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Giftify, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results, Reports Revenue Growth to $22.3 Million

1. GIFT's gross profit rose 10% to $3.6 million in Q1 2025. 2. Revenue increased 3.5% to $22.3 million compared to last year. 3. Strategic AI initiatives are improving operational efficiency and cost reduction. 4. The company expanded into high-margin vertical markets successfully. 5. Strong balance sheet with total assets of $33.9 million reported.

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The increase in gross profit and expansion into profitable markets suggests positive future growth, similar to past recoveries witnessed in successful tech expansions.

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Company achieves gross profit increase of 10% to $3.6 million  Strategic initiatives in AI implementation and new market expansion generating positive momentum SCHAUMBURG, IL, May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Giftify, Inc. (NASDAQ: GIFT) (the "Company"), the owner and operator of CardCash.com and Restaurant.com, and a leader in the incentives and rewards industry, today announced financial and operational results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. Key Highlights for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2025, Compared to Prior Year Period Revenue increased 3.5% to $22.3 millionGross profit increased 10.0% to $3.6 millionGross margin increased to 16.1% from 15.1%Modified EBITDA loss improved to $0.63 million from $0.66 millionNet loss of $3.2 million (Of note, net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2025 included $2.6 million in non-cash expenses, including $1.8 million in stock option and other non-cash compensation, $0.54 million in amortization of intangible assets, $0.16 million in amortization of capitalized software costs, and $0.03 million from fair value of stock issued on vendor settlement.)Strong balance sheet with total assets of $33.9 million and stockholders' equity of $21.3 million Growth Initiatives  The Company's strategic execution against previously outlined growth priorities is generating positive momentum across multiple fronts: Successful deployment of enterprise-wide AI solutions driving measurable operational efficiencies and cost reductionsExpansion into high-margin vertical markets including pharmacy savings, sports merchandise and travelEnhanced synergies between CardCash.com and Restaurant.com platformsIntroduction of innovative savings solutions for consumers facing rising costs in everyday expenses Subsequent Events Subsequent to March 31, 2025, the Company repaid in full its GameIQ acquisition note payableAmended the Company’s secured line of credit releasing $0.25 million of restricted cashContinued expansion of the At-the-Market offering to strengthen the Company's cash position Management Commentary  Ketan Thakker, Chief Executive Officer of Giftify, Inc., commented, "Our first quarter results demonstrate solid execution against our growth strategy, with revenue increasing and gross profit climbing. Most importantly, we've improved our gross margin to 16.1%, showing our ability to enhance profitability even in a challenging economic environment. Our focus on operational efficiency and strategic expansion into high-growth vertical markets is beginning to yield results." Thakker continued, "During the quarter, we continued our strategic AI implementation, which is creating measurable benefits across our organization from marketing to customer service. We're also seeing strong traction in our targeted vertical market expansions in pharmacy savings, sports merchandise and travel, which provides consumers with practical solutions to combat inflation in everyday expenses. As we move through 2025, we remain focused on scaling our platforms, enhancing user engagement, and building sustainable value for our shareholders." About Giftify, Inc. Giftify, Inc. is a pioneer in the incentive and rewards industry with a focus on retail, dining & entertainment experiences, as the owner and operator of leading digital platforms, CardCash.com and Restaurant.com. CardCash.com is a leading secondary gift card exchange platform, allowing consumers and retailers to realize value by buying and selling gift cards at various scales. Its Restaurant.com is the nation’s largest restaurant-focused digital deals brand. Restaurant.com and our Corporate Incentives division connect digital consumers, businesses and communities offering thousands of dining, retail and entertainment deals options nationwide at over 184,000 restaurants and retailers. Restaurant.com prides itself on offering the best deal, every meal. Our gift cards and restaurant certificates allow customers to save at thousands of restaurants across the country with just a few clicks. For more information, visit: www.giftifyinc.com and www.cardcash.com and https://www.restaurant.com. Modified EBITDA In addition to our GAAP results, we present Modified EBITDA as a supplemental measure of our performance. However, Modified EBITDA is not a recognized measurement under GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to net income, income from operations or any other performance measure derived in accordance with GAAP, or as an alternative to cash flow from operating activities as a measure of liquidity. We define Modified EBITDA as net income (loss), plus interest expense, depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation, and fair value of common stock issued for services. Management considers our core operating performance to be that which our managers can affect in any particular period through their management of the resources that affect our underlying revenue and profit generating operations during that period. Non-GAAP adjustments to our results prepared in accordance with GAAP are itemized below. You are encouraged to evaluate these adjustments and the reasons we consider them appropriate for supplemental analysis. In evaluating Modified EBITDA, you should be aware that in the future we may incur expenses that are the same as or similar to some of the adjustments in this presentation. Our presentation of Modified EBITDA should not be construed as an inference that our future results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items.  Forward-Looking Statements Press Releases may include forward-looking statements. In particular, the words “believe,” “may,” “could,” “should,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “project," "propose," "plan," "intend," and similar conditional words and expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Any statements made in this news release about an action, event or development, are forward-looking statements. Such statements are based upon assumptions that in the future may prove not to have been accurate and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Such statements are subject to a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of the company. