XWELL, Inc. - Annual Report: 2019 (Form 10-K)

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019

OR

For the transition period from ___ to ___

Commission file number 001-34785

XpresSpa Group, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 309-7549

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The aggregate market value of the registrant's common stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant (without admitting that any person whose shares are not included in such calculation is an affiliate), as of June 28, 2019, the last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed second quarter, was $5,398,950 computed by reference to the closing sale price of $1.94 per share on the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC on June 28, 2019.

As of April 13, 2020, 86,500,160 shares of the registrant's common stock are outstanding.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Certain information required by Part III will be included in an amendment to this Annual Report on Form 10-K. 

Table of Contents 

CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements relate, among other matters, to our anticipated financial performance, future revenues or earnings, business prospects, projected ventures, new products and services, anticipated market performance and similar matters.

These risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control, include, but are not limited to, the following:

Forward-looking statements may appear throughout this Annual Report on Form 10-K, including, without limitation, the following sections: Item 1 “Business,” Item 1A “Risk Factors,” and Item 7 “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.” The statements contained herein that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Forward-looking statements are often identified by the use of words such as, but not limited to, “anticipates,” “believes,” “can,” “continues,” “could,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “may,” “will,” “will be,” “will continue,” “will likely result,” “plans,” “predicts,” “projects,” “seeks,” “should,” “future,” “targets,” “continue,” “would,” or the negative of such terms, and similar or comparable terminology or expressions or variations intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current expectations and assumptions based on information currently available to us. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions (that may never materialize or may prove incorrect) and other important factors that could cause actual results and the timing of certain events to differ materially from future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, and actual results may vary materially from the results and expectations discussed. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, those discussed in our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K and in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, and in particular, the risks discussed under the caption “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of this report and those discussed in other documents we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The forward-looking statements set forth herein speak only as of the date of this report. We undertake no obligation to revise or publicly release the results of any revision to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date of such forward-looking statements, except as required by law. Given these risks and uncertainties, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.

All references in this Annual Report on Form 10-K to “we,” “us” and “our” refer to XpresSpa Group, Inc. (prior to January 5, 2018, known as “FORM Holdings Corp.”), a Delaware corporation, and its consolidated subsidiaries unless the context requires otherwise.

PART I

ITEM 1. BUSINESS

Overview

On January 5, 2018, we changed our name to XpresSpa Group, Inc. (“XpresSpa Group” or the “Parent”) from FORM Holdings Corp. We rebranded to XpresSpa Group to align our corporate strategy to build a pure-play health and wellness services company, which commenced following our acquisition of XpresSpa Holdings, LLC (“Holdings” or “XpresSpa”) on December 23, 2016 (XpresSpa Group, Inc. and Holdings consolidated is referred to as the “Company”).

As a result of the transition to a pure-play health and wellness services company, we currently have one operating segment that is also our sole reporting unit, XpresSpa, the leading airport retailer of spa services. XpresSpa offers travelers premium spa services, including massage, nail and skin care, as well as spa and travel products. XpresSpa is a well-recognized airport spa brand with 51 locations, consisting of 46 domestic and 5 international locations as of December 31, 2019.  During 2019 and 2018, XpresSpa generated $48,515,000 and $50,094,000 in revenue, respectively. In 2019 and 2018, approximately 82% of XpresSpa’s total revenue in both years was generated by services, primarily massage and nailcare. In 2019 and 2018, retail products and travel accessories accounted for 15% and 16%, respectively, of revenue and 3% and 2%, respectively, was other revenue.

On July 8, 2019, we entered into an amended and restated product sale and marketing agreement, with Calm, Inc. (“Calm”), a company that has developed the leading app for sleep, meditation and relaxation. The agreement primarily allows for the display, marketing, promotion, offer for sale and sale of Calm’s products in each of our branded stores worldwide. The agreement will remain in effect until July 31, 2021, unless terminated earlier in accordance with the terms of the agreement, and automatically renews for successive terms of six months unless either party provides written notice of termination no later than thirty days prior. On October 30, 2019, we entered into the second amendment to the agreement with Calm, which provides for the addition of other Calm branded products available for sale in XpresSpa spas.

On October 30, 2019, we signed a strategic partnership with Persona™, a Nestlé Health Science company and leading personalized vitamin subscription program, to offer Persona’s products in all of our domestic airport locations with our staff trained on the products by Persona’s nutritionists. Customers are able to purchase three different nutrition packs designed especially for travelers to support relaxation, immunity or jet lag, with customers receiving an exclusive discount on their first order. XpresSpa launched Persona in its airport locations in December 2019. 

We own certain patent portfolios, which, in prior years we monetized through sales and licensing agreements. During the year ended December 31, 2018, we determined that our intellectual property operating segment was no longer an area of focus for us and, as such, is no longer reflected as a separate operating segment, as it has not generated any material revenues or operating costs.

In March 2018, we completed the sale of Group Mobile Int’l LLC (“Group Mobile”). This entity was previously included in our technology operating segment. The results of operations for Group Mobile are presented in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss as consolidated net loss from discontinued operations.  

Our Strategy and Outlook

XpresSpa is a leading airport retailer of spa services and related products. XpresSpa was created for travelers to address the stress and idle time spent at the airport, allowing travelers to spend this time relaxing and focusing on personal care and wellness. We believe that XpresSpa is well positioned to benefit from consumers’ growing interest in health and wellness and increasing demand for spa services and related wellness products. It is a well-recognized and popular airport spa brand with a dominant market share in the United States, nearly three times the number of domestic locations as its closest competitor. Globally, it provides approximately one million services and products per year to its customers. As of December 31, 2019, XpresSpa operated 51 total locations in 25 airports, in three countries including the United States, Netherlands and United Arab Emirates. Key services and products offered include:

For over 15 years, increased security requirements have led travelers to spend more time at the airport. In addition, in anticipation of the long and often stressful security lines, travelers allow for more time to get through security and, as a result, often experience increased downtime prior to boarding. Consequently, travelers at large airport hubs have idle time in the terminal after passing through security.

Recent Developments

Effects of Coronavirus on Business

On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of the Coronavirus (“COVID-19”), which continues to spread throughout the U.S. and the world, as a pandemic. The outbreak is having an impact on the global economy, resulting in rapidly changing market and economic conditions. Similar to many businesses in the travel sector, our business has been materially adversely impacted by the recent COVID-19 outbreak and associated restrictions on travel that have been implemented. Effective March 24, 2020, we temporarily closed all global spa locations, largely due to the categorization of our spa locations by local jurisdictions as “non-essential services”. We intend to reopen our spa locations and resume normal operations once restrictions on non-essential services are lifted and airport traffic returns to sufficient levels to support our operations.

On March 25, 2020, we announced that during such period as we remain unable to reopen our spa locations for normal operations, we were advancing conversations with certain COVID-19 testing partners to develop a model for testing in U.S. airports.

The temporary closing of our global spa operations has had a materially adverse impact on our cash flows from operations and caused a liquidity crisis.  As a result, management has concluded that there was a long-lived asset impairment triggering event during the first quarter of 2020, which will result in management performing an impairment evaluation of certain of our long-lived asset balances (primarily leasehold improvements and right of use lease assets totaling approximately $16,318,000 as of December 31, 2019). This could lead to us recording an impairment charge during the first quarter of 2020. The full extent to which COVID-19 will impact our results will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted, including new information which may emerge concerning the severity of the virus and the actions to contain or treat its impact.

We are currently seeking sources of capital to help fund our business operations during the COVID-19 crisis. We have been able to secure financing during 2020 totaling gross proceeds of approximately $9,440,000 by obtaining a cash advance on our accounts receivable balances, a loan from our senior secured lender, B3D, LLC (“B3D”), and through common stock offerings (see further discussion below). Depending on the impact of the COVID outbreak on our operations and cash position, we may need to obtain additional financing. If we need to obtain additional financing in the future and are unsuccessful, we may be required to curtail or terminate some or all of our business operations and cause our Board of Directors to possibly pursue a restructuring, which may include a reorganization or bankruptcy under Federal bankruptcy laws, or a dissolution, liquidation and/or winding up of the Company.

CEO Transition

On February 8, 2019, Edward Jankowski resigned as our Chief Executive Officer and as a director.  

Effective as of February 11, 2019, Douglas Satzman was appointed by our Board of Directors as our Chief Executive Officer and as a director to fill the position vacated by Mr. Jankowski.

Evaluation and Right Sizing of the Portfolio

Among the first initiatives of Mr. Satzman was a critical evaluation of the profitability and strategic fit of the portfolio of spas. Consequently, a determination was made to close nine underperforming and strategically mismatched spas, or approximately 20% of the spa portfolio, while focusing efforts and capital on the performing spas, renovations of existing spas and expansion of the spa portfolio into new airports and terminals.

See “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Recent Developments and Liquidity and Going Concern” sections in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further discussion.

Competition

XpresSpa operated 51 locations, which includes 46 domestic locations and 5 international locations as of December 31, 2019. Our domestic units operate within many of the largest and most heavily trafficked airports in the United States. The balance of the domestic market is highly fragmented and is represented largely by small, privately-owned entities.  The largest domestic competitor operates 15 locations in nine airports in the United States.

Our Market

Airport retailers differ significantly from traditional retailers. Unlike traditional retailers, airport retailers benefit from a steady and largely predictable flow of traffic from a constantly changing customer base. Airport retailers also benefit from “dwell time,” the period after travelers have passed through airport security and before they board an aircraft. For over 15 years, increased security requirements have led travelers to spend more time at the airport. In addition, in anticipation of the long and often stressful security lines, travelers allow for more time to get through security and, as a result, often experience increased downtime prior to boarding.

XpresSpa was developed to address the stressful and idle time spent at the airport, allowing travelers to spend this time productively, by relaxing and focusing on personal care and wellness. We believe that XpresSpa is well positioned to benefit from consumers’ growing interest in health and wellness and increasing demand for spa services and related wellness products.

In addition, a confluence of microeconomic events has created favorable conditions for the expansion of retail concepts at airports, in particular, retail concepts that attract higher spending from air travelers. The competition for airplane landings has forced airports to lower landing fees, which in turn has necessitated augmenting their retail offerings to offset budget shortfalls. Infrastructure projects at airports across the country, again intended to make an airport more desirable to airlines, require funding from bond issuances that in turn rely upon, in part, the expected minimum rent guarantees and expected income from concessionaires.

Equally as important to the industry growth is XpresSpa’s flexible, valuable and desirable retail format and footprint within the airport retail segment. XpresSpa opens multiple locations annually, which have ranged in size from 200 square feet to 2,600 square feet, with a typical size of approximately 800 square feet. XpresSpa is able to adapt its operating model to almost any size location available in space constrained airports. This increased flexibility compared to other retail concepts allows XpresSpa to operate multiple stores within an airport, from which it enjoys synergies due to shared labor between stores.

XpresSpa believes that its operating metrics represent an attractive return on invested capital and, as a result, is pursuing new locations at airports and terminals around the country. Historically, XpresSpa has won the majority of all requests for proposal (“RFP”) in which it has participated.

Normal market conditions and behavior have been negatively impacted by the recent outbreak of COVID-19. On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak a pandemic. The outbreak is having an impact on the global economy, resulting in rapidly changing market and economic conditions. Similar to many businesses in the travel sector, our business has been materially adversely impacted by the recent COVID-19 outbreak and associated restrictions on travel that have been implemented. Effective March 24, 2020, we temporarily closed all global spa locations, largely due to the categorization of our spa locations by local jurisdictions as “non-essential services”. We believe the market conditions will return to normal and we intend to reopen our spa locations and resume normal operations once the restrictions on non-essential services are lifted and airport traffic returns to sufficient levels to support our operations.

Regulation

Our operations are subject to a range of laws and regulations adopted by national, regional and local authorities from the various jurisdictions in which we operate, including those relating to, among others, licensing (e.g., massage, nail, and cosmetology), public health and safety and fire codes. Failure to obtain or retain required licenses and approvals, including those related to licensing, public health and safety and fire codes, would adversely affect our operations. Although we have not experienced, and do not anticipate, significant problems obtaining required licenses, permits or approvals, any difficulties, delays or failures in obtaining such licenses, permits or approvals could delay or prevent the opening, or adversely impact the viability, of our operations.

Airport authorities in the United States frequently require that our airport concessions meet minimum Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise ("ACDBE") participation requirements. The Department of Transportation’s (“DOT”) ACDBE program is implemented by recipients of DOT Federal Financial Assistance, including airport agencies that receive federal funding. The ACDBE program is administered by the Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”), state and local ACDBE certifying agencies and individual airports. The ACDBE program is designed to help ensure that small firms owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals can compete for airport contracting and concession opportunities in domestic passenger service airports. The ACDBE regulations require that airport recipients establish annual ACDBE participation goals, review the scope of anticipated large prime contracts throughout the year, and establish contract specific ACDBE participation goals. We generally meet the contract specific goals through an agreement providing for co-ownership of the retail location with a disadvantaged business enterprise. Frequently, and within the guidelines issued by the FAA, we may lend money to ACDBEs in connection with concession agreements in order to help the ACDBE fund the capital investment required under a concession agreement. The rules and regulations governing the certification of ACDBE participation in airport concession agreements are complex, and ensuring ongoing compliance is costly and time consuming. Further, if we fail to comply with the minimum ACDBE participation requirements in our concession agreements, we may be held responsible for breach of contract, which could result in the termination of a concession agreement and monetary damages. See “Item 1A. Risk Factors – Risks Related to our Business Operations – Failure to comply with minimum airport concession disadvantaged business enterprise participation goals and requirements could lead to lost business opportunities or the loss of existing business.”

We are subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the Occupational Safety and Health Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Affordable Care Act, the Healthcare Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and various federal and state laws governing matters such as minimum wages, overtime, unemployment tax rates, workers’ compensation rates, citizenship requirements and other working conditions. We are also subject to the Americans with Disabilities Act, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in public accommodations and employment, which may require us to design or modify our concession locations to make reasonable accommodations for disabled persons.

We are also subject to certain truth-in-advertising, general customs, consumer and data protection, product safety, workers’ health and safety and public health rules that govern retailers in general, as well as the merchandise sold within the various jurisdictions in which we operate.

The continued listing standards of Nasdaq provide, among other things, that a company may be delisted if the bid price of its stock drops below $1.00 for a period of 30 consecutive business days or if stockholders’ equity is less than $2,500,000. As of December 31, 2019, our stockholders’ equity balance was in a deficit position. On January 2, 2020, we received a deficiency letter from The Nasdaq Stock Market which provided us a grace period of 180 calendar days, or until June 30, 2020, to regain compliance with the minimum bid price requirement.

Employees

As of March 15, 2020, we had approximately 507 full-time and 221 part-time employees. XpresSpa had approximately 10 employees in San Francisco International Airport, who are represented by a labor union and are covered by a collective bargaining agreement. XpresSpa had approximately 24 employees in Los Angeles International Airport, who are represented by a labor union and are covered by a collective bargaining agreement. We consider our relationships with our employees to be good.

Effective March 24, 2020, we temporarily closed all global locations and furloughed the majority of its employees, largely due to the categorization of our spa locations by local jurisdictions as “non-essential services” in connection with the outbreak of COVID-19. We intend on reinstating the furloughed employees when restrictions related to non-essential services are relaxed and/or eliminated.

Corporate Information

On January 5, 2018, we changed our name to XpresSpa Group, Inc. from FORM Holdings Corp. as part of a rebranding that aligned our corporate strategy to build a pure-play health and wellness services company. Our Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share, which was previously listed under the trading symbol “FH” on the Nasdaq Capital Market, has been listed under the trading symbol “XSPA” since January 8, 2018. Our principal executive offices are located at 254 West 31^st Street, 11^th Floor, New York, New York 10001. Our telephone number is (212) 309-7549 and our website address is www.xpresspagroup.com. We also operate the website www.xpresspa.com. References in this Annual Report on Form 10-K to our website address does not constitute incorporation by reference of the information contained on the website. We make our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or the SEC, including our annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, other reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, and amendments to the foregoing reports, available free of charge on or through our website as soon as reasonably practicable after we file these reports with, or furnish such reports to, the SEC. In addition, we post the following information on our website:

The public may read and copy any materials that we file with the SEC at the SEC’s Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, NE, Washington, D.C. 20549. The public may obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. Also, the SEC maintains an Internet website that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers, including us, that file electronically with the SEC. The public can obtain any documents that we file with the SEC at http://www.sec.gov.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

Our business, financial condition, results of operations and the trading price of our Common Stock could be materially adversely affected by any of the following risks as well as the other risks highlighted elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial also may materially affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Risks Related to our Financial Condition and Capital Requirements

Our independent registered public accounting firm has expressed substantial doubt as to our ability to continue as a going concern.

The audited financial statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K have been prepared assuming that we will continue as a going concern and do not include any adjustments that might result if we cease to continue as a going concern. The report of our independent registered public accounting firm on our financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 included an explanatory paragraph indicating that there is substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. Our auditors’ doubts are based on our recurring losses from operations and working capital deficiency. The inclusion of a going concern explanatory paragraph in future reports of our independent auditors may make it more difficult for us to secure additional financing or enter into strategic relationships on terms acceptable to us, if at all, and may materially and adversely affect the terms of any financing that we might obtain.

The recent COVID-19 outbreak was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization on March 11, 2020 and has rapidly spread to the United States and many other parts of the world and may continue to adversely affect our business operations, employee availability, financial condition, liquidity and cash flow for an extended period of time.

The COVID-19 outbreak is having an impact on the global economy, resulting in rapidly changing market and economic conditions. Similar to many businesses in the travel sector, our business has been materially adversely impacted by the recent COVID-19 outbreak due to the restrictions on travel that have been implemented. Effective March 24, 2020, we temporarily closed all global spa locations, largely due to the categorization of our spa locations by local jurisdictions as “non-essential services” in connection with the outbreak of COVID-19. This has had a materially adverse impact on our cash flows from operations and caused a liquidity crisis. Ongoing significant reductions in business related activities could result in further loss of sales and profits and other material adverse effects. The extent of the impact of COVID-19 on our business, financial results, liquidity and cash flows will depend largely on future developments, including new information that may emerge concerning the severity and action taken to contain or prevent further spread within the U.S. and the related impact on consumer confidence and spending, all of which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted. As the outbreak of COVID-19 continues to spread rapidly in the U.S. and globally, related government and private sector responsive actions may continue to adversely affect our business operations. It is impossible to predict the effect and ultimate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic as the situation is rapidly evolving. If the COVID-19 outbreak continues and persists for an extended period of time, we expect there will be significant and material disruptions to our operations, which will have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

If our process to identify and evaluate potential business alternatives, including identifying appropriate financing, is not successful, our Board of Directors may decide to pursue a restructuring, which may include a reorganization or bankruptcy under Federal bankruptcy laws, or a dissolution, liquidation and/or winding up of our Company.

There can be no assurance that the process to identify and evaluate potential business alternatives, including identifying appropriate financing, will result in a successful alternative for our business. If no transactions with respect to potential business alternatives are identified and completed, our Board of Directors may decide to pursue a restructuring, which may include a reorganization or bankruptcy under Federal bankruptcy laws, or a dissolution, liquidation and/or winding up of the Company. If our Board of Directors were to approve and recommend, and our stockholders were to approve, a dissolution and liquidation of our Company, we would be required under Delaware corporate law to pay our outstanding obligations, as well as to make reasonable provisions for contingent and unknown obligations, prior to making any distributions in liquidation to our stockholders. Our commitments and contingent liabilities may include (i) obligations under our employment agreements with certain members of management that provide for severance and other payments following a termination of employment occurring for various reasons, including a change in control of our Company, (ii) various claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business and (iii) non-cancelable lease obligations. As a result of this requirement, a portion of our assets may need to be reserved pending the resolution of such obligations. In addition, we may be subject to litigation or other claims related to a dissolution and liquidation of our Company. If a dissolution and liquidation were pursued, our Board of Directors, in consultation with its advisors, would need to evaluate these matters and make a determination about a reasonable amount to reserve. Accordingly, holders of our secured and unsecured debt and our Common Stock may lose their entire investment in the event of a reorganization, bankruptcy, liquidation, dissolution or winding up of our Company.

