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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 20212022
OR
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from  _________ to __________

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Digital Media Solutions, Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware001-3839398-1399727
(State of incorporation)(Commission File Number)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
4800 140th Avenue N., Suite 101, Clearwater, Florida33762
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)(Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (877) 236-8632

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Trading
Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange
on which registered
Class A common stock, $0.0001 par value per shareDMSNew York Stock Exchange
Redeemable warrants to acquire Class A common stockDMS WSNew York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and "emerging“emerging growth company"company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filerAccelerated filer
Non-accelerated filerSmaller reporting company
Emerging growth company


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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒
As of July 30, 2021, 36,167,765August 5, 2022, 39,836,114 shares of the registrant’s Class A common stock; 25,999,46425,699,464 of the registrant’s Class B common stock, par value $0.0001 per share; and 13,999,078 warrants to purchase shares of the registrant’s Class A common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, were issued and outstanding.



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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

References in this document to the “Registrant,” “DMS Inc.,” “DMS,” the “Company,” “we,” “management,” “us” or “our” refers to Digital Media Solutions, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries, except where the context otherwise requires or indicates.

This Quarterly Report, particularly Part I. Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) and Part II. Item 1A. Risk Factors, and the documents we incorporate into this Quarterly ReprtReport contain certain statements that are, or may be deemed to be, forward-looking statements within the meaning of that term in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and are made in reliance upon the protections provided by such acts for forward-looking statements. These forward looking statements are often identified by words such as “expect,” “estimate,” “project,” “budget,” “forecast,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “may,” “will,” “could,” “should,” “believes,” “predicts,” “potential,” “continue,” and similar expressions. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, DMS’s expectations with respect to its future performance and its ability to implement its strategy, and are based on the beliefs and expectations of our management team from the information available at the time such statements are made. These forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially from the expected results. Most of these factors are outside DMS’s control and are difficult to predict. Factors that may cause such differences include, but are not limited to: (1) the COVID-19 pandemic or other public health crises; (2) changes in client demand for our services and our ability to adapt to such changes; (3) the entry of new competitors in the market; (4) the ability to maintain and attract consumers and advertisers in the face of changing economic or competitive conditions; (5) the ability to maintain, grow and protect the data DMS obtains from consumers and advertisers; (6) the performance of DMS’s technology infrastructure; (7) the ability to protect DMS’s intellectual property rights; (8) the ability to successfully source and complete acquisitions and to integrate the operations of companies DMS acquires, including Traverse Data, Inc., the Crisp Results assets and Aimtell, PushPros and Aramis Interactive; (9) the ability to improve and maintain adequate internal controls over financial and management systems, and remediate the identified material weakness; (10) changes in applicable laws or regulations and the ability to maintain compliance; (11) our substantial levels of indebtedness; (12) volatility in the trading price on the NYSE of our common stock and warrants; (13) fluctuations in value of


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DMS’s filings with the SEC,U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including those under “Risk Factors” in DMS’s Annual Report on Form 10-K/A10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, filed on March 16, 2022 (“2021 Form 10-K”) and its subsequent filings with the SEC.

There may be additional risks that we consider immaterial or which are unknown, and it is not possible to predict or identify all such risks.

DMS cautions that the foregoing list of factors is not exclusive. DMS cautions readers not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. DMS does not undertake or accept any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect any change in its expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.




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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial StatementsStatement
DIGITAL MEDIA SOLUTIONS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share data)
June 30, 2021December 31, 2020 As RestatedJune 30, 2022December 31, 2021
ASSETSASSETSASSETS
Current assets:Current assets:Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents$18,829 $31,397 Cash and cash equivalents$26,370 $26,394 
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $3,985 and $3,121, respectively51,868 42,085 
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $5,860 and $4,930, respectivelyAccounts receivable, net of allowances of $5,860 and $4,930, respectively46,545 51,578 
Prepaid and other current assetsPrepaid and other current assets3,171 2,943 Prepaid and other current assets1,188 3,698 
Income tax receivableIncome tax receivable2,141 474 Income tax receivable1,537 2,078 
Total current assetsTotal current assets76,009 76,899 Total current assets75,640 83,748 
Property and equipment, netProperty and equipment, net18,484 15,016 Property and equipment, net18,152 19,168 
GoodwillGoodwill67,127 44,904 Goodwill76,947 76,558 
Intangible assets, netIntangible assets, net86,434 46,447 Intangible assets, net58,888 66,228 
Deferred tax assetsDeferred tax assets19,687 18,948 Deferred tax assets— — 
Other assetsOther assets797 206 Other assets858 889 
Total assetsTotal assets$268,538 $202,420 Total assets$230,485 $246,591 
LIABILITIES AND DEFICITLIABILITIES AND DEFICITLIABILITIES AND DEFICIT
Current liabilities:Current liabilities:Current liabilities:
Accounts payableAccounts payable$39,741 $37,191 Accounts payable$40,684 $42,073 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilitiesAccrued expenses and other current liabilities7,569 9,886 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities9,912 9,473 
Current portion of long-term debtCurrent portion of long-term debt2,250 7,967 Current portion of long-term debt2,250 2,250 
Income tax payable26 1,413 
Short-term Tax Receivable Agreement liability1,180 510 
Income taxes payableIncome taxes payable193 103 
Tax Receivable Agreement liabilityTax Receivable Agreement liability1,310 1,310 
Contingent consideration payable - currentContingent consideration payable - current6,213 Contingent consideration payable - current10,909 7,370 
Deferred acquisitions consideration payable - currentDeferred acquisitions consideration payable - current4,928 4,785 
Total current liabilitiesTotal current liabilities56,979 56,967 Total current liabilities70,186 67,364 



Long-term debtLong-term debt215,995 193,591 Long-term debt215,089 215,505 
Long-term Tax Receivable Agreement liability16,179 15,760 
Deferred tax liability6,455 7,024 
Deferred tax liabilitiesDeferred tax liabilities4,001 4,786 
Private Placement Warrant liabilitiesPrivate Placement Warrant liabilities14,640 22,080 Private Placement Warrant liabilities480 3,960 
Contingent consideration payable - noncurrent4,035 
Deferred acquisition consideration payable4,642 
Contingent consideration payable - non-currentContingent consideration payable - non-current494 1,069 
Other non-current liabilitiesOther non-current liabilities2,520 2,683 Other non-current liabilities1,754 1,725 
Total liabilitiesTotal liabilities321,445 298,105 Total liabilities292,004 294,409 
Stockholders' deficit:Stockholders' deficit:Stockholders' deficit:
Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value, 100,000 shares authorized; NaN issued and outstanding at June 30, 2021
Class A common stock, $0.0001 par value, 500,000 shares authorized; 35,818 issued and outstanding at June 30, 2021
Class B common stock, $0.0001 par value, 60,000 shares authorized; 25,999 issued and 25,699 outstanding at June 30, 2021
Class C common stock, $0.0001 par value, 40,000 authorized; NaN issued and outstanding at June 30, 2021
Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value, 100,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding at June 30, 2022Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value, 100,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding at June 30, 2022— — 
Class A Common Stock, $0.0001 par value, 500,000 shares authorized; 36,564 issued and outstanding at June 30, 2022Class A Common Stock, $0.0001 par value, 500,000 shares authorized; 36,564 issued and outstanding at June 30, 2022
Class B convertible common stock, $0.0001 par value, 60,000 shares authorized; 25,699 issued and 25,699 outstanding at June 30, 2022Class B convertible common stock, $0.0001 par value, 60,000 shares authorized; 25,699 issued and 25,699 outstanding at June 30, 2022
Class C convertible common stock, $0.0001 par value, 40,000 authorized; none issued and outstanding at June 30, 2022Class C convertible common stock, $0.0001 par value, 40,000 authorized; none issued and outstanding at June 30, 2022— — 
Additional paid-in capitalAdditional paid-in capital$(27,642)$(48,027)Additional paid-in capital(22,313)(25,239)
Retained earnings(737)(3,146)
Cumulative deficitCumulative deficit(11,060)(944)
Total stockholders' deficitTotal stockholders' deficit(28,373)(51,167)Total stockholders' deficit(33,367)(26,177)
Non-controlling interestNon-controlling interest$(24,534)$(44,518)Non-controlling interest(28,152)(21,641)
Total deficitTotal deficit(52,907)(95,685)Total deficit(61,519)(47,818)
Total liabilities and deficitTotal liabilities and deficit$268,538 $202,420 Total liabilities and deficit$230,485 $246,591 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.


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DIGITAL MEDIA SOLUTIONS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share data)
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2021202020212020Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
2022202120222021
Net revenueNet revenue$105,079 $75,196 $201,882 $147,924 Net revenue$91,197 $105,079 $200,307 $201,882 
Cost of revenue71,359 52,402 140,541 102,561 
Cost of revenue (exclusive of depreciation and amortization shown separately below)Cost of revenue (exclusive of depreciation and amortization shown separately below)67,784 71,359 145,624 140,541 
Salaries and related costsSalaries and related costs11,708 7,901 21,977 16,231 Salaries and related costs13,237 11,708 26,945 21,977 
General and administrative expensesGeneral and administrative expenses10,552 4,652 17,514 9,950 General and administrative expenses12,444 10,552 23,544 17,514 
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization7,173 7,044 14,233 12,463 
Acquisition costsAcquisition costs466 47 1,960 74 Acquisition costs279 466 292 1,960 
Depreciation and amortization7,044 4,356 12,463 8,671 
Income from operations$3,950 $5,838 $7,427 $10,437 
Change in fair value of contingent consideration liabilitiesChange in fair value of contingent consideration liabilities(55)— 2,536 — 
(Loss) income from operations(Loss) income from operations$(9,665)$3,950 $(12,867)$7,427 
Interest expenseInterest expense3,622 3,491 6,879 7,281 Interest expense3,817 3,622 7,502 6,879 
Change in fair value of warrant liabilitiesChange in fair value of warrant liabilities(7,750)(7,435)Change in fair value of warrant liabilities(1,640)(7,750)(3,480)(7,435)
Debt extinguishment2,108 $2,108 $
Net income before income taxes$5,970 $2,347 $5,875 $3,156 
Loss on debt extinguishmentLoss on debt extinguishment— 2,108 — 2,108 
Net (loss) income before income taxesNet (loss) income before income taxes$(11,842)$5,970 $(16,889)$5,875 
Income tax expenseIncome tax expense1,031 213 1,148 265 Income tax expense45 1,031 355 1,148 
Net income$4,939 $2,134 $4,727 $2,891 
Net income attributable to non-controlling interest2,411 2,373 
Net income attributable to Digital Media Solutions, Inc.$2,528 $2,134 $2,354 $2,891 
Net (loss) incomeNet (loss) income$(11,887)$4,939 $(17,244)$4,727 
Net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interestNet (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interest(4,905)2,411 (7,121)2,373 
Net (loss) income attributable to Digital Media Solutions, Inc.Net (loss) income attributable to Digital Media Solutions, Inc.$(6,982)$2,528 $(10,123)$2,354 
Weighted-average shares outstanding - basicWeighted-average shares outstanding - basic35,377 N/A134,315 
N/A1
Weighted-average shares outstanding - basic39,553 35,377 37,969 34,315 
Weighted-average shares outstanding - dilutedWeighted-average shares outstanding - diluted36,522 
N/A1
34,325 
N/A1
Weighted-average shares outstanding - diluted65,252 36,522 63,682 34,325 
Earnings per share attributable to Digital Media Solutions, Inc.:
Basic earnings per common shares$0.07 
N/A1
$0.07 
N/A1
Diluted earnings per common shares$0.07 
N/A1
$(0.06)
N/A1
Earnings (loss) per share attributable to Digital Media Solutions, Inc.:Earnings (loss) per share attributable to Digital Media Solutions, Inc.:
Basic - per common sharesBasic - per common shares$(0.18)$0.07 $(0.27)$0.07 
Diluted - per common sharesDiluted - per common shares$(0.18)$0.07 $(0.27)$(0.06)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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Prior to the Business Combination, the membership structure of Digital Media Solutions Holdings, LLC included units which had profit interests. The Company analyzed the calculation of earnings per unit for periods prior to the Business Combination and determined that it resulted in values that would not be meaningful to the users of these consolidated financial statements. Therefore, earnings per share information has not been presented for periods prior to the Business Combination on July 15, 2020.
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DIGITAL MEDIA SOLUTIONS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY (DEFICIT)DEFICIT
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share data)
Class A
Common Stock
Class B
Common Stock
Additional Paid-in CapitalRetained EarningsTotal
Stockholders' Deficit
Non-
controlling
Interest
SharesAmountSharesAmountTotal Deficit
Balance, December 31, 2020 (As Restated)32,393 $25,999 $$(48,027)$(3,146)$(51,167)$(44,518)$(95,685)
Net income (loss)— $— — $— $— $(119)$(119)$(93)$(212)
Shares issued in connection with acquisition of Aramis, PushPros and Aimtell (Note 6)1,293 $— — $— $9,384 $— $9,384 $5,616 $15,000 
Exercise of warrants to issue Class A common stock$— — $— $17 $— $17 $— $17 
Stock-based compensation— $— — $— $1,365 $— $1,365 $— $1,365 
Other— $— — $— $— $— $— $(21)$(21)
Balance, March 31, 202133,687 $25,999 $$(37,261)$(3,265)$(40,520)$(39,016)$(79,536)
Class A
Common Stock
Class B
Common Stock
Additional
Paid-in Capital
Cumulative DeficitTotal
Stockholders'
Deficit
Non-
controlling
Interest
SharesAmountSharesAmountTotal Deficit
Balance, March 31, 202236,394 $25,699 $$(23,754)$(4,078)$(27,826)$(23,980)$(51,806)
Net (loss) income— — — — — (6,982)(6,982)(4,905)$(11,887)
Stock-based compensation— — — — 2,174 — 2,174 — 2,174 
Shares issued under the 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan170 — — — — — — — — 
Impact of transactions affecting non-controlling interest (1)
— — — — (733)— (733)733 — 
Balance, June 30, 202236,564 $25,699 $$(22,313)$(11,060)$(33,367)$(28,152)$(61,519)
Net income— — — — — 2,528 2,528 2,411 $4,939 
Shares issued in connection with acquisition of Crisp Results (Note 6)1,595 $— — $— $11,513 $— $11,513 $8,310 $19,823 
Prism shares redeemed and issued to Class A Common Stock300 $— (300)$— $192 $— $192 $— $192 
Directors and employee vested units redeemed82— — — $— — $— $— $— 
Stock-based compensation— $— — $— $1,394 $— $1,394 $— $1,394 
SmarterChaos DMSH units redeemed and issued to Class A Common Stock (1)
154 $— — $— $392 $— $392 $— $392 
Impact of transactions affecting non-controlling interest (2)
— $— — $— $(3,788)$— $(3,788)$3,788 $— 
Other (3)
— $— — $— $(84)$— $(84)$(27)$(111)
Balance, June 30, 202135,818 $25,699 (27,642)(737)$(28,373)$(24,534)$(52,907)


(1) The carrying amount of non-controlling interest was adjusted to reflect the change in ownership interest caused by additional controlling shares contributed as a resultissued under the 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan.




The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Crisp acquisition and non-controlling redemptions by Prism and the sellersunaudited consolidated financial statements.


(2)
Class A
Common Stock
Class B
Common Stock
Additional Paid-in CapitalCumulative DeficitTotal
Stockholders' Deficit
Non-
controlling
Interest
SharesAmountSharesAmountTotal Deficit
Balance, March 31, 202133,687 $25,999 $$(37,261)$(3,265)$(40,520)$(39,016)$(79,536)
Net income— — — — — 2,528 2,528 2,411 $4,939 
Shares issued in connection with acquisition of Crisp Results (Note 6)1,595 $— — $— $11,513 $— $11,513 $8,310 $19,823 
Prism shares redeemed and issued to Class A Common Stock300 $— (300)$— $192 $— $192 $— $192 
Directors and employee vested units redeemed82 $— — $— $— $— — $— $— 
Stock-based compensation— $— — $— $1,394 $— $1,394 $— $1,394 
SmarterChaos DMSH units redeemed and issued to Class A Common Stock (1)
154 $— — — $392 $— $392 $— $392 
Impact of transactions affecting non-controlling interest (2)
— $— — $— $(3,788)$— $(3,788)$3,788 $— 
Other (3)
— $— — $— $(84)$— $(84)$(27)$(111)
Balance, June 30, 202135,818 $25,699 (27,642)(737)$(28,373)$(24,534)$(52,907)

(1) On June 30, 2021, the sellers of Smarter ChaosSmarterChaos redeemed approximately one-half of their non-controlling interest held through DMSH Units in exchange for Class A Common Stock in DMS Inc. The non-controlling interest held by the sellers of SmarterChaos did not include related Class B Common Stock to be retired upon redemption.
(2) The carrying amount of non-controlling interest was adjusted to reflect the change in ownership interest caused by additional controlling shares contributed as a result of the Crisp acquisition and non-controlling redemptions by Prism and the sellers of SmarterChaos.
(3) Includes costs associated with the issuance of equity shares.
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Class A
Common Stock
Class B
Common Stock
Additional Paid-in CapitalRetained EarningsTotal
Stockholders' Deficit
Non-
controlling
Interest
Members’ Deficit
SharesAmountSharesAmountTotal Deficit
Balance, December 31, 2019$$$$$$$(106,258)$(106,258)
Net income— $— $$— $— $— $— 757 $757 
Member distributions— $— $$— $— $— $— $(170)$(170)
Balance, March 31, 2020$$$$$$$(105,671)$(105,671)
Net income— $— — $— $— $— $— $— $2,134 $2,134 
Balance, June 30, 2020$$$$$$$(103,537)$(103,537)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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Class A
Common Stock
Class B
Common Stock
Additional
Paid-in Capital
Cumulative DeficitTotal
Stockholders'
Deficit
Non-
controlling
Interest
SharesAmountSharesAmountTotal Deficit
Balance, December 31, 202136,226 $25,699 $$(25,239)$(944)$(26,177)$(21,641)$(47,818)
Net (loss) income— — — — — (10,123)(10,123)(7,121)(17,244)
SmarterChaos DMSH units redeemed and issued to Class A Common Stock (1)
153 — — — — — — — — 
Shares issued in connection with acquisition of Crisp Results (Note 6)— — — — — — — — — 
Exercise of warrants to issue Class A common stock— — — — — — — — — 
Stock-based compensation— — — — 4,116 — 4,116 — 4,116 
Shares issued under the 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan185 — — — — — — — — 
Distributions to non-controlling interest holders (2)
— — — — — — — (573)(573)
Impact of transactions affecting non-controlling interest (3)
— — — — (1,183)— (1,183)1,183 — 
Balance, June 30, 202236,564 $25,699 $$(22,306)$(11,067)$(33,367)$(28,152)$(61,519)

(1) On January 17, 2022, the Sellers of SmarterChaos redeemed their remaining non-controlling interest held through DMSH Units in exchange for 154,000 shares of Class A Common Stock in DMS, Inc. The non-controlling interest held by the Sellers of SmarterChaos did not include related Class B Common Stock to be retired upon redemption.
(2) Represents tax distributions to shareholders Prism, Clairvest and the Sellers of SmarterChaos. As of June 30, 2022, $10 thousand of these distributions have not been paid.
(3) The carrying amount of non-controlling interest was adjusted primarily to reflect the change in ownership interest caused by additional DMSH units redeemed and issued to Class A Common Stock by the Sellers of SmarterChaos and shares issued under the 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan.


