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EX-99.1 - PRESS RELEASE - LENCO MOBILE INC. | lenco_ex9901.htm |
EX-32 - CERTIFICATION - LENCO MOBILE INC. | lenco_10q-ex32.htm |
EX-31.1 - CERTIFICATION - LENCO MOBILE INC. | lenco_10q-ex3101.htm |
EX-31.2 - CERTIFICATION - LENCO MOBILE INC. | lenco_10q-ex3102.htm |
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2011
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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Commission File Number: 000-53830
LENCO MOBILE INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
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75-3111137
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(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization
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(IRS Employer Identification No.)
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345 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara, California
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93101
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
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(805) 308-9199
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of Each Class
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Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
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None
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None
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act:
Common Stock, Par Value $0.001
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes x No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer ¨
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Accelerated filer x
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Non-accelerated filer ¨
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Smaller reporting company ¨
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ¨ No x
As of August 8, 2011, 71,145,659 shares of Lenco Mobile Inc.’s common stock were outstanding.
Lenco Mobile Inc.
For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2011
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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EXPLANATORY NOTE
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SPECIAL NOTE ABOUT FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
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MARKET DATA AND INDUSTRY INFORMATION
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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Item 1. Financial Statements.
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
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Item 4. Controls and Procedures.
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
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Item 1. Legal Proceedings.
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Item 1A. Risk Factors.
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Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
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Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.
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Item 4. (Removed and Reserved).
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Item 5. Other Information.
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Item 6. Exhibits.
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SIGNATURES
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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EXPLANATORY NOTE
In this quarterly report on Form 10-Q, unless the context indicates otherwise, the terms “Lenco Mobile,” “Company,” “we,” “us” and “our” refer to Lenco Mobile Inc., a Delaware corporation, and its subsidiaries.
SPECIAL NOTE ABOUT FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements in this report are “forward-looking statements.” Forward-looking statements reflect current views about future events and financial performance based on certain assumptions. They include opinions, forecasts, intentions, plans, goals, projections, guidance, expectations, beliefs or other statements that are not statements of historical fact. Words such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “expects,” “plans,” “believes,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “estimates,” “approximates,” “predicts,” or “projects,” or the negative or other variation of such words, and similar expressions may identify a statement as a forward-looking statement. Any statements that refer to projections of our future financial performance, our anticipated growth and trends in our business, our goals, strategies, focus and plans, and other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including statements expressing general optimism about future operating results and the development of our products, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this report may include statements about:
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Our ability to control operating costs and fully implement our current business plan;
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Our ability to obtain future financing or funds when needed;
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Our ability to successfully launch our solutions and services with new mobile telephone network operators (“Wireless Carriers”);
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The timing and ability of Wireless Carriers to invest in and roll out their next generation mobile networks;
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Our ability to respond to new developments in technology and new applications of existing technology before our competitors;
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Risks associated with acquisitions, business combinations, strategic partnerships, divestures, and other significant transactions which may involve additional uncertainties; and
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Financial risk due to fluctuations in foreign currencies against the U.S. Dollar.
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The forward-looking statements in this report speak only as of the date of this report and, except to the extent required by law, we do not undertake any obligation to update any forward looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to certain events, risks, and uncertainties that may be outside of our control. When considering forward-looking statements, you should carefully review the risks, uncertainties and other cautionary statements in this report as they identify certain important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the forward-looking statements. These factors include, among others, the risks described under Item 1A and elsewhere in this report, as well as in our annual report on Form 10-K and other reports we file with the SEC. Caution should be taken not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements.
MARKET DATA AND INDUSTRY INFORMATION
Information regarding market and industry statistics contained in this report is included based on information available to us which we believe is accurate. We have not reviewed or included data from all available sources, and cannot assure stockholders of the accuracy or completeness of the data included in this report.
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements.
Lenco Mobile Inc.
and its Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets
As of | ||||||||
June 30, 2011
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December 31, 2010
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(audited)
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ASSETS
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Current assets:
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Cash and cash equivalents
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$ | 2,663,162 | $ | 9,282,898 | ||||
Investments
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345,071 | 431,250 | ||||||
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $30,020 and $94,720, respectively
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2,110,729 | 1,247,683 | ||||||
Purchase price receivable
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- | 275,000 | ||||||
Notes receivable, current portion
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- | 40,000 | ||||||
Other current assets
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351,011 | 296,630 | ||||||
Income taxes receivable
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362,814 | 492,889 | ||||||
Total current assets
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5,832,787 | 12,066,350 | ||||||
Property and equipment, net
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1,193,300 | 1,303,965 | ||||||
Other noncurrent assets:
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Intangible assets - goodwill
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13,954,360 | 13,983,214 | ||||||
Intangible assets - other, net
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17,994,750 | 20,422,664 | ||||||
Other noncurrent assets
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36,522 | 29,700 | ||||||
Total other noncurrent assets
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31,985,632 | 34,435,578 | ||||||
Total assets
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$ | 39,011,719 | $ | 47,805,893 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
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Current liabilities:
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Accounts payable and accrued expenses
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$ | 1,717,495 | $ | 2,314,066 | ||||
Current portion of long-term debt, net of debt discount (convertible debt portion of $260,000 and $1,625,750, respectively)
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355,645 | 1,759,110 | ||||||
Preferred dividend payable
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495,161 | 165,193 | ||||||
Preferred stock deposit liability
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- | 400,000 | ||||||
Current contingent consideration liability
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464,431 | 479,689 | ||||||
Warrant put liability
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60,000 | 60,000 | ||||||
Total current liabilities
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3,092,732 | 5,178,058 | ||||||
Long-term debt, less current portion
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15,704 | 133,842 | ||||||
Deferred tax liability
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946,635 | 1,900,565 | ||||||
Contingent consideration liability, net of current portion
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- | 12,237,896 | ||||||
Total liabilities
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4,055,071 | 19,450,361 | ||||||
Commitments and contingencies
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Shareholders' equity:
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Preferred Stock, Series A 1,000,000 shares authorized, $.001 par value, 107,500 and 100,000 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2011and at December 31, 2010, respectively
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108 | 100 | ||||||
Common stock, 250,000,000 shares authorized, $.001 par value,71,145,659 shares issued and outstanding at both June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010.
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71,145 | 71,145 | ||||||
Additional paid in capital
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58,773,132 | 54,243,114 | ||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income
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453,768 | 568,530 | ||||||
Accumulated deficit
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(24,097,962 | ) | (26,455,744 | ) | ||||
Total Lenco Mobile Inc. shareholders' equity
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35,200,191 | 28,427,145 | ||||||
Noncontrolling deficit
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(243,543 | ) | (71,613 | ) | ||||
Total equity
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34,956,648 | 28,355,532 | ||||||
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
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$ | 39,011,719 | $ | 47,805,893 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Lenco Mobile Inc.
and its Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||
2011
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2010
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Revenue
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$ | 2,248,198 | $ | 3,063,154 | $ | 4,677,964 | $ | 5,284,123 | ||||||||
Cost of sales
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798,726 | 752,739 | 1,493,876 | 1,400,355 | ||||||||||||
Gross profit
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1,449,472 | 2,310,415 | 3,184,088 | 3,883,768 | ||||||||||||
Operating expense:
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Sales and marketing
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459,789 | 265,028 | 811,011 | 403,603 | ||||||||||||
General and administrative
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3,043,909 | 2,177,944 | 5,919,672 | 3,889,493 | ||||||||||||
Stock compensation expense
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556,892 | - | 1,112,873 | - | ||||||||||||
Research and development
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52,500 | 133,352 | 105,000 | 276,211 | ||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization
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1,623,126 | 727,941 | 3,203,336 | 1,426,450 | ||||||||||||
Total operating expense
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5,736,216 | 3,304,265 | 11,151,892 | 5,995,757 | ||||||||||||
Loss from operations
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(4,286,744 | ) | (993,850 | ) | (7,967,804 | ) | (2,111,989 | ) | ||||||||
Other income (expense):
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Interest expense, net
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(8,744 | ) | (112,825 | ) | (20,157 | ) | (346,125 | ) | ||||||||
Other income (expense), net
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- | - | 6,301 | 631,360 | ||||||||||||
Contingent consideration adjustment
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12,237,896 | - | 12,237,896 | - | ||||||||||||
Total other income (expense)
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12,229,152 | (112,825 | ) | 12,224,040 | 285,235 | |||||||||||
Income (loss) from operations before provision for (benefit from) income taxes
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7,942,408 | (1,106,675 | ) | 4,256,236 | (1,826,754 | ) | ||||||||||
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes
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(1,015,629 | ) | 156,446 | (926,738 | ) | 131,884 | ||||||||||
Income (loss) from continuing operations
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8,958,037 | (1,263,121 | ) | 5,182,974 | (1,958,638 | ) | ||||||||||
Income from discontinued operations
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- | 559,296 | 1,013,201 | |||||||||||||
Net income (loss)
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8,958,037 | (703,825 | ) | 5,182,974 | (945,437 | ) | ||||||||||
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest
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103,614 | 16,564 | 171,930 | 16,564 | ||||||||||||
Net income (loss) attributable to Lenco Mobile Inc.
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9,061,651 | (687,261 | ) | 5,354,904 | (928,873 | ) | ||||||||||
Preferred stock dividends
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(168,004 | ) | - | (329,968 | ) | - | ||||||||||
Series A Preferred Stock accretion of beneficial conversion feature
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(1,417,153 | ) | - | (2,667,154 | ) | - | ||||||||||
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders
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$ | 7,476,494 | $ | (687,261 | ) | $ | 2,357,782 | $ | (928,873 | ) | ||||||
Basic and diluted net loss per share applicable to common stockholders
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Net income (loss) per share applicable to common stockholders from continuing operations - basic
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$ | 0.13 | $ | (0.02 | ) | $ | 0.07 | $ | (0.03 | ) | ||||||
Net income (loss) per share applicable to common stockholders from continuing operations - diluted
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$ | 0.10 | $ | - | $ | 0.03 | $ | - | ||||||||
Net income (loss) per share applicable to common stockholders from discontinued operations - basic
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$ | - | $ | (0.01 | ) | $ | - | $ | (0.01 | ) | ||||||
Net income (loss) per share applicable to common stockholders from discontinued operations - diluted
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$ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||||
Weighted average shares used in per share calculation - basic
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71,145,659 | 65,163,803 | 71,145,659 | 65,106,760 | ||||||||||||
Weighted average shares used in per share calculation - diluted
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78,642,432 | 65,163,803 | 78,642,432 | 65,106,760 | ||||||||||||
Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||
2011 | 2010 | 2011 | 2010 | |||||||||||||
Net income (loss)
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$ | 8,958,037 | $ | (703,825 | ) | $ | 5,182,974 | $ | (945,437 | ) | ||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustment
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(108,277 | ) | (91,841 | ) | (28,513 | ) | (82,064 | ) | ||||||||
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments
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(120,750 | ) | 41,688 | (86,250 | ) | 41,688 | ||||||||||
Total comprehensive income (loss)
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$ | 8,729,010 | $ | (753,978 | ) | $ | 5,068,211 | $ | (985,813 | ) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Lenco Mobile Inc.
and its subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Six Months Ended June 30,
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Cash flows from operating activities:
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Net income (loss) attributable to Lenco Mobile Inc.