In connection with the preparation of our annual financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2019, we identified a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting. Any failure to maintain effective internal control over financial reporting could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial position.

Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. Internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. In connection with our audit of the year ended December 31, 2019, we identified a material weakness in our internal controls over our financial close and reporting process. A material weakness is a deficiency, or combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected and corrected on a timely basis. Our management has concluded that additional formal procedures need to be put in place in the financial close and reporting process to ensure that appropriate reviews occur on all financial reporting analysis in a timely manner. We also concluded that we did not maintain a sufficient complement of corporate employee personnel with appropriate levels of accounting and controls knowledge and experience commensurate with our financial reporting requirements to appropriately analyze, record and disclose accounting matters completely and accurately. As this deficiency created a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement would not have been prevented or detected in a timely basis, management concluded that the control deficiency represented a material weakness and accordingly our internal control over financial reporting was not effective as of December 31, 2019.

We are still considering the full extent of the procedures to implement in order to remediate the material weakness described above. Our preliminary remediation plan, complimented by our existing outsourced internal audit procedures, includes implementing a more robust review process, an increase in the supervision and monitoring of the financial reporting processes and our accounting personnel, and implementing better controls over calculations, analysis and conclusions associated with non-routine transactions at a more precise level.

We cannot assure you that any of our remedial measures will be effective in resolving this material weakness. If our management is unable to conclude that we have effective internal control over financial reporting, or to certify the effectiveness of such controls, or if additional material weaknesses in our internal controls are identified in the future, we could be subject to regulatory scrutiny and a loss of public confidence, which could have a material adverse effect on our business and our stock price. In addition, if we do not maintain adequate financial and management personnel, processes and controls, we may not be able to manage our business effectively or accurately report our financial performance on a timely basis, which could adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition.

Our business and financial condition could be constrained by XpresSpa’s outstanding debt, including the impact of the receipt of an explanatory paragraph with respect to our financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, indicating that there is substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.

XpresSpa is obligated under a credit agreement and convertible secured promissory note payable to B3D, LLC (“B3D”) of approximately $3,547,000 as of April 13, 2020, with a maturity date of May 31, 2021 (the “Senior Secured Note”). The Senior Secured Note accrues interest of 9.0% per annum. XpresSpa is obligated to make periodic interest payments on such debt obligations in cash, shares of our Common Stock, or a combination thereof. While we do not anticipate failing to make any such payments, the failure to do so may result in the default of loan obligations, leading to financial and operational hardship. XpresSpa has granted B3D a security interest in all of its tangible and intangible personal property to secure its obligations under the Senior Secured Note. The Senior Secured Note is an outstanding obligation of XpresSpa but is guaranteed by us.

As discussed above and elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, the report of our independent registered public accounting firm on our financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 includes an explanatory paragraph indicating that there is substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. The receipt of this explanatory paragraph with respect to our financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 will result in a breach of a covenant under the Senior Secured Note which, if unremedied for a period of 30 days after the date hereof, will constitute an event of default under the Senior Secured Note. Upon the occurrence of an event of default under the Senior Secured Note, B3D may, among other things, declare the Senior Secured Note and all accrued and unpaid interest thereon and all other amounts owing under the Senior Secured Note to be due and payable.

The Company is also obligated under an unsecured subordinated note to Calm of approximately $2,500,000. The Calm Note will mature on May 31, 2022, and bears interest at a rate of 5% per annum, subject to increase in the event of default. The Calm Note is convertible at any time, in whole or in part, at the option of Calm into shares of Series E Preferred Stock at a conversion price equal to $0.27125 per share after giving effect to certain anti-dilution adjustments. Interest on the Calm Note is payable in arrears and may be paid in cash, shares of Series E Preferred Stock or a combination thereof.

If we fail to meet certain conditions under the terms of our outstanding indebtedness, we will be obligated to repay in cash any principal amount, interest and any other sum that remains outstanding. If the maturity date of our indebtedness is accelerated as a result of an event of default, the outstanding principal amount, liquidated damages and other amounts owing in respect thereof through the date of acceleration, shall become, at the holder’s election, immediately due and payable in cash.

We may not be able to raise additional capital. Moreover, additional financing may have an adverse effect on the value of the equity instruments held by our stockholders.

We will need additional funds to respond to business opportunities and challenges, including our ongoing operating expenses, protection of our assets, development of new lines of business and enhancement of our operating infrastructure. While we will need to seek additional funding, we may not be able to obtain financing on acceptable terms, or at all. In addition, the terms of our financings may be dilutive to, or otherwise adversely affect, holders of our Common Stock. We may also seek additional funds through arrangements with collaborators or other third parties. We may not be able to negotiate arrangements on acceptable terms, if at all. If we are unable to obtain additional funding on a timely basis, we may be required to curtail or terminate some or all of our business plans. Any such financing that we undertake will likely be dilutive to our current stockholders.

Our ability to use our net operating loss carryforwards and certain other tax attributes may be limited.

As of December 31, 2019, our estimated aggregate total net operating loss carryforwards (“NOLs”) were $182,327,000 for U.S. federal purposes, expiring 20 years from the respective tax years to which they relate, and $31,401,000 for U.S. federal purposes with an indefinite life due to new regulations in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. Our ability to utilize our NOLs may be limited under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code. The limitations apply if an ownership change, as defined by Section 382, occurs. Generally, an ownership change occurs when certain stockholders increase their aggregate ownership by more than 50 percentage points over their lowest ownership percentage in a testing period (typically three years). Additionally, the Tax Reform Act of 1986 imposed substantial restrictions on the utilization of NOL and tax credits in the event of an ownership change of a corporation. Thus, the Company’s ability to utilize all such NOL and credit carryforwards may be limited. Future changes in stock ownership may also trigger an ownership change and, consequently, a Section 382 limitation.

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) was enacted on March 27, 2020 and includes favorable changes to tax law and incentives for businesses impacted by COVID-19. However, we do not anticipate the income tax law changes and incentives will have a material impact on our results of operations or financial position. 

Global economic and market conditions may adversely affect our business, financial condition and operating results.

Our business plan depends significantly on worldwide economic conditions and our success is dependent on consumer spending, which is sensitive to economic downturns, inflation and any associated rise in unemployment, decline in consumer confidence, adverse changes in exchange rates, increase in interest rates, increase in the price of oil, deflation, direct or indirect taxes or increase in consumer debt levels. As a result, economic downturns may have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations. Moreover, uncertainty about global economic conditions poses a risk as businesses and individuals may postpone spending in response to tighter credit, negative financial news and declines in income or asset values. This could have a negative effect on corporate and individual spending on health and wellness and travel. These factors, taken together or individually, could cause material harm to our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Risks Related to our Business Operations

XpresSpa is reliant on international and domestic airplane travel, and the time that airline passengers spend in United States airports post-security. A decrease in airline travel, a decrease in the desire of customers to buy spa services and products, or decreased time spent in airports would negatively impact XpresSpa’s operations.

XpresSpa depends upon a large number of airplane travelers with the propensity for health and wellness, and in particular spa treatments and products, spending significant time post-security clearance check points.

If the number of airline travelers decreases, if the time that these travelers spend post-security decreases, and/or if travelers ability or willingness to pay for XpresSpa’s products and services diminishes, this could have an adverse effect on XpresSpa’s growth, business activities, cash flow, financial condition and results of operations. Some reasons for these events could include:

Further, any disruption to, or suspension of services provided by airlines and the travel industry as a result of financial difficulties, labor disputes, construction work, increased security, changes to regulations governing airlines, mergers and acquisitions in the airline industry and challenging economic conditions causing airlines to reduce flight schedules or increase the price of airline tickets could negatively affect the number of airline passengers.

Additionally, the threat of terrorism and governmental measures in response thereto, such as increased security measures, recent executive orders in the United States impacting entry into the United States and changing attitudes towards the environmental impacts of air travel may in each case reduce demand for air travel and, as a result, decrease airline passenger traffic at airports.

The effect that these factors would have on our business depends on their magnitude and duration, and a reduction in airline passenger numbers will result in a decrease in our sales and may have a materially adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Our success will depend in part on relationships with third parties. Any adverse changes in these relationships could adversely affect our business, financial condition, or results of operations.

Our success is dependent on our ability to maintain and renew our existing business relationships and to establish new business relationships. There can be no assurance that our management will be able to maintain such business relationships or enter into or maintain new business contracts and other business relationships, on acceptable terms, if at all. The failure to maintain important business relationships could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, or results of operations.

We rely on a limited number of distributors and suppliers for certain of our products, and events outside our control may disrupt our supply chain, which could result in an inability to perform our obligations under our concession agreements and ultimately cause us to lose our concessions.

We rely on a small number of suppliers for our products. As a result, these distributors may have increased bargaining power and we may be required to accept less favorable purchasing terms. In the event of a dispute with a supplier or distributor, the delivery of a significant amount of merchandise may be delayed or cancelled, or we may be forced to purchase merchandise from other suppliers on less favorable terms. Such events could cause turnover to fall or costs to increase, adversely affecting our business, financial condition and results of operations. In particular, we have publicized our sale of certain brands of products in our stores – our failure to sell these brands may adversely affect our business.

Further, damage or disruption to our supply chain due to any of the following could impair our ability to sell our products: adverse weather conditions or natural disaster, government action, fire, terrorism, cyber-attacks, the outbreak or escalation of armed hostilities, pandemics, industrial accidents or other occupational health and safety issues, strikes and other labor disputes, customs or import restrictions or other reasons beyond our control or the control of our suppliers and business partners. Failure to take adequate steps to mitigate the likelihood or potential impact of such events, or to effectively manage such events if they occur, could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations, as well as require additional resources to restore our supply chain.

XpresSpa’s operating results may fluctuate significantly due to certain factors, some of which are beyond its control.

XpresSpa’s operating results may fluctuate from period to period significantly because of several factors, including:

XpresSpa’s operating results may fluctuate significantly as a result of the factors discussed above. Accordingly, results for any period are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for any other period or for any year.

XpresSpa’s expansion into new airports or off-airport locations may present increased risks due to its unfamiliarity with those areas.

XpresSpa’s growth strategy depends upon expanding into markets where it has little or no meaningful operating experience. Those locations may have demographic characteristics, consumer tastes and discretionary spending patterns that are different from those in the markets where its existing operations are located. As a result, new airport terminal and/or off-airport operations may be less successful than existing concession locations in current airport terminals. XpresSpa may find it more difficult in new markets to hire, motivate and keep qualified employees who can project its vision, passion and culture. XpresSpa may also be unfamiliar with local laws, regulations and administrative procedures, including the procurement of spa services retail licenses, in new markets which could delay the build-out of new concession locations and prevent it from achieving its target revenues on a timely basis. Operations in new markets may also have lower average revenues or enplanements than in the markets where XpresSpa currently operates. Operations in new markets may also take longer to ramp up and reach expected sales and profit levels, and may never do so, thereby negatively affecting XpresSpa’s results of operations.

XpresSpa’s growth strategy is highly dependent on its ability to successfully identify and open new XpresSpa locations.

XpresSpa’s growth strategy primarily contemplates expansion through procuring new XpresSpa locations and opening new XpresSpa stores and kiosks. Implementing this strategy depends on XpresSpa’s ability to successfully identify new store locations. XpresSpa will also need to assess and mitigate the risk of any new store locations, to open the stores on favorable terms and to successfully integrate their operations with ours. XpresSpa may not be able to successfully identify opportunities that meet these criteria, or, if it does, XpresSpa may not be able to successfully negotiate and open new stores on a timely basis. If XpresSpa is unable to identify and open new locations in accordance with its operating plan, XpresSpa’s revenue growth rate and financial performance may fall short of our expectations.

Our profitability depends on the number of airline passengers in the terminals in which we have concessions. Changes by airport authorities or airlines that lower the number of airline passengers in any of these terminals could affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

The number of airline passengers that visit the terminals in which we have concessions is dependent in part on decisions made by airlines and airport authorities relating to flight arrivals and departures. A decrease in the number of flights and resulting decrease in airline passengers could result in fewer sales, which could lower our profitability and negatively impact our business, financial condition and results of operations. Concession agreements generally provide for a minimum annual guaranteed payment (“MAG”) payable to the airport authority or landlord regardless of the amount of sales at the concession. Currently, the majority of our concession agreements provide for a MAG that is either a fixed dollar amount or an amount that is variable based upon the number of travelers using the airport or other location, retail space used, estimated sales, past results or other metrics. If there are fewer airline passengers than expected or if there is a decline in the sales per airline passenger at these facilities, we will nonetheless be required to pay the MAG or fixed rent and our business, financial condition and results of operations may be materially adversely affected.

Furthermore, the exit of an airline from a market or the bankruptcy of an airline could reduce the number of airline passengers in a terminal or airport where we operate and have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

We may not be able to execute our growth strategy to expand and integrate new concessions or future acquisitions into our business or remodel existing concessions. Any new concessions, future acquisitions or remodeling of existing concessions may divert management resources, result in unanticipated costs, or dilute the ownership of our stockholders.

Part of our growth strategy is to expand and remodel our existing facilities and to seek new concessions through tenders, direct negotiations or other acquisition opportunities. In this regard, our future growth will depend upon a number of factors, such as our ability to identify any such opportunities, structure a competitive proposal and obtain required financing and consummate an offer. Our growth strategy will also depend on factors that may not be within our control, such as the timing of any concession or acquisition opportunity.

We must also strategically identify which airport terminals and concession agreements to target based on numerous factors, such as airline passenger numbers, airport size, the type, location and quality of available concession space, level of anticipated competition within the terminal, potential future growth within the airport and terminal, rental structure, financial return and regulatory requirements. We cannot provide assurance that this strategy will be successful.

In addition, we may encounter difficulties integrating expanded or new concessions or any acquisitions. Such expanded or new concessions or acquisitions may not achieve anticipated turnover and earnings growth or synergies and cost savings. Delays in the commencement of new projects and the refurbishment of concessions can also affect our business. In addition, we will expend resources to remodel our concessions and may not be able to recoup these investments. A failure to grow successfully may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.  

In particular, new concessions and acquisitions, and in some cases future expansions and remodeling of existing concessions, could pose numerous risks to our operations, including that we may:

In connection with acquisitions or other similar investments, we could incur debt or amortization expenses related to intangible assets, suffer asset impairments, assume liabilities or issue stock that would dilute the percentage of ownership of our then-current stockholders. We may not be able to complete acquisitions or integrate the operations, products, technologies or personnel gained through any such acquisition, which may have a materially adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

If the estimates and assumptions we use to determine the size of our market are inaccurate, our future growth rate may be impacted.

Market opportunity estimates and growth forecasts are subject to uncertainty and are based on assumptions and estimates that may not prove to be accurate. The estimates and forecasts in this Annual Report on Form 10-K relating to the size and expected growth of the travel retail market may prove to be inaccurate. Even if the market in which we compete meets our size estimates and forecasted growth, our business could fail to grow at similar rates, if at all. The principal assumptions relating to our market opportunity include projected growth in the travel retail market and our share of the market. If these assumptions prove inaccurate, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected.

Our business requires substantial capital expenditures and we may not have access to the capital required to maintain and grow our operations.

Maintaining and expanding our operations in our existing and new retail locations is capital intensive. Specifically, the construction, redesign and maintenance of our retail space in airport terminals where we operate, technology costs, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations require substantial capital expenditures. We may require additional capital in the future to fund our operations and respond to potential strategic opportunities, such as investments, acquisitions and expansions.

We must continue to invest capital to maintain or to improve the success of our concessions and to meet refurbishment requirements in our concessions. Decisions to expand into new terminals could also affect our capital needs. Our actual capital expenditures in any year will vary depending on, among other things, the extent to which we are successful in renewing existing concessions and winning additional concession agreements.

We cannot provide assurance that we will be able to maintain our operating performance, generate sufficient cash flow, or have access to sufficient financing to continue our operations and development activities at or above our present levels, and we may be required to defer all or a portion of our capital expenditures. Our business, financial condition and results of operations may be materially adversely affected if we cannot make such capital expenditures.

XpresSpa currently relies on a skilled, licensed labor force to provide spa services, and the supply of this labor force is finite. If XpresSpa cannot hire adequate staff for its locations, it will not be able to operate.

As of March 15, 2020, XpresSpa had approximately 507 full-time and 221 part-time employees in its locations. Excluding some dedicated retail staff, the majority of these employees are licensed to perform spa services, and hold such licenses as masseuses, nail technicians, aestheticians, barbers and master barbers. The demand for these licensed technicians has been increasing as more consumers gravitate to health and wellness treatments such as spa services. XpresSpa competes not only with other airport-based spa companies but with spa companies outside of the airport for this skilled labor force. In addition, all staff hired by XpresSpa must pass the background checks and security clearances necessary to work in airport locations. If XpresSpa is unable to attract and retain qualified staff to work in its airport locations, its ability to operate will be impacted negatively.

Effective March 24, 2020, we temporarily closed all global locations and furloughed the majority of our employees, largely due to the categorization of such spa locations by local jurisdictions as “non-essential services” in connection with the outbreak of COVID-19. We intend on reinstating the furloughed employees when restrictions related to non-essential services are relaxed and/or eliminated, but there can be no assurances that such employees will return to our locations in a timely manner or at all.

Our business is subject to various laws and regulations, and changes in such laws and regulations, or failure to comply with existing or future laws and regulations, could adversely affect us.

We are subject to various laws and regulations in the United States, Netherlands and United Arab Emirates that affect the operation of our concessions. The impact of current laws and regulations, the effect of changes in laws or regulations that impose additional requirements and the consequences of litigation relating to current or future laws and regulations, or our inability to respond effectively to significant regulatory or public policy issues, could increase our compliance and other costs of doing business and, therefore, have an adverse impact on our results of operations.

Failure to comply with the laws and regulatory requirements of governmental authorities could result in, among other things, revocation of required licenses, administrative enforcement actions, fines and civil and criminal liability. In addition, certain laws may require us to expend significant funds to make modifications to our concessions in order to comply with applicable standards. Compliance with such laws and regulations can be costly and can increase our exposure to litigation or governmental investigations or proceedings.

XpresSpa’s labor force could unionize, putting upward pressure on labor costs.

Currently, XpresSpa stores in two airports have a labor force which is unionized. Major players in labor organization, and in particular “Unite Here!” which represents approximately 45,000 employees in the airport concessions and airline catering industries, could target XpresSpa locations for its unionization efforts. In the event of the successful unionization of all of XpresSpa’s labor force, XpresSpa would likely incur additional costs in the form of higher wages, more benefits such as vacation and sick leave, and potentially also higher health care insurance costs.

XpresSpa competes for new locations in airports and may not be able to secure new locations.

XpresSpa participates in the highly competitive and lucrative airport concessions industry, and as a result competes for retail leases with a variety of larger, better capitalized concessions companies as well as smaller, mid-tier and single unit operators. Frequently, an airport includes a spa concept within its retail product set and, in those instances, XpresSpa competes primarily with BeRelax, Terminal Getaway, Massage Bar and 10 Minute Manicure.

We may not be able to predict accurately or fulfill customer preferences or demands.

