Recruiter.com Group, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results

ACCESSWIRE· Recruiter.com Group, Inc.
In this article:
  • Achieves Significant Reduction in Net Loss through Cost Management

  • Continues Progress toward Proposed Strategic Transactions with GoLogiq and Job Mobz

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / November 20, 2023 / Recruiter.com Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:RCRT)(NASDAQ:RCRTW) ("Recruiter.com" or the "Company"), a provider of on-demand recruiting solutions, today announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023.

Miles Jennings, CEO of Recruiter.com, commented on the quarter, "Q3 2023 was a period of profound transition and strategic reorganization for our company. Despite facing a challenging landscape, we have made strides in aligning our operations with high-margin technology solutions. Our focused efforts on streamlining operations have led to an 82% reduction in net loss compared to the previous year period."

"We also continued progress on our strategic transactions, closing on the sale of our healthcare staffing business to Futuris, and making progress toward the sale of certain intellectual property to Job Mobz and expanding into financial technology ("Fintech") through an acquisition from GoLogiq. This quarter reflects our ongoing commitment to evolving our business model and building back value for our shareholders."

Third Quarter 2023 Financial Highlights (Full Results in Tables Below)

  • Revenue: Revenue for the third quarter totaled $183,722, excluding $1.09 million from discontinued operations, compared to $5.78 million in the third quarter of 2022. This decline primarily reflected the Company's ongoing strategic shifts, including the transfer of Recruiter On Demand revenue clients to Job Mobz and market challenges.

  • Gross Profit: Gross profit (loss) for the third quarter was ($68,169), excluding $277,578 from discontinued operations, compared to gross profit of $1.89 million in the third quarter of 2022. The decrease was due to lower total revenue following strategic realignments.

  • Total Operating Expenses: Operating expenses for the third quarter were $2.03 million, compared to operating expenses of $7.60 million in the third quarter of 2022. This decrease was due primarily to focused cost control efforts and the streamlining of operations.

  • Net Loss: Net loss for the third quarter was $1.03 million, including $276,529 of net income from discontinued operations, demonstrating an improvement compared to a net loss of $5.63 million in the third quarter of 2022. The reduced net loss for Q3 2023 reflected the effective implementation of cost-saving measures and strategic realignments.

  • Liquidity and Capital Resources: On September 30, 2023, Recruiter.com had $296 thousand in cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, net, of $71,615, and current assets from discontinued operations of $2.04 million. There were 1,433,903 common shares outstanding at quarter-end.

Strategic Developments

Recruiter.com's third quarter was characterized by key strategic decisions and a continued focus on technology-driven solutions.

  • Divestiture of Healthcare Staffing Business to Futuris: Completing this transaction allows Recruiter.com to concentrate further on strategic transactions and AI-centric solutions.

  • Acquisition of GoLogiq Assets: The proposed acquisition of select assets of GoLogiq is expected to pivot the company to a Fintech focus while spinning out recruiting and AI-related assets.

  • Sale of Recruiter.com IP to Job Mobz: This strategic move is expected to strengthen the Company's balance sheet.

  • Ongoing Negotiations with Debt Holders: As set forth in the Company's recent Form 8-K that was filed on November 9, the Company is in default on certain debt obligations. The Company continues negotiating with its debt holders as part of its financial strategy.

Looking Forward

Jennings concluded, "While we recognize the challenges presented by the substantial decrease in revenue and debt negotiations, we are encouraged by the improvement in our net loss and the effective cost-control measures implemented. Our focus remains now on stabilizing and growing high-margin, technology-led revenue streams while moving to complete our strategic transactions with GoLogiq and Job Mobz. As we navigate these changes, we are optimistic about the future and are committed to driving success for the Company and our shareholders."

About Recruiter.com Group, Inc.

Recruiter.com is an on-demand recruiting platform providing flexible talent acquisition solutions that scale from startups to the Fortune 100. With an on-tap network of thousands of recruiting professionals and recruitment marketing automation, Recruiter.com helps businesses solve today's complex hiring challenges.