The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited consolidated financial statements.




Class A
Common Stock
Class B
Common Stock
Additional
Paid-in Capital
Cumulative DeficitTotal
Stockholders'
Deficit
Non-
controlling
Interest
SharesAmountSharesAmountTotal Deficit
Balance, December 31, 202032,393 $25,999 $$(48,027)$(3,146)$(51,167)$(44,518)$(95,685)
Net (loss) income— — — — — 2,354 2,354 2,373 4,727 
Shares issued in connection with acquisition of Aramis, PushPros and Aimtell (Note 6)1,293 — — — 9,384 — 9,384 5,616 15,000 
Shares issued in connection with acquisition of Crisp Results (Note 6)1,595 — — — 11,513 — 11,513 8,310 19,823 
Exercise of warrants to issue Class A common stock— — — 17 — 17 — 17 
Prism shares redeemed and issued to Class A Common Stock300 — (300)— 192 — 192 — 192 
SmarterChaos DMSH units redeemed and issued to Class A Common Stock (1)
154 — — — 392 — 392 — 392 
Shares issued under the 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan82 — — — — — — — — 
Stock-based compensation— — — — 2,759 — 2,759 — 2,759 
Impact of transactions affecting non-controlling interest (2)
— — — — (3,733)— (3,733)3,733 — 
Other (3)
— — — — (84)— (84)(48)(132)
Balance, June 30, 202135,818 $25,699 $$(27,587)$(792)$(28,373)$(24,534)$(52,907)

(1) On June 30, 2021, the sellers of SmarterChaos redeemed approximately one-half of their non-controlling interest held through DMSH Units in exchange for Class A Common Stock in DMS Inc. The non-controlling interest held by the sellers of SmarterChaos did not include related Class B Common Stock to be retired upon redemption.
(2) The carrying amount of non-controlling interest was adjusted to reflect the change in ownership interest caused by additional controlling shares contributed as a result of the Crisp acquisition and non-controlling redemptions by Prism and the sellers of SmarterChaos.
(3) Includes costs associated with the issuance of equity shares.


The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited consolidated financial statements.


DIGITAL MEDIA SOLUTIONS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
Six Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2021202020222021
Cash flows from operating activitiesCash flows from operating activitiesCash flows from operating activities
Net income$4,727 $2,891 
Net (loss) incomeNet (loss) income$(17,244)$4,727 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activitiesAdjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activitiesAdjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities
Provision for bad debtProvision for bad debt1,339 909 
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization12,463 8,671 Depreciation and amortization14,233 12,463 
Lease restructuring chargesLease restructuring charges174 Lease restructuring charges174 
Loss on debt extinguishmentLoss on debt extinguishment2,108 Loss on debt extinguishment— 2,108 
Provision for bad debt909 
Stock-based compensation, net of amounts capitalizedStock-based compensation, net of amounts capitalized2,530 Stock-based compensation, net of amounts capitalized3,908 2,530 
Payment of contingent consideration(1,000)
Amortization of debt issuance costsAmortization of debt issuance costs528 471 Amortization of debt issuance costs938 528 
Deferred income tax provision, netDeferred income tax provision, net364 (984)Deferred income tax provision, net(785)364 
Change in fair value of contingent considerationChange in fair value of contingent consideration560 Change in fair value of contingent consideration2,536 560 
Change in fair value of warrant liabilityChange in fair value of warrant liability(7,435)Change in fair value of warrant liability(3,480)(7,435)
Change in income tax receivable and payableChange in income tax receivable and payable(2,328)Change in income tax receivable and payable631 (2,328)
Change in accounts receivable, net(4,330)(2,200)
Change in accounts receivableChange in accounts receivable4,026 (4,330)
Change in prepaid expenses and other current assetsChange in prepaid expenses and other current assets222 (4,109)Change in prepaid expenses and other current assets2,585 222 
Change in accounts payable and accrued expensesChange in accounts payable and accrued expenses(6,768)(76)Change in accounts payable and accrued expenses(1,275)(6,768)
Change in other liabilitiesChange in other liabilities(190)29 Change in other liabilities27 (190)
Net cash provided by operating activitiesNet cash provided by operating activities$3,534 $3,693 Net cash provided by operating activities$7,441 $3,534 
Cash flows from investing activitiesCash flows from investing activitiesCash flows from investing activities
Additions to property and equipmentAdditions to property and equipment$(4,212)$(5,031)Additions to property and equipment$(3,197)$(4,212)
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquiredAcquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired(24,830)Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired(2,579)(24,830)
Net cash used in investing activitiesNet cash used in investing activities$(29,042)$(5,031)Net cash used in investing activities$(5,776)$(29,042)
Cash flows from financing activitiesCash flows from financing activitiesCash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debtProceeds from issuance of long-term debt$— $220,840 
Payments of long-term debt and notes payablePayments of long-term debt and notes payable$(199,851)$(2,386)Payments of long-term debt and notes payable(1,126)(199,851)
Proceeds from borrowings on revolving credit facilitiesProceeds from borrowings on revolving credit facilities11,000 10,000 Proceeds from borrowings on revolving credit facilities— 11,000 
Payments of borrowings on revolving credit facilitiesPayments of borrowings on revolving credit facilities(15,000)(1,000)Payments of borrowings on revolving credit facilities— (15,000)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt220,840 0
Proceeds from warrants exercised11 
Payment of debt issuance costsPayment of debt issuance costs(3,565)(163)Payment of debt issuance costs— (3,565)
Payment of equity issuance costs(322)
Payment of equity issuancePayment of equity issuance— (322)
Payment of early terminationPayment of early termination(188)Payment of early termination— (188)
Proceeds from warrants exercisedProceeds from warrants exercised— 11 
Distributions to non-controlling interest holdersDistributions to non-controlling interest holders(563)— 
OtherOther15 (170)Other— 15 
Net cash provided by financing activities$12,940 $6,281 
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activitiesNet cash (used in) provided by financing activities$(1,689)$12,940 
Net change in cashNet change in cash$(12,568)$4,943 Net change in cash$(24)$(12,568)
Cash, beginning of periodCash, beginning of period31,397 3,008 Cash, beginning of period26,394 31,397 
Cash, end of periodCash, end of period$18,829 $7,951 Cash, end of period$26,370 $18,829 
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information
Cash Paid During the Period For:
Interest$6,308 $6,904 
Income taxes, net$3,837 $
Non-Cash Investing and Financing Transactions:
Contingent and deferred acquisition consideration$14,890 $
Issuance of equity for Aimtell/PushPros/Aramis and Crisp Results$35,000 $
Capital expenditures included in accounts payable$1,144 $248 


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Cash Paid During the Period For
Interest$6,524 $6,308 
Income taxes$— $3,837 
Non-Cash Investing and Financing Transactions:
Contingent and deferred acquisition consideration$2,964 $14,890 
Stock-based compensation capitalized in property and equipment$208 $229 
Capital expenditures included in accounts payable$269 $1,144 
Issuance of equity for Aimtell/Aramis//PushPros, and Crisp Results$— $35,000 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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DIGITAL MEDIA SOLUTIONS, INC.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

NOTE 1. BUSINESS, BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Business
Digital Media Solutions, Inc. (“DMS Inc.”) is a digital performance marketing company offering a diversified lead and software delivery platform that drives high value and high intent leads to its customers. As used in this Quarterly Report, the “Company” refers to DMS Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries, (including its wholly-owned subsidiary, CEP V DMS US Blocker Company, a Delaware corporation (“Blocker”)). The Company is headquartered in Clearwater, Florida. The Company primarily operates and derives most of its revenues in the United States.

Restatement of Previously Issued Financial Statements
The notes included herein should be read in conjunction with the Company’s restated audited consolidated financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K/A filed with the SEC on May 18, 2021 (the “2020 Form 10-K/A”).

As previously disclosed in our 2020 Form 10-K/A, we restated the Company’s previously issued consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2020, as well as each of the impacted quarters within 2020 to make the necessary accounting corrections related to our warrant accounting for the Private Placement warrants. There was no impact to the quarter ended June 30, 2020 as the Private Placement warrants were not issued.

Basis of Presentation
These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and applicable rules and regulations of the SECU.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) regarding interim financial reporting. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required by GAAP for annual financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments consisting of normal and recurring entries considered necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods presented have been included. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts in the financial statements and accompanying notes. These estimates are based on information available as of the date of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements; therefore, actual results could differ from those estimates. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of the results for a full year.

Business Combination
As discussed in more detail in our 2020 Form 10-K/A onOn July 15, 2020, DMSHDigital Media Solutions Holding (“DMSH”) consummated the Business Combination with Leo Holdings Corp. (“Leo”) pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement (“Business Combination”). Pursuant to the Business Combination, DMS Inc. acquired, directly and through its acquisition of the equity of Blocker, approximately 55.5%58.7% of the membership interest in DMSH, while Prism Data, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Prism”), CEP V-A DMS AIV Limited Partnership, a Delaware limited partnership (“Clairvest Direct Seller”) and related entities (the “Sellers”) retained approximately 44.5%41.3% of the membership interest in DMSH (“non-controlling interests”).

For additional information, see Note 2: “Business Combination”2. Business Combination in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in our 20202021 Form 10-K/A.10-K.

Non-controlling Interest
The non-controlling interest represents the membership interest in Digital Media Solutions Holding (“DMSH”)DMSH held by holders other than the Company. As of June 30, 2021,2022, the Prism, Clairvest Direct Sellers and SmarterChaos combined ownership percentage in DMSH was 41.9%41.3% and as of December 31, 20202021 it was 44.8%41.6%.
Principles of Consolidation
The Company has consolidatedconsists of DMS Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Blocker. The Company consolidates the financial positionassets, liabilities and operating results of DMSH and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. The results of operations attributable to the non-controlling interests are included in the Company’s consolidated statements of DMSH and reflected the proportionate interest held by Prism, Clairvest Direct Selleroperations, and the SmarterChaos sellersnon-controlling interests are reported as a non-controlling interest.separate component of equity.

ChangesUse of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported as separate financial statement line items in the consolidated financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Management regularly makes estimates and assumptions that are inherent in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements including, but not limited to, the fair value of private placement warrants, the allowance for doubtful accounts, stock-based compensation, fair value of intangibles acquired in business combinations, loss contingencies, contingent consideration liabilities, asset impairments, and deferred taxes and amounts associated with the Tax Receivable Agreement.

Significant Accounting Standards and Policies
There have been no material changes into our significant accounting policies as compared to the significant accounting policies from those that were discloseddescribed in Note 1. Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in our 20202021 Form 10-K/A.
Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted
The Company qualifies as an “emerging growth company” and thus has elected to adhere to the extended transition period for complying with new or revised accounting standards under Section 102(b)(1) of the JOBS Act. This election allows the Company to delay the adoption of new or revised accounting standards that have different effective dates for public and private companies until those standards apply to private companies.10-K.
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New Accounting Standards

Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted
In February 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”)FASB issued authoritative guidance ASC 842, Lease Accounting, regarding the accounting for leases, and has since issued subsequent updates to the initial guidance. The amended guidance requires the recognition of assets and liabilities for operating leases. The standard was initially effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019. However, in November 2019, the FASB issued amended guidance, which defers for Emerging Growth Companies (“EGC”) the effective date tofor fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022. The standard must be adopted using a modified retrospective transition. We plan to adopt the standard using the optional transition method whereby we would apply the new lease requirements through a cumulative-effect adjustment on the effective date of adoption. We plan to elect the package of practical expedients permitted under the transition guidance of the new standards, which allows us to not reassess whether any expired or existing contracts contain leases, allows us to carry forward the historical lease classification and permits us to exclude from our assessment initial direct costs for any existing leases. We will also make an accounting policy election to exclude leases with an initial term of twelve months or less from our transition adjustment. We are currently evaluating the impact on our consolidated balance sheets, recognizing assets and related lease liabilities, which may or may not have a material impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.sheets.

The Company qualifies as an “emerging growth company” and has elected to adhere to the extended transition period for complying with new or revised accounting standards under Section 102(b)(1) of the JOBS Act. This election allows the Company to delay the adoption of new or revised accounting standards that have different effective dates for public and private companies until those standards apply to private companies.

In June 2016, the FASB issued authoritative guidanceASC 326 Financial Instruments - Credit Losses, regardingthe impairment model known as the current expected credit loss (“CECL”) model on accounting for credit losses on financial instruments, including trade receivables, and has since issued subsequent updates to the initial guidance. The amended guidance requires the application of a current expected credit lossCECL model, which measures credit losses based on relevant information about past events, including historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. The guidance requires adoption using a modified retrospective approach and is effective for EGCemerging growth companies for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods within those fiscal years. We are currently evaluating the impact on our consolidated financial statements.

NOTE 2. REVENUE

Disaggregation of Revenue
The following tables presents the disaggregation of revenue by reportable segment and type of service (in thousands):
Three Months Ended June 30, 2021
Brand
Direct
MarketplaceOtherIntercompany eliminationsTotal
Three Months Ended June 30, 2021
Net revenue:
Customer acquisition$57,955 $57,763 $$(14,476)$101,242 
Managed services1,921 1,109 3,030 
Software services807 807 
Total Net revenue$59,876 $57,763 $1,916 $(14,476)$105,079 
Three Months Ended June 30, 2020
Three Months Ended June 30, 2020Brand
Direct
MarketplaceOtherIntercompany eliminationsTotal
Net revenue:
Customer acquisition$40,185 $35,218 $$(6,636)$68,767 
Managed services5,189 449 5,638 
Software services791 791 
Total Net revenue$45,374 $35,218 $1,240 $(6,636)$75,196 

Three Months Ended June 30, 2022
Brand
Direct
MarketplaceTechnology SolutionsIntercompany eliminationsTotal
Net revenue:
Customer acquisition$43,124 $54,092 $— $(10,232)$86,984 
Managed services1,665 — 1,403 — 3,068 
Software services— — 1,145 — 1,145 
Total Net revenue$44,789 $54,092 $2,548 $(10,232)$91,197 

Three Months Ended June 30, 2021
Brand
Direct
MarketplaceTechnology SolutionsIntercompany eliminationsTotal
Net revenue:
Customer acquisition$57,955 $57,763 $— $(14,476)$101,242 
Managed services1,921 — 1,109 — 3,030 
Software services— — 807 — 807 
Total Net revenue$59,876 $57,763 $1,916 $(14,476)$105,079 

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Six Months Ended June 30, 2021
Brand
Direct
MarketplaceOtherIntercompany eliminationsTotal
Six Months Ended June 30, 2021
Net revenue:
Customer acquisition$111,009 $107,022 $$(25,127)$192,904 
Managed services5,046 2,325 7,371 
Software services1,607 1,607 
Total Net revenue$116,055 $107,022 $3,932 $(25,127)$201,882 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
Brand
Direct
MarketplaceOtherIntercompany eliminationsTotal
Net revenue:
Customer acquisition78,637 69,396 (10,246)137,787 
Managed services7,638 899 8,537 
Software services1,600 1,600 
Total Net revenue$86,275 $69,396 $2,499 $(10,246)$147,924 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2022
Brand DirectMarketplaceTechnology SolutionsIntercompany eliminationsTotal
Net revenue:
Customer acquisition$102,743 $112,898 $— $(23,492)$192,149 
Managed services3,274 — 2,913 — 6,187 
Software services— — 1,971 — 1,971 
Total Net revenue$106,017 $112,898 $4,884 $(23,492)$200,307 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2021
Brand
Direct
MarketplaceTechnology SolutionsIntercompany eliminationsTotal
Net revenue:
Customer acquisition$111,009 $107,022 $— $(25,127)$192,904 
Managed services5,046 — 2,325 — 7,371 
Software services— — 1,607 — 1,607 
Total Net revenue$116,055 $107,022 $3,932 $(25,127)$201,882 

Contract balancesBalances
The Company’s contract liabilities result from payments received from clients in advance of revenue recognition as they precede the Company’s satisfaction of the associated performance obligation. If a customer pays consideration before the Company’s performance obligations are satisfied, such amounts are classified as deferred revenue on the consolidated balance sheets. As of June 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020,2021, the balance of deferred revenue was $1.2$1.3 million and $1.7$1.8 million, respectively, and is recorded within Accrued“Accrued expenses and other current liabilitiesliabilities” on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets. We expect the majority of the deferred revenue balance at June 30, 20212022 to be recognized as revenue during the following quarter.

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, one customer accounted for approximately 24.7% and 21.0%, respectively, of our total revenues. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, we recognized revenueno customer accounted for more than 10% of our total revenues. $1.1 million and $2.8 million, respectively, that was previously recorded as a contract liability within “Accrued expenses and other current liabilities” on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets.
As of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, unbilled revenue included in accounts receivable was $2.2 million and $1.8 million, respectively. Substantially all amounts included within the unbilled revenue balance are invoiced to customers within the month directly following the period of service.

