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Loss from operations was $225,000 versus $3.7 million a year ago

Austin, TX, May 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Digital Brands Group, Inc. (“DBG”) (NASDAQ: DBGI), a curated collection of luxury lifestyle, digital-first brands, today reported financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2024.

“Despite a timing shift in our wholesale shipments, which shifted revenue from the first quarter to the second quarter, we experienced significant operating expense leverage. We expect this operating leverage to continue throughout the year. In fact, this operating leverage coupled with higher revenues will result in higher flow through to our operating and net income,” said Hil Davis, CEO of Digital Brands Group.

Results for the First Quarter

• Net revenues were $3.6 million compared to $4.4 million a year ago

o   Net revenues were negatively impacted by wholesale shipments that slipped from the end of March to the first half of April

o   This wholesale revenue shift will benefit our second quarter revenue

• Gross profit margins increased to 48.1% compared to 45.5% a year ago

o   Gross profit was $1.7 million compared to $2.0 million a year ago

• G&A expenses decreased to $1.0 million compared to $4.5 million a year ago

o   G&A expense ratio was 27.2% compared to 100.5% a year ago

• Sales & Marketing expenses were $700,000 compared to $1.0 million a year ago

o   Sales and marketing expenses ratio was 19.8% compared to 22.0% a year ago

• Net operating loss was $225,000 compared to a loss of $3.7 million a year ago

• Net loss was $684,000, or a loss of $0.46 per diluted share, compared to a loss of $6.1 million, or a loss of $27.48 per diluted share, a year ago

Conference Call and Webcast Details Updated

Management will host a conference call on Monday, May 20, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. ET to discuss the results. The live conference call can be accessed by dialing 888-506-0062 from the U.S. or internationally. The conference I.D. code is 817721 or referencing Digital Brands or via the web by using the following link: https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/3044/50662.

Forward-looking Statements

Certain statements included in this release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements are made based on our expectations and beliefs concerning future events impacting DBG and therefore involve several risks and uncertainties. You can identify these statements by the fact that they use words such as “will,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “should,” and “may” and other words and terms of similar meaning or use of future dates, however, the absence of these words or similar expressions does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. All statements regarding DBG’s plans, objectives, projections and expectations relating to DBG’s operations or financial performance, and assumptions related thereto are forward-looking statements. We caution that forward-looking statements are not guarantees and that actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. DBG undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. Potential risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results of operations or financial condition of DBG to differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: risks arising from the widespread outbreak of an illness or any other communicable disease, or any other public health crisis, including the coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic; the level of consumer demand for apparel and accessories; disruption to DBGs distribution system; the financial strength of DBG’s customers; fluctuations in the price, availability and quality of raw materials and contracted products; disruption and volatility in the global capital and credit markets; DBG’s response to changing fashion trends, evolving consumer preferences and changing patterns of consumer behavior; intense competition from online retailers; manufacturing and product innovation; increasing pressure on margins; DBG’s ability to implement its business strategy; DBG’s ability to grow its wholesale and direct-to-consumer businesses; retail industry changes and challenges; DBG’s and its vendors’ ability to maintain the strength and security of information technology systems; the risk that DBG’s facilities and systems and those of our third-party service providers may be vulnerable to and unable to anticipate or detect data security breaches and data or financial loss; DBG’s ability to properly collect, use, manage and secure consumer and employee data; stability of DBG’s manufacturing facilities and foreign suppliers; continued use by DBG’s suppliers of ethical business practices; DBG’s ability to accurately forecast demand for products; continuity of members of DBG’s management; DBG’s ability to protect trademarks and other intellectual property rights; possible goodwill and other asset impairment; DBG’s ability to execute and integrate acquisitions; changes in tax laws and liabilities; legal, regulatory, political and economic risks; adverse or unexpected weather conditions; DBG's indebtedness and its ability to obtain financing on favorable terms, if needed, could prevent DBG from fulfilling its financial obligations; and climate change and increased focus on sustainability issues. More information on potential factors that could affect DBG’s financial results is included from time to time in DBG’s public reports filed with the SEC, including DBG’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and Forms 8-K filed or furnished with the SEC.