UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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SUPER LEAGUE ENTERPRISE, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
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SUPER LEAGUE ENTERPRISE, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
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SUPER LEAGUE ENTERPRISE, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
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Issuance of Series A-5 preferred stock at $1,000 per share |
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Issuance of Series AA-2 preferred stock at $1,000 per share |
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Issuance of Series AA-3 preferred stock at $1,000 per share |
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Issuance of Series AA-4 preferred stock at $1,000 per share |
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Issuance of Series AA-5 preferred stock at $1,000 per share |
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Issuance of Series AAA Junior preferred stock at $1,000 per share |
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Issuance of Series AAA-2 Junior preferred stock at $1,000 per share |
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Issuance of Series AAA-3 Junior preferred stock at $1,000 per share |
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Issuance of Series AAA-4 Junior preferred stock at $1,000 per share |
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Issuance of Series A-5 preferred stock, $0.001 par value, at $1,000 per share |
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Issuance of Series AA preferred stock, $0.001 par value, at $1,000 per share |
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Issuance of Series AA-2 preferred stock, $0.001 par value, at $1,000 per share |
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Issuance of Series AA-3 preferred stock, $0.001 par value, at $1,000 per share |
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Issuance of Series AA-4 preferred stock, $0.001 par value, at $1,000 per share |
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Issuance of Series AA-5 preferred stock, $0.001 par value, at $1,000 per share |
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Issuance of Series AAA Junior preferred stock at $1,000 per share |
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Issuance of Series AAA-2 Junior preferred stock at $1,000 per share |
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Issuance of Series AAA-3 Junior preferred stock at $1,000 per share |
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Issuance of Series AAA-4 Junior preferred stock at $1,000 per share |
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Conversion of Series A preferred stock to common stock |
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Conversion of Series AA preferred stock to common stock |
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Issuance of common stock at $2.60 per share, net of issuance costs |
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Exercise of prefunded common stock warrants at $2.60 per share, net of issuance costs |
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Issuance of Series A-5 preferred stock at $1,000 per share, net of issuance costs |
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Issuance of Series AA preferred stock at $1,000 per share, net of issuance costs |
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Issuance of Series AA-2 preferred stock at $1,000 per share, net of issuance costs |
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Issuance of Series AA-3 preferred stock at $1,000 per share, net of issuance costs |
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Issuance of Series AA-4 preferred stock at $1,000 per share, net of issuance costs |
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Issuance of Series AA-5 preferred stock at $1,000 per share, net of issuance costs |
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Issuance of common stock at $2.60 per share, net of issuance costs |
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Exercise of prefunded common stock warrants at $2.60 per share, net of issuance costs |
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Issuance of Series AAA Junior preferred stock at $1,000 per share, net of cash and noncash issuance costs |
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Issuance of Series AAA-2 Junior preferred stock at $1,000 per share, net of cash and noncash issuance costs |
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Issuance of Series AAA-3 Junior preferred stock at $1,000 per share, net of issuance costs |
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Issuance of Series AAA-4 Junior preferred stock at $1,000 per share, net of issuance costs, net of receivable from investor |
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Common stock purchase warrants issued – Series AAA-3 and Series AAA-4 Junior preferred stock |
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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements
SUPER LEAGUE ENTERPRISE, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
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Issuance of common stock in connection with legal settlement |
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Issuance of common stock in connection with Melon Acquisition |
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Issuance of common stock in connection with the payment of Super Biz Contingent Consideration |
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Series AAA Junior preferred stock noncash issuance costs – incremental fair value in connection with modifications to certain AIRs |
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Issuance of common stock in connection with Bannerfy Acquisition |
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Issuance of Super biz Note in connection with extinguishment of accrued contingent consideration liability |
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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements
SUPER LEAGUE ENTERPRISE, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS |
Super League Enterprise, Inc. (Nasdaq: SLE), (“Super League,” the “Company,” “we,” “us” or “our”) is redefining the gaming industry as a media channel for global brands. As a leading end-to-end immersive content partner, Super League enables marketers, advertisers, and IP owners to reach massive audiences through creativity, innovation, and gameplay within the world’s largest immersive platforms. Boasting an award-winning development studio, a vast community of native creators, and a proprietary suite of tools that maximize user engagement, Super League is a one-of-a-kind holistic solutions provider. Whether a partner is focused on building a world-class creative experience, achieving lift in brand awareness, inspiring deeper customer loyalty, or finding new sources of revenue, Super League is at the forefront - always pioneering within immersive worlds.
Super League was incorporated on October 1, 2014 as Nth Games, Inc. under the laws of the State of Delaware and changed its name to Super League Gaming, Inc. on June 15, 2015, and to Super League Enterprise, Inc. on September 11, 2023. We are an “emerging growth company” as defined by the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012, as amended.
On September 7, 2023, the Company filed a Certificate of Amendment (the “2023 Second Amendment”) to the Charter, which Second Amendment became effective as of September 11, 2023, to change the name of the Company from Super League Gaming, Inc. to Super League Enterprise, Inc. (the “Name Change”) and to effect a reverse stock split of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares of common stock at a ratio of 1-for-
All references to common stock, warrants to purchase common stock and other rights, options to purchase common stock, restricted stock, share data, per share data and related information contained in the condensed consolidated financial statements (hereinafter, “consolidated financial statements”) have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the effect of the Reverse Split for all periods presented.
All references to “Note,” followed by a number reference herein, refer to the applicable corresponding numbered footnotes to these consolidated financial statements.
Infinite Reality Transaction
On September 30, 2024, the Company entered into a binding term sheet (the “iR Term Sheet”) with Infinite Reality, Inc. (“Infinite Reality”), whereby, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions as more specifically set forth in the iR Term Sheet (including receipt of the approval of the Company’s stockholders), and the entry into definitive documentation, the Company will:
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acquire from Infinite Reality, (a) a perpetual, royalty free license to name and to create and host events for Drone Racing League, Inc., (b) to be determined esports assets and all related intellectual property, (c) cash in the amount of up to $ |
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issue to Infinite Reality |
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receive a credit facility in the amount of $ |
The Term Sheet contemplates that, subject to the satisfaction of the conditions contained therein (including approval of the iR Transaction by the Company’s stockholders), upon the consummation of the iR Transaction, Infinite Reality will beneficially own 84.9% of the issued and outstanding shares of the Company as of the Closing.
Equity Exchange Agreement. On September 30, 2024, in connection with the Term Sheet and the Share Exchange, the Company entered into an Equity Exchange Agreement with Infinite Reality (the “Exchange Agreement”), pursuant to which the Company agreed, subject to the receipt of the approval of the Company’s stockholders and other customary closing conditions, to issue
Sale of Minehut
On February 29, 2024, the Company sold its Minehut related assets (“Minehut Assets”) to GamerSafer, Inc. (“GamerSafer”), in a transaction approved by the Board of Directors of the Company. Pursuant to the Asset Purchase Agreement entered into by and between GamerSafer and the Company on February 26, 2024 (the “GS Agreement”), the Company will receive $
The transaction allows Super League to streamline its position in partnering with major brands to build, market, and operate 3D experiences across multiple immersive platforms, including open gaming powerhouses like Minecraft, and aligns with the Company’s cost improvement initiatives. Super League and GamerSafer will maintain a commercial relationship which ensures that Minehut can remain an ongoing destination available to Super League’s partners.
Bylaw Amendment
On June 4, 2024, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Company approved an amendment (the “Amendment”) to the Company’s Second Amended and Restated Bylaws, effective June 4, 2024, to reduce the number of shares that are required to be present at a meeting of the Company’s stockholders (a “Meeting”) for purposes of establishing a quorum. Prior to the Amendment, the presence, in person or by proxy duly authorized, of the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of stock was required to establish a quorum for the transaction of business at a Meeting. As approved in the Amendment, the presence, in person or by proxy duly authorized, of the holders of not less than one-third (1/3) of the outstanding shares of stock entitled to vote will constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at a Meeting.
The Board adopted the Amendment to more practically obtain a quorum and conduct business at a Meeting. The Board based its decision on the increasing prevalence of brokerage firms opting to forgo discretionary or proportionate voting of the shares held by them in street name, which is making it increasingly difficult for companies with a large retail stockholder base to obtain a quorum of the majority. The change to the quorum requirement was made to improve the Company’s ability to hold Meetings when called.
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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 8-03 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, certain information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP in annual financial statements have been omitted or condensed in accordance with quarterly reporting requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). These interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with our audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023 included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, filed with the SEC on April 15, 2024.
The December 31, 2023 condensed consolidated balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by U.S. GAAP. The condensed consolidated interim financial statements of Super League include all adjustments of a normal recurring nature which, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair statement of Super League’s financial position as of September 30, 2024, and results of its operations and its cash flows for the interim periods presented. The results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the entire fiscal year, or any future period.
Principles of Consolidation
The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Reclassifications
Certain reclassifications to operating expense line items and revenue detail line items have been made to prior year amounts for consistency and comparability with the current year’s condensed consolidated financial statement presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on the reported total revenue, operating expense, total assets, total liabilities, total stockholders' equity, or net loss for the prior periods presented.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expense during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates. The Company believes that, of the significant accounting policies described herein, the accounting policies associated with revenue recognition, impairment of intangibles, stock-based compensation expense, capitalized internal-use-software costs, accounting for business combinations and related contingent consideration, derecognition of assets, accounting for convertible debt, including estimates and assumptions used to calculate the fair value of debt instruments, accounting for convertible preferred stock, including modifications and exchanges of equity and equity-linked instruments, accounting for warrant liabilities and accounting for income taxes and valuation allowances against net deferred tax assets, require its most difficult, subjective, or complex judgments.
Going Concern
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. The Company incurred net losses for the periods presented herein as reflected in the accompanying condensed consolidated statement of operations, and had an accumulated deficit of $
The Company had cash and cash equivalents of $
Management’s Plans
During the prior fiscal year and the nine months ended September 30, 2024, we continued our focus on the expansion of our service offerings and revenue growth opportunities through internal development, collaborations, and through opportunistic strategic acquisitions, as well as management and reduction of operating costs. Management continues to explore alternatives for raising capital to facilitate our growth and execute our business strategy, including strategic partnerships and or other forms of equity or debt financings.
In September 2024, the Company announced the iR Transaction as described above.
On October 24, 2024, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement with a certain accredited investor for the registered direct offering of an aggregate of
On November 8, 2024 (the “Effective Date”), the Company and its subsidiary, InPVP, LLC (“Subsidiary”), entered into a Business Loan and Security Agreement (the “Agile Loan Agreement”), with Agile Capital Funding, LLC as collateral agent (“Collateral Agent”), and Agile Lending, LLC (“Agile”), pursuant to which the Company issued to Agile a Confessed Judgment Secured Promissory Note for an aggregate value of $
The Company considers historical operating results, costs, capital resources and financial position, in combination with current projections and estimates, as part of its plan to fund operations over a reasonable period. Management’s considerations assume, among other things, that the Company will continue to be successful implementing its business strategy, that there will be no material adverse developments in the business, liquidity or capital requirements, and the Company will be able to raise additional equity and / or debt financing on acceptable terms. If one or more of these factors do not occur as expected, it could cause a reduction or delay of the Company’s business activities, sales of material assets, default on its obligations, or forced insolvency. The accompanying consolidated financial statements do not contain any adjustments which might be necessary if the Company were unable to continue as a going concern. No assurance can be given that any future financing will be available or, if available, that it will be on terms that are satisfactory to the Company.
We may continue to evaluate potential strategic acquisitions. To finance such strategic acquisitions, we may find it necessary to raise additional equity capital, incur debt, or both. Any efforts to seek additional funding could be made through issuances of equity or debt, or other external financing. However, additional funding may not be available on favorable terms, or at all. The capital and credit markets have experienced extreme volatility and disruption periodically and such volatility and disruption may occur in the future. If we fail to obtain additional financing when needed, we may not be able to execute our business plans which, in turn, would have a material adverse impact on our financial condition, our ability to meet our obligations, and our ability to pursue our business strategies.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue is recognized when the Company transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods and services and when the customer obtains control of the good or service. In this regard, revenue is recognized when: (i) the parties to the contract have approved the contract (in writing, orally, or in accordance with other customary business practices) and are committed to perform their respective obligations; (ii) the entity can identify each party’s rights regarding the goods or services to be transferred; (iii) the entity can identify the payment terms for the goods or services to be transferred; (iv) the contract has commercial substance (that is, the risk, timing, or amount of the entity’s future cash flows is expected to change as a result of the contract); and (v) it is probable that the entity will collect substantially all of the consideration to which it will be entitled in exchange for the goods or services that will be transferred to the customer.
Transaction prices are based on the amount of consideration to which we expect to be entitled in exchange for transferring promised goods or services to a customer, excluding amounts collected on behalf of third parties, if any. We consider the explicit terms of the revenue contract, which are typically written and executed by the parties, our customary business practices, the nature, timing, and the amount of consideration promised by a customer in connection with determining the transaction price for our revenue arrangements. Refunds and sales returns historically have not been material.
The Company generates revenue from (i) innovative advertising including immersive game world and experience publishing and in-game media products, (ii) content and technology through the production and distribution of our own, advertiser and third-party content, and (iii) direct to consumer offers, including in-game items, e-commerce and digital collectibles.
The Company reports revenue on a gross or net basis based on management’s assessment of whether the Company acts as a principal or agent in the transaction and is evaluated on a transaction-by-transaction basis. To the extent the Company acts as the principal, revenue is reported on a gross basis net of any sales tax from customers, when applicable. The determination of whether the Company acts as a principal or an agent in a transaction is based on an evaluation of whether the Company controls the goods or services prior to transfer to the customer. Where applicable, the Company has determined that it acts as the principal in all of its media and advertising, publishing and content studio and direct to consumer revenue streams, except in situations where we utilize a reseller partner with respect to media and advertising sales arrangements.
In the event a customer pays us consideration, or we have a right to an amount of consideration that is unconditional, prior to our transfer of a good or service to the customer, we reflect the contract as a contract liability when the payment is made or the payment is due, whichever is earlier. In the event we perform by transferring goods or services to a customer before the customer pays consideration or before payment is due, we reflect the contract as a contract asset, excluding any amounts reflected as a receivable.
Media and Advertising
Media and advertising revenue primarily consists of direct and reseller sales of our on-platform media and analytics products, and influencer marketing campaign sales to third-party brands and agencies (hereinafter, “Brands”).
On Platform Media
On platform media revenue is generated from third party Brands advertising in-game on Roblox or other digital platforms, and prior to the Minehut Sale, on our Minehut Minecraft platform. Media assets include static billboards, video billboards, portals, 3D characters, Pop Ups and other media products. We work with Brands to determine the specific campaign media to deploy, target ad units and target demographics. We customize the media advertising campaign and media products with applicable branding, images and design and place the media on the various digital platforms. Media is delivered via our Super Biz Roblox platform, the Roblox Immersive Ads platform, other platforms, and prior to the Minehut Sale, on our owned and operated Minehut platform. Media placement can be based on a cost per thousand, other cost per measure, or a flat fee. Media and advertising arrangements typically include contract terms for time periods ranging from one week to two or three months in length.
For on-platform media campaigns, we typically insert media products on-platform (in-game) to deliver to the Brand a predetermined number of impressions identified in the underlying contract. The benefit accrues to the Brand at the time that we deliver the impression on the platform, and the media product is viewed or interacted with by the on-platform user. The performance obligation for on-platform media campaigns is each impression that is guaranteed or required to be delivered per the underlying contract.
Each impression is considered a good or service that is distinct under the revenue standard, and the performance obligation under our on-platform media contracts is the delivery of a series of impressions. Each impression required to be delivered in the series that we promise to transfer to the Brand meets the criteria to be a performance obligation satisfied over time, due to the fact that (1) our performance does not create an asset with an alternative use to the Company, and (2) we have an enforceable right to payment for performance completed to date per the terms of the contract. Further, the same method is used to measure our progress toward complete satisfaction of the performance obligation to transfer each distinct impression, as in the transfer of the series of impressions to the customer, which is based on actual delivery of impressions. As such, we account for the specified series of impressions as a single performance obligation.
The delivery of the impression on platform represents the change in control of the good or service, and therefore, the Company satisfies its performance obligations and recognizes revenue based on the delivery of impressions under the contract.
Influencer Marketing
Influencer marketing revenue is generated in connection with the development, management and execution of influencer marketing campaigns on behalf of Brands, primarily on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok. Influencer marketing campaigns are collaborations between Super League, popular social-media influencers, and Brands, to promote a Brands’ products or services. Influencers are paid a flat rate per post to feature a Brand’s product or service on their respective social media outlets.
For influencer marketing campaigns that include multiple influencers, the customer can benefit from the influencer posts either on its own or together with other resources that are readily available to the customer. Our influencer marketing campaigns for Brands (1) incorporate a significant service of integrating the goods or services with other goods or services promised in the contract (typically additional influencer posts) into a bundle of goods or services that represent the combined output that the customer has contracted for, and (2) the goods or services are interdependent in that each of the goods or services is affected by one or more of the other goods or services in the contract which combined, create an influencer marketing campaign to satisfy the Brand’s specific campaign objectives. The interdependency of the performance obligations is supported by an understanding of what a customer expects to receive as a final product with respect to an influencer marketing campaign, which is an integrated influencer marketing advertising campaign that the influencer posts create when they are combined into an overall integrated campaign.
Our customers receive and consume the benefits of each influencer’s post as the content is posted on the influencers respective social media outlet. In addition, the influencer marketing campaigns and videos created by influencers are highly customized advertising engagements, where Brand specific assets and collateral are created for the customer based on specific and customized specifications, and therefore, does not create an asset with an alternative use. Further, based on contract terms, we typically have an enforceable right to payment for performance to date during the term of the arrangement.
We recognize revenues for influencer marketing campaigns based on input methods which recognize revenue on the basis of the entity’s efforts or inputs to the satisfaction of a performance obligation relative to the total expected inputs to the satisfaction of that performance obligation. As such, revenues are recognized over the term of the campaign, as the influencer videos are posted, based on costs incurred to date relative to total costs for the influencer marketing campaign.
Publishing and Content Studio
Publishing and content studio revenue consists of revenue generated from immersive game development and custom game experiences within our owned and affiliate game worlds, and revenue generated in connection with our production, curation and distribution of entertainment content for our own network of digital channels and media and entertainment partner channels.
Publishing
Custom builds are highly customized branded game experiences created and built by Super League for customers on existing digital platforms such as Roblox, Fortnite, Decentraland and others. Custom builds often include the creation of highly customized and branded gaming experiences and other campaign specific media or products to create an overall customized immersive world campaign.
Custom integrations are highly customized advertising campaigns that are integrated into and run on existing affiliate Roblox gaming experiences. Custom integrations will often include the creation of highly customized and branded game integration elements to be integrated into the existing Roblox gaming experience to the customers specifications and other campaign specific media or products. Prior to the Minehut Sale, we also created custom integrations on the digital property “Minehut” for Brands.
Our custom builds and custom integration (hereinafter, “Custom Programs”) campaign revenue arrangements typically include multiple promises and performance obligations, including requirements to design, create and launch a platform game, customize and enhance an existing game, deploy media products, and related performance measurement. Custom Programs offer a strategically integrated advertising campaign with multiple integrated components, and we provide a significant service of integrating the goods or services with other goods or services promised in the contract into a bundle of goods or services that represent the combined output or outputs that the customer has contracted for. As such, Custom Program revenue arrangements are combined into a single performance unit, as our performance does not create an asset with an alternative use to the entity and we typically have an enforceable right to payment for performance to date during the term of the arrangement.
We recognize revenues for Custom Programs based on input methods, that recognize revenue based upon estimates of progress toward complete satisfaction of the contract performance obligations, utilizing primarily costs or direct labor hours incurred to date to estimate progress towards completion.
Content Production
Content production revenue is generated in connection with our production, curation and distribution of entertainment content for our own network of digital channels and media and entertainment partner channels. We distribute three primary types of content for syndication and licensing, including: (1) our own original programming content, (2) user generated content (“UGC”), including online gameplay and gameplay highlights, and (3) the creation of content for third parties utilizing our remote production and broadcast technology.
Content production arrangements typically involve promises to provide a distinct set of videos, creative, content creation and or other live or remote production services. These services can be one-off in nature (relatively short services periods of one day to one week) or can be specified as monthly services over a multi-month period.
One-off and monthly content production services are distinct in that the customer can benefit from the service either on its own or together with other resources that are readily available to the customer. Further, promises to provide one-off or monthly content production services are typically separately identifiable as the nature of the promises, within the context of the contract, is to transfer each of those goods or services individually. Each month’s content production services are separate and not integrated with a prior month’s or subsequent months services and do not represent a combined output; each months content production services do not modify any other prior period content production services, and the monthly services are not interdependent or highly interrelated.
As a result, each one-off or monthly promise to provide content production services is a distinct good or service that we promise to transfer and are therefore performance obligations. In general, content production contracts do not meet the criteria for recognition of revenues over time as the customer typically does not simultaneously receive and consume the benefits provided by our performance as we perform, our performance does not typically create or enhance an asset that the customer controls, and while our performance does not create an asset with an alternative use, we typically have a right to payment upon completion of each distinct performance obligation.
