Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis
Item
2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation.
This
quarterly report on Form 10-Q (the “Report”) of Digital Ally, Inc. (the “Company”, “we”, “us”,
or “our”) contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended,
and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). The words “aim,” “anticipate,”
“believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “feel,”
“forecast,” “intend,” “may,” “outlook,” “plan,” “potential,”
“predict,” “project,” “seek,” “should,” “will,” “would,” and
similar expressions intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying
words. These forward-looking statements are based largely on our expectations or forecasts of future events, can be affected by inaccurate
assumptions, and are subject to various business risks and known and unknown uncertainties, a number of which are beyond our control.
Therefore, actual results could differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained in this document, and readers are cautioned
not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.
We
undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events
or otherwise. A variety of factors could cause or contribute to such differences and could adversely impact revenues, profitability,
cash flows and capital needs. There can be no assurance that the forward-looking statements contained in this document will, in fact,
transpire or prove to be accurate.
Factors
that could cause or contribute to our actual results differing materially from those discussed herein or for our stock price to be adversely
affected include, but are not limited to: (1) our losses in recent years, and the substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern; (2) economic and other
risks for our business from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, including the impacts on our law-enforcement and commercial customers,
suppliers and employees and on our ability to raise capital as required; (3) our ability to increase revenues, increase our margins and
return to consistent profitability in the current economic and competitive environment; (4) our operation in developing markets and uncertainty
as to market acceptance of our technology and new products; (5) the availability of funding from federal, state and local governments
to facilitate the budgets of law enforcement agencies, including the timing, amount and restrictions on such funding; (6) our ability
to maintain or expand our share of the market for our products in the domestic and international markets in which we compete, including
increasing our international revenues; (7) our ability to produce our products in a cost-effective manner; (8) competition from larger,
more established companies with far greater economic and human resources; (9) our ability to attract and retain quality employees; (10)
risks related to dealing with governmental entities as customers; (11) our expenditure of significant resources in anticipation of sales
due to our lengthy sales cycle and the potential to receive no revenue in return; (12) characterization of our market by new products
and rapid technological change; (13) our dependence on sales of our EVO-HD, DVM-800, DVM-250 and FirstVU products; (14) that stockholders
may lose all or part of their investment if we are unable to compete in our markets and return to profitability; (15) defects in our
products that could impair our ability to sell our products or could result in litigation and other significant costs; (16) our dependence
on a few manufacturers and suppliers for components of our products and our dependence on domestic and foreign manufacturers for certain
of our products; (17) our ability to protect technology through patents and to protect our proprietary technology and information, such
as trade secrets, through other similar means; (18) our ability to generate more recurring cloud and service revenues; (19) risks related
to our license arrangements; (20) the fluctuation of our operation results from quarter to quarter; (21) sufficient voting power by coalitions
of a few of our larger stockholders, including directors and officers, to make corporate governance decisions that could have a significant
effect on us and the other stockholders; (22) the issuance or sale of substantial amounts of our common stock, or the perception that
such sales may occur in the future, which may have a depressive effect on the market price of our securities; (23) potential dilution
from the issuance of common stock underlying outstanding options and warrants; (24) our additional securities available for issuance,
which, if issued, could adversely affect the rights of the holders of our common stock; (25) the volatility of our stock price due to
a number of factors, including, but not limited to, a relatively limited public float; (26) our ability to integrate and realize the
anticipated benefits from acquisitions; (27) our ability to maintain the listing of our common stock on the Nasdaq Capital Market.
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Current
Trends and Recent Developments for the Company
Segment
Overview
Video
Solutions Operating Segment – Within our video solutions operating segment we supply technology-based products utilizing our
portable digital video and audio recording capabilities for the law enforcement and security industries and for the commercial fleet
and mass transit markets. We have the ability to integrate electronic, radio, computer, mechanical, and multi-media technologies to create
positive solutions to our customers’ requests. Our products include: the EVO-HD, DVM-800 and DVM-800 Lite, which are in-car digital
video systems for law enforcement and commercial markets; the FirstVu body-worn camera line, consisting of the FirstVu Pro, FirstVu II,
and the FirstVu HD; our patented and revolutionary VuLink product which integrates our body-worn cameras with our in-car systems by providing
hands-free automatic activation for both law enforcement and commercial markets; the FLT-250, DVM-250, and DVM-250 Plus, which are our
commercial line of digital video mirrors that serve as “event recorders” for the commercial fleet and mass transit markets;
and FleetVu and VuLink, which are our cloud-based evidence management systems. We further diversified and broadened our product offerings
in 2020, by introducing two new lines of branded products: (1) the ThermoVu® which is a line of self-contained temperature monitoring
stations that provides alerts and controls facility access when an individual’s temperature exceeds a pre-set threshold and (2)
our Shield™ disinfectants and cleansers which are for use against viruses and bacteria.
Our
video solutions segment revenue encompasses video recording products and services for our law enforcement and commercial customers and
the sale of Shield disinfectant and personal protective products. This segment generates revenues through our subscription models offering
cloud and warranty solutions, and hardware sales for video and personal protective safety products and solutions. Revenues for product
sales are recognized upon delivery of the product, and revenues from our cloud and warranty subscription plans are deferred over the
term of the subscription, typically 3 or 5 years.
Revenue
Cycle Management Operating Segment - We have recently entered the revenue cycle management business late in the second quarter of
2021 with the formation of our wholly owned subsidiary, Digital Ally Healthcare, Inc. and its majority-owned subsidiary Nobility Healthcare.
Nobility Healthcare completed its first acquisition on June 30, 2021, when it acquired a private medical billing company, and a
second acquisition on August 31, 2021 upon the completion of its acquisition of another private medical billing company, along with two
more acquisitions completed during the three months ended March 31, 2022, in which we assist in providing working capital and back-office
services to healthcare organizations throughout the country. Our assistance consists of insurance and benefit verification, medical treatment
documentation and coding, and collections. Through our expertise and experience in this field, we aim to maximize our customers’
service revenues collected, leading to substantial improvements in their operating margins and cash flows.
Our
revenue cycle management segment consists of our medical billing subsidiaries. Revenues of this segment are recognized after we perform
the obligations of our revenue cycle management services. Our revenue cycle management services are services, performed and charged monthly,
generally based on a contractual percentage of total customer collections, for which we recognize our net service fees.
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Ticketing
Operating Segment - We have also recently entered into live entertainment and events ticketing services through the formation of
our wholly owned subsidiary, TicketSmarter and its completed acquisitions of Goody Tickets, LLC and TicketSmarter, LLC, on September
1, 2021. TicketSmarter provides ticket sales, partnerships, and mainly, ticket resale services through its online ticketing marketplace
for live events, TicketSmarter.com. TicketSmarter offers tickets for over 125,000 live events through its platform, for a wide range
of events, including concerts, sporting events, theatres, and performing arts, throughout the country.
Our
ticketing operating segment consists of ticketing services provided through TicketSmarter and its online platform, TicketSmarter.com.
Revenues of this segment include ticketing service charges generally determined as a percentage of the face value of the underlying ticket
and ticket sales from our ticket inventory which are recognized when the underlying tickets are sold. Ticketing direct expenses include
the cost of tickets purchased for resale by the Company and held as inventory, credit card fees, ticketing platform expenses, website
maintenance fees, along with other administrative costs.
