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GROM SOCIAL ENTERPRISES, INC.
Table of Contents
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| Part I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION | ||
| Item 1. | Financial Statements | 4 |
| Item 2. | Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | 32 |
| Item 3. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk | 40 |
| Item 4. | Controls and Procedures | 40 |
| Part II – OTHER INFORMATION | ||
| Item 1. | Legal Proceedings | 42 |
| Item 1A. | Risk Factors | 42 |
| Item 2. | Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds | 42 |
| Item 3. | Defaults upon Senior Securities | 42 |
| Item 4. | Mine Safety Disclosures | 42 |
| Item 5. | Other Information | 42 |
| Item 6. | Exhibits | 43 |
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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT ON FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
When used in this Quarterly Report, including the documents that we have incorporated by reference, in future filings with the SEC or in press releases or other written or oral communications, statements which are not historical in nature, including those containing words such as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “plan,” “continue,” “intend,” “should,” “may” or the negative of these words and phrases or similar words or phrases which are predictions of or indicate future events or trends and which do not relate solely to historical matters, are intended to identify “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (set forth in 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”)). Discussions containing forward-looking statements may be found in the material set forth under “Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and in other sections of this Quarterly Report.
Forward-looking statements are necessarily subjective, are based upon our current plans, intentions, objectives, goals, strategies, beliefs, projections and expectations, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors.
Forward-looking statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether, or the times by which, our performance or results may be achieved. Forward-looking statements are based on information available at the time those statements are made and management’s belief as of that time with respect to future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in or suggested by the forward-looking statements. Any or all of our forward-looking statements in this report may turn out to be inaccurate. Important factors that may cause actual results, our performance or achievements, or industry results to differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements include, without limitation, those discussed under the caption “Risk Factors” in this Quarterly Report. All forward-looking statements in this report are made as of the date hereof, based on information available to us as of the date hereof, and we assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statement.
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
GROM SOCIAL ENTERPRISES INC.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
| June 30, | December 31, | |||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||||
| (Unaudited) | ||||||||
| ASSETS | ||||||||
| Current assets: | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | $ | ||||||
| Accounts receivable, net | ||||||||
| Inventory, net | ||||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | ||||||||
| Total current assets | ||||||||
| Operating lease right of use assets | ||||||||
| Property and equipment, net | ||||||||
| Goodwill, net | ||||||||
| Intangible assets, net | ||||||||
| Other assets | ||||||||
| Total assets | $ | $ | ||||||
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||||||
| Current liabilities: | ||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | $ | ||||||
| Accrued liabilities | ||||||||
| Dividends payable | ||||||||
| Advanced payments and deferred revenues | ||||||||
| Convertible notes payable, net – current | ||||||||
| Related party payables | ||||||||
| Lease liabilities – current | ||||||||
| Total current liabilities | ||||||||
| Convertible notes payable, net of loan discounts | ||||||||
| Lease liabilities | ||||||||
| Other noncurrent liabilities | ||||||||
| Total liabilities | ||||||||
| Commitments and contingencies (Note 16) | ||||||||
| Stockholders' Equity: | ||||||||
| Series A preferred stock, $par value. shares authorized; zero shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively | ||||||||
| Series B preferred stock, $par value. shares authorized; zero shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively | ||||||||
| Series C preferred stock, $par value. shares authorized; shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively | ||||||||
| Common stock, $ par value. shares authorized; and shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively | ||||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | ||||||||
| Accumulated deficit | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Total Grom Social Enterprises, Inc. stockholders' equity | ||||||||
| Noncontrolling interests | ||||||||
| Total stockholders' equity | ||||||||
| Total liabilities and equity | $ | $ | ||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.
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GROM SOCIAL ENTERPRISES INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss (Unaudited)
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| Three Months Ended June 30, | Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||
| Sales | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
| Cost of goods sold | ||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit | ||||||||||||||||
| Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | ||||||||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative | ||||||||||||||||
| Professional fees | ||||||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | ||||||||||||||||
| Loss from operations | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Other income (expense) | ||||||||||||||||
| Interest income (expense), net | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Loss on settlement of derivative liabilities | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||
| Unrealized gain on change in fair value of derivative liabilities | ||||||||||||||||
| Other gains (losses) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||
| Total other income (expense) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Loss before income taxes | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Provision for income taxes (benefit) | ||||||||||||||||
| Net loss | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| (Loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Net loss attributable to Grom Social Enterprises, Inc. stockholders | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Dividends to Series C preferred stockholders | ||||||||||||||||
| Net loss attributable to Grom Social Enterprises, Inc. common stockholders | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Basic and diluted loss per common share | $ | ) | $ | ) | $ | ) | $ | ) | ||||||||
| Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding: | ||||||||||||||||
| Basic and diluted | ||||||||||||||||
| Comprehensive loss: | ||||||||||||||||
| Net loss | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustment | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Comprehensive loss | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Comprehensive loss attributable to Grom Social Enterprises, Inc. common stockholders | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.
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GROM SOCIAL ENTERPRISES INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity (Unaudited)
| Series A Preferred Stock | Series B Preferred Stock | Series C Preferred Stock | Common Stock | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares | Value | Shares | Value | Shares | Value | Shares | Value | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, April 1, 2022 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Change in foreign currency translation | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dividends declared for Series C preferred stock | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of common stock as payment for Series C preferred stock dividends payable | – | – | – | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of common stock in exchange for consulting, professional and other services | – | – | – | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Conversion of note principal and accrued interest into common stock | – | – | – | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock based compensation expense related to stock options | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, June 30, 2022 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Accumulated | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional | Other | Total | ||||||||||||||||||
| Paid-in | Accumulated | Comprehensive | Noncontrolling | Stockholders' | ||||||||||||||||
| Capital | Deficit | Loss | Interests | Equity | ||||||||||||||||
| Balance, April 1, 2022 | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | |||||||||||
| Net loss | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Change in foreign currency translation | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| Dividends declared for Series C preferred stock | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of common stock as payment for Series C preferred stock dividends payable | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of common stock in exchange for consulting, professional and other services | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Conversion of note principal and accrued interest into common stock | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock based compensation expense related to stock options | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, June 30, 2022 | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | |||||||||||
(continued)
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GROM SOCIAL ENTERPRISES INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity (Unaudited)
| Series A Preferred Stock | Series B Preferred Stock | Series C Preferred Stock | Common Stock | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares | Value | Shares | Value | Shares | Value | Shares | Value | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, April 1, 2023 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Change in foreign currency translation | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dividends declared for Series C preferred stock | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of common stock in connection with the exercise of common stock purchase warrants | – | – | – | 1,704,684 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock based compensation expense related to stock options | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, June 30, 2023 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Accumulated | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional | Other | Total | ||||||||||||||||||
| Paid-in | Accumulated | Comprehensive | Noncontrolling | Stockholders' | ||||||||||||||||
| Capital | Deficit | Loss | Interests | Equity | ||||||||||||||||
| Balance, April 1, 2023 | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | |||||||||||
| Net loss | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Change in foreign currency translation | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| Dividends declared for Series C preferred stock | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of common stock in connection with the exercise of common stock purchase warrants | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Stock based compensation expense related to stock options | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, June 30, 2023 | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | |||||||||||
(continued)
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GROM SOCIAL ENTERPRISES INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity (Unaudited)
| Series A Preferred Stock | Series B Preferred Stock | Series C Preferred Stock | Common Stock | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares | Value | Shares | Value | Shares | Value | Shares | Value | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, January 1, 2022 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Change in foreign currency translation | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Conversion of Series C preferred stock into common stock | – | – | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dividends declared for Series C preferred stock | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of common stock as payment for Series C preferred stock dividends payable | – | – | – | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of common stock in exchange for consulting, professional and other services | – | – | – | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Conversion of note principal and accrued interest into common stock | – | – | – | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Recognition of beneficial conversion features related to notes payable | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock based compensation expense related to stock options | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, June 30, 2022 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Accumulated | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional | Other | Total | ||||||||||||||||||
| Paid-in | Accumulated | Comprehensive | Noncontrolling | Stockholders' | ||||||||||||||||
| Capital | Deficit | Loss | Interests | Equity | ||||||||||||||||
| Balance, January 1, 2022 | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | |||||||||||
| Net loss | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Change in foreign currency translation | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| Conversion of Series C preferred stock into common stock | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Dividends declared for Series C preferred stock | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of common stock as payment for Series C preferred stock dividends payable | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of common stock in exchange for consulting, professional and other services | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Conversion of note principal and accrued interest into common stock | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Recognition of beneficial conversion features related to notes payable | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock based compensation expense related to stock options | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, June 30, 2022 | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | |||||||||||
(continued)
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GROM SOCIAL ENTERPRISES INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity (Unaudited)
| Series A Preferred Stock | Series B Preferred Stock | Series C Preferred Stock | Common Stock | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares | Value | Shares | Value | Shares | Value | Shares | Value | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, January 1, 2023 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Change in foreign currency translation | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Conversion of Series C preferred stock into common stock | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dividends declared for Series C preferred stock | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of common stock in connection with sales made under private offerings | – | – | – | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of common stock in connection with the exercise of common stock purchase warrants | – | – | – | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of common stock in exchange for consulting, professional and other services | – | – | – | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of common stock purchase warrants as consideration for waiver of a financing covenant | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock based compensation expense related to stock options | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, June 30, 2023 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Accumulated | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional | Other | Total | ||||||||||||||||||
| Paid-in | Accumulated | Comprehensive | Noncontrolling | Stockholders' | ||||||||||||||||
| Capital | Deficit | Loss | Interests | Equity | ||||||||||||||||
| Balance, January 1, 2023 | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | |||||||||||
| Net loss | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Change in foreign currency translation | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| Conversion of Series C preferred stock into common stock | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Dividends declared for Series C preferred stock | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of common stock in connection with sales made under private offerings | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of common stock in connection with the exercise of common stock purchase warrants | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of common stock in exchange for consulting, professional and other services | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of common stock purchase warrants as consideration for waiver of a financing covenant | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock based compensation expense related to stock options | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, June 30, 2023 | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | |||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.