We derive a significant amount of our revenue from the sale of massage, cosmetic and luxury products which are subject to rapidly changing customer tastes. The availability of new products and changes in customer preferences has made it more difficult to predict sales demand for these types of products accurately. Our success depends in part on our ability to predict and respond to quickly changing consumer demands and preferences, and to translate market trends into appropriate merchandise offerings. Additionally, due to our limited sales space relative to other retailers, the proper selection of salable merchandise is an important factor in revenue generation. We cannot provide assurance that our merchandise selection will correspond to actual sales demand. If we are unable to predict or rapidly respond to sales demand or to changing styles or trends, or if we experience inventory shortfalls on popular merchandise, our revenue may be lower, which could have a materially adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

XpresSpa’s leases may be terminated, either for convenience by the landlord or as a result of an XpresSpa default.

XpresSpa has store locations and kiosks in a number of airports in which the landlord, with prior written notice to XpresSpa, can terminate XpresSpa’s lease, including for convenience or as necessary for airport purposes or operations. If a landlord elects to terminate a lease at an airport, XpresSpa may have to shut down one or more store locations at that airport.

Additionally, XpresSpa leases have numerous provisions governing the operation of XpresSpa’s stores. Violation of one or more of these provisions, even unintentionally, may result in the landlord finding that XpresSpa is in default of the lease. Violation of lease provisions may result in fines and, in some cases, termination of a lease.

XpresSpa’s ability to operate depends on the traffic patterns of the terminals in which it operates, and the cessation or disruption of air traveler traffic in these terminals would negatively impact XpresSpa’s addressable market.

XpresSpa depends on a high volume of air travelers in its terminals. It is possible that a terminal in which XpresSpa operates could become subject to a lower volume of air travelers, which would significantly impact traffic near and around XpresSpa locations and therefore its total addressable market. Lower volume in a terminal could be caused by:

We are dependent on our local partners.

Our local partners, including our ACDBE partners, maintain ownership interests in certain of our locations. Our participation in these operating entities differs from market to market. While the precise terms of each relationship vary, our local partners may have control over certain portions of the operations of these concessions. The stores are operated pursuant to the applicable joint venture agreement governing the relationship between us and our local partner. Generally, these agreements also provide that strategic decisions are to be made by a committee comprised of us and our local partner. These concessions involve risks that are different from the risks involved in operating a concession independently, and include the possibility that our local partners:

Failure to comply with minimum airport concession disadvantaged business enterprise participation goals and requirements could lead to lost business opportunities or the loss of existing business.

Pursuant to ACDBE participation requirements, XpresSpa is often required to meet, or use good faith efforts to meet, certain minimum ACDBE participation requirements when bidding on or submitting proposals for new concession contracts. If XpresSpa is unable to find and/or partner with an appropriate ACDBE, XpresSpa may lose opportunities to open new locations. In addition, a number of XpresSpa’s existing leases contain minimum ACDBE participation requirements which require the ACDBE to own a significant portion of the business being operated under those leases. The level of ACDBE participation requirements may affect XpresSpa’s profitability and/or its ability to meet financial forecasts.

Further, if XpresSpa fails to comply with the minimum ACDBE participation requirements, XpresSpa may be held responsible for a breach of contract, which could result in the termination of a lease and impairment of XpresSpa’s ability to bid on or obtain future concession contracts. To the extent that XpresSpa leases are terminated and XpresSpa is required to shut down one or more store locations, there could be a material adverse impact to its business and results of operations.

Continued minimum wage increases could negatively impact XpresSpa’s cost of labor.

XpresSpa compensates its licensed technicians via a formula that includes commissions. As a result, an increase in the minimum wage could increase XpresSpa’s cost of labor and have an adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Information technology systems failure or disruption, or changes to information technology related to payment systems, could impact our day-to-day operations.

Our information technology systems are used to record and process transactions at our point-of-sale interfaces and to manage our operations. These systems provide information regarding most aspects of our financial and operational performance, statistical data about our customers, our sales transactions and our inventory management. Fire, natural disasters, power-loss, telecommunications failure, break-ins, terrorist attacks (including cyber-attacks), computer viruses, electronic intrusion attempts from both external and internal sources and similar events or disruptions may damage or impact our information technology systems at any time. These events could cause system interruption, delays or loss of critical data and could disrupt our acceptance and fulfillment of customer orders, as well as disrupt our operations and management. For example, although our point-of-sales systems are programmed to operate and process customer orders independently from the availability of our central data systems and even of the network, if a problem were to disable electronic payment systems in our stores, credit card payments would need to be processed manually, which could result in fewer transactions. Significant disruption to systems could have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

We also continually enhance or modify the technology used for our operations. We cannot be sure that any enhancements or other modifications we make to our operations will achieve the intended results or otherwise be of value to our customers. Future enhancements and modifications to our technology could consume considerable resources. We may be required to enhance our payment systems with new technology, which could require significant expenditures. If we are unable to maintain and enhance our technology to process transactions, we may experience a materially adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

If XpresSpa is unable to protect its customers’ credit card data and other personal information, XpresSpa could be exposed to data loss, litigation and liability, and its reputation could be significantly harmed.

Privacy protection is increasingly demanding, and the use of electronic payment methods and collection of other personal information, including order history, travel history and other preferences, exposes XpresSpa to increased risk of privacy and/or security breaches as well as other risks. The majority of XpresSpa’s sales are by credit or debit cards. Additionally, XpresSpa collects and stores personal information from individuals, including its customers and employees.

In the future, XpresSpa may experience security breaches in which credit and debit card information or other personal information is stolen. Although XpresSpa uses secure private networks to transmit confidential information, third parties may have the technology or know-how to breach the security of the customer information transmitted in connection with credit and debit card sales, and its security measures and those of technology vendors may not effectively prohibit others from obtaining improper access to this information. The techniques used to obtain unauthorized access, disable or degrade service, or sabotage systems change frequently and are often difficult to detect for long periods of time, which may cause a breach to go undetected for an extensive period of time. Advances in computer and software capabilities, new tools, and other developments may increase the risk of such a breach. Further, the systems currently used for transmission and approval of electronic payment transactions, and the technology utilized in electronic payments themselves, all of which can put electronic payment at risk, are determined and controlled by the payment card industry, not by XpresSpa. In addition, contractors, or third parties with whom XpresSpa does business or to whom XpresSpa outsources business operations may attempt to circumvent its security measures in order to misappropriate such information and may purposefully or inadvertently cause a breach involving such information. If a person is able to circumvent XpresSpa’s security measures or those of third parties, he or she could destroy or steal valuable information or disrupt XpresSpa’s operations. XpresSpa may become subject to claims for purportedly fraudulent transactions arising out of the actual or alleged theft of credit or debit card information, and XpresSpa may also be subject to lawsuits or other proceedings relating to these types of incidents. Any such claim or proceeding could cause XpresSpa to incur significant unplanned expenses, which could have an adverse effect on its business or results of operations. Further, adverse publicity resulting from these allegations could significantly harm its reputation and may have a material adverse effect on it. Although XpresSpa carries cyber liability insurance to protect against these risks, there can be no assurance that such insurance will provide adequate levels of coverage against all potential claims.

Negative social media regarding XpresSpa could result in decreased revenues and impact XpresSpa’s ability to recruit workers.

XpresSpa’s affinity among consumers is highly dependent on their positive feelings about the brand, its customer service and the range and quality of services and products that it offers. A negative customer experience that is posted to social media outlets and is distributed virally could tarnish XpresSpa’s brand and its customers may opt to no longer engage with the brand.

XpresSpa employs people in multiple different jurisdictions, and the employment laws of those jurisdictions are subject to change. In addition, its services are regulated through government-issued operating licenses. Noncompliance with applicable laws could result in employee lawsuits or legal action taken by government authorities.

XpresSpa must comply with a variety of employment and business practices laws across the United States, Netherlands and United Arab Emirates. XpresSpa monitors the laws governing its activities, but in the event it does not become aware of a new regulation or fails to comply with a regulation, it could be subject to disciplinary action by governing bodies and potentially employee lawsuits.

XpresSpa is not currently cash flow positive and will depend on funding to open new locations. In the event that capital is unavailable, XpresSpa will not be able to open new locations.

Throughout its operating history, XpresSpa has not generated sufficient cash from operations to fund its new store development. As a result, it will be dependent upon additional funding for its new location growth until such time as it can produce enough cash to profitably fund its own location growth.

XpresSpa sources, develops and sells products that may result in product liability defense costs and product liability payments.

XpresSpa’s products contain ingredients that are deemed to be safe by the United States Federal Drug Administration and the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetics Act. However, there is no guarantee that these ingredients will not cause adverse health effects to some consumers given the wide range of ingredients and allergies amongst the general population. XpresSpa may face substantial product liability exposure for products it sells to the general public or that is uses in its services. Product liability claims, regardless of their merits, could be costly and divert management’s attention, and adversely affect XpresSpa’s reputation and the demand for its products and services. XpresSpa to date has not been named as a defendant in any product liability action.

We have commenced legal proceedings and/or licensing discussions with security, content distribution and/or telecommunications companies. We expect that licensing discussions may be time consuming and may either, absent any litigation we initiate, fail to lead to a license, or may result in litigations commenced by the potential licensee.

To license or otherwise monetize the patent assets that we own, we have commenced legal proceedings and/or attempted to commence licensing discussions with a number of companies, during the course of which we allege that such companies infringe one or more of our patents. The future viability of our licensing program is highly dependent on the outcome of these discussions, and there is a risk that we may be unable to achieve the results we desire from such negotiations and be forced either to accept minimal royalties or commence litigations against the alleged infringer. In addition, the recipients of our licensing overtures have substantially more resources than we do, which could make our licensing efforts more difficult. Furthermore, due to changes in the approach to patent laws around the world it has become much easier for potential licensees to commence proceedings to revoke or otherwise nullify our patents in lieu of engaging in bona fide licensing discussions. There is a real risk that any potential licensee we approach would rather commence proceedings to revoke our patents than engage in any licensing discussions whatsoever.

We anticipate that any legal proceedings could continue for several years. While we endeavor, where possible, to engage counsel on a full or partial contingency basis, proceedings may commence that fall outside of contingency arrangements with counsel and may require significant expenditures for legal fees and other expenses. Disputes regarding the assertion of patents and other intellectual property rights are highly complex and technical. Once initiated, we may be forced to litigate against other parties in addition to the originally named defendants. Our adversaries may allege defenses and/or file counterclaims for, among other things, revocation of our patents or file collateral litigations in an effort to avoid or limit liability and damages for patent infringement. If such actions by our adversaries are successful, they may preclude our ability to derive licensing revenue from the patents being asserted.

There is a risk that we may be unable to achieve the results we desire from such litigation, which may harm our business. In addition, the defendants in these litigations have substantially more resources than we do, which could make our litigation efforts more difficult.

There is a risk that a court will find our patents invalid, not infringed or unenforceable and/or that the USPTO or other relevant patent offices in various countries will either invalidate the patents or materially narrow the scope of their claims during the course of a reexamination, opposition or other such proceeding. In addition, even with a positive trial court verdict, the patents may be invalidated, found not infringed or rendered unenforceable on appeal. This risk may occur either presently or from time to time in connection with future litigations we may bring.

Patent litigation is inherently risky, and the outcome is uncertain. Some of the parties that we believe infringe on our patents are large and well-financed by companies with substantially greater resources than ours. We believe that these parties may devote a substantial amount of resources in an attempt to avoid or limit a finding that they are liable for infringing on our patents or, in the event liability is found, to avoid or limit the amount of associated damages. In addition, there is a risk that these parties may file reexaminations or other proceedings with the USPTO or other government agencies in the United States or abroad in an attempt to invalidate, narrow the scope or render unenforceable the patents we own. In addition, as part of our ongoing legal proceedings, the validity and/or enforceability of our patents-in-suit is often challenged in a court or an administrative proceeding.

We may not be able to successfully monetize our patents and, thus, we may fail to realize all of the anticipated benefits of acquisitions from third parties.

There is no assurance that we will be able to successfully monetize the patent portfolios that we acquired from third parties. The patents we acquired could fail to produce anticipated benefits or could have other adverse effects that we currently do not foresee.

In addition, the acquisition of a patent portfolio is subject to a number of risks, including, but not limited to the following:

Therefore, there is no assurance that we will be able to monetize an acquired patent portfolio and recoup our investment.

We and our subsidiaries have been, are, and may become involved in litigation that could divert management’s attention and harm our businesses.

Litigation often is expensive and diverts management’s attention and resources, which could adversely affect our businesses. We may be exposed to claims against us even if no wrongdoing has occurred. Responding to such claims, regardless of their merit, can be time consuming, costly to defend, disruptive to our management’s attention and to our resources, damaging to our reputation and brand, and may cause us to incur significant expenses. Even if we are indemnified against such costs, the indemnifying party may be unable to uphold its contractual obligations.

New legislation, regulations or court rulings related to enforcing patents could harm our business and operating results.

Intellectual property is the subject of intense scrutiny by the courts, legislatures and executive branches of governments around the world. Various patent offices, governments or intergovernmental bodies may implement new legislation, regulations or rulings that impact the patent enforcement process, or the rights of patent holders and such changes could negatively affect licensing efforts and/or litigations. For example, limitations on the ability to bring patent enforcement claims, limitations on potential liability for patent infringement, lower evidentiary standards for invalidating patents, increases in the cost to resolve patent disputes and other similar developments could negatively affect our ability to assert our patent or other intellectual property rights.

It is impossible to determine the extent of the impact of any new laws, regulations or initiatives that may be proposed, or whether any of the proposals will become enacted as laws. Compliance with any new or existing laws or regulations could be difficult and expensive, affect the manner in which we conduct our business and negatively impact our business, prospects, financial condition and results of operations.

Our failure or inability to protect the trademarks or other proprietary rights we use or claims of infringement by us of rights of third parties, could adversely affect our competitive position or the value of our brands.

We believe that our trademarks and other proprietary rights are important to our success and our competitive position. However, any actions that we take to protect the intellectual property we use may not prevent unauthorized use or imitation by others, which could have an adverse impact on our image, brand or competitive position. If we commence litigation to protect our interests or enforce our rights, we could incur significant legal fees. We also cannot provide assurance that third parties will not claim infringement by us of their proprietary rights. Any such claim, whether or not it has merit, could be time consuming and distracting for our management, result in costly litigation, cause changes to existing retail concepts or delays in introducing retail concepts, or require us to enter into royalty or licensing agreements. As a result, any such claim could have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Future acquisitions or business opportunities could involve unknown risks that could harm our business and adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.

We have in the past, and may in the future, acquire businesses or make investments, directly or indirectly through our subsidiaries, that involve unknown risks, some of which will be particular to the industry in which the investment or acquisition targets operate, including risks in industries with which we are not familiar or experienced. Although we intend to conduct appropriate business, financial and legal due diligence in connection with the evaluation of future investment or acquisition opportunities, there can be no assurance that our due diligence investigations will identify every matter that could have a material adverse effect on us. We may be unable to adequately address the financial, legal and operational risks raised by such investments or acquisitions, especially if we are unfamiliar with the relevant industry. The realization of any unknown risks could expose us to unanticipated costs and liabilities and prevent or limit us from realizing the projected benefits of the investments or acquisitions, which could adversely affect our financial condition, liquidity, results of operations, and trading price.

Anti-takeover provisions of Delaware law, provisions in our charter and bylaws, and our stockholder rights plan could prevent or frustrate attempts by stockholders to change our Board of Directors or current management and could delay, discourage or make more difficult a third-party acquisition of control of us.

We are a Delaware corporation and, as such, certain provisions of Delaware law could prevent or frustrate attempts by stockholders to change the Board of Directors or current management, or could delay, discourage or make more difficult a third-party acquisition of control of us, even if the change in control would be beneficial to stockholders or the stockholders regard it as such. We are subject to the provisions of Section 203 of the Delaware General Corporation Law (“DGCL”), which prohibits certain “business combination” transactions (as defined in Section 203) with an “interested stockholder” (defined in Section 203 as a 15% or greater stockholder) for a period of three years after a stockholder becomes an “interested stockholder,” unless the attaining of “interested stockholder” status or the transaction is pre-approved by our Board of Directors, the transaction results in the attainment of at least an 85% ownership level by an acquirer or the transaction is later approved by our Board of Directors and by our stockholders by at least a 66²/₃ percent vote of our stockholders other than the “interested stockholder,” each as specifically provided in Section 203.

Our certificate of incorporation and our bylaws, each as currently in effect, also contain certain provisions that may delay, discourage or make more difficult a third-party acquisition of control of us. Such provisions include a provision that any vacancies on our Board of Directors may only be filled by a majority of the directors then serving, although not a quorum, and not by the stockholders and the ability of our Board of Directors to issue preferred stock, without stockholder approval, that could dilute the stock ownership of a potential unsolicited acquirer and hinder an acquisition of control of us that is not approved by our Board of Directors, including through the use of preferred stock in connection with a stockholder rights plan.

We have also adopted a stockholder rights plan in the form of a Section 382 Rights Plan, designed to help protect and preserve our substantial tax attributes primarily associated with our NOLs under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code and research tax credits under Sections 382 and 383 of the Internal Revenue Code and related United States Treasury regulations, which was approved by our stockholders in December 2016 and expires in March 2022. Although this is not the purpose of the Section 382 Rights Plan, it could have the effect of making it uneconomical for a third party to acquire us on a hostile basis.

These provisions of the DGCL, our certificate of incorporation and bylaws, and our Section 382 Rights Plan may delay, discourage or make more difficult certain types of transactions in which our stockholders might otherwise receive a premium for their shares over the current market price, and might limit the ability of our stockholders to approve transactions that they think may be in their best interest.

Our confidential information may be disclosed by other parties.

We routinely enter into non-disclosure agreements with other parties, including but not limited to vendors, law firms, parties with whom we are engaged in negotiations, and employees. However, there exists a risk that those other parties will not honor their contractual obligations to not disclose our confidential information. This may include parties who breach such obligations in the context of confidential settlement offers and/or negotiations. In addition, there exists a risk that, upon such breach and subsequent dissemination of our confidential information, third parties and potential licensees may seek to use such confidential information to their advantage and/or to our disadvantage including in legal proceedings in which we are involved. Our ability to act against such third parties may be limited, as we may not be in privity of contract with such third parties.

Risks Related to our Capital Stock

Stock prices can be volatile, and this volatility may depress the price of our Common Stock.

The stock market has experienced significant price and volume fluctuations, which have affected the market price of many companies in ways that may have been unrelated to those companies’ operating performance. Furthermore, we believe that our stock price may reflect certain future growth and profitability expectations. If we fail to meet these expectations, then our stock price may significantly decline, which could have an adverse impact on investor confidence. We believe that various factors may cause the market price of our Common Stock to fluctuate, perhaps substantially, including, among others, the following:

Future sales of our shares of Common Stock by our stockholders could cause the market price of our Common Stock to drop significantly, even if our business is otherwise performing well.

As of April 13, 2020, we have 86,500,160 shares of Common Stock issued and outstanding, excluding shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of warrants, options or restricted stock units, or preferred stock on an as-converted basis. As shares saleable under Rule 144 are sold or as restrictions on resale lapse, the market price of our Common Stock could drop significantly if the holders of shares of restricted stock sell them or are perceived by the market as intending to sell them. This decline in our stock price could occur even if our business is otherwise performing well.

The exercise of a substantial number of warrants or options by our security holders may have an adverse effect on the market price of our Common Stock.

Should our warrants outstanding as of April 13, 2020 be exercised, there would be an additional 27,009,331 shares of Common Stock eligible for trading in the public market. The incentive equity instruments granted to our management, employees, directors and consultants are subject to acceleration of vesting of 75% and 100% (according to the agreement signed with each grantee) upon a subsequent change of control. Such securities, if exercised, will increase the number of issued and outstanding shares of our Common Stock. Therefore, the sale of the shares of Common Stock underlying the warrants and options could have an adverse effect on the market price for our securities and/or on our ability to obtain future financing.

We have no current plans to pay dividends on our Common Stock, and our investors may not receive funds without selling their stock. 