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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements:

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words "predict," "forecast," "believe," "may," "estimate," "continue," "anticipates," "intend," "should," "plan," "could," "target," "potential," "is likely," "will," "expect" and similar expressions, as they relate to us, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. We have based these forward-looking statements primarily on our current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that we believe may affect our financial condition, results of operations, business strategy, and financial needs. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ from those in the forward-looking statements include continued demand for professional hiring, the accuracy of the Recruiter Index® survey, the economic environment, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the job market and the economy as virus levels are again rising in many states, and the Risk Factors contained within our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022. [With respect to the proposed GoLogiq transaction, factors that may cause actual future events to differ materially from the excepted results include, but are not limited to: (i) the risk that the merger between Recruiter.com and GoLogiq SPV (or similarly formed subsidiary to effectuate the transaction) may not be completed in a timely manner or at all, which may adversely affect the price of the securities of Recruiter.com, (ii) the failure to satisfy the conditions to the consummation of the transaction, including the adoption of the Agreement by the stockholders of Recruiter.com and GoLogiq's, (iii) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the Agreement, (iv) the receipt of an unsolicited offer from another party for an alternative transaction that could interfere with the Merger, (v) the effect of the announcement or pendency of the transaction on GoLogiq's business relationships, performance, and business generally, (vi) the inability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the Merger, which may be affected by, among other things, competition and the ability of the post-Merger company to grow and manage growth profitability and retain its key employees, (vii) costs related to the Merger, (viii) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against Recruiter.com and GoLogiq following the announcement of the proposed merger, (ix) the ability to maintain the listing of Recruiter.com's securities on Nasdaq, (x) the ability to implement business plans, forecasts, and other expectations after the completion of the Merger, and identify and realize additional opportunities, (xi) the risk of downturns and the possibility of rapid change in the highly competitive industry in which GoLogiq operates, (xii) the risk that GoLogiq may not sustain profitability, (xiii) the risk that GoLogiq may need to raise additional capital to execute its business plan, which many not be available on acceptable terms or at all, (xiii) the risk that third-party suppliers and manufacturers are not able to fully and timely meet their obligations, (xiv) the risk of product liability or regulatory lawsuits or proceedings relating to the products and services of GoLogiq, (xv) the risk that GoLogiq is unable to secure or protect its intellectual property, (xvi) the risk that the securities of the post-Merger company will not be approved for listing on Nasdaq or if approved, maintain the listing, and (xvii) other risks and uncertainties indicated in the filings that are made from time to time with the SEC by Recruiter.com (including those under the "Risk Factors" sections therein). The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and Recruiter.com and GoLogiq assume no obligation and do not intend, to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.] Any forward-looking statement made by us herein speaks only as of the date on which it is made. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements publicly, whether as a result of new information, future developments, or otherwise, except as may be required by law.

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-Tables Follow-

Recruiter.com Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets

September 30,

December 31,

2023

2022

ASSETS

Current assets:

Cash

$

296,263

$

946,804

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,131,457 and $1,384,186, respectively

71,615

1,965,947

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

256,232

255,548

Current assets from discontinued operations

2,042,519

1,223,869

Total current assets

2,666,629

4,392,168

Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $35,519 and $17,210, respectively

42,568

61,340

Intangible assets, net

1,623,300

2,578,692

Goodwill

7,101,084

7,101,084

Total assets

$

11,433,581

$

14,133,284

LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS'/STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

$

1,338,049

$

1,569,814

Accrued expenses

843,659

908,743

Accrued compensation

175,084

410,957

Accrued interest

222,126

81,576

Deferred payroll taxes

2,484

2,484

Other liabilities

17,333

17,333

Contingent consideration for acquisitions

-

-

Loans payable - current portion, net of discount

4,744,885

3,700,855

Refundable deposit on preferred stock purchase

285,000

285,000

Warrant liability

1,200,000

600,000

Deferred revenue

182,523

215,219

Current liabilities associated with discontinued operations

543,698

2,643

Total current liabilities

9,554,841

7,794,624

Loans payable - long term portion

-

1,260,343

Total liabilities

9,554,841

9,054,967

Commitments and contingencies (Note 9)

Members'/Stockholders' Equity

Preferred stock, Series D, $0.0001 par value; 2,000,000 shares authorized; 0 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively

-

-

Preferred stock, Series E, $0.0001 par value; 775,000 shares authorized; 86,000 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively

