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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

(MARK ONE)

 

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2014

 

o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the transition period from               to              

 

Commission file number: 000-51840

 

KITARA MEDIA CORP.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

Delaware   20-3881465

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

525 Washington Blvd.

Suite 2620

Jersey City, New Jersey 07310

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(201) 539-2200

(Issuer’s telephone number)

 

Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 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 o

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes x No o

 

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

 

Large accelerated filer o Accelerated filer o
       
Non-accelerated filer o Smaller reporting company x
(Do not check if smaller reporting company)    

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ¨ No x

 

State the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common equity, as of the latest practicable date: 95,884,241 shares of common stock as of August 14, 2014.

 

 

 

 
 

 

KITARA MEDIA CORP.

 

FORM 10-Q FOR THE QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2014

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Part I. Financial Information  
Item 1. Financial Statements  
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets 3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations 4
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 5
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements 6
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 16
Item 4. Controls and Procedures 20
Part II. Other Information  
Item 6. Exhibits 21
Signatures 22

 

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Part I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1 – Financial Statements

 

Kitara Media Corp. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

($ in thousands, except share and per share data)

 

   June 30,   December 31, 
   2014   2013 
   (Unaudited)     
ASSETS        
CURRENT ASSETS          
Cash  $4,322   $2,478 
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $343 and $343, respectively   4,857    10,061 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   224    268 
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS   9,403    12,807 
           
Property and equipment, net   1,162    910 
Restricted cash   192    183 
Deferred financing costs   61    74 
Intangible assets   2,013    2,126 
Goodwill   11,816    11,816 
TOTAL ASSETS  $24,647   $27,916 
           
LIABILITIES          
CURRENT LIABILITIES          
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities  $3,314   $4,629 
Accrued compensation   337    1,180 
Short term debt   1,373    3,304 
Note payable stockholder, current   100    - 
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES   5,124    9,113 
           
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES          
Deferred rent   3    9 
Deferred tax liability   272    272 
Other liabilities   224    224 
Note payable stockholder, non-current   200    302 
TOTAL LIABILITIES   5,823    9,920 
           
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY          
Preferred Stock, $0.0001 par value, authorized 1,000,000 shares, none issued   -    - 
Common stock, $0.0001 par value, authorized 300,000,000 shares, issued and outstanding 95,884,241 and 83,156,969, at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively   10    8 
Additional paid-in capital   24,622    17,820 
Retained (Accumulated deficit) earnings   (5,808)   168 
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY   18,824    17,996 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY  $24,647   $27,916 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

 

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Kitara Media Corp. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

($ in thousands, except share and per share data)

(unaudited)

 

   Three Months Ended
June 30,
   Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
   2014   2013   2014   2013 
Revenue  $5,230   $5,519   $12,175   $10,428 
Cost of revenue   4,394    3,783    10,059    7,382 
Gross Profit   836    1,736    2,116    3,046 
                     
Operating expenses                    
Employee expenses   2,453    1,001    4,690    2,016 
Related party expenses   -    69    -    154 
Other operating expenses   1,549    324    3,005    519 
Depreciation and amortization   115    81    225    237 
Total operating expenses   4,117    1,475    7,920    2,926 
                     
Operating income (loss)   (3,281)   261    (5,804)   120 
                     
Interest Expense   (69)   -    (156)   - 
                     
Income (loss) before income taxes   (3,350)   261    (5,960)   120 
                     
Income taxes   15    -    16    - 
Net income (loss)  $(3,365)  $261   $(5,976)  $120 
                     
Net income (loss) per Common Share - Basic and Diluted  $(0.04)  $0.01   $(0.07)  $0.01 
Weighted-Average Number of shares outstanding - Basic and Diluted   91,968,157    20,000,000    87,586,903    20,000,000 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

 

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Kitara Media Corp. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

($ in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

   Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
   2014   2013 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES        
Net income (loss)  $(5,976)  $120 
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities          
Depreciation and amortization   225    230 
Stock-based compensation   313    - 
Deferred rent amortization   (6)   (6)
Financing costs amortization   13    - 
Provisions for bad debt   -    (37)
Changes in Assets and Liabilities          
Accounts receivable, net   5,204    2,987 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   44    (31)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities   (1,317)   (1,612)
Accrued compensation   (843)   - 
Net cash (used in)/provided by operating activities   (2,343)   1,651 
           
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES          
Purchase of fixed assets   (364)   (245)
Restricted cash   (9)   - 
Net cash used in investing activities   (373)   (245)
           
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES          
Capital distributions to members   -    (699)
Repayments of short term debt   (1,825)   - 
Proceeds from private placement   5,491      
Repayments under lines of credit   (9,160)   - 
Borrowings under lines of credit   9,054    - 
Proceeds from note payable - shareholder   1,000    - 
Changes in cash overdraft from financial institution, net   -    (670)
Net cash (used in)/provided by financing activities   4,560    (1,369)
           
Net increase in cash   1,844    37 
Cash at beginning of period   2,478    - 
Cash at end of period  $4,322   $37 
           
Supplemental disclosure to cash flow information:          
Cash paid for Interest  $153   $- 
Cash paid for Taxes  $78   $- 
           
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash financing activity:          
Shares of common stock issued in exchange for note payable - stockholder  $1,000   $- 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

 

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Kitara Media Corp. and Subsidiaries

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

($ in thousands, except share and per share data)

(unaudited)

 

1. Organization and Description of Business

 

Kitara Media Corp. (the “Company”) operates through its wholly owned subsidiaries, Kitara Media, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Kitara Media”), Health Guru Media, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Health Guru Media”), and New York Publishing Group, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“NYPG”). Kitara Media is an online video solutions provider that seeks to increase revenue to website publishers. Health Guru Media is the operator of Healthguru.com, an online health video resource site. NYPG is a publisher of Adotas.com, a website and daily email newsletter.

 

The Company was formed on December 5, 2005 as a Delaware corporation. From the Company’s inception in 2005 until February 29, 2012, when it completed a reverse merger transaction with Andover Games, LLC (“Andover Games”), the Company was a blank check company and did not engage in active business operations other than its search for, and evaluation of, potential business opportunities. On February 29, 2012, the Company completed a reverse merger of Andover Games pursuant to a Merger Agreement and Plan of Reorganization with a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, Andover Games and the former members of Andover Games, whereby Andover Games became the Company’s wholly-owned direct subsidiary.

