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Exhibit 99.1 

 

 

 

OLB Group, Inc.

 

Equity Valuation

 

Made as of April 30, 2018

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

May 8, 2018

 

Mr. Ronny Yakov

Chief Executive Officer

OLB Group, Inc.

200 Park Avenue, Suite 1700

New York, NY 10166

 

Re: Valuation of OLB Group, Inc.

 

Dear Mr. Yakov:

 

At your request and pursuant to your authorization, we have conducted a valuation of the total equity of each of OLB Group, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as "OLB" or the "Company") after giving effect to its acquisition of certain assets of Excel Corporation on April 9, 2018, OmniSoft, Inc. ("OmniSoft") and CrowdPay.us, Inc. ("CrowdPay"). The purpose of this valuation has been to express our opinion of the Fair Market Value of the total equity of the Company, OmniSoft and CrowdPay as of April 30, 2018. It is our understanding that this valuation may be relied upon in connection with (i) determining the number of shares of OLB to be exchanged as consideration for the mergers of OmniSoft and CrowdPay by and into OLB and (ii) efforts by OLB to raise $5.0 million of additional equity capital.

 

The term "Fair Market Value" is defined as the amount at which the equity of each of the Company, OmniSoft and CrowdPay would equitably exchange between a willing buyer and a willing seller, neither being under compulsion to buy or sell and both having reasonable knowledge of a relevant facts.

 

Our valuation report consists of:

 

This letter which identifies the subject and scope of this investigation and valuation and summarizes our opinions of value.

 

A report containing (i) descriptive data on each of OLB, OmniSoft and CrowdPay, (ii) a discussion of the appropriate valuation methodologies and the application of those methodologies to the valuation of the equity of each of OLB, OmniSoft and CrowdPay and (iii) the conclusions attained through this analysis.

 

All data provided for our use in this analysis has been accepted as accurate and reflective of actual business operations and conditions.

  

 

  

 

 

  

Mr. Ronny Yakov

May 8, 2018

Page 2

 

 

Based upon the valuation procedures employed which are more fully described in the accompanying report, it is our opinion that the Fair Market Value of the total equity of each of OLB, OmniSoft and CrowdPay, as of April 30, 2018, is reasonably stated in the following amounts:

  

 

Fair Market Value

Of Total Equity – OLB

 

THIRTY THREE MILLION

FOUR HUNDRED THIRTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS

($33,413,000)

   

 

Fair Market Value

Of Total Equity – OmniSoft

 

TWENTY TWO MILLION DOLLARS

($22,000,000)

 

 

Fair Market Value

Of Total Equity – CrowdPay

 

THIRTY FIVE MILLION DOLLARS

($35,000,000)

 

 

 

We have made no investigation of, and assume no responsibility for, the title to or any encumbrances against OLB, its subsidiaries or their assets. Neither Corporate Valuation Advisors, Inc., nor any of its employees have any financial interest in OLB, its subsidiaries or their assets. We certify that the compensation received for this study is not in any manner contingent upon the conclusions stated. This report is subject to the limiting factors and assumptions which appear at the end of the report.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

 

 

James W. Volkman, AM

Managing Director – Financial Valuation Services

  

Corporate Valuation Advisors, Inc

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

  Page No.
   
INTRODUCTION 1
   
Purpose and Scope of the Valuation 1
Definition of Fair Market Value 1
Date of the Valuation 1
Date of the Report 1
Property Included 1
   
HISTORY AND NATURE OF THE BUSINESS 2
   
INDUSTRY REVIEW 3
   
VALUATION THEORY 4
   
Introduction 4
Approaches Used 4
   
VALUATION OF OLB 5
   
Financial Review 5
Valuation 6
Conclusion 15
   
VALUATION OF OMNISOFT 16
   
Financial Review 16
Valuation 16
Conclusion 20
   
CROWDPAY VALUATION 21
   
Financial Review 21
Valuation 21
Conclusion 25
   
MERGER CONSIDERATION AND DILUTION 26
   
CONCLUSION 26

 

LIMITING FACTORS AND ASSUMPTIONS

 

APPRAISAL CERTIFICATE

 

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

 

EXHIBITS

 

Exhibit 1 – Comparative Income Statements

Exhibit 2 – Pro Forma Consolidating Balance Sheet

Exhibit 3 – Transaction Market Data

Exhibit 4 – Guideline Company Market Data

Exhibit 5 – Guideline Company Financial Ratio

Exhibit 6 – Discounted Cash Flow Approach – OLB

Exhibit 7 – Discounted Cash Flow Approach – OmniSoft

Exhibit 8 – Discounted Cash Flow Approach – CrowdPay

  

 

OLB Group, Inc. Page 1

 

INTRODUCTION

 

Purpose and Scope of the Valuation

 

The investigation and valuation described in this report was made for the purpose of expressing our opinion of the total equity value of each of OLB Group, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as "OLB" or the "Company") after giving effect to its acquisition of Excel Corporation on April 9, 2018, OmniSoft, Inc. ("OmniSoft") and CrowdPay.us, Inc. ("CrowdPay") as of April 30, 2018. The purpose of the appraisal is to (i) determine the number of shares of OLB to be equitably exchanged as consideration for the mergers of OmniSoft and CrowdPay by and into OLB and (ii) efforts by OLB to raise $5.0 million of additional equity capital.

 

Definition of Fair Market Value

 

For purposes of this engagement, the term "Fair Market Value" is defined as the amount at which the equity of each of the Company, OmniSoft and CrowdPay would equitably exchange between a willing buyer and a willing seller, neither being under compulsion to buy or sell and both having reasonable knowledge of a relevant facts.

 

Date of the Valuation

 

This valuation is made as of April 30, 2018.

 

Date of the Report

 

This report is prepared as of May 8, 2018.

 

Property Included

 

The scope of this valuation relates to the total equity of OLB, OmniSoft and CrowdPay.

 

The valuation of the equity of the subject companies requires an examination of all potential factors affecting value. In the course of this valuation, we have considered the following:

 

The history of OLB, OmniSoft and CrowdPay, the nature of their businesses and their reasonably anticipated growth opportunities.

 

The outlook of the economy and the effect of the economy on the industry in which OLB, OmniSoft and CrowdPay participate.

 

The historical trend of the earnings and expenses of OLB, OmniSoft and CrowdPay and their current capital structure.

  

The current market for publicly traded guideline companies engaged in the same industry or an industry similar to the industry in which the subject companies compete.

 

The risks involved in an investment in OLB, OmniSoft and CrowdPay as related to earnings stability, capital structure and competition.

 

In valuing each of OLB, OmniSoft and CrowdPay, the Market and Income Approaches were applied.

 

In applying the Market Approach, market and financial data on publicly traded guideline companies was analyzed and relevant valuation multiples were formulated from that data. The valuation of each of OLB, OmniSoft and CrowdPay also includes an Income Approach which is based on a cash flow projection for each entity. Value indications were independently derived from the Market and Income Approaches. The resulting values were compared and our conclusion of value was derived from a subjective review and weighting of these approaches.

  

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OLB Group, Inc. Page 2

 

HISTORY AND NATURE OF THE BUSINESS

 

The Company was incorporated in Delaware in 2004 for the purpose of merging with OLB.com, Inc., a New York corporation formed in 1993. OLB has historically been engaged in selling health benefit packages on a subscription basis.

 

Effective April, 9, 2018, OLB acquired certain assets of Excel Corporation and its subsidiaries in a bankruptcy sale for $12.5 million. The Company borrowed substantially all of consideration payable to the bankruptcy trustee.

 

Excel Corporation was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Irving, Texas. Through its subsidiaries, the company provides integrated financial and transaction processing services to businesses in the United States. It offers an integrated suite of third-party merchant payment processing services and related proprietary software enabling products that deliver credit and debit card-based Internet payments processing solutions to small and mid-sized merchants. Excel Corporation served approximately 8,300 merchants as of the date its assets were acquired by OLB.

 

OmniSoft offers software as a service ("SaaS") to small and medium sized merchants. Its software suite offers a broad range of functions including inventory management, content management, web site building, point-of-sale devices, marketing tools, mobile commerce and social media integration. These services are largely unavailable through most other merchant payment service providers.

 

CrowdPay is web based crowdfunding software system. The software provides broker-dealer, merchant banks and law firms a platform to market crowdfunding offerings, collect payments and issue securities. The software has been developed in response to, and to comply with, recent changes in investment regulations including Regulation D 506(b) and 506(C), Regulation A+ and Title III of the Jobs Act.

 

The founder and controlling shareholder of OLB is Mr. Ronny Yakov who currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer, Interim Chief Financial Officer and a director of the Company. Mr. Yakov owns approximately 58% of the outstanding common stock of OLB, Mr. John Herzog owns approximately 29% of its common stock and outside shareholders own the remaining 13% of its common shares. It is our understanding that Mr. Yakov also owns a controlling interest in OmniSoft and CrowdPay and has agreed to merge these companies into OLB in exchange for additional common shares of the Company.

  

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OLB Group, Inc. Page 3

 

INDUSTRY REVIEW

 

The operations of the Company are most similar to the credit card processing industry. Our industry review is based upon available information including IBISWorld Industry Report 54151 Credit Card Processing & Money Transferring in the U.S. This industry includes companies that provide financial transaction processing, check or other financial clearinghouse services and reserve and liquidity services. Electronic transactions associated with the US Federal Reserve are not included in this industry.

 

The industry is estimated to grow at 3.2% per year on average over the 2013 to 2018 period. Growth in 2018 is estimated at 3.2%, increasing revenue to $77.96 billion. Overall, the industry is projected to grow at an average annual rate of 2.7% to $89.21 billion from 2018 to 2023. Revenues of the credit card processing and money transferring industry for the 2015 through projected 2023 period are shown below:

 

 

 

The industry generates most of its revenue through transaction and data processing fees from debit card and credit card purchases. The estimated 2018 products and services segmentation or the credit card processing and money transferring industry is as follows:

 

 

 

There are several key external drivers that impact this industry. Purchase frequency and volume from consumer spending impacts industry revenues. A majority of consumers in the U.S. use electronic payments for purchases. IBISWorld expects an increase in consumer spending in 2018 which would lead to an increase in industry revenues. The Consumer Confidence Index is tied to trends in employment, surveys on economic outlook and income. A decline in consumer confidence leads to a decrease in frequency of consumer purchases. The Consumer Confidence Index is expected to decline in 2018, a potential threat to this industry. Per capita disposable income determines a person's ability to purchase goods. The more income an individual has, the more that individual has to spend on purchases which increases payment transactions. An increase in per capita disposable income is expected in 2018 which will have a positive impact on industry revenues. Another key external driver for this industry is regulation. An increase in regulation typically lowers profitability due to the increased costs with complying with the new standards.

 

The industry has a medium level of concentration. In 2018, IBISWorld estimates that the four largest firms in the industry will account for 46.9% of industry revenue. There are a number of large firms in the industry that control significant market share and earn billions in revenue annually. However, there are small, independent and privately owned companies serving niche markets. The industry is becoming increasingly fragmented due to the large number of companies with different specialties. The largest companies in this industry consist of Visa, Inc., PayPal Holdings, Inc., Kohlberg Kravis Roberts and Co. LP, MasterCard, Inc. and Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.

 

From 2017 to 2023, the number of industry firms is expected to increase from 5,835 firms to 6,847 firms in 2023. Over the same period, employment numbers are expected to increase from 131,721 employees in 2017 to 155,115 employees in 2023. The industry EBIT margin is estimated at 12.4% of total revenue in 2018, a decrease from 2013 as a result of increasing wages and regulatory costs. Wage costs are expected to amount to 16.3% of industry revenue in 2018, and increase from 14.8% of industry revenue in 2013. However, increases in consumer electronic payment activity and technological advancements in automation have caused margins to remain at an acceptable level.