Results
of Operations
Summarized
financial information for the Company’s reportable business segments is provided for the indicated periods and as of September
30, 2022, and September 30, 2021:
Three months ended September 30,
Nine months ended September 30,
2022
2021
2022
2021
Net Revenues:
Video Solutions
$ 2,092,927
$ 2,028,660
$ 6,152,733
$ 7,058,161
Revenue Cycle Management
2,015,112
2,050,679
6,039,807
2,050,679
Ticketing
4,376,114
560,483
15,937,852
560,483
Total Net Revenues
$ 8,484,153
$ 4,639,822
$ 28,130,392
$ 9,669,323
Gross Profit (Loss):
Video Solutions
$ 515,615
$ 590,447
$ 1,543,057
$ 2,663,131
Revenue Cycle Management
866,277
197,681
2,520,709
197,681
Ticketing
(786,392 )
612,4412
190,432
612,442
Total Gross Profit
$ 595,500
$ 1,400,570
$ 4,254,198
$ 3,473,254
Operating Income (loss):
Video Solutions
$ (1,481,048 )
$ (940,039 )
$ (4,327,049 )
$ (1,919,559 )
Revenue Cycle Management
117,844
(40,537 )
236,628
(40,537 )
Ticketing
(2,149,412 )
44,026
(5,915,953 )
44,026
Corporate
(3,054,407 )
(2,662,423 )
(10,025,236 )
(7,165,483 )
Total Operating Income (Loss)
$ (6,567,023 )
$ (3,598,973 )
$ (20,031,610 )
$ (9,081,553 )
Depreciation and Amortization:
Video Solutions
$ 213,446
$ 119,560
$ 584,266
$ 236,131
Revenue Cycle Management
320,004
2,890
959,366
2,890
Ticketing
102,211
609
102,575
609
Total Depreciation and Amortization
$ 635,661
$ 123,059
$ 1,646,207
$ 239,630
September 30,
2022
December 31,
2021
Assets (net of eliminations):
Video Solutions
$ 33,656,285
$ 25,983,348
Revenue Cycle Management
2,446,740
934,095
Ticketing
15,072,548
12,260,780
Corporate
17,221,891
43,810,974
Total Identifiable Assets
$ 68,397,464
$ 82,989,197
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Segment
net revenues reported above represent only sales to external customers. Segment gross profit represents net revenues less cost of revenues.
Segment operating income (loss), which is used in management’s evaluation of segment performance, represents net revenues, less
cost of revenues, less all operating expenses. Identifiable assets are those assets used by each segment in its operations. Corporate
assets primarily consist of cash, property, plant and equipment, accounts receivable, inventories, and other assets.
Consolidated
Results of Operations
The following is a summary
of our recent operating results on a quarterly basis:
For the Three Months Ended:
September 30,
2022
June 30,
2022
March 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
September 30,
2021
Total revenue
$ 8,484,153
$ 9,351,457
$ 10,294,781
$ 11,744,112
$ 4,639,822
Gross profit
595,500
1,719,078
1,939,619
2,190,523
1,400,570
Gross profit margin %
7.0 %
18.4 %
18.8 %
18.7 %
30.2 %
Total selling, general and administrative expenses
7,162,523
8,380,330
8,742,957
7,869,883
4,999,543
Operating income (loss)
(6,567,023 )
(6,661,252 )
(6,803,338 )
(5,679,360 )
(3,598,973 )
Operating income (loss) %
(77.4 )%
(71.2 )%
(66.1 )%
(48.4 )%
(77.6 )%
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders
$ (1,902,475 )
$ (1,065,513 )
$ (6,698,242 )
$ 1,122,791
$ 8,068,799
Our
business is subject to substantial fluctuations on a quarterly basis as reflected in the significant variations in revenues and operating
results in the above table. These variations result from various factors, including but not limited to: (1) the timing of large individual
orders; (2) the traction gained by products, such as the recently released FirstVu Pro, FirstVu II, FLT-250, and EVO HD; (3) production,
quality and other supply chain issues affecting our cost of goods sold; (4) unusual increases in operating expenses, such as the timing
of trade shows and stock-based and bonus compensation; (5) the timing of patent infringement litigation settlements (6) ongoing patent
and other litigation and related expenses respecting outstanding lawsuits; (7) the impact of COVID-19 and inflation related factors on
the economy and our businesses; and (8) the completion of corporate acquisitions. We reported a net loss of $1,902,475 on revenues of
$8,484,153 for the third quarter 2022.
Off-Balance
Sheet Arrangements
We
do not have any off-balance sheet debt, nor did we have any transactions, arrangements, obligations (including contingent obligations)
or other relationships with any unconsolidated entities or other persons that may have a material current or future effect on financial
conditions, changes in the financial conditions, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures, capital resources, or significant
components of revenue or expenses other than the following:
We
are a party to operating leases and license agreements that represent commitments for future payments (described in Note 9, “Operating
Leases,” to our condensed consolidated financial statements) and we have issued purchase orders in the ordinary course of business
that represent commitments to future payments for goods and services.
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For
the Three Months Ended September 30, 2022 and 2021
Results
of Operations
Summarized
immediately below and discussed in more detail in the subsequent subsections is an analysis of our operating results for the three months
ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, represented as a percentage of total revenues for each such quarter:
Three Months Ended
September 30,
2022
2021
Revenue
100 %
100 %
Cost of revenue
93 %
70 %
Gross profit
7 %
30 %
Selling, general and administrative expenses:
Research and development expense
7 %
11 %
Selling, advertising and promotional expense
22 %
33 %
General and administrative expense
56 %
65 %
Total selling, general and administrative expenses
84 %
108 %
Operating loss
(77 )%
(78 )%
Change in fair value of short-term investments
— %
— %
Change in fair value of contingent consideration promissory notes
(2 )%
— %
Change in fair value of derivative liabilities
56 %
250 %
Other income and interest income (expense), net
— %
2 %
Income (loss) before income tax benefit
(23 )%
173 %
Income tax (provision)
— %
— %
Net income/(loss)
(23 )%
173 %
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests of consolidated subsidiary
— %
1 %
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders
(23 )%
174 %
Net income/(loss) per share information:
Basic
$ (0.04 )
$ 0.16
Diluted
$ (0.04 )
$ 0.16
Revenues
Revenues
by Type and by Operating Segment
Our
operating segments generate two types of revenues:
Product
revenues primarily include video operating segment hardware sales of in-car and body-worn cameras, along with sales of our ThermoVu TM
units, disinfectants, and personal protective equipment. Additionally, product revenues also include the sale of tickets by our
ticketing operating segment that have been purchased or received through our sponsorships and partnerships and held in inventory by our
ticketing segment until their sale.
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Service
and other revenues consist of cloud and warranty services revenues from our subscription plan and storage offerings of our video
solutions segment. Our ticketing operating segments’ secondary ticketing marketplace revenues are included in service revenue.
We recognize service revenue from sales generated through its secondary ticketing marketplace as we collect net services fees on secondary
ticketing marketplace transactions. Lastly, our revenue cycle management segment revenues are included in the service revenues for services
provided to medical providers throughout the country.