 

On June 12, 2013, the Company entered into a Merger Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (“K/N Merger Agreement”) with Ascend Merger Sub, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and wholly owned subsidiary (“K/N Merger Sub LLC”), Ascend Merger Sub, Inc., a Delaware corporation and wholly owned subsidiary (“K/N Merger Sub Inc.”), Kitara Media, NYPG, and those security holders of Kitara Media and NYPG executing the “Signing Holder Signature Page” thereto, which security holders held all of the outstanding membership interests of Kitara Media (“Selling Source” or the “Kitara Signing Holder”) and all of the outstanding shares of common stock of NYPG (the “NYPG Signing Holder” and together with the Kitara Signing Holder, the “Signing Holders”). The K/N Merger Agreement contemplated the (i) merger of K/N Merger Sub LLC with and into Kitara Media with Kitara Media surviving the merger and (ii) merger of K/N Merger Sub Inc. with and into NYPG with NYPG surviving the merger (collectively, the “Mergers”).

 

On July 1, 2013, the Company consummated the transactions contemplated by the K/N Merger Agreement. At the close of the Mergers, (i) the Kitara Signing Holder received an aggregate of 20,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock and (ii) the NYPG Signing Holder received (a) an aggregate of 10,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock and (b) two promissory notes (collectively, the “Closing Notes”), one in the amount of $100 being due and payable on January 1, 2014, which was subsequently refinanced and is now due and payable on January 1, 2015, and one in the amount of $200 being due and payable on January 1, 2023 to replace the existing advances from the NYPG Signing Holder to NYPG. Each of the Closing Notes accrues interest at a rate of 1% per annum, which will be due at the time the Closing Notes become due and payable. The terms of the K/N Merger Agreement provided for an adjustment to the merger consideration between the Company and Kitara Media dependent on a calculation of Kitara Media’s Closing Working Capital, as defined in the K/N Merger Agreement. The amount of this adjustment was determined to be $904 (See Note 7). Also on July 1, 2013, as a condition to closing the K/N Merger Agreement, (1) certain stockholders of the Company contributed an aggregate of 25,813,075 shares of common stock to the Company for cancellation without the payment of any additional consideration and (2) the Company sold an aggregate of 4,000,000 shares of the Company Common Stock to Ironbound Partners Fund LLC, an affiliate of the Company’s then Interim Chief Financial Officer (“Ironbound”), on a private placement basis, for an aggregate purchase price of $2,000 or $0.50 per share, of which $300 was through the conversion of outstanding promissory notes held by Ironbound. In addition, the Company repurchased 381,950 shares from a stockholder simultaneously with the closing of the Mergers. Prior to June 30, 2013, the operations of Andover Games were formally discontinued. On July 1, 2013, the financial statements of Kitara Media became the Company’s financial statements and the Company’s operations became entirely that of Kitara Media and NYPG.

 

For accounting purposes, the acquisition of Kitara Media was treated as an acquisition of the Company by Kitara Media and as a recapitalization of Kitara Media as the member of Kitara Media held a large percent of the Company’s shares and exercises significant influence over the operating and financial policies of the consolidated entity and the Company was a non-operating public registrant prior to the transaction. Pursuant to ASC 805-10-11 through 55-15, the merger or acquisition of a private operating company into a non-operating public registrant with nominal assets is considered a capital transaction in substance rather than a business combination. As a result, the condensed consolidated balance sheets, statements of operations, and statements of cash flows of Kitara Media have been retroactively updated to reflect the recapitalization.

 

The historical condensed consolidated financial statements of Kitara Media are now reflected as those of the Company. For accounting purposes, the acquisition of NYPG by the Company was treated as a business combination.

 

On August 19, 2013, the Company filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware an amendment to its certificate of incorporation to change the Company’s name from “Ascend Acquisition Corp.” to “Kitara Media Corp.” to better reflect the Company’s operations following the Mergers.

 

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Kitara Media Corp. and Subsidiaries

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

($ in thousands, except share and per share data)

(unaudited)

 

On December 3, 2013, the Company acquired Health Guru Media. As a result of the transaction, Health Guru Media security holders received an aggregate of 18,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. As part of the transaction, the Company raised $2,000 from qualified investors in a private offering priced at $0.50 per share, including from Ironbound and another member of the Company’s board of directors. For accounting purposes, the acquisition of Health Guru Media by the Company was treated as a business combination.

 

On April 25, 2014, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (“Purchase Agreement”) providing for the sale on a private placement basis (the “Offering”) of shares of the Company’s common stock at $0.55 per share and the issuance of warrants to purchase 50% of the total number of shares purchased by the investors in the Offering. Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, the Company sold a total of $7,000 of its shares of common stock (or an aggregate of 12,727,272 shares) in the Offering to several accredited investors (the “Investors”), including Ironbound and Robert Regular, the Company’s chief executive officer. In connection with the Offering, the Company issued warrants to purchase an aggregate of 6,363,636 shares of the Company’s common stock. The warrants are exercisable at a price of $0.825 per share and expire on April 30, 2019.

 

The Company consummated the sale of these securities on April 29, 2014. The Company received proceeds from the Offering of approximately $6,500, including the cancellation of a $1,000 promissory note held by Ironbound that was used to make its purchase in the Offering, net of approximately $500 of commissions and expenses.

 

In addition, pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, the Company entered into a registration rights agreement (the “Registration Rights Agreement”) with the Investors. Pursuant to the Registration Rights Agreement, the Company registered the shares sold pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, including the shares underlying the warrants sold pursuant thereto, for resale by the Investors pursuant to a registration statement which was declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on June 4, 2014. The Registration Rights Agreement provides for liquidated damages upon the occurrence of certain events, including failure by the Company to maintain the effectiveness of the registration statement for certain periods of time. The amount of the liquidated damages is 1.0% of the aggregate subscription amount paid by an Investor for the shares affected by the event that are still held by the Investor upon the occurrence of the event, and monthly thereafter, up to a maximum of 10.0%.

 

At the closing of the Offering, each of Jonathan J. Ledecky, Robert Regular and Joshua Silberstein, the Company’s president, entered into a lock-up agreement (a “Lock-Up Agreement”) with the Company, pursuant to which each such person agreed not to sell or otherwise dispose of, or enter into any arrangement that transfers the economic consequences of ownership of, any shares of Company common stock until January 29, 2015, subject to certain exceptions.

 

On May 8, 2014, the Board approved to grant Ironbound an option to purchase an aggregate of 750,000 shares of the Corporation’s common stock, immediately exercisable at $0.60 per share (the closing stock price on the date of grant) for a period of five years (see Note 5).

 

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements and footnotes have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“US GAAP”) and applicable rules and regulations of the SEC regarding unaudited interim financial information. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, Statements of Operations, and Cash Flows for the interim periods presented. Operating results for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations to be expected for the full year due to seasonal and other factors. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the consolidated financial statements in accordance with US GAAP have been omitted in accordance with the rules and regulations of the SEC. Accordingly, these unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements and footnotes should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2013 included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 31, 2014.