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$ | 5,354,904 | $ | (928,873 | ) | |||
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash used in operating activities:
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Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest
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(171,930 | ) | (16,564 | ) | ||||
Depreciation, amortization and other
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3,184,523 | 1,454,739 | ||||||
Amortization of debt discounts
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18,876 | 153,440 | ||||||
Common stock compensation expense
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164,770 | - | ||||||
Stock option compensation expense
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948,103 | - | ||||||
Gain on sale of property and equipment
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(6,301 | ) | - | |||||
Performed service for marketable securities
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- | (575,000 | ) | |||||
Write-off of note receivable
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40,000 | - | ||||||
Contingent consideration adjustment
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(12,237,896 | ) | - | |||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of impact of acquisitions:
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Accounts receivable
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(881,124 | ) | (630,489 | ) | ||||
Purchase price receivable
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275,000 | - | ||||||
Other current and non-current assets
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(90,085 | ) | 217,382 | |||||
Accounts payable, accrued expenses, and other current liabilities
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(480,448 | ) | (111,754 | ) | ||||
Deferred tax liability
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(953,930 | ) | - | |||||
Income taxes receivable
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116,413 | (338,910 | ) | |||||
Net cash used in operating activities
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(4,719,125 | ) | (776,029 | ) | ||||
Cash flows from investing activities:
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Purchases of property and equipment
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(288,032 | ) | (286,820 | ) | ||||
Purchases and expenditures for intangible assets
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(526,682 | ) | (66,271 | ) | ||||
Net cash used in investing activities
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(814,714 | ) | (353,091 | ) | ||||
Cash flows from financing activities:
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Payment of long-term debt
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(1,380,141 | ) | (203,595 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt
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- | 2,019,000 | ||||||
Proceeds from issuance of Series A Preferred Stock
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350,000 | - | ||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
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(1,030,141 | ) | 1,815,405 | |||||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
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(55,756 | ) | 6,562 | |||||
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
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(6,619,736 | ) | 692,847 | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
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9,282,898 | 386,811 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
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$ | 2,663,162 | $ | 1,079,658 | ||||
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
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Cash paid for income taxes
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$ | - | $ | 493,682 | ||||
Cash paid for interest
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$ | 20,157 | $ | 474,334 | ||||
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities:
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Preferred stock dividends and accretions
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$ | 2,997,122 | $ | - | ||||
Conversion of notes for 828,662 shares of common stock
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$ | - | $ | 2,754,000 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
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LENCO MOBILE INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 30, 2011
(Unaudited)
NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Organization and Nature of Business
We develop, own and operate mobile phone advertising platforms that are used by mobile telephone network operators (“Wireless Carriers”) and manufacturers, retailers and commercial enterprises (“Brand Owners”) to attract, retain and monetize relationships with consumers. During 2010, we broadened our market reach to include ownership of platforms for mobile and internet advertising for terrestrial radio and “pure-play” internet broadcasters.
We were incorporated in 1999 in Delaware under the name of Shochet Holdings Corporation and we have been engaged in our current line of business, mobile and internet marketing, since early 2008. Prior to 2008, Shochet Holdings Corporation completed an initial public offering, underwent several changes of control and was engaged in several different businesses, which included discount brokerage, financial services, mortgage banking and apparel, ultimately we were operating as a shell company seeking a combination with another operating company. The shell company and its predecessors had generated losses of approximately $15.8 million which are reflected in our accumulated deficit.
Our primary products and solutions have been adopted by and are in use by Brand Owners in the United States and South Africa. Over the past couple of years, we have worked to expand our operations into new geographic territories and developed a number of highly competitive and innovative new products and solutions which we believe will enable us to expand our operations in the near future. In particular, we have invested significant time and resources in building relationships with Wireless Carriers and Brand Owners in Asia, Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. We offer various solutions and services to our customers such as mobile greeting cards, a mobile financial statement solution, bulk MMS messaging server, mobile newspapers, and mobile and internet platforms for terrestrial radio and “pure-play” internet broadcasters.
Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Lenco Mobile Inc. and its 100% wholly-owned subsidiaries Lenco Multimedia Inc. (formerly AdMax Media Inc.), Capital Supreme (Pty) Ltd, Lenco International Ltd, Lenco Mobile USA Inc., Lenco Media Inc. (formerly Jetcast, Inc.) and Lenco Technology Group Ltd. The Company has a 75% interest in a Mexican subsidiary, Soluciones de Buro Moviles, S.A, a 70% interest in two Singaporean entities (Lenco Mobile Asia Pty Ltd. and Lenco Mobile Singapore Pty Ltd.), and an arrangement to initiate operations in South Korea with a 100% interest (Lenco Mobile Korea Ltd) and in the UK for a 70% interest under Lenco Mobile UK Ltd. In addition, we have been funding all expenses for the establishment of our Colombian operation and anticipate that it will officially be organized as a subsidiary during the course of 2011 under the name Lenco Mobile Colombia SAS. We have opened a UK office under the name of Lenco Mobile UK Ltd. and are funding that operation in which we expect to have a 70% interest upon finalization of terms with the minority shareholder. All above entities are consolidated and all significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP).
Foreign Currency Translation
Our financial statements are presented in United States Dollars (“USD” or “$”). All subsidiary operations that utilize a functional currency other than USD are translated from local currencies used into USD in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) topic 830-30, “Foreign Currency Matters – Translation of Financial Statements”. Accordingly, all assets and liabilities are translated at the exchange rates prevailing at the balance sheet dates and all income and expenditure items are translated at the average rates for each of the periods presented. To the extent that transactions occur regularly throughout the year, they are translated at the average rate of exchange for the year since this is deemed to provide a good approximation of the actual exchange rates at which those transactions occurred. The symbol “R” when used before all the figures in these consolidated financial statements and related footnotes signifies a denomination of South African Rands.
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
We follow ASC Topic 220, “Comprehensive Income.” This statement establishes standards for reporting comprehensive income and its components in financial statements. Comprehensive income, as defined, includes all changes in equity (net assets) during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources. Examples of items to be included in comprehensive income, which are excluded from net income, include foreign currency translation adjustments and unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities.
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Noncontrolling Interest
We follow ASC topic 810, “Consolidation,” which establishes standards governing the accounting for and reporting of noncontrolling interests (NCIs) in partially-owned consolidated subsidiaries and the loss of control of subsidiaries. Certain provisions of this standard indicate, among other things, that NCIs be treated as a separate component of equity, not as a liability, that increases and decreases in the parent’s ownership interest that leave control intact be treated as equity transactions rather than as step acquisitions or dilution gains or losses, and that losses of a partially owned consolidated subsidiary be allocated to the NCI even when such allocation might result in a deficit balance. This standard also required changes to certain presentation and disclosure requirements.
The net income (loss) attributed to the NCI was separately designated in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. Losses attributable to the NCI in a subsidiary may exceed the NCI’s interests in the subsidiary’s equity. The excess attributable to the NCI is attributed to those interests. The NCI shall continue to be attributed its share of losses even if that attribution results in a deficit NCI balance.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
We consider all highly liquid instruments purchased with a maturity of three months or less as cash equivalents.
Investments
Investments as of June 30, 2011 consisted of corporate securities received in exchange for services rendered and held as available-for-sale. Investments classified as available-for-sale are stated at fair value with unrealized gains and losses, net of taxes, reported in accumulated other comprehensive loss in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. We classify our available-for-sale investments as current and non-current based on their actual remaining time to maturity. We do not recognize changes in the fair value of our available-for-sale investments in income unless a decline in value is considered other-than-temporary in accordance with the authoritative guidance.
Our investment policy is designed to limit exposure to any one issuer depending on credit quality. We use information provided by third parties to adjust the carrying value of certain of our investments to fair value at the end of each period. Fair values are based on valuation models that use market quotes and, for certain investments, assumptions as to the creditworthiness of the entities issuing those underlying instruments.
Accounts Receivable
We extend credit based on an evaluation of a customer’s financial condition and payment history. Significant management judgment is required to determine the allowance for sales returns and doubtful accounts. Management determines the adequacy of the allowance based on historical write-off percentages and information collected from individual customers. Accounts receivable are charged off against the allowance when collectability is determined to be permanently impaired. At June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the allowance for doubtful accounts was approximately $30,000 and $95,000, respectively. Approximately 44% and 58% of gross accounts receivable at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively, were from our four largest customers.
Certain Risks and Concentrations
Financial instruments, which potentially subject us to concentrations of credit risk, consist of cash and cash equivalents and accounts receivable. We extend credit based on an evaluation of the customer's financial condition, usually on an unsecured basis. Exposure to losses on receivables is principally dependent on each customer's financial condition. We monitor our exposure for credit losses and maintain allowances for anticipated losses, as required.
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2011, approximately 45% and 57% of our revenues were from our four top customers totaling approximately $1.0 million and $2.7 million, respectively. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2010, approximately 81% and 70% of our revenues were from our four top customers totaling approximately $2.5 million and $3.7 million, respectively.
We purchase bulk message services from Wireless Carriers on a purchase order basis. We do not have long term contracts with Wireless Carriers to protect our access to the network or the prices we pay for network access. Any failure to secure new purchase orders from Brand Owners, inability to access Wireless Carrier networks at reasonable rates, would have a substantial negative impact on our business.
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Property and Equipment
Property and equipment is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Repairs and maintenance are charged to operations as incurred. Property and equipment is depreciated on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the related assets, as follows:
Furniture and fixtures
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5-6 years
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Computer and network equipment
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3 years
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Computer software
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2-5 years
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Leasehold improvements
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Shorter of useful life or life of the lease
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Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
We apply the provisions of ASC Topic 360, “Property, Plant, and Equipment,” which addresses financial accounting and reporting for the impairment or disposal of long-lived assets. We evaluate the recoverability of our long-lived assets if circumstances indicate impairment may have occurred. This analysis is performed by comparing the respective carrying values of the assets to the current and expected future cash flows, on an undiscounted basis, to be generated from such assets. ASC 360 requires impairment losses to be recorded on long-lived assets used in operations when indicators of impairment are present and the undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated by those assets are less than the assets’ carrying amounts. In that event, a loss is recognized based on the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the fair value of the long-lived assets. Loss on long-lived assets to be disposed of is determined in a similar manner, except that fair values are reduced for the cost of disposal.
Research and Development
At this time, we have relatively little in research and development expense and we expect this amount to increase as we increase our investment in the development of unique technologies. Research and development expense for the three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 were approximately $53,000 and $133,000, respectively. Research and development expense for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 were approximately $105,000 and $276,000, respectively.
Software
Purchased software and the direct costs associated with the customization and installation thereof are capitalized. Expenditure on internally-developed software is capitalized if it meets the criteria for capitalizing development expenditure. Other software development expenditures are charged to operations when incurred.
Patents and Trademarks
Expenditures on purchased patents and trademarks are capitalized. Expenditures incurred to extend the term of the patents or trademarks are capitalized. All other expenditures are charged to operations when incurred.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting periods. Our most significant estimates include intangible assets, goodwill, contingent consideration liability and stock-based compensation. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue is recognized net of indirect taxes, rebates, chargebacks and trade discounts. Our revenue is generated primarily from the sale of transactional marketing services and advisory services, and may take the form of per transaction fees, retainers, advisory and service fees and, to a lesser extent, license fees. Revenue recognition varies depending on the type of transaction, and may involve recognizing revenues over the term of a contract, a period in which services are performed, at the time a transaction is performed.
