Exhibit 99.1

 

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

LM Funding Reports Third Quarter and Nine-Month 2015 Results

Tampa, Fla. – December 2, 2015 – LM Funding America, Inc. (NASDAQ: LMFAU), a specialty finance company offering unique funding solutions to community associations, today reported results for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2015.

Third Quarter 2015—Financial Results

Revenues in the third quarter of 2015 were $1.6 million compared to $2.0 million in the third quarter of 2014. The decrease was due to the decline in collections of the company’s original product, offset by an increase in collections related to the New Neighbor Guaranty product.

Operating expenses in the third quarter of 2015 totaled $1.0 million compared to $953,000 in the third quarter of 2014. The change was due to increased collection efforts in anticipation of a ramp in business activity following the company’s initial public offering (IPO), offset by a new agreement between the company and its law firms that lowered expenses.

Interest expense in the third quarter of 2015 was $163,000 compared to $241,000 in the third quarter of 2014. The decrease is attributable to the refinance of $7.4 million at 8% interest that occurred in December 2014.

Net income in the third quarter of 2015 totaled $371,000 compared to $746,000 in the third quarter of 2014. The decrease was due to lower revenues and higher operating expenses related to the expected ramp of collection activity, offset by a decrease in interest expense.

At September 30, 2015, cash and cash equivalents totaled $2.1 million compared to $2.0 million at December 31, 2014. Subsequent to the quarter’s end, the company raised $9.9 million in net proceeds during the IPO, which closed on October 23, 2015.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015—Financial Results

Revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 were $5.2 million compared to $6.0 million in the same year-ago period. The decrease was due to the decline in collections of the company’s original product, offset by an increase in collections related to the New Neighbor Guaranty product.

Operating expenses in the nine months ended September 30, 2015 totaled $2.9 million compared to $3.2 million in the same year-ago period. The decrease was due to a new agreement between the company and its law firms, which lowered expenses offset by an increase in collection efforts in expectation of a ramp in business activity following the company’s IPO.

Interest expense in the nine months ended September 30, 2015 totaled $566,000 compared to $761,000 in the same year-ago period. The decrease is attributable to the refinancing in December 2014.

Net income in the nine months ended September 30, 2015 totaled $1.6 million compared to $1.9 million in the same year-ago period. The decrease was primarily due to lower revenues and expenses related to the anticipated ramp of activity, which are expected to lead to an increase in future revenues. The decrease in net income was partially offset by improved operating expense management and a decrease in interest expense.


Management Commentary

“During the quarter we saw the continued increase in demand for our New Neighbor Guaranty product, which guarantees homeowner and condominium owner associations’ future budgets,” said Bruce Rodgers, founder and CEO of LM Funding. “While we are pleased with our profitable results for the quarter, we anticipate an increase in collection activity during the remainder of 2015 and beyond supported by the recent influx of capital from our IPO.”

About LM Funding America

LM Funding America, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, is a specialty finance company that provides funding to nonprofit community associations primarily located in the state of Florida, as well as in the states of Washington and Colorado. The company offers funding to associations by purchasing a certain portion of the associations’ rights to delinquent accounts that are selected by the associations arising from unpaid association assessments. The company is also involved in the business of purchasing delinquent accounts on various terms tailored to suit each association’s financial needs, including under the company’s New Neighbor Guaranty™ program. LM Funding America was founded in 2008 and is based in Tampa, Florida.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release may contain forward-looking statements made pursuant to the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” and “project” and other similar words and expressions are intended to signify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results and conditions but rather are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Some of these risks and uncertainties are identified in the company’s filings with the SEC. The occurrence of any of these risks and uncertainties could have a material adverse effect on the company’s business, financial condition, and results of operations.

Company Contact:

Bruce Rodgers

Chairman and CEO

LM Funding America, Inc.

Tel (813) 222-8996

investors@lmfunding.com

Investor Relations Contact:

Michael Koehler

Liolios Group, Inc.

Tel (949) 574-3860

LMFA@liolios.com

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LM FUNDING, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

ASSETS

 

     September 30, 2015     December 31, 2014  
     (Unaudited)        

Cash

   $ 2,106,865      $ 2,027,694   

Finance receivables:

    

Original product

     1,600,103        2,430,456   

Special product—New Neighbor Guaranty program

     939,633        1,042,805   

Other Assets

     1,196,707        1,207,403   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 5,843,308      $ 6,771,358   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS’ DEFICIT     

Notes payable

   $ 8,266,232      $ 7,431,938   

Other liabilities and obligations

     516,680        472,597   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     8,782,912        7,904,535   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Members’ deficit

     (3,038,317     (1,144,212

Noncontrolling interest

     98,713        11,035   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total members’ deficit

     (2,939,604     (1,133,177
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and members’ deficit

   $ 5,843,308      $ 6,771,358   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

LM FUNDING, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(Unaudited)

 

     Three Months
Ended
September 30, 2015
    Three Months
Ended
September 30, 2014
    Nine Months
Ended
September 30, 2015
    Nine Months
Ended
September 30, 2014
 

REVENUES

        

Interest on delinquent association fees

   $ 1,279,263      $ 1,597,274      $ 4,191,323      $ 4,892,770   

Administrative and late fees

     114,594        175,677        414,526        562,574   

Recoveries in excess of cost—special product

     79,457        64,390        222,784        141,343   

Underwriting and origination fees

     96,675        50,186        259,420        134,311   

Rental revenue

     38,010        93,522        123,682        251,178   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total revenues

     1,607,999        1,981,049        5,211,735        5,982,176   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

EXPENSES

        

Operating Expenses

     1,035,217        953,248        2,902,492        3,246,948   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

OPERATING INCOME

     572,782        1,027,801        2,309,243        2,735,228   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Interest

     163,361        240,806        566,186        760,500   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

INCOME BEFORE NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST

     409,421        786,995        1,743,057        1,974,728   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

INCOME ATTRIBUTED TO NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST

     (38,410     (40,942     (123,693     (127,854
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCOME

   $ 371,011      $ 746,053      $ 1,619,364      $ 1,846,874   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 


LM FUNDING, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED CONSOLICATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

 

     Nine Months
Ended
September 30, 2015
    Nine Months
Ended
September 30, 2014
 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

     1,727,158        1,905,035   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

     908,775        942,505   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

     (2,556,762     (2,201,881
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCREASE IN CASH

     79,171        645,659   

CASH—BEGINNING OF PERIOD

     2,027,694        764,850   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH—END OF PERIOD

   $ 2,106,865      $ 1,410,509   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

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