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GROM SOCIAL ENTERPRISES INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
| Six Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||||
| Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||||||
| Net loss | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||
| Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash used in operating activities: | ||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | ||||||||
| Amortization of debt discount | ||||||||
| Amortization of right-of-use assets | ||||||||
| Provision for doubtful accounts | ||||||||
| Common stock issued for financing costs | ||||||||
| Common stock issued in exchange for fees and services | ||||||||
| Derivative expense | ||||||||
| Retirement benefit cost | ||||||||
| Stock based compensation | ||||||||
| Loss on disposal of property and equipment | ||||||||
| Loss on settlement of derivative liability | ||||||||
| Unrealized gain on change in fair value of derivative liabilities | ( | ) | ||||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
| Accounts receivable | ||||||||
| Inventory | ( | ) | ||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Other assets | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Accounts payable | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Accrued liabilities | ( | ) | ||||||
| Advanced payments and deferred revenues | ( | ) | ||||||
| Income taxes payable and other noncurrent liabilities | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Operating lease liabilities | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Net cash used in operating activities | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||||||
| Purchase of property and equipment | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Proceeds from the sale of property and equipment | ||||||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||||||
| Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net of issuance costs | ||||||||
| Proceeds from exercise of common stock purchase warrants, net of issuance costs | ||||||||
| Proceeds from issuance of convertible notes | ||||||||
| Repayments of convertible notes | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Repayments of loans payable | ( | ) | ||||||
| Repayments of related party payables | ( | ) | ||||||
| Settlement of derivative liabilities | ( | ) | ||||||
| Net cash provided by financing activities | ||||||||
| Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents | ||||||||
| Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $ | $ | ||||||
| Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: | ||||||||
| Cash paid for interest | $ | $ | ||||||
| Cash paid for income taxes | $ | $ | ||||||
| Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities: | ||||||||
| Common stock issued to reduce dividends payable to Series C preferred stockholders | $ | $ | ||||||
| Common stock warrants issued in connection with convertible promissory notes | $ | $ | ||||||
| Conversion of note principal and accrued interest into common stock | $ | $ | ||||||
| Dividends payable to Series C preferred stockholders | $ | $ | ||||||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities | $ | $ | ||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.
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GROM SOCIAL ENTERPRISES, INC.
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
| 1. | NATURE OF OPERATIONS |
Grom Social Enterprises, Inc. (the “Company” or “Grom”), was incorporated in the State of Florida under the name “Illumination America, Inc.” Grom is a media, technology and entertainment company that focuses on (i) delivering content to children under the age of 13 years in a safe secure platform that is compliant with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (“COPPA”) and can be monitored by parents or guardians, (ii) creating, acquiring, and developing the commercial potential of Kids & Family entertainment properties and associated business opportunities, (iii) providing world class animation services, and (iv) offering protective web filtering solutions to block unwanted or inappropriate content.
The Company conducts its business through the following subsidiaries:
| · | Grom Social, Inc. (“Grom Social”), incorporated in the State of Florida on March 5, 2012, operates Grom’s social media network designed for children under the age of 13 years. | |
| · | TD Holdings Limited (“TD Holdings”), incorporated in Hong Kong on September 15, 2005, operates through its two wholly-owned subsidiaries: (i) Top Draw Animation Hong Kong Limited, a Hong Kong corporation, (“Top Draw HK”), and (ii) Top Draw Animation, Inc., a Philippines corporation, (“Top Draw Philippines”). The group’s principal activity is the production of animated films and television series. | |
| · | Grom Educational Services, Inc. (“GES”), incorporated in the State of Florida on January 17, 2017, operates Grom’s web filtering services provided to schools and government agencies. | |
| · | Grom Nutritional Services, Inc. (“GNS”), incorporated in the State of Florida on April 19, 2017, intends to market and distribute nutritional supplements to children. GNS has been nonoperational since its inception. | |
| · | Curiosity Ink Media, LLC (“CIM”), organized in the State of Delaware on January 5, 2017, develops, acquires, builds, grows and maximizes the short, mid and long-term commercial potential of kids and family entertainment properties and associated business opportunities. |
Grom owns 100% of each of Grom Social, TD Holdings, GES and GNS, and 80% of CIM.
| 2. | GOING CONCERN |
The condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the discharge of liabilities in the normal course of business. Based on current operating levels, the Company will need to raise additional funds by selling additional equity or incurring debt.
On a consolidated basis, the Company has incurred significant operating losses since its inception. As of June 30, 2023, the Company has an accumulated deficit of $ million. During the six months ended June 30, 2023, it used approximately $ million, respectively, in cash for operating activities.
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The Company has funded its operations primarily through sales of its common stock in public markets, proceeds from the exercise of warrants to purchase common stock, and the sale of convertible notes. Future capital requirements will depend on many factors, including the (i) rate of revenue growth, (ii) expansion of sales and marketing activities, (iii) timing and extent of spending on content development efforts, and (iv) market acceptance of the Company’s content, products and services.
The Company’s management intends to raise additional funds through the issuance of equity securities or debt to enable the Company to meet its obligations for the twelve-month period. However, there can be no assurance that, in the event the Company requires additional financing, such financing will be available at terms acceptable to the Company, if at all. Failure to generate sufficient cash flows from operations and/or raise additional capital could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s ability to achieve its intended business objectives. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern for the twelve months from the date of this report.
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern.
| 3. | SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
Impact of COVID-19
On January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization announced a global health emergency because of the spread of a new strain of the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”). On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of COVID-19, a global pandemic. COVID-19 significantly affected the United States and global economies.
The Company experienced significant disruptions to its business and operations due to circumstances related to COVID-19, and delays caused government-imposed quarantines, office closings and travel restrictions, which affected both the Company and its service providers. The Company has significant operations in Manila, Philippines, which was locked down by the government on March 12, 2020 due to concerns related to the spread of COVID-19. As a result of the Philippines government’s call to contain COVID-19, the Company’s animation studio, located in Manila, Philippines, which accounts for approximately 86.9% of the Company’s total revenues on a consolidated basis, was forced to close its offices for significant periods of time from March 2020 through December 2021.
In response to the outbreak and business disruption, the Company instituted employee safety protocols to contain the spread, including domestic and international travel restrictions, work-from-home practices, extensive cleaning protocols, social distancing and various temporary closures of its administrative offices and production studio. The Company also implemented a range of actions aimed at temporarily reducing costs and preserving liquidity.
The Company has recalled artists and employees to return to the studio, which is currently operating at 41% seat capacity. Approximately 37% of the studio’s employees and contractors currently work from home.
While restrictions have eased, the virus may continue to mutate and spread which could materially impact the Company’s business. The full extent of potential impacts on the Company’s business, financing activities and the global economy will depend on future developments, which cannot be predicted due to the uncertain nature of the virus, government mandated shut downs, and its adverse effects, including new information which may emerge concerning the severity of COVID-19 and the actions to contain COVID-19 or treat its impact, among others. These effects could have a material adverse impact on the Company’s business, operations, financial condition and results of operations.
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Basis of Presentation
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements are unaudited and have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and in conjunction with the instructions to Form 10-Q of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Accordingly, certain information and footnote disclosures required by GAAP for complete financial statements have been condensed or omitted. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, the condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its operating subsidiaries Grom Social, TD Holdings, GES, GNS, and Curiosity. The Company recognizes the noncontrolling interest related to its less-than-wholly-owned subsidiary, Curiosity, as equity in the consolidated financial statements separate from the parent entity’s equity. The net loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest is included in net loss in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.
These condensed consolidated financial statements include all of the adjustments, which in the opinion of management are necessary to a fair presentation of financial position and results of operations. All such adjustments, which includes intercompany balances and transactions are of a normal and recurring nature. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto at December 31, 2022, as presented in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on April 17, 2023 with the SEC.
Certain amounts for the prior year period have been reclassified to conform to current year’s presentation.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. The most significant estimates relate to revenue recognition, valuation of accounts receivable, goodwill and other long-lived assets, and contingencies. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience, known or expected trends and various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable given the quality of information available as of the date of these financial statements. The results of these assumptions provide the basis for making estimates about the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
The Company computes net income (loss) per share in accordance with FASB ASC 260, Earnings per Share which requires presentation of both basic and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) on the face of the income statement. Basic EPS is computed by dividing net income (loss) available to common stockholders (numerator) by the weighted average number of shares outstanding (denominator) during the period. Diluted EPS gives effect to all dilutive potential shares of common stock outstanding during the period using the treasury stock method, and convertible preferred stock and convertible debt using the if-converted method. These potentially dilutive shares include shares from convertible notes and accrued interest, shares from convertible preferred stock, shares from vested stock options and shares from stock purchase warrants. In computing diluted EPS, the average stock price for the period is used in determining the number of shares assumed to be purchased from the exercise of stock options or warrants. Diluted EPS excludes all dilutive potential shares if their effect is anti-dilutive.
Update to Significant Accounting Policies
There have been no new or material changes to the significant accounting policies discussed in the Company’s audited financial statements in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 as filed with the SEC on April 17, 2023, that are of significance, or potential significance, to the Company.
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| 4. | REVENUES |
The Company recognizes revenue from contracts with customers in accordance with FASB ASC 606. The Company’s main types of revenue contracts consists of the following:
Animation Revenue
Animation revenue is primarily generated from contracts with customers for preproduction and production services related to the development of animated movies and television series. Preproduction activities include producing storyboards, location design, model and props design, background color and color styling. Production focuses on library creation, digital asset management, background layout scene assembly, posing, animation and aftereffects.
The Company provides services under fixed-price contracts. Under fixed-price contracts, the Company agrees to perform the specified work for a pre-determined price. To the extent actual costs vary from estimated costs, the Company’s profit may increase, decrease, or result in a loss.