  

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OLB Group, Inc. Page 4

 

VALUATION THEORY

 

Introduction

 

Generally accepted valuation principles require reliance on three basic approaches: the Cost Approach, the Market Approach and the Income Approach. These approaches are respectively based upon the cost to reproduce the assets, the market exchanges for comparable assets and the capitalization of income. The Cost, Market and Income Approaches are briefly summarized below:

 

Cost Approach

 

The Cost Approach is a valuation technique that uses the concept of replacement as a value based on the principle of substitution. A prudent investor would pay no more for an asset than the amount for which he could replace the asset new. The replacement cost is then adjusted for losses in value (appraised depreciation) due to a variety of factors.

 

Market Approach

 

The Market Approach is a valuation technique in which the estimated market value is based on market prices in actual transactions. The technique consists of collecting selling prices for comparable assets. After studying the selling prices, value adjustments are made for comparability differences. This process is essentially one of comparison and correlation.

 

Income Approach

 

The Income Approach is a valuation technique that capitalizes the anticipated income from an appraised asset. This approach is predicated on developing either cash flow or income projections which are then discounted for time and risk. The Income Approach requires that the appraiser be able to isolate a relevant income stream for the subject asset. If the income is anticipated to continue in perpetuity, the value can be calculated by dividing the income by the capitalization rate. If the earnings are expected to be stable for a known duration, the use of an annuity factor is preferable. If future earnings are variable, the expected income in each future year can be discounted to present worth and accumulated. A perpetual income stream with a variable income amount may also be discounted to its present worth over a given period if a terminal value is estimated beyond the discrete forecast period.

 

Approaches Used

 

Under ideal circumstances, all three approaches may be applicable to the valuation of an asset. For certain types of property, one or more value concepts may be inappropriate. In certain instances, results indicated by one approach may vary widely from the other two approaches. When this situation exists, the appraiser must discern the reasons for this difference and select the methods that best represent the considerations of both a willing and knowledgeable buyer and seller.

 

In valuing each of OLB, OmniSoft and CrowdPay, primary consideration is given to the Market and Income Approaches. The Cost Approach, as a valuation technique, has little relevance since investors in a firm are primarily concerned with the earnings and cash flow potential from operations as opposed to the costs that would be incurred in recreating the enterprise.

 

In the following sections of this report, we describe the valuation procedures utilized in estimating the Fair Market Value of the equity of each company.

  

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OLB Group, Inc. Page 5

 

VALUATION OF OLB

 

Financial Review

 

OLB reports its operating results on a calendar year basis. We have been provided with a pro forma income statement for OLB for the year ending December 31, 2017 (assuming that the assets of Excel Corporation had been purchased on January 1, 2017), the estimated income statement for the year ending December 31, 2018 and the projected income statements for the two, one-year periods ending December 31, 2020, as prepared by management. We have extended the projected income statements for an additional four, one-year periods ending December 31, 2024 based upon the projected trend in revenues and earnings of OLB.

 

The 2017 pro forma income statement and 2018 estimated income statement for OLB are presented in Exhibit 1 to this report, along with the historical financial statements of Excel Corporation for the three, one-year periods ending December 31, 2016. A pro forma consolidating balance sheet for OLB, as of April 30, 2018, is summarized on Exhibit 2 to this report.

 

Income Statement

 

Revenues amounted to $9.57 million in 2014 and decreased to $5.63 million in 2015. Revenues increased to $17.12 million in 2016 and decreased to $14.90 million in 2017. Revenues are estimated at $14.18 million in 2018.

 

Cost of revenues amounted to $1.42 million in 2014. No cost of revenues was reported in each of 2015 and 2016. Cost of revenues amounted to $5.51 million in 2017 and is estimated at $8.98 million in 2018.

 

Subtracting cost of revenues from revenues results in gross profit. Gross profit amounted to $8.14 million in 2014 and decreased to $5.63 million in 2015. Gross profit increased to $17.12 million in 2016 and decreased to $9.39 million in 2017. Gross profit is estimated at $5.21 million in 2018.

 

Total operating expense amounted to $11.09 million in 2014 and decreased to $3.48 million in 2015. Total operating expense increased to $13.81 million in 2016 and decreased to $6.49 million in 2017. Total operating expense is estimated at $2.42 million in 2018.

 

Subtracting total operating expense from gross profit results in EBITDA (earnings before interest expense, taxes and depreciation and amortization expense). EBITDA amounted to negative $2.95 million in 2014 and increased to $2.15 million in 2015. EBITDA further increased to $3.31 million in 2016 and decreased to $2.90 million in 2017. EBITDA is estimated at $2.79 million in 2018.

  

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OLB Group, Inc. Page 6

 

Depreciation expense amounted to $76,000 in 2014 and increased to $143,000 in 2015. Depreciation expense further increased to $485,000 in 2016 and to $500,000 in 2017. Depreciation expense is estimated at $438,000 in 2018.

 

Subtracting depreciation expense from EBITDA results in EBIT (earnings before interest expense and taxes). EBIT amounted to negative $3.02 million in 2014 and increased to $2.00 million in 2015. EBIT further increased to $2.82 million in 2016 and decreased to $2.40 million in 2017. EBIT is estimated at $2.35 million in 2018.

 

Balance Sheet

 

A pro forma balance sheet of OLB as of April 30, 2018 is presented in Exhibit 2 to this report. Pro forma total assets of OLB amounted to $14.51 million as of April 30, 2018. Pro forma current assets, as of April 30, 2018, amounted to $1.50 million and consisted solely of cash and cash equivalents.

 

Pro forma current liabilities, as of April 30, 2018, amounted to $93,000 and consisted of accounts payable of $90,000 and accrued expenses and other current liabilities of $3,000. Based upon the pro forma current assets and pro forma current liabilities, the net working capital (excluding current debt) of OLB, as of April 30, 2018, amounted to $1.41 million.

 

The net property and equipment acquired in the Excel Corporation transaction is estimated at $100,000 and the goodwill and customer relationships value is estimated at $12.40 million. Capitalized software of OLB has a net book value of $5,000 and capitalized acquisition costs are estimated at $500,000.

 

Pro forma long-term liabilities, as of April 30, 2018, amounted to $9.50 million and consisted solely of long-term debt. Accordingly, the pro forma book value of stockholders' equity, as of April 30, 2018, amounted to $4.91 million.

 

Valuation

 

Market Approach

 

The Market Approach compares the entity being appraised with similar companies that have recently sold or with companies that are publicly traded. The value of the entity is estimated from the various multiples developed from those sales or from the comparable public companies which are then applied to the respective earnings of the subject. The primary criteria for selecting comparables include similarities in lines of business and other relevant factors such as size, profitability, leverage, growth prospects and risk.

  

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OLB Group, Inc. Page 7

 

Sales Transactions

 

We conducted an investigation as to the recent acquisition of companies in the financial advisory or related industries. That investigation resulted in the identification of 12 acquisitions involving comparable companies. The identified transactions are shown on Exhibit 3 to this report. Given (i) the age of the transactions identified, (ii) the limited financial information available on the companies which sold and (iii) the wide variation of valuation multiples indicated by these transactions, we have relied primarily upon the multiples indicated by our public market analysis for purposes of determining the business enterprise value under the Market Approach.

 

Public Market Analysis

 

We have identified seven publicly traded companies for the purpose of conducting a comparative evaluation with OLB. The companies selected for comparative evaluation are all engaged, to some extent, in the financial advisory or related industries.

 

Rarely does there exist exact comparability between the subject of the valuation and the guideline companies selected for comparative evaluation. Differences typically exist in terms of size, products, product mix and structure.

 

Despite the potential infirmities underlying the comparative evaluation process, it is still a valid method for formulating valuation multiples. First of all, to the extent the guideline companies are engaged in a business similar to that of OLB, investor perception as to the desirability or attractiveness of an investment in OLB can be ascertained. Secondly, multiples indicated by the publicly traded guideline companies can be adjusted to reflect the economic advantages or disadvantages of OLB on a comparative basis.

 

The seven publicly traded guideline companies selected for comparative evaluation with OLB are summarized below:

 

Shopify, Inc.: This company is engaged in providing a cloud-based multi-channel commerce platform for small and medium-sized businesses in Canada, the U.S., the United Kingdom, Australia and internationally. The platform of the company gives merchants the ability to manage products and inventory, process orders and payments, ship orders, build customer relationships, leverage analytics and reporting and access financing. The stock of Shopify, Inc. is traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange and closed at the equivalent of $133.94 per share on April 30, 2018.

 

Evertec, Inc.: This company is engaged in processing credit, debit, EBT and other transactions for merchants. In addition, the company owns and operates an electronic payment network that supports 4,100 ATMs and 104,000 point-of-sale terminals. Other services offered by the company include bank processing, technology outsourcing and cash management services to financial institutions, companies and governments. The stock of Evertec, Inc. is traded on the New York Stock Exchange and closed at $18.25 per share on April 30, 2018.

  

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OLB Group, Inc. Page 8

 

Square, Inc.: This company is engaged in providing payment and point-of-sale solutions in the U.S. and internationally. The company is primarily engaged in providing point-of-sale software and hardware to enable mobile and computer devices into payment and point-of-sale solutions. The card readers of the company attach to smartphones and tablets, providing a business with a low-cost point-of-sale option. Software of the company handles the backend of the transaction, making sure accounts square up between the merchant, the card company, the bank and the consumer. The stock of Square, Inc. is traded on the New York Stock Exchange and closed at $47.34 per share on April 30, 2018.

 

First Data Corporation: This firm is engaged in providing a variety of secure funds transfer and related services. These services include credit card payment processing, fraud protection and authentication, check guarantee, electronic bill payment management and point-of-sale services. The company serves approximately six million merchants and 4,000 card issuers in 100 countries. The stock of First Data Corporation is traded on the New York Stock Exchange and closed at $18.10 per share on April 30, 2018.

 

Total System Services, Inc.:This company is engaged in providing credit authorization, payment processing, e-commerce services, card issuance and fraud monitoring. The firm also provides merchant services to customers in the U.S. Customers of the company include financial institutions and other companies that issue bank, private-label, prepaid and other types of cards. The stock of Total System Services, Inc. is traded on the New York Stock Exchange and closed at $84.06 per share on April 30, 2018.

 

Global Payments, Inc.: This company provides credit and debit card processing, check authorization and other electronic payment processing services. Approximately 2.5 million merchant and business locations are served worldwide. Customers of the company are engaged in the retail, financial institution, government and gaming industries. The stock of Global Payments, Inc. is traded on the New York Stock Exchange and closed at $113.05 per share on April 30, 2018.

 

Worldpay, Inc.: – This company is engaged in providing payment processing between merchants and customers and their banks. The firm also handles PIN transactions, fraud detection and management and credit card issuing for financial institutions. Merchants of the company include retailers, grocers, pharmacies, restaurants and small to mid-sized banks and credit unions. The stock of Worldpay, Inc. is traded on the New York Stock Exchange and closed at $81.22 per share on April 30, 2018.

  

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OLB Group, Inc. Page 9

 

The above companies have latest trailing twelve-month revenues ranging from $407.14 million to $12.05 billion. The minority equity value of these companies range from $1.32 billion to $18.00 billion. Market and financial data on these companies is presented as Exhibit 4 and Exhibit 5 to this report. The financial data on these companies was obtained from their 10K and 10Q filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") and/or their web site.

 

In using the Market Approach, we have applied business enterprise multiples to the 2017 revenues, EBIT and EBITDA of the Company. In addition, a market derived total asset multiple was applied to the April 30, 2017 pro forma total assets of the Company. Business enterprise multiples, determined by adding interest bearing debt to the market value of equity, are intended to reduce the bias which might otherwise result from a comparison of firms where there is a substantial variation in leverage.

 

Based upon the financial data shown on Exhibit 4 and Exhibit 5 to this report, we formulated valuation multiples which we applied to the appropriate segment of the earnings stream of OLB.