NOTE 3. REPORTABLE SEGMENTS

The Company’s operating segments are determined based on the financial information reviewed by its chief operating decision maker (“CODM”), and the basis upon which management makes resource allocation decisions and assesses the performance of the Company’s segments. The Company evaluates the operating performance of its segments based on financial measures such as net revenue, cost of revenue, and gross profit. Given the nature of the digital marketing solutions business, the amount of assets does not provide meaningful insight into the operating performance of the Company. As a result, the amount of the Company’s assets is not subject to segment allocation and total assets is not included within the disclosure of the Company’s segment financial information.
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The following tables are a reconciliation of the operations of our segments to income from operations (in thousands):

Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2021202020212020
Net revenue$105,079 $75,196 $201,882 $147,924 
  Brand Direct59,876 45,374 116,055 86,275 
  Marketplace57,763 35,218 107,022 69,396 
  Other1,916 1,240 3,932 2,499 
  Intercompany eliminations(14,476)(6,636)(25,127)(10,246)
Cost of revenue71,359 52,402 140,541 102,561 
    Brand Direct44,321 34,410 87,140 65,298 
    Marketplace41,056 24,541 77,654 47,440 
    Other458 38 874 69 
Intercompany eliminations(14,476)(6,587)(25,127)(10,246)
Gross profit$33,720 $22,794 $61,341 $45,363 
Salaries and related costs11,708 7,901 21,977 16,231 
General and administrative expenses10,552 4,652 17,514 9,950 
Acquisition costs466 47 1,960 74 
Depreciation and amortization7,044 4,356 12,463 8,671 
Income from operations$3,950 $5,838 $7,427 $10,437 
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Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2022202120222021
Net revenue$91,197 $105,079 $200,307 $201,882 
Brand Direct44,789 59,876 106,017 116,055 
Marketplace54,092 57,763 112,898 107,022 
Technology Solutions2,548 1,916 4,884 3,932 
Intercompany eliminations(10,232)(14,476)(23,492)(25,127)
Cost of revenue67,784 71,359 145,624 140,541 
Brand Direct36,137 44,321 84,591 87,140 
Marketplace41,463 41,056 83,843 77,654 
Technology Solutions416 458 682 874 
Intercompany eliminations(10,232)(14,476)(23,492)(25,127)
Gross profit$23,413 $33,720 $54,683 $61,341 
Brand Direct8,652 15,555 21,426 28,915 
Marketplace12,629 16,707 29,055 29,368 
Technology Solutions2,132 1,458 4,202 3,058 
Salaries and related costs13,237 11,708 26,945 21,977 
General and administrative expenses12,444 10,552 23,544 17,514 
Depreciation and amortization7,173 7,044 14,233 12,463 
Acquisition costs279 466 292 1,960 
Change in fair value of contingent consideration liabilities(55)— 2,536 — 
Income from operations$(9,665)$3,950 $(12,867)$7,427 

NOTE 4. GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Goodwill

Changes in the carrying value of goodwill, by reporting segment, were as follows (in thousands):
Brand
Direct
MarketplaceOtherTotal
Balance, December 31, 2020$8,616 $32,660 $3,628 $44,904 
Additions (Note 6)4,853 17,370 22,223 
Balance, June 30, 2021$13,469 $50,030 $3,628 $67,127 

Brand DirectMarketplaceTechnology SolutionsTotal
Balance, December 31, 2021$18,376 $54,554 $3,628 $76,558 
Additions (Note 6)— — 444 444 
Miscellaneous changes(55)— — (55)
Balance, June 30, 2022$18,321 $54,554 $4,072 $76,947 

The carrying amount of goodwill for all reporting units had 0no accumulated impairments as of June 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020.2021.

Intangible assets, net

Finite-lived intangible assets, net consisted of the following (in thousands):
June 30, 2021December 31, 2020June 30, 2022December 31, 2021
Amortization
Period (Years)
GrossAccumulated
Amortization
NetGrossAccumulated
Amortization
NetAmortization
Period (Years)
GrossAccumulated
Amortization
NetGrossAccumulated
Amortization
Net
Intangible assets subject to amortization:
TechnologyTechnology3 to 5$58,631 $(26,672)$31,959 $48,008 $(21,454)$26,554 Technology3 to 5$54,346 $(34,675)$19,671 $51,946 $(29,929)$22,017 
Customer relationshipsCustomer relationships2 to 955,713 (10,653)45,060 21,794 (6,749)15,045 Customer relationships2 to 949,423 (17,181)32,242 49,273 (13,076)36,197 
BrandBrand1 to 79,621 (1,547)8,074 4,295 (961)3,334 Brand1 to 712,168 (5,408)6,760 12,109 (4,575)7,534 
Non-competition agreementsNon-competition agreements32,222 (881)1,341 2,105 (591)1,514 Non-competition agreements31,901 (1,686)215 1,898 (1,418)480 
TotalTotal$126,187 $(39,753)$86,434 $76,202 $(29,755)$46,447 Total$117,838 $(58,950)$58,888 $115,226 $(48,998)$66,228 


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Amortization expense for finite-lived intangible assets is recorded on aan accelerated straight-line basis in the pattern in which the assets’ economic benefits are consumed over their estimated useful lives.basis. Amortization expense related to finite-lived intangible assets was $9.9$5.0 million and $7.1$10.0 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 20212022, respectively, and 2020,$5.8 million and $9.9 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, respectively.

NOTE 5. DEBT

The following table presents the components of outstanding debt (in thousands):
June 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Term loan$225,000 $190,541 
Revolving credit facility4,000 
Delayed draw term loan8,236 
Notes payable1,074 
Total debt225,000 203,851 
Unamortized debt issuance costs (1)
(6,755)(2,293)
Debt, net218,245 201,558 
Current portion of long-term debt(2,250)(7,967)
Long-term debt$215,995 $193,591 
June 30, 2022December 31, 2021
Term loan$222,750 $223,875 
Less: Unamortized debt issuance costs (1)
(5,411)(6,120)
Debt, net217,339 217,755 
Less: Current portion of long-term debt(2,250)(2,250)
Long-term debt$215,089 $215,505 

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(1) Includes net debt issuance discount and other costs.

On May 25, 2021, Digital Media Solutions, LLC (“DMS LLC”), as borrower, and DMSH, each of which is a subsidiary of DMS, entered into a new five-year $275 million senior secured credit facility (the “Credit Facility”), with a syndicate of lenders (“Lenders”), arranged by Truist Bank and Fifth Third Bank, as joint lead arrangers, and Truist Bank, as administrative agent. The Credit Facility is guaranteed by, and secured by substantially all of the assets of, DMS LLC, DMSH LLC and their material subsidiaries, subject to customary exceptions. Pursuant to the Credit Facility, the Lenders provided DMS LLC with senior secured term loans consisting of a senior secured term loan with an aggregate principal amount of $225 million (the “Term Loan”) and a $50 million senior secured revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Facility”).

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The Company deferred approximately $3.5 million of issuance costs primarily associated with brokerage, legal, arrangement and consulting fees. The discount and the deferred financing costs will be amortized using the effective interest method over the life of the note.

The Term Loan, which was issued at an original issue discount of 1.8%1.80% or $4.2 million, will beis subject to payment of 1.0% of the original aggregate principal amount per annum paid quarterly, with a bullet payment at maturity. The Term Loan will mature, and the revolving credit commitments under the Revolving Facility will terminate, on May 25, 2026, when any outstanding balances will become due.

Borrowings under the Revolving Facility bear interest, at our option, at either (i) adjusted LIBOR plus 4.25% or (ii) a base rate (which is equal to the highest of (a) Administrative Agent’sthe administrative agent’s prime rate, (b) the federal funds rate, as in effect from time to time, plus 0.50%, (c) one-month LIBOR plus 1.00%, and (d) 1.75% (the “Base Rate”)), plus 3.25%. The Term LoansLoan bears interest at, at our option, at either (i) adjusted LIBOR plus 5.00% or (ii) the Base Rate plus 4.00%. Under the Revolving Facility, DMS LLC will paypays a 0.50% per annum commitment fee in arrears on the undrawn portion of the revolving commitments. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, the effective interest rate was 6.29%. Since May 25, 2021 our interest rate is based on LIBOR plus 5%.

The initial $4.2 million debt discount and $3.5 million debt issuance cost related to the Term Loan and Revolving Facility is being amortized over the term of the loan using the effective interest method. As of June 30, 2022 the Term Loan debt discount and debt issuance cost classified as debt had a remaining unamortized balance of $3.3 million and $2.1 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2021, the Term Loan debt discount and debt issuance cost included in the carrying value of the debt had a remaining unamortized balance of $3.7 million and $2.4 million, respectively. At June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the unamortized debt issuance cost of $0.7 million and $0.8 million, respectively, associated with the undrawn Revolving Facility is classified and amortized as “Other assets” within consolidated balance sheets.

Upon the closing of the Credit Facility, the credit agreement dated as of July 3, 2018, by and among DMS LLC, DMSH, each of their subsidiaries party thereto, various financial institutions party thereto and Monroe Capital Management Advisors, LLC, as administrative agent and lead arranger, and all outstanding amounts thereunder that was previously outstanding with an aggregate principal amount of $210 million was extinguished, and the $15 million revolving credit facility was closed (“Monroe Facility”).closed.

The Company recognized a loss on debt extinguishment of $2.1 million during the three and six monthsyear ended June 30,December 31, 2021, which primarily included accelerated amortization of deferred financing costs, legal fees and early termination fee. The loss recognized is presented as “Debt“Loss on Debt Extinguishment” in the condensed consolidated statement of operations.





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Debt Maturity Schedule

The scheduled maturities of our total debt are estimated as follows at June 30, 2021:2022 (in thousands):

(in thousands)
2021$1,125 
20222,250 
20232,250 
20242,250 
2025 and thereafter217,125 
Total debt$225,000 
2022$1,125 
20232,250 
20242,250 
20252,250 
2026 and thereafter214,875 
Total debt$222,750 

NOTE 6. ACQUISITIONS

Traverse
On May 10, 2022, the Company acquired Traverse Data, Inc. (“Traverse”). Traverse is a marketing and advertising technology company. The Company paid cash consideration of $2.5 million upon closing of the transaction. The transaction also includes up to $0.5 million in contingent consideration, subject to the achievement of certain milestones, which can be paid in cash 15 months after the acquisition date.

Determining the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed requires management's judgment and involves the use of significant estimates, including projections of future cash inflows and outflows, discount rates, asset lives and market multiples. Future further analysis of the forecast and refinements to the significant assumptions in the valuation models used to value the intangibles and contingent consideration liabilities may be needed to adjust their fair value throughout the measurement period.

As of May 10, 2022, the acquisition date, the preliminary fair value of the intangibles, contingent consideration liability and working capital accounts are as follows (in thousands):

TraverseAcquisition Date Fair Value
Goodwill$444 
Intangible Assets:
Technology$2,500 
Customer relationships$50 
Brand$59 
Non-competition agreements$
Contingent consideration liability$428 
Working capital accounts$(49)

The Company primarily used Income Approach methodologies, which represents Level 3 fair value measurements, to assess the components of its purchase price allocation. The acquisition was accounted for as a business combination, whereby the excess of the fair value of the business over the fair value of identifiable net assets was allocated to goodwill. The results of operations of the acquired business have been included in the Company’s results of operations since the acquisition date of May 10, 2022. Under Accounting Standards Codification 805 (“ASC 805”), an acquirer must recognize any assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date, measured at fair value as of that date. Assets meeting the identification criteria included tangible assets, such as real and personal property, and intangible assets. Identified intangible assets included technology, brand, customer relationships and non-competition agreements. Fair value of the technology was determined using the Multi Period Excess Earnings Approach; fair value of the customer relationships was determined using the Excess Earnings Method utilizing distributor inputs; fair value of the brand was determined using the Relief from Royalty Method; and fair value of the non-competition agreements was determined using the Discounted Cash Flow Approach.

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Crisp Results
On April 1, 2021, the Company completed a transaction to purchase the assets of Crisp Marketing, LLC (“Crisp Results” or “Crisp”). Crisp Results is a digital performance advertising company that connects consumers with brands within the insurance sector, with primary focus on the Medicare insurance industry. Crisp Results is known for providing predictable, reliable, flexible and scalable customer acquisition solutions, supporting large brands with a process that combines data, design, technology and innovation.

The Company paid consideration of $40.0 million upon closing of the transaction, consisting of $20.0 million cash and 1.6 million Class A Common Stock valued at $20.0 million. The transaction also includesincluded up to $10.0 million in contingent consideration, to be
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earned over the 12 months following the acquisition, subject to the achievementsachievement of certain milestones, which can be paid in cash or Class A Common Stock at the election of the Company, and a $5.0 million of deferred payment, to be paid 18-months18 months after the acquisition date.

Determining the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed requires management's judgment and involves the use of significant estimates, including projections of future cash inflows and outflows, discount rates, asset lives and market multiples. As the result of the completed valuation of the assets acquired (including intangibles) and liabilities assumed, as well as the contingent consideration liabilities, as of the acquisition dates, the following adjustments were recorded related to further analysis of the forecast (for example, items that occurring in the pre-acquisition period that should have been factored into the forecast as of the acquisition date) and refinements to the significant assumptions in the valuation models used to value the intangibles and contingent consideration liabilities. As a result, we made adjustment to the initial and subsequent fair value of the intangible assets, goodwill, contingent consideration and working capital. Since December 31, 2021, there were no measurement period adjustments identified and recorded. Accounting for the acquisition was completed on March 31, 2022.

As of April 1, 2021, the acquisition date, the fair value of the contingent consideration was $5.2 million. During the six months ended June 30, 2022, the fair value of the contingent consideration increased $2.6 million due to accretion to $10.0 million from December 31, 2021. As of April 1, 2022, the contingent consideration milestones were met, and the Company paid it on July 1, 2022 in the form of 2.99 million unregistered shares of Class A Common Stock, priced at $3.3455, the average closing price of the Class A common stock during the twenty trading-day period ended March 31, 2022.

As of April 1, 2021, the acquisition date, the presentfair value of the contingent consideration earnout was recorded at $4.8 million, and the deferred consideration was $4.6 million. As of June 30, 2021,During the contingent consideration earnout increased
$0.6 million during the current quarter to a total of $5.4 million, and the deferred consideration did not materially change. The contingent consideration and deferred payment can be paid in cash or DMS Class A Common Stock at the election of the Company.

In conjunction with this acquisition, we incurred approximately $0.7 million of legal and other acquisition-related expenses, which were recorded as Acquisition costs in the unaudited condensed consolidated operations during the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, the present value of the deferred consideration increased slightly due to accretion to $4.9 million from December 31, 2021. Additionally, we incurred $0.2 million of equity issuance costs, offsetting the 1.6 million share issuance in the equity for Crisp Results.Since December 31, 2021, there were no measurement period adjustments identified and recorded.

The Company primarily used an Income Approach specifically a Discounted Cash Flow (“DCF”) analysis,methodologies, which represents Level 3 fair value measurements, to assess the components of its purchase price allocation. The acquisition was accounted for as a business combination, whereby the excess of the fair value of the business over the fair value of identifiable net assets was allocated to goodwill. The results of operations of the acquired businessesbusiness have been included in the Company’s results of operations since the acquisition date of April 1, 2021. Under Accounting Standards Codification 805 (“ASC 805”), an acquirer must recognize any assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date, measured at fair value as of that date. Assets meeting the identification criteria included tangible assets, such as real and personal property, and intangible assets. Identified intangible assets included the brand and customer relationships of the acquired business. The fairFair value of the Crisp Results brand was determined by applying an Income Approach, specificallyusing the Relief from Royalty Method. TheMethod, and the fair value of the acquired customer relationships was determined by applying an Income Approach, specificallyusing the Multi Period Excess Earnings Method.

The goodwill related to this transaction reflects the workforce and synergies expected from combining the operations of Crisp Results and is included in the Marketplace reportable segment. Goodwill is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. Intangible assets primarily consist of brand and customer relationships with an estimated useful life of one to seven years for brand and five to six years for customer relationships. Accounting remains open for working capital adjustments

Aimtell, Aramis and final fair value calculations due to the timing and complexity of the acquisition transaction.PushPros

Aimtell, PushPros and Aramis
The Company acquired onOn February 1, 2021, the Company acquired Aimtell, Inc. (“Aimtell”), PushPros, Inc. (“PushPros”) and Aramis Interactive (“Aramis”, and together with Aimtell and PushPro, “AAP”). Aimtell and PushPros are leading providers of technology-enabled digital performance advertising solutions connectingthat connect consumers and advertisers within the home, auto, health and life insurance verticals. Aramis is a network of owned-and-operated websites that leverages the Aimtell and PushPros technologies and relationships.

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$15.0 million subject to a lock-up agreement,in contingent consideration with a fair value of $4.9 million and working capital of $0.3 million. Total payouts for contingent considerationto be earned over the three years following the closing of the transaction is $15.0 million,acquisition, subject to the acquired companies reachingachievement of certain milestones. The contingent consideration can be paid in cash or DMS Class A Common Stock at the election of the Company.

Determining the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed requires management's judgment and involves the use of significant estimates, including projections of future cash inflows and outflows, discount rates, asset lives and market multiples. As the result of the completed valuation of the assets acquired (including intangibles) and liabilities assumed, as well as the contingent consideration liabilities, as of the acquisition date, we recorded adjustments during the year ended December 31, 2021 related to further analysis of the forecast (for example, items that occurring in the pre-acquisition period that should have been factored into the forecast as of the acquisition date) and refinements to the significant assumptions in the valuation models used to value the intangibles and contingent consideration liabilities. As a result, we made adjustments to the initial and subsequent fair value of the intangible assets, goodwill, contingent consideration and working capital. Since December 31, 2021, there was a $0.1 million measurement period adjustment identified and recorded in Goodwill during the period ended March 31, 2022. There were no further measurement period adjustments identified and recorded since accounting for the acquisition was completed on March 31, 2022.

