Envela Corp 10-K

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA ENVELA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS Year Ended December 31, 2023 2022 Revenue: Sales 171,674,088 $ 182,685,854 Cost of goods sold 130,017,558 137,858,768 Gross margin 41,656,530 44,827,086 Expenses: Selling, General & Administrative Expenses 31,537,677 29,430,723 Depreciation and Amortization 1,362,064 1,451,834 Total operating expenses 32,899,741 30,882,557 Operating income 8,756,789 13,944,529 Other income 727,782 918,691 Interest expense 463,201 483,693 Income before income taxes 9,021,370 14,379,527 Income tax expense (benefit) 1,873,918 ( 1,309,606 ) Net income $ 7,147,452 $ 15,689,133 Earnings per share: Basic $ 0.27 $ 0.58 Diluted $ 0.27 $ 0.58 Weighted average shares outstanding: Basic 26,822,725 26,924,631 Diluted 26,837,725 26,939,631 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 30 Table of Contents PART II Item 8 ENVELA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS December 31, 2023 2022 Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 17,853,853 $ 17,169,969 Trade receivables, net of allowances 7,811,159 7,949,775 Notes receivable, net of allowance - 578,250 Inventories 23,146,177 18,755,785 Prepaid expenses 1,082,425 1,231,817 Other current assets 4,700 35,113 Total current assets 49,898,314 45,720,709 Property and equipment, net 10,955,299 9,393,802 Goodwill 3,921,453 3,621,453 Intangible assets, net 4,308,095 4,993,545 Deferred tax asset - 1,488,258 Operating lease right-of-use assets 4,189,621 5,872,681 Other assets, less current portion 201,447 186,761 Total assets $ 73,474,229 $ 71,277,209 Liabilities and stockholders’ equity Current liabilities: Accounts payable-trade $ 3,126,743 $ 3,358,881 Notes payable 1,361,443 1,250,702 Current operating lease liabilities 1,807,729 1,686,997 Accrued expenses 2,486,423 2,286,594 Customer deposits and other liabilities 211,651 282,482 Total current liabilities 8,993,989 8,865,656 Deferred tax liability 38,668 - Notes payable, less current portion 13,572,048 14,726,703 Operating lease liabilities, less current portion 2,560,671 4,368,400 Total liabilities 25,165,376 27,960,759 Commitments and contingencies Stockholders’ equity: Preferred stock, $ 0.01 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized; 0 shares issued and outstanding - - Common stock, $ 0.01 par value; 60,000,000 shares authorized; 26,924,631 shares issued; 26,508,658 and 26,924,631 shares outstanding, respectively 269,246 269,246 Treasury stock at cost, 415,973 and 0 shares, respectively ( 2,155,049 ) - Additional paid-in capital 40,173,000 40,173,000 Retained earnings 10,021,656 2,874,204 Total stockholders’ equity 48,308,853 43,316,450 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 73,474,229 $ 71,277,209 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 31 Table of Contents PART II Item 8 ENVELA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENTS Year Ended December 31, 2023 2022 Operations Net income $ 7,147,452 $ 15,689,133 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operations: Depreciation and amortization 1,362,064 1,451,834 Provision for credit losses 300,431 120,554 Deferred taxes 1,526,926 - Non-cash lease expense 1,895,428 1,867,520 Income tax valuation allowance reduction - ( 1,488,258 ) Reserve reduction of notes receivable and accrued interest receivable - ( 838,647 ) Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Trade receivables ( 161,815 ) ( 903,796 ) Inventories ( 4,390,392 ) ( 4,707,349 ) Prepaid expenses 149,392 ( 792,778 ) Other assets 15,728 985,509 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ( 32,310 ) 1,367,713 Operating leases ( 1,899,365 ) ( 1,834,808 ) Customer deposits and other liabilities ( 70,831 ) ( 896,742 ) Net cash provided by operations 5,842,708 10,019,885 Investing Payments from note receivable 578,250 260,397 Purchase of property and equipment ( 2,238,111 ) ( 272,748 ) Acquisition of Kretchmer Inc's stock ( 100,000 ) - Additional cash payment for Avail Recovery Solutions' assets - ( 216,988 ) Net cash used in investing ( 1,759,861 ) ( 229,339 ) Financing Payments on notes payable ( 1,243,914 ) ( 1,058,725 ) Payments on line of credit - ( 1,700,000 ) Acquisition of treasury stock ( 2,155,049 ) - Net cash used in financing ( 3,398,963 ) ( 2,758,725 ) Net change in cash and cash equivalents 683,884 7,031,821 Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 17,169,969 10,138,148 Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 17,853,853 $ 17,169,969 Supplemental Disclosures Cash paid during the period for: Interest $ 463,561 $ 491,828 Income taxes $ 197,561 $ 133,000 Non-cash activities: Transfer Avail goodwill to intangibles $ - $ 2,736,000 Finance acqusition of Kretchmer Inc's stock $ 200,000 $ - The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 32 Table of Contents PART II Item 8 ENVELA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY STATEMENTS Additional Retained Earnings Total Common Stock Treasury Stock Preferred Stock Paid-in (Accumulated Stockholders' Shares Amount Shares Amount Shares Amount Capital Deficit) Equity Balance at January 1, 2022 26,924,631 $ 269,246 - $ - - $ - $ 40,173,000 $ ( 12,814,929 ) $ 27,627,317 Net income - - - - - - - 15,689,133 15,689,133 Balance at December 31, 2022 26,924,631 269,246 - - - - 40,173,000 2,874,204 43,316,450 Net income - - - - - 7,147,452 7,147,452 Shares repurchased - - ( 415,973 ) ( 2,155,049 ) - - - - ( 2,155,049 ) Balance at December 31, 2023 26,924,631 $ 269,246 ( 415,973 ) $ ( 2,155,049 ) - $ - $ 40,173,000 $ 10,021,656 $ 48,308,853 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 33 Table of Contents PART II Item 8 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTE 1 — ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND NATURE OF OPERATIONS A summary of the significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of the accompanying consolidated financial statements follows. References to fiscal years below are denoted with the word “Fiscal” and the associated year. Principles of Consolidation and Nature of Operations Envela and its subsidiaries engage in diverse business activities within the re-commerce sector. These activities include being one of the nation’s premier authenticated re-commerce retailers of luxury hard assets; providing end-of-life asset recycling; offering data destruction and IT asset management; and providing products, services, and solutions to industrial and commercial companies. Envela operates primarily via two segments. Its commercial-services segment is led by subsidiary ECHG, LLC ("ECHG"), and its direct-to-consumer segment is led by subsidiary DGSE, LLC ("DGSE"). Envela reports its revenue and operating expenses based on these two operating segments. We also include segment information in the notes to our financial statements. Envela is a Nevada corporation, headquartered in Irving, Texas. Envela primarily makes a resale marketplace for previously-owned products via its two business segments, a direct-to-consumer business (DGSE) and a commercial services business (ECHG). Our direct-to-consumer portfolio primarily operates multiple brick-and-mortar and online marketplaces. Our commercial services portfolio offers custom re-commerce solutions to meet the needs of diverse clients, including Fortune 500 companies. For additional business operations for both the consumer and commercial segments, see Note 10 – Segment Information. The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) and include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. All material intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated. Cash and Cash Equivalents The