Q2 2021 Revenue of $62.1 Million, up 1050% From the Prior Year’s Quarter

Q2 2021 Net Income of $42.2 Million Compared to a $1.4 Million Loss in the Prior Year’s Quarter

Total Assets of More Than a Quarter of a Billion Dollars ($259.1 Million)

Ault Global Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: DPW) a diversified holding company (the “Company”), today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2021.

Q2-2021 highlights

• Revenue of $62.1 million, an increase of 1050% from $5.4 million in the prior second fiscal quarter;
• Revenue from lending and trading activities of $53.3 million due to the allocation of capital to the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, Digital Power Lending, LLC (“DP Lending”);
• Revenue from lending and trading activities includes an approximate $40 million unrealized gain from the Company’s investment in Alzamend Neuro, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALZN) (“Alzamend”), early clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel products for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases and psychiatric disorders;
• Revenue from cryptocurrency mining of $291,000 as the Company resumed cryptocurrency mining operations with approximately 1,000 miners during March 2021;
• Net income of $42.2 million for the quarter, which represents the largest quarterly profit in Company history;
• Positive working capital of $127.9 million;
• Total assets of more than a quarter-of-a-billion dollars ($259.1 million); and
• Cash of $105.4 million, marketable securities of $30.2 million and other investments of $81.5 million as of June 30, 2021.

Six months ended June 30, 2021 highlights

• Revenue of $75.4 million, an increase of 585% from $11.0 million in the prior six-month period;
• Revenue from lending and trading activities of $58.5 million due to the allocation of capital to DP Lending;
• Revenue from cryptocurrency mining of $421,000 as the Company resumed cryptocurrency mining operations with approximately 1,000 miners during March 2021; and
• Net income of $44.2 million compared to a net loss of $7.9 million in the prior six-month period.

Revenues

Revenues by segment for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 were as follows:

GWW

GWW’s revenues increased by $2.3 million, or 55%, to $6.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021, from $4.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020. GWW revenue in 2021 includes $1.7 million from Relec, which was acquired on November 30, 2020. In addition, the increase in revenue from our GWW segment for customized solutions for the military markets reflected the benefit of capital that was allocated to our defense business based on the overall improved capital structure of the Company.

Coolisys

Coolisys’ revenues increased by $586,000 or 47%, to $1.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021, from $1.2 million for three months ended June 30, 2020. The increase is due, in part, to the lack of disruptions to Coolisys’ business operations, which Coolisys experienced in the prior year period related to the temporary suspension of operations related to the outbreak of COVID-19.

Ault Alliance

Revenues from our cryptocurrency mining operations were $291,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2021, compared to nil for the three months ended June 30, 2020, as we resumed our cryptocurrency mining operations during the first quarter of 2021. Our decision to resume cryptocurrency mining operations in 2021 was based on several factors, including the market prices of digital currencies, and favorable power costs available at our Michigan Data Center, operated by our majority owned subsidiary Alliance Cloud Services, LLC (“Alliance”).

Revenues from our lending and trading activities increased to $53.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021, from negative revenues of $34,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2020, which is attributable to a significant allocation of capital from our recent equity financing transactions to our loan and investment portfolio. During the three months ended June 30, 2021, DP Lending generated significant income from appreciation of investments in marketable securities as well as shares of common stock underlying convertible notes and warrants issued to DP Lending in certain financing transactions. Under its business model, DP Lending also generates revenue through origination fees charged to borrowers and interest generated from each loan.

Revenues from our trading activities in 2021 included significant net gains 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.

Gross margins

Gross margins increased to 89.9% for the three months ended June 30, 2021 compared to 37.1% for the three months ended June 30, 2020. Our gross margins have typically ranged between 33% and 37%, with slight variations depending on the overall composition of our revenue.

Our gross margins of 89.9% recognized during the three months ended June 30, 2021 resulted from the favorable margins from our lending and trading activities. Excluding the effects of margin from our lending and trading activities, our adjusted gross margins for the three months ended June 30, 2021, would have been 29%, slightly lower than our historical range.