 

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Kitara Media Corp. and Subsidiaries

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

($ in thousands, except share and per share data)

(unaudited)

 

Principles of Consolidation

 

The unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated in the accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

Use of Estimates

 

The Company’s unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements are prepared in conformity with US GAAP, which requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported and disclosed in the condensed consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes. Actual results could differ materially from these estimates. The Company’s most significant estimates relate to the accounts receivable allowance, the valuation allowance on deferred tax assets, the valuation of stock options, the valuation of contingent consideration from historical business combinations, and the value of intangible assets and goodwill.

 

Concentration of Credit Risk and Significant Customers

 

The Company’s largest customers accounted for approximately 60.2% (4 customers accounted for 22.6%, 12.9%, 12.6%, and 12.1% of this amount) and 44.5% (2 customers accounted for 27.9%, and 16.6% of this amount) of the Company’s revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and approximately 43.2% (2 customers accounted for 17.0% and 13.0% of this amount) and 52.2% (2 customers accounted for 36.2%, and 15.9% of this amount) of the related accounts receivable as of June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and approximately 43.4% (3 customers accounted for 18.0%, 14.7%, and 10.7% of this amount) and 47.4% (3 customers accounted for 25.8%, 11.4%, and 10.2% of this amount) of the Company’s revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and approximately 15.9% and 63.8% (3 customers accounted for 36.2%, 15.9%, and 11.6% of this amount) of the related accounts receivable as of June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The Company’s largest vendors accounted for approximately 62.1% (3 vendors accounted for 25%, 20.1%, and 17% of this amount) and 42.4% (2 vendors accounted for 29.3% and 13.1% of this amount) of the Company’s cost of revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and approximately 43.8% (2 vendors accounted for 27% and 16.3%) and 25.9% (from one vendor) of the related accounts payable as of June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and approximately 63.5% (3 vendors accounted for 23.4%, 21% and 19.1% of this amount) and 35.8% (2 vendors accounted for 20.7% and 15.1% of this amount) of the Company’s cost of revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and approximately 30.0% (2 vendors accounted for 16.3% and 13.2%) and 25.9% (from one vendor) of the related accounts payable as of June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

 

Kitara Media operates in a free market bid-based environment. Customer concentration is a reflection of obtaining the highest bid.

 

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentration of credit risk consist of cash and accounts receivable. Cash is deposited with a limited number of financial institutions. The balances held at any one financial institution may be in excess of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) insurance limits. Accounts are insured by the FDIC up to $250. As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company held cash balances in excess of federally insured limits.

 

Credit is extended to customers based on an evaluation of their financial condition and other factors. The Company generally does not require collateral or other security to support accounts receivable. The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers and maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts and sales credits.

 

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

ASC Topic 825 “Financial Instruments” requires that fair value be disclosed for the Company’s financial instruments. The Company’s financial instruments, including cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, short term debt, note payables and accrued liabilities are carried at historical cost basis. At June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the carrying amounts of these instruments approximated their fair values because of the short-term nature of these instruments. The contingent consideration related to a previous acquisition is measured at fair value on a recurring basis and adjusted accordingly.

 

Fair value is defined as an exit price, representing the amount that would be received upon the sale of an asset or payment to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. Fair value is a market-based measurement that is determined based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. A three-tier fair value hierarchy is used to prioritize the inputs in measuring fair value as follows:

 

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Kitara Media Corp. and Subsidiaries

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

($ in thousands, except share and per share data)

(unaudited)

 

  Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
  Level 2: Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable, either directly or indirectly.
  Level 3: Significant unobservable inputs that cannot be corroborated by market data

 

Level 3 financial liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis consist of the contingent obligation to Skyword, the entity that sold Gather.com to Health Guru Media prior to the Company’s acquisition of Health Guru Media, for which there is no current market such that the determination of fair value requires significant judgment or estimation. Future payments are contingent on revenue levels and as a result, the liability is remeasured at fair value on a recurring basis. Changes in fair value measurements categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy are analyzed each period based on changes in estimates or assumptions and recorded as appropriate.

 

The contingent consideration for the purchase of Gather.com consists of a five year arrangement to pay royalties to Skyword (“Skyward Royalty”). The Skyword Royalty is to be paid in quarterly installments and is based on revenues generated by the assets purchased. The Skyword Royalty is paid pursuant to the table below.

 

 

 

Skyword Royalty Payment Schedule

  Royalty Rate
Applied to
Revenues for
Stated Period
 
09/01/13 to 02/28/14   5%
03/01/14 to 8/31/14   15%
09/01/14 to 02/28/15   20%
03/01/15 to 09/15/17   25%

 

The royalty amount is capped and cannot exceed $2,000. At the end of the fifth year, there is a settlement provision. An amount representing $2,000 less the aggregate amount of the Skyword Royalty paid through such fifth year is deemed the “Remainder.” If (i) the Remainder is $0, then no further action is necessary; (ii) if the Remainder is greater than $0, then Health Guru Media may pay the full dollar value of the Remainder to Skyword in full satisfaction of the obligation, or, (iii) if Health Guru Media does not exercise its option to pay the remainder in full, then Health Guru Media shall select a dollar value between $0 and the Remainder (“Settlement Value”). Skyword then has the option to accept receipt of the Settlement Value in full satisfaction or (iv) Skyword pays Health Guru Media the Settlement Value and thus reclaims all assets of the Gather business.

 

The asset’s or liability’s fair value measurement within the fair value hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The following table provides a summary of the assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis.

 

   Condensed Consolidated
Balance Sheet
   Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets or Liabilities
(Level 1)
   Quoted Prices for Similar Assets or Liabilities in Active Markets
(Level 2)
   Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
Fair value of contingent consideration in connection with the purchase of Gather (included in other liabilities):                
June 30, 2014  $224   $-   $-   $224 
December 31, 2013  $224   $-   $-   $224 

 

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Kitara Media Corp. and Subsidiaries

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

($ in thousands, except share and per share data)

(unaudited)

 

The following table sets forth a summary of the changes in the fair value of the Company’s Level 3 financial liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis:

 

   For the
Six Months
Ended
June 30,
2014
 
Beginning balance at January 1, 2014  $224 
Change in fair value of contingent consideration   - 
Ending balance at June 30, 2014  $224 

 

The contingent obligation to Skyword at June 30, 2014, recorded in connection with Health Guru Media’s purchase of Gather.com in September 2012, is classified within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy. In order to determine the fair value of the contingent obligation to Skyword, using historical performance, the Company estimates the future cash flows from the Gather.com website and then applies a discount rate of 35%. This valuation is completed quarterly and the contingent obligation is adjusted accordingly.

 

Level 3 liabilities are valued using unobservable inputs to the valuation methodology that are significant to the measurement of the fair value of the derivative liabilities. For fair value measurements categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer determines its valuation policies and procedures. The development and determination of the unobservable inputs for Level 3 fair value measurements and fair value calculations are the responsibility of the Company’s Chief Financial Officer. 