Web Filtering Revenue
Web filtering revenue from subscription sales is recognized on a pro-rata basis over the subscription period. Typically, a subscriber purchases computer appliance and a software and support service license for a period of use between one year to five years. The subscriber is billed in full at the time of the sale. The Company immediately recognizes revenue attributable to the computer appliance as it is non-refundable and control passes to the customer. The advanced billing component for software and service is initially recorded as deferred revenue and subsequently recognized as revenue on a straight-line basis over the subscription period.
Produced and Licensed Content Revenue
Produced and licensed content revenues are generated from the licensing of internally-produced films and television programs.
Licensed internally-produced films and television programming, each individual film or episode delivered represents a separate performance obligation and revenues are recognized when the episode is made available to the licensee for exhibition. For license agreements containing multiple deliverables, revenues are allocated based on the relative standalone selling price of each film or episode of a television series, which is based on licenses for comparable films or series within the marketplace. Agreements to license programming are often long term, with collection terms ranging from one to five years.
The advanced billing component for licensed content is initially recorded as deferred revenue and subsequently recognized as revenue upon completion of the performance obligation in accordance with the terms of licensing agreement.
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Publishing Revenue
The Company has engaged the services of a third-party entity to manage the printing, publishing and distribution of the Company’s publishing content. In accordance with the terms agreed with the third party, the Company’s revenue is recognized as 50% of revenue from sales per title after the third-party vendor earns back the costs to develop, author, publish, market, promote and distribute each title, inclusive of any royalties owed to rights holders, following a six months period in market to allow for returns.
Publishing revenues are eligible for recognition upon the completion of a six-month sales period to provide for any potential returns and notification from the third-party entity that it has earned back all of its related publishing costs.
Other Revenue
Other revenue corresponds to ecommerce sales, commercial services, and subscription and advertising revenue from the Grom Social mobile application.
The following table depicts the disaggregated revenue listed above within the Sales caption in the condensed consolidated statements of operations:
Three Months Ended June 30, 2023 | Three Months Ended June 30, 2022 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 | |||||||||||||
| Animation | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
| Web Filtering | ||||||||||||||||
| Publishing | ||||||||||||||||
| Other | ||||||||||||||||
| Total Sales | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
The following table sets forth the components of the Company’s accounts receivable and advanced payments and deferred revenues at June 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022:
June 30, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | |||||||
| Billed accounts receivable | $ | $ | ||||||
| Unbilled accounts receivable | ||||||||
| Allowance for doubtful accounts | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Total accounts receivable, net | $ | $ | ||||||
| Total advanced payments and deferred revenues | $ | $ | ||||||
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2023,
the Company had two and three customers, respectively, that accounted for
At June 30, 2023, the Company had two customers that
accounted for
Animation revenue contracts vary with movie contracts typically allowing for progress billings over the contract term while other episodic development activities are typically billable upon delivery of the performance obligation for an episode. These episodic activities typically create unbilled contract assets between episode delivery dates while movies can create contract assets or liabilities based on the progress of activities versus the arranged billing schedule. Revenues from web filtering contracts are all billed in advance and therefore represent contract liabilities until fully recognized on a ratable basis over the contract life.
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| 5. | INVENTORY |
Inventory consists of costs incurred to produce animated content for third party customers. Costs incurred to produce the animated content to customers, which include direct production costs, production overhead and supplies are recognized as work-in-progress inventory. As animated content is completed in accordance with the terms stated by the customer, inventory is classified as finished products and subsequently recognized as cost of services as animated content is accepted by and available to the customer. Carrying amounts of animated content are recorded at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost is determined using a weighted average cost method for direct production costs, productions overhead and supplies used for completing animation projects.
As of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company’s
inventory totaled $
| 6. | PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT |
The following table sets forth the components of the Company’s property and equipment at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:
| June 30, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cost | Accumulated Depreciation | Net Book Value | Cost | Accumulated Depreciation | Net Book Value | |||||||||||||||||||
| Capital assets subject to depreciation: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Computers, software and office equipment | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ||||||||||||||
| Machinery and equipment | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Vehicles | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Furniture and fixtures | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Leasehold improvements | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Total fixed assets | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Capital assets not subject to depreciation: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Construction in progress | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total fixed assets | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ||||||||||||||
For the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022,
the Company recorded depreciation expense of $
| 7. | OTHER ASSETS |
The following table sets forth the components of the Company’s other assets at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:
| June 30, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | |||||||
| Capitalized website development costs | $ | $ | ||||||
| Prepublication costs | ||||||||
| Produced and licensed content costs | ||||||||
| Deposits | ||||||||
| Other noncurrent assets | ||||||||
| Total other assets | $ | $ | ||||||
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Capitalized Website Development Costs
The Company capitalizes certain costs associated with the development of its Santa.com website after the preliminary project stage is complete and until the website is ready for its intended use. Planning and operating costs are expensed as incurred. Capitalization begins when the preliminary project stage is complete, project plan is defined, functionalities are determined and internal and external resources are identified. Qualified costs incurred during the operating stage of our software applications relating to upgrades and enhancements are capitalized to the extent it is probable that they will result in added functionality, while costs that cannot be separated between maintenance of, and minor upgrades and enhancements to the websites are expensed as incurred.
Capitalized website costs are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful life of three years beginning with the time when it is ready for intended use. Amounts amortized are presented through cost of sales. Management evaluates the useful lives of these assets on an annual basis and tests for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances occur that could impact the recoverability of these assets.
Prepublication Costs
Prepublication costs include costs incurred to create and develop the art, prepress, editorial, digital conversion and other content required for the creation of the master copy of a book or other media. Prepublication costs are amortized on a straight-line basis over a two- to five-year period based on expected future revenue. The Company regularly reviews the recoverability of the capitalized costs based on expected future revenues.
Produced and Licensed Content Costs
Produced and licensed content costs include capitalizable direct costs, production overhead, interest and development costs and are stated at the lower of cost, less accumulated amortization, or fair value. Marketing, distribution and general and administrative costs are expensed as incurred.
Film, television and direct to consumers through streaming services production and residual costs are expensed over the product life cycle based upon the ratio of the current period’s revenues to estimated remaining total revenues (Ultimate Revenues) for each production. For film productions and direct to consumer services, Ultimate Revenues include revenues from all sources that will be earned within ten years from the date of the initial release. For television series, Ultimate Revenues include revenues that will be earned within ten years from delivery of the first episode, or if still in production, five years from delivery of the most recent episode, if later. Costs of film, television and direct to consumer productions are subject to regular recoverability assessments, which compare the estimated fair values with the unamortized costs. The Company bases these fair value measurements on the Company’s assumptions about how market participants would price the assets at the balance sheet date, which may be different than the amounts ultimately realized in future periods. The amount by which the unamortized costs of film and television productions exceed their estimated fair values is written off. Costs for projects that have been abandoned are written off. Projects that have not been set for production within three years are also written off unless management has committed to a plan to proceed with the project and is actively working on and funding the project.
The following tables set forth the components of the Company’s capitalized costs at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:
| June 30, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross Carrying Value | Accumulated Amortization | Net Book Value | Gross Carrying Value | Accumulated Depreciation | Net Book Value | |||||||||||||||||||
| Prepublication costs | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ||||||||||||||
| Produced and licensed content costs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Capitalized website development costs | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Total capitalized costs | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ||||||||||||||
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For the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022,
the Company recorded amortization expense of $
| 8. | LEASES |
The Company has entered into operating leases primarily
for office space. These leases have terms which range from two years to six years, and often include one or more options to renew or in
the case of equipment rental, to purchase the equipment. During the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company did
The following table presents the future minimum payment obligations and aggregate present value of lease liabilities for operating leases as of June 30, 2023:
| Remainder of 2023 | $ | |||
| 2024 | ||||
| 2025 | ||||
| 2026 | ||||
| 2027 | ||||
| Thereafter | ||||
| Total future lease payments | ||||
| Less: Imputed interest | ( | ) | ||
| Present value of lease liabilities | $ | |||
These operating leases are listed as separate line items on the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets and represent the Company’s right to use the underlying asset for the lease term. The Company’s obligation to make lease payments are also listed as separate line items on the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Because the rate implicit in each lease is not readily determinable, the Company uses its incremental borrowing rate to determine the present value of the lease payments.
Information related to the Company's operating right-of-use assets and related lease liabilities are as follows:
| Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 | ||||
| Cash paid for operating lease liabilities | $ | |||
| Weighted-average remaining lease term in years | ||||
| Weighted-average discount rate | ||||
For the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, the Company recorded
rent expenses related to lease obligations of $
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| 9. | GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS |
Goodwill represents the future economic benefit arising from other assets acquired that could not be individually identified and separately recognized. The goodwill arising from the Company’s acquisitions is attributable to the value of the potential expanded market opportunity with new customers.
