Item 1. Financial Statements
Item 1. Financial Statements.
BINAH CAPITAL GROUP, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
(in thousands except for share and per share amounts)
Unaudited
March 31, 2025
December 31, 2024
ASSETS
Assets:
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
$
8,821
$
8,486
Receivables, net:
Commission receivable
9,603
9,198
Due from clearing broker
565
873
Other
1,672
938
Property and equipment, net
511
599
Right of use assets
3,574
3,730
Intangible assets, net
933
1,021
Goodwill
39,839
39,839
Other assets
2,359
1,993
Total Assets
$
67,877
$
66,677
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Liabilities:
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities
$
11,332
$
10,208
Commissions payable
11,460
11,468
Operating lease liabilities
3,675
3,820
Notes payable, net of unamortized debt issuance costs of $ 702 and $ 739 as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively
19,091
19,561
Promissory notes-affiliates
5,313
5,442
Total Liabilities
50,870
50,499
Mezzanine Equity:
Redeemable Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $ 0.0001 , 2,000,000 shares authorized, 1,572,000 and 1,555,000 shares outstanding at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024
15,121
14,947
Stockholders’ Equity:
Series B Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $ 0.0001 , 500,000 shares authorized, 150,000 shares outstanding at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024
1,500
1,500
Common stock, $ 0.0001 par value, 55,000,000 authorized, 16,602,460 issued and outstanding at March 31, 2025 December 31, 2024
—
—
Additional paid-in-capital
22,606
22,984
Accumulated deficit
( 22,220 )
( 23,253 )
Total Stockholders’ Equity and Mezzanine Equity
17,007
16,178
TOTAL LIABILITIES, MEZZANINE EQUITY AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
$
67,877
$
66,677
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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BINAH CAPITAL GROUP, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Three months ended March 31,
2025
2024
Revenues:
Revenue from Contracts with Customers:
Commissions
$
41,141
$
34,395
Advisory fees
6,916
5,685
Total Revenue from Contracts with Customers
48,057
40,080
Interest and other income
879
1,369
Total revenues
48,936
41,449
Expenses:
Commissions and fees
40,298
33,655
Employee compensation and benefits
4,351
3,457
Rent and occupancy
285
295
Professional fees
536
4,337
Technology fees
753
362
Interest
566
1,062
Depreciation and amortization
187
301
Other
503
( 578 )
Total expenses
47,479
42,891
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes
1,456
( 1,442 )
Provision for income taxes
423
139
Net income (loss)
$
1,033
$
( 1,581 )
Net income attributable to Legacy Wentworth Management Services LLC members
—
730
Net income (loss) attributable to Binah Capital Group, Inc.
$
1,033
$
( 2,311 )
Net income (loss) per share basic and diluted
$
0.06
$
( 0.14 )
Weighted average shares: basic and diluted
16,602
16,566
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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BINAH CAPITAL GROUP, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2025
Redeemable Series A Convertible
Series B Convertible
Preferred Stock
Preferred Stock
Common Stock
Total
Stockholders'
Additional
Equity and
Paid-in
Accumulated
Mezzanine
Units
Amount
Units
Amount
Units
Amount
Capital
Deficit
Equity
Balance January 1, 2025
1,555
$
14,947
150
$
1,500
16,603
—
$
22,984
$
( 23,253 )
$
16,178
Issuance of Class A redeemable convertible preferred stock
17
174
—
—
—
—
—
—
174
Dividends - Class A redeemable convertible preferred stock
—
—
—
—
—
—
( 351 )
—
( 351 )
Dividends - Class B convertible preferred stock
—
—
—
—
—
—
( 27 )
—
( 27 )
Net income
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
1,033
1,033
Balance, March 31, 2025
1,572
$
15,121
150
$
1,500
16,603
$
—
$
22,606
$
( 22,220 )
$
17,007
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024
Redeemable Series A Convertible Preferred
Stock
Common Stock
Total
Equity Attributed to
Stockholders’
Legacy Wentworth
Equity and
Management Services
Additional Paid-in
Accumulated
Members’
LLC
Units
Amount
Units
Amount
Capital
Deficit
Equity
Balance January 1, 2024
$
5,103
—
$
—
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
5,103
Distributions
( 85 )
—
—
—
—
—
—
( 85 )
Net income prior to transaction
730
—
—
—
—
—
—
730
Reverse merger and recapitalization of legacy Wentworth Management Services LLC
( 5,748 )
—
—
16,566
—
23,693
( 17,961 )
( 16 )
Shares issued in connection with PIPE financing
—
1,500
14,400
—
—
—
—
14,400
Net loss attributable to Binah Capital Group post transaction
—
—
—
—
—
—
( 2,311 )
( 2,311 )
Balance March 31, 2024
$
—
1,500
$
14,400
16,566
$
—
$
23,693
$
( 20,272 )
$
17,821
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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BINAH CAPITAL GROUP, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
For the three months ended March 31,
2025
2024
Cash Flows From Operating Activities
Net income (loss)
$
1,033
$
( 1,581 )
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
185
275
Deferred income taxes
( 43 )
—
Amortization of debt issuance costs
37
26
Non-cash lease expense
156
148
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Due from clearing broker
308
116
Commissions receivable
( 405 )
( 334 )
Other receivables
( 734 )
55
Other assets
( 324 )
( 116 )
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
995
( 630 )
Commissions payable
( 8 )
( 958 )
Operating lease liabilities
( 145 )
( 137 )
Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Operating Activities
1,054
( 3,136 )
Cash Flows From Investing Activities
Purchases of property and equipment
( 8 )
( 11 )
Net Cash Used In Investing Activities
( 8 )
( 11 )
Cash Flows From Financing Activities
Repayment - notes payable
( 507 )
( 582 )
Repayment of promissory notes-affiliates
—
( 3,445 )
Repayment of borrowings from members
—
( 903 )
Net payment for reverse merger and recapitalization
—
( 7,679 )
Proceeds from Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock issuance
—
14,400
Dividends - Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock
( 177 )
—
Dividends - Series B Convertible Preferred Stock
( 27 )
—
Distribution of capital
—
( 85 )
Net Cash (Used In) Provided By Financing Activities
( 711 )
1,706
Net Change in Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash
335
( 1,441 )
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash - Beginning of Period
8,486
7,621
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash - End of Period
$
8,821
$
6,180
Cash Paid During the Period for:
Interest
$
425
$
1,062
Supplemental Disclosure of Non-Cash Financing Activities
During the period ended March 31, 2024 and in connection with the reverse merger and recapitalization the Company extinguished amounts related to the promissory notes-affiliates in the approximate amount of $ 3,800 .