As of February 1, 2021, the acquisition date, the presentfair value of the contingent consideration earnout was recorded at $4.9$2.1 million. TheAs of June 30, 2022, the contingent consideration did not materially change during the three and six months ended June 30,earnout fair value total of $1.0 million remained relatively unchanged since December 31, 2021. The contingent consideration can be paid in cash or DMS Class A Common Stock at the election of the Company.

In conjunction with this acquisition, we incurred approximately $0.5 million of legal and other acquisition-related expenses, which were recorded as Acquisition costs in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations during the six months ended June 30, 2021.
The Company primarily used an Income Approach specifically a Discounted Cash Flow (“DCF”) analysis,methodologies, which represents Level 3 fair value measurements, to assess the components of its purchase price allocation. The acquisition was accounted for as a business combination, whereby the excess of the fair value of the business over the fair value of identifiable net assets was allocated to goodwill. The results of operations of the acquired businesses have been included in the Company’s results of operations since the acquisition date of February 1, 2021. Under Accounting Standards Codification 805 (ASC 805), an acquirer must recognize any assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date, measured at fair value as of that date. Assets meeting the identification criteria included tangible assets, such as real and personal property, and intangible assets. Identified intangible assets included the brand, technology, and customer relationships and non-competition agreements of the acquired business. The fairFair value
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of the brandAimtell and PushPros technology was determined by applying an Income Approach, specifically the Relief from Royalty Method. The fair value of the acquired customer relationships was determined by applying an Income Approach, specificallyusing the Multi Period Excess Earnings Method.Method; fair value of the AAP non-compete agreements was determined using a Discounted Cash Flow Approach; fair value of the AAP brand was determined using a Relief from Royalty Method; fair value of the Aramis customer relationships was determined using the Multi Period Excess Earnings Method; and fair value of the Aimtell and PushPros customer relationships was determined using the excess earnings method with distributor inputs.

The goodwill related to this transaction reflects the workforce and synergies expected from combining the operations of Aimtell/Aramis/PushProsAAP and is included in the Brand Direct reportable segment. Goodwill is expected to be deductible for Aramis and PushPros for tax purposes. Intangible assets primarily consist of technology brand and customer relationships with an estimated useful life of seven years for technology, one to seven years for brand, and five to six years for customer relationships. Accounting remains open for working capital adjustments and final fair value calculations due to the timing and complexity of the acquisition transaction.
SmarterChaos and She is Media

On July 16, 2020, the Company acquired SmarterChaos.com, LLC, a premier digital marketing and online performance management marketer, along with She Is Media, a female-centric performance ad network, (collectively, “SmarterChaos”) for cash and equity of DMSH totaling approximately $5.8 million, net of cash, which was subject to a working capital adjustment that was finalized December 31, 2020.

DMSH issued the SmarterChaos sellers approximately 307,000 DMSH Units, which are convertible to Class A Common Stock, with an aggregate total value of $3.0 million based on the DMS Inc. stock price on July 15, 2020. The SmarterChaos sellers also became parties to the Amended Partnership Agreement.

On June 30, 2021, SmarterChaos sellers elected to redeem 154,000 DMSH units; DMS Inc. elected to exchange those for shares of Class A common stock, with an aggregate capital contribution to DMSH of approximately $3.0 million.
In conjunction with this acquisition, we incurred approximately $0.4 million of legal and other acquisition-related expenses, which were recorded as Acquisition costs in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations.
The Company primarily used an Income Approach, specifically a Discounted Cash Flow (“DCF”) analysis, which represents Level 3 fair value measurements, to assess the components of its purchase price allocation. The acquisition was accounted for as a business combination, whereby the excess of thedate fair value of the business over the fair value of identifiable net assets was allocated to goodwill. The results of operations of the acquired businesses have been included in the Company’s results of operations since the acquisition date of July 16, 2020. Under Accounting Standards Codification 805 (ASC 805), an acquirer must recognize any assets acquired and liabilities assumed atfrom the acquisition date, measured at fair value as of that date. Assets meeting the identification criteria included tangible assets, such as realAAP, Crisp Results and personal property, and intangible assets. Identified intangible assets included the brand and customer relationshipsTraverse acquisitions consist of the acquired business. The fair value of the brand was determined by applying an Income Approach, specifically the Relief from Royalty Method. The fair value of the acquired customer relationships was determined by applying an Income Approach, specifically the Multi Period Excess Earnings Method.following (in thousands):
Expected Useful LifeAAPCrisp ResultsTraverse
202120212022
Cash$— $— $232 
Goodwill9,761 21,894 444 
Technology4 to 53,900 — 2,500 
Customer relationships4 to 67,690 19,600 50 
Accounts receivable, net3,100 2,610 276 
Brand1 to 7208 7,400 59 
Non-competitive agreements1 to 383 — 
Property and equipment3 to 5250 220 — 
Accounts payable(2,887)(1,593)(454)
Other assets acquired and liabilities assumed, net (1)
740 (103)
   Net assets and liabilities acquired$22,845 $50,132 $3,007 
The goodwill related to this transaction reflects the workforce
(1) Other assets acquired and synergies expected from combining the operations of SmarterChaosliabilities assumed, net includes prepaids and is included in the Other reportable segment. Intangibleother current assets, primarily consist of brandpartially offset by other current liabilities (e.g., Travel and customer relationships with an estimated useful life of one to seven years for brand,expense payables, payroll liabilities, tax liabilities, and five to six years for customer relationships.transition services payable).
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Net assetsThe weighted average amortization period for AAP acquisition technology is 4 years, customer relationships is 4.1 years, brand is 2.1 years and liabilities acquired fromnon-compete agreements is 3 years. The weighted average amortization period for Crisp Results acquisition customer relationships is 6 years, and brand is 7 years. The weighted average amortization period for Traverse acquisition technology is 5 years, customer relationships is 5 years, brand is 3 years and non-compete agreements is 1 year. In total, the 2020weighted average amortization period for AAP is 4 years, Crisp Results is 5.6 years and 2021 Acquisitions consist of the following;
(In thousands)SmarterChaosAimtell, PushPros and Aramis (preliminary)Crisp Results (preliminary)Expected Useful Life
2020202120212021
Goodwill$3,078 $4,853 $17,370 
Technology$$10,500 $3 to 5
Customer relationships$2,500 $7,920 $26,000 5 to 6
Accounts receivable$576 $3,313 $2,610 
Brand$277 $226 $5,100 1 to 7
Non-competitive agreements$$117 $3
Property and equipment$28 $250 $220 3 to 5
Accounts payable$(1,156)$(2,966)$(1,593)
Other assets acquired and liabilities assumed, net (1)
$496 $1,057 $
   Net assets and liabilities acquired$5,799 $25,270 $49,707 
(1) Other assets acquired and liabilities assumed, net includes Prepaids, and Other Current Assets, partially offset by other current liabilities (i.e., Travel and expense payables, payroll liabilities, tax liabilities).
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The following schedule represents the amounts of net revenue and net income (loss)loss from operations related to 2021Traverse, AAP and 2020Crisp Results acquisitions which have been included in the unaudited consolidated statements of operations for the periods indicated subsequent to the acquisition date.
Three Months Ended June 30, 2021Six Months Ended June 30, 2021
(In thousands)Aimtell, PushPros and AramisCrisp ResultsAimtell, PushPros and AramisCrisp Results
Net revenue$5,774 $6,967 $10,075 $6,967 
Net income (loss) from operations$(484)$(155)$(620)$(155)
Three Months Ended June 30, 2021Six Months Ended June 30, 2021
(In thousands)SmarterChaos
Net revenue$934 $1,757 
Net income (loss) from operations$$(161)
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TraverseTraverse
Net revenue$360 $360 
Net income from operations$70 $70 


Three Months Ended June 30, 2021Six Months Ended June 30, 2021
AAPCrisp ResultsAAPCrisp Results
Net revenue$5,774 $6,967 $10,075 $6,967 
Net loss from operations$(484)$(155)$(620)$(155)

Pro Forma Information
The following unaudited pro forma financial information represents the consolidated financial information as if the acquisitions had been included in our consolidated results beginning on the first day of the fiscal year prior to their respective acquisition dates. dates (in thousands):

Three Months Ended June 30, 2022
DMSTraversePro Forma
Net revenue$91,197 $277 $91,474 
Net (loss) income from operations$(9,665)$(434)$(10,099)

Three Months Ended June 30, 2021
DMSAAPCrisp ResultsTraversePro Forma
Net revenue$105,079 $— $— $583 $105,662 
Net income (loss) from operations$3,950 $— $— $(21)$3,929 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2022
DMSTraverseCombined
Net revenue$200,307 $999 $201,306 
Net loss from operations$(12,867)$(417)$(13,284)

Six Months Ended June 30, 2021
DMSAAPCrisp ResultsTraversePro Forma
Net revenue$201,882 $2,465 $8,284 $1,253 $213,884 
Net income (loss) from operations$7,427 $457 $2,296 $(67)$10,113 

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these costs savings, operating synergies and revenue enhancements. The pro forma results do not necessarily reflect the actual results of operations of the combined companies under our ownership and operation.

A proforma schedule for SmarterChaos is not included below because the Company was acquired on July 16, 2020 and net revenue and net income from operations related to this acquisition prior to July 16, 2020 was not material to the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations. Net revenue and net income from operations are presented in the above table subsequent to the acquisition date.
Three Months Ended June 30, 2021Six Months Ended June 30, 2021
(In thousands)Aimtell, PushPros and AramisCrisp ResultsAimtell, PushPros and AramisCrisp Results
Net revenue$5,774 $6,967 $14,860 $15,246 
Net income (loss) from operations$(484)$(155)$635 $2,087 
Three Months Ended June 30, 2020Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
Aimtell, PushPros and AramisCrisp ResultsAimtell, PushPros and AramisCrisp Results
Net revenue$8,393 $6,650 $16,432 $13,110 
Net income (loss) from operations$2,573 $1,119 $3,268 $2,105 

NOTE 7. RESTRUCTURING COSTS

Restructuring costs include expenses associated with the Company’s effort to continually improve operational efficiency and reposition its assets to remain competitive on a national basis. The Company leases office space in various locations within the United States and Canada. The leases entered into by the Company consist of both long-term and short-term leases.

Termination of office lease and other related costs include lease and termination of fixed assets, employee training, relocation and facility costs. These costs are recorded in General and administrative expenses net in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations.
During
Since the year ended December 31, 2020, due to the economic environment caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company entered into negotiations with landlords to terminate certain lease agreements, for 12 differentwhich reduced cash needs by approximately $1.9 million over the remaining life of the original leases through April 30, 2025. As of June 30, 2022, the Company has 4 leased properties, for approximately 62,113representing 55,798 square feet of office space located in Canada and the United States. As of June 30, 2021, a reserve of approximately $3.0 million was recorded; and $1.2 million is accrued for within Accrued expenses and other current liabilities and $1.8 million is accrued for within Other non-current liabilities, on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets.States, that are currently in negotiations with landlords to be reduced or terminated.
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, the Company recognized a valuation cost reduction to the restructuring lease liability of $0.4 million and $0.1 million, respectively, which primarily consisted of 2 additional locations added
Valuation adjustments related to the reserve representing 7,975 sq. feet.
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operations. The change in liability for the restructuring costs reserve for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, arerespectively, was as follows:
Three Months Ended June 30,
2021
Restructuring Lease Liability
Beginning balance at April 1, 2021$2,966 
    Valuation adjustments432 
    Lease payments(487)
    Lease accretion46 
Ending balance at June 30, 2021$2,957 
Six Months Ended June 30,
2021
Restructuring Lease Liability
Beginning balance at January 1, 2021$3,653 
Valuation adjustments81 
Lease payments(870)
Lease accretion93 
Ending balance at June 30, 2021$2,957 
follows (in thousands):

Three Months Ended
June 30, 2022
Three Months Ended June 30, 2021
Beginning balance$2,244 $2,966 
Valuation adjustments496 432 
Lease payments(290)(487)
Lease accretion48 46 
Ending balance$2,498 $2,957 
Current portion - Accrued expenses and other current liabilities$908 $1,200 
Long-term portion - Other non-current liabilities$1,590 $1,757 

Six Months Ended
June 30, 2022
Six Months Ended June 30, 2021
Beginning balance$2,516 $3,653 
Valuation adjustments470 81 
Lease payments(584)(870)
Lease accretion96 93 
Ending balance$2,498 $2,957 
Current portion - Accrued expenses and other current liabilities$908 $1,200 
Long-term portion - Other non-current liabilities$1,590 $1,757 

NOTE 8. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

The Company utilizes fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and liabilities and to determine fair value disclosures. The carrying amounts of our cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, income taxes receivable, accounts payable, accrued expenses and income taxes payable, approximate fair value because of the short-term maturity of those instruments.

Private Placement Warrants
As disclosed in - We record the 2020 Form 10-K/A, during the first quarterfair value of 2021, we reevaluated the accounting treatment of the Company’s Warrants issued in connection with the Business Combination. As a result of our reevaluation, we restated the Private Placement Warrants and recorded these warrants at fair value as a liability in the Company’sour consolidated balance sheet as at December 31, 2020.of June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The fair value of the Private Placement Warrants is considered a Level 3 valuation and is determined using the Black-Scholes-Merton valuation model. Changes in fair value of the Private


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As of June 30, 2021,2022, the Company has approximately 4.0 million Private Placement Warrants outstanding.

The significant assumptions were as follows:
June 30, 20212022
Private Placement Warrants Fair Value Per Share$3.660.12 
Private Placement Warrant valuation inputs:
Stock price - DMS Inc. Class A Common Stock$9.681.11 
Strike price$11.50 
Remaining contractual term in years4.043.04 
Estimated volatility of Class A Common Stock55.085.0 %
Dividend yield0.0 %
Risk free interest rate0.672.97 %

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The fair value of the contingent considerationconsiderations payable for the Aimtell/PushPros/AramisAAP and Crisp ResultsTraverse acquisitions (described in Note 66. Acquisitions) were determined using a Monte Carlo fair value analysis and a scenario-based methodology, respectively, based on estimated performance and the probability of achieving certain targets. As certain inputs are not observable in the market, the contingent consideration is classified as a Level 3 instrument. Changes in fair value of contingent consideration are presented under Acquisition costs on the unaudited condensed statement of operations.

The range of outcomescontingent consideration payable for the fair valueCrisp acquisition was finalized on April 1, 2022, the end of the earnout period. As the full target was met, the payment was made on July 1, 2022 in the form of Class A Common Stock. (See Note 6. Acquisitions).

The following table presents the contingent consideration did not materially change for Aimtell/PushPros/Aramis from prior period.
Contingent Consideration assumptions:Aimtell/PushPros/AramisCrisp Results
EBITDA expectations4,390,925 10,581,397 
Risk adjustment EBITDA3,885,625 9,680,674 
EBITDA volatility115.0 %70.0 %
Iteration (actual)100,000 100,000 
Risk adjustment discount rate36.0 %21.5 %
Risk free / Credit risk6.2 %6.2 %
Days gap from period end to payment9090
June 30, 2021
CategoryLevel 1Level 2Level 3Total
Liabilities:
Private Warrant LiabilitiesTotal liabilities$$$14,640 $14,640 
Contingent consideration - currentContingent consideration payable$6,213 $6,213 
Contingent consideration -non-currentContingent consideration payable$$$4,035 $4,035 
Total$$$24,888 $24,888 
The following table represents the change in the warrant liability and contingent consideration (in thousands):
Private WarrantsContingent Consideration
Beginning January 1, 2021$22,080 $
Additions9,688 
Changes in fair value(7,435)560 
Settlements(5)
Ending June 30, 2021$14,640 $10,248 
Private WarrantsContingent Consideration
Beginning April 1, 2021$22,390 $5,307 
Additions4,763 
Changes in fair value(7,750)178 
Settlements
Ending June 30, 2021$14,640 $10,248 
assumptions.

Aimtell / PushPros
CYE2021 Revenue - Actual$7,193,881 
CYE2022 Revenue - 6 Months Actual$2,724,201 
CYE2022 Revenue - 6 Months Expectations$8,908,838 
CYE2023 Revenue - Expectations$14,636,891 
CYE2022 Risk Adjusted Revenue - 6 Months$8,715,176 
CYE2023 Risk Adjusted Revenue$13,413,226 
Revenue Volatility25 %
Iteration (actual)100,000 
Risk adjustment discount rate9.50 %
Risk free / Credit risk12.0 %
Days gap from period end to payment90
Aramis
CYE2022 Earnout Successful Probability99.0 %
Iteration (actual)100,000 
Risk free / Credit risk12.0 %
Days gap from period end to payment90
Traverse
CYE2023 Earnout Successful Probability95.0 %
Risk free / Credit risk10.0 %
Days gap from period end to payment90

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June 30, 2022
CategoryBalance Sheet LocationLevel 1Level 2Level 3Total
Liabilities:
Private Placement Warrant liabilitiesTotal liabilities$— $— $480 $480 
Contingent consideration - Crisp ResultsContingent consideration payable - current— — 10,000 10,000 
Contingent consideration - AramisContingent consideration payable - current— — 909 909 
Contingent consideration - TraverseContingent consideration payable - non-current— — 428 428 
Contingent consideration - Aimtell/PushProContingent consideration payable - non-current— — 66 66 
Total$— $— $11,883 $11,883 

The following table represents the change in the warrant liability and contingent consideration (in thousands):

Private Placement WarrantsContingent Consideration
Balance, April 1, 2022$2,120 $11,030 
Additions— 428 
Changes in fair value(1,640)(55)
Settlements— — 
Balance, June 30, 2022$480 11,403 

Private Placement WarrantsContingent Consideration
Balance, December 31, 2021$3,960 $8,439 
Additions— 428 
Changes in fair value(3,480)2,536 
Settlements— — 
Balance, June 30, 2022$480 $11,403 


NOTE 9. EMPLOYEE AND DIRECTOR INCENTIVE PLANS

2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan

On July 15, 2020, Leo’s shareholders approved the 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “2020 Plan”). The 2020 Plan allows for the issuance of stock options, stock appreciation rights, stock awards (including restricted stock awards (“RSAs”) and Restricted Stock Units (“RSUs”)) and other stock-based awards. Directors, officers and employees, as well as others performing independent consulting or advisory services for the Company or its affiliates, will beare eligible for grants under the 2020 Plan. The aggregate number of shares reserved under the 2020 Plan is approximately 11.6 million. The 2020 Plan terminates on June 24, 2030. For additional information seeThe related costs were approximately $3.9 million and $2.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, and are included in “Salaries and related costs” within the Consolidated Statement of Operations.