The following table sets forth the changes in the carrying amount of the Company’s goodwill as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:
| Schedule of goodwill | ||||
| Balance, January 1, 2022 | $ | |||
| Measurement Period Adjustment | ( | ) | ||
| Impairment charge | ( | ) | ||
| Balance, December 31, 2022 | ||||
| Impairments and other adjustments | ||||
| Balance, June 30, 2023 | $ |
At December 31, 2022, the Company performed its
annual impairment tests as prescribed by ASC 350 on the carrying value of its goodwill and recorded aggregate impairment charges of $
During the year ended December 31, 2022, the
Company finalized the purchase price allocation, during the permissible measurement period, and obtained new fair value information
for certain identifiable intangible assets related to its acquisition of Curiosity. The revised purchase price allocation decreased
goodwill by $
The following table summarizes the individually identifiable intangible assets subsequently recognized:
| Summary of changes in intangible assets | ||||
| Licensing agreements | $ | |||
| Books and stories content | ||||
| Total identifiable intangible assets | $ |
At June 30, 2023 and December
31, 2022, the carrying amount of the Company’s goodwill was $
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The following table sets forth the components of the Company’s intangible assets at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:
| June 30, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization Period (Years) | Gross Carrying Amount | Accumulated Amortization | Net Book Value | Gross Carrying Amount | Accumulated Amortization | Net Book Value | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intangible assets subject to amortization: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Customer relationships | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ||||||||||||||||||
| Licensing agreement | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Subtotal | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intangible assets not subject to amortization: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Books and stories content | – | – | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trade names | – | – | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total intangible assets | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ||||||||||||||||||
For the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022,
the Company recorded amortization expense of $
The following table provides information regarding estimated remaining amortization expense for intangible assets subject to amortization for each of the following years ending December 31:
| Remainder of 2023 | $ | |||
| 2024 | ||||
| 2025 | ||||
| 2026 | ||||
| 2027 | ||||
| Thereafter | ||||
| Total remaining intangible assets subject to amortization | $ | |||
| 10. | ACCRUED LIABILITIES |
The following table sets forth the components of the Company’s accrued liabilities at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:
|
June 30, 2023 |
December 31, 2022 |
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| Executive and employee compensation | $ | $ | ||||||
| Interest on convertible notes and promissory notes | ||||||||
| Other accrued expenses and liabilities | ||||||||
| Total accrued liabilities | $ | $ | ||||||
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| 11. | RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS AND PAYABLES |
Darren Marks’s Family
The Company has engaged the family of Darren Marks, its Chief Executive Officer, to assist in the development of the Grom Social website and mobile application. These individuals create and produce original short form content focusing on social responsibility, anti-bullying, digital citizenship, unique blogs, and special events. Sarah Marks, the wife of Mr. Marks, and Zach Marks, Luke Marks, Jack Marks, Dawson Marks, Caroline Marks and Victoria Marks, each Mr. Marks’s children, are, or have been, employed by or independently contracted with the Company.
As of June 30, 2023, Zach and Luke Marks were employed by Grom Social as its Founder and Content Creator, and Content Coordinator, respectively, and receive annual salaries of $103,000 and $30,000, respectively.
For the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022,
the Marks family was paid a total of $
Compensation for services provided by the Marks family is expected to continue for the foreseeable future.
Liabilities Due to Executive Officers and Directors
On July 11, 2018, our director Dr. Thomas Rutherford
loaned the Company $
As of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the aggregate
related party payables balance was $
| 12. | CONVERTIBLE NOTES |
The following tables set forth the components of the Company’s convertible notes as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:
|
June 30, 2023 |
December 31, 2022 |
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| 8% Unsecured Convertible Note (Curiosity) | $ | $ | ||||||
| 12% Senior Convertible Notes with Original Issuance Discounts (OID Notes) | ||||||||
| 12% Senior Secured Convertible Notes (TDH Secured Notes) | ||||||||
| 12% Senior Secured Convertible Notes (Additional Secured Notes) | ||||||||
| Loan discounts | ( |
) | ( |
) | ||||
| Total convertible notes, net | ||||||||
| Less: current portion of convertible notes, net | ( |
) | ( |
) | ||||
| Convertible notes, net | $ | $ | ||||||
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8% Unsecured Convertible Notes – Curiosity
On July 29, 2021, the Company entered into a membership
interest purchase agreement with Curiosity and the holders of all of Curiosity’s outstanding membership interests, for the purchase
of 80% of Curiosity’s outstanding membership interests from the sellers. Pursuant to the purchase agreement, the Company issued
8% eighteen-month convertible promissory notes in the aggregate principal amount $
As of June 30, 2023, the principal balance of the
Curiosity note was $
10% Senior Secured Convertible Note with Original Issuance Discount (L1)
On September 14, 2021, the Company entered into a
securities purchase agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with L1 Capital Global Master Fund (“L1”) pursuant to
which it issued (i) a 10% original issue discount senior secured convertible note in the principal amount of $
On October 20, 2021, the Company and L1 entered into
an amended and restated purchase agreement which increased the amount of the Second Tranche Financing from $1,500,000 to $
During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company issued an aggregate
shares of common stock to L1 upon the conversion of $
As of June 30, 2023, the principal balance was $
10% Senior Secured Convertible Note with Original Issuance Discount (L1– Second Tranche)
On January 20, 2022 (the “Second Tranche Closing”),
the Company and L1 Capital closed on the Second Tranche of the offering, resulting in the issuance of (i) a $
During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company
issued an aggregate shares of common stock and repaid $
As of June 30, 2023, the principal balance was $
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10% Secured Convertible Notes with Original Issuance Discounts (“OID Notes”)
During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company
issued a series of secured, convertible notes with original issuance discounts to accredited investors. The notes were issued with original
issuance discounts of 10.0%, bear interest at a rate of 10% per annum (payable semiannually in cash), and carry a two-year term with a
fixed conversion price of $748.80. As of June 30, 2023, the remaining principal balance of these notes was $
During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company
issued a series of secured, convertible notes with original issuance discounts to accredited investors. The notes were issued with original
issuance discounts of 20.0%, bear interest at a rate of 10% per annum (payable semiannually in cash), and carry a two-year term with a
fixed conversion price of $480.00. As of June 30, 2023, the remaining principal balance of these notes was $
As of June 30, 2023, the principal balance of these
notes was $
12% Senior Secured Convertible Notes (“TDH Secured Notes”)
On March 16, 2020, the Company sold (the “TDH
Secured Notes Offering”) an aggregate $
The TDH Secured Notes are convertible at the option of the holders at 75% of the average sales price of the Company’s common stock over the 60 trading days immediately preceding conversion provided that the conversion price shall not be less than $96.00 per share.
The Company’s obligations under the TDH Secured Notes, are secured by Grom Holdings’ shares of stock of TDH, and of its wholly owned subsidiary, TDAHK. The TDH Secured Notes rank equally and ratably on a pari passu basis with (i) the other TDH Secured Notes and (ii) the Original TDH Notes issued by the Company pursuant to TDH Share Sale Agreement.
If the Company sells the animation studio located in Manila, Philippines, which is currently owned by TDH through TDAHK (the “Animation Studio”), for more than $12,000,000, and so long as any amount of principal is outstanding under the TDH Secured Notes, the Company will pay the TDH Secured Notes holders from the proceeds of the sale (i) all amounts of principal outstanding under the TDH Secured Notes, (ii) such amount of interest which would be due and payable assuming the TDH Secured Notes were held to maturity (minus any amounts of interest previously paid hereunder), and (iii) an additional 10% of the amount of principal outstanding under the TDH Secured Notes within five days of the closing of such sale.
In connection with the issuance of the TDH Secured
Notes, the Company issued to each TDH Secured Note holder shares of common stock equal to 20% of the principal amount of such holder’s
TDH Secured Note, divided by $96.00. Accordingly, an aggregate of shares of common stock were issued to the TDH Secured Note holders
on March 16, 2020. These shares were valued at $
As of June 30, 2023, the principal balance of
these notes was $
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12% Senior Secured Convertible Notes (Additional Secured Notes)
On March 16, 2020, the Company issued to seven accredited
investors (the “Additional Secured Note Lenders”) an aggregate of $
Interest on the Additional Secured Notes accrues on
the outstanding principal amount at the rate of 12% per annum. Principal and interest on the Additional Secured Notes are payable monthly,
on an amortized basis over 48 months, with the last payment due on
The Additional Secured Notes are convertible at the option of the holders at 75% of the average sales price of the Company’s common stock over the 60 trading days immediately preceding conversion provided that the conversion price shall not be less than $96.00 per share.
In connection with the issuance of the Additional
Secured Notes, the Company issued to each Additional Secured Note Lender shares of common stock equal to 20% of the principal amount of
such holder’s Additional Secured Note, divided by $96.00. Accordingly, an aggregate of shares of common stock were issued.
These shares were valued at $
As of June 30, 2023, the principal balance of these
notes was $
Future Minimum Principal Payments
The remaining future principal repayments based upon the maturity dates of the Company’s borrowings for each of the next five years are as follows:
| Remainder of 2023 | $ | |||
| 2024 | ||||
| 2025 and thereafter | ||||
| Total Convertible notes principal amount payable. | $ |
| 13. | EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN |
The Company’s subsidiary, Top Draw Animation, Inc., has an unfunded, non-contributory defined benefit plan covering its permanent employees.
Under the existing regulatory framework, the Company is required to pay eligible employees at least the minimum regulatory benefit upon retirement, which provides a retirement benefit equal to 22.5 days’ pay for every year of credited service, subject to age and service requirements. The regulatory benefit is paid in a lump sum upon retirement. The existing regulatory framework does not require minimum funding of the plan.
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Retirement benefit expenses and liabilities are determined in accordance with an actuarial study made for the plan utilizing the net interest approach which disaggregates the defined benefit cost into the following components: service costs (cost of services received); net interest (financing effect of paying for benefits in advance or in arrears); and remeasurements (period-to-period fluctuations in the amounts of defined benefit obligations and plan assets).
Under the net interest approach, service cost and net interest on the defined benefit liability (asset) are both recognized in the statement of operations, while remeasurements of the defined benefit liability (asset) are recognized in other comprehensive income. Remeasurements recognized in other comprehensive income shall not be reclassified to profit or loss in a subsequent period.