During the period ended March 31, 2024 and in connection with the reverse merger and recapitalization the Company extinguished amounts and issued stock in consideration to satisfy these obligations in the approximate amount of $ 4,300 .
For the period ended March 31, 2025, the Company paid an in-kind dividend to the Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock holder in the amount of $ 174 .
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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BINAH CAPITAL GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2025
1.
ORGANIZATION, DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Binah Capital Group, Inc. (“Binah Capital”, “Holdings” or the “Company,” representing the consolidated group), is a Delaware corporation, formed on June 27, 2022 that serves as a holding company for its wholly-owned subsidiaries operating in the retail wealth management business.
Binah Capital through its wholly-owned subsidiary Wentworth Management Services LLC (dba, Binah Management Services, “BMS”) operates multiple businesses in the financial services industry as follows:
● PKS Holdings, LLC (“PKSH”) maintains offices in Albany, New York, and branch offices throughout the United States of America, and includes the following entities (collectively, the “PKSH Entities”):
o Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Inc. (“PKSI”), incorporated in the State of New York, is a broker-dealer registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and is a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) and the Securities Investors Protection Corporation (“SIPC”).
o PKS Advisory Services, LLC (“PKSA”), a New York limited liability company, is an investment advisory firm, registered with the SEC, which provides advisory services to clients.
o PKS Financial Services, Inc. (dba, Binah Capital Insurance), incorporated in the State of New York, is an insurance entity providing financial services to clients.
o Representatives Indemnity Company, Inc. (“Repco”), incorporated in the British Virgin Islands, holds a general business insurance license for the purpose of providing professional liability insurance coverage for affiliated entities under BMS.
● Cabot Lodge Securities LLC maintains offices in New York, New York and branch offices throughout the United States of America and includes the following entities (collectively, the “Cabot Entities”):
o Cabot Lodge Securities, LLC (“CLS”), a Delaware Limited Liability Company, is a broker-dealer registered with the SEC and is a member of FINRA and SIPC.
o CL Wealth Management, LLC (“CLWM”), a Virginia Limited Liability Company, is an investment advisory firm, registered with the SEC, which provides advisory services to clients.
o Wentworth Financial Partners LLC (dba, Binah Financial Partners), a Delaware Limited Liability Company, is an insurance entity providing financial services to clients.
● Michigan Securities, Inc. (“MSI”) maintains offices in Albany, New York and includes the following entities (collectively, the “MSI Entities”):
o MSI, (d/b/a as Broadstone Securities, Inc., “Broadstone”), incorporated in the State of Michigan, is a financial services firm, and is a broker-dealer registered with the SEC and is a member of FINRA.
o Michigan Advisors, Inc., (“MAI”) incorporated in the State of Michigan, was a SEC registered investment advisor. MAI withdrew its registration in September 2021.
o Insurance Audit Agency, Inc. (“IAA”), incorporated in the state of Michigan, is an insurance agency.
● World Equity Group, Inc. (“WEG”), incorporated in the State of Illinois, is registered as a broker-dealer and investment advisor with the SEC and is a member of FINRA and SIPC. WEG maintains offices in Schaumburg, Illinois and has branch offices throughout the United States of America.
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1. ORGANIZATION, DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION (continued)
Basis of Presentation
Reverse Recapitalization
On March 15, 2024 (the “Closing Date”), Binah Capital consummated the transactions contemplated by that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated July 7, 2022 (as amended, the “Merger Agreement” and the consummation of such contemplated transactions, the “Closing”), by and among Kingswood Acquisition Corp, a Delaware corporation (“KWAC”), Binah Capital, Kingswood Merger Sub, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Kingswood Merger Sub”), Wentworth Merger Sub, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Wentworth Merger Sub”), and BMS. Binah Capital, Kingswood Merger Sub and Wentworth Merger Sub were newly formed entities that were formed for the sole purpose of entering into and consummating the transaction set forth in the Merger Agreement. Binah Capital was a wholly-owned direct subsidiary of KWAC and both Kingswood Merger Sub and Wentworth Merger Sub were wholly-owned direct subsidiaries of Binah Capital. On the Closing Date, Kingswood Merger Sub merged with and into KWAC, with KWAC continuing as the surviving entity as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Binah Capital and Wentworth Merger Sub merged with and into BMS, with BMS continuing as the surviving entity as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Binah Capital. Following the Wentworth merger, KWAC acquired, and Binah Capital contributed to KWAC all of the common units of BMS directly held by Binah Capital after the Wentworth merger, such that, following the Binah Capital contribution, BMS became a wholly-owned subsidiary of KWAC.
Notwithstanding the legal form of the Merger pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement, the Merger was accounted for as a reverse recapitalization. Under this method of accounting, KWAC is expected to be treated as the “acquired” company for financial reporting purposes. Accordingly, for accounting purposes, the consolidated financial statements of Binah Capital will represent a continuation of the consolidated financial statements of BMS with the business combination treated as the equivalent of the BMS issuing shares for the net assets of KWAC, accompanied by a recapitalization. The net assets of KWAC will be stated at historical cost, with no goodwill or other intangible assets recorded. Operations prior to the business combination will be those of BMS in future reports of Holdings (See Note 3 – Mergers and Recapitalization).