A performance obligation is satisfied at a point in time if none of the criteria for satisfying a performance obligation over time are met. For content production arrangements, we have a right to payment and the customer has control of the good or service at the time of completion and delivery of the one-off or monthly content production services in accordance with the terms of the underlying contract. As such, revenue is recognized at the time of completion of the one-off or monthly content production services.
Direct to Consumer
Direct to consumer revenue primarily consists of monthly digital subscription fees, and sales of in-game digital goods. Subscription revenue is recognized in the period the services are rendered. Payments are typically due from customers at the point of sale.
InPvP Platform Generated Sales Transactions
Through a relationship with Microsoft, the owner of Minecraft, we operate a Minecraft server world for players playing the game on consoles and tablets. We are one of seven partner servers with Microsoft that, while “free to play,” monetize the players through in-game micro transactions. We generate in-game platform sales revenue from the sale of digital goods, including cosmetic items, durable goods, player ranks and game modes, leveraging the flexibility of the Microsoft Minecraft Bedrock platform, and powered by the InPvP cloud architecture technology platform. Revenue is generated when transactions are facilitated between Microsoft and the end user, either via in-game currency or cash.
InPvP revenues are generated from single transactions for various distinct digital goods sold to users in-game. Microsoft processes sales transactions and remits the applicable revenue share to us pursuant to the terms of the Microsoft agreement.
Revenue for digital goods sold on the platform is recognized when Microsoft (our partner) collects the revenue and facilitates the transaction, including delivery of digital goods, on the platform. Revenue for such arrangements includes all revenue generated, make goods, and refunds of all transactions managed via the platform by Microsoft. Payments are made to the Company monthly based on the sales revenue generated on the platform.
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In accordance with ASC 606-10-50-13, the Company is required to include disclosure on its remaining performance obligations as of the end of the current reporting period. Due to the nature of the Company’s contracts with customers, these reporting requirements are not applicable pursuant to ASC 606-10-50-14, as the performance obligation is part of a contract that has an original duration of one year or less.
Seasonality. Our revenue fluctuates quarterly and is generally higher in the second half of our fiscal year, with the fourth quarter typically representing our highest revenue quarter each year. Advertising spending is traditionally seasonally strong in the second half of each year, reflecting the impact of seasonal back to school, game release and holiday season advertising spending by brands and advertisers. We believe that this seasonality in advertising spending affects our quarterly results, which generally reflect relatively higher advertising revenue in the second half of each year, compared to the first half of the year.
Cost of Revenue
Cost of revenue includes direct costs incurred in connection with the satisfaction of performance obligations under our revenue arrangements, including internal and third-party engineering, creative, content, broadcast and other personnel, talent and influencers, internal and third-party game developers, content capture and production services, direct marketing, cloud services, software, prizing, and revenue sharing fees.
Advertising
Advertising costs include the cost of ad production, social media, print media, marketing, promotions, and merchandising. The Company expenses advertising costs as incurred. Advertising costs are included in selling, marketing and advertising expense in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. Advertising expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 were $
Engineering, Technology and Development Costs
Components of our platform are available on a “free to use,” “always on basis,” and are utilized and offered as an audience acquisition tool, as a means of growing our audience, engagement, viewership, players and community. Engineering, technology and development related operating expense includes the costs described below, incurred in connection with our audience acquisition and viewership expansion activities. Engineering, technology and development related operating expense includes (i) allocated internal engineering personnel expense, including salaries, noncash stock compensation, taxes and benefits, (ii) third-party contract software development and engineering expense, (iii) internal use software cost amortization expense, and (iv) technology platform related cloud services, broadband and other platform expense, incurred in connection with our audience acquisition and viewership expansion activities, including tools and product offering development, testing, minor upgrades and features, free to use services, corporate information technology and general platform maintenance and support.
Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable are recorded at the invoice amount, less allowances for credit losses, if any, and do not bear interest. The Company provides an allowance for potential credit losses based on its evaluation of the collectability and the customers’ creditworthiness. Accounts receivable are written off when they are determined to be uncollectible. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the allowance for expected credit losses was $
Fair Value Measurements
Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. The Company measures financial assets and liabilities at fair value at each reporting period using a fair value hierarchy which requires the Company to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. A financial instrument’s classification within the fair value hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Three levels of inputs may be used to measure fair value:
Level 1. Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2. Quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets or inputs other than quoted prices which are observable for the assets or liabilities, either directly or indirectly through market corroboration, for substantially the full term of the financial instruments.
Level 3. Unobservable inputs which are supported by little or no market activity and which are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.
Certain assets and liabilities are required to be recorded at fair value on a recurring basis, including derivative financial instruments, contingent consideration and warrant liabilities recorded in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 480, “Distinguishing liabilities from equity,” (“ASC 480”). As described in the notes below, contingent consideration, warrant liabilities and contingent interest derivatives outstanding during the periods presented are recorded at fair value. Transfers to/from Levels 1, 2, and 3 are recognized at the beginning of the reporting period. There were no transfers to/from Levels 1, 2, and 3 during the periods presented.
Certain long-lived assets may be periodically required to be measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis, including long-lived assets that are impaired. The fair value for other assets and liabilities such as cash, restricted cash, accounts receivable, other receivables, prepaid expense and other current assets, accounts payable and accrued expense, and liabilities to customers have been determined to approximate carrying amounts due to the short maturities of these instruments.
Derivative Financial Instruments
The Company evaluates its financial instruments to determine if such instruments are derivatives or contain features that qualify as embedded derivatives. For derivative financial instruments that are accounted for as liabilities, the derivative instrument is initially recorded at its fair value and is then re-valued at each reporting date, with changes in the fair value reported in the consolidated statements of operations. The classification of derivative instruments, including whether such instruments should be recorded as liabilities or as equity, is reassessed at the end of each reporting period. Equity instruments that are initially classified as equity that become subject to reclassification are reclassified to a liability at the fair value of the instrument on the reclassification date. Derivative instrument liabilities are classified in the balance sheet as current or non-current based on whether or not net-cash settlement of the derivative instrument could be required within 12 months of the balance sheet date. In circumstances where the embedded conversion option in a convertible instrument is required to be bifurcated and there are also other embedded derivative instruments in the convertible instrument that are required to be bifurcated, the bifurcated derivative instruments are accounted for as a single, compound derivative instrument.
Equity-linked instruments that are deemed to be freestanding instruments issued in conjunction with preferred stock are accounted for separately. For equity linked instruments classified as equity, the proceeds are allocated based on the relative fair values of the preferred stock and the equity-linked instrument following the guidance in FASB ASC Topic 470, “Debt,” (“ASC 470”).
Acquisitions
Acquisition Method. Acquisitions that meet the definition of a business under FASB ASC Topic 805, “Business Combinations,” (“ASC 805”) are accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting. Under the acquisition method of accounting, assets acquired, liabilities assumed, contractual contingencies, and contingent consideration, when applicable, are recorded at fair value at the acquisition date. Any excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net assets acquired is recorded as goodwill. The application of the acquisition method of accounting requires management to make significant estimates and assumptions in the determination of the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in connection with the allocation of the purchase price consideration to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Transaction costs associated with business combinations are expensed as incurred and are included in general and administrative expense in the consolidated statements of operations.
Contingent consideration, representing an obligation of the acquirer to transfer additional assets or equity interests to the seller if future events occur or conditions are met, is recognized when probable and reasonably estimable. Contingent consideration recognized is included in the initial cost of the assets acquired, with subsequent changes in the recorded amount of contingent consideration recognized as an adjustment to the cost basis of the acquired assets. Subsequent changes are allocated to the acquired assets based on their relative fair value. Depreciation and/or amortization of adjusted assets are recognized as a cumulative catch-up adjustment, as if the additional amount of consideration that is no longer contingent had been accrued from the outset of the arrangement.
Contingent consideration that is paid to sellers that remain employed by the acquirer and linked to future services is generally considered compensation cost and recorded in the statement of operations in the post-combination period.
Intangible Assets
Intangible assets primarily consist of (i) internal-use software development costs, (ii) domain name, copyright and patent registration costs, (iii) commercial licenses, (iv) developed technology acquired, (v) partner, customer, creator and influencer related intangible assets acquired and (vi) other intangible assets, which are recorded at cost (or in accordance with the acquisition method or cost accumulation methods described above) and amortized using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, ranging from
Software development costs incurred to develop internal-use software during the application development stage are capitalized and amortized on a straight-line basis over the software’s estimated useful life, which is generally three years. Software development costs incurred during the preliminary stages of development are charged to expense as incurred. Maintenance and training costs are charged to expense as incurred. Upgrades or enhancements to existing internal-use software that result in additional functionality are capitalized and amortized on a straight-line basis over the applicable estimated useful life.
Transfer or Sale of Intangible Assets
Upon the sale of an intangible asset, or group of intangible assets (hereinafter, “nonfinancial assets”), the Company initially evaluates whether the Company has a controlling financial interest in the legal entity that holds the nonfinancial assets by applying the guidance on consolidation. Any nonfinancial assets transferred that are held in a legal entity in which the Company does not have (or ceases to have) a controlling financial interest is further evaluated to determine whether the underlying transaction contract meets all of the criteria for accounting for contract under the revenue standard. Once a contract meets all of the criteria, the Company identifies each distinct nonfinancial asset promised to a counterparty and derecognizes each distinct nonfinancial asset when the Company transfers control of the nonfinancial asset to the counterparty. The Company evaluates the point in time at which a counterparty obtains control of the nonfinancial assets, including whether or not the counterparty can direct the use of, and obtain substantially all of the benefits from, each distinct nonfinancial asset.
If the consideration promised in a contract is variable or includes a variable amount, the Company estimates the amount of consideration to which the Company will be entitled in exchange for transferring the promised assets to a counterparty. Purchase consideration is variable if the amount the Company will receive is contingent on future events occurring or not occurring, even though the amount itself is fixed. The Company determines the total transaction price, including an estimate of any variable consideration, at contract inception and reassesses this estimate at each reporting date. The Company estimates the transaction price utilizing the expected value method. The expected value is the sum of probability-weighted amounts in a range of possible consideration amounts.
The accounting for an arrangement with a put option depends on the amount the Company must pay to the counterparty in the event the counterparty exercises the put option, and whether the counterparty has a significant economic incentive to exercise its right. The accounting for put options requires the Company to assess at contract inception, whether the counterparty has a significant economic incentive to exercise its right, including how the repurchase price compares to the expected market value of the nonfinancial assets at the date of repurchase and the amount of time until the right expires. A customer has a significant economic incentive to exercise a put option when the repurchase price is expected to significantly exceed the market value of the good at the time of repurchase. The Company accounts for a put option as a sale of an asset or group of assets with a right of return, if the repurchase price is less than the original sales price and the customer does not have a significant economic incentive to exercise its right.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
The Company assesses the recoverability of long-lived assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying value may not be recoverable. Factors we consider important, which could trigger an impairment review, include the following: significant underperformance relative to expected historical or projected future operating results; significant changes in the manner of our use of the acquired assets or the strategy for our overall business; significant negative industry or economic trends; significant adverse changes in legal factors or in the business climate, including adverse regulatory actions or assessments; and significant decline in our stock price for a sustained period. In the event the sum of the expected undiscounted future cash flows resulting from the use of the asset is less than the carrying amount of the asset, an impairment loss equal to the excess of the asset’s carrying value over its fair value is recorded.
Other assets of a reporting unit that are held and used may be required to be tested for impairment when certain events trigger interim goodwill impairment tests. In such situations, other assets, or asset groups, are tested for impairment under their respective standards and the other assets’ or asset groups’ carrying amounts are adjusted for impairment before testing goodwill for impairment as described below. For the periods presented herein, management believes that there was no impairment of long-lived assets. There can be no assurance, however, that market conditions or demand for the Company’s products or services will not change, which could result in long-lived asset impairment charges in the future.
Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price of the acquired business over the acquisition date fair value of the net assets acquired. Goodwill is tested for impairment at the reporting unit level (operating segment or one level below an operating segment) on an annual basis (December 31) and between annual tests if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying value. We consider our market capitalization and the carrying value of our assets and liabilities, including goodwill, when performing our goodwill impairment tests. We operate in
reporting segment.
If a potential impairment exists, a calculation is performed to determine the fair value of existing goodwill. This calculation can be based on quoted market prices and / or valuation models, which consider the estimated future undiscounted cash flows resulting from the reporting unit, and a discount rate commensurate with the risks involved. Third-party appraised values may also be used in determining whether impairment potentially exists. In assessing goodwill impairment, significant judgment is required in connection with estimates of market values, estimates of the amount and timing of future cash flows, and estimates of other factors that are used to determine the fair value of our reporting unit. If these estimates or related projections change in future periods, future goodwill impairment tests may result in charges to earnings.
When conducting the Company’s annual or interim goodwill impairment assessment, we have the option to initially perform a qualitative evaluation of whether it is more likely than not that goodwill is impaired. The Company is also permitted to bypass the qualitative assessment and proceed directly to the quantitative test. In evaluating whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of our reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, we consider the guidance set forth in ASC 350, which requires an entity to assess relevant events and circumstances, including macroeconomic conditions, industry and market considerations, cost factors, financial performance and other relevant events or circumstances.
Stock-Based Compensation
Compensation expense for stock-based awards is measured at the grant date, based on the estimated fair value of the award, and is recognized as an expense, typically on a straight-line basis over the employee’s requisite service period (generally the vesting period of the equity award) which is generally two to four years. Compensation expense for awards with performance conditions that affect vesting is recorded only for those awards expected to vest or when the performance criteria are met. The fair value of restricted stock and restricted stock unit awards is determined by the product of the number of shares or units granted and the grant date market price of the underlying common stock. The fair value of stock option and common stock purchase warrant awards is estimated on the date of grant utilizing the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model. The Company utilizes the simplified method for estimating the expected term for options granted to employees due to the lack of available or sufficient historical exercise data for the Company for the applicable options terms. The Company accounts for forfeitures of awards as they occur. Estimates of expected volatility of the underlying common stock for the expected term of the stock option used in the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model are determined by reference to historical volatilities of the Company’s common stock and historical volatilities of similar companies.
Grants of equity-based awards (including warrants) to non-employees in exchange for consulting or other services are accounted for using the grant date fair value of the equity instruments issued.
A condition affecting the exercisability or other pertinent factors used in determining the fair value of an award that is based on an entity achieving a specified share price constitutes a market condition pursuant to FASB ASC Topic 718, “Stock based Compensation,” (“ASC 718”). A market condition is reflected in the grant-date fair value of an award, and therefore, a Monte Carlo simulation model is utilized to determine the estimated fair value of the equity-based award. Compensation cost is recognized for awards with a market condition, provided the requisite service period is satisfied, regardless of whether the market condition is ever satisfied.
Cancellation of an existing equity-classified award along with a concurrent grant of a replacement award is accounted for as a modification under ASC 718. Total compensation cost to be recognized in connection with a modification and concurrent grant of a replacement award is equal to the original grant date fair value plus any incremental fair value, calculated as the excess of the fair value of the replacement award over the fair value of the original awards on the cancellation date. Any incremental compensation cost related to vested awards is recognized immediately on the modification date. Any incremental compensation cost related to unvested awards is recognized prospectively over the remaining service period, in addition to the remaining unrecognized grant date fair value.
On March 19, 2024, the Board approved that an equity pool consisting of (i)
Modifications to Equity-Based Awards
On January 1, 2022, the Company issued
On April 30, 2023, the Board approved the cancellation of the
On April 30, 2023, the Board approved the cancellation of certain stock options to purchase an aggregate of
On May 1, 2023, the Board approved the cancellation of options to purchase an aggregate of
Total noncash stock-based compensation expense for the periods presented was included in the following financial statement line items:
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Financing Costs
Specific incremental costs directly attributable to a proposed or actual offering of securities are deferred and charged against the gross proceeds of the equity financing. In the event that the proposed or actual equity financing is not completed, or is deemed not likely to be completed, such costs are expensed in the period that such determination is made. Deferred equity financing costs, if any, are included in other current assets in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet. Deferred financing costs totaled $
Debt Modifications
Modifications to debt obligations are initially analyzed to determine whether the modification qualifies as a troubled debt restricting (TDR). A modification is a troubled debt restructuring if both (1) the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty, and (2) the lender grants the borrower a concession. In determining if a company is experiencing financial difficulties for a TDR, as contemplated by the applicable standard, several factors are considered including whether the company is currently in payment default on any debt, if there is a high probability of future default without modification, bankruptcy considerations, or if there is substantial doubt about the company’s ability to continue as a going concern. A lender is granting a concession when the effective borrowing rate on the restructured debt is less than the effective borrowing rate on the original debt. The recognition and measurement of the impact of a TDR on the financial statements depends on whether the future undiscounted cash flows specified by the new terms are greater (gain is recorded in the statement of operations for the difference) or less (no gain is recorded in the statement of operations for the difference) than the carrying value of the debt.
For an exchange of debt instruments or a modification of a debt instrument by a debtor and a creditor in a nontroubled debt situation, the Company initially evaluates whether the modified debt terms are "substantially different" from the original debt. An exchange of debt instruments or a modification of a debt instrument by a debtor and a creditor is deemed to have been accomplished with debt instruments that are substantially different if the present value of the cash flows under the terms of the new debt instrument is at least 10 percent different from the present value of the remaining cash flows under the terms of the original instrument. If the terms of a debt instrument are changed or modified and the cash flow effect on a present value basis is less than 10 percent, the debt instruments are not considered to be substantially different.
If the modification is not deemed to be substantially different, the modification is accounted for as an adjustment to the carrying amount of the debt, with a recalculated effective interest rate. If the modification is deemed to be substantially different, then the modification is accounted for as an extinguishment of the original debt and issuance of new debt, requiring the recognition of a gain or loss on the extinguishment in the statement of operations.
Transfers of Financial Assets
The Company accounts for transfers of financial assets as sales when it has surrendered control over the related assets. Whether control has been relinquished requires, among other things, an evaluation of relevant legal considerations and an assessment of the nature and extent of the Company’s continuing involvement with the assets transferred. Gains and losses stemming from transfers reported as sales, if any, are included in the statements of income. Assets obtained and liabilities incurred in connection with transfers reported as sales are initially recognized in the balance sheet at fair value.
Transfers of financial assets that do not qualify for sale accounting are reported as collateralized borrowings. Accordingly, the related assets remain on the Company’s balance sheet and continue to be reported and accounted for as if the transfer had not occurred. Cash proceeds from these transfers are reported as liabilities, with attributable interest expense recognized over the life of the related transactions. Commitment fees charged irrespective of drawdown activity are recognized as expense on a straight line basis over the commitment period and included in other income (expense) in the consolidated statements of operations. Refer to Note 3 for additional information.
Reportable Segments
The Company utilizes the management approach to identify the Company’s operating segments and measure the financial information disclosed, based on information reported internally to the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) to make resource allocation and performance assessment decisions. An operating segment of a public entity has all the following characteristics: (1) it engages in business activities from which it may earn revenue and incur expense; (2) its operating results are regularly reviewed by the public entity’s CODM to make decisions about resources to be allocated to the segment and assess its performance: and (3) its discrete financial information is available. Based on the applicable criteria under the standard, the components of the Company’s operations are its: (1) media and advertising component, including its publishing and content studio component; and (2) the Company’s direct-to-consumer component.
A reportable segment is an identified operating segment that also exceeds the quantitative thresholds described in the applicable standard. Based on the applicable criteria under the standard, including quantitative thresholds, management has determined that the Company has
reportable segment that operated primarily in domestic markets during the periods presented herein.
Concentration of Credit Risks
Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk are cash equivalents and accounts receivable. Cash and cash equivalents are also invested in deposits with certain financial institutions and may, at times, exceed federally insured limits. Any loss incurred or a lack of access to such funds could have a significant adverse impact on the Company's financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows.
Risks and Uncertainties
Concentrations. The Company had certain customers whose revenue individually represented 10% or more of the Company’s total revenue, or whose accounts receivable balances individually represented 10% or more of the Company’s total accounts receivable, and vendors whose accounts payable balances individually represented 10% or more of the Company’s total accounts payable, as follows:
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Earnings (Loss) Per Share
Basic earnings (loss) per share is computed by dividing the income or loss by the weighted-average number of outstanding shares of common stock for the applicable period. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing the income or loss by the weighted-average number of outstanding shares of common stock for the applicable period, including the dilutive effect of common stock equivalents. Potentially dilutive common stock equivalents primarily consist of common stock potentially issuable in connection with the conversion of outstanding preferred stock, convertible notes payable, employee stock options, warrants issued to employees and non-employees in exchange for services and warrants issued in connection with financings.
Common stock underlying all outstanding stock options, restricted stock units and warrants, totaling
A reconciliation of net loss to net loss attributable to common stockholders is as follows for the three and nine months ended September 30:
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Modifications of Preferred Stock Instruments
The financial statement impact of a modification or an exchange of a freestanding equity- classified written call options is recognized in the same manner as if cash had been paid as consideration. The Company considers the circumstances of modifications or exchanges of the instrument to determine whether the modification or exchange is related to a financing or other arrangement. The effect of a modification or an exchange is measured as the excess, if any, of the fair value of the modified or exchanged instrument over the fair value of that instrument immediately before it is modified or exchanged. The effect of a modification or an exchange that is directly attributable to a proposed or actual equity offering is recognized as an equity issuance cost.
