracts are terminable at any time by and at no cost to the Company, and by the pool operator. Providing computing power in digital asset transaction verification services is an output of the Company’s ordinary activities. Providing such computing power is the only performance obligation in the Company’s contracts with mining pool operators.

 

The transaction consideration the Company receives, if any, is non-cash consideration in the form of Bitcoin. Changes in the fair value of the non-cash consideration due to form of the consideration (changes in the market price of Bitcoin) are not included in the transaction price and are therefore are not included in revenue. The mining pool operator charges fees to cover the costs of maintaining the pool and are deducted from amounts the Company may otherwise earn and are treated as a reduction to the consideration received. Fees fluctuate and historically have been approximately 0.3% per reward earned, on average.

 

In exchange for providing computing power, the Company is entitled to a Full-Pay-Per-Share payout of Bitcoin based on a contractual formula, which primarily calculates the hash rate provided by the Company to the mining pool as a percentage of total network hash rate, and other inputs. The Company is entitled to consideration even if a block is not successfully placed by the mining pool operator. The contract is in effect until terminated by either party.

 

All consideration pursuant to this arrangement is variable. It is not probable that a significant reversal of cumulative revenue will occur and the Company is able to calculate the payout based on the contractual formula, non-cash revenue is estimated and recognized based on the spot price of the Company’s principal market for Bitcoin at the inception of each contract, which is determined to be daily. Non-cash consideration is measured at fair value at contract inception. Fair value of the crypto asset consideration is determined using the spot price of the Company’s principal market for Bitcoin at the beginning of the contract period. This amount is estimated and recognized in revenue upon inception, which is when hash rate is provided.

 

There is no significant financing component in these transactions.

 

Expenses associated with running the cryptocurrency mining business, such as equipment depreciation and electricity costs, are recorded as a component of cost of revenues.

 

Preferred Stock Liabilities

 

The Company follows Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”)ASC 480-10, “Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity” in its evaluation of the accounting for the Preferred Shares (as defined in Note 16)17). ASC 480-10-25-14 requires liability accounting for certain financial instruments, including shares that embody an unconditional obligation to transfer a variable number of shares, provided that the monetary value of the obligation is based solely or predominantly on one of the following three characteristics:

 

·A fixed monetary amount known at inception;

 

·Variations in something other than the fair value of the issuer’s equity shares; or

 

·Variations in the fair value of the issuer’s equity shares, but the monetary value to the counterparty moves in the opposite direction as the value of the issuer’s shares.

 

The number of shares delivered is determined on the basis of (1) the fixed monetary amount determined as the stated value and (2) the current stock price at settlement, so that the aggregate fair value of the shares delivered equals the monetary value of the obligation, which is fixed or predominantly fixed. Accordingly, the holder is not significantly exposed to gains and losses attributable to changes in the fair value of the Company’s equity shares. Instead, the Company is using its own equity shares as currency to settle a monetary obligation.

Discontinued operations

The Company records discontinued operations when the disposal of a separately identified business unit constitutes a strategic shift in the Company’s operations, as defined in ASC Topic 205-20, Discontinued Operations (“ASC Topic 205-20”).

Reclassifications

 

Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified for comparative purposes to conform to the current-period financial statement presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on previously reported results of operations.

 

Recently Adopted Accounting Standards

 

In June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2016-13, “Financial Instruments - Credit Losses,” (“ASU No. 2016-13”) to improve information on credit losses for financial assets and net investment in leases that are not accounted for at fair value through net income. ASU 2016-13 replaces the current incurred loss impairment methodology with a methodology that reflects expected credit losses. This guidance was effective for the Company beginning on January 1, 2023. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

In October 2021, the FASB issued ASU 2021-08, “Business Combinations (Topic 805), Accounting for Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities from Contracts with Customers,” which requires contract assets and contract liabilities acquired in a business combination to be recognized and measured by the acquirer on the acquisition date in accordance with ASC 606, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers.” The guidance will result in the acquirer recognizing contract assets and contract liabilities at the same amounts recorded by the acquiree. The guidance should be applied prospectively to acquisitions occurring on or after the effective date. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

4. ASSETS HELD FOR SALE AND DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

Presentation of AGREE Operations

In September 2023, the Company committed to a plan for its wholly owned subsidiary AGREE to list for sale its four recently renovated Midwest hotels, the Hilton Garden Inn in Madison West, the Residence Inn in Madison West, the Courtyard in Madison West, and the Hilton Garden Inn in Rockford. The decision to sell the hotels follows the decision to also list the multifamily development site in St. Petersburg, Florida and is driven by the Company’s desire to focus on its core businesses, Energy, Fintech and Sentinum. The Company’s real estate properties, which include both hotels and land are currently listed for sale.

In connection with the planned sale of AGREE assets, the Company concluded that the net assets of AGREE met the criteria for classification as held for sale. In addition, the proposed sale represents a strategic shift that will have a significant effect on the Company’s operations and financial results. As a result, the Company has presented the results of operations, cash flows and financial position of AGREE as discontinued operations in the accompanying consolidated financial statements and notes for all periods presented.

As of September 30, 2023, the Company expects the planned sale of AGREE assets to close within one year and, as a result, the Company has classified the total assets and total liabilities associated with AGREE as current in the consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2023.

The following table presents the assets and liabilities of AGREE operations:

Schedule of assets and liabilities of agree operations        
  September 30,  December 31, 
  2023  2022 
Cash and cash equivalents $1,851,000  $2,550,000 
Restricted cash  -   2,831,000 
Accounts receivable  256,000   264,000 
Inventories  51,000   44,000 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  262,000   270,000 
Total current assets  2,420,000   5,959,000 
Property and equipment, net  96,176,000   92,535,000 
Total assets  98,596,000   98,494,000 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses  2,097,000   2,631,000 
Total current liabilities  2,097,000   2,631,000 
Notes payable  67,115,000   61,633,000 
Total liabilities  69,212,000   64,264,000 
Net assets of discontinued operations $29,384,000  $34,230,000 

A disposal group classified as held for sale shall be measured at the lower of its carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell. No impairment was recognized up reclassification of the disposal group as held for sale.

The following table presents the results of AGREE operations:

Schedule of estimated costs to sell and expected                
  For the Three Months Ended  For the Nine Months Ended 
  September 30,  September 30, 
  2023  2022  2023  2022 
Revenue, hotel and real estate operations $5,404,000  $5,513,000  $12,031,000  $12,809,000 
Cost of revenue, hotel operations  3,278,000   3,230,000   9,086,000   8,350,000 
Gross profit  2,126,000   2,283,000   2,945,000   4,459,000 
General and administrative  1,076,000   585,000   3,294,000   4,309,000 
Total operating expenses  1,076,000   585,000   3,294,000   4,309,000 
Income (loss) from operations  1,050,000   1,698,000   (349,000)  150,000 
Interest expense  (1,979,000)  (1,605,000)  (5,513,000)  (3,764,000)
Net (loss) income from discontinued operations $(929,000) $93,000  $(5,862,000) $(3,614,000)

5. REVENUE DISAGGREGATION

 

The following tables summarize disaggregated customer contract revenues and the source of the revenue for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023 and 2022. Revenues from lending and trading activities included in consolidated revenues were primarily interest, dividend and other investment income, which are not considered to be revenues from contracts with customers under GAAP.

 

The Company’s disaggregated revenues consisted of the following for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023 (excludes Ault Disruptive, as that segment has no revenue):

 

Schedule of disaggregated revenues                 
  GIGA  

TurnOn

Green

  Fintech  Sentinum  AGREE  SMC  BMI  Energy  Total 
Primary Geographical Markets                                    
North America $2,856,000  $541,000  $-  $8,693,000  $4,384,000  $2,625,000  $45,000  $12,590,000  $31,734,000 
Europe  2,270,000   7,000   -   -   -   -   -   82,000   2,359,000 
Middle East and other  3,614,000   176,000   -   -   -   -   -   -   3,790,000 
Revenue from contracts with customers  8,740,000   724,000   -   8,693,000   4,384,000   2,625,000   45,000   12,672,000   37,883,000 
Revenue, lending and trading activities (North America)  -   -   9,525,000   -   -   -   -   -   9,525,000 
Total revenue $8,740,000  $724,000  $9,525,000  $8,693,000  $4,384,000  $2,625,000  $45,000  $12,672,000  $47,408,000 
                                     
Major Goods or Services                                    
RF/microwave filters $1,972,000  $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $1,972,000 
Power supply units & systems  1,564,000   645,000   -   -   -   -   -   -   2,209,000 
Healthcare diagnostic systems  1,101,000   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   1,101,000 
Defense systems  3,899,000   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   3,899,000 
Digital currency mining  -   -   -   8,368,000   -   -   -   -   8,368,000 
Hotel and real estate operations  -   -   -   325,000   4,384,000   -   -   -   4,709,000 
Karaoke machines and related consumer goods  -   -   -   -   -   2,625,000   -   -   2,625,000 
Crane rental  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   12,590,000   12,590,000 
Other  204,000   79,000   -   -   -   -   45,000   82,000   410,000 
Revenue from contracts with customers  8,740,000   724,000   -   8,693,000   4,384,000   2,625,000   45,000   12,672,000   37,883,000 
Revenue, lending and trading activities  -   -   9,525,000   -   -   -   -   -   9,525,000 
Total revenue $8,740,000  $724,000  $9,525,000  $8,693,000  $4,384,000  $2,625,000  $45,000  $12,672,000  $47,408,000 
                                     
Timing of Revenue Recognition                                    
Goods transferred at a point in time $4,720,000  $722,000 $-  $8,693,000  $4,384,000  $2,625,000  $45,000  $82,000  $21,271,000 
Services transferred over time  4,020,000   2,000   -   -   -   -   -   12,590,000   16,612,000 
Revenue from contracts with customers $8,740,000  $724,000  $-  $8,693,000  $4,384,000  $2,625,000  $45,000  $12,672,000  $37,883,000 

Schedule of disaggregated revenues                                
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Primary Geographical Markets                        
North America $3,711,000  $1,075,000  $-  $7,891,000  $15,931,000  $18,000  $12,929,000  $41,555,000 
Europe  2,521,000   66,000   -   -   -   -   2,000   2,589,000 
Middle East and other  4,043,000   25,000   -   -   -   -   -   4,068,000 
Revenue from contracts with customers  10,275,000   1,166,000   -   7,891,000   15,931,000   18,000   12,931,000   48,212,000 
Revenue, lending and trading activities (North America)  -   -   (249,000)  -   -   -   -   (249,000)
Total revenue $10,275,000  $1,166,000  $(249,000) $7,891,000  $15,931,000  $18,000  $12,931,000  $47,963,000 
                                 
Major Goods or Services                                
Radio frequency/microwave filters $2,201,000  $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $2,201,000 
Power supply units & systems  2,316,000   1,074,000   -   -   -   -   -   3,390,000 
Healthcare diagnostic systems  1,243,000   -   -   -   -   -   -   1,243,000 
Defense systems  4,155,000   -   -   -   -   -   -   4,155,000 
Digital currency mining  -   -   -   7,558,000   -   -   -   7,558,000 
Karaoke machines and related consumer goods  -   -   -   -   15,931,000   -   -   15,931,000 
Crane rental  -   -   -   -   -   -   12,490,000   12,490,000 
Other  360,000   92,000   -   333,000   -   18,000   441,000   1,244,000 
Revenue from contracts with customers  10,275,000   1,166,000   -   7,891,000   15,931,000   18,000   12,931,000   48,212,000 
Revenue, lending and trading activities  -   -   (249,000)  -   -   -   -   (249,000)
Total revenue $10,275,000  $1,166,000  $(249,000) $7,891,000  $15,931,000  $18,000  $12,931,000  $47,963,000 
                                 
Timing of Revenue Recognition                                
Goods transferred at a point in time $5,391,000  $1,162,000  $-  $7,891,000  $15,931,000  $18,000  $441,000  $30,834,000 
Services transferred over time  4,884,000   4,000   -   -   -   -   12,490,000   17,378,000 
Revenue from contracts with customers $10,275,000  $1,166,000  $-  $7,891,000  $15,931,000  $18,000  $12,931,000  $48,212,000 

The Company’s disaggregated revenues consisted of the following for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023 (excludes Ault Disruptive, as that segment has no revenue):

 

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  Fintech  Sentinum  SMC  ROI  Energy  Total 
Primary Geographical Markets                                                     
North America $5,190,000  $1,326,000  $-  $16,498,000  $6,627,000  $6,008,000  $45,000  $25,675,000  $61,369,000  $8,901,000  $2,401,000  $-  $24,389,000  $21,939,000  $63,000  $38,604,000  $96,297,000 
Europe  4,711,000   11,000   -   -   -   -   -   107,000   4,829,000   7,232,000   77,000   -   -   -   -   109,000   7,418,000 
Middle East and other  7,547,000   263,000   -   -   -   -   -   -   7,810,000   11,590,000   288,000   -   -   -   -   -   11,878,000 
Revenue from contracts with customers  17,448,000   1,600,000   -   16,498,000   6,627,000   6,008,000   45,000   25,782,000   74,008,000   27,723,000   2,766,000   -   24,389,000   21,939,000   63,000   38,713,000   115,593,000 
Revenue, lending and trading activities (North America)  -   -   4,586,000   -   -   -   -   -   4,586,000   -   -   4,337,000   -   -   -   -   4,337,000 
Total revenue $17,448,000  $1,600,000  $4,586,000  $16,498,000  $6,627,000  $6,008,000  $45,000  $25,782,000  $78,594,000  $27,723,000  $2,766,000  $4,337,000  $24,389,000  $21,939,000  $63,000  $38,713,000  $119,930,000 
                                                                    
Major Goods or Services                                                                    
RF/microwave filters $3,219,000  $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $3,219,000 
Radio frequency/microwave filters $5,420,000  $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $5,420,000 
Power supply units & systems  4,678,000   1,470,000   -   -   -   -   -   -   6,148,000   6,994,000   2,544,000   -   -   -   -   -   9,538,000 
Healthcare diagnostic systems  2,238,000   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   2,238,000   3,481,000   -   -   -   -   -   -   3,481,000 
Defense systems  6,564,000   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   6,564,000   10,719,000   -   -   -   -   -   -   10,719,000 
Digital currency mining  -   -   -   15,715,000   -   -   -   -   15,715,000   -   -   -   23,273,000   -   -   -   23,273,000 
Hotel and real estate operations  -   -   -   783,000   6,627,000   -   -   -   7,410,000 
Karaoke machines and related consumer goods  -   -   -   -   -   6,008,000   -   -   6,008,000   -   -   -   -   21,939,000   -   -   21,939,000 
Crane rental  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   25,236,000   25,236,000   -   -   -   -   -   -   37,726,000   37,726,000 
Other  749,000   130,000   -   -   -   -   45,000   546,000   1,470,000   1,109,000   222,000   -   1,116,000   -   63,000   987,000   3,497,000 
Revenue from contracts with customers  17,448,000   1,600,000   -   16,498,000   6,627,000   6,008,000   45,000   25,782,000   74,008,000   27,723,000   2,766,000   -   24,389,000   21,939,000   63,000   38,713,000   115,593,000 
Revenue, lending and trading activities  -   -   4,586,000   -   -   -   -   -   4,586,000   -   -   4,337,000   -   -   -   -   4,337,000 
Total revenue $17,448,000  $1,600,000  $4,586,000  $16,498,000  $6,627,000  $6,008,000  $45,000  $25,782,000  $78,594,000  $27,723,000  $2,766,000  $4,337,000  $24,389,000  $21,939,000  $63,000  $38,713,000  $119,930,000 
                                                                    
Timing of Revenue Recognition                                                                    
Goods transferred at a point in time $10,126,000  $1,595,000  $-  $16,498,000  $6,627,000  $6,008,000  $45,000  $546,000  $41,445,000  $15,517,000  $2,755,000  $-  $24,389,000  $21,939,000  $63,000  $987,000  $65,650,000 
Services transferred over time  7,322,000   5,000   -   -   -   -   -   25,236,000   32,563,000   12,206,000   11,000   -   -   -   -   37,726,000   49,943,000 
Revenue from contracts with customers $17,448,000  $1,600,000  $-  $16,498,000  $6,627,000  $6,008,000  $45,000  $25,782,000  $74,008,000  $27,723,000  $2,766,000  $-  $24,389,000  $21,939,000  $63,000  $38,713,000  $115,593,000 

 

The Company’s disaggregated revenues consisted of the following for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022:2022 (excludes Ault Disruptive, as that segment has no revenue):

 

  Three months ended June 30, 2022 
  GWW  TurnOnGreen  Fintech  Sentinum  AGREE  Total 
Primary Geographical Markets                        
North America $1,111,000  $822,000  $12,000  $4,248,000  $4,598,000  $10,791,000 
Europe  2,540,000   28,000   -   -   -   2,568,000 
Middle East and other  2,852,000   212,000   -   -   -   3,064,000 
Revenue from contracts with customers  6,503,000   1,062,000   12,000   4,248,000   4,598,000   16,423,000 
Revenue, lending and trading activities (North America)  -   -   943,000   -   -   943,000 
Total revenue $6,503,000  $1,062,000  $955,000  $4,248,000  $4,598,000  $17,366,000 
                         
Major Goods or Services                        
RF/microwave filters $559,000  $-  $-  $-  $-  $559,000 
Power supply units & systems  2,307,000   1,016,000   -   -   -   3,323,000 
Healthcare diagnostic systems  1,992,000   -   -   -   -   1,992,000 
Defense systems  953,000   -   -   -   -   953,000 
Digital currency mining  -   -   -   3,976,000   -   3,976,000 
Hotel and real estate operations  -   -   -   272,000   4,598,000   4,870,000 
Other  692,000   46,000   12,000   -   -   750,000 
Revenue from contracts with customers  6,503,000   1,062,000   12,000   4,248,000   4,598,000   16,423,000 
Revenue, lending and trading activities  -   -   943,000   -   -   943,000 
Total revenue $6,503,000  $1,062,000  $955,000  $4,248,000  $4,598,000  $17,366,000 
                         
Timing of Revenue Recognition                        
Goods transferred at a point in time $3,601,000  $1,062,000  $12,000  $4,248,000  $4,598,000  $13,521,000 
Services transferred over time  2,902,000   -   -   -   -   2,902,000 
Revenue from contracts with customers $6,503,000  $1,062,000  $12,000  $4,248,000  $4,598,000  $16,423,000 

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Primary Geographical Markets                  
North America $2,472,000  $1,428,000  $-  $16,138,000  $4,146,000  $24,184,000 
Europe  2,288,000   32,000   201,000   306,000   -   2,827,000 
Middle East and other  3,022,000   202,000   -   670,000   -   3,894,000 
Revenue from contracts with customers  7,782,000   1,662,000   201,000   17,114,000   4,146,000   30,905,000 
Revenue, lending and trading activities (North America)  -   -   13,360,000   -   -   13,360,000 
Total revenue $7,782,000  $1,662,000  $13,561,000  $17,114,000  $4,146,000  $44,265,000 
                         
Major Goods or Services                        
Power supply units $2,799,000  $1,480,000  $-  $-  $-  $4,279,000 
Digital currency mining, net  -   -   -   -   3,874,000   3,874,000 
Karaoke machines and related  -   -   -   17,114,000   -   17,114,000 
Other  4,983,000   182,000   201,000   -   272,000   5,638,000 
Revenue from contracts with customers  7,782,000   1,662,000   201,000   17,114,000   4,146,000   30,905,000 
Revenue, lending and trading activities  -   -   13,360,000   -   -   13,360,000 
Total revenue $7,782,000  $1,662,000  $13,561,000  $17,114,000  $4,146,000  $44,265,000 
                         
Timing of Revenue Recognition                        
Goods transferred at a point in time $5,821,000  $1,662,000  $201,000  $17,114,000  $4,146,000  $28,944,000 
Services transferred over time  1,961,000   -   -   -   -   1,961,000 
Revenue from contracts with customers $7,782,000  $1,662,000  $201,000  $17,114,000  $4,146,000  $30,905,000 

The Company’s disaggregated revenues consisted of the following for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022:

 

 Six months ended June 30, 2022 
 GWW  TurnOnGreen  Fintech  Sentinum  AGREE  Total  GIGA  

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  Fintech SMC Sentinum Total 
Primary Geographical Markets                                     
North America $2,622,000  $1,834,000  $19,000  $8,074,000  $7,296,000  $19,845,000  $5,094,000  $3,262,000  $19,000  $16,138,000  $12,220,000  $36,733,000 
Europe  4,719,000   47,000   -   -   -   4,766,000   7,007,000   79,000   201,000   306,000   -   7,593,000 
Middle East and other  6,407,000   310,000   -   -   -   6,717,000   9,429,000   512,000   -   670,000   -   10,611,000 
Revenue from contracts with customers  13,748,000   2,191,000   19,000   8,074,000   7,296,000   31,328,000   21,530,000   3,853,000   220,000   17,114,000   12,220,000   54,937,000 
Revenue, lending and trading activities (North America)  -   -   18,864,000   -   -   18,864,000   -   -   32,224,000   -   -   32,224,000 
Total revenue $13,748,000  $2,191,000  $18,883,000  $8,074,000  $7,296,000  $50,192,000  $21,530,000  $3,853,000  $32,444,000  $17,114,000  $12,220,000  $87,161,000 
                                                