 

Income Taxes

 

In its interim financial statements, the Company follows the guidance in ASC 270, “Interim Reporting” and ASC 740 “Income Taxes”, whereby the Company utilizes the expected annual effective tax rate in determining its income tax provisions for the interim periods. That rate differs from U.S. statutory rates primarily as a result of the valuation allowance recorded on net operating loss carryforwards and permanent differences between book and tax reporting.

 

The Company recognizes deferred tax liabilities and assets for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements or tax returns. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the difference between the financial statement, and tax basis of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. The Company estimates the degree to which tax assets and credit carry forwards will result in a benefit based on expected profitability by tax jurisdiction.

 

Management makes judgments as to the interpretation of the tax laws that might be challenged upon an audit and cause changes to previous estimates of tax liabilities. In management’s opinion, adequate provisions for income taxes have been made for all years. If actual taxable income by tax jurisdiction varies from estimates, additional allowances or reversals of reserves may be necessary.

 

The Company accounts for uncertain tax positions in accordance with ASC 740—“Income Taxes”. No uncertain tax provisions have been identified. The Company accrues interest and penalties, if incurred, on unrecognized tax benefits as components of the income tax provision in the accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated statements of operations.

 

In accordance with ASC 740, the Company evaluates whether a valuation allowance should be established against the net deferred tax assets based upon the consideration of all available evidence and using a “more likely than not” standard. Significant weight is given to evidence that can be objectively verified. The determination to record a valuation allowance is based on the recent history of cumulative losses and current operating performance. In conducting the analysis, the Company utilizes an approach, which considers the current year loss, including an assessment of the degree to which any losses are driven by items that are unusual in nature and incurred to improve future profitability. In addition, the Company reviews changes in near-term market conditions and any other factors arising during the period, which may impact its future operating results.

 

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Kitara Media Corp. and Subsidiaries

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

($ in thousands, except share and per share data)

(unaudited)

 

Net earnings per share

 

Basic net (loss) income per share is computed by dividing net (loss) income by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted loss per share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares and, if dilutive, potential common shares outstanding during the period. Potential common shares consist of the incremental common shares issuable upon the exercise of stock options (using the treasury stock method). The computation of basic (loss) income per share for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 excludes potentially dilutive securities. At June 30, 2014 and 2013, the Company excluded potentially dilutive securities of 15,938,636 and 150,000, respectively, because their inclusion would be antidilutive, consisting of the securities as shown below.

 

   Three Months Ended
June 30,
   Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
   2014   2013   2014   2013 
Options   9,575,000    150,000    9,575,000    150,000 
Warrants   6,363,636    -    6,363,636    - 
Total   15,938,636    150,000    15,938,636    150,000 

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

The Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) has issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-12, Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Accounting for Share-Based Payments When the Terms of an Award Provide That a Performance Target Could Be Achieved after the Requisite Service Period. This ASU requires that a performance target that affects vesting, and that could be achieved after the requisite service period, be treated as a performance condition. As such, the performance target should not be reflected in estimating the grant date fair value of the award. This update further clarifies that compensation cost should be recognized in the period in which it becomes probable that the performance target will be achieved and should represent the compensation cost attributable to the period(s) for which the requisite service has already been rendered.. The amendments in this ASU are effective for annual periods and interim periods within those annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015. Earlier adoption is permitted. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial position and results of operations.

 

The FASB has issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. This ASU supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in Accounting Standards Codification 605 - Revenue Recognition and most industry-specific guidance throughout the Codification. The standard requires that an entity recognizes revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. This ASU is effective on January 1, 2017 and should be applied retrospectively to each prior reporting period presented or retrospectively with the cumulative effect of initially applying the ASU recognized at the date of initial application. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial position and results of operations.

 

Accounting standards that have been issued or proposed by the FASB, SEC and/or other standards-setting bodies that do not require adoption until a future date are not expected to have a material impact on the condensed consolidated financial statements upon adoption.

 

Subsequent Events

 

The Company has evaluated events that occurred subsequent to June 30, 2014 through the date these financial statements were issued. Management has concluded that no additional subsequent events required disclosure in these financial statements. 

 

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Kitara Media Corp. and Subsidiaries

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

($ in thousands, except share and per share data)

(unaudited) 

 

3. Short-Term Debt

 

On November 1, 2013, Kitara Media secured a three-year $5,000 credit facility with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (the “Lender”). The line may be increased to $10,000 at Kitara Media’s option on or prior to April 30, 2015 in two equal tranches of $2,500 each. The interest rate on the credit facility is Libor plus 4.25% with a minimum interest charge of $10 per month. Various fees are payable to the Lender from time to time, including origination fees and unused line fees.

 

On June 30, 2014, the Company amended the credit and security agreement with the Lender to include the accounts receivable of its subsidiary, Health Guru Media, and to make various changes to the financial covenants.

 

The credit facility, as amended, contains various financial covenants including that the Company maintain minimum liquidity (as defined in the credit facility) of $1,500 and make no more than $100 in capital expenditures in any fiscal year, other than capitalized software development costs (as defined in the credit facility), which may not be in excess of $1,200 for fiscal year 2014 and $1,000 for any subsequent fiscal year. As of June 30, 2014, the Company was in compliance with its financial covenants. Amounts due under the credit agreement are secured by a continuing security interest in substantially all of Kitara Media’s assets and also pledges by the Company of its ownership interests in its other wholly-owned subsidiaries, Health Guru Media, NYPG and Andover Games. Outstanding advances under the Credit Agreement may not at any time exceed a Borrowing Base (as defined below) less amounts outstanding under letters of credit. The Borrowing Base is equal to 85% of eligible accounts receivable plus the lesser of 75% of eligible unbilled accounts receivable or $500 less reserves established by Lender from time to time less $500. Kitara Media shall maintain at all times minimum excess availability of not less than $500. The credit line terminates on November 1, 2016, at which time all amounts outstanding must be paid. The facility is treated as a current liability because among other provisions, the agreement requires that the Company maintain a lockbox arrangement and contains certain subjective acceleration clauses. In addition, the bank may at its discretion, adjust the availability of the arrangement.

 

At June 30, 2014, the outstanding balance was $735, and as of December 31, 2013 the outstanding balance was $841.

 

In conjunction with the acquisition of Health Guru Media, the Company acquired certain debts as follows:

 

On June 10, 2011, Health Guru Media obtained a commitment from a lender to borrow an aggregate of $3,000. The commitment was divided into two tranches. The first tranche was for $2,000 which expires on October 1, 2014. The second tranche was for $1,000 and expires on December 1, 2014. On January 31, 2012, Health Guru Media obtained an additional growth capital loan on its second commitment (“Tranche 3”) in the amount of $500 which expires on December 1, 2014.

