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Dream Homes & Development Corp. (DREM)·Q2 2016 Earnings Summary
Executive Summary
- Q2 2016 was operationally minimal: revenue was $0.012K and net loss narrowed year over year to $18.1K, reflecting a near-standstill in sales and ongoing austerity in operating expenses .
- Sequentially, revenue collapsed from Q1’s $2.567K (boosted by $2.558K of consulting revenue) to $0.012K in Q2, driving a sharp q/q deterioration despite lower operating expense levels .
- Corporate transformation began post-quarter: the company formed Dream Building LLC, acquired builder licensing/registrations, and disclosed $179.5K of new construction contracts expected to accrete to revenue in Q4 2016–Q2 2017, establishing a nascent backlog outside education SaaS .
- Governance turnover was material in Q2–Q3: change in control to Athena Monahan (April), appointment/resignation of executives, and board changes culminating in Vincent Simonelli assuming CEO/CFO roles in July, a potential catalyst for strategic pivot execution .
- Liquidity remained strained with cash of $0.893K and stockholders’ deficit of $62.0K at quarter-end, elevating going-concern risk and financing dependency .
What Went Well and What Went Wrong
What Went Well
- Year-over-year net loss improved in Q2 2016 to $18.1K from $23.0K in Q2 2015, aided by reduced SG&A and absence of stock-for-services expense versus the prior year .
- Management began pivoting to construction services via Dream Building LLC, securing 6–7 residential projects and a $139.8K elevation/renovation contract, laying early groundwork for revenue diversification beyond education .
- Post-quarter, two additional elevation/renovation projects totaling $179.5K were signed, with explicit timing guidance that revenue would accrete across Q4 2016 and Q1–Q2 2017, providing visibility into near-term backlog conversion .
What Went Wrong
- Sequential revenue collapsed from $2.567K in Q1 to $0.012K in Q2 as consulting revenue ($2.558K) did not repeat, exposing the lack of a durable sales engine in the core SaaS business .
- Liquidity and capital structure deteriorated: quarter-end cash was $0.893K, convertible notes payable and accrued interest were $61.6K (in default), and stockholders’ deficit widened to $62.0K, heightening going-concern uncertainties .
- Disclosures acknowledged control weaknesses and inability to ensure timely/complete reporting, compounding execution risk during strategic transition and potential listing aspirations (OTC quotation cleared by FINRA, but listing not yet approved) .
Financial Results
Notes: Net income margin is computed as Net Income / Revenue using cited figures; extreme percentages reflect de minimis revenue base .
KPIs and balance sheet indicators:
- Cash and equivalents: $0.893K (quarter-end) .
- Convertible notes payable + accrued interest (net): $61.623K; past due and in default .
- Capitalized curriculum development costs (net): $35.934K; amortization $7.7K in Q2 .
- Stockholders’ deficit: $(61.975)K .
Segment breakdown: No formal segments reported; core activity in Q2 was education SaaS with minimal revenue; construction services activity initiated post-quarter via acquisitions/subsidiary .
Guidance Changes
Earnings Call Themes & Trends
No formal Q2 2016 earnings call transcript was filed; themes are drawn from Q1/Q2 10-Q MD&A and subsequent 8-Ks.
Management Commentary
- “We are a subscription-based, software-as-a-service provider of education products who at the present time is making our math courses available to all students free of charge… as an incentive to utilize our www.mathisbasic.com website.”
- “For the six months ended June 30, 2016, we have been involved with converting our website… from Adobe Flash to WordPress… This is an ongoing process.”
- “Demand for our products and services is affected by the general economic conditions… any significant economic downturn… could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.”
- Post-quarter: “Virtual Learning acquired the rights to all new home builder licensing as well as home improvement contractor registrations… [and] has since signed 2 additional elevation and renovation projects… combined total… $179,509… revenue from these projects will accrete to Q4 2016 and Q1 & Q2 in 2017.”
- “Virtual Learning… acquired… Dream Builders LLC… [to] pursue opportunities in… new home construction and renovations… [including] rights to complete 6 single family construction projects… [and] an additional… contract… $139,800.”
Q&A Highlights
No Q2 2016 earnings call transcript or Q&A session was filed; therefore, no analyst Q&A highlights or management clarifications are available from company transcripts .
Estimates Context
- Wall Street consensus estimates via S&P Global for Q2 2016 EPS and revenue were unavailable in our query; coverage appears limited for this micro-cap transition-stage issuer. Values could not be retrieved due to access limitations, and no alternate consensus source was identified in company filings [SPGI query error].
- Implication: With no published consensus, post-pivot disclosures (e.g., $505.7K gross revenues in the three months ended Sep 6 and $179.5K contracted backlog) will likely drive any near-term expectation setting rather than formal Street models .
Key Takeaways for Investors
- Core SaaS business remains non-operational from a revenue standpoint; Q2 revenue of $0.012K underscores the need for either monetization of educational content or full strategic pivot to construction services .
- Liquidity and capital structure risks are acute (cash $0.893K; notes in default; deficits widening), making timely financing essential to prevent operational disruption and to execute the pivot .
- Early construction backlog and builder licensing/registrations create tangible near-term revenue opportunities; watch for conversion of $179.5K projects into recognized revenue over Q4 2016–Q2 2017 and expansion beyond initial 6–7 projects .
- Governance overhaul and new leadership could accelerate decision-making; monitor further board appointments, compensation decisions, and control improvements given prior disclosure control weaknesses .
- Listing pathway update (FINRA OTC quotation cleared; OTCMarkets listing pending) is a potential liquidity/capital access catalyst; execution depends on application and approval outcomes .
- Operating expense control helped narrow YOY losses; however, absent recurring revenue, margin metrics are dominated by fixed amortization and SG&A; sustainable improvement requires sales growth, not just cost containment .
- Limited Street coverage and consensus complicate trading setups; near-term price drivers likely hinge on contract wins, backlog conversion, financing announcements, and listing progress rather than traditional quarterly beats/misses .
Appendix: Additional Context from Prior Two Quarters
- Q1 2016: Revenue $2.567K (including $2.558K consulting fees), net loss $13.149K; negative working capital and notes in default already present, with explicit going-concern language .
- Q2 2015: Revenue $0.015K; net loss $22.965K; higher operating expenses then due in part to stock-for-services ($40K in early 2015), indicating year-over-year cost actions but no material revenue traction .
Sources: Company 10-Qs and 8-Ks as cited above.