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Transaction fees: In certain instances we earn revenues on a transaction basis. For example, under the terms of our agreements with Wireless Carriers and Brand Owners, we earn transaction fees when a wireless subscriber downloads content into a mobile phone via one of our servers. A significant portion of our internet and internet broadcasting businesses are transaction-based. Often Brand Owners pay us on the basis of the number of qualified consumer leads we generated in an online campaign, or the number of advertisements we served on our UniversalPlayer™. Transaction fees are recognized as revenue in the period in which the transaction giving rise to the fee occurs.
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Retainers: Some of our clients, including certain Wireless Carriers, pay us fixed monthly fees for the right to use defined products and services. For example, we periodically enter into contracts to host and maintain mobile access gateways; back-end connectivity; MMS and SMS messaging connectivity; monitoring, quality assurance and support in exchange for a monthly retainer. Retainers are generally negotiated on a term of six months or one year, depending on the nature of the product or service we provide. Revenues from retainer arrangements are generally recognized ratably over the term of the contract in accordance with ASC topic 605-20-25-3. These services are accounted for as a single unit of accounting as they do not meet the criteria for segregation into multiple deliverable units for purposes of revenue recognition as per ASC topic 605-25-25-5.
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Program contracts: We enter into certain program contracts with clients, including Brand Owners, under which we provide a defined service for a fixed fee per transaction. For example, our mobile statement products are used by some of our clients to deliver monthly statements to the mobile phones to their respective subscribers or consumers. We earn a fixed fee for each statement sent to a mobile phone. Revenues from these contracts are recognized upon provision of such services.
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Advisory and service fees: We earn advisory and service fees when Brand Owners hire us to assist in the design and execution of either a mobile or an online advertising campaign. We provide services from the initial conceptualization through the creation of the content, website and mobi site development, database design/development, and all other such services to successfully implement the mobile and internet marketing campaign, including final product dissemination to consumers and measurement of success rates. Fees for these services are recognized as revenue when the services have been performed. Each of these services are priced, billed and recorded as revenue separately and in the period in which the services are performed.
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Licenses of software platforms: We earn royalties from the license of our FlightPlan, FlightDeck and Jupiter platforms to Wireless Carriers. These platforms are connected to the Wireless Carriers’ messaging centers and earn fees ratably over the time period that they provide service to the Wireless Carriers or on a per message charge depending on the individual agreement with the Wireless Carrier. With agreements that are based on a period of time in which the Wireless Carrier utilized the platforms, revenues from these licenses are generally recognized ratably over the term of the contract in which the platforms will be utilized as per ASC topic 605-20-25-3 as discussed below. For those Wireless Carriers that agree to a per message basis to pay for the utilization of our platforms, we recognize revenue in the period in which the transaction giving rise to the revenue on a per message basis occurs.
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For licensing transactions, we recognize revenue in accordance with ASC Topic 605, “Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements” as delineated below:
Revenue is recognized when the following criteria are met:
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When persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists. Contracts and customer purchase orders are generally used to determine the existence of an arrangement.
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Delivery has occurred or services have been rendered and the significant risks and rewards of ownership have been transferred to the purchaser. Completion of services or delivery of messages to mobile phone subscribers on behalf of our customers are the general components of delivery in our business.
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The selling price is fixed or determinable. We assess whether the selling price is fixed or determinable based on the payment terms associated with the transaction and whether the sales price is subject to refund or adjustment.
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Collectability is reasonably assured. We assess collectability based primarily on the creditworthiness of the customer as determined by credit checks and analysis, as well as the customers’ payment history.
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From time to time we may receive revenue in advance of the services performed, which are recorded as deferred revenues. At June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, deferred revenue for both periods was approximately $4,000, which is included in “Accounts payable and accrued expenses” in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
Stock-Based Compensation
We record stock-based compensation in accordance with ASC Topic 718, “Compensation – Stock Compensation” which requires companies to measure compensation cost for stock-based employee compensation at fair value at the grant date and recognize the expense over the employee’s requisite service period.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
ASC Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures,” requires disclosure of the fair value of financial instruments held by the Company. ASC 820 defines a three-tier value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used in the valuation methodologies in measuring fair-value.
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As of June 30, 2011, our only financial assets include cash and cash equivalents and investments, which are presented at fair value based on Level 1 inputs.
The carrying values of our other financial instruments, including accounts receivable, purchase price receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses, warrant put liability, and short-term debt approximate their fair values due to their short maturities. The carrying values of our long-term liabilities approximate their fair values based on current rates of interest for instruments with similar characteristics. There are no assets or liabilities measured on a non-recurring basis.
Business Combinations
We apply ASC Topic 805 to account for acquisitions of businesses. The cost of an acquisition is measured as the aggregate of the fair values at the date of the change of control, liabilities incurred, equity instruments issued. Identifiable intangible assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities acquired or assumed are measured separately at their fair value as of the acquisition date. The excess of the cost of the acquisition over the fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired is recorded as goodwill.
The determination of fair values for the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed is based on various assumptions and valuation methodologies requiring considerable management judgment. The most significant variables in these valuations are discount rates, terminal values, the number of years on which to base the cash flow projections, as well as the assumptions and estimates used to determine the cash inflows and outflows.
Income Taxes
We account for income taxes in accordance with ASC Topic 740, “Income Taxes.” Under ASC 740, deferred income taxes are recognized for the tax consequences in future years of differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their financial statement reported amounts at each period end, based on enacted tax laws and statutory tax rates applicable to the periods in which the differences are expected to affect taxable income. Valuation allowances are established, when necessary, to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized. The provision for income taxes represents the tax expense for the period, if any, and the change during the period in deferred tax assets and liabilities. In addition, beginning in June 2011, we began to amortize the deferred tax liability of $1.9 million. As of June 30, 2011, approximately $947,000 was amortized and recorded as a “benefit from income taxes” on the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss).
Under ASC 740, a tax position is recognized as a benefit only if it is “more likely than not” that the tax position would be sustained in a tax examination, with a tax examination being presumed to occur. The evaluation of a tax position is a two-step process. The first step is to determine whether it is more-likely-than-not that a tax position will be sustained upon examination, including the resolution of any related appeals or litigation based on the technical merits of that position. The second step is to measure a tax position that meets the more-likely-than-not threshold to determine the amount of benefit to be recognized in the financial statements. A tax position is measured at the largest amount of benefit that is greater than 50 percent likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. Tax positions that previously failed to meet the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold should be recognized in the first subsequent period in which the threshold is met. Previously recognized tax positions that no longer meet the more-likely-than-not criteria should be de-recognized in the first subsequent financial reporting period in which the threshold is no longer met. The Company does not believe that it has any uncertain tax positions. As of June 30, 2011, the tax years for 2007 to 2010 were open.
Earnings (Loss) Per Share
We calculate earnings per share in accordance with the ASC Topic 260-10, “Earnings Per Share.” Basic earnings (loss) per share is computed by dividing earnings (loss) available to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of common stock outstanding. Diluted earnings (loss) per share is computed similar to basic earnings (loss) per share except that the denominator is increased to include additional common stock available upon conversion of convertible preferred stock and upon exercise of stock options and warrants using the treasury stock method, except for periods of operating loss for which no common share equivalents are included because their effect would be anti-dilutive. Dilution is computed by applying the treasury stock method. Under this method, convertible preferred stock, warrants and options are assumed to be exercised at the beginning of the period (or at the time of issuance, if later), and as if funds obtained thereby were used to purchase common stock at the average market price during the period.
As of June 30, 2011, there were 1,394,166 warrants, 5,495,000 stock options, which were excluded from the computation because the effect of including them would have been anti-dilutive due to the net income (losses) incurred. As of June 30, 2011 there were 107,500 shares of convertible preferred stock outstanding which would convert to 7,496,773 shares of common stock as of June 30, 2011, which were included in the computation for diluted earnings (loss) per share.
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NOTE 2 – DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
On December 30, 2010, Lenco Multimedia Inc., formerly AdMax Media Inc., sold the assets used in its educational lead generation service business (“EDU Vertical”) and their name, AdMax Media Inc., to a newly-formed, unrelated third-party company organized under the name AdMax Media, Inc. (“Newco”). During the second half of calendar 2010, revenues and profits from the EDU Vertical steadily declined likely as a result of decreasing online schools’ advertising budgets. We believe this was likely tied to increasing scrutiny from the U.S. government on online educational funding with taxpayer dollars. Executive management determined it was in the best interest of the Company to sell the assets related to EDU Vertical before further degradation of their potential realizable sales value occurred.
The asset sale was pursuant to the asset purchase agreement with Silverback Network, Inc. (“Silverback”) dated December 3, 2010 as amended on December 28, 2010. The purchase price for the assets was approximately $2.8 million. At the closing, Newco paid $2.5 million to Lenco Multimedia Inc. and $125,000 to an escrow account to secure certain of Lenco Multimedia’s indemnification obligations under the asset purchase agreement and the remaining $150,000 to be paid at the settlement date. In May 2011, Lenco Multimedia Inc. and Newco agreed to finalize all open consideration and we received the $125,000 in the escrow account and the remaining $150,000, which had been previously recorded as a “purchase price receivable” in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2010. In addition, the amount collected by Newco over the minimum accounts receivables amount of $700,000 approximated $317,000 and this amount was also received in May 2011. Operating results for EDU Vertical business have been presented in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations as discontinued operations for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2010.
Accordingly, operating results for EDU Vertical have been presented in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 as discontinued operations and are summarized below:
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Revenue
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$ | 5,243,400 | $ | 9,027,620 | ||||
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(2,180,246 | ) | (3,743,497 | ) | ||||
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3,063,154 | 5,284,123 | ||||||
Cost of sales
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Cost of sales related to discontinued operations
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(1,475,852 | ) | (2,454,418 | ) | ||||
Net cost of sales
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$ | 752,739 | $ | 1,400,355 | ||||
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$ | 3,014,809 | $ | 5,172,847 | ||||
Gross profit after discontinued operations
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$ | 2,310,415 | $ | 3,883,768 |
NOTE 3 – INVESTMENTS
The following table summarizes the fair value of our available-for-sale investment at June 30, 2011:
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$ | 431,250 | $ | - | $ | (86,250 | ) | $ | 345,000 |
We evaluated our publicly traded equity securities as of June 30, 2011 and determined that there is no current indication of an other-than-temporary impairment. If the unrealized loss at June 30, 2011 continues and further declines through the end of the year, we will evaluate the security for an other-than-temporary impairment. This determination will be based on several factors, which include the length of time and extent to which fair value has been less than the cost basis and the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, and our intent and ability to hold the publicly traded equity securities for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in market value.
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NOTE 4 – PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
At June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 property and equipment, net consisted of the following:
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Furniture and fixtures
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$ | 734,881 | $ | 650,605 | ||||
Leasehold improvements
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Building - held for sale
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Computer and network equipment
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Computer software
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$ | 271,973 | $ | 536,305 |
At December 31, 2010, we classified a parcel of residential property with a cost of R764,708 (as of December 31, 2010 this is approximately $115,000) as held for sale presented in “Property and Equipment, net” in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet for December 31, 2010. No depreciation or amortization is provided on property and equipment from the date they are classified as held for sale. In February 2011, the Company sold this building for approximately R900,000 or $125,000 resulting in a gain on sale of approximately R45,000 or $6,300 after netting of the mortgage liability outstanding and the related commission on the sale, which is included in “Other income (expense), net” in the accompanying consolidated income statement for the six months ended June 30, 2011.