Major Goods or Services                                                
RF/microwave filters $2,070,000  $-  $-  $-  $-  $2,070,000 
Power supply units & systems  4,786,000   2,112,000   -   -   -   6,898,000 
Power supply units $6,928,000  $3,592,000  $-  $-  $-  $10,520,000 
Healthcare diagnostic systems  1,992,000   -   -   -   -   1,992,000   2,285,000   -   -   -   -   2,285,000 
Defense systems  4,208,000   -   -   -   -   4,208,000   6,842,000   -   -   -   -   6,842,000 
Digital currency mining  -   -   -   7,524,000   -   7,524,000   -   -   -   -   11,398,000   11,398,000 
Hotel and real estate operations  -   -   -   550,000   7,296,000   7,846,000 
Karaoke machines and related  -   -   -   17,114,000   -   17,114,000 
Other  692,000   79,000   19,000   -   -   790,000   5,475,000   261,000   220,000   -   822,000   6,778,000 
Revenue from contracts with customers  13,748,000   2,191,000   19,000   8,074,000   7,296,000   31,328,000   21,530,000   3,853,000   220,000   17,114,000   12,220,000   54,937,000 
Revenue, lending and trading activities  -   -   18,864,000   -   -   18,864,000   -   -   32,224,000   -   -   32,224,000 
Total revenue $13,748,000  $2,191,000  $18,883,000  $8,074,000  $7,296,000  $50,192,000  $21,530,000  $3,853,000  $32,444,000  $17,114,000  $12,220,000  $87,161,000 
                                                
Timing of Revenue Recognition                                                
Goods transferred at a point in time $7,113,000  $2,191,000  $19,000  $8,074,000  $7,296,000  $24,693,000  $12,934,000  $3,853,000  $220,000  $17,114,000  $12,220,000  $46,341,000 
Services transferred over time  6,635,000   -   -   -   -   6,635,000   8,596,000   -   -   -   -   8,596,000 
Revenue from contracts with customers $13,748,000  $2,191,000  $19,000  $8,074,000  $7,296,000  $31,328,000  $21,530,000  $3,853,000  $220,000  $17,114,000  $12,220,000  $54,937,000 

 

5.6. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

 

The following table sets forth the Company’s financial instruments that were measured at fair value on a recurring basis by level within the fair value hierarchy:

 

Fair value, assets measured on recurring basis                                
 Fair Value Measurement at June 30, 2023  Fair Value Measurement at September 30, 2023 
 Total  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 
Assets:                  
Investment in common stock of Alzamend Neuro, Inc. (“Alzamend”) – a related party $5,836,000  $5,836,000  $-  $-  $2,712,000  $2,712,000  $-  $- 
Investments in marketable equity securities  653,000   653,000   -   -   72,000   72,000   -   - 
Cash and marketable securities held in trust account  2,143,000   2,143,000   -   -   2,171,000   2,171,000   -   - 
Total assets measured at fair value $8,632,000  $8,632,000  $-  $-  $4,955,000  $4,955,000  $-  $- 
                                
Liabilities:                                
Series E and G preferred stock liabilities $8,263,000  $-  $-  $8,263,000 
Warrant and embedded conversion feature liabilities  5,605,000   -   -   5,605,000  $832,000  $-  $-  $832,000 
Convertible promissory notes  15,275,000   -   -   15,275,000   18,054,000   -   -   18,054,000 
Total liabilities measured at fair value $29,143,000  $-  $-  $29,143,000  $18,886,000  $-  $-  $18,886,000 

 

  Fair Value Measurement at December 31, 2022 
  Total  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3 
Assets:            
Investment in common stock of Alzamend – a related party $6,449,000  $6,449,000  $-  $- 
Investments in marketable equity securities  6,590,000   6,590,000   -   - 
Cash and marketable securities held in trust account  118,193,000   118,193,000   -   - 
Investments in other equity securities  13,340,000   -   -   13,340,000 
Total assets measured at fair value $144,572,000  $131,232,000  $-  $13,340,000 
                 
Liabilities:                
Warrant and embedded conversion feature liabilities $2,967,000  $-  $-  $2,967,000 
Convertible promissory notes  12,776,000   -   -   12,776,000 
Total liabilities measured at fair value $15,743,000  $-  $-  $15,743,000 

The Company assesses the inputs used to measure fair value using the three-tier hierarchy based on the extent to which inputs used in measuring fair value are observable in the market. For investments where little or no public market exists, management’s determination of fair value is based on the best available information which may incorporate management’s own assumptions and involves a significant degree of judgment, taking into consideration various factors including earnings history, financial condition, recent sales prices of the issuer’s securities and liquidity risks.

 

The following table summarizes the changes in investments in other equity securities measured and carried at fair value on a recurring basis with the use of significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023:2023 (no changes during the three months ended September 30, 2023):

 

Schedule of investments        
 Investments in
other equity
securities
  Investments in
other equity
securities
 
Balance at January 1, 2023 $13,340,000  $13,340,000 
Conversion to Level 1 marketable securities  (13,340,000)  (13,340,000)
Balance at June 30, 2023 $- 
Balance at September 30, 2023 $- 

 

Equity Investments for Which Measurement Alternative Has Been Selected

 

As of JuneSeptember 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company held equity investments in other securities, which consisted of investments in preferred stock, valued at $25.926.0 million and $29.2 million, respectively, that were valued using a measurement alternative. These investments are included in other equity securities in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets.

Measurement Alternative Impairment

 

The Company has made cumulative downward adjustments for impairments for equity securities that do not have readily determinable fair values as of JuneSeptember 30, 2023, totaling $11.6 million. Approximately $9.6 million of these adjustments have been reflected in other income (expense) and $2.0 million of these adjustments related to Fintech lending operations and have been recorded against revenue from lending and trading activities on the consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive loss.

 

6.7. Marketable EQUITY Securities

 

Marketable equity securities with readily determinable market prices consisted of the following as of JuneSeptember 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:

 

Schedule of marketable securities                          
  Marketable equity securities at June 30, 2023  Marketable equity securities at September 30, 2023 
      Gross unrealized  Gross unrealized         Gross unrealized Gross unrealized    
  Cost  gains  losses  Fair value  Cost  gains  losses  Fair value 
Common shares  $5,131,000  $9,000  $(4,487,000) $653,000  $5,133,000  $26,000  $(5,087,000) $72,000 

 

  Marketable equity securities at December 31, 2022 
     Gross unrealized  Gross unrealized    
  Cost  gains  losses  Fair value 
Common shares $10,271,000  $383,000  $(4,064,000) $6,590,000 

 

The Company’s investment in marketable equity securities is revalued on each balance sheet date.

7.8. DIGITAL CURRENCIES

 

The following table presents the activities of the digital currencies (included in prepaid expenses and other current assets) for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023 and 2022:

 

Schedule of activities of the digital currencies        
 Digital
Currencies
  Digital
Currencies
 
Balance at January 1, 2023 $554,000  $554,000 
Additions of mined digital currencies  14,714,000   21,103,000 
Payments to vendors  (13,000)  (20,000)
Impairment of mined cryptocurrency  (263,000)  (376,000)
Sale of digital currencies  (15,040,000)  (21,330,000)
Realized gain on sale of digital currencies  348,000   404,000 
Balance at June 30, 2023 $300,000 
Balance at September 30, 2023 $335,000 

 

 Digital
Currencies
  Digital
Currencies
 
Balance at January 1, 2022 $2,165,000  $2,165,000 
Additions of mined digital currencies  7,524,000   11,398,000 
Payments to vendors  (412,000)  (418,000)
Impairment of mined cryptocurrency  (2,415,000)  (2,930,000)
Sale of digital currencies  (4,377,000)  (8,952,000)
Realized gain on sale of digital currencies  260,000   829,000 
Balance at June 30, 2022 $2,745,000 
Balance at September 30, 2022 $2,092,000 

 

8.9. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET

 

At JuneSeptember 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, property and equipment consisted of:

 

Schedule of property and equipment                
 June 30, 2023  December 31, 2022  September 30, 2023  December 31, 2022 
Building and improvements $87,159,000  $81,102,000  $11,796,000  $10,428,000 
Bitcoin mining equipment  50,640,000   42,438,000   50,640,000   42,438,000 
Crane rental equipment  32,681,000   32,453,000   34,341,000   32,453,000 
Land  25,646,000   25,646,000   2,692,000   2,567,000 
Computer, software and related equipment  27,358,000   23,168,000   23,517,000   

23,168,000

 
Aircraft  15,983,000   15,983,000   15,983,000   15,983,000 
Vehicles  4,702,000   3,314,000   4,797,000   3,314,000 
Office furniture and equipment  3,210,000   2,854,000   682,000   610,000 
Oil and natural gas properties, unproved properties  3,564,000   972,000   3,878,000   972,000 
  250,943,000   227,930,000   148,326,000   

131,933,000

 
Accumulated depreciation and amortization  (23,083,000)  (9,344,000)  (25,726,000)  (5,882,000)
Property and equipment placed in service, net  227,860,000   218,586,000   122,600,000   

126,051,000

 
Construction in progress AVLP equipment  9,444,000   9,400,000 
Deposits on cryptocurrency machines  -   11,328,000   -   11,328,000 
Property and equipment, net $227,860,000  $229,914,000  $132,044,000  $

146,779,000

 

 

Summary of depreciation expense:

 

Schedule of depreciation      
  For the Three Months Ended  For the Six Months Ended 
  June 30,  June 30, 
  2023  2022  2023  2022 
Depreciation expense $7,966,000  $3,725,000  $13,876,000  $6,287,000 

Schedule of depreciation            
  For the Three Months Ended  For the Nine Months Ended 
  September 30,  September 30, 
  2023  2022  2023  2022 
Depreciation expense $7,805,000  $2,779,000  $20,047,000  $7,742,000 

9.10. INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET

 

At JuneSeptember 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, intangible assets consisted of:

 

Schedule of intangible asset                    
 Useful Life 

June 30,

2023

  December 31,
2022
  Useful Life 

September 30,

2023

  December 31,
2022
 
Definite-lived intangible assets:        
Developed technology 3-8 years $7,984,000  $24,584,000  3-8 years $7,984,000  $24,584,000 
Customer list 8-10 years  5,829,000   5,865,000  8-10 years  5,755,000   5,865,000 
Trade names 5-10 years  3,916,000   4,316,000  5-10 years  3,916,000   4,316,000 
Trade name and trademark Indefinite life  1,513,000   1,493,000 
Domain name and other intangible assets 5 years  599,000   630,000  5 years  580,000   630,000 
  19,841,000   36,888,000   

18,235,000

   

35,395,000

 
Accumulated amortization    (2,551,000)  (2,102,000)    (2,753,000)  (2,102,000)
Intangible assets, net $17,290,000  $34,786,000 
Total definite-lived intangible assets   $

15,482,000

  $

33,786,000

 
          
Indefinite-lived intangible assets:          
Trade name and trademark Indefinite life  

1,498,000

   

1,493,000

 

Total intangible assets, net

 $16,980,000  $34,786,000 

 

TheCertain of the Company’s trade names and trademarks were determined to have an indefinite life. The remaining definite liveddefinite-lived intangible assets are primarily being amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives.

 

Schedule of indefinite-lived intangible assets                        
 For the Three Months Ended For the Six Months Ended  For the Three Months Ended For the Nine Months Ended 
 June 30, June 30,  September 30, September 30, 
 2023  2022  2023  2022  2023  2022  2023  2022 
Amortization expense $254,000  $79,000  $507,000  $158,000  $

254,000

  $223,000  $761,000  $381,000 

 

As of JuneSeptember 30, 2023, intangible assets subject to amortization have an average remaining useful life of 8.29.5 years. The following table presents estimated amortization expense for each of the succeeding five calendar years and thereafter.

 

Schedule of estimated amortization expense        
2023 $1,029,000  $507,000 
2024  2,026,000   2,026,000 
2025  1,926,000   1,926,000 
2026  1,826,000   1,826,000 
2027  1,826,000   1,826,000 
Thereafter  7,144,000   7,371,000 
 $15,777,000  $15,482,000 

 

Impairment of AVLP Intangible Assets

 

Due to indicators of impairment, AVLP intangible assets were tested for impairment as of June 30, 2023. Based on internally developed forecasts of undiscounted expected future cash flows, it was determined that the carrying amount of the assets were not recoverable and, based on an assessment of the fair value of the assets, impairment of $17.0 million was recognized as a non-cash impairment charge during the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023.

 

The tradenames and patents/developed technology intangible assets were valued using the relief-from-royalty method. The relief-from-royalty method is one of the methods under the income approach whereinwhereby estimates of a company’s earnings attributable to the intangible asset are based on the royalty rate the company would have paid for the use of the asset if it did not own it. Royalty payments are estimated by applying royalty rates of 18% for patents and developed technology and 0.25% for trademarks. The resulting net annual royalty payments are then discounted to present value using a discount factor of 25.7%.

 

10.11. GOODWILL

 

The following table summarizes the changes in the Company’s goodwill for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023:

 

Schedule of goodwill    
  Goodwill 
 Balance as of January 1, 2023 $27,902,000 
 Acquisition of BMI  17,000 
 Impairment of goodwill  (18,570,000)
 Effect of exchange rate changes  (191,000)
 Balance as of June 30, 2023 $9,158,000 

Schedule of goodwill    
  Goodwill 
 Balance as of January 1, 2023 $27,902,000 
 Acquisition of ROI  17,000 
 Impairment of goodwill  (18,570,000)
 Effect of exchange rate changes  (376,000)
 Balance as of September 30, 2023 $8,973,000 

Impairment of AVLP Goodwill

 

The Company tests the recorded amount of goodwill for impairment on an annual basis on December 31 or more frequently if there are indicators that the carrying amount of the goodwill exceeds its carried value. The Company performed a goodwill impairment test as of June 30, 2023 related to AVLP as there were indicators of impairment related to certain unforeseen business developments and changes in financial projections.

 

The valuation of the AVLP reporting unit was determined using a market and income approach methodology of valuation.

The income approach was based on the projected cash flows discounted to their present value using discount rates that, in the Company’s judgment, consider the timing and risk of the forecasted cash flows using internally developed forecasts and assumptions. Under the income approach, the discount rate used is the average estimated value of a market participant’s cost of capital and debt, derived using customary market metrics. The analysis included assumptions regarding AVLP’s revenue forecast and discount rates of 26.7% using a weighted average cost of capital analysis. The market approach utilized the guideline public company method.

 

The results of the quantitative test indicated that the fair value of the AVLP reporting unit did not exceed its carrying amounts, including goodwill, in excess of the carrying value of the goodwill. As a result, the entire $18.6million carrying amount of AVLP’s goodwill was recognized as a non-cash impairment charge during the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023.

 

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11.12. CONSOLIDATED VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITY - SMC

During the quarter ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023, the Company’s voting interest in SMC was less than 50%. As a result, the Company assessed its interest in SMC under the Variable Interest Entity Model. As a result of that assessment, the Company consolidates SMC as a variable interest entity (a “VIE”) due to the Company’s significant level of influence and control of SMC, the size of its investment, and its ability to participate in policy making decisions. As a result, the Company is considered the primary beneficiary of the VIE.

 

12.13. BUSINESS COMBINATION

 

BMIROI Acquisition

 

On March 6, 2023, the Company closed a Share Exchange Agreement (the “Agreement”) with BMIROI and sold to BMIROI all of the outstanding shares of capital stock of the Company’s subsidiary, BitNile.com, Inc. (“BitNile.com”) as well as Ault Iconic,RiskOn360, Inc. (formerly Ault Media Group,Iconic, Inc.) and the securities of Earnity, Inc. (“Earnity”) beneficially owned by BitNile.com as of the date of the Agreement (the “Transaction”). As consideration for the acquisition, BMIROI issued shares of preferred stock convertible into common stock of BMIROI representing approximately 73.2% of BMI’sROI’s outstanding common stock. Pending approval of the transaction by the Nasdaq Stock Market and BMI’sROI’s shareholders, the preferred stock combined are subject to a 19.9%19.99% beneficial ownership limitation. The Transaction benefits the Company as BMIROI is a publicly traded company and provides BitNile.com access to capital markets as the primary focus for BMIROI to fund the expected growth of the BMIROI metaverse platform. In addition, there are certain synergies between the Company’s Bitcoin mining operations and BMI’s Agora Digital mining business.

 

The holders of preferred stock will be entitled to receive dividends at a rate of 5% of the stated value of the preferred stock.

 

The Company is entitled to appoint three members to the board of directors of BMI and, following shareholder approval, a majority of the board, in each case subject to the approval of the Nasdaq Stock Market.

The Company consolidates BMIROI as a VIE due to its significant level of influence and control of BMI,ROI, the size of its investment, and its ability to participate in policy making decisions. The Company is considered the primary beneficiary of the VIE.

 

Schedule of variable interest entities      
Ault Alliance investment in BMI Amount 
Ault Alliance investment in ROI Amount 
Common stock $287,000  $287,000 

 

The total purchase price to acquire BMIROI has been allocated to the assets acquired and assumed liabilities based upon preliminary estimated fair values, with any excess purchase price allocated to goodwill. The goodwill resulting from this acquisition is not tax deductible. The fair value of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities as of the date of acquisition are based on preliminary estimates provided, in part, by a third-party valuation expert. The estimates are subject to change upon the finalization of appraisals and other valuation analyses, which are expected to be completed no later than one year from the date of acquisition. Although the completion of the valuation activities may result in asset and liability fair values that are different from the preliminary estimates included herein, it is not expected that those differences would alter the understanding of the impact of the Transaction on the consolidated financial position and results of operations of the Company.

The preliminary purchase price allocation is as follows:

 

Schedule of recognized identified assets acquired and liabilities assumed        
 Preliminary Allocation  Preliminary
Allocation
 
Fair value of Company interest $287,000  $287,000 
Fair value of non-controlling interest  6,357,000   6,357,000 
Total consideration $6,644,000  $6,644,000 
        
Identifiable net assets acquired:        
Cash $67,000  $67,000 
Investment in equity securities  8,076,000   8,076,000 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  172,000   172,000 
Property and equipment, net  4,109,000   4,109,000 
Right-of-use assets  339,000   339,000 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses  (5,790,000)  (5,790,000)
Lease liabilities  (346,000)  (346,000)
Net assets acquired  6,627,000   6,627,000 
Goodwill $17,000  $17,000 

 

13.14. INVESTMENTS – RELATED PARTIES

 

Investments in Alzamend and Ault & Company, Inc. (“Ault & Company”) at JuneSeptember 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, were comprised of the following:

 

Investment in Promissory Notes, Related Parties – Ault & Company

 

Schedule of investment                
 Interest   June 30, December 31,  Interest  September 30, December 31, 
 rate Due Date 2023  2022  rate Due Date 2023  2022 
Investment in promissory note of Ault & Company 8% December 31, 2023 $2,500,000  $2,500,000  8% December 31, 2023 $2,500,000  $2,500,000 
Accrued interest receivable, Ault & Company  468,000   368,000   518,000   368,000 
Total investment in promissory note, related party $2,968,000  $2,868,000  $3,018,000  $2,868,000 

 

Summary of interest income, related party, recorded within interest and other income on the condensed consolidated statement of operations:

 

 For the Three Months Ended  For the Six Months Ended 
  June 30,  June 30, 
  2023  2022  2023  2022 
Interest income, related party $50,000  $50,000  $100,000  $100,000 
  For the Three Months Ended  For the Nine Months Ended 
  September 30,  September 30, 
  2023  2022  2023  2022 
 Interest income, related party $50,000  $50,000  $150,000  $150,000 

 

Investment in Common Stock, Related Parties – Alzamend

 

Schedule of investment in common stock                  
 Investments in common stock, related parties at June 30, 2023  Investments in common stock, related parties at September 30, 2023 
 Cost  Gross unrealized losses  Fair value  Cost  Gross unrealized losses  Fair value 
Common shares $24,688,000  $(18,852,000) $5,836,000  $24,688,000  $(21,976,000) $2,712,000 

 

  Investments in common stock, related parties at December 31, 2022 
  Cost  Gross unrealized losses  Fair value 
Common shares $24,673,000  $(18,224,000) $6,449,000 

The following table summarizes the changes in the Company’s investments in Alzamend common stock during the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023 and 2023:2022:

 

Schedule of investment in warrants and common stock                
 For the Three Months Ended June 30,  For the Three Months Ended September 30, 
 2023  2022  2023  2022 
Balance at April 1 $4,856,000  $8,729,000 
Balance at July 1 $5,836,000  $8,845,000 
Investment in common stock of Alzamend  10,000   4,469,000   -   177,000 
Unrealized gain (loss) in common stock of Alzamend  970,000   (4,353,000)  (3,124,000)  3,372,000 
Balance at June 30 $5,836,000  $8,845,000 
Balance at September 30 $2,712,000  $12,394,000 

 

The following table summarizes the changes in the Company’s investments in Alzamend common stock during the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023 and 2023:2022:

 

 For the Six Months Ended June 30,  For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 
 2023  2022  2023  2022 
Balance at January 1 $6,449,000  $13,230,000  $6,449,000  $13,230,000 
Investment in common stock of Alzamend  15,000   4,663,000   15,000   4,840,000 
Unrealized loss in common stock of Alzamend  (628,000)  (9,048,000)  (3,752,000)  (5,676,000)
Balance at June 30 $5,836,000  $8,845,000 
Balance at September 30 $2,712,000  $12,394,000 

 

Unrealized loss in common stock of Alzamend is recorded within revenue from lending and trading activities on the condensed consolidated statements of operations.

