AUDIOEYE INC - Quarter Report: 2013 September (Form 10-Q)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2013
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TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the transition period from [ ] to [ ]
Commission file number 333-177463
AudioEye, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
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20-2939845 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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9070 South Rita Road, Suite 1450, Tucson, Arizona |
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85747 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 866-331-5324
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the last 90 days. Yes x No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes x No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No x
As of November 1, 2013, 44,538,949 shares of the registrant’s common stock were issued and outstanding.
PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The financial information set forth below with respect to the financial statements as of September 30, 2013 and 2012 and for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 is unaudited. This financial information, in the opinion of our management, includes all adjustments consisting of normal recurring entries necessary for the fair presentation of such data. The results of operations for the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for any subsequent period. Our fiscal year end is December 31.
AUDIOEYE, INC.
(UNAUDITED)
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September 30, |
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December 31, |
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ASSETS |
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Current Assets |
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Cash |
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$ |
73,435 |
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$ |
11,710 |
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Accounts receivable, net |
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120,650 |
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16,256 |
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Related party trade receivables |
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88,125 |
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16,125 |
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Marketable securities |
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12,000 |
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30,000 |
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Total Current Assets |
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294,210 |
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74,091 |
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Property and equipment, net |
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4,646 |
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7,043 |
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Intangible assets, net |
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3,161,773 |
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3,418,621 |
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Goodwill |
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700,528 |
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700,528 |
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Total Assets |
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$ |
4,161,157 |
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$ |
4,200,283 |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY |
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Current Liabilities |
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Accounts payable and accrued expenses |
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$ |
430,132 |
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$ |
498,366 |
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Deferred revenue |
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— |
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54,823 |
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Notes and loans payable - current |
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167,070 |
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1,466,700 |
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Related party payable |
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91,250 |
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829,418 |
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Total Current Liabilities |
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688,452 |
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2,849,307 |
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Long Term Liabilities |
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Notes and loans payable - long term |
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79,800 |
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97,800 |
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Related party loans - long term |
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— |
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10,000 |
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Total Long Term Liabilities |
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79,800 |
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107,800 |
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Total Liabilities |
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768,252 |
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2,957,107 |
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STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY |
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Common stock, $0.00001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized, 44,496,699 and 35,192,045 issued and outstanding, as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively |
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445 |
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352 |
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Additional paid in capital |
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9,586,103 |
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5,639,671 |
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Accumulated deficit |
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(6,193,643 |
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(4,396,847 |
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Total Stockholders’ Equity |
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3,392,905 |
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1,243,176 |
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY |
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$ |
4,161,157 |
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4,200,283 |
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See Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
AUDIOEYE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
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For the Three Months ended |
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For the Nine Months ended |
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September 30, |
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September 30, |
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September 30, |
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September 30, |
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Revenue |
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$ |
344,414 |
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$ |
222,459 |
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$ |
748,693 |
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$ |
276,587 |
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Revenue from related party |
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37,125 |
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750 |
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57,375 |
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2,250 |
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Cost of revenues |
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130,771 |
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66,895 |
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226,561 |
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219,926 |
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Gross profit |
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250,768 |
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156,314 |
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579,507 |
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58,911 |
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OPERATING EXPENSES: |
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Selling & marketing |
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117,893 |
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167,509 |
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General and administrative |
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549,433 |
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405,482 |
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1,287,693 |
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731,515 |
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Amortization and depreciation |
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429,485 |
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56,112 |
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862,168 |
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57,760 |
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Total operating expenses |
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1,096,811 |
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461,594 |
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2,317,370 |
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789,275 |
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Operating (loss) |
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(846,043 |
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(305,280 |
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(1,737,863 |
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OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE) |
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Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities |
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(9,000 |
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15,000 |
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(18,000 |
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36,000 |
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Interest expense |
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(15,767 |
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(24,863 |
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(40,933 |
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(48,000 |
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Total other income (expense) |
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(24,767 |
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(9,863 |
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(58,933 |
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Net (loss) |
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(870,810 |
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(315,143 |
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(1,796,796 |
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(742,364 |
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Net (loss) per common share - basic and diluted |
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(0.02 |
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(0.01 |
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(0.04 |
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(0.02 |
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Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic and diluted |
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44,385,177 |
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30,005,185 |
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41,668,724 |
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30,005,185 |
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See Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
AUDIOEYE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
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For the Nine Months ended |
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September 30, 2013 |
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September 30, 2012 |
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Cash Flows from operating activities: |
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Net (loss) |
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$ |
(1,796,796 |
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(742,364 |
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Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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269,135 |
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57,760 |
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Stock, option and warrant expense |
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593,019 |
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Shares issued for services |
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50,000 |
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— |
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Unrealized (gain) loss on investments |
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18,000 |
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Changes in operating assets and liabilities: |
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Accounts receivable |
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(104,394 |
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Related party receivable |
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(72,000 |
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Accounts payable and accruals |
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146,857 |
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171,730 |
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Deferred revenue |
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(54,823 |
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Other Assets |
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(3,173 |
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Related party payables |
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274,583 |
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286,652 |
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Net cash (used in) operating activities |
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(676,419 |
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Cash Flows from investing activities: |
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Cash (paid for) computer equipment |
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(1,768 |
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Cash (paid for) patent costs |
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(9,890 |
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Net cash (used in) investing activities |
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(9,890 |
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(1,768 |
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Cash Flows from financing activities: |
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Payments on debt |
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(218,000 |
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Borrowings on debt |
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502,500 |
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1,017,700 |
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Borrowings on debt — related party |
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50,000 |
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Proceeds from exercise of options |
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37,188 |
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Proceeds from shares issued for cash, net |
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426,346 |
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Net cash provided by financing activities |
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$ |
748,034 |
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$ |
349,700 |
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Increase in cash |
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61,725 |
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50,733 |
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Cash — beginning of period |
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11,710 |
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32,156 |
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Cash — end of period |
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$ |
73,435 |
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$ |
82,889 |
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NON-CASH FINANCING ACTIVITIES |
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Common stock issued for conversion of debt |
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$ |
1,709,291 |
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$ |
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Warrants issued for accounts payable and related party payables |
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1,073,751 |
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Common stock issued for accounts payable |
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50,000 |
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Accounts payable converted into debt |
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30,000 |
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Debt discount from warrants issued with debt |
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6,930 |
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— |
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Intangible asset from the purchase of AudioEye by AEAC |
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— |
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4,252,342 |
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION |
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Interest paid |
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$ |
24,967 |
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$ |
— |
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Income taxes paid |
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$ |
— |
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$ |
— |
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See Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
AUDIOEYE, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
NOTE 1: ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The accompanying unaudited interim financial statements of AudioEye, Inc. (the “Company”) have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes thereto contained in the Company’s Annual Report filed with the SEC on Form 10-K.