NOTE 5 – GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS – OTHER, NET
Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price of businesses over the fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired. In accordance with ASC Topic 350-20 “Intangibles - Goodwill and Other” goodwill and other indefinite life intangible assets are no longer amortized, but instead tested for impairment at least annually. The impairment test for goodwill uses a two-step approach, which is performed at the reporting unit level. Step one compares the fair value of the reporting unit (calculated using a discounted cash flow method) to its carrying value. If the carrying value exceeds the fair value, there is a potential impairment and step two must be performed. Step two compares the carrying value of the reporting unit’s goodwill to its implied fair value (i.e., fair value of the reporting unit less the fair value of the unit’s assets and liabilities, including identifiable intangible assets). If the carrying value of goodwill exceeds its implied fair value, the excess is required to be recorded as an impairment charge. We perform the goodwill impairment test annually at December 31 or when indicators of impairment are present. The net carrying value of goodwill was approximately $14.0 million at both June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.
Intangible assets resulting from the acquisitions of entities accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting are recorded at the estimated fair value of the assets acquired. Identifiable intangible assets are comprised of purchased customer relationships, trademarks and trade names, developed technologies and other intangible assets. The fair values of these identified intangible assets are based upon expected future cash flows or income, which take into consideration certain assumptions such as customer turnover, tradenames and patent lives. These determinations are primarily based upon the Company’s historical experience and expected benefit of the intangible asset. If it is determined that such assumptions are not accurate, then the resulting change will impact the fair value of the intangible asset. Identifiable intangible assets are amortized using the straight-line method over estimated useful lives ranging from one to 20 years.
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The changes in carrying amounts of goodwill and intangible assets for the six months ended June 30, 2011 were as follows:
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Intangible assets subject to amortization
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$ | 34,405,878 | $ | 526,682 | $ | (2,912,487 | ) | $ | (70,962 | ) | $ | 31,949,110 |
Intangible assets as of June 30, 2011 consisted of:
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Purchased technologies
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Marketing databases
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3,005,678 | (998,308 | ) | 2,007,370 | ||||||||
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$ | 26,412,064 | $ | (8,417,314 | ) | $ | 17,994,750 |
Intangible assets as of December 31, 2010 consisted of:
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$ | 1,500,659 | $ | - | $ | 1,500,659 | ||||||
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$ | 1,160,403 | $ | (158,237 | ) | $ | 1,002,166 | |||||
Non-compete agreements
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$ | 68,768 | $ | (11,767 | ) | $ | 57,001 | |||||
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$ | 20,065,630 | $ | (4,424,853 | ) | $ | 15,640,777 | |||||
Marketing databases
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$ | 3,005,678 | $ | (783,616 | ) | $ | 2,222,062 | |||||
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$ | 25,801,138 | $ | (5,378,474 | ) | $ | 20,422,664 |
Amortization expense for intangible assets for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 approximated $1.4 million and $2.9 million, respectively. Amortization expense for intangible assets for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 approximated $610,000 and $1.2 million, respectively. Estimated aggregate amortization expense for each of the next five fiscal years is as follows:
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$ | 2,910,678 | ||
2012
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5,475,119 | |||
2013
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3,671,591 | |||
2014
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2,840,477 | |||
2015
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734,047 | |||
Thereafter
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862,179 | |||
Total amortization
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$ | 16,494,091 |
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NOTE 6 – LONG-TERM DEBT
At June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 our long-term debt consisted of the following:
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The Company issued seven convertible promissory notes, for an aggregate principal amount of $2,082,500 on February 28, 2009 and January 16, 2011, as amended. The convertible promissory notes bear interest at a rate of 9.649% to 12% per annum and are unsecured. During 2010, the holders of $1,585,000 of the $2,082,500 notes originally issued were repaid. In January 2011, $237,500 plus accrued interest was paid in full and the remaining $260,000 plus accrued interest due to MOSD Holdings LLC was still outstanding at June 30, 2011 and is currently being litigated by the Company.
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$ | 260,000 | $ | 497,500 | ||||
On July 16, 2009, we agreed to issue 25,000 shares of our common stock, a promissory note in the amount of $718,500 and warrants to purchase 600,000 shares of our common stock to Agile Opportunity Fund, LLC in consideration for the transaction with Agile Opportunity Fund, LLC and Superfly Advertising, Inc. and the cancellation of the $625,000 promissory note and warrants we issued to Superfly Advertising, Inc. on February 28, 2009. The promissory note bears interest at a rate of 18%, and was paid in full on January 16, 2011.
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On November 29, 2009, the Company issued a note payable with a face amount of $460,000 to Agile Opportunity Fund. The interest rate is 18% and the note was paid in full on January 16, 2011.
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On November 1, 2007, the Company entered into a mortgage loan agreement to purchase a building in South Africa (see Note 2) with a cost of approximately $82,000. The mortgage note payable is due with 240 payments of approximately $1,000 per month including interest at 12.20% per annum. In February 2011, MMS sold this building for approximately R900,000 or $125,000 and the mortgage was paid in full.
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- | 105,495 | ||||||
In 2010, our subsidiary Multimedia Solutions entered into capital lease agreements for network and computer equipment. See detail below.
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47,345 | 80,507 | ||||||
Total long-term debt at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010
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$ | 307,345 | $ | 1,811,752 | ||||
Accrued interest, net of debt discount at June 30, 2011 and Decemeber 31, 2010
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64,004 | 81,200 | ||||||
Current maturities of debt payable
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291,641 | 1,677,910 | ||||||
Total current maturities and accrued interest
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$ | 355,645 | $ | 1,759,110 | ||||
Long-term debt, net of current maturities and accrued interest
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$ | 15,704 | $ | 133,842 |
During 2010, we entered into two capital lease obligations that expire in various years through 2013 and bear interest at 11.0% and 11.5%. The assets and liabilities under these capital leases are recorded at the lower of the present value of the minimum lease payments or the fair value of the asset. The assets are depreciated over the lower of their related lease terms or their estimated productive lives. Amortization (or depreciation) of assets under capital leases is included in depreciation expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011.
At June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 property and equipment held under capital leases are as follows:
June 30, 2011
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December 31, 2010
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Network and computer equipment
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$ | 109,614 | $ | 102,764 | ||||
Less: accumulated depreciation
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(62,269 | ) | (22,257 | ) | ||||
Net book value of property and equipment under capital lease obligations
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$ | 47,345 | $ | 80,507 |
The following tables summarize our capital lease obligations:
June 30, 2011
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December 31, 2010
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(audited)
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Current portion of capital lease obligations
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$ | 31,641 | $ | 42,227 | ||||
Non-current portion of capital lease obligations
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15,704 | 38,281 | ||||||
Total capital lease obligations
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$ | 47,345 | $ | 80,507 |
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The minimum future lease payments required under the capital lease obligations as of June 30, 2011 over the next three years and in the aggregate are:
Remaining payments in 2011
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$ | 22,399 | ||
2012
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21,877 | |||
2013
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8,277 | |||
Minimum future lease payments
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52,553 | |||
Less: Interest portion
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(5,208 | ) | ||
Present value of future minimum lease payments
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$ | 47,345 |
We do not currently have any available credit facilities. There can be no assurances that any future financing will be made available to us, or made available on terms that are favorable to us or our current stockholders. If we cannot secure capital when needed, we may be forced to limit our geographic expansion or curtail certain of our business operations.
NOTE 7 – CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
Historical Operations
The Company was incorporated in 1999 and became engaged in the current business of mobile and internet marketing in early 2008. Between 1999 and 2008, the Company was engaged in different lines of business including discount brokerage and financial services, mortgage banking, and apparel. Current management was not involved with the Company prior to early 2008. There may be risks and liabilities resulting from the conduct of the Company’s business prior to February 2008 that are unknown to the management of our Company and not disclosed in these financial statements. In the event that any liabilities, liens, judgments, warrants, options, or other claims against the Company arise, these will be recorded when discovered.
Profit Warranty Related to Capital Supreme Purchase
On August 11, 2008, we acquired Capital Supreme, (Pty) Ltd (“Capital Supreme”), a company based in Johannesburg, South Africa, doing business as Multimedia Solutions. The acquisition was affected under the terms of a Sale and Purchase Agreement, in which our Lenco International Ltd. subsidiary acquired all of the outstanding capital stock of Multimedia Solutions in exchange for 25 million South African Rand or approximately $3.2 million.
We have remeasured the contingent liability at June 30, 2011 and will continue to do so at each reporting date until the contingency is resolved with the change in fair value being recognized in earnings in accordance with ASC Topic 805-10 “Business Combinations.” We have calculated a remaining liability related to these contingent events of approximately $464,000 and $480,000, which is included in the “Current contingent consideration liability” shown on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.
Contingent Payment to Former Shareholders Related to the Lenco Media Inc. (formerly Jetcast, Inc.) Acquisition
On September 28, 2010, we completed the acquisition of Jetcast, Inc. In connection with the closing of the merger and pursuant to the merger agreement, we may be liable for up to $4.3 million in cash and up to $20.7 million in the form of unregistered shares of our common stock issuable to the Jetcast, Inc. former shareholders. This contingent liability will be determined upon meeting or surpassing future revenue targets at the measurement date of March 31, 2012.
We had calculated a remaining liability related to these contingent events of approximately $12.2 million which is included in the “Contingent consideration liability, net of current portion” shown on the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2010. In June 2011, we remeasured this contingency in accordance with ASC Topic 805-10 “Business Combinations.” and determined that the revenue targets will not be met by the measurement date of March 31, 2012. The remeasurement process included evaluating the revenues generated from the date of our merger with Jetcast, Inc. through June 30, 2011, which were approximately $310,000, and evaluating revenue projections through the end of the measurement period for the contingent payment of March 31, 2012. Our revenue projections indicated that revenues will continue to increase quarter to quarter, however, they would not surpass the minimum revenue target of $12.5 million by March 31, 2012, which is the minimum threshold that must be met before a contingent payment would be made. As such, it was determined that no further contingent liability is required. Accordingly, we recorded an adjustment to the contingent liability consideration in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss under “Contingent consideration adjustment” for approximately $12.2 million.
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Legal Proceedings
From time to time, we may be involved in litigation relating to claims arising out of our operations in the normal course of business, such as claims of alleged violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. At June 30, 2011, we are not a party to any such litigation which management believes would have a material adverse effect on our financial position or results of operations.
NOTE 8 – PREFERRED STOCK
Series A Convertible Preferred Stock Financing
During 2010, we sold an aggregate of 107,500 shares of our Series A Convertible Preferred Stock at a purchase price of $100 per share, raising gross proceeds of $10.8 million. There were no discounts, sales or underwriting commissions incurred in connection with the financing. The proceeds will be used for general working capital purposes, including supporting the expansion of our mobile services and solutions segment into new markets and the development and roll out of our UniversalPlayerTM.