 

14.15. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES

 

Other current liabilities at JuneSeptember 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 consisted of:

 

Schedule of other current liabilities                
 June 30, December 31,  September 30, December 31, 
 2023  2022  2023  2022 
Accounts payable $30,841,000  $21,347,000  $36,883,000  $20,027,000 
Accrued payroll and payroll taxes  11,625,000   9,939,000   12,420,000   9,789,000 
Financial instrument liabilities  863,000   651,000 
Interest payable  3,946,000   3,207,000 
Accrued legal  5,736,000   3,168,000   4,390,000   3,168,000 
Short position marketable equity securities  5,253,000   - 
Interest payable  4,064,000   3,207,000 
Warrant derivative liabilities  3,028,000   651,000 
Accrued lender profit participation rights  2,497,000   6,000,000   2,497,000   6,000,000 
Related party advances  213,000   352,000   68,000   352,000 
Other accrued expenses  17,874,000   17,980,000   27,146,000   17,586,000 
 $81,131,000  $62,644,000  $88,213,000  $60,780,000 

 

15.16. DIVIDEND PAYABLE IN TURNONGREEN COMMON STOCK

 

On June 26,During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company, establishedin connection with a record date for its initialplanned distribution of its holdings of TurnOnGreen, securities. Stockholders as of this date were entitleddistributed to 40its stockholders 115.1 million shares of TurnOnGreen common stock along withand warrants to purchase 40115.1 million shares of TurnOnGreen common stock, (the “TurnOnGreen Securities”) for every sharewhich resulted in an adjustment to additional paid in capital and increase to non-controlling interest of the Company's common stock they held on the record date. The initial distribution was finalized in July 2023.

The Company recorded a dividend payable, which was directly offset against equity$10.7 million based on the recorded value of the Company’s holdings in TurnOnGreen Securitiesat the record dates of $5.2 million.the distributions.

 

16.17. PREFERRED STOCK LIABILITY

 

March 28, 2023 Security Purchase Agreement

 

On March 28, 2023, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with certain institutional investors (the “Investors”), pursuant to which the Company sold, in a private placement (the “Offering”), an aggregate of 100,000 shares of its preferred stock, with each such share having a stated value of $100.00 and consisting of (i) 83,000 shares of Series E Convertible Preferred Stock (the “Series E Preferred Stock”), (ii) 1,000 shares of Series F Convertible Preferred Stock (the “Series F Preferred Stock”) and (iii) 16,000 shares of Series G Convertible Preferred Stock (the “Series G Preferred Stock” and collectively, the “Preferred Shares”). The Preferred Shares are convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock at the option of the holders and, in certain circumstances, by the Company.

The purchase price of the Series E Preferred Stock and the Series F Preferred Stock was paid for by the Investors’ canceling outstanding secured promissory notes in the principal amount of $8.4 million, whereas the purchase price of the shares of Series G Preferred Stock consisted primarily of accrued but unpaid interest on these notes. The Company recorded a loss on extinguishment of debt of $0.1 million related to the transaction. The Preferred Shares have been classified as a liability as they embody an unconditional obligation to transfer a variable number of shares, based on a fixed monetary amount known at inception. The Company elected the fair value option to record the Preferred Shares with changes in fair value recorded through earnings.

 

In JuneDuring the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Investors converted 1,000 shares of Series F Preferred Stock and 1,7926,756 shares of Series G Preferred Stock into an aggregate of 37,493143,402 shares of the Company’s common stock. During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023, the Company recorded a loss of $91,0000.3 million on the conversions of Series F Preferred Stock and Series G Preferred Stock.

 

Preferred stock liability at June 30, 2023 was comprised of the following:

Schedule of preferred stock liability              
Preferred Type Shares  Conversion
Price
 Stated
Value
  Fair Value 
Series E Convertible Preferred Liability  83,000  See below* $8,300,000  $7,055,000 
Series G Convertible Preferred Liability  14,208  See below*  1,421,000   1,208,000 
Total  97,208    $9,721,000  $8,263,000 

*Each Preferred Share is convertible into such number of shares of the Company’s common stock equal to the stated value per share divided by the conversion price, which is equal to 85% of the closing sale price of the common stock on the trading day prior to the date of conversion, subject to a floor price of $0.10, which floor price is not affected by the recently consummated reverse split.

The following table summarizes the changes in the Company’s preferred stock liability for the six months ended June 30, 2023:

Schedule of changes in preferred stock liability Preferred Stock
Liability
 
Balance at December 31, 2022 $- 
Preferred stock issued upon extinguishment of debt  8,500,000 
Conversion of preferred stock to common stock  (328,000)
Change in fair value  91,000 
Balance at June 30, 2023 $8,263,000 

Subsequent Event – Exchange of Preferred Shares for Secured Debt and Assignment of Secured Note

 

In August 2023, the Company and the Investors entered into an Exchange Agreement (the “Exchange Agreement”) pursuant to which the Investors exchanged all83,000 shares of their Preferred SharesSeries E Convertible Stock and 9,244 shares of Series G Convertible Stock as well as their demand notes (the “Demand Notes”) with each Demand Note having a principal outstanding amount of approximately $0.8 million for two new 10% Secured OID Promissory Notes (the “Exchange Notes”), each with a principal face amount of $5.3 million, for an aggregate of amount owed of $10.5 million (the “Principal Amount”). The Company recorded a loss on extinguishment of debt of $1.5 million related to the transaction based on the difference between the carrying amount of the preferred stock liability and Milton “Todd” Ault, III, the Company’s Executive Chairman, entered into guaranty agreements with the Investors guaranteeing Ault & Company’s repaymentvalue of the Exchange Notes.

 

Further,Concurrent with the Exchange Agreement, the Company assigned the Exchange Notes to Ault & Company. As consideration for Ault & Company assuming the Exchange Notes from the Company, the Company issued a 10% demand promissory note in the principal face amount of $10.5 million to Ault & Company. The Company and Milton “Todd” Ault, III, the Company’s Executive Chairman, entered into guaranty agreements with the Investors guaranteeing Ault & Company’s repayment of the Exchange Notes.

 

17.Certificates of Elimination of Series E Preferred Stock, Series F Preferred Stock, and the Series G Preferred Stock

On August 17, 2023, the Company filed certificates of elimination with respect to the Company’s Series E Preferred Stock, Series F Preferred Stock and Series G Preferred Stock.

18. REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS IN EQUITY OF SUBSIDIARY LIABILITY

 

The Company records redeemable noncontrolling interests in equity of subsidiaries to reflect the economic interests of the common stockholders in Ault Disruptive. As of JuneSeptember 30, 2023, the carrying amount of the redeemable noncontrolling interest in equity of subsidiaries was recorded at its redemption value of $2.02.2 million. ApproximatelyIn June 2023, approximately 11.3 million shares of Ault Disruptive common stock were redeemed at a redemption price of $10.61 per share, for an aggregate redemption amount of $120.0 million.

The following table summarizes the changes in the Company’s redeemable noncontrolling interests in equity of subsidiaries during the nine months ended September 30, 2023:

     
Redeemable noncontrolling interests in equity of subsidiaries as of December 31, 2022 $117,993,000 
Redemption of ADRT common stock  (120,064,000)
Remeasurement of carrying value to redemption value  4,250,000 
Redeemable noncontrolling interests in equity of subsidiaries as of September 30, 2023 $2,179,000 

18.19. NOTES PAYABLE

 

Notes payable at JuneSeptember 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, were comprised of the following:

 

Schedule of notes payable                
  Collateral Guarantors Interest
rate
 Due date June 30,
2023
  December 31,
2022
 
AGREE secured construction loans AGREE hotels - 7.0% January 1, 2025 $67,359,000  $62,395,000 
Circle 8 Crane Services, LLC (“Circle 8”) revolving credit facility Circle 8 cranes - 8.4% December 16, 2025  16,616,000   14,724,000 
8.5% secured promissory notes 19,389 Antminers, BNI Montana assets, Circle 8 membership interests, Florida property, Michigan property, aircraft Ault & Company, Ault Lending, Milton C. Ault, III 8.5% May 7, 2024  16,001,000   17,389,000 
16% senior secured promissory notes* 12,000 Antminers, Ault Lending securities, Ault & Company, Sentinum, Ault Lending, Milton C. Ault, III 16.0% September 15, 2023  12,034,000   17,456,000 
Circle 8 equipment financing notes Circle 8 equipment - 7.2% November 16, 2026  6,715,000   10,677,000 
3% secured promissory notes** Certain Ault Lending securities - 3.0% May 18, 2023  5,455,000   5,672,000 
8% demand loans - - 8.0% Upon demand  4,500,000   - 
Short-term bank credit facilities - - 5.6% Renews monthly  2,129,000   1,702,000 
XBTO note payable 2,482 Antminers - 12.5% December 30, 2023  1,645,000   2,749,000 
Note payable, related party - - 9.5% On demand  750,000   - 
10% secured promissory notes - - 10.0% August 10, 2023  -   8,789,000 
SMC line of credit SMC assets - 8.0% October 14, 2025  -   1,761,000 

Other***

 - Ault & Company      4,595,000   858,000 
Total notes payable - -     $137,799,000  $144,172,000 
Less: - -            
Unamortized debt discounts - -      (3,804,000)  (13,087,000)
Total notes payable, net - -     $133,995,000  $131,085,000 
Less: current portion - -      (46,434,000)  (39,621,000)
Notes payable – long-term portion - -     $87,561,000  $91,464,000 

*Defaults on payment terms in July 2023. Payments subsequent to June 30, 2023 of $10.3 million. Currently the loan maturity date was extended to September 15, 2023 and automatically extends for an additional 30 days for a $0.25 million extension fee for each extension period, with an interest rate of 16% and principal amount outstanding of $2.5 million.

**Defaults on payment term as of June 30, 2023. Paid in July 2023.

***$3.4 million defaults on payment terms. $3.1 million paid off in July 2023. $0.3 million TurnOnGreen note payable remains in default.

Schedule of notes payable                
  Collateral Guarantors Interest
rate
 Due date September
30, 2023
  December
31, 2022
 
Circle 8 revolving credit facility Circle 8 cranes - 8.4% December 16, 2025 $16,960,000  $14,724,000 
8.5% secured promissory notes Deposit accounts, 19,389 Antminers, BNI Montana assets, Circle 8 membership interests, Florida property, Michigan property, aircraft Ault & Company, Ault Lending, Sentinum, Alliance Cloud Services, Inc., Ault Aviation, LLC, Third Avenue Apartments LLC, BNI Montana, LLC, Milton C. Ault, III 8.5% May 7, 2024  22,749,000   17,389,000 
16% promissory notes - Ault & Company, Sentinum, Ault Lending, Milton C. Ault, III 16.0% December 16, 2023  2,662,000   17,456,000 
Circle 8 equipment financing notes Circle 8 equipment - 7.2% Various dates from
March 15, 2024 to
November 15, 2026
  7,375,000   10,677,000 
3% secured promissory notes - - 3.0% N/A  -   5,672,000 
8% demand loans - - 8.0% Upon demand  1,800,000   - 
Short-term bank credit facilities - - 5.7% Renews monthly  2,056,000   1,702,000 
XBTO note payable 2,482 Antminers - 12.5% December 30, 2023  1,087,000   2,749,000 
10% secured promissory notes - - 10.0% N/A  -   8,789,000 
SMC line of credit SMC assets - 8.0% October 14, 2025  -   1,761,000 
Other ($0.4 million in default) - -      400,000   858,000 
Total notes payable - -     $55,089,000  $81,777,000 
Less: - -            
Unamortized debt discounts - -      (3,623,000)  (12,325,000)
Total notes payable, net - -     $51,466,000  $69,452,000 
Less: current portion - -      (30,255,000)  (39,621,000)
Notes payable – long-term portion - -     $21,211,000  $29,831,000 

Notes Payable Maturities

 

The contractual maturities of the Company’s notes payable, assuming the exercise of all extensions that are exercisable solely at the Company’s option, as of JuneSeptember 30, 2023 were:

 

Schedule of maturities         
Year       
2023  $36,339,000  $12,546,000 
2024   15,307,000   23,405,000 
2025   85,712,000   18,697,000 
2026   441,000   441,000 
  $137,799,000  $55,089,000 

 

Interest Expense

 

Schedule of interest expense                                
 For the Three Months Ended For the Six Months Ended  For the Three Months Ended For the Nine Months Ended 
 June 30, June 30,  September 30, September 30, 
 2023  2022  2023  2022  2023  2022  2023  2022 
Contractual interest expense $2,547,000  $1,999,000  $5,942,000  $2,920,000  $3,262,000  $2,263,000  $5,002,000  $4,373,000 
Forbearance fees  6,198,000   -   7,538,000   1,203,000   518,000   -   7,319,000   1,203,000 
Amortization of debt discount  7,182,000   32,000   16,177,000   27,732,000   634,000   104,000   18,216,000   26,487,000 
Total interest expense $15,927,000  $2,031,000  $29,657,000  $31,855,000  $4,414,000  $2,367,000  $30,537,000  $32,063,000 

 

Amendment to 8.5% Secured Promissory Notes

On July 19, 2023, the Company and certain of its subsidiaries entered into an amendment agreement with the institutional investors and increased the principal balance of the secured promissory notes by an additional $8.8 million. The net proceeds to the Company from the amendment agreement were $7.5 million.

10% Secured Promissory Notes

The 10% secured promissory notes were retired in March 2023 and converted into the Preferred Shares, as described in Note 17 – Preferred Stock Liability.

20. NOTES PAYABLE, RELATED PARTY

Notes payable, related party at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, were comprised of the following:

Schedule of notes payable related party              
  Interest rate  Due date September 30,
2023
  December 31,
2022
 
Loan agreement  9.5% Upon demand $4,580,000  $- 
12% demand promissory note  12.0% Upon demand  1,100,000   - 
10% demand promissory note  10.0% Upon demand  10,545,000   - 
Total notes payable, related party       $16,225,000  $- 

Ault & Company Loan Agreement

 

On June 8, 2023, the Company entered into a loan agreement with Ault & Company as lender. The loan agreement provides for an unsecured, non-revolving credit facility in an aggregate principal amount of up to $10 million. All loans under the loan agreement are due within five business days after request by Ault & Company. Ault & Company is not obligated to make any further advances under the loan agreement after December 8, 2023. Advances under the loan agreement bear interest at the rate of 9.5% per annum and may be repaid at any time without penalty or premium. As of JuneSeptember 30, 2023, $750,0004.6 million has been advanced under the loan agreement.

 

In August 2023, Ault & Company assumed $11.6 million of secured promissory notes previously issued by the Company for which the Company has issued term notes to Ault & Company in the same amount. One term note has a principal amount of $1.1 million and bears interest at 12% and the second term note has a principal amount of $10.5 million and bears interest at 10%.

Summary of interest expense, related party, recorded within interest expense on the condensed consolidated statement of operations:

 

Schedule of interest expense, related party                 
 For the Three Months Ended For the Six Months Ended  For the Three Months Ended For the Nine Months Ended 
 June 30, June 30,  September 30, September 30, 
 2023  2022  2023  2022  2023  2022  2023  2022 
Interest income, related party $5,000  $-  $5,000  $- 
Interest expense, related party $287,000  $-  $292,000  $- 

 

Amendment to 8.5% Secured Promissory Notes

On July 19, 2023, the Company and certain of its subsidiaries entered into an amendment agreement with the institutional investors and increased the principal balance of the secured promissory notes by an additional $8.8 million. The net proceeds to the Company from the amendment agreement were $7.5 million.

10% Secured Promissory Notes

The 10% secured promissory notes were retired in March 2023 and converted into the Preferred Shares, as described in Note 16 – Preferred Stock Liability.

Amendments to 16% Secured Promissory Notes

The Company entered into several amendments subsequent to the initial lending due to certain defaults on payment terms. The amendments included $4.6 million in extension fees and payments subsequent to June 30, 2023 of $10.3 million. Currently the loan maturity date was extended to September 15, 2023 and automatically extends for an additional 30 days for a $0.25 million extension fee for each extension period, with an interest rate of 16% and principal amount outstanding of $2.5 million.

3% Secured Promissory Notes

During the quarter ended June 30, 2023, the holders of the 3% secured promissory notes exercised their rights of future participation whereby Sentinum issued additional promissory notes with a face amount of $10.4 million under the same terms as the existing notes, of which $5.5 million was outstanding and past due as of June 30, 2023. The 3% secured promissory notes were fully paid in July 2023.

8% Demand Promissory Notes

On May 29, 2023, the Company issued two demand promissory notes with a total principal amount of $4.5 million, bearing an interest rate of 8%. The demand notes were issued at a discount, with net proceeds to the Company amounting to $2.0 million. The notes are due upon demand; however no demand may be made within 90 days of the issuance date.

19.21. CONVERTIBLE NOTES

 

Convertible notes payable at JuneSeptember 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, were comprised of the following:

 

Schedule of convertible notes payable                             
 Conversion price per
share
 Interest
rate
  Due date June 30,
2023
  December
31, 2022
  Conversion price per
share
 Interest
rate
 Due date September
30, 2023
  December
31, 2022
 
Convertible promissory note $4.00  4% May 10, 2024 $300,000  $660,000  $4.00 4% May 10, 2024 $-  $660,000 
Convertible promissory note - OID only 90% of 5-day VWAP OID Only September 28, 2024  2,200,000   - 
AVLP convertible promissory notes $0.35 (AVLP stock)  7% August 22, 2025  9,911,000   9,911,000  $0.35 (AVLP stock) 7% August 22, 2025  9,911,000   9,911,000 
GIGA senior secured convertible notes - in default $0.25 (GIGA stock)  18% October 11, 2023  2,317,000   -  $0.25 (GIGA stock) 18% October 11, 2023  2,317,000   - 
BMI senior secured convertible notes $3.28 (BMI stock)  OID Only  April 27, 2024  6,875,000   - 
ROI senior secured convertible notes $3.28 (ROI stock) OID Only April 27, 2024  6,875,000   - 
Fair value of embedded conversion options          2,577,000   2,316,000         528,000   2,316,000 
Total convertible notes payable         $21,980,000  $12,887,000  $21,831,000  $12,887,000 
Less: unamortized debt discounts      (6,705,000)  (111,000)  (3,777,000)  (111,000)
Total convertible notes payable, net of financing cost, long term     $15,275,000  $12,776,000  $18,054,000  $12,776,000 
Less: current portion      (3,326,000)  (1,325,000)  (8,601,000)  (1,325,000)
Convertible notes payable, net of financing cost – long-term portion     $11,949,000  $11,451,000  $9,453,000  $11,451,000 

 

The contractual maturities of the Company’s convertible notes payable, assuming the exercise of all extensions that are exercisable solely at the Company’s option, as of JuneSeptember 30, 2023 were:

 

Schedule of contractual maturities        
Year Principal  Principal 
2023 $2,317,000  $2,317,000 
2024  7,175,000   9,075,000 
2025  12,488,000   10,439,000 
 $21,980,000  $21,831,000 

 

Significant inputs associated with the AVLP embedded conversion optionoptions include:

Schedule of weighted average assumptions        
  June 30, 2023  December 31, 2022 
Exercise price  Variable   Variable 
Contractual term in years  2.2   2.7 
Volatility  75%  82%
Dividend yield  0%  0%
Risk-free interest rate  4.2%  4.0%

 

Schedule of weighted average assumptions          
  September 30, 2023 December 31, 2022  At Inception 
Contractual term in years 0.62.0  2.7   1.0 
Volatility 75%140%  82%  111%
Dividend yield 0%  0%  0%
Risk-free interest rate 4.6%5.3%  4.0%  3.5%

BMI Senior Secured Convertible Notes

On April 27, 2023, BMI sold $6.9 million of principal face amount senior secured convertible notes with an original issue discount to sophisticated investors for net proceeds to BMI of $5.5 million. The notes mature on April 27, 2024 and are secured by all of the assets of BMI and certain of its subsidiaries. There is no stated interest rate on the convertible note unless there is an event of default. The notes are convertible into shares of BMI common stock at $3.28; however there are provision in the convertible note that enables the holders of the notes to receive a lower conversion rate upon future common stock issuances by BMI that fall below the $3.28 price. 

As BMI does not have sufficient authorized shares to fulfill the conversion option, the conversion option meets the criteria of a derivative instrument, and the convertible note has been discounted $4.1 million for the fair value of the warrant derivative liability and $1.4 million for the fair value of the embedded conversion option derivative liability at inception. The fair value of the warrant derivative liability is updated quarterly and is recorded within financial instrument liabilities, a component of accounts payable and accrued liabilities and the fair value of the embedded conversion option derivative liability is updated quarterly and is recorded within convertible notes. In addition, BMI has recorded $1.4 million in original issue discount, which is being amortized over the interest method for the term of the BMI senior secured convertible notes. Amortization of discount related to the senior secured convertible notes was $0.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023.

 

Activity related to the embedded conversion option derivative liabilityliabilities for the threenine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023 iswas as follows:

Schedule of option derivative liability    
April 27, 2023 issuances of convertible note – derivative liability $1,352,000 
Change in fair value of convertible note derivative liability  (1,029,000)
Ending balance as of June 30, 2023 $323,000 

Significant Level 3 inputs associated with the BMI embedded conversion option include:

Schedule of assumptions       
   June 30, 2023  Inception 

Contractual term in years

  0.8  1.0 
Volatility  113%  111% 
Dividend yield  0%  0% 
Risk-free interest rate  3.8%  3.5% 

Schedule of derivative liabilities    
Balance as of December 31, 2022 $2,316,000 
Fair value of embedded conversion options issued  1,652,000 
Change in fair value  (3,440,000)
Ending balance as of September 30, 2023 $528,000 

 

20.22. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

Contingencies

 

Litigation Matters

The Company is involved in litigation arising from other matters in the ordinary course of business. The Company is regularly subject to claims, suits, regulatory and government investigations, and other proceedings involving labor and employment, commercial disputes, and other matters. Such claims, suits, regulatory and government investigations, and other proceedings could result in fines, civil penalties, or other adverse consequences.