In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of financial position and the results of operations for the interim periods presented have been reflected herein. The results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. Notes to the financial statements that would substantially duplicate the disclosures contained in the audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2012 as reported in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K have been omitted.
Corporate Organization
The Company was formed as a Delaware corporation on May 20, 2005. On March 31, 2010, CMG Holdings Group, Inc. (“CMGO”) acquired the Company. In connection with the acquisition, the former stockholders of the Company retained rights to receive cash from the exploitation of the Company’s technology (the “Rights”), consisting of 50% of any cash received from income earned, settlements or judgments directly resulting from the Company’s patent strategy and a share of its net income for 2010, 2011 and 2012 from the exploitation of the Company’s technology. The Rights were then contributed to a newly formed Nevada corporation, AudioEye Acquisition Corporation (“AEAC”), in exchange for shares of AEAC. During the period as a wholly-owned subsidiary of CMGO, the Company continued to expand its patent portfolio to protect its proprietary Internet content publication and distribution technology.
On June 22, 2011, CMGO entered into a Master Agreement with AEAC pursuant to which: (i) the stockholders of AEAC would acquire from the CMGO 80% of the Company’s capital stock (the “Separation”) and (ii) CMGO would distribute to its stockholders, in the form of a dividend, 5% of the Company’s capital stock (the “Spin-off”). Pursuant to the Master Agreement, AEAC was required to arrange for the release of senior secured notes (the “Senior Notes”) issued by CMGO in an aggregate principal amount of $1,025,000, which CMGO had been unable to service. On August 15, 2012, the Company, CMGO and AEAC completed the Separation. In connection with the Separation, AEAC arranged for the release of CMGO under the Senior Notes by payment to the holders thereof of $700,000, the delivery of a secured promissory note in the principal amount of $425,000 and the issuance of 1,500,000 shares of the common stock of AEAC. On January 29, 2013, the Securities and Exchange Commission declared effective the Company’s registration statement on Form S-1 with respect to 1,500,259 shares of its common stock to be issued in the Spin-off. On February 6, 2013, the secured promissory note was repaid in full. On February 22, 2013, CMGO completed the Spin-off.
In connection with the Separation, the Company entered into a Royalty Agreement with CMGO. Pursuant to the Royalty Agreement, for a period of five years, the Company will pay to CMGO 10% of cash received from income earned or settlements on judgments directly resulting from the Company’s patent enforcement and licensing strategy, whether received by the Company on any of its affiliates, net in either case of any direct costs or tax implications incurred in pursuit of such strategy as they relate to the patents described in the Master Agreement. Additionally, the Company entered into a Services Agreement with CMGO whereby, without duplication to the amounts payable under the Royalty Agreement, for a period of 5 years, CMGO will receive a commission of 7.5% of all revenues received by the Company after the Separation from all business, clients or
other sources of revenue procured by CMGO or its employees, officers or subsidiaries and directed to the Company and 10% of net revenues obtained from a specified customer.
On March 22, 2013, the Company and AEAC entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) pursuant to which AEAC would be merged with and into the Company (the “Merger”) with the Company being the surviving entity. Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, each share of AEAC common stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Merger effective date would be converted into .94134 shares of the Company’s common stock and the outstanding convertible debentures of AEAC (the “AEAC Debentures”) in the aggregate principal amount of $1,400,200, together with accrued interest thereon, would be assumed by the Company and then exchanged for the Company’s convertible debentures (the “AE Debentures”).
Effective March 25, 2013, the Merger was completed. In connection with the Merger, the stockholders of AEAC received on a pro rata basis the 24,004,143 shares of the Company’s common stock that were held by AEAC, and the former holders of the AEAC Debentures received an aggregate of 5,871,752 shares of the Company’s common stock pursuant to their conversion of all of the AE Debentures issued to replace the AEAC Debentures. The principal asset of AEAC was the Rights that had been contributed to AEAC by the Company’s former stockholders. As a result of the Merger, the Rights have been extinguished.
NOTE 2: GOING CONCERN
As shown in the accompanying financial statements, the Company has incurred net losses of $1,829,489 and $742,364 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. In addition, the Company had an accumulated deficit of $6,226,336 and $4,396,847 and a working capital deficit of $394,242 and $2,775,216 as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. These conditions raise substantial doubt as to the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. In response to these conditions, the Company is attempting to raise additional capital through the sale of equity securities, an offering of debt securities or borrowings from financial institutions or other third parties, or a combination of the foreoging. No assurance can be given that the Company will be able to raise sufficient financing to implement its business plan. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern.
NOTE 3: RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, short-term related party payables totaled $91,250 and $829,418, respectively.
As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, there were long-term related party loans of $0 and $10,000, respectively, for services performed by related parties.
As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, there were outstanding receivables of $88,125 and $16,125, respectively, for services performed for related parties.
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, there were revenues earned of $37,125 and $750 and $57,375 and $2,250, respectively, for services performed for related parties.
NOTE 4: NOTES PAYABLE
As of December 31, 2012, the Company had an outstanding loan to a third party in the amount of $74,900, which was originally issued during 2006 as part of an Investment Agreement. The loan was unsecured and bore interest at 25% per year for four years. The Company had accrued interest of $74,900, which was included in accounts payable and accrued expenses on the balance sheet. The note was in default until October 24, 2011, at which time the Company entered into a Termination and Release Agreement (“Release”) with the third party. The terms of the Release, among other things, terminated the Investment Agreement between the parties, and required the
Company to issue a Promissory Note to the third-party in the combined amount of principal and accrued interest to date, for a total principal amount of $149,800. The note is interest free, and is payable in monthly installments of $2,000 beginning November 1, 2011. As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the principal amount owing was $103,800 and $121,800, respectively, of which $24,000 and $24,000, respectively, has been recorded as the current portion of the note, and $79,800 and $97,800, respectively, as the long-term portion of the note, respectively. The Company has paid $18,000 in monthly installments for the nine months ended September 30, 2013.
On August 15, 2012, the Company issued a Secured Promissory Note to CMGO Investors LLC, the agent for the former holders of CMGO’s senior debt, in the amount of $425,000, related to the separation of the Company from CMGO, which took place on August 17, 2012. The note bore interest at 8% per annum. Pursuant to an extension granted by the noteholder, the note was due on February 6, 2013. The noteholder had the option to convert the principal and interest into 10% of the Company’s total issued and outstanding common shares as of the date of the notice to convert, but in no event more than 6,000,000 shares. On February 6, 2013, the Secured Promissory Note was repaid in full. Payment consisted of cash payments of $200,000, of which $16,339 was interest and $183,661 was principal. The balance of the principal of $241,359 was repaid with the issuance of 1,998,402 common shares of the Company, which represented 5.678562% of the outstanding shares on February 6, 2013.