Unaudited Interim Financial Statements
These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements (“condensed consolidated financial statements”) are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and the rules and regulations of the SEC. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. The condensed consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments to reflect the possible future effects on the recoverability and classification of assets or the amounts and classifications of liabilities that may result should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024. The unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements do not include all the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2025, are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the entire year ending December 31, 2025. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements reflect all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, that are, in the opinion of management, necessary to a fair statement of the results for the interim periods presented.
Principles of Consolidation
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Holdings and its wholly owned subsidiaries. Significant inter-company transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.
Reportable Segment
Management has determined that the Company operates in one segment, given the common nature of its operations, products and services, production and distribution process and regulatory environment. For additional information, see Note 17 - Segment Information .
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2.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Use of Estimates and Assumptions
The preparation of the condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant estimates include the valuation and impairments of intangible assets and deferred income taxes, allowance for credit losses, and contingencies.
Revenue Recognition
Revenues from contracts with customers are recognized when control of the promised services is transferred to customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for those services. For additional information see Note 4 - Revenues From Contracts with Customers.
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash
Cash and cash equivalents consist primarily of cash on deposit and money market funds, all of which have original maturities of three months or less.
Restricted cash represents cash held by the Company’s lender related to its credit facility. As of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, restricted cash amounted to $ 1.0 million.
The Company regularly maintains cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash that exceed Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation limits. The Company has not experienced any losses and does not believe it is exposed to any significant credit risk from cash.
Receivables
Receivables represent amounts due to the Company from its clearing brokers, clients, financial institutions and others. Receivables consists of unconditional amounts due and are reported at amortized costs. All receivables are uncollateralized.
Financial Instruments – Credit Losses . The Company accounts for estimated credit losses on financial assets measured at an amortized cost basis and certain off-balance sheet credit exposures in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 326-20, Financial Instruments-Credit Losses . FASB ASC 326-20 requires the Company to estimate expected credit losses over the life of its financial assets and certain off-balance sheet exposures as of the reporting date based on relevant information about past events, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. The Company records the estimate of expected credit losses as an allowance for credit losses. For financial assets measured at an amortized cost basis the allowance for credit losses is reported as a valuation account on the statement of financial condition that adjusts the asset’s amortized cost basis. Changes in the allowance for credit losses are reported in credit loss expense, if applicable. Management believes its risk of loss on currently recorded receivables is minimal and accordingly an allowance for credit losses has been recorded as of March 31, 2025, and December 31, 2024, and January 1, 2024 in the amount of $ 0.7 million, $ 0.7 million and $ 0.2 million, respectively.
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Goodwill is tested annually for impairment or if certain events occur indicating that the carrying amounts may be impaired. If a qualitative assessment is used and the Company determines that the fair value of a reporting unit is more likely than not (i.e., a likelihood of more than 50%) less than its carrying amount, a quantitative impairment test will be performed. An impairment loss will be recognized if a reporting unit’s carrying amount exceeds its fair value, to the extent that it does not exceed the total carrying amount of goodwill. No impairment of goodwill was recognized for the periods ended March 31, 2025 and 2024.
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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Intangible assets that are deemed to have definite lives are amortized over their useful lives, generally ranging from 5 to 10 years . They are reviewed for impairment when there is evidence that events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by comparing the carrying amount to the estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to be generated. If the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its estimated future cash flows, an impairment charge is recognized for the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the estimated fair value.
There was no impairment of intangible assets recognized for the periods ended March 31, 2025 and 2024.
Income Taxes
Income taxes are accounted for under an asset and liability approach. This process involves calculating the temporary and permanent differences between the carrying amounts of the assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. The temporary differences result in deferred tax assets and liabilities, which are recorded on the consolidated balance sheet in accordance with FASB ASC 740, Income Taxes (“ASC 740”), which established financial accounting and reporting standards for the effects of income taxes. The likelihood that deferred tax assets will be recovered from future taxable income must be assessed and, to the extent that recovery is not likely, a valuation allowance is established. Changes in the valuation allowance in a period are recorded through the income tax provision in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.
ASC 740-10 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an entity’s financial statements and prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attributes for financial statement disclosure of tax positions taken or expected to be taken on an income tax return. Under ASC 740-10, the impact of an uncertain tax position on the income tax return must be recognized at the largest amount that is more-likely-than-not to be sustained upon audit by the relevant taxing authority. An uncertain tax position will not be recognized if it has less than a 50% likelihood of being sustained. Additionally, ASC 740-10 provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure, and transition.
For the periods prior to the Reverse Merger and Recapitalization, BMS was treated as a partnership for income tax purposes and therefore not subject to federal taxes. BMS was subject to certain state and local income taxes. Additionally, Binah Capital Corp. (fka, Kingswood Acquisition Corp.) was treated as a corporation and subject to U.S. federal income taxes, in addition to state and local income taxes.
Subsequent to the Reverse Merger and Recapitalization, Binah Capital Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Holdings, is the parent company of BMS. Subsequent to the Reverse Merger and Recapitalization, BMS elected to be treated as a corporation and is subject to U.S. federal income taxes, in addition to state and local income taxes.
Binah Capital Group, Inc., Binah Capital Corp., BMS, the PKSH Entities, Cabot Entities and WEG are taxable entities subject to federal, state, and local income taxes. Therefore, these condensed consolidated financial statements include an income tax provision for the taxable entities only. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amount of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and net operating loss carryforwards.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The Company periodically evaluates deferred tax assets and net operating loss carryforwards to determine their recoverability based primarily on the Company’s ability to generate future taxable income. A valuation allowance may be established to reduce deferred tax assets, if it is more likely than not that all, or some portion, of such deferred tax assets will not be realized.
The Company accounts for taxes in accordance with the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes. Under this method, the Company must recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is “more likely than not” that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the condensed consolidated financial statements from such a position are measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate resolution.