 

Multiples for each of the guideline companies are shown below:

 

Market Multiples
Guideline Company  EBIT   EBITDA   Revenues   Total
Assets
 
Shopify, Inc.   2,229,672.62    572.00    19.87    12.01 
Evertec, Inc.   16.59    10.70    4.76    2.15 
Square, Inc.   81.69    66.90    6.22    6.30 
First Data Corporation   13.14    8.73    2.32    0.58 
Total System Services, Inc.   23.68    15.57    3.75    2.92 
Global Payments, Inc.   38.95    22.20    5.86    1.79 
Worldpay, Inc.   35.39    22.70    5.00    2.33 
High (1)   38.95    22.70    5.86    2.92 
Low (1)   13.14    8.73    2.32    0.58 
Average (1)   25.55    15.98    4.34    1.95 

 

(1) Excludes Shopify, Inc. and Square, Inc. due to outlier multiples.

 

In applying multiples to the 2017 revenues, EBIT, EBITDA and the April 30, 2018 pro forma total assets of OLB, we have made adjustments to the EBIT, revenues and total asset multiples to reflect the differences in depreciation and amortization expense, profit margins and return on assets of OLB as compared to the guideline companies. The adjustments made to each multiple and a summary of the selected multiples are shown below:

  

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OLB Group, Inc. Page 10

 

Selected Market Multiples
  EBIT   EBITDA   Revenues   Total
Assets
 
Average Multiple   25.55    15.98    4.34    1.95 
Subject Earnings Ratios                    
EBIT/EBITDA   82.8%               
EBITDA/Revenues             19.5%     
EBITDA/Total Assets                  20.0%
Guideline Average Earnings Ratios                    
EBIT/EBITDA   63.6%               
EBITDA/Revenues             28.7%     
EBITDA/Total Assets                  12.7%
Earnings Adjustment   76.8%   100.0%   67.8%   156.8%
Adjusted Multiple (Rounded)   19.75    16.00    2.95    3.05 

 

Based upon the application of the above described multiples, business enterprise value indications for OLB range from $43.96 million to $47.40 million, as shown below:

 

Guideline Public Company Market Approach

Valuation Measure
($000)
  Earnings
Base
   Multiple
Selected
   Business
Enterprise
Value
 
 EBIT   2,400    19.75    47,400 
EBITDA   2,900    16.00    46,400 
Revenues   14,900    2.95    43,955 
Total Assets   14,506    3.05    44,243 

 

The mean and median value indications are $45.50 million and $45.32 million, respectively.

 

Income Approach

 

In applying the Income Approach, a discounted cash flow technique was employed. This valuation method begins with a net sales and expense forecast which is used to develop a pro forma cash flow statement. For purposes of this study, we have relied upon projections prepared by management for the three, one-year periods ending December 31, 2020. We have extended the projections for an additional four, one-year periods ending December 31, 2024 based upon the projected trend in net sales and earnings of OLB.

  

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OLB Group, Inc. Page 11

 

The discounted cash flow technique has two value components. The first equals the sum of the present value of the cash flows over the seven-year period. Mid-year discounting was used to reflect the continuous income generation throughout the year. The terminal value equals the present value of the projected cash flow in the terminal period, capitalized into perpetuity at an appropriate discount rate less the terminal growth rate. The terminal value reflects the ongoing potential of the business.

 

Available cash flows are typically equal to the sum of net income plus depreciation, less capital expenditures and working capital requirements.

 

The discount rate affects the business enterprise value. This rate, an approximation of the cost of capital, is used to determine the present value of the cash flow streams. A company's cost of capital is equal to the weighted average of its after-tax cost of debt and equity.

 

The cost of capital varies with differences in financial and operating risk. In order to determine the appropriate cost of capital, we need to estimate three components. These three components are the cost of debt, the cost of equity and the capital structure. It is our opinion that the cost of debt for OLB is approximated by the rate for Baa bonds as surveyed by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. This rate reflects the cost of debt for companies of comparable risk and size. Since all economic decisions are based on an after-tax basis, the cost of debt is adjusted through the following equation:

  

    Rd = B x (1-t)
      = 4.74% x .74
      = 3.51%
  Where:    
    Rd = After-Tax Cost of Debt
    B = Moody's Baa Bond Rate on 4/30/18
    t = Tax Rate (26%)

 

The cost of equity is also consistent with particular risk levels. To determine the appropriate risk level, we have considered the average returns for the Standard and Poor's 500 adjusted for industry risk using beta. Beta is a measure of correlation between a particular security and the representative equity market (Standard and Poor's 500). For example, a security with a beta of 1 has a risk level equal to the market, a beta of .5 has a risk level less than the market and a beta of 2 reflects a risk level greater than the market.

 

Average beta values for the guideline companies relied upon under the Market Approach range from 0.59 to 4.21 with a mean beta of 1.59. We have unlevered the guideline company betas to eliminate the impact of their capital structures. The unlevered betas were then relevered to account for the capital structure (discussed below) of OLB which resulted in an adjusted beta of 1.60. As such, a beta of 1.60 (rounded) was selected for OLB.

  

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OLB Group, Inc. Page 12

 

Using the above beta, the equity risk premium, the small company risk premium and the risk-free rate, an overall equity return is estimated. In estimating the equity risk premium, we relied upon historical data published in the 2017 Guide to Cost of Capital by Duff & Phelps, LLC. Based on this information, we concluded that the equity risk premium is equal to 5.97%. The size of the equity risk premium is equal to the average annualized total return on equity investments in excess of the average annualized bond yield on long-term government bonds over the period January, 1926 to December, 2016.

 

In order to estimate the small company risk premium, we again relied upon historical data published in the 2017 Guide to Cost of Capital by Duff & Phelps, LLC. The expected risk premium for a company with a market capitalization less than $262.89 million is 5.59%. Based on this information, we added a small company risk premium of 5.59%.

 

The risk-free rate has been estimated as the yield on 20-year treasury bonds as of April 30, 2018. That yield is indicated at 3.01%.

 

The equation shown below quantifies the cost of equity:

 

    Re = Rf + (ERP x Beta) + SCRP
      = 3.01% + (5.97% x 1.60) + 5.59%
      = 18.15%
  Where:    
    Re = Equity Return
    Rf = Risk-Free Return (20-year Treasury Bond)
    ERP = Equity Risk Premium
    SCRP = Small Company Risk Premium

 

The capital structure is the basis for weighting the combination of equity and debt costs. The capital structure of the seven guideline companies used in the Market Approach ranges from 0% debt to 68.7% debt with a mean capital structure consisting of 24.5% debt. Accordingly, we have selected a capital structure for OLB consisting of 25% debt and 75% equity.

 

All components necessary to compute the cost of capital are available. The equation and computations for determining the weighted average cost of capital are shown below:

  

    Rc = (Wd x Rd) + (We x Re)
      = (.25 x 3.51%) + (.75 x 18.15%)
      = 14.49%
  Where:    
    Rc = Weighted Cost of Capital
    Wd = Weighting of Debt
    Rd = Cost of Debt
    We = Weighting of Equity
    Re = Cost of Equity

  

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OLB Group, Inc. Page 13

 

As shown above, the indicated weighted cost of capital or the discount rate is 14.49% which we have rounded to 14.50%. The development of our weighted cost of capital is shown as Exhibit 6 to this report.

 

Our discounted cash flow model begins with a net sales and expense forecast based upon management and CVA's projections. Again, the cash flow projections are based upon the three, one-year periods ending December 31, 2020 as provided by management. We have extended the projections for an additional four, one-year periods ending December 31, 2024 based upon the projected trend in net sales and earnings of OLB.

 

Revenues – Revenues are estimated at $12.19 million in 2018. Revenues are projected to increase in each subsequent year of the projection period to $48.20 million in 2024.

 

Cost of Revenues – Cost of revenues is estimated at $8.45 million or 69.4% of revenues in 2018. Cost of revenues is projected to increase in each subsequent year of the projection period to $32.56 million or 67.5% of revenues in 2024.

 

Total Operating Expenses – Total operating expenses are estimated at $2.08 million or 17.06% of revenues in 2018. Total operating expenses are projected to decrease to $1.58 million or 10.37% of revenues in 2019 and increase in each subsequent year of the projection period to $3.30 million or 6.84% of revenues in 2024.

 

Depreciation and Amortization Expense – Depreciation and amortization expense is estimated at $63,000 or 0.52% of revenues in 2018. Depreciation and amortization expense is projected to vary in each subsequent year of the projection period and amount to $86,000 or 0.18% of revenues in 2024.

 

Residual Portfolio Amortization Expense – Residual portfolio amortization expense is estimated at $363,000 in 2018. Residual portfolio amortization expense is projected to remain at $363,000 in each of 2019 and 2020. Residual portfolio amortization expense is projected to increase to $460,000 in 2021 and further increase in each subsequent year of the projection period to $660,000 in 2024.

 

Tax Provision – Estimated at 15.42% of pretax income in 2018, as the Company utilizes its Net Operating Loss Carry Forwards ("NOL'S"). The tax provision is projected to increase to 20.51% in 2019, 22.63% in 2020, 23.72% in 2021, 24.30% in 2022, 24.66% in 2023, 24.88% in 2024 and 24.81% in the terminal period.

  

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OLB Group, Inc. Page 14

 

Capital Expenditures – Future capital expenditure requirements are estimated at $70,000 in 2018 and in each remaining year of the projection period.

 

Working Capital – Future working capital requirements of OLB are projected at 5% of the incremental increase in revenues.

The pro forma cash flow for OLB is presented as Exhibit 6 to this report and indicates a present value for the interim cash flows of $19.01 million.

 

The terminal value of OLB has been estimated through use of the Gordon Growth Model. This model estimates a terminal value through the capitalization of a stabilized amount that is assumed to grow annually at a constant growth rate. This model is expressed as follows:

  

    TV =  (Eo x (1 + g))/ (r – g)
  Where:    
    TV =  Terminal Value
    Eo =  Stabilized Earnings Stream
    g =  Constant Growth Rate
    r =  Discount Rate

 

Assumptions required under the Gordon Growth Model include an estimate of the future stabilized earnings stream and the constant earnings growth rate. Referring to Exhibit 7, the column labeled "Terminal Period" presents the stabilized, debt-free, net cash flow stream used in our calculation. The constant growth rate is estimated at 4.0%.

 

Based upon a 4.0% earnings growth rate, the growth enhanced earnings stream is then capitalized into perpetuity at "r – g", or 10.5% (14.5% - 4.0%) in order to provide a terminal value of OLB at the end of 2024. The indicated future value of OLB is then discounted to present value using a 14.5% discount rate. The calculations employed to estimate the terminal value of OLB are summarized below:

 

Terminal Value
Growth Enhanced Earnings Stream  $6,494,000 
Capitalization Rate @ 10.5%   .105 
Value at End of 2024  $61,848,000 
Present Value Factor @ 14.5%   0.43360836 
Present Value of Terminal  $26,818,000 

 

Additionally, we have calculated the present value of the remaining tax depreciation benefits which extend beyond the projection period for tax purposes. The present value of these benefits are added to the present value of the sum of the seven-year interim cash flows and the present value of the terminal value in order to determine the total business enterprise value of OLB. The present value of the terminal tax depreciation benefits related to the fixed assets is indicated at $10,000.

  

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OLB Group, Inc. Page 15

 

Adding the present value of the sum of the seven-year cash flows, the present value of the terminal and the present value of the future tax depreciation benefits results in a business enterprise value of $45.84 million for OLB, as shown below:

 

Income Approach Conclusion
Present Value of Seven-Year Cash Flows  $19,009,000 
Present Value of Terminal   26,818,000 
Present Value of Remaining Tax Depreciation Benefits   10,000 
Business Enterprise Value  $45,837,000 

 

Conclusion

 

The valuation of the business enterprise of OLB has considered both the Market and Income Approaches. The guideline public company Market Approach produced mean and median business enterprise values of $45.50 million and $45.32 million, respectively. The Income Approach was based upon the use of a discounted pro forma cash flow model and produced a business enterprise value indication of $45.84 million.