Company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with a maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. The carrying amounts reported in the consolidated balance sheets approximate fair value. Inventories The consumer segment’s inventory is valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value (“NRV”). The Company acquires a majority of its inventory from individual customers, including pre-owned jewelry, watches, bullion, rare coins and collectibles. The Company acquires these items based on its own internal estimate of the fair market value of the items at the time of purchase. The consumer segment considers factors such as the current spot market price of precious metals and current market demand for the items being purchased. The consumer segment supplements these purchases from individual customers with inventory purchased from wholesale vendors. These wholesale purchases of new merchandise can take the form of full asset purchases, or consigned inventory. Consigned inventory is accounted for on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet with a fully offsetting contra account so that consigned inventory has a net zero balance. The majority of the Company’s inventory has some component of its value that is based on the spot market price of precious metals. Because the overall market value for precious metals regularly fluctuates, these fluctuations could have either a positive or negative impact on the value of the Company’s inventory and could positively or negatively impact the profitability of the Company. The Company regularly monitors these fluctuations to evaluate any necessary impairment to its inventory. The commercial segment’s inventory principally includes processed and unprocessed electronic scrap materials. The value of the material is derived from recycling the precious and other scrap metals included in the scrap. The processed and unprocessed materials are carried at the lower of the average cost of the material during the month of purchase or NRV. The in-transit material is carried at lower of cost or NRV using the retail method. Under the retail method the valuation of the inventory at cost and the resulting gross margins are calculated by applying a cost to retail ratio to the retail value of the inventory. The inventory listed in Note 3, and for the time period until November 15, 2026, is pledged as collateral against the available $ 3,500,000 Farmers State Bank of Oakley Kansas ("FSB") line of credit and the FSB notes with the consumer and commercial segments. For the FSB notes, see Note 9 – Long-Term Debt. 34 Table of Contents PART II Item 8 Property and Equipment Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation on property and equipment is provided for using the straight-line method over the anticipated economic useful lives of the related property. The Company uses the following standard useful life for our property and equipment; 39 years for buildings, 7 years for furniture and fixtures, 3 years for computer equipment, 5 years for vehicles and 5 years for warehouse equipment. Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. If circumstances require a long-lived asset or asset group be tested for possible impairment, we first compare undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by the asset or asset group to its carrying value. If the carrying value of the long-lived asset or asset group is not recoverable on an undiscounted cash flow basis, an impairment is recognized to the extent the carrying value exceeds its fair value. Fair value is determined through various valuation techniques including discounted cash flow models, quoted market values, and third-party independent appraisals, as considered necessary. There were no impairments recorded as of December 31, 2023 and 2022. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged against income as incurred; betterments that increase the value or materially extend the life of the related assets are capitalized. When assets are sold or retired, the cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any gain or loss is recorded to current operating income. Impairment of Long-Lived Assets, Amortized Intangible Assets and Goodwill The Company performs impairment evaluations of its long-lived assets, including property, equipment, and intangible assets with finite lives whenever business conditions or events indicate that those assets may be impaired. When the estimated future undiscounted cash flows to be generated by the assets are less than the carrying value of the long-lived assets, the assets are written down to fair market value and a charge is recorded to current operations. Based on the Company’s evaluations, no impairment was required as of December 31, 2023 or 2022. Goodwill is evaluated for impairment annually in the fourth quarter, or when there is reason to believe that the value has been diminished or impaired. Evaluations for possible impairment are based upon a comparison of the estimated fair value of the reporting segment to which the goodwill has been assigned, versus the sum of the carrying value of the assets and liabilities of that segment including the assigned goodwill value. Goodwill is tested at the segment level and is the only intangible asset with an indefinite life on the consolidated balance sheets. Financial Instruments The carrying amounts reported in the consolidated balance sheets for cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses approximate fair value because of the immediate or short-term maturity of these financial instruments. The carrying amounts reported for the notes receivable and notes payable approximate fair value because the underlying instruments have an interest rate that reflects current market rates. None of these instruments are held for trading purposes. Advertising Costs The consumer segment’s advertising costs are expensed as incurred and amounted to $ 945,340 and $ 723,889 for Fiscal 2023 and Fiscal 2022, respectively. The commercial segment’s advertising costs are expensed as incurred and amounted to $ 37,110 and $ 49,977 for Fiscal 2023 and Fiscal 2022, respectively. 35 Table of Contents PART II Item 8 Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Credit Losses The consumer segment generally has a low risk level of accounts receivable. Given the generally low level of the consumer segment’s accounts receivables, the company uses a simplified approach to calculate a general provision for credit losses. An allowance is calculated for each aging “bucket,” based on the risk profile of that bucket. For example, based on our historical experience, we have chosen to not place any reserve on amounts that are less than 60 days past due. From there the reserve amount escalates: 10% reserve on amounts over 60 but less than 90 days past due, 25% on amounts over 90 but less than 120 days past due, and 75% on amounts over 120 days past due . No accounts receivable was determined to be uncollectable, therefore there were no write offs against the allowance for bad debt. Managing bad debt risk for the consumer segment is based on accounts that are expected to be past due. The consumer’s wholesale customer base is small, and we have a good relationship and history with each one. Based on the new ASU 2016-13 guideline established by the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB"), an allowance adjustment is based on the current expected credit losses methodology for estimating allowances for credit losses. The new methodology is based on expected losses rather than incurred losses. The reserve warranted, based on the new expected credit losses methodology, as of December 31, 2023 is $0. For Fiscal 2023 