Reported a 306% increase in Q2 2022 gross profit and a 19% increase in revenues

Construction division reported a 54% increase in revenue and a significant improvement in gross margin

Ended Q2 2022 with $13.7 million in cash and cash equivalents

OLD GREENWICH, Conn., Aug. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Star Equity Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: STRR; STRRP) (�Star Equity� or the �Company�), a diversified holding company, reported today its financial results for the second quarter (Q2) and six months (6M) ended June�30, 2022.

Following the sale of a portion of our Healthcare business in early 2021, all financial results for the 2022 and 2021 reporting periods, unless stated otherwise, relate to continuing operations, which include the Healthcare, Construction, and Investments divisions.

Q2 2022 Financial Highlights vs. Q2 2021 (unaudited)

• Revenues increased by 19.0% to $30.7�million from $25.8 million.
• Gross profit increased by 305.5% to $6.1 million from $1.5�million.
• Net loss from continuing operations was $1.6�million (or $0.10 per basic and diluted share) compared to a net loss from continuing operations of $1.8 million (or $0.36 per basic and diluted share).
• Non-GAAP adjusted net income from continuing operations was $0.5 million (or $0.03 per basic and diluted share) compared to a loss of $3.7 million (or $0.74 per basic and diluted share).
• Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations was $1.3 million versus a loss of $2.9 million.

6M 2022 Financial Highlights vs. 6M 2021 (unaudited)

• Revenues increased by 15.8% to $55.8 million from $48.2�million.
• Gross profit increased by 134.9% to $10.8 million from $4.6�million.
• Net loss from continuing operations was $5.3 million (or $0.38 per basic and diluted share) compared to a net loss from continuing operations of $2.4 million (or $0.48 per basic and diluted share).
• Non-GAAP adjusted net loss from continuing operations was $0.2 million (or $0.02 per basic and diluted share) compared to a loss of $5.5 million (or $1.10 per basic and diluted share).
• Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations was $1.4�million versus a loss of $3.8�million.
• As of June�30, 2022, cash and cash equivalents increased to $13.7 million from $6.2 million; net debt, defined as total debt less total cash and cash equivalents, decreased to $(2.1)�million from $7.0 million.

Rick Coleman, Chief Executive Officer, noted, �In the second quarter of 2022 we reported improved financial and operational performance with a 19.0% revenue increase as well as a significant improvement in gross margins. Our Healthcare division revenue decreased by 6.4% versus the prior year quarter but gross margin improved by four percentage points to 26.4% due to the mix of products and services sold. Our Construction division grew revenue by 53.7% due to large commercial projects at KBS and pricing increases that we implemented to mitigate the impact of higher raw materials costs. Gross margin improved substantially due to increased pricing, improved operations, and commodity price risk mitigation. We believe this quarter�s performance shows progress toward our goal of generating a gross margin over 20% for our Construction division.�

Mr. Coleman continued, �Our January equity offering strengthened our cash position and leaves us well-positioned to fund high-return internal growth investments and pursue acquisitions, which could be either bolt-ons for our existing divisions or entry into a new business sector.�

Revenues

The Company�s Q2 2022 revenues increased 19.0% to $30.7 million from $25.8 million in the second quarter of 2021.

Healthcare Q2 2022 and 6M 2022 revenues decreased 6.4% and 3.0% versus the prior year periods, predominately driven by a decrease in revenue from fewer total scanning days due to the national shortage of nuclear medicine technologists.

Construction Q2 2022 and 6M 2022 revenues increased 53.7% and 42.3% versus the prior year periods. The increase in revenues for the Construction division was due to large commercial projects at KBS. Our Construction division booked backlog remains very strong due to newly signed contracts. Construction division revenues accounted for 54.7% of Star Equity�s total revenues in Q2 2022.

Gross Profit

Healthcare Q2 2022 and 6M 2022 gross profit increased 7.9% and 14.1% versus the prior year period, driven by an improved mix of product and service revenues.

Construction Q2 2022 and 6M 2022 gross profit increased 234.8% and 413.2% from the prior year period, due to an increase in revenue during the period and significantly increased pricing levels.