The amount of the defined benefit liability reported under other noncurrent liabilities in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet is determined as follows:
| June 30, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | |||||||
| Benefit obligation | $ | $ | ||||||
| Plan assets | ||||||||
| Total | $ | $ | ||||||
The components of the accumulated benefit cost to be recognized under selling, general and administrative expense in consolidated statement of operations are the service cost (current service cost, past service cost or credit and settlement gains or losses) and net interest expense on the net defined benefit liability:
| June 30, 2023 | June 30, 2022 | |||||||
| Current service cost | $ | $ | ||||||
| Net interest expense | ||||||||
| Total | $ | $ | ||||||
The change in the accumulated benefit cost in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet for the six months ended June 30, 2023 is as follows:
| 2023 | ||||
| Balance, January 1 | $ | |||
| Foreign currency translation | ||||
| Expense recognized in other comprehensive income | ||||
| Remeasurement on actuarial gain (loss) recognized | ( |
) | ||
| Contributions paid | ( |
) | ||
| Balance, June 30 | $ | |||
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The cumulative amount of actuarial gains recognized in other comprehensive income for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 is as follows:
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||||
| Balance, January 1 | $ | ( |
) | $ | ||||
| Foreign currency translation | ||||||||
| Actuarial gain (loss) | ( |
) | ||||||
| Balance, June 30 | ||||||||
| Tax effect | ( |
) | ||||||
| Cumulative actuarial gain (loss), net of tax | $ | ( |
) | $ | ||||
The assumptions used to determine retirement benefits for the six months ended June 30, 2023 are as follows:
| June 30, 2023 | ||||
| Discount rate | ||||
| Salary increase rate | ||||
| 14. | INCOME TAXES |
In calculating the provision for income taxes on an interim basis, the Company uses an estimate of the annual effective tax rate based upon currently known facts and circumstances and applies that rate to its year-to-date earnings or losses. The Company’s effective tax rate is based on expected income and statutory tax rates and takes into consideration permanent differences between financial statement and tax return income applicable to the Company in the various jurisdictions in which the Company operates. The effect of discrete items, such as changes in estimates, changes in rates or tax status, and unusual or infrequently occurring events, is recognized in the interim period in which the discrete item occurs. The accounting estimates used to compute the provision for income taxes may change as new events occur, additional information is obtained or as the result of new judicial interpretations or regulatory or tax law changes.
The Company’s interim effective tax rate, inclusive
of discrete items, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 was
| 15. | STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY |
Preferred Stock
The Company is authorized to issue shares of preferred stock, par value of $ per share.
Series A Preferred Stock
As of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company had shares of Series A Stock issued and outstanding.
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Series B Preferred Stock
As of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company had shares of Series B Stock issued and outstanding, respectively.
Series C Preferred Stock
On May 20, 2021, the Company filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Florida a Certificate of Designation of Preferences, Rights and Limitations of Series C Stock designating 10,000,000 shares as Series C Preferred Stock (the “Series C Stock”). The Series C Stock ranks senior and prior to all other classes or series of the Company’s preferred stock and common stock.
The holder may, at any time after the 6-month anniversary of the issuance of the shares of Series C Preferred Stock, convert such shares into common stock at a conversion rate of $57.60 per share. In addition, the Company may, at any time after the issuance of the shares, convert any or all of the outstanding shares of Series C Preferred Stock at a conversion rate of $57.60 per share.
Each share of Series C Stock entitles the holder to 1.5625 votes for each share of Series C Stock. The consent of the holders of at least two-thirds of the shares of Series C Stock is required for the amendment to any of the terms of the Series C Stock, to create any additional class of stock unless the stock ranks junior to the Series C Stock, to make any distribution or dividend on any securities ranking junior to the Series C Stock, to merge or sell all or substantially all of the assets of the Company or acquire another business or effectuate any liquidation of the Company.
Cumulative dividends accrue on each share of Series C Stock at the rate of 8% per annum of the stated value of $1.00 per share and are payable in arrears quarterly commencing 90 days from issuance. The dividend shall be payable in shares of common stock (a “PIK Dividend”) and are be due and payable on the date on which such PIK Dividend was declared.
Upon a liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company, the holders of the Series C Stock are entitled to $1.00 per share plus all accrued and unpaid dividends. No distribution may be made to holders of shares of capital stock ranking junior to the Series C Stock upon a liquidation until Series C stockholders receive their liquidation preference. The holders of 66 2/3% of the then outstanding shares of Series C Stock, may elect to deem a merger, reorganization or consolidation of the Company into or with another corporation, not affiliated with said majority, or other similar transaction or series of related transactions in which more than 50% of the voting power of the Company is disposed of in exchange for property, rights or securities distributed to holders thereof by the acquiring person, firm or other entity, or the sale of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company.
On January 24, 2022, the Company issued shares of common stock to a stockholder upon the conversion of shares of Series C preferred stock.
As of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company had shares of Series C Stock issued and outstanding, respectively.
For the three months and six ended June 30, 2023,
the Company declared cumulative dividends totaling $
Common Stock
The Company is authorized to issue shares of common stock, par value of $ per share and had and shares of common stock issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.
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Reverse Stock Split
On October 4, 2022, the Board and shareholders approved
the granting of authority to the Board to amend the Company’s articles of incorporation to effect a reverse stock split of the issued
and outstanding shares of its common stock, by a ratio of no less than 1-for-2 and no more than 1-for-30, with the exact ratio to be determined
by the Board in its sole discretion, and with such reverse stock split to be effective at such time and date, if at all, as determined
by the Board in its sole discretion. On December 9, 2022, the Board effected a
PIPE Offering and Related Waiver
On January 25, 2023, the Company consummated a
private placement (the “PIPE Offering”) pursuant to the terms of the Securities Purchase Agreement dated as of January
25, 2023 (the “2023 SPA”) that it entered into with institutional investors, in which the Company issued
(i) shares
of common stock; (ii) purchase
warrants (the “Purchase Warrants”) to purchase an aggregate of
shares of common stock; and (iii)
pre-funded warrants (the “Pre-Funded Warrants”) to purchase an aggregate of 1,227,434 shares of common stock. The
purchase price of each share of common stock and associated Purchase Warrant was $
In connection with the PIPE Offering, the Company
entered into a Waiver (the “Waiver”) with L1 Capital Global Opportunities Master Fund (“L1”) waiving certain
provisions of the Securities Purchase Agreement, dated as of September 14, 2021 (the “2021 SPA”), by and between it and L1.
Pursuant to the terms of the Waiver, L1 waived certain provisions of the 2021 SPA and in consideration thereof, the Company (i) issued purchase
warrants substantially similar to the Purchase Warrants issued in connection with the 2023 SPA; and (ii) paid a cash fee of $
Pursuant to the 2023 SPA, the Company is obligated to hold a special stockholders’ meeting no later than 60 days following the date of the Purchase Agreement to solicit the approval of the issuance of the shares, Warrants and the shares of common stock underlying the Warrants in compliance with the rules of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (without regard to any limitations on exercise set forth in the Warrants or the Pre-Funded Warrants. On March 27, 2023, the Company held a special meeting of stockholders and the stockholders approved the PIPE Offering.
In connection with the PIPE Offering, the Company entered into a Registration Rights Agreement with the Purchasers, dated January 25, 2023 (the “Registration Rights Agreement”). The Registration Rights Agreement provides that we shall file a registration statement covering the resale of all of the Registrable Securities (as defined in the Registration Rights Agreement) with the SEC. The Registration Statement was filed and declared effective by the SEC on February 9, 2023.
Common Stock Issued in Exchange for Consulting, Professional and Other Services
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2023,
the Company issued and shares of common stock, respectively, with a fair market value of $
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2022,
the Company issued and shares of common stock, respectively, with a fair market value of $
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Common Stock Issued in Connection with the Conversion of Convertible Note Principal and Accrued Interest
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2022,
the Company issued and shares of common stock, respectively, upon the conversion of $
Common Stock Issued in Connection with Series C Stock Dividends
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2022,
the Company issued and shares of common stock, respectively, valued at $
Stock Purchase Warrants
Stock purchase warrants are accounted for as equity in accordance with ASC 480, Accounting for Derivative Financial Instruments Indexed to, and Potentially Settled in, a Company’s Own Stock, Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity.
The following table reflects all outstanding and exercisable warrants at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022. All warrants are exercisable for a period of three to five years from the date of issuance:
| Number of Warrants Outstanding | Weighted Average Exercise Price | Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Yrs.) | ||||||||||
| Balance January 1, 2022 | $ | |||||||||||
| Warrants issued | ||||||||||||
| Warrants exercised | ( |
) | ||||||||||
| Warrants forfeited | ( |
) | ||||||||||
| December 31, 2022 | $ | |||||||||||
| Warrants issued | $ | |||||||||||
| Warrants exercised | ( |
) | ||||||||||
| Warrants forfeited | ||||||||||||
| Balance June 30, 2023 | $ | |||||||||||
On January 31, 2023, in connection with the PIPE Offering
described above, the Company issued
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The Purchase Warrants were valued using the Black-Scholes
option pricing model with the following average assumptions: the Company’s stock price on the date of the issuance ($), an expected
dividend yield of %, a historical volatility of %, a risk-free interest rate of %, and an expected term of one year. The Purchase
Warrants were allocated a relative fair value of $
On January 31, 2023, the Company also issued
During the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company
issued shares of common stock upon the exercise of prefunded warrants for gross proceeds of $
During the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company
also issued shares of common stock upon the cashless exercise of
As of June 30, 2023, the outstanding stock purchase warrants had an aggregate intrinsic value of $0.
Stock Options
The following table represents all outstanding and exercisable stock options as of June 30, 2023:
| Year Issued | Options Issued |
Options Forfeited |
Options Outstanding |
Vested Options |
Weighted Average Exercise Price | Weighted Average Remaining Life (Yrs.) | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2013 | ( |
) | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 2018 | ( |
) | – | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 2021 | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | ( |
) | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company recorded $ and $, respectively, in stock-based compensation costs related to stock options. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, the Company recorded $ and $, respectively, in stock-based compensation costs related to stock options. Stock-based compensation expense is reported in selling, general and administrative on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Loss.
As of June 30, 2023, the total unrecognized cost of stock-based compensation related to stock options was $. This cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of years.
As of June 30, 2023, the outstanding stock options had an aggregate intrinsic value of $.
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| 16. | COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES |
In the ordinary course of business, the Company and its subsidiaries are subject to various pending and potential legal actions, arbitration proceedings, claims, investigations, examinations, regulatory proceedings, information gathering requests, subpoenas, inquiries and matters relating to compliance with laws and regulations (collectively, legal proceedings).