and 2022, besides the normal timing to clear credit cards and financing collections, the consumer’s accounts receivable balance consisted of wholesale dealers that are current and expected to be collected. Once a reserve is established, and an amount is considered to be uncollectable it is to be written off against the reserve. We revisit the reserve periodically, but no less than annually, with the same analytical approach in order to determine if the reserve needs to be increased or decreased, based on the risk profile of open accounts receivable for expected credit losses. The commercial segment has a more sizable accounts receivable balance of $ 4,399,658 on December 31, 2023 and $ 7,110,535 as of December 31, 2022. The commercial segment uses a different methodology for expected credit losses, except for Avail who uses the same methodology as the consumer segment. For the commercial segment, excluding Avail, customers are generally larger and terms are farther out. Once we determine that a balance is an expected credit loss, we reserve that balance but still pursue payment. Percentages were developed based on management’s historical knowledge of past companies, the industry and the location in which the company operates. On the occasion we determine a balance is uncollectable we write off the balance against the reserve. During Fiscal 2023, $ 91,307 of accounts receivables was determined to be uncollectable, therefore written off against the allowance for bad debt. As of December 31, 2023, management considered $ 111,656 , of accounts receivables, excluding Avail, is expected to be uncollectable, but still under pursuit, as warranted by the current expected credit losses methodology (“CECL”) guidelines to be reserved, as compared to a reserve balance, excluding Avail, of $ 51,734 as of December 31, 2022. Avail has more customers with smaller balances that occasionally become delinquent more in relation to the consumer segment’s accounts receivables, and they are analyzed in accordance with the consumer segment’s delinquency approach. Avail’s expected reserve as of December 31, 2023, according to the expected credit losses guidelines and using the consumer’s segment’s methodology approach, was determined to be $ 149,202 , as compared to Avail’s reserve balance of $ 0 as of December 31, 2022. A summary of the Allowance for Credit Losses is presented below: December 31, 2023 2022 Beginning Balance $ 51,734 $ 1,583 Provision for credit losses (+) 300,431 120,554 Receivables written off (-) ( 91,307 ) ( 70,403 ) Ending Balance $ 260,858 $ 51,734 Leases We record leases, which consist primarily of operating leases, on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as operating lease ROU assets and operating lease liabilities. The operating lease liabilities include Current and Noncurrent Portions, whereas, the ROU assets are listed as Noncurrent. Operating lease liabilities are initially recognized based on the net present value of the fixed portion of our lease payments from lease commencement through the lease term. To calculate the net present value, we apply an incremental borrowing rate. The incremental borrowing rate is determined using a portfolio approach based on the rate of interest we would pay to borrow an amount equal to the lease payments on a collateralized basis over a similar term. We use quoted interest rates obtained from financial institutions as an input to derive our incremental borrowing rate as the discount rate for the lease. We recognize ROU assets based on operating lease liabilities reduced by property incentives received from landlords. We lease the land and buildings for many of our consumer stores and land and warehouse facilities for our commercial segment. Notes Receivable The commercial segment held two notes receivable from CExchange as of December 31, 2022. During Fiscal 2021, management learned the two notes may not have been recoverable. Management reserved the full amount of the outstanding and unpaid notes receivable of $ 900,000 and wrote-off the outstanding and unpaid accrued interest associated with the notes receivable of $ 49,174 . The notes receivable of $ 900,000 and $ 49,174 of accrued interest receivable were charged to other expense during Fiscal 2021. Subsequent to reserving the note of $ 900,000 during Fiscal 2021, a partial payment was received of $ 61,353 , reducing the amount of the reserve to $ 838,647 , as of December 31, 2021. On October 25, 2022, the commercial segment received $ 260,397 of the reserved $ 838,647 notes receivable. Upon receipt of the partial payment, management believed, from the information available, that the remaining and unpaid notes receivable of $ 578,250 , would probably be received in full. The reserve was reduced to $ 0 , recording $ 838,647 as other income, thereby restoring the balance of the notes receivable, net to $ 578,250 , as of December 31, 2022. The full payment of the remaining $ 578,250 was received on January 17, 2023. Interest receivable, in the amount of $ 49,174 , that was written off against the reserve in Fiscal 2021 was received plus we received additional interest, in the amount of $ 44,941 . The total interest received, in 2023 of $ 94,115 , was recorded as other income for the commercial segment. 36 Table of Contents PART II Item 8 Short-Term Financing On November 23, 2021, the Company secured a 36 month line of credit from FSB for $3,500,000 at 3.1% annual interest rate with a maturity date of November 23, 2024 . As of December 31, 2023, and December 31, 2022, the line of credit had a principal and outstanding balance of $ 0 , with accrued and unpaid interest balance of $ 0 as of December 31, 2023 and 2022. Income Taxes Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method prescribed by U.S. GAAP. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit 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 effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. A valuation allowance is recorded to reduce the carrying amounts of deferred tax assets unless it is more likely than not such assets will be realized. The Company accounts for its position in tax uncertainties in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The guidance establishes standards for accounting for uncertainty in income taxes. The guidance provides several clarifications related to uncertain tax positions. Most notably, a “more likely-than-not” standard for initial recognition of tax positions, a presumption of audit detection and a measurement of recognized tax benefits based on the largest amount that has a greater than 50 percent likelihood of realization. U.S. GAAP requires a two-step process to determine the amount of tax benefit to be recognized in the financial statements. First, the Company must determine whether any amount of the tax benefit may be recognized. Second, the Company determines how much of the tax benefit should be recognized (this would only apply to tax positions that qualify for recognition). The Company has not taken a tax position that, if challenged, would have a material effect on the financial statements or the effective tax rate during the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022. The Company currently believes that its significant filing positions are highly certain and that all of its other significant income tax filing positions and deductions would be sustained upon audit or the final resolution would not have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements. Therefore, the Company has not established any significant reserves for uncertain tax positions. The Company recognizes accrued interest and penalties resulting from audits by tax authorities in