GAIA, INC - Quarter Report: 2017 September (Form 10-Q)

United States

Securities and Exchange Commission

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 10-Q

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2017

OR

For the transition period from                  to                 

Commission File Number 000-27517

GAIA, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

833 WEST SOUTH BOULDER ROAD,

LOUISVILLE, COLORADO 80027

(Address of principal executive offices)

(303) 222-3600

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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 and 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 past 90 days.    YES  ☒    NO  ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, 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  ☒    NO  ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.     ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    YES  ☐    NO  ☒

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date:

GAIA, INC.

FORM 10-Q

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PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

We have prepared our unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements included herein pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States have been condensed or omitted pursuant to these rules and regulations, although we believe that the disclosures made are adequate to make the information not misleading. In our opinion, the unaudited interim condensed financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly, in all material respects, our consolidated financial position as of September 30, 2017, the interim results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, and cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016. Operating results for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2017 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for a full year or any future interim period. These interim statements have not been audited. The balance sheet as of December 31, 2016 was derived from our audited consolidated financial statements included in our annual report on Form 10-K. The interim condensed consolidated financial statements contained herein should be read in conjunction with our audited financial statements, including the notes thereto, for the year ended December 31, 2016.

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GAIA, INC.

Condensed consolidated balance sheets

See accompanying notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

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GAIA, INC.

Condensed consolidated statements of operations

See accompanying notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

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GAIA, INC.

Condensed consolidated statements of cash flows

See accompanying notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Notes to interim condensed consolidated financial statements

References in this report to “we”, “us”, “our” or “Gaia” refer to Gaia, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries, unless we indicate otherwise.

1. Organization, Nature of Operations, and Principles of Consolidation

Gaia, Inc., was incorporated under the laws of the State of Colorado in 1988 and operates a global digital video subscription service and community that caters to a unique and underserved subscriber base. Our digital content library of over 8,000 titles is available to our subscribers on most Internet-connected devices anytime, anywhere, commercial free. Our subscribers have unlimited access to a vast library of inspiring films, cutting edge documentaries, interviews, yoga classes, transformation related content, and more – 90% of which is exclusively available to our subscribers for digital streaming.

Our mission is to create a transformational network that empowers a global conscious community. Content on our network is delivered directly to our subscribers through our streaming platform and currently curated into three channels: Yoga, Transformation and Seeking Truth. We curate programming for these channels by producing content in our in-house production studios with a staff of media professionals. This produced and owned content currently represents over 80% of total views on Gaia. We complement our produced and owned content through long term, predominately exclusive, licensing agreements.

We have prepared the accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) and they include our accounts and those of our subsidiaries. Intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods disclosed in this report are not necessarily indicative of future financial results.

There have been no material changes in our significant accounting policies as disclosed in our Annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.

Use of Estimates and Reclassifications

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the accompanying financial statements and disclosures. Although we base these estimates on our best knowledge of current events and actions that we may undertake in the future, actual results may be different from the estimates. We have made certain reclassifications to prior period amounts to conform to the current period presentations.

Accounting Pronouncements Adopted in 2017

In March 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU No. 2016-09, Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting, which amends Topic 718, Compensation – Stock Compensation. ASU No. 2016-09 simplifies several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows. ASU No. 2016-09 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those fiscal years. We adopted this guidance effective January 1, 2017. The adoption impact on the consolidated condensed balance sheet was a cumulative-effect adjustment of $0.2 million, increasing opening retained earnings and decreasing paid-in capital.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, Intangibles – Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Accounting for Goodwill Impairment, to simplify financial reporting by eliminating the need to determine the fair value of individual assets and liabilities of a reporting unit to measure goodwill impairment.  Under ASU 2017-04, an entity should perform its goodwill impairment test by comparing the fair value of the reporting unit with its carrying amount and recognize an impairment charge for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value, up to the amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit.  The new guidance effectively eliminates “Step 2” from the previous goodwill impairment test.  ASU 2017-04 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2019.  Early adoption is permitted for goodwill impairment tests performed on testing dates after January 1, 2017.  We have not determined if we will adopt the new guidance early, but do not expect the adoption of ASU 2017-04 to have a significant impact on the results of our goodwill impairment testing.

