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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

MetricQ2 2015Q1 2016Q2 2016
Revenue ($USD Thousands)$0.015 $2.567 $0.012
Net Income (Loss) ($USD Thousands)$(23.0) $(13.149) $(18.087)
Basic/Diluted EPS ($USD)$(0.00) $(0.00) $(0.00)
Total Operating Expenses ($USD Thousands)$10.486 $11.341 $14.558
Weighted Avg Shares (Millions)16.303 16.304 16.304
Net Income Margin (%)(153,100%) (513%) (150,724%)

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

MetricPeriodPrevious GuidanceCurrent GuidanceChange
Revenue from construction projects (contracted)Q4 2016–Q2 2017None disclosed $179,509 contracted revenue expected to accrete over Q4 2016 and Q1–Q2 2017 Newly disclosed backlog
Gross revenues (indicator of strategic pivot progress)3 months ended Sep 6, 2016None disclosed $505,724 reported for three months ended Sep 6, 2016 (reflecting acquired related/non-related businesses) First disclosure post-pivot
Corporate listing status2016Not listed; no guidanceFINRA cleared unpriced OTC quotation (VRTR); company has yet to apply to OTCMarkets; approval uncertain Informational update

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.

TopicPrevious Mentions (Q2 2015 and Q1 2016)Current Period (Q2 2016)Trend
Technology platform migrationConverting website from Adobe Flash to WordPress to improve device compatibility; ongoing Continues; migration described as ongoing project Ongoing execution; extended timeline
Macro demand sensitivityEducation software sales affected by general economic conditions; risk of downturns Reinforced; lack of funding limiting hiring and product development Persistent headwinds
Liquidity/going concernNegative working capital; financing needed; convertible notes in default (2015 notes past due) Cash $0.893K; deficit worsened; notes past due/default; significant going-concern risk Deteriorating
Regulatory/listingNone priorFINRA cleared unpriced OTC quotation; OTCMarkets listing not yet applied/approved Emerging listing pathway
Strategic pivot to constructionNone priorPost-quarter acquisition: builder licensing/registrations; formation of Dream Building LLC; 6–7 projects and $139.8K contract disclosed in September New strategy forming
IP/brandingLearning is Basic trademark canceled in 2014; continued use of other marks/URLs Reiterated status; continued reliance on other URLs Stable but constrained

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.