During the period ended March 31, 2013, AEAC borrowed an additional $382,500 which was evidenced by the issuance of AEAC Debentures, $30,000 of which was accounts payable converted into debt. These debentures bore interest at 8% per annum and were due one year from the date of issuance. The debenture holders had the option to convert the principal and interest at an exercise price $0.25 per share.
In connection with the Merger that occurred March 25, 2013, the Company assumed the obligations under the AEAC debentures and issued new AE Debentures which in turn were converted by the holders thereof into an aggregate of 5,871,752 shares of the Company’s common stock. These shares were issued for the conversion of total principal of $1,400,200 and accrued interest of $67,732 on the former AE Debentures.
On August 3, 2013 the Company borrowed $150,000 with a coupon rate of 10%, due on September 10, 2013 with a warrant to purchase 20,000 common shares, vesting immediately with a strike price of $0.50. The 20,000 common share warrant was valued at $6,930 on August 3, 2013 using a closing price that day of $0.47, a strike price of $0.50, term of 5 years, volatility of 100%, dividends of 0%, and a discount rate of 1.36%. The value of the warrant of $6,930 is reflected as a discount to the note for a net amount of $143,070. For the period ended September 30, 2013, interest was accrued in the amount of $2,384.
NOTE 5: COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
On August 7, 2013, the Company entered into agreements with the following executive officers:
· Nathaniel Bradley. Pursuant to an Executive Employment Agreement, Nathaniel Bradley was employed as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer. The term of the Executive Employment Agreement is three years commencing August 7, 2013, subject to extension upon mutual agreement. He is to receive a base annual salary of $200,000 during the employment period. He is entitled to receive bonuses at the sole discretion of the Company’s board of directors or the compensation committee. Mr. Bradley is also entitled to equity awards under the Company’s incentive compensation plans. In connection with entry into the Executive Employment Agreement, the Company and Mr. Bradley terminated the existing employment agreement, dated April 1, 2010, between the Company and Mr. Bradley effective as of August 7, 2013.
· Sean Bradley. Pursuant to an Executive Employment Agreement, Sean Bradley was employed as the Company’s Chief Technology Officer. The term of the Executive Employment Agreement is three years commencing August 7, 2013, subject to extension upon mutual agreement. He is to receive a base annual
salary of $195,000 during the employment period. He is entitled to receive bonuses at the sole discretion of the Company’s board of directors or the compensation committee. Mr. Bradley is also entitled to equity awards under the Comoany’s incentive compensation plans. In connection with entry into the Executive Employment Agreement, the Company and Mr. Bradley terminated the existing employment agreement, dated April 1, 2010, between the Company and Mr. Bradley effective as of August 7, 2013.
· James Crawford. Pursuant to an Executive Employment Agreement, James Crawford was employed as the Company’s Chief Operating Officer. The term of the Executive Employment Agreement is three years commencing August 7, 2013, subject to extension upon mutual agreement. He is to receive a base annual salary of $185,000 during the employment period. He is entitled to receive bonuses at the sole discretion of the Company’s board of directors or the compensation committee. Mr. Crawford is also entitled to equity awards under the Comoany’s incentive compensation plans.
· Edward O’Donnell. Pursuant to an Executive Employment Agreement, Mr. O’Donnell was employed as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer. The term of the Executive Employment Agreement is two years commencing August 7, 2013, subject to extension upon mutual agreement. He is to receive a base annual salary of $165,000 during the employment period. He is entitled to receive bonuses at the sole discretion of the Company’s board of directors or the compensation committee. Mr. O’Donnell is also entitled to equity awards under the Comoany’s incentive compensation plan.
· Constantine Potamianos. Pursuant to an Executive Employment Agreement, Constantine Potamianos was employed as the Company’s Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel. The term of the Executive Employment Agreement is two years commencing August 7, 2013, subject to extension upon mutual agreement. He is to receive a base annual salary of $150,000 during the employment period. He is entitled to receive bonuses at the sole discretion of the Company’s board of directors or the compensation committee. Mr. Potamianos is also entitled to equity awards under the Company’s incentive compensation plan.
NOTE 6: STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Company had 44,496,699 and 35,192,045 shares of common stock issued and outstanding, respectively.
On February 6, 2013, the Secured Promissory Note to CMGO Investors LLC was repaid in full. Payment consisted of cash payments of $200,000 of which $16,339 was interest and $183,661 was principal. The balance of the principal of $241,359 was repaid with the issuance of 1,998,402 common shares of the Company, which was 5.678562% of the outstanding shares on February 6, 2013.
In connection with the Merger that occurred March 22, 2013, the former holders of the AEAC Debentures received an aggregate of 5,871,752 shares of the Company’s common stock pursuant to their conversion of all of the AE Debentures issued to replace the AEAC Debentures totalling $1,400,200 of principal and $67,732 of interest. These shares were issued for the conversion of total principal and accrued interest on the former AE Debentures.
On April 5, 2013, the Company issued 200,000 shares of the Company’s common stock for services valued at $50,000.
In the quarter ended June 30, 2013, pursuant to a private placement (the “Private Placement”), the Company sold 1,092,000 units to a group of accredited investors, with each unit consisting of one share of the Company’s common stock and and a three-year warrant to purchase one share of the Company’s common stock. The warrants included in the units have an exercise price of $0.50 per share. The purchase price of each unit was $0.50. As of June 30, 2013, 1,092,000 shares of the Company’s common stock and warrants to purchase up to a
total of 1,092,000 shares of the Company’s common stock were to be issued in connection with the Private Placement. The Company received net cash of $426,346 and $50,000 of accounts payable were forgiven from the sale of units.
On September 10, 2013, the Company issued 142,500 common shares for the exercise of options and received proceeds of $37,188.
NOTE 7: OPTIONS
As of September 30, 2013, the Company has 4,427,500 options issued and outstanding. The AudioEye, Inc. 2012 Incentive Compensation Plan has a total of 5,000,000 authorized shares and had a balance of 30,000 shares remaining in the plan as of September 30, 2013. The AudioEye, Inc. 2013 Incentive Compensation Plan has a total of 5,000,000 authorized and had a balance of 4,400,000 shares remaining in the plan as of September 30, 2013. The AudioEye, Inc. 2013 Incentive Compensation Plan was adopted by the Company’s board of directors on August 20, 2013 and approved by the Company’s stockholders thereafter.