the provision for income taxes in the consolidated statements of operations. During Fiscal 2023 and Fiscal 2022, the Company did not incur any federal income tax interest or penalties. Revenue Recognition In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Topic 606 - Revenue from Contracts with Customers. Topic 606 is based on the principle that revenue is recognized to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. It also requires additional disclosures about the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgements and changes in judgements and assets recognized from cost incurred to obtain or fulfill a contract. Topic 606 provides guidance to identify performance obligations for revenue-generating transactions. The initial step is to identify the contract with a customer created with the sales invoice or a repair ticket. Secondly, to identify the performance obligations in the contract as we promise to deliver the purchased item or promised repairs in return for payment or future payment as a receivable. The third step is determining the transaction price of the contract obligation as in the full ticket price, negotiated price or a repair price. The next step is to allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations as we designate a separate price for each item. The final step in the guidance is to recognize revenue as each performance obligation is satisfied. The Company has no contract assets, and the only contract liability is customer deposits. The following table lists the opening and closing balances of our contract assets and liabilities. Accounts Receivable Contract Assets Contract Liabilities Consumer Opening balance - 1/1/2022 510,168 - 595,840 Closing balance - 12/31/2022 839,239 - 196,382 Commercial Opening balance - 1/1/2022 6,656,365 - - Closing balance - 12/31/2022 7,110,535 - - Accounts Receivable Contract Assets Contract Liabilities Consumer Opening balance - 1/1/2023 839,239 - 196,382 Closing balance - 12/31/2023 3,411,500 - 58,728 Commercial Opening balance - 1/1/2023 7,110,535 - - Closing balance - 12/31/2023 4,399,658 - - 37 Table of Contents PART II Item 8 The following disaggregation of total revenue is listed by sales category and segment for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022: For the Years Ended December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Revenues Gross Profit Margin Revenues Gross Profit Margin Consumer Resale $ 117,918,242 12,691,309 10.8 % $ 122,468,154 14,240,795 11.6 % Recycled 11,495,427 2,957,249 25.7 % 8,639,279 1,993,644 23.1 % Subtotal 129,413,669 15,648,558 12.1 % 131,107,433 16,234,439 12.4 % Commercial Resale 31,615,587 20,068,156 63.5 % 39,747,631 22,119,853 55.7 % Recycled 10,644,832 5,939,816 55.8 % 11,830,790 6,472,794 54.7 % Subtotal 42,260,419 26,007,972 61.5 % 51,578,421 28,592,647 55.4 % $ 171,674,088 $ 41,656,530 24.3 % $ 182,685,854 $ 44,827,086 24.5 % For the consumer segment, revenue for monetary transactions (i.e., cash and receivables) with dealers and the retail public are recognized when the merchandise is delivered, and payment has been made either by immediate payment or through a receivable obligation at one of our over-the-counter retail stores. Revenue is recognized upon the shipment of goods when retail and wholesale customers have fulfilled their obligation to pay, or promise to pay, through e-commerce or phone sales. Shipping and handling costs are accounted for as fulfillment costs after the customer obtains control of the goods. Crafted-precious-metal items at the end of their useful lives are sold for its precious metal contained. The metal is assayed to determine the precious metal content, a price is agreed upon and payment is made usually within two days. Revenue is recognized from the sale once the performance obligation is satisfied. In limited circumstances, merchandise is exchanged for similar merchandise and/or monetary consideration with both dealers and retail customers, for which revenue is recognized in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 845, Nonmonetary Transactions. When merchandise is exchanged for similar merchandise and there is no monetary component to the exchange, there is no revenue recognized. Instead, the basis of the merchandise relinquished becomes the basis of the merchandise received, less any indicated impairment of value of the merchandise relinquished. When merchandise is exchanged for similar merchandise and there is a monetary component to the exchange, revenue is recognized to the extent of the monetary assets received that determines the cost of sale based on the ratio of monetary assets received to monetary and non-monetary assets received multiplied by the cost of the assets surrendered. The Company offers the option of third-party financing for customers wishing to borrow money for the purchase. The customer applies on-line with the third party and upon going through the credit check will be approved or denied. If accepted, the customer is allowed to purchase according to the limits set by the finance company. Revenue is recognized from the sale upon the promise of the financing company to pay and delivery or shipment of the product. 38 Table of Contents PART II Item 8 The consumer segment’s return policy covers retail transactions. In some cases, customers may return a product purchased within 30 days of the receipt of the items for a full refund. Also, in some cases customers may cancel the sale within 30 days of making a commitment to purchase the items. Additionally, a customer may return an item for full refund if they can demonstrate that the item is not authentic, or there was an error in the description of the piece. Returns are accounted for as a reversal of the original transaction, with the effect of reducing revenues, and cost of sales, and returning the merchandise to inventory. The consumer segment has established an allowance for estimated returns related to sales, which is based on our review of historical returns experience and reduces our reported revenues and cost of sales accordingly. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, our allowance for returns remained the same at approximately $ 28,000 for both years. A significant amount of revenue (16.5%) stems from sales to one precious metals partner, which relationship constitutes Envela’s single largest source of revenues for Fiscal 2023. However, the Company believes that the products it sells is marketable to numerous sources at competitive prices. The commercial segment has several revenue streams and recognize revenue according to ASC 606 at an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entities expect to be entitled in exchange for transferring goods or services to the customer. The revenue streams are as follows: Outright sales are recorded when product is shipped and title is transferred. Once the price is established and the terms are agreed to and the product is shipped and the title is transferred, the revenue is recognized. The commercial segment has fulfilled its performance obligation with an agreed upon transaction price, payment terms and shipping the product. The commercial segment recognizes refining revenue when our inventory arrives at the destination port and the performance obligation is satisfied by transferring the control of the promised goods that are identified in the customer contract. The initial invoice is recognized in full when our performance obligation is satisfied, as stated in the first sentence. Under the guidance of ASC 606, an estimate of the variable consideration that are expected to be entitled is included in the transaction price stated at the current precious metal spot price and weight