Based on the Company’s current knowledge, and taking into consideration its legal expenses, the Company does not believe it is a party to, nor are any of its subsidiaries the subject of, any legal proceeding that would have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial condition or liquidity.
See also Note 8 (“Leases”).
See also Note 14 (“Income Taxes”).
| 17. | SUBSEQUENT EVENTS |
In accordance with FASB ASC 855-10, Subsequent Events, the Company has analyzed its operations subsequent to June 30, 2023 to the date these condensed consolidated financial statements were issued, and has determined that it does not have any material subsequent events to disclose in these condensed consolidated financial statements, except as follows:
Reverse Stock Split
On August 8, 2023, the Company’s shareholders approved the granting of authority to the Company’s Board of Directors (“Board”) to amend its articles of incorporation to effect a reverse stock split of the issued and outstanding shares of its common stock, by a ratio of no less than 1-for-2 and no more than 1-for-20, with the exact ratio to be determined by the Board in its sole discretion, and with such reverse stock split to be effective at such time and date, if at all, as determined by the Board in its sole discretion.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and the related notes thereto. The management's discussion and analysis contain forward-looking statements, such as statements of our plans, objectives, expectations, and intentions. Any statements that are not statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. When used, the words "believe," "plan," "intend," "anticipate," "target," "estimate," "expect" and the like, and/or future tense or conditional constructions ("will," "may," "could," "should," etc.), or similar expressions, identify certain of these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including those under "Risk Factors," which appear in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, which we filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 17, 2023, that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Our actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of several factors. We do not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this Quarterly Report.
Overview
We are a media, technology and entertainment company that focuses on (i) delivering content to children under the age of 13 years in a safe secure platform that is compliant with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (“COPPA”) and can be monitored by parents or guardians, (ii) creating, acquiring, and developing the commercial potential of Kids & Family entertainment properties and associated business opportunities, (iii) providing world class animation services, and (iv) offering protective web filtering solutions to block unwanted or inappropriate content. We conduct our business through our following subsidiaries:
| · | Grom Social, Inc. (“Grom Social”), incorporated in the State of Florida on March 5, 2012, operates our social media network designed for children under the age of 13 years. | |
| · | TD Holdings Limited (“TD Holdings”), incorporated in Hong Kong on September 15, 2005, operates through its two wholly-owned subsidiaries: (i) Top Draw Animation Hong Kong Limited, a Hong Kong corporation (“Top Draw HK”) and (ii) Top Draw Animation, Inc., a Philippines corporation (“Top Draw Philippines”). The group’s principal activity is the production of animated films and television series. | |
| · | Grom Educational Services, Inc. (“GES”), incorporated in the State of Florida on January 17, 2017, operates our web filtering services provided to schools and government agencies. | |
| · | Grom Nutritional Services, Inc. (“GNS”), incorporated in the State of Florida on April 19, 2017, intends to market and distribute nutritional supplements to children. GNS has been nonoperational since its inception. | |
| · | Curiosity Ink Media, LLC (“CIM”), organized in the State of Delaware on January 9, 2017, develops the commercial potential of Kids & Family entertainment properties and associated business opportunities. |
We own 100% of each of Grom Social, TD Holdings, GES and GNS, and 80% of CIM.
Business Description
Grom Social
Grom Social is a growing social media platform and original content provider of entertainment for children under 13 years of age, which provides safe and secure digital environments for kids that can also be monitored by their parents or guardians. We initially launched our Grom mobile app in 2019. We are currently working to rebrand the app, with a focus on improving the in-app user experience and incorporating new, unique features. The app updates for iOS are anticipated to be available in late 2023. We remain committed to increasing user growth and expanding our reach in an effort to monetize the app.
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Top Draw Animation
Top Draw Animation (“Top Draw”) is an award-winning, full-service production and pre-production animation studio that specializes in providing two-dimensional digital production services for animated television series and movies on a contract basis or under co-production arrangements. Top Draw’s pre-production services include planning and creating storyboards, location design, model and props design, background color and color styling. Its production services focus on library creation, digital asset management, background layout scene assembly, posing, animation and after-effects.
As part of its COVID-19 protocols, Top Draw currently operates at approximately 41% seat capacity at its studio. However, it supplements its reduced studio capacity through its work-from-home program which accounts for approximately 37% of its workforce. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, our animation services revenues trailed the levels that we recognized during the corresponding periods of 2022. This is largely attributable to changes in our production schedule resulting from customer delays in providing us with necessary materials and content, changes to project start dates, or cancellation of an anticipated project. As a byproduct, we realized higher production costs by deploying the resources necessary to service our customers’ needs efficiently and effectively prior to these changes to our schedule.
During the six months ended June 30, 2023, we secured approximately $1.6 million in new contracts for Top Draw. These projects are all expected to commence during the year and have service periods of up to twelve months in length. At June 30, 2023, our production backlog was valued at approximately $2.2 million. Based upon our current production schedule, we believe that our efficiency and productivity will increase through December 31, 2023.
Grom Educational Services
Grom Educational Services provides scalable network monitoring and security solutions that are compliant with Children Internet Protection Act (CIPA) guidelines. Our goal is to enhance safety, good digital citizenship, education, and social responsibility by giving schools and parents the ability to monitor and filter their students’ and children’s access to technology while simultaneously educating them.
Our products include web filtering appliances and software, reporting and event management solutions, and our Digital Citizenship License (DCL) Program. The proprietary DCL program is a series of videos design to teach minors about appropriate online behavior. On November 2, 2022, we expanded our educational services product offering by teaming up with tech management company, Radix, to offer its cloud-based classroom management solution, TeacherView. Radix’s TeacherView is equipped with a built-in video conference system to enable remote (at home), local or hybrid learning. The program gives educators an "over the shoulder" teaching experience to help oversee an enhanced learning experience.
During the six months ended June 30, 2023, we entered into new agreements totaling $251,394. The service contracts range between one and five years in length.
Curiosity Ink Media
Curiosity Ink Media (“Curiosity”) is a global media company that develops, acquires, builds, grows and maximizes the short, mid, and long-term commercial potential of Kids & Family entertainment properties and associated business opportunities. Driven by a best-in-class leadership team, Curiosity’s multi-faceted intellectual property library is designed to amass ongoing value through strategic stewardship, partnerships, and highly targeted market entry.
Depending upon the nature, Curiosity’s original properties can require a substantial amount of time to develop and produce. The Company continuously evaluates the viability of its entertainment properties, and works with its strategic partners and advisors to determine the appropriate form of media and channels of distribution for each property to ensure their greatest potential for success.
We continue to develop our Santa.com website. The digital holiday entertainment hub features a bold look, an ecommerce marketplace where consumers can fulfill all of their holiday needs, and an improved user experience featuring a virtual North Pole with curated gifting ideas, decor and entertainment tips, alongside other immersive content for kids and adults.
Furthermore, we recently entered into production on two properties with the content production, development and distribution company, Toon2Tango: (i) our feature film titled Santa.com, an original animated musical holiday special set for release in the fall of 2025, and (ii) Hey Fuzzy Yellow!, an animated preschool series scheduled to air in several markets beginning in early 2025.
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Impact of COVID-19
On January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization announced a global health emergency because of the spread of a new strain of the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”). On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of COVID-19, a global pandemic. COVID-19 has and continues to significantly affect the United States and global economies.
We have experienced significant disruptions to our business and operations due to circumstances related to COVID-19, and delays caused government-imposed quarantines, office closings and travel restrictions, which affect both us and our service providers. We have significant operations in Manila, Philippines, which was locked down by the government on March 12, 2020 due to concerns related to the spread of COVID-19. As a result of the Philippines government’s call to contain COVID-19, our Manila-based animation studio, which accounts for approximately 85% of our total revenues on a consolidated basis, was forced to close its offices for significant periods of time from March 2020 through December 2021.
In response to the outbreak and business disruption, we have instituted employee safety protocols to contain the spread, including domestic and international travel restrictions, work-from-home practices, extensive cleaning protocols, social distancing and various temporary closures of its administrative offices and production studio. We have implemented a range of actions aimed at temporarily reducing costs and preserving liquidity.
We have recalled artists and employees to return to the studio, which is currently operating at 41% seat capacity. Approximately 37% of our studio’s employees and contractors currently work from home.
While restrictions have eased, the virus may continue to mutate and spread which could materially impact our business. The full extent of potential impacts on our business, financing activities and the global economy will depend on future developments, which cannot be predicted due to the uncertain nature of the virus, government mandated shut downs, and its adverse effects, including new information which may emerge concerning the severity of COVID-19 and the actions to contain COVID-19 or treat its impact, among others. These effects could have a material adverse impact on our business, operations, financial condition and results of operations.
Recent Events
PIPE Offering and Related Waiver
On January 25, 2023, we consummated a private placement (the “PIPE Offering”) pursuant to the terms of the Securities Purchase Agreement, dated as of January 25, 2023 (the “2023 SPA”) that we entered into with institutional investors, in which we issued (i) 100,000 shares of common stock; (ii) 1,327,434 purchase warrants (the “Purchase Warrants”) to purchase an aggregate of 2,323,010 shares of common stock; and (iii) 1,227,434 pre-funded warrants (the “Pre-Funded Warrants”) to purchase an aggregate of 1,227,434 shares of common stock. The purchase price of each share of common stock and associated Purchase Warrant was $2.26. The purchase price of each Pre-Funded Warrant was $2.25. The aggregate gross proceeds of the PIPE Offering was approximately $3.0 million, before deducting fees to the placement agent and other expenses payable by us. EF Hutton, division of Benchmark Investments, LLC, acted as the exclusive placement agent in connection with the PIPE Offering.