 

Interest is payable monthly at an annual interest rate which is a sum of the prime rate, as published by The Wall Street Journal, plus 9.75% per annum (the “Combined Interest Rate”). In no event shall the designated rate be less than 13%. At June 30, 2014, the interest rate on this debt was 13%. As of June 30, 2014, the total balance on the notes was $638, and as of December 31, 2013 the outstanding balance was $1,383.

 

In June 2013, Health Guru Media secured a one (1) year receivable financing arrangement with Sterling National Bank – Factoring and Trade Finance Division (“the Bank”). Health Guru Media presented invoices to the Bank who then advanced it up to 60% of eligible invoices and could remain outstanding for up to 120 days of the invoice date or 60 days past due. The Bank charged a commission rate of .35% of the gross invoice. All debits in the account bore interest daily at a rate equal to 1.75% above prime rate as published in the Wall Street Journal. On June 18, 2014, in connection with the amendment of the credit and security agreement with the Lender, the Bank received payment in full of the outstanding amounts under the financing arrangement and it was thereafter immediately terminated. As of June 30, 2014 the total balance outstanding was $0, and as of December 31, 2013 the outstanding balance was $1,080.

 

On March 26, 2014, in consideration of amounts loaned to the Company, the Company issued a promissory note in favor of Ironbound, with a principal amount of $1,000. The principal balance, together with interest, was due on the earlier of (a) April 25, 2014 and (b) the consummation by the Company of a private placement of its equity or debt securities or any other financing raising gross proceeds of at least $1,000 (either the “Maturity Date”). See Note 1 regarding the conversion of the note to equity.

 

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Kitara Media Corp. and Subsidiaries

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

($ in thousands, except share and per share data)

(unaudited)

 

4. Commitments and Contingencies

 

Legal Proceedings

 

The Company is involved in various claims, legal actions and regulatory proceedings arising from time to time in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management, the ultimate disposition of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

 

In December 2013, an action entitled Intrepid Investments, LLC ("Intrepid") v. Selling Source, LLC, et al., Index No. 65429/2013 was filed in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of New York. This is an action commenced by Intrepid to collect on a Junior Secured Promissory Note signed by Selling Source in the original principal sum of $28,700 (the "Note"). Kitara Media is not a signatory to the Note but it did sign an August 31, 2010 Security Agreement ("Security Agreement") pledging certain of its assets as security for the Note. At the time Kitara Media signed the Security Agreement, it was wholly-owned by Selling Source. On July 1, 2013, Kitara Media merged with K/N Merger Sub, with Kitara Media surviving the merger and becoming the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary. Accordingly, it is no longer wholly-owned by Selling Source, although it is still an affiliate of Selling Source. In the action, Intrepid seeks to foreclose on the security interest. Both Selling Source’s and Kitara Media’s obligations to Intrepid under the Note and Security Agreement were subordinate to obligations Selling Source had to two groups of prior lenders ("Senior Lenders"). The right of Intrepid to compel payments under the Note and/or foreclose the lien created by the Security Agreement was subject to an Intercreditor Agreement by and between the Senior Lenders and Intrepid. Under the terms of the Intercreditor Agreement, Intrepid could not take steps to compel Selling Source to make payment on the Note or foreclose the Security Agreement so long as the obligations to the Senior Lenders remained outstanding. In addition, under the terms of the Intercreditor Agreement, the Senior Lenders had the right to have the lien released on any of the collateral pledge as security under the Security Agreement. In connection with the merger of K/N Merger Sub LLC and Kitara Media, the first priority Senior Lenders released the lien on Kitara Media’s assets which were pledged as collateral under the Security Agreement and the obligation of Kitara Media to Intrepid was released. In addition, Selling Source’s obligations to the Senior Lenders remains outstanding. Based on these facts, Kitara Media believes Intrepid’s claim is without merit and intends to defend it vigorously. In any event, Selling Source has acknowledged an obligation to indemnify and defend Kitara Media from any liability to Intrepid arising out of the Note and Security Agreement. The parties have exchanged pleadings and discovery has commenced.

 

Operating Leases

 

The Company has two leases which expire in September 2014. Rent expense for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 was $160 and $53, respectively and $318 and $106 for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Health Guru Media had a lease which was set to terminate in September 2015. In January 2014, this lease was terminated, effective April 30, 2014, which required the payment of a termination fee of $50.

 

5. Stock-based Compensation

 

Stock Options

 

The fair value of stock options is amortized on a straight line basis over the requisite service periods of the respective awards. Stock based compensation expense related to stock options was $242 and $0 for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and $313 and $0 for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and is reflected in selling, general and administrative expenses on the accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated statements of operations. As of June 30, 2014, the unamortized value of options was $1,176. As of June 30, 2014, the unamortized portion will be expensed through 2018, and the weighted average remaining amortization period was 3.3 years.

 

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Kitara Media Corp. and Subsidiaries

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

($ in thousands, except share and per share data)

(unaudited)

 

  Number of Options   Weighted Average Exercise Price   Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value   Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life   Aggregate Intrinsic Value 
Outstanding at January 1, 2014   9,150,000   $0.31   $0.13    4.7   $10,013 
Granted   1,420,000    0.34    0.40    4.9      
Exercised   -    -    -           
Forfeited, expired or canceled   (995,000)   0.37    0.15           
Outstanding at June 30, 2014   9,575,000   $0.30   $0.16    4.3   $2,677 
                          
Exercisable at January 1, 2014   212,500   $0.24   $0.10    4.5   $245 
Vested   1,487,500    0.43    0.05           
Forfeited, expired or canceled   -    -    -           
Exercisable at June 30, 2014   1,700,000   $0.40   $0.06    4.5   $314 

 

The black-Scholes method options pricing model was used to estimate fair value as of the date of grants during the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 using the following assumptions.

 

The simplified method was used to determine the expected life as the granted options were “plain-vanilla” options. 

 

  May 8, 2014
Option Grants
   May 8, 2014
Non- Plan
Option Grant
 
Exercise Price  $0.04   $0.60 
Stock Price  $0.60   $0.60 
No. of Shares   670,000    750,000 
Dividend Yield   0%   0%
Expected Volatility   55%   55%
Risk-free interest rate   1.63%   1.63%
Expected Life   3.75    5.0 

 

6. Related Party Transactions

 

The Company has received various accounting, human resource and information technology services from the Kitara Signing Holder, a significant shareholder of the Company. For the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, the Company recorded management fees for services performed by the Kitara Signing Holder on behalf of the Company of $0 and $69, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, the Company recorded management fees for services performed by the Kitara Signing Holder on behalf of the Company of $0 and $154, respectively.