Operating Expenses

On a consolidated basis, Q2 2022 and 6M 2022 sales, general and administrative (�SG&A�) expenses increased by $1.3�million, or 23.0%, and $3.0�million or 28.4% versus the prior year period. The increase in SG&A was driven primarily by one-time litigation costs. SG&A as a percentage of revenue increased in Q2 2022 and 6M 2022 to 22.4% and 24.5% versus 21.6% and 22.1% in Q2 2021 and 6M 2021.

Net Income

Q2 2022 net loss from continuing operations was $1.6 million, or $0.10 per basic and diluted share, compared to net loss of $1.8 million, or $0.36 per basic and diluted share in the same period in the prior year. Q2 2022 non-GAAP adjusted net income from continuing operations was $0.5 million, or $0.03 per basic and diluted share, compared to adjusted net loss from continuing operations of $3.7 million, or $0.74 per basic and diluted share, in the prior year period.

6M 2022 net loss from continuing operations was $5.3 million, or $0.38 per basic and diluted share, compared to net loss of $2.4 million, or $0.48 per basic and diluted share, in the same period in the prior year. 6M 2022 non-GAAP adjusted net loss from continuing operations was $0.2 million, or $0.02 per basic and diluted share, compared to adjusted net loss from continuing operations of $5.5 million, or $1.10 per basic and diluted share, in the prior year period.

Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA

Q2 2022 non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations was $1.3�million versus a loss of $2.9�million in the same quarter of the prior year due to improvements in the Company�s operations leading to increased gross profit at both our Healthcare and Construction divisions. 6M 2022 non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA was $1.4�million, compared to a loss of $3.8 million in 6M 2021, primarily due to large commercial projects at KBS and overall Construction division pricing increases.

Operating Cash Flow

Q2 2022 cash flow from operations was an inflow of $3.6 million, compared to an outflow of $5.4 million for the same period in the prior year. The increase in cash flow was due to improvements in the Company�s operations leading to increased gross profit at both the Healthcare and Construction divisions. 6M 2022 cash flow from operations was an inflow of $2.9 million, compared to an outflow of $7.6 million for 6M 2021, primarily due to large commercial projects at KBS and significant Construction division pricing increases.

Preferred Stock Dividends

In each of Q1 and Q2 2022, the Company�s board of directors declared cash dividends to holders of our Series A Preferred Stock of $0.25 per share for an aggregate amount of approximately $1.0 million. The dividend record dates were March 1, 2022 and June 1, 2022, and the payment dates were March 10, 2022 and June 10, 2022.

Conference Call Information

A conference call is scheduled for today, August 12, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. ET (7:00 a.m. PT) to discuss the results. The call may be accessed by dialing 1-877-407-9039 (international callers: +1-201-689-8470) five minutes prior to the scheduled start time and referencing Star Equity. A simultaneous webcast of the call may be accessed online from the Events & Presentations link on the Investor Relations page at starequity.com/events-and-presentations/presentations; an archived replay of the webcast will be available within 15 minutes of the end of the conference call.

If you have any questions, either prior to or after our scheduled Earnings Conference call, please e-mail [email protected]�or [email protected].

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures by Star Equity Holdings, Inc.

This release presents the non-GAAP financial measures �adjusted net income (loss),� �adjusted net income (loss) per basic and diluted share,� and �adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations.� The most directly comparable measures for these non-GAAP financial measures are �net income (loss),� �net income (loss) per basic and diluted share,� and �cash flows from operating activities.� The Company has included below unaudited adjusted financial information, which presents the Company�s results of operations after excluding acquired intangible asset amortization, unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives, litigation costs, non-recurring gain on disposals, one time severance costs, financing costs, COVID-19 protection equipment, gain or loss from loan forgiveness, and income tax adjustments. Further excluded in the measure of adjusted EBITDA are stock-based compensation, interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.

A discussion of the reasons why management believes that the presentation of non-GAAP financial measures provides useful information to investors regarding the Company�s financial condition and results of operations is included as Exhibit 99.2 to the Company�s report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 12, 2022.

About Star Equity Holdings, Inc.

Star Equity Holdings, Inc. is a diversified holding company with three divisions: Healthcare, Construction, and Investments.

