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Annual Revenue: Decreased by 4% compared to 2023.
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Fourth Quarter Revenue: $7.7 million, down from $8.7 million in Q4 2023.
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Gross Profit (Q4 2024): $2.4 million, down from $2.9 million in Q4 2023.
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Gross Margin (Q4 2024): 32%, compared to 33% in Q4 2023.
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Full Year Gross Margin (2024): 36%, up from 32% in 2023.
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Operating Expenses (Q4 2024): $2.8 million, unchanged from Q4 2023.
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Net Loss (Q4 2024): $0.5 million or $0.05 per diluted share, compared to net income of less than $0.1 million in Q4 2023.
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Adjusted EBITDA (2024): $1 million, up from $0.4 million in 2023.
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Cash (December 31, 2024): $2.8 million, down from $3.1 million on December 31, 2023.
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Convertible Debt: Reduced from $1.1 million to $800,000.
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Warrant Inducement Capital Raise: $4.7 million completed in January 2025.
Release Date: March 06, 2025
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
Positive Points
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VerifyMe Inc (NASDAQ:VRME) experienced year-over-year improvements in gross profit, gross margin, and adjusted EBITDA despite a decrease in annual revenue.
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The company successfully completed a $4.7 million warrant inducement capital raise and retired its bank debt, strengthening its financial position.
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VerifyMe Inc (NASDAQ:VRME) reduced its convertible debt from $1.1 million to $800,000, with remaining holders being affiliates and board members.
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The precision logistics segment, particularly the PeriShip business, remains a positive cash-generating operation.
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The company has filed a $15.8 million at-the-market sales offering, providing flexibility to generate additional capital and liquidity.
Negative Points
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Annual revenue for 2024 was 4% below 2023, primarily due to underperforming investments in the authentication segment.
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The loss of a significant customer in the premium services segment negatively impacted revenue, contributing to a $1 million decrease in Q4 revenue compared to the previous year.
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Gross profit decreased by $0.5 million in Q4 2024 compared to Q4 2023, with gross margin slightly declining from 33% to 32%.
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The authentication segment, including the divested Trust Codes Global, did not achieve expected growth, resulting in an operating loss of $1.2 million in 2024.
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The company has not provided guidance for 2025, citing unpredictable market conditions and the impact of the lost customer on future performance.
Q & A Highlights
Q: Could you provide the expected share count for Q1? A: Nancy Meyers, CFO: The expected share count for Q1 will be about 12.5 million.