In connection with the PIPE Offering, we entered into a Waiver (the “Waiver”) with L1 Capital Global Opportunities Master Fund (“L1”) waiving certain provisions of the Securities Purchase Agreement, dated as of September 14, 2021 (the “2021 SPA”), by and between us and L1. Pursuant to the terms of the Waiver, L1 waived certain provisions of the 2021 SPA and in consideration thereof, we (i) issued 150,000 purchase warrants substantially similar to the Purchase Warrants issued in connection with the 2023 SPA; and (ii) paid a cash fee of $50,000 to L1.
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Pursuant to the 2023 SPA, we are obligated to hold a special stockholders’ meeting no later than 60 days following the date of the Purchase Agreement to solicit the approval of the issuance of the shares, Warrants and the shares of common stock underlying the Warrants in compliance with the rules of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (without regard to any limitations on exercise set forth in the Warrants or the Pre-Funded Warrants. On March 27, 2023, we held a special meeting of stockholders and the stockholders approved the PIPE Offering.
In connection with the PIPE Offering, we entered into a Registration Rights Agreement with the Purchasers, dated January 25, 2023 (the “Registration Rights Agreement”). The Registration Rights Agreement provides that we shall file a registration statement covering the resale of all of the Registrable Securities (as defined in the Registration Rights Agreement) with the SEC. The Registration Statement was filed and declared effective by the SEC on February 9, 2023.
Notice of Delisting of Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard
On April 10, 2023, we received a deficiency letter (the “Notice”) from the Listing Qualifications Department (the “Staff”) of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) notifying us that, based upon the closing bid price of our common stock for the last 30 consecutive business days, we are not currently in compliance with the requirement to maintain a minimum bid price of $1.00 per share for continued listing on Nasdaq, as set forth in Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) (the “Minimum Bid Requirement”). The Notice has no immediate effect on the continued listing status of our common stock on Nasdaq, and, therefore, our listing remains fully effective. We are provided a compliance period of 180 calendar days from the date of the Notice, or until October 9, 2023, to regain compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2). If at any time before October 9, 2023, the closing bid price of our common stock closes at or above $1.00 per share for a minimum of 10 consecutive business days, subject to Nasdaq’s discretion to extend this period pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(H), Nasdaq will provide written notification that we have achieved compliance with the Minimum Bid Requirement, and the matter would be resolved.
If we do not regain compliance with the Minimum Bid Requirement during the initial 180 calendar day compliance period, we may be eligible for an additional 180 calendar day compliance period. To qualify, we would be required to meet the continued listing requirement for market value of publicly held shares and all other initial listing standards for Nasdaq, with the exception of the Minimum Bid Requirement, and would need to provide written notice of our intention to cure the deficiency during the second compliance period, by effecting a reverse stock split, if necessary.
We intend to actively monitor the closing bid price of our common stock and will evaluate available options to regain compliance with the Minimum Bid Requirement. Our Board has discretion to effect a 1-for-20 reverse stock split in connection our continued listing of our common stock on Nasdaq. However, there can be no assurance that we will regain compliance with the Minimum Bid Requirement during the initial or additional 180 calendar day compliance period, secure the additional 180 calendar day compliance period, or maintain compliance with the other Nasdaq listing requirements. If we do not regain compliance with the Minimum Bid Requirement within the allotted compliance periods, including any extensions that may be granted by Nasdaq, Nasdaq will provide notice that our common stock will be subject to delisting. We would then be entitled to appeal that determination to a Nasdaq hearings panel.
If our common stock ceases to be listed for trading on Nasdaq, we expect that the common stock would be traded on one of the three tiered marketplaces of the OTC Markets Group.
Reverse Stock Split
On June 23, 2023, our Board and shareholders approved the granting of authority to the Board to amend our articles of incorporation to effect a reverse stock split of the issued and outstanding shares of our common stock, by a ratio of no less than 1-for-2 and no more than 1-for-20, with the exact ratio to be determined by the Board in its sole discretion, and with such reverse stock split to be effective at such time and date, if at all, as determined by the Board in its sole discretion.
The reverse stock split will not have any impact on the number of authorized shares of common stock, which shall remain at 500,000,000 shares.
Strategic Partnership
We continue to evaluate strategic acquisition opportunities to help accelerate our growth and complement our existing business. We recently entered into a strategic advisory partnership with an association of churches to achieve the highest possible social impact by utilizing all metrics available for values-based investors, including a biblically responsible investing (or “BRI”) score for us and our operations. Once we have established a rating, together we will create a program to increase our exposure and market our services to their member organizations and other affiliates.
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Results of Operations
Comparison of Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2023 and 2022
Revenue
Revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2023 was $956,498, compared to revenue of $1,139,582 during the three months ended June 30, 2022, representing a decrease of $183,084 or 16.1%.
Animation revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2023 was $815,148, compared to animation revenue of $1,025,966 during the three months ended June 30, 2022, representing a decrease of $210,818 or 20.5%. The decrease in animation revenue is primarily attributable to a smaller number of animation projects currently in production as compared to the prior year period.
Web filtering revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2023 was $116,574, compared to web filtering revenue of $113,472 during the three months ended June 30, 2022, representing an increase of $3,102 or 2.7%. The increase is primarily due to an increase in organic sales growth and the timing of contract renewals.
Other revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2023 was $24,776 compared to other revenue of $144 during the three months ended June 30, 2022, representing an increase of $24,632. Other revenue corresponds to ecommerce sales, commercial services, and subscription and/or advertising revenue from the Grom Social mobile app. The increase in other revenue is primarily attributable to commercial services rendered by Curiosity.
No revenue was generated from sales of our publications or produced and licensed content during either of the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022.
Gross Profit
Our gross profits vary significantly by subsidiary. In recent years, our animation business has realized gross profits between 35% and 40%, while our web filtering business has realized gross profits between 91% and 94%. Our gross profits may vary from period to period due to the nature of the business of each subsidiary, the amount of revenue recognized or recorded, and the timing and volume of customer contracts and projects. Current gross profit percentages may not be indicative of future gross profit performance.
Gross profit for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 were $226,298, or 23.7%, and $192,123, or 16.9%, respectively. The increase in gross profit is primarily attributable to improved contract margins in our animation business and lower fixed overhead expenses being absorbed against reduced revenue levels.
Operating Expenses
Operating expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2023 were $2,552,141, compared to operating expenses of $2,142,800 during the three months ended June 30, 2022, representing an increase of $409,341 or 19.1%. The increase is primarily attributable to an increase in selling, general and administrative costs, professional fees, and depreciation and amortization expense during the three months ended June 30, 2023 as described below.
Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) are comprised of selling, marketing and promotional expenses, compensation and benefits, insurance, investor relations, rent and related facility costs, research and development, and other general expenses. SG&A expenses were $2,061,738 for the three months ended June 30, 2023, compared to $1,778,696 for the three months ended June 30, 2022, representing an increase of $283,042 or 15.9%. The increase is primarily attributable to higher costs associated with the development of our mobile app and original content properties realized during the three months ended June 30, 2023.
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Stock-based compensation, a non-cash component of our SG&A, was $44,822 for the three months ended June 30, 2023, compared to $48,142 for the three months ended June 30, 2022. Stock-based compensation is attributable to the amortization of the fair value for options to purchase shares of our common stock in connection with grants made under certain employment agreements entered into at the time of our acquisition of Curiosity.
Professional fees are comprised of accounting and compliance services, legal services, and certain other advisory and consultancy fees. Professional fees were $338,395 for the three months ended June 30, 2023, compared to $299,941 for the three months ended June 30, 2022, representing an increase of $38,454 or 12.8%. The increase is largely attributable to greater income tax compliance and legal fees realized during the three months ended June 30, 2023.
Depreciation and amortization included in operating expenses was $152,008 for the three months ended June 30, 2023, compared to $64,163 for the three months ended June 30, 2022, representing an increase of $87,845 or 136.9%. The increase is primarily attributable to the amortization of capitalized costs from the development of our Santa.com ecommerce website and prepublication costs from our graphic novels and other published content.
Other Income (Expense)
Net other expense for the three months ended June 30, 2023 was $38,073, compared to a net other expense of $1,248,703 for the three months ended June 30, 2022, representing a decrease of $1,210,630 or 97.0%. The decrease in other expense is largely attributable to reduced interest expense from the recognition of a derivative liability.
Interest expense is comprised of interest accrued and paid on our convertible notes and recorded from the amortization of note discounts. Interest expense was $20,311 for the three months ended June 30, 2023, compared to $1,314,508 during the three months ended June 30, 2022, representing a decrease of $1,294,197 or 98.5%. In May 2022, we recognized interest expense of $1,052,350 related to the fair value of a derivative liability resulting from our second tranche of convertible notes issued to L1 Capital.
Net Loss Attributable to Common Stockholders
We realized a net loss attributable to common stockholders of $2,399,759, or $0.44 per share, for the three months ended June 30, 2023, compared to a net loss attributable to common stockholders of $3,295,571, or $5.25 per share, during the three months ended June 30, 2022, representing a decrease in net loss attributable to common stockholders of $895,812 or 27.2%.
Comparison of Results of Operations for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 and 2022
Revenue
Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2023 was $2,156,141, compared to revenue of $2,370,707 during the six months ended June 30, 2022, representing a decrease of $214,566 or 9.1%.
Animation revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2023 was $1,872,817, compared to animation revenue of $2,074,579 during the six months ended June 30, 2022, representing a decrease of $201,762 or 9.7%. The decrease in animation revenue is primarily attributable to a smaller number of animation projects currently in production as compared to the prior year period.
Web filtering revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2023 was $207,384, compared to web filtering revenue of $295,716 during the six months ended June 30, 2022, representing an increase of $88,332 or 29.9%. The decrease is primarily due to a decrease in organic sales and the timing of contract renewals.
Publication revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2023 was $10,101 compared to publication revenue of $0 during the six months ended June 30, 2022, representing an increase of $10,101 or 100.0%. Publishing revenues were generated from the sales of our graphic novel, Thunderous.