Healthcare

Our Healthcare division designs, manufactures, and distributes diagnostic medical imaging products and provides mobile imaging services. Our Healthcare division operates in two businesses: (i) diagnostic services and (ii) diagnostic imaging. The diagnostic services business offers imaging services to healthcare providers as an outsourced alternative to purchasing and operating their own equipment. The diagnostic imaging business develops, sells, and maintains solid-state gamma cameras.

Construction

Our Construction division manufactures modular housing units for commercial and residential real estate projects and operates in two businesses: (i) modular building manufacturing and (ii) structural wall panel and wood foundation manufacturing, including building supply distribution operations for professional builders.

Investments

Our Investments division manages and finances the Company�s real estate assets and investments.

Forward-Looking Statements

�Safe Harbor� Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements in this release that are not statements of historical fact are hereby identified as �forward-looking statements� for the purpose of the safe harbor provided by Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking Statements include, without limitation, statements regarding (i) the plans and objectives of management for future operations, including plans or objectives relating to acquisitions and related integration, development of commercially viable products, novel technologies, and modern applicable services, (ii) projections of income (including income/loss), EBITDA, earnings (including earnings/loss) per share, capital expenditures, cost reductions, capital structure or other financial items, (iii) the future financial performance of the Company or acquisition targets and (iv) the assumptions underlying or relating to any statement described above. Moreover, forward-looking statements necessarily involve assumptions on the Company�s part. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words �believe�, �expect�, �anticipate�, �estimate�, �project�, �intend�, �plan�, �should�, �may�, �will�, �would�, �will be�, �will continue� or similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements are not meant to predict or guarantee actual results, performance, events or circumstances and may not be realized because they are based upon the Company's current projections, plans, objectives, beliefs, expectations, estimates and assumptions and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties and other influences, many of which the Company has no control over. Actual results and the timing of certain events and circumstances may differ materially from those described above as a result of these risks and uncertainties. Factors that may influence or contribute to the inaccuracy of forward-looking statements or cause actual results to differ materially from expected or desired results may include, without limitation, the substantial amount of debt of the Company and the Company�s ability to repay or refinance it or incur additional debt in the future; the Company�s need for a significant amount of cash to service and repay the debt and to pay dividends on the Company�s preferred stock; the restrictions contained in the debt agreements that limit the discretion of management in operating the business; legal, regulatory, political and economic risks in markets and public health crises that reduce economic activity and cause restrictions on operations (including the recent coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak); the length of time associated with servicing customers; losses of significant contracts or failure to get potential contracts being discussed; disruptions in the relationship with third party vendors; accounts receivable turnover; insufficient cash flows and resulting lack of liquidity; the Company's inability to expand the Company's business; unfavorable changes in the extensive governmental legislation and regulations governing healthcare providers and the provision of healthcare services and the competitive impact of such changes (including unfavorable changes to reimbursement policies); high costs of regulatory compliance; the liability and compliance costs regarding environmental regulations; the underlying condition of the technology support industry; the lack of product diversification; development and introduction of new technologies and intense competition in the healthcare industry; existing or increased competition; risks to the price and volatility of the Company�s common stock and preferred stock; stock volatility and in liquidity; risks to preferred stockholders of not receiving dividends and risks to the Company�s ability to pursue growth opportunities if the Company continues to pay dividends according to the terms of the Company�s preferred stock; the Company�s ability to execute on its business strategy (including any cost reduction plans); the Company�s failure to realize expected benefits of restructuring and cost-cutting actions; the Company�s ability to preserve and monetize its net operating losses; risks associated with the Company�s possible pursuit of acquisitions; the Company�s ability to consummate successful acquisitions and execute related integration, as well as factors related to the Company�s business including economic and financial market conditions generally and economic conditions in the Company�s markets; failure to keep pace with evolving technologies and difficulties integrating technologies; system failures; losses of key management personnel and the inability to attract and retain highly qualified management and personnel in the future; and the continued demand for and market acceptance of the Company�s services. For a detailed discussion of cautionary statements and risks that may affect the Company�s future results of operations and financial results, please refer to the Company�s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, the risk factors in the Company�s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. This release reflects management�s views as of the date presented.

All forward-looking statements are necessarily only estimates of future results, and there can be no assurance that actual results will not differ materially from expectations, and, therefore, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such statements. Further, any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made, and we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

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