The Company issued 400,000 options on May 10, 2013, which vest 50% on grant date and 12.5% every 90 days thereafter, have an exercise price of $1.00 per share, and expire on May 9, 2016. On July 29, 2013, the Company issued 350,000 options, which vest 50% on July 29, 2014 and 50% on July 29, 2015, have an exercise price of $0.35 and expire on July 29, 2018. On August 20, 2013, the Company issued 300,000 options which vest 50% in February 2014 and 50% in August 2014, have an exercise price of $0.40 to $0.50 and expire on August 20, 2018. On August 20, 2013, the Company issued 100,000 options which vest 50% immediately and 12.5% every 90 days thereafter, have an exercise price of $0.50 and expire on August 20, 2016. On August 20, 2013, the Company issued 600,000 options which vest 50% immediately and 12.5% every 90 days thereafter, have an exercise price of $0.50 and expire on August 20, 2018.
Below is a table sumarizing the Company’s outstanding options as of December 31, 2012 and September 30, 2013:
|
|
|
Number of shares |
|
Wtd. Avg. |
|
Wtd. Avg. |
|
Intrinsic |
|
|
|
|
Shares |
|
Exercise Price |
|
Remaining Term |
|
Value |
|
|
Outstanding at December 31, 2012 |
|
2,820,000 |
|
0.25 |
|
5.00 |
|
211,500 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Granted |
|
1,750,000 |
|
0.58 |
|
— |
|
— |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercised |
|
142,500 |
|
0.25 |
|
— |
|
— |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding at September 30, 2013 |
|
4,427,500 |
|
0.38 |
|
4.23 |
|
177,323 |
|
The 1,750,000 options granted for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 were valued using the Black-Scholes pricing model. Significant assumptions used in the valuation included expected term between 1.42 — 3.25 years, expected volatility of 100%, risk free rate between 0.82% - 1.57%, and expected dividend yield of 0%. The grant date fair value of the options were determined to be $439,748.
For the nine months ending September 30, 2013, the Company has incurred options based expense of $458,765.
NOTE 8: WARRANTS
On March 19, 2013, the Company’s board of directors approved the issuance of warrants to James Crawford, Nathaniel Bradley and Sean Bradley to purchase up to 464,593, 1,696,155 and 1,491,924, respectively, shares of Company common stock in consideration for the release of an aggregate of $913,168 due to the issuees. The warrants have an issuance date of March 19, 2013, expire on March 19, 2018, have a strike price of $0.25 per share, and vest in 1/3 increments on the annual anniversaries of the issuance. The warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 3,652,672 shares of common stock were valued at $913,168, which is the same amount as the related party payables forgiven.
On May 10, 2013, the Company’s board of directors approved the issuance of a warrant to a third party to purchase up to 41,872 shares of Company common stock in settlement of accounts payable. The warrant expires on May 7, 2018, has a strike price of $1.22 per share, and was vested upon grant. The warrant was valued at $51,000, which is the same amount as the accounts payable forgiven.
On June 30, 2013, the Company’s board of directors approved the issuance of warrants to James Crawford, Nathaniel Bradley and Sean Bradley to purchase up to 38,333, 32,500 and 28,333, respectively, shares of Company common stock in consideration for the release of an aggregate of $38,333 due to the issuees. The warrants have an issuance date of June 30, 2013, expire on June 30, 2016, have a strike price of $0.50 per share, and were vested upon grant. The warrants to purchase up to 99,166 an aggregate of shares of common stock were valued at $38,333, which is the same amount as the related party payables forgiven.
In the nine months ended September 30, 2013, pursuant to a private placement (the “Private Placement”), the Company sold 1,092,000 units to a group of accredited investors, with each unit consisting of one share of the Company’s common stock and and a three-year warrant to purchase one share of the Company’s common stock. The warrants included in the units have an exercise price of $0.50 per share. The purchase price of each unit was $0.50. As of September 30, 2013, 1,092,000 shares of the Company’s common stock were issued and warrants to purchase up to a total of 1,092,000 shares of the Company’s common stock were to be issued in connection with the Private Placement. These warrants will not be issued until the final closing of the Private Placement.
On July 29, 2013, the Company’s board of directors approved the issuance of warrants to two entities to purchase up to 250,000, in aggregate, shares of Company common stock as a part of two service contracts. The warrants have an issuance date of July 29, 2013, expire on July 29, 2018, have a strike price of $0.50 - $0.60 per share, and were vested upon grant. The warrants to purchase up to 250,000 an aggregate of shares of common stock were valued at $59,254.
On August 3, 2013, the Company issued a warrant to purchase up to 20,000 shares of Company common stock to the issuer of the $150,000 note detailed in Note 4. The warrant has an issue date of August 3, 2013, expires on August 3, 2018, has a strike price of $0.50, and was vested upon grant. The warrant was valued at $6,930 and recorded as a debt discount to the note.
On September 30, 2013, the Company’s board of directors approved the issuance of warrants to James Crawford, Nathaniel Bradley, Sean Bradley and Ted O’Donnell to purchase up to 95,394, 103,128, 67,033, and 28,360, respectively, shares of Company common stock in consideration for the release of an aggregate of $71,250 due to the issuees. The warrants have an issuance date of September 30, 2013, expire on September 30, 2016, have a strike price of $0.39 per share, and were vested upon grant. The warrants to purchase up to 293,915 an aggregate of shares of common stock were valued at $71,250, which is the same amount as the related party payables forgiven.
Below is a table sumarizing the Company’s outstanding warrants as of December 31, 2012 and September 30, 2013:
|
|
|
Number of |
|
Wtd Avg. |
|
Wtd Avg. |
|
Intrinsic |
|
|
|
|
Shares |
|
Exercise Price |
|
Remaining Term |
|
Value |
|
|
Outstanding at December 31, 2012 |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Granted |
|
4,357,625 |
|
0.29 |
|
— |
|
— |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding at September 30, 2013 |
|
4,357,625 |
|
0.29 |
|
4.36 |
|
— |
|
The warrants were valued using the Black-Scholes pricing model. Significant assumptions used in the valuation include expected term of 3.5 to 5.0 years, expected volatility of 100% to 250%, risk free interest rate of 0.82% to 1.40%, and expected dividend yield of 0%.
For the nine months ending September 30, 2013, the Company has incurred warrants based expense of $59,254.
NOTE 9: PERFORMANCE SHARE UNITS
On August 7, 2013, the Company entered into Performance Share Unit Agreements under the AudioEye, Inc. 2012 Incentive Compensation Plan with Nathaniel Bradley, Sean Bradley and James Crawford:
· Nathaniel Bradley. Mr. Bradley was granted an award of up to an aggregate of 200,000 Performance Share Units (“PSUs”), subject to increase of up to a total of 400,000 PSUs over a three-year period. Each PSU represents the right to receive one share of the Company’s common stock. The number of PSUs for a performance period will be determined by the level of achievement of performance goals in accordance with the terms and provisions of the Performance Share Unit Agreement.