 

Certain of these outstanding matters include speculative, substantial or indeterminate monetary amounts. The Company records a liability when it believes that it is probable that a loss has been incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated. If the Company determines that a loss is reasonably possible and the loss or range of loss can be estimated, the Company discloses the reasonably possible loss. The Company evaluates developments in its legal matters that could affect the amount of liability that has been previously accrued, and the matters and related reasonably possible losses disclosed, and makes adjustments as appropriate. Significant judgment is required to determine both likelihood of there being and the estimated amount of a loss related to such matters.

 

With respect to the Company’s other outstanding matters, based on the Company’s current knowledge, the Company believes that the amount or range of reasonably possible loss will not, either individually or in aggregate, have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. However, the outcome of such matters is inherently unpredictable and subject to significant uncertainties. 

 

As of JuneSeptember 30, 2023, the Company had accrued $5.34.4 million as a loss contingency related to litigation matters.

 

SEC Investigation

The Company and certain affiliates and related parties received several subpoenas from the SEC for the production of documents and testimony in the non-public fact-finding investigation referred to as In re DPW Holdings, Inc. The Company and those parties have reached a settlement with the SEC to fully resolve the SEC’s previously disclosed investigation into certain of the Company’s public disclosures and its accounting for certain transactions, among other matters.

Under terms of the settlement, announced on August 15, 2023, the Company, Executive Chairman Milton “Todd” Ault, III, and Chief Executive Officer William B. Horne neither admit nor deny the SEC’s findings, which do not entail intentional misconduct. The Company will pay a civil penalty of $0.7 million that was fully accrued in the fourth quarter of 2022; Mr. Ault will pay disgorgement of $85,504 and a civil penalty of $150,000; and Mr. Horne will pay a civil penalty of $20,720. In addition, the Company has undertaken to retain an independent consultant to conduct a comprehensive review of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting and disclosure controls and procedures, and to issue a report providing recommendations for improvements.

21.23. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

2023 Issuances

 

2022 Common ATM Offering

 

On February 25, 2022, the Company entered into an At-The-Market issuance sales agreement with Ascendiant Capital Markets, LLC (“Ascendiant Capital”) to sell shares of common stock having an aggregate offering price of up to $200 million from time to time, through an “at the market offering” program (the “2022 Common ATM Offering”). During the three months ended March 31, 2023, the Company sold an aggregate of 0.1 million shares of common stock pursuant to the 2022 Common ATM Offering for gross proceeds of $4.2 million. Effective March 17, 2023, the 2022 Common ATM Offering was terminated.

 

2022 Preferred ATM Offering

 

On June 14, 2022, the Company entered into an At-The-Market sales agreement with Ascendiant Capital under which it may sell, from time to time, shares of its Series D Preferred Stock for aggregate gross proceeds of up to $46.4 million (the “2022 Preferred ATM Offering”). During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023, the Company sold an aggregate of 252,359 shares of Series D Preferred Stock pursuant to the 2022 Preferred ATM Offering for net proceeds of $2.9 million. Effective June 16, 2023, the 2022 Preferred ATM Offering was terminated.

 

2023 ATM Offering – Common Stock

 

On June 9, 2023, the Company entered into an At-The-Market issuance sales agreement with Ascendiant Capital to sell shares of common stock having an aggregate offering price of up to $10 million from time to time, through an “at the market offering” program (the “2023 Common ATM Offering”). On July 13, 2023 and September 8, 2023, the sales agreement was amended increasing the size of the 2023 ATM Offering to $20 million and $50 million, respectively. During the threenine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023, the Company sold an aggregate of 0.110.8 million shares of common stock pursuant to the 2023 Common ATM Offering for gross proceeds of $0.821.2 million.

 

Issuance of Common Stock Upon Conversion of Preferred Stock

 

During Junethe nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Investors converted 1,000 shares of Series F Preferred Stock and 1,7926,756 shares of Series G Preferred Stock into an aggregate of 37,493143,402 shares of the Company’s common stock. A loss on extinguishment of $0.1$0.3 million was recognized on the issuance of common stock based on the fair value of the Company’s common stock at the date of the conversions.

 

Issuance of Common Stock for Restricted Stock Awards

 

During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023, the Company issued 4,974 shares of common stock upon vesting of restricted stock awards.

 

Series C Preferred Purchase Agreement

On May 1, 2023, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement (the “Agreement”) with Ault & Company, pursuant to which the Company agreed to sell to Ault & Company up to 40,000 shares of Series C convertible preferred stock and warrants to purchase up to 1.3 million shares of common stock for a total purchase price of up to $40 million. The consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Agreement are subject to various customary closing conditions and the receipt of certain third party consents. In addition to customary closing conditions, the closing of the transaction is also conditioned upon the receipt by Ault & Company of financing in an amount sufficient to consummate the transaction, in whole or in part. The Agreement contains customary termination provisions for Ault & Company under certain circumstances, and the Agreement shall automatically terminate if the closing has not occurred prior to May 31, 2023, although such date may be extended by Ault & Company for a period of 90 days as set forth in the Agreement.

Proceeds from Subsidiaries’ Sale of Stock to Non-Controlling Interests

 

During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023, SMC and BMIROI sold an aggregate of $2.3 million of common stock pursuant to their respective at-the-market issuance sales agreements.

 

22.24. INCOME TAXES

 

The Company calculates its interim income tax provision in accordance with ASC Topic 270, Interim Reporting, and ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes. The Company’s effective tax rate (“ETR”) from continuing operations was 3.0%(2.0%) and 0.8%1.8% for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and 1.2%0.4% and 0.4%0.6% for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The Company recorded income tax (benefit) provision of $($1.40.6) million and $0.20.1 million for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and $1.10.5 million and $0.20.4 million for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The difference between the ETR and federal statutory rate of 21% is primarily attributable to items recorded for GAAP but permanently disallowed for U.S. federal income tax purposes and changes in valuation allowance.

 

23.25. NET LOSS PER SHARE

 

Net loss per share is computed by dividing the net loss to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. The calculation of the basic and diluted earnings per share is the same for all periods presented as the effect of the potential common stock equivalents is anti-dilutive due to the Company’s net loss position for all periods presented. Anti-dilutive securities, which are convertible into or exercisable for the Company’s common stock, consisted of the following at JuneSeptember 30, 2023 and 2022:

 

Schedule of anti-dilutive securities                
 June 30,  September 30, 
 2023  2022  2023  2022 
Stock options  19,000   21,000   19,000   21,000 
Restricted stock grants  -   7,000   -   7,000 
Warrants  52,000   67,000   52,000   62,000 
Convertible notes  1,000   1,000   -   1,000 
Total  72,000   96,000   71,000   91,000 

 

 F-30F-28 
 

 

24.26. SEGMENT AND CUSTOMERS INFORMATION

 

The Company had ninethe following reportable segments as of JuneSeptember 30, 2023 and sevensix as of JuneSeptember 30, 2022; see Note 1 for a brief description of the Company’s business.

 

The following data presents the revenues, expenditures and other operating data of the Company and its operating segments for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023:

 

Schedule of operating segments                                                                                    
 Six Months Ended June 30, 2023     Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 
 GWW  

TurnOn
Green

  Fintech  Sentinum  AGREE  Ault
Disruptive
  SMC  Energy  BMI  Holding Co.  Total  GIGA  

TurnOn

Green

  Fintech  Sentinum  Ault
Disruptive
  SMC  Energy  ROI  Holding Co.  Total 
Revenue $17,448,000  $1,600,000  $-  $-  $-  $-  $6,008,000  $546,000  $45,000  $-  $25,647,000  $27,723,000  $2,766,000  $-  $1,116,000  $-  $21,939,000  $987,000  $63,000  $-  $54,594,000 
Revenue, cryptocurrency mining  -   -   -   15,715,000   -   -   -   -   -   -   15,715,000   -   -   -   23,273,000   -   -   -   -   -   23,273,000 
Revenue, commercial real estate leases  -   -   -   783,000   -   -   -   -   -   -   783,000 
Revenue, lending and trading activities  -   -   4,586,000   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   4,586,000   -   -   4,337,000   -   -   -   -   -   -   4,337,000 
Revenue, crane operations  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   25,236,000   -   -   25,236,000   -   -   -   -   -   -   37,726,000   -   -   37,726,000 
Revenue, hotel operations  -   -   -   -   6,627,000   -   -   -   -   -   6,627,000 
Total revenues $17,448,000  $1,600,000  $4,586,000  $16,498,000  $6,627,000  $-  $6,008,000  $25,782,000  $45,000  $-  $78,594,000  $27,723,000  $2,766,000  $4,337,000  $24,389,000  $-  $21,939,000  $38,713,000  $63,000  $-  $119,930,000 
                                                                                    
Depreciation and amortization expense $566,000  $44,000  $-  $8,570,000  $1,634,000  $-  $441,000  $1,980,000  $120,000  $1,028,000  $14,383,000  $852,000  $68,000  $-  $14,362,000  $-  $779,000  $3,053,000  $152,000  $1,542,000  $20,808,000 
                                                                                    
Income (loss) from operations $(5,117,000) $(2,569,000) $2,130,000  $(1,702,000) $(1,399,000) $(838,000) $(4,779,000) $(32,721,000) $(20,275,000) $(14,653,000) $(81,923,000) $(5,620,000) $(4,067,000) $1,091,000  $(4,363,000) $(1,052,000) $(4,598,000) $(30,216,000) $(33,590,000) $(20,012,000) $(102,427,000)
                                                                                    
Capital expenditures for the six months ended June 30, 2023 $135,000  $10,000  $-  $1,165,000  $5,517,000  $-  $184,000  $1,336,000  $407,000  $2,592,000  $11,346,000 
Capital expenditures for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 $410,000  $131,000  $-  $1,426,000  $-  $383,000  $12,471,000  $407,000  $2,906,000  $18,134,000 
                                                                                    
Identifiable assets as of June 30, 2023 $37,175,000  $5,704,000  $38,914,000  $65,919,000  $98,588,000  $2,860,000  $18,912,000  $60,070,000  $8,385,000  $42,863,000  $378,390,000 
Segment identifiable assets as of September 30, 2023 $36,917,000  $5,461,000  $24,727,000  $63,327,000  $2,465,000  $36,653,000  $73,447,000  $10,939,000  $25,924,000   279,860,000 
Assets of discontinued operations                                      98,596,000 
Total identifiable assets as of September 30, 2023                                     $378,456,000 

 

                                                                                    
 Three Months Ended June 30, 2023     Three Months Ended September 30, 2023 
 GWW  

TurnOn
Green

  Fintech  Sentinum  AGREE  Ault
Disruptive
  SMC  Energy  BMI  Holding Co.  Total  GIGA  

TurnOn

Green

  Fintech  Sentinum  Ault
Disruptive
  SMC  Energy  ROI  Holding Co.  Total 
Revenue $8,740,000  $724,000  $-  $-  $-  $-  $2,625,000  $82,000  $45,000  $-  $12,216,000  $10,275,000  $1,166,000  $-  $333,000  $-  $15,931,000  $441,000  $18,000  $-  $28,164,000 
Revenue, cryptocurrency mining  -   -   -   8,368,000   -   -   -   -   -   -   8,368,000   -   -   -   7,558,000   -   -   -   -   -   7,558,000 
Revenue, commercial real estate leases  -   -   -   325,000   -   -   -   -   -   -   325,000 
Revenue, lending and trading activities  -   -   9,525,000   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   9,525,000   -   -   (249,000)  -   -   -   -   -   -   (249,000)
Revenue, crane operations  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   12,590,000   -   -   12,590,000   -   -   -   -   -   -   12,490,000   -   -   12,490,000 
Revenue, hotel operations  -   -   -   -   4,384,000   -   -   -   -   -   4,384,000 
Total revenues $8,740,000  $724,000  $9,525,000  $8,693,000  $4,384,000  $-  $2,625,000  $12,672,000  $45,000  $-  $47,408,000  $10,275,000  $1,166,000  $(249,000) $7,891,000  $-  $15,931,000  $12,931,000  $18,000  $-  $47,963,000 
                                                                                    
Depreciation and amortization expense $(24,000) $(99,000) $-  $5,235,000  $796,000  $-  $70,000  $910,000  $37,000  $418,000  $7,343,000  $286,000  $24,000  $-  $5,792,000  $-  $338,000  $1,073,000  $32,000  $514,000  $8,059,000 
                                                                                    
Income (loss) from operations $(2,445,000) $(1,589,000) $9,115,000  $(1,227,000) $156,000  $(455,000) $(2,528,000) $(34,691,000) $(12,219,000) $(4,622,000) $(50,505,000) $(503,000) $(1,498,000) $(1,039,000) $(2,661,000) $(214,000) $181,000  $2,505,000  $(13,315,000) $(5,359,000) $(21,903,000)
                                                                                    
Capital expenditures for the three months ended June 30, 2023 $89,000  $-  $-  $113,000  $2,818,000  $-  $42,000  $1,005,000  $-  $258,000  $4,325,000 
Capital expenditures for the three months ended September 30, 2023 $275,000  $121,000  $-  $261,000  $-  $199,000  $11,135,000  $-  $314,000  $12,305,000 
                                        
Identifiable assets as of September 30, 2023 $36,917,000  $5,461,000  $24,727,000  $63,327,000  $2,465,000  $36,653,000  $73,447,000  $10,939,000  $25,924,000   279,860,000 
Assets of discontinued operations                                      98,596,000 
Total identifiable assets as of September 30, 2023                                     $378,456,000 

 

Segment information for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022:

 

                                                                
 Three Months Ended June 30, 2022  Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 
 GWW  TurnOnGreen  Fintech  Sentinum  AGREE  Ault
Disruptive
  Holding
Company
  Total  GIGA  TurnOn
Green
  Fintech  Sentinum  Ault
Disruptive
  SMC  Holding
Company
  Total 
Revenue $6,503,000  $1,062,000  $12,000  $-  $-  $-  $-  $7,577,000  $21,530,000  $3,853,000  $220,000  $822,000  $-  $17,114,000  $-  $43,539,000 
Revenue, cryptocurrency mining  -   -   -   3,976,000   -   -   -   3,976,000   -   -   -   11,398,000   -   -   -   11,398,000 
Revenue, commercial real estate leases  -   -   -   272,000   -   -   -   272,000 
Revenue, lending and trading activities  -   -   943,000   -   -   -   -   943,000   -   -   32,224,000   -   -   -   -   32,224,000 
Revenue, hotel operations  -   -   -   -   4,598,000   -   -   4,598,000 
Total revenues $6,503,000  $1,062,000  $955,000  $4,248,000  $4,598,000  $-  $-  $17,366,000  $21,530,000  $3,853,000  $32,444,000  $12,220,000  $-  $17,114,000  $-  $87,161,000 
                                                                
Depreciation and amortization expense $298,000  $4,000  $34,000  $2,613,000  $827,000  $-  $711,000  $4,487,000  $1,259,000  $403,000  $240,000  $6,949,000  $-  $166,000  $474,000  $9,491,000 
                                                                
Loss from operations $(1,076,000) $(445,000) $(11,486,000) $(3,454,000) $(166,000) $(489,000) $(6,603,000) $(23,719,000)
Income (loss) from operations $(1,881,000) $(2,577,000) $4,212,000  $(8,139,000) $(1,100,000) $597,000  $(19,262,000) $(28,150,000)
                                                                
Capital expenditures for the three months ended June 30, 2022 $156,000  $50,000  $761,000  $36,397,000  $(15,000) $-  $71,000  $37,420,000 
Capital expenditures for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 $612,000  $176,000  $1,739,000  $77,299,000  $-  $66,000  $166,000  $80,058,000 

                                 
  Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 
  GWW  TurnOnGreen  Fintech  Sentinum  AGREE  Ault
Disruptive
  Holding
Company
  Total 
Revenue $13,748,000  $2,191,000  $19,000  $-  $-  $-  $-  $15,958,000 
Revenue, cryptocurrency mining  -   -   -   7,524,000   -   -   -   7,524,000 
Revenue, commercial real estate leases  -   -   -   550,000   -   -   -   550,000 
Revenue, lending and trading activities  -   -   18,864,000   -   -   -   -   18,864,000 
Revenue, hotel operations  -   -   -   -   7,296,000   -   -   7,296,000 
Total revenues $13,748,000  $2,191,000  $18,883,000  $8,074,000  $7,296,000  $-  $-  $50,192,000 
                                 
Depreciation and amortization expense $519,000  $183,000  $68,000  $4,140,000  $1,655,000  $-  $53,000  $6,618,000 
                                 
Income (loss) from operations $(1,220,000) $(1,620,000) $426,000  $(3,817,000) $(1,548,000) $(786,000) $(14,124,000) $(22,689,000)
                                 
Capital expenditures for the six months ended June 30, 2022 $285,000  $125,000  $849,000  $71,384,000  $19,000  $-  $117,000  $72,779,000 

 

F-32
                                 
  Three Months Ended September 30, 2022 
  GIGA  TurnOn
Green
  Fintech  Sentinum  Ault
Disruptive
  SMC  Holding
Company
  Total 
Revenue $7,781,000  $1,662,000  $201,000  $273,000  $-  $17,114,000  $-  $27,031,000 
Revenue, cryptocurrency mining  -   -   -   3,874,000   -   -   -   3,874,000 
Revenue, lending and trading activities  -   -   13,360,000   -   -   -   -   13,360,000 
Total revenues $7,781,000  $1,662,000  $13,561,000  $4,147,000  $-  $17,114,000  $-  $44,265,000 
                                 
Depreciation and amortization expense $740,000  $393,000  $172,000  $2,809,000  $-  $166,000  $(264,000) $4,016,000 
                                 
Income (loss) from operations $(661,000) $(957,000) $3,786,000  $(4,322,000) $(314,000) $597,000  $(5,138,000) $(7,009,000)
                                 
Capital expenditures for the three months ended September 30, 2022 $327,000  $51,000  $890,000  $5,915,000  $-  $66,000  $47,000  $7,296,000 

 

25.27. CONCENTRATIONS OF CREDIT AND REVENUE RISK

 

The following table summarizes accounts receivable that are concentrated with certain large customers as of JuneSeptember 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:

 

Schedule of concentrations of credit risk                
 June 30, 2023  December 31, 2022  September 30, 2023  December 31, 2022 
Customer A  15%  13%  *   13%
Customer B  2%  14%  18%  14%

 

The following table provides the percentage of total revenues attributable to customers from which 10% or more of total revenues are derived:

 

 For the Three Months Ended For the Six Months Ended  For the Three Months Ended For the Nine Months Ended
 June 30, June 30,  September 30, September 30,
 2023  2022  2023  2022  2023 2022 2023 2022
Customer X (Mining Pool Operator)  Less than 10%   23%  15%  15%
Customer V (Mining Pool Operator) * * 10% *
Customer W (Mining Pool Operator) 13% * * *
Customer X 12% 17% * *
Customer Y  Less than 10%   13%  Less than 10%   Less than 10%  * 11% * *
Customer Z * * * 10%

*Less than 10%

 

26.28. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

2023 Common ATM Offering

 

The Company and Ascendiant Capital entered into an amendment to the At-The-Market issuance sales agreement to increase the size of the 2023 Common ATM Offering from $10.0 million to $20.0 million. During the period between JulyOctober 1, 2023 through August 18,November 17, 2023, the Company sold an aggregate of 3.954.2 million shares of common stock pursuant to the 2023 Common ATM Offering for gross proceeds of $15.610.0 million.

 

Advances underNote Conversions

In October 2023, an investor converted $0.5 million in principal of a convertible note into 2.1 million shares of the Company’s common stock.

Senior Secured Convertible Note, Related Party

On October 13, 2023 (the “Closing Date”), the Company entered into a note purchase agreement with Ault & Company, Loan Agreement

An additional $3.9 million has been advanced by Ault &pursuant to which the Company sold to the Company under the loan agreement entered into June 8, 2023.

Assignment of Term Note

Effective August 10, 2023, the Company assigned the Term Note to Ault & Company. As consideration for Ault & Company assuming the Term Note from the Company, the Company issuedPurchaser (i) a 12% demandsenior secured convertible promissory note in the principal face amount of $1.1 17,519,832million (the “Second Demand Note”“Note”) and warrants (the “Warrants”) to Ault & Company.

Second Partial Distribution of TurnOnGreen Securities

On July 24, 2023, the Company established a record date for its second partial distribution of TurnOnGreen Securities. Stockholders as of this date were entitled to 40purchase shares of TurnOnGreen Securities for every share of the Company’s common stock they heldfor a total purchase price of up to $17,519,832 (the “Transaction”).

The purchase price was comprised of the following: (i) cancellation of $4.6 million of cash loaned by Ault & Company to the Company since June 8, 2023 pursuant to the loan agreement; (ii) cancellation of $11.6 million of term loans made by the Company to Ault & Company in exchange for Ault & Company assuming liability for the payment of $11.6 million of secured notes; and (iii) the retirement of $1.25 million stated value of 125,000 shares of the Company’s Series B Convertible Preferred Stock (representing all shares issued and outstanding of that series) being transferred from Ault & Company to the Company.