The Series A Convertible Preferred Stock (“preferred stock”) was sold pursuant to the terms of a securities purchase agreement dated September 23, 2010 between the Company and certain accredited investors. The lead investor for the financing was Pablo Enterprises LLC, who purchased $10.0 million of the preferred stock for 100,000 shares of preferred stock. As a condition to the financing, the lead investor required that certain members of our management team purchase in the aggregate $750,000 worth of the preferred stock. Our management team formed an entity under the name Sterling Capital Partners Inc., which agreed to purchase such amount of the preferred stock on the same terms and conditions as the other investor in the financing. As of December 31, 2010, Sterling Capital Partners Inc. had funded $400,000 of the $750,000 investment and we had not issued the 7,500 shares of preferred stock. As such, the $400,000 amount funded was recorded as a preferred stock liability at December 31, 2010. In February 2011, the total remaining amount of $350,000 from Sterling Capital Partners was collected and the 7,500 shares were issued accordingly.
The following is a summary the terms of the Series A preferred stock issued on September 23, 2010:
Stated Value: The stated value per share of preferred stock is $100, subject to increase for accreted dividends.
Voting Rights: The holders of the preferred stock vote on an as-converted basis together with the holders of our common stock as a single class, except with respect to any increase or decrease in the authorized shares of our common stock, as to which the holders of the preferred stock have no right to vote.
Dividends: The holders of the preferred stock are entitled to cumulative dividends at the rate per share (as a percentage of the stated value per share) of 6.0% per annum. Dividends are payable (i) quarterly on March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31 and (ii) when and to the extent shares of the preferred stock are converted into common stock. Dividends accrete to, and increase, the outstanding stated value of the preferred stock and compound quarterly on March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31.
Voluntary Conversion: A holder of preferred stock can elect to convert its preferred stock into shares of our common stock at any time from and after the earlier of: (i) the second anniversary of the original issue date of the preferred stock and (ii) the date that our company’s earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) over the prior four fiscal quarters exceeds $15 million. Each share of preferred stock is convertible into that number of shares of our common stock determined by dividing the stated value of such share of preferred stock (as increased for accreted dividends) by the conversion price.
Conversion Price: The conversion price is initially $1.50, subject to adjustment if (i) we pay any stock dividends or if we subdivide, combine or reclassify our common stock or (ii) our company’s EBITDA for the 15 month period ended December 31, 2011 is less than $27.0 million and our company’s EBITDA for the 27 month period ended December 31, 2012 is less than $65.0 million. With respect to the adjustment effected pursuant to clause (ii), the conversion price is reduced by $0.03 per share if EBITDA for the 27 month period ended December 31, 2012 is less than $65.0 million, and the conversion price is reduced by an additional $0.03 per share for each $1.0 million difference between actual EBITDA for such 27 month period and $65.0 million, subject to a conversion price floor of $0.25 per share.
Automatic Conversion: The preferred stock automatically converts if: (i) our company’s EBITDA for the 15 month period ended December 31, 2011 is equal to or greater than $27.0 million, or (ii) our company’s EBITDA for the 27 month period ended December 31, 2012 is equal to or greater than $65.0 million. However, an automatic conversion may only occur if our common stock, including the shares issuable upon conversion of the preferred stock, is trading on a national securities exchange at the time of conversion.
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Liquidation Preference: The holders of preferred stock are entitled to receive out of our assets, whether capital or surplus, before any distribution or payment shall be made to the holders of our common stock or other junior securities, an amount per share of preferred stock equal to the sum of (i) the stated value of the preferred stock (as increased for accreted dividends), plus (ii) any accrued dividends thereon that have not accreted to the stated value through the date of liquidation, plus (iii) such amount necessary to make the aggregate of all amounts paid with respect to such share of preferred stock equal to an internal rate of return of 30% per annum.
Redemption: We can redeem the preferred stock at any time after the five-year anniversary of the original issue date of the preferred stock by paying cash in an amount equal to the sum of (i) the stated value of the preferred stock, plus (ii) any accrued dividends thereon that have not accreted to the stated value through the date of redemption, plus (iii) such amount necessary to make the aggregate of all amounts paid with respect to such share of preferred stock equal to an internal rate of return of 30% per annum. We must give the holders of the preferred stock at least 30 days advance notice of our intent to redeem the preferred stock and we must honor any conversion of the preferred stock before the redemption date.
In addition, we determined that the preferred stock contained an embedded beneficial conversion feature and we determined under ASC Topic 815 that the embedded conversion feature did not need to be bifurcated from the preferred stock. We calculated the intrinsic value of the beneficial conversion feature to be approximately $13.3 million. Because the maximum discount cannot exceed the $10.0 million face amount of the preferred stock, we recorded a preferred stock discount of $10.0 million which will be treated as a deemed dividend and amortized over twenty four months to accumulated deficit. In addition, in the second quarter 2011 we recorded a preferred stock discount of approximately $725,000 for the preferred stock issued to Sterling Capital Partners Inc, which will also be amortized over twenty four months to accumulated deficit. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2011, we amortized approximately $1.3 million and $1.4 million, respectively, as a deemed dividend. In addition, as of June 30, 2011 we accrued approximately $495,000 for the dividends payable under this agreement.
NOTE 9 – STOCK OPTIONS
In September 2009, the Lenco Mobile Inc. 2009 Equity Incentive Stock Plan (“the 2009 Stock Plan) was approved by the stockholders. The 2009 Stock Plan authorized up to 9,000,000 shares of common stock for issuance pursuant to awards granted to individuals under the plan. 5,885,000 stock options were granted in February 2011. No options were granted during 2010.
Changes in our outstanding stock options during the six months ended June 30, 2011 were as follows:
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Granted
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5,885,000 | $ | 2.15 | - | - | |||||||||||
Exercised
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Cancelled or expired
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(390,000 | ) | 2.15 | - | - | |||||||||||
Outstanding at June 30, 2011
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5,495,000 | $ | 2.15 | 3.25 | $ | - | ||||||||||
Exercisable at June 30, 2011
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666,666 | $ | 2.15 | - | - | |||||||||||
Vested and expected to vest at June 30, 2011
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5,495,000 | $ | 2.15 | 3.25 | $ | - |
The fair value of the stock options at the date of grant was determined to be approximately $5.7 million, which will be amortized over the vesting period of three years. As of June 30, 2011, there was approximately $4.7 million of unamortized stock-based compensation cost related to non-vested stock options issued to the senior executives of the Company. That cost is expected to be recognized as an expense over a remaining vesting period of approximately 2.5 years. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2011, we recorded approximately $474,000 of stock-based compensation expense in each period.
Additionally, of the 5,885,000 stock options issued, 1,885,000 were performance-based stock options issued to our employees in South Africa. In June 2011, 390,000 stock options were cancelled, none of which had vested or had a determinable fair value. Under the terms of these stock options, Capital Supreme must meet an EBITDA target of R20 million, approximately $2.9 million, by December 31, 2011 in order for any options to vest. If this target is met, then 50% of the stock options will vest on December 31, 2011 and 25% annually thereafter. As of June 30, 2011, the Company was unable to determine if this target would be met, as such the fair value of these stock options is not yet determinable, and thus no expense was recorded at June 30, 2011. We will remeasure the fair value of these performance-based stock options at the end of the next quarter.
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We used the Black-Scholes option pricing model to calculate the fair-value of all stock options and restricted stock granted. The expected volatility was based on historical volatility of our common stock, in addition to the volatility of comparable companies. We elected to use the simplified method of estimating the expected term. Under the simplified method, the expected term is equal to the approximate midpoint between the vesting period and contractual term of the stock option. The risk-free interest rate is based on US Treasury zero-coupon issues with a term equal to the expected term of the option assumed at the date of grant.
The weighted-average fair values of stock options granted have been estimated utilizing the following assumptions:
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2010
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2.17% | - | ||||||
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0% | - | ||||||
Expected volatility
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100% | - |
Restricted Stock
In connection with the Angelos Gateway Limited acquisition in December 2010, the Company also entered into an employment agreement with a key employee from the acquired company. Under the terms of this employment agreement, we issued 521,277 shares of restricted common stock, which will remain restricted for a period of 2 years from the date of grant. We determined the total fair value of these restricted shares to be approximately $665,000 as of December 31, 2010. We are amortizing this expense on a straight-line basis over the 2 year period. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2011, we recorded approximately $82,000 and $83,000, respectively, of stock-based compensation related to these restricted shares. As of June 30, 2011, the Company had $487,000 of unamortized stock-based compensation expense remaining, which will be recognized over the remaining 18 months.
NOTE 10 – WARRANTS & WARRANT PUT LIABILITY
We account for the issuance of common stock purchase warrants issued and other free standing derivative financial instruments in accordance with the provisions of ASC Topic 815-40-25 “Derivatives and Hedging”. Under this standard we classify as equity any contracts that (i) require physical settlement or net-share settlement or (ii) gives us a choice of net-cash settlement or settlement in its own shares (physical settlement or net-share settlement). We classify as assets or liabilities any contracts that (i) require net-cash settlement (including a requirement to net cash settle the contract if an event occurs and if that event is outside of our control) or (ii) gives the counterparty a choice of net-cash settlement or settlement in shares (physical settlement or net-share settlement).
In November 2009, we issued 75,000 Series A Warrants to Agile Opportunities Fund with an exercise price of $3.25 that expire on November 30, 2014, and 75,000 Series B Warrants with an exercise price of $3.40 that expire on November 30, 2014. The Series B warrants contain a provision that allows the holder to put the options back to us for $60,000. Since the warrants were issued with debt and incentive shares, we used the relative fair value to determine the amount to record on the financial statements. We determined the fair value of the Series A Warrants using the Black-Scholes-Merton model with the following assumptions, risk free rate of return of 2.01%; volatility of 67.40; dividend yield of 0%; and expected term of 5.0 years.
The fair value for the Series A Warrants was approximately $62,000 with a calculated relative fair value of approximately $46,000. Because the Series B Warrants could be put back to the Company for $60,000, we used $60,000 as the relative fair value of the Series B Warrants. In addition, certain warrants issued in connection with the February 2009 promissory had additional valuation of approximately $161,000 that we recorded in interest expense in 2010. The Series B Warrants’ put option expired on July 17, 2011 and the holder did not exercise this put option.
The warrants only provide for physical settlement or net-share settlement. In addition, there is no requirement that the underlying shares be registered under the Securities Act of 1933, which could result in a requirement to make a net-cash settlement. Accordingly, we classified the relative fair value of the Series A and Series B Warrants as equity.
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The following table summarizes the warrant activity:
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Exercised
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Cancelled or expired
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1,394,166 | $ | 3.03 | 3.01 | ||||||||
Exercisable, June 30, 2011
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1,394,166 | $ | 3.03 | 3.01 |
NOTE 11– SEGMENT INFORMATION
We manage and measure our operations in two segments; the mobile services and solutions segment and the broadcast media segment. We manage the operations of our recently acquired Lenco Media Inc. (formerly known as Jetcast, Inc.) business as part of the broadcast media segment. A segment is determined primarily by the method of delivery of our products and services. Management reviews our assets on a consolidated basis because it is not meaningful to allocate assets to the various segments. Management evaluates segment performance based on revenues and operating income. We do not allocate income taxes or charges determined to be non-recurring in nature.
The mobile services and solutions segment operates in South Africa. We have segregated mobile service and solutions development and expansion costs into the U.S. and other international territories as “Territory expansion costs” below until such time that they are no longer in development. The broadcast media segment operates primarily in the United States, but we also anticipate monetizing international traffic in the near future. The table below sets forth our revenue, costs of sales, gross profit and income or loss from operations for each of our operating segments for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011.