We have not declared or paid any cash dividends on our Common Stock, nor do we expect to pay any cash dividends on our Common Stock for the foreseeable future. Investors seeking cash dividends should not invest in our Common Stock for that purpose. We currently intend to retain any additional future earnings to finance our operations and growth and, therefore, we have no plans to pay cash dividends on our Common Stock at this time. Any future determination to pay cash dividends on our Common Stock will be at the discretion of our Board of Directors and will be dependent on our earnings, financial condition, operating results, capital requirements, any contractual restrictions, and other factors that our Board of Directors deems relevant.

Accordingly, our investors may have to sell some or all of their Common Stock in order to generate cash from their investment. You may not receive a gain on your investment when you sell our Common Stock and may lose the entire amount of your investment.

We may fail to meet publicly announced financial guidance or other expectations about our business, which would cause our stock to decline in value.

From time to time, we provide preliminary financial results or forward-looking financial guidance, to our investors. Such statements are based on our current views, expectations and assumptions that may not prove to be accurate and may vary from actual results and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results, performance, achievements or share prices to be materially different from any future results, performance, achievements or share prices expressed or implied by such statements. Such risks and uncertainties include the risk factors contained herein. If we fail to meet our projections and/or other financial guidance for any reason, our stock price could decline.

The market price of our Common Stock historically has been and likely will continue to be highly volatile.

The market price for our shares of Common Stock historically has been highly volatile, and the market for our shares has from time to time experienced significant price and volume fluctuations, based both on our operating performance and for reasons that appear to be unrelated to our operating performance. The market price of our shares of Common Stock may fluctuate significantly in response to a number of factors, including:

Our failure to meet the continued listing requirements of The Nasdaq Capital Market could result in a delisting of our Common Stock.

The continued listing standards of Nasdaq provide, among other things, that a company may be delisted if the bid price of its stock drops below $1.00 for a period of 30 consecutive business days or if stockholders’ equity is less than $2,500,000. As of December 31, 2019, our stockholders’ equity balance was in a deficit position. On January 2, 2020, we received a deficiency letter from The Nasdaq Stock Market which provided us a grace period of 180 calendar days, or until June 30, 2020, to regain compliance with the minimum bid price requirement. If we fail to regain compliance on or prior to June 30, 2020, we may be eligible for an additional 180-day compliance period. Additionally, if we fail to comply with any other continued listing standards of Nasdaq, our Common Stock will also be subject to delisting. If that were to occur, our Common Stock would be subject to rules that impose additional sales practice requirements on broker-dealers who sell our securities. The additional burdens imposed upon broker-dealers by these requirements could discourage broker-dealers from effecting transactions in our Common Stock. This would significantly and negatively affect the ability of investors to trade our securities and would significantly and negatively affect the value and liquidity of our Common Stock. These factors could contribute to lower prices and larger spreads in the bid and ask prices for our Common Stock. If we seek to implement a reverse stock split in order to remain listed on The Nasdaq Capital Market, the announcement and/or implementation of a reverse stock split could significantly negatively affect the price of our Common Stock.

While we have exercised diligent efforts to maintain the listing of our Common Stock on Nasdaq, there can be no assurance that we will be able to continue to meet the continuing listing requirements of The Nasdaq Capital Market. If we are unable to meet the continuing listing requirements, Nasdaq may take steps to delist our Common Stock. Such a delisting would likely have a negative effect on the price of our Common Stock and would impair your ability to sell or purchase our Common Stock when you wish to do so. Further, if we were to be delisted from The Nasdaq Capital Market, our Common Stock would cease to be recognized as covered securities and we would be subject to regulation in each state in which we offer our securities.

Delisting from Nasdaq could adversely affect our ability to raise additional financing through the public or private sale of equity securities, would significantly affect the ability of investors to trade our securities and would negatively affect the value and liquidity of our Common Stock. Delisting could also have other negative results, including the potential loss of confidence by employees, the loss of institutional investor interest and fewer business development opportunities.

Our Common Stock has historically traded in low volumes. We cannot predict whether an active trading market for our Common Stock will ever develop. Even if an active trading market develops, the market price of our Common Stock may be significantly volatile.

Historically, our Common Stock has experienced a lack of consistent trading liquidity. In the absence of an active trading market you may have difficulty buying and selling our Common Stock at all or at the price you consider reasonable; and market visibility for shares of our Common Stock may be limited, which may have a depressive effect on the market price for shares of our Common Stock and on our ability to raise capital or make acquisitions by issuing our Common Stock.

If we raise additional capital in the future, stockholders’ ownership in us could be diluted.

Any issuance of equity we may undertake in the future to raise additional capital could cause the price of our shares to decline or require us to issue shares at a price that is lower than that paid by holders of our shares in the past, which would result in previously issued shares being dilutive. If we obtain funds through a credit facility or through the issuance of debt or preferred securities, these securities would likely have rights senior to rights as a holder of Common Stock, which could impair the value of our shares.

If we exercise the option to repay the Series E preferred stock (the “Series E Preferred Stock”) in Common Stock rather than cash, such repayment may result in the issuance of a large number of shares of Common Stock which may have a negative effect on the trading price of our Common Stock as well as a dilutive effect.

Pursuant to the terms of the shares of Series E Preferred Stock, on the seven-year anniversary of the initial issuance date of the shares of Series E Preferred Stock (which is November 14, 2025 in the case the 645,161 shares of Series E Preferred Stock issued on November 14, 2018 and December 28, 2025 in the case of the 322,581 shares of Series E Preferred Stock issued on December 28, 2018), we may repay each share of Series E Preferred Stock, at our option, in cash, by delivery of shares of Common Stock or through any combination thereof. If we elect to make a payment, or any portion thereof, in shares of Common Stock, the Base Shares will be based on the Base Price plus the Premium Shares, calculated as follows: (i) if the Base Price is greater than $180.00, no Premium Shares shall be issued, (ii) if the Base Price is greater than $140.00 and equal to or less than $180.00, an additional number of shares equal to 5% of the Base Shares shall be issued, (iii) if the Base Price is greater than $120.00 and equal to or less than $140.00, an additional number of shares equal to 10% of the Base Shares shall be issued, (iv) if the Base Price is greater than $100.00 and equal to or less than $120.00, an additional number of shares equal to 20% of the Base Shares shall be issued and (v) if the Base Price is less than or equal to $100.00, an additional number of shares equal to 25% of the Base Shares shall be issued. Accordingly, if the volume weighted average price per share of our Common Stock is below $180.00 per share as of the time of repayment and we exercise the option to make such repayment in shares of our Common Stock, a large number of shares of our Common Stock may be issued to the holders of shares of Series E Preferred Stock upon maturity which may have a negative effect on the trading price of our Common Stock.

On November 14, 2025 or December 28, 2025, as applicable, upon the maturity of the Series E Preferred Stock, when determining whether to repay the Series E Preferred Stock in cash or shares of Common Stock, we expect to consider a number of factors, including our cash position, the price of our Common Stock and our capital structure at such time. Because we do not have to make a determination as to which option to elect until 2023, it is impossible to predict whether it is more or less likely to repay in cash, stock or a portion of each.

The potential issuance of a large number of shares of Common Stock upon the conversion of our Series F Convertible Preferred Stock (the “Series F Preferred Stock”) may have a negative effect on the trading price of our Common Stock as well as a dilutive effect.

Each share of Series F Preferred Stock is convertible, at the option of the holder thereof, at any time and from time to time, and without the payment of additional consideration by the holder thereof, into such number of fully paid and nonassessable shares of Common Stock as is determined by dividing the stated value of the Series F Preferred Stock (plus any accrued but unpaid dividends) by the Series F conversion price in effect at the time of conversion. The Series F conversion price was initially equal to $2.00 per share but was subsequently reduced to $0.175 per share.  As of April 13, 2020, there were 1,531 shares of Series F Preferred Stock outstanding, which were convertible into 874,858 shares of Common Stock.  The issuance of a large number of shares of Common Stock upon conversion of the Series F Preferred Stock could cause substantial dilution to our existing stockholders and could depress the market price of our Common Stock.

Having availed ourselves of scaled disclosure available to smaller reporting companies, we cannot be certain if such reduced disclosure will make our Common Stock less attractive to investors.

Under Section 12b-2 of the Exchange Act, a “smaller reporting company” is a company that is not an investment company, an asset-backed issuer, or a majority-owned subsidiary of a parent company that is not a smaller reporting company, and has a public float of less than $250 million and annual revenues of less than $100 million during the most recently completed fiscal year. Similar to emerging growth companies, smaller reporting companies are permitted to provide simplified executive compensation disclosure in their filings; they are exempt from the provisions of Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act requiring that independent registered public accounting firms provide an attestation report on the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting; and they have certain other decreased disclosure obligations in their SEC filings, including, among other things, only being required to provide two years of audited financial statements in annual reports. Decreased disclosure in our SEC filings as a result of our having availed ourselves of scaled disclosure may make it harder for investors to analyze our results of operations and financial prospects.

ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

Not applicable.

ITEM 2. PROPERTIES

As of December 31, 2019, XpresSpa had 51 Company-operated stores in 25 airports, in the United States, Netherlands and United Arab Emirates. All of the stores as of that date were leased, typically with one or two renewal options after the initial term. Economic terms vary by type and location of store and, on average, the lease terms are 5-8 years with several stores operating on a month-to-month basis.

In October 2019, we relocated our Global Support Center from 780 Third Avenue to 254 West 31^st Street in New York City. The sublease expires in September 2023. The new Global Support Center houses all corporate employees. We believe that our facility is adequate to accommodate our business needs.

ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

Litigation and legal proceedings

Certain of our outstanding legal matters include speculative claims for substantial or indeterminate amounts of damages. We regularly evaluate developments in our legal matters that could affect the amount of any potential liability and makes adjustments as appropriate. Significant judgment is required to determine both the likelihood of there being any potential liability and the estimated amount of a loss related to our legal matters.

With respect to our outstanding legal matters, based on our current knowledge, our management believes that the amount or range of a potential loss will not, either individually or in the aggregate, have a material adverse effect on our business, consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. However, the outcome of such legal matters is inherently unpredictable and subject to significant uncertainties. We evaluated the outstanding legal matters and assessed the probability and likelihood of the occurrence of liability. Based on management’s estimates, we have recorded a liability of approximately $1,800,000 for all outstanding legal matters as of December 31, 2019 which is included in “Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities” in the consolidated balance sheet.

Our expenses legal fees in the period in which they are incurred.

Cordial

Effective October 2014, XpresSpa terminated its former Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (“ACDBE”) partner, Cordial Endeavor Concessions of Atlanta, LLC (“Cordial”), in several store locations at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Cordial filed a series of complaints with the City of Atlanta, both before and after the termination, in which Cordial alleged, among other things, that the termination was not valid and that XpresSpa unlawfully retaliated against Cordial when Cordial raised concerns about the joint venture. In response to the numerous complaints it received from Cordial, the City of Atlanta required the parties to engage in two mediations.

After the termination of the relationship with Cordial, XpresSpa sought to substitute two new ACDBE partners in place of Cordial.

In April 2015, Cordial filed a complaint with the United States Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”), which oversees the City of Atlanta with regard to airport ACDBE programs, and, in December 2015, the FAA instructed that the City of Atlanta review XpresSpa’s request to substitute new partners in lieu of Cordial and Cordial’s claims of retaliation. In response to the FAA instruction, pursuant to a corrective action plan approved by the FAA, the City of Atlanta held a hearing in February 2016 and ruled in favor of XpresSpa such substitution and claims of retaliation. Cordial submitted a further complaint to the FAA claiming that the City of Atlanta was biased against Cordial and that the City of Atlanta’s decision was wrong. In August 2016, the parties met with the FAA. On October 4, 2016, the FAA sent a letter to the City of Atlanta directing that the City of Atlanta retract previous findings on Cordial’s allegations and engage an independent third party to investigate issues previously decided by Atlanta. The FAA also directed that the City of Atlanta determine monies potentially due to Cordial.

On January 3, 2017, XpresSpa filed a lawsuit in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of New York, against Cordial and several related parties. The lawsuit alleges breach of contract, unjust enrichment, breach of fiduciary duty, fraudulent inducement, fraudulent concealment, tortious interference, and breach of good faith and fair dealing. XpresSpa is seeking damages, declaratory judgment, rescission/termination of certain agreements, disgorgement of revenue, fees and costs, and various other relief. On February 21, 2017, the defendants filed a motion to dismiss. On March 3, 2017, XpresSpa filed a first amended complaint against the defendants. On April 5, 2017, Cordial filed a motion to dismiss. On September 12, 2017, the Court held a hearing on the motion to dismiss. On November 2, 2017, the Court granted the motion to dismiss which was entered on November 13, 2017. On December 22, 2017, XpresSpa filed a notice of appeal, and on September 24, 2018, XpresSpa perfected its appellate rights and submitted a brief to the Supreme Court of New York, First Department appellate court. Oral arguments on the appeal are expected to take place during early 2019. Oral argument on the appeal went forward on March 20, 2019, and the Company expects the court to rule on the appeal in the coming months.

On March 30, 2018, Cordial filed a lawsuit against XpresSpa, a subsidiary of XpresSpa, and several additional parties in the Superior Court of Fulton County, Georgia, alleging the violation of Cordial’s civil rights, tortious interference, breach of fiduciary duty, civil conspiracy, conversion, retaliation, and unjust enrichment. Cordial has threated to seek punitive damages, attorneys’ fees and litigation expenses, accounting, indemnification, and declaratory judgment as to the status of the membership interests of XpresSpa and Cordial in the joint venture and Cordial’s right to profit distributions and management fees from the joint venture. On May 3, 2018, the Court issued an order extending the time for the defendants to respond to Cordial’s lawsuit until June 25, 2018. On May 4, 2018, the defendants moved the lawsuit to the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia. On June 5, 2018, the Court granted an extension of time for the defendants’ response until August 17, 2018. On August 9, 2018, the Court granted an additional extension of time for the defendants’ response until September 7, 2018, and thereafter provided another extension pending the Court’s consideration of XpresSpa’s Motion to Stay all action in the Georgia lawsuit, pending resolution of the New York lawsuit and the FAA action. On October 29, 2018, XpresSpa’s Motion to Stay was denied. Prior to resolution of the Motion to Stay, Cordial filed a Motion for Temporary Restraining Order (“TRO Motion”), seeking to enjoin the defendants and specifically XpresSpa, from, among other things, distributing any cash flow, net profits, or management fees, or otherwise expending resources beyond necessary operating expenses. XpresSpa filed an opposition and, in a decision entered December 26, 2018, the Court denied Cordial’s TRO Motion entirely. Defendants filed a Motion to Dismiss the Complaint in its entirety on November 20, 2018, which is pending decision by the Court.

A Director’s Determination was issued by the FAA in connection with the Part 16 Complaint (“Part 16 Proceeding”) filed by Cordial against the City of Atlanta (“City”) in 2017 (“Director’s Determination”). The Company and Cordial were not parties to the FAA action, and had no opportunity to present evidence or otherwise be heard in such action. The Director’s Determination concluded that the City was not in compliance with certain Federal obligations concerning the federal government’s ACDBE program, including relating to the City’s oversight of the Joint Venture Operating Agreement between Clients and Cordial, Cordial’s termination, and Cordial’s retaliation and harassment claims, and the City was ordered to achieve compliance in accordance with the Director’s Determination. The Director’s Determination does not constitute a Final Agency Decision and it is not subject to judicial review, pursuant to 14 CFR § 16.247(b)(2). Because the Company is not a party to the Part 16 Proceeding, the Company would not be considered “a party adversely affected by the Director’s Determination” with a right of appeal to the FAA Assistant Administrator for Civil Rights.

On August 7, 2019, the Company filed a response, advising the U.S. District Court that: (i) the Company is not party to the FAA proceeding and therefore had no opportunity to present evidence or otherwise be heard in such action; (ii) as non-party, the Company is not bound by the Director’s Determination; and (iii) the FAA cannot dictate the interpretation or enforceability of the contract between Cordial and the Company, which is the subject of the U.S. District Court action initiated by Cordial and the New York State Court action initiated by the Company.

In response to the numerous complaints it received from Cordial, the City of Atlanta required the parties to engage in mediation.

On November 22, 2019, a Mutual Release and Settlement Agreement (the “Settlement Agreement”) and a Confidential Payment Agreement (the “Payment Agreement”) were executed by the applicable parties, except the City of Atlanta, and are pending the requisite approval by the FAA of the terms of the Settlement Agreement.

The Settlement Agreement is ultimately expected to be executed in 2020, by and among Cordial Endeavor Concessions of Atlanta, LLC, Shelia Edwards, Steven A. White, the City of Atlanta, XpresSpa Holdings, LLC, XpresSpa Atlanta Terminal A, LLC, Azure Services, LLC, Adra Wilson, Meme Marketing & Communications LLC, Melanie Hutchinson, Kenja Parks, and Bernard Parks, Jr.

The requisite approval from the FAA has been obtained and the Leases have been executed by the Company. However, the condition precedent that an operating agreement between the Company and Cordial is finalized and executed has not yet been satisfied. Based on this, management has determined that the matter may not be completely resolved, at least to the extent of one or more of the Settling Parties seeking to enforce the terms of the Settlement Agreement, and thus resulting in a continuation of the litigation.

The Company continues to be involved in settlement negotiations seeking to resolve all pending matters with Cordial and the city of Atlanta, and those negotiations are continuing.

In re Chen et al.

In March 2015, four former XpresSpa employees who worked at XpresSpa locations in John F. Kennedy International Airport and LaGuardia Airport filed a putative class and collective action wage-hour litigation in the United States District Court, Eastern District of New York. In re Chen et al., CV 15-1347 (E.D.N.Y.). Plaintiffs claim that they and other spa technicians around the country were misclassified as exempt commissioned salespersons under Section 7(i) of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). Plaintiffs also assert class claims for unpaid overtime on behalf of New York spa technicians under the New York Labor Law, and discriminatory employment practices under New York State and City laws. On July 1, 2015, the plaintiffs moved to have the court authorize notice of the FLSA misclassification claim sent to all employees in the spa technician job classification at XpresSpa locations around the country in the last three years. Defendants opposed the motion. On February 16, 2016, the Magistrate Judge assigned to the case issued a Report & Recommendation, recommending that the District Court Judge grant the plaintiffs’ motion. On March 1, 2016, the defendants filed Opposition to the Magistrate Judge’s Report & Recommendation, arguing that the District Court Judge should reject the Magistrate Judge’s findings. On September 23, 2016, the court ruled in favor of the plaintiffs and conditionally certified the class. The parties held a mediation on February 28, 2017 and reached an agreement on a settlement in principle. On September 6, 2017, the parties entered into a settlement agreement. On September 15, 2017, the parties filed a motion for settlement approval with the Court. XpresSpa subsequently paid the agreed-upon settlement amount to the settlement claims administrator to be held in escrow pending a fairness hearing and final approval by the Court. On March 30, 2018, the Court entered a Memorandum and Order denying the motion without prejudice to renewal due to questions and concerns the Court had about certain settlement terms. On April 24, 2018, the parties jointly submitted a supplemental letter to the Court advocating for the fairness and adequacy of the settlement and appeared in Court on April 25, 2018 for a hearing to discuss the settlement terms in greater detail with the assigned Magistrate Judge. At the conclusion of the hearing, the Court still had questions about the adequacy and fairness of the settlement terms, and the Judge asked that the parties jointly submit additional information to the Court addressing the open issues. The parties submitted such information to the Court on May 18, 2018 and are awaiting the Court’s ruling on the open issues.