Our
video operating segment sells our products and services to customers in the following manner:
●
Sales
to domestic customers are made directly to the end customer (typically a law enforcement agency or a commercial customer) through
our sales force, comprised of our employees. Revenue is recorded when the product is shipped to the end customer.
●
Sales
to international customers are made through independent distributors who purchase products from us at a wholesale price and sell
to the end user (typically law enforcement agencies or a commercial customer) at a retail price. The distributor retains the margin
as its compensation for its role in the transaction. The distributor generally maintains product inventory, customer receivables
and all related risks and rewards of ownership. Revenue is recorded when the product is shipped to the distributor consistent with
the terms of the distribution agreement.
●
Repair
parts and services for domestic and international customers are generally handled by our inside customer service employees. Revenue
is recognized upon shipment of the repair parts and acceptance of the service or materials by the end customer.
Our
revenue cycle management operating segment sells its services to customers in the following manner:
●
Our
revenue cycle management operating segment generates service revenues through relationships with medium to large healthcare organizations,
in which the underlying service revenue is recognized upon execution of services. Service revenues are generally determined as a
percentage of the amount of medical billings collected by the customer.
Our
ticketing operating segment sells our products and services to customers in the following manner:
●
Our
ticketing operating segment generates product revenues from the sale of tickets directly to consumers for a particular event that
the ticketing operating segment has previously purchased and held in inventory for ultimate resale to the end consumer. Service sales
through TicketSmarter are driven largely in part by the usage of the TicketSmarter.com marketplace by buyers and sellers, in which
the Company collects service fees for each transaction completed through this platform.
We
may discount our prices on specific orders based upon the size of the order, the specific customer and the competitive landscape.
The
Omicron variant of COVID-19 and nationwide inflationary concerns had an impact on all of our operating segment revenue streams for the
three months ended September 30, 2022. In particular, it had a negative impact generally on our video solutions operating segment legacy
products and, specifically, our commercial event recorder hardware (DVM-250 Plus) and in-car hardware for law enforcement (DVM-800) during
the quarter. Ticketing operating segment revenues also continue to be negatively impacted due to the continued public caution surrounding
the COVID-19 pandemic and the impacts of inflation on consumer’s discretionary spending.
Product
revenues by operating segment is as follows:
Three Months Ended
September 30,
2022
2021
Product Revenues:
Video Solutions
$ 1,348,565
$ 1,356,454
Revenue Cycle Management
—
—
Ticketing
1,713,808
—
Total Product Revenues
$ 3,062,373
$ 1,356,454
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Product
revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 were $3,062,373 and $1,356,454 respectively, an increase of $1,705,919
(126%), due to the following factors:
●
Revenues
generated by the new ticketing operating segment began with the Company’s September 2021 acquisition of TicketSmarter. The
new ticketing operating segment generated $1,713,808 in product revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2022, compared
to $-0- for the three months ended September 30, 2021. This product revenue relates to the resale of tickets purchased for live events,
including sporting events, concerts, and theatre, then sold through various platforms to customers.
●
The
Company’s video segment operating segment generated revenues totaling $1,348,565 during the three months ended September 30,
2022 compared to $1,356,454 for the three months ended September 30, 2021 due to slowing sales of our ThermoVu TM product
lines related to our COVID-19 response. The Company launched two product lines in direct response to the increased safety precautions
that organizations and individuals are taking due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ThermoVu™ was launched as a non-contact temperature-screening
instrument that measures temperature through the wrist and controls entry to facilities when temperature measurements exceed pre-determined
parameters. ThermoVu™ has optional features such as facial recognition to improve facility security by restricting access based
on temperature and/or facial recognition reasons. ThermoVu™ provides an instant pass/fail audible tone with its temperature
display and controls access to facilities based on such results. ThermoVu TM has been applied in schools, dental offices,
hospitals, office buildings, and other public venues. The Company also launched its Shield™ disinfectant/sanitizer product
lines to fulfill demand by current customers and others for a disinfectant and sanitizer that is less harsh than many of the traditional
products now widely distributed. The Shield™ Cleanser product line contains a cleanser with no harsh chemicals or fumes. The
Company is beginning to experience decreased demand for these product lines as the COVID-19 pandemic begins to subside.
●
In general, our video solutions operating segment has experienced decreased
demand on its product revenues due to price-cutting and competitive actions by our competitors, adverse marketplace effects related to
our patent litigation proceedings and our recent financial condition. We introduced our new body-worn cameras, the FirstVu Pro and FirstVu
II, in the fourth quarter of 2021, and we continue to see increased traction with these products through the first three quarters of 2022.
The Company hopes the interest throughout the marketplace continues to grow for these new products as the market is able to review and
test these new products.
●
Our
video solutions operating segment management has been focusing on migrating customers, and in particular commercial customers, from
a hardware sale to a service fee model. Therefore, we expect a reduction in commercial hardware sales (principally DVM-250’s,
FLT-250’s, and our body-worn camera line) as we convert these customers to a service model under which we provide the hardware
as part of a recurring monthly service fee. In that respect, we introduced a monthly subscription agreement plan for our body worn
cameras and related equipment during the second quarter of 2020 that allowed law enforcement agencies to pay a monthly service fee
to obtain body worn cameras without incurring a significant upfront capital outlay. This program has continued to gain traction,
resulting in decreased product revenues and increased service revenues. We expect this program to continue to gain momentum, resulting
in recurring revenues over a span of three to five years.
Service
and other revenues by operating segment is as follows:
Three Months Ended
September 30,
2022
2021
Service and Other Revenues:
Video Solutions
$ 744,362
$ 672,206
Revenue Cycle Management
2,015,112
560,483
Ticketing
2,662,306
2,050,679
Total Service and Other Revenues
$ 5,421,780
$ 3,283,368
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Service
and other revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 were $5,421,780 and $3,283,368, respectively, an increase of
$2,138,412 (65%), due to the following factors:
●
Cloud
revenues generated by the video solutions operating segment were $412,819 and $264,594 for the three months ended September 30, 2022
and 2021, respectively, an increase of $148,225 (56%). We have experienced increased interest in our cloud solutions for law enforcement
primarily due to the deployment of our cloud-based EVO-HD in-car system and our next generation body-worn camera products, which
contributed to our increased cloud revenues in the three months ended September 30, 2022. We expect this trend to continue throughout
2022 as the migration from local storage to cloud storage continues in our customer base.
●
Video
solutions operating segment revenues from extended warranty services were $201,118 and $298,840 for the three months ended September
30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, a decrease of $97,722 (33%). However, the continued effects from the COVID-19 pandemic have adversely
affected our sales of DVM-800 hardware systems resulting in a decrease in their sales in the three months ended September 30, 2022
compared to the same period in 2021.
●
Our
new ticketing operating segment generated service revenues totaling $2,662,306 and $2,050,679 for the three months ended September
30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, an increase of $611,627 (30%). The Company completed the acquisitions of Goody Tickets, LLC and
TicketSmarter, LLC on September 1, 2021, thus resulting in the new revenue stream for the Company. TicketSmarter collects fees on
transactions administered through the TicketSmarter.com platform for the buying and selling of tickets for live events throughout
the country. We expect our ticketing operating segment to continue to present a strong revenue outlook moving forward.