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2011
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Cost of sales
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Gross profit
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Sales,
marketing, administrative,
& R&D expense
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expense
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expense
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from operations
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Mobile services and solutions
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$ | 2,092,858 | $ | 674,857 | $ | 1,418,000 | $ | 1,017,861 | $ | - | $ | 220,256 | $ | 179,883 | ||||||||||||||
Broadcast media
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155,341 | 123,869 | 31,472 | 991,727 | - | 821,628 | (1,781,883 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Corporate costs
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- | - | - | 881,732 | 556,892 | 580,390 | (2,019,014 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Territory expansion costs | - | - | - | 664,879 | - | 851 | (665,730 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total consolidated
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$ | 2,248,198 | $ | 798,726 | $ | 1,449,472 | $ | 3,556,198 | $ | 556,892 | $ | 1,623,126 | $ | (4,286,744 | ) |
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Six Months Ended
June 30, 2011
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Revenue
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Cost of sales
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Gross profit
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Sales,
marketing, administrative,
& R&D expense
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expense
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expense
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from operations
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Mobile services and solutions
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$ | 4,425,745 | $ | 1,268,999 | $ | 3,156,746 | $ | 1,972,301 | $ | - | $ | 438,424 | $ | 746,021 | ||||||||||||||
Broadcast media
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230,345 | 224,141 | 6,204 | 1,806,834 | - | 1,639,114 | (3,439,744 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Corporate costs
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- | - | - | 1,935,355 | 1,112,873 | 1,124,320 | (4,172,548 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Territory expansion costs | 21,874 | 736 | 21,138 | 1,121,193 | - | 1,478 | (1,101,533 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total consolidated
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$ | 4,677,964 | $ | 1,493,876 | $ | 3,184,088 | $ | 6,835,683 | $ | 1,112,873 | $ | 3,203,336 | $ | (7,967,804 | ) |
NOTE 12 – OPERATING LEASES
Leases of assets under which all the risks and benefits of ownership are effectively retained by the lessor are classified as operating leases. Lease payments under an operating lease are charged to the statement of operations over the lease term on a straight-line basis unless another basis is more representative of the pattern of use.
We lease office space in South Africa under operating leases with lease terms beginning May 1, 2007 through September 30, 2012 including various options to renew.
We lease our headquarters’ office space, and a corporate apartment in Santa Barbara, California. The headquarters space is in one building with multiple units that are under various lease terms beginning April 1, 2009 through November 30, 2014. The leases include an option to renew for multiple year periods.
We do not have operating leases other than these leases for space described above. Operating lease expense for the three months ended June 30, 2011 and June 30, 2010 was approximately $145,000 and $103,000, respectively. Operating lease expense for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and June 30, 2010 was approximately $276,000 and $213,000, respectively.
Minimum lease payments per annum are as follows:
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Total Amount
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2011
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$ | 449,495 | ||
2012
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482,098 | |||
2013
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105,992 | |||
2014
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20,870 | |||
Total minimum future lease payments
|
$ | 1,058,455 |
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Statements in the following discussion and throughout this report that are not historical in nature are “forward-looking statements,” and are based on management’s present expectations about future events. Although we believe the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, such statements are inherently subject to risk and we can give no assurances that our expectations will prove to be correct. Actual results could differ from those described in this report because of numerous factors, many of which are beyond our control. These factors include, without limitation, those described under Item 1A “Risk Factors” and those in our annual report on Form 10-K. We undertake no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this report or to reflect actual outcomes. Please see “Special Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements” at the beginning of this report.
The following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and the related notes and other financial information appearing elsewhere in this report.
Overview
We develop, own and operate mobile phone advertising platforms that are used by mobile telephone network operators (“Wireless Carriers”) and manufacturers, retailers and commercial enterprises (“Brand Owners”) to attract, retain and monetize relationships with consumers. We have been engaged in the mobile phone advertising industry since early 2008. In February 2009, we acquired an internet advertising platform and, beginning on March 1, 2009, managed our business in two operating segments; the mobile phone segment and the internet advertising segment.
During 2010, we acquired Jetcast, Inc. (renamed Lenco Media Inc.) and broadened our market reach to include monetization of mobile and internet advertising for terrestrial radio and “pure-play” internet broadcasters. Also in 2010, we sold certain assets in our Lenco Multimedia subsidiary that had been used in our internet advertising platform. Effective January 2011, as a consequence of our sale of the assets used in our internet advertising platform, we began operating our business in the following two segments: the mobile services and solutions segment and the broadcast media segment.
Our mobile services and solutions include advertising platforms which are used by Brand Owners to prepare and distribute text messages, also referred to as small message service or “SMS” messages, multimedia messages or “MMS” messages, mobile internet or “mobi sites”, mobile newspapers, mobile account statements, mobile greeting cards, and mobile alerts. We develop and supply technical solutions to Wireless Carriers which significantly improve their ability to deliver bulk SMS and MMS messages to their mobile subscribers. Our solutions enable Wireless Carriers to enhance the revenue generated from their existing MMS network infrastructure, increase the efficiency of their MMS switching center, and improve the overall quality of the MMS messages which they deliver to their subscribers. We also provide platforms to develop advertising content. Our mobile services and solution platform is based on our proprietary FlightPlan, FlightDeck and Jupiter software platforms and related applications. These software platforms facilitate the development of advertising content, in the form of SMS and MMS messages, compression of the advertisement to reduce file size, formatting the message to accommodate the configuration of various mobile phone handset models, and transmission of the advertisement through the Wireless Carrier’s network.
Our technical solutions have typically been well-received by the Wireless Carriers we approach and our operating objective over the next nine months is to expand the number of Wireless Carriers who install our technical solutions and the number of Brand Owners that use our mobile advertising solutions. Our mobile services and solutions are primarily software- based and are delivered on standard computer servers. As a result, they are relatively inexpensive to implement and our pricing model provides the Wireless Carrier with a revenue share on our revenues generated through the sale of advertisements over the network. Consequently we offer Wireless Carriers cost effective solutions and a highly competitive Total Cost of Ownership or “TCO” model. Sales cycles to Wireless Carriers can be long, and involve testing and negotiation of pricing terms for bulk messaging, but we expect to be able to increase revenues and profitability from this segment as we expand to reach more Wireless Carriers internationally. During 2010, we expanded into broadcast media segment. Our Lenco Media Inc. subsidiary provides products designed to make internet broadcasting profitable for broadcasters and advertisers. Lenco Media Inc.’s UniversalPlayer™, RadioLoyalty™, ReplaceAds™ and Jetcast® brand streaming products reduce costs and increase revenue for broadcasters and increase advertisers’ return on their advertising investment. In each of January, March, April and May 2011, Lenco Media’s properties were, ranked number one in the Entertainment Radio category by comScore, the leading digital market intelligence provider, in unique visitors by month and time spent listening.
Substantially all of our internet broadcast clients currently use our legacy product, Jetcast™ streaming technology. In the first quarter of 2011, we began rolling out our enhanced UniversalPlayer™ a unique broadcast media platform that supports the quality transmission of content in an internet portal that can serve simultaneous audio in-stream, video and display advertisements. The UniversalPlayer™ allows internet broadcasters to deliver high quality audio and video content along with increasing the amount and quality of advertising that they can serve, thereby increasing revenues. It also allows broadcasters to completely eliminate internet streaming costs. We also have relationships with advertisers that are looking to expand their brand exposure and we bring those relationships to our broadcasting clients. We are rolling out our UniversalPlayer™ to additional broadcast clients. The current limitation on the roll-out is managing the traffic to the scale of the network infrastructure to ensure broadcast quality and ad delivery. At present, roughly 800 of our broadcast clients have implemented the UniversalPlayer™. Our broadcast clients have a large audience base. As we bring the UniversalPlayer™ platform to scale, we expect acceleration of our monetization of this audience and thus, increasing levels of revenues during the third and fourth quarter of 2011 and an accelerating pace of the platform’s adoption.
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For additional information related to our operating segments, see Note 11 “Segment Information” to our consolidated financial statements.
Our primary products and solutions have been adopted by and are in use by Brand Owners in the United States, South Africa and Australia. Over the past couple of years, we have developed and continue to develop a number of highly competitive and innovative new products and solutions which we expect will enable us to expand our operations in the near future. We have invested significant time and resources in building relationships with Wireless Carriers and Brand Owners in Asia, Australia, New Zealand, the Middle East and the United Kingdom.
The Company was incorporated in 1999 in Delaware under the name of Shochet Holdings Corporation. Prior to 2008, the Company completed an initial public offering, underwent several changes of control and was engaged in several different businesses, which included discount brokerage, financial services, mortgage banking and apparel, ultimately we were operating as a shell company seeking a combination with another operating company. Our predecessors had generated losses of approximately $15.8 million which are reflected in our accumulated deficit.
Recent Developments
Revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2011 were $2.2 million and losses from operations were $4.3 million, primarily as a result of significant general and administrative expenses. During the second quarter we continued to invest in our two business segments.
Our operating activities for our mobile services and solutions business continued the roll out of new products, such as our mobile statements product which allows vendors to deliver monthly account statements to their customers via a mobile phone. This business was rolled out in the first quarter 2011 and is now being used by bank and retail clients in South Africa. This product has the potential to generate consistent recurring revenue, as compared to our traditional advertising campaigns and services which are project oriented. We also continued our efforts to open additional international markets, particularly in Singapore, where we expect to begin generating revenue in the second half of 2011.
In the broadcast media segment we continued the roll out and refinement of our UniversalPlayer™ platform. Revenues from the broadcast media segment have been nominal to date. However, we expect that revenues for this segment will grow significantly over the third and fourth quarter of 2011 as the network infrastructure garners the requisite stability at scale to provide a maximum level of broadcast quality and ad delivery through the UniversalPlayer™. One of our competitive advantages remains the fact that we currently have one of the largest online audiences in the high growth online entertainment sector, high demand for our available ad inventory and the ability to expand that traffic potential into the mobile handset through or RadioLoyalty™ application that is available on the iPhone and Droid.
Despite the operating loss for the quarter, we recognized net income in the period of $8.0 million. The net income resulted primarily from the elimination of a $12.3 million contingent consideration payable, as we determined that it was unlikely that we would be required to pay certain earn out consideration in connection with our acquisition of Jetcast, Inc.
During January 2011, we repaid approximately $1.4 million of convertible notes payable and accrued interest.
During 2010, we sold an aggregate of 107,500 shares of our Series A Convertible Preferred Stock at a purchase price of $100 per share, raising gross proceeds of $10.8 million. There were no discounts, sales or underwriting commissions incurred in connection with the financing.
The preferred stock was sold pursuant to the terms of a securities purchase agreement dated September 23, 2010 between the Company and certain accredited investors. The lead investor for the financing was Pablo Enterprises LLC, who purchased $10.0 million of the preferred stock for 100,000 shares of preferred stock. As a condition to the financing, the lead investor required that certain members of our management team purchase in the aggregate $750,000 worth of the preferred stock. Our management team formed an entity under the name Sterling Capital Partners Inc., which agreed to purchase such amount of the preferred stock on the same terms and conditions as the other investor in the financing. As of December 31, 2010, Sterling Capital Partners Inc. had funded $400,000 of the $750,000 investment. In February 2011, the remaining amount of $350,000 from Sterling Capital Partners was received and the 7,500 shares were issued accordingly.