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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Net Income (Loss) Per Share
Basic earnings per share of common stock is computed by dividing net income attributable to the Company by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding during the same period. Diluted net income per share of common stock is computed by dividing net income attributable to the Company by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding adjusted to give effect to potentially dilutive securities. Potential shares of common stock consist of incremental shares issuable upon the assumed exercise of stock options and warrants and conversion of the Company’s preferred stock.
Financial Instruments
The Company does not use derivative instruments to hedge exposures to cash flow, market or foreign currency risks. The Company does not hold or issue financial instruments for speculative or trading purposes.
As a result of the Reverse Recapitalization, the Company had issued and has outstanding warrants. The Company evaluates the warrants, to determine if such instruments should be considered stock-based compensation, pursuant to ASC Topic 718, and if not in the scope of ASC 718, if such instruments are derivatives or contain features that qualify as embedded derivatives, pursuant to ASC Topic 480 and ASC Topic 815. The determination of whether the instrument should be classified as stock-based compensation or a derivative instrument, including whether such instruments should be recorded as liabilities or as equity, is re-assessed at the end of each reporting period.
Warrants issued to non-employees (the “Non-employee Warrants”) are not classified as stock-based compensation as there is no condition of employment such that the granting of the shares does not represent compensation. The Non-employee Warrants are classified as derivative liabilities under ASC Topic 480 or ASC Topic 815. Warrants issued to non-employees are measured at fair value on recurring basis, using the market approach based upon the quoted market price of Binah Capital Group, Inc.’s warrants at the end of each reporting period.
Contingent Liabilities
The Company recognizes liabilities for contingencies when there is an exposure that, when fully analyzed, indicates potential losses become probable and can be reasonably estimated. Whether a potential loss is probable and can be reasonably estimated is based on currently available information and is subject to significant judgment, a variety of assumptions and uncertainties.
When a potential loss is probable and the loss or range of loss can be estimated, the Company will accrue the most likely amount within that range. No liability is recognized for those matters which, in management’s judgment, the determination of a reasonable estimate of potential loss is not possible, or for which a potential loss is not determined to be probable.
The determination of these liability amounts requires significant judgment on the part of management See Note 13 - Commitments and Contingencies for additional information.
Emerging Growth Company Status
The Company is an “emerging growth company,” as defined in Section 2(a) of the Securities Act of 1933, as modified by the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012, and it thus may take advantage of certain exemptions from various reporting requirements that are applicable to other public companies that are not emerging growth companies.
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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In November 2024, Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2024-03, Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income—Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40) : Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses , which requires public business entities to disclose, in interim and annual reporting periods, additional information about certain expenses in the notes to financial statements. The ASU should be applied prospectively and is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2027, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact on the related disclosures; however, it does not expect this update to have an impact on its financial condition or results of operations.
In December 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures to enhance the transparency of income tax disclosures relating to the rate reconciliation, disclosure of income taxes paid, and certain other disclosures. The ASU should be applied prospectively and is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact on the related disclosures; however, it does not expect this update to have an impact on its financial condition or results of operations.
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023 - 07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures to improve the disclosures about reportable segments and include more detailed information about a reportable segment’s expenses. This ASU also requires that a public entity with a single reportable segment, like the Company, provide all of the disclosures required as part of the amendments and all existing disclosures required by Topic 280. The ASU should be applied retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the consolidated financial statements and is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023 and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. The adoption during the year ending 2024 did not have an impact on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations. See Note 17 - Segment Information for related disclosures.
3.
MERGER AND RECAPITALIZATION
Upon the consummation of the Business Combination, (i) the holders of shares of KWAC’s common stock (“ KWAC Common Stock ”) issued and outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the Business Combination (other than any redeemed shares) receive d one share of common stock of Holdings (“ Holdings Common Stock ”) in exchange for each share of KWAC Common Stock held by them, subject to adjustment as more fully described herein, (ii) 1,100,000 shares of Holdings Common Stock issued to Sponsor was placed by Holdings into an escrow account and will not be released to the Sponsor unless the dollar volume-weighted average price of Holdings Common Stock exceeds $ 12.00 for 20 trading days within any 30 - day trading period during the four-year period following the consummation of the Business Combination, (iii) the holders of each whole warrant to purchase KWAC Class A Common Stock receive d one warrant to purchase Holdings Common Stock at an exercise price of $ 11.50 per share, (iv) 12 million shares of Holdings Common Stock, subject to adjustment as more fully described herein, was issued to the equity holders of Wentworth in proportion to their ownership interests in Wentworth, (v) an additional 1,100,000 shares of Holdings Common Stock was issued to certain equity holders of BMS, (vi) 3,084,450 KWAC Private Placement Warrants held by Sponsor were forfeited immediately prior to the effective time of the Business Combination, and (vii) 3,084,450 warrants to purchase Holding Common Stock at an exercise price of $ 11.50 per share were issued to the equity holders of BMS in proportion to their ownership interests in BMS. As a result of the Business Combination, BMS bec a me an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Holdings.
Additionally, on the Closing Date, Holdings entered into a Subscription Agreement with an investor for the purchase of 1,500,000 shares of Holdings’ Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock (the “ Holdings Series A Stock ”) in a private placement at $ 9.60 per share, for an aggregate purchase price of $ 14.4 million (the “ Series A PIPE ”). The Holdings Series A Stock may be converted into shares of Holdings Common Stock after the second anniversary of the closing of the Series A PIPE, which such conversion shall initially be 1.5 shares of Holdings Common Stock for each share of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, subject to certain adjustments provided in the Certificate of Designations.
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MERGER AND RECAPITALIZATION (continued)
Holdings applied to have the Holdings common stock and Holdings warrants listed on the Nasdaq Global Market (the “ Nasdaq ”) under the symbols BCG and BCGWW , respectively. Prior to the mergers, the KWAC Class A Common Stock and KWAC Public Warrants were listed on the OTC Exchange under the symbols “KWAC” and “KWAC.WS,” respectively.