· Sean Bradley. Mr. Bradley was granted an award of up to an aggregate of 200,000 PSUs, subject to increase of up to a total of 300,000 PSUs over a three-year period. Each PSU represents the right to receive one share of the Company’s common stock. The number of PSUs for a performance period will be determined by the level of achievement of performance goals in accordance with the terms and provisions of the Performance Share Unit Agreement.
· James Crawford. Mr. Crawford was granted an award of up to an aggregate of 200,000 PSUs, subject to increase of up to a total of 300,000 PSUs over a three-year period. Each PSU represents the right to receive one share of the Company’s common stock. The number of PSUs for a performance period will be determined by the level of achievement of performance goals in accordance with the terms and provisions of the Performance Share Unit Agreement.
The Company estimates that 100% of the PSUs or 1,000,000 incentive shares will be issued. The closing stock price on the date of the agreements on August 7, 2013 was $0.45. Total PSUs expense of $450,000 will be amortized over the performance period from grant through March 31, 2016.
For the nine months ending September 30, 2013, the Company has incurred performance share unit based expense of $75,000.
NOTE 10: ACQUISITION OF AUDIOEYE, INC. BY AUDIOEYE ACQUISITION CORPORATION
On August 17, 2012, AEAC aquired 80% of AudioEye, Inc. for $1,125,000 and 1,500,000 shares of AEAC common stock with a fair value of $375,000.
On August 17, 2012, the Company determined the fair value of its patents to be $3,551,814. The following table sets forth the purchase price allocation for the acquisition of AudioEye, Inc. as of August 17, 2012:
Purchase Price Allocation
|
Purchase Price: |
Cash |
|
$ |
1,125,000 |
|
|
| |
|
|
1,500,000 shares of AEAC stock |
|
375,000 |
|
$ |
1,500,000 |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
|
Add: Net Assets (deficit) |
|
|
|
2,752,342 |
* | |||
|
Less: Identifiable Intangibles - Patents |
|
|
|
(3,551,814 |
) | |||
|
Goodwill |
|
|
|
$ |
700,528 |
| ||
Net Assets (deficit)
|
|
|
Book Value |
| |
|
|
|
at 08/17/12 |
| |
|
Current Assets |
|
$ |
109,521 |
|
|
Property, Plant & Equipment, net |
|
7,688 |
| |
|
Patents |
|
— |
| |
|
Current Liabilities |
|
(1,517,724 |
) | |
|
L/T Liabilities |
|
(1,351,827 |
) | |
|
Contingent Liabilities (Note 2) |
|
— |
| |
|
Net Assets (deficit) |
|
$ |
(2,752,342 |
)* |
In accordance with ASC 805, the Company has accounted for the combination using the Acquisition Method for the purpose of allocating the purchase price and determining goodwill. The fair value of the Company’s current tangible assets, property and equipment and liabilities approximated book value on the date of the acquisition. Therefore no adjustment has been made to the book value of the Company’s existing tangible assets and liabilities. The Company has determined that the value of goodwill is $700,528, based upon the Company’s enterprise allocation, less the Company’s net assets at the time of purchase, less any identifiable intangible assets, and is comprised of the expected synergies and intangible assets that do not qualify for separate recognition. While the Company uses its best estimates and assumptions as part of the purchase price allocation process to value net assets as of the Separation date of August 17, 2012, the purchase price allocation could change during the measurement period (not to exceed one year) if new information is obtained about facts and circumstances that existed as of the Separation date that, if known, would have resulted in the recognition of additional, or change in existing, assets and liabilities as of that date.
The Company has identified its patents as qualifying for separate recognition, in accordance with ASC 820. In determining the fair market value associated with the patents, the Company used the Income Method. Inasmuch as the Company has previously determined that there existed an impairment of the patent based upon an analysis utilizing the Company’s historical cash flows, it was necessary for the Company to consider any identifiable future cash flows that were reliably estimable at the date of Separation. The Company has determined that the only identifiable revenue stream for future cash flows directly related to the patents at the date of the Separation are those related to the licensing of its technology to the U.S. government. All other potential revenue is highly speculative, and/or not directly related to the patents at the date of the Separation. Based on the analysis performed, the Company determined the fair value of the patents on the date of separation to be $3,551,814.
NOTE 11: MERGER OF AUDIOEYE, INC. AND AUDIOEYE ACQUISITION CORPORATION
On March 22, 2013, the Company and AEAC entered into the Merger Agreement. Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, each share of AEAC common stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Merger effective date would be converted into .94134 shares of the Company’s common stock, and the outstanding AEAC Debentures in the aggregate principal amount of $1,400,200, together with accrued interest thereon of $67,732, would be assumed by the Company and then exchanged for AE Debentures. Effective March 25, 2013, the Merger was completed. In connection with the Merger, the stockholders of AEAC received on a pro-rata basis the 24,004,143 shares of the Company’s common stock that were held by AEAC, and the former holders of the AEAC Debentures received an aggregate of 5,871,752 shares of the Company’s common stock pursuant to their conversion of all of the AE Debentures issued to replace the AEAC Debentures.
This transaction was accounted for as a combination of entities under common control under ASC 805-10-15. Accordingly, the historical financial statements have been adjusted retroactively assuming the transaction occurred on January 1, 2012. The Company recorded the following net assets after elimination of intercompany receivables and payables:
|
Assets |
|
|
|
|
Cash |
|
4,593 |
|
|
Intangible Assets |
|
3,551,814 |
|
|
Goodwill |
|
700,528 |
|
|
Total Assets |
|
4,256,935 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Liabilities |
|
|
|
|
Accounts payable and accrued expenses |
|
117,162 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Assets |
|
4,139,773 |
|
NOTE 12: INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Prior to September 30, 2013, patents, technology and other intangibles with contractual terms were generally amortized over their estimated useful lives of ten years. When certain events or changes in operating conditions occur, an impairment assessment is performed and lives of intangible assets with determinable lives may be adjusted.
Prior to any impairment adjustment, intangible assets consisted of the following:
|
|
|
September 30, |
|
December 31, |
| ||
|
|
|
2013 |
|
2012 |
| ||
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||
|
Patents |
|
$ |
3,563,541 |
|
$ |
3,553,651 |
|
|
Accumulated Amortization |
|
(401,768 |
) |
(135,030 |
) | ||
|
Intangible Assets, Net |
|
$ |
3,161,773 |
|
$ |
3,418,621 |
|
Amortization expense totaled $266,738 and $55,288 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
As used in this quarterly report, the terms “we,” “us,” “our” and similar references refer to AudioEye, Inc. and our wholly-owned subsidiary, unless otherwise indicated.