of the precious metal. An adjustment to revenue is made in the period once the underlying weight and any precious metal spot price movement is resolved, which is usually around six (6) weeks. Any adjustment from the resolution of the underlying uncertainty is netted with the settlement due from the original contract. Historically, these amounts have been insignificant. The commercial segment also provides recycling services according to a Scope of Work (“SOW”). Services are recognized based on the number of units processed by a preset price per unit. Activity reports are produced weekly with the counts and revenue is recognized based on the billing from the weekly reports. Recycling services can be conducted at the ECHG facility, or the recycling services can be performed at the client’s facility. The SOW will determine the charges and whether the service will be completed at the commercial segment’s facility or at the client’s facility. Payment terms are also dictated in the SOW. Shipping and Handling Costs Shipping and handling costs amounted to $ 2,109,574 and $ 3,193,742 , for 2023 and 2022, respectively. Management has determined that shipping and handling costs should be included in the cost of goods sold since inventory is what is shipped to and from store locations or to and from vendors. Taxes Collected from Customers The Company’s policy is to present taxes collected from customers and remitted to governmental authorities on a net basis. The Company records the amounts collected as a current liability and relieves such liability upon remittance to the taxing authority without impacting revenues or expenses. Earnings Per Share Basic earnings per share of Common Stock is computed by dividing net earnings available to holders of our Common Stock by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the reporting period. Diluted earnings per share reflect the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue Common Stock were exercised or converted into Common Stock. For the calculation of diluted earnings per share, the basic weighted average number of shares is increased by the dilutive effect of stock options and warrants outstanding determined using the treasury stock method. 39 Table of Contents PART II Item 8 Stock-Based Compensation The Company accounts for stock-based compensation by measuring the cost of the employee services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments, including grants of stock options, based on the fair value of the award at the date of grant. In addition, to the extent that the Company receives an excess tax benefit upon exercise of an award, such benefit is reflected as cash flow from financing activities in the consolidated statement of cash flows. Stock-based compensation expense for Fiscal 2023 and Fiscal 2022 amounted to $ 0 for both years. There were 15,000 stock options that remained unexercised as of December 31, 2023 and 2022. Use of Estimates The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP which requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue, and expenses. Examples of estimates and assumptions include: for revenue recognition, determining the nature and timing of satisfaction of performance obligations, variable consideration, and other obligations such as product returns and refunds; loss contingencies; the fair value of and/or potential impairment of goodwill and intangible assets for the reporting units; useful lives of our tangible and intangible assets; allowances for credit losses valuation allowance; the market value of, and demand for, our inventory and the potential outcome of uncertain tax positions that have been recognized on our consolidated financial statements or tax returns. Actual results and outcomes may differ from management’s estimates and assumptions. New Accounting Pronouncements In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. The ASU significantly changes how we will measure credit losses for most financial assets and certain other instruments that are not measured at fair value through net income. The most significant change in this standard is the shift from the incurred credit losses to expected credit losses which will be based on an estimate of current expected credit losses. We are required to use a forward-looking expected credit loss methodology for accounts receivable, loans and other financial instruments requiring immediate recognition of management’s estimates of current expected credit losses. The Company completed its review of its methodology based on expected losses and determined that there was no impact on our consolidated financial statements, results of operations or liquidity. The standard was adopted beginning January 1, 2023 by using a modified retrospective transition approach to align the Company’s credit loss methodology with the new standard. In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures (“ASU 2023-07”), which will require the Company to disclose segment expenses that are significant and regularly provided to the Company’s chief operating decision maker (“CODM”). In addition, ASU 2023-07 will require the Company to disclose the title and position of its CODM and how the CODM uses segment profit or loss information in assessing segment performance and deciding how to allocate resources. Topic 280 will be effective for fiscal years beginning January 1, 2024, Form 10-K, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning on January 1, 2025. The standard will be adopted beginning January 1, 2024, for the fiscal year and adopted for the interim periods beginning January 1, 2025, by using a modified retrospective transition approach. No other recently issued or effective ASU’s had, or are expected to have, a material impact on the Company’s results of operations, financial condition or liquidity. NOTE 2 — CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist of cash and cash equivalents and accounts receivable. At times, such amounts exceed federally-insured limits. A significant amount of revenue stems from sales to one precious metals partner, which relationship constitutes Envela’s single largest source of revenues of 16.5% and 17.9% during Fiscal years 2023 and 2022, respectively. However, the Company believes that the products we sell are marketable to numerous sources at competitive prices. 40 Table of Contents PART II Item 8 NOTE 3 — INVENTORIES Inventories consist of the following: December 31, 2023 2022 Consumer Resale $ 21,746,041 $ 16,462,749 Recycle 159,014 46,697 Subtotal 21,905,055 16,509,446 Commercial Resale 918,979 1,858,519 Recycle 322,143 387,820 Subtotal 1,241,122 2,246,339 $ 23,146,177 $ 18,755,785 41 Table of Contents PART II Item 8 NOTE 4 — PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Property and equipment consist of the following: December 31, December 31, 2023 2022 Consumer Land $ 1,824,892 $ 1,640,219 Buildings and improvements 4,126,507 2,798,975 Leasehold improvements 1,450,695 1,450,695 Machinery and equipment 1,224,783 1,078,595 Furniture and fixtures 802,058 603,944 Vehicles 22,859 22,859 9,451,794 7,595,287 Less: accumulated depreciation ( 2,946,727 ) ( 2,651,832 ) Sub-Total 6,505,067 4,943,455 Commercial Leasehold improvements 151,647 151,647 Machinery and equipment 1,142,731 1,082,026 Vehicles 222,232 98,610 Furniture and fixtures 145,950 145,950 1,662,560 1,478,233 Less: accumulated depreciation ( 819,389 ) ( 515,673 ) Sub-Total 843,171 962,560 Corporate Land 1,106,664 1,106,664 Buildings and improvements 2,505,716 2,502,216 Machinery and equipment 28,627 28,627 Software development 191,075 - 3,832,082 3,637,507 Less: accumulated depreciation ( 225,021 ) ( 149,720 ) Sub-Total 3,607,061 3,487,787 $ 10,955,299 $ 9,393,802 Depreciation expense was $ 676,614 and $ 685,134 for Fiscal 2023 and Fiscal 2022, respectively. NOTE 5 — ACQUISITIONS On September 12, 2023, the consumer segment purchased all of the issued and outstanding stock of Steven Kretchmer, Inc., an Arizona corporation for $300,000 (the “Kretchmer Transaction”). Based on the terms of the purchase, the Company has concluded the Kretchmer Transaction represents a business combination pursuant to FASB ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations. The Kretchmer Transaction was incorporated into the consumer segment. The full purchase price of the Kretchmer Transaction, $300,000, was allocated to goodwill and the assessment of identified assets and liabilities has not been finalized as of December 31, 2023 . 