●
Our
new revenue cycle management operating segment generated service revenues totaling $2,015,112 and $560,483 for the three months ended
September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, an increase of $1,454,629 (260%). Our revenue cycle management operating segment has completed
four acquisitions since formation in June of 2021, thus resulting in the new service revenue stream added in the three months ended
September 30, 2022. Our revenue cycle management operating segment provides revenue cycle management solutions and back-office services
to healthcare organizations throughout the country. We expect our revenue cycle management segment to continue to present a strong
revenue outlook moving forward.
Total
revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 were $8,484,153 and $4,639,822, respectively, an increase of $3,844,331
(83%), due to the reasons noted above.
Cost
of Product Revenue
Overall
cost of product revenue sold for the three months ended September 30, 2022, and 2021 was $3,262,457 and $1,197,217, respectively, an
increase of $2,065,240 (173%). Overall cost of goods sold for products as a percentage of product revenues for the three months ended
September 30, 2022, and 2021 were 93% and 70%, respectively. Cost of products sold by operating segment is as follows:
Three
Months Ended
September 30,
2022
2021
Cost
of Product Revenues:
Video
Solutions
$
1,261,295
$
1,197,217
Revenue
Cycle Management
—
—
Ticketing
2,001,162
—
Total
Cost of Product Revenues
$
3,262,457
$
1,197,217
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The
increase in cost of goods sold for our video solutions segment products is directly correlated with the increase in product costs for
the three months ended September 30, 2022 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2021. In addition, the video solutions segment
recorded valuation allowances for its older product lines and a portion of its Shield products during the third quarter of 2022, directly
increasing cost of goods sold for the period. Cost of product sold as a percentage of product revenues for the video solutions segment
increased to 107% for the three months ended September 30, 2022 as compared to 88% for the three months ended September 30, 2021.
The
increase in ticketing operating segment cost of product sold is due to the acquisition of TicketSmarter in the third quarter of 2021,
resulting in an increase to cost of product revenue of $2,001,162 for the three months ended September 30, 2022, compared to $-0- for
the three months ended September 30, 2021. Cost of product sold as a percentage of product revenues for the ticketing solutions was 117%
for the three months ended September 30, 2022. The Ticketing Segment recorded an allowance for unsold and under-market tickets during
the first quarter of 2022 due to event cancellations and restrictions imposed on the size and type of gatherings related to the Omicron
variant.
We
recorded $3,771,424 and $3,915,089 in reserves for obsolete and excess inventories at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively.
Total raw materials and component parts were $4,960,740 and $3,062,046 at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively, an
increase of $1,898,694 (62%). Finished goods balances were $9,769,951 and $10,512,577 at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively,
a decrease of $742,626 (7%) which was attributable to a decrease in finished goods from our newly acquired ticketing segment. The small
decrease in the inventory reserve is primarily due to the reduction in finished goods and movement of excess inventory. We believe the
reserves are appropriate given our inventory levels as of September 30, 2022.
Cost
of Service Revenue
Overall
cost of service revenue sold for the three months ended September 30, 2022, and 2021 was $4,626,196 and $2,042,035, respectively, an
increase of $2,584,160 (126.5%). Overall cost of goods sold for services as a percentage of service revenues for the three months ended
September 30, 2022, and 2021 were 85% and 62%, respectively. Cost of service revenues by operating segment is as follows:
Three
Months Ended
September 30,
2022
2021
Cost
of Service Revenues:
Video
Solutions
$
316,017
$
240,996
Revenue
Cycle Management
1,148,835
362,802
Ticketing
3,161,344
1,438,237
Total
Cost of Service Revenues
$
4,626,196
$
2,042,035
The
increase in cost of service revenues for our video solutions segment is commensurate with the increase in service revenues in the three
months ended September 30, 2022 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2021. Cost of service revenues as a percentage of service
revenues for the video solutions segment increased to 42% for the three months ended September 30, 2022 as compared to 36% for the three
months ended September 30, 2021.
The
increase in revenue cycle management operating segment cost of service revenue is due to the four acquisitions of medical billing companies
completed since June 2021. Cost of service revenues as a percentage of service revenues for the revenue cycle management operating segment
was 57% for the three months ended September 30, 2022.
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The
increase in ticketing operating segment cost of service revenues is due to the 2021 acquisition of TicketSmarter, resulting in an increase
to cost of service revenue of $3,161,344 for the three months ended September 30, 2022, compared to $1,438,237 for the three months ended
September 30, 2021. Cost of service revenues as a percentage of service revenues for the ticketing segment was 119% for the three months
ended September 30, 2022.
Gross
Profit
Overall
gross profit for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 was $595,500 and $1,400,570, respectively, a decrease of $805,070
(57.5%). Gross profit by operating segment was as follows:
Three Months Ended
September 30,
2022
2021
Gross
Profit:
Video
Solutions
$
515,615
$
590,447
Revenue
Cycle Management
866,277
197,681
Ticketing
(786,392
)
612,442
Total
Gross Profit
$
595,500
$
1,400,570
The
overall decrease is attributable to the large overall increase in revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2022, offset by an increase
in the overall cost of sales as a percentage of overall revenues to 93% for the three months ended September 30, 2022 from 70% for the
three months ended September 30, 2021. Our goal is to improve our margins over the longer term based on the expected margins generated
by our new recent revenue cycle management and ticketing operating segments together with our video solutions operating segment and its
expected margins from our EVO-HD, DVM-800, VuLink, FirstVu Pro, FirstVu II, FirstVu HD, ThermoVu TM , Shield TM disinfectants
and our cloud evidence storage and management offering, provided that they gain traction in the marketplace and subject to a normalizing
economy in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and current inflationary concerns. In addition, if revenues from the video solutions segment
increase, we will seek to further improve our margins from this segment through expansion and increased efficiency utilizing fixed manufacturing
overhead components. We plan to continue our initiative to more efficient management of our supply chain through outsourcing production,
quantity purchases and more effective purchasing practices.
Selling,
General and Administrative Expenses
Selling,
general and administrative expenses were $7,162,523 and $4,999,543 for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively,
an increase of $2,162,980 (43.3%). The increase was primarily attributable to the recent acquisitions completed in the third quarter
of 2021. Our selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of sales decreased to 84% for the three months ended September
30, 2022 compared to 108% in the same period in 2021. The significant components of selling, general and administrative expenses are
as follows:
Three months ended
September 30,
2022
2021
Research and development expense
$ 616,174
$ 492,221
Selling, advertising and promotional expense
1,832,916
1,511,682
General and administrative expense
4,713,433
2,995,640
Total
$ 7,162,523
$ 4,999,543
Research
and development expense. We continue to focus on bringing new products to market, including updates and improvements to current
products. Our research and development expenses totaled $616,174 and $492,221 for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021,
respectively, an increase of $123,953 (25.2%). Most of our engineers are dedicated to research and development activities for new products,
primarily the new generation of body-worn cameras, EVO-HD and non-mirror based DVM-250 that can be located in multiple places in a vehicle.
We expect our research and development activities will continue to trend higher in future quarters as we continue to expand our product
offerings based on our new body-worn camera and EVO-HD product platform and as we outsource more development projects. We consider our
research and development capabilities and new product focus to be a competitive advantage and intend to continue to invest in this area
on a prudent basis and consistent with our financial resources.