On March 26, 2024, Holdings received approval for Holding’s securities to be listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC. Holdings common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Global Market and its warrants will be listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbols “BCG” and “BCGWW”, respectively.
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REVENUES FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS
Revenues from contracts with customers are recognized when control of the promised services is transferred to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for those services. Revenues are analyzed to determine whether the Company is the principal (i.e., reports revenues on a gross basis) or agent (i.e., reports revenues on a net basis) in the contract. Principal or agent designations depend primarily on the control an entity has over the product or service before control is transferred to a customer. The indicators of which party exercises control include primary responsibility over performance obligations and risk before the good or service is transferred and discretion in establishing the price.
Commissions
Commission revenues represent sales commissions generated by advisors for their clients’ purchases and sales of securities on exchanges and over-the-counter, as well as purchases of other investment products. The Company views the selling, distribution and marketing, or any combination thereof, of investment products to such clients as a single performance obligation to the product sponsors.
The Company is the principal for commission revenues, as it is responsible for the execution of the clients’ purchases and sales and maintains relationships with the product sponsors. Advisors assist the Company in performing its obligations. Accordingly, total commission revenues are reported on a gross basis.
The Company generates two types of commission revenues: sales-based commissions that are recognized at the point of sale on the trade date and trailing commissions that are recognized over time as earned. Sales-based commission revenues vary by investment product and are based on a percentage of an investment product’s current market value at the time of purchase. Trailing commission revenues are generally based on a percentage of the current market value of clients’ investment holdings in trail-eligible assets, and are recognized over the period during which services, such as ongoing support, are performed. As trailing commission revenues are based on the market value of clients’ investment holdings, the consideration is variable, and an estimate of the variable consideration is constrained due to dependence on unpredictable market impacts. The constraint is removed once the value of the clients’ investment holdings can be determined.
Advisory Fees
Advisory fees represent fees charged to advisors’ clients’ accounts on the Company’s corporate advisory platform. The Company provides ongoing investment advice, brokerage and execution services on transactions, and performs administrative services for these accounts. This series of performance obligations transfers control of the services to the client over time as the services are performed. These revenues are recognized ratably over time to match the continued delivery of the performance obligations to the client over the life of the contract. The advisory revenues generated from the Company’s corporate advisory platform are based on a percentage of the market value of the eligible assets in the clients’ advisory accounts. As such, the consideration for these revenues is variable and an estimate of the variable consideration is constrained due to dependence on unpredictable market impacts on client portfolio values. The constraint is removed once the value of the clients’ investment holdings can be determined.
The Company provides advisory services to clients on its corporate advisory platform through the advisor. The Company is the principal in these arrangements and recognizes advisory revenues on a gross basis, as the Company is responsible for satisfying the performance obligations and has control over determining the fees.
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REVENUES FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS (continued)
The following table presents total revenue from contracts with customers disaggregated by investment product for the periods ended March 31 (in thousands) :
2025
2024
Variable annuities and other insurance commissions
$
26,078
$
25,045
Mutual fund commissions
5,623
4,429
Securities commissions
3,446
3,365
Alternative investments
5,994
1,556
Advisory fees
6,916
5,685
Total Revenue From Contracts With Customers
$
48,057
$
40,080
The following tables presents sales-based and trailing revenues disaggregated by product category for the periods ended March 31 (in thousands) :
Sales-based (Point in time)
2025
2024
Variable annuities and other insurance commissions
$
9,912
$
9,437
Mutual fund commissions
1,211
1,418
Securities commissions
3,446
3,365
Alternative investments
5,842
1,547
Total Sales Based Revenues
$
20,411
$
15,767
Trailing (Over time)
2025
2024
Variable annuities and other insurance commissions
$
16,166
$
15,608
Mutual fund commissions
4,411
3,011
Advisory fees
6,916
5,685
Alternative investments
153
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Total Trailing Revenues
27,646
24,313
Total Revenue From Contracts With Customers
$
48,057
$
40,080
Contract Balances
The timing of revenue recognition may differ from the timing of payment by the Company’s customers. The Company records a receivable when revenue is recognized prior to payment and there is an unconditional right to payment. The Company records a contract asset when the Company has recognized revenue prior to payment but the Company’s right to payment is conditional on something other than the passage of time. Alternatively, when payment precedes the provision of the related services, the Company records deferred revenues (a contract liability) until the performance obligations are satisfied. As of March 31, 2025, and December 31, 2024, the Company had receivables from contracts with customers totaling approximately $ 10.2 million and $ 10.1 million, respectively. The opening balance of receivables from contracts with customers was approximately $ 8.9 million as of January 1, 2024. As of March 31, 2025, and December 31, 2024, the Company had no liabilities from contracts with customers.
Interest and Other Income
The Company earns interest income from client margin accounts and cash equivalents. This revenue is not generated from contracts with customers. Additionally, the Company receives marketing fees and sponsorship income.
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5.
FAIR VALUE
FASB ASC 820, Fair Value Measurement defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The standard establishes the following hierarchy used in fair value measurements and expands the required disclosures of assets and liabilities measured at fair value:
● Level 1 - Inputs use quoted unadjusted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company can access.
● Level 2 - Fair value measurements use other inputs that are observable, either directly or indirectly. These inputs include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets as well as other inputs such as interest rates and yield curves that are observable at commonly quoted intervals.
● Level 3 - Inputs that are unobservable inputs, including inputs that are available in situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the related asset or liability. The inputs or methodology used for valuing assets and liabilities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those assets and liabilities.
Certain financial instruments are carried at cost on the statement of financial condition, which approximates fair value due to their short-term, highly liquid nature. The carrying value of debt approximates their fair value since the interest rates on these obligations represent current market rates.
6.