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Results of Operations
The following tables set forth our results of operations on a consolidated basis for the periods presented. The results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 are not necessarily indicative of the results anticipated for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2011 or any future period.
Three Months Ended June 30,
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2010
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2011
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2010
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(unaudited)
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(unaudited)
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(unaudited)
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(unaudited)
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Revenue
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$ | 2,248,198 | $ | 3,063,154 | $ | 4,677,964 | $ | 5,284,123 | ||||||||
Cost of sales
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798,726 | 752,739 | 1,493,876 | 1,400,355 | ||||||||||||
Gross profit
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1,449,472 | 2,310,415 | 3,184,088 | 3,883,768 | ||||||||||||
Operating expense:
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Sales and marketing
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459,789 | 265,028 | 811,011 | 403,603 | ||||||||||||
General and administrative
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3,043,909 | 2,177,944 | 5,919,672 | 3,889,493 | ||||||||||||
Stock compensation expense
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556,892 | - | 1,112,873 | - | ||||||||||||
Research and development
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52,500 | 133,352 | 105,000 | 276,211 | ||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization
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1,623,126 | 727,941 | 3,203,336 | 1,426,450 | ||||||||||||
Total operating expense
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5,736,216 | 3,304,265 | 11,151,892 | 5,995,757 | ||||||||||||
Loss from operations
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(4,286,744 | ) | (993,850 | ) | (7,967,804 | ) | (2,111,989 | ) | ||||||||
Total other income (expense)
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12,229,152 | (112,825 | ) | 12,224,040 | 285,235 | |||||||||||
Income (loss) from operations before provision for (benefit from) income taxes
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7,942,408 | (1,106,675 | ) | 4,256,236 | (1,826,754 | ) | ||||||||||
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes
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(1,015,629 | ) | 156,446 | (926,738 | ) | 131,884 | ||||||||||
Income (loss) from continuing operations
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8,958,037 | (1,263,121 | ) | 5,182,974 | (1,958,638 | ) | ||||||||||
Income from discontinued operations
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- | 559,296 | - | 1,013,201 | ||||||||||||
Net income (loss)
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8,958,037 | (703,825 | ) | 5,182,974 | (945,437 | ) | ||||||||||
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest
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103,614 | 16,564 | 171,930 | 16,564 | ||||||||||||
Net income (loss) attributable to Lenco Mobile Inc.
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$ | 9,061,651 | $ | (687,261 | ) | $ | 5,354,904 | $ | (928,873 | ) |
Comparison of the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2011 and June 30, 2010
Revenues
For the three months ended June 30, 2011, revenues were approximately $2.2 million compared to $3.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2010. The decrease of approximately $900,000 relates to the following:
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A decrease of approximately $200,000 of mobile marketing revenue from our South African operations. The decrease in revenue was primarily attributed to the increased number of holidays in April 2011 as compared to 2010, although the revenue pace accelerated towards the end of the second quarter of 2011. This decrease in revenue does not appear to be reflective of the trend for expected revenue for the remainder of fiscal 2011.
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A decrease of approximately $700,000 in internet-related revenue from Lenco Multimedia Inc. The decline in internet related revenue resulted from the reallocation of assets and personnel following the sale of our EDU Vertical business at the end of 2010. We have strategically redeployed all of our former internet lead-generation resources to focus on the development of our broadcast media segment which we believe will support higher overall margins. The broadcast media segment also aligns with our core mobile strategy and provides us with a unique and large repository of advertising inventory on mobile phones, tablets and the internet. Revenues specifically related to the broadcast media segment approximated $155,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2011, but we anticipate that this business will grow substantially beginning in the second half of 2012.
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For the six months ended June 30, 2011, revenues were approximately $4.7 million compared to $5.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010. The decrease of approximately $600,000 relates to the following:
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An increase of approximately $700,000 in sales from our South African operations’ mobile marketing revenue. The growth in revenues in the mobile services and solutions segment was attributable primarily to sales of our mobile statements product, which has been successfully used by banking and retail customers to deliver monthly account status notices to their respective customers via their mobile phones, and secondarily to an increase in brand campaign revenue in the first half of 2011 as compared to the same period of 2010.
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The increase in the mobile segment was offset by a decrease of approximately $1.3 million in internet-related sales from Lenco Multimedia Inc. The decrease was the result of the redeployment of resources from that business at the end of 2010. Revenues specifically related to the broadcast media segment approximated $250,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2011.
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We believe that we are well-positioned for revenue growth in the second half of 2011 over 2010 levels as we launch our mobile phone marketing platform in more international markets and expand advertising revenues from the roll-out of our broadcast media business.
Cost of Sales
For the three months ended June 30, 2011, cost of sales was approximately $800,000 compared to $750,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2010. Cost of sales for our mobile services and solutions segment approximated $675,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2011 compared to $560,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2010. The increase in cost of sales was attributable to an increase in several brand campaigns, including a higher mix of campaigns that were performed at relatively low margin based on the low level of technical requirement. This increase was offset by a decrease in cost of sales for our 2010 internet advertising as compared to 2011 broadcast media segment of approximately $66,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2011. As with revenue, this fall in cost of sales is representative of our strategic shift into the broadcast media segment.
For the six months ended June 30, 2011, cost of sales was approximately $1.5 million compared to $1.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010. Cost of sales for our mobile services and solutions segment approximated $1.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011 compared to $890,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2010. The increase in cost of sales was directly attributable to the increase in overall sales and the brand campaigns that were performed at low margin due to the low level of technical requirement. This increase was offset by a decrease in cost of sales of approximately $300,000, for our broadcast media segment, for the six months ended June 30, 2011, as compared to our internet advertising segment in 2010. The lower cost of sales was primarily due to the decreased revenues for the broadcast media segment, as compared to the prior year. We believe that the cost of sales will increase in 2011 as compared to 2010 commensurate with our expectation of increased revenues for 2011, as described above
Gross Margin
Gross margin for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 was 64% and 68% respectively. Gross margin for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 was 75% and 57%, respectively. Our mobile services and solutions segment has generally generated higher gross margins than our historical internet segment and revenues from our mobile services and solutions segment increased as a percentage of our overall revenue in 2011 and 2010.
Cost of sales as percentage of overall revenue, and consequently gross margin, varies depending on the change in product mix. For the remainder of 2011, gross margin will vary based on the mix or revenues that result from our expected acceleration of revenue from our broadcast media segment and the increasing pace of our mobile solutions and services revenue. Further, within mobile solutions and services revenue, the mix of products and services sold could move the margins higher or lower. As a result, period to period comparisons of our gross margin may not provide meaningful information concerning expected future trends.
Operating expenses
For the three months ended June 30, 2011, operating expenses were $5.7 million compared to $3.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2010. For the six months ended June 30, 2011, operating expenses were $11.2 million compared to $6.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010. The increase in operating expenses is attributable to the following:
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Selling and marketing expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2011 were approximately $460,000 compared to $265,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2010. Selling and marketing expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2011 were approximately $810,000 compared to $400,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2010. Sales and marketing costs increased due to increased sales efforts with Wireless Carriers and Brand Owners internationally, leading to increased travel and marketing costs. We also initiated operations Mexico, Colombia, the UK, Singapore and South Korea at the end or after the second quarter of 2010 and as such the expense for sales in new international markets and marketing efforts were a minimal amount of $20,000 in the first six months of 2010, while it reached approximately $340,000 in the six months ended June 30, 2011. We have continued to see progress in each of the regions where are focusing our efforts and anticipate earning revenue in these markets in the near future.
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General and administrative expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2011 were approximately $3.0 million compared to $2.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2010. General and administrative expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2011 were approximately $5.9 million compared to $3.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010. The increase in general and administrative expense is primarily attributed to the acquisition of Lenco Media Inc. and expansion of our international operations. We acquired Lenco Media Inc. in September 2010 and therefore, there were no Lenco Media Inc. expenses in the first and second quarters of 2010. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2011, Lenco Media Inc. had approximately $910,000 and $1.6 million, respectively, in general and administrative expenses, related to payroll, professional and facilities expenses. Further, for the six months ended June 30, 2011, general and administrative expenses from our expanded operations in Mexico, Colombia, the UK, Singapore and South Korea were approximately $460,000, while general and administrative expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2010 were only $60,000.
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Stock compensation expense of $560,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2011 and $1.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011, related to the grant of employee stock options in February 2011 and to the issuance of restricted stock in connection with the December 2010 Angelos Gateway Limited transaction. There were no stock option grants or related expense in 2010.
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Research and development expenses were approximately $50,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2011 compared to $135,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2010. Research and development expenses were approximately $105,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2011 compared to $275,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2010. Part of the decrease is attributable to the shift in deployment of resources to further the development of our Jupiter platform, which was capitalized as internally-developed software costs.
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Depreciation and amortization expenses were approximately $1.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011, compared to $730,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2010. Depreciation and amortization expenses were approximately $3.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011, compared to $1.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010. Depreciation and amortization increased primarily due to the acquisitions occurring during second half of 2010 that added depreciation and amortization expense over the expected useful life of the assets.
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Operating expenses are likely to continue to increase in 2011 as a full year of depreciation and amortization are calculated on historical assets acquired and as we continue to staff to manage international expansion of our mobile and internet product offerings.
Other Income (Expense)
For the three months ended June 30, 2011, other income was approximately $12.2 million, compared to a net expense of approximately $115,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2010. The increase consisted of an adjustment made to earnings for the Lenco Media Inc. contingent liability of $12.2 million. In June 2011, we remeasured this contingency and determined that the revenue targets will not be met by the measurement date of March 31, 2012. The remeasurement process included evaluating the revenues generated from the date of our merger with Jetcast, Inc. through June 30, 2011, which were approximately $310,000, and evaluating revenue projections through the end of the measurement period for the contingent payment of March 31, 2012. Our revenue projections indicated that revenues will continue to increase quarter to quarter, however, they would not surpass the minimum revenue target of $12.5 million by March 31, 2012, which is the minimum threshold that must be met before a contingent payment would be made. As such, it was determined that no further contingent liability is required. Accordingly, we recorded an adjustment to the contingent liability consideration in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss under “Contingent consideration adjustment” for approximately $12.2 million. For the six months ended June 30, 2011, other income was approximately $12.2 million, compared to a net expense of $285,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2010, which consisted of a gain of approximately $630,000 from a Settlement and Release Agreement with Superfly Advertising, Inc., offset by approximately $345,000 of interest expense on convertible note payables.
Now that we have made the adjustment to earnings for the contingent liability and substantially all convertible note payables have been paid in full, we expect other income (expense) to be nominal for the third and fourth quarters of 2011.
Provision for Income Taxes
For the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, we did not record any tax benefit for the income before tax losses incurred in the US as we recorded a 100% valuation allowance on the potential benefit. Once our U.S. operations achieve consistent profitability from a tax-reporting perspective we will record the tax benefits of U.S. pre-tax losses including any allowable tax benefit from historical losses. The income tax benefit for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011, stemmed primarily from the amortization of our deferred tax liability and our international tax positions. The income tax provision for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010, stemmed primarily from our international tax positions.
Income from discontinued operations
Operating results for Lenco Multimedia’s internet advertising business for EDU Vertical have been presented in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations as discontinued operation for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 as further described in Note 2 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements. As required by US GAAP, we presented a net figure for the historical operating income as “Income from discontinued operations” of approximately $560,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2010 and $1.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010.