For preferred stock instruments classified as liabilities under ASC 480 (see placement agent warrants described below), the Company follows the accounting models for the modification or extinguishment of debt, which require that modifications or exchanges of preferred stock instruments classified as liabilities are considered extinguishments, with gains or losses recognized in current earnings if the terms of the new instrument and original instrument are substantially different.
Preferred Stock Dividends
Dividends on preferred stock paid in another class of stock are recorded at the fair value of the shares issued as a charge to retained earnings. Dividends declared on preferred stock that are payable in the Company’s common shares are deducted from earnings available to common shareholders when computing earnings per share. Dividends on preferred stock that are due, but unpaid, are reflected in accrued liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheet until paid.
Certain of the Company’s outstanding preferred stock contain a conversion price down round feature subject to a contractual floor pursuant to the underlying rights in the applicable certificate of designation. Upon the occurrence of a triggering event that results in a reduction of the conversion price for an equity-classified convertible preferred stock, the Company measures the value of the effect of the feature as the difference between the fair value of the financial instrument without the down round feature, with a conversion price corresponding to the currently stated conversion price of the issued instrument, and the fair value of the financial instrument without the down round feature with a conversion price corresponding to the reduced conversion price upon the down round feature being triggered. The value of the effect of a down round feature that is triggered is recognized as a charge to retained earnings and a reduction to income available to common stockholders in the computation of earnings per share. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, total charges to retained earnings as a result of the triggering of down round features related to Series AA Preferred stock totaled $
Income Taxes
Income taxes are accounted for using an asset and liability approach that requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in the Company’s consolidated financial statements or income tax returns. A valuation allowance is established to reduce deferred tax assets if all, or some portion, of such assets will more than likely not be realized, or if it is determined that there is uncertainty regarding future realization of such assets.
Under U.S. GAAP, a tax position is a position in a previously filed tax return, or a position expected to be taken in a future tax filing that is reflected in measuring current or deferred income tax assets and liabilities. Tax positions are recognized only when it is more likely than not, based on technical merits, that the position will be sustained upon examination. Tax positions that meet the more likely than not thresholds are measured using a probability weighted approach as the largest amount of tax benefit being realized upon settlement. The Company considers many factors when evaluating and estimating its tax positions and tax benefits, which may require periodic adjustments, and which may not accurately forecast actual outcomes. Management believes the Company has no uncertain tax positions for the periods presented.
Contingencies
Certain conditions may exist as of the date the consolidated financial statements are issued, which may result in a loss to the Company, but which will only be resolved when one or more future events occur or fail to occur. The Company’s management, in consultation with its legal counsel as appropriate, assesses such contingent liabilities, and such assessment inherently involves an exercise of judgment. In assessing loss contingencies related to legal proceedings that are pending against the Company or unasserted claims that may result in such proceedings, the Company, in consultation with legal counsel, evaluates the perceived merits of any legal proceedings or unasserted claims, as well as the perceived merits of the amount of relief sought or expected to be sought therein. If the assessment of a contingency indicates it is probable that a material loss has been incurred and the amount of the liability can be estimated, then the estimated liability would be accrued in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. If the assessment indicates a potentially material loss contingency is not probable, but is reasonably possible, or is probable, but cannot be estimated, then the nature of the contingent liability, together with an estimate of the range of possible loss, if determinable and material, would be disclosed. Loss contingencies considered remote are generally not disclosed unless they involve guarantees, in which case the guarantees would be disclosed.
Recent Accounting Guidance
Recent Accounting Pronouncements – Not Yet Adopted
In November 2023, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures” (“ASU 2023-07”) which updates required disclosures of significant reportable segment expenses that are regularly provided to the CODM and included within each reported measure of a segment's profit or loss. This standard also requires disclosure of the title and position of the individual identified as the CODM and an explanation of how the CODM uses the reported measures of a segment’s profit or loss in assessing segment performance and deciding how to allocate resources. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, though early adoption is permitted. Adoption of ASU 2023-07 should be applied retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the financial statements. The Company is currently evaluating the presentational impact of ASU 2023-07 and expects to adopt in the year ended December 31, 2024.
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-09, “Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures” (“ASU 2023-09”) which enhances the transparency and usefulness of income tax disclosures. The updates are effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024 on a prospective or retrospective basis, though early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the presentational impact of ASU 2023-09 and expects to adopt the standard in the year ended December 31, 2025.
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INTANGIBLE ASSETS |
Intangible assets consisted of the following:
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Amortization expense included in operating expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 totaled $
The Company expects to record amortization of intangible assets for the year ending December 31, 2024 and future fiscal years as follows:
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Sale of Minehut
On February 29, 2024, the Company sold its Minehut Assets to GamerSafer in a transaction approved by the board of directors of the Company. Pursuant to the GS Agreement entered into by and between GamerSafer, the Company will receive $
The Company recorded a receivable for the total estimated purchase consideration totaling $
In the event GamerSafer does not make royalty or shortfall payments in the amount of $
Disposal of intangible assets
During the three months ended June 30, 2023, the Company assigned the intangible assets originally acquired in connection with the Company’s acquisition of Bannerfy in fiscal year 2021, to the original sellers. The assets were disposed of in connection with management’s review of operations and decision to allocate resources elsewhere. As a result, the Company recorded a write-off of net developed technology related intangible assets acquired in connection with the acquisition of Bannerfy totaling $
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ACQUISITIONS |
Acquisition of Melon, Inc.
On May 4, 2023 (“Melon Acquisition Date”), Super League entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “Melon Purchase Agreement”) with Melon, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Melon”), pursuant to which the Company acquired substantially all of the assets of Melon (the “Melon Assets”) (the “Melon Acquisition”). The consummation of the Acquisition (the “Melon Closing”) occurred simultaneously with the execution of the Purchase Agreement. Melon is a development studio building innovative virtual worlds in partnership with powerful consumer brands across music, film, TV, sports, fashion and youth culture. The acquisition of Melon further strengthens the Company’s position as a one-stop solutions provider and strategic operating partner for brands and businesses seeking to expand and activate communities throughout the gaming metaverse.
At the Melon Closing, the Company paid an aggregate total of $
Pursuant to the terms and subject to the conditions of the Purchase Agreement, up to an aggregate of $
Additionally, pursuant to the Melon Purchase Agreement, the Company entered into employment agreements with two former key Melon employees (“Key Melon Employees”), pursuant to which the Key Melon Employees were granted inducement awards consisting of restricted stock unit awards (“RSUs”) to acquire an aggregate of
The Acquisition was approved by the board of directors of each of the Company and Melon and was approved by the sole stockholder of Melon.
In accordance with the acquisition method of accounting, the financial results of Super League presented herein include the financial results of Melon subsequent to the Melon Closing Date. Disclosure of revenue and net loss for Melon on a stand-alone basis for the applicable periods presented is not practical due to the integration of Melon activities, including sales, products, advertising inventory, resource allocation and related operating expense, with those of the consolidated Company upon acquisition, consistent with Super League operating in
reporting segment.
The Company determined that the Melon Acquisition constitutes a business acquisition as defined by ASC 805. Accordingly, the assets acquired, and liabilities assumed in the transaction were recorded at their estimated acquisition date fair values, while transaction costs associated with the acquisition, totaling approximately $
The following table summarizes the determination of the fair value of the purchase price consideration paid in connection with the Melon Acquisition, as of the Melon Closing Date:
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The purchase price allocation was based upon an estimate of the fair value of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed by the Company in connection with the Melon Acquisition, as of the Melon Closing Date, as follows:
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The following table presents details of the fair values of the acquired intangible assets of Melon:
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Contingent consideration is recorded as a liability in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets in accordance with ASC 480, which requires freestanding financial instruments where the Company must or could settle the obligation by issuing a variable number of its shares, and the obligation’s monetary value is based solely or predominantly on variations in something other than the fair value of the Company’s shares, to be recorded as a liability at fair value and re-valued at each reporting date, with changes in the fair value reported in the consolidated statements of operations. The estimated fair value of the Melon Contingent Consideration was $
The change in fair value, which is included in contingent consideration expense in the condensed consolidated statement of operations for the applicable periods present was comprised of the following:
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Aggregated amortization expense related to intangible assets acquired in connection with the Melon Acquisition for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 totaled $
Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price of the acquired business over the acquisition date fair value of the net assets acquired. Goodwill recorded in connection with the Melon Acquisition is primarily attributable to expected synergies from combining the operations and assets of Super League and Melon, and also includes residual value attributable to the assembled and trained workforce acquired in the acquisition.
Management is primarily responsible for determining the fair value of the tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the Melon Closing Date. Management considered a number of factors, including reference to a preliminary independent analysis of estimated fair values solely for the purpose of allocating the purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The analysis included a preliminary discounted cash flow analysis which estimated the future net cash flows expected to result from the respective assets acquired as of the Melon Closing Date. A discount rate consistent with the risks associated with achieving the estimated net cash flows was used to estimate the present value of future estimated net cash flows. The Company is in the process of finalizing the estimates and assumptions developed in connection with the independent analysis of estimated fair values of intangible assets acquired solely for the purpose of allocating the purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Any adjustments to the fair values of intangible assets acquired, or estimates of economic useful lives of the intangible assets acquired, could impact the carrying value of those assets and related goodwill, as well as the estimates of periodic amortization of intangible assets acquired to be reflected in the statement of operations.
The fair values of the acquired intangible assets, as described above, was determined using the following methods:
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Multi-Period Excess Earnings Method “MPEE”) under the Income Approach |
MPEEM is an application of the DCF Method, whereby revenue derived from the intangible asset is estimated using the overall business revenue, adjusted for attrition, obsolescence, cost of goods sold, operating expense, and taxes. Required returns attributable to other assets employed in the business are subtracted. The “excess” earnings are attributable to the intangible asset and are discounted to present value at a rate of return to estimate the fair value of the intangible asset. |
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Relief-from-Royalty Method under the Income Approach |
Under the Relief-from-Royalty method, the royalty savings is calculated by estimating a reasonable royalty rate that a third-party would negotiate in a licensing agreement. Such royalties are most commonly expressed as a percentage of total revenue involving the technology. |
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The Differential Cash Flows Approach is a version of the income approach that values an intangible asset as the present value of the cash flows that a company would lose if they did not have the asset in place. The differential cash flow is calculated as the difference between the cash flow assuming competition and the cash flow without competition. |
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In the Replacement Cost Method, value is estimated by determining the current cost of replacing an asset with one of equivalent economic utility. The premise of the approach is that a prudent investor would pay no more for an asset than the amount for which the utility of the asset could be replaced. |
Rate of Return: Discount rate: Replacement period: |
For tax purposes, consistent with the accounting for book purposes, the Melon Closing Consideration was allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date, with the excess purchase price allocated to goodwill. As a result, no deferred tax assets or liabilities were recorded with the acquisition and all of the goodwill is expected to be deductible for tax purposes.
The following unaudited pro forma combined results of operations for the periods presented are provided for illustrative purposes only. The unaudited pro forma combined statements of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, assume the acquisition occurred as of January 1, 2022. The unaudited pro forma combined financial results do not purport to be indicative of the results of operations for future periods or the results that actually would have been realized had the entities been a single entity during these periods.
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Pro forma adjustments primarily relate to the amortization of identifiable intangible assets acquired over the estimated economic useful life as described above, the exclusion of nonrecurring transaction costs, the exclusion of depreciation related to tangible and intangible assets of Melon existing immediately prior to the Melon Acquisition Date, and adjustments related to administrative redundancies.
Acquisition of Super Biz – Contingent Consideration
On October 4, 2021 (“Super Biz Closing Date”), the Company entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “Super Biz Purchase Agreement”) with Super Biz Co. and the founders of Super Biz (the “Founders”), pursuant to which the Company acquired (i) substantially all of the assets of Super Biz (the “Super Biz Assets”), and (ii) the personal goodwill of the Founders regarding Super Biz’s business, (the “Super Biz Acquisition”). The consummation of the Super Biz Acquisition (the “Super Biz Closing”) occurred simultaneously with the execution of the Super Biz Purchase Agreement on the Super Biz Closing Date.
Pursuant to the terms and subject to the conditions of the Super Biz Purchase Agreement, up to an aggregate amount $
The Company hired the Founders of Super Biz in connection with the Super Biz Acquisition. Pursuant to the provisions of the Super Biz Purchase Agreement, in the event that a Founder ceases to be an employee during any of the Super Biz Earn Out Periods, as a consequence of his resignation without good cause, or termination for cause, the Super Biz Contingent Consideration will be reduced by one-half (
The change in accrued Super Biz Contingent Consideration and the related income statement impact for the periods presented was comprised of the following:
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Issuance of Promissory Note. In August 2024, the Company issued an unsecured promissory note to the Founders in connection with the remaining Super Biz Second Earn Out Period accrued contingent consideration outstanding, with a principal amount totaling approximately $
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upon receipt of new equity funding in the aggregate amount of $3.0 million or more subsequent to the date of the Super Biz Note, in one transaction or series of transactions, the Super Biz Note shall be repaid with interest in four (4) equal monthly installments commencing on the initial closing date of such equity funding; |
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upon receipt of new equity funding in the aggregate amount of $5.0 million or more subsequent to the date of the Super Biz Note, in one transaction or series of transactions, the Super Biz Note shall be repaid with interest in three (3) equal monthly installments commencing on the initial closing date of such equity funding; |
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upon new equity funding received by the Company in the aggregate amount of $7.0 million or more subsequent to the date of the Super Biz Note, in one transaction or series of transactions, the Super Biz Note shall be repaid with interest in two (2) equal monthly installments commencing on the initial closing date of such equity funding; or |
(iv) |
in the event none of subsections 2(i)-(iii) occur, then the Super Biz Note shall be repaid in full on June 1, 2025 (the “Maturity Date”). |
Interest accrues on the outstanding principal at the rate of
All outstanding principal and accrued interest may be prepaid by the Company prior to the Maturity Date at the election of the Company. Upon the occurrence of any event of default, as defined in the Super Biz Note, the Founders may at any time declare all unpaid obligations to be immediately due and payable.
Restricted Common Stock Issuance. In addition, in connection with the issuance of the Super Biz Note, during the period commencing January 2, 2025 and concluding on January 6, 2025, the Company will issue
The issuance of the Super Biz Note in exchange for the related accrued contingent consideration balance was accounted for as an extinguishment of the original liability due to the fact that the present value of the cash flows under the terms of Super Biz Note was determined to be at least 10 percent different from the present value of the remaining cash flows under the terms of the original obligation. As a result, a gain on extinguishment totaling $
The default interest provision included in the Super Biz Note represents an embedded derivative with a fair value of $
5. |
DEBT |
Accounts Receivable Financing Facility
Super League Enterprise, Inc. and certain of its subsidiaries (collectively with the Company, the “Borrowers”), entered into a Financing and Security Agreement (the “SLR Agreement”) with SLR Digital Finance, LLC (“Lender”), effective December 17, 2023 (the “Facility Effective Date”). Pursuant to the SLR Agreement, Lender may, from time to time and in its sole discretion, make certain cash advances to the Company (each an “Advance”, and collectively, “Advances”), against the face amounts of certain uncollected accounts receivable of the Borrowers on an account-by-account basis (each, a “Financed Account”, and collectively, the “Accounts”), at a rate of
The SLR Agreement is effective for
In connection with the AR Facility, the Company agreed to, among other things, (i) pay a finance fee equal to
The SLR Agreement imposes various restrictions on the activities of the Borrowers, including a prohibition on fundamental changes to the Company or its subsidiaries (including certain consolidations, mergers and sales and transfers of assets, and limitations on the ability of the Borrowers to grant liens upon their property or assets). The SLR Agreement includes standard Events of Default (as defined in the SLR Agreement), and provide that, upon the occurrence of certain events of default, Lender may, among other things, immediately collect any obligation owing to Lender under the SLR Agreement, cease advancing money to the Borrowers, take possession of any collateral, and/or charge interest at a rate equal to the lesser of (i)
As security for the full and prompt payment and performance of any obligations arising under the SLR Agreement, the Borrowers granted to Lender a continuing first priority security interest in all the assets of the Borrowers. The SLR Agreement also provides for customary provisions, including representations, warranties and covenants, indemnification, waiver of jury trial, arbitration, and the exercise of remedies upon a breach or default.
Transfers of financial assets that do not qualify for sale accounting are reported as collateralized borrowings. Financing and servicing fees calculated with reference to amounts advanced under the AR Facility are included in interest expense. The commitment fee, based on the maximum facility amount and payable irrespective of drawdowns, is expensed on a straight line basis over the term of the AR Facility and included in other income (expense) in the consolidated statement of operations.
Total amounts advanced under the AR Facility for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 totaled $
Convertible Notes Payable at Fair Value
On May 16, 2022, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “SPA”) with three institutional investors (collectively, the “Note Holders”) providing for the sale and issuance of a series of senior convertible notes in the aggregate original principal amount of $
In addition, the Company was required to redeem all or a portion of the Notes under certain circumstances, and, in the event the Company consummated a subsequent equity financing, then the Note Holders had the right, but not the obligation, to require the Company to use 50% of the gross proceeds raised from such sale to redeem all or any portion of the Conversion Amount then remaining under the Notes, in cash, at a price equal to the Conversion Amount being redeemed.
The Notes were issued with an original issue discount of $
Interest paid during the three months ended March 31, 2023 totaled $
6. |
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND EQUITY-LINKED INSTRUMENTS |
Reverse Stock Split
On September 7, 2023, the Company filed the 2023 Second Amendment to the Company’s Charter, to effect a reverse stock split of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares of common stock at a ratio of 1-for-
As a result of the Reverse Split, every
All references to common stock, warrants to purchase common stock, options to purchase common stock, restricted stock, share data, per share data and related information contained in the financial statements have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the effect of the Reverse Split for all periods presented.
Preferred Stock
The Company’s initial certificate of incorporation authorized
Common Stock
The Amended and Restated Charter also increased the Company’s authorized capital to include
On May 30, 2023, the Company filed the 2023 First Amendment to its Charter, increasing the number of authorized shares of common stock from
Equity Financings
Convertible Preferred Stock
On the dates set forth in the table below, we entered into subscription agreements with accredited investors in connection with the sale of newly designated Series of Convertible Preferred Stock, each series having a $
Preferred Stock |
Proceeds |
Conversion Shares - Common Stock |
Other |
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Series Designation |
Closing Date |
Conversion Prices(2)(3)(4) |
Shares Purchased/ Issued in Exchange(6) |
Conversions / Exchanges |
Outstanding - September 30, 2024 |
Gross Proceeds |
Fees |
Net Proceeds |
Original |
Conversions / Exchanges(5) |
September 30, 2024 |
Placement Agent Warrants(1) |
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A |
November 22, 2022 |
$ | ( |
) | $ | $ | $ | ( |
) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
A-2 |
November 28, 2022 |
$ | ( |
) | ( |
) | 14,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
A-3 |
November 30, 2022 |
$ | ( |
) | ( |
) | 18,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
A-4 |
December 22, 2022 |
$ | ( |
) | ( |
) | 36,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
A-5 |
January 31, 2023 |
$ | ( |
) | ( |
) | 30,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
AA |
April 19, 2023 |
$ |
( |
) | ( |
) | 114,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
AA-2 |
April 20, 2023 |
$ |
( |
) | ( |
) | 13,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
AA-3 |
April 28, 2023 |
$ |
( |
) | ( |
) | 15,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
AA-4 |
May 5, 2023 |
$ |
( |
) | ( |
) | 16,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
AA-5 |
May 26, 2023 |
$ |
( |
) | ( |
) | 7,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
AAA |
November 30, 2023 |
$ | ( |
) | ( |
) | 466,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
AAA-2 |
December 22, 2023 |
$ | ( |
) | ( |
) | 452,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
AAA-Junior |
June 26, 2024 |
$ | 140,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
AAA-Junior - 2 |
July 10, 2024 |
$ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
AAA-Junior - 3 |
September 20, 2024 |
$ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
AAA-Junior – 4(7) |
September 30, 2024 |
$ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
( |
) | $ | $ | $ | ( |
) |
(1) |
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(2) |
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(3) |
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(4) |
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(5) |
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(6) |
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(7) |
Convertible Preferred Stock Preferences, Rights and Limitations – General
Certificates of Designation. In connection with each of the Preferred Stock Offerings, the Company filed Certificates of Designation of Preferences, Rights and Limitations of each series with the State of Delaware. Use of net proceeds included working capital, general corporate purposes, and certain indebtedness (Series A Preferred only), including sales and marketing activities and product development.
Conversion Feature. Each share of preferred stock is convertible into such number of shares of the Company’s common stock equal to the number of preferred shares to be converted, multiplied by the Stated Value, divided by the conversion price in effect at the time of the conversion, subject to adjustment in the event of stock splits, stock dividends, certain fundamental transactions and future issuances of equity securities, as described herein. In addition, on the one-year anniversary of the respective filing date, the Company may, in its discretion, convert (y) 50% of the outstanding shares of Preferred into the Company’s common stock if the VWAP of such common stock over the previous 10 days as reported on the NASDAQ Capital Market equals at least 250% of the conversion price, or (z) 100% of the outstanding shares of Series AAA Preferred into the Company’s common stock if the VWAP equals at least 300% of the conversion price. The conversion price is equal to the “Minimum Price,” as defined in NASDAQ Rule 5635(d)(1), on the Preferred Stock Offering closing date. In addition, Series A Preferred Stock outstanding will automatically convert into shares of common stock at the Conversion Price upon the earlier of (a) the 24-month anniversary of the effective date or (b) the consent to conversion by holders of at least 51% of the outstanding shares of Series A Preferred.