 

7. Acquisition

 

NYPG Acquisition

 

On June 12, 2013, the Company entered into the K/N Merger Agreement with K/N Merger Sub LLC, K/N Merger Sub Inc., Kitara Media, NYPG, the Kitara Signing Holder and the NYPG Signing Holder. The K/N Merger Agreement contemplated the (i) merger of K/N Merger Sub LLC with and into Kitara Media with Kitara Media surviving the merger and (ii) merger of K/N Merger Sub Inc. with and into NYPG with NYPG surviving the merger.

 

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Kitara Media Corp. and Subsidiaries

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

($ in thousands, except share and per share data)

(unaudited)

 

On July 1, 2013, the Company consummated the transactions contemplated by the K/N Merger Agreement. At the close of the Merger, the NYPG Signing Holder received (a) an aggregate of 10,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock and (b) the Closing Notes, one in the amount of $100 which was due and payable on January 1, 2014 (which was subsequently extended through January 1, 2015) and one in the amount of $200 being due and payable on January 1, 2023 to replace the existing advances from the stockholder of NYPG. Each of the Closing Notes accrues interest at a rate of 1% per annum, which will be due at the time the Closing Notes become due and payable. The aggregate purchase price of the transaction was $2,000.

 

For accounting purposes, the acquisition of NYPG by the Company was treated as a business combination.

 

The results of operations for NYPG for the period January 1, 2014 through ended June 30, 2014, are reflected in the Company’s results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations. For the three months ended June 30, 2014, the revenue for NYPG was $1 and the net loss was ($13). For the six months ended June 30, 2014, the revenue for NYPG was $3 and the net loss was ($29).

 

Health Guru Acquisition

 

On December 3, 2013, the Company entered into a Merger Agreement and Plan of Organization (“Health Guru Merger Agreement”) by and among the Company, Kitara Media Sub, Inc. (“Merger Sub”), Health Guru Media and certain security holders of Health Guru Media, which security holders held a majority of the outstanding shares of capital stock of Health Guru Media and simultaneously consummated the transactions contemplated thereby (the “Closing”).

 

At the Closing, pursuant to the Health Guru Merger Agreement, Merger Sub was merged with and into Health Guru Media, with Health Guru Media surviving as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (the “HG Acquisition”). All of the shares of capital stock of Health Guru Media outstanding immediately prior to the HG Acquisition were automatically canceled and converted into the right for such holders to receive an aggregate of 18,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. Simultaneously, all of Health Guru Media’s stock options and warrants to purchase common stock which were outstanding prior to the HG Acquisition were cancelled. Based on a valuation prepared by an independent appraiser, the total purchase price of the transaction was $8,600.

 

The results of operations for Health Guru Media for the period January 1, 2014 through June 30, 2014, are reflected in the Company’s results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, in the accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated statements of operations. For the three months ended June 30, 2014, the revenue for Health Guru Media was $1,674 and the net loss was ($1,029). For the six months ended June 30, 2014, the revenue for Health Guru Media was $4,005 and the net loss was ($2,084).

 

Unaudited pro forma combined financial information

 

The following presents the unaudited pro forma combined financial information, as if the mergers and acquisitions of NYPG and Health Guru Media had occurred as of January 1, 2013:

 

   Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended 
   June 30, 2013   June 30, 2013 
Revenue  $8,082   $15,231 
Net (Loss)  $(1,387)  $(3,013)
           
Net (Loss) per Common Share - Basic and Diluted  $(0.02)  $(0.04)
Weighted-Average Number of shares outstanding - Basic and Diluted   83,156,969    83,156,969 

 

The pro forma combined results of operations are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that actually would have occurred had the Mergers and the acquisition of Health Guru Media and NYPG been completed as of January 1, 2013, nor are they necessarily indicative of future consolidated results.

 

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

 

($ in thousands, except share and per share data)

 

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT FOR FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.  We have based these forward-looking statements on our current expectations and projections about future events.  These forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions about us that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.  In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “continue,” or the negative of such terms or other similar expressions.  Factors that might cause or contribute to such a discrepancy include, but are not limited to, those described in our other Securities and Exchange Commission filings.  The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our Financial Statements and related Notes thereto included elsewhere in this report.

 

Overview

 

We are a Delaware corporation incorporated on December 5, 2005. From our inception in 2005 until February 29, 2012, when we completed a reverse acquisition transaction with Andover Games, we were a blank check company and did not engage in active business operations other than our search for, and evaluation of, potential business opportunities for acquisition or participation. On February 29, 2012, we completed a reverse acquisition of Andover Games through a merger transaction whereby Andover Games became our wholly-owned direct subsidiary. Accordingly, the financial statements of Andover Games became our financial statements. Prior to June 30, 2013, our principal business was focused on developing mobile games for iPhone and Android platforms.

 

On July 1, 2013, we consummated the transactions contemplated by the K/N Merger Agreement. Upon the closing, we ceased the operations of Andover Games, our operations became entirely that of Kitara Media and NYPG and the financial statements of Kitara Media became our financial statements. For accounting purposes, the acquisition of Kitara Media was treated as an acquisition of the Company by Kitara Media and as a recapitalization of Kitara Media as Kitara Media members held a large percent of the Company’s shares and exercise significant influence over the operating and financial policies of the consolidated entity and the Company was a non-operating public registrant prior to the transaction. Pursuant to ASC 805-10-11 through 55-15, the merger or acquisition of a private operating company into a non-operating public registrant with nominal assets is considered a capital transaction in substance rather than a business combination. As a result, the condensed consolidated balance sheets, statements of operations, and statements of cash flows of Kitara Media have been retroactively updated to reflect the recapitalization.

 

On August 19, 2013, we filed with the Secretary of the State of Delaware an amendment to our certificate of incorporation to change our name from “Ascend Acquisition Corp.” to “Kitara Media Corp.” to better reflect our current operations following the transactions contemplated by the K/N Merger Agreement.

 

On December 3, 2013, we entered into the HG Merger Agreement and simultaneously closed the transactions contemplated thereby, acquiring Health Guru Media. The financial results of operations of Health Guru Media from the date of acquisition to June 30, 2014 were consolidated into our financial statements.

 

On April 29, 2014, we sold a total of $7,000 of our shares of common stock (or an aggregate of 12,727,272 shares) to several accredited investors (the “Investors”), including Ironbound and Robert Regular, the Company’s chief executive officer. In connection with the offering, we issued warrants to purchase an aggregate of 6,363,636 shares of common stock.  The warrants are exercisable at a price of $0.825 per share and expire on April 30, 2019. We received proceeds from the offering of approximately $6,500, including the cancellation of a $1,000 promissory note held by Ironbound that was used to make its purchase in the offering, net of approximately $500 of commissions and expenses.  