DEBT
On December 23, 2024 (the “ Credit Agreement Closing Date ”), BMS entered into a Credit Agreement (the “ Credit Agreement ”) with Byline Bank, as lender (the “ Lender ”), pursuant to which the Lender agreed, at BMS’s request, to (i) make to BMS a term loan in the original principal amount of $ 20.3 million (the “ Term Loan ”), which was funded on the Credit Agreement Closing Date; (ii) make to BMS, from time to time, certain non-revolving loans (the “ Non-Revolving Loans ”) in an aggregate principal amount of up to $ 1.0 million (the “ Non-Revolving Loan Commitment ”), to be funded through, but excluding, the Maturity Date (as defined below); and (iii) issue to BMS, from time to time, letters of credit (the “ Letters of Credit ” and together with the Term Loan and Non-Revolving Loans, the “ Loans ”) until the earliest to occur of (x) the one year from the Credit Agreement Closing Date and (b) the date on which the Non-Revolving Loans are fully drawn. As of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the outstanding balance under the Term Loan was $ 19.1 million and $ 19.6 million, respectively, net of unamortized debt issuance costs.
Under the terms of the Credit Agreement, to the extent that BMS requests a Letter of Credit, the Non-Revolving Loan Commitment shall be permanently reduced in an amount equal to the amount of such Letter of Credit. The Non-Revolving Loans may not be requested by BMS and may only be advanced in connection with a repayment of a Letter of Credit (“ LC Payment ”). As of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, there were no amounts outstanding under the Non-Revolving Loan or Letter of Credit.
The Loans (both principal and interest) made by the Lender to BMS is scheduled to mature and become immediately due and payable in full on December 23, 2029 (“Maturity Date”). The obligations under the Credit Agreement shall bear interest (i) as to the Term Loan, a per annum variable interest rate equal to the Applicable Margin (as defined in the Credit Agreement) plus the greater of (x) the Term Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) (as defined in the Credit Agreement) and (y) one percent ( 1.00 %) (the “ Term Loan Interest Rate ”); (ii) as to the Non-Revolving Loans or any reimbursement obligations relating to a Letter of Credit, at an interest rate equal to the Term SOFR plus four percent ( 4.00 %) per annum; and (iii) if any other obligations is created under the Loan Documents (as defined in the Credit Agreement), at the Term Loan Interest Rate. As of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the effective interest rate was 8.3 %.
The Term Loan was used by BMS to refinance Existing Credit Facilities (as defined in the Credit Agreement) and the Non-Revolving Loans must be used solely to reimburse the Lender with respect to any Letters of Credit issued to BMS. The Term Loan refinanced the previous Oak Street Funding Facility.
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DEBT (continued)
The Credit Agreement also includes customary covenants for a transaction of this type, including financial covenants whereby BMS and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis may not have, as of the last day of each fiscal quarter, commencing with fiscal quarter ending on March 31, 2025, (1) a fixed charge coverage ratio as of the last day of the fiscal quarter for the twelve (12) month period then ended of not less than 1.20 to 1.00; (ii) a senior net leverage ratio as of the last day of such Fiscal Quarter for the twelve (12) month period then ended, of (A) for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2025 and each fiscal quarter through and including September 30, 2025, not more than 3.00 to 1.00; and (B) for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2025 and each fiscal quarter ending thereafter, not more than 2.75 to 1.00; or (iii) an annualized revenue received from custodians of at least $ 18.0 million.
The minimum calendar maturities of the Term Loan as of March 31, 2025, are as follows (in thousands) :
2025
$
1,523
2026
2,030
2027
3,045
2028
3,045
2029
10,150
$
19,793
7.
PROMISSORY NOTES – AFFILIATES
On November 30, 2017, WMS issued subordinated promissory notes in the aggregate principal amount of approximately $ 3.6 million to certain sellers in connection with the acquisition of the PKSH Entities. These notes had a maturity date of May 17, 2023 and accrued interest at a rate of 10 % annually. The interest on these notes continued to accrue until such time as these notes were paid.
Additionally, in connection with the acquisition of the PKSH Entities, the Company agreed to pay contingent consideration in the amount of $ 5.0 million to certain sellers. The conditions related to this contingency were met on November 30, 2018, and thus the notes had been issued to the sellers. These subordinated promissory notes had a maturity date of May 30, 2023, and accrued interest at a rate of 10 % annually. The interest on these notes continued to accrue until such time as these notes were paid.
In connection with the closing of the Business Combination, the Company paid approximately $ 3.4 million on these notes. In addition to the paydown, the noteholders (all of whom are stockholders and/or key employees) agreed to forgive the remaining accrued but unpaid interest of approximately $ 3.8 million and entered into new promissory notes in the principal amount of approximately $ 5.3 million in the aggregate. The amounts outstanding as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 are $ 5.3 million and $ 5.4 million, respectively. The amount outstanding as of December 31, 2024 includes accrued interest which was paid subsequently. The terms of these new promissory notes provide for maturity on May 15, 2027 and carries an interest rate of Prime plus 1.00 %, but no less than 7.50 % per annum. Related interest expense was approximately $ 0.1 and $ 0.02 for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
8.
SERIES A REDEEMABLE CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK
On March 15, 2024 (the “Funding Date”), in connection with the consummation of the Business Combination, Holdings and BMS entered into a Subscription Agreement with an investor for the purchase of 1,500,000 shares of Holdings’ Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock (the “ Holdings Series A Stock ”) in a private placement at $ 9.60 per share, for an aggregate purchase price of $ 14,400,000 (the “ Series A PIPE ”). The Holdings Series A Stock may be converted into shares of Holdings Common Stock after the second anniversary of the closing of the Series A PIPE, which such conversion shall initially be 1.5 shares of Holdings Common Stock for each share of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, subject to certain adjustments provided in the Certificate of Designations.