Voting Rights. Each individual series of preferred stock shall vote together with the common stock on an as-converted basis, and not as a separate class, subject to the primary market limitations, except that holders of each individual series of preferred stock shall vote as a separate class with respect to (a) amending, altering, or repealing any provision of the respective series’ Certificate of Designation in a manner that adversely affects the powers, preferences or rights of the series, (b) increasing the number of authorized shares of the series, (c) authorizing or issuing an additional class or series of capital stock that ranks senior to or pari passu with the existing series with respect to the distribution of assets on liquidation, or (d) entering into any agreement with respect to the foregoing. In addition, no holder of a series of preferred stock shall be entitled to vote on any matter presented to the Company’s stockholders relating to approving the conversion of such holder’s series of preferred stock into an amount in excess of the primary market limitations.
Dividends. Holders of preferred stock, excluding holders of the Series AAA, AAA-2, AAA-3 and AAA-4 Junior preferred stock (collectively, “Series AAA Junior Preferred Stock”), will be entitled to receive dividends, subject to the beneficial ownership and primary market limitations, payable in the form of that number of shares of common stock equal to
In addition, subject to the beneficial ownership and primary market limitations, holders of preferred stock will be entitled to receive dividends equal, on an as-if-converted to shares of common stock basis, and in the same form as dividends actually paid on shares of the common stock when, as, and if such dividends are paid on shares of the common stock. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that a holder’s right to participate in any dividend in shares of common stock to which such holder is entitled would result in such holder exceeding the beneficial ownership and primary market limitations, then such holder shall not be entitled to participate in any such dividend to such extent and the portion of such shares that would cause such holder to exceed the beneficial ownership and primary market limitations shall be held in abeyance for the benefit of such holder until such time, if ever, as such holder’s beneficial ownership thereof would not result in such holder exceeding the beneficial ownership and primary market limitations.
Liquidation Preferences. Upon any dissolution, liquidation or winding up, whether voluntary or involuntary, holders of preferred stock (together with any Parity Securities (as defined in the respective Certificates of Designations) will be entitled to first receive distributions out of the Company’s assets in an amount per share equal to the preferred stock Stated Value plus all accrued and unpaid dividends, whether capital or surplus before any distributions shall be made on any shares of common stock (after the payment to any senior security, if any).
Registration Rights. The Company and the investors in the Preferred Stock Offerings (including the Exchange) also executed separate registration rights agreements, pursuant to which the Company filed registration statements on Form S-3 as follows: 1) File No. 333-281936 with respect to Series AAA Junior Preferred and Series AAA-2 Junior Preferred, effective September 18, 2024;2) File No. 333-277974 with respect to Series AAA Preferred, effective May 8, 2024; 3) File No. 333-273282 with respect to Series AA Preferred, effective August 1, 2023; and 4) File No. 333-271424 with respect to Series A Preferred effective, June 5, 2023.
Placement Agent Fees. The Company sold and/or exchanged the shares of preferred stock pursuant to placement agency agreements (the “Placement Agency Agreements”) with Aegis Capital Corporation, a registered broker dealer, which acted as the Company’s exclusive placement agent (the “Placement Agent”) for each series of the Preferred Stock Offerings and the Exchange (as described below). Pursuant to the terms of the Placement Agency Agreements, in connection with the Preferred Stock Offerings and the Exchange, the Company paid the Placement Agent an aggregate cash fee and non-accountable expense allowance as described in the table above by series, and have or will issue to the Placement Agent or its designees warrants (the “Placement Agent Warrants”) to purchase common stock at the amounts and conversion prices disclosed in the table above. With respect to shares of Series AAA Preferred Stock issued in connection with the Exchange, the Placement Agent exchanged previously issued placement agent warrants to purchase
The Company also granted the Placement Agent the right of first refusal, in connection with the Series AA and Series AAA offerings, to serve as the Company’s lead or co-placement agent for any private placement of the Company’s securities (equity or debt) that is proposed to be consummated with the assistance of a registered broker dealer, which expired in July 2024.
The Placement Agent shall also earn fees and be issued additional Placement Agent Warrants with respect to any securities issued pursuant to the Additional Investment Rights described herein. No further additional investment rights shall be granted to investors that exercise the Additional Investment Rights.
The following additional terms vary across the applicable series of Convertible Preferred Stock as follows:
Term |
Series AAA and AAA Junior Preferred |
Series AA Preferred |
Series A Preferred |
Voting Rights – Certain Indebtedness |
Holders shall vote as a separate class with respect to authorizing, creating, incurring, assuming, guaranteeing or suffering to exist any indebtedness for borrowed money of any kind outside of certain loans not to exceed $5,000,000 and accounts payable in the ordinary course of business, or entering into any agreement with respect to the foregoing. |
Holders shall vote as a separate class with respect to authorizing, creating, incurring, assuming, guaranteeing or suffering to exist any indebtedness for borrowed money of any kind outside of accounts payable in the ordinary course of business, or entering into any agreement with respect to the foregoing. |
Holders shall vote as a separate class with respect to authorizing, creating, incurring, assuming, guaranteeing or suffering to exist any indebtedness for borrowed money of any kind in excess of $5 million, or entering into any agreement with respect to the foregoing. |
Additional Investment Rights (“AIRs”) |
Subject to the approval by a majority of the voting securities of the Company (the “Stockholder Approval”), pursuant to the Subscription Agreements, Series AAA and AAA Junior Preferred Stock holders shall have the right to purchase shares of a newly designated series of preferred stock of the Company containing comparable terms (except for adjustments to the Conversion Price based on future equity issuances) as the applicable series of preferred stock (the “Series AAA Additional Investment Right”) from the date the SEC declares the related registration statement to be filed with the SEC pursuant to the applicable Registration Rights Agreement (as defined below) effective, to the date that is 18 months thereafter, for an additional dollar amount equal to the applicable initial investment amount at $1,000 per share (the “Original Issue Price”), with a conversion price equal to the original conversion price of the applicable series of preferred stock. No further additional investment rights shall be granted to investors that exercise the Series AAA Additional Investment Rights. |
Pursuant to the Subscription Agreements, purchasers that (a) previously held shares of the Company’s Series A Preferred Stock, par value $0.001 per share, or (b) purchased at least $3.5 million in shares of Series AA Preferred Stock (subject to the acceptance of such lesser amounts in the Company’s sole discretion), shall have the right to purchase shares of a newly designated series of preferred stock of the Company containing comparable terms as the Series AA Preferred Stock (the “Series AA Additional Investment Right”) from the date of each respective closing through the date that is 18 months thereafter as follows: (i) such investor may purchase an additional dollar amount equal to its initial investment amount at $1,000 per share (the “AA Original Issue Price”), with a conversion price equal to the conversion price in effect on the date of original purchase; and (ii) such investor may purchase an additional dollar amount equal to its initial investment amount at the AA Original Issue Price, with a conversion price equal to 125% of the respective conversion price in effect on the date of original purchase. |
Not applicable |
Down Round Feature |
Subject to the effectiveness of the Stockholder Approval, for twenty-four (24) months after the Filing Date, and subject to certain carveouts as described in the Series AAA Certificates of Designation, if the Company conducts an offering at a price per share less than the then effective conversion price (the “Future Offering Price”) consisting of common stock, convertible or derivative instruments, then in such event the conversion price of the Series AAA Preferred Stock shall be adjusted to the Future Offering Price, but not less than the Conversion Price Floor (as defined in the Series AAA Certificate of Designations). |
For as long as Series AA Preferred Stock remains outstanding and subject to certain carveouts as described in the Series AA Certificates of Designations, if the Company conducts an offering at a price per share less than the then current conversion price (the “Future Offering Price”) consisting of common stock, convertible or derivative instruments, and undertaken in an arms-length third party transaction, then in such event the conversion price of the Series AA Preferred Stock shall be adjusted to the greater of: (a) the Future Offering Price and (b) the Conversion Price Floor (“ Series AA Down Round Feature”); and (ii) if as of the 24-month anniversary date of April 19, 2023, the VWAP for the five trading days immediately prior to such 24-month anniversary date is below the then current conversion price, the holder will receive a corresponding adjustment to the then conversion price, such adjustment not to exceed the Conversion Price Floor. |
Not applicable |
Exchange Agreements
In connection with the closing of the Series AAA Preferred rounds described above, the Company entered into certain Series A Exchange Agreements (the “Series A Agreements”) and Series AA Exchange Agreements (the “Series AA Agreements”, and collectively with the Series A Agreements, the “Series Exchange Agreements”), with certain holders (the “Holders”) of the Company’s Series A Preferred Stock, and Series AA Preferred Stock, pursuant to which the Holders exchanged an aggregate of
Common Stock Purchase Warrants
Series AAA Junior-3 and Series AAA Junior-4 Warrants. The Series AAA Junior-3 and Series AAA Junior-4 subscription agreements entered into in September 2024, included the sale of an aggregate of
The Investor Warrants are exercisable at $
The September 2024 Series AAA Junior Investor Warrant agreements also contain a provision that states that, upon exercise of the warrant by an investor, if for any reason the company fails to deliver the shares by the settlement date, the investor can require the company to make a cash payment (“Buy-In Provision”). The cash payment would be based on the amount (if any) that the investor lost by having to purchase shares in the open market because of the company’s failure to deliver the shares.
As a result of the Buy-In Provision, the ability to deliver shares upon exercise of the Investor Warrants in every circumstance is generally not within the control of the Company as contemplated by the accounting standards, and thus, a partial cash settlement may be required outside of the Company’s control. As such, the September 2024 Series AAA Junior Investor Warrants do not meet the requirements for equity classification, and therefore, the fair value of the September 2024 Series AAA Junior Investor Warrants are recorded as a liability on the consolidated balance sheet and re-valued at each reporting date, with changes in the fair value reported in the consolidated statements of operations. Refer to the table below.
Placement Agent Warrants. The Placement Agent Warrants issued in connection with the Series A Preferred Stock, Series AA Preferred Stock and Series AAA Preferred Stock (including the Exchange), described above, include provisions that are triggered in the event of the occurrence of a Fundamental Transaction, as defined in the underlying warrant agreement, which contemplates the potential for certain transactions that result in a third-party acquiring more than 50% of the outstanding shares of common stock of the Company for cash or other assets. Given the existence of multiple classes of voting stock for the Company, as described above, the Fundamental Transaction provisions in the warrant agreements could result in a 50% or more change in ownership of outstanding common stock, without a 50% change in voting interests. As such, the Placement Agent Warrants are not eligible for the scope exception under ASC 815, and therefore, the fair value of the Placement Agent Warrants are recorded as a liability on the consolidated balance sheet and re-valued at each reporting date, with changes in the fair value reported in the consolidated statements of operations. Refer to the table below.
The fair value and change in the fair value of the warrant liability, measured using Level 3 inputs, and the related income statement impact was comprised of the following for the applicable periods presented:
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Nine Months |
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Ended September 30, |
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2024 |
2023 |
2024 |
2023 |
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Series AAA Junior-3 and Series AAA Junior-4 Warrants: |
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Initial fair value of warrant liability – grant date(1) |
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Change in fair value |
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Subtotal - Fair value of warrant liability - Series AAA Junior -3 and Series AAA Junior – 4 Warrants |
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Placement Agent Warrants: |
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Initial fair value of warrant liability – grant date(1) |
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Change in fair value |
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) | ( |
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Subtotal - Fair value of warrant liability – Placement Agent Warrants |
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Total fair value of warrant liability |
$ | $ | $ | $ |
(1) |
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The fair value of the warrants described above was estimated using the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model and the following weighted-average assumptions for the applicable dates:
May 26, |
December 22, |
December 31, |
September 30, |
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2023 |
2023 |
2024 |
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Expected Volatility |
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Expected life of options (in years) |
Preferred Stock Dividends
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company paid common stock dividends on outstanding preferred stock, as follows:
Series Designation |
Date |
Dividend Shares |
Fair Value Shares Issued (1) |
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Series A-5 |
January 31, 2024 |
$ | ||||||||
Series AA |
April 19, 2024 |
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July 23, 2024 |
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Series AA-3 |
April 29, 2024 |
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July 23, 2024 |
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Series AA-4 |
May 6, 2024 |
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July 23, 2024 |
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Series AA-5 |
May 30, 2024 |
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July 23, 2024 |
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Series AAA |
July 23, 2024 |
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Series AAA-2 |
July 23, 2024 |
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Series AAA-Junior |
July 26, 2024 |
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August 26, 2024 |
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September 24, 2024 |
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Series AAA-Junior - 2 |
August 9, 2024 |
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September 9, 2024 |
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$ |
(1) |
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Dividend Acceleration. In June and July 2024, certain existing holders of Series A, AA and AAA Preferred Stock executed Series AAA Junior Preferred Stock Offering related dividend acceleration agreements (“2024 Dividend Acceleration Agreements”) pursuant to which, in exchange for participation in the Series AAA Junior Preferred Stock Offering at or above a predefined threshold, all applicable remaining common stock dividends related to their existing Series A, AA and / or AAA Preferred Stock holdings were accelerated. A total of
Modifications to Series AA Additional Investment Rights
In June 2024, certain holders of Series AA Preferred Stock with outstanding Additional Investment Rights arising from the Series AA Preferred Stock Offering (“Series AA AIRs”), in exchange for certain Series AAA Junior Preferred Stock Offering related approvals, received (i) a six (6) month extension of the exercise period of such Series AA AIRs; and (ii) an adjustment to the conversion prices for such Series AA AIRs, to the existing conversion price floors for each respective subseries of Series AA Preferred Stock, as described in the table above. In addition, a three-month extension to the term of the Additional Investment Rights issued to holders of Series AAA Preferred Stock (“Series AAA AIRs”)(the issuance of such Series AAA AIRs being subject to approval of stockholders), such that the Series AAA AIRs shall expire 21-months from the final closing of Series AAA Preferred Stock Offering.
In connection with the modifications to the Series AA AIRs described above, Series AA AIRs with initial underlying common shares totaling
In September 2024, remaining holders of Series AA Preferred Stock with outstanding Additional Investment Rights arising from the Series AA Preferred Stock Offering (“Remaining Series AA AIRs”), received (i) a six (6) month extension of the exercise period of such Remaining Series AA AIRs; and (ii) an adjustment to the conversion prices for such Series AA AIRs, to the existing conversion price floors for each respective subseries of Series AA Preferred Stock, as described in the table above. In addition, a three-month extension to the term of the Additional Investment Rights issued to holders of Series AAA Preferred Stock (“Remaining Series AAA AIRs”)(the issuance of such Series AAA AIRs being subject to approval of stockholders), such that the Remaining Series AAA AIRs shall expire 21-months from the final closing of Series AAA Preferred Stock Offering.
In connection with the modifications to the Remaining Series AA AIRs described above, Remaining Series AA AIRs with initial underlying common shares totaling
As of each of the applicable AIR modification dates the Company utilized an option pricing model, employing the back solve method for purposes of determining the implied common stock value of the Company for input into a Black Scholes option pricing model to determine the fair value of the AIRs immediately before and after the modifications described above, using Level 3 inputs. Weighted average assumptions utilized in the Black Scholes option pricing model included implied (derived) common stock prices from $
7. |
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES |
Settlement of Pending or Threatened Claims
Pioneer Capital Anstalt
In May 2024, the Company settled a dispute concerning the interpretation of certain financial terms contained within the Series AA and Series AA-2 Preferred Stock certificates of designation filed in connection with the Series AA and Series AA-2 Preferred Stock Offerings (“Pioneer Settlement”). Pioneer Capital Anstalt (“Pioneer”) filed a complaint in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York seeking monetary damages and specific performance concerning the interpretation and calculation of certain financial terms applicable to Pioneer’s additional investment rights agreements acquired in connection with Pioneer’s participation in the Series AA and Series AA-2 Preferred Stock Offerings (“Pioneer AA AIRs”)(“Pioneer Action”). In order to avoid further expense, costs, and time to litigate the action, the Parties resolved the dispute, resulting in the modification of the conversion price and conversion floor price applicable to the Pioneer AA AIRs from prices ranging from $
In addition, the Company issued to Pioneer
The Company utilized an option pricing model, employing the back solve method for purposes of determining the implied common stock value of the Company for input into a Black Scholes option pricing model to determine the fair value of the Pioneer AA AIRs immediately before and after the modifications described above, using Level 3 inputs. Weighted average assumptions utilized in the Black Scholes option pricing model included a $
Other
As described above, the Note Holders made a series of investments in the Company during the period commencing January 2021 and culminating in the issuance of the Notes, which were paid in full in the first quarter of 2023. During the fourth quarter of 2023, the Note Holders made certain claims arising from an interpretation of certain rights that the Note Holders had pursuant to the terms of SPA. On March 12, 2024, the Company and the Note Holders (the “Parties”) executed a Mutual General Release and Settlement Agreement (the “Note Holder Settlement Agreement”) settling all claims between the Parties with respect to the SPA. In consideration for the Note Holder Settlement Agreement, the Company agreed to issue the Parties an aggregate amount of
8. |
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS |
The Company evaluated subsequent events for their potential impact on the condensed consolidated financial statements and disclosures through the date the condensed consolidated financial statements were issued and determined that, except as set forth below, no subsequent events occurred that were reasonably expected to impact the condensed consolidated financial statements presented herein.
Equity Financing
On October 24, 2024, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with an accredited investor for the registered direct offering of an aggregate of
Entry into Amended and Restated Equity Exchange Agreement
On October 29, 2024, the Company entered into an Amended and Restated Equity Exchange Agreement (the “Amended Exchange Agreement”) with Infinite Reality, which amended and restated that certain Equity Exchange Agreement, dated September 30, 2024 (the “Exchange Agreement”). Pursuant to the Amended Exchange Agreement, the Company will be issuing an aggregate total of
The Exchange Shares, once exchanged pursuant to the Amended Exchange Agreement, will be exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and/or Rule 506(b) of Regulation D promulgated thereunder.
Debt Financing
On November 8, 2024 (the “Effective Date”), the Company and its subsidiary, InPVP, LLC (“Subsidiary”), entered into the Agile Loan Agreement, with Agile Capital Funding, LLC as collateral agent, and Agile, pursuant to which the Company issued to Agile a Confessed Judgment Secured Promissory Note for an aggregate value of $
Pursuant to the Agile Loan Agreement, upon the occurrence of certain events, including (a) a change in the Company’s business other than the business engaged in by the Company on the Effective Date, (b) cause or permit, voluntarily or involuntarily, any Key Person to cease being actively engagement in the management of the Company without prior notice to Agile, (c) a change in control of the Company (expressly excluding the pending transactions with Infinite Reality, Inc.) or otherwise approve the liquidation or dissolution of the Company or its Subsidiary (collectively, a “Change in Business, Management, or Ownership”), or (d) the Term Loan is accelerated upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, the Company shall be required to immediately pay to Agile an amount equal to the sum of: (i) all outstanding principal of the Agile Note plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon through the prepayment date, (ii) a fee equal to the aggregate and actual amount of interest (at the contract rate of interest) that would be paid through the Maturity Date (the “Prepayment Fee”), plus (iii) all other obligations that are due and payable, including, without limitation, interest at the Default Rate with respect to any past due amounts. The Company is allowed to make a full prepayment or partial prepayment of any or all of the Obligations arising under the Agile Loan Agreement and the Agile Note, provided, the Company shall be obligated to pay the Prepayment Fee.
The Agile Loan Agreement imposes various restrictions on the activities of the Company, including, subject to certain exceptions set forth in the Agile Loan Agreement (including, without limitation, the pending transactions with Infinite Reality, Inc.), a prohibition on: (i) creating, incurring, assuming, or being liable for any indebtedness, or allow the Subsidiary to do so (expressly excluding up to $
As security for the full and prompt payment and performance of any obligations arising under the Agile Loan Agreement and the Agile Note, the Company and its Subsidiary granted to Agile a continuing first priority security interest in all the assets of the Company and its Subsidiary; provided, however, the filing of a financing statement and/or the taking of any action required to perfect Agile’s security interest in the collateral may only occur upon an event of default. The Agile Loan Agreement also provides for standard Events of Default, customary provisions, including representations, warranties and covenants, indemnification, waiver of jury trial, arbitration, and the exercise of remedies upon a breach or default.
In connection with entering into the Agile Loan Agreement, the Company was required to pay an administrative fee of $
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS |
References in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to “Super League Enterprise, Inc.” “Company,” “we,” “us,” “our,” or similar references mean Super League Enterprise, Inc. References to the “SEC” refer to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All references to “Note,” followed by a number reference herein, refer to the applicable corresponding numbered footnotes to the condensed consolidated financial statements contained elsewhere herein.
Forward-Looking Statements
You should read the following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations in conjunction with our condensed consolidated financial statements and the related notes included elsewhere in this interim report. Our condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The following discussion and analysis contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), including, without limitation, statements regarding our expectations, beliefs, intentions or future strategies that are signified by the words “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “believe,” or similar language. All forward-looking statements included in this document are based on information available to us on the date hereof, and we assume no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Our business and financial performance are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. In evaluating our business, you should carefully consider the information set forth under the heading “Risk Factors” included Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, as amended, as well as in Item II, Part 1A of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (this “Report”). Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.