 

We have applied equal weightings to each of the values indicated under each of the Market and Income Approaches. Based upon this weighting, we have concluded a business enterprise value of $46.00 million (rounded) for OLB. Deducting long term debt of $12.5 million and other liabilities of OLB of $87,000 results in an equity value of $33.41 million for the Company.

  

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OLB Group, Inc. Page 16

 

VALUATION OF OMNISOFT

 

Financial Review

 

OmniSoft reports its operating results on a calendar year basis. We have been provided with the estimated income statement for the one-year period ending December 31, 2018 and the projected income statements for the two, one-year periods ending December 31, 2020, as prepared by management. We have extended the projected income statements for an additional four, one-year periods ending December 31, 2024 based upon the projected trend in revenues and earnings of OmniSoft.

 

The estimated 2018 through projected 2024 income statements for OmniSoft are presented as Exhibit 7 to this report.

 

Income Statement

 

Revenues are estimated at $500,000 in 2018 and are projected to increase to $2.11 million in 2019. Cost of revenues is estimated at $0 in each year.

 

Total operating expenses are estimated at $85,000 or 17.06% of revenues in 2018. Total operating expenses are projected at $219,000 or 10.37% of revenues in 2019.

 

Subtracting total operating expenses from gross profit results in EBITDA. EBITDA is estimated at $415,000 in 2018 and projected at $1.89 million in 2019.

 

Depreciation expense is estimated at $4,000 in 2018 and is projected to increase to $8,000 in 2019.

 

Subtracting depreciation expense from EBITDA results in EBIT. EBIT is estimated at $411,000 in 2018 and is projected at $1.89 million in 2019.

 

Valuation

 

Market Approach

 

As previously discussed, the Market Approach compares the entity being appraised with similar companies that have recently sold or with companies that are publicly traded. The value of the entity is estimated from the various multiples developed from those sales or from the comparable public companies which are then applied to the respective earnings of the subject. The primary criteria for selecting comparables include similarities in lines of business and other relevant factors such as size, profitability, leverage, growth prospects and risk.

  

Corporate Valuation Advisors, Inc.

OLB Group, Inc. Page 17

 

Sales Transactions

 

We conducted an investigation as to the recent acquisition of companies in the financial advisory or related industries. That investigation resulted in the identification of 12 acquisitions involving comparable companies. The identified transactions are shown on Exhibit 3 to this report. Given (i) the age of the transactions identified, (ii) the limited financial information available on the companies which sold and (iii) the wide variation of valuation multiples indicated by these transactions, we have relied primarily upon the multiples indicated by our public market analysis for purposes of determining the business enterprise value under the Market Approach.

 

Public Market Analysis

 

In valuing OmniSoft under the Market Approach, we have relied upon the same guideline companies as were used in the valuation of OLB. This information is presented as Exhibit 4 to this report.

 

In using the Market Approach, we have applied business enterprise multiples to the projected 2019 revenues, EBIT and EBITDA of OmniSoft.

 

Based upon the financial data shown on Exhibit 4 to this report, we formulated valuation multiples which we applied to the appropriate segment of the earnings stream of OmniSoft.

 

Multiples for each of the guideline companies are shown below:

  

Market Multiples
Guideline Company  EBIT   EBITDA   Revenues 
Shopify, Inc.   2,229,672.62    572.00    19.87 
Evertec, Inc.   16.59    10.70    4.76 
Square, Inc.   81.69    66.90    6.22 
First Data Corporation   13.14    8.73    2.32 
Total System Services, Inc.   23.68    15.57    3.75 
Global Payments, Inc.   38.95    22.20    5.86 
Worldpay, Inc.   35.39    22.70    5.00 
High (1)   38.95    22.70    5.86 
Low (1)   13.14    8.73    2.32 
Average (1)   25.55    15.98    4.34 

 

(1) Excludes Shopify, Inc. and Square, Inc. due to outlier multiples.

  

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OLB Group, Inc. Page 18

 

In applying multiples to the projected 2019 revenues, EBIT and EBITDA of OmniSoft, we have made adjustments to the EBIT and revenues multiples to reflect the differences in depreciation and amortization expense and profit margins of OmniSoft as compared to the guideline companies. The adjustments made to each multiple and a summary of the selected multiples are shown below:

  

Selected Market Multiples
   EBIT   EBITDA   Revenues 
Average Multiple   25.55    15.98    4.34 
Subject Earnings Ratios               
EBIT/EBITDA   99.6%          
EBITDA/Revenues             89.6%
Guideline Average Earnings Ratios               
EBIT/EBITDA   63.6%          
EBITDA/Revenues             28.7%
Earnings Adjustment   63.9%   100.0%   312.2%
Adjusted Multiple (Rounded)   16.30    16.00    13.55 

 

We have applied a present value factor of 0.7890 to the value indications derived under the projected 2019 approach using the 14.5% discount rate applied under the Income Approach (discussed later).

 

Based upon the application of the above described multiples and the present value factor, business enterprise value indications for OmniSoft range from $22.59 million to $24.25 million, as shown below:

 

Guideline Public Company Market Approach

Valuation Measure
($000)
  Earnings
Base
   Multiple
Selected
   Indicated
Value
   Present
Value Factor
@ 14.50%
   Business
Enterprise
Value
 
EBIT   1,885    16.30    30,732    0.7890    24,248 
EBITDA   1,894    16.00    30,301    0.7890    23,908 
Revenues   2,113    13.55    28,631    0.7890    22,591 

  

The mean and median value indications are $23.58 million and $23.91 million, respectively.

 

Income Approach

 

The Income Approach is based upon a seven-year discounted cash flow projection for OmniSoft. We have been provided with the projected income statements for the three, one-year periods ending December 31, 2020, as prepared by management. We have extended the projections for an additional four, one-year periods ending December 31, 2024 based upon the projected trend in revenues and earnings of OmniSoft.

  

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OLB Group, Inc. Page 19

 

Our estimation of the discount rate uses the same cost of capital formula which was previously discussed in connection with our valuation of OLB. The principal assumptions underlying the estimation of the discount rate for OmniSoft are as follows:

  

Discount Rate Assumptions
20 Yr. Bond   3.01%
Baa Bond   4.74%
Debt%   25.0%
Equity%   75.0%
Tax Rate   26.0%
Equity Risk Premium (ERP)   5.97%
Micro Cap Risk Premium   5.59%
Beta   1.60 

 

Based upon the above assumptions, the discount rate is estimated at 14.50%.

 

Key assumptions involved in our cash flow model are outlined below:

 

Revenues – Revenues are estimated at $500,000 in 2018. Revenues are projected to increase in each subsequent year of the projection period to $4.71 million in 2024.

 

Total Operating Expenses – Total operating expenses are estimated at $85,000 or 17.06% of revenues in 2018. Total operating expenses are projected to increase to $219,000 or 10.37% of revenues in 2019. Total operating expenses are projected to decrease to $205,000 or 6.99% of revenues in 2020. Total operating expenses are projected to increase in each subsequent year of the projection period to $405,000 or 8.60% of revenues in 2024.

 

Depreciation and Amortization Expense – Depreciation and amortization expense is estimated at $4,000 or 0.80% of revenues in 2018. Depreciation and amortization expense is projected to vary in each subsequent year of the projection period and amount to $10,000 or 0.21% of revenues in 2024.

 

Tax Provision – Future taxes have been projected at 26.0% of pretax income in each year of the projection period.

 

Capital Expenditures – Future capital expenditure requirements are estimated at $10,000 in 2018 and in each remaining year of the projection period.

 

Working Capital – Future working capital requirements of OmniSoft are projected at 5% of the incremental increase in revenues.

 

The pro forma cash flow for OmniSoft is presented as Exhibit 7 to this report and indicates a present value for the interim cash flows of $8.83 million.

  

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OLB Group, Inc. Page 20

 

We again utilized the Gordon Growth Model assuming a 4.0% terminal growth rate in order to estimate the terminal value of OmniSoft. Based upon a 4.0% earnings growth rate, the growth enhanced earnings stream is then capitalized into perpetuity at "r – g", or 10.5% (14.5% - 4.0%) in order to provide a terminal value of OmniSoft at the end of 2024. The indicated future value of OmniSoft is then discounted to present value using a 14.5% discount rate. The calculations employed to estimate the terminal value of OmniSoft are summarized below:

  

Terminal Value
Growth Enhanced Earnings Stream  $3,013,000 
Capitalization Rate @ 10.5%   .105 
Value at End of 2024  $28,695,000 
Present Value Factor @ 14.5%   0.43360836 
Present Value of Terminal  $12,442,000 

 

Additionally, we have calculated the present value of the remaining tax depreciation benefits which extend beyond the projection period for tax purposes. The present value of these benefits are added to the present value of the sum of the seven-year interim cash flows and the present value of the terminal value in order to determine the total business enterprise value of OmniSoft. The present value of the terminal tax depreciation benefits related to the fixed assets is indicated at $1,000.

 

Adding the present value of the sum of the seven-year cash flows, the present value of the terminal and the present value of the future tax depreciation benefits results in a business enterprise value of $21.27 million for OmniSoft, as shown below:

 

Income Approach Conclusion
Present Value of Seven-Year Cash Flows  $8,828,000 
Present Value of Terminal   12,442,000 
Present Value of Remaining Tax Depreciation Benefits   1,000 
Business Enterprise Value  $21,272,000 

 

Conclusion

 

The valuation of the business enterprise of OmniSoft has considered both the Market and Income Approaches. The guideline public company Market Approach produced mean and median business enterprise values of $23.58 million and $23.91 million, respectively. The Income Approach was based upon the use of a discounted pro forma cash flow model and produced a business enterprise value indication of $21.27 million.

 

We have applied equal weightings of 50% to each of the values indicated under each of the Market and Income Approaches. Based upon this weighting, we have concluded a business enterprise value of $22.00 million (rounded) for OmniSoft.

  

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OLB Group, Inc. Page 21

 

CROWDPAY VALUATION

 

Financial Review

 

CrowdPay reports its operating results on a calendar year basis. We have been provided with the estimated income statement for the one-year period ending December 31, 2018 and the projected income statements for the two, one-year periods ending December 31, 2020, as prepared by management. We have extended the projected income statements for an additional four, one-year periods ending December 31, 2024 based upon the projected trend in net sales and earnings of CrowdPay.

 

The estimated 2018 through projected 2024 income statements for CrowdPay are presented as Exhibit 8 to this report.

 

Income Statement

 

Revenues are estimated at $1.50 million in 2018 and are projected to increase to $4.77 million in 2019.

 

Cost of revenues are estimated at $523,000 in 2018 and are projected to increase to $1.67 million in 2019.

 

Subtracting cost of revenues from revenues results in gross profit. Gross profit is estimated at $972,000 in 2018 and is projected at $3.10 million in 2019.

 

Total operating expenses are estimated at $255,000 or 17.06% of revenues in 2018. Total operating expenses are projected at $495,000 or 10.37% of revenues in 2019.

 

Subtracting total operating expenses from gross profit results in EBITDA. EBITDA is estimated at $717,000 in 2018 and projected at $2.60 million in 2019.

 

Depreciation expense is estimated at $8,000 in 2018 and is projected to increase to $17,000 in 2019.

 

Subtracting depreciation expense from EBITDA results in EBIT. EBIT is estimated at $709,000 in 2018 and is projected at $2.59 million in 2019.

 

Valuation

 

Market Approach

 

As previously discussed, the Market Approach compares the entity being appraised with similar companies that have recently sold or with companies that are publicly traded. The value of the entity is estimated from the various multiples developed from those sales or from the comparable public companies which are then applied to the respective earnings of the subject. The primary criteria for selecting comparables include similarities in lines of business and other relevant factors such as size, profitability, leverage, growth prospects and risk.

  

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OLB Group, Inc. Page 22

 

Sales Transactions

 

We conducted an investigation as to the recent acquisition of companies in the financial advisory or related industries. That investigation resulted in the identification of 12 acquisitions involving comparable companies. The identified transactions are shown on Exhibit 3 to this report. Given (i) the age of the transactions identified, (ii) the limited financial information available on the companies which sold and (iii) the wide variation of valuation multiples indicated by these transactions, we have relied primarily upon the multiples indicated by our public market analysis for purposes of determining the business enterprise value under the Market Approach.