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our consolidated unaudited financial statements and the related notes for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 that appear in this quarterly report. The following discussion contains forward-looking statements that reflect our plans, estimates and beliefs. Our actual results could differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to those discussed below and elsewhere in this quarterly report.
Background
Our company was formed as a Delaware corporation on May 20, 2005. On March 31, 2010, CMG Holdings Group, Inc. (“CMGO”) acquired our company. In connection with the acquisition, the former stockholders of our company retained rights to receive cash from the exploitation of our technology (the “Rights”) consisting of 50% of any cash received from income earned, settlements or judgments directly resulting from our patent strategy and a share of our net income for 2010, 2011 and 2012 from the exploitation of our company’s technology. The Rights were then contributed to a newly formed Nevada corporation, AudioEye Acquisition Corporation (“AEAC”), in exchange for shares of AEAC. During the period as a wholly-owned subsidiary of CMGO, we continued to expand our patent portfolio to protect our proprietary Internet content publication and distribution technology.
On June 22, 2011, CMGO entered into a Master Agreement with AEAC pursuant to which: (i) the stockholders of AEAC would acquire from the CMGO 80% of our capital stock (the “Separation”) and (ii) CMGO would distribute to its stockholders, in the form of a dividend, 5% of our capital stock (the “Spin-off”). Pursuant to the Master Agreement, AEAC was required to arrange for the release of senior secured notes (the “Senior Notes”) issued by CMGO in an aggregate principal amount of $1,025,000, which CMGO had been unable to service. On August 15, 2012, we, CMGO and AEAC completed the Separation. In connection with the Separation, AEAC arranged for the release of CMGO under the Senior Notes by payment to the holders thereof of $700,000, the delivery of a secured promissory note in the principal amount of $425,000 and the issuance of 1,500,000 shares of the common stock of AEAC. On January 29, 2013, the Securities and Exchange Commission declared effective our registration statement on Form S-1 with respect to 1,500,259 shares of our common stock to be issued in the Spin-off. On February 6, 2013, the secured promissory note was repaid in full. On February 22, 2013, CMGO completed the Spin-off.
In connection with the Separation, we entered into a Royalty Agreement with CMGO. Pursuant to the Royalty Agreement, for a period of five years, we will pay to CMGO 10% of cash received from income earned or settlements on judgments directly resulting from our patent enforcement and licensing strategy, whether received by us on any of our affiliates, net in either case of any direct costs or tax implications incurred in pursuit of such strategy as they relate to the patents described in the Master Agreement. Additionally, we entered into a Services Agreement with CMGO whereby, without duplication to the amounts payable under the Royalty Agreement, for a period of 5 years, CMGO will receive a commission of 7.5% of all revenues received by us after the Separation from all business, clients or other sources of revenue procured by CMGO or its employees, officers or subsidiaries and directed to us and 10% of net revenues obtained from a specified customer.
On March 22, 2013, we and AEAC entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) pursuant to which AEAC would be merged with and into our company (the “Merger”) with our company being the surviving entity. Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, each share of AEAC common stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Merger effective date would be converted into .94134 shares of our common stock and the outstanding convertible debentures of AEAC (the “AEAC Debentures”) in the aggregate principal
amount of $1,400,200, together with accrued interest thereon, would be assumed by us and then exchanged for convertible debentures of our company (the “AE Debentures”).
Effective March 25, 2013, the Merger was completed. In connection with the Merger, the stockholders of AEAC received on a pro-rata basis the 24,004,143 shares of our common stock that were held by AEAC, and the former holders of the AEAC Debentures received an aggregate of 5,871,752 shares of our common stock pursuant to their conversion of all of the AE Debentures issued to replace the AEAC Debentures. The principal asset of AEAC was the Rights that had been contributed to AEAC by the former stockholders of our company. As a result of the Merger, the Rights have been extinguished.
Overview
We were incorporated in 2005 and founded on patented technology at the center of the shift of mobile Internet consumers from keypad, mouse and other vision-dependent user experiences to a completely voice-driven and conversational medium.
We generate revenues through the sale our software as a service (SaaS) technology platform called the Audio Internet™ to Internet and mobile publishers, developers, owners and operators. Our solutions and services enable users of AudioEye-enabled customers’ website or mobile environments to transact, communicate and engage with products, brands and content using our patented interactive voice technologies.
We are focused on creating voice driven technologies that will improve the mobility, usability and accessibility of all Internet and mobile content. We believe that our value propositions to our web publishing customers in a wide range of industries and applications include the following:
· Accessibility — We help our customers comply with accesibility laws. We help increase website traffic and effectiveness.
· Mobility — Our solution enables eyes and hands-free mobile technology interaction. We aim to improve mobile technology interaction beyond where other voice-driven technologies leave off.
· Usability — Narration, comprehension and usage all add value to websites and increase audience.
Our technology dramatically expands the power and functionality of the voice-controlled browser. Voice recognition and artificial intelligence engines that exist in the market today provide only a partial solution, allowing users to get an “answer” to a specific question. Our patented technologies enable an essential third ingredient delivering audio menus that allow users to choose among multiple responses and navigate the Internet via keypad or voice just as they would with familiar mouse/icon or gestural interfaces.
Our technology platform, when connected to voice recognition and artificial intelligence engines, can provide for a fully Audio Internet™ experience complete with voice navigation and voice driven transactions.
Our technology development was initiated at the University of Arizona Science & Technology Park in Tucson, Arizona. In 2006, we received technology development venture funding from the Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO), which contributed to the development of our platform strategy. TEDCO was created by the Maryland State Legislature in 1998 to facilitate the transfer and commercialization of technology from Maryland’s research universities and federal labs into the marketplace and to assist in the creation and growth of technology-based businesses in all regions of the State of Maryland, where we formerly had a technology development and adminstration office. Beginning in 2009 and continuing to the present, we have been involved in a multi-year technology development program with the Eller College of Management’s Department of Management Information Systems at the University of Arizona. In connection with our proprietary technology, our company has been issued a number of U.S. patents in two distinct patent families.
Our patented voice infrastructure technology was a 2013 Edison Gold Award winner for innovation in the category of “Quality of Life.”
Intellectual Property
Our intellectual property is primarily comprised of trade secrets, trademarks, issued and pending patents, copyrights and technological innovation. We have a patent portfolio comprised of five patents issued in the United States, we have received a notice of allowance from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for a sixth patent, and we have several additional patents that are either pending or are being prepared for filing in the United States and internationally.