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In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). The new standard establishes a right-of-use (ROU) model that requires a lessee to record a ROU asset and a lease liability on the balance sheet for all leases with terms longer than 12 months. Leases will be classified as either finance or operating, with classification affecting the pattern of expense recognition in the income statement. The new standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Based on our preliminary assessment, we do not expect the new standard to have a material impact on our reported financial position or results of operations.

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). The standard superseded most previous revenue recognition rules, and will become effective for us in the first quarter of 2018. The core principle of the standard is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration the entity expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. Our revenue transactions typically consist of a single, distinct, fixed-price performance obligation that is delivered to the customer at a single point in time, or over a subscription period. The Company will adopt ASU 2014-09 in the first quarter of 2018 using the modified retrospective approach. Because the Company's primary source of revenues are from subscription fees which are recognized ratably over each subscription period, we do not expect the impact on our consolidated financial statements to be material.

2. Discontinued Operations

On May 4, 2016, we sold our 51.4% equity interest in Natural Habitat, Inc., our eco-travel subsidiary, in exchange for $12.9 million, and recognized a gain of $10.3 million as disclosed in our Current Report on Form 8-K filed May 10, 2016.

On July 1, 2016, we sold the assets and liabilities of our Gaiam Brand business in exchange for a gross purchase price of $167 million, subject to closing expenses and post-closing adjustments, as disclosed in our Current Reports on Form 8-K filed May 10, 2016 and July 8, 2016. Our Gaiam Brand business previously constituted the majority of our consolidated revenues and expenses, and consisted of Gaiam branded yoga, fitness and wellness consumer products.

The Gaiam Brand business and our interest in our eco-travel subsidiary constituted all the assets and liabilities of our Gaiam Brand segment. The assets and liabilities, operating results, and cash flows of our Gaiam Brand segment are presented as discontinued operations, separate from our continuing operations, for applicable periods presented in these interim condensed consolidated financial statements and footnotes, unless otherwise indicated.

Income from discontinued operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, as reported on our condensed consolidated statements of operations, is comprised of an income tax benefit of $0.4 million.

The income from discontinued operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 , as reported on our condensed consolidated statements of operations, were comprised of the following amounts:

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3. Equity and Share-Based Compensation

During the first nine months of 2017, we issued 1,059 shares of our Class A common stock under our 2009 Long-Term Incentive Plan to our independent directors, in lieu of cash compensation, for services rendered in 2017. We valued the shares issued to our independent directors at estimated fair value based on the closing price of our shares on the date the shares were issued, which by policy is the last trading day of each quarter in which the services were rendered.

During the first nine months of 2017 and 2016, we recognized $1.3 million and $0.4 million respectively, of associated stock compensation expense. Total share-based compensation expense is reported in selling and operating expenses and corporate, general and administration expenses on our condensed consolidated statements of operations. There were 14,300 options exercised during the first nine months of 2017, with net proceeds of $0.1 million.

4. Net Loss per Share

Basic net loss per share is computed by dividing the net loss by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted net loss per share is computed by giving effect to all shares of common stock underlying stock options and restricted stock units, to the extent dilutive. Basic and diluted net loss per share were the same for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 respectively, as the inclusion of all underlying common shares would have been anti-dilutive.

5. Income Taxes

Periodically, we perform assessments of the realization of our net deferred tax assets considering all available evidence, both positive and negative. With the sale of the Gaiam Brand business in 2016, we utilized the majority of our deferred tax assets to offset the associated gains from the sale and released the valuation allowance we had in place. During 2017, we determined the historical operating losses generated by the business, combined with our plans to continue to invest in our revenue growth and generate losses for the next few years, indicated a full valuation allowance on our deferred tax assets was appropriate. As of September 30, 2017, our gross net operating loss carryforwards were $16.7 million and $0.8 million for federal and state, respectively.