On August 21, 2019, the Court issued an Order denying the parties’ motion for preliminary approval of the revised settlement, as the Court still had concerns about several of the settlement terms.  At the December 6, 2019 Status Conference with the Court, the Court reiterated its denial of preliminary approval of the proposed settlement agreement.  The Court instructed a notice of pendency to be disseminated to putative collective members, who will then have a 60-day window to decide whether to participate in the case.  The notice of pendency was sent out in February 2020 and putative collective members had until April 3, 2020 to return a Consent to Join the case. As of April 3, 2020, 304 individuals had joined the case.

Binn et al v. FORM Holdings Corp. et al.

On November 6, 2017, Moreton Binn and Marisol F, LLC, former stockholders of XpresSpa, filed a lawsuit against FORM Holdings Corp. (“FORM) and its directors in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. The lawsuit alleged violations of various sections of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange Act”), material omissions and misrepresentations (negligent and fraudulent), fraudulent omission, expropriation, breach of fiduciary duties, aiding and abetting, and unjust enrichment in the defendants’ conduct related to the Company’s acquisition of XpresSpa, and sought rescission of the transaction, damages, equitable and injunctive relief, fees and costs, and various other relief. On January 17, 2018, the defendants filed a motion to dismiss the complaint. On February 7, 2018, the plaintiffs amended their complaint. On February 28, 2018, the defendants filed a motion to dismiss the amended complaint. By March 30, 2018, the motion to dismiss was fully briefed. On August 7, 2018, the Court ruled on the defendants’ motion, dismissing eight of the plaintiffs’ ten claims and denying the defendants’ motion to dismiss with respect to the two remaining claims, related to the Exchange Act. On October 30, 2018, the Court ordered that the plaintiffs could file an amended complaint, and, in response, the defendants could move for summary judgment. Consistent with the Court’s Order, on November 16, 2018, the plaintiffs filed a second amended complaint, modifying their allegations, and asserting claims pursuant to the Exchange Act and the Securities Act of 1933, as well as bringing a breach of contract claim. On December 17, 2018, the defendants filed a motion for summary judgment seeking dismissal of all claims. On February 1, 2019, the plaintiffs opposed defendant’s motion, requested discovery and cross-moved for partial summary judgement filed an opposition to defendants’ motion and a counter motion for partial summary judgment. Defendants’ summary judgement motion and plaintiff’s cross-motion for partial summary judgment were fully briefed as of March 15, 2019. On April 29, 2019, an emergency hearing was held before the Court in which the plaintiff sought a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction to preclude acceleration of the maturity on the Senior Secured Note. The Court entered a temporary restraining order, while allowing parties the opportunity to brief the issue.

On May 21, 2019, the Court granted the defendant’s motion for summary judgement in full, dismissing all claims in the action. On July 3, 2019, the plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal in the United States Court of Appeals for the second circuit. The Company and its directors continue to believe that this action is without merit and intend to defend the appeal vigorously. On July 1, 2019, the Court held oral argument on Binn’s motion for preliminary injunction. After hearing argument by both sides, the Court deferred action and ordered that the temporary restraining order remain in place. On July 23, 2019, the Court denied the plaintiffs’ request for a preliminary injunction and vacated the temporary restraining order. On September 13, 2019, plaintiffs filed their appellate brief in the Second Circuit. As of December 13, 2019, plaintiffs’ appeal was fully briefed. Oral argument has been scheduled for May 4, 2020.

Binn, et al. v. Bernstein et al.

On June 3, 2019, a third suit was commenced in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York against FORM, five of its directors, as well as Rockmore, the Company’s previous senior secured lender and a senior executive of the lender. Although this action is brought by Morton Binn and Marisol F, LLC, it is asserted derivatively on behalf of the Company. Plaintiffs assert eight causes of action, including that certain individual defendants violated Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, by making false statements concerning, inter alia, the merger and the independence of FORM’s board of directors and the valuation of the Company’s lease portfolio. Plaintiffs also assert common law claims for breach of fiduciary duty, corporate waste, unjust enrichment, faithless servant doctrine, and aiding and abetting certain of the directors’ alleged breaches of fiduciary duty. The Company and its directors believe that this action is without merit and intend to file a motion to dismiss and defend the action vigorously.

The defendants filed a motion to dismiss on October 23, 2019. The court heard oral argument on the defendants’ motion to dismiss on January 22, 2020 and has not yet ruled on the motion.

Kainz v. FORM Holdings Corp. et al.

On March 20, 2019, a second suit was commenced in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York against FORM, seven of its directors and former directors, as well as a managing director of Mistral Equity Partners (“Mistral”). The individual plaintiff, a shareholder of XpresSpa Holdings, LLC at the time of the merger in December 2016, alleges that the defendants violated Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 by making false statements concerning, inter alia, the merger and the independence of FORM’s board of directors, violated Section 12(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, breached the merger agreement by making false and misleading statements concerning the merger and fraudulently induced the plaintiff into signing the joinder agreement related to the merger. On May 8, 2019, the Company and its directors and the managing director of Mistral filed a motion to dismiss the complaint. On June 5, 2019, plaintiff opposed the motion and filed a cross-motion for a partial stay. Defendants’ motion to dismiss was fully briefed as of June 19, 2019.

On November 13, 2019, the matter was dismissed in its entirety.  On December 12, 2019, plaintiff filed a motion for reconsideration to vacate the order and judgment, dismissing the action, and for leave to amend the complaint. The motion was fully briefed as of February 6, 2020. On April 1, 2020, the Court denied plaintiff’s motion in full. Plaintiff had 30 days to file a notice of appeal. On April 10, 2020, plaintiff filed a notice of appeal to the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. We and our directors continue to believe that this action is without merit and intend to defend the appeal.

Route1

On or about May 23, 2018, Route1 Inc., Route1 Security Corporation (together, “Route1”) and Group Mobile Int’l, LLC (“Group Mobile”) commenced a legal proceeding against the Company in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice.

Route1 and Group Mobile seek damages in relation to alleged breaches of a Membership Purchase Agreement entered into between Route1 and the Company on or about March 7, 2018, pursuant to which Route1 acquired the Company’s 100% membership interest in Group Mobile. All capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein have the meanings ascribed to them in the Agreement.

The Plaintiffs allege that the Company: (i) failed to ensure all Tax Returns were true, correct and compliant in all respects and that all Taxes had been paid in full; (ii) failed to ensure that all inventory of Group Mobile had been priced in accordance with GAAP and consisted of a quality and quantity that was materially usable and salable in the Ordinary Course of Business; (iii) failed to ensure that Group Mobile’s Most Recent Balance Sheet was materially complete and correct and prepared in accordance with GAAP; (iv) failed to record all liabilities on Group Mobile’s Most Recent Balance Sheet; and (v) failed to deliver the agreed upon amount of Net Working Capital, and/or pay the Shortfall, to Route1. The litigation is at an early stage, and it is not yet possible to assess the likelihood of success and/or liability.

The Company counterclaimed against the Plaintiffs for amounts owed to the Company in relation to the sale of Excluded Inventory and is seeking damages thereon.

The Company delivered a draft amended counterclaim to the Plaintiffs on or around November 2019 seeking, among other things, damages. The Company is seeking the Plaintiffs’ consent to amend its counterclaim. Examinations for discovery are scheduled to take place in Toronto, Canada on June 9th and 10th, 2020. The parties currently expect to attend a one-day mediation in Toronto on May 7, 2020.

Rodger Jenkins v. XpresSpa Group, Inc.

In March 2019, Rodger Jenkins filed a lawsuit against the Company in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. The lawsuit alleges breach of contract of the stock purchase agreement related to the Company’s acquisition of Excalibur Integrated Systems, Inc. and seeks specific performance, compensatory damages and other fees, expenses and costs. On or about January 3, 2020, the court granted the plaintiffs’ motion to amend their pleading to increase their total demand.

The Company has denied the material allegations of the complaint and is currently defending the action. Efforts to settle the parties’ dispute at a court-ordered mediation in March 2020 were not successful. The action is currently scheduled for a bench trial on May 18, 2020.

Intellectual Property and Other Matters

The Company is engaged in litigation related to certain of the intellectual property that it owns, for which no liability is recorded, as the Company does not expect a material negative outcome.

In addition to those matters specifically set forth herein, the Company and its subsidiaries are involved in various other claims and legal actions that arise in the ordinary course of business. The Company does not believe that the ultimate resolution of these actions will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations, liquidity, or capital resources. However, a significant increase in the number of these claims, or one or more successful claims under which the Company incurs greater liabilities than the Company currently anticipates, could materially adversely affect the Company’s business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

In the event that an action is brought against the Company or one of its subsidiaries, the Company will investigate the allegation and vigorously defend itself.

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not applicable.

PART II

ITEM 5. MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

Market Information

Our Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share, has been listed under the trading symbol “XSPA” since January 8, 2018.

In February 2019, the Company filed a certificate of amendment to its amended and restated certificate of incorporation with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware to effect a 1-for-20 reverse stock split of shares of our Common Stock. 

Stockholders

As of April 13, 2020, we had 115 stockholders of record of the 86,500,160 outstanding shares of our Common Stock. This does not reflect persons or entities that hold their stock in nominee or "street" name through various brokerage firms.

Dividend Policy

We have never declared or paid any cash dividends on our capital stock, and do not anticipate paying any cash dividends on our capital stock in the foreseeable future. We currently intend to retain future earnings, if any, to finance our operations and to expand our business. Any future determination to pay cash dividends will be at the discretion of our Board of Directors and will be dependent upon our financial condition, operating results, capital requirements and other factors that our Board of Directors considers appropriate.

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

None.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities

None.

ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

Not required as we are a smaller reporting company as defined by Item 10 of Regulation S-K.

ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 Unless otherwise stated, dollar amounts are provided in thousands, except share and per share data. 

The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with, and is qualified in its entirety by, our consolidated financial statements (including notes to the consolidated financial statements) and the other consolidated financial information appearing elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. In addition to historical financial information, the following discussion contains forward-looking statements that reflect our plans, estimates and beliefs. Some of the information contained in this discussion and analysis, including information with respect to our plans and strategy for our business, includes forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results and timing of events could differ materially from the results described in or implied by the forward-looking statements contained in the following discussion and analysis.

Overview

On January 5, 2018, we changed our name to XpresSpa Group, Inc. (“XpresSpa Group” or the “Company”) from FORM Holdings Corp. Our Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share, has been listed under the trading symbol “XSPA” on the Nasdaq Capital Market since January 8, 2018. Rebranding to XpresSpa Group aligned our corporate strategy to build a pure-play health and wellness services company, which we commenced following our acquisition of XpresSpa Holdings, LLC (“XpresSpa”) on December 23, 2016.

As a result of the transition to a pure-play health and wellness services company, we currently have one operating segment that is also our sole reporting unit, XpresSpa, a leading airport retailer of spa services. XpresSpa is a well-recognized airport spa brand with 51 locations, consisting of 46 domestic and 5 international locations as of December 31, 2019. XpresSpa offers travelers premium spa services, including massage, nail and skin care, as well as spa and travel products.  During 2019, approximately 82% of XpresSpa’s total revenue was generated by services, primarily massage and nailcare, 15% was generated by retail products, primarily travel accessories and 3% other revenue.

We own certain patent portfolios, which we, in prior years, monetized through sales and licensing agreements. During the year ended December 31, 2018, we determined that our former intellectual property operating segment would no longer be an area of focus and, as such, will no longer operate as a separate operating segment, as it is not expected to generate any material revenues or operating costs.

In October 2017, we completed the sale of FLI Charge, Inc. (“FLI Charge”) and in March 2018, we completed the sale of Group Mobile Int’l LLC (“Group Mobile”). These two entities previously comprised our technology operating segment. The results of operations for FLI Charge and Group Mobile are presented in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss as consolidated net loss from discontinued operations for the year ended December 31, 2018.

Recent Developments

Effects of Coronavirus on Business

On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”), which continues to spread throughout the U.S. and the world, as a pandemic. The outbreak is having an impact on the global economy, resulting in rapidly changing market and economic conditions. Similar to many businesses in the travel sector, our business has been materially adversely impacted by the recent COVID-19 outbreak and associated restrictions on travel that have been implemented. Effective March 24, 2020, we temporarily closed all global spa locations, largely due to the categorization of our spa locations by local jurisdictions as “non-essential services”. We intend to reopen our spa locations and resume normal operations once restrictions on non-essential services are lifted and airport traffic returns to sufficient levels to support our operations. On March 25, 2020, we announced that, during such period as we remain unable to reopen our spa locations for normal operations, we were advancing conversations with certain COVID-19 testing partners to develop a model for testing in U.S. airports.

The temporary closing of our global spa operations has had a materially adverse impact on our cash flows from operations and caused a liquidity crisis.  As a result, management has concluded that there was a long-lived asset impairment triggering event during the first quarter of 2020, which will result in management performing an impairment evaluation of certain of its long-lived asset balances (primarily leasehold improvements and right of use lease assets totaling approximately $16,318 as of December 31, 2019). This could lead to us recording an impairment charge during the first quarter of 2020. The full extent to which COVID-19 will impact our results will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted, including new information which may emerge concerning the severity of the virus and the actions to contain or treat its impact.

We are currently seeking sources of capital to help fund our business operations during the COVID-19 crisis. We have been able to secure financing during the first quarter of 2020 totaling gross proceeds of approximately $9,440 by obtaining a cash advance on our accounts receivable balances, a loan from our senior secured lender, B3D, LLC (“B3D”), and through common stock offerings (see discussion below). Depending on the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on our operations and cash position we may need to obtain additional financing. If we need to obtain additional financing in the future and are unsuccessful, we may be required to curtail or terminate some or all of our business operations and cause our Board of Directors to possibly pursue a restructuring, which may include a reorganization or bankruptcy under Federal bankruptcy laws, or a dissolution, liquidation and/or winding up of the Company.  Accordingly, holders of our secured and unsecured debt and common stock may lose their entire investment in the event of a reorganization, bankruptcy, liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company.

Liquidity and Going Concern 

As of December 31, 2019, we had approximately $2,184 of cash and cash equivalents, total current assets of approximately $3,933. Our total current liabilities balance, which includes primarily accounts payable, accrued expenses, and the current portion of operating lease liabilities was $16,220 as of December 31, 2019. The working capital deficiency was $12,287 as of December 31, 2019, compared to a working capital deficiency of $10,899 as of December 31, 2018. The increase in the working capital deficiency was primarily due to the reduction in cash and other current asset balances from 2018 and the inclusion of a portion of lease liability of $3,669 in current liabilities in 2019 but not in 2018, partially offset by the refinancing and recapitalization transactions the Company completed in July of 2019, which are discussed in the notes to the consolidated financial statements.

While we have aggressively reduced operating and overhead expenses, and while we continue to focus on our overall profitability, we have continued to generate negative cash flows from operations, and we expect to incur net losses for the foreseeable future, especially considering the negative impact COVID-19 will have on our liquidity and financial position. As discussed elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, the report of our independent registered public accounting firm on our financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 includes an explanatory paragraph indicating that there is substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. The audited consolidated financial statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K have been prepared assuming that we will continue as a going concern and do not include any adjustments that might result if we cease to continue as a going concern.

We have taken actions to improve our overall cash position and access to liquidity through debt and equity financings, by exploring valuable strategic partnerships, right-sizing our corporate structure, and stream-lining our operations. These actions improve our overall cash position and assist with our liquidity needs; however, there can be no assurance that these actions will be sufficient.

Credit Cash Funding Advance

On January 9, 2020, fifteen of our wholly owned subsidiaries (the “CC Borrowers”) entered into an accounts receivable advance agreement (the “CC Agreement”) with CC Funding, a division of Credit Cash NJ, LLC (the “CC Lender”). Pursuant to the terms of the CC Agreement, the CC Lender agreed to make an advance of funds in the amount of $1,000 for aggregate fees of $160, for a total repayment amount of $1,160 (the “Collection Amount”). The Borrowers agreed to repay the Collection Amount on or before the 12-month anniversary of the funding date of the advance by authorizing the CC Lender to retain a fixed daily repayment amount. The advance of funds is secured by substantially all of the assets of the CC Borrowers, including CC Borrowers’ existing and future accounts receivable and other rights to payment, including accounts receivable arising out of the CC Borrowers’ acceptance or other use of any credit cards, charge cards, debit cards or similar forms of payments. The funds received from advances may be used in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practices. The CC Agreement additionally includes certain stated events of default, upon which the Lender is entitled to increase the fixed daily payments made to the Lender and to increase the interest rate. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and closing of our spas on March 24, 2020, we have entered into a revised, reduced repayment amount equal to $10 per week versus approximately $31 per week.

As compensation for the consent of existing creditor B3D to the Agreement described above, on January 9, 2020, XpresSpa Holdings, LLC, (“XpresSpa Holdings”) our wholly-owned subsidiary, entered into a fifth amendment (the “Fifth Credit Agreement Amendment”) to its existing Credit Agreement with B3D in order to, among other provisions, (i) amend and restate its existing convertible promissory note (the “B3D Note”) in order to increase the principal amount owed to B3D from $7,000 to $7,150, which additional $150 in principal and any interest accrued thereon will be convertible, at B3D’s option, into shares of our Common Stock subject to receipt of the approval of our stockholders in accordance with applicable law and the rules and regulations of the Nasdaq Stock Market and (ii) provide for the advance payment of 291,669 shares of Common Stock in satisfaction of the interest payable pursuant to the B3D Note for the months of October, November and December 2020.

B3D Senior Secured Loan

On March 6, 2020, XpresSpa Holdings, entered into a sixth amendment (the “Sixth Credit Agreement Amendment”) to its existing credit agreement with B3D in order to, among other provisions, (i) amend and restate the B3D Note in order to increase the principal amount owed to B3D from $7,150 to $7,900, which additional $750 in principal (consisting of $500 in new funding discussed below and $250 in unfunded principal) and any interest accrued thereon will be convertible, at B3D’s option, into shares of our Common Stock; provided, however, that the additional $750 in principal and any interest accrued thereon shall neither be convertible into Common Stock or interest payable in Common Stock prior to receipt of the approval of our stockholders in accordance with applicable law and the rules and regulations of the Nasdaq Stock Market and (ii) decrease the conversion rate under the B3D Note from $2.00 per share to $0.56 per share, pursuant to the authority of our Board of Directors to voluntarily reduce the conversion rate in its discretion, which was previously approved by our stockholders on October 2, 2019.

In connection with the Sixth Credit Agreement Amendment and B3D Note, B3D agreed to provide us with $500 in additional funding and to submit conversion notices to convert (i) an aggregate of $375 in principal to Common Stock on March 6, 2020 and (ii) an additional aggregate of $375 in principal to Common Stock on or prior to March 27, 2020.

Common Stock Offerings and Warrant Exchange

On March 19, 2020, we entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “First Purchase Agreement”) with certain purchasers named therein, pursuant to which we agreed to issue and sell, in a registered direct offering, (i) 4,153,383 shares of our Common Stock, at an offering price of $0.175 per share and (ii) an aggregate of 2,132,333 pre-funded warrants exercisable for shares of Common Stock (the “First Pre-Funded Warrants”) at an offering price of $0.165 per First Pre-Funded Warrant (the offering of the shares of Common Stock and the First Pre-Funded Warrants, the “First Offering”).  We received gross proceeds of approximately $1,100 in connection with the First Offering, before deducting financial advisory consultant fees and related offering expenses. The First Pre-Funded Warrants were sold to the purchasers to the extent that a purchaser’s subscription of shares of Common Stock in the First Offering would otherwise result in the purchaser, together with its affiliates and certain related parties, beneficially owning more than 4.99% of our outstanding Common Stock immediately following the consummation of the Offering, in lieu of shares of Common Stock.  Each First Pre-Funded Warrant represented the right to purchase one share of Common Stock at an exercise price of $0.01 per share. The First Pre-Funded Warrants were exercised in full in March 2020.