 

Public Market Analysis

 

In valuing CrowdPay under the Market Approach, we have relied upon the same guideline companies as were used in the valuation of each of OLB and OmniSoft. This information is presented as Exhibit 4 to this report.

 

Based upon the financial data shown on Exhibit 4 to this report, we formulated valuation multiples which we applied to the appropriate segment of the earnings stream of CrowdPay.

 

Multiples for each of the guideline companies are shown below:

  

Market Multiples
Guideline Company  EBIT   EBITDA   Revenues 
Shopify, Inc.   2,229,672.62    572.00    19.87 
Evertec, Inc.   16.59    10.70    4.76 
Square, Inc.   81.69    66.90    6.22 
First Data Corporation   13.14    8.73    2.32 
Total System Services, Inc.   23.68    15.57    3.75 
Global Payments, Inc.   38.95    22.20    5.86 
Worldpay, Inc.   35.39    22.70    5.00 
High (1)   38.95    22.70    5.86 
Low (1)   13.14    8.73    2.32 
Average (1)   25.55    15.98    4.34 

 

(1) Excludes Shopify, Inc. and Square, Inc. due to outlier multiples.

  

Corporate Valuation Advisors, Inc.

OLB Group, Inc. Page 23

 

In applying multiples to the projected 2019 revenues, EBIT and EBITDA of OmniSoft, we have made adjustments to the EBIT and revenues multiples to reflect the differences in depreciation and amortization expense and profit margins of CrowdPay as compared to the guideline companies. The adjustments made to each multiple and a summary of the selected multiples are shown below:

  

Selected Market Multiples
   EBIT   EBITDA   Revenues 
Adjusted Multiple   25.55    15.98    4.34 
Subject Earnings Ratios               
EBIT/EBITDA   99.4%          
EBITDA/Revenues             54.6%
Guideline Average Earnings Ratios               
EBIT/EBITDA   63.6%          
EBITDA/Revenues             28.7%
Earnings Adjustment   64.0%   100.0%   190.3%
Adjusted Multiple (Rounded)   16.50    16.00    8.25 

 

We have applied a present value factor of 0.7890 to the value indications derived under the projected 2019 approach using the 14.5% discount rate applied under the Income Approach (discussed later in this report).

 

Based upon the application of the above described multiples and the present value factor, business enterprise value indications for CrowdPay range from $31.03 million to $33.69 million, as shown below:

 

Guideline Public Company Market Approach

Valuation Measure
($000)
  Earnings
Base
   Multiple
Selected
   Indicated
Value
   Present
Value Factor
@ 14.50%
   Business
Enterprise
Value
 
EBIT   2,588    16.50    42,696    0.7890    33,688 
EBITDA   2,604    16.00    41,671    0.7890    32,880 
Revenues   4,767    8.25    39,328    0.7890    31,031 

 

The mean and median value indications are $32.53 million and $32.88 million, respectively.

  

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OLB Group, Inc. Page 24

 

Income Approach

 

The Income Approach is based upon a seven-year discounted cash flow projection for CrowdPay. We have been provided with the projected income statements for the three, one-year periods ending December 31, 2020, as prepared by management. We have extended the projections for an additional four, one-year periods ending December 31, 2024 based upon the projected trend in revenues and earnings of CrowdPay. Our estimation of the discount rate uses the same cost of capital formula which was previously discussed in connection with our valuation of OLB. The principal assumptions underlying the estimation of the discount rate for CrowdPay are as follows:

 

Discount Rate Assumptions
 
20 Yr. Bond   3.01%
Baa Bond   4.74%
Debt%   25.0%
Equity%   75.0%
Tax Rate   26.0%
Equity Risk Premium (ERP)   5.97%
Micro Cap Risk Premium   5.59%
Beta   1.60 

 

Based upon the above assumptions, the discount rate is estimated at 14.50%.

 

Key assumptions involved in our cash flow model are outlined below:

 

Revenues – Revenues are estimated at $1.50 million in 2018. Revenues are projected to increase in each subsequent year of the projection period to $12.37 million in 2024.

 

Cost of Revenues – Cost of revenues is estimated at $523,000 or 34.98% of revenues in 2018. Cost of revenues is projected to increase in each subsequent year of the projection period to $4.00 million or 32.33% of revenues in 2024.

 

Total Operating Expenses – Total operating expenses are estimated at $255,000 or 17.06% of revenues in 2018. Total operating expenses are projected to increase to $495,000 or 10.37% of revenues in 2019 and decrease to $439,000 or 6.99% of revenues in 2020. Total operating expenses are projected to increase in each subsequent year of the projection period to $866,000 or 7.00% of revenues in 2024.

 

Depreciation and Amortization Expense – Depreciation and amortization expense is estimated at $8,000 or 0.54% of revenues in 2018. Depreciation and amortization expense is projected to vary in each subsequent year of the projection period and amount to $20,000 or 0.16% of revenues in 2024.

 

Tax Provision – Future taxes have been projected at 26.0% of pretax income in each year of the projection period.

 

Capital Expenditures – Future capital expenditure requirements are estimated at $20,000 in 2018 and in each remaining year of the projection period.

 

Working Capital – Future working capital requirements of CrowdPay are projected at 5% of the incremental increase in revenues.

 

The pro forma cash flow for CrowdPay is presented as Exhibit 8 to this report and indicates a present value for the interim cash flows of $13.20 million.

 

Corporate Valuation Advisors, Inc.

OLB Group, Inc. Page 25

 

We again utilized the Gordon Growth Model assuming a 4.0% terminal growth rate to estimate the terminal value of CrowdPay. Based upon a 4.0% earnings growth rate, the growth enhanced earnings stream is then capitalized into perpetuity at "r – g", or 10.5% (14.5% - 4.0%) in order to provide a terminal value of CrowdPay at the end of 2024. The indicated future value of CrowdPay is then discounted to present value using a 14.5% discount rate. The calculations employed to estimate the terminal value of CrowdPay are summarized below:

 

Terminal Value
 
Growth Enhanced Earnings Stream  $5,870,000 
Capitalization Rate @ 10.5%   .105 
Value at End of 2024  $55,905,000 
Present Value Factor @ 14.5%   0.43360836 
Present Value of Terminal  $24,241,000 

 

Additionally, we have calculated the present value of the remaining tax depreciation benefits which extend beyond the projection period for tax purposes. The present value of these benefits are added to the present value of the sum of the seven-year interim cash flows and the present value of the terminal value in order to determine the total business enterprise value of CrowdPay. The present value of the terminal tax depreciation benefits related to the fixed assets is indicated at $3,000.

 

Adding the present value of the sum of the seven-year cash flows, the present value of the terminal and the present value of the future tax depreciation benefits results in a business enterprise value of $37.44 million for CrowdPay, as shown below:

 

Income Approach Conclusion
 
Present Value of Seven-Year Cash Flows  $13,197,000 
Present Value of Terminal   24,241,000 
Present Value of Remaining Tax Depreciation Benefits   3,000 
Business Enterprise Value  $37,441,000 

 

Conclusion

 

The valuation of the business enterprise of CrowdPay has considered both the Market and Income Approaches. The guideline public company Market Approach produced mean and median business enterprise values of $32.53 million and $32.88 million, respectively. The Income Approach was based upon the use of a discounted pro forma cash flow model and produced a business enterprise value indication of $37.44 million.

 

We have applied equal weightings of 50% to each of the values indicated under each of the Market and Income Approaches. Based upon this weighting, we have concluded a business enterprise value of $35.00 million (rounded) for CrowdPay.

 

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MERGER CONSIDERATION AND DILUTION

 

The current equity value of OLB is estimated at $7.93 million based upon the 19,825,364 common shares of OLB outstanding on April 30, 2018 and its recent trading price of $.40 per share, as follows:

 

Indicated Value Per Share
 
Recent Share Trading Price  $.40 
Shares Outstanding   19,825,364 
Total Equity Value of OLB  $7,930,146 

 

Dividing the equity values of OmniSoft and CrowdPay by the per share value of the Company’s common stock results in a total of 142.5 million shares of OLB as the fair merger consideration to the shareholders of OmniSoft and CrowdPay, as shown below:

 

Merger Consideration
 
  

Equity

Value

  

Share

Price

  

Number

of Shares

 
OminSoft  $22,000,000    .40    55,000,000 
CrowdPay   35,000,000    .40    87,500,000 
Total Merger Consideration  $57,000,000         142,500,000 

 

Additional dilution will occur in the shares of OLB in connection with (i) its intention to raise $5.0 million of equity capital and (ii) certain warrants granted in connection with the $12.5 million line of credit. Dilution associated with capital raise is estimated at 12.5 million shares at the current trading price and the warrant allows for the purchase of up to 1.20 million common shares of OLB. Accordingly, the number of common shares expected to be outstanding following the mergers of OmniSoft and CrowdPay, the raising of $5.00 million of equity and the exercise of the warrants is indicated at approximately 176.03 million common shares, determined as follows:

 

Pro Forma Fully Diluted Shares
 
   Shares 
Outstanding   19,825,364 
New Equity   12,500,000 
Warrants   1,200,000 
Merger Consideration for Technology Companies   142,500,000 
Pro Forma Fully Diluted Shares   176,025,364 

 

CONCLUSION

 

The purpose of this valuation has been to set forth our opinion of the Fair Market Value of the total equity of each of OLB, OmniSoft and CrowdPay.

 

The Fair Market Value of the total equity of each of OLB, OmniSoft and CrowdPay considered the Market and Income Approaches. A summary of the value indications under the two approaches, their business enterprise values and their total equity values are shown below:

 

Valuation Summary

 

($000)   Market Approach    

Income

Approach

    Business Enterprise Value    Equity Value 
OLB/Excel   45,500    45,837    46,000    33,413 
OmniSoft   23,582    21,272    22,000    22,000 
CrowdPay   32,533    37,441    35,000    35,000 
Total Value             103,000    90,413 

  

Corporate Valuation Advisors, Inc.

 

 

LIMITING FACTORS AND ASSUMPTIONS

 

In accordance with recognized professional ethics, the professional fee for this service is not contingent upon our conclusion of value.

 

The opinion of value expressed herein is valid only for the stated purpose as of the date of the appraisal.

 

Financial statements and other related information provided by the subject Company or its representatives in the course of this investigation have been accepted, without further verification, as fully and correctly reflecting the Company's business conditions and operating results for the respective periods, except as specifically noted herein.

 

Public information and industry and statistical information has been obtained from sources we deem to be reliable; however, we make no representation as to the accuracy or completeness of such information, and have accepted the information without further verification.

 

The conclusions of value are based upon the assumption that the current level of management expertise and effectiveness would continue to be maintained and that the character and integrity of the enterprise through any sale, reorganization, exchange, or diminution of the owner's participation would not be materially or significantly changed.

 

This report and the conclusions arrived at herein are for the exclusive use of our client for the sole and specific purposes as noted herein. Furthermore, the report and conclusions are not intended by the author, and should not be construed by the reader, to be investment advice in any manner whatsoever. The conclusions reached herein represent the considered opinion of CORPORATE VALUATION ADVISORS, INC., based upon information furnished to them by the Company and other sources.

 

Neither all nor any part of the contents of this report (especially any conclusions as to value, the identity of any appraiser or appraisers, or the firm with which such appraisers are connected, or any reference to any of their professional designations) should be disseminated to the public through advertising media, public relations, news media, sales media, mail, direct transmittal, or any other public means of communications, without the prior written consent and approval of CORPORATE VALUATION ADVISORS, INC.

 

It is expressly stated that the scope of our appraisal did not include any investigation of any environmental matters or the negative impact on value which may exist as a result of any existing or future actions brought by any third party relating to such matters.

 

Corporate Valuation Advisors, Inc.