Operating expenses

Operating expenses increased to $10.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021, representing an increase of $7.3 million compared to $2.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020.

The increase in operating expenses from the three months ended June 30, 2020 was due to the following:

• Research and development expenses increased by $69,000 to $531,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2021, from $462,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2020. The increase in research and development expenses is due to costs incurred by Coolisys related to the development of our electric vehicle charger products;

• Selling and marketing expenses were $1.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021, compared to $295,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2020, an increase of $1.2 million, or 410%. The increase was in part the result of increases in personnel costs directly attributable to the increase in sales and marketing personnel and consultants, primarily at Ault Alliance related to digital marketing and digital learning. The increase is also attributable to costs incurred at Coolisys to grow our selling and marketing infrastructure related to our electric vehicle charger products;

• General and administrative expenses were $8.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021, compared to $2.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020, an increase of $5.1 million. General and administrative expenses increased from the comparative prior period due mainly to:
  • the accrual of a $2.9 million performance bonus related to trading activities during the period;
  • non-cash stock compensation costs of $545,000 related to GWW options and shares issued to GWW’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer;
  • general and administrative costs of $363,000 related to Relec, which was acquired on November 30, 2020;
  • increased costs related to our Michigan Data Center; and
  • higher consulting, audit, legal and insurance costs; and

• The three months ended June 30, 2020 included a $1.0 million reversal of a provision for credit losses.

The Company’s Chief Financial Officer, Kenneth S. Cragun, said, “The financial results for the second quarter of 2021 demonstrate that we are continuing to achieve our objectives to grow revenue and improve operating results, with revenue growth of 1050% over the prior second fiscal quarter and net income of $42.2 million. We saw tremendous growth from our lending and trading activities with the infusion of capital and growth in all of our business segments. Our balance sheet remains strong, ending the second quarter of 2021 with positive working capital of $127.9 million.”

The Company’s Founder and Executive Chairman, Milton “Todd” Ault, III said, “Our results for the second quarter of 2021 reflect the strength of our lending and trading activities at DP Lending, our financial services subsidiary. We believe our current lending and investing pipeline is strong and if the market conditions for investing in small cap stocks remains strong, the future prospects for the Company are extremely promising. Quite simply, we are in the strongest position of our Company’s 52-year history. We have grown assets to more than a quarter of a billion and are announcing a goal to grow assets to more than one billion dollars. Over the longer term, we envision allocating $250 million to DP Lending, $250 million to real estate investments, and $500 million to completing acquisitions of profitable companies, or distressed companies that we believe we can make profitable. As discussed in the previous quarter, our near-term key initiatives include:

• Exploring a potential IPO or other transaction to access capital markets for our GWW defense business;
• Exploring a potential IPO for our power electronics and electric vehicle charger business;
• Completing the initial 30,000 square foot buildout of our Michigan Data Center;
• Ramping up cryptocurrency mining operations at our Michigan Data Center;
• Ramping up fulfillment of the $50 million MTIX purchase order for MLSE plasma-laser systems;
• Expanding our loan and investment portfolio at DP Lending; and
• Considering further acquisitions.

Considering our subsidiaries operating in the sectors of defense, electric vehicle chargers, power electronic businesses, data center, crypto mining, lending and investment platform, the road ahead is bright.”

For more information on Ault Global Holdings and its subsidiaries, the Company recommends that stockholders, investors and any other interested parties read the Company’s public filings and press releases available under the Investor Relations section at www.AultGlobal.com or available at www.sec.gov.

About Ault Global Holdings, Inc.

Ault Global Holdings, Inc. 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 provides mission-critical products that support a diverse range of industries, including defense/aerospace, industrial, automotive, telecommunications, medical/biopharma, and textiles. In addition, the Company extends credit to select entrepreneurial businesses through a licensed lending subsidiary. Ault Global Holding’s headquarters are located at 11411 Southern Highlands Parkway, Suite 240, Las Vegas, NV 89141; www.AultGlobal.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

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