Additionally, the Holdings Series A Stock carries a cumulative dividend at a rate of nine percent ( 9 %) per annum, payable and compounded quarterly on the last day of each quarter. At the discretion of Holdings, the payment may be made in cash or up to 50 % of the amount due, in duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable share of Holdings Series A Stock at a value of $ 10 per share. As of March 31, 2025, the Company accrued 50 % of the dividend to be paid in cash in the approximate amount of $ 0.2 million and paid an in-kind dividend in the approximate amount of $ 0.2 million. As of December 31, 2024, the Company accrued 50 % of the dividend to be paid in cash in the approximate amount of $ 0.2 million.
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SERIES A REDEEMABLE CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK (continued)
The Holdings Series A Stock has liquidation preferences in the event of a voluntary or involuntary liquidation as follows:
● The greater of $ 12.50 per share of Holdings Series A Stock if such liquidation occurs prior to the first anniversary of the Funding Date;
● $ 13.00 per share of Holdings Series A Stock if such liquidation occurs prior to the second anniversary of the Funding Date;
● $ 15.00 per share of Holdings Series A Stock if such liquidation occurs prior to the third anniversary of the Funding Date;
● $ 16.00 per share of Holdings Series A Stock if such liquidation occurs prior to the fourth anniversary of the Funding Date.
Holdings, at its option, may redeem the Series A Stock on any anniversary of the Funding date up to an including the fourth anniversary of the Funding date at the following redemption prices:
● $ 11.50 per share of Series A Stock on the first anniversary of the Funding Date;
● $ 13.00 per share of Series A Stock on the second anniversary of the Funding Date;
● $ 15.00 per share of Series A Stock on the third anniversary of the Funding Date;
● $ 16.00 per share of Series A Stock on the fourth anniversary of the Funding Date;
If the Series A Stock have not previously been redeemed or converted, the Series A Stock will be redeemed by Holdings on the fourth anniversary of the Funding Date.
9.
SERIES B CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK
On September 4, 2024, the Company entered into a Subscription Agreement with an investor for the purchase of 150,000 shares of Holdings’ Series B Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $ .0001 (the “ Holdings Series B Stock ”) in a private placement at $ 10.00 per share, for an aggregate purchase price of $ 1.5 million. The Holdings Series B Stock may be converted into shares of Holdings Common Stock, at the option of the investor at a rate equal to the quotient of (i) $ 10.00 divided, by (ii) the product of (A) .80 multiplied by, (B) the volume weighted average price for the 20 trading days during the 30 -day period immediately prior to such conversion, provided that in no event shall the denominator be less than $ 6.00 per share (the “Conversion Rate”).
Additionally, the Holdings Series B Stock carries a cumulative dividend at a rate of nine percent ( 7 %) per annum, payable and compounded quarterly on the last day of each quarter. At the discretion of Holdings, the payment may be made in cash or up to 50 % of the amount due, in duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable share of Holdings Series B Stock at a value of $ 10 per share. As of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, included in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities on the accompanying condensed consolidated statement of financial condition is an accrued dividend in the amount of $ 0.03 million that was paid subsequent to March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024.
The Company may, at its option, in whole, or part, redeem the Holdings Series B Stock any time after the first anniversary of the date of the Subscription Agreement at a redemption price equal to the greater of (i) $ 12.00 per share of Holdings Series B Stock, plus accrued but unpaid dividends or (A) 1.20 multiplied by (B) the volume weighted average price for 20 trading days during the 30 -day period immediately prior to the redemption; provided that such price shall not greater than $ 20.00 .
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WARRANTS
The following table summarizes the warrants outstanding as of March 31, 2025:
Class of Warrants
Number Outstanding
Public warrants
15,147,958
Each whole warrant entitles the registered holder to purchase one share of Class A common stock at a price of $ 11.50 per share. A holder may exercise its warrants only for a whole number of shares of Class A common stock. No fractional warrants will be issued upon separation of the units and only whole warrants will trade. The Company may redeem the warrants at a price of $ 0.01 per share if the closing price of the Company’s Class A common stock equals or exceeds $ 18.00 per share for any 20 trading days within a 30 -trading day period. The warrants will expire five years after the Closing Date or earlier upon redemption or liquidation.
The warrants are classified as derivative liabilities under ASC Topic 480 or ASC Topic 815. At March 31, 2025 , the fair value of the warrant liabilities is approximately $ 0.6 million and is included in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities on the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of financial condition. For the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, included in other expenses on the condensed consolidated statement of operations is unrealized gain on the warrants in the amount of approximately $ 0.3 million and $ 1.1 million, respectively.
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INCOME TAXES
Prior to the closing the Business Combination, BMS was classified as a partnership for income tax purposes and is therefore not subject to federal, and certain state, and local income taxes. Subsequent to the closing of the Business Combination, BMS elected to be taxed as a corporation and therefore subject to federal, state and local income taxes. Binah Capital Group, Inc. and Binah Capital Corp are also corporations and subject to federal, state and local income taxes. PKSH elected to be taxed as a corporation. The PKSH Entities and WEG are taxable entities and are subject to federal, state, and local income taxes.
The effective tax rate was approximately 23 % and ( 7 )% for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The effective income tax rate for the periods ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 differed significantly from the statutory rate primarily due to transaction costs that were incurred as a result of the Reverse Recapitalization, warrant revaluations, and other permanent differences. The tax provision is related to the activities of the taxable entities including Binah Capital group, Inc., BMS, PKSH Entities, Cabot Entities and WEG.
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NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE
The Series A and Series B Preferred Stock do not have similar economic rights to the common stock and management does not consider them to be in substance common shares for earnings per share (“EPS”) purposes. As a result, the weighted average Series A and Series B Preferred Stock outstanding during the period was not included in the calculation of weighted average common stock outstanding. The warrants were considered in diluted EPS under the treasury stock method, if dilutive.