 

 

APPRAISAL CERTIFICATE

 

I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief:

 

The statements of fact contained in this report are true and correct.

 

The report analyses, opinions and conclusions are limited only by the reported assumptions and limiting conditions, and are my personal, unbiased professional analyses, opinions and conclusions.

 

I have no present or prospective interest in the property that is the subject of this report, and I have no personal interest with respect to the parties involved.

 

I have performed prior valuation services regarding the property that is the subject of this report within the past three years immediately preceding this assignment.

 

I have no bias with respect to the property that is the subject of this report or to the parties involved with this assignment.

 

My engagement in this assignment was not contingent upon developing or reporting predetermined results.

 

My compensation for completing this assignment is not contingent upon the reporting of a predetermined value or direction in value that favors the cause of the client, the amount of the value opinion, the attainment of a stipulated result, or the occurrence of a subsequent event directly related to the intended use of this appraisal.

 

My analyses, opinions and conclusions were developed, and this report has been prepared, in conformity with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice.

 

I have not made a personal inspection of the property that is the subject of this report.

 

Brad Carlson, ASA, BV/IA, Erik M. Faber and Fred W. Lindenstruth provided significant business and/or intangible asset appraisal assistance to the person signing this certification.

 

    /s/ James W. Volkman
    James W. Volkman, AM
    Date: 5/8/18

 

Corporate Valuation Advisors, Inc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Professional Qualifications

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corporate Valuation Advisors, Inc.

 

 

James W. Volkman, AM

Managing Director

Corporate Valuation Advisors, Inc.

jvolkman@corporatevaluationadvisors.com

 

Professional

Experience

 

1988-Present

 

 

1986-1988

 

1978 to 1986

 

 

 

 

Founder, Managing Director and Principal Shareholder,

Corporate Valuation Advisors, Inc.

 

Manager, Strategis Asset Valuation & Management Company, Inc.

 

Assistant Vice President, Valuation Research Corporation

 

Academic

Credentials

University of Wisconsin

 

Bachelor of Science Degree

Master Degree in Finance

   
Accreditations Accredited Member of the American Society of Appraisers ("AM") designated in Business Valuation
   

Professional

Experience

Considerable experience in the following areas:

 

    Fairness Opinions

    Solvency Opinions

    Restructurings and Recapitalizations

    Intellectual Property

    Stock, Options and Other Equity Securities

    Estate Planning

 

Corporate Valuation Advisors, Inc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibits

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corporate Valuation Advisors, Inc.

 

Exhibit 1

 

OLB Group, Inc./Excel Corporation

Pro Forma Comparative Income Statements

For Years Ending December 31,

($000)

 

   Estimated                                 
   2018   2018   2017   2017   2016   2016   2015   2015   2014   2014 
       (%)       (%)       (%)       (%)       (%) 
                                         
Revenues   14,181    100.0    14,900    100.0    17,115    100.0    5,629    100.0    9,565    100.0 
Cost of Revenues   8,976    63.3    5,513    37.0    0    0.0    0    0.0    1,422    14.9 
                                                   
Gross Profit   5,205    36.7    9,387    63.0    17,115    100.0    5,629    100.0    8,143    85.1 
Total Operating Expense   2,419    17.1    6,487    43.5    13,807    80.7    3,482    61.9    11,088    115.9 
                                                   
EBITDA   2,786    19.6    2,900    19.5    3,308    19.3    2,147    38.1    (2,945)   -30.8 
Depreciation   438    0.5    500    3.4    485    2.8    143    2.5    76    0.8 
Amortization   0    0.0    0    0.0    0    0.0    0    0.0    0    0.0 
                                                   
EBIT   2,348    19.1    2,400    16.1    2,823    16.5    2,004    35.6    (3,021)   -31.6 

 

 

 

Exhibit 2

 

OLB Group, Inc./Excel Corporation

Pro Forma Balance Sheet

As of April 30, 2018

($000)

 

           Omnisoft &             
   OLB Grp.*   Excel   Crowdpay   Financing**   Combined    
                       (%) 
Assets                        
Current Assets                        
Cash & Cash Equivalents   1    0    0    1,500    1,501    10.35 
Accounts Receivable   0    0    0    0    0    0.00 
Inventories   0    0    0    0    0    0.00 
Prepaid Expenses & Other Current Assets   0    0    0    0    0    0.00 
Total Current Assets   1    0    0    1,500    1,501    10.35 
                               
Net Property & Equipment   0    100    0    0    100    0.69 
Goodwill/Customer Relationships   0    12,400    0    0    12,400    85.48 
Intangibles - Software   5    0    0    0    5    0.03 
Deposits & Other Assets   0    0    0    500    500    3.45 
                               
Total Assets   6    12,500    0    2,000    14,506    100.00 
                               
Liabilities & Stockholders' Equity                              
Current Liabilities                              
Notes Payable   0    0    0    0    0    0.00 
Capital Leases   0    0    0    0    0    0.00 
Accounts Payable   90    0    0    0    90    0.62 
Interest Rate Swap   0    0    0    0    0    0.00 
Accrued Expenses & Other Current Liabilities   3    0    0    0    3    0.02 
Total Current Liabilities   93    0    0    0    93    0.64 
                               
Long-Term Debt   0    12,500    0    (3,000)   9,500    65.49 
Revolver   0    0    0    0    0    0.00 
Deferred Income Taxes   0    0    0    0    0    0.00 
Long-Term Capital Leases   0    0    0    0    0    0.00 
Total Liabilities   93    12,500    0    (3,000)   9,593    66.13 
                               
Total Stockholders' Equity   (87)   0    0    5,000    4,913    33.87 
                               
Total Liabilities & Stockholders' Equity   6    12,500    0    2,000    14,506    100.00 
                               
Net Working Capital (Excluding Current Debt)   (92)             1,500    1,408    9.71 

 

*As of December 31, 2017
**$5 million equity raise and $9.5 million net debt.

 

 

Exhibit 3

 

OLB Group, Inc.

Financial Advisory Transactions

As of April 30, 2018

 

            Purchase                   Total 
Buyer  Target  Date  Description  Price   Revenues   EBITDA   EBIT   Merchants   Assets 
                                  
TSYS  Cayan  12/18/2017  Provides end-to-end cloud-commerce, payments and marketing solutions to over 70,000 merchants.  $1,050,000,000    N/A    N/A    N/A    70,000    N/A 
   Indicated Multiples              N/A    N/A    N/A    15,000    N/A 
   Earnings               N/A                    N/A 
                                        
First Data  BluePay  12/1/2017  Provider of technology-enabled payment processing for merchants in the U.S. and Canada.  $759,000,000    N/A    N/A    N/A    77,000    N/A 
   Indicated Multiples              N/A    N/A    N/A    9,857    N/A 
   Earnings               N/A                    N/A 
                                        
Vantiv  Worldpay Group plc  8/14/2017  Provides end-to-end cloud-commerce, payments and marketing solutions to businesses.  $10,200,000,000   $1,449,960,000   $603,720,000   $502,068,000    400,000   $5,205,150,000 
   Indicated Multiples              7.03    16.90    20.32    25,500    1.96 
   Earnings              41.64%                  11.60%
                                        
Paysafe  Merchants' Choice Payment Solutions  7/28/2017  Provides end-to-end cloud-commerce, payments and marketing solutions to businesses.  $470,000,000   $157,000,000   $38,000,000    N/A    60,000    N/A 
   Indicated Multiples              2.99    12.37    N/A    7,833    N/A 
   Earnings              24.20%                   N/A 
                                        
First Data  Cardconnect  5/29/2017  Provides end-to-end cloud-commerce, payments and marketing solutions to businesses.  $438,000,000   $156,502,000   $15,315,000   ($7,009,000)   67,000   $167,848,523 
   Indicated Multiples              2.80    28.60    N/A    6,537    2.61 
   Earnings              9.79%                  9.12%
                                        
TSYS  Trans First  2/26/2016  Provides payment technology solutions to approximately 235,000 merchants.  $2,350,000,000   $294,000,000   $151,000,000    N/A    235,000    N/A 
   Indicated Multiples              7.99    15.56    N/A    10,000    N/A 
   Earnings              51.36%                   N/A 
                                        
Global Payments  Heartland  4/25/2016  Provides card payment processing and related services to SME merchants and Network service merchants.  $4,200,000,000   $797,000,000   $202,000,000   $156,683,000    185,720   $1,536,000,000 
   Indicated Multiples              5.27    20.79    26.81    22,615    2.73 
   Earnings              25.35%                  13.15%
                                        
Siris Capital Group, LLC  Digital River, Inc.  2/12/2015  Provides end-to-end cloud-commerce, payments and marketing solutions to businesses.  $840,000,000   $389,679,000   $380,000   ($30,326,000)   17,000   $734,378,000 
   Indicated Multiples              2.16    N/A    N/A    49,412    1.14 
   Earnings              0.10%                  0.05%
                                        
FleetCor Technologies, Inc.  Comdata Inc.  11/14/2014  Provides virtual and car-based credit, debit, and stored-value solutions.  $3,420,275,000   $581,000,000   $139,900,000   $74,400,000    N/A   $2,882,800,000 
   Indicated Multiples              5.89    24.45    45.97    N/A    1.19 
   Earnings              24.08%                  4.85%
                                        
Syniverse Holdings, Inc.  WP Roaming III  6/28/2013  Provides clearinghouse, fraud, business intelligence and professional services.  $701,363,000   $175,619,000   $53,510,000   $22,409,000    N/A   $533,993,000 
   Indicated Multiples              3.99    13.11    31.30    N/A    1.31 
   Earnings              30.47%                  10.02%
                                        
Digital River, Inc.  LML Payment Systems, Inc.  1/10/2013  Provides financial payment processing solutions for e-commerce and traditional businesses.  $97,451,059   $34,916,802    N/A   $10,852,530    13,000   $68,419,305 
   Indicated Multiples              2.79    N/A    8.98    7,496    1.42 
   Earnings              N/A                    N/A 
                                        
N/A  T-Chek Systems, Inc.  10/16/2012  Provides business to business spend management and payment processing services.  $302,500,000   $49,260,000    N/A   $24,569,000    N/A   $191,814,000 
   Indicated Multiples              6.14    N/A    12.31    N/A    1.58 
   Earnings               N/A                    N/A 
                                        
             Mean    4.71    18.82    24.28    17,139    1.74 
             Median    4.63    16.90    23.56    10,000    1.50 
             High    7.99    28.60    45.97    49,412    2.73 
             Low    2.16    12.37    8.98    6,537    1.14 

 

 

Exhibit 4

 

OLB Group, Inc./Excel Corporation

Guideline Company Market Data

As of April 30, 2018

($000)

 

                   Total                 
               First   System   Global       Guideline     
   Shopify,   Evertec,   Square,   Data   Services,   Payments,   Worldpay,   Company     
   Inc.   Inc.   Inc.   Corporation   Inc.   Inc.   Inc.   Composite     
Exchange/Symbol  Toronto: SHOP   NYSE: EVTC   NYSE: SQ   NYSE: FDC   NYSE: TSS   NYSE: GPN   NYSE: WP       Pro Forma 
TTM Ending  31-Dec-17   31-Dec-17   31-Dec-17   31-Dec-17   31-Dec-17   31-Dec-17   31-Dec-17       2017 
Price @ 4/30/2018  $133.94   $18.25   $47.34   $18.10   $84.06   $113.05   $81.22   $58.03      
Shares Outstanding (000)   99,878    72,429    283,432    482,944    181,726    159,206    177,849    1,457,464      
                                              
Minority Value Indication   13,378,036    1,321,832    13,417,672    8,741,295    15,275,851    17,998,223    14,444,880    84,577,789      
Control Premium @ 0%   0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0      
Preferred Stock   0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0      
Market Value of Total Equity   13,378,036    1,321,832    13,417,672    8,741,295    15,275,851    17,998,223    14,444,880    84,577,789      
Preferred Stock   0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0      
Interest Bearing Debt   0    615,738    358,572    19,198,000    3,193,814    5,294,882    5,706,745    34,367,751    9,500 
                                              