6. Contingencies

From time to time, we are involved in legal proceedings that we consider to be in the normal course of business. Claimed amounts against us may be substantial but may not bear any reasonable relationship to the merits of the claim or the extent of any real risk of court or arbitral awards. We record accruals for losses related to those matters against us that we consider to be probable and that can be reasonably estimated. Although it is not feasible to predict the outcome of these matters with certainty, it is reasonably possible that some legal proceedings may be disposed of or decided unfavorably to us and in excess of accrued amounts, if any. Based on available information, in the opinion of management, settlements, arbitration awards and final judgments, if any, that are considered probable of being rendered against us in litigation or arbitration in existence at September 30, 2017, and that can be reasonably estimated are either reserved against or would not have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

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Forward-Looking Statements

This report contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. When used in this discussion, we intend the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “plan,” “estimate,” “expect,” “strive,” “future,” “intend”, “will” and similar expressions as they relate to us to identify such forward-looking statements. Our actual results could differ materially from the results anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors set forth under “Risk Factors,” “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk” and elsewhere in this Form 10-Q. Risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ include, without limitation, general economic conditions, ongoing losses, competition, loss of key personnel, pricing, brand reputation, acquisitions, availability of capital, new initiatives we undertake, security and information systems, legal liability for website content, failure of third parties to provide adequate service, future Internet-related taxes, our founder’s control of us, litigation, fluctuations in quarterly operating results, consumer trends, the effect of government regulation and programs and other risks and uncertainties included in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We caution you that no forward-looking statement is a guarantee of future performance, and you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements which reflect our views only as of the date of this report. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking information.

You should read the following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations in conjunction with the condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this document. This section is designed to provide information that will assist in understanding our condensed consolidated financial statements, changes in certain items in those statements from period to period, the primary factors that caused those changes and how certain accounting principles, policies and estimates affect the condensed consolidated financial statements.

Overview and Outlook

We operate a global digital video subscription service with over 8,000 titles that caters to a unique and underserved subscriber base. Our digital content is available to our subscribers on most Internet-connected devices anytime, anywhere, commercial free. Through our online Gaia subscription service, our subscribers have unlimited access to a vast library of inspiring films, cutting edge documentaries, interviews, yoga classes, transformation related content, and more. A subscription also allows our subscribers to download and view files from our library without being actively connected to the Internet.

Consumption of streaming video is expanding rapidly as more and more people augment their use of, or replace broadcast television and turn to, streaming video to watch their favorite content on services like Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu Plus, HBO Now and Gaia. Our position in the streaming video landscape is firmly supported by its wide variety of exclusive and unique content, which provides a complementary offering to other entertainment-based streaming video services. Our original content is developed and produced in-house in our production studios near Boulder, Colorado. Over 90% of our content is available for streaming exclusively through a subscription to Gaia. By offering exclusive and unique content through our streaming service, we believe we will be able to significantly expand our target subscriber base. Our available content is currently focused on yoga, transformation, seeking truth and conscious films. This content is specifically targeted to a unique customer base that is interested in alternatives and supplements to the content provided by mainstream media. We have grown these content options both organically through our own productions and through strategic acquisitions. In addition, through our investments in our streaming video technology and our user interface, we have expanded the many ways our subscription customer base can access our unique library of media titles.

Our core strategy is to grow our subscription business domestically and internationally by expanding our unique and exclusive content library, enhancing our user interface, extending our streaming service to new Internet-connected devices as they are developed and creating a conscious community built on our content.

We reported losses from continuing operations of $18.1 million and $7.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

We are a Colorado corporation. Our principal and executive office is located at 833 West South Boulder Road, Suite G, Louisville, CO 80027-2452. Our telephone number is (303) 222-3600. We maintain an Internet website at www.gaia.com. The website address has been included only as a textual reference. Our website and the information contained on that website, or connected to that website, are not incorporated by reference into this Form 10-Q.