Overview
Super League Enterprise, Inc. is redefining the gaming industry as a media channel for global brands. As a leading end-to-end immersive content partner, Super League enables marketers, advertisers, and IP owners to reach massive audiences through creativity, innovation, and gameplay within the world’s largest immersive platforms. Boasting an award-winning development studio, a vast community of native creators, and a proprietary suite of tools that maximize user engagement, Super League is a one-of-a-kind holistic solutions provider. Whether a partner is focused on building a world-class creative experience, achieving lift in brand awareness, inspiring deeper customer loyalty, or finding new sources of revenue, Super League is at the forefront – always pioneering within immersive worlds.
We generate revenue from (i) innovative advertising including immersive game world and experience publishing and in-game media products, (ii) direct to consumer offers, including in-game items, e-commerce, and digital collectibles, and (iii) content and technology through the production and distribution of our own, advertiser and third-party content. We operate in one reportable segment to reflect the way management and our chief operating decision maker review and assess the performance of the business.
Infinite Reality Transaction
On September 30, 2024, the Company entered into a binding term sheet (the “iR Term Sheet”) with Infinite Reality, Inc. (“Infinite Reality”), whereby, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions as more specifically set forth in the iR Term Sheet (including receipt of the approval of the Company’s stockholders), and the entry into definitive documentation, the Company will:
(iv) |
acquire from Infinite Reality, (a) a perpetual, royalty free license to name and to create and host events for Drone Racing League, Inc., (b) to be determined esports assets and all related intellectual property, (c) cash in the amount of up to $20 million to come from divestiture of certain assets to be determined and/or other sources of capital, (d) TalentX and all related intellectual property, (e) Fearless Media and all related intellectual property, and (f) Thunder Studios and all related intellectual property (each an “Asset” and, collectively, the “Purchased Assets”)(the “Asset Acquisition”), in exchange for the Company issuing that number of shares of a to-be designated class of its preferred stock equal in priority to existing Series A, AA and AAA preferred shares (the “Consideration Shares”), which Consideration Shares will be convertible into 75% of the then issued and outstanding shares of Super League’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share (“Common Stock”), calculated at the time of the consummation of the Asset Acquisition; |
(v) |
issue to Infinite Reality 2,499,090 shares of the Company’s Common Stock, in exchange for 139,592 shares of Infinite Reality’s common stock (the “Share Exchange”), pursuant to an Equity Exchange Agreement, and to appoint a designee of Infinite Reality to the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) upon the consummation of the Share Exchange (the “Closing”); and |
(vi) |
receive a credit facility in the amount of $30,000,000 from Infinite Reality, to be established in January 2025 (the “Credit Facility”, and the Asset Acquisition, Share Exchange, and Credit Facility are collectively, the “iR Transaction”). |
The Term Sheet contemplates that, subject to the satisfaction of the conditions contained therein (including approval of the iR Transaction by the Company’s stockholders), upon the consummation of the iR Transaction, Infinite Reality will beneficially own 84.9% of the issued and outstanding shares of the Company as of the Closing.
Equity Exchange Agreement. On September 30, 2024, in connection with the Term Sheet and the Share Exchange, the Company entered into an Equity Exchange Agreement with Infinite Reality (the “Exchange Agreement”), pursuant to which the Company agreed, subject to the receipt of the approval of the Company’s stockholders and other customary closing conditions, to issue 2,499,090 shares of Common Stock (the “Exchange Shares”) in exchange for 139,592 shares of Infinite Reality common stock of equal value, based on the Company’s Common Stock being valued at $1.30 per share. The Exchange Agreement contains representations, warranties, and covenants of the Company and Infinite Reality that are customary for a transaction of this nature.
The Exchange Shares, once exchanged pursuant to the Exchange Agreement, will be exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and/or Rule 506(b) of Regulation D promulgated.
On October 29, 2024, the Company entered into an Amended and Restated Equity Exchange Agreement (the “Amended Exchange Agreement”) with Infinite Reality, which amended and restated the Exchange Agreement. Pursuant to the Amended Exchange Agreement, the Company will issue an aggregate total of 2,499,090 shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share, in exchange for 216,831 shares of Infinite Reality common stock (“Infinite Reality Common Stock” and collectively, the “Exchange”). The Exchange will be consummated across two closings: (i) an initial closing of 1,215,279 shares of Common Stock in exchange for 105,445 shares of Infinite Reality Common Stock (the “Initial Closing”); and (ii) a second closing, subject to the approval of the Company’s stockholders, of 1,283,811 shares of Common Stock for 111,386 shares of Infinite Reality Common Stock. All other terms of the Exchange Agreement were not modified.
Bylaw Amendment
On June 4, 2024, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Company approved an amendment (the “Amendment”) to the Company’s Second Amended and Restated Bylaws, effective June 4, 2024, to reduce the number of shares that are required to be present at a meeting of the Company’s stockholders (a “Meeting”) for purposes of establishing a quorum. Prior to the Amendment, the presence, in person or by proxy duly authorized, of the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of stock was required to establish a quorum for the transaction of business at a Meeting. As approved in the Amendment, the presence, in person or by proxy duly authorized, of the holders of not less than one-third (1/3) of the outstanding shares of stock entitled to vote will constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at a Meeting.
The Board adopted the Amendment to more practically obtain a quorum and conduct business at a Meeting. The Board based its decision on the increasing prevalence of brokerage firms opting to forgo discretionary or proportionate voting of the shares held by them in street name, which is making it increasingly difficult for companies with a large retail stockholder base to obtain a quorum of the majority. The change to the quorum requirement was made to improve the Company’s ability to hold Meetings when called.
Reverse Stock Split
On September 7, 2023, the Company filed a Certificate of Amendment (the “Amendment”) to the Company’s Second Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as Amended (the “Charter”), which became effective September 11, 2023, to effect a reverse stock split of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share, at a ratio of 1-for-20 (the “Reverse Split”). All references to common stock, warrants to purchase common stock and other rights, options to purchase common stock, restricted stock, share data, per share data and related information contained in the financial statements have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the effect of the Reverse Split for all periods presented.
Acquisition of Melon, Inc.
On May 4, 2023, we entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with Melon, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Melon”), pursuant to which the Company acquired substantially all of the assets of Melon (the “Melon Assets”) (the “Acquisition”). The consummation of the Acquisition (the “Closing”) occurred simultaneously with the execution of the Purchase Agreement. Melon is a development studio building innovative virtual worlds in partnership with powerful consumer brands across music, film, TV, sports, fashion and youth culture. With this acquisition, Super League further strengthens its position as a one-stop solutions provider and strategic operating partner for marquee brands and businesses seeking to expand and activate communities throughout the gaming metaverse.
At the Closing, the Company paid an aggregate total of $900,000 to Melon (the “Closing Consideration”), of which $150,000 was paid in the form of the forgiveness of certain working capital advances paid to Melon in the equivalent amount, and the remaining $750,000 was paid in the form of shares of the Company’s common stock, valued at $0.4818 (the “Closing Share Price”), the VWAP, as quoted on the Nasdaq Capital Market, for the five (5) trading days immediately preceding May 4, 2023.
Pursuant to the terms and subject to the conditions of the Purchase Agreement, up to an aggregate of $2,350,000 (the “Contingent Consideration”) will be payable to Melon in connection with the achievement of certain revenue milestones for the period from the Closing until December 31, 2023 (the “First Earnout Period”) in the amount of $1,000,000, and for the year ending December 31, 2024 (the “Second Earnout Period”) in the amount of $1,350,000 (the “Second Earnout Period” and the “First Earnout Period” are collectively referred to as the “Earnout Periods”). The Contingent Consideration is payable in the form of cash and common stock, with $600,000 of the aggregate Contingent Consideration being payable in the form of cash, and $1,750,000 payable in the form of common stock, valued at the greater of (a) the Closing Share Price, and (b) the volume weighted average price (“VWAP”) for the five trading days immediately preceding the end of each respective Earnout Period.
Executive Summary
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 we continued to demonstrate the effectiveness of our overall strategy, providing us with increasing opportunities to earn a greater share of advertisers’ wallet, as demonstrated by larger average deal sizes and continued high repeat customer percentages, and our focus on cost reductions and optimization has positively impacted operating leverage.
Three Months Ended September 30, 2024
Revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2024 totaled $4.4 million, a decrease of $2.8 million or 38%, compared to $7.2 million for the comparable prior year quarter. The decrease in revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2024 reflected a mix of industry softness in ad sales, stemming from macro environmental factors including consumer spending softness, continued market education and adoption of immersive platforms as a marketing channel, the shift of certain revenues and program start delays to future periods by advertisers, and a reduction in Minehut related media sales revenues in connection with the sale of our Minehut digital property in the first quarter of 2024.
Cost of revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2024 decreased $1.9 million, or 42% to $2.7 million, compared to $4.7 million in the comparable prior year quarter, driven primarily by the 38% decrease in quarterly revenues for the same periods.
As a percentage of revenue, gross profit for the three months ended September 30, 2024 was 39%, compared to 35% for the prior year comparable quarter. Results for the three months ended September 30, 2023 included the impact of partial delivery under a significant custom integration and platform media revenue contract with a customer that had a higher average direct cost profile, compared to the other programs that generated revenues during the prior year comparable quarter.
Total operating expense for the three months ended September 30, 2024 decreased $1.9 million, or 26% to $5.2 million, compared to $7.0 million in the comparable prior year quarter. Excluding noncash stock compensation expense, intangible asset amortization expense, mark to market related fair value adjustments, and other noncash charges (collectively, “noncash charges and credits”), totaling $968,000, operating expense for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 was $4.2 million and $6.0 million, respectively, reflecting a $1.8 million, or 30% decrease compared to the prior year quarter, reflecting the impact of our ongoing focus on cost reductions and operating efficiencies. Net loss for the three months ended September 30, 2024, which includes the impact of noncash charges and credits totaling $968,000, was $3.6 million or $(0.54) per share, compared to a net loss of $3.0 million, or $(3.19) per share, in the comparable prior year quarter. The numerator utilized in the calculation of net loss per share for the three months ended September 30, 2024 included noncash common stock dividends paid in connection with outstanding preferred stock, with a total fair value of $1.7 million, which is also included as a charge to accumulated deficit for the three months ended September 30, 2024. The numerator utilized in the calculation of net loss per share for the three months ended September 30, 2023 included a noncash deemed dividend in connection with outstanding preferred stock, with a total fair value of $6.4 million, which is also included as a charge to accumulated deficit for the three months ended September 30, 2023.
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024
Revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 totaled $12.8 million compared to $15.6 million for the comparable prior year period. The decrease in revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 reflected a mix of industry softness in ad sales, stemming from macro environmental factors including consumer spending softness, continued market education and adoption of immersive platforms as a marketing channel, the shift of certain revenues and program start delays to future periods by advertisers, and a reduction in Minehut related media sales revenues in connection with the sale of our Minehut digital property in the first quarter of 2024.
Cost of revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 decreased $1.9 million, or 20% to $7.7 million, compared to $9.5 million in the comparable prior year period, driven primarily by the 18% decrease in revenues for the same year to date periods. As a percentage of revenue, gross profit for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 was 40%, compared to 39% for the prior year comparable period.
Total operating expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 decreased $8.7 million, or 34% to $17.3 million, compared to $26.0 million in the comparable prior year period. Excluding noncash charges and credits totaling $3.6 million and $7.8 million, respectively, operating expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 was $13.7 million and $18.2 million, respectively, reflecting a $4.5 million, or 25% decrease compared to the prior year period, reflecting the impact of our ongoing focus on cost reductions and operating efficiencies. Net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, which includes the impact of noncash charges and credits totaling $3.6 million, was $11.3 million or $(2.00) per share, compared to a net loss of $17.1 million, or $(10.25) per share, in the comparable prior year period. The numerator utilized in the calculation of net loss per share included common stock dividends paid in connection with outstanding preferred stock, with a total fair value of $3.3 million, which is also included as a charge to accumulated deficit for the nine months ended September 30, 2024. The numerator utilized in the calculation of net loss per share for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 included a noncash deemed dividend in connection with outstanding preferred stock, with a total fair value of $6.4 million, which is also included as a charge to accumulated deficit for the nine months ended September 30, 2023.
Seasonality
Our revenue fluctuates quarterly and is generally higher in the second half of our fiscal year, with the fourth quarter typically representing our highest revenue quarter each year. Advertising spending is traditionally seasonally strong in the second half of each year, reflecting the impact of seasonal back to school, game release and holiday season advertising spending by brands and advertisers. We believe that this seasonality in advertising spending affects our quarterly results, which generally reflect relatively higher advertising revenue in the second half of each year, compared to the first half of the year.
Meta Stadiums Collaboration
In August 2024 , we announced a strategic partnership with Meta-Stadiums, a cutting-edge platform to build, customize, and manage virtual stadiums in the metaverse, to combine capabilities and offer cross-platform immersive experiences and events to music artists, sports teams, entertainment companies, and consumer brands. The alliance creates a world-class end-to-end provider of metaverse programs and strategies that reaches all corners of the virtual universe, from bespoke 3D spaces to the most popular immersive platforms such as Roblox, Fortnite Creative, The Sandbox, Decentraland, and Minecraft.
Common Sense Networks Initiative
In March 2024, we announced an initiative with Common Sense Networks, the award winning, singular leader in age appropriate content moderation standards and owner of Sensical, the groundbreaking streaming and FAST channel service for kids 2-12, that enables brands to connect with young audiences on a global scale in safe and suitable ways across major gaming and video platforms, including Roblox, Fortnite Creative, Minecraft, YouTube, TikTok, and beyond.
GSTV Partnership
In March 2024, we announced a partnership with GSTV, the national on-the-go video network engaging and entertaining targeted audiences at scale across tens of thousands of fuel retailers. The partnership will unite the physical journey of consumers with the expansive digital world of gaming. Initially, the partnership brings Super League’s popular Metaburst gaming news segment to GSTV, keeping millions of viewers at fuel and convenience retailers across the country updated on the latest trends and advancements in the 3D web, virtual worlds and platforms like Roblox and Fortnite. GSTV and Super League are also collaborating on other integration opportunities that unite physical and digital retail engagement to provide brands with innovative and exciting ways to reach a broad base of consumers. In addition to extending in-game content to GSTV screens, the Super League Loyalty & Reward platform will power custom omnichannel programs that reward Roblox users with seamless real world benefits from GTSV partners, and create opportunities for GSTV audience family members to enjoy special rewards within Roblox.
Chartis Partnership
In March 2024, we announced new capabilities for our entertainment and consumer brand clients in Fortnite Creative via a partnership with Chartis. Chartis is a platform focused on Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN), offering a rapidly-growing suite of tools to make it easier and more intuitive for creators to build original games and experiences within Fortnite Creative, where an increasing segment of the blockbuster game’s 70 million monthly players spend their time. The partnership with Chartis enables Super League and its prominent global brand partners to tap into the Chartis Network, a coalition of independent Fortnite Creative developers with more than 157 million monthly plays and nearly one billion monthly impressions. Together, the companies will provide unparalleled opportunities for brands to launch new Fortnite Creative Islands and custom integrations.
Condensed Consolidated Results of Operations
The following table sets forth a summary of our results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 (dollars in thousands) (Unaudited):
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$ | 4,431 | $ | 7,195 | $ | (2,764 | ) | (38 | )% | $ | 12,756 | $ | 15,569 | $ | (2,813 | ) | (18 | )% | ||||||||||||||
COST OF REVENUE |
2,706 | 4,655 | (1,949 | ) | (42 | )% | 7,653 | 9,512 | (1,859 | ) | (20 | )% | ||||||||||||||||||||
GROSS PROFIT |
1,725 | 2,540 | (815 | ) | (32 | )% | 5,103 | 6,057 | (954 | ) | (16 | )% | ||||||||||||||||||||
OPERATING EXPENSE |
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Selling, marketing and advertising |
2,397 | 3,161 | (764 | ) | (24 | )% | 7,306 | 8,767 | (1,461 | ) | (17 | )% | ||||||||||||||||||||
Engineering, technology and development |
914 | 2,066 | (1,152 | ) | (56 | )% | 3,405 | 7,268 | (3,863 | ) | (53 | )% | ||||||||||||||||||||
General and administrative |
1,935 | 2,271 | (336 | ) | (15 | )% | 6,558 | 7,094 | (536 | ) | (8 | )% | ||||||||||||||||||||
Contingent consideration |
(68 | ) | (462 | ) | 394 | 85 | % | (15 | ) | 546 | (561 | ) | (103 | )% | ||||||||||||||||||
Loss on intangible asset disposal |
- | - | - | - | % | - | 2,284 | (2,284 | ) | (100 | )% | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total operating expense |
5,178 | 7,036 | (1,858 | ) | (26 | )% | 17,254 | 25,959 | (8,705 | ) | (34 | )% | ||||||||||||||||||||
NET LOSS FROM OPERATIONS |
(3,453 | ) | (4,496 | ) | (1,043 | ) | (23 | )% | (12,151 | ) | (19,902 | ) | (7,751 | ) | (39 | )% | ||||||||||||||||
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET |
(179 | ) | 1,512 | (1,691 | ) | (112 | )% | 804 | 2,533 | (1,729 | ) | (68 | )% | |||||||||||||||||||
Loss before benefit from income taxes |
(3,632 | ) | (2,984 | ) | 648 | 22 | % | (11,347 | ) | (17,369 | ) | (6,022 | ) | (35 | )% | |||||||||||||||||
Benefit from income taxes |
- | - | - | - | % | - | 313 | (313 | ) | (100 | )% | |||||||||||||||||||||
NET LOSS |
$ | (3,632 | ) | $ | (2,984 | ) | $ | 648 | 22 | % | $ | (11,347 | ) | $ | (17,056 | ) | $ | (5,709 | ) | (33 | )% |
Comparison of the Results of Operations for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 and 2023
Revenue (dollars in thousands) (Unaudited)
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Media and advertising |
$ | 1,538 | $ | 2,886 | $ | (1,348 | ) | (47 | )% | $ | 4,637 | $ | 6,904 | $ | (2,267 | ) | (33 | )% | ||||||||||||||
Publishing and content studio |
2,646 | 3,960 | (1,314 | ) | (33 | )% | 7,388 | 7,547 | (159 | ) | (2 | )% | ||||||||||||||||||||
Direct to consumer |
247 | 349 | (102 | ) | (29 | )% | 731 | 1,118 | (387 | ) | (35 | )% | ||||||||||||||||||||
$ | 4,431 | $ | 7,195 | $ | (2,764 | ) | (38 | )% | $ | 12,756 | $ | 15,569 | $ | (2,813 | ) | (18 | )% |
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Three Months Ended September 30, 2024, Compared to the Three Months Ended September 30, 2023:
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Total revenue decreased $2.8 million, or 38% to $4.4 million, compared to $7.2 million in the comparable prior year quarter. |
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Media and advertising revenue decreased $1.3 million, or 47%, to $1.5 million, compared to $2.9 million in the comparable prior year quarter. The change reflected a $1.0 million decrease in influencer marketing revenue and a $522,000 decrease in on-platform related media sales revenue, partially offset by a $174,000 increase in off-platform related media sales revenue. The decrease in on-platform related media revenue reflects the impact of the sale of our Minehut Assets discussed above, and the treatment of 60% of Minehut related media direct net sales for the period as a reduction of the receivable established in connection with the GS Agreement, as described elsewhere herein. Gross Minehut related direct sales for the three months ended September 30, 2024 totaled $67,000, of which $40,000 was accounted for as a reduction of the initial receivable from GamerSafer established upon sale of the Minehut Assets. Minehut related media sales for the third quarter of 2023 totaled $269,000. |
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Publishing and content studio revenue decreased $1.3 million, or 33%, to $2.6 million, compared to $4.0 million in the comparable prior year quarter, driven primarily by a net $0.9 million decrease in custom game development and immersive experience related revenues. Revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2023 included $1.3 million of revenues for the Kraft Lunchables custom game development experience. Revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2024 included revenues from immersive experiences for the International Olympic Committee (“IOC”), Google, Inc., DreamWorks: The Wild Robot, Hi-Chew, American Egg Board, Bandi Namco, Maybelline and Old Navy, among others. |
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Direct to consumer revenue decreased $102,000, or 29%, to $247,000, compared to $349,000 in the comparable prior year quarter. The decrease primarily reflects the impact of the sale of our Minehut Assets in the first quarter of 2024, which prior to the sale, also generated direct to consumer Minecraft server related subscription revenues for the Company. Minehut direct to consumer related revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2023 totaled $127,000. |
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024, Compared to the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023:
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Total revenue decreased $2.8 million, or 18% to $12.8 million, compared to $15.6 million in the comparable prior year period. |
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Media and advertising revenue decreased $2.3 million, or 33%, to $4.6 million, compared to $6.9 million in the comparable prior year period. The change reflected a $2.4 million decrease in on-platform related media sales revenue and a $730,000 decrease in influencer marketing revenue, partially offset by a $541,000 increase in off-platform related media sales revenue. The decrease in off-platform related media revenue reflects the impact of the sale of our Minehut Assets discussed above. Minehut related media sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 totaled $716,000. |
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Publishing and content studio revenue was relatively flat, totaling $7.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $7.5 million in the comparable prior year period. Publishing and content studio revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 included custom game development and immersive experience related revenues for the International Olympic Committee (“IOC”), Google, Inc., Visa, Inc., Maybelline, Claire’s, Kraft Lunchables, Skechers, Lego, DreamWorks: The Wild Robot, Avid Technology, Universal Pictures, American Heart Association and Westpac, among others. |
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Direct to consumer revenue decreased $387,000, or 35%, to $731,000, compared to $1.1 million in the comparable prior year period. The decrease primarily reflects the impact of the sale of our Minehut Assets in the first quarter of 2024, which prior to the sale, also generated direct to consumer Minecraft server related subscription revenues for the Company. Minehut direct to consumer related revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 totaled $401,000. |
Cost of Revenue
Cost of revenue includes direct costs incurred in connection with the satisfaction of performance obligations under our revenue arrangements including internal and third-party engineering, creative, content, broadcast and other personnel, talent and influencers, internal and third-party game developers, content capture and production services, direct marketing, cloud services, software, prizing, and revenue sharing fees. Cost of revenue fluctuates period to period based on the specific programs and revenue streams contributing to revenue each period and the related cost profile of our physical and digital experiences, media and advertising campaigns and publishing and content studio sales activities occurring each period.