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Preferred stock dividend and accretion of beneficial conversion feature
We determined that the preferred stock issued in September 2010 contained an embedded beneficial conversion feature and we recorded a preferred stock discount of $10.8 million which will be treated as a deemed dividend and amortized over twenty four months to accumulated deficit. In addition, the holders of the preferred stock are entitled to cumulative dividends at the rate per share (as a percentage of the stated value per share) of 6.0% per annum. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2011, we amortized approximately $1.4 million and $2.7 million, respectively, as a deemed dividend. In addition, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011, we accrued approximately $170,000 and $330,000, respectively, for the dividends payable under this agreement.
Net Income (Loss)
For the three months ended June 30, 2011, net income attributable to Lenco Mobile Inc. was approximately $9.1 million, and for the three months ended June 30, 2010, net loss was $687,000. For the six months ended June 30, 2011, net income attributable to Lenco Mobile Inc. was approximately $5.4 million, and for the six months ended June 30, 2010, net loss was $930,000.
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA"):
Our management uses EBITDA and EBITDA, as adjusted (as defined below) as a measure of our core operating performance by excluding certain non-cash expenses and derivative liabilities may fluctuate significantly from period to period based on changes in the Company's stock price.
For the three months ended June 30, 2011, EBITDA, as adjusted (as defined below) was a loss of $2.0 million, compared to a gain of $0.3 million for the same period in 2010. For the six months ended June 30, 2011, EBITDA as adjusted was a loss of $3.5 million compared to a gain of $1.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010. The decline in EBITDA, as adjusted, for both periods was primarily the result of the result of increased general and administrative expenses associated with our acquisition of the Lenco Media Inc. business and investment in our international operations.
The following table provides a reconciliation of EBITDA and EBITDA as adjusted to our net income.
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measure: Earnings before interest, taxes,
depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA") and EBITDA, as adjusted:
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Net income (loss) attributed to Lenco Mobile Inc.
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$ | 9,061,651 | $ | (687,261 | ) | $ | 5,354,904 | $ | (928,873 | ) | ||||||
Interest expense, net
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8,744 | 112,825 | 20,157 | 346,125 | ||||||||||||
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes
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(1,015,629 | ) | 156,446 | (926,738 | ) | 131,884 | ||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization
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1,623,126 | 727,941 | 3,203,336 | 1,426,450 | ||||||||||||
Depreciation, amortization within discontinued operations
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Non-GAAP EBITDA
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9,677,892 | 325,003 | 7,651,659 | 1,003,866 | ||||||||||||
Compensation expense from issuance of stock and stock options - non-cash
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556,892 | - | 1,112,873 | - | ||||||||||||
Contingent consideration adjustment
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(12,237,896 | ) | - | (12,237,896 | ) | - | ||||||||||
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$ | (2,003,112 | ) | $ | 325,003 | $ | (3,473,364 | ) | $ | 1,003,866 |
Use of Non-GAAP Measures
This report includes non-GAAP financial measures such as EBITDA and EBITDA, as adjusted. We define EBITDA, as adjusted as EBITDA excluding the impact of certain non-cash items, such as employee and director non-cash compensation expense, impairment of intangible assets, changes in contingent consideration liabilities, dividends paid in-kind, and changes in fair value of derivative liabilities.
EBITDA and EBITDA, as adjusted are not a measure of financial performance or liquidity calculated in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”), and should be viewed as a supplement to, not a substitute for, our results of operations presented on the basis of GAAP. We believe that these non-GAAP financial measures may help in comparing current-period results with those of prior periods as well as with our peers. We present this information as an additional tool for evaluating our financial results in a manner that reflects ongoing operations and facilitates comparisons with operating results from prior periods
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
At June 30, 2011, we had cash and cash equivalents of approximately $2.7 million compared to $9.3 million at December 31, 2010. The decrease of approximately $6.6 million in cash and cash equivalents was primarily attributed to the following:
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Cash used in operations for payroll, other general administrative expenses and capital expenditures of approximately $3.3 million.
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Cash used to repay notes payable and accrued interest of approximately $1.4 million.
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Cash used to expand our international subsidiary operations of approximately $0.8 million.
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Cash used to pay outstanding accounts payable for professional services of approximately $0.7 million.
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Cash used in the acquisition of the SGW platform from Angelos Gateway Limited of approximately $0.4 million.
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At June 30, 2011, we had net working capital of $2.7 million compared to a working capital of $6.9 million at December 31, 2010.
For the six months ended June 30, 2011, we used $4.7 million of cash from operations resulting from a net loss of $5.4 million offset by adjustments for depreciation, amortization, common stock and stock option compensation expense and other adjustments of $8.1 million, and increased by changes in operating assets and liabilities of approximately $2.0 million.
For the six months ended June 30, 2011, cash used in investment activities was approximately $815,000, related to purchases of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets. For the six months ended June 30, 2011, cash used in financing activities was approximately $1.0 million, and related to the repayment of long-term notes payable of $1.4 million, offset by 2011 proceeds from the issuance of Series A Preferred Stock of $350,000 from management’s investment.
Our primary need for capital is to support the expansion of our mobile phone segment into the U.S. and international markets and complete the refinements necessary to support the expanded roll-out of our UniversalPlayer™ in our broadcast media segment. We expect that the investment that we have made in support of our international expansion and our UniversalPlayerTM will result in significant increases in revenue and income from operations beginning in the second half of 2011.
We do not anticipate that our operations will generate sufficient cash flow to support our operating activities in third and fourth quarter of 2011. We do not currently have available credit facilities. We intend to raise additional capital through the sale of equity or debt securities; however, no arrangements for any such financing are in place at this time. There can be no assurances that any future financing will be made available to us, or made available on terms that are favorable to us or our current stockholders. If we cannot secure capital when needed, we may be forced to limit our commitment to our international expansion or curtail certain of our business operations. See Part II, Item 1A “Risk Factors” below.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
As of June 30, 2011, we did not have any significant off-balance sheet arrangements.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Please see the section entitled “Recent Accounting Pronouncements” contained in Note 1 to our financial statements included in our annual report on Form 10-K.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Interest Rate Risk
Our investment portfolio is invested in cash equivalents, for which we receive interest. The interest rates that we receive on our investments are subject to change as a result of changes in market interest rates. At June 30, 2011, we had approximately $2.7 million in cash and cash equivalents, all of which are stated at fair value and have maturities of three months or less. We do not currently have any debt with floating interest rates. Accordingly, changes in market interest rates would not be expected to have a material impact on the fair value of our cash and cash equivalents at June 30, 2011 or on our interest expense.
Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk
During the quarter ended June 30, 2011, approximately 95% of our revenue and 36% of our expenses were denominated in currencies other than the United States Dollar. We do business in South Africa, Mexico, Colombia, Asia, South Korea, Singapore, Australia and the United Kingdom and in each of these localities invoice customers and pay expenses in the local currency. Accordingly, we do have currency risk resulting from fluctuations between the local currencies in each of these jurisdictions and the United States Dollar. A hypothetical appreciation of these currencies of 10% compared to the United States Dollar on January 1, 2011 would have resulted in approximately $445,000 increase to our revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and $449,000 increase in expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2011. At the present time, we do not have any foreign exchange currency contracts to mitigate this risk. Fluctuations in foreign exchange rates could impact future operating results.
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Item 4. Controls and Procedures.
Disclosure Controls and Procedures.
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to provide reasonable assurance that material information is: (1) gathered and communicated to our management, including our principal executive and financial officers, on a timely basis; and (2) recorded, processed, summarized, reported and filed with the SEC as required under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
Our management, with the participation of our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of June 30, 2011. Based on such evaluation, our chief executive officer and chief financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective for their intended purpose described above.
Changes In Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting.
No changes were made in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act) during our most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
Limitations On Disclosure Controls And Procedures.
Our management, including our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, does not expect that our disclosure controls or internal controls over financial reporting will prevent all errors or all instances of fraud. A control system, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the control system's objectives will be met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within our company have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty, and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake. Controls can also be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the controls. The design of any system of controls is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and any design may not succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions. Over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions or deterioration in the degree of compliance with policies or procedures. Because of the inherent limitation of a cost-effective control system, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings.
From time to time, we may be involved in litigation relating to claims arising out of our operations in the normal course of business, including claims of alleged infringement, misuse or misappropriation of intellectual property rights of third parties. As of the date of this report, we are not a party to any litigation which we believe would have a material adverse effect on our business operations or financial condition.
Item 1A. Risk Factors.
In addition to the risk factors set out below, a number of risk factors that could materially affect our business, financial condition, results of operation or the trading in our common stock are contained in Part I, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 29, 2011.
We may require additional capital in order to execute our business plan, and we have no current arrangements in place for any such financing.
The operation of our business, and our efforts to grow our business, might require significant cash outlays and commitments. Our growth strategy for our mobile phone segment includes securing relationships with new Wireless Carrier customers, we have opened and we will continue to open local offices and staff in foreign regions, which will result in additional capital requirements and operating expenses. We are also investing in the development of our software platforms to support the expansion of our broadcast media segment. In addition, we expect to continue to evaluate acquisition opportunities which may require additional capital commitments.
At June 30, 2011 we had cash and cash equivalents of $2.7 million and working capital of $2.1 million. Net cash used in operations for the six month period ended June 30, 2011 was $4.4 million. We expect significant improvement in our revenues and cash flows from operations during the second half of 2011. However, at this time we do not anticipate that our cash, cash equivalents and short-term investment balances and any cash generated from operations and borrowings will be sufficient to meet our cash requirements. We intend to seek additional capital, through the sale of equity or debt securities, to provide sufficient working capital to continue to our operations and growth.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
None.
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Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.
As of June 30, 2011, a $260,000 convertible promissory note plus accrued interest of approximately $64,000 due to MOSD Holdings, LLC remains outstanding past its due date of March 1, 2010. MOSD Holdings, LLC has made demand for payment; however, we are currently disputing the validity of the debt and intend to vigorously pursue our rights in relation thereto.
Item 4. (Removed and Reserved).
Item 5. Other Information
None.
Item 6. Exhibits
See the Exhibit Index immediately following the signature page of this report.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
LENCO MOBILE INC. | |||
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Exhibit Index
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Document Description
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Incorporation by Reference
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10.1
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Amendment to Asset Purchase Agreement dated December 28, 2010 between AdMax Media Inc. and Silverback Network, Inc.
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Filed as an exhibit to our Form 8-K filed on January 4, 2011 and incorporated herein by reference.
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10.2*
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Form of Indemnification Agreement
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Filed as an exhibit to our Form 8-K filed on March 3, 2011 and incorporated herein by reference.
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31.1
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Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer.
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Filed herewith.
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31.2
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Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Accounting Officer.
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Filed herewith.
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Section 1350 Certification.
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Filed herewith.
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99.1
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Press Release
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101.INS
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XBRL Instance Document
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Filed herewith.
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101.SCH
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XBRL Schema Document
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Filed herewith.
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101.CAL
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XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document
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Filed herewith.
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101.LAB
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XBRL Label Linkbase Document
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Filed herewith.
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101.PRE
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XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document
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Filed herewith.
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101.DEF
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XBRL Definition Linkbase Document
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Filed herewith.
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* Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement
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