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Results of Operations

The table below summarizes certain of our results for the periods indicated:

The following table sets forth certain financial data as a percentage of revenue for the periods indicated:

Three months ended September 30, 2017 compared to three months ended September 30, 2016

Net revenue. Net revenue increased $3.0 million, or 68.6%, to $7.5 million during the third quarter of 2017, compared to $4.5 million during the third quarter of 2016. Net revenue from streaming increased $3.2 million, or 84.8%, to $7.0 million during the third quarter of 2017 from $3.8 million during the third quarter of 2016. The increase in streaming revenues was primarily driven by our growth in the number of paying subscribers.

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Cost of revenues. Cost of revenues increased $0.3 million, or 47.9%, to $1.0 million during the third quarter of 2017, from $0.7 million during the third quarter of 2016. Cost of streaming revenues increased $0.4 million, or 50.6%, to $1.0 million during the third quarter of 2017 from $0.6 million during the third quarter of 2016, and as a percentage of streaming revenue, cost of streaming revenue decreased to 13.7% compared to 16.8% primarily due to the relatively fixed streaming costs offset by our higher volumes and an increase in revenue.

Selling and operating expenses. Selling and operating expenses increased $4.3 million, or 65.0%, to $10.8 million during the third quarter of 2017 from $6.5 million during the third quarter of 2016, and as a percentage of net revenue, decreased to 143.4% during the third quarter of 2017 from 146.5% during the third quarter of 2016. The increase in expenses was primarily due to increased marketing spending for subscriber acquisition due to our planned acceleration in subscriber growth rates. The decrease as a percentage of revenues is due to revenue growth in excess of spend growth in 2017 due to increased marketing efficiencies.

Corporate, general and administration expenses. Corporate, general and administration expenses increased $0.1 million, or 2.9%, to $1.5 million during the third quarter of 2017 from $1.4 million during the third quarter of 2016 and, as a percentage of net revenue, decreased to 20.3% during the third quarter of 2017 from 32.2% during the third quarter of 2016, due primarily to the increase in revenues during 2017.

Income from discontinued operations. The operations of the Gaiam Brand segment and the related gain on disposal are included in income from discontinued operations for the third quarter of 2016.

Net income (loss). As a result of the above factors, net loss was $(5.2) million, or $(0.34) per share, during the third quarter of 2017 compared to a net income of $100.4 million, or $6.64 per share, during the third quarter of 2016.

Nine months ended September 30, 2017 compared to nine months ended September 30, 2016

Net revenue. Net revenue increased $7.4 million, or 59.0%, to $19.9 million during the first nine months of 2017, compared to $12.5 million during the first nine months of 2016. Net revenue from streaming increased $7.7 million, or 71.9%, to $18.3 million during the first nine months of 2017 from $10.6 million during the first nine months of 2016. The increase in streaming revenues was primarily driven by our growth in the number of paying subscribers.

Cost of revenues. Cost of revenues increased $0.6 million, or 28.0%, to $2.8 million during the first nine months of 2017, from $2.2 million during the first nine months of 2016. Cost of streaming revenues increased $0.5 million, or 30.2%, to $2.5 million during the first nine months of 2017 from $2.0 million during the first nine months of 2016 and, as a percentage of streaming revenue, cost of streaming revenue decreased to 14.0% compared to 18.4% primarily due to relatively fixed streaming costs offset by our higher volumes and an increase in revenue.

Selling and operating expenses. Selling and operating expenses increased $14.4 million, or 83.0%, to $31.8 million during the first nine months of 2017 from $17.4 million during the first nine months of 2016, and as a percentage of net revenue, increased to 160.1% during the first nine months of 2017 from 139.2% during the first nine months of 2016. The increase was primarily due to increased marketing spending for subscriber acquisition due to our planned acceleration in subscriber growth rates during 2017.