Restricted Stock Units
On April 12, 2022, the Board voted to award 762,000 RSUs consisting of 381,406 performance-based vesting RSUs (“PRSUs”) and 381,406 time-based vesting RSUs (“TRSUs”) to directors under the 2020 Plan. The TRSU and PRSUs vest one-fourth each year based on four years of continuous service starting with January 1, 2022 through January 1, 2026. Vesting of the PRSUs are also subject to certain performance metrics of the Company, which the Company evaluates on a quarterly basis. Note 12 “Employee and Director Incentive Plans” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in our 2020 Form 10-K/A.
The fair value of non-vested sharesstock-based compensation is determined based on the closing trading price of the Company’s sharesstock on the grant date and are amortized overdate. For PRSUs, fair value was also determined based on the award’s service period. At June 30, 2021, total non-vestedassessed likelihood of meeting the performance metrics for each tranche of the awards as of the grant date. The TRSU’s related stock-based compensation expense related to restricted stock was $7.0 million, which will beis recognized on a straight-line basis over a weighted-average remaining period of 2.04 years.the vesting period. The weighted-average grant-date fair value of shares granted duringPRSU awards’ expense is recognized on an accelerated basis over the six-month period ended June 30, 2021, was $7.14 per share.
Restricted Shares
The following table presents the restricted share activity for the six-month period ended June 30, 2021 (in thousands, except price per share):
Restricted Stock UnitsNumber of Restricted StockWeighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Outstanding at January 1, 20211,197 $7.31 
Granted56 $12.10 
Exercised(83)$7.31 
Forfeited/Canceled(101)$11.73 
Outstanding at June 30, 20211,069 $7.14 
As of June 30, 2021, the Company has one shared-based compensation plan that allows for granting of restricted share units and stock options. The compensation cost that has been recorded against Consolidated Statement of Operations, “Salaries and related costs” was approximately $1.4 million and $2.8 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, respectively. The total intrinsic value of units exercised during the quarter ended June 30, 2021, was $0.6 million.
The following table presents the stock option activity for the quarter ended June 30, 2021 (in thousands, except price per share):
Stock OptionsNumber of Stock OptionsWeighted-Average Grant Date Fair ValueWeighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term (in Years)Total Intrinsic Value of Stock Options Vested
Outstanding at January 1, 2021551 $3.34 5.9 years$— 
Granted59 $5.77 5.9 years$— 
Forfeited/expired(47)$5.33 — $— 
Outstanding at June 30, 2021563 $3.43 5.9 years$— 
Vested at June 30, 2021(9)$3.34 — $47.36 
The weighted-average grant-date strike price of options during the quarter ended June 30, 2021 was $12.96 per share.

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NOTE 10. INCOME TAXES

As a result of the Business Combination, the Company consists of DMS Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Blocker, which owns 58.1%58.7% of equity interests in DMSH. DMSH is treated as a partnership for purposes of U.S. federal and certain state and local income tax. As a U.S. partnership, generally DMSH will not be subject to corporate income taxes (except with respect to UE, as described below). Instead, each of the ultimate partners (including DMS Inc.) are taxed on their proportionate share of DMSH taxable income.

While the Company consolidates DMSH for financial reporting purposes, the Company will only be taxed on its allocable share of future earnings (i.e. those earnings not attributed to the non-controlling interests, which continue to be taxed on their own allocable share of future earnings of DMSH). The Company’s income tax expense is attributable to the allocable share of earnings from DMSH, a portion of activities of DMSH that are subject to Canadian income tax, and the activities of UE, a wholly-owned U.S. corporate subsidiary of DMSH, which is subject to U.S. federal and state and local income taxes. The income tax burden on the earnings allocated to the non-controlling interests is not reported by the Company in its condensed consolidated financial statements under GAAP. As a result, the Company’s effective tax rate is expected to differ materially from the statutory rate.

The Company’s tax provision or benefit from income taxes for interim periods is determined using an estimate of its annual effective tax rate, adjusted for discrete items, if any. Each quarter the Company updates its estimate of the annual effective tax rate and makes a year-to-date adjustment to the provision. The Company recorded income tax expense of $1.0$0.05 million and $1.1$0.36 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021.2022, respectively. The blended effective tax rate for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 were 17.27%2022 was 0.4% and 19.53%2.1%, respectively, which varies from our statutory U.S. tax rate due to taxable income or loss that is allocated to the non-controlling interest.interest and impact of the valuation allowance on DMS, Inc. The Company recorded $0.2recorded$1.0 million and $0.3$1.1 million income tax expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020.2021, respectively. The blended effective tax rate for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 was 17.3% and 19.5%, respectively, which varies from our statutory U.S. tax rate due to taxable income or loss that is allocated to the non-controlling interest.

Tax Receivable Agreement
In conjunction with the Business Combination, DMS Inc. and Blocker also entered into a Tax Receivable Agreement (“TRA”) with the Sellers. Pursuant to the Tax Receivable Agreement, DMS Inc. is required to pay the Sellers (i) 85% of the amount of savings, if any, in U.S. federal, state and local income tax that DMS Inc. and Blocker actually realize as a result of (A) certain existing tax attributes of Blocker acquired in the Business Combination, and (B) increases in Blocker’s allocable share of the tax basis of the assets of DMS and certain other tax benefits related to the payment of the cash consideration pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement and any redemptions or exchanges of DMS Units for cash or Class A Common Stock after the Business Combination and (ii) 100% of certain refunds of pre-Closing taxes of DMSH and Blocker received during a taxable year beginning within two (2) years after the Closing. All such payments to the Sellers are the obligation of DMS Inc., and not that of DMSH. As a result of this agreement, the Company recorded as of December 31, 2020, a deferred tax asset and income tax receivable of $20.1 million and $199 thousand, respectively, with the offset as a long-term Tax Receivable Agreement liability of $16.2 million and Additional Paid-in Capital of $4.0 million in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets.

As of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the total amount of payments underCompany recorded a full valuation allowance on our deferred tax asset (“DTA”) related to the TRA was $17.4along with the entire DTA inventory at DMS, Inc. and Blocker. At June 30, 2022, the remaining current portion of Tax Receivable Agreement liability of $1.3 million of which $1.2 million was currentis attributable to carryback claims. We will continue to evaluate the positive and includednegative evidence in Accrued expenses and other current liabilities ondetermining the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet.

ASU 2019-12 "Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes”
In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU No. 2019-12, "Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes" ("ASU 2019-12”), which is intended to simplify various aspects related to accounting for income taxes. ASU 2019-12 removes certain exceptions to the general principles in Topic 740 and also clarifies and amends existing guidance to improve consistent application. This new guidance was effective for the Company beginning on January 1, 2021, and did not have a material impact onrealizability of the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.DTAs.


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NOTE 11. EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic earnings per share of Class A common stockCommon Stock is computed by dividing net income attributable to DMS Inc. by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A common stockCommon Stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share of Class A common stockCommon Stock is computed by dividing net income attributable to DMS Inc., after adjusting net income for the change in fair value of warrant liability multiplied by the percentage of parent’s ownership share and the denominator is adjusted for the assumed exchangeincome effects of all potentially dilutive securities,instruments by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A common stockCommon Stock outstanding adjusted to give effect to potentially dilutive elements.
Prior to the Business Combination, the membership structure


Table of DMSH included units which had profit interests. The Company analyzed the calculation of earnings per unit for periods prior to the Business Combination and determined that it resulted in values that would not be meaningful to the users of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. Therefore, earnings per share information has not been presented for periods prior to the Business Combination on July 15, 2020. The basic and diluted earnings per share represent only the shares earned during the period of January 1, 2021 to June 30, 2021.Contents



The following table sets forth reconciliations of the numerators and denominators used to compute basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share of Class A Common Stock:

Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2022202120222021
Numerator:
Net (loss) income$(11,887)$4,939 $(17,244)$4,727 
Net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interest(4,905)$2,411 (7,121)2,373 
Net (loss) income attributable to Digital Media Solutions, Inc. - basic$(6,982)$2,528 $(10,123)$2,354 
Add: Income effects of Class B convertible common stock$(4,903)$— $(7,116)$— 
Less: dilutive effect of change in fair value of warrant liabilities attributable to Digital Media Solutions, Inc.— — — 4,321 
Net (loss) income attributable to Digital Media Solutions, Inc. - diluted$(11,885)$2,528 $(17,239)$(1,967)
Denominator:
  Weighted average shares - basic39,553 35,377 $37,969 $34,315 
Add: dilutive effects of Class B convertible common stock25,699 — $25,713 $— 
  Add: dilutive effects of employee equity awards— 628 — — 
  Add: dilutive effects of private placement warrants— — — 10 
  Add: dilutive effects of deferred consideration— 517 — — 
Weighted average shares - diluted65,252 36,522 63,682 34,325 
Net earnings (loss) per common share:
  Basic$(0.18)$0.07 $(0.27)$0.07 
  Diluted$(0.18)$0.07 $(0.27)$(0.06)

Shares of the Company’s Class B convertible common stock:stock do not participate in the earnings or losses of the Company and are therefore not participating securities. As such, separate basic and diluted earnings per share of Class B convertible common stock under the two-class method has not been presented.
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
20212021
Numerator:
Net income attributable to Digital Media Solutions, Inc. - basic$2,528 $2,354 
Less: dilutive effect of change in fair value warrant liabilities attributable to Digital Media Solutions, Inc.4,321 
  Net income (loss) attributable to Digital Media Solutions, Inc. - diluted$2,528 $(1,967)
Denominator:
  Weighted average shares - basic35,377 34,315 
  Add: dilutive effects of employee equity awards628 
  Add: dilutive effects of Private Placement warrants10 
  Add: dilutive effects of public warrants
  Add: dilutive effects of deferred consideration517 
Weighted average shares - diluted36,522 34,325 
Net income per common share:
  Basic$0.07 $0.07 
  Diluted$0.07 $(0.06)

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, the Company included 2.99 million shares of Class A Common Stock issued to the sellers of Crisp Results on July 1, 2022 (see Note 6. Acquisitions) in the Company’s basic and diluted EPS calculations, as all necessary conditions were satisfied during the quarter ended June 30, 2022.

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, the Company excluded 4.0 million private warrants, 10.0 million public warrants, 1.9 million stock options, 1.7 million RSUs and 0.4 million PRSUs, respectively, as their effect would have been anti-dilutive. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, the Company excluded the contingent consideration issued in connection with the AAP acquisition and the deferred consideration issued in connection with the Crisp acquisition, respectively, which are payable in DMS common stock at the Company’s option, as their effect would have been anti-dilutive.

For the three months ended June 30, 2021, the Company excluded 14.04.0 million private warrants, 87,00010.0 million public warrants, 0.1 million employee equity awards and 25.9 million DMSH UnitsClass B convertible into Class A Common Stock,common stock, as the effect was anti-dilutive. For the six months ended June 30, 2021, the Company excluded 10.0 million public warrants, 25.9 million DMSH UnitsClass B convertible into Class A Common Stockcommon stock and 1,632,0001.6 million employee equity awards as the effect was anti-dilutive.

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, the Company excluded contingent consideration issued in connection with Aramis, AimtellAAP and PushPros and Crisp Results acquisitions, which is payable in DMS common stock at the Company’s option, as the necessary conditions to pay such consideration had not been satisfied by the end of the period. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, the


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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
OVERVIEW
The following Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) is intended to assist in an understanding of our financial condition and results of operations. This MD&A is provided as a supplement to, should be read in conjunction with, and is qualified in its entirety by reference to, our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) and accompanying Notes appearing elsewhere in this Quarterly Report (the “Notes”). In addition, reference should be made to our auditedAudited Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements and Item 7.7: “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” included in our 20202021 Form 10-K/A.10-K. Except for the historical information contained herein, the discussions in this MD&A contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Our future results could differ materially from those discussed herein. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, those discussed below in this MD&A under “Forward-Looking Statements and Factors that May Affect Future Results.”Results”.

On August 16, 2021, we announced our decision to evaluate potential strategic alternatives to maximize shareholder value. We intend to evaluate a full range of strategic, operational and financial alternatives. We have retained Goldman Sachs & Co LLC and Canaccord Genuity as our financial advisors to assist with the strategic review process. There can be no assurance that the strategic review process will result in any strategic alternative, or any assurance as to its outcome or timing.

Recent Business Acquisitions
Crisp ResultsOur acquisitions in the past few years have enabled us to expand our reach into high quality proprietary targeted media solutions in a wide range of industries and include the following.

On April 1, 2021,May 10, 2022, the Company completed a transaction to purchase the assets of Crisp Results. Crisp Resultsacquired Traverse Data, Inc. (“Traverse”). Traverse is a digital performancemarketing and advertising company that connects consumers with brands within the insurance sector, with primary focus on the Medicare insurance industry. Crisp Results is known for providing predictable, reliable, flexible and scalable customer acquisition solutions, supporting large brands with a process that combines data, design, technology and innovation.company. The Company paid cash consideration of $40.0$2.5 million upon closing of the transaction, consisting of $20.0 million cash and Class A Common Stock valued at $20.0 million.transaction. The transaction also includes up to $10.0$0.5 million in contingent consideration, to be earned over the 12 months following the closing of the acquisition, subject to the achievement of certain milestones, and a $5.0 million deferred payment. The contingent consideration and deferred paymentwhich can be paid in cash or stock at the election of the Company.cash.

In conjunction with this acquisition, we incurred approximately $0.7 million of legal and other acquisition-related expenses, which were recorded as Acquisition Costs in the condensed consolidated operations during the three and six months ended June 30, 2021. Additionally, we incurred $0.2 million of equity issuance costs, offsetting the 1.6 million share issuance in the equity for Crisp Results.
Aimtell, PushPros and Aramis
On February 1, 2021, the Company acquired Aimtell, Inc. (“Aimtell”), PushPros, Inc. (“PushPros”) and Aramis Interactive (“Aramis”). Aimtell and PushPros are leading providers of technology-enabled digital performance advertising solutions connecting consumers and advertisers within the home, auto, health and life insurance verticals. Aramis is a network of owned-and -operated websites that leverages the Aimtell and PushPros technologies and relationships.
The Company paid consideration of $20 million at the closing transaction, consisting of $5.0 million in cash and approximately 1.29 million shares of Class A Common Stock valued at $15.0 million, subject to a lock-up agreement, contingent consideration with a fair value of $4.9 million and working capital of $0.3 million. Total payouts for contingent consideration over the next three years is $15.0 million, subject to the acquired companies reaching certain milestones. The contingent consideration can be paid in cash or DMS Class A Common Stock at the election of the Company.
In conjunction with this acquisition, we incurred approximately $0.5 million of legal and other acquisition-related expenses, which were recorded as Acquisition Costs in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations during the six months ended June 30, 2021.
SmarterChaos
On July 16, 2020, the Company acquired SmarterChaos.com, LLC, a premier digital marketing and online performance management marketer, along with She Is Media, a female-centric performance ad network, (collectively, “SmarterChaos”) for cash and equity of DMSH totaling approximately $5.8 million, net of cash, which was subject to a working capital adjustment that was finalized December 31, 2020. This acquisition expanded media distribution, allowing the Company to further accelerate the digital marketing acquisition efforts of its advertiser clients and enable brands to acquire new customers by leveraging our customer acquisition platform and the relationships cultivated by SmarterChaos.