On March 19, 2020, we entered into separate Warrant Exchange Agreements (the “Exchange Agreements”) with the holders of certain existing warrants (the “Exchanged Warrants”) to purchase shares of Common Stock. The Exchanged Warrants were originally issued (i) pursuant to a securities purchase agreement, dated as of May 15, 2018, and in connection with a related consent and (ii) in connection with that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger by and among the Company (formerly known as FORM Holdings Corp.), FHXMS, LLC, XpresSpa Holdings, LLC and Mistral XH Representative, LLC, as representative of the unitholders, dated October 25, 2016, as subsequently amended. Pursuant to the Exchange Agreements, on the closing date and subject to (i) the receipt of approval of our stockholders as required by the applicable rules and regulations of the Nasdaq Stock Market and (ii) the receipt of approval of our stockholders to increase our authorized shares, the holders of Exchanged Warrants would exchange each Exchanged Warrant for a number of shares of Common Stock (the “New Shares”) equal to the product of (i) the number of shares of Common Stock underlying such Exchanged Warrants (based on a formula related to the closing price of the Common Stock at the time of the closing of the Exchange as further detailed in the Exchange Agreement) and  (ii) 1.5 (the “Exchange”). To the extent any holder of Exchanged Warrants would otherwise beneficially own in excess of any beneficial ownership limitation applicable to such holder after giving effect to the Exchange, that holder’s Exchanged Warrants shall be exchanged for a number of New Shares issuable to the holder without violating the applicable beneficial ownership limitation and the remainder of the holder’s Exchanged Warrants shall automatically convert into pre-funded warrants to purchase the number of shares of Common Stock equal to the number of shares of Common Stock in excess of the applicable beneficial ownership limitation. The closing is expected to take place on the first business day on which the conditions to the closing are satisfied or waived, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

On March 25, 2020, we entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Second Purchase Agreement”) with certain purchasers, pursuant to which we agreed to issue and sell, in a registered direct offering, (i) 7,450,000 shares of our Common Stock, at an offering price of $0.20 per share and (ii) an aggregate of 1,500,000 pre-funded warrants exercisable for shares of Common Stock (the “Second Pre-Funded Warrants”) at an offering price of $0.19 per Second Pre-Funded Warrant (the offering of the shares of Common Stock and the Second Pre-Funded Warrants, the “Second Offering”). We received gross proceeds of approximately $1,790 in connection with the Second Offering, before deducting financial advisory consultant fees and related offering expenses. The Second Pre-Funded Warrants are being sold to the purchasers to the extent that a purchaser’s subscription of shares of Common Stock in the Second Offering would not otherwise result in the purchaser, together with its affiliates and certain related parties, beneficially owning more than 4.99% (or, in certain cases, 9.99%) of our outstanding Common Stock immediately following the consummation of the Second Offering, in lieu of shares of Common Stock. Each Second Prefunded Warrant represented the right to purchase one share of Common Stock at an exercise price of $0.01 per share. The Second Pre-Funded Warrants were exercised in full in March 2020.

On March 27, 2020, we entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Third Purchase Agreement”) with certain purchasers named therein, pursuant to which we agreed to issue and sell, in a registered direct offering, (i) 7,895,000 shares of our Common Stock, at an offering price of $0.20 per share and (ii) an aggregate of 2,105,000 pre-funded warrants exercisable for shares of Common Stock (the “Third Pre-Funded Warrants”) at an offering price of $0.19 per Third Pre-Funded Warrant (the offering of the shares of Common Stock and the Pre-Funded Warrants, the “Offering”). We received gross proceeds of approximately $2,000 in connection with the Third Offering, before deducting financial advisory consultant fees and related offering expenses. The Third Pre-Funded Warrants are being sold to the purchasers to the extent that a purchaser’s subscription of shares of Common Stock in the Offering would otherwise result in the purchaser, together with its affiliates and certain related parties, beneficially owning more than 4.99% (or, in certain cases, 9.99%) of our outstanding Common Stock immediately following the consummation of the Third Offering, in lieu of shares of Common Stock. Each Third Prefunded Warrant represents the right to purchase one share of Common Stock at an exercise price of $0.01 per share. The Third Pre-Funded Warrants were exercised in full in March and April 2020.

On April 6, 2020, we entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Fourth Purchase Agreement”) with certain purchasers named therein, pursuant to which we agreed to issue and sell, in a registered direct offering, (i) 12,418,179 shares of Common Stock, at an offering price of $0.22 per share and (ii) an aggregate of 1,445,454 pre-funded warrants exercisable for shares of Common Stock (the “Fourth Pre-Funded Warrants”) at an offering price of $0.21 per Fourth Pre-Funded Warrant (the offering of the shares of Common Stock and the Fourth Pre-Funded Warrants, the “Fourth Offering”). We received gross proceeds of approximately $3,050 in connection with the Fourth Offering, before deducting financial advisory consultant fees and related offering expenses. The Fourth Pre-Funded Warrants were sold to the purchasers to the extent that a purchaser’s subscription of shares of Common Stock in the Fourth Offering would otherwise result in the purchaser, together with its affiliates and certain related parties, beneficially owning more than 4.99% (or, in certain cases, 9.99%) of our outstanding Common Stock immediately following the consummation of the Fourth Offering, in lieu of shares of Common Stock. Each Fourth Prefunded Warrant represented the right to purchase one share of Common Stock at an exercise price of $0.01 per share.

Calm Private Placement and Collaboration Agreement

Calm Private Placement

On July 8, 2019, we entered into a securities purchase agreement (the “Calm Purchase Agreement”) with Calm.com (“Calm”) pursuant to which we agreed to sell (i) an aggregate principal amount of $2,500 in an unsecured convertible note due 2022 (the “Calm Note”), which is convertible into shares of Series E Convertible Preferred Stock (the “Series E Preferred Stock”) and (ii) warrants to purchase 937,500 shares of our Common Stock, at an exercise price of $2.00 per share (the “Calm Warrants”) (collectively, the “Calm Private Placement”).

The Calm Note is an unsecured subordinated obligation of ours. Unless earlier converted or redeemed, the Calm Note will mature on May 31, 2022. The Calm Note bears interest at a rate of 5% per annum, subject to increase in the event of default to the lesser of 18% per annum or the maximum rate permitted under applicable law. The Calm Note is convertible at any time, in whole or in part, at the option of Calm into shares of Series E Preferred Stock at a conversion price equal to $0.27125 per share, after giving effect to certain anti-dilution adjustments, except that no shares of Series E Preferred Stock could be issued as payment of interest or in connection with anti-dilution protection or voluntary reduction of the conversion price until receipt of shareholder approval, which approval was obtained on October 2, 2019. Interest on the Calm Note is payable in arrears beginning on the last day of each February, May, August and November. We may elect to pay interest in cash, shares of Series E Preferred Stock or a combination thereof.

On April 17, 2020, we entered into an amended and restated the Calm Note in order to provide, among other items, that Calm shall not have the right to convert the shares of Series E Preferred Stock issued in connection with the Calm Note into shares of Common Stock to the extent that such conversion would cause Calm to beneficially own in excess of the Beneficial Ownership Limitation, initially defined as 4.99% of the number of shares of the Common Stock outstanding immediately after giving effect to the issuance of shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of the Series E Preferred Stock.

The Calm Warrants entitle Calm to purchase an aggregate of 937,500 shares of Common Stock. The Calm Warrants are exercisable beginning six months from the date of issuance, have a term of five years and feature an exercise price equal to $0.175 per share after giving effect to certain anti-dilution adjustments.

See Note 10, “Long-term Notes and Convertible Notes”, to the consolidated financial statements for discussion of the accounting for the Calm Private Placement. 

Calm Collaboration Agreement

On July 8, 2019, we entered into an Amended and Restated Product Sale and Marketing Agreement with Calm (the “Amended and Restated Collaboration Agreement”), which replaced the parties’ previous Product Sale and Marketing Agreement. The Amended and Restated Collaboration Agreement primarily relates to the display, marketing, promotion, offer for sale and sale of Calm’s products in each of our branded stores worldwide. The Amended and Restated Collaboration Agreement will remain in effect until July 31, 2021, unless terminated earlier in accordance with the Amended and Restated Collaboration Agreement, and automatically renews for successive terms of six months unless either party provides written notice of termination no later than thirty days prior to any such automatic renewal of the Amended and Restated Collaboration Agreement. On October 30, 2019, we and Calm entered into an amendment to the Amended and Restated Collaboration Agreement which provides for the addition of certain Calm branded products.

Amendment to Certificate of Designation of Series E Convertible Preferred Stock

On July 8, 2019, we filed a certificate of amendment to the Certificate of Designation of Series E Convertible Preferred Stock (the “Series E COD Amendment”) with the State of Delaware to (i) increase the number of authorized shares of Series E Preferred Stock to 2,397,060 and (ii) upon receipt of Shareholder Approval, reduce the conversion price to $2.00. The Series E COD Amendment was approved by our Board of Directors and we obtained shareholder approval of the Series E COD Amendment on October 2, 2019. See Note 11, “Preferred Stock and Warrants” to the consolidated financial statements for further discussion.

B3D Transaction and Senior Secured Note

On July 8, 2019, Holdings entered into the fourth amendment (the “Credit Agreement Amendment”) to its existing Credit Agreement with B3D, LLC (“B3D”) (the “Senior Secured Note” or the “B3D Note”) in order to, among other provisions, (i) extend the maturity date to May 31, 2021, (ii) reduce the applicable interest rate to 9.0%, and (iii) to amend and restate certain other provisions relating to its 11.24% Senior Secured Note. As consideration for these and other modifications the principal amount owed to B3D was increased to $7.0 million. Principal and any interest accrued thereon are convertible, at B3D’s option, into Common Stock subject to receipt of shareholder approval, which was obtained on October 2, 2019 (the “B3D Transaction”).

B3D Note

The B3D Note is a senior secured and guaranteed obligation of Holdings, secured by the personal property of the parent company of Holdings (XpresSpa Group, Inc.) and Holdings’ wholly owned subsidiaries. Unless earlier converted or redeemed, the B3D Note will mature on May 31, 2021. The B3D Note bears interest at a rate of 9.00% per annum, calculated on a monthly basis. Interest only is payable in arrears on the last business date of each month (the "Monthly Interest"). At the option of Holdings, under certain conditions all or any portion of the Monthly Interest that is payable may be paid in shares of our Common Stock. At the option of B3D, all or any portion of the outstanding principal amount of the B3D Note, plus any accrued and unpaid interest thereon, shall be convertible into our Common Stock at a conversion price equal to $0.175 per share after giving effect to certain anti-dilution adjustments.

See Note 10, "Long-term Notes and Convertible Notes", to the consolidated financial statements for discussion of the accounting for the B3D Transaction and B3D Note.

On August 22, 2019, we entered into an amendment to the B3D Note. Among other provisions, the amendment provided that B3D shall not have the right to convert the B3D Note into shares of Common Stock to the extent that such conversion would cause B3D to beneficially own in excess of the applicable beneficial ownership limitation initially defined as 4.99% of the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding immediately after giving effect to the issuance of shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of the B3D Note.

Series D Convertible Preferred Stock Amendment and December 2016 Warrant Amendment

Series D Convertible Preferred Stock Amendment

On July 8, 2019, we filed a certificate of amendment to the Certificate of Designation of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock (the “Series D COD Amendment”) with the State of Delaware to, upon receipt of shareholder approval, reduce the conversion price to $2.00 and provide for automatic conversion of the Series D Convertible Preferred Stock (the “Series D Preferred Stock”) into shares of Common Stock. The Series D COD Amendment was approved by our Board and we obtained shareholder approval on October 2, 2019. In connection with the approval of the Series D COD Amendment, on October 4, 2019 all issued and outstanding shares of our Series D Preferred Stock were converted into 12,772,500 shares of our Common Stock except to the extent that any holder of Series D Preferred Stock would otherwise beneficially own in excess any beneficial ownership limitation applicable to such holder after giving effect to the conversion, in which case such holder’s Series D Preferred Stock converted automatically into warrants to purchase the number of shares of our Common Stock equal to the number of shares of Common Stock into which the holder’s Series D Preferred Stock would otherwise have converted.  

December 2016 Warrant Amendment

On July 8, 2019, we entered into an amendment to certain outstanding warrants issued in December 2016 (the “December 2016 Warrants”) to the holders of our Series D Preferred Stock (the “December 2016 Warrant Amendment”) to provide for (i) a reduction in the price to convert to Common Stock to $2.00, (ii) certain anti-dilution price protection and (iii) voluntary reduction of the conversion price by us in our discretion. We obtained shareholder approval in connection with the December 2016 Warrant Amendment on October 2, 2019. The December 2016 Warrants were recorded as an equity instrument at December 31, 2016. As such, no adjustment to the consolidated financial statements was made as a result of the change in the conversion price.

May 2018 SPA Amendment, Series F Preferred Stock and Series B Preferred Stock

May 2018 SPA Amendment

On May 15, 2018, in a private placement offering, we issued (i) 5% Secured Convertible Notes (the “5% Secured Convertible Notes”) convertible into Common Stock at $12.40 per share, due November 2019, (ii) May 2018 Class A Warrants to purchase 357,863 shares of Common Stock (the “May 2018 Class A Warrants”) and (iii) Class B Warrants to purchase 178,932 shares of Common Stock (the “May 2018 Class B Warrants”).

On June 27, 2019, we entered into the Third Amendment Agreement to the 5% Secured Convertible Notes (the “Third Amendment”) whereby the holders of the 5% Convertible Notes agreed to convert their notes then held into Common Stock. The Third Amendment reduced the conversion price of the 5% Convertible Notes to Common Stock from $12.40 per share to $2.48 per share. As a result of the reduction in the conversion price, we recorded debt conversion expense of $1,584 to account for the additional consideration paid over what was agreed to in the original 5% Secured Convertible Notes agreement. The expense is reflected in “Other non-operating income (expense), net” in the consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive loss. The 5% Secured Convertible Notes holders converted their remaining outstanding principal balances plus accrued interest into 586,389 shares of Common Stock and 356 ,772 Class A Warrants (the “June 2019 Class A Warrants”). The June 2019 Class A Warrants had an exercise price of $0.01 and are otherwise identical in form and substance to our existing May 2018 Class A Warrants.

We had an independent third party perform an appraisal of the June 2019 Class A Warrants as of June 30, 2019. The June 2019 Class A Warrants were assigned an initial appraised value of $689. The value of these warrants was recorded as a derivative liability on the consolidated balance sheet and is marked to market at the end of each reporting period. The expense of $689 is included in “Other non-operating income (expense), net” in the consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive loss in the second quarter of 2019 and is included in our current period year end results.

The June 2019 Class A Warrants were converted into 354,502 shares of Common Stock in July 2019.

On July 8, 2019, we entered into an amendment (the “May 2018 SPA Amendment”) to our Securities Purchase Agreement, dated as of May 15, 2018, by and between us and the purchasers party thereto (the “May 2018 SPA”), to provide for, among other provisions, (i) an update to certain definitions, including the definition of an “Exempt Issuance,” (ii) the waiver of certain provisions regarding restrictions on subsequent equity sales and participation in subsequent financings, (iii) the removal of certain of such provisions upon receipt of shareholder approval (obtained on October 2, 2019), (iv) the amendment to certain provisions of the May 2018 Class A Warrants issued pursuant to the May 2018 SPA to modify certain provisions in connection with a Notice Failure (as such term is defined in the May 2018 Class A Warrants), and the reduction in the exercise price of the May 2018 Class A Warrants issuable pursuant to anti-dilution price protection contained in such May 2018 Class A Warrants to $2.00 per share following receipt of shareholder approval, which approval was obtained on October 2, 2019, (v) the cancellation of all outstanding May 2018 Class B Warrants and (vi) the establishment of a new class of preferred stock, designated Series F Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Series F Preferred Stock”) and the issuance of 8,996 shares of such Series F Preferred Stock to the parties to the May 2018 SPA Amendment, which are convertible into Common Stock upon receipt of shareholder approval, which approval was obtained on October 2, 2019.

Certificate of Designation of Series F Preferred Stock

In connection with the May 2018 SPA Amendment, on July 8, 2019, we filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware a Certificate of Designation of Preferences, Rights and Limitations of Series F Convertible Preferred Stock (the “Series F Certificate of Designation”) establishing and designating the rights, powers and preferences of the Series F Preferred Stock. We designated 9,000 shares of Series F Preferred Stock. The Series F Convertible Preferred Stock was recorded at its fair value on July 8, 2019 of $1,131 in our consolidated balance sheet. See Note 11. “Preferred Stock and Warrants” for further discussion.

Material Weakness in Internal Controls over Financial Reporting

Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. Internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. In connection with our audit of the year ended December 31, 2019, we identified a material weakness in our internal controls over our financial close and reporting process. A material weakness is a deficiency, or combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected and corrected on a timely basis. Our management has concluded that the financial close and reporting process needs additional formal procedures to ensure that appropriate reviews occur on all financial reporting analysis in a timely manner. We also concluded that we did not maintain a sufficient complement of corporate personnel with appropriate levels of accounting and controls knowledge and experience commensurate with our financial reporting requirements to appropriately analyze, record and disclose accounting matters completely and accurately. As these deficiencies created a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement would not be prevented or detected in a timely basis, management concluded that the control deficiencies represented a material weakness and, accordingly, our internal control over financial reporting was not effective as of December 31, 2019.

We are still considering the full extent of the procedures to implement in order to remediate the material weakness described above. Our preliminary remediation plan includes implementing a more robust review process, and an increase in the supervision and monitoring of the financial reporting processes and our accounting personnel. We will ensure that corporate accounting personnel have the level of accounting and controls knowledge and experience commensurate with our financial reporting requirements by instituting a training program for all accounting personnel on a regular basis on proper internal control procedures over financial reporting. The preliminary remediation plan also includes implementing controls over calculations, analysis and conclusions associated with non-routine transactions at a more precise level. We will also allocate additional resources to the corporate accounting function, which may include the use of independent consultants with sufficient expertise to assist in the preparation and review of certain non-recurring transactions, timely review of the account reconciliations and the preparation of quarterly and year end reporting. Lastly we will automate, where possible and practical, account analysis and calculations currently being done manually by better utilizing our current general ledger accounting system. Where cost effective, we will outsource any manual processes that are time consuming and complex so as to free up accounting personnel to spend more time preparing and reviewing account analysis.

CEO Transition

On February 8, 2019, Edward Jankowski resigned as Chief Executive Officer of the Company and as a director of the Company. Mr. Jankowski’s resignation was not as a result of any disagreement with the Company on any matters related to the Company’s operations, policies or practices. Mr. Jankowski received termination benefits including $375 payable in equal installments over a twelve-month term which commenced on February 13, 2019 and COBRA continuation coverage paid in full by the Company for up to a maximum of twelve months.

Effective as of February 11, 2019, Douglas Satzman was appointed by the Company’s Board of Directors as the Chief Executive Officer of the Company and as a director of the Company to fill the position vacated by Mr. Jankowski.

Among the first initiatives of Mr. Satzman was a critical evaluation of the profitability and strategic fit of the portfolio of spas. Consequently, a determination was made to close nine underperforming and strategically mismatched spas, or approximately 20% of the spa portfolio, while focusing efforts and capital on the performing spas, renovations of existing spas and expansion of the spa portfolio into new airports and terminals.

Relocation of Corporate Headquarters and Global Support Team

On October 21, 2019, the Company relocated its corporate office functions and its Global Support Center in New York City from 780 Third Avenue to 254 W 31^st Street. The new XpresSpa Global Support Center houses all corporate employees and the move yielded a cost reduction in occupancy expenses of approximately $360 annually.

Reverse Stock Split

On February 22, 2019, we filed a certificate of amendment to our amended and restated certificate of incorporation with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware to effect a 1-for-20 reverse stock split of our shares of Common Stock. Such amendment and ratio were previously approved by our stockholders and board of directors, respectively.