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Although the company believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that its forward-looking statements will prove to be correct. Investors are cautioned that any forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected. The forward-looking statements in this press release are made as of the date hereof. The company takes no obligation to update or correct its own forward-looking statements, except as required by law or those prepared by third parties that are not paid by the company. Statements in this press release that are not historical fact may be deemed forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Although Giftify, Inc. believes the expectations reflected in any forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, Giftify, Inc. is unable to give any assurance that its expectations will be attained. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations include the company’s ability identify a suitable business model for the corporation. Investors Contacts: IR@giftifyinc.com GIFTIFY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES (FKA RDE, INC.)CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS   As of   March 31,2025  December 31, 2024   (Unaudited)    ASSETS      Current assets:        Cash and cash equivalents (includes restricted cash of $1,258,826 at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024) $2,121,814  $3,574,876 Accounts receivable  1,591,180   891,666 Inventories  3,825,181   4,116,180 Prepaid expenses and other current assets  308,440   63,210 Total current assets  7,846,615   8,645,932          Property and equipment, net  928,441   1,089,984 Operating lease right of use asset, net  1,329,181   1,406,242 Deposits  65,556   65,556 Intangible assets, net  3,724,415   4,268,332 Goodwill  20,007,670   20,007,670 Total assets $33,901,878  $35,483,716          LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY        Current liabilities:        Accounts payable $2,085,508  $1,966,616 Accrued expenses  1,714,629   1,768,607 Customer deposits  271   95,000 Deferred revenue  113,360   77,051 Secured revolving line of credit  3,682,328   3,805,080 Convertible promissory notes  43,887   43,137 Secured note payable — related party, net of debt discount of $0 and $4,000, at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively  -   2,060,274 Notes payable, current portion, net of debt discount of $12,857 and $0, at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively  1,906,361   1,717,632 Operating lease liability, current portion  326,770   316,612 Total current liabilities  9,873,114   11,850,009          Notes payable, net of current portion  664,500   615,000 Deferred income taxes  976,142   1,123,000 Operating lease liability, net of current portion  1,048,620   1,133,371 Total liabilities  12,562,376   14,721,380          Commitments and contingencies                 Stockholders’ equity:        Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized;  -   - Common stock, $0.001 par value, 750,000,000 shares authorized; 29,273,359 and 27,021,423 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively  29,267   27,015 Additional paid-in-capital  112,471,311   108,679,065 Common stock issuable, 350,843 and 383,343 shares, respectively  350,843   350,843 Accumulated deficit  (91,511,919)  (88,294,587)Total stockholders’ equity  21,339,502   20,762,336          Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $33,901,878  $35,483,716           GIFTIFY, INC. AND SUBSDIARIES (FKA RDE, INC.)CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS   Three Months Ended March 31,   2025  2024   (Unaudited)  (Unaudited)        Net Sales $22,277,013  $21,521,894 Cost of sales  18,695,377   18,264,618 Gross profit  3,581,636   3,257,276          Operating Expenses        Selling, general and administrative expenses  6,043,841   5,214,041 Depreciation of capitalized software costs  161,543   378,737 Amortization of intangible assets  543,917   607,917 Total operating expenses  6,749,301   6,200,695          Loss from operations  (3,167,665)  (2,943,419)         Other expense:        Interest expense  (209,571)  (247,301)Total other expense, net  (209,571)  (247,301)Net loss before income tax benefit  (3,377,236)  (3,190,720)Income tax benefit  159,904   - Net loss $(3,217,332) $(3,190,720)         Net loss per share – basic and diluted $(0.11) $(0.13)         Weighted average common shares outstanding – basic and diluted  28,354,277   25,004,222           GIFTIFY, INC. AND SUBSDIARIES (FKA RDE, INC.)CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS   Three Months Ended March 31, 2025  Three Months Ended March 31, 2024    (Unaudited)   (Unaudited) CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES        Net loss $(3,217,332) $(3,190,720)Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities        Fair value of vested stock options  994,295   37,126 Fair value of vested restricted common stock  568,709   1,044,250 Fair value of common stock issued for services  239,130   217,500 Loss on fair value of common stock issued for settlement of vendor  33,750   - Depreciation of capitalized software costs  161,543   378,737 Amortization of intangible assets  543,917   607,917 Amortization of debt discount  6,143   - Accrued interest  (62,438)  15,934 Changes in operating assets and liabilities:        Accounts receivable  (699,514)  569,794 Inventories  290,999   678,068 Prepaid expenses and other current assets  (245,230)  (127,172)Right of use assets  77,061   65,632 Accounts payable  193,893   (374,262)Accrued expenses  (53,978)  305,141 Customer deposits  (94,729)  - Deferred revenue  36,309   (168,818)Deferred taxes  (146,858)  - Operating lease liability  (74,594)  (65,763)Net cash used in operating activities  (1,448,924)  (6,636)         CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES        Capital expenditures  -   (224,815)Net cash provided by investing activities  -   (224,815)         CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES        Proceeds from line of credit  30,435,894   26,070,274 Repayment of line of credit  (30,558,645)  (26,746,739)Proceeds from note payable  985,000   - Repayment of notes payable  (750,000)  - Repayment of notes payable – related party  (2,000,000)  - Proceeds from sale of common stock, net of expenses, under at-the-market sale agreement  1,031,113   - Proceeds from sale of common stock, net of expenses, under stock purchase agreement  374,500   - Proceeds from public offering of common stock  478,000   - Repayment of acquisition obligation  -   (500,000)Proceeds from private placement of common stock  -   2,709,000 Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities  (4,138)  1,532,535          Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents  (1,453,062)  1,301,084 Cash and cash equivalents beginning of period  3,574,876   4,099,737 Cash and cash equivalents end of period $2,121,814  $5,400,821          SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION        Interest paid $232,877  $- Taxes paid $-  $-          NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES        Common shares issued for trade accounts payable $108,675  $- 

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