DMSH issued the SmarterChaos sellers approximately 307,000 DMSH Units, which are convertible to Class A Common Stock, with an aggregate total value of $3.0 million based on the DMS Inc. stock price on July 15, 2020. The SmarterChaos sellers also became parties to the Amended Partnership Agreement.
On June 30, 2021, SmarterChaos sellers elected to redeem 154,000 DMSH units; DMS Inc., elected to exchange those for shares of Class A Common Stock, with an aggregate capital contribution to DMSH of approximately $3.0 million.
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In conjunction with this acquisition, we incurred approximately $0.4 million of legal and other acquisition-related expenses, during the third quarter of 2020, which were recorded as Acquisition costs in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following table presents our consolidated results of operations as a percentage of net revenue:
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
20212020202120202022202120222021
Revenue by type:Revenue by type:Revenue by type:
Customer acquisitionCustomer acquisition96.3 %91.5 %95.6 %93.1 %Customer acquisition95.4 %96.3 %95.9 %95.6 %
Managed servicesManaged services2.9 %7.5 %3.7 %5.8 %Managed services3.4 %2.9 %3.1 %3.7 %
Software servicesSoftware services0.8 %1.0 %0.8 %1.1 %Software services1.2 %0.8 %1.0 %0.7 %
Total net revenueTotal net revenue100.0 %100.0 %100.0 %100.0 %Total net revenue100.0 %100.0 %100.0 %100.0 %
Revenue by segment:Revenue by segment:Revenue by segment:
Brand DirectBrand Direct57.0 %60.3 %57.5 %58.3 %Brand Direct49.1 %57.0 %52.9 %57.5 %
MarketplaceMarketplace55.0 %46.8 %53.0 %46.9 %Marketplace59.3 %55.0 %56.4 %53.0 %
Other1.8 %1.6 %1.9 %1.7 %
Corporate and other(13.8)%(8.8)%(12.4)%(6.9)%
Technology SolutionsTechnology Solutions2.8 %1.8 %2.4 %1.9 %
Intercompany eliminationsIntercompany eliminations(11.2)%(13.8)%(11.7)%(12.4)%
Net revenueNet revenue100.0 %100.0 %100.0 %100.0 %Net revenue100.0 %100.0 %100.0 %100.0 %
Cost of revenueCost of revenue67.9 %69.7 %69.6 %69.3 %Cost of revenue74.3 %67.9 %72.7 %69.6 %
Gross profitGross profit32.1 %30.3 %30.4 %30.7 %Gross profit25.7 %32.1 %27.3 %30.4 %
Salaries and related costsSalaries and related costs11.1 %11.0 %10.9 %11.0 %Salaries and related costs14.5 %11.1 %13.5 %10.9 %
General and administrativeGeneral and administrative10.0 %6.7 %8.7 %6.7 %General and administrative13.6 %10.0 %11.8 %8.7 %
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization7.9 %6.7 %7.1 %6.2 %
Acquisition costsAcquisition costs0.4 %0.1 %1.0 %0.1 %Acquisition costs0.3 %0.4 %0.1 %1.0 %
Depreciation and amortization6.7 %5.8 %6.2 %5.9 %
Income from operations3.8 %7.8 %3.7 %7.1 %
Change in fair value of contingent considerationChange in fair value of contingent consideration(0.1)%— %1.3 %— %
(Loss) income from operations(Loss) income from operations(10.5)%3.9 %(6.5)%3.6 %
Interest expenseInterest expense3.4 %4.6 %3.4 %4.9 %Interest expense4.2 %3.4 %3.7 %3.4 %
Change in fair value of warrant liabilitiesChange in fair value of warrant liabilities(7.4)%— %(3.7)%— %Change in fair value of warrant liabilities(1.8)%(7.4)%(1.7)%(3.7)%
Net income before income taxes5.7 %3.1 %2.9 %2.1 %
Loss on debt extinguishmentLoss on debt extinguishment— %2.0 %— %1.0 %
Net (loss) income before income taxesNet (loss) income before income taxes(12.9)%5.9 %(8.5)%2.9 %
Income tax expenseIncome tax expense1.0 %0.3 %0.6 %0.2 %Income tax expense— %1.0 %0.2 %0.6 %
Net income4.7 %2.8 %2.3 %2.0 %
Net income attributable to non-controlling interest2.3 %— %1.2 %— %
Net income attributable to Digital Media Solutions, Inc.2.4 %2.8 %1.2 2.0 %
Net (loss) incomeNet (loss) income(12.9)%4.9 %(8.7)%2.3 %
Net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interestNet (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interest(5.4)%2.3 %(3.6)%1.2 %
Net (loss) income attributable to Digital Media Solutions, Inc.Net (loss) income attributable to Digital Media Solutions, Inc.(7.5)%2.6 %(5.1)%1.2 %

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Operating Results for the three and six months ended June 30, 20212022 and June 30, 20202021
The following table presents the consolidated results of operations for the three and sixmonths ended June 30, 20212022 and 20202021 and the changes from the prior periodsperiod (in thousands):
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
20222021$ Change% Change20222021$ Change% Change
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
20212020$ Change% Change20212020$ Change% Change
Net revenueNet revenue$105,079 $75,196 $29,883 40 %$201,882 $147,924 $53,958 36 %Net revenue$91,197 $105,079 $(13,882)(13)%$200,307$201,882$(1,575)(1)%
Cost of revenueCost of revenue71,359 52,402 18,957 36 %140,541 102,561 37,980 37 %Cost of revenue67,784 71,359 (3,575)(5)%145,624140,5415,083%
Salaries and related costsSalaries and related costs11,708 7,901 3,807 48 %21,977 16,231 5,746 35 %Salaries and related costs13,237 11,708 1,52913 %26,94521,9774,96823 %
General and administrativeGeneral and administrative10,552 4,652 5,900 127 %17,514 9,950 7,564 76 %General and administrative12,444 10,552 1,89218 %23,54417,5146,03034 %
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization7,173 7,044 129%14,23312,4631,77014 %
Acquisition costsAcquisition costs466 47 419 891 %1,960 74 1,886 2549 %Acquisition costs279 466 (187)(40)%2921,960(1,668)(85)%
Depreciation and amortization7,044 4,356 2,688 62 %12,463 8,671 3,792 44 %
Income from operations3,950 5,838 (1,888)(32)%$7,427 $10,437 $(3,010)(29)%
Change in fair value of contingent considerationChange in fair value of contingent consideration(55)— (55)(100)%2,5362,536100 %
(Loss) income from operations(Loss) income from operations$(9,665)3,950 $(13,615)(345)%$(12,867)7,427$(20,294)(273)%
Interest expenseInterest expense3,622 3,491 131 %6,879 7,281 (402)(6)%Interest expense3,817 3,622 195%7,5026,879623%
Change in fair value of warrant liabilitiesChange in fair value of warrant liabilities(7,750)— $(7,750)N/A(7,435)— (7,435)N/AChange in fair value of warrant liabilities(1,640)(7,750)6,110(79)%(3,480)(7,435)3,955(53)%
Debt extinguishment2,108 — 2,108 — N/A2,108 — 2,108 N/A
Net income before income taxes5,970 2,347 3,623 154 %5,875 $3,156 $2,719 86 %
Loss on debt extinguishmentLoss on debt extinguishment— 2,108 (2,108)(100)%2,108(2,108)(100)%
Net (loss) income before income taxesNet (loss) income before income taxes$(11,842)$5,970 $(17,812)(298)%$(16,889)$5,875$(22,764)(388)%
Income tax expenseIncome tax expense1,031 213 818 384 %1,148 265 883 333 %Income tax expense45 1,031 (986)(96)%3551,148(793)(69)%
Net income4,939 2,134 2,805 131 %4,727 $2,891 $1,836 64 %
Net income attributable to non-controlling interest2,411 — 2,411 — %2,373 — $2,373 — %
Net income attributable to Digital Media Solutions, Inc.$2,528 $2,134 $394 18 %$2,354 $2,891 $(537)(19)%
Net (loss) incomeNet (loss) income$(11,887)$4,939 $(16,826)(341)%$(17,244)$4,727$(21,971)(465)%
Net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interestNet (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interest(4,905)2,411 (7,316)(303)%(7,121)2,373(9,494)(400)%
Net (loss) income attributable to Digital Media Solutions, Inc.Net (loss) income attributable to Digital Media Solutions, Inc.$(6,982)$2,528 $(9,510)(376)%$(10,123)$2,354$(12,477)(530)%

Net revenue. Our business generates revenue primarily through the delivery of a variety of performance-based marketing services, including customer acquisition, managed services and software services.

The following table presents revenue by type for each segment and the changes from the prior periods:period:
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
20212020$ Change% Change20212020$ Change% Change
Brand Direct
Customer acquisition$57,955 $40,185 $17,770 44 %$111,009 $78,637 $32,372 41 %
Managed services1,921 5,189 (3,268)(63)%5,046 7,638 (2,592)(34)%
Total Brand Direct$59,876 $45,374 $14,502 32 %$116,055 $86,275 $29,780 35 %
Marketplace
Customer acquisition$57,763 $35,218 $22,545 64 %$107,022 $69,396 $37,626 54 %
Total Marketplace$57,763 $35,218 $22,545 64 %$107,022 $69,396 $37,626 54 %
Other
Managed services$1,109 $449 $660 147 %$2,325 $899 $1,426 159 %
Software services807 791 16 %1,607 1,600 — %
Total Other$1,916 $1,240 $676 55 %$3,932 $2,499 $1,433 57 %
Corporate and Other
Customer acquisition$(14,476)$(6,636)$(7,840)118 %$(25,127)$(10,246)$(14,881)145 %
Total Corporate and Other$(14,476)$(6,636)$(7,840)118 %$(25,127)$(10,246)$(14,881)145 %
Total Customer acquisition101,242 68,767 32,475 47 %192,904 137,787 55,117 40 %
Total Managed services3,030 5,638 (2,608)(46)%7,371 8,537 (1,166)(14)%
Total Software services807 791 16 %1,607 1,600 — %
Total Net revenue$105,079 $75,196 $29,883 40 %$201,882 $147,924 $53,958 36 %






Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
20222021$ Change% Change20222021$ Change% Change
Brand Direct
Customer acquisition$43,124 $57,955 $(14,831)(26)%$102,743 $111,009 $(8,266)(7)%
Managed services1,665 1,921 (256)(13)%3,274 5,046 (1,772)(35)%
Total Brand Direct$44,789 $59,876 $(15,087)(25)%$106,017 $116,055 $(10,038)(9)%
Marketplace
Customer acquisition$54,092 $57,763 $(3,671)(6)%$112,898 $107,022 $5,876 %
Total Marketplace$54,092 $57,763 $(3,671)(6)%$112,898 $107,022 $5,876 %
Technology Solutions
Managed services1,403 1,109 294 27 %2,913 2,325 588 25 %
Software services1,145 807 338 42 %1,971 1,607 364 23 %
Total Technology Solutions$2,548 $1,916 $632 33 %$4,884 $3,932 $952 24 %
Corporate and Other
Customer acquisition$(10,232)$(14,476)$4,244 (29)%$(23,492)$(25,127)$1,635 (7)%
Total Corporate and Other$(10,232)$(14,476)$4,244 (29)%$(23,492)$(25,127)$1,635 (7)%
Total Customer acquisition$86,984 $101,242 $(14,258)(14)%$192,149 $192,904 $(755)— %
Total Managed services3,068 3,030 38 %6,187 7,371 (1,184)(16)%
Total Software services1,145 807 338 42 %1,971 1,607 364 23 %
Total Net revenue$91,197 $105,079 $(13,882)(13)%$200,307 $201,882 $(1,575)(1)%

Customer Acquisition Revenue. Customer acquisition contracts deliver potential consumers or leads (i.e. number of clicks, emails, calls and applications) to the customer in real-time based on predefined qualifying characteristics specified by our customer.
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Our Brand Direct segment experienced an increasea decrease in Customer acquisition revenue of $17.8$14.8 million or 44%,26% and $32.4$8.3 million or 41%7% during the three and sixmonths ended June 30, 2021,2022, respectively. These increases are due to growth in our affiliate and performance businesses due to further penetration of existing customers and expansion in the markets, offset by lack of sales from our messaging services due to a strategic shift away from this industry.
Customer acquisition revenue for Marketplace decreased by $3.7 million or 6% and increased by $22.5$5.9 million or 64%, and $37.6 million or 54% during5.5% for the three and sixmonths ended June 30, 2021,2022, respectively. These increases areThe changes in both the Brand Direct and Marketplace segments were primarily due to our penetration ofmacro challenges within the autoinsurance industry which continue to apply downward pressure on cost per click (CPC) and cost per lead (CPL) pricing. In addition we’ve observed an adjustment in the health insurance verticals.model shifting non-enrollment ad spend which impacted our Q2 performance.

Managed Services Revenue. Managed services contracts provide continuous service of managing the customer’s media spend for the purpose of generating leads through a third-party supplier of leads, as requested by our customer.
Managed services revenue experienced a slight increase of $0.0 million or 1% and a decrease of $(2.6)$1.2 million or (46)%, and $(1.2) million or (14)% 16%during the three and sixmonths ended June 30, 2021, respectively. These decreases are2022. The changes were primarily driven by decreased media activity in Q1 resulting in lower third-party supplier leads.agency fees.

Software Services Revenue. Software services contracts provide the customer with continuous, daily access to the Company’s proprietary software. Software services revenue is considered insignificant during the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 to our total Net revenue as a whole.2022.

Cost of revenue and gross profit. Cost of revenue primarily includes media and other related costs, such as the cost to acquire user traffic through the purchase of impressions, clicks or actions from publishers or third-party intermediaries, including advertising exchanges, and technology costs that enable media acquisition. These media costs are used primarily to drive user traffic to the Company’s and our customers’ media properties. Cost of revenue also includes indirect costs such as data verification, hosting and fulfillment costs.

The following table presents the gross profit percentage (gross profit as a percentage of total revenue) by segment and the changes from prior period:
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
20212020% Change20212020% Change
Brand Direct26.0 %24.2 %7.4 %24.9 %24.3 %2.5 %
Marketplace28.9 %30.3 %(4.6)%27.4 %31.6 %(13.3)%
Other76.1 %96.9 %(21.5)%77.8 %97.2 %(20.0)%
Total gross profit percentage32.1 %30.3 %5.9 %30.4 %30.7 %(1.0)%





Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
20222021PPTS Change20222021PPTS Change
Brand Direct19.3 %26.0 %(6.7)20.2 %24.9 %(4.7)
Marketplace23.3 %28.9 %(5.6)25.7 %27.4 %(1.7)
Technology Solutions83.7 %76.1 %7.6 86.0 %77.8 %8.2 
Total gross profit percentage25.7 %32.1 %(6.4)27.3 %30.4 %(3.1)

Gross profit for Brand Direct increaseddecreased for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021,2022, primarily driven by substantial diversification in our distribution channels as we continueinflationary uncertainty within the auto industry leading to scale growth.compressed pricing and decreased acquisition spending, timing of optimized media rebalancing, and monetization challenges within the DMS ecosystem.

Gross profit for Marketplace decreased for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021,2022, primarily driven by macro industry headwinds applying downward pricing pressure impacting revenue performance within our Insurance business as well as the shift in ad spend from non enrollment periods from some of our health insurance partners. The ad spend shift particularly affected the profitability of the Crisp business model due to the expansion in the auto and health insurance business at compressed margins.more stable nature of call center operations.
Gross profit for OtherTechnology Solutions increased for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, driven by the optimization of media purchasing activity which lead to larger budgets and resulted in increased fees in addition the Traverse acquisition which carries a higher margin profile.

Total gross profit decreased for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021,2022, primarily due to the new revenue mix,unexpected impact of inflationary pressures within the insurance industry which has compressed lower profit margins.
Total gross profit increased for the three months ended June 30, 2021, primarily dueled to expansiona decline in theclick pricing and shifts in health insurance vertical at higher margins. Total gross profit decreased forbudgets culminating in monetization contraction within the six months ended June 30, 2021, due to the first and second quarter expansion of performance ad network for our affiliate and auto insurance business at compressed margins, partially offset by expansion of health insurance vertical at higher margins.DMS ecosystem.

Salaries and related costs. Total compensation includes salaries, commissions, bonuses, payroll taxes and retirement benefits.
Salaries and related costs increased by $3.8$1.5 million or 48%13.1% and $5.0 million or 22.6% for the three months ended June 30, 2021, and increased $5.7 million or 35% for the six months ended June 30, 2021. These increases are2022, respectively, which were primarily driven by an increase in stock-based compensation and headcount as a result of anrequired expansion of our workforce into support the insurance and health business,Company, as well as an increase in commissions due to the increase in revenue.addition of FTEs from the Crisp Results and DMS Voice licensing.

General and administrative. General and administrative consist of expenses incurred in our normal course of business relating to office supplies, computer and technology, rent and utilities, insurance, legal and professional fees, state and local taxes and licenses, penalties and settlements and bad debt expense, as well as sales and marketing expenses relating to advertising and promotion. We also include other expenses such as investment banking expenses, fundraising costs and costs related to the advancement of our corporate social responsibility program.

General and administrative expenses increased $5.9$1.9 million or 127%17.9% and $6.0 million or 34.4% for the three months ended June 30, 2021, and for the six months ended June 30, 2021 expenses increased $7.6 million or 76%. These2022, respectively. The increases arewere primarily driven by higheracquisition related expenses across multiple categories including software, technology, and computerprofessional expenses as well as an overall increase in insurance legal and professional fees relatedcompliance fees.

Depreciation and amortization. Property, plant and equipment consists of computers and office equipment, furniture and
fixtures, leasehold improvements and internally developed software costs. Intangible assets subject to compliance, partially offsetamortization include technology, customer relationships, brand, and non-competition agreements.

Depreciation and amortization expense increased $0.1 million or 1.8% and $1.8 million or 14.2%, during the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, respectively, primarily driven by a declinethe fixed assets acquired with Crisp Results and AAP, as well as continued investments in rental expense due to office closures.internally developed software, which were placed in service during 2021.
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Acquisition costs. Acquisition related costs are not considered part of the consideration for acquisitions and are expensed as incurred. This includes accretion of contingent consideration, acquisition incentive compensation and other transaction related costs.

Acquisition costs increaseddecreased by $0.4$0.2 million or greater than 100%,40.1% and increased $1.9$1.7 million or greater than 100%85.1% during the three and six months ended June 30, 2021,2022, respectively. These increases areThe decreases were primarily due to thehigher prior year acquisition costs related to contingent consideration based on re-measurementAAP acquisitions when compared to the current year’s acquisition costs related to Traverse (see Note 6. Acquisitions).




Depreciation and amortization. Property, plant and equipment consists of computers and office equipment, furniture and fixtures, leasehold improvements and internally developed software costs. Intangible assets subject to amortization include technology, customer relationships, brand, and non-competition agreements.
Depreciation and amortization expense increased $2.7 million or 62%, and $3.8 million or 44% during the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, respectively. These increase are primarily driven by the fixed assets acquired with Crisp Results and Aimtel/Aramis/PushPros (“AAP”) as well as continued investments in internally developed software, which were placed in service.

Interest expense. Interest expense for three and six months ended June 30, 2021 is2022 was related primarily to our debt, which carries a variable interest rate based on multiple options at either LIBOR plus 4.25%,5% or an alternate base rate, plus an agreed upon margin with Truist Bank, the Company’s financial institution since May 25, 2021 (see Note 55. Debt).

Interest expense increased by $0.1$0.2 million or 4%,5.4% and decreased by $(0.4)$0.6 million or (6%)9.1%, during the three and six months ended June 30, 2021,2022, respectively. The increaseincreases for the three months ended June 30, 2021 was primarily due to outstanding debt balance. The decrease for theand six months ended June 30, 2021 was2022, were primarily due to approximately 1.5% increase in our LIBOR rate as a partial decline in interest rates compared to the same period in the prior year.result of current financial markets.

Income tax expense. ForThe Company recorded income tax expense of $0.0 million and $0.4 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 the Company’s effective income tax rate was 17.27%.2022, respectively. The blended effective tax rate for the three and six months ended June 30, 20212022 was 19.53%. These rates vary0.4% and 2%, respectively, which varies from our statutory U.S. tax rate due to the tax impact of the taxable income or loss that is allocated to the non-controlling interest.interest and impact of the valuation allowance on DMS, Inc.