 

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Results of Operations

 

   Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended 
   June 30,   June 30, 
   2014   2013   2014   2013 
Revenue  $5,230   $5,519   $12,175   $10,428 
Cost of revenue   4,394    3,783    10,059    7,382 
Gross Profit   836    1,736    2,116    3,046 
GP as % of revenue   16%   31%   17%   29%
                     
Operating expenses                    
Employee Expenses   2,453    1,001    4,690    2,016 
Related party expenses   -    69    -    154 
Other operating expenses   1,549    324    3,005    519 
Depreciation and amortization   115    81    225    237 
Total operating expenses   4,117    1,475    7,920    2,926 
                     
Operating income (loss)   (3,281)   261    (5,804)   120 
Interest Expense   (69)   -    (156)   - 
Income (loss) before income taxes   (3,350)   261    (5,960)   120 
Income taxes   15    -    16    - 
Net income (loss)  $(3,365)  $261   $(5,976)  $120 
                     
EBITDA (a non-GAAP measure)   (2,924)   342    (5,266)   357 
                     
Net income (loss)  $(3,365)  $261   $(5,976)  $120 
Depreciation and amortization   115    81    225    237 
Interest expense, less other income   69    -    156    - 
Stock compensation expense   242    -    313    - 
Taxes   15    -    16    - 
EBITDA (a non-GAAP measure)  $(2,924)  $342   $(5,266)  $357 

 

Revenue and Gross Margin

 

Consolidated revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2014 decreased by ($289), or -5%, to $5,230 as compared to $5,519 for the three months ended June 30, 2013. Consolidated revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2014 increased by $1,747 or 17%, to $12,175 as compared to $10,428 for the six months ended June 30, 2013. The decline in revenue for the three months was primarily due to the revenue contributed by our recent acquisition of Health Guru Media of $1,674 offset by a decrease in revenue from Kitara Media of approximately ($1,999). The increase in revenue for the six months was primarily due to the revenue contributed by our recent acquisition of Health Guru Media of $4,005 offset by a decrease in revenue from Kitara Media of approximately ($2,299). The revenue decline is attributed to the increased demands and requirements from advertisers to meet new standards of ad type, location and quality from publisher traffic sources. 

 

In order to meet these new demands and requirements, Kitara Media implemented new standards and policies and launched additional proprietary and third party verification tools to screen publisher inventory to exceed advertisers’ requirements. The immediate implementation of these steps eliminated significant inventory sources and had a direct effect on revenue.

 

Consolidated margins for the three months ended June 30, 2014 decreased by ($900) or -52% to $836 as compared to $1,736 for the three months ended June 30, 2013.  Consolidated margins for the six months ended June 30, 2014 decreased by ($930) or -31% to $2,116 as compared to $3,046 for the six months ended June 30, 2013. The decrease in margin was due to several factors in the business, including reduced bid pricing levels combined with the consistent cost of securing and maintaining quality publisher inventory. Margins were further impacted by the transition of technology during integration and deployment of new systems and methods for cost calculation, delivery and optimization.

 

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During the six months ended June 30, 2014, we advanced development efforts with our own proprietary video content and ad delivery solution PROPEL+. This technology can help us to leverage campaign performance data for optimization and delivery, and is directly integrated with many video advertising and digital publishing partners. Evolving an integrated Video+ Portfolio with Health Guru Media video formats and a library of premium video content, PROPEL+ combines efficient delivery and optimization into one video platform to deliver strong engagement for advertisers and high revenues for publishers, as well as improve user experience with engaging digital content. We have also implemented various monitoring and screening tools in order to provide our advertisers transparency and the highest quality traffic.

   

Employee Expenses

 

Employee expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2014 increased by $1,452, or 145%, to $2,453 as compared to $1,001 for the three months ended June 30, 2013. Employee expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2014 increased by $2,674, or 133%, to $4,690 as compared to $2,016 for the six months ended June 30, 2013. The increase for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 was primarily due to the increase in headcount and employee costs as it relates to the Health Guru Media acquisition which totaled $871 for the three months ended and $1,841 for the six months ended June 30, 2014.  There was also an increase in Kitara Media’s headcount predominately in C-level staff, which in total contributed approximately $249 of the increase for the three months, ended and $428 for the six months ended June 30, 2014.  Additionally, there was $243 in stock based compensation for the three months ended and $313 for the six months ended June 30, 2014 vs. nothing in the prior year as there was no stock option plan in place. There was also a decline in software capitalization due to the Propel product reaching maturity in 2014 vs. 2013. The decrease in software capitalization was $90 for the three months ended and $119 for the six months ending June 30, 2014.

 

Other operating costs and related party expenses

 

Other operating costs and related party expense for the three months ended June 30, 2014 increased by $1,156, or 294%, to $1,549 as compared to $393 for the three months ended June 30, 2013.  Other operating costs and related party expense for the six months ended June 30, 2014 increased by $2,332, or 347%, to $3,005 as compared to $673 for the six months ended June 30, 2013. The increase for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 was primarily due to costs we would not have had in the prior year as it pertained to the acquisition for Health Guru Media and as a private company with centralized services.  The additional operational costs as it relates to Health Guru Media acquisition totaled $440 for the three months and $1,072 for the six months ended June 30, 2014.

 

In an effort to improve the quality of our traffic resources, we established various vendor relationships that provide tools to monitor the quality of our traffic resources as well as provide the ability to filter any traffic that does not meet our standards.  The increase in software and technical services was $385 for the three months and $493 for the six months ended June 30, 2014. We also had higher hosting costs of $30 for the three months and $88 for the six months ended June 30, 2014 due to the additional video traffic.

 

Legal and accounting costs were higher by approximately $103 for the three months ended June 30, 2014 as they related to our quarterly filings with the SEC that were not required in the prior year. Additionally these costs were higher by approximately $167 for the six months ended June 30, 2014 as they related to costs for the annual audit, the filing of our Annual Report on Form 10-K and related consulting costs for the valuation and tax provision. Insurance costs were higher by approximately $25 for the three months and $51 for the six months ended June 30, 2014 due to the higher coverage needed as a public entity. There was also an increase in bad debt of approximately $19 for the three months and $79 for the six months ending June 30, 2014 predominately due to the write down of various prepaid media accounts. We periodically review the prepaid media accounts to ensure they are being utilized or will make the effort to collect the balances, if possible. There was also an increase in bank fees of approximately $14 for the three months and $43 for the six months ending June 30, 2014 due to the establishment of the Wells Fargo credit facility that was not in place until November 2013.

 

Depreciation and Amortization

 

Depreciation and amortization expense for the three months ended June 30, 2014 increased by $34, or 42%, to $115 as compared to $81 for the three months ended June 30, 2013 predominately due to the acquisition of Health Guru Media. Depreciation and amortization expense for the six months ended June 30, 2014 decreased by ($12), or -5%, to $225 as compared to $237 for the six months ended June 30, 2013. The decrease was primarily in amortization expense which was due to certain intangible assets reaching their maturity.