Business Enterprise Value   13,378,036    1,937,570    13,776,244    27,939,295    18,469,665    23,293,105    20,151,625    118,945,540      
                                              
Revenues   673,304    407,144    2,214,253    12,052,000    4,927,965    3,975,163    4,026,477    28,276,306    14,900 
Cost of Revenues   293,051    200,650    1,374,947    3,122,000    3,577,320    1,928,037    0    10,496,005    5,513 
Gross Profit   380,253    206,494    839,306    8,930,000    1,350,645    2,047,126    4,026,477    17,780,301    9,387 
EBITDA   23,388    181,058    205,927    3,200,000    1,185,964    1,049,114    887,895    6,733,346    2,900 
Depreciation & Amortization   23,382    64,250    37,279    1,073,000    405,906    451,151    318,493    2,373,461    500 
EBIT (1)   6    116,808    168,648    2,127,000    780,058    597,963    569,402    4,359,885    2,400 
Interest Expense   0    29,861    8,458    937,000    118,221    174,847    140,661    1,409,048    0 
EBT   6    86,947    160,190    1,190,000    661,837    423,116    428,741    2,950,837    2,400 
Tax Rate   0.0%   7.9%   0.0%   16.8%   10.7%   20.6%   33.6%   17.2%   N/A 
Net Income   6    80,043    160,190    989,605    591,236    336,071    284,869    2,442,020    N/A 
Cash Flow   23,388    144,293    197,469    2,062,605    997,142    787,222    603,362    4,815,481    N/A 
                                              
Cash   938,039    50,423    866,050    498,000    450,357    1,335,855    126,503    4,265,227    1,501 
Accounts Receivable   21,939    83,328    620,523    2,176,000    412,322    301,877    985,888    4,601,877    0 
Inventory   0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0 
Current Assets   1,025,677    168,706    1,778,294    23,372,000    1,079,244    4,303,579    1,372,612    33,100,112    1,501 
Total Assets   1,113,564    902,788    2,187,270    48,269,000    6,331,689    12,998,069    8,666,973    80,469,353    14,506 
Accounts Payable   62,576    41,135    16,763    1,659,000    62,310    1,039,607    622,871    3,504,262    90 
Current Liabilities (2)   94,754    88,729    972,827    22,022,000    423,280    3,080,116    1,718,517    28,400,223    93 
Book Equity   1,001,100    144,112    786,333    3,152,000    2,240,993    3,794,527    532,539    11,651,604    4,913 
Capital Expenditures   20,043    11,290    26,097    271,000    70,039    181,905    110,805    691,179      
                                              
Business Enterprise Value to:                                      Composite    Average 
 EBIT (3)   2,229,672.62    16.59    81.69    13.14    23.68    38.95    35.39    27.28    25.55 
 EBITDA (3)   572.00    10.70    66.90    8.73    15.57    22.20    22.70    17.67    15.98 
 Revenues (3)   19.87    4.76    6.22    2.32    3.75    5.86    5.00    4.21    4.34 
 Total Assets (3)   12.01    2.15    6.30    0.58    2.92    1.79    2.33    1.48    1.95 

 

(1)Adjustments have been made for nonrecurring items.
(2)Current liabilities have been adjusted to reallocate short-term debt to total debt.
(3)Shopify, Inc. and Square, Inc. removed from average due to outlier multiples.

 

 

Exhibit 5

 

OLB Group, Inc./Excel Corporation

Guideline Company Financial Ratios

As of April 30, 2018

 

                   Total                         
               First   System   Global                     
   Shopify,   Evertec,   Square,   Data   Services,   Payments,   Worldpay,   Guideline   Guideline   Guideline     
   Inc.   Inc.   Inc.   Corporation   Inc.   Inc.   Inc.   Composite   Average   Median   OLB 
Trailing Twelve Months Ending  31-Dec-17   31-Dec-17   31-Dec-17   31-Dec-17   31-Dec-17   31-Dec-17   31-Dec-17               PF 2017 
                                             
Liquidity                                            
Current Ratio   10.82    1.90    1.83    1.06    2.55    1.40    0.80    1.17    2.91    1.83    16.14 
Quick Ratio   10.13    1.51    1.53    0.12    2.04    0.53    0.65    0.31    2.36    1.51    16.14 
Cash & Inventory/Total Assets   84.24%   5.59%   39.60%   1.03%   7.11%   10.28%   1.46%   5.30%   21.33%   7.11%   10.35%
Cash & Inventory/Revenues   139.32%   12.38%   39.11%   4.13%   9.14%   33.61%   3.14%   15.08%   34.40%   12.38%   10.07%
Asset Management                                                       
Receivables Turnover   30.69    4.89    3.57    5.54    11.95    13.17    4.08    6.14    10.56    5.54    N/A 
Payables Turnover   4.68    4.88    82.02    1.88    57.41    1.85    0.00    3.00    21.82    4.68    61.26 
Revenues/Working Capital   0.72    5.09    2.75    8.93    7.51    3.25    (11.64)   6.02    2.37    3.25    10.58 
Revenues/Total Assets   0.60    0.45    1.01    0.25    0.78    0.31    0.46    0.35    0.55    0.46    1.03 
Working Capital/Revenues   138.26%   19.64%   36.38%   11.20%   13.31%   30.78%   -8.59%   16.62%   34.43%   19.64%   9.45%
WC (Excl. Cash)/Revenues   -1.06%   7.26%   -2.74%   7.07%   4.17%   -2.83%   -11.73%   1.54%   0.02%   -1.06%   -0.62%
Leverage/Coverage                                                       
EBIT/Interest   N/A    3.91    19.94    2.27    6.60    3.42    4.05    3.09    6.70    3.98    N/A 
MV of Equity/MV of Invested Capital (1)   100.00%   68.22%   97.40%   31.29%   82.71%   77.27%   71.68%   71.11%   75.51%   77.27%   N/A 
Debt/Total Capital   0.00%   31.78%   2.60%   68.71%   17.29%   22.73%   28.32%   28.89%   24.49%   22.73%   N/A 
Return on Investment                                                       
Pre-Tax Income/Equity   0.00%   60.33%   20.37%   37.75%   29.53%   11.15%   80.51%   25.33%   34.24%   29.53%   48.85%
EBITDA/MV of Invested Capital (1)   0.17%   9.34%   1.49%   11.45%   6.42%   4.50%   4.41%   5.66%   5.40%   4.50%   N/A 
EBIT/MV of Invested Capital (1)   0.00%   6.03%   1.22%   7.61%   4.22%   2.57%   2.83%   3.67%   3.50%   2.83%   N/A 
Income/Expense Ratios                                                       
EBITDA/Revenues (2)   3.47%   44.47%   9.30%   26.55%   24.07%   26.39%   22.05%   25.62%   28.71%   26.39%   19.46%
EBITDA/Total Assets (2)   2.10%   20.06%   9.41%   6.63%   18.73%   8.07%   10.24%   8.43%   12.75%   10.24%   19.99%
EBIT/Revenues (2)   0.00%   28.69%   7.62%   17.65%   15.83%   15.04%   14.14%   16.51%   18.27%   15.83%   16.11%
EBIT/Total Assets (2)   0.00%   12.94%   7.71%   4.41%   12.32%   4.60%   6.57%   5.43%   8.17%   6.57%   16.54%
EBIT/EBITDA (2)   0.03%   64.51%   81.90%   66.47%   65.77%   57.00%   64.13%   64.44%   63.58%   64.51%   82.76%
Depreciation & Amort./Revenues   3.47%   15.78%   1.68%   8.90%   8.24%   11.35%   7.91%   8.39%   8.19%   8.24%   3.36%
Depreciation & Amort./Total Assets   2.10%   7.12%   1.70%   2.22%   6.41%   3.47%   3.67%   2.95%   3.81%   3.47%   3.45%
DuPont Analysis                                                       
EBT/Revenues   0.00%   21.36%   7.23%   9.87%   13.43%   10.64%   10.65%   10.44%   10.46%   10.64%   16.11%
Net Sales/Total Asset   0.60    0.45    1.01    0.25    0.78    0.31    0.46    0.35    0.55    0.46    1.03 
Total Assets/Equity   1.11    6.26    2.78    15.31    2.83    3.43    16.27    6.91    6.86    3.43    2.95 
                                                        
3-Year Revenues CAGR   81.13%   4.40%   32.19%   2.59%   33.15%   16.06%   12.88%        26.06%   16.06%   24.81%
3-Year EBITDA CAGR   N/A    2.14%   19.31%   8.79%   19.28%   24.72%   9.40%        13.94%   14.34%   N/A 
3-Year EBIT CAGR   N/A    3.73%   15.11%   16.36%   16.45%   9.74%   10.67%        12.01%   12.89%   N/A 
Beta   1.29    1.20    4.21    1.44    1.25    1.18    0.59         1.59    1.25      

 

(1)Excludes Control Premium.

 

 

Exhibit 6

 

OLB Group, Inc./Excel Corporation

Business Enterprise Valuation

Discounted Cash Flow Approach

As of April 30, 2018

($000)

 

                                   Terminal 
For Years Ending December 31st  2017   2018   2019   2020   2021   2022   2023   2024   Period 
Revenues                                    
Residual Portfolio & Processing Fees        11,556    13,594    20,984    27,231    32,677    37,578    41,336    42,989 
Less Bad Debt        (274)   (345)   (729)   (946)   (1,135)   (1,305)   (1,436)   (1,493)
OmniSoft        (1,495)   (4,767)   (6,281)   (7,964)   (9,340)   (10,470)   (11,295)   (11,747)
CrowdPay        1,495    4,767    6,281    8,151    9,781    11,248    12,373    12,868 
Benefit Packages        203    1,132    2,126    2,759    3,311    3,807    4,188    4,355 
Acquistions        0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0 
Other        701    890    1,542    2,001    2,401    2,761    3,038    3,159 
Revenues   12,186    12,186    15,271    23,923    31,232    37,694    43,620    48,203    50,132 
Growth Rate             25%   57%   34%   20%   12%   7%   4%
Cost of Revenues                                             
Residual Portfolio Amort        0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0 
Interchange Fees        5,117    6,419    10,735    13,650    16,050    18,090    19,500    19,870 
Processing & Servicing        1,081    1,534    2,926    3,720    4,370    4,920    5,300    5,400 
Residual Expense        1,935    2,300    3,283    4,180    4,920    5,540    5,970    6,080 
CrowdPay Exp.        0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0 
Benefit Packages        83    272    437    560    660    740    800    820 
Acquistions        0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0 
Other Processing        237    316    547    700    820    920    990    1,010 
Cost of Revenues   8,976    8,453    10,841    17,928    22,810    26,820    30,210    32,560    33,180 
% of revenues        69.37%   70.99%   74.94%   73.04%   71.15%   69.26%   67.55%   66.19%
                                              
Gross Profit   (8,976)   3,733    4,430    5,995    8,422    10,874    13,410    15,643    16,952 
% of revenues   -73.66%   30.63%   29.01%   25.06%   26.96%   28.85%   30.74%   32.45%   33.81%
Total Operating Expenses   6,487    2,079    1,584    1,673    2,173    2,606    2,996    3,299    7,446 
% of revenues   53.23%   17.06%   10.37%   6.99%   6.96%   6.91%   6.87%   6.84%   6.84%
                                              