Non-controlling interest. As a result of the Aimtell/PushPros/Aramis and Crisp Results acquisitions, our non-controlling interest owns approximately 41.9% of the ownership interest of DMSH and we allocate the respective portion of net income or loss to the DMSH Units held by the non-controlling interest.
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NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

In addition to providing financial measurements based on accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”), this Quarterly Report includes additional financial measures that are not prepared in accordance with GAAP (“non-GAAP”), including adjusted revenue, adjusted EBITDA, unlevered free cash flow, adjusted net income and adjusted EPS. A reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures can be found below.

As explained further below, we use these financial measures internally to review the performance of our business units without regard to certain accounting treatments, andnon-operational, extraordinary or non-recurring items. We believe that presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures provides useful information to investors regarding our results of operations. Because of these limitations, management relies primarily on its GAAP results and uses non-GAAP measures only as a supplement.
Adjusted Revenue
Adjusted revenue is a non-GAAP financial measure presented as an alternative method for assessing the Company’s operating results in a manner that is focused on the performance of our underlying operations. Management believes this measure provides useful information because, while the majority of our business consists of lead generation contracts which are accounted for on a gross basis, a portion of our agency managed services contracts are accounted for on a net basis. In light of these considerations, management believes that adjusted revenue provides useful information regarding operating performance across our business, without regard to the accounting treatment of individual contracts, and allows management to build forecasts on a consistent basis across the business. Management further uses adjusted revenue to compare the performance of divisions within the Company against each other and to isolate our core operating performance. Moreover, management expects that over time we will transition all of our services to a principal relationship and as our contracts are either amended or new agreements are executed, this measure will help provide a basis for comparison of our business operations between different periods over time as we transition these services and related accounting for these contracts.
Adjusted revenue is defined as revenue as reported under GAAP, without regard to netting of costs applicable to revenues earned under contracts that are deemed to be entered into on an agency basis.
The following table provides a reconciliation of Adjusted Revenue to revenue, the most directly comparable GAAP measure (in thousands):
Three Months Ended June 30, 2021Six Months Ended June 30, 2021
Reported
(GAAP)
Adjustments (1)Adjusted
(Non-GAAP)
Reported
(GAAP)
Adjustments (1)Adjusted
(Non-GAAP)
Net revenue$105,079 $4,176 $109,255 $201,882 $6,911 $208,793 
Cost of revenue71,359 4,176 75,535 140,541 6,911 147,452 
Gross profit$33,720 $— $33,720 $61,341 $— $61,341 
Gross profit margin32.1 %— %30.9 %30.4 %— %29.4 %
(1) Includes the gross up for certain Managed services contracts that are presented net of costs under GAAP for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021.
Adjusted EBITDA, Unlevered Free Cash Flow and Unlevered Free Cash Flow Conversion
We use the non-GAAP measures of adjustedAdjusted EBITDA and unlevered free cash flowUnlevered Free Cash Flow to assess operating performance. Management believes that these measures provide useful information to investors regarding DMS’s operating performance and its capacity to incur and service debt and fund capital expenditures. DMS believes that these measures are used by many investors, analysts and rating agencies as a measure of performance. By reporting these measures, DMS provides a basis for comparison of our business operations between current, past and future periods by excluding items that DMS does not believe are indicative of our core operating performance.

Financial measures that are non-GAAP should not be considered as alternatives to operating income, cash flows from operating activities or any other performance measures derived in accordance with GAAP as measures of operating performance, or cash flows as measures of liquidity. These measures have limitations as analytical tools, and you should not consider them in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. Because of these limitations, DMS relies primarily on its GAAP results and uses adjustedAdjusted EBITDA and unlevered free cash flowUnlevered Free Cash Flow only as a supplement.

Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net (loss) income, (loss), excluding (1)(a) interest expense, (2)(b) income tax expense, (3)(c) depreciation and amortization, (4)(d) change in fair value of warrant liabilities, (5)(e) debt extinguishment, (6)(f) stock-based compensation, (7)(g) change in tax receivable agreement liability, (h) restructuring (8)costs, (i) acquisition costs, (9)and (j) other expenses, (10) cost savings expected as a result of a company reorganization, (11) cost synergies expected as a result of full integration of our acquisitions,
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and (12) pre-acquisition cost savings resulting from current years’ acquisition and comparable to same period last year.expense.

In addition, we adjust to take into account estimated cost synergies related to our acquisitions. These adjustments are estimated based on cost-savings that are expected to be realized within our acquisitions over time as these acquisitions are fully integrated into DMS. These cost-savings result from the removal of cost and or service redundancies that already exist within DMS, technology synergies as systems are consolidated and centralized, headcount reductions based on redundancies, right-sized cost structure of media and service costs utilizing the most beneficial contracts within DMS and the acquired companies with external media and service providers. We believe that these non-synergized costs tend to overstate our expenses during the periods in which such synergies are still being realized.

Furthermore, in order to review the performance of the combined business over periods that extend prior to our ownership of the acquired businesses, we include the pre-acquisition performance of the businesses acquired. Management believes that doing so helps to understand the combined operating performance and potential of the business as a whole and makes it easier to compare performance of the combined business over different periods.

Unlevered free cash flowFree Cash Flow is defined as adjustedAdjusted EBITDA, less capital expenditures, and unlevered free cash flow conversionUnlevered Free Cash Flow Conversion is defined as unlevered free cash flowUnlevered Free Cash Flow divided by adjustedAdjusted EBITDA.

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The following table provides a reconciliation ofbetween Adjusted net income and Adjusted EBITDA, and Unlevered Free Cash Flow, from net incomeNet loss, the most directly comparable GAAP measure ((in thousands):
in thousands):
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2021202020212020
(U.S. Dollars in Thousands)
Net income$4,939 $2,134 $4,727 $2,891 
Adjustments
Interest expense3,622 3,491 6,879 7,281 
Income tax expense1,031 213 1,148 265 
Depreciation and amortization7,044 4,356 12,463 8,671 
Change in fair value of warrant liabilities(7,750)— (7,435)— 
Debt extinguishment2,108 — 2,108 — 
Stock-based compensation1,273 — 2,530 — 
Restructuring432 — 81 — 
Acquisition costs (1)466 47 1,960 74 
Other expense (2)1,828 603 3,410 1,083 
Subtotal before additional adjustments$14,993 $10,844 $27,871 $20,265 
Additional adjustments
Pro Forma Cost Savings - Reorganization (3)$— 295 $31 $970 
Pro Forma Cost Savings - Acquisitions (4)1,030 1,770 1,800 3,922 
Acquisitions EBITDA (5)— 3,604 2,711 5,604 
Adjusted EBITDA$16,023 $16,513 $32,413 $30,761 
Capex$1,821 2,055 $4,212 $5,031 
Unlevered cash flow$14,202 $14,458 $28,201 $25,730 
Unlevered cash flow conversion89 %88 %87 %84 %

Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2022202120222021
Net (loss) income$(11,887)$4,939 $(17,244)$4,727 
Adjustments
Interest expense3,817 3,622 7,502 6,879 
Income tax expense45 1,031 355 1,148 
Depreciation and amortization7,173 7,044 14,233 12,463 
Change in fair value of warrant liabilities (1)
(1,640)(7,750)(3,480)(7,435)
Loss on debt extinguishment— 2,108 — 2,108 
Stock-based compensation expense2,066 1,273 3,908 2,530 
Restructuring costs1,784 432 2,178 81 
Acquisition costs (2)
224 466 2,828 1,960 
Other expense (3)
1,441 1,756 3,234 3,242 
Adjusted net income$3,023 $14,921 $13,514 $27,703 
Additional adjustments
Pro forma cost savings - Reorganization (4)
$— $— $— $31 
Pro forma cost savings - Acquisitions (5)
— 1,030 — 1,800 
Acquisitions EBITDA (6)
— — — 2,711 
Adjusted EBITDA$3,023 $15,951 $13,514 $32,245 
Less: Capital Expenditures1,580 1,821 3,197 4,212 
Unlevered free cash flow$1,443 $14,130 $10,317 $28,033 
Unlevered free cash flow conversion47.7 %88.6 %76.3 %86.9 %
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(1)IncludesMark-to-market warrant liability adjustments.
(2)Balance includes business combination transaction fees, acquisition incentive payments, contingent consideration accretion, earnout payments and pre-acquisition transactions related to travel, professional andexpenses.
(3)Balance includes legal fees for recent acquisitions.
(2)     Other expenses include lease termination costs due to office closures, severance and commission payments due to company reorganization, legal settlements, investor management fees, director fees, professional services associated with the set-up of employee benefits structure for a publicly traded company,acquisitions and other extraordinary matters, costs related to philanthropic initiatives.initiatives, and private warrant transaction related costs.
(3)    This reflects remaining cost(4)Costs savings expected as a result of a companythe Company reorganization initiated in Q2 2020.
(4)     This reflects remaining cost(5)Cost synergies expected as a result of the full integration of ourthe acquisitions.
(5)     This represents the pre-acquisition(6)Pre-acquisition Adjusted EBITDA results forfrom the SmarterChaos, Aimtell/Aramis/PushPros,AAP and Crisp Results acquisitions during the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, and the comparable Adjusted EBITDA amounts for those same acquisitions during the same three- and six-month periods in 2020.2021.
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A reconciliation of Unlevered Free Cash Flow to net cash provided by operating activities, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, is presented below (in(in thousands):
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2021202020212020
Unlevered Free Cash Flow$14,202 $14,458 $28,201 $25,730 
Capital expenditures1,821 2,055 4,212 5,031 
Adjusted EBITDA$16,023 $16,513 $32,413 $30,761 
Acquisitions EBITDA (1)— 3,604 2,711 5,604 
 Pro Forma Cost Savings - Acquisitions (2)1,030 1,770 1,800 3,922 
 Pro Forma Cost Savings - Reorganization (3)— 295 31 970 
Subtotal before additional adjustments14,993 $10,844 $27,871 $20,265 
Other expenses (4)1,828 603 3,410 1,083 
Acquisition costs (5)466 47 1,960 74 
Stock-based compensation1,273 — 2,530 — 
Restructuring432 — 81 — 
Change in fair value of warrant liabilities(7,750)— (7,435)— 
Debt extinguishment2,108 — 2,108 — 
Subtotal before additional adjustments$16,636 $10,194 $25,217 $19,108 
Loss on debt extinguishment2,108 — 2,108 — 
Provision for bad debt499 (143)909 — 
Lease restructuring charges477 — 174 — 
Stock-based compensation1,273 — 2,530 — 
Interest expense(3,622)(3,491)(6,879)(7,281)
Income tax expense(1,031)(213)(1,148)(265)
Payment of contingent consideration— — — (1,000)
Amortization of debt issuance costs295 191 528 471 
Deferred income tax provision, net1,380 (494)364 (984)
Change in income tax receivable and payable(3,461)— (2,328)— 
Change in fair value of contingent consideration178 — 560 — 
Change in fair value of warrant liability(7,750)— (7,435)— 
Change in accounts receivable, net(3,261)2,670 (4,330)(2,200)
Change in prepaid expenses and other current assets(145)(2,921)222 (4,109)
Change in accounts payable and accrued expenses(1,065)(3,250)(6,768)(76)
Change in income tax receivable and payable— — — — 
Change in other liabilities(166)41 (190)29 
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities$2,345 $2,584 $3,534 $3,693 
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Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2022202120222021
Unlevered free cash flow$1,443 $14,130 $10,317 $28,033 
Capital expenditures1,580 1,821 3,197 4,212 
Adjusted EBITDA$3,023 $15,951 $13,514 $32,245 
Acquisitions EBITDA (1)
— — — 2,711 
Pro forma cost savings - Reorganization (2)
— — — 31 
Pro forma cost savings - Acquisitions (3)
— 1,030 — 1,800 
Adjusted net income$3,023 $14,921 $13,514 $27,703 
Acquisition costs (4)
224 466 2,828 1,960 
Other expenses (5)
1,441 1,756 3,234 3,242 
Stock-based compensation2,066 1,273 3,908 2,530 
Restructuring costs1,784 432 2,178 81 
Change in fair value of warrant liabilities (6)
(1,640)(7,750)(3,480)(7,435)
Loss on debt extinguishment— 2,108 — 2,108 
Subtotal before additional adjustments$(852)$16,636 $4,846 $25,217 
Less: Interest expense3,817 3,622 7,502 6,879 
Less: Income tax expense45 1,031 355 1,148 
Provision for bad debt1,339 909 1,339 909 
Lease restructuring charges174 174 
Loss on debt extinguishment— 2,108 — 2,108 
Stock-based compensation, net of amounts capitalized3,908 2,530 3,908 2,530 
Amortization of debt issuance costs938 528 938 528 
Deferred income tax provision, net(785)364 (785)364 
Change in fair value of contingent consideration2,536 560 2,536 560 
Change in fair value of warrant liability(3,480)(7,435)(3,480)(7,435)
Change in income tax receivable and payable631 (2,328)631 (2,328)
Change in accounts receivable4,026 (4,330)4,026 (4,330)
Change in prepaid expenses and other current assets2,585 222 2,585 222 
Change in accounts payable and accrued expenses(1,275)(6,768)(1,275)(6,768)
Change in other liabilities27 (190)27 (190)
Net cash provided by operating activities$5,738 $(1,673)$7,441 $3,534 

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(1)This represents the pre-acquisitionPre-acquisition Adjusted EBITDA results forfrom the SmarterChaos, Aimtell/Aramis/PushPros,AAP and Crisp Results, and acquisitions during the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, and the comparable Adjusted EBITDA amounts for those same acquisitions during the same three- and six-month periods in 2020.2021.
(2)This reflects remaining costCosts savings as a result of the Company reorganization initiated in Q2 2020.
(3)Cost synergies expected as a result of the full integration of ourthe acquisitions.
(3)This reflects remaining cost savings expected as a result of a company reorganization initiated in Q2 2020.
(4)Other expenses include lease termination costs due to office closures, severanceBalance includes business combination transaction fees, acquisition incentive payments, contingent consideration accretion, earnout payments and commission payments due to company reorganization,pre-acquisition expenses.
(5)Balance includes legal settlements, investor management fees director feesassociated with acquisitions and other extraordinary matters, costs related to philanthropic initiatives.initiatives, and private warrant transaction related costs.
(5)(6)Includes pre-acquisition transactions related to travel, professional and legal fees for recent acquisitions.











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Mark-to-market warrant liability adjustments.


Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS:EPS

We use the non-GAAP measures adjusted net incomeAdjusted Net Income and adjustedAdjusted EPS to assess operating performance. Management believes that these measures provide investors with useful information on period-to-period performance as evaluated by





management and comparison with our past financial and operating performance. Management also believes these non-GAAP financial measures are useful in evaluating our operating performance compared to that of other companies in our industry, as this metric generally eliminates the effects of certain items that may vary from company to company for reasons unrelated to overall operating performance. We define adjusted net income (loss)Adjusted Net Income (Loss) as net income (loss)loss attributable to Digital Media Solutions, Inc. adjusted for (x) costs associated with the change in fair value of warrant liabilities, debt extinguishment, Business Combinations andCombination, acquisition-related costs, equity based compensation and lease restructuring charges and (y) the reallocation of net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests from the assumed acquisition by Digital Media Solutions, Inc. of all units of Digital Media Solutions Holdings, LLC ("(“DMSH LLC"LLC”) (other than units held by subsidiaries of Digital Media Solutions, Inc.) for newly-issued shares of Class A common stockCommon Stock of Digital Media Solutions, Inc. on a one-to-one basis. We define adjusted pro forma net income (loss)loss per share as adjusted pro forma net income (loss)loss divided by the weighted-average shares of Class A common stockCommon Stock outstanding, assuming the acquisition by Digital Media Solutions, Inc. of all outstanding DMSH LLC units (other than units held by subsidiaries of Digital Media Solutions, Inc.) for newly-issued shares of Class A common stockCommon Stock on a one-to-one-basis.