9

9

Preferred stock, Series F, $0.0001 par value; 200,000 shares authorized; 0 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively

-

-

Common stock, $0.0001 par value; 6,666,667 shares authorized; 1,433,903 and 1,085,184 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively

143

109

Shares to be issued, 0 and 587,945 shares as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively

-

4

Additional paid-in capital

76,964,496

74,333,736

Accumulated deficit

(75,085,908

)

(69,255,541

)

Total members'/stockholders' deficit

1,878,740

5,078,317

Total liabilities and members'/stockholders' deficit

$

11,433,581

$

14,133,284

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

Recruiter.com Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Operations
For the Three and Nine Months ended September 30, 2022 and 2023
(Unaudited)

Three
Months Ended

Three
Months Ended

Nine
Months Ended

Nine
Months Ended

September 30,

September 30,

September 30,

September 30,

2023

2022

2023

2022

REVENUE

Revenue

$

183,722

5,784,424

3,010,870

18,296,826

Cost of revenue

$

251,891

3,899,157

2,163,354

11,331,346


Gross profit (loss)

$

(68,169

)

1,885,267

847,516

6,965,480


-4

%

-3

%

28

%

38

%

OPERATING EXPENSES

Sales and marketing

85,193

342,622

321,229

619,418

Product development (including related party expense of $0, $8,636, $0, and $25,407 respectively)

84,871

467,605

411,433

1,150,464

Amortization of intangibles

321,963

952,170

955,391

2,877,882

Impairment expense

-

2,129,101

-

2,129,101

General and administrative (including share-based compensation expense of $343,951, $765,743, $1,106,460, and $3,415,670 respectively, and related party expenses of $0, $0, $0, and $19,825 respectively)

1,534,339

3,714,066

5,255,043

12,876,714

Total operating expenses

$

2,026,366

7,605,564

6,943,096

19,653,579


-

-

LOSS FROM OPERATIONS

$

(2,094,535

)

(5,720,297

)

(6,095,580

)

(12,688,099

)


OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES)

Interest expense

(622,883

)

(208,351

)

(1,784,252

)

(340,257

)

Income from ERC Credit

1,422,773

-

2,177,568

Other income (expense)

(12,566

)

(610

)

(11,262

)

13,917

Initial derivative expense

-

-

-

-

Finance cost

-

-

(327,073

)

-

Gain on settlement of payables

-

-

178,749

-

Gain on assets sale

-

-

-

-

Gain on debt extinguishment

-

-

-

1,205,195

Total other income (expenses)

$

787,324

(208,961

)

233,730

878,855


LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES

(1,307,211

)

(5,929,258

)

(5,861,850

)

(11,809,244

)

Provision for income taxes

-

-

-

-

Net loss from continuing operations

$

(1,307,211

)

(5,929,258

)

(5,861,850

)

(11,809,244

)

Net income from discontinued operations

276,529

302,893

535,126

811,781

Net Loss

(1,030,682

)

(5,626,365

)

(5,326,724

)

(10,997,463

)



Deemed dividends

-

(658,266

)

(503,643

)

(658,266

)

Net loss attributable to Common Shareholders

$

(1,030,682

)

(6,284,631

)

(5,830,367

)

(11,655,729

)


Net loss from continuing operations per common share - basic and diluted

$

(0.96

)

(6.65

)

(5.23

)

(12.62

)

Net income from discontinued operations per common share - basic and diluted

$

0.19

0.31

0.42

0.82

Net loss per common share - basic and diluted

$

(0.75

)

(6.35

)

(4.79

)

(11.80

)


Weighted average common shares - basic and diluted

1,367,343

990,076

1,215,995

987,625



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

Recruiter.com Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Equity
For the Three and Nine Months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022
(Unaudited)

Preferred stock Series D

Preferred stock Series E

Preferred stock Series F

Common stock

Common stock to be issued

Shares

Amount

Shares

Amount

Shares

Amount

Shares

Amount

Shares

Amount

Additional Paid in Capital

Accumulated Deficit

Total Stockholders' Equity

Balance as of December 31, 2022

-

$

-

86,000

$

9

-

$

-

1,085,184

$

109

39,196

$

4

$

74,333,736

$

(69,255,541

)