EBITDA   (15,463)   1,654    2,846    4,322    6,249    8,268    10,414    12,345    9,506 
% of revenues   -126.89%   13.58%   18.63%   18.07%   20.01%   21.93%   23.87%   25.61%   18.96%
Depreciation & Amortization        63    115    97    86    94    84    86    70 
% of revenues        0.52%   0.75%   0.40%   0.28%   0.25%   0.19%   0.18%   0.14%
Residual Portfolio Amortization        363    363    363    460    540    610    660    670 
% of revenues        2.98%   2.38%   1.52%   1.47%   1.43%   1.40%   1.37%   1.34%
Pretax Profit        1,228    2,368    3,863    5,703    7,634    9,720    11,599    8,766 
% of revenues        10.08%   15.51%   16.15%   18.26%   20.25%   22.28%   24.06%   17.49%
Tax Provision        189    486    874    1,353    1,855    2,397    2,886    2,175 
% of pretax profit        15.42%   20.51%   22.63%   23.72%   24.30%   24.66%   24.88%   24.81%
Net Income        1,039    1,882    2,988    4,350    5,779    7,323    8,713    6,591 
% of revenues        8.53%   12.33%   12.49%   13.93%   15.33%   16.79%   18.08%   13.15%
Depreciation & Amortization        426    478    460    546    634    694    746    70 
Acquisitions - Cash Consideration @   0%   0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0 
Capital Expenditures        (70)   (70)   (70)   (70)   (70)   (70)   (70)   (70)
% of revenues        -0.57%   -0.57%   -0.57%   -0.57%   -0.57%   -0.57%   -0.57%   -0.57%
Working Capital        0    (154)   (433)   (365)   (323)   (296)   (229)   (96)
% of incremental change in revenues        5.00%   5.00%   5.00%   5.00%   5.00%   5.00%   5.00%   5.00%
Cash Flow        1,395    2,136    2,946    4,461    6,020    7,651    9,160    6,494 
Interim Period Adjustment        0.6712    1.0000    1.0000    1.0000    1.0000    1.0000    1.0000      
Period        0.6712    1.6712    2.6712    3.6712    4.6712    5.6712    6.6712      
Present Value Factor        0.9556    0.8533    0.7453    0.6509    0.5685    0.4965    0.4336      
Present Value of Cash Flows        895    1,823    2,195    2,903    3,422    3,798    3,972      
                                              
Discount Rate (k)        14.50%                                   
Terminal Growth Rate (g)        4.00%                                   
Capitalization Rate (k-g)        10.50%                                   
Terminal Period Cash Flow        6,494                                    
Terminal Value        61,848                                    
Present Value Factor        0.43360836                                    
Present Value of Terminal        26,818                                    
Cumulative Present Value of Cash Flows        19,009                                    
Indicated Business Enterprise Value        45,827                                    
Less: Marketability Discount of 15% (1)        0                                    
Less: Working Capital Adjustment        0                                    
Add: Present Value of Tax Depreciation Benefits        10                                    
Add: Present Value of Tax Amortization Benefits        0                                    
Total Business Enterprise Value        45,837                                    
Less Present Value of Future Acquisitions        0                                    
Current Value of Business Enterprise        45,837                                    

 

 

Exhibit 7

 

OmniSoft, Inc.

Business Enterprise Valuation

Discounted Cash Flow Approach

As of April 30, 2018

($000)

 

                                   Terminal 
For Years Ending December 31st  2017   2018   2019   2020   2021   2022   2023   2024   Period 
Revenues                                    
Residual Portfolio & Processing Fees  0                                 
Less Bad Debt                                    
OmniSoft        500    2,113    2,937    3,624    4,133    4,481    4,708    4,896 
CrowdPay                                             
Benefit Packages                                             
Acquistions                                             
Other                                             
Revenues   0    500    2,113    2,937    3,624    4,133    4,481    4,708    4,896 
Growth Rate             323%   39%   23%   14%   8%   5%   4%
Cost of Revenues                                             
Residual Portfolio Amort                                             
Interchange Fees                                             
Processing & Servicing                                             
Residual Expense                                             
CrowdPay Exp.                                             
Benefit Packages                                             
Acquistions                                             
Other Processing                                             
Cost of Revenues   0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0 
% of revenues        0.00%   0.00%   0.00%   0.00%   0.00%   0.00%   0.00%   0.00%
                                              
Gross Profit   0    500    2,113    2,937    3,624    4,133    4,481    4,708    4,896 
% of revenues        100.00%   100.00%   100.00%   100.00%   100.00%   100.00%   100.00%   100.00%
Total Operating Expenses        85    219    205    267    320    368    405    802 
% of revenues        17.06%   10.37%   6.99%   7.36%   7.74%   8.21%   8.60%   8.60%
                                              
EBITDA   0    415    1,894    2,732    3,357    3,813    4,113    4,303    4,094 
% of revenues        82.94%   89.63%   93.01%   92.64%   92.26%   91.79%   91.40%   83.62%
Depreciation & Amortization        4    8    9    9    11    11    10    10 
% of revenues        0.80%   0.40%   0.31%   0.26%   0.26%   0.24%   0.21%   0.20%
Residual Portfolio Amortization        0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0 
% of revenues        0.00%   0.00%   0.00%   0.00%   0.00%   0.00%   0.00%   0.00%
Pretax Profit        411    1,885    2,723    3,348    3,803    4,103    4,293    4,084 
% of revenues        82.14%   89.23%   92.70%   92.38%   92.00%   91.56%   91.18%   83.41%
Tax Provision        107    490    708    870    989    1,067    1,116    1,062 
% of pretax profit        26.00%   26.00%   26.00%   26.00%   26.00%   26.00%   26.00%   26.00%
Net Income        304    1,395    2,015    2,478    2,814    3,036    3,177    3,022 
% of revenues        60.79%   66.03%   68.60%   68.36%   68.08%   67.75%   67.48%   61.73%
Depreciation & Amortization        4    8    9    9    11    11    10    10 
Acquisitions - Cash Consideration @   0%   0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0 
Capital Expenditures        (10)   (10)   (10)   (10)   (10)   (10)   (10)   (10)
% of revenues        -2.00%   -2.00%   -2.00%   -2.00%   -2.00%   -2.00%   -2.00%   -2.00%
Working Capital        0    (81)   (41)   (34)   (25)   (17)   (11)   (9)
% of incremental change in revenues        5.00%   5.00%   5.00%   5.00%   5.00%   5.00%   5.00%   5.00%
Cash Flow        298    1,313    1,973    2,443    2,789    3,019    3,165    3,013 
Interim Period Adjustment        0.6712    1.0000    1.0000    1.0000    1.0000    1.0000    1.0000      
Period        0.6712    1.6712    2.6712    3.6712    4.6712    5.6712    6.6712      
Present Value Factor        0.9556    0.8533    0.7453    0.6509    0.5685    0.4965    0.4336      
Present Value of Cash Flows        191    1,120    1,470    1,590    1,585    1,499    1,372      
                                              
Discount Rate (k)        14.50%                                   
Terminal Growth Rate (g)        4.00%                                   
Capitalization Rate (k-g)        10.50%                                   
Terminal Period Cash Flow        3,013                                    
Terminal Value        28,695                                    
Present Value Factor        0.43361                                    
Present Value of Terminal        12,442                                    
Cumulative Present Value of Cash Flows        8,828                                    
Indicated Business Enterprise Value        21,270                                    
Less: Marketability Discount of 15% (1)        0                                    
Less: Working Capital Adjustment        0                                    
Add: Present Value of Tax Depreciation Benefits        1                                    
Add: Present Value of Tax Amortization Benefits        0                                    
Total Business Enterprise Value        21,272                                    
Less Present Value of Future Acquisitions        0                                    
Current Value of Business Enterprise        21,272                                    

 

 

Exhibit 8

 

CrowdPay.US, Inc.

Business Enterprise Valuation

Discounted Cash Flow Approach

As of April 30, 2018

($000)

 

                                   Terminal 
For Years Ending December 31st  2017   2018   2019   2020   2021   2022   2023   2024   Period 
Revenues                                    
Residual Portfolio & Processing Fees                                    
Less Bad Debt                                    
OmniSoft        1,495    4,767    6,281    8,151    9,781    11,248    12,373    12,868 
CrowdPay                                             
Benefit Packages                                             
Acquistions                                             
Other                                             
Revenues   1,495    1,495    4,767    6,281    8,151    9,781    11,248    12,373    12,868 
Growth Rate             219%   32%   19%   11%   7%   4%   4%
Cost of Revenues                                             
Residual Portfolio Amort                                             
Interchange Fees                                             
Processing & Servicing                                             
Residual Expense                                             
CrowdPay Exp.        523    1,668    2,198    2,800    3,290    3,710    4,000    4,080 
Benefit Packages                                             
Acquistions                                             
Other Processing                                             
Cost of Revenues        523    1,668    2,198    2,800    3,290    3,710    4,000    4,080 
% of revenues        34.98%   34.99%   34.99%   34.35%   33.64%   32.98%   32.33%   31.71%
                                              
Gross Profit   0    972    3,099    4,083    5,351    6,491    7,538    8,373    8,788 
% of revenues   0.00%   65.02%   65.01%   65.01%   65.65%   66.36%   67.02%   67.67%   68.29%
Total Operating Expenses        255    495    439    570    684    787    866    802 
% of revenues   0.00%   17.06%   10.37%   6.99%   7.00%   7.00%   6.99%   7.00%   7.00%
                                              
EBITDA   0    717    2,604    3,644    4,780    5,807    6,752    7,507    7,986 
% of revenues   0.00%   47.96%   54.64%   58.01%   58.65%   59.37%   60.02%   60.67%   62.06%
Depreciation & Amortization        8    17    18    19    21    21    20    20 
% of revenues        0.54%   0.35%   0.29%   0.23%   0.22%   0.19%   0.16%   0.16%
Residual Portfolio Amortization        0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0 
% of revenues        0.00%   0.00%   0.00%   0.00%   0.00%   0.00%   0.00%   0.00%
Pretax Profit        709    2,588    3,626    4,761    5,786    6,730    7,487    7,966 
% of revenues        47.42%   54.28%   57.73%   58.42%   59.15%   59.84%   60.51%   61.90%
Tax Provision        184    673    943    1,238    1,504    1,750    1,947    2,071 
% of pretax profit        26.00%   26.00%   26.00%   26.00%   26.00%   26.00%   26.00%   26.00%
Net Income        525    1,915    2,683    3,523    4,281    4,980    5,540    5,895 
% of revenues        35.09%   40.17%   42.72%   43.23%   43.77%   44.28%   44.78%   45.81%
Depreciation & Amortization        8    17    18    19    21    21    20    20 
Acquisitions - Cash Consideration @   0%   0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0 
Capital Expenditures        (20)   (20)   (20)   (20)   (20)   (20)   (20)   (20)
% of revenues        -1.34%   -1.34%   -1.34%   -1.34%   -1.34%   -1.34%   -1.34%   -1.34%
Working Capital        0    (164)   (76)   (93)   (82)   (73)   (56)   (25)
% of incremental change in revenues        5.00%   5.00%   5.00%   5.00%   5.00%   5.00%   5.00%   5.00%
Cash Flow        513    1,748    2,605    3,429    4,201    4,908    5,484    5,870 
Interim Period Adjustment        0.6712    1.0000    1.0000    1.0000    1.0000    1.0000    1.0000      
Period        0.6712    1.6712    2.6712    3.6712    4.6712    5.6712    6.6712      
Present Value Factor        0.9556    0.8533    0.7453    0.6509    0.5685    0.4965    0.4336      
Present Value of Cash Flows        329    1,492    1,942    2,232    2,388    2,437    2,378      
                                              
Discount Rate (k)        14.50%                                   
Terminal Growth Rate (g)        4.00%                                   
Capitalization Rate (k-g)        10.50%                                   
Terminal Period Cash Flow        5,870                                    
Terminal Value        55,905                                    
Present Value Factor        0.43360836                                    
Present Value of Terminal        24,241                                    
Cumulative Present Value of Cash Flows        13,197                                    
Indicated Business Enterprise Value        37,438                                    
Less: Marketability Discount of 15% (1)        0                                    
Less: Working Capital Adjustment        0                                    
Add: Present Value of Tax Depreciation Benefits        3                                    
Add: Present Value of Tax Amortization Benefits        0                                    
Total Business Enterprise Value        37,441                                    
Less Present Value of Future Acquisitions        0                                    
Current Value of Business Enterprise        37,441