42 Table of Contents PART II Item 8 NOTE 6 — GOODWILL The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, are as follows: Year Ended December 31, 2023 2022 Opening balance $ 3,621,453 $ 6,140,465 Additions (reductions) (1) 300,000 ( 2,519,012 ) $ 3,921,453 $ 3,621,453 (1) The reduction in goodwill of $ 2,519,012 for Fiscal 2022, is a combination of an additional cash payment made on May 31, 2022 of $ 216,988 , which increased goodwill for the Avail Transaction, offset by the reduction of goodwill related to the Avail Transaction by management identifying $ 2,736,000 of intangible assets that were not initially included in the fair value of Avail’s net assets, reducing goodwill and increasing intangible assets. The increase in goodwill of $ 300,000 for Fiscal 2023 is the purchase price of the Kretchmer Transaction. The Company’s goodwill is related to both the consumer and commercial segments. Goodwill is evaluated for impairment annually in the fourth quarter, or when there is reason to believe that the value has been diminished or impaired. Based on the Company’s evaluations, no impairment was required as of December 31, 2023 and 2022. There have been no other adjustments or impairment charges to goodwill. As of December 31, 2023, and December 31, 2022, goodwill as reported in the consolidated balance sheets was $ 3,921,453 and $ 3,621,453 , respectively. 43 Table of Contents PART II Item 8 NOTE 7 — INTANGIBLE ASSETS Intangible assets consist of: December 31, December 31, 2023 2022 Consumer Domain names $ 41,352 $ 41,352 Point of sale system 330,000 330,000 371,352 371,352 Less: accumulated amortization ( 365,852 ) ( 335,502 ) Subtotal 5,500 35,850 Commercial Trademarks (1) 1,483,000 1,483,000 Customer Contracts (1) 1,873,000 1,873,000 Trademarks/Tradenames (2) 114,000 114,000 Customer Relationships (2) 345,000 345,000 Trademarks/Tradenames (3) 1,272,000 1,272,000 Customer Relationships (3) 1,464,000 1,464,000 6,551,000 6,551,000 Less: accumulated amortization ( 2,248,405 ) ( 1,593,305 ) Subtotal 4,302,595 4,957,695 Total $ 4,308,095 $ 4,993,545 (1) Intangibles relate to the asset purchase agreement of the Echo Legacy Entities on May 20, 2019. (2) Intangibles relate to the purchase of the assets of CExchange, LLC a Texas limited liability company, on June 9, 2021 (the “CExchange Transaction”). (3) Intangibles relate to the Avail Transaction on October 29, 2021. Amortization expense was $ 685,450 and $ 766,700 for Fiscal years 2023 and 2022, respectively. The estimated aggregate amortization expense for each of the five succeeding fiscal years follows: Consumer Commercial Total 2024 5,500 655,100 660,600 2025 - 655,100 655,100 2026 - 655,100 655,100 2027 - 655,100 655,100 2028 - 655,100 655,100 Thereafter - 1,027,095 1,027,095 $ 5,500 $ 4,302,595 $ 4,308,095 44 Table of Contents PART II Item 8 NOTE 8 – ACCRUED EXPENSES Accrued expenses consist of the following: December 31 December 31 2023 2022 DGSE Accrued Interest $ 11,904 $ 11,624 Payroll 226,435 146,817 Property tax 8,613 115,222 Sales tax 116,517 153,039 Other administrative expenses - 424 Subtotal 363,469 427,126 ECHG Accrued Interest 7,903 8,228 Payroll 375,663 336,226 Other accrued expenses 39,831 7,392 Unvouchered payables - inventory 1,041,188 803,649 Material & shipping costs (COGS) 56,591 229,159 Subtotal 1,521,176 1,384,654 Envela Accrued Interest 7,227 7,543 Payroll 24,543 25,179 Professional fees 165,651 199,508 Property tax 85,208 87,275 Federal income tax 172,391 - State income tax 146,758 155,309 Subtotal 601,778 474,814 $ 2,486,423 $ 2,286,594 45 Table of Contents PART II Item 8 NOTE 9 — LONG-TERM DEBT Long-term debt consists of the following: Outstanding Balance December 31, December 31, Current 2023 2022 Interest Rate Maturity DGSE Note payable, FSB (1) $ 2,563,108 $ 2,668,527 3.10 % November 15, 2026 Note payable, Trust Bank (2) 838,430 874,418 3.65 % July 9, 2030 Note payable, Texas Bank & Trust (3) 437,686 456,187 3.75 % September 14, 2025 Note payable, Texas Bank & Trust (4) 1,627,242 1,691,020 3.75 % July 30, 2031 Kretchmer Transaction note payable (5) 200,000 - 0.00 % October 1, 2025 DGSE Sub-Total 5,666,466 5,690,152 ECHG Note payable, FSB (1) 5,815,381 6,054,565 3.10 % November 15, 2026 Line of Credit (6) - - 3.10 % November 15, 2024 Avail Transaction note payable (7) 833,333 1,500,000 0.00 % April 1, 2025 ECHG Sub-Total 6,648,714 7,554,565 Envela Note payable, Texas Bank & Trust (8) 2,618,311 2,732,688 3.25 % November 4, 2025 Sub-Total 14,933,491 15,977,405 Current portion 1,361,443 1,250,702 $ 13,572,048 $ 14,726,703 (1) On November 23, 2021, FSB refinanced prior related party notes held by both Company segments. The commercial segment note was refinanced with a remaining and outstanding balance of $ 6,309,962 , is a five-year promissory note amortized over 20 years at 3.1 % annual interest rate. The note has monthly principal and interest payments of $ 35,292 . The consumer segment note was refinanced with a remaining and outstanding balance of $ 2,781,087 , is a five-year promissory note at 3.1 % annual interest rate. The note has monthly principal and interest payments of $ 15,555 . (2) On July 9, 2020, the consumer segment closed the purchase of a retail building located at 610 E. Round Grove Road in Lewisville, Texas for $ 1.195 million. The purchase was partly financed through a $ 956,000 , ten-year loan, bearing an annual interest rate of 3.65 %, payable to Truist Bank (f/k/a BB&T Bank). The note has monthly interest and principal payments of $ 5,645 . (3) On September 14, 2020, the consumer segment closed on the purchase of a retail building located at 1106 W. Northwest Highway in Grapevine, Texas for $ 620,000 . The purchase was partly financed through a $ 496,000 , five-year loan, bearing an annual interest rate of 3.75 %, payable to Texas Bank & Trust. The note has monthly interest and principal payments of $ 2,941 . (4) On July 30, 2021, the consumer segment closed the purchase of a new retail building located at 9166 Gaylord Parkway in Frisco, Texas for $ 2,215,500 . The purchase was partly financed through a $ 1,772,000 , ten-year loan (the “TB&T Frisco Loan”), bearing an annual interest rate of 3.75 %, payable to Texas Bank and Trust. The note has monthly interest and principal payments of $ 10,509 . (5) On September 12, 2023, the consumer segment entered into the Kretchmer Transaction to purchase all of the issued and outstanding common stock for $ 300,000 . The purchase was facilitated by an initial payment of $100,000 at closing, and the remaining $200,000 to be paid out by eight quarterly payments starting January 1, 2024, of $25,000 each . The installment note payable for the Kretchmer Transaction is imputed at 3.1 %. (6) On November 23, 2021, the Company secured a 36-month line of credit from FSB for $ 3,500,000 at 3.1 % annual interest rate. 46 Table of Contents PART II Item 8 (7) On October 29, 2021, the commercial