$

5,078,317

Stock based compensation - option

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

390,806

-

390,806

Stock based compensation - RSUs

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

152,143

-

152,143

Anti-dilution adjustment to warrants

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

503,643

(503,643

)

-

Common stock issued for restricted stock units

-

-

-

-

-

-

7,387

1

-

-

(1

)

-

(0

)

Common stock issued upon exercise of warrants

-

-

-

-

-

-

54,768

5

-

-

315,173

-

315,178

Net loss

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(3,315,769

)

(3,315,769

)

Balance as of March 31, 2023

-

$

-

86,000

$

9

-

$

-

1,147,339

$

115

39,196

$

4

$

75,695,500

$

(73,074,953

)

$

2,620,675

Stock based compensation - option

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

219,560

-

219,560

Common stock issued for the exchange of warrants

-

-

-

-

-

-

38,804

4

(39,196

)

(4

)

-

-

-

Net loss

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(980,273

)

(980,273

)

Balance as of June 30, 2023

-

$

-

86,000

$

9

-

$

-

1,186,143

$

119

-

$

-

$

75,915,060

$

(74,055,226

)

$

1,859,962

Stock based compensation - option

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

343,951

-

343,951

Issuance of common stock, net of equity issuance costs of $250,490

-

-

-

-

-

-

130,000

13

-

-

785,496

-

785,509

Recapitalization

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(80,000

)

-

(80,000

)

Effect of the August 2023 reverse stock split on common stock

-

-

-

-

-

-

25,537

2

-

-

(2

)

-

-

Common stock issued upon exercise of pre-funded warrants

-

-

-

-

-

-

92,223

9

-

-

(9

)

-

-

Net Loss

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(1,030,682

)

(1,030,682

)

Balance as of September 30, 2023

-

$

-

86,000

$

9

-

$

-

1,433,904

$

143

-

$

-

$

76,964,496

$

(75,085,908

)

$

1,878,740

Preferred stock Series D

Preferred stock Series E

Preferred stock Series F

Common stock

Common stock to be issued

Shares

Amount

Shares

Amount

Shares

Amount

Shares

Amount

Shares

Amount

Additional Paid in Capital

Accumulated Deficit

Total Stockholders' Equity

Balance as of December 31, 2021

-

$

-

86,000

$

9

-

$

-

971,095

$

97

39,196

$

4

$

66,949,755

$

(50,859,640

)

$

16,090,225

Stock based compensation - Options and Warrants

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

1,397,804

-

1,397,804

Stock based compensation - RSUs

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

268,956

-

268,956

Common stock issued for the exchange of warrants

-

-

-

-

-

-

7,515

1

-

-

152,243

-

152,244

Common stock issued for restricted stock units

-

-

-

-

-

-

7,045

1

-

-

(1

)

-

-

Net loss

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(4,182,338

)

(4,182,338

)

Balance as of March 31, 2022

-

$

-

86,000

$

9

-

$

-

985,655

$

99

39,196

$

4

$

68,768,757

$

(55,041,978

)

$

13,726,891

Stock based compensation - Options and Warrants

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

381,351

-

381,351

Stock based compensation - RSUs

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

237,906

-

237,906

Common stock issued for restricted stock units

-

-

-

-

-

-

4,422

1

-

-

(1

)

-

-

Net loss

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(1,188,760

)

$

(1,188,760

)

Balance as of June 30, 2022

-

$

-

86,000

$

9

-

$

-

990,076

$

100

39,196

$

4

$

69,386,572

$

(56,230,738

)

13,157,388

Stock based compensation - Options

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

765,743

-

765,743

Stock based compensation - RSUs

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

156,866

-

156,866

Anti-dilution adjustment to warrants

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

658,266

(658,266

)

-

Relative fair value of warrants issued with debt

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

1,032,842

-

1,032,842

Net loss

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(5,626,365

)

(5,626,365

)

Balance as of September 30, 2022

-

$

-

86,000

$

9

-

$

-

990,076

$

100

39,196

$

4

$

72,000,289

$

(62,515,369

)

$

9,486,474

Recruiter.com Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows
For the Nine Months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022
(Unaudited)

Nine months

Nine months

September 30,

September 30,

2023

2022

Cash Flows From Operating Activities

Net loss

$

(5,326,724

)