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The following table presents a reconciliation between GAAP Earnings Per Share and Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS (In thousands, except per share data):
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2021202020212020
Numerator:
Net income attributable to Digital Media Solutions, Inc. - basic$2,528 $2,134 $2,354 $2,891 
Less: dilutive effect of change in fair value warrant liabilities attributable to Digital Media Solutions, Inc.— $— 4,321 $— 
  Net income (loss) attributable to Digital Media Solutions, Inc. - diluted$2,528 $2,134 $(1,967)$2,891 
Denominator:
  Weighted average shares - basic35,377 N/A34,315 N/A
  Add: dilutive effects of employee equity awards628 — 
  Add: dilutive effects of Private Placement warrants— 10 
  Add: dilutive effects of deferred consideration517 — 
Weighted average shares - diluted36,522 N/A34,325 N/A
Net income per common share:
  Basic$0.07 N/A$0.07 N/A
  Diluted$0.07 N/A$(0.06)N/A
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2021202020212020
Numerator:
Net income attributable to Digital Media Solutions, Inc.;$2,528 $2,134 $2,354 $2,891 
Add adjustments to net income:
Change in fair value of warrant liabilities(7,750)— (7,435)— 
Debt Extinguishment2,108 — 2,108 — 
Acquisition costs466 47 1,960 74 
Equity based compensation, legal and severance costs1,625 495 3,878 628 
Restructuring, transition and refinance costs1,943 107 2,497 455 
Acquisition synergies31 1,888 831 4,714 
Acquisition EBITDA999 306 1,421 1,432 
$1,950 $4,977 $7,614 $10,194 
Net income tax expense (benefit) based on conversion of units(76)1,244 902 2,039 
Adjusted net income$2,026 $3,733 $6,712 $8,155 
Denominator:
Weighted-average shares outstanding - basic and diluted
Class A common stock35,377 N/A34,315 N/A
Weighted-average LLC Units of Digital Media Solutions Holdings, LLC that are convertible into Class A common stock36,522 N/A34,325 N/A
Adjusted EPS -basic$0.06 N/A$0.20 N/A
Adjusted EPS -dilutive$0.06 N/A$0.20 N/A

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2022202120222021
Numerator:
Net (loss) income$(11,887)$4,939 $(17,244)$4,727 
Net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interest(4,905)$2,411 (7,121)2,373 
Net (loss) income attributable to Digital Media Solutions, Inc. - basic$(6,982)$2,528 $(10,123)$2,354 
Add: Income effects of Class B convertible common stock$(4,903)$— $(7,116)$— 
Less: dilutive effect of change in fair value of warrant liabilities attributable to Digital Media Solutions, Inc.— — — 4,321 
Net (loss) income attributable to Digital Media Solutions, Inc. - diluted$(11,885)$2,528 $(17,239)$(1,967)
Denominator:
  Weighted average shares - basic39,553 35,377 $37,969 $34,315 
Add: dilutive effects of Class B convertible common stock25,699 — $25,713 $— 
  Add: dilutive effects of employee equity awards— 628 — — 
  Add: dilutive effects of private placement warrants— — — 10 
  Add: dilutive effects of deferred consideration— 517 — — 
Weighted average shares - diluted65,252 36,522 63,682 34,325 
Net earnings (loss) per common share:
  Basic$(0.18)$0.07 $(0.27)$0.07 
  Diluted$(0.18)$0.07 $(0.27)$(0.06)



Prospectus Supplement No. 11
(to prospectus dated August 7, 2020)
Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3)
Registration No. 333-240278


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DIGITAL MEDIA SOLUTIONS, INC.
73,444,102 Shares of Class A Common Stock
4,000,000 Warrants to Purchase Class A Common Stock


This prospectus supplement relates to the prospectus dated August 7, 2020, as supplemented thereafter (the “Prospectus”), related to (i) the issuance by Digital Media Solutions, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“DMS”),Table of up to 13,999,078 shares of its Class A common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (“ContentsClass A Common Stock”), upon exercise of warrants to purchase Class A Common Stock at an exercise price of $11.50 per share (“DMS Warrants”) and (ii) the offer and sale, from time to time, by the selling holders identified in the Prospectus, or their permitted transferees, of (A) up to 59,445,024 shares of Class A Common Stock and (B) up to 4,000,000 DMS Warrants.
This prospectus supplement is being filed to update and supplement the information contained in the Prospectus with the information contained in DMS’s Current Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 9, 2021, which is attached to this prospectus supplement.
This prospectus supplement updates and supplements the information in the Prospectus and is not complete without, and may not be delivered or utilized except in combination with, the Prospectus, including any amendments or supplements thereto. This prospectus supplement should be read in conjunction with the Prospectus and if there is any inconsistency between the information in the Prospectus and this prospectus supplement, you should rely on the information in this prospectus supplement.
The Class A Common Stock and DMS Warrants are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbols “DMS” and “DMS WS,” respectively.

Investing in our securities involves risks. See “Risk Factors” beginning on page 24 of the Prospectus and in any applicable prospectus supplement.
Neither the SEC nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or passed upon the adequacy or accuracy of the Prospectus or this prospectus supplement. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

The date of this prospectus supplement is August 9, 2021.



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Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2022202120222021
Numerator:
Net (loss) income attributable to Digital Media Solutions, Inc. - basic$(6,982)$2,528 $(10,123)$2,354 
Net (loss) income attributable to Digital Media Solutions, Inc. - diluted$(11,885)$2,528 $(17,239)$(1,967)
Add adjustments:
Change in fair value of warrant liabilities$(1,640)$(7,750)$(3,480)$(7,435)
Loss on debt extinguishment— 2,108 — 2,108 
Acquisition and related costs224 466 2,828 1,960 
Restructuring costs1,784 432 2,178 81 
Business combination expenses— 1,030 — 1,800 
Stock-based compensation expense2,066 1,273 3,908 2,530 
$2,434 $(2,441)$5,434 $1,044 
Net income tax expense based on conversion of units— (76)— 902 
Adjusted net income (loss) attributable to Digital Media Solutions, Inc. - basic$(4,548)$11 $(4,689)$4,300 
Adjusted net income (loss) attributable to Digital Media Solutions, Inc. - diluted$(9,451)$163 $(11,805)$(1,825)
Denominator:
Weighted-average shares outstanding - basic39,553 35,377 37,969 34,315 
Weighted-average LLC Units of DMSH, LLC that are convertible into Class A common stock25,728 36,522 25,699 34,325 
65,281 71,899 63,668 68,640 
Adjusted EPS - basic$(0.07)$— $(0.07)$0.06 
Adjusted EPS - diluted$(0.14)$— $(0.19)$(0.03)

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The following table summarizes certain key measures of our liquidity and capital resources (in thousands):
June 30,
2021
December 31,
2020
$ Change% ChangeJune 30,
2022
December 31,
2021
$ Change% Change
CashCash$18,829 $31,397 $(12,568)(40)%Cash$26,370 $26,394 $(24)— %
Availability under revolving credit facilityAvailability under revolving credit facility$50,000 $15,000 $35,000 233 %Availability under revolving credit facility$50,000 $50,000 $— — %
Total DebtTotal Debt225,000 203,851 $21,149 10 %Total Debt$217,339 $217,755 $(416)— %

Our capital sources are focused on investments in our technology solutions, corporate infrastructure and strategic acquisitions to further expand into new business sectors and/or expand sales in existing sectors. We generate sufficient cash flows for working capital and expect to do so for the foreseeable future.

Our principal sources of liquidity on a short-term basis are cash and cash equivalents, and cash flows provided by operations. Our primary use of cash is compensation to our employees and payments for general operating expenses and interest expense.

On May 25, 2021, Digital Media Solutions,Borrowings under the Revolving Facility bear interest, at our option, at either (i) adjusted LIBOR plus 4.25% or (ii) a base rate (which is equal to the highest of (a) the administrative agent’s prime rate, (b) the federal funds rate, as in effect from time to time, plus 0.50%, (c) one-month LIBOR plus 1.00%, and (d) 1.75% (the “Base Rate”)), plus 3.25%. The Term Loan bears interest at our option, at either (i) adjusted LIBOR plus 5.00% or (ii) the Base Rate plus 4.00%. Under the Revolving Facility, DMS LLC (“DMS LLC”), as borrower, and DMSH, each of which ispays a subsidiary of DMS, entered into a new five-year $275 million senior secured credit facility (the “Credit Facility”), with a syndicate of lenders (“Lenders”), arranged by Truist Bank and Fifth Third Bank, as joint lead arrangers, and Truist Bank, as administrative agent. The Credit Facility is guaranteed by, and secured by substantially all0.50% per annum commitment fee in arrears on the undrawn portion of the assetsrevolving commitments. For the


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three and their material subsidiaries, subject to customary exceptions. Pursuant to the Credit Facility, the Lenders provided DMS LLC with senior secured term loans consisting of a senior secured term loan with an aggregate principal amount of $225 million (the “Term Loan”) and a $50 million senior secured revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Facility”). The Company deferred approximately $3.5 million of issuance costs primarily associated with brokerage, legal, arrangement and consulting fees. The premium and the deferred financing costs will be amortized using the effective interest method over the life of the note.
For the six months ended June 30, 2022, the effective interest rate was 6.29%. Since May 25, 2021 our interest rate is based on LIBOR plus 5%.

The Term Loan, which was issued at an original issue discount of 1.80% or $4.2 million, is subject to payment of 1.0% of the original aggregate principal amount per annum paid quarterly, with a bullet payment at maturity. The Term Loan will mature, and the six months ended June 30, 2020, our Unlevered Free Cash Flow conversion rate was 87% and 84%, respectively. This increase was due to stock-based compensation, acquisition synergies and debt extinguishment related to management proforma adjustments.revolving credit commitments under the Revolving Facility will terminate, on May 25, 2026, when any outstanding balances will become due.

Cash flows from operating activities
Net cash provided by operating activities was $3.5$7.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 20212022 as compared to $3.7$3.5 million provided by operating activities in the six months ended June 30, 2020.2021. The increase is primarily attributable to an increase in comparable cash provided by operating activities was primarilyaccounts receivable collections, and a slight decrease in accounts payable and current accrued expenses due to continued growthtiming of the business and payments of accrued expenses offset by stock-based compensation and the payout of the earnout compensation related to an acquisition of UE Authority, Co. during the six months ended June 30, 2020.vendor payments.

Cash flows from investing activities
Net cash used in investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2021 increased2022 decreased by $24.0$23.3 million or 477%80% to $29.0$5.8 million from $5.0$29.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 20202021, primarily due to the recenttiming of the acquisition of Aimtell/Aramis/PushProsAAP and Crisp Results as well as continued investments in internally developed software.made during the first half of 2021.

Cash flows from financing activities
Net cash used in(used in) provided by financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 20212022 was $12.9$(1.7) million, reflecting an increase of $6.7$14.6 million or 106%113%, as compared to $6.3$12.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020.2021. This increase was mainly due to higher required repayments of borrowings incurredof long-term debt and notes payable in connection with the establishment ofprior year under the Monroe Credit Facility and Insurance Premium Financial Service arrangements.

For the six months ended June 30, 2022, our Credit Facility.Unlevered Free Cash Flow conversion rate decreased (11)% due to lower business performance.

OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

We do not have any outstanding off-balance sheet guarantees, interest rate swap transactions or foreign currency forward contracts. In addition, we do not engage in trading activities involving non-exchange traded contracts. In our ongoing business, we do not enter into transactions involving, or otherwise form relationships with, unconsolidated entities or financial partnerships that are established for the purpose of facilitating off-balance sheet arrangements or other contractually narrow or limited purposes.

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CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES

Refer to Item 7.7: Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation of thein our 2021 Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2020, filed on May 18, 2021,10-K, for further information on our critical and other significant accounting policies.

RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

Refer to Note 1. Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in the Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), included in Item 1.1: Financial Statements of this Quarterly Report, for a more detailed discussion on recent accounting pronouncements and the related impact on our consolidated financial statements.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

For our disclosures about market risk, please see Part II, Item 7A “Quantitative7A: Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk”Risk in our Annual Report2021 Form 10-K.

Interest Rate Risk
As of June 30, 2022, we had total debt outstanding of $217.3 million (net of $5.4 million of unamortized discount and debt issuance costs), which was comprised of amounts outstanding under our original Term Loan of $225 million. Substantially all this debt bears interest at floating rates. Changes in interest rates affect the interest expense we pay on Form 10-K/our floating rate debt. A for


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hypothetical 100 basis point increase in interest rates would increase our interest expense by approximately $3.0 million annually, based on the year ended December 31, 2020, filed on May 18, 2021.debt outstanding at June 30, 2022.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

DisclosureWe have established disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that the information required to be disclosed by the Company in ourthe reports that it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act reportsof 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’sSEC rules and forms and include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that such information is accumulated and communicatedmade known to ourthe officers who certify the Company’s financial reports and to other members of senior management including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer or persons performing similar functions,the Board of Directors as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

UnderBased on their evaluation as of June 30, 2022, the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial and accounting officer we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of June 30, 2021, as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial OfficerCompany have concluded that during the period covered by this Quarterly Report, ourthe Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) were not effective because of the material weaknessesweakness in our internal control over financial reporting described in our Annual Report on2021 Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2020, filed on May 18, 2021.10-K. A material weakness is a deficiency, or combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of our quarterly interim consolidated financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.

Changes inManagement’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

WithUnder the oversightsupervision and with the participation of senior management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our audit committee,Chief Financial Officer, we have been taking steps to improve and enhanceconducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting based on the framework in Internal Control - Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission in 2013. Based on our evaluation under the framework in Internal Control - Integrated Framework, management concluded that the Company’s internal control over financial reporting was not effective as of December 31, 2021, as a material weakness exists. A material weakness is a deficiency, or combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of our financial statements could occur but will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.

In this regard, in connection with our implementation of policies and more recentlyprocedures with respect to remediateaccounts receivable, including the allowance for doubtful accounts, and associated revenue, we previously discovered a material weaknesses describederror in a customer receivable account, related to a duplicate billing of a customer in fiscal years 2020 and 2021. As a result of these matters, we determined that our controls around revenue and accounts receivable policies and procedures were not effective as of December 31, 2021. The errors related to these matters have been corrected and are properly reflected in our Annual Report on Form 10-K/Aconsolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2020, filed on May 18, 2021. These steps include: (i) moving2021 and the quarter ended June 30, 2022.

We continue to a new accounting system foranalyze our aged receivables and have not identified any additional material errors similar to the period commencing on January 1, 2021 for more efficient and timely reporting; (ii) hiring additional personnel to oversee and effectively allow for formally documenting accounting policies and ensuring compliance with accounting requirements; (iii) continuing to improve and maintain policies,items identified above. We are monitoring our processes and documentation procedurescontrols around evaluating the collectability of customer receivables along with assessing the loss rates used to improvecalculate the overall efficiency and accuracy ofreserve for potential uncollectible receivables. We believe our financial reporting; and (iv) establishing an ongoing program of education for our corporate finance and reporting employees, specifically including U.S. GAAP andefforts will be sufficient to remediate the application of accounting pronouncements.identified material weakness.

We will not consider the material weakness remediated until the remedial controls operate for a sufficient period of time and we have concluded, through testing, that these controls are effectively designed and operating effectively. We will continue to assess throughout 2022.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Except as disclosed above, there washave been no changechanges in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2021,2022, that hashave materially affected, or isare reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.


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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings

From time to time, we are involved in various disputes and litigation that arise in the ordinary course of business. However, separate from such matters, to the best of our knowledge, there are no material pending or threatened legal proceedings to which we are a party, either individually or in the aggregate.
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Item 1A. Risk Factors
As
The Company’ s business, results of June 30, 2021, there have been no material changesoperations, and financial condition are subject to the risk factors set forthvarious risks and uncertainties, including those described in Part I, Item 1A: Risk Factors in our Annual Report on2021 Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2020, filed on May 18, 2021.10-K.


Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds from Registered Securities

None.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

None.

Item 5. Other Information
None.
Executive Severance Plan

On August 4, 2022, the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) approved and adopted the Digital Media Solutions, Inc. Executive Severance Plan (the “Plan”). The Plan commences on August 4, 2022 and is administered by the Compensation Committee of the Board. The Plan is intended to provide severance benefits for certain selected senior executive employees of the Company who either have their employment terminated by the Company without “Cause” or who resign their employment for “Good Reason” (as such terms are defined in the Plan). The Plan seeks to reinforce and encourage the continued attention and dedication of those executive employees who participate in the Plan.

Under the Plan, upon a termination of employment without “Cause” or a resignation for “Good Reason,” a covered executive would receive a payment equal to: (i) his or her base salary in effect at the time of termination, multiplied by 1 (or, in the case of an executive employed by the Company for less than three years, multiplied by 0.5) and (ii) his or her pro-rated target bonus opportunity for the fiscal year of termination. Terminated executives are also entitled to (x) COBRA continuation coverage paid by the Company for 12 months (or, if earlier, until the date they become eligible for coverage under another employer-provided plan) and (y) outplacement services for up to six months.

In the event an executive is eligible for severance benefits provided under an offer letter or employment agreement with the Company, severance benefits payable under the Plan will be reduced by any duplicative severance pay, salary continuation pay, termination pay or similar amounts payable under such offer letter or employment agreement.

Terminated executives are also required to sign a general waiver and release of all claims against the Company prior to receiving severance benefits under the Plan.

Further, if any payments under the Plan or otherwise would be subject to “golden parachute” excise taxes under the Internal Revenue Code, the payments will be reduced to limit or avoid the excise taxes if and to the extent such reduction would produce an expected better after-tax result for the officer.

The foregoing description of the Plan does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Digital Media Solutions, Inc. Executive Severance Plan, which is filed as Exhibit 10.4 to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and the information set forth therein is incorporated by reference into this Quarterly Report.
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Item 6. Exhibits
The following exhibits are filed as part of this report:
Exhibit
Number
Description
Certificate of Incorporation of Digital Media Solutions, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Digital Media Solutions, Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on July 16, 2020).
Bylaws of Digital Media Solutions, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Digital Media Solutions, Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on July 16, 2020).
10.1 +^
Asset Purchase Agreement, dated April 1, 2021, by and among Digital Media Solutions, Inc.,
Edge Marketing, LLC, and wholly owned subsidiary of Digital Media Solutions, LLC,
Crisp Marketing, LLC, d/b/a Crisp Results, and Union Health, LLC, a Florida limited liability company, and Justin Ferreira, in his capacity as Sellers’ representative.
Credit Agreement, dated as of May 25, 2021, by and among Digital Media Solutions, LLC, as borrower, Digital Media Solutions Holding, LLC, the lenders and issuing banks named therein, and Truist Bank, as administrative agent and as collateral agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Digital Media Solutions, Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 26, 2021).
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
10110.1
Letter Agreement, by and between Digital Media Solutions, Inc. and Joseph Liner, dated as of May 26, 2022.
Offer Letter, by and between Digital Media Solutions, Inc. and Richard Rodick, dated as of June 28, 2022.
Separation Agreement, by and between Digital Media Solutions, Inc. and Vasundara Srenivas, dated as of June 28, 2022.
Digital Media Solutions, Inc. Executive Severance Plan, dated August 4, 2022.
101.INS*1Inline XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH*†The following financial information for the period ended June 30, 2021, formatted in Inline XBRL: (i) Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets; (ii) Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations; (iii) Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity; (iv) Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows; and (v) Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema
101.CAL*†Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase
101.DEF*†Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase
101.LAB*†Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase
101.PRE*†Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)


+ Certain confidential information contained in this agreement has been omitted because it (i) is not material, and (ii) would
be competitively harmful if publicly disclosed.* Filed herewith

^ Certain schedules to† Users of this Exhibit have been omitted in accordance with Item 601(a)(5) of Regulation S-K. The registrant agrees to furnish supplementally to the Securities and Exchange Commission a copy of any omitted schedules upon request, provided that the registrant may request confidential treatmentdata are advised pursuant to Rule 24b-2406T of Regulation S-T that this interactive data file is deemed not filed or part of a registration statement for purposes of Section 11 or 12 of the Securities Act, is deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, of 1934, as amended.and otherwise is not subject to liability under these section

















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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Date: August 9, 20212022
Digital Media Solutions, Inc.
/s/ Joseph Marinucci
Name:Joseph Marinucci
Title:President and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
/s/ Vasundara SrenivasRichard Rodick
Name:Vasundara SrenivasRichard Rodick
Title:Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
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