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GBT Technologies Inc. (GTCH)·Q4 2021 Earnings Summary

Executive Summary

  • GTCH did not issue a dedicated Q4 2021 earnings press release or hold an earnings call; the most recent Item 2.02 8‑K (Mar 14, 2022) covered early e‑commerce revenue testing rather than Q4 results .
  • FY 2021 performance: revenue $0.18M, all from related‑party IT services, and net loss $33.93M driven by a $15.40M impairment (GBT Tokenize) and a $13.78M debt modification charge .
  • Quarterly context: Q2 2021 sales $45,000 with net loss $27.05M (impairment/debt mod); Q3 2021 sales $45,000 with net loss $0.43M .
  • Corporate actions in Q4 2021: 1‑for‑50 reverse split effective Oct 26, 2021 , a $10M standby equity financing agreement with GHS on Dec 17, 2021 , and settlement framework with Surge culminating in a Final Settlement Dec 22, 2021 (payments completed Jan 2022) .

What Went Well and What Went Wrong

What Went Well

  • Final settlement with Surge provided $3.75M cash proceeds (recorded as receivable at year‑end and paid Jan 2022), improving liquidity near‑term .
  • Share structure action: 1‑for‑50 reverse split executed Oct 26, 2021, potentially aiding marketability and compliance goals .
  • Management launched an e‑commerce revenue initiative post‑Q4; “We were pleased to announce this new stream of revenue…” — Mansour Khatib, CEO (first two weeks of sales $73,423.99 starting Mar 1, 2022) .

What Went Wrong

  • Significant non‑cash impairment ($15.40M) of the Tokenize JV and debt modification charge ($13.78M) drove FY 2021 net loss of $33.93M and highlighted execution/financing risks .
  • Going concern uncertainty: working capital deficit of $28.39M and accumulated deficit $304.58M at Dec 31, 2021 .
  • Continued reliance on dilutive financing structures (convertible notes, standby equity line) and litigation overhangs necessitating settlements and restructurings .

Financial Results

Quarterly and annual comparison (oldest → newest):

MetricQ2 2021Q3 2021FY 2021
Revenue ($USD)$45,000 $45,000 $180,000
Net Income (Loss) ($USD)$(27,048,655) $(429,931) $(33,930,433)
Diluted EPS ($USD)$(0.04) $(0.02) N/A (annual EPS not disclosed)
Notes (drivers)Impairment $15.4M; debt modification $(13.78)M Lower opex; financing and derivative effects Impairment $15.4M; debt modification $(13.78)M

Segment breakdown and KPIs: The company reports minimal operating revenue from related‑party IT services; no formal segment reporting or recurring operating KPIs were disclosed for Q4 2021 .

Guidance Changes

No formal revenue, margin, OpEx, or EPS guidance was issued for Q4 2021 or FY 2022 in company disclosures reviewed .

MetricPeriodPrevious GuidanceCurrent GuidanceChange
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

Earnings Call Themes & Trends

GTCH did not host an earnings call for Q4 2021. The narrative across filings focused on financing, settlements, and technology initiatives.

TopicPrevious Mentions (Q2 2021)Previous Mentions (Q3 2021)Current Period (Q4 FY context)Trend
Financing/CapitalReliance on convertibles; working capital deficit Continued note conversions/financing Equity line with GHS (Dec 17) Sustained reliance
Litigation/SettlementsSurge settlement structuring True‑up demands; settlement progress Final Settlement signed Dec 22; cash received Jan 2022 Resolved/monetized
Corporate ActionsNone notedReverse split planning in filings 1‑for‑50 reverse split effected Oct 26 Completed
Product/AI InitiativesqTerm development; patent filings Continued IP activity E‑commerce revenue testing (Mar 2022) Pivot to revenue streams
Going ConcernSubstantial doubt, deficits Continuing deficits Substantial doubt persists at year‑end Ongoing risk

Management Commentary

  • “We were pleased to announce this new stream of revenue… This opportunity may allow us to expand our operations to different domains…” — Mansour Khatib, CEO (e‑commerce platform; first two weeks sales $73,423.99) .
  • Risk language frames the need for additional capital and continued losses: “We will require additional capital… we need to engage in equity or debt financings to secure additional funds.” .

Q&A Highlights

No Q&A; the company did not hold an earnings call for Q4 2021 .

Estimates Context

  • Wall Street consensus (S&P Global) for Q4 2021 EPS and revenue was not available; the issuer lacks broad analyst coverage. Values from S&P Global could not be retrieved due to access limitations during this review.
  • Result comparisons to consensus are therefore not applicable for Q4 2021.

Key Takeaways for Investors

  • Liquidity improved post‑Q4 via the $3.75M SurgEPays settlement completion in January, but structural going‑concern risks remain given large deficits and reliance on external financing .
  • The Dec 17 standby equity agreement provides funding flexibility, but likely at dilutive terms tied to trading volumes and price; monitor utilization pacing and dilution impact .
  • The Oct 26 reverse split reset share count/pricing optics but does not resolve fundamental cash burn; track subsequent capital raises and operating cash flow trajectory .
  • Operating revenue base remains minimal (FY 2021 $0.18M), with losses driven by non‑cash impairment and financing structure changes; execution on monetizing IP or new revenue initiatives is critical .
  • E‑commerce initiative showed promising early sales in March 2022; assess scalability, margins, and capital needs before underwriting a sustainable revenue ramp .
  • Litigation exposure related to historical transactions has been reduced via settlements; continued focus should be on simplifying the balance sheet and reducing derivative liabilities/funding costs .
  • Without guidance or analyst coverage, emphasis should be on catalysts: tangible revenue growth from new initiatives, capital structure de‑risking, and evidence of disciplined OpEx.

Source Documents Reviewed (Step 1)

  • 8‑K Item 2.02 (Mar 14, 2022) and attached press release on e‑commerce revenue testing .
  • 10‑Q Q2 2021 (filed Aug 12, 2021) and 10‑Q Q3 2021 (filed Nov 8, 2021) for quarterly financials .
  • 10‑K FY 2021 (filed Mar 25, 2022) for annual results and Q4‑period corporate actions .
  • 8‑Ks and related settlements/equity financing in Q4 2021 .

Notes: GTCH did not publish a Q4 2021 earnings press release or call transcript. Consensus estimates via S&P Global were unavailable for Q4 2021 during this review.