Three Months Ended September 30, 2024, Compared to the Three Months Ended September 30, 2023:
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Cost of revenue decreased $1.9 million, or 42%, relatively consistent with the 38% decrease in related revenues for the quarterly periods presented. The greater than proportional change in cost of revenue was due to the impact of partial delivery under a significant custom integration and platform media revenue contract with a customer that had a higher average direct cost profile, compared to the other programs that generated revenues during the prior year comparable quarter. |
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024, Compared to the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023:
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Cost of revenue decreased $1.9 million, or 20%, relatively consistent with the 18% decrease in related revenues for the year to date periods presented. The greater than proportional change in cost of revenue was due to the impact of partial delivery under a significant custom integration and platform media revenue contract with a customer that had a higher average direct cost profile, compared to the other programs that generated revenues during the prior year comparable period. |
Operating Expense
Refer to the table summarizing our results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 above.
Noncash stock-based compensation. Noncash stock-based compensation expense for the periods presented was included in the following operating expense line items (dollars in thousands) (Unaudited):
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Sales, marketing and advertising |
$ | 124 | $ | 231 | $ | (107 | ) | (46 | )% | $ | 378 | $ | 631 | $ | (253 | ) | (40 | )% | ||||||||||||||
Engineering, technology and development |
6 | 14 | (8 | ) | (57 | )% | 23 | 205 | (182 | ) | (89 | )% | ||||||||||||||||||||
General and administrative |
226 | 398 | (172 | ) | (43 | )% | 585 | 1,339 | (754 | ) | (56 | )% | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total noncash stock compensation expense |
$ | 356 | $ | 643 | $ | (287 | ) | (44 | )% | $ | 986 | $ | 2,175 | $ | (1,189 | ) | (55 | )% |
Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 Compared to the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
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The net decrease in noncash stock compensation expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 was primarily due to a $162,000 and $302,000, respectively, reduction in noncash stock compensation expense due to the Executive Grant Modifications and Employee Grant Modifications described below, including accelerated vesting due to partial vesting of a portion of the replacement grants in the prior year periods, a $30,000 and $179,000, respectively, decrease due to net reductions in headcount since the end of the prior year period, and a $88,000 and $333,000, respectively, reduction in connection with the granting of the Modified PSUs, with accelerated amortization in the prior year periods, due to the market based vesting conditions and use of a Monte Carlo simulation model and lower grant date fair values reflecting lower stock prices on the applicable grant date, compared to the Original PSUs expensed in the prior year periods. |
Modifications to Equity-Based Awards
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On January 1, 2022, the Company issued 67,500 performance stock units (“Original PSUs”) under the Company’s 2014 Amended and Restated Stock Option and Incentive Plan, which vest in five equal increments of 13,500 PSUs, based on satisfaction of certain market based vesting conditions. The Original PSUs were fully expensed as of June 30, 2023. Noncash stock compensation expense related to the Original PSUs totaled $0 and $298,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively. |
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On April 30, 2023, the Board approved the cancellation of the 67,500 Original PSUs previously granted to certain executives (four plan participants in total) under the 2014 Plan (as described above). In exchange for the cancelled Original PSUs, the executives were granted an aggregate of 67,500 PSUs, which vest, over a five-year term, upon the Company’s common stock achieving certain VWAP goals as described at Note 2, elsewhere herein (“Modified PSUs”). Total incremental compensation cost related to the Modified PSUs totaled $540,000 which is recognized prospectively over the implied service period, ranging from .69 years to 1.5 years, calculated in connection with the Monte Carlo simulation model used to determine the fair value of the equity awards immediately before and after the modifications. Noncash stock compensation expense related to the Modified PSUs totaled $28,000 and $125,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively. Noncash stock compensation expense related to the Modified PSUs totaled $131,000 and $220,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively. |
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On April 30, 2023, the Board approved the cancellation of certain stock options to purchase an aggregate of 58,951 shares of the Company’s common stock previously granted to certain executives and employees (six plan participants in total) under the Company’s 2014 Amended and Restated Employee Stock Option and Incentive Plan (the “2014 Plan”), with an average exercise price of approximately $56.40. In addition, the Board approved the cancellation of certain warrants to purchase an aggregate of 26,100 shares of the Company’s common stock previously granted to certain executives and employees, with an average exercise price of approximately $199.80. In exchange for the cancelled options and warrants, certain executives and employees were granted options to purchase an aggregate of 305,000 shares of common stock under the 2014 Plan, at an exercise price of $9.80 (the closing price of the Company’s common stock as listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market on April 28, 2023, the last trading day before the approval of the awards), with one-third of the options vesting on the April 30, 2023, the grant date, with the remainder vesting monthly over the thirty-six month period thereafter, subject to continued service (“Executive Grant Modifications”) (collectively, “Modified Executive Grants”). The grant and exercise of the Modified Executive Grants was contingent upon the Company receiving approval from its stockholders to increase the number of shares available under the 2014 Plan, which was obtained in connection with the Company’s 2023 annual shareholder meeting in September 2023. As such, the grant date and the commencement of noncash stock compensation amortization for the Modified Executive Grants was September 7, 2023. Total incremental compensation cost related to the Modified Executive Grants totaled $347,000, $112,000 of which related to vested awards as of the modification date and was recognized as expense immediately, and $235,000 related to unvested awards which is recognized prospectively over the remaining service period of 3 years. Noncash stock compensation expense related to the Modified Executive Grants totaled $54,000 and $162,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively. Noncash stock compensation expense related to the Modified Executive Grants totaled $132,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023. |
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On May 1, 2023, the Board approved the cancellation of options to purchase an aggregate of 29,224 shares of the Company’s common stock previously granted to its employees (68 plan participants in total) under the 2014 Plan, in exchange for newly issued options to purchase an aggregate of 63,900 shares of the Company’s common stock under the 2014 Plan, at an exercise price equal to the closing trading price on May 1, 2023, or $9.81, with a range of zero to one-third of the options vesting on the May 1, 2023, the grant date, dependent upon the tenure of the employee, and the remainder vesting monthly over the forty-eight month period thereafter, subject to continued service (“Employee Grant Modifications”)(collectively, “Modified Employee Grants”). Unrecognized compensation expense related to the original award as of the date of the Employee Grant Modifications totaled $960,000 which is recognized prospectively over the remaining service period of 4 years. Total incremental compensation cost related to the Modified Employee Grants totaled $449,000, $101,000 of which related to vested awards as of the modification date and was recognized as expense immediately, and $348,000 related to unvested awards which is recognized prospectively over the remaining service period of 4 years. Noncash stock compensation expense related to the Modified Employee Grants totaled $39,000 and $135,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively. Noncash stock compensation expense related to the Modified Employee Grants totaled $56,000 and $224,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively. |
Amortization of intangible assets. Amortization expense for the periods presented was included in the following operating expense line items (dollars in thousands) (Unaudited):
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Sales, marketing and advertising |
$ | 199 | $ | 534 | $ | (335 | ) | (63 | )% | $ | 596 | $ | 1,591 | $ | (995 | ) | (63 | )% | ||||||||||||||
Engineering, technology and development |
229 | 492 | (263 | ) | (53 | )% | 736 | 1,656 | (920 | ) | (56 | )% | ||||||||||||||||||||
General and administrative |
182 | 202 | (20 | ) | (10 | )% | 564 | 584 | (20 | ) | (3 | )% | ||||||||||||||||||||
Intangible asset disposal |
- | - | - | - | % | - | 2,284 | (2,284 | ) | (100 | )% | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total amortization expense |
$ | 610 | $ | 1,228 | $ | (618 | ) | (50 | )% | $ | 1,896 | $ | 6,115 | $ | (4,219 | ) | (69 | )% |
Amortization expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 decreased primarily due to a $7.1 million write-down of our partner relationship related intangible assets in the fourth quarter of the year ended December 31, 2023, comprised of our Microsoft Minecraft server and InPvP developed technology intangible assets originally acquired in connection with the acquisition of Mobcrush, Inc. in June 2021. The write-down resulted in a $7.1 million decrease in the carrying value of the related intangible assets as of December 31, 2023, and a corresponding decrease in scheduled future quarterly and annual amortization expense for the remaining carrying value of the applicable intangible assets, commencing in the first quarter of 2024 (remaining carrying value totaled $860,000 as of December 31, 2023). Amortization expense related to our partner relationship related intangible assets, comprised of our Microsoft Minecraft server and InPvP developed technology intangible assets, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 totaled $50,000 and $150,000, respectively. Amortization expense related to our partner relationship related intangible assets, comprised of our Microsoft Minecraft server and InPvP developed technology intangible assets, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 totaled $502,000 and $1,506,000, respectively.
In June 2023, the Company assigned the intangible assets originally acquired in connection with the Company’s acquisition of Bannerfy in fiscal year 2021, to the original sellers. The assets were disposed of in connection with management’s review of operations and decision to allocate resources elsewhere. As a result, in the second quarter of 2023, the Company recorded a write-off of net developed technology related intangible assets acquired in connection with the acquisition of Bannerfy totaling $2,284,000. Amortization expense for the disposed Bannerfy related intangible assets for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 totaled $0 and $201,000, respectively.
Selling, Marketing and Advertising
Three Months Ended September 30, 2024, Compared to the Three Months Ended September 30, 2023:
Selling, marketing and advertising expense decreased $764,000, or 24% due primarily to a $335,000, or 63% reduction in amortization expense related to the write-down of our partner relationship related intangible assets as described above, and a $107,000 decrease in selling and marketing personnel related noncash stock compensation expense, as described above.
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024, Compared to the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023:
Selling, marketing and advertising expense decreased $1.5 million, or 17% due primarily to a $1.0 million, or 63% reduction in amortization expense related to the write-down of our partner relationship related intangible assets as described above, and a $253,000 decrease in selling and marketing personnel related noncash stock compensation expense, as described above.
Engineering, Technology and Development
Components of our platform are available on a “free to use,” “always on basis,” and are utilized and offered as an audience acquisition tool, as a means of growing our audience, engagement, viewership, players and community. Engineering, technology and development related operating expense include the costs described below, incurred in connection with our audience acquisition and viewership expansion activities. Engineering, technology and development related operating expense includes (i) allocated internal engineering personnel expense, including salaries, noncash stock compensation, taxes and benefits, (ii) third-party contract software development and engineering expense, (iii) internal use software cost amortization expense, and (iv) technology platform related cloud services, broadband and other platform expense, incurred in connection with our audience acquisition and viewership expansion activities, including tools and product offering development, testing, minor upgrades and features, free to use services, corporate information technology and general platform maintenance and support. Capitalized internal use software development costs are amortized on a straight-line basis over the software’s estimated useful life.
Three Months Ended September 30, 2024, Compared to the Three Months Ended September 30, 2023:
Engineering, technology and development costs decreased $1.2 million, or 56%, driven primarily by the following:
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Decrease in cloud services and other technology platform costs totaling $243,000, or 60%, and a decrease in product and engineering personnel expense totaling $662,000, or 61%, reflecting the impact of related personnel and other cost reduction activities, including the sale of our Minehut assets. |
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Decrease in developed technology related intangible asset amortization expense totaling $263,000, or 53% resulting primarily from the write-down of our Microsoft Minecraft Server, and InPvP developed technology related intangible asset as of December 31, 2023. |
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024, Compared to the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023:
Engineering, technology and development costs decreased $3.9 million, or 53%, driven primarily by the following:
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Decrease in cloud services and other technology platform costs totaling $1.2 million, or 64%, and a decrease in product and engineering personnel and noncash stock compensation expense totaling $1.5 million, or 48%, and $182,000, or 89%, respectively, reflecting the impact of related personnel and other cost reduction activities, including the sale of our Minehut assets. |
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Decrease in developed technology related intangible asset amortization expense totaling $920,000, or 56% resulting primarily from the write-down of our Microsoft Minecraft Server, InPvP developed technology and Bannerfy technology related intangible assets, respectively, during the year ended December 31, 2023, as described above. |
General and Administrative
General and administrative expense for the periods presented was comprised of the following (dollars in thousands) (Unaudited):
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Personnel costs |
$ | 378 | $ | 542 | $ | (164 | ) | (30 | )% | $ | 1,331 | $ | 1,729 | $ | (398 | ) | (23 | )% | ||||||||||||||
Office and facilities |
49 | 48 | 1 | 2 | % | 147 | 153 | (6 | ) | (4 | )% | |||||||||||||||||||||
Professional fees |
228 | 183 | 45 | 25 | % | 799 | 660 | 139 | 21 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation |
227 | 398 | (171 | ) | (43 | )% | 585 | 1,339 | (754 | ) | (56 | )% | ||||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
205 | 224 | (19 | ) | (8 | )% | 621 | 651 | (30 | ) | (5 | )% | ||||||||||||||||||||
Other |
848 | 876 | (28 | ) | (3 | )% | 3,075 | 2,562 | 513 | 20 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total general and administrative expense |
$ | 1,935 | $ | 2,271 | $ | (336 | ) | (15 | )% | $ | 6,558 | $ | 7,094 | $ | (536 | ) | (8 | )% |
A summary of the main drivers of the change in general and administrative expense for the periods presented is as follows:
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2024, Compared to the Three Months Ended September 30, 2023:
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Personnel costs decreased due to headcount reductions in various corporate, general and administrative functions in connection with ongoing cost reduction and optimization activities. |
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Professional fees expense increased due to additional audit and third-party valuation fees incurred in connection with various fiscal year 2023 complex, nonstandard transactions, including the Melon Acquisition and various technical accounting related aspects associated with preferred stock outstanding, and related freestanding-equity instruments. |
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Noncash stock compensation expense included in general and administrative expense decreased primarily due to a $111,000 net reduction in noncash stock compensation expense in connection with the Executive Grant Modification described above, and a $77,000 net reduction in noncash stock compensation expense in connection with the Original PSUs, with an estimated average grant date fair value of $36.16 and which were fully expensed as of September 30, 2023, and the Modified PSUs, with an average grant date fair value of $8.00 and are amortized on an accelerated basis over the implied service period due to the utilization of a Monte Carlo simulation model to determine the estimated fair value of the equity-based award. |
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024, Compared to the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023:
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Personnel costs decreased due to headcount reductions in various corporate, general and administrative functions in connection with ongoing cost reduction and optimization activities. |
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Professional fees expense increased in fiscal 2024 due to additional audit and third-party valuation fees incurred in connection with various fiscal year 2023 complex, nonstandard transactions, including the Melon Acquisition and various technical accounting related aspects associated with preferred stock outstanding, and related freestanding equity instruments. |
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Noncash stock compensation expense included in general and administrative expense decreased primarily due to a $150,000 net reduction in noncash stock compensation expense related to restricted stock units issued to a third-party consultant that were fully vested as of December 31, 2023, a $202,000 net reduction in noncash stock compensation expense in connection with the Executive Grant Modification described above, and a $183,000 net reduction due to fully vested equity awards as of the end of the prior year quarter with higher average grant date fair values than equity awards included in expense subsequent to September 30, 2023. The decrease also reflects a $224,000 net reduction in noncash stock compensation expense in connection with the Original PSUs, with an estimated average grant date fair value of $36.16 and which were fully expensed as of September 30, 2023, and the Modified PSUs, with an average grant date fair value of $8.00 and are amortized on an accelerated basis over the implied service period due to the utilization of a Monte Carlo simulation model to determine the estimated fair value of the equity-based award. |
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Other expense increased due to noncash legal settlement expense incurred in connection with the Pioneer Settlement, described above, comprised of $346,000 of noncash expense in connection with the issuance of 275,000 shares of common stock to Pioneer, and the noncash incremental fair value totaling $283,000, related to Pioneer and other AA AIRs, which were modified to include a reduction in exercise price and an extension of the exercise term, as described at Note 6. Other expense also included a $164,000 noncash legal settlement charge related to the adjustment of the estimated fair value (i.e. mark-to-market), as of the issuance date, for common stock issued pursuant to the Note Holder Settlement Agreement, as described above. The increase was partially offset by a reduction in information technology, insurance and other corporate costs in connection with ongoing cost reduction activities. |
Contingent Consideration
Super Biz Acquisition
The Company hired the Founders of Super Biz Co. (“Super Biz”) in connection with the acquisition of (i) substantially all of the assets of Super Biz (the “Super Biz Assets”), and (ii) the personal goodwill of the founders of Super Biz (the “Founders”) regarding Super Biz’s business (collectively, the “Super Biz Acquisition”). Pursuant to the provisions of the Asset Purchase Agreement entered into for the Super Biz Acquisition (the “Super Biz Purchase Agreement”), in the event that a Founder ceases to be an employee during the period from the October 4, 2021 (the “Super Biz Closing Date”) until December 31, 2022 and for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023 (the “Super Biz Earnout Periods”), as a consequence of his resignation without good cause, or termination for cause, the Super Biz Contingent Consideration will be reduced by one-half (50%) for the respective Super Biz Earn Out Period, if and when earned. Under ASC 805, a contingent consideration arrangement in which the payments are automatically forfeited if employment terminates is considered to be compensation for post-combination services, and not acquisition consideration. As such, the Contingent Consideration, is accounted for as post-combination services and expensed in the period that payment of any amounts of Contingent Consideration is determined to be probable and reasonably estimable. Contingent Consideration is recorded as a liability in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets in accordance with ASC 480, which requires freestanding financial instruments where the company must or could settle the obligation by issuing a variable number of its shares, and the obligation’s monetary value is based solely or predominantly on variations in something other than the fair value of the company’s shares, to be recorded as a liability at fair value and re-valued at each reporting date, with changes in the fair value reported in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.
The change in accrued Super Biz Contingent Consideration and the related income statement impact for the periods presented was comprised of the following (dollars in thousands) (Unaudited):
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2023 |
2024 |
2023 |
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Beginning balance |
$ | 1,765 | $ | 709 | $ | 1,670 | $ | 3,206 | ||||||||
Accrued contingent consideration(3) |
- | 351 | 142 | 1,073 | ||||||||||||
Change in fair value(3) |
- | (63 | ) | (9 | ) | 141 | ||||||||||
Contingent consideration Payments(2) |
- | - | (38 | ) | (3,423 | ) | ||||||||||
Issuance of Super Biz Note (as described below) | (1,765 | ) | - | (1,765 | ) | - | ||||||||||
Accrued contingent consideration(1) |
$ | - | $ | 997 | $ | - | $ | 997 |
(1) |
As of September 30, 2024, reflects the cash portion of the Super Biz Second Earn Out Period related contingent consideration payable. As of September 30, 2023, the accrual included 16,636 shares of common stock valued at $1.74 the closing price of our common stock as of the applicable period end date. |
(2) |
In May 2024, the Company paid accrued contingent consideration related to the Super Biz Second Earn Out Period, comprised of 30,330 shares of our common stock valued at $38,000. In April 2023, the Company paid accrued contingent consideration related to the Initial Earn Out Period, comprised of $2.9 million of cash payments and payment of 987,973 shares of our common stock valued at $548,000. |
(3) |
Reflected in the condensed consolidated statement of operations for the applicable period. |
Melon Acquisition
On May 4, 2023 (“Melon Acquisition Date”), Super League entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “Melon Purchase Agreement”) with Melon, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Melon”), pursuant to which the Company acquired substantially all of the assets of Melon (the “Melon Assets”) (the “Melon Acquisition”).
Pursuant to the terms and subject to the conditions of the Purchase Agreement, up to an aggregate of $2,350,000 (the “Melon Contingent Consideration”) will be payable to Melon in connection with the achievement of certain revenue milestones for the period from the Melon Closing until December 31, 2023 (the “First Earnout Period”) in the amount of $1,000,000, and for the year ending December 31, 2024 (the “Second Earnout Period”) in the amount of $1,350,000 (the “Second Earnout Period” and the “First Earnout Period” are collectively referred to as the “Earnout Periods”). The Melon Contingent Consideration is payable in the form of cash and common stock, with $600,000 of the aggregate Melon Contingent Consideration being payable in the form of cash, and $1,750,000 payable in the form of common stock, valued at the greater of (a) the Closing Share Price, and (b) the VWAP for the five trading days immediately preceding the end of each respective Earnout Period.