segment entered into the Avail Transaction to purchase all of the assets, liabilities and rights and interests of Avail AZ, for $ 4,500,000 . The purchase was facilitated by an initial payment of $2,500,000 at closing, and the remaining $2,000,000 to be paid out by 12 quarterly payments starting April 1, 2022, of $166,667 each. The installment note payable for the Avail Transaction is imputed at 3.1% (8) On November 4, 2020, 1901 Gateway Holdings, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Envela Corporation, closed on the purchase of its corporate office building located at 1901 Gateway Drive, Irving, Texas for approximately $ 3,521,000 million. The building was partially financed through a $ 2,960,000 , five-year loan, bearing an interest rate of 3.25 %, payable to Texas Bank & Trust. The note has monthly interest and principal payments of $ 16,792 . Future scheduled principal payments of our note payables as of December 31, 2023 are as follows: Note payable, Farmers State Bank - DGSE Year Ending December 31, Amount 2024 108,743 2025 112,162 2026 2,342,203 Subtotal $ 2,563,108 Note payable, Truist Bank - DGSE Year Ending December 31, Amount 2024 37,342 2025 38,748 2026 40,206 2027 42,081 2028 43,643 Thereafter 636,410 Subtotal $ 838,430 Note payable, Texas Bank & Trust - DGSE Year Ending December 31, Amount 2024 19,209 2025 418,477 Subtotal $ 437,686 47 Table of Contents PART II Item 8 Note payable, Texas Bank & Trust - DGSE Year Ending December 31, Amount 2024 66,225 2025 75,218 2026 78,740 2027 80,717 2028 83,432 Thereafter 1,242,910 Subtotal $ 1,627,242 Note payable, Farmers Bank - ECHG Year Ending December 31, Amount 2024 246,724 2025 254,483 2026 5,314,174 Subtotal $ 5,815,381 Note payable - Justin and Tami Tinkle Year Ending December 31, Amount 2024 666,667 2025 166,666 Subtotal $ 833,333 Note payable - Kretchmer Year Ending December 31, Amount 2024 100,000 2025 100,000 Subtotal $ 200,000 48 Table of Contents PART II Item 8 Note payable, Texas Bank & Trust - Envela Year Ending December 31, Amount 2024 116,533 2025 2,501,778 Subtotal $ 2,618,311 $ 14,933,491 Future scheduled aggregate amount of principal payments and maturities of our notes payable as of December 31, 2023 are as follows: Scheduled Principal Loan Scheduled Principal Payments and Maturities by Year: Payments Maturities Total 2024 1,361,443 - 1,361,443 2025 872,415 2,795,117 3,667,532 2026 464,898 7,310,425 7,775,323 2027 122,798 - 122,798 2028 127,075 - 127,075 2029 and thereafter 301,189 1,578,131 1,879,320 Total $ 3,249,818 $ 11,683,673 $ 14,933,491 NOTE 10 — SEGMENT INFORMATION We determine our business segments based upon an internal reporting structure. The financial results are based on the following segments: consumer and commercial. The consumer segment operates Dallas Gold & Silver Exchange, which has six retail stores in DFW, Steven Kretchmer, Inc. has one retail location in Scottsdale, Arizona and Charleston Gold & Diamond Exchange, has one retail store in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina. The consumer segment has total assets of $ 38,897,373 as of December 31, 2023, and $ 36,966,711 as of December 31,2022. During Fiscal 2023, the consumer segment had $ 1,856,507 of capital expenditures, of which $ 1,327,532 was for building and building improvements, $ 184,673 was for land, $ 146,188 was to purchase machinery and equipment and $ 198,114 was to purchase furniture and fixtures. During Fiscal 2022, the consumer segment had $ 134,419 of capital expenditures, of which $ 34,446 was for building improvements, $ 22,280 purchased machinery and equipment and $ 77,693 purchased furniture and fixtures. The commercial segment includes Echo, ITAD USA, CEX, Teladvance and Avail. These five companies are involved in recycling and the reuse of electronic waste. The commercial segment has total assets of $ 34,576,856 as of December 31, 2023, and $ 34,310,498 as of December 31, 2022. During Fiscal 2023, the commercial segment had $ 184,327 of capital expenditures, of which $ 60,705 purchased machinery and equipment and $ 123,622 was to purchase vehicles. During Fiscal 2022, the commercial segment had capital expenditures of $ 87,486 , of which $ 16,156 was for leasehold improvements and $ 71,330 was to purchase machinery and equipment. The Company’s corporate costs and expenses are allocated to the business segments. The corporate building’s expenses are included in selling, general and administrative expenses since the building is part of the Company’s operations. Depreciation and amortization, other income from rental income, interest expense and income tax expense are also allocated to the Company’s business segments. Although the company’s depreciation expense is allocated to the segments, the capital expenditures are not. The corporate capital expenditures, for Fiscal 2023 was $ 197,277 , of which $ 3,500 was for building improvements and $ 193,777 was software development. The capital expenditures for Fiscal 2022, totaled $ 50,843 , all of which was to purchase equipment. Management evaluates the operating performance of each segment and makes decisions about the allocation of resources to each segment. The allocations are generally amounts agreed upon by management, which may differ from an arms-length transaction. 49 Table of Contents PART II Item 8 The following table segments the financial results of the consumer and commercial groups for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022: For the Years Ended December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Consumer Commercial Consolidated Consumer Commercial Consolidated Revenue: Sales $ 129,413,669 $ 42,260,419 $ 171,674,088 $ 131,107,433 $ 51,578,421 $ 182,685,854 Cost of goods sold 113,765,111 16,252,447 130,017,558 114,872,994 22,985,774 137,858,768 Gross profit 15,648,558 26,007,972 41,656,530 16,234,439 28,592,647 44,827,086 Expenses: Selling, general and administrative expenses 10,640,840 20,896,837 31,537,677 8,762,432 20,668,291 29,430,723 Depreciation and amortization 325,227 1,036,837 1,362,064 410,759 1,041,075 1,451,834 10,966,067 21,933,674 32,899,741 9,173,191 21,709,366 30,882,557 Operating income 4,682,491 4,074,298 8,756,789 7,061,248 6,883,281 13,944,529 Other income/expense : Other income 83,806 643,976 727,782 61,686 857,005 918,691 Interest expense 192,393 270,808 463,201 244,202 239,491 483,693 ( 108,587 ) 373,168 264,581 ( 182,516 ) 617,514 434,998 Income before income taxes 4,573,904 4,447,466 9,021,370 6,878,732 7,500,795 14,379,527 Income tax expense (benefit) 927,157 946,761 1,873,918 ( 1,426,697 ) 117,091 ( 1,309,606 ) Income from continuing operations $ 3,646,747 $ 3,500,705 $ 7,147,452 $ 8,305,429 $ 7,383,704 $ 15,689,133 NOTE 11 — BASIC AND DILUTED AVERAGE SHARES A reconciliation of basic and diluted average common shares is as follows: Year Ended December 31, 2023 2022 Basic weighted average shares 26,822,725 26,924,631 Effect of potential dilutive securities 15,000 15,000 Diluted weighted average shares 26,837,725 26,939,631 For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, there were 15,000 Common Stock options, warrants, and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) unexercised. For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, there were no anti-dilutive shares. NOTE 12 — COMMON STOCK In January 2014, the Company’s Board granted 112,000 RSUs to its officers and certain key employees. As of December 31, 2023, no RSUs remain unexercised. 