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Selling,
advertising and promotional expenses. Selling, advertising and promotional expense totaled $1,832,916 and $1,511,682 for the
three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, an increase of $321,234 (21.3%). Promotional and advertising expenses represent
the primary component of these costs and totaled $1,368,996 during the three months ended September 30, 2022, compared to $1,106,284
during the three months ended September 30, 2021, an increase of $262,712 (23.7%). The increase is primarily attributable to the 2022
sponsorship of NASCAR and IndyCar. Additionally, TicketSmarter remains active in sponsorship and advertising.
General
and administrative expense . General and administrative expenses totaled $4,713,433 and $2,995,640 for the three months ended
September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, an increase of $1,717,793 (57.3%). The increase in general and administrative expenses in
the three months ended September 30, 2022 compared to the same period in 2021 is primarily attributable to an increase in administrative
salaries, as payroll continues to increase with the new acquisition completed by the Company’s healthcare venture during the first
half of 2022. General and administrative expense also increased due to a substantial increase in depreciation and amortization, rent
expenses, and legal and professional expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2022 compared to the same period in 2021, as a
result of the numerous acquisitions completed by the Company that were not relevant to the same period in 2021.
Operating
Loss
For
the reasons stated above, our operating loss was $6,567,023 and $3,598,973 for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively,
an increase of $2,968,050 (82.5%). Operating loss as a percentage of revenues improved to 77% in the three months ended September 30,
2022 from 78% in the same period in 2021.
Interest
Income
Interest
income increased to $13,333 for the three months ended September 30, 2022, from $90,036 in the same period of 2021, which reflects our
change cash and cash equivalent levels in the third quarter of 2022 compared to the third quarter of 2021. The Company held significant
cash and cash equivalents throughout the third quarter of 2021, allowing a full three months of interest income due to the two completed
registered direct offerings in the first quarter of 2021 which yielded net proceeds of approximately $66.4 million.
Interest
Expense
We incurred interest expense of
$14,255 and $5,675 during the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The increase is attributable to the contingent
earn-out notes associated with the four Nobility Healthcare acquisitions, currently at a total balance of $1,091,821 for the four notes,
with interest rates of 3.00% per annum.
Change
in Fair Value of Short-Term Investments
We
recognized a loss on change in fair value of short-term investments totaling $-0- and $21,656 during the three months ended September
30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Such short-term investments are included in cash and cash equivalents as they contain original maturities
of ninety (90) days or less.
Change
in Fair Value of Contingent Consideration Promissory Notes
The Company recognized a loss
on the change in fair value of contingent consideration promissory notes of $138,877 and $-0- during the three months ended September
30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. This is in connection with the four acquisitions made by our revenue cycle management segment.
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Change
in Fair Value of Derivative Liabilities
During
the first quarter of 2021, the Company issued detachable warrants to purchase a total of 42,500,000 shares of Common Stock in association
with the two registered direct offerings previously described. The underlying warrant agreement terms provide for net cash settlement
outside the control of the Company in the event of tender offers under certain circumstances. As such, the Company is required to treat
these warrants as derivative liabilities which are valued at their estimated fair value at their issuance date and at each reporting
date with any subsequent changes reported in the condensed consolidated statement of operations as the change in fair value of warrant
derivative liabilities. The change in fair value of the warrant derivative liabilities from June 30, 2022, to September 30, 2022, totaled
$1,164,849 which was recognized as a gain in the third quarter of 2022. The Company determined the fair value of such warrants as of
June 30, 2022, and as of August 23, 2022, to be $9,285,143 and $0, respectively.
Gain
on Extinguishment of Warrant Derivative Liabilities
The Company recognized a gain
on the change in fair value of contingent consideration promissory notes of $3,624,794 and $-0- during the three months ended September
30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. This is in connection with the Warrant Exchange Agreement executed by the Company on August 23, 2022.
Loss
before Income Tax Benefit
As a result of the above results
of operations, we reported a loss before income tax benefit of $1,919,071 and income of $8,048,936 for the three months ended September
30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, an increase of $9,968,007 (123.8%).
Income
Tax Benefit
We
did not record an income tax expense related to our income for the three months ended September 30, 2022 due to our overall net operating
loss carryforwards available. We have further determined to continue providing a full valuation reserve on our net deferred tax assets
as of September 30, 2022. We had approximately $81.4 million of net operating loss carryforwards and $1.8 million of research and development
tax credit carryforwards as of September 30, 2022 available to offset future net taxable income.
Net
Loss
As a result of the above results
of operations, we reported a net loss of $1,919,071 and net income of $8,048,936 for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021,
respectively, an increase of $9,968,007 (123.8%).
Net
Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests of Consolidated Subsidiary
The Company owns a 51% equity
interest in its consolidated subsidiary, Nobility Healthcare. As a result, the noncontrolling shareholders or minority interest is allocated
49% of the income of Nobility Healthcare which is reflected in the statement of income as “net income attributable to noncontrolling
interests of consolidated subsidiary”. We reported net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests of consolidated subsidiary
of $16,596 and $19,863 for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
Net
Loss Attributable to Common Stockholders
As a result of the above, we
reported a net loss attributable to common stockholders of $1,902,475 and net income of $8,068,799 for the three months September 30,
2022 and 2021, respectively, an increase of $9,971,275 (123.6%).
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Basic
and Diluted Loss per Share
The
basic and diluted loss per share was $0.04 and income per share was $0.16 for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
Basic loss per share is based upon the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. For the three months ended
September 30, 2022 and 2021, all shares issuable upon conversion of convertible debt and the exercise of outstanding stock options and
warrants were antidilutive, and, therefore, not included in the computation of diluted loss per share.
For
the Nine months Ended September 30, 2022 and 2021
Results
of Operations
Summarized
immediately below and discussed in more detail in the subsequent subsections is an analysis of our operating results for the nine months
ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, represented as a percentage of total revenues for each such quarter:
Nine months Ended
September 30,
2022
2021
Revenue
100 %
100 %
Cost of revenue
85 %
64 %
Gross profit
15 %
36 %
Selling, general and administrative expenses:
Research and development expense
6 %
15 %
Selling, advertising and promotional expense
26 %
31 %
General and administrative expense
54 %
84 %
Total selling, general and administrative expenses
86 %
130 %
Operating loss
(71 )%
(94 )%
Change in fair value of contingent consideration promissory notes
1 %
— %
Change in fair value of derivative liabilities
37 %
344 %
Other income and interest income (expense), net
— %
2 %
Income (loss) before income tax benefit
(33 )%
252 %
Income tax (provision)
— %
— %
Net income/(loss)
(33 )%
252 %
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests of consolidated subsidiary
(1 )%
— %
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders
(34 )%
252 %
Net income/(loss) per share information:
Basic
$ (0.19 )
$ 0.49
Diluted
$ (0.19 )
$ 0.49
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Product
revenues by operating segment is as follows:
Nine months Ended
September 30,
2022
2021
Product Revenues:
Video Solutions
$ 4,089,037
$ 4,988,364
Revenue Cycle Management
—
—
Ticketing
3,593,577
—
Total Product Revenues
$ 7,682,614
$ 4,988,364
Product
revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 were $7,682,614 and $4,988,364 respectively, an increase of $2,694,250
(54%), due to the following factors:
●
Revenues
generated by the new ticketing operating segment began with the Company’s September 2021 acquisition of TicketSmarter. The
new ticketing operating segment generated $3,593,577 in product revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, compared to
$-0- for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. This product revenue relates to the resale of tickets purchased for live events,
including sporting events, concerts, and theatre, then sold through various platforms to customers.