The Note has a principal face amount of $17,519,832 and has a maturity date of October 12, 2028 (the “Maturity Date”). The Note bears interest at the rate of 10% per annum. Interest is payable, at the Purchaser’s option, in cash or shares of Common Stock at the applicable Conversion Price (as defined below). Accrued interest is payable on the record date. The second distribution was finalizedMaturity Date, provided, however, that Ault & Company has the option, on August 7, 2023, wherebynot less than 10 calendar days’ notice to the Company, relinquished controlto require payment of votingaccrued but unpaid interest on a monthly basis in arrears.

The Note is convertible into shares of common stock at a conversion price equal to the greater of (i) $0.10 per share (the “Floor Price”), and (ii) the lesser of (A) $0.2952 or (B) 105% of the volume weighted average price of the common stock during the ten trading days immediately prior to the date of conversion (the “Conversion Price”). The Conversion Price is subject to adjustment in the event of an issuance of common stock at a price per share lower than the Conversion Price then in effect, as well as upon customary stock splits, stock dividends, combinations or similar events. The Floor Price shall not be adjusted for stock dividends, stock splits, stock combinations and other similar transactions.

The Warrants grant Ault & Company the right to purchase 47,685,988 shares of common stock. The Warrants have a five-year term, expiring on the fifth anniversary of the Closing Date, and become exercisable on the first business day after the six-month anniversary of the Closing Date. The exercise price of the Warrants is $0.1837, which is subject to adjustment in the event of customary stock splits, stock dividends, combinations or similar events.

In addition, the Company and various subsidiaries of the Company granted Ault & Company a senior security interest in substantially all of their assets as collateral for the repayment of the Note, which is subordinated to the security interest granted to the holders of the outstanding secured promissory notes.

Series C Preferred Purchase Agreement, Related Party

On November 6, 2023, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement (the “SPA”) with Ault & Company, pursuant to which the Company agreed to sell to Ault & Company up to 50,000 shares of Series C convertible preferred stock and warrants to purchase up to 370 million shares of common stock for a total purchase price of up to $50 million, of which up to $17.5 million of the Note may be tendered for cancellation. The consummation of the transactions contemplated by the SPA, specifically the conversion of the Series C convertible preferred stock and the exercise of the warrants in an aggregate number in excess of 19.99% on the execution date of the Agreement, are subject to various customary closing conditions as well as regulatory and stockholder approval. In addition to customary closing conditions, the closing of the financing is also conditioned upon the receipt by Ault & Company of financing to consummate the transaction. The SPA contains customary termination provisions for Ault & Company under certain circumstances, and the Agreement shall automatically terminate if the closing has not occurred prior to December 29, 2023, although such date may be extended by Ault & Company for a period of 90 days as set forth in the SPA.

Series D Preferred Purchase Agreement, Related Party

On November 15, 2023, the Company purchased from ROI 603.44 shares of ROI’s newly designated Series D Convertible Preferred Stock for a total purchase price of $15.1 million. The purchase price was paid by the cancellation of $15.1 million of cash advances made by the Company to ROI between January 1, 2023 and November 9, 2023. The preferred shares each have a stated value of $25,000 per share and each preferred share is convertible into a number of shares of ROI’s common stock determined by dividing the stated value by $0.51, or an aggregate of 29.6 million shares of ROI common stock, subject to adjustment in the event of an issuance of ROI common stock at a price per share lower than the conversion price, as well as upon customary stock splits, stock dividends, combinations or similar events. The preferred shares holders are entitled to receive dividends at a rate of 10% per annum from issuance until November 14, 2033.

In addition, for as long as at least 25% of the Preferred Shares remain outstanding, ROI must obtain from the Company consent with respect to certain corporate events, including reclassifications, fundamental transactions, stock redemptions or repurchases, increases in the number of directors, and declarations or payment of dividends, and further ROI is subject to certain negative covenants, including covenants against issuing additional shares of capital stock or derivative securities, incurring indebtedness, engaging in related party transactions, selling of properties having a value of over $50,000, altering the number of directors, and discontinuing the business of any subsidiary, subject to certain exceptions and limitations.

Payment of Related Party Advances

On October 5, 2023, William B. Horne, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, loaned the Company $262,500, including a $12,500 original issue discount. On October 12, 2023, the loan was repaid.

On October 10, 2023, ROI repaid $52,000 of advances payable to Mr. Horne, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and director of ROI.

Eco Pack Acquisition

On November 10, 2023, the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, Eco Pack Technologies, Inc., completed the acquisition of an 80% ownership interest in Eco Pack Technologies Limited, a company incorporated in England and Wales. As of the closing date, the total consideration paid amounted to $0.8 million. Additionally, the Company is committed to providing approximately $2.5 million in further funding over the next two years.

Deficiency Letter from the NYSE American

On November 13, 2023, the Company received a deficiency letter (the “Letter”) from the NYSE American LLC (the “NYSE American” or the “Exchange”) indicating that the Company is not in compliance with the Exchange’s continued listing standard set forth in Section 1003(f)(v) of the NYSE American Company Guide (the “Company Guide”) because the shares of common stock of the Company (the “Common Stock”) for a substantial period of time have been selling at a low price per share, which the Exchange determined to be a 30-trading day average price of less than $0.20 per share. The Letter has no immediate effect on the listing or trading of the Company’s Common Stock and the Common Stock will continue to trade on the NYSE American under the symbol “AULT”. Additionally, the Letter does not result in the immediate delisting of the Common Stock from the NYSE American.

Pursuant to Section 1003(f)(v) of the Company Guide, the NYSE American staff determined that the Company’s continued listing is predicated on it demonstrating sustained price improvement within a reasonable period of time or effecting a reverse stock split of its common stock, which the staff determined to be no later than May 13, 2024. The Company intends to regain compliance with the NYSE American’s continued listing standards by undertaking a measure or measures that are in the best interests of TurnOnGreen. the Company and its stockholders.

The Company distributed 56.4 million TurnOnGreen Securitiesintends to closely monitor the price of its common stock and consider available options if the Common Stock does not trade at a consistent level likely to result in the second distribution.Company regaining compliance by May 13, 2024. The Company’s receipt of the Letter does not affect the Company’s business, operations or reporting requirements with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company is actively engaged in discussions with the Exchange and is developing plans to regain compliance with the NYSE American’s continued listing standards within the cure period.

ITEM 2.          MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

ITEM 2.MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

In this quarterly report, the “Company,” “AAI,” “we,” “us” and “our” refer to Ault Alliance, Inc., a Delaware corporation. AAI is a diversified holding company pursuing growth by acquiring undervalued businesses and disruptive technologies with a global impact. Through our wholly and majority owned subsidiaries and strategic investments, we own and operate a data center at which we mine Bitcoin and offersoffer colocation and hosting services for the emerging artificial intelligence ecosystems and other industries, and providesprovide mission-critical products that support a diverse range of industries, including metaverse platform, oil exploration, crane services, defense/aerospace, industrial, automotive, medical/biopharma, consumer electronics, hotel operations and textiles. In addition, we own and operate hotels and extend credit to select entrepreneurial businesses through a licensed lending subsidiary.

 

Recent Events and Developments

 

On January 23, 2023, we filed a Certificate of Elimination with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware with respect to our Series C convertible redeemable preferred stock (“Series C Preferred Stock”) which, effective upon filing, eliminated the Series C Preferred Stock.

 

On February 8, 2023, we entered into a Share Exchange Agreement (the “Agreement”) with BMIROI and the other signatories thereto. The Agreement provides that, subject to the terms and conditions set forth therein, BMIROI will acquire all of the outstanding shares of capital stock of our then subsidiary, BitNile.com, Inc. (“BitNile.com”), of which we owned approximately 86%, and the remaining 14% was owned by minority shareholders (the “Minority Shareholders”), as well as Ault Iconic, (formerly Ault Media Group) and the securities of Earnity beneficially owned by BitNile.com (which represented approximately 19.9% of the outstanding equity securities of Earnity as of the date of the Agreement), in exchange for the following: (i) 8,637.5 shares of newly designated Series B Convertible Preferred Stock of BMIROI to be issued to our company (the “Series B Preferred”), and (ii) 1,362.5 shares of newly designated Series C Convertible Preferred Stock of BMIROI to be issued to the to the Minority Shareholders (the “Series C Preferred,” and together with the Series B Preferred, the “Preferred Stock”). The Series B Preferred and the Series C Preferred each have a stated value of $10,000 per share (the “Stated Value”), for a combined stated value of the Preferred Stock to be issued by BMIROI of $100 million, and subject to adjustment, are convertible into an aggregate of 40013.3 million shares of common stock of BMIROI (the “BMI“ROI Common Stock”), which represent and pursuant to the Agreement will represent approximately 92.4% of BMI’s outstanding BMI Common Stock on a fully-diluted basis as of the date of the Agreement. However, pending. ROI received approval of the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock transaction by BMI’sits’s shareholders and the Nasdaq Stock Market the Preferred Stock is subject to aexceed the 19.9% beneficial ownership limitation, including the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock that we acquired from BMI in June of 2022. The Agreement provides that BMI will seek shareholder approval (the “Shareholder Approval”) following the closing.limitation.

 

Pursuant to the Certificates of Designations of the Rights, Preferences and Limitations of the Series B Preferred and the Series C Preferred (collectively, the “Preferred Stock Certificates”), each share of Preferred Stock will be convertible into a number of shares of BMIROI Common Stock determined by dividing the Stated Value by $0.25$7.50 (the “Conversion Price”), or 40,0001,333 shares of BMIROI Common Stock. The Conversion Price will be subject to certain adjustments, including potential downward adjustment if BMIROI closes a qualified financing resulting in at least $25 million in gross proceeds at a price per share that is lower than the Conversion Price then in effect. The holders of Preferred Stock will be entitled to receive dividends at a rate of 5% of the Stated Value per annum from issuance until February 7, 2033 (the “Dividend Term”). During the first two years of the Dividend Term, dividends will be payable in additional shares of Preferred Stock rather than cash, and thereafter dividends will be payable in either additional shares of Preferred Stock or cash as each holder may elect. If BMIROI fails to make a dividend payment as required by the Preferred Stock Certificates, the dividend rate will be increased to 12% for as long as such default remains ongoing and uncured. Each share of Preferred Stock will also have an $11,000 liquidation preference in the event of a liquidation, change of control event, dissolution or winding up of BMI,ROI, and will rank senior to all other capital stock of BMIROI with respect thereto, except that the Series B Preferred and Series C Preferred shall rank pari passu. Each share of Series B Preferred was originally entitled to vote with the BMIROI Common Stock at a rate of 10 votes per share of Common Stock into which the Series B Preferred is convertible, but that provision was subsequently eliminated. Other than certain rights granted to the Company relating to amendments or waiver of various negative covenants, the terms, rights, preferences and limitations of the Preferred Stock Certificates are essentially identical. The Agreement closed on March 6, 2023.

 

On March 28, 2023, we entered into a securities purchase agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with certain institutionalsophisticated investors (the “Investors”), pursuant to which we agreed to issue and sell, in a private placement, an aggregate of 100,000 shares of our preferred stock, with each such share having a stated value of $100.00 and consisting of (i) 83,000 shares of Series E Convertible Preferred Stock (the “Series E Preferred Stock”), (ii) 1,000 shares of Series F Convertible Preferred Stock (the “Series F Preferred Stock”) and (iii) 16,000 shares of Series G Convertible Preferred Stock (the “Series G Preferred Stock” and collectively, the “Preferred Shares”). The Preferred Shares will be convertible into shares of our common stock at the option of the holders and, in certain circumstances, by us.

Each share of Series E Preferred Stock and Series F Preferred Stock had a purchase price of $100.00, equal to each such share’s stated value. The purchase price of the Series E Preferred Stock and the Series F Preferred Stock was paid for by the Investors’ canceling outstanding secured promissory notes in the principal amount of $8.4 million, whereas the purchase price of the shares of Series G Preferred Stock consisted of accrued but unpaid interest on these notes, as well as for other good and valuable consideration. Each Preferred Share is convertible into shares of our common stock at a conversion price equal to 85% of the closing sale price of our common stock on the trading day prior to the date of conversion, subject to a floor price of $0.10. The Preferred Shares are convertible at the option of the holder at any time following our receipt of stockholder approval of the Reverse Split (as defined below). The private placement closed on March 30, 2023.

 

On April 6, 2023, we issued a term note with a principal amount of $1.1 million, bearing an interest rate of 12% (the “Term Note”). The Term Note was issued at a discount, with net proceeds to us amounting to $1.0 million. The Term Note was scheduled to mature on June 5, 2023. We exercised the option to extend the maturity date by one month, by paying a $30,000 extension fee. Ault & Company guaranteed repayment of the Term Note.

 

On May 1, 2023, we entered into a securities purchase agreement (the “Series C Agreement”) with Ault & Company, pursuant to which we agreed to sell to Ault & Company up to 40,000 shares of Series C convertible preferred stock and warrants to purchase up to 1.3 million shares of common stock for a total purchase price of up to $40 million. The consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Series C Agreement are subject to various customary closing conditions and the receipt of certain third party consents. In addition to customary closing conditions, the closing of the transaction is also conditioned upon the receipt by Ault & Company of financing in an amount sufficient to consummate the transaction, in whole or in part. The Series C Agreement contains customary termination provisions for Ault & Company under certain circumstances, and the Series C Agreement shall automatically terminate if the closing has not occurred prior to May 31, 2023, although such date may be extended by Ault & Company for a period of 90 days as set forth in the Series C Agreement.

 

Our stockholders approved, at a special meeting of our stockholders called for such purpose, an amendment (the “Amendment”) to our certificate of incorporation to authorize a reverse split of our common stock (the “Reverse Split”). The Investors agreed in the Purchase Agreement to not transfer, offer, sell, contract to sell, hypothecate, pledge or otherwise dispose of the Preferred Shares until after the Reverse Split. Pursuant to the certificate of designation of the Series E Preferred Stock, the shares of Series E Preferred Stock have the right to vote on such Amendment on an as converted to common stock basis. In addition, pursuant to the certificate of designation of the Series F Preferred Stock, the shares of Series F Preferred Stock have the right to vote on such Amendment. Each Investor has separately agreed to vote the shares of the Series E Preferred Stock in favor of the Amendment and that the shares of the Series F Preferred Stock shall automatically be voted in a manner that “mirrors” the proportions on which the shares of our common stock and Series E Preferred Stock are voted on the Amendment. The Amendment requires the approval of the majority of the votes associated with our outstanding capital stock entitled to vote on the proposal. Because the Series F Preferred Stock will automatically and without further action of the purchaser be voted in a manner that “mirrors” the proportions on which the shares of common stock and Series E Preferred Stock are voted on the Reverse Split, abstentions by common stockholders will not have any effect on the votes cast by the holders of the Series F Preferred Stock. The Series G Preferred Stock does not carry any voting rights, except as required by law or expressly provided by its certificate of designation.

 

On June 8, 2023, we entered into a loan agreement with Ault & Company as lender. The loan agreement provides for an unsecured, non-revolving credit facility in an aggregate principal amount of up to $10 million. All loans under the loan agreement are due within five business days after request by Ault & Company and Ault & Company is not obligated to make any further advances under the loan agreement after December 8, 2023. Advances under the loan agreement bear interest at the rate of 9.5% per annum and may be repaid at any time without penalty or premium. As of the date of this report, $4.7 million has been advanced under the loan agreement and not repaid.

 

On June 9, 2023, we entered into an At-the-Market Issuance Sales Agreement with Ascendiant Capital Markets, LLC, as sales agent (“Ascendiant Capital”) to sell shares of our common stock having an aggregate offering price of up to $10,000,000 (the “Shares”) from time to time, through an “at the market offering” (the “2023 Common ATM Offering”). On July 12, 2023, we and Ascendiant Capital entered into an amendment to the At-The-Market issuance sales agreement to increase the size of the 2023 Common ATM Offering from $10.0 million to $20.0 million. Through August 14, 2023, we have sold an aggregate of 3.8 million shares of common stock pursuant to the 2023 Common ATM Offering for gross proceeds of $16.1 million.

On June 26, 2023, we established a record date for our initial distribution of TurnOnGreen securities. Stockholders as of this date were entitled to 40 shares of TurnOnGreen common stock, along with warrants to purchase 40 shares of TurnOnGreen common stock (the “TurnOnGreen Securities”) for every share of our common stock they held on the record date. The initial distribution was finalized in July 2023. We distributed 58.7 million TurnOnGreen Securities in the first distribution.

 

On July 24, 2023, we established a record date for our second partial distribution of TurnOnGreen Securities. Stockholders as of this date were entitled to 4015 shares of TurnOnGreen Securities for every share of the Company’s common stock they held on the record date. The second distribution was finalized on August 7, 2023, whereby we relinquished control of voting interests of TurnOnGreen. We distributed 56.4 million TurnOnGreen Securities in the second distribution.

 

On July 19, 2023 we along with certain of our subsidiaries entered into a First Amendment and Joinder to Loan and Guarantee Agreement (the “Amendment”) with the institutional investors pursuant to which the (i) Loan and Guarantee Agreement, dated November 7, 2022, entered into between us and the institutional investors (the “Loan Agreement”) and (ii) Security Agreement, dated November 7, 2022, entered into between the institutional investors and Sentinum (the “Security Agreement”) was amended. Pursuant to the Amendment, we borrowed an additional $8.8 million. The net proceeds of the additional loan amount were $7.5 million.

 

Effective August 3, 2023, we and the Investors entered into an Exchange Agreement (the “Exchange Agreement”) pursuant to which the Investors exchanged all of their Preferred Shares as well as their demand notes (the “Demand Notes”) issued to the Investors by us on or about May 20, 2023, with each Demand Note having a principal outstanding amount of approximately $0.8 million for two new 10% Secured OID Promissory Notes (the “Exchange Notes”), each with a principal face amount of $5.3 million, for an aggregate of amount owed of $10.5 million (the “Principal Amount”). We and Milton “Todd” Ault, III, our Executive Chairman, entered into guaranty agreements with the Investors guaranteeing repayment by Ault & Company, Inc., a related party (“Ault & Company”) of the Exchange Notes.

 

Effective as of August 3, 2023, we assigned the Exchange Notes to Ault & Company. As consideration for Ault & Company assuming the Exchange Notes from us, we issued a 10% demand promissory note in the principal face amount of $10.5 million (the “First A&C Demand Note”) to Ault & Company.

 

Effective as of August 10, 2023, we assigned the Term Note to Ault & Company. As consideration for Ault & Company assuming the Term Note from us, we issued a 12% demand promissory note in the principal face amount of $1.1 million (the “Second Demand Note”) to Ault & Company.

 

On October 13, 2023 (the “Closing Date”), we entered into a note purchase agreement with Ault & Company, pursuant to which we sold to the Purchaser (i) a senior secured convertible promissory note in the principal face amount of $17.5 million (the “Note”) and warrants (the “Warrants”) to purchase shares of our common stock for a total purchase price of up to $17.5 million (the “Transaction”).

The purchase price was comprised of the following: (i) cancellation of $4.6 million of cash loaned by Ault & Company to us since June 8, 2023 pursuant to the loan agreement; (ii) cancellation of $11.6 million of term loans made by us to Ault & Company in exchange for Ault & Company assuming liability for the payment of $11.6 million of secured notes; and (iii) the retirement of $1.25 million stated value of 125,000 shares of our Series B Convertible Preferred Stock (representing all shares issued and outstanding of that series) being transferred from Ault & Company to us.

The Note has a principal face amount of $17.5 million and has a maturity date of October 12, 2028 (the “Maturity Date”). The Note bears interest at the rate of 10% per annum. Interest is payable, at the Purchaser’s option, in cash or shares of Common Stock at the applicable Conversion Price (as defined below). Accrued interest is payable on the Maturity Date, provided, however, that Ault & Company has the option, on not less than 10 calendar days’ notice to us, to require payment of accrued but unpaid interest on a monthly basis in arrears.

The Note is convertible into shares of common stock at a conversion price equal to the greater of (i) $0.10 per share (the “Floor Price”), and (ii) the lesser of (A) $0.2952 or (B) 105% of the volume weighted average price of the common stock during the ten trading days immediately prior to the date of conversion (the “Conversion Price”). The Conversion Price is subject to adjustment in the event of an issuance of common stock at a price per share lower than the Conversion Price then in effect, as well as upon customary stock splits, stock dividends, combinations or similar events. The Floor Price shall not be adjusted for stock dividends, stock splits, stock combinations and other similar transactions.

The Warrants grant Ault & Company the right to purchase 47,685,988 shares of common stock. The Warrants have a five-year term, expiring on the fifth anniversary of the Closing Date, and become exercisable on the first business day after the six-month anniversary of the Closing Date. The exercise price of the Warrants is $0.1837, which is subject to adjustment in the event of customary stock splits, stock dividends, combinations or similar events.

In addition, we and various of our subsidiaries granted Ault & Company a senior security interest in substantially all of our assets as collateral for the repayment of the Note, which is subordinated to the security interest granted to the holders of the outstanding secured promissory notes.