Contingent consideration is recorded as a liability in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets in accordance with ASC 480, which requires freestanding financial instruments where the company must or could settle the obligation by issuing a variable number of its shares, and the obligation’s monetary value is based solely or predominantly on variations in something other than the fair value of the company’s shares, to be recorded as a liability at fair value and re-valued at each reporting date, with changes in the fair value reported in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. The fair value of the Melon Contingent Consideration on the valuation date was determined utilizing a Monte Carlo simulation model and measured using Level 3 inputs. Assumptions utilized in connection with utilization of the Monte Carlo simulation model as of September 30, 2024 included a risk free interest rate of 4.79%, a volatility rate of 70%, a closing stock price of $2.15 and a discount rate of 30%.
The change in fair value, which is included in contingent consideration expense in the condensed consolidated statement of operations for the applicable periods present was comprised of the following (dollars in thousands) (Unaudited):
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Beginning balance |
$ | 336 | $ | 1,432 | $ | 538 | $ | - | ||||||||
Contingent Consideration – Initial accrual – May 2023 |
- | - | - | 1,350 | ||||||||||||
Change in fair value(3) |
(68 | ) | (750 | ) | (148 | ) | (668 | ) | ||||||||
Contingent consideration payments (2) |
- | - | (122 | ) | - | |||||||||||
Accrued contingent consideration(1) |
$ | 268 | $ | 682 | $ | 268 | $ | 682 |
(1) |
As of September 30, 2024, the accrual for the Second Earn Out Period included 84,211 shares of common stock valued at $0.62, the closing price of our common stock as of September 30, 2024. |
(2) |
In May 2024, the Company paid Melon Accrued Contingent consideration related to the Melon First Earn Out Period, comprised of $32,000 of cash payments and payment of 72,118 shares of our common stock valued at $90,000. |
(3) |
Reflected in the condensed consolidated statement of operations for the applicable period. |
Other Income (Expense), Net
Gain on Sale of Minehut Assets
On February 29, 2024, the Company sold its Minehut related assets (“Minehut Assets”) to GamerSafer, Inc. (“GamerSafer”), in a transaction approved by the Board of Directors of the Company. Pursuant to the Asset Purchase Agreement entered into by and between GamerSafer and the Company on February 26, 2024 (the “GS Agreement”), the Company will receive $1.0 million of purchase consideration (“Purchase Consideration”) for the Minehut Assets, which amount will be paid by GamerSafer in revenue and royalty sharing over a multiple-year period, as described in the GS Agreement. Other than with respect to the GS Agreement, there is no relationship between the Company or its affiliates with GamerSafer or its affiliates. The transaction allows Super League to streamline its position in partnering with major brands to build, market, and operate 3D experiences across multiple immersive platforms, including open gaming powerhouses like Minecraft, and aligns with the Company’s cost improvement initiatives. Super League and GamerSafer will maintain a commercial relationship which ensures that Minehut can remain an ongoing destination available to Super League’s partners. The carrying value of Minehut related assets totaled $475,000 as of February 26, 2024, comprised of total carrying costs of $1,671,000, net of accumulated amortization of $1,196,000, and historically were included in intangible assets, net in the condensed consolidated balance sheet.
The Company recorded a receivable for the total estimated purchase consideration totaling $619,000, of which $224,000 is included in prepaid expense and other current assets and $395,000 is included in other receivables in noncurrent assets, and recognized a gain on sale of the Minehut Assets totaling $144,000, which is included in other income in the condensed consolidated statement of operations. The Purchase Consideration in the GS Agreement is variable pursuant to the guidance set forth in ASC 606. Under ASC 606, purchase consideration is variable if the amount the Company will receive is contingent on future events occurring or not occurring, even though the amount itself is fixed. As such, the Company estimated the amount of consideration to which the Company will be entitled, in exchange for transferring the Minehut Assets to GamerSafer, utilizing the expected value method which is the sum of probability-weighted amounts in a range of possible consideration outcomes over the applicable contractual payment period, resulting in an estimated receivable of $619,000. Amounts collected over and above the estimated purchase consideration recorded at contract inception, if any, will be recognized as additional gains on the sale of Minehut Assets when realized in future periods, up to the $1.0 million stated contractual amount of purchase consideration.
Change in Fair Value of Warrant Liability
Series AAA Junior -3 and Series AAA Junior – 4 Warrants
The Series AAA Junior-3 and Series AAA Junior-4 subscription agreements entered into in September 2024, included the sale of an aggregate of 1,096 units (the “Units”), each Unit consisting of (i) one share of newly designated Series AAA-3 Junior Convertible Preferred Stock or Series AAA-4 Junior Convertible Preferred Stock, as reflected in the table above, and (ii) a warrant to purchase 1,000 shares of the Company’s common stock (the “September 2024 Series AAA Junior Investor Warrants”), at a purchase price of $1,000 per Unit, for aggregate gross proceeds to the Company of approximately $1,096,000.
The Investor Warrants are exercisable at $1.00 per share at the option of the holder, subject to adjustment, are exercisable immediately upon issuance and expire three years from the respective issue dates of the Units, subject to certain beneficial ownership limitations. The Investor Warrants contain customary adjustments in the event of stock splits, stock dividends and other corporate events, and contain price-based anti-dilution protections. Any price-based anti-dilution adjustments are conditioned on, and subject to, Stockholder Approval.
The September 2024 Series AAA Junior Investor Warrant agreements also contain a provision that states that, upon exercise of the warrant by an investor, if for any reason the company fails to deliver the shares by the settlement date, the investor can require the company to make a cash payment (“Buy-In Provision”). The cash payment would be based on the amount (if any) that the investor lost by having to purchase shares in the open market because of the company’s failure to deliver the shares.
As a result of the Buy-In Provision, the ability to deliver shares upon exercise of the Investor Warrants in every circumstance is generally not within the control of the Company as contemplated by the accounting standards, and thus, a partial cash settlement may be required outside of the Company’s control. As such, the September 2024 Series AAA Junior Investor Warrants do not meet the requirements for equity classification, and therefore, the fair value of the September 2024 Series AAA Junior Investor Warrants are recorded as a liability on the consolidated balance sheet and re-valued at each reporting date, with changes in the fair value reported in the consolidated statements of operations. Refer to the table below.
Placement Agent Warrants
The Placement Agent Warrants issued in connection with the Series A Preferred Stock, Series AA Preferred Stock and Series AAA Preferred Stock (including the Exchange), described above, include provisions that are triggered in the event of the occurrence of a Fundamental Transaction, as defined in the underlying warrant agreement, which contemplates the potential for certain transactions that result in a third-party acquiring more than 50% of the outstanding shares of common stock of the Company for cash or other assets. Given the existence of multiple classes of voting stock for the Company, as described above, the Fundamental Transaction provisions in the warrant agreements could result in a 50% or more change in ownership of outstanding common stock, without a 50% change in voting interests. As such, the Placement Agent Warrants are not eligible for the scope exception under ASC 815, and therefore, the fair value of the Placement Agent Warrants are recorded as a liability on the consolidated balance sheet and re-valued at each reporting date, with changes in the fair value reported in the consolidated statements of operations.
The fair value and change in the fair value of the warrant liability, measured using Level 3 inputs, and the related income statement impact was comprised of the following for the applicable periods presented:
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Series AAA Junior-3 and Series AAA Junior-4 Warrants: |
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Beginning balance |
$ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||||
Initial fair value of warrant liability – grant date(1) |
346,000 | - | 346,000 | - | ||||||||||||
Change in fair value |
14,000 | - | 14,000 | - | ||||||||||||
Subtotal - fair value of warrant liability - Series AAA Junior -3 and Series AAA Junior – 4 Warrants |
360,000 | - | 360,000 | - | ||||||||||||
Placement Agent Warrants: |
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Beginning balance |
$ | 665,000 | $ | 1,764,000 | $ | 1,571,000 | $ | - | ||||||||
Initial fair value of warrant liability – grant date(1) |
134,000 | 134,000 | 2,804,000 | |||||||||||||
Change in fair value |
(212,000 | ) | (1,512,000 | ) | (1,118,000 | ) | (2,552,000 | ) | ||||||||
Subtotal - fair value of warrant liability – Placement Agent Warrants |
587,000 | 252,000 | 587,000 | 252,000 | ||||||||||||
Total fair value of warrant liability |
$ | 947,000 | $ | 252,000 | $ | 947,000 | $ | 252,000 |
(1) |
Estimated fair value on the date of issuance. |
Interest Expense
Interest expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 was primarily comprised of interest paid or accrued in connection with the SLR Facility, totaling $19,000 and $52,000, respectively, and accrued interest expense in connection with the Super Biz Note issued in August 2024, as described below, totaling $25,000 and $25,000, respectively.
Loss on Extinguishment of Liability
In August 2024, the Company issued an unsecured promissory note to the Founders in connection with the remaining Super Biz Second Earn Out Period accrued contingent consideration outstanding, with a principle amount totaling approximately $1.8 million, whereby the Company is obligated to pay the outstanding contingent consideration on the following repayment terms (“Super Biz Note”).
Interest accrues on the outstanding principal at the rate of 8.5% per annum, and accrues until the earlier of (i) repayment of the Super Biz Note in full, or (ii) the Maturity Date.
In addition, in connection with the issuance of the Super Biz Note, during the period commencing January 2, 2025 and concluding on January 6, 2025, the Company will issue 98,438 shares of the Company’s common stock to the Founders, valued at $336,000, based on the closing price of our common stock on the date of issuance of the promissory note.
The issuance of the Super Biz Note in exchange for the related accrued contingent consideration balance was accounted for as an extinguishment of the original liability due to the fact that the present value of the cash flows under the terms of Super Biz Note was determined to be at least 10 percent different from the present value of the remaining cash flows under the terms of the original obligation. As a result, a gain on extinguishment totaling $336,000 was recorded in the statement of operations, and credited to additional paid in capital (included in “Other” in the consolidated statement of stockholder’s equity), for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, primarily comprised of the fair value of the 98,438 shares of restricted stock (based on closing price of our common stock on the date of issuance of the Super Biz Note) to be issued, as described above.
The default interest provision included in the Super Biz Note represents an embedded derivative with a fair value of $171,000 as of August 1, 2024, the date of issuance of the Super Biz Note. The fair value of the derivative liability is included in the September 30, 2024 balance sheet under the caption “Promissory note – contingent consideration,” and is required to be marked to market at each balance sheet. The change in fair value of the derivative liability was not material for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
General
Cash and cash equivalents totaled $0.3 million and $7.6 million at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. The change in cash and cash equivalents for the periods presented reflects the impact of operating, investing and financing cash flow related activities as described below.
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. The Company incurred net losses, including significant noncash charges, as reflected in the summary condensed consolidated results of operation above, and had an accumulated deficit of $263.7 million as of September 30, 2024. Net cash used in operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 totaled $8.2 million.
To date, our principal sources of capital used to fund our operations and growth have been the net proceeds received from equity and debt financings. We have and will continue to use significant capital for the growth and development of our business, and, as such, we expect to seek additional capital either from operations, or that may be available from future issuance(s) of common stock, preferred stock and / or debt financings, to fund our planned operations. Accordingly, our results of operations and the implementation of our long-term business strategies have been and could continue to be adversely affected by general conditions in the global economy, including conditions that are outside of our control. The most recent global financial crisis caused by severe geopolitical conditions, including conflicts abroad, and the threat of other outbreaks or pandemics, have resulted in extreme volatility, disruptions and downward pressure on stock prices and trading volumes across the capital and credit markets in which we traditionally operate. A severe or prolonged economic downturn could result in a variety of risks to our business and could have a material adverse effect on us, including limiting our ability to obtain additional funding from the capital and credit markets. In management’s judgement, these conditions raise substantial doubt about the ability of the Company to continue as a going concern as contemplated by FASB ASC 205-40, “Going Concern,” (“ASC 205”).
Management’s Plans
In September 2024, the Company announced the iR Transaction as described above.
On October 24, 2024, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the "Purchase Agreement") with a certain accredited investor for the registered direct offering of an aggregate of 1,136,364 shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “Shares”), at a purchase price of $0.88 per Share (the “Registered Direct Offering”). The Registered Direct Offering close on or about October 25, 2024, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions in the Purchase Agreement, and resulted in gross proceeds to the Company of approximately $1.0 million.
On November 8, 2024 (the “Effective Date”), the Company and its subsidiary, InPVP, LLC (“Subsidiary”), entered into a Business Loan and Security Agreement (the “Agile Loan Agreement”), with Agile Capital Funding, LLC as collateral agent (“Collateral Agent”), and Agile Lending, LLC (“Agile”), pursuant to which the Company issued to Agile a Confessed Judgment Secured Promissory Note for an aggregate value of $1.85 million (the “Agile Note”). Pursuant to the Agile Loan Agreement: (i) the Agile Note matures 28 weeks from the Effective Date; (ii) carries an aggregate total interest payment of approximately $0.78 million (the “Applicable Rate”), and (iii) immediately upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default (as defined in the Agile Loan Agreement), interest shall accrue at a fixed per annum rate equal to the Applicable Rate plus five percent. The Company is required to repay all the obligations due under the Agile Loan Agreement and the Agile Note in 28 equal payments of $93,821.43, with the first payment being made to Agile on November 14, 2024, and every seven days thereafter until the Maturity Date. The proceeds received from the Agile Note will be used to fund general working capital needs. For more information on the Agile Loan Agreement and the Agile Note, refer to Note 8 of the accompanying financial statements.
Management continues to explore alternatives for raising capital to facilitate our growth and execute our business strategy, including strategic partnerships and or other forms of equity or debt financings. We may continue to evaluate potential strategic acquisitions. To finance such strategic acquisitions, we may find it necessary to raise additional equity capital, incur debt, or both. Any efforts to seek additional funding could be made through issuances of equity or debt, or other external financing. However, additional funding may not be available on favorable terms, or at all. The capital and credit markets have experienced extreme volatility and disruption periodically and such volatility and disruption may occur in the future. If we fail to obtain additional financing when needed, we may not be able to execute our business plans which, in turn, would have a material adverse impact on our financial condition, our ability to meet our obligations, and our ability to pursue our business strategies.
We may continue to evaluate potential strategic acquisitions. To finance such strategic acquisitions, we may find it necessary to raise additional equity capital, incur debt, or both. Any efforts to seek additional funding could be made through issuances of equity or debt, or other external financing. However, additional funding may not be available on favorable terms, or at all. The capital and credit markets have experienced extreme volatility and disruption periodically and such volatility and disruption may occur in the future. If we fail to obtain additional financing when needed, we may not be able to execute our business plans which, in turn, would have a material adverse impact on our financial condition, our ability to meet our obligations, and our ability to pursue our business strategies.
Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 and 2023
The following table summarizes the change in cash balances for the periods presented (dollars in thousands) (Unaudited):
Nine Months Ended September 30, |
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2024 |
2023 |
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Net cash used in operating activities |
$ | (8,160 | ) | $ | (14,090 | ) | ||
Net cash used in investing activities |
(457 | ) | (658 | ) | ||||
Net cash provided by financing activities |
1,297 | 13,406 | ||||||
(Decrease) increase in cash |
(7,320 | ) | (1,342 | ) | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents, at beginning of period |
7,609 | 2,482 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents, at end of period |
$ | 289 | $ | 1,140 |
Cash Flows from Operating Activities.
Net cash used in operating activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2024, primarily reflected our GAAP net loss, net of adjustments to reconcile net GAAP loss to net cash used in operating activities, which included noncash stock compensation charges of $986,000, depreciation and amortization charges of $2.0 million, gain on disposal of intangible assets of $(144,000), net changes in fair value of certain liabilities of ($1.3 million), noncash legal settlement charges of $724,000, noncash loss on extinguishment of debt of $336,000 and net changes in working capital of $525,000. Changes in working capital primarily reflected the impact of the management and settlement of receivables and payables in the ordinary course.
Net cash used in operating activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, primarily reflected our GAAP net loss, net of adjustments to reconcile net GAAP loss to net cash used in operating activities, which included noncash stock compensation charges of $2.2 million, depreciation and amortization charges of $3.9 million, disposal of intangible asset charges of $2.3 million, net changes in fair value of certain liabilities of ($3.1 million) and net changes in working capital of ($2.4 million). Changes in working capital primarily reflected the impact of the settlement of receivables and payables in the ordinary course and the payment of the cash portion of the Super Biz Contingent Consideration, as described above.
Cash Flows from Investing Activities.
Cash flows from investing activities were comprised of the following for the periods presented (dollars in thousands) (Unaudited):
Nine Months Ended September 30, |
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2024 |
2023 |
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Cash paid in connection with Melon Acquisition |
$ | - | $ | (150 | ) | |||
Purchase of property and equipment |
(23 | ) | (8 | ) | ||||
Capitalization of software development costs |
(434 | ) | (483 | ) | ||||
Other intangible assets |
- | (17 | ) | |||||
Net cash used in investing activities |
$ | (457 | ) | $ | (658 | ) |
Melon Acquisition. On May 4, 2023, we entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with Melon, pursuant to which the Company acquired substantially all of the assets of Melon, as described above. At the Closing, the Company paid an aggregate total of $900,000 to Melon, of which $150,000 was paid in the form of the forgiveness of certain working capital advances paid to Melon in the equivalent amount, and the remaining $750,000 was paid in the form of shares of the Company’s common stock, valued at the Closing Share Price, as described above.
Capitalized Internal Use Software Costs. Software development costs incurred to develop internal-use software during the application development stage are capitalized and amortized on a straight-line basis over the software’s estimated useful life, which is generally three years. Software development costs incurred during the preliminary stages of development are charged to expense as incurred. Maintenance and training costs are charged to expense as incurred. Upgrades or enhancements to existing internal-use software that result in additional functionality are capitalized and amortized on a straight-line basis over the applicable estimated useful life.
Cash Flows from Financing Activities.
Cash flows from financing activities were comprised of the following for the periods presented (dollars in thousands) (Unaudited):
Nine Months Ended September 30, |
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2024 |
2023 |
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Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock, net of issuance costs |
$ | 2,129 | $ | 12,060 | ||||
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net of issuance costs |
1,885 | |||||||
Payments on convertible notes |
- | (539 | ) | |||||
Contingent consideration payments – Melon Acquisition |
(32 | ) | - | |||||
Advances from accounts receivable facility |
1,033 | - | ||||||
Payments on accounts receivable facility |
(1,833 | ) | - | |||||
Net cash provided by financing activities |
$ | 1,297 | $ | 13,406 |
Account Receivable Financing Facility
The Company and its subsidiaries (collectively with the Company, the “Borrowers”), entered into a Financing and Security Agreement (the “SLR Agreement”) with SLR Digital Finance, LLC (“Lender”), effective December 17, 2023 (the “Facility Effective Date”). Pursuant to the SLR Agreement, Lender may, from time to time and in its sole discretion, make certain cash advances to the Company (each an “Advance”, and collectively, “Advances”), against the face amounts of certain uncollected accounts receivable of the Borrowers on an account-by-account basis (each, a “Financed Account”, and collectively, the “Accounts”), at a rate of 85% multiplied by the face value of such Account (the “Advance Rate”), less any reserved funds and any other amounts due to Lender from Borrowers, up to a maximum aggregate Advance amount of $4,000,000 (the “Maximum Amount”)(the Advances on the Accounts is hereinafter, the “Facility”). Upon receipt of any Advance, Borrowers will have assigned all of its rights in such receivables and all proceeds thereof. The proceeds received from the Facility are, and will be, used to fund general working capital needs.
The SLR Agreement is effective for 24 months from the Facility Effective Date (the “Term”), automatically extends for successive Terms (each, a “Renewal Term”), and the Borrowers’ are obligated to pay the Lender an early termination fee in the event the SLR Agreement is terminated under certain circumstances prior to the end of any Term or Renewal Term, as more specifically set forth in the SLR Agreement.
In connection with the Facility, the Company agreed to, among other things, (i) pay a finance fee equal to 2% of the Maximum Amount, payable in 24 equal monthly installments on the last day of each month of the Term until paid in full, (ii) pay a servicing fee equal to 0.30% multiplied by the actual average daily amount of Advances outstanding at the time of determination (the “Outstanding Amount”) for the applicable month, on the last day of each calendar month during the Term (or so long as any obligations arising under the SLR Agreement are outstanding); (iii) be charged a monthly financing fee (the “Financing Fee”), due upon receipt of full payment of a Financed Account by Lender, equal to 1/12 of (a) the prime rate plus 2% (the “Facility Rate”), multiplied by (b) the amount of the Outstanding Amount; and (iv) utilize the facility such that the monthly average aggregate Advances outstanding is at $400,000 (the “Minimum Utilization”). In the event that Borrower’s monthly utilization is less than the applicable Minimum Utilization for any month, the Financing Fee for such month shall be calculated as if the applicable Minimum Utilization has been satisfied.
Furthermore, the SLR Agreement imposes various restrictions on the activities of the Borrowers, including a prohibition on fundamental changes to the Company or its subsidiaries (including certain consolidations, mergers and sales and transfers of assets, and limitations on the ability of the Borrowers to grant liens upon their property or assets). The SLR Agreement includes standard Events of Default (as defined in the SLR Agreement), and provide that, upon the occurrence of certain events of default, Lender may, among other things, immediately collect any obligation owing to Lender under the SLR Agreement, cease advancing money to the Borrowers, take possession of any collateral, and/or charge interest at a rate equal to the lesser of (i) 6% above the Facility Rate, and (ii) the highest default rate permitted by applicable law.