As a result of the reverse stock split, every twenty (20) shares of our pre-reverse split Common Stock were combined and reclassified into one (1) share of Common Stock. Proportionate voting rights and other rights of Common Stockholders were affected by the reverse stock split. Stockholders who would have otherwise held a fractional share of Common Stock received payment in cash in lieu of any such resulting fractional shares of Common Stock as the post-reverse split amounts of Common Stock were rounded down to the nearest full share. Such cash payment in lieu of a fractional share of Common Stock was calculated by multiplying such fractional interest in one share of Common Stock by the closing trading price of our Common Stock on February 22, 2019 and rounded to the nearest cent. No fractional shares were issued in connection with the reverse stock split.

Our Common Stock began trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market on a post-reverse split basis at the open of business on February 25, 2019.

Dispositions

On October 20, 2017, we sold FLI Charge to a group of private investors and FLI Charge management, who now own and operate FLI Charge. In February 2019, the Company entered into an agreement to release FLI Charge’s obligation to pay any royalties on FLI Charge’s perpetual gross revenues with regard to conductive wireless charging, power, or accessories, and to cancel its warrants exercisable in FLI Charge in exchange for cash proceeds of $1,100 which were received in full on February 15, 2019 and is included in Other revenue in the consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive loss for the year ended December 31, 2019.

On March 22, 2018, we sold Group Mobile to a third party. We have not provided any continued management or financing support to FLI Charge or Group Mobile. See Note 17, “Discontinued Operations”, to the consolidated financial statements for further discussion.

Rebranding

On January 5, 2018, we changed our name to XpresSpa Group, Inc. from FORM Holdings Corp, which aligned our corporate strategy to build a pure-play health and wellness services company. Our Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share, which had previously been listed under the trading symbol “FH” on the Nasdaq Capital Market, has been listed under the trading symbol “XSPA” since January 8, 2018.

Sale of Patents

In January 2018, we sold certain patents to Crypto Currency Patent Holdings Company LLC, a unit of Marathon Patent Group, Inc. (“Marathon”), for approximately $1,250 comprised of $250 in cash and 250,000 shares of Marathon Common Stock valued at approximately $1,000 (the “Marathon Common Stock”) at the time of the transaction. The Marathon Common Stock was subject to a lockup period (the “Lockup Period”) which commenced on the Transaction Date and ended on July 11, 2018, subject to a leak-out provision. On December 31, 2018, the Company determined based on its evaluation of its investment that certain of Marathon’s unrealized losses represented an other-than-temporary impairment and the Company recognized an impairment charge of $148 for the year ended December 31, 2018, equal to the excess of carrying value over fair value. Also, during the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company sold 205,646 shares of Marathon Common Stock, with a carrying value of $279, for net proceeds of $200. During the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company sold its remaining shares of Marathon Common Stock of $23, for net proceeds of $14.

Our Strategy and Outlook

XpresSpa regularly measures comparable store sales, which it defines as current period sales from stores opened more than 12 months compared to those same stores’ sales in the prior year period (“Comp Store Sales”). The measurement of Comp Store Sales on a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and year-to-date basis provides an additional perspective on XpresSpa’s total sales growth when considering the influence of new unit contribution. A reconciliation between Comp Store Sales and total revenue as reported on the financial statements is presented below:

Comp Store Sales increased 2.9% during the year ended December 31, 2019 as compared to the same period in 2018. As of December 31, 2019, XpresSpa had 51 open locations; during the year, XpresSpa opened four new locations, and closed nine underperforming locations while having 56 open locations as of December 31, 2018. The increase in Comp Store sales was due to an increase in traffic, an increase in average ticket price per customer and an increase in the sale of new products (Calm products, and Persona subscriptions and vitamin packs).

We plan to grow XpresSpa by continuing to focus on spa-level productivity and leveraging retail partnerships to increase units per transaction, which will contribute to the growth of the Comp Store Sales and through the opening of new locations. On March 25, 2020, we announced that, during such period as we remain unable to reopen our spa locations for normal operations due to the COVID-19 outbreak, we were advancing conversations with certain COVID-19 testing partners to develop a model for testing in U.S. airports.

Full-Year 2019 and 2018 Adjusted EBITDA Loss

We use GAAP and non-GAAP measurements to assess the trends in our business. With respect to XpresSpa, we review its Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, which we define as earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization expense, excluding merger and acquisition, integration and one-time costs and stock-based compensation.

Adjusted EBITDA is a supplemental measure of financial performance that is not required by, or presented in accordance with, GAAP. Reconciliations of operating loss from continuing operations for the Company for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 to Adjusted EBITDA loss are presented in the tables above. 

We consider Adjusted EBITDA to be an important indicator for the performance of our business, but not a measure of performance or liquidity calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP. We have included this non-GAAP financial measure because management utilizes this information for assessing our performance and liquidity, and as an indicator of our ability to make capital expenditures and finance working capital requirements. We believe that Adjusted EBITDA is a measurement that is commonly used by analysts and some investors in evaluating the performance and liquidity of companies such as us. In particular, we believe that it is useful for analysts and investors to understand this indicator because it excludes transactions not related to our core cash operating activities. We believe that excluding these transactions allows investors to meaningfully analyze the performance of our core cash operations. Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered in isolation or as an alternative to cash flow from operating activities or as an alternative to operating income or as an indicator of operating performance or any other measure of performance derived in accordance with GAAP. In evaluating our performance as measured by Adjusted EBITDA, we recognize and consider the limitations of this measurement. Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect our obligations for the payment of income taxes, interest expense, or other obligations such as capital expenditures. Accordingly, Adjusted EBITDA is only one of the measurements that management utilizes.

Results of Operations

Revenue

We recognize revenue from the sale of XpresSpa products and services when the services are rendered at our stores and from the sale of products at the time products are purchased at our stores or online (usually by credit card), net of discounts and applicable sales taxes. Accordingly, we recognize revenue for our single performance obligation related to both in-store and online sales at the point at which the service has been performed or the control of the merchandise has passed to the customer. Revenues from the XpresSpa retail and e-commerce businesses are recorded at the time goods are shipped. We exclude all sales taxes assessed to our customers. Sales taxes assessed on revenues are included in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets until remitted to state agencies.

Other revenue includes one-time intellectual property licenses as well as the sale of certain of our intellectual property. Revenue from patent licensing is recognized when we transfer promised intellectual property rights to purchasers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which we expect to be entitled in exchange for those intellectual property rights. During the year ended December 31, 2018, we determined that our intellectual property operating segment was no longer an area of focus for us and, as such, is no longer reflected as a separate operating segment, as it is not expected to generate any material revenues or operating costs.

Cost of sales

Cost of sales consists of store-level costs. Store-level costs include all costs that are directly attributable to the store operations and include:

Cost of sales associated with revenue from intellectual property mainly includes expenses incurred in connection with the Company’s patent licensing and enforcement activities, patent-related legal expenses paid to external patent counsel (including contingent legal fees), licensing and enforcement related research, consulting and other expenses paid to third parties, as well as related internal payroll expenses.

Depreciation and amortization

Property and equipment is stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is calculated on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets. The useful lives of our property and equipment is based on estimates of the period over which we expect the assets to be of economic benefit to us. Our property and equipment assets primarily consist of leasehold improvements to our stores and are amortized over the shorter of the useful life of the asset or the term of the lease.

Amortization of our intangible assets are recognized on a straight-line basis over the remaining useful life of the intangible assets.

Impairment/disposal of assets

We test our long-lived assets (which primarily includes property and equipment and right of use lease asset) for impairment on at least an annual basis or whenever circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Long-lived assets are tested for impairment at the lowest level at which there are identifiable operating cash flows. An impairment loss is recognized if the carrying amount of a fixed asset (asset group) is not recoverable and exceeds its fair value.

Impairment charges related to our amortized, intangible assets are recorded when an impairment indicator exists and the carrying amount of the related asset exceeds its fair value.

General and administrative

General and administrative expenses include management and administrative personnel, public and investor relations, overhead/office costs, insurance legal fees, accounting fees and various other professional fees, as well as sales and marketing costs and stock-based compensation for management and administrative personnel.

Non-operating income (expense)

Non-operating income (expense) includes transaction gains (losses) from foreign exchange rate differences, bank charges, as well as fair value adjustments related to our derivative liabilities. The value of these derivative liabilities is highly influenced by assumptions used in its valuation, as well as by our stock price as of the period end (revaluation date).

Income taxes

As of December 31, 2019, deferred tax assets generated from our activities in the United States were offset by a valuation allowance because realization depends on generating future taxable income, which, in our estimation, is not more likely than not to be generated before such net operating loss carryforwards expire.

Year ended December 31, 2019 compared to the year ended December 31, 2018

Revenue

During the year ended December 31, 2019, total revenues decreased $1,579, or 3.2%, mainly due to the decrease in the number of spas open during the year as compared to the comparable prior year period. The Company closed nine stores during the year ended December 31, 2019, all of which were unprofitable. During 2019, we generated 82% of our revenues from services, 15% of our revenues from retail sales and 3% from other revenue. We plan to grow XpresSpa’s revenue through a combination of increases in sales at our existing XpresSpa locations and the addition of new locations.

In 2017, we sold FLI Charge, a wholly-owned subsidiary, to a group of private investors and FLI Charge management. In February 2019, we entered into an agreement to release FLI Charge’s obligation to pay any royalties on FLI Charge’s perpetual gross revenues with regard to conductive wireless charging, power, or accessories, and to cancel its warrants exercisable in FLI Charge in exchange for cash proceeds of $1,100, which were received in full on February 15, 2019 and is included in “Other revenue” in the consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive loss for the year ended December 31, 2019.

During the year ended December 31, 2018, we sold certain of our patents for consideration which included $250 and 250,000 shares of Common Stock in Marathon Patent Group, Inc. that were fair valued at $450, which amounts were included in Other revenue in our consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive loss for the year ended December 31, 2018.

Cost of sales

The decrease in cost of sales of $1,597, or 4.0%, was due to the decrease in revenues, as we have experienced a decrease associated with labor and benefits. We had 51 open locations as of December 31, 2019, and 56 open locations as of December 31, 2018. The largest component in the cost of sales are labor costs at the store-level, as our associates receive commission-based compensation as well as additional incentives based on individual and store performance. Cost of sales also includes rent and related occupancy costs, which are primarily also a percentage of sales, as well as product costs directly associated with the procurement of retail inventory and other operating costs.

Cost of sales also decreased as a result of the impact of initiatives taken by management to streamline processes and reduce store-level costs.

Depreciation and amortization

During the year ended December 31, 2019, depreciation and amortization expense decreased $1,277, or 17.2%, compared to the depreciation and amortization expense recorded during the year ended December 31, 2018. The decrease was primarily due to the decrease in the number of stores open during the year ended December 31, 2019 compared to the year ended December 31, 2018. Fewer locations resulted in lower amortization of leasehold improvements. Depreciation and amortization expense also decreased as a result of the impairment and disposal of fixed assets during the year ended December 31, 2019.

Impairment/disposal of assets

We completed an assessment of our property and equipment and right of use lease assets for impairment as of December 31, 2019. Based upon the results of the impairment test, we recorded an impairment expense of approximately $3,060. The expense was primarily related to the impairment of leasehold improvements made to certain locations and right of use lease assets where management determined that the locations discounted future cash flow was not enough to support the carrying value of the leasehold improvements and right of use lease assets over the remaining lease term. The impairment expense represents the excess of the carrying value of the leasehold improvements and right of use lease assets over the estimated future discounted cash flows. Management calculated the future cash flow of each location using a present value income approach. The sum of expected cash flow for the remainder of the lease term for each location was present valued at a discount rate of 9.0%, which represents the current borrowing rate of our note payable to B3D. We believe that this rate incorporates the time value of money and an appropriate risk premium.

In the second quarter of 2019, we impaired our investment in Route1, which we received from the disposition of Group Mobile in March 2018, due to an under performance of operating results. We recorded an impairment charge of $1,141, which is included in “Impairment/disposal of assets” on the consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive loss for the year ended December 31, 2019.

In July 2019, the lease for our location in the World Trade Center in New York was terminated. As a result, we disposed of all assets (primarily leasehold improvements) at that location, which resulted in a charge of approximately $620, included in “Impairment/disposal of assets” on the consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive loss for the year ended December 31, 2019.

In the third quarter of 2019, we recorded an impairment loss on our FLI Charge cost method investment, which we received from the disposition of FLI Charge in October 2017, of approximately $47 which is included in “Impairment/disposal of assets” on our consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss for the year ended December 31, 2019.

We assessed our investment in InfoMedia Services Limited (“InfoMedia”) for impairment at December 31, 2019 as InfoMedia was to have obtained financing to fund continuing operations and a new product during 2019 but was unable to obtain the financing. We believe this represents a triggering event and determined we should write off our investment in InfoMedia and recorded an impairment expense of $787, which is included in “Impairment/disposal of assets” on our statement of operations and comprehensive loss for the year ended December 31, 2019.

We expensed approximately $231 of pre-opening costs incurred during 2019 that had been capitalized in anticipation of opening new spas, that we later determined were not viable. We also wrote off approximately $109 related to a previous asset disposition, which was ultimately deemed not realizable as of December 31, 2019. These charges are included in the “Impairment/disposition of assets” line in the consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive loss for the year ended December 31, 2019.

During the year ended December 31, 2019, the impairment/disposal of assets balance also includes an $85 write down of patent assets that were no longer expected to generate cash flow for us.

During the year ended December 31, 2018, we recorded a $2,100 expense for impairment of fixed assets in locations where we have obligations under long-term leases.

Goodwill impairment

During the year ended December 31, 2018, we recorded of goodwill impairment expense.

On January 5, 2018, we changed our name to XpresSpa Group as part of a rebranding effort to align our corporate strategy to build a pure-play health and wellness services company, which we commenced following our acquisition of XpresSpa on December 23, 2016. Following the subsequent sale of Group Mobile on March 22, 2018, which was the only remaining component of our technology operating segment, our management made the decision that our intellectual property operating segment would no longer be an area of focus and would no longer operate as a separate operating segment as it is not expected to generate any material revenues. This completed our transition into a pure-play health and wellness company with only one operating segment, consisting of our XpresSpa business.

During the first quarter of fiscal year 2018, our stock price declined from an opening price of $27.20 on January 2, 2018 to $14.40 on March 29, 2018. Subsequently, on April 19, 2018, we entered into a separation agreement with our Chief Executive Officer regarding his resignation as Chief Executive Officer and as our Director.

These events were identified by our management as triggering events requiring that goodwill be tested for impairment as of March 31, 2018. In addition to our rebranding efforts to become a pure-play health and wellness services company, our stock price continued to decline even after the announcement of the new Chief Executive Officer. As the stock price had not rebounded, we determined that the impairment related to the three-month period ended March 31, 2018.

We performed testing on the estimated fair value of goodwill and, as a result, we recorded an impairment charge of $19,630 to reduce the carrying value of goodwill to its fair value, which was determined to be zero.

The impairment to goodwill was a result of the structural changes to the Company, including completion of the transition from a holding company to become a pure-play health and wellness company and the change in executive management.

General and administrative

During the year ended December 31, 2019, general and administrative expenses decreased by $1,921, or 11.8%. This decrease was due primarily to a reduction in management personnel salaries and benefits of approximately $2,400, an overall reduction in corporate overhead expenses and lower professional fees compared to the 2018 period where we incurred professional fees related to the sale of our Group Mobile division in March 2018 of approximately $500, and a reduction in stock-based compensation expense of $581 from $916 for the year ended December 31, 2018 to $335 for the year ended December 31, 2019. The reduction was partially offset by a litigation accrual of $1,400 related to ongoing legal disputes. See Note 19, “Commitments and Contingencies,” to the consolidated financial statements for further discussion. The decrease in salaries and benefits included severance costs of $350 recorded in 2018, and the decrease in professional fees included one-time project costs of $359 related to the buildout and implementation of a business analytics tool recorded in 2018, both of which did not recur in 2019.

Interest expense

Interest expense increased $1,073, or 58.7%, due primarily to an increase in the accretion of interest expense associated with the Calm Note and the B3D Note of approximately $1,000.

Non-operating income (expense), net

Non-operating (expense), net primarily includes, gain or loss on the revaluation of derivative liabilities, certain bank transaction fees and related costs and other non-operating income and expenses.

The following is a summary of the transactions included in non-operating income (expense), net for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018:

Included in non-operating income (expense), net for the year ended December 31, 2019 is expense (net of issuance costs) of $1,131 for the issuance of 8,996 shares of Series F Convertible Preferred Stock, which represents the fair value of the shares as of the date issued.

On June 27, 2019, we entered into the Third Amendment Agreement to the 5% Secured Convertible Notes (the “Third Amendment”) whereby the holders of the 5% Secured Convertible Notes agreed to convert their notes then held into Common Stock.

The Third Amendment reduced the conversion price of the 5% Secured Convertible Notes to Common Stock from $12.40 per share to $2.48 per share. As a result of the reduction in the conversion price, we recorded a debt conversion expense of $1,584 to account for the additional consideration paid over what was agreed to in the original note agreement.

The non-operating expenses for the year ended December 31, 2019, were partially offset by a $2,170 gain on the revaluation of the conversion feature and warrants related to the Calm Private Placement and the revaluation of the conversion feature related to the issuance of the B3D Note.

See the notes to the consolidated financial statements for additional information on the above transactions.

Non-operating income (expense) will be affected by the adjustments to the fair value of our derivative instruments, which could fluctuate materially from period to period. Fair value of these derivative instruments depends on a variety of assumptions, such as estimations regarding triggering of down-round protection and estimated future share price. An estimated increase in the price of our Common Stock would increase the value of the warrants and thus result in a loss on our statements of operations.

Discontinued Operations

In March 2018, we completed the sale of Group Mobile, which was previously a component of our technology operating segment. The results of operations for Group Mobile are presented in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss as consolidated net loss from discontinued operations.

Income Taxes 

As of December 31, 2019, our estimated aggregate total NOLs were $182,327 for U.S. federal purposes, expiring 20 years from the respective tax years to which they relate, and $31,401 for U.S. federal purposes with an indefinite life due to new regulations in the Tax Act of 2017. The NOL amounts are presented before Internal Revenue Code, Section 382 limitations. The Tax Reform Act of 1986 imposed substantial restrictions on the utilization of NOL and tax credits in the event of an ownership change of a corporation. Thus, our ability to utilize all such NOL and credit carryforwards may be limited. The CARES Act was enacted on March 27, 2020 and provides favorable changes to tax law for businesses impacted by COVID-19. However, we do not anticipate the income tax law changes will materially benefit us.

We did not have any material unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31, 2019. We do not expect to record any additional material provisions for unrecognized tax benefits within the next year.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Effective March 24, 2020, we temporarily closed all global spa locations, largely due to the categorization of such spa locations by local jurisdictions as “non-essential services” in connection with the recent COVID-19 outbreak. We intend to reopen our spa locations and resume normal operations once such restrictions are lifted and airport traffic returns to sufficient levels to support such operations. On March 25, 2020, we announced that, during such period as we remain unable to reopen our spa locations for normal operations, we were advancing conversations with certain COVID-19 testing partners to develop a model for testing in U.S. airports.

Similar to many businesses in the travel sector, our business has been materially adversely impacted by the recent coronavirus outbreak and associated restrictions on travel that have been implemented. The extent to which the coronavirus continues to impact our results will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted, including new information which may emerge concerning the severity of the coronavirus and the actions to contain the coronavirus or treat its impact, among others.