On November 6, 2023, we entered into a securities purchase agreement (the “SPA”) with Ault & Company, pursuant to which we agreed to sell to Ault & Company up to 50,000 shares of Series C convertible preferred stock and warrants to purchase up to 370 million shares of common stock for a total purchase price of up to $50 million, of which up to $17.5 million of the Note may be tendered for cancellation. The consummation of the transactions contemplated by the SPA, specifically the conversion of the Series C convertible preferred stock and the exercise of the warrants in an aggregate number in excess of 19.99% on the execution date of the Agreement, are subject to various customary closing conditions as well as regulatory and stockholder approval. In addition to customary closing conditions, the closing of the financing is also conditioned upon the receipt by Ault & Company of financing to consummate the transaction. The SPA contains customary termination provisions for Ault & Company under certain circumstances, and the Agreement shall automatically terminate if the closing has not occurred prior to December 29, 2023, although such date may be extended by Ault & Company for a period of 90 days as set forth in the SPA.

On November 15, 2023, we purchased from ROI 603.44 shares of ROI’s newly designated Series D Convertible Preferred Stock for a total purchase price of $15.1 million. The purchase price was paid by the cancellation of $15.1 million of cash advances made by us to ROI between January 1, 2023 and November 9, 2023. The preferred shares each have a stated value of $25,000 per share and each preferred share is convertible into a number of shares of ROI’s common stock determined by dividing the stated value by $0.51, or an aggregate of 29.6 million shares of ROI common stock, subject to adjustment in the event of an issuance of ROI common stock at a price per share lower than the conversion price, as well as upon customary stock splits, stock dividends, combinations or similar events. The preferred shares holders are entitled to receive dividends at a rate of 10% per annum from issuance until November 14, 2033. In addition, for as long as at least 25% of the Preferred Shares remain outstanding, ROI must obtain our consent with respect to certain corporate events, including reclassifications, fundamental transactions, stock redemptions or repurchases, increases in the number of directors, and declarations or payment of dividends, and further ROI is subject to certain negative covenants, including covenants against issuing additional shares of capital stock or derivative securities, incurring indebtedness, engaging in related party transactions, selling of properties having a value of over $50,000, altering the number of directors, and discontinuing the business of any subsidiary, subject to certain exceptions and limitations.

Presentation of AGREE as Discontinued Operations

In September 2023, we committed to a plan for our wholly owned subsidiary AGREE to list for sale its four recently renovated Midwest hotels, the Hilton Garden Inn in Madison West, the Residence Inn in Madison West, the Courtyard in Madison West, and the Hilton Garden Inn in Rockford. The decision to sell the hotels follows the decision to also list the multifamily development site in St. Petersburg, Florida and is driven by our desire to focus on our core businesses, Energy, Fintech and Sentinum. We plan to use the proceeds from the sales of the hotel properties to pay off debt and commit more capital to our core businesses. Our real estate properties, which include both hotels and land are currently listed for sale.

In connection with the planned sale of AGREE assets, we concluded that the net assets of AGREE met the criteria for classification as held for sale. In addition, the proposed sale represents a strategic shift that will have a major effect on our operations and financial results. As a result, we have presented the results of operations, cash flows and financial position of AGREE as discontinued operations in the accompanying consolidated financial statements and notes for all periods presented.

General

 

As a holding company, our business objective is designed to increase stockholder value. Under the strategy we have adopted, we are focused on managing and financially supporting our existing subsidiaries and partner companies, with the goal of pursuing monetization opportunities and maximizing the value returned to stockholders. We have, are and will consider initiatives including, among others: public offerings, the sale of individual partner companies, the sale of certain or all partner company interests in secondary market transactions, or a combination thereof, as well as other opportunities to maximize stockholder value. We anticipate returning value to stockholders after satisfying our debt obligations and working capital needs.

From time to time, we engage in discussions with other companies interested in our subsidiaries or partner companies, either in response to inquiries or as part of a process we initiate. To the extent we believe that a subsidiary or partner company’s further growth and development can best be supported by a different ownership structure or if we otherwise believe it is in our stockholders’ best interests, we will seek to sell some or all of our position in the subsidiary or partner company. These sales may take the form of privately negotiated sales of stock or assets, mergers and acquisitions, public offerings of the subsidiary or partner company’s securities and, in the case of publicly traded partner companies, sales of their securities in the open market. Our plans may include taking subsidiaries or partner companies public through rights offerings and directed share subscription programs. We will continue to consider these (or similar) initiatives and the sale of certain subsidiary or partner company interests in secondary market transactions to maximize value for our stockholders.

 

In recent years, we have provided capital and relevant expertise to fuel the growth of businesses in metaverse platform, oil exploration, crane services, defense/aerospace, industrial, automotive, medical/biopharma, consumer electronics, hotel operations and textiles. We have provided capital to subsidiaries as well as partner companies in which we have an equity interest or may be actively involved, influencing development through board representation and management support.

We are a Delaware corporation with our corporate office located at 11411 Southern Highlands Pkwy, Suite 240, Las Vegas, NV 89141. Our phone number is 949-444-5464 and our website address is www.ault.com.

 

Results of Operations

 

Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023 and 2022

 

The following table summarizes the results of our operations for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023 and 2022.

 

 For the Three Months Ended September 30, 
 For the Three Months Ended June 30,  2023  2022 
 2023  2022      
Revenue $12,216,000  $7,577,000  $28,164,000  $27,031,000 
Revenue, cryptocurrency mining  8,368,000   3,976,000   7,558,000   3,874,000 
Revenue, hotel and real estate operations  4,709,000   4,870,000 
Revenue, crane operations  12,590,000   -   12,490,000   - 
Revenue, lending and trading activities  9,525,000   943,000   (249,000)  13,360,000 
Total revenue  47,408,000   17,366,000   47,963,000   44,265,000 
Cost of revenue, products  9,036,000   5,044,000   20,425,000   20,193,000 
Cost of revenue, cryptocurrency mining  9,726,000   4,453,000   10,228,000   5,255,000 
Cost of revenue, hotel and real estate operations  3,120,000   2,872,000 
Cost of revenue, hotel operations  7,641,000   - 
Cost of revenue, lending and trading activities  -   - 
Cost of revenue, crane operations  7,642,000   - 
Total cost of revenue  29,523,000   12,369,000   38,295,000   25,448,000 
Gross profit  17,885,000   4,997,000   9,668,000   18,817,000 
Total operating expenses  68,390,000   28,716,000   31,571,000   25,826,000 
Loss from operations  (50,505,000)  (23,719,000)  (21,903,000)  (7,009,000)
Other income (expense):                
Interest and other income  2,382,000   81,000   309,000   725,000 
Interest expense  (15,927,000)  (2,031,000)  (4,414,000)  (2,367,000)
Loss on extinguishment of debt  (91,000)  -   (1,546,000)  - 
Realized and unrealized (loss) gain on marketable securities  (206,000)  198,000 
Loss from investment in unconsolidated entity  -   (391,000)
Realized and unrealized gain on marketable securities  74,000   709,000 
Loss on the sale of fixed assets  (1,754,000)  -   (33,000)  - 
Change in fair value of warrant liability  3,217,000   (6,000)  (562,000)  (3,000)
Total other expense, net  (6,172,000)  (936,000)
Loss before income taxes  (62,884,000)  (25,868,000)  (28,075,000)  (7,945,000)
Income tax provision  1,368,000   217,000 
Income tax (benefit) provision  (565,000)  144,000 
Net loss from continuing operations  (27,510,000)  (8,089,000)
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations  (929,000)  93,000 
Net loss  (64,252,000)  (26,085,000)  (28,439,000)  (7,996,000)
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest  3,569,000   321,000   6,668,000   725,000 
Net loss attributable to Ault Alliance, Inc.  (60,683,000)  (25,764,000)  (21,771,000)  (7,271,000)
Preferred dividends  (321,000)  (44,000)  (413,000)  (190,000)
Net loss available to common stockholders $(61,004,000) $(25,808,000) $(22,184,000) $(7,461,000)
Comprehensive loss                
Net loss available to common stockholders $(61,004,000) $(25,808,000) $(22,184,000) $(7,461,000)
Other comprehensive loss                
Foreign currency translation adjustment  (520,000)  (1,471,000)  (651,000)  306,000 
Other comprehensive loss  (520,000)  (1,471,000)  (651,000)  306,000 
Total comprehensive loss $(61,524,000) $(27,279,000) $(22,835,000) $(7,155,000)

 

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Revenues

 

Revenues by segment for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023 and 2022 were as follows:

 

 For the Three Months Ended June 30, Increase     For the Three Months Ended
September 30,
 Increase    
 2023  2022  (Decrease)  %  2023  2022  (Decrease)  % 
GIGA $8,740,000  $6,503,000  $2,237,000   34% $10,275,000  $7,781,000  $2,493,000   32%
TurnOnGreen  724,000   1,062,000   (338,000)  -32%  1,166,000   1,662,000   (496,000)  -30%
SMC  2,625,000   -   2,625,000   -   15,931,000   17,114,000   (1,183,000)  -7%
Sentinum                                
Revenue, cryptocurrency mining  8,368,000   3,976,000   4,392,000   110%  7,558,000   3,874,000   3,684,000   95%
Revenue, commercial real estate leases  325,000   272,000   53,000   19%  333,000   273,000   61,000   22%
AGREE  4,384,000   4,598,000   (214,000)  -5%
Fintech:                                
Revenue, lending and trading activities  9,525,000   943,000   8,582,000   910%  (249,000)  13,360,000   (13,609,000)  -102%
Other  45,000   12,000   33,000   275%  18,000   201,000   (183,000)  -91%
Energy  12,672,000   -   12,672,000   -   12,931,000   -   12,931,000    
Total revenue $47,408,000  $17,366,000  $30,042,000   173% $47,963,000  $44,265,000  $3,698,000   8%

GIGA

GIGA revenues were up $2.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023, including $0.4 million growth attributable to our acquisition of Giga-tronics Incorporated on September 8, 2022. Continued conflicts and tensions worldwide are driving defense-related investments in force protection technologies at GIGA across the United States, U.K., Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Additionally, demand for key electronics solutions, particularly for customers in medicine and telecommunications, accelerated in the three months ended September 30, 2023.

TurnOnGreen

TurnOnGreen revenues were down $0.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023, compared to the three months ended September 30, 2022 due to the cancellation of large projects that contributed to revenue in 2022.

SMC

SMC revenues decreased by $1.2 million primarily due to timing of shipments to a large customer.

Sentinum

Revenues from Sentinum’s cryptocurrency mining operations increased $3.7 million as we increased our cryptocurrency mining activities from the prior period, and further increased by a 32% increase in the average Bitcoin price, partially offset an 84% increase in the average Bitcoin mining difficulty level in the current year period.

Fintech

Revenues from our lending and trading activities were negative $0.2 million. Revenue from lending and trading activities for the three months ended September 30, 2023 included an approximate $3.0 million unrealized losses from our investment in Alzamend, partially offset by realized gains from our investment portfolio for the three months ended September 30, 2023. During the three months ended September 30, 2022, Ault Lending generated income from appreciation of investments in marketable securities as well as shares of common stock underlying equity securities issued to Ault Lending in certain financing transactions. Ault Lending also generates revenue through origination fees charged to borrowers and interest generated from each loan.

Revenues from our trading activities for the three months ended September 30, 2023 included net losses on equity securities, including unrealized gains and losses from market price changes. These gains and losses have caused, and will continue to cause, significant volatility in our periodic earnings.

Energy

Energy revenues increased by $12.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023, due to the acquisition of the Circle 8 crane operations in December 2022.

Gross Margins

Gross margins decreased to 20% for the three months ended September 30, 2023, compared to 43% for the three months ended September 30, 2022. Our gross margins of 21% recognized during the three months ended September 30, 2023 were negatively impacted by unfavorable margins from our lending and trading activities and negative margins from our Sentinum cryptocurrency mining segment due to the significant increase in Bitcoin mining difficulty level. Excluding the effects of margin from our lending and trading activities and cryptocurrency mining operations, our adjusted gross margins for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 would have been 31% and 25%, respectively.

Research and Development

Research and development expenses increased by $1.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023, due to expenditures related to development work on ROI’s BitNile metaverse platform.

Selling and Marketing

Selling and marketing expenses were $8.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023, compared to $7.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022, an increase of $0.6 million, or 8%. The increase was primarily the result of higher advertising and promotion costs related to ROI’s BitNile metaverse platform, partially offset by a decline in employee related costs and consulting expenses.

General and Administrative

General and administrative expenses were $17.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023, compared to $15.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022, an increase of $2.4 million, or 16%. General and administrative expenses increased from the comparative prior period, mainly due to increases from new acquisitions:

·general and administrative costs of $2.2 million from ROI, which was acquired in March 2023;
·general and administrative costs of $2.0 million from Circle 8, which was acquired in December 2022; and
·general and administrative costs of $0.7 million from GIGA, which was acquired in September 2022.

The increases above were partially offset by a $2.4 million decrease performance bonus related to realized gains on trading activities.

Impairment of Property and Equipment

During the three months ended September 30, 2023, we recognized an impairment charge of $3.9 million related to property and equipment at ROI’s Agora and Bitstream Bitcoin mining operations as they have been unable to commence Bitcoin mining operations, either for themselves or from others through hosting arrangements.

Impairment of Deposit Due to Vendor Bankruptcy Filing

During the three months ended September 30, 2022, Compute North Holdings, Inc. (along with its affiliated debtors, collectively, “Compute North”), filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. We had a deposit of approximately $2.0 million with Compute North for services yet to be performed by Compute North. We assessed this financial exposure and recorded an impairment of the deposit totaling $2.0 million during the three months ended September 30, 2022.

Impairment of Mined Cryptocurrency

Impairment of mined cryptocurrency for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 was $0.1 million and $0.5 million, respectively. Impairment losses are attributable to the volatility of the Bitcoin market as market price of Bitcoin drops below our carrying value within the respective periods. The impairment of mined cryptocurrency for the three months ended September 30, 2023 is lower than the comparable prior year period as the average amount of digital currency held decreased during the three months ended September 30, 2023 as we generally sold our mined digital currency the next business day.

Other Expense, Net

Other expense, net was $6.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023, compared to $0.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022.

Interest and other income was $0.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023, compared to $0.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022. The decrease in interest and other income is primarily due to the decline in ADRT’s cash and marketable securities held in the trust account as a result of redemptions that occurred in June 2023.

Interest expense was $4.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023, compared to $2.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022. Interest expense increased due to higher levels of borrowing during the three months ended September 30, 2023 as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2023. Interest expense for the three months ended September 30, 2023 included contractual interest of $3.3 million, amortization of debt discount of $0.6 million, and forbearance and extension fees of $0.5 million. Interest expense for the three months ended September 30, 2022 consisted primarily of contractual interest.

The $1.5 million loss on extinguishment of debt for the three months ended September 30, 2023 related to the August 2023 exchange of preferred stock liabilities for secured notes. The preferred stock liabilities were remeasured from their fair value prior to the exchange to the fair value of the secured notes at the date of the exchange.

Income Tax (Benefit) Provision

Benefit from income taxes was $0.6 million during the three months ended September 30, 2023 compared to a provision of $0.1 million during the three months ended September 30, 2022. The effective income tax benefit rate was 2.0% for the three months ended September 30, 2023 as compared to a provision of 1.8% for the three months ended September 30, 2022.

Results of Operations for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 and 2022

The following table summarizes the results of our operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022.

  For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 
  2023  2022 
       
Revenue $54,594,000  $43,539,000 
Revenue, cryptocurrency mining  23,273,000   11,398,000 
Revenue, crane operations  37,726,000   - 
Revenue, lending and trading activities  4,337,000   32,224,000 
Total revenue  119,930,000   87,161,000 
Cost of revenue, products  39,248,000   30,985,000 
Cost of revenue, cryptocurrency mining  28,057,000   12,206,000 
Cost of revenue, crane operations  22,671,000   - 
Cost of revenue, lending and trading activities  1,180,000   - 
Total cost of revenue  91,156,000   43,191,000 
Gross profit  28,774,000   43,970,000 
Total operating expenses  131,201,000   72,120,000 
Loss from operations  (102,427,000)  (28,150,000)
Other income (expense):        
Interest and other income  3,888,000   1,255,000 
Interest expense  (30,537,000)  (32,063,000)
Loss on extinguishment of debt  (1,700,000)  - 
Realized and unrealized (loss) gain on marketable securities  (170,000)  1,016,000 
Loss from investment in unconsolidated entity  -   (924,000)
Impairment of equity securities  (9,555,000)  - 
(Loss) gain on the sale of fixed assets  2,728,000   - 
Change in fair value of warrant liability  2,655,000   (27,000)
Total other expense, net  (32,691,000)  (30,743,000)
Loss before income taxes  (135,118,000)  (58,893,000)
Income tax provision  540,000   361,000 
Net loss from continuing operations  (135,658,000)  (59,254,000)
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations  (5,862,000)  (3,614,000)
Net loss  (141,520,000)  (62,868,000)
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest  10,420,000   1,061,000 
Net loss attributable to Ault Alliance, Inc.  (131,100,000)  (61,807,000)
Preferred dividends  (963,000)  (239,000)
Net loss available to common stockholders $(132,063,000) $(62,046,000)
Comprehensive loss        
Net loss available to common stockholders $(132,063,000) $(62,046,000)
Other comprehensive loss        
Foreign currency translation adjustment  (1,001,000)  (1,452,000)
Other comprehensive loss  (1,001,000)  (1,452,000)
Total comprehensive loss $(133,064,000) $(63,498,000)

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Revenues

Revenues by segment for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 were as follows:

  For the Nine Months Ended
September 30,
  Increase    
  2023  2022  (Decrease)  % 
GIGA $27,723,000  $21,530,000  $6,193,000   29%
TurnOnGreen  2,766,000   3,853,000   (1,087,000)  -28%
SMC  21,939,000   17,114,000   4,825,000   28%
Sentinum                
Revenue, cryptocurrency mining  23,273,000   11,398,000   11,875,000   104%
Revenue, commercial real estate leases  1,116,000   822,000   294,000   36%
Fintech:                
Revenue, lending and trading activities  4,337,000   32,224,000   (27,887,000)  -87%
Other  63,000   220,000   (157,000)  -71%
Energy  38,713,000   -   38,713,000    
Total revenue $119,930,000  $87,161,000  $32,769,000   38%

 

GIGA

 

The $2.2$6.2 million increase in our GIGA segment revenue for the threenine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023 included $0.7$1.6 million attributable to our acquisition of Giga-tronics Incorporated on September 8, 2022. Continued conflicts and tensions worldwide are driving defense-related investments in force protection technologies at GIGA across the United States, UK, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Additionally, demand for key electronics solutions, particularly for customers in medicine and telecommunications, accelerated in the threenine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023, as businesses rebound in the post-pandemic COVID-19 economy.

2023.

 

TurnOnGreen

 

TurnOnGreen revenues were down $0.3$1.1 million for the threenine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023, compared to the threenine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022 due to athe cancellation of large projectprojects that contributed to revenue in 2022 that was cancelled.2022.

 

SMC

 

SMC revenues increased by $2.6$4.8 million primarily due to the acquisition of SMC in June 2022.

 

Sentinum

 

Revenues from Sentinum’s cryptocurrency mining operations increased $4.4$11.9 million as we increased our cryptocurrency mining activities from the prior period, partially offset by 17% lower average Bitcoin prices and ana 66% increase in average Bitcoin mining difficulty level in the current year period.

 

AGREE

AGREE’s revenues decreased by $0.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023, compared to the three months ended June 30, 2022, due to interruptions in business operations as the properties were being renovated through the end of April 2023.

Fintech

 

Revenues from our lending and trading activities were $9.5$4.3 million due to significant realized gains for the threenine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023 from our investment portfolio. During the threenine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022, Ault Lending generated income from appreciation ofrealized gains from investments in marketable securities as well as shares of common stock underlying equity securities issued to Ault Lending in certain financing transactions. Revenue from lending and trading activities for the threenine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023 included an approximate $0.9$3.6 million unrealized gainloss from our investment in Alzamend. Under its business model, Ault Lending also generates revenue through origination fees charged to borrowers and interest generated from each loan.

 

Revenues from our trading activities for the threenine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023 included net gainslosses on equity securities, including unrealized gains and losses from market price changes. These gains and losses have caused, and will continue to cause, significant volatility in our periodic earnings.

 

Energy

 

Energy revenues increased by $12.7$38.7 million for the threenine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023, due to the acquisition of the Circle 8 crane operations in December 2022.

 

Gross Margins

 

Gross margins increaseddecreased to 38%24% for the threenine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023, compared to 29%50% for the threenine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022.

Our gross margins of 38%24% recognized during the threenine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023 benefited from favorable margins from our lending and trading activities and were impacted by negative margins from our Sentinum cryptocurrency mining segment due to the decline in the price of Bitcoin coupled with an increase in Bitcoin mining difficulty level.level, offset by favorable margins from our lending and trading activities as compared to other segments. Excluding the effects of margin from our lending and trading activities and cryptocurrency mining operations, our adjusted gross margins for the threenine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023 and 2022 would have been 33%32% and 36%29%, respectively.

 

Research and Development

 

Research and development expenses increased by $1.1$3.5 million for the threenine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023, primarily due to expenditures related to development work on the BMIROI’s BitNile metaverse platform.

 

Selling and Marketing

 

Selling and marketing expenses were $9.6$26.4 million for the threenine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023, compared to $7.0$20.9 million for the threenine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022, an increase of $2.6$5.5 million, or 37%26%. The increase was the result of $3.6$6.4 million higher advertising and promotion costs related to BMI’sROI’s BitNile metaverse platform, partially offset by a $1.4$2.6 million decline in employee related costs and consulting expenses. The increase is also attributable to $0.4$1.5 million increases in sales and marketing costs from SMC, which was acquired in June 2022 and $0.2 million from GIGA, which was acquired in September 2022.