 

EBITDA (non-GAAP measure)

 

In addition to the results presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP, we present EBITDA which is a non-GAAP measure. We believe that this non-GAAP measure, viewed in addition to and not in lieu of our reported GAAP results, provides useful information to investors by providing a more focused measure of operating results.  The non-GAAP measure presented herein may not be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies.

 

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EBITDA for the three months ended June 30, 2014 decreased by ($3,266), to ($2,924) as compared to $342 for the three months ended June 30, 2013. EBITDA for the six months ended June 30, 2014 decreased by ($5,623), to ($5,266) as compared to $357 for the six months ended June 30, 2013. Overall the decrease in EBITDA was due to higher operating costs due to the acquisition and  as well as lower gross profit margin as described in detail above. Management reviews EBITDA on a monthly basis as it is a key business indicator and metric that is used internally.

 

We calculate EBITDA by taking the net income (loss) and adding back depreciation, amortization, interest expense, stock-based compensation, and taxes less interest income.

  

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities

 

Net cash used in operating activities was ($2,343) for the six months ended June 30, 2014, compared to net cash provided of $1,651 for the six months ended June 30, 2013.  The decrease in cash used for the six months ended June 30, 2014 was primarily due to the net loss of ($5,976) for the six months ended June 30, 2014 compared to net income of $120 for the six months ended June 30, 2013.  The net loss was due to the added costs from the acquisition of Health Guru Media and lower gross profit margins which are described in detail above.  This net cash was offset by an increase in the collection of accounts receivable.  The increase in collections is a natural effect from having lower sales in the second quarter versus the fourth quarter.

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

Net cash used in investing activities was $373 for the six months ended June 30, 2014, compared to $245 for the six months ended June 30, 2013.  The cash used in both periods was primarily for software development for internal use.  In 2014 and 2013, our main project was the development of the PROPEL + player, which is an ad delivery solution.

 

Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities

 

Net cash provided by financing activities was $4,560 for the six months ended June 30, 2014, compared to ($1,369) used in financing for the six months ended June 30, 2013.  On March 26, 2014, we issued a promissory note (the “Note”) in favor of Ironbound with a principal amount of $1,000. The principal balance, together with interest, was due on the earlier of (a) April 25, 2014 and (b) the consummation by the Company of a private placement of its equity or debt securities or any other financing raising gross proceeds of at least $1,000 (either the “Maturity Date”). The Note was converted to equity in connection with our April 2014 offering.

 

As part of our financial strategy, Kitara Media established a credit facility with Wells Fargo Bank.  The amount of the credit line is $5,000 initially with an option to increase to $10,000 on April 30, 2015 in two equal tranches of $2,500 each.  The interest rate on the credit facility is Libor plus 4.25% with a minimum interest charge of $10 per month.  There are various financial and other covenants in the credit agreement, as amended, that we must continue to satisfy in order to be compliant with the credit facility.  With the acquisition of Health Guru Media, we inherited a receivable financing arrangement with Sterling National Bank – Factoring and Trade Finance Division.  Health Guru Media presented invoices to the Bank who then advanced it up to 60% of eligible invoices and were permitted to remain outstanding for up to 120 days of the invoice date or 60 days past due.  The Bank charged a commission rate of .35% of the gross invoice.  All debits in the account bore interest daily at a rate equal to 1.75% above prime rate as published in the Wall Street Journal. On June 18, 2014, we terminated the Sterling Bank financing arrangement and on June 30, 2014 amended the Wells Fargo credit facility to include the receivables from Health Guru Media. The ability to borrow against our accounts receivable gives us greater flexibility to grow the business by providing additional liquidity and relieving the pressure we currently have in working capital.

 

As reported in Note 1, Organization and Description of Business, to our unaudited interim condensed financial statements, we consummated the sale, on a private placement basis, of shares of common stock which provided proceeds from the offering of approximately $6.6 million, including the cancellation of the $1 million Note held by Ironbound that was used to make its purchase in the offering, net of approximately $400 of commissions and expenses.  We intend to use the proceeds from the sales for general working capital purposes.

 

We believe that with our current level of cash and the ability to borrow against our accounts receivables, that we will have sufficient liquidity to maintain operations for a minimum of the next twelve months.

  

Off-balance Sheet Arrangements

 

We do not have any off-balance sheet financing arrangements.

 

Seasonality

 

We experience seasonality in our operations.  Historically, video advertising revenue in the fourth quarter has been the highest.

 

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Item 4. Controls and Procedures.

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

Our management, with the participation of our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Rule 13a-15 under the Exchange Act, as of the end of the period covered by this Annual Report on Form 10-Q.  In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives. In addition, the design of disclosure controls and procedures must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints and that management is required to apply its judgment in evaluating the benefits of possible controls and procedures relative to their costs.

 

Based on management’s evaluation, our chief executive officer and chief financial officer concluded that, as of June 30, 2014, our disclosure controls and procedures are not designed at a reasonable assurance level and are ineffective at providing reasonable assurance that information we are required to disclose in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. See the material weaknesses described in Management's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting below

 

Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f). Management conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting based on the framework in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission in 1992. Based on this evaluation, management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was not effective as of December 31, 2013. Due to control deficiencies in several areas that are considered to be material weaknesses.  A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the company's annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.  Management identified the following material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2014:

 

  1. Our board of directors has not established adequate financial reporting monitoring activities to mitigate the risk of management override, specifically:

  

  a majority of our board of directors is not independent;
  we have not established a formal Audit Committee whose function would be to provide oversight specifically as it relates to scope of activities, monitoring of results, and sufficiency of accounting principle implementation.

  

  2. We did not maintain sufficient segregation of duties to ensure the review process related to significant and non-routine transactions in the financial reporting process.

 

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

 

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended June 30, 2014 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

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Part II – OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal

 

We are involved in various claims, legal actions and regulatory proceedings arising from time to time in the ordinary course of business. Other than the matter set forth in Note 4 to our unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements appearing elsewhere in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q, in the opinion of management, the ultimate disposition of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

 

Item 6.  Exhibits.

 

Exhibit No.   Description
     
31.1   Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2   Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32   Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101   Condensed consolidated financial statements from the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of the Company for the quarter ended June 30, 2014, formatted in XBRL: (i) Balance Sheets, (ii) Statements of Operations, (iii) Statements of Cash Flows and (iv) Notes to Unaudited Financial Statements, as blocks of text and in detail.
101.INS   XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

  

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SIGNATURES

 

In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

  KITARA MEDIA CORP.  
       
 Date:  August 14, 2014 By: /s/ Robert Regular  
    Robert Regular  
   

Chief Executive Officer

(Principal executive officer)

 
     
 Date:  August 14, 2014 By: /s/ Lisa VanPatten  
    Lisa VanPatten  
   

Chief Financial Officer

(Principal financial and accounting officer)

 

 

 

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