TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 14, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LM Funding America, Inc. (NASDAQ: LMFA) (“LM Funding” or the “Company”), a technology-based specialty finance and travel insurance broker company, today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2019.

Bruce Rodgers, LM Funding’s Chief Executive Officer, commented, “In the second quarter, we benefited from IIU’s profitability and the stable operating performance of our specialty finance business which remains impaired by the continued strength of the Florida real estate market.  Our legacy expenses such as rent, and some continued litigation, as well as expenditures related to identifying acquisition prospects contributed to our losses.  We expect to realize substantial savings from downsizing our corporate headquarters lease and resolving litigation outcomes.  We believe the additional expenses incurred methodically identifying and developing acquisition prospects will ultimately lead to improved shareholder value.”

Second Quarter Financial Results:
For the quarter ended June 30, 2019, total operating revenues were $840,021, inclusive of $181,391 generated by IIU, compared to $877,986 in the second quarter of 2018, prior to the acquisition of IIU.  The revenue decline also reflects a decrease in rental revenue from $217,904 for the quarter ended June 30, 2018 to $72,285 for the second quarter of 2019.

Operating expenses for the second quarter of 2019 were $1.2 million, compared to $733,170 the year prior.  The prior year expenses were reduced by a one-time $200,000 insurance reimbursement for professional fees. Operating expenses for the current quarter were increased by (i) IIU acquisition expenses of approximately $46,000 which includes shareholder special meeting expenses; (ii) IIU operating expenses of about $100,000, (iii) increased rent expense of $25,000 arising from the loss of a sub tenant, and (iv) expenditures related to the pursuit of strategic business combinations of about $68,000.  In July, the Company downsized its corporate headquarters which we anticipate will reduce expenses by approximately $200,000 annually.

Net losses for the quarter ended June 30, 2019 were $450,503, compared to net income of $455,240 for the second quarter of 2018.  The profit-loss difference between the two periods is largely attributable to increased expenses and a one-time $405,000 increase to income in the second quarter of 2018 resulting from settlement of the Solaris class action.

On June 30, 2019, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $3.1 million, compared with $3.5 million on December 31, 2018.

About LM Funding America:
LM Funding America, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, is a technology-based specialty finance company that provides funding to nonprofit community associations (Associations) primarily located in the state of Florida, as well as in the states of Washington, Colorado and Illinois by funding a certain portion of the associations' rights to delinquent accounts that are selected by the Associations arising from unpaid Association assessments. The Company, through its IIU, Inc. subsidiary, also offers global medical insurance products for international travelers, specializing in policies covering high risk destination, emerging markets and foreign travelers coming to the United States.  All policies are fully underwritten with no claim risk remaining with the Company.

Forward-Looking Statements:
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