EarthLabs Reports Results for the First Quarter of 2025
- Advertising revenue up 12.5% YoY to $1.59 million following a 172.1% increase in Q4 2024.
- Subscription revenue increased 2.4% YoY, building on the 39.9% growth from Q4 2024.
- Net investment gains of $2.0M from our investment portfolio.
- Ended the quarter with total cash, cash equivalents, and investments of $39.4M.
Toronto, Ontario–(Newsfile Corp. – May 29, 2025) – EarthLabs Inc. (TSXV: SPOT) (OTCQX: SPOFF) (FSE: 8EK0) (“EarthLabs” or the “Company“) is pleased to announce the unaudited consolidated financial results for three months ended March 31, 2025 of the Company (the “Financial Results“).
Highlights for the three-months period ended March 31, 2025:
- Completed the quarter with total cash and cash equivalents, due from brokers, investments and equity investments of $39,411,069 as compared to $39,234,437 as at December 31, 2024;
- Advertising revenue of $1,592,565 as compared to $1,415,686 for the three months ended March 31, 2024;
- Subscription revenue of $311,092 as compared to $303,873 for the three months ended March 31, 2024;
- Net investment gains of $2,022,093 from our investment portfolio as compared to $3,310,372 for the three months ended March 31, 2024;
- Net income and comprehensive income of $221,974 (basic earnings per share of $0.00) as compared to $1,605,886 (basic earnings per share of $0.01) for the three months ended March 31, 2024.
“In Q1, we delivered solid results that highlight the resilience of our business and the strength of our revenue model,” said Denis Laviolette, Executive Chairman and CEO of EarthLabs. “Advertising revenue grew to $1.59 million, and subscription revenue increased to $311K — both reflecting year-over-year growth and continued demand for our platform. We maintained a strong liquidity position with total cash, investments, and equity holdings of $39.4 million, providing us with the flexibility to pursue growth opportunities and invest into core product offerings for our millions of users. We’re addressing past investment volatility and remain committed to disciplined capital allocation and strategic asset management. EarthLabs is well-positioned to leverage market opportunities, enhancing long-term shareholder value.”
Summary of financial results
The following are selected interim condensed consolidated financial results as at and for the three ended March 31, 2025, with comparatives:
| Interim condensed consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income highlights | Three months ended March 31, | |||||
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||
| Advertising revenue | $ | 1,592,565 | $ | 1,415,686 | ||
| Subscriptions revenue | 311,092 | 303,873 | ||||
| Sales of exploration maps | 41,928 | 64,703 | ||||
| Net investment gains | 2,022,093 | 3,310,372 | ||||
| Other income | 400,673 | 278,246 | ||||
| Operating, general and administrative | (3,235,765 | ) | (2,633,349 | ) | ||
| Research and development expenses | (859,261 | ) | (719,786 | ) | ||
| Total expenses | (4,126,764 | ) | (3,390,246 | ) | ||
| Loss from equity investment | (14,228 | ) | (14,840 | ) | ||
| Income tax expense | (5,385 | ) | (361,908 | ) | ||
| Net income and comprehensive income for the period | 221,974 | 1,605,886 | ||||
| Earnings per common share for the period – basic and diluted | 0.00 | 0.01 | ||||
| Interim condensed consolidated statements of financial position highlights | March 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | ||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 3,976,295 | $ | 4,122,474 | ||
| Due from brokers | 1,252,705 | 416,907 | ||||
| Accounts receivable, net of expected credit losses | 375,234 | 519,491 | ||||
| Investments, at fair value | 32,413,669 | 32,912,428 | ||||
| Equity investment | 1,768,400 | 1,782,628 | ||||
| Income tax receivable | 262,977 | 268,362 | ||||
| Right-of-use assets, net | 947,779 | 992,417 | ||||
| Intangible Assets | 2,795,333 | 2,826,438 | ||||
| Goodwill | 624,290 | 624,290 | ||||
| Total assets | 44,900,515 | 44,930,710 | ||||
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 1,494,738 | 1,697,947 | ||||
| Deferred revenue | 3,535,499 | 3,452,044 | ||||
| Total promissory note | 739,712 | 726,458 | ||||
| Total lease liabilities | 977,642 | 1,031,645 | ||||
| Total liabilities | 6,839,787 | 7,105,575 | ||||
| Share capital, contributed surplus, and warrants | 52,588,762 | 52,575,143 | ||||
| Deficit | (14,528,034 | ) | (14,750,008 | ) |
About EarthLabs Inc.
EarthLabs Inc. (TSXV: SPOT) (OTCQX: SPOFF) (FSE: 8EK0) is a mining investment, technology, and media company that aims to provide strategic leverage to the metals and mining sector through investments, royalties and a full suite of data-driven media SaaS tools and services including CEO.CA, The Northern Miner, MINING.COM, Canadian Mining Journal and DigiGeoData.
For further information please contact:
Denis Laviolette
Executive Chairman and CEO
EarthLabs Inc.
Tel: 647-345-7720
Email: [email protected]
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