The U.S. Patent Act secures for a limited time to inventors the exclusive right to their discoveries. A patent is a document issued by the federal government that grants to its owner a legally enforceable right to exclude others from practicing the invention described and claimed in the document. The value of a patent is closely tied to the value of the technological contribution of the material disclosed within the patent. Over the past three decades, patents have become the major asset class for many large corporations. These intellectual property assets are an essential part of such corporations’ competitive advantage and the foundation for new products and even new industries.
Conventional solutions have been developed to help visually impaired users use websites, but these systems often require software and hardware to be installed on the user’s computer. Many of these solutions simply use screen reading technology alone or in combination with print magnifying software applications. Our management believes that these systems are costly, unwieldy, and inconvenient. Furthermore, because such technology is installed on the user’s computer, visually impaired users cannot effectively use conventional computer files anywhere except at their own computers. As a consequence, websites and other computer files are often inaccessible to visually impaired users anywhere except at home. Unfortunately, even at home, these systems still have drawbacks. For one, only text is played back to the user while graphics, music, images are not. Additionally, large files or those having multiple nesting layers turn the system into a giant automated voice response system, which is difficult to understand, navigate, and can be potentially frustrating to a user.
Our patented invention relates to a server-side method and apparatus that enables users to audibly navigate websites and hear high-quality streaming audio narration and descriptions of websites. This patented invention involves creating an audible website corresponding to an original website by utilizing voice talent and automated conversion methods to read and describe web content and create audio files for each section within an original website, and then assigning a hierarchy and navigation system based on the original website design. To implement the system, a program is installed on the home page of an original website which plays a tone upon a user’s visit indicating that the website is accessible with our proprietary technology. Upon hearing the tone, a user presses a key on the keyboard to exit the original website and enter the audible website. Audible narration is played through the user’s computer, reading text and describing non-text information, such as images. The narration includes menus for navigating the site which have a hierarchy substantially similar to that of the original website. Users navigate the website menus and move from webpage to webpage by making keystroke or audible commands.
Our technology recognizes the possibility to operate the Internet as a spoken medium by cataloging each section of a website into an audio “filing cabinet.” All the menu items and corresponding content on a given website can be easily converted to a series of audio files using web-based media creation software. Site owners have the option of personalizing content by reading and recording specific sections via the human voice or relying on state-of-the-art computer generated voices. Once all content is converted accordingly, all the individual audio files are woven together and connected by our Audio Internet intuitive keystroke navigation system, allowing users to “Surf-By-Sound.”
Since the solution is network-based, users can seamlessly utilize our software across all their potential Internet points of entry — school, home, office, library or mobile device. We believe that this is a major advantage over
local devices and provides portability while removing technical boundaries. The solution is triggered by clicking on a hyperlink on a web page, or automatically upon accessing an AudioEye-enabled site. Our navigation player will launch and allow users to listen to the page or web site so that anyone, regardless of vision, age or computer skill level, can experience the Audio Internet.
Business Plan and Strategy
Our focus is to create more comprehensive access to devices, Internet, print, broadcast and other media. Our solutions and technology include comprehensive e-learning and e-commerce systems that enable interaction between brands and consumers. We have created a variety of Internet publishing products and Internet cloud-based software services that enable customers to create and deliver highly scalable web-based applications leveraging our intellectual property.
We are in the business of the development and commercial exploitation of our intellectual property. Functionally, we organize our operations into two distinct business units:
· The IP Group is charged with the development of additional intellectual property, development and implementation of a licensing strategy, and the prosecution and enforcement of our existing patent portfolio.
· The Services Group is charged with the commercialization of our intellectual property, business development, and sales and marketing of our services and product offerings.
Our business model is built on the commercialization of our intellectual property through multiple avenues and business channels:
· Generate revenue through the sale of services and products to corporate publishers .
· Generate revenue from the sale of services and products to consumer websites.
· Generate revenue from the sale of services and products to federal, state and local governments.
· Generate revenue from the sales of AudioEye Advertising technology.
· Generate revenue from royalties from licensees of our technology.
Our strategy is to establish our company as the leading provider of audio technologies with revenues derived through technology licensing, platform software as a service (SaaS) product sales, technology support services, and a comprehensive technology enforcement strategy. Key operational objectives currently include:
· Implementing a technology-licensing program to commercialize our intellectual property, including our patented technology.
· Developing revenues from licensing royalties from organizations that utilize our patented technology and systems, to include potentially taking equity in or entering into joint ventures with such organizations.
· Leveraging our existing technology to develop a suite of products and services that can be sold directly to governments and corporate enterprises.
We have licensed our technology through a limited field of use license exclusively in the mobile couponing space to Internet start-up Couponicate, Inc., a technology company focused in the area of digital coupons and consumer retail. In exchange for the license, we retain a 19.5% ownership of Couponicate and have established a revenue
stream in the form of royalties to be paid by Couponicate on all future revenues generated from the use of our inventions.
We have also entered into a non-disclosure agreement with Google, Inc. that includes an agreement that each of the parties will not bring legal proceedings against the other or directed at the patents of the other during the term of the agreement and each of the parties waives any right to recovery for willful patent infringement for the period prior to termination of the agreement. This agreement remains in effect and is terminable by either party upon 30 days’ written notice.
License and Service Offerings
We plan to offer a diversified portfolio of license and service offerings focused on securing our technology within devices and over the Internet — broken into four broad business categories:
· Communications Technology Platform — Offered as Internet Cloud Software as a Service (SaaS)
· Audio Internet™
· AudioEye™ Mobile
· AudioEye™ Advertising
· Technology Licensing — Offered on an Equity and/or Royalty Licensing Basis
· Digital Coupon
· Mobile Advertising Solutions
· Mobile Marketing Solutions
· Counseling/ Behavioral Health Care
· Medical Applications
· Content Delivery Networks (CDN)
· Mobile Networks
· Others
· Patent Enforcement and Patent Portfolio Licensing Program
· Establishing Enforcement and Licensing Protocols to Combat Infringement
· Pricing Models/Early Adopter License Strategy
· Mobile Device Manufacturers
· Mobile Marketing Providers
· Other Device and Hardware Manufacturers
· Support and Interactive Services
· Support Infrastructure for SaaS Model — Operated as a Revenue Center
· Customized Software and Development — Operated as a Revenue Center
· Sales and Commercialization Support for all Divisions.