As security for the full and prompt payment and performance of any obligations arising under the SLR Agreement, the Borrowers granted to Lender a continuing first priority security interest in all the assets of the Borrowers. The SLR Agreement also provides for customary provisions, including representations, warranties and covenants, indemnification, waiver of jury trial, arbitration, and the exercise of remedies upon a breach or default.
Transfers of financial assets that do not qualify for sale accounting are reported as collateralized borrowings. Financing and servicing fees calculated with reference to amounts advanced under the AR Facility are included in interest expense. The commitment fee, based on the maximum facility amount and payable irrespective of drawdowns, is expensed on a straight line basis over the term of the AR Facility.
Convertible Preferred Stock
On the dates set forth in the table below, we entered into subscription agreements with accredited investors in connection with the sale of newly designated series of Convertible Preferred Stock, each series having a $0.001 par value and a $1,000 purchase price, as follows (rounded to the nearest thousand, except share and per share data) (Unaudited):
Preferred Stock |
Proceeds |
Conversion Shares - Common Stock |
Other |
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Series Designation |
Closing Date |
Conversion Prices(2)(3)(4) |
Shares Purchased/ Issued in Exchange(6) |
Conversions / Exchanges |
Outstanding - September 30, 2024 |
Gross Proceeds |
Fees |
Net Proceeds |
Original |
Conversions/ Exchanges(5) |
September 30, 2024 |
Placement Agent Warrants(1) |
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A |
November 22, 2022 |
$ | 12.40 | 5,359 | (4,919 | ) | 440 | $ | 5,359,000 | $ | 697,000 | $ | 4,662,000 | 432,000 | (397,000 | ) | 35,000 | 62,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
A-2 |
November 28, 2022 |
$ | 13.29 | 1,297 | (834 | ) | 463 | 1,297,000 | 169,000 | 1,128,000 | 98,000 | (63,000 | ) | 35,000 | 14,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
A-3 |
November 30, 2022 |
$ | 13.41 | 1,733 | (1,418 | ) | 315 | 1,733,000 | 225,000 | 1,508,000 | 129,000 | (106,000 | ) | 23,000 | 18,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
A-4 |
December 22, 2022 |
$ | 7.60 | 1,934 | (1,554 | ) | 380 | 1,934,000 | 251,000 | 1,683,000 | 254,000 | (204,000 | ) | 50,000 | 36,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
A-5 |
January 31, 2023 |
$ | 11.09 | 2,299 | (1,519 | ) | 780 | 2,299,000 | 299,000 | 2,000,000 | 207,000 | (137,000 | ) | 70,000 | 30,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
AA |
April 19, 2023 |
$9.43/$1.89 |
7,680 | (3,981 | ) | 3,699 | 7,680,000 | 966,000 | 6,714,000 | 4,072,000 | (2,111,000 | ) | 1,961,000 | 114,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
AA-2 |
April 20, 2023 |
$10.43/$2.09 |
1,500 | (1,500 | ) | - | 1,500,000 | 130,000 | 1,370,000 | 719,000 | (719,000 | ) | - | 13,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
AA-3 |
April 28, 2023 |
$9.50/$1.90 |
1,025 | (1,000 | ) | 25 | 1,025,000 | 133,000 | 892,000 | 539,000 | (526,000 | ) | 13,000 | 15,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
AA-4 |
May 5, 2023 |
$9.28/$1.86 |
1,026 | (526 | ) | 500 | 1,026,000 | 133,000 | 893,000 | 553,000 | (283,000 | ) | 270,000 | 16,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
AA-5 |
May 26, 2023 |
$10.60/$2.12 |
550 | (500 | ) | 50 | 550,000 | 72,000 | 478,000 | 259,000 | (236,000 | ) | 23,000 | 7,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
AAA |
November 30, 2023 |
$ | 1.67 | 9,388 | (1,513 | ) | 7,875 | 9,388,000 | 645,000 | 8,743,000 | 5,608,000 | (904,000 | ) | 4,704,000 | 466,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
AAA-2 |
December 22, 2023 |
$ | 1.71 | 5,334 | (2,126 | ) | 3,208 | 5,334,000 | 357,000 | 4,977,000 | 3,119,000 | (1,243,000 | ) | 1,876,000 | 452,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
AAA-Junior |
June 26, 2024 |
$ | 1.25 | 1,210 | - | 1,210 | 1,210,000 | 145,000 | 1,065,000 | 968,000 | - | 968,000 | 140,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
AAA-Junior - 2 |
July 10, 2024 |
$ | 1.25 | 551 | - | 551 | 551,000 | 66,000 | 485,000 | 441,000 | - | 441,000 | 64,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
AAA-Junior - 3 |
September 20, 2024 |
$ | 1.25 | 697 | - | 697 | 697,000 | 84,000 | 613,000 | 558,000 | - | 558,000 | 81,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
AAA-Junior - 4(7) |
September 30, 2024 |
$ | 1.25 | 399 | - | 399 | 399,000 | 48,000 | 351,000 | 319,000 | - | 319,000 | 46,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
41,982 | (21,390 | ) | 20,592 | $ | 41,982,000 | $ | 4,420,000 | $ | 37,562,000 | 18,275,000 | (6,929,000 | ) | 11,346,000 | 1,574,000 |
(1) |
Pursuant to the terms of the Placement Agent Agreements, we agreed to issue to the Placement Agent, following the final closing under the individual Preferred Stock Offerings (effective as of the respective individual series closing dates), five-year warrants to purchase 14.5% of the shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the respective series of Convertible Preferred Stock sold in the respective Preferred Stock Offering, at an exercise price equal to the applicable Preferred Stock Offering conversion price. |
(2) |
The Conversion price for Series AA Preferred Stock outstanding as of August 23, 2023, totaling 10,706 shares of Series AA Preferred Stock, was adjusted to $2.60 as a result of the Series AA Down Round Feature described below. |
(3) |
The Conversion prices for the Series AA Preferred Stock outstanding as of November 30, 2023, totaling 7,322 shares of Series AA Preferred Stock, were adjusted to the conversion prices shown in the table above, as a result of the Series AA Down Round Feature described below. |
(4) |
The triggering of the Down Round Feature for the Series AA Preferred Stock, occurring in August 2023, resulted in a deemed dividend totaling $6,446,000, which was charged to retained earnings in the September 30, 2023 consolidated balance sheet. |
(5) |
As adjusted to reflect reduction in conversion prices as a result of the Series AA Down Round Feature, described below. |
(6) |
Series AAA and Series AAA-2 totals include 4,011 and 2,356 preferred shares, respectively, issued in connection with the Exchange Agreements described below. |
(7) | A portion of the proceeds received subsequent to September 30, 2024. Receivable totaling $300,000 included in additional paid in capital as of September 30, 2024. |
Use of net proceeds included working capital, general corporate purposes, and certain indebtedness (Series A Preferred only), including sales and marketing activities and product development. As disclosed at Note 5, in the event the Company consummated a subsequent equity financing during the term of the Notes, the Company was required, at the option of the Note Holders, to use 50% of the gross proceeds raised from such sale to redeem all or any portion of the Notes outstanding upon closing of such equity financing. For the three months ended March 31, 2023, $719,000 of the net proceeds from the Series A Offerings were utilized in connection with the redemption of the Notes.
Equity Financing
On August 21, 2023, we entered into an underwriting agreement (the “Underwriting Agreement”) with Aegis Capital Corp. (the “Underwriter”), relating to the Company’s public offering (the “Common Stock Offering”) of 778,653 shares of its common stock, par value $0.001 per share, and pre-funded warrants to purchase 67,500 shares of the Company’s common stock, in lieu of the Company’s common stock (the “Pre-Funded Warrants”, and collectively with the Shares, the “Firm Securities”) to certain investors. Pursuant to the Underwriting Agreement, the Company also granted the Underwriters a 45-day option (“Option”) to purchase an additional 126,923 shares of the Company’s common stock and/or Pre-Funded Warrants (the “Option Securities”, and together with the Firm Securities, the “Securities”). On September 12, 2023, the Underwriter partially exercised its Option and purchased an additional 32,616 shares of common stock at a price of $2.60 per share. The issuance by the Company of the Option Securities resulted in total gross proceeds of approximately $84,800, before deducting underwriting discounts, commissions, and other offering expenses payable by the Company.
On August 23, 2023, the Company issued the Firm Securities and closed the Offering at a public price of $2.60 per share, and $2.58 per share underlying each Pre-Funded Warrant, for net proceeds to the Company of approximately $1.8 million after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by the Company.
Each Pre-Funded Warrant had an exercise price per share of common stock equal to $0.001 per share. The exercise price and the number of shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of each Pre-Funded Warrant was subject to appropriate adjustments in the event of certain stock dividends and distributions, stock splits, stock combinations, reclassifications or similar events affecting the common stock. Under the Pre-Funded Warrants, a holder would not be entitled to exercise any portion of any Pre-Funded Warrant that, upon giving effect to such exercise, would cause: (i) the aggregate number of shares of common stock beneficially owned by such holder (together with its affiliates) to exceed 4.99% of the number of shares of common stock outstanding immediately after giving effect to the exercise; or (ii) the combined voting power of the Company’s securities beneficially owned by such holder (together with its affiliates) to exceed 4.99% of the combined voting power of all of the Company’s securities outstanding immediately after giving effect to the exercise, as such percentage ownership is determined in accordance with the terms of the Pre-Funded Warrant, which percentage may be changed at the holder’s election to a higher or lower percentage not in excess of 9.99% upon 61 days’ notice to the Company. In addition, in certain circumstances, upon a fundamental transaction, a holder of Pre-Funded Warrants would be entitled to receive, upon exercise of the Pre-Funded Warrants, the kind and amount of securities, cash or other property that such holder would have received had they exercised the Pre-Funded Warrants immediately prior to the fundamental transaction. The Pre-Funded Warrants were fully exercised as of August 29, 2023.
The Firm Securities were offered, issued, and sold pursuant to a prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement filed with the SEC on Form S-3 (File No. 333-259347) (the “Registration Statement”) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), as supplemented by a prospectus supplement, dated August 23, 2023, relating to the Securities (together with the accompanying base prospectus, dated September 7, 2021, the “Prospectus Supplement”), filed with the SEC pursuant to Rule 424(b) of the Securities Act on August 23, 2023.
Convertible Debt. On May 16, 2022, as summarized above and further described at Note 5, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement with three institutional investors, providing for the sale and issuance of a new series of senior convertible notes in the aggregate original principal amount of $4,320,000, of which 8% is an original issue discount. As of December 31, 2022, the outstanding balance of the Notes and related accrued interest totaled $719,000, which was subsequently paid in full during the three months ended March 31, 2023.
Contractual Obligations and Off-Balance Sheet Commitments and Arrangements
As of September 30, 2024, we had no significant commitments for capital expenditures, nor do we have any committed lines of credit, other committed funding or long-term debt, and no guarantees. As of September 30, 2024 we maintain approximately 3,200 square feet of office space, 1,650 square feet of which is on a month-to-month basis, and 1,550 square feet of which is subject to a two-year lease, commencing on August 1, 2021.
We have not entered into any off-balance sheet financial guarantees or other off-balance sheet commitments to guarantee the payment obligations of any third parties. We have not entered into any derivative contracts that are indexed to our shares and classified as stockholder’s equity or that are not reflected in our condensed consolidated financial statements included elsewhere herein. Furthermore, we do not have any retained or contingent interest in assets transferred to an unconsolidated entity that serves as credit, liquidity or market risk support to such entity. We do not have any variable interest in any unconsolidated entity that provides financing, liquidity, market risk or credit support to us or engages in leasing, hedging or product development services with us.
Contingencies
Certain conditions may exist as of the date the condensed consolidated financial statements are issued, which may result in a loss to the Company, but which will only be resolved when one or more future events occur or fail to occur. The Company’s management, in consultation with its legal counsel as appropriate, assesses such contingent liabilities, and such assessment inherently involves an exercise of judgment. In assessing loss contingencies related to legal proceedings that are pending against the Company or unasserted claims that may result in such proceedings, the Company, in consultation with legal counsel, evaluates the perceived merits of any legal proceedings or unasserted claims, as well as the perceived merits of the amount of relief sought or expected to be sought therein. If the assessment of a contingency indicates it is probable that a material loss has been incurred and the amount of the liability can be estimated, then the estimated liability would be accrued in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. If the assessment indicates a potentially material loss contingency is not probable, but is reasonably possible, or is probable, but cannot be estimated, then the nature of the contingent liability, together with an estimate of the range of possible loss, if determinable and material, would be disclosed. Loss contingencies considered remote are generally not disclosed unless they involve guarantees, in which case the guarantees would be disclosed.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Refer to Note 2 to the accompany condensed consolidated financial statements contained elsewhere in this Report.
Critical Accounting Estimates
Our unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Preparation of these condensed consolidated statements requires management to make judgments and estimates. Some accounting policies have a significant impact on amounts reported in these condensed consolidated financial statements. The SEC has defined a company’s critical accounting policies as the ones that are most important to the portrayal of a company’s financial condition and results of operations, and which require a company to make its most difficult and subjective judgments. A summary of significant accounting policies and a description of accounting policies that are considered critical may be found in the audited financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, filed with the SEC on March 31, 2023, as amended. In addition, refer to Note 2 to the condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Report. The following accounting policies were identified during the current period, based on activities occurring during the current period, as critical and requiring significant judgments and estimates.
Revenue Recognition
The Company generates revenue from (i) innovative advertising including immersive game world and experience publishing and in-game media products, (ii) content and technology through the production and distribution of our own, advertiser and third-party content, and (iii) direct to consumer offers, including in-game items, e-commerce, game passes and digital collectibles.
Revenue is recognized when the Company transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods and services and when the customer obtains control of the good or service. In this regard, revenue is recognized when: (i) the parties to the contract have approved the contract (in writing, orally, or in accordance with other customary business practices) and are committed to perform their respective obligations; (ii) the entity can identify each party’s rights regarding the goods or services to be transferred; (iii) the entity can identify the payment terms for the goods or services to be transferred; (iv) the contract has commercial substance (that is, the risk, timing, or amount of the entity’s future cash flows is expected to change as a result of the contract); and (v) it is probable that the entity will collect substantially all of the consideration to which it will be entitled in exchange for the goods or services that will be transferred to the customer.
We make estimates and judgments when determining whether we will collect substantially all of the consideration to which we will be entitled in exchange for the goods or services that will be transferred to the customer. We assess the collectability of receivables based on several factors, including past transaction history and the creditworthiness of our customers. If it is determined that collection is not reasonably assured, amounts due are recognized when collectability becomes reasonably assured, assuming all other revenue recognition criteria have been met, which is generally upon receipt of cash for transactions where collectability may have been an issue. Management’s estimates regarding collectability impact the actual revenue recognized each period and the timing of the recognition of revenue. Our assumptions and judgments regarding future collectability could differ from actual events and thus materially impact our financial position and results of operations.
Depending on the complexity of the underlying revenue arrangement and related terms and conditions, significant judgments, assumptions and estimates may be required to determine each parties rights regarding the goods or services to be transferred, each parties performance obligations, whether performance obligations are satisfied at a point in time or over time, estimates of completion methodologies, the timing of satisfaction of performance obligations, whether we are a principal or agent in the arrangement and the appropriate period or periods in which, or during which, the completion of the earnings process and transfer of control occurs. Depending on the magnitude of specific revenue arrangements, if different judgments, assumptions and estimates are made regarding revenue arrangements in any specific period, our periodic financial results may be materially affected.
Relaxed Ongoing Reporting Requirements
Upon the completion of our initial public offering, we elected to report as an “emerging growth company” (as defined in the JOBS Act) under the reporting rules set forth under the Exchange Act. For so long as we remain an “emerging growth company,” we may take advantage of certain exemptions from various reporting requirements that are applicable to other Exchange Act reporting companies that are not “emerging growth companies,” including but not limited to:
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not being required to comply with the auditor attestation requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act; |
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taking advantage of extensions of time to comply with certain new or revised financial accounting standards; |
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being permitted to comply with reduced disclosure obligations regarding executive compensation in our periodic reports and proxy statements; and |
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being exempt from the requirement to hold a non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation and stockholder approval of any golden parachute payments not previously approved. |
We are subject to ongoing public reporting requirements that are less rigorous than Exchange Act rules for companies that are not “emerging growth companies,” and our stockholders could receive less information than they might expect to receive from more mature public companies.
We expect to take advantage of these reporting exemptions until we are no longer an emerging growth company. We will remain an “emerging growth company” for up to five years, although if the market value of our common stock that is held by non-affiliates exceeds $700 million as of any June 30 before that time, we would cease to be an “emerging growth company” as of the following December 31.
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISKS |
In the ordinary course of our business, we are not currently exposed to market risk of the sort that may arise from changes in interest rates or foreign currency exchange rates, or that may otherwise arise from transactions in derivatives.
CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES |
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
As required by Rule 13a-15(b) under the Exchange Act, our Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and our Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) conducted an evaluation as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act. Based on that evaluation, our CEO and our CFO each concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act, (i) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms and (ii) is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our CEO and our CFO, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
As disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, we identified a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2023, related to the accounting for the triggering of a down round feature related to preferred stock, in connection with the preparation of our consolidated interim financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023. Subsequently, we executed our remediation plan for such material weakness, as disclosed in our 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K, by, among other things, ensuring that financial statement preparation checklists utilized by the Company to identify non-standard and complex transactions disclosure requirements are completed and reviewed by resources with requisite knowledge in a timely manner for interim financial reporting purposes, to improve disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting in these complex non-standard technical areas. As a result, we believe that the material weakness described above was remediated as of May 15, 2024, the filing date of our first quarter 2024 Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting identified in management’s evaluation pursuant to Rules 13a-15(d) or 15d-15(d) of the Exchange Act during the period covered by this Report that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting, other than completion of the actions taken to remediate the material weakness which existed as of December 31, 2023, as described above.
OTHER INFORMATION
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS |
None.
RISK FACTORS |
Management is not aware of any material changes to the risk factors discussed in Part 1, Item 1A, of the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023. In addition to other information set forth in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, you should carefully consider the risk factors discussed in Part 1, Item 1A, of the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, as amended, and subsequent reports filed pursuant to the Exchange Act which could materially and adversely affect the Company’s business, financial condition, results of operations, and stock price. The risks described in the Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent reports filed pursuant to the Exchange Act are not the only risks facing the Company. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to management, or that management presently believes not to be material, may also result in material and adverse effects on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS |
No unregistered securities were issued during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 that were not previously reported.
DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES |
None.
MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES |
Not applicable.
OTHER INFORMATION |
EXHIBITS |
(b) |
Exhibits |
Exhibit No. |
Description |
Incorporation by Reference | ||
3.1 |
Exhibit 3.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on July 2, 2024. | |||
3.2 |
Exhibit 3.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on July 16, 2024 |
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3.3 |
Exhibit 3.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on September 23, 2024 |
3.4 |
Exhibit 3.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on September 23, 2024 |
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3.5 |
Exhibit 3.3 to the Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on September 23, 2024 |
3.6 |
Exhibit 3.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K, filed October 1, 2024 |
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10.1** |
Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 2, 2024. |
10.2** |
Exhibit 10.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on July 2, 2024 |
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10.3 |
Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on July 16, 2024 |
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10.4 |
Exhibit 10.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on July 16, 2024 |
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10.5 | Placement Agency Agreement, dated August 23, 2024, by and between Super League Enterprise, Inc., and Aegis Capital Corporation, as amended on August 29, 2024 | |||
10.6** |
Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on September 23, 2024 |
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10.7** |
Exhibit 10.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on September 23, 2024 |
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10.8 |
Exhibit 10.3 to the Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on September 23, 2024 |
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10.9 |
Exhibit 10.4 to the Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on September 23, 2024 |
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10.10 |
Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on October 4, 2024 |
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10.11 |
Exhibit 10.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on October 4, 2024 |
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10.12 |
Form of Securities Purchase Agreement, dated October 24, 2024 |
Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on October 25, 2024 |
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10.13 |
Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on October 29, 2024 |
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10.14 |
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10.15 |
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10.16 |
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10.17 | Business Loan Agreement, dated November 8, 2024, by and among Super League Enterprise, Inc., InPVP, LLC, Agile Capital Funding, LLC, and Agile Lending, LLC | |||
10.18 | Confessed Judgment Secured Promissory Note, dated November 8, 2024, issued by Super League Enterprise, Inc. and InPVP, LLC, to Agile Lending, LLC | |||
31.1 |
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31.2 |
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32.1 |
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101.INS |
Inline XBRL Instance Document - The instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document. |
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101.SCH |
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document |
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101.CAL |
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document |
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101.DEF |
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document |
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101.LAB |
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document |
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101.PRE |
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document |
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104 |
Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL Document and included in Exhibit 101) |
** Certain portions of this exhibit (indicated by “[*****]”) have been omitted as the Company has determined (i) the omitted information is not material and (ii) the omitted information would likely cause harm to the Company if publicly disclosed.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
SUPER LEAGUE ENTERPRISE, INC. |
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By |
/s/ Ann Hand |
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Ann Hand Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) |
By |
/s/ Clayton Haynes |
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Clayton Haynes Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) |
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Date: November 14, 2024 |