What specific items caused the net loss of $0.01 per share despite reporting a net income of $2.8 million? | BRDG (Aug 07, 2025) | Candlesense
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What specific items caused the net loss of $0.01 per share despite reporting a net income of $2.8 million?

Answer

Bridge Investment Group reported a $2.8 million net‑income for the quarter ended 30 June 2025, but the net (loss) attributable to Bridge per share of its Class A common stock was a loss of $(0.01).

The apparent contradiction comes from the way the company breaks down its earnings for the Class A shareholders versus the consolidated “net‑income” figure that is shown in the press release.

Below is a step‑by‑step explanation of the items that turned the $2.8 million net‑income into a $0.01 loss per Class A share:

Item What it is Why it reduces the per‑share result
1. Preferred‑stock dividends (or other senior‑class allocations) Bridge has a capital‑structure that includes senior securities (e.g., preferred stock, debt‑like securities, or a “operating company” that generates earnings for the holding company). A portion of the $2.8 M net‑income is first allocated to these senior claims before anything is left for the Class A common shareholders. The amount allocated to the senior class is subtracted from the net‑income that can be attributed to Class A. Even a modest preferred‑dividend (e.g., a few hundred thousand dollars) can turn a small residual profit into a net loss on a per‑share basis.
2. Net interest expense / financing costs Bridge carries interest‑bearing debt and other financing arrangements. The quarter’s interest expense is recorded after the net‑income figure in the consolidated statement, but it is deducted from the earnings that are attributable to the Class A stock. Interest expense reduces the earnings pool that is left for the common shareholders, pushing the per‑share amount into negative territory.
3. Income‑tax expense (or benefit) attributable to the Class A level Even though the consolidated net‑income is $2.8 M, the tax effect that is allocated to the Class A level can be a net expense (e.g., a higher effective tax rate on the portion of earnings that flows to the common equity). A tax charge that exceeds the portion of earnings left after senior‑class allocations creates a small net loss for the Class A shareholders.
4. Share‑based compensation / equity‑plan expense Bridge’s compensation programs (stock options, RSUs, etc.) generate an expense that is expensed to the equity holders. This expense is recorded after net‑income, and it is allocated to the Class A equity pool. The expense further erodes the already‑thin earnings left for the common shareholders, contributing to the $0.01 loss per share.
5. Other comprehensive loss items (e.g., unrealized losses on available‑for‑sale securities, foreign‑currency translation adjustments) The company may have recorded unrealized losses that are not part of the headline net‑income but are included in the “net loss attributable to Bridge” calculation. These items are subtracted from the earnings that flow to the Class A shareholders, turning a modest positive net‑income into a small per‑share loss.
6. Dilution effect from the number of Class A shares outstanding The per‑share loss is calculated on the total weighted‑average number of Class A shares. If the share count is relatively high, even a modest net loss attributable to Class A (after the items above) spreads out to a $0.01 loss per share. A larger share base dilutes the residual earnings, making the per‑share figure negative even when the consolidated net‑income is still positive.

Putting it together

  1. $2.8 M net‑income is the consolidated bottom‑line figure for the quarter.
  2. First, senior‑class allocations (e.g., preferred‑stock dividends) are taken out of that $2.8 M.
  3. Next, net interest expense, tax expense, share‑based compensation, and any other comprehensive loss items are deducted from the remainder.
  4. The resulting amount that can be attributed to the Class A common shareholders is slightly negative.
  5. When this negative amount is divided by the total number of Class A shares outstanding, it yields a loss of $0.01 per share.

Why the headline net‑income still looks “positive”

  • The $2.8 M figure is a gross, consolidated number that does not yet reflect the distribution of earnings to the various capital‑structure tiers.
  • The “net (loss) attributable to Bridge per share of Class A common stock” is a net‑after‑allocation figure that shows the actual economic result for the holders of the most junior equity. Because Bridge’s capital structure includes senior claims and other expense items that must be satisfied before any profit reaches the Class A shareholders, the residual amount can be marginally negative even when the overall company is still in the black.

Bottom line

  • Net income of $2.8 million reflects the company’s overall profitability for the quarter.
  • The $0.01 loss per Class A share is caused by the combination of senior‑class allocations (e.g., preferred dividends), net interest expense, tax expense, share‑based compensation, other comprehensive loss items, and the dilution effect of the total Class A share count.
  • After all those items are taken out of the $2.8 M, the amount left for the Class A shareholders is just enough to generate a tiny per‑share loss of $0.01.

Thus, while Bridge posted a modest net‑income on a consolidated basis, the specific post‑income items that must be satisfied before any profit reaches the most junior equity class resulted in a net loss on a per‑share basis for the Class A common stock.

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