Customers
Our potential customer base includes a broad range of private and public sector customers including but not limited to:
· Corporate Publishers
· Consumer Websites
· Federal, State and Local Governments and Agencies
· Mobile Advertisers
Result of Operations
Our consolidated audited financial statements are stated in United States Dollars and are prepared in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”). The discussion of the results of our operations compares the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 with the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, and is not necessarily indicative of the results which may be expected for any subsequent period. Our prospects should be considered in light of the risks, expenses and difficulties encountered by companies in similar positions. We may not be successful in addressing these risks and difficulties.
Comparative for the Three Months ended September 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012
Revenue
For the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, revenue in the amount of $344,414 and $222,459, respectively, consisted primarily of software development, website design and maintenance. Revenues increased due to increased demand for our services. Additionally, for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, revenue from related parties in the amount of $37,125 and $750, respectively, consisted primarily of software development, website design and maintenance.
Cost of Sales
For the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, cost of sales in the amount of $130,771 and $66,895, respectively, consisted primarily of sub-contracting to outside sources, direct labor and direct technology costs. Cost of sales decreased due to a reduction of sub-contracting costs and efficient implementation of our products.
Gross Profit
The increase in revenue and decrease in sub-contracting and direct labor resulted in a gross profit of $250,768 and $156,314 for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Gross profit increased as a result of increasing sales combined with a reduction in sub-contracting costs and efficient implementation of our products.
Selling and Marketing
The selling and marketing expenses were $117,893 and $0 for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012. The increase results from the establishment of dedicated resources to actively sell and market our products and services.
General and Administrative
General and administrative expenses were $549,433 and $405,482 for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. General and administrative expenses increased as a result of additional headcount and the associated wages and benefit charges.
Amortization and Depreciation
Amortization and Depreciation expenses were $429,485 and $56,112 for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The increase in expense was primarily related to a substantial increase in intellectual property amortization and amortization of options, warrants and stock based grants.
Other Income/Expenses
Other income and expenses were expenses of $24,767 and $9,863 for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The resulting change to expense was the result of unrealized losses from marketable equity securities and interest.
Comparative for the Nine Months ended September 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012
Revenue
For the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, revenue in the amount of $748,693 and $276,587, respectively, consisted primarily of software development, website design and maintenance. Revenues increased due to increased demand for our services. Additionally, for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, revenue from related parties in the amount of $57,375 and $2,250, respectively, consisted primarily of software development, website design and maintenance.
Cost of Sales
For the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, cost of sales in the amount of $226,561 and $219,926, respectively, consisted primarily of sub-contracting to outside sources, direct labor and direct technology costs. Cost of sales decreased due to a marginal reduction of implementation expenses.
Gross Profit
The increase in revenue and decrease in sub-contracting and direct labor resulted in a gross profit of $579,507 and $58,911 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Gross profit increased as a result of increasing sales combined with a reduction in sub-contracting costs and efficient implementation of our products.
Selling and Marketing Expenses
The selling and marketing expenses were $167,509 and $0 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012. The increase is the result of the establishment of dedicated resources to actively sell and market our products and services.
General and Administrative Expenses
General and administrative expenses were $1,287,693 and $731,515 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. General and administrative expenses increased as a result of additional headcount and the associated wages and benefit charges.
Amortization and Depreciation
Amortization and Depreciation expenses were $862,168 and $57,760 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The increase in expense was primarily related to a substantial increase in intellectual property amortization and amortization of options, warrants and stock based grants.
Other Income/Expenses
Other income and expenses were expenses of $58,933 and $12,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The resulting change to expense was the result of unrealized losses from marketable equity securities and interest.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Working Capital
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74,091 |
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The working capital deficit for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 was $394,242, a decrease of $2,380,974. The decrease in deficit was primarily due to decreases in the current portion of related party payables, and notes and loans payable.
Cash Flows
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61,725 |
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50,733 |
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We had cash in the amount of $73,435 and $11,710 as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.
In the quarter ended June 30, 2013, pursuant to a private placement, we sold 1,092,000 units, consisting of common stock and warrants, for gross aggregate proceeds of $496,000 and $50,000 of accounts payable was forgiven.
In the quarter ended September 30, 2013, the Company issued related party notes of $75,000 and a note with a face amount of $150,000.
In view of our working capital deficit, continuing operating losses and limited cash position, we will be required to raise additional capital through the sale of equity or debt securities or borrowings from financial institutions or third parties or a combination of the foregoing. We cannot assure you that we will be able to obtain sufficient funds at all or on acceptable terms. Without such funds, we will be unable to implement our business plan or continue operations.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have no off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that are material to stockholders.
Critical Accounting Policies
The discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with the accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. Preparing financial statements requires our management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses. These estimates and assumptions are affected by our management’s application of accounting policies. We believe that understanding the basis and nature of the estimates and assumptions involved with the following aspects of our financial statements is critical to an understanding of our financial statements.
Our critical accounting policies, as described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012, relate to capitalized legal patent costs, income taxes, business combinations, goodwill, intangible assets, share-based payments, revenue recognition, and research and other accounting descriptions. There have been no material changes to our critical accounting policies as disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Not applicable.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Our management carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures. Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of September 30, 2013 in providing reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There have been no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended September 30, 2013 that have materially or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.
We are currently involved in various routine disputes and allegations incidental to our business operations. While it is not possible to determine the ultimate disposition of these matters, our management believes that the resolution of all such pending or threatened litigation is not likely to have a material adverse effect on our financial position or results of operations.
Not applicable.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Sales of Unregistered Securities
On February 6, 2013, we repaid the remaining principal under a Secured Promissory Note to CMGO Investors LLC with the issuance of 1,998,402 shares of our common stock. The only consideration that we received in the transaction was the satisfaction of our obligation under the note.
On April 5, 2013, we issued 200,000 shares of our common stock in payment for services.
In the quarter ended June 30, 2013, pursuant to a private placement, we sold to a group of accredited investors 1,092,000 units for gross aggregate proceeds of $496,000 and $50,000 of accounts payable that was forgiven. Each unit consists of one share of our common stock and a three-year warrant to purchase one share of our common stock. The warrants included in the units have an exercise price of $0.50 per share. The purchase price of each unit was $0.50. On August 8, 2013, we issued a total of 1,092,000 shares of our common stock in connection with the private placement subscriptions received through June 30, 2013. As of September 30, 2013, warrants to purchase up to a total of 1,092,000 shares of our common stock were to be issued in connection with the sale of units through the private placement. These warrants will not be issued until the final closing of the private placement.
The offer and sale of the securities set forth above were exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Securities Act and Rule 506 of Regulation D promulgated thereunder.
Use of Proceeds from Public Offering of Common Stock
None.
Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers.
None.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
None.
None.
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Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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Certification of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document |
* Filed herewith.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Section 13 or 15 or 15(d) 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 on the 1st day of November 2013.
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