As the coronavirus has spread, we have seen a material decline in demand across all our locations and this has resulted in a materially adverse impact on our cash flows from operations and has caused an immediate liquidity crisis. We are currently seeking sources of capital to help fund our business operations during the COVID-19 crisis. We have been able to secure financing in the first quarter of 2020 totaling approximately $9,440 by obtaining a cash advance on our accounts receivable balances, an additional loan from our senior secured lender, B3D and through common stock offerings (See Recent Developments above). Depending on the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on our operations and cash position we may need to obtain additional financing. If we need to obtain additional financing in the future and are unsuccessful, we may be required to curtail or terminate some or all of our business operations and cause our Board of Directors to decide to pursue a restructuring, which may include a reorganization or bankruptcy under Federal bankruptcy laws, or a dissolution, liquidation and/or winding up of the Company.  Accordingly, holders of our common stock may lose their entire investment in the event of a reorganization, bankruptcy, liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company.

As of December 31, 2019, we had approximately $2,184 of cash and cash equivalents and total current assets of $3,933. Our total current liabilities balance, which primarily includes accounts payable, accrued expenses, and the current portion of operating lease liabilities was $16,220 as of December 31, 2019. The working capital deficiency was $12,287 as of December 31, 2019, compared to a working capital deficiency of $10,899 as of December 31, 2018. The increase in the working capital deficiency was primarily due to the reduction in cash and other current asset balances from 2018 and the classification of a current portion of lease liability of $3,669 in current liabilities in 2019 but not in 2018, partially offset by the refinancing and recapitalization transactions the Company completed in July of 2019, which are discussed in detail in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in this Annual Report on Form 10-K and disclosed in the notes to the consolidated financial statements.

Our primary liquidity and capital requirements are for current and new XpresSpa locations. During the year ended December 31, 2019, we incurred $2,275 of capital expenditures, paid $714 in debt issuance costs associated with the B3D Note and the Calm Note, paid $735 of interest on the debt, distributed $1,197 to noncontrolling interests, and used $113 in operations. This was offset by the receipt of $2,500 in gross proceeds from the Calm Private Placement. We expect to utilize our cash and cash equivalents, along with cash flows from operations, to provide capital to support the growth of our business, primarily through opening new XpresSpa locations, maintaining our existing XpresSpa locations and supporting corporate functions.

While we aggressively reduced operating and corporate overhead expenses in order to stream-line our operations, improve our cash position, and improve our overall profitability, we continue to generate negative cash flows from operations, and we expect to continue to incur net losses in the foreseeable future. We have begun to take other actions to improve our access to liquidity by exploring strategic partnerships and identifying and evaluating potential business alternatives; however, there can be no assurance that these actions will be sufficient. The audited consolidated financial statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K have been prepared assuming that we will continue as a going concern and do not include any adjustments that might result if we cease to continue as a going concern.

As discussed above and elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, the report of our independent registered public accounting firm on our financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 includes an explanatory paragraph indicating that there is substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. The audited financial statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K have been prepared assuming that we will continue as a going concern and do not include any adjustments that might result if we cease to continue as a going concern.

We expect that the actions taken in 2019 and during the first quarter of 2020 will enhance our liquidity and financial position. If we continue to experience operating losses, and we are not able to generate additional liquidity through the actions described above or through some combination of other actions, we may not be able to access additional funds and we might need to secure additional sources of funds, which may or may not be available to us. Additionally, a failure to generate additional liquidity could negatively impact our access to inventory or services that are important to the operation of our business. We cannot reasonably predict with any certainty that the results of actions already taken in 2019 and during the first quarter of 2020 will be successful. If the actions already taken are not successful and if no transactions with respect to potential business alternatives are identified and completed, our Board of Directors may possibly pursue a restructuring, which may include a reorganization or bankruptcy under Federal bankruptcy laws, or a dissolution, liquidation and/or winding up of the Company. If our Board of Directors were to approve and recommend, and our stockholders were to approve, a dissolution and liquidation of our Company, we would be required under Delaware corporate law to pay our outstanding obligations, as well as to make reasonable provisions for contingent and unknown obligations, prior to making any distributions in liquidation to our stockholders. Our commitments and contingent liabilities may include (i) obligations under our employment agreements with certain members of management that provide for severance and other payments following a termination of employment occurring for various reasons, including a change in control of our Company, (ii) various claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business and (iii) non-cancelable lease obligations. As a result of this requirement, a portion of our assets may need to be reserved pending the resolution of such obligations. In addition, we may be subject to litigation or other claims related to a dissolution and liquidation of our Company. If a dissolution and liquidation were pursued, our Board of Directors, in consultation with its advisors, would need to evaluate these matters and make a determination about a reasonable amount to reserve. Accordingly, holders of our Common Stock may lose their entire investment in the event of a reorganization, bankruptcy, liquidation, dissolution or winding up of our Company.

Cash flows

Operating activities

During the year ended December 31, 2019, net cash used in operating activities was $113, as compared to net cash used in operating activities in 2018 of $6,566. The decrease in net cash used in operating activities was primarily due to the timing of payments of accounts payable and certain accrued expenses and to our cost cutting measures and reduced cash used in our daily operations.

Investing activities

During the year ended December 31, 2019, net cash used in investing activities totaled $2,275, compared to net cash used in investing activities during the year ended December 31, 2018 of $1,866. Cash used in 2019 was used to acquire primarily leasehold improvements for new store openings and renovations to existing stores. In 2018, the cash used was partially reduced by $800 received in January 2018 related to the sale of FLI Charge, $250 received from the sale of one of our patents, and $200 received from the sale of 205,646 shares of Marathon Common Stock.

We expect that net cash used in investing activities will increase as we intend to continue to open new stores and develop supporting infrastructure and systems.

Financing activities

During the year ended December 31, 2019, net cash provided by financing activities totaled $1,165 compared to $5,644 during the comparable prior year period. Included in the net cash provided by financing activities in 2019 were the proceeds from the issuance of the Calm Note of $2,500 that was partially offset by distributions to noncontrolling interests and payments of debt issuance costs. During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company received proceeds from the issuance of convertible notes and warrants of $4,350 and proceeds from the sale of our Series E Preferred Stock of $3,000.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We have no obligations, assets or liabilities that would be considered off-balance sheet arrangements. We do not participate in transactions that create relationships with unconsolidated entities or financial partnerships, often referred to as variable interest entities, which would have been established for the purpose of facilitating off-balance sheet arrangements.

Critical Accounting Estimates

We believe the following accounting estimates to be the most critical estimates we used in preparing our consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2019.  

Long-lived assets (not including amortizable intangible assets)

Long-lived assets are tested for impairment at the lowest level at which there are identifiable operating cash flows, which is at the individual spa location for the XpresSpa business. The Company’s long-lived assets consist primarily of leasehold improvements and right to use lease assets for each of its locations (considered the asset group). The Company reviews its long-lived assets for recoverability yearly or sooner if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of long-lived assets may not be recoverable. If indicators are present, the Company performs a recoverability test by comparing the sum of the estimated undiscounted future cash flows attributable to the asset group in question to its carrying amount. An impairment loss is recognized if it is determined that the long-lived asset group is not recoverable and is calculated based on the excess of the carrying amount of the long-lived asset group over the long-lived asset groups fair value. The Company estimates the fair value of long-lived assets using a present value income approach. Future cash flow was calculated based on forecasts over the estimated remaining useful life of the asset group, which for each of the Company’s spa locations, is the remaining term of the operating lease. The Company uses its existing borrowing rate as the discount rate since it expects that this rate incorporates not only the time value of money but also the expectations regarding future cash flows and an appropriate risk premium.

The estimates used to calculate future cash flows are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgments and therefore cannot be determined with precision. Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the estimated fair value of each asset group. The Company will calculate the future cash flow using what it believes to be the most predictable of several scenarios. Typically, the changes in assumptions run under different business scenarios would not result in a material change in the assessment of the potential impairment or the impairment amount of a locations long-lived asset group. But if these estimates or related assumptions were to change materially the Company may be required to record an impairment charge (see Note 6, Property and Equipment and Note 9, Leases to the consolidated financial statements for the impairment assessment performed as of December 31, 2019).

Intangible assets

Intangible assets include trade names, customer relationships, and technology, which were acquired as part of the acquisition of XpresSpa in December 2016 and are recorded based at the estimated fair value in purchase price allocation. Intangible assets also include purchased patents. The intangible assets are amortized over their estimated useful lives, which are periodically evaluated for reasonableness. The balance of intangible assets was approximately $6,800 as of December 31, 2019, which primarily represents the balance of trade names acquired as part of the acquisition of XpresSpa.

Our intangible assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. In assessing the recoverability of our intangible assets, we must make estimates and assumptions regarding future cash flows and other factors to determine the fair value of the respective assets. These estimates and assumptions could have a significant impact on whether an impairment charge is recognized and also the magnitude of any such charge. Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time, based on relevant information. These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgments and therefore cannot be determined with precision. Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the estimates. If these estimates or material related assumptions change in the future, we may be required to record impairment charges related to its intangible assets.

Fair value measurements

Our derivative liabilities are measured at fair value. Such liabilities are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy because they are valued using the Monte-Carlo model (as these warrants include down-round protection clauses), which utilize significant inputs that are unobservable in the market. The inputs to estimate the fair value of our derivative liabilities are the current market price of our Common Stock, the exercise price of the warrant, the warrants’ remaining expected term, the volatility of our Common Stock price, our assumptions regarding the probability and timing of a down-round protection triggering event and the risk-free interest rate. 

The fair value measurements of the derivative warrant liabilities are evaluated by management to ensure that changes are consistent with expectations of management based upon the sensitivity and nature of the related inputs. Significant changes in any of those inputs in isolation can result in a significant change in the fair value measurement. Generally, an increase in the market price of our Common Stock, an increase in the volatility of our Common Stock, an increase in the remaining term of the warrants, or an increase of a probability of a down-round triggering event would each result in a directionally similar change in the estimated fair value of our derivative warrant liabilities. Such changes would increase the associated liability while decreases in these assumptions would decrease the associated liability. An increase in the risk-free interest rate or a decrease in the positive differential between the warrants’ exercise price and the market price of our Common Stock would result in a decrease in the estimated fair value measurement of the warrants and thus a decrease in the associated liability. We have not, and do not plan to, declare dividends on our Common Stock and, as such, there is no change in the estimated fair value of the derivative warrant liabilities due to the dividend assumption. Had we made different assumptions about the inputs noted above, the recorded gain or loss, our net loss and net loss per share amounts could have been significantly different.  

Income taxes

Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. A valuation allowance is provided for the amount of deferred tax assets that, based on available evidence, are not more likely than not to be realized. Tax benefits related to excess deductions on stock-based compensation arrangements are recognized when they reduce taxes payable.

In assessing the need for a valuation allowance, we look at cumulative losses in recent years, estimates of future taxable earnings, feasibility of tax planning strategies, the ability to realize tax benefit carryforwards, and other relevant information. Valuation allowances related to deferred tax assets can be impacted by changes to tax laws, changes to statutory tax rates and future taxable earnings. Ultimately, the actual tax benefits to be realized will be based upon future taxable earnings levels, which are very difficult to predict. In the event that actual results differ from these estimates in future periods, we will be required to adjust the valuation allowance.

Significant judgment is required in evaluating our federal, state and foreign tax positions and in the determination of our tax provision. Despite management's belief that our liability for unrecognized tax benefits is adequate, it is often difficult to predict the final outcome or the timing of the resolution of any particular tax matters. We may adjust these accruals as relevant circumstances evolve, such as guidance from the relevant tax authority, our tax advisors, or resolution of issues in the courts. Our tax expense includes the impact of accrual provisions and changes to accruals that it considers appropriate. These adjustments are recognized as a component of income tax expense entirely in the period in which new information is available. We record interest related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense and penalties in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss as general and administrative expenses.

We recognize the effect of income tax positions only if those positions are more likely than not of being sustained. Recognized income tax positions are measured at the largest amount that is greater than 50% of being realized. Changes in recognition or measurement are reflected in the period in which the change in judgment occurs.

Recently adopted accounting pronouncements

ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), as amended

This standard and its amendments provide new guidance related to accounting for leases and supersedes GAAP on lease accounting with the intent to increase transparency. This standard requires operating leases to be recorded on the balance sheet as assets and liabilities and requires disclosure of key information about leasing arrangements. Leases will be classified as either finance or operating, with classification affecting the pattern of expense recognition in the statement of operations and comprehensive loss.

On January 1, 2019, the Company adopted ASU 2016-02 on a prospective basis, beginning on January 1, 2019, using the optional transition method. The Company applied the transition options permitted by ASU 2018-11 and elected the package of practical expedients to alleviate certain operational and reporting complexities related to the adoption, one of which was not to recognize a right of use asset or lease liability for leases with a term of 12 months or less. See Note 9. “Leases” for further discussion. The Company recorded right of use assets and lease liabilities for its operating leases of $10,809 upon adoption of ASU 2016-02.

ASU No. 2018-02, Income Statement – Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

This standard provides guidance on the reclassification of certain tax effects from accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings in the period in which the effects of the change in the U.S. federal corporate income tax rate in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is recorded. The new standard is effective for the fiscal year beginning after December 15, 2018. The Company adopted this standard on January 1, 2019. Adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Recently issued accounting pronouncements

ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments

This standard changes the impairment model for most financial assets that are measured at amortized cost and certain other instruments, including trade receivables, from an incurred loss model to an expected loss model and adds certain new required disclosures. Under the expected loss model, entities will recognize estimated credit losses to be incurred over the entire contractual term of the instrument rather than delaying recognition of credit losses until it is probable the loss has been incurred. The new standard is effective for the fiscal year beginning after December 15, 2019, with early adoption permitted. Based upon the outstanding balance of the Company’s trade receivables and its positive collection history, the Company’s management does not believe that the adoption of this standard will have a material impact on its consolidated financial position and results of operations.

ASU No. 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework—Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement

This amendment provides updates to the disclosure requirements on fair value measures in Topic 820 which includes the changes in unrealized gains and losses in other comprehensive income for recurring Level 3 fair value measurements, the option of additional quantitative information surrounding unobservable inputs and the elimination of disclosures around the valuation processes for Level 3 measurements. The new standard is effective for the fiscal year beginning after December 15, 2019. The Company’s management does not believe that the adoption of this standard will have a material impact on its consolidated financial position and results of results of operations. 

ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Not required as we are a smaller reporting company.

ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

Our consolidated financial statements required by this Item are set forth in Item 15 beginning on page F-1 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

None.

ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) promulgated under the Exchange Act that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in Exchange Act reports 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 (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer), as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Report of Management on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) promulgated under the Exchange Act as a process designed by, or under the supervision of, our principal executive officer and principal financial and accounting officer and effected by our Board of Directors, management, and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with GAAP and includes those policies and procedures that:

Because of our inherent limitations, our internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation. Projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

Our management assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2019. In making this assessment, management used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013 Framework).

Based on our evaluation, management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was not effective as of December 31, 2019 due to a material weakness in our internal controls over our financial close and reporting process. A material weakness is a deficiency, or combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected and corrected on a timely basis. As this deficiency created a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement would not be prevented or detected in a timely basis, management concluded that the control deficiency represented a material weakness and accordingly our internal control over financial reporting was not effective as of December 31, 2019. Management concluded that additional formal procedures should be implemented in the financial close and reporting process to ensure that appropriate and timely reviews occur on all financial reporting analysis. Management also concluded that we did not have a sufficient complement of corporate personnel with appropriate levels of accounting and controls knowledge and experience commensurate with our financial reporting requirements to appropriately analyze, record and disclose accounting matters completely and accurately.

The material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting resulted in proposed audit adjustments to the Company’s consolidated financial statements in the areas of lease accounting, long-lived asset impairment and accrued liabilities accounting as of and for the year ended December 31, 2019.

Remediation Plan for Material Weakness in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

We are still considering the full extent of the procedures to implement in order to remediate the material weakness described above. The current remediation plan includes a more robust review process, and an increase in the supervision and monitoring of the financial reporting processes and our accounting personnel. We will ensure that accounting personnel have the level of accounting and controls knowledge and experience commensurate with our financial reporting requirements by instituting a formal training program for all accounting personnel on a regular basis on internal control procedures over financial reporting. The current remediation plan also includes implementing controls over calculations, analysis and conclusions associated with non-routine transactions at a more precise level. We will also allocate additional resources to the corporate accounting function, which may include the use of independent consultants with sufficient expertise to assist in the preparation and review of certain non-recurring transactions and timely review of the account reconciliations

Lastly we will automate, where possible and practical, all account analysis and calculations currently being done manually by better utilizing our current general ledger accounting system. Where cost effective, we will outsource any manually processes that are time consuming to free up accounting personnel to spend more time preparing and reviewing account analysis.

We cannot assure you that any of our remedial measures will be effective in resolving this material weakness. If our management is unable to conclude that we have effective internal control over financial reporting, or to certify the effectiveness of such controls, or if additional material weaknesses in our internal controls are identified in the future, which could result in material misstatements of future annual or interim consolidated financial statements that may not be prevented or detected. We could also be subject to regulatory scrutiny and a loss of public confidence, which could have a material adverse effect on our business and our stock price. In addition, if we do not maintain adequate financial and management personnel, processes and controls, we may not be able to manage our business effectively or accurately report our financial performance on a timely basis, which could cause a decline in our common stock price and adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

Based on our evaluation, management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was not effective as of December 31, 2019 due to a material weakness in our internal control over our financial close and reporting process. Management concluded that we did not have a sufficient complement of corporate personnel with appropriate levels of accounting and controls knowledge and experience commensurate with our financial reporting requirements to appropriately analyze, record and disclose accounting matters completely and accurately. As a result of this evaluation, the Principal Accounting Officer extensively used outside consultants who possessed the appropriate levels of accounting and controls knowledge.

ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION

None.

PART III

ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Information called for by this Item will be included in an amendment to this Annual Report on Form 10-K to be filed with the SEC and is incorporated by reference in this Item 10.

ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

Information called for by this Item will be included in an amendment to this Annual Report on Form 10-K to be filed with the SEC and is incorporated by reference in this Item 11.

ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

Information called for by this Item will be included in an amendment to this Annual Report on Form 10-K to be filed with the SEC ” and is incorporated by reference in this Item 12.

ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

Information called for by this Item will be included in an amendment to this Annual Report on Form 10-K to be filed with the SEC and is incorporated by reference in this Item 13.

ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES

Information called for by this Item will be included in an amendment to this Annual Report on Form 10-K to be filed with the SEC and is incorporated by reference in this Item 14.

PART IV

ITEM 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

(a)(1) Consolidated Financial Statements. For the financial statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, see “Index to the Financial Statements” on page F-1.

(a)(2) Consolidated Financial Statement Schedules. All schedules are omitted because they are not applicable or because the required information is included in the financial statements or notes thereto.

(a)(3) Exhibits. The following exhibits are filed as part of, or incorporated by reference into, this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Exhibits Index

ITEM 16. FORM 10-K SUMMARY

None.

Exhibit XpresSpa Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries

INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Board of Directors and

Stockholders of XpresSpa Group, Inc.:

Opinion on the Consolidated Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of XpresSpa Group, Inc. and subsidiaries (the Company) as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, and the related consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss, changes in stockholders’ equity (deficit) and cash flows for the years then ended, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the consolidated financial statements). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the two-year period ended December 31, 2019, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Substantial Doubt about the Company’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, based on its projections, the Company anticipates that during 2020, it will not have sufficient capital to repay its current obligations. Furthermore, the Company’s recurring losses from operations, working capital deficiency and stockholders’ deficit raises substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. Management's plans in regard to these matters are also described in Note 1. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

Basis for Opinion

These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

XpresSpa Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

*2018 share amounts were adjusted to reflect the impact of the 1:20 reverse stock split that became effective on February 22, 2019. 

The accompanying notes form an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

XpresSpa Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

*2018 per share and weighted-average number of shares were adjusted to reflect the impact of the 1:20 reverse stock split that became effective on February 22, 2019.

The accompanying notes form an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

XpresSpa Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)

(In thousands)