The computation of loss per share and weighted average of the Company’s common stock outstanding for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 is as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts) :
2025
2024
Net income (loss)
$
1,033
( 2,311 )
Basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding, common stock
16,602
16,566
Basic and diluted income (loss) per share of common stock
$
0.06
( 0.14 )
The following table details the securities that have been excluded from the calculation of weighted-average shares for diluted earnings per share for the period presented as they were anti-dilutive (in thousands) .
2025
2024
Warrants
15,147
15,107
13.
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Litigation
Certain conditions may exist as of the date the condensed consolidated financial statements are issued which may result in a loss to the Company, but which will only be resolved when one or more future events occur or fail to occur. The Company assesses such contingent liabilities, and such assessment inherently involves an exercise of judgment. In assessing loss contingencies related to legal proceedings that are pending against the Company, or unasserted claims that may result in such proceedings, the Company evaluates the perceived merits of any legal proceedings or unasserted claims, as well as the perceived merits of the amount of relief sought or expected to be sought therein.
If the assessment of a contingency indicates that it is probable that a material loss has been incurred and the amount of the liability can be estimated, then the estimated liability would be accrued in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements. If the assessment indicates that a potentially material loss contingency is not probable, but is reasonably possible, or is probable but cannot be estimated, then the nature of the contingent liability and an estimate of the range of possible losses, if determinable and material, would be disclosed. Loss contingencies considered remote are generally not disclosed, unless they involve guarantees, in which case the guarantees would be disclosed.
There can be no assurance that such matters will not materially and adversely affect the Company’s business, financial position, and results of operations or cash flows.
The Company is a defendant or respondent in various pending and threatened arbitrations, administrative proceedings and lawsuits seeking compensatory damages. Claim amounts are infrequently indicative of the actual amounts the Company will be liable for, if any. Many of these claimants also seek, in addition to compensatory damages, punitive or treble damages, and all seek interest, costs and fees. These matters arise in the normal course of business. The Company intends to vigorously defend itself in these actions, and the ultimate outcome of these matters cannot be determined at this time.
In many lawsuits, arbitrations, and regulatory proceedings, it is not possible to determine whether a liability has been incurred or to estimate the amount of that liability until the matter is close to resolution. However, accruals are reviewed regularly and are adjusted to reflect management’s estimates of the impact of developments, rulings, advice of counsel and any other information pertinent to a particular matter.
Because of the inherent difficulty in predicting the ultimate outcome of legal and regulatory actions, management cannot predict with certainty the eventual loss or range of loss related to such matters. The Company believes, based upon current information, that the outcome of any such legal proceeding, claim, dispute, or investigation will not have a material effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows. However, the actual outcomes of such legal proceedings, claims, disputes, or investigations could be material to the Company’s operating results and cash flows for a particular future period as additional information is obtained.
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (continued)
Indemnification
The activities of the Company’s customers are transacted on either a cash or margin basis through the facilities of its clearing broker. In margin transactions, the clearing broker extends credit to the customers, subject to various regulatory and margin requirements, collateralized by cash and securities in the customer’s account. In connection with these activities, the clearing broker may also execute and clear customer transactions involving the sale of securities not yet purchased.
These transactions may expose the Company to significant off-balance sheet risk in the event margin requirements are not sufficient to fully cover losses which the customers may incur. In the event the customers fail to satisfy their obligations to the clearing broker, the Company may be required to compensate the clearing broker for losses incurred on behalf of the customers.
The Company, through its clearing broker, seeks to control the risk associated with its customers’ activities by requiring customers to maintain margin collateral in compliance with various regulatory and internal guidelines.
As of March 31, 2025, and December 31, 2024, management of the Company had not been notified by any clearing brokers, nor were they otherwise aware of any potential losses relating to this indemnification.
14.
COMMON STOCK, PREFERRED STOCK AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
The Company is authorized to issue 57,500,000 shares consisting of the following:
● 2,000,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock, par value $ 0.0001 per share, 1,572,000 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2025; and
● 500,000 shares of Series B Preferred Stock, par value $ 0.0001 per share, 150,000 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2025; and
● 55,000,000 shares of Common Stock, par value $ 0.0001 per share, 16,602,460 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2025.
15.
NET CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS
The Company operates four registered broker-dealers that are subject to the SEC Uniform Net Capital Rule (Rule 15c3-1). This requires the Company to maintain certain minimum net capital requirements. As of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, all broker-dealers had net capital in excess of the required minimums.
16.
CREDIT RISK AND CONCENTRATIONS
Financial instruments that subject the Company to credit risk consist principally of receivables and cash and cash equivalents. The Company performs certain credit evaluation procedures and does not require collateral for financial instruments subject to credit risk. The Company believes that credit risk is limited because the Company routinely assesses the financial strength of its counterparties and, based upon factors surrounding the credit risk of its counterparties, establishes an allowance for uncollectible accounts and, consequently, believes that its receivables credit risk exposure beyond such allowances is limited.
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SEGMENT INFORMATION
Effective with the consummation of the Business Combination, the Board confirmed Craig Gould as Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and David Shane as Chief Financial Officer (“CFO). The Company has concluded that the its Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) of the group includes the CEO and CFO of the Company.
Management of the Company has determined that it has one reportable segment, given the common nature of the Company’s operations, products and services, and regulatory environment. The Company provides a platform of brokerage and investment advisory services to independent financial advisors and advisors at other financial services companies from which the Company derives its revenues and incurs expenses. See Note 4 – Revenue from Contracts with Customers .
The CODM regularly reviews net income/(loss) before the provision or benefit for income taxes as presented in the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of operations for purposes of assessing performance and making decisions regarding the allocation of resources. Expenses regularly reviewed by the CODM include those line items reported on the Company’s condensed consolidated statement of operations, the most significant of which includes commissions and fees, employee compensation and benefits and professional fees. See the condensed consolidated statements of operations and Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounts Policies for additional information about these lines items and the related accounting policies.
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SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
The Company evaluated subsequent events that occurred after the balance sheet date up to the date that the condensed consolidated financial statements were available to be issued.
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