●
The
Company’s video segment operating segment generated revenues totaling $4,089,037 during the nine months ended September 30,
2022 compared to $4,988,364 for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 due to slowing sales of our ThermoVu TM product
lines related to our COVID-19 response. The Company launched two product lines in direct response to the increased safety precautions
that organizations and individuals are taking due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ThermoVu™ was launched as a non-contact temperature-screening
instrument that measures temperature through the wrist and controls entry to facilities when temperature measurements exceed pre-determined
parameters. ThermoVu™ has optional features such as facial recognition to improve facility security by restricting access based
on temperature and/or facial recognition reasons. ThermoVu™ provides an instant pass/fail audible tone with its temperature
display and controls access to facilities based on such results. ThermoVu TM has been applied in schools, dental office,
hospitals, office buildings, and other public venues. The Company also launched its Shield™ disinfectant/sanitizer product
lines to fulfill demand by current customers and others for a disinfectant and sanitizer that is less harsh than many of the traditional
products now widely distributed. The Shield™ Cleanser product line contains a cleanser with no harsh chemicals or fumes. The
Company is beginning to experience decreased demand on these product lines as the COVID-19 pandemic begins to subside.
●
In
general, our video solutions operating segment has experienced decreased demand on its product revenues due to price-cutting and
competitive actions by our competitors, adverse marketplace effects related to our patent litigation proceedings and our recent financial
condition. We introduced our new body-worn cameras, the FirstVu Pro and FirstVu II, in the fourth quarter of 2021, and we have begun
to see increased traction with these products in the first nine months of 2022. The Company hopes the interest throughout the marketplace
continues to grow for these new products as the market is able to review and test these new products.
●
Our
video solutions operating segment management has been focusing on migrating customers, and in particular commercial customers, from
a hardware sale to a service fee model. Therefore, we expect a reduction in commercial hardware sales (principally DVM-250’s,
FLT-250’s, and our body-worn camera line) as we convert these customers to a service model under which we provide the hardware
as part of a recurring monthly service fee. In that respect, we introduced a monthly subscription agreement plan for our body worn
cameras and related equipment during the second quarter of 2020 that allowed law enforcement agencies to pay a monthly service fee
to obtain body worn cameras without incurring a significant upfront capital outlay. This program has continued to gain traction,
resulting in decreased product revenues and increased service revenues. We expect this program to continue to gain momentum, resulting
in recurring revenues over a span of three to five years.
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Service
and other revenues by operating segment is as follows:
Nine
months Ended
September 30,
2022
2021
Service
and Other Revenues:
Video
Solutions
$
2,063,696
$
2,069,796
Revenue
Cycle Management
6,039,807
560,484
Ticketing
12,344,275
2,050,679
Total
Service and Other Revenues
$
20,447,778
$
4,680,959
Service
and other revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 were $20,447,778 and $4,680,959, respectively, an increase of
$15,766,819 (337%), due to the following factors:
●
Cloud
revenues generated by the video solutions operating segment were $1,012,129 and $753,332 for the nine months ended September 30,
2022 and 2021, respectively, an increase of $258,797 (34%). We have experienced increased interest in our cloud solutions for law
enforcement primarily due to the deployment of our cloud-based EVO-HD in-car system and our next generation body-worn camera products,
which contributed to our increased cloud revenues in the nine months ended September 30, 2022. We expect this trend to continue throughout
2022 as the migration from local storage to cloud storage continues in our customer base.
●
Video solutions operating segment revenues from extended warranty services
were $601,460 and $786,147 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, a decrease of $184,687 (23%). The continued
effects from the COVID-19 pandemic have adversely affected our sales of DVM-800 hardware systems resulting in a decrease in their sales
in the nine months ended September 30, 2022 compared to the same period in 2021.
●
Our
new ticketing operating segment generated service revenues totaling $12,344,275 and $2,050,679 for the nine months ended September
30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, an increase of $10,293,596 (502%). The Company completed the acquisitions of Goody Tickets, LLC
and TicketSmarter, LLC on September 1, 2021, thus resulting in the new revenue stream for the Company. TicketSmarter collects fees
on transactions administered through the TicketSmarter.com platform for the buying and selling of tickets for live events throughout
the country. We expect our ticketing operating segment to continue to present a strong revenue outlook moving forward.
●
Our
new revenue cycle management operating segment generated service revenues totaling $6,039,807 and $560,484 for the nine months ended
September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, an increase of $5,479,324 (978%). Our revenue cycle management operating segment has completed
four acquisitions since formation in June of 2021, thus resulting in the new service revenue stream added in the nine months ended
September 30, 2022. Our revenue cycle management operating segment provides revenue cycle management solutions and back-office services
to healthcare organizations throughout the country. We expect our revenue cycle management segment to continue to present a strong
revenue outlook moving forward.
Total
revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 were $28,130,392 and $9,669,323, respectively, an increase of $18,461,069
(191%), due to the reasons noted above.
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Cost
of Product Revenue
Overall
cost of product revenue sold for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, and 2021 was $8,154,984 and $3,776,185, respectively, an increase
of $4,378,799 (116%). Overall cost of goods sold for products as a percentage of product revenues for the nine months ended September
30, 2022, and 2021 were 106% and 76%, respectively. Cost of products sold by operating segment is as follows:
Nine
months Ended
September 30,
2022
2021
Cost
of Product Revenues:
Video
Solutions
$
3,768,413
$
3,776,185
Revenue
Cycle Management
—
—
Ticketing
4,386,571
—
Total
Cost of Product Revenues
$
8,154,984
$
3,776,185
The
decrease in cost of goods sold for our video solutions segment products is directly correlated with the decrease in product sales for
the nine months ended September 30, 2022 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2021. In addition, the video solutions segment
recorded valuation allowances for its older product lines and a portion of its Shield products during the first nine months of 2022,
directly increasing cost of goods sold for the period. Cost of product sold as a percentage of product revenues for the video solutions
segment increased to 92% for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 as compared to 76% for the nine months ended September 30, 2021.
The
increase in ticketing operating segment cost of product sold is due to the acquisition of TicketSmarter in the third quarter of 2021,
resulting in an increase to cost of product revenue of $4,386,571 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, compared to $-0- for
the nine months ended September 30, 2021. Cost of product sold as a percentage of product revenues for the ticketing solutions was 122%
for the nine months ended September 30, 2022. The Ticketing Segment recorded an allowance for unsold and under-market tickets during
the first quarter 2022 due to event cancellations and restrictions imposed on the size and type of gatherings related to the Omicron
variant.
We
recorded $3,771,424 and $3,915,089 in reserves for obsolete and excess inventories at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively.
Total raw materials and component parts were $4,960,740 and $3,062,046 at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively, an
increase of $1,898,694 (62%). Finished goods balances were $9,769,951 and $10,512,577 at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively,
a decrease of $742,626 (7%) which was attributable to a decrease in finished goods from our newly acquired ticketing segment. The small
decrease in the inventory reserve is primarily due to the reduction in finished goods and movement of excess inventory. We believe the
reserves are appropriate given our inventory levels as of September 30, 2022.