50 Table of Contents PART II Item 8 NOTE 13 — STOCK OPTIONS AND RESTRICTED STOCK UNITS On June 21, 2004, our stockholders approved the adoption of the 2004 Employee Stock Option Plan (the “2004 Employee Stock Option Plan”) that provided for incentive stock options and nonqualified stock options to be granted to key employee and certain directors. Each option vested on either January 1, 2004 or immediately upon issuance thereafter. The exercise price of each option issued pursuant to the 2004 Plan is equal to the market value of our Common Stock on the date of grant, as determined by the closing bid price for our Common Stock on the Exchange on the date of grant or, if no trading occurred on the date of grant, on the last day prior to the date of grant on which our securities were listed and traded on the Exchange. Of the options issued under the 2004 Employee Stock Option Plan, 15,000 remain outstanding. Options issued pursuant to the 2004 Employee Stock Option Plan have no expiration date. The Company previously determined there will be no additional grants under the 2004 Employee Stock Option Plan. On December 7, 2016, stockholders of the Company approved the adoption of the 2016 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2016 Plan”), which reserved 1,100,000 shares for issuance pursuant to awards issued thereunder. As of December 31, 2023, no awards had been made under the 2016 Plan. The following table summarizes the activity in common shares subject to options and warrants: Years Ended December 31, 2023 2022 Weighted Weighted average exercise average exercise Shares price Shares price Outstanding at beginning or year 15,000 $ 2.17 15,000 $ 2.17 Granted - - - - Exercised - - - - Forfeited - - - - Outstanding at end of year 15,000 $ 2.17 15,000 $ 2.17 Options exercisable at end of year 15,000 $ 2.17 15,000 $ 2.17 The 15,000 options exercisable at the end of the year are potential dilutive shares. Information about stock options outstanding at December 31, 2023 is summarized as follows: Options Outstanding and Exercisable Weighted average remaining Weighted Aggregate contractual life average intrinsic Exercise price Number outstanding (Years) exercise price value $ 2.13 10,000 NA (1) $ 2.13 $ 27,300 $ 2.25 5,000 NA (1) $ 2.25 $ 13,050 15,000 $ 40,350 Options currently issued pursuant to the Company’s 2004 Employee Stock Option Plans have no expiration date. The aggregate intrinsic values in the above table were based on the closing price of our Common Stock of $ 4.86 as of December 31, 2023. During Fiscal years 2023 and 2022, there was $ 0 recognized in stock-based compensation expense. 51 Table of Contents PART II Item 8 NOTE 14 — INCOME TAXES The income tax provision reconciled to the tax computed at the statutory from continuing operations Federal Statutory rate follows: 2023 2022 Tax Expense at Statutory Rate $ 1,894,488 $ 3,019,701 Valuation Allowance - ( 4,513,493 ) Correction to Deferreds ( 167,663 ) - Non-Deductible Expenses and Other 9,178 5,534 State Taxes, Net of Federal Benefit 137,915 178,652 Income tax expense (benefit) $ 1,873,918 $ ( 1,309,606 ) Current $ 339,694 $ 178,652 Deferred 1,534,224 ( 1,488,258 ) Total $ 1,873,918 $ ( 1,309,606 ) Deferred income taxes are comprised of the following at December 31, 2023 and 2022: 2023 2022 Deferred tax assets (liabilities): Inventories $ 83,963 $ 46,557 Stock options and other 6,836 6,836 Contingencies and accruals 100,910 57,822 Property and equipment ( 226,446 ) ( 442,012 ) Net operating loss carryforward - 1,727,126 Goodwill and intangibles ( 3,931 ) 91,929 Total deferred tax assets (liabilities), net ( 38,668 ) 1,488,258 Valuation allowance - - Net Deferred tax asset (liability) $ ( 38,668 ) $ 1,488,258 No valuation allowance was recorded against the net deferred tax asset (liability) balance as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022. 52 Table of Contents PART II Item 8 NOTE 15 — LEASES The Company has ten operating leases, five in DFW, two in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, two in Chandler, Arizona and one in Scottsdale, Arizona. The commercial segment has two leases in Chandler, Arizona and two leases in DFW, with a total of approximately 246,000 square feet under lease. The consumer segment has two leases in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, three leases in DFW, and one lease in Scottsdale, Arizona, with a total of approximately 28,000 square feet under lease. All ten leases are triple net leases that pay their proportionate amount of common area maintenance, property taxes and property insurance. Leasing costs for Fiscal 2023 included minimum lease costs of $ 1,911,766 and variable lease costs of $ 834,793 , totaling $ 2,751,559 . Leasing costs for Fiscal 2022 included minimum lease costs of $ 1,830,175 and variable lease costs of $ 767,353 , totaling 2,597,528 . As of December 31, 2023, the weighted average remaining lease term and weighted average discount rate for operating leases was 2.00 years and 4.4 %, respectively. The Company’s future operating lease obligations that have not yet commenced are immaterial. The cash paid for operating lease liabilities for Fiscal 2023 and Fiscal 2022 was $ 2,755,496 and $ 2,564,815 , respectively. Future annual minimum lease payments as of December 31, 2023: Operating Leases Consumer 2024 552,414 2025 434,274 2026 355,000 2027 50,114 2028 and thereafter - Total minimum lease payments 1,391,802 Less imputed interest ( 79,287 ) Consumer Sub-Total 1,312,515 Commercial 2024 1,396,129 2025 1,321,297 2026 474,326 2027 33,454 2028 and thereafter - Total minimum lease payments 3,225,206 Less imputed interest ( 169,321 ) Commercial Sub-Total 3,055,885 Total 4,368,400 Current portion 1,807,729 $ 2,560,671 53 Table of Contents PART II Item 8 NOTE 16 — RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS The Company has a corporate policy governing the identification, review, consideration and approval or ratification of transactions with related persons, as that term is defined in the Instructions to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K, promulgated under the Securities Act (“Related Party”). Under this policy, all Related Party transactions are identified and approved prior to consummation of the transaction to ensure they are consistent with the Company’s best interests and the best interests of its shareholders. Among other factors, the Company’s Board considers the size and duration of the transaction, the nature and interest of the of the Related Party in the transaction, whether the transaction may involve a conflict of interest and if the transaction is on terms that are at least as favorable to the Company as would be available in a comparable transaction with an unaffiliated third party. Envela’s Board reviews all Related Party transactions at least annually to determine if it is in the Board’s best interests and the best interests of the Company’s shareholders to continue, modify, or terminate any of the Related Party transactions. Envela’s Related Person Transaction Policy is available for review in its entirety under the “Investors” menu of the Company’s corporate relations website at www.envela.com. There were no related party transactions for Fiscal years 2023 and 2022. NOTE 17 — DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN The Company sponsors a defined contribution 401(k) plan that is subject to the provisions of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. The plan covers substantially all employees who have completed one month of service. Participants can contribute up to 15 % of their annual salary subject to Internal Revenue Service limitations. The Company matched 10 % of the employee’s contribution up to 6 % of the employee’s salary for the Fiscal 2023 and Fiscal 2022 plans. NOTE 18 — SUBSEQUENT EVENTS None 54 Table of Contents PART II Items 9, 9A, 9B, 9C ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE None.