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Other revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2023 was $65,839 compared to other revenue of $412 during the six months ended June 30, 2022, representing an increase of $65,427. Other revenue corresponds to ecommerce sales, commercial services, and subscription and/or advertising revenue from the Grom Social mobile app. The increase in other revenue is primarily attributable to commercial services rendered by Curiosity.
No revenue was generated from sales of produced and licensed content during either of the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022.
Gross Profit
Our gross profits vary significantly by subsidiary. In recent years, our animation business has realized gross profits between 35% and 40%, while our web filtering business has realized gross profits between 91% and 94%. Our gross profits may vary from period to period due to the nature of the business of each subsidiary, and the timing and volume of customer contracts and projects. Current gross profit percentages may not be indicative of future gross profit performance.
Gross profit for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 were $766,435, or 35.5%, and $506,299, or 21.4%, respectively. The increase in gross profit is primarily attributable to improved contract margins in our animation business and lower fixed overhead expenses being absorbed against reduced revenue levels.
Operating Expenses
Operating expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2023 were $4,857,611, compared to operating expenses of $4,306,135 during the six months ended June 30, 2022, representing an increase of $551,476 or 12.8%. The increase is primarily attributable to an increase in selling, general and administrative costs and depreciation and amortization expense during the six months ended June 30, 2023 as described below.
Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) are comprised of selling, marketing and promotional expenses, compensation and benefits, insurance, investor relations, rent and related facility costs, research and development, and other general expenses. SG&A expenses were $3,937,098 for the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to $3,473,515 for the six months ended June 30, 2022, representing an increase of $463,583 or 13.3%. The increase is primarily attributable to higher costs associated with the development of our mobile app and original content properties realized during the six months ended June 30, 2023.
Stock-based compensation, a non-cash component of our SG&A, was $89,644 for the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to $137,383 for the six months ended June 30, 2022. Stock-based compensation is attributable to the amortization of the fair value for options to purchase shares of our common stock in connection with grants made under certain employment agreements entered into at the time of our acquisition of Curiosity.
Professional fees are comprised of accounting and compliance services, legal services, and certain other advisory and consultancy fees. Professional fees were $615,315 for the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to $704,007 for the six months ended June 30, 2022, representing a decrease of $88,692 or 12.6%. The decrease is largely attributable to lower accounting fees realized by during the six months ended June 30, 2023. During the six months ended June 30, 2022, we completed the post-acquisition audit of the financial statements for Curiosity.
Depreciation and amortization included in operating expenses was $305,198 for the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to $128,613 for the six months ended June 30, 2022, representing an increase of $176,585 or 137.3%. The increase is primarily attributable to the amortization of capitalized costs from the development of our Santa.com ecommerce website and prepublication costs from our graphic novels and other published content.
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Other Income (Expense)
Net other expense for the six months ended June 30, 2023 was $503,065, compared to a net other expense of $2,855,989 for the six months ended June 30, 2022, representing a decrease of $2,352,924 or 82.4%. The decrease in net other expense is primarily attributable to reduced interest expense realized from the amortization or write offs of debt discounts on convertible notes due to conversions, and from the recognition of a derivative liability.
Interest expense is comprised of interest incurred on our convertible notes and from the amortization of note discounts. Interest expense was $501,089 for the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to $2,945,530 during the six months ended June 30, 2022, representing a decrease of $2,444,441 or 83.0%. In January 2023, we recognized $350,039 in interest expense for the warrants issued to L1 Capital in exchange for the Waiver (see PIPE Offering and Related Waiver above). In May 2022, we recognized interest expense of $1,052,350 related to the fair value of a derivative liability resulting from our second tranche of convertible notes issued to L1 Capital.
Net Loss Attributable to Common Stockholders
We realized a net loss attributable to common stockholders of $4,729,690, or $0.68 per share, for the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to a net loss attributable to common stockholders of $6,849,022, or $12.51 per share, during the six months ended June 30, 2022, representing a decrease in net loss attributable to common stockholders of $2,119,332 or 30.9%.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
At June 30, 2023, we had cash and cash equivalents of $2,211,658.
Net cash used in operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2023 was $4,010,846, compared to net cash used in operating activities of $3,383,231 during the six months ended June 30, 2022, representing an increase in cash used of $627,615, primarily due to the increase in our loss from operations and the change in our operating assets and liabilities.
Net cash used in investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2023 was $12,221, compared to net cash used in investing activities of $33,308 during the six months ended June 30, 2022 representing a decrease in cash used of $21,087. This change is attributable to a reduction in capital expenditures, most notably made by our animation studio in Manilla, Philippines from the six-month period ended June 30, 2022.
Net cash provided by financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2023 was $2,329,288, compared to net cash provided by financing activities of $1,040,992 for the six months ended June 30, 2022, representing an increase in cash provided of $1,288,296. Our primary source(s) of cash from financing activities during the six months ended June 30, 2023 was attributable to $2,460,668 in net proceeds from the PIPE Offering and stock purchase warrant exercises, as compared to $1,444,000 in proceeds from the second tranche of convertible notes issued to L1 Capital. These increases were offset, in part, by the repayment of convertible notes of $81,380 and the repayment of a related party loan of $50,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2023, as compared to the repayment of convertible notes and loans payable of $107,469 and cash settlement of a derivative liability of $295,539 in accordance with a note conversion during the six months ended June 30, 2022.
Going Concern
We have incurred significant operating losses since our inception. We have funded our operations primarily through sales of our common stock in public markets, proceeds from the exercise of warrants to purchase common stock, and the sale of convertible notes. Future capital requirements will depend on many factors, including the (i) rate of revenue growth, (ii) expansion of sales and marketing activities, (iii) timing and extent of spending on content development efforts, and (iv) market acceptance of our content, products and services.
Our management intends to raise additional funds through the issuance of equity securities or debt to enable us to meet our obligations for the twelve-month period. However, there can be no assurance that, in the event we require additional financing, such financing will be available at terms acceptable to us, if at all. Failure to generate sufficient cash flows from operations and/or raise additional capital could have a material adverse effect on our ability to achieve our intended business objectives. These factors raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern for the twelve months from the date of this report.
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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have no off-balance sheet arrangements.
Critical Accounting Estimates
Our condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. The preparation of these condensed consolidated financial statements requires management to make estimates, judgments, and assumptions that affect reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. We continually evaluate the accounting policies and estimates used to prepare the condensed consolidated financial statements. The estimates are based on historical experience and assumptions believed to be reasonable under current facts and circumstances. Actual amounts and results could differ from these estimates made by management. Certain accounting policies that require significant management estimates and are deemed critical to our results of operations or financial position.
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, there were no significant changes to the critical accounting estimates disclosed under the “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk.
We are a smaller reporting company and are not required to provide this information.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures.
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Our management, with the participation of our principal executive officer and principal financial officer has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act as of June 30, 2023, the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report.
These controls are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports we file or submit pursuant to the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial, as appropriate officer to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Based on this evaluation, our principal executive officer and the principal financial officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of June 30, 2023.
The Company’s assessment identified certain material weaknesses which are set forth below:
Functional Controls and Segregation of Duties
Because of the Company’s limited resources, there are limited controls over information processing. Additionally, there is inadequate segregation of duties consistent with control objectives. Our Company’s management is composed of a small number of individuals resulting in a situation where limitations on segregation of duties exist. In order to remedy this situation, we will need to hire additional staff to provide greater segregation of duties.
Accordingly, as the result of identifying the above material weakness we have concluded that these control deficiencies resulted in a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the annual or interim financial statements may not be prevented or detected on a timely basis by the Company’s internal controls.
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Management believes that the material weaknesses set forth above were the result of the scale of our operations and are intrinsic to our small size. Management continues to take actions to remedy these weaknesses, including the process of hiring additional staff to create the necessary segregation of duties to improve controls over information processing. Additionally, management has initiated the process of building a risk management framework with plans to embed the principles of this framework across all aspects of the business.
Remediation Plan
Management has implemented remediation steps to address the material weakness and to improve our internal control over financial reporting. Specifically, we (i) expanded and improved our review process for complex transactions and related accounting standards, including the identification of third-party professionals with whom to consult regarding the application of complex accounting matters, (ii) hired qualified personnel to improve the oversight of our accounting operations, and (iii) established new processes and policies. While we believe that these remediation actions will improve the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting, the material weakness identified will not be considered remediated until the controls operate for a sufficient period of time, and we cannot assure you that the measures we have taken to date, or any measures we may take in the future will be sufficient to remediate the material weakness we have identified or avoid potential future material weaknesses.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Other than the remediation efforts described above, there were no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting during our first two fiscal quarters, that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings.
There are no pending legal proceedings to which the Company or any of its subsidiaries is a party or in which any director, officer or affiliate of the Company, any owner of record or beneficially of more than 5% of any class of voting securities of the Company, or security holder is a party adverse to the Company or has a material interest adverse to the Company. The Company's and its subsidiaries’ property is not the subject of any pending legal proceedings.
Item 1A. Risk Factors.
Not applicable as we are a small reporting company.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
There were no sales of equity securities sold during the period covered by this Report that were not registered under the Securities Act and were not previously reported in a Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Company.
Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities.
None.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.
Not applicable.
Item 5. Other Information.
None.
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Item 6. Exhibits.
| Exhibit No. | Description | |
| 31.1* | Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer | |
| 31.2* | Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer | |
| 32** | Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 | |
| 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) | |
| 101.SCH*** | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document | |
| 101.CAL*** | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document | |
| 101.DEF*** | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document | |
| 101.LAB*** | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document | |
| 101.PRE*** | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document | |
| 104*** | Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted in IXBRL, and included in exhibit 101). |
*Filed herewith.
**Furnished herewith.
*** Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, these interactive data files are deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, are deemed not filed for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and otherwise are not subject to liability under those sections.
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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.
| Date: August 18, 2023 | By: | /s/ Darren Marks |
| Darren Marks | ||
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Chief Executive Officer and President (Principal Executive Officer) | ||
| Date: August 18, 2023 | By: | /s/ Jason Williams |
| Jason Williams | ||
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Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) |
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