Cost
of Service Revenue
Overall
cost of service revenue sold for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, and 2021 was $15,721,210 and $2,419,884, respectively, an
increase of $13,301,326 (550%). Overall cost of goods sold for services as a percentage of service revenues for the nine months ended
September 30, 2022, and 2021 were 77% and 52%, respectively. Cost of service revenues by operating segment is as follows:
Nine months Ended
September 30,
2022
2021
Cost
of Service Revenues:
Video
Solutions
$
841,263
$
618,845
Revenue
Cycle Management
3,519,098
362,802
Ticketing
11,360,849
1,438,237
Total
Cost of Service Revenues
$
15,721,210
$
2,419,884
The
increase in cost of service revenues for our video solutions segment is commensurate with the increase in service revenues in the nine
months ended September 30, 2022 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2021. Cost of service revenues as a percentage of service
revenues for the video solutions segment increased to 41% for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 as compared to 30% for the nine
months ended September 30, 2021.
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The
increase in revenue cycle management operating segment cost of service revenue is due to the four acquisitions of medical billing companies
completed since June 2021. Cost of service revenues as a percentage of service revenues for the revenue cycle management operating segment
was 58% for the nine months ended September 30, 2022.
The
increase in ticketing operating segment cost of service revenues is the due to the 2021 acquisition of TicketSmarter, resulting in an
increase to cost of service revenue of $11,360,849 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, compared to $1,438,237 for the nine
months ended September 30, 2021. Cost of service revenues as a percentage of service revenues for the ticketing segment was 92% for the
nine months ended September 30, 2022.
Gross
Profit
Overall
gross profit for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 was $4,254,198 and $3,473,254, respectively, an increase of $780,944
(22%). Gross profit by operating segment was as follows:
Nine months Ended
September 30,
2022
2021
Gross
Profit:
Video
Solutions
$
1,543,057
$
2,663,131
Revenue
Cycle Management
2,520,709
197,681
Ticketing
190,432
612,442
Total
Gross Profit
$
4,254,198
$
3,473,254
The
overall increase is attributable to the large overall increase in revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and an increase
in the overall cost of sales as a percentage of overall revenues to 85% for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 from 64% for the
nine months ended September 30, 2021. Our goal is to improve our margins over the longer term based on the expected margins generated
by our new recent revenue cycle management and ticketing operating segments together with our video solutions operating segment and its
expected margins from our EVO-HD, DVM-800, VuLink, FirstVu Pro, FirstVu II, FirstVu HD, ThermoVu TM , Shield TM disinfectants
and our cloud evidence storage and management offering, provided that they gain traction in the marketplace and subject to a normalizing
economy in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and current inflationary concerns. In addition, if revenues from the video solutions segment
increase, we will seek to further improve our margins from this segment through expansion and increased efficiency utilizing fixed manufacturing
overhead components. We plan to continue our initiative to more efficient management of our supply chain through outsourcing production,
quantity purchases and more effective purchasing practices.
Selling,
General and Administrative Expenses
Selling,
general and administrative expenses were $24,285,808 and $12,554,807 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively,
an increase of $11,731,001 (93%). The increase was primarily attributable to the recent acquisitions completed in the third quarter of
2021. Our selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of sales decreased to 86% for the nine months ended September
30, 2022 compared to 130% in the same period in 2021. The significant components of selling, general and administrative expenses are
as follows:
Nine months ended
September 30,
2022
2021
Research and development expense
$ 1,654,395
$ 1,402,185
Selling, advertising and promotional expense
7,375,364
2,978,620
General and administrative expense
15,256,049
8,174,002
Total
$ 24,285,808
$ 12,554,807
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Research
and development expense. We continue to focus on bringing new products to market, including updates and improvements to current
products. Our research and development expenses totaled $1,654,395 and $1,402,185 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021,
respectively, an increase of $252,210 (18%). Most of our engineers are dedicated to research and development activities for new products,
primarily the new generation of body-worn cameras, EVO-HD and non-mirror based DVM-250 that can be located in multiple places in a vehicle.
We expect our research and development activities will continue to trend higher in future quarters as we continue to expand our product
offerings based on our new body-worn camera and EVO-HD product platform and as we outsource more development projects. We consider our
research and development capabilities and new product focus to be a competitive advantage and intend to continue to invest in this area
on a prudent basis and consistent with our financial resources.
Selling,
advertising and promotional expenses. Selling, advertising and promotional expense totaled $7,375,364 and $2,978,620 for the
nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, an increase of $4,396,744 (148%). Promotional and advertising expenses represent
the primary component of these costs and totaled $6,119,294 during the nine months ended September 30, 2022, compared to $1,677,455 during
the nine months ended September 30, 2021, an increase of $4,441,839 (265%). The increase is primarily attributable to the 2022 sponsorship
of NASCAR and IndyCar. Additionally, TicketSmarter remains in sponsorship and advertising. TicketSmarter accounted for $3,335,723 of
the total promotional and advertising expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2022.
General
and administrative expense . General and administrative expenses totaled $15,256,049 and $8,174,002 for the nine months ended
September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, an increase of $7,082,047 (87%). The increase in general and administrative expenses in the
nine months ended September 30, 2022 compared to the same period in 2021 is primarily attributable to an increase in administrative salaries,
as payroll continues to increase with the new acquisition completed by the Company’s healthcare venture during the first half of
2022. General and administrative expense also increased due to a substantial increase in depreciation and amortization, rent expenses,
and legal and professional expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 compared to the same period in 2021, as a result of
the numerous acquisitions completed by the Company that were not relevant to the same period in 2021.
Operating
Loss
For
the reasons stated above, our operating loss was $20,031,610 and $9,081,553 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively,
a decrease of $10,950,057 (121%). Operating loss as a percentage of revenues improved to 71% in the nine months ended September 30, 2022
from 94% in the same period in 2021.
Interest
Income
Interest
income decreased to $116,928 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, from $222,497 in the same period of 2021, which reflects our
change in cash and cash equivalent levels in the third quarter of 2022 compared to the third quarter of 2021. The Company held significant
cash and cash equivalents throughout the third quarter of 2021, allowing a full nine months of interest income due to the two completed
registered direct offerings in the first quarter of 2021 which yielded net proceeds of approximately $66.4 million.
Interest
Expense
We incurred interest expense of
$39,766 and $8,466 during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The increase is attributable to the contingent
earn-out notes associated with the four Nobility Healthcare acquisitions, currently at a total balance of $1,091,821 for the four notes,
with interest rates of 3.00% per annum.
Change
in Fair Value of Short-Term Investments
We
recognized a loss on change in fair value of short-term investments totaling $84,818 and $28,210 during the nine months ended September
30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Such short-term investments are included in cash and cash equivalents as they contain original maturities
of ninety (90) days or less.
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Change
in Fair Value of Contingent Consideration Promissory Notes
The Company recognized a gain
on the change in fair value of contingent consideration promissory notes of $347,169 and $-0- during the nine months ended September 30,
2022 and 2021, respectively. This is in connection with the four acquisitions made by our revenue cycle management segment.