Corporate, general and administration expenses. Corporate, general and administration expenses increased $0.1 million, or 1.4%, to $4.3 million during the first nine months of 2017 from $4.2 million during the first nine months of 2016 and, as a percentage of net revenue, decreased to 21.8 % during the first nine months of 2017 from 33.7% during the first nine months of 2016, due primarily to the increase in revenues during 2017.

Income from discontinued operations. The operations of the Gaiam Brand segment and the related gain on disposal are included in income from discontinued operations for the first nine months of 2016.

Net income (loss). As a result of the above factors, net loss was $(17.7) million, or $(1.17) per share, during the first nine months of 2017 compared to a net income of $90.4 million, or $4.22 per share, during the first nine months of 2016.

Seasonality

Our subscriber base growth reflects seasonal variations driven primarily by when consumers tend to increase their viewing, like those of traditional TV and cable networks. Our member growth is generally greatest in the fourth and first quarter (October through March), and slowest in the May through August period. This drives quarterly variations in our spending on customer acquisition efforts, but does not drive a corresponding seasonality in net revenue.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our capital needs arise from working capital required to fund operations, capital expenditures related to acquisition and development of media content, development and marketing of our digital platforms, acquisitions of new businesses and other investments, replacements, expansions and improvements to our infrastructure, and future growth. These capital requirements depend on numerous factors, including the rate of market acceptance of our offerings, our ability to expand our customer base, the cost of ongoing upgrades to our offerings, our level of expenditures for marketing, and other factors. Additionally, we will continue to pursue opportunities to expand our media libraries, evaluate possible investments in businesses and technologies, and increase our marketing programs as needed. At September 30, 2017, our cash balance was $30.1 million. We estimate that our capital expenditures, including investments in our media library, will total approximately $3.5 million for the remainder of 2017, which will be funded through our available cash balance.

Since 2007, we have had an active shelf registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission for 5,000,000 shares of our Class A common stock and to date no shares have been issued under our current shelf registration.

In the normal course of our business, we investigate, evaluate and discuss acquisition, joint venture, minority investment, strategic relationship and other business combination opportunities in our market. For any future investment, acquisition or joint venture opportunities, we may consider using then-available liquidity, issuing equity securities or incurring indebtedness.

While there can be no assurances, we believe our cash on hand, cash expected to be generated from operations, cash that could be raised by the sale of our stock, and potential borrowing capabilities should be sufficient to fund our operations on both a short-term and long-term basis. In addition, we own our corporate headquarters and could enter into additional financing or a sale/leaseback transaction to provide additional funds. However, our projected cash needs may change as a result of acquisitions, product development, unforeseen operational difficulties or other factors.

We had no debt as of September 30, 2017.

Cash Flows

The following table summarizes our primary sources (uses) of cash during the periods presented:

Operating activities – continuing operations. Cash flow from continuing operations decreased $10.4 million during the first nine months of 2017 compared to the same period in 2016. The decrease was primarily due to increased marketing spend due to accelerated growth in 2017.

Operating activities – discontinued operations. Cash flow from discontinued operations increased $5.2 million during the first nine months of 2017 compared to the same period in 2016 as the only activity in 2017 was related to income tax provision adjustments.

Investing activities – continuing operations. Cash flow from investing activities – continuing operations increased $5.0 million during the first nine months of 2017 compared to the same period in 2016 primarily due to increased investment in our media library in 2017 offset by an investment made in 2016.

Financing activities. Cash flow from financing activities increased $77.2 million during the first nine months of 2017 compared to the same period in 2016, primarily due to our use of $76.2 million to repurchase 9,636,848 shares of Class A common stock and 842,114 stock options in our issuer tender offer completed in July 2016.  

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Not applicable.

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and Rule 15d-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Based upon its evaluation as of September 30, 2017, our management has concluded that those disclosure controls and procedures are effective.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended September 30, 2017, 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.

None.

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

There have been no material changes from the risk factors as previously disclosed under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.

Item 2.  Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

None.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

None.

Item 4.  Mine Safety Disclosures.

Not applicable.

Item 5. Other Information.

None.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf, by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

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