 

General and Administrative

 

General and administrative expenses were $21.3$59.5 million for the threenine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023, compared to $19.0$44.4 million for the threenine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022, an increase of $2.3$15.2 million, or 12%34%. General and administrative expenses increased from the comparative prior period, mainly due to increases from new acquisitions:

 

·general and administrative costs of $3.4$8.4 million from Circle 8, which was acquired in December 2022;
·general and administrative costs of $3.0 million from BMI, which was acquired in March 2023;
·general and administrative costs of $2.9$5.3 million from SMC, which was acquired in June 2022;
·general and administrative costs of $2.3$5.3 million from ROI, which was acquired in March 2023;
·general and administrative costs of $4.3 million from GIGA, which was acquired in September 2022; and
·general and administrative costs of $0.6$1.2 million from AVLP, which was acquired in June 2022.

The increases above were partially offset by the following decreases in general and administrative expenses:

 

·$5.06.5 million lower performance bonus related to realized gains on trading activities;
·$1.2 million lower corporate legal fees;
·$1.0 million lower corporate bonuses;
·$0.8 million lower general and administrative expenses at AGREE;
·$0.7 million lower corporate consulting fees;
·$0.7 million lower corporate audit fees; and
·$0.52.4 million lower corporate board of directorslegal fees.

 

Impairment of AVLP Goodwill and Intangible Assets

 

Goodwill

 

We test the recorded amount of goodwill for impairment on an annual basis on December 31 or more frequently if there are indicators that the carrying amount of the goodwill exceeds its carried value. We performed a goodwill impairment test as of June 30, 2023 related to AVLP as there were indicators of impairment related to certain unforeseen business developments and changes in financial projections.

 

The valuation of the AVLP reporting unit was determined using a market and income approach methodology of valuation.

 

The income approach was based on the projected cash flows discounted to their present value using discount rates, that in the Company’s judgment, consider the timing and risk of the forecasted cash flows using internally developed forecasts and assumptions. Under the income approach, the discount rate used is the average estimated value of a market participant’s cost of capital and debt, derived using customary market metrics. The analysis included assumptions regarding AVLP’s revenue forecast and discount rates of 26.7% using a weighted average cost of capital analysis. The market approach utilized the guideline public company method.

 

The results of the quantitative test indicated the fair value of the AVLP reporting unit did not exceed its carrying amounts, including goodwill, in excess of the carrying value of the goodwill. As a result, the entire $18.6 million carrying amount of AVLP’s goodwill was recognized as a non-cash impairment charge during the threenine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023.

 

Intangible Assets

 

Due to indicators of impairment, AVLP intangible assets were tested for impairment as of June 30, 2023. Based on internally developed forecasts of undiscounted expected future cash flows, it was determined that the carrying amount of the assets were not recoverable and, based on an assessment of the fair value of the assets, impairment of $17.0 million was recognized as a non-cash impairment charge during the threenine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023.

 

The tradenames and patents/developed technology intangible assets were valued using the relief-from-royalty method. The relief-from-royalty method is one of the methods under the income approach wherein estimates of a company’s earnings attributable to the intangible asset are based on the royalty rate the company would have paid for the use of the asset if it did not own it. Royalty payments are estimated by applying royalty rates of 18% for patents and developed technology and 0.25% for trademarks. The resulting net annual royalty payments are then discounted to present value using a discount factor of 25.7%.

 

Impairment of Property and Equipment

During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, we recognized an impairment charge of $3.9 million related to property and equipment at ROI’s Agora and Bitstream Bitcoin mining operations as they have been unable to commence Bitcoin mining operations, either for themselves or from others through hosting arrangements.

Impairment of Deposit Due to Vendor Bankruptcy Filing

During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, Compute North filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. We had a deposit of approximately $2.0 million with Compute North for services yet to be performed by Compute North. We assessed this financial exposure and recorded an impairment of the deposit totaling $2.0 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2022.

Impairment of Mined Cryptocurrency

 

Impairment of mined cryptocurrency for the threenine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023 and 2022 was $0.1$0.4 million and $2.0$2.9 million, respectively. Impairment losses are attributable to the volatility of the Bitcoin market as market price of Bitcoin drops below our carrying value within the respective periods. The impairment of mined cryptocurrency for the threenine months ended June 30, 2023 is lower than the comparable prior year period as the average amount of digital currency held decreased during the three months ended June 30, 2023 as we generally sold our mined digital currency the next business day.

Interest and Other Income

Interest and other income was $2.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023, compared to $0.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022. The increase in interest and other income is primarily due to higher interest rates resulting in higher income from ADRT’s cash and marketable securities held in the trust account.

Interest Expense

Interest expense was $15.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023, compared to $2.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022. The $15.9 million interest expense for the three months ended June 30, 2023 included amortization of debt discount of $7.2 million, forbearance and extension fees of $6.2 million and contractual interest of $2.5 million. The $2.0 million interest expense for the three months ended June 30, 2022 included amortization of debt discount of $32,000 and contractual interest of $2.0 million.

Loss on Extinguishment of Debt

Loss on extinguishment of debt was $0.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023, compared to $0 for the three months ended June 30, 2022.

Loss From Investment in Unconsolidated Entity

Loss from investment in unconsolidated entity was $0 for the three months ended June 30, 2023, compared to $0.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, representing our share of losses from our equity method investment in AVLP prior to the June 1, 2022 acquisition.

Results of Operations for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 and 2022

The following table summarizes the results of our operations for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022.

  For the Six Months Ended June 30, 
  2023  2022 
Revenue $25,647,000  $15,958,000 
Revenue, cryptocurrency mining  15,715,000   7,524,000 
Revenue, hotel and real estate operations  7,410,000   7,846,000 
Revenue, crane operations  25,236,000   - 
Revenue, lending and trading activities  4,586,000   18,864,000 
Total revenue  78,594,000   50,192,000 
Cost of revenue, products  18,823,000   10,792,000 
Cost of revenue, cryptocurrency mining  17,829,000   6,950,000 
Cost of revenue, hotel and real estate operations  5,808,000   5,121,000 
Cost of revenue, hotel operations  15,029,000   - 
Cost of revenue, lending and trading activities  1,180,000   - 
Total cost of revenue  58,669,000   22,863,000 
Gross profit  19,925,000   27,329,000 
Total operating expenses  101,848,000   50,018,000 
Loss from operations  (81,923,000)  (22,689,000)
Other income (expense):        
Interest and other income  3,579,000   530,000 
Interest expense  (29,657,000)  (31,855,000)
Loss on extinguishment of debt  (154,000)  - 
Realized and unrealized (loss) gain on marketable securities  (244,000)  307,000 
Loss from investment in unconsolidated entity  -   (924,000)
Impairment of equity securities  (9,555,000)  - 
Gain on the sale of fixed assets  2,761,000   - 
Change in fair value of warrant liability  3,217,000   (24,000)
Loss before income taxes  (111,976,000)  (54,655,000)
Income tax provision  1,105,000   217,000 
Net loss  (113,081,000)  (54,872,000)
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest  3,752,000   336,000 
Net loss attributable to Ault Alliance, Inc.  (109,329,000)  (54,536,000)
Preferred dividends  (550,000)  (49,000)
Net loss available to common stockholders $(109,879,000) $(54,585,000)
Comprehensive loss        
Net loss available to common stockholders $(109,879,000) $(54,585,000)
Other comprehensive loss        
Foreign currency translation adjustment  (350,000)  (1,758,000)
Other comprehensive loss  (350,000)  (1,758,000)
Total comprehensive loss $(110,229,000) $(56,343,000)

Revenues

Revenues by segment for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 were as follows:

  For the Six Months Ended June 30,  Increase    
  2023  2022  (Decrease)  % 
GIGA $17,448,000  $13,748,000  $3,700,000   27%
TurnOnGreen  1,600,000   2,191,000   (591,000)  -27%
SMC  6,008,000   -   6,008,000    
Sentinum                
Revenue, cryptocurrency mining  15,715,000   7,524,000   8,191,000   109%
Revenue, commercial real estate leases  783,000   550,000   233,000   42%
AGREE  6,627,000   7,296,000   (669,000)  -9%
Fintech:                
Revenue, lending and trading activities  4,586,000   18,864,000   (14,278,000)  -76%
Other  45,000   19,000   26,000   137%
Energy  25,782,000   -   25,782,000    
Total revenue $78,594,000  $50,192,000  $28,402,000   57%

GIGA

The $3.7 million increase in our GIGA segment revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2023 included $1.1 million attributable to our acquisition of Giga-tronics Incorporated on September 8, 2022. Continued conflicts and tensions worldwide are driving defense-related investments in force protection technologies at GIGA across the United States, UK, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Additionally, demand for key electronics solutions, particularly for customers in medicine and telecommunications, accelerated in the six months ended June 30, 2023, as businesses rebound in the post-pandemic COVID-19 economy.

TurnOnGreen

TurnOnGreen revenues were down $0.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2022 due to a large project in 2022 that was cancelled.

SMC

SMC revenues increased by $6.0 million due to the acquisition of SMC in June 2022.

Sentinum

Revenues from Sentinum’s cryptocurrency mining operations increased $8.2 million as we increased our cryptocurrency mining activities from the prior period, partially offset by lower Bitcoin prices and an increase in Bitcoin mining difficulty level in the current year period.

AGREE

AGREE’s revenues decreased by $0.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2022, due to interruptions in business operations as the properties were being renovated during the six months ended June 30, 2023. The renovations were completed in April 2023.

Fintech

Revenues from our lending and trading activities were $4.6 million due to realized gains for the six months ended June 30, 2023 from our investment portfolio. During the six months ended June 30, 2022, Ault Lending generated income from appreciation of investments in marketable securities as well as shares of common stock underlying equity securities issued to Ault Lending in certain financing transactions. Revenue from lending and trading activities for the six months ended June 30, 2023 included an approximate $0.6 million unrealized loss from our investment in Alzamend. Under its business model, Ault Lending also generates revenue through origination fees charged to borrowers and interest generated from each loan.

Revenues from our trading activities for the six months ended June 30, 2023 included net losses on equity securities, including unrealized gains and losses from market price changes. These gains and losses have caused, and will continue to cause, significant volatility in our periodic earnings.

Energy

Energy revenues increased by $25.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, due to the acquisition of the Circle 8 crane operations in December 2022.

Gross Margins

Gross margins decreased to 25% for the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to 54% for the six months ended June 30, 2022.

Our gross margins of 25% recognized during the six months ended June 30, 2023 were impacted by negative margins from our Sentinum cryptocurrency mining segment due to the decline in the price of Bitcoin coupled with an increase in Bitcoin mining difficulty level, offset by favorable margins from our lending and trading activities. Excluding the effects of margin from our lending and trading activities and cryptocurrency mining operations, our adjusted gross margins for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 would have been 33% and 36%, respectively.

Research and Development

Research and development expenses increased by $2.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, primarily due to expenditures related to development work on the BMI metaverse platform.

Selling and Marketing

Selling and marketing expenses were $18.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to $13.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, an increase of $4.9 million, or 36%. The increase was the result of $5.3 million higher advertising and promotion costs related to BMI’s metaverse platform, partially offset by a $1.8 million decline in employee related costs and consulting expenses. The increase is also attributable to $1.3 million increases in sales and marketing costs from SMC, which was acquired in June 2022 and $0.5 million from GIGA, which was acquired in September 2022.

General and Administrative

General and administrative expenses were $44.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to $32.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, an increase of $11.3 million, or 34%. General and administrative expenses increased from the comparative prior period, mainly due to increases from new acquisitions:

·general and administrative costs of $6.4 million from Circle 8, which was acquired in December 2022;
·general and administrative costs of $5.1 million from SMC, which was acquired in June 2022;
·general and administrative costs of $3.5 million from GIGA, which was acquired in September 2022;
·general and administrative costs of $3.0 million from BMI, which was acquired in March 2023; and
·general and administrative costs of $1.2 million from AVLP, which was acquired in June 2022.

The increases above were partially offset by the following decreases in general and administrative expenses:

·$4.2 million lower performance bonus related to realized gains on trading activities;
·$2.2 million lower corporate legal fees; and
·$1.5 million lower general and administrative expenses at AGREE.

Impairment of AVLP Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill

We test the recorded amount of goodwill for impairment on an annual basis on December 31 or more frequently if there are indicators that the carrying amount of the goodwill exceeds its carried value. We performed a goodwill impairment test as of June 30, 2023 related to AVLP as there were indicators of impairment related to certain unforeseen business developments and changes in financial projections.

The valuation of the AVLP reporting unit was determined using a market and income approach methodology of valuation.

The income approach was based on the projected cash flows discounted to their present value using discount rates, that in the Company’s judgment, consider the timing and risk of the forecasted cash flows using internally developed forecasts and assumptions. Under the income approach, the discount rate used is the average estimated value of a market participant’s cost of capital and debt, derived using customary market metrics. The analysis included assumptions regarding AVLP’s revenue forecast and discount rates of 26.7% using a weighted average cost of capital analysis. The market approach utilized the guideline public company method.

The results of the quantitative test indicated the fair value of the AVLP reporting unit did not exceed its carrying amounts, including goodwill, in excess of the carrying value of the goodwill. As a result, the entire $18.6 million carrying amount of AVLP’s goodwill was recognized as a non-cash impairment charge during the six months ended June 30, 2023.

Intangible Assets

Due to indicators of impairment, AVLP intangible assets were tested for impairment as of June 30, 2023. Based on internally developed forecasts of undiscounted expected future cash flows, it was determined that the carrying amount of the assets were not recoverable and, based on an assessment of the fair value of the assets, impairment of $17.0 million was recognized as a non-cash impairment charge during the six months ended June 30, 2023.

The tradenames and patents/developed technology intangible assets were valued using the relief-from-royalty method. The relief-from-royalty method is one of the methods under the income approach wherein estimates of a company’s earnings attributable to the intangible asset are based on the royalty rate the company would have paid for the use of the asset if it did not own it. Royalty payments are estimated by applying royalty rates of 18% for patents and developed technology and 0.25% for trademarks. The resulting net annual royalty payments are then discounted to present value using a discount factor of 25.7%.

Impairment of Mined Cryptocurrency

Impairment of mined cryptocurrency for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 was $0.3 million and $2.4 million, respectively. Impairment losses are attributable to the volatility of the Bitcoin market as market price of Bitcoin drops below our carrying value within the respective periods. The impairment of mined cryptocurrency for the six months ended June 30, 2023 is lower than the comparable prior year period as the average amount of digital currency held decreased during the first half of 2023 as we generally sold our mined digital currency the next business day.

Interest and Other IncomeExpense, Net

Other expense, net was $32.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, compared to $30.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022.

 

Interest and other income was $3.6$3.9 million for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023, compared to $0.5$1.3 million for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022. The increase in interest and other income is primarily due to higher interest rates resulting in higher income from ADRT’s cash and marketable securities held in the trust account.

Interest Expenseaccount as a result of redemptions that occurred in June 2023.

 

Interest expense was $29.7$30.5 million for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023, compared to $31.9$32.1 million for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022. The $29.7 million interestInterest expense for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023 included amortization of debt discount of $16.2$18.2 million, forbearance and extension fees of $7.5$7.3 million and contractual interest of $5.9$5.0 million. The $29.8 million interestInterest expense for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022 related primarily to amortization of debt discount of $26.3$26.4 million, from the issuancecontractual interest of warrants, a non-cash charge,$4.4 million, and original issue discount, in connection with the $66.0forbearance and extension fees of $1.2 million.

The $1.5 million of senior notes issued in December 2021, which were fully paid in March 2022.

Loss on Extinguishment of Debt

Lossloss on extinguishment of debt was $0.2 million for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023 comparedrelated to $0the August 2023 exchange of preferred stock liabilities for secured notes. The preferred stock liabilities were remeasured from their fair value prior to the six months ended June 30, 2022.

Loss From Investment in Unconsolidated Entityexchange to the fair value of the secured notes at the date of the exchange.

 

Loss from investment in unconsolidated entity was $0 for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023, compared to $0.9 million for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022, representing our share of losses from our equity method investment in AVLP prior to the June 1, 2022 acquisition.

 

Impairment of Equity Securities

Cumulative downward adjustments for impairments for our equity securities without readily determinable fair values held at JuneSeptember 30, 2023 were $9.6 million.

 

Income Tax Provision

Provision for income taxes was $0.5 million during the three months ended September 30, 2023 compared to a provision of $0.4 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2022. The effective income tax provision rate was 0.4% for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 as compared to a provision of 0.6% for the nine months ended September 30, 2022.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

On JuneSeptember 30, 2023, excluding cash and cash equivalents from discontinued operations, we had cash and cash equivalents of $19.7$8.7 million (excluding restricted cash of $1.1$1.9 million), compared to cash and cash equivalents of $10.5$7.9 million (excluding restricted cash of $3.6$0.7 million) at December 31, 2022. The increase in cash and cash equivalents was primarily due to cash provided by operating activities and cash provided by financing activities related to the sale of common and preferred stock, as well as proceeds from convertible notes partially offset by the payment of debt, purchases of property and equipment and investments in equity securities.

 

Net cash used in operating activities totaled $2.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, compared to net cash provided by operating activities totaled $12.9of $21.9 million for the sixnine months ended June 30, 2023, compared to $19.4 million for the six months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022. Cash provided byused in operating activities for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023 included $41.2$71.2 million net cash provided by marketable securities from trading activities related to the operations of Ault Lending and $15.0$21.3 million proceeds from the sale of cryptocurrencies from our Sentinum Bitcoin mining operations, partially offset by operating losses and changes in working capital. Net cash used in operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 included $3.6 million cash used in operating activities from discontinued operations.

 

Net cash used in investing activities was $21.8$22.9 million for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023, compared to $87.1$115.4 million for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022, which included $72.8$80.1 million of capital expenditures, primarily for Bitcoin mining equipment. Net cash used in investing activities for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023 was primarily related to $8.7 million capital expenditures and the $10.7 million purchase of equity securities, partially offset by proceeds from the sale of fixed assets of $4.5 million. Net cash used in investing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 included $6.1 million cash used in investing activities from discontinued operations.

Net cash provided by financing activities was $12.8$23.8 million for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023, compared to net cash provided by financing activities of $75.5$86.1 million for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022, and primarily reflects the following transactions:

 

·2022 Common ATM Offering – During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023, we sold an aggregate of 0.1 million shares of common stock pursuant to the 2022 Common ATM Offering for gross proceeds of $4.2 million and effective March 17, 2023, the 2022 Common ATM Offering was terminated;

 

·2022 Preferred ATM Offering – During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023, we sold an aggregate of 162,175 shares of Series D Preferred Stock pursuant to the 2022 Preferred ATM Offering for net proceeds of $3.0 million and effective June 16, 2023, the 2022 Preferred ATM Offering was terminated;

 

·2023 Common ATM Offering –On June 9, 2023, we entered into the 2023 Common ATM Offering with Ascendiant Capital. During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023, we sold an aggregate of 0.110.8 million shares of common stock pursuant to the 2023 Common ATM Offering for gross proceeds of $0.8$21.2 million;

·$34.158.1 million payments on notes payable, partially offset by $30.7$40.6 million proceeds from notes payable; and

 

·$7.89.2 million proceeds from convertible notes payable, partially offset by $0.4$0.7 million payments on convertible notes payable.

 

Net provided by financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 included $5.2 million cash provided by financing activities from discontinued operations.

Financing Transactions Subsequent to JuneSeptember 30, 2023

 

Financing transactions subsequent to JuneSeptember 30, 2023 included the following:

 

2023 Common ATM Offering

 

During the period between JulyOctober 1, 2023 through August 14,November 17, 2023, we sold an aggregate of 3.954.2 million shares of common stock pursuant to the 2023 Common ATM Offering for gross proceeds of $15.6$10.0 million.

 

Amendment to 8.5%Senior Secured Promissory NotesConvertible Note, Related Party

 

On July 19,October 13, 2023 (the “Closing Date”), we and certain of our subsidiaries entered into an amendmenta note purchase agreement with the institutional investors and increased the principal balance of the secured promissory notes by an additional $8.8 million. The net proceeds to us from the amendment agreement were $7.5 million.

Advances under Ault & Company, Loan Agreement

Subsequent to June 30, 2023, $3.9 million has been advanced by Ault & Company to us under the loan agreement entered into June 8, 2023.

Exchange of Preferred Shares for Secured Debt and Assignment of Secured Note

Effective August 3, 2023, we and the Investors entered into the Exchange Agreement pursuant to which the Investors exchanged all of their Preferred Shares as well as their Demand Notes issuedwe sold to the Investors by us on or about May 20, 2023, with each Demand Note havingPurchaser (i) a principal outstanding amount of approximately $0.9 million for the Exchange Notes, each with a principal face amount of approximately $5.3 million, for an aggregate of amount owed of $10.5 million. We and Milton “Todd” Ault, III, our Executive Chairman issued entered into guaranty agreements with the Investors guaranteeing Ault & Company’s repayment of the Exchange Notes.

Effective as of August 3, 2023, we assigned the Exchange Notes to Ault & Company. As consideration for Ault & Company assuming the Exchange Notes from us, we issued the First A&C Demand Note to Ault & Company.

Assignment of Term Note

Effective as of August 10, 2023, we assigned the Term Note to Ault & Company. As consideration for Ault & Company assuming the Term Note from us , we issued a 12% demandsenior secured convertible promissory note in the principal face amount of $1.1$17.5 million (the “Second Demand Note”“Note”) and warrants (the “Warrants”) to purchase shares of our common stock for a total purchase price of up to $17.5 million (the “Transaction”).