$

(10,997,463

)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization expense

974,164

2,881,967

Bad debt expense

175,463

479,065

Gain on debt extinguishment

-

(1,205,195

)

Gain on assets sale

-

Gain on Settlement of debt

(178,749

)

-

Equity based compensation expense

1,106,460

3,415,670

Warrant modification expense

-

152,244

Anniversary fee on warrant liability

-

-

Amortization of debt discount and debt costs

1,212,006

135,161

Impairment expense

-

2,129,101

Change in fair value of earn-out liability

-

26,604

Factoring discount fee and interest

20,480

150,117

Changes in assets and liabilities:

-

-

Decrease in accounts receivable

(99,801

)

(1,273,012

)

Decrease in accounts receivable - related parties

-

49,033

Decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets

(684

)

(64,221

)

Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued liabilities

277,632

(146,405

)

Decrease in accounts payable and accrued liabilities - related parties

-

(163,672

)

Deferred payroll taxes

-

-

Increase in other liabilities

-

-

Customer advances

-

-

Decrease in deferred revenue

(32,696

)

(226,208

)

Net cash used in operating activities

(1,872,449

)

(4,657,214

)

Cash Flows From Investing Activities:

Capitalized software development costs

-

(1,325,491

)

Proceeds from sale of internal-use software

-

-

Purchase of property and equipment

-

(73,037

)

Net cash used in investing activities

-

(1,398,528

)

Cash Flows From Financing Activities:

Proceeds from notes

-

2,135,000

Proceeds from ERC advances

450,000

-

Repayment of ERC advances

(450,000

)

-

Issuance of common stock, net of equity issuance costs of $300,490

785,509

Payments of loans

(495,473

)

(1,323,773

)

Proceeds from factoring agreement

871,821

5,613,871

Repayments of factoring agreement

(175,127

)

(2,944,876

)

Purchase of preferred shares pursuant to recapitalization

(80,000

)

-

Debt issuance costs

-

-

Gross proceeds from exercise of warrants

315,178

-

Net cash provided by financing activities

1,221,908

3,480,222

Net decrease in cash

(650,541

)

(2,575,520

)

Cash, beginning of period

946,804

2,584,062

Cash, end of period

$

296,263

$

8,542

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:

Cash paid during the period for interest

$

256,552

$

208,351

Cash paid during the period for income taxes

$

-

$

-

Supplemental schedule of non-cash investing and financing activities:

Accounts receivable owed under factoring agreement collected directly by factor

$

1,000,020

$

1,955,289

Purchase price measurement period adjustment to goodwill and accounts receivable

$

-

$

35,644

Debt discount on warrants granted with notes

$

600,000

$

1,032,842

Debt Issuance costs accrued

$

50,000

$

-

Deemed dividends

$

503,643

$

-

Offering costs as a result of modification of warrants to induce exercise

$

10,400

$

-

Nine months Ended September 30,

Three months Ended September 30,

2023

2022

2023

2022

Net Income (loss)

$

(5,326,724

)

$

(10,997,463

)

Net Income (loss)

$

(1,030,682

)

$

(6,284,631

)

Interest expense and finance cost, net

1,784,252

340,257

Interest expense and finance cost, net

622,883

208,351

Depreciation & amortization

974,164

2,881,967

Depreciation & amortization

328,221

955,774

EBITDA (loss)

(2,568,308.5

)

(7,775,239

)

EBITDA (loss)

(79,578

)

(5,120,506.0

)

Bad debt expense

175,463

479,065

Bad debt (recovery) expense

(24,537

)

115,363

Gain on Settlement of Payables

(178,749

)

-

Gain on Settlement of Payables

-

-

Restricted Stock Units issued for services

-

424,265

Restricted Stock Units issued for services

-

97,029

Stock-based compensation

1,106,460

3,415,670

Stock-based compensation

343,951.00

1,011,606

Impairment expense

-

2,129,101

Impairment expense

-

2,129,101

Gain on debt extinguishment

-

(1,205,195

)

Gain on debt extinguishment

-

-

Adjusted EBITDA (Loss)

$

(1,465,134

)

$

(2,532,333

)

Adjusted EBITDA (Loss)

$

239,836.0

$

(1,767,407

)

SOURCE: Recruiter.com Group, Inc.



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