The purchase price was comprised of the following: (i) cancellation of $4.6 million of cash loaned by Ault & Company to us since June 8, 2023 pursuant to the loan agreement; (ii) cancellation of $11.6 million of term loans made by us to Ault & Company.Company in exchange for Ault & Company assuming liability for the payment of $11.6 million of secured notes; and (iii) the retirement of $1.25 million stated value of 125,000 shares of our Series B Convertible Preferred Stock (representing all shares issued and outstanding of that series) being transferred from Ault & Company to us.

The Note has a principal face amount of $17.5 million and has a maturity date of October 12, 2028 (the “Maturity Date”). The Note bears interest at the rate of 10% per annum. Interest is payable, at the Purchaser’s option, in cash or shares of Common Stock at the applicable Conversion Price (as defined below). Accrued interest is payable on the Maturity Date, provided, however, that Ault & Company has the option, on not less than 10 calendar days’ notice to us, to require payment of accrued but unpaid interest on a monthly basis in arrears.

The Note is convertible into shares of common stock at a conversion price equal to the greater of (i) $0.10 per share (the “Floor Price”), and (ii) the lesser of (A) $0.2952 or (B) 105% of the volume weighted average price of the common stock during the ten trading days immediately prior to the date of conversion (the “Conversion Price”). The Conversion Price is subject to adjustment in the event of an issuance of common stock at a price per share lower than the Conversion Price then in effect, as well as upon customary stock splits, stock dividends, combinations or similar events. The Floor Price shall not be adjusted for stock dividends, stock splits, stock combinations and other similar transactions.

The Warrants grant Ault & Company the right to purchase 47,685,988 shares of common stock. The Warrants have a five-year term, expiring on the fifth anniversary of the Closing Date, and become exercisable on the first business day after the six-month anniversary of the Closing Date. The exercise price of the Warrants is $0.1837, which is subject to adjustment in the event of customary stock splits, stock dividends, combinations or similar events.

In addition, we and various of our subsidiaries granted Ault & Company a senior security interest in substantially all of our assets as collateral for the repayment of the Note, which is subordinated to the security interest granted to the holders of the outstanding secured promissory notes.

Series C Preferred Purchase Agreement, Related Party

On November 6, 2023, we entered into a securities purchase agreement (the “SPA”) with Ault & Company, pursuant to which we agreed to sell to Ault & Company up to 50,000 shares of Series C convertible preferred stock and warrants to purchase up to 370 million shares of common stock for a total purchase price of up to $50 million, of which up to $17.5 million of the Note may be tendered for cancellation. The consummation of the transactions contemplated by the SPA, specifically the conversion of the Series C convertible preferred stock and the exercise of the warrants in an aggregate number in excess of 19.99% on the execution date of the Agreement, are subject to various customary closing conditions as well as regulatory and stockholder approval. In addition to customary closing conditions, the closing of the financing is also conditioned upon the receipt by Ault & Company of financing to consummate the transaction. The SPA contains customary termination provisions for Ault & Company under certain circumstances, and the Agreement shall automatically terminate if the closing has not occurred prior to December 29, 2023, although such date may be extended by Ault & Company for a period of 90 days as set forth in the SPA.

Series D Preferred Purchase Agreement, Related Party

On November 15, 2023, we purchased from ROI 603.44 shares of ROI’s newly designated Series D Convertible Preferred Stock for a total purchase price of $15.1 million. The purchase price was paid by the cancellation of $15.1 million of cash advances made by us to ROI between January 1, 2023 and November 9, 2023. The preferred shares each have a stated value of $25,000 per share and each preferred share is convertible into a number of shares of ROI’s common stock determined by dividing the stated value by $0.51, or an aggregate of 29.6 million shares of ROI common stock, subject to adjustment in the event of an issuance of ROI common stock at a price per share lower than the conversion price, as well as upon customary stock splits, stock dividends, combinations or similar events. The preferred shares holders are entitled to receive dividends at a rate of 10% per annum from issuance until November 14, 2033. In addition, for as long as at least 25% of the Preferred Shares remain outstanding, ROI must obtain our consent with respect to certain corporate events, including reclassifications, fundamental transactions, stock redemptions or repurchases, increases in the number of directors, and declarations or payment of dividends, and further ROI is subject to certain negative covenants, including covenants against issuing additional shares of capital stock or derivative securities, incurring indebtedness, engaging in related party transactions, selling of properties having a value of over $50,000, altering the number of directors, and discontinuing the business of any subsidiary, subject to certain exceptions and limitations.

 

Critical Accounting Policies

 

Variable Interest Entities

 

The accounting guidance requires an enterprise to perform an analysis to determine whether the enterprise’s variable interest or interests give it a controlling financial interest in a variable interest entity; to require ongoing reassessments of whether an enterprise is the primary beneficiary of a Variable Interest Entity (“VIE”); to eliminate the solely quantitative approach previously required for determining the primary beneficiary of a VIE; to add an additional reconsideration event for determining whether an entity is a VIE when any changes in facts and circumstances occur such that holders of the equity investment at risk, as a group, lose the power from voting rights or similar rights of those investments to direct the activities of the entity that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance; and to require enhanced disclosures that will provide readers of financial statements with more transparent information about an enterprise’s involvement in a VIE.

 

For VIEs, the Company assesses whether it is the primary beneficiary as prescribed by the accounting guidance on the consolidation of a VIE.

 

The Company evaluates its business relationships with related parties to identify potential VIEs under Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”)ASC 810, Consolidation. The Company consolidates VIEs in which it is considered to be the primary beneficiary. Entities are considered to be the primary beneficiary if they have both of the following characteristics: (i) the power to direct the activities that, when taken together, most significantly impact the VIE’s performance; and (ii) the obligation to absorb losses and right to receive the returns from the VIE that would be significant to the VIE. The Company’s judgment with respect to its level of influence or control of an entity involves the consideration of various factors including the form of its ownership interest, its representation in the entity’s governance, the size of its investment, estimates of future cash flows, its ability to participate in policy making decisions and the rights of the other investors to participate in the decision making process and to replace the Company as manager and/or liquidate the joint venture, if applicable.

 

Business Combination

 

We allocate the purchase price of an acquired business to the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based upon their estimated fair values on the acquisition date. Any excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net assets acquired is recorded as goodwill. Acquired customer relations, technology, trade names and know how are recognized at fair value. The purchase price allocation process requires management to make significant estimates and assumptions, especially at the acquisition date with respect to intangible assets. Direct transaction costs associated with the business combination are expensed as incurred. The allocation of the consideration transferred in certain cases may be subject to revision based on the final determination of fair values during the measurement period, which may be up to one year from the acquisition date. We include the results of operations of the business that we have acquired in our consolidated results prospectively from the date of acquisition.

 

If the business combination is achieved in stages, the acquisition date carrying value of the acquirer’s previously held equity interest in the acquire is re-measured to fair value at the acquisition date; any gains or losses arising from such re-measurement are recognized in profit or loss.

ITEM 3.QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

Not applicable for a smaller reporting company.

 

ITEM 4.CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

We have established disclosure controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms and is accumulated and communicated to management, including the principal executive officer and principal financial officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

Our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, with the assistance of other members of the Company’s management, have evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation 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 the end of the period covered by this quarterly report. Based upon our evaluation, each of our principal executive officer and principal financial officer has concluded that the Company’s internal control over financial reporting was not effective as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q because the Company has not yet completed its remediation of the material weakness previously identified and disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, the end of its most recent fiscal year.

 

Management has identified the following material weaknesses:

 

1.We do not have sufficient resources in our accounting department, which restricts our ability to gather, analyze and properly review information related to financial reporting, including applying complex accounting principles relating to consolidation accounting, fair value estimates and analysis of financial instruments for proper classification in the consolidated financial statements, in a timely manner;

 

2.Due to our size and nature, segregation of all conflicting duties may not always be possible and may not be economically feasible. However, to the extent possible, the initiation of transactions, the custody of assets and the recording of transactions should be performed by separate individuals. Management evaluated the impact of our failure to have segregation of duties during our assessment of our disclosure controls and procedures and concluded that the control deficiency that resulted represented a material weakness;

 

3.Our primary user access controls (i.e., provisioning, de-provisioning, privileged access and user access reviews) to ensure appropriate authorization and segregation of duties that would adequately restrict user and privileged access to the financially relevant systems and data to appropriate personnel were not designed and/or implemented effectively. We did not design and/or implement sufficient controls for program change management to certain financially relevant systems affecting our processes; and

 

4.The Company did not design and/or implement user access controls to ensure appropriate segregation of duties or program change management controls for certain financially relevant systems impacting the Company’s processes around revenue recognition and digital assets to ensure that IT program and data changes affecting the Company’s (i) financial IT applications, (ii) digital currency mining equipment, and (iii) underlying accounting records, are identified, tested, authorized and implemented appropriately to validate that data produced by its relevant IT system(s) were complete and accurate. Automated process-level controls and manual controls that are dependent upon the information derived from such financially relevant systems were also determined to be ineffective as a result of such deficiency. In addition, the Company has not effectively designed a manual key control to detect material misstatements in revenue.

Planned Remediation

 

Management continues to work to improve its controls related to our material weaknesses, specifically relating to user access and change management surrounding our IT systems and applications. Management will continue to implement measures to remediate material weaknesses, such that these controls are designed, implemented, and operating effectively. The remediation actions include: (i) enhancing design and documentation related to both user access and change management processes and control activities; and (ii) developing and communicating additional policies and procedures to govern the area of IT change management. In order to achieve the timely implementation of the above, management has commenced the following actions and will continue to assess additional opportunities for remediation on an ongoing basis:

 

·Engaging a third-party specialist to assist management with improving the Company’s overall control environment, focusing on change management and access controls;

 

·Implementing new applications and systems that are aligned with management’s focus on creating strong internal controls; and

 

·Continuing to increase headcount across the Company, with a particular focus on hiring individuals with strong Sarbanes Oxley and internal control backgrounds.

 

We are currently working to improve and simplify our internal processes and implement enhanced controls, as discussed above, to address the material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting and to remedy the ineffectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures. These material weaknesses will not be considered to be remediated until the applicable remediated controls are operating for a sufficient period of time and management has concluded, through testing, that these controls are operating effectively.

 

Despite the existence of these material weaknesses, we believe that the condensed consolidated financial statements included in the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q fairly present, in all material respects, our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. 

 

Changes in Internal Controls over Financial Reporting.

 

Except as detailed above, during the fiscal quarter ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023, there were no significant changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act) that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II — OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1.LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

Litigation Matters

The Company is involved in litigation arising from other matters in the ordinary course of business. We are regularly subject to claims, suits, regulatory and government investigations, and other proceedings involving labor and employment, commercial disputes, and other matters. Such claims, suits, regulatory and government investigations, and other proceedings could result in fines, civil penalties, or other adverse consequences.

 

Certain of these outstanding matters include speculative, substantial or indeterminate monetary amounts. We record a liability when we believe that it is probable that a loss has been incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated. If we determine that a loss is reasonably possible and the loss or range of loss can be estimated, we disclose the reasonably possible loss. We evaluate developments in our legal matters that could affect the amount of liability that has been previously accrued, and the matters and related reasonably possible losses disclosed, and make adjustments as appropriate. Significant judgment is required to determine both likelihood of there being and the estimated amount of a loss related to such matters.

 

With respect to our other outstanding matters, based on our current knowledge, we believe that the amount or range of reasonably possible loss will not, either individually or in aggregate, have a material adverse effect on our business, consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. However, the outcome of such matters is inherently unpredictable and subject to significant uncertainties. 

SEC Investigation

The Company and certain affiliates and related parties received several subpoenas from the SEC for the production of documents and testimony in the non-public fact-finding investigation referred to as In re DPW Holdings, Inc. The Company and those parties have reached a settlement with the SEC to fully resolve the SEC’s previously disclosed investigation into certain of the Company’s public disclosures and its accounting for certain transactions, among other matters.

Under terms of the settlement, announced on August 15, 2023, the Company, Executive Chairman Milton “Todd” Ault, III, and Chief Executive Officer William B. Horne neither admit nor deny the SEC’s findings, which do not entail intentional misconduct. The Company will pay a civil penalty of $0.7 million that was fully accrued in the fourth quarter of 2022; Mr. Ault will pay disgorgement of $85,504 and a civil penalty of $150,000; and Mr. Horne will pay a civil penalty of $20,720. In addition, the Company has undertaken to retain an independent consultant to conduct a comprehensive review of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting and disclosure controls and procedures, and to issue a report providing recommendations for improvements.

ITEM 1A.RISK FACTORS

 

There are no updates or changes to the risk factors set forth in our amended Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2022.

 

ITEM 2.UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

 

From AprilJuly 1, 2023 through JuneSeptember 30, 2023, Ault Alpha LP purchased 19,659147,000 shares of common stock. Ault Alpha LP may be deemed to be an “affiliated purchaser” as defined in Rule 10b-18(a)(3) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The purchases were made through open market transactions.

 

  Total
Number of
Shares
Purchased
  Average Price
Paid Per
Share
  Total Number of
Shares Purchased
as Part of Publicly
Announced Plans
or Programs
  Maximum
Number of Shares
That May Yet Be
Purchased Under
Plans or Programs
 
April 1, 2023 – April 30, 2023  5,816  $29.15         
May 1, 2023 – May 31, 2023  13,843  $22.97         
June 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023  -  $-         
Total  19,659  $24.80   -   - 
  Total
Number of
Shares
Purchased
  Average Price
Paid Per
Share
  Total Number of
Shares Purchased
as Part of Publicly
Announced Plans
or Programs
  Maximum
Number of Shares
That May Yet Be
Purchased Under
Plans or Programs
 
July 1, 2023 – July 31, 2023  147,000  $4.22                        
August 1, 2023 – August 31, 2023  -  $-         
September 1, 2023 – September 30, 2023  -  $-         
Total  147,000  $4.22   -   - 

From July 1, 2023 through September 30, 2023, Ault Alpha LP purchased 9,500 shares of series D preferred stock. Ault Alpha LP may be deemed to be an “affiliated purchaser” as defined in Rule 10b-18(a)(3) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The purchases were made through open market transactions.

  Total
Number of
Shares
Purchased
  Average Price
Paid Per
Share
  Total Number of
Shares Purchased
as Part of Publicly
Announced Plans
or Programs
  Maximum
Number of Shares
That May Yet Be
Purchased Under
Plans or Programs
 
July 1, 2023 – July 31, 2023  9,500  $15.50                      
August 1, 2023 – August 31, 2023  -  $-         
September 1, 2023 – September 30, 2023  -  $-         
Total  9,500  $15.50   -   - 

 

ITEM 3.DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

 

None.

 

ITEM 4.MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

 

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 5.OTHER INFORMATION

 

None.On November 15, 2023, we filed the certificate of designation of the Series C convertible preferred stock to be issued pursuant to the SPA entered into with Ault & Company on November 6, 2023. As of the date of this filing, no shares of Series C convertible preferred stock have been issued.

 

ITEM 6.EXHIBITS

 

Exhibit
Number
Description
3.1Form of Certificate of Determination of Preferences, Rights and Limitations of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock, dated March 3, 2017.  Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 9, 2017 as Exhibit 3.1 thereto.
3.2Certificate of Incorporation, dated September 22, 2017.  Incorporated herein by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 29, 2017 as Exhibit 3.1 thereto.  
3.3Certificate of Designations of Rights and Preferences of 10% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock, dated September 13, 2018. Incorporated herein by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 14, 2018 as Exhibit 3.1  thereto.
3.4Certificate of Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation, dated January 2, 2019. Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 3, 2019 as Exhibit 3.1 thereto.
3.5Certificate of Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation (1-for-20 Reverse Stock Split of Common Stock), dated March 14, 2019. Incorporated herein by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 14, 2019 as Exhibit 3.1 thereto.
3.6Certificate of Elimination of the Series C convertible redeemable preferred stock of Ault Alliance, Inc. Incorporated herein by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 27, 2023 as Exhibit 3.1 thereto.
3.7Certificate of Ownership and Merger. Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 19, 2021 as Exhibit 3.1 thereto.
3.8Amended and Restated Bylaws, effective as of November 2, 2021. Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 3, 2021 as Exhibit 3.1 thereto.

3.9Certificate of Ownership and Merger, as filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware on December 1, 2021. Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 13, 2021 as Exhibit 3.1 thereto.
3.10Certificate of Designation, Preferences and Rights relating to the 13.00% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock, dated May 25, 2022. Incorporated by reference to the Registration Statement on Form 8-A filed on May 26, 2022 as Exhibit 3.6 thereto.
3.11Certificate of Increase of the Designated Number of Shares of 13.00% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock, dated June 10, 2022. Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 14, 2022 as Exhibit 3.1 thereto.
3.12Certificate of Correction to the Certificate of Designation, Rights and Preferences of 13.00% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock, dated June 16, 2022. Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 17, 2022 as Exhibit 3.1 thereto.
3.13Certificate of Designation of Series E Convertible Preferred Stock. Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 30, 2023 as Exhibit 3.1 thereto.
3.14Certificate of Designation of Series F Convertible Preferred Stock. Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 30, 2023 as Exhibit 3.2 thereto.
3.15Certificate of Designation of Series G Convertible Preferred Stock. Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 30, 2023 as Exhibit 3.3 thereto.
3.16Certificate of Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation (1-for-300 Reverse Stock Split of Common Stock), dated May 15, 2023. Incorporated herein by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 16, 2023 as Exhibit 3.1 thereto.
3.17*Certificate of Designation of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock.
10.13.14Securities Purchase Agreement, dated May 1, 2023.Certificate of Elimination of the Series E convertible redeemable preferred stock of Ault Alliance, Inc. Incorporated herein by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 2,August 18, 2023 as Exhibit 10.13.1 thereto.
10.23.15FormCertificate of Warrant.Elimination of the Series F convertible redeemable preferred stock of Ault Alliance, Inc. Incorporated herein by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 2,August 18, 2023 as Exhibit 10.23.2 thereto.
10.33.16Certificate of Elimination of the Series G convertible redeemable preferred stock of Ault Alliance, Inc. Incorporated herein by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 18, 2023 as Exhibit 3.3 thereto.
3.17Certificate of Elimination of the Series C convertible preferred stock of Ault Alliance, Inc. Incorporated herein by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 12, 2023 as Exhibit 3.1 thereto.
3.18Certificate of Designation of Preferences, Rights and Limitations of Series C Cumulative Preferred Stock, filed November 15, 2023.
10.1Amendment to At-The-Market Issuance Sales Agreement, dated June 9,July 12, 2023, with Ascendiant Capital Markets, LLC.   Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 9,July 13, 2023 as Exhibit 10.1 thereto.
10.410.2Form of First Amendment and Joinder to Loan Agreement, dated June 8, 2023.and Guarantee Agreement. Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 14,July 20, 2023 as Exhibit 10.1 thereto.
10.3Form of Montana Security Agreement. Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 20, 2023 as Exhibit 10.2 thereto.
10.4Form of the Circle 8 Pledge. Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 20, 2023 as Exhibit 10.3 thereto.
10.5Form of the Florida Mortgage Amendment. Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 20, 2023 as Exhibit 10.4 thereto.
10.6Form of the Michigan Mortgage Amendment. Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 20, 2023 as Exhibit 10.5 thereto.
10.7Form of Exchange Agreement. Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 3, 2023 as Exhibit 10.1 thereto.
10.8Form of Exchange Note. Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 3, 2023 as Exhibit 4.1 thereto.
10.9Form of Amended and Restated Assignment. Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K/A filed on August 16, 2023 as Exhibit 10.2 thereto.
10.10Form of Guaranty. Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 3, 2023 as Exhibit 10.3 thereto.
10.11Form of Investor Agreement. Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 1, 2023 as Exhibit 10.1 thereto.
10.12Form of 7.00% Senior Note due 2024. Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 1, 2023 as Exhibit 4.1 thereto.
10.13Form of 8.50% Senior Note due 2026. Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 1, 2023 as Exhibit 4.2 thereto.
10.14Form of 10.50% Senior Note due 2028. Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 1, 2023 as Exhibit 4.3 thereto.
10.15Amendment to At-The-Market Issuance Sales Agreement, dated September 7, 2023, with Ascendiant Capital Markets, LLC.   Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 8, 2023 as Exhibit 10.1 thereto.
10.16Form of Term Note. Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 11, 2023 as Exhibit 4.1 thereto.
10.17Form of Guaranty. Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 11, 2023 as Exhibit 10.1 thereto.
10.18Securities Exchange Agreement, dated September 27, 2023, by and between the Company and the Investor. Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 28, 2023 as Exhibit 10.1 thereto.
10.19Form of Note. Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 28, 2023 as Exhibit 4.1 thereto.
31.1*Certification of Chief Executive Officer required by Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a).
31.2*Certification of Chief Financial Officer required by Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a).
32.1**Certification of Chief Executive and Chief Financial Officer required by Rule 13a-14(b) or Rule 15d-14(b) and Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code.
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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements 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.

 

Dated:  August 21,November 20, 2023

 

 

 AULT ALLIANCE, INC. 
    
 By:/s/ William B. Horne 
  William B. Horne 
  Chief Executive Officer 
  (Principal Executive Officer) 
    
    
 By:/s/ Kenneth S. Cragun 
  Kenneth S. Cragun 
  Chief Financial Officer 
  (Principal Accounting Officer) 

 

 

2023