Change
in Fair Value of Derivative Liabilities
During
the first quarter of 2021, the Company issued detachable warrants to purchase a total of 42,500,000 shares of Common Stock in association
with the two registered direct offerings previously described. The underlying warrant agreement terms provide for net cash settlement
outside the control of the Company in the event of tender offers under certain circumstances. As such, the Company is required to treat
these warrants as derivative liabilities which are valued at their estimated fair value at their issuance date and at each reporting
date with any subsequent changes reported in the condensed consolidated statement of operations as the change in fair value of warrant
derivative liabilities. The change in fair value of the warrant derivative liabilities from December 31, 2021, to September 30, 2022,
totaled $6,726,638 which was recognized as a gain in the third quarter of 2022. The Company determined the fair value of such warrants
as of December 31, 2021, and as of August 23, 2022, to be $14,846,932 and $0, respectively.
Gain
on Extinguishment of Warrant Derivative Liabilities
The Company recognized a gain on the change in fair value of contingent consideration promissory
notes of $3,624,794 and $-0- during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. This is in connection with the Warrant
Exchange Agreement executed by the Company on August 23, 2022.
Income/(Loss)
before Income Tax Benefit
As a result of the above results
of operations, we reported an income/(loss) before income tax benefit of ($9,299,498) and $24,388,307 for the nine months ended September
30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, a decrease of $33,687,805 (138.1%).
Income
Tax Benefit
We
did not record an income tax expense related to our income for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 due to our overall net operating
loss carryforwards available. We have further determined to continue providing a full valuation reserve on our net deferred tax assets
as of September 30, 2022. We had approximately $81.4 million of net operating loss carryforwards and $1.8 million of research and development
tax credit carryforwards as of September 30, 2022 available to offset future net taxable income.
Net
Income/(Loss)
As a result of the above results
of operations, we reported a net income/(loss) of $(9,299,498) and $24,388,307 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021,
respectively, a decrease of $33,687,805 (138.1%).
Net
Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests of Consolidated Subsidiary
The Company owns a 51% equity
interest in its consolidated subsidiary, Nobility Healthcare. As a result, the noncontrolling shareholders or minority interest is allocated
49% of the income of Nobility Healthcare which is reflected in the statement of income as “net income attributable to noncontrolling
interests of consolidated subsidiary”. We reported net income attributable to noncontrolling interests of consolidated subsidiary
of $268,636 and net loss of $19,863 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
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Net
Income/(Loss) Attributable to Common Stockholders
As a result of the above, we reported
a net income/(loss) attributable to common stockholders of ($9,568,134) and $24,408,170 for the years nine months September 30, 2022 and
2021, respectively, a decrease of $33,976,304 (139.2%).
Basic
and Diluted Income/(Loss) per Share
The
basic and diluted loss per share was ($0.19) and $0.49 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Basic loss
per share is based upon the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. For the nine months ended September
30, 2022 and 2021, all shares issuable upon conversion of convertible debt and the exercise of outstanding stock options and warrants
were antidilutive, and, therefore, not included in the computation of diluted loss per share.
Liquidity
and Capital Resources
Overall:
Management’s
Liquidity Plan. We have experienced net losses and cash outflows from operating activities since inception. Based upon our
current operating forecast, we anticipate that we will need to restore positive operating cash flows and/or raise additional capital
in the short-term to fund operations, meet our customary payment obligations and otherwise execute our business plan over the next
12 months. We are continuously in discussions to raise additional capital, which may include a variety of equity and debt
instruments; however, there can be no assurance that our capital raising initiatives will be successful. Our recurring losses and
level of cash used in operations, along with uncertainties concerning our ability to raise additional capital, raise substantial
doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.
Cash,
cash equivalents: As of September 30, 2022, we had cash and cash equivalents with an aggregate balance of $6,295,391, a decrease
from a balance of $32,007,792 at December 31, 2021. Summarized immediately below and discussed in more detail in the subsequent subsections
are the main elements of the $25,712,401 net decrease in cash during the nine months ended September 30, 2022:
●
Operating
activities :
$17,797,992 of net cash used in operating activities. Net cash used in operating
activities was $17,797,992 and $12,230,781 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, an increase of $5,567,211.
The decrease is attributable to the net loss incurred for the first nine months of 2022, the non-cash gain attributable to the change
in value of the warrant derivative liability, and the usage of cash to increase accounts receivable, prepaid expenses, and other operating
assets during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 compared to the same period in 2021.
●
Investing
activities :
$3,488,972
of net cash used in investing activities. Cash used in investing activities was $3,488,972 and $17,958,520 for the nine months ended
September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, we made capital expenditures for: (i)
building improvements of the newly purchased office and warehouse building, and transportation assets; (ii) patent applications on
our proprietary technology utilized in our new products and included in intangible assets; and (iii) the closing of a business and
asset acquisition.
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●
Financing
activities :
$4,425,437
of net cash used in financing activities. Cash used in financing activities was $4,425,437 and cash provided by financing activities
was $66,570,600 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. During the first nine months of 2022, the Company
repurchased its common stock on the open market pursuant to the stock repurchase plan, and made principal payments on contingent
consideration promissory notes. During 2021, we raised substantial funds through the completion of two registered direct offerings
of our common stock.
Commitments:
We
had $6,295,391 of cash and cash equivalents and net positive working capital $20,745,139 as of September 30, 2022. Accounts receivable
and other receivables balances represented $8,192,899 of our net working capital at September 30, 2022. We believe we will be able to
collect our outstanding receivables on a timely basis and reduce the overall level during the balance of 2022, which could provide positive
cash flow to support our operations during 2022. Inventory represents $10,963,916 of our net working capital at September 30, 2022, and
finished goods represented $9,769,951 of total inventory at September 30, 2022. We are actively managing the level of inventory and our
goal is to reduce such level during the balance of 2022 by our sales activities, the increase of which should provide additional cash
flow to help support our operations during 2022.
Capital
Expenditures:
We
had the following material commitments for capital expenditures at September 30, 2022:
Stock
Repurchase Program - On December 6, 2021, the board of directors of the Company authorized the repurchase of up to $10.0 million
of the Company’s outstanding common stock under the specified terms of a share repurchase program (the “Program”).
During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, the Company repurchased 3,725,986 shares of its common stock for $4,026,523, in accordance
with the Program.
On
June 30, 2022, the board of directors of the Company elected to terminate the Program, effective immediately. The Program began in December
2021, with the Company purchasing a total of 5,460,824 shares at a cost of $6,001,602 through June 30, 2022.
Lease commitments. Total
lease expense under the six operating leases was approximately $140,967 and $415,269, during the three and nine months ended September
30, 2022, respectively. The following sets forth the operating lease right of use assets and liabilities as of September 30, 2022:
The
following sets forth the operating lease right of use assets and liabilities as of September 30, 2022:
Assets:
Operating lease right of use assets
$ 846,521
Liabilities:
Operating lease obligations-current portion
$ 304,294
Operating lease obligations-less current portion
610,422
Total operating lease obligations
$ 914,716
Following
are the minimum lease payments for each year and in total:
Year ending December 31:
2022 (October 1, to December 31, 2022)
$ 125,174
2023
305,627
2024
245,761
2025
196,462
Thereafter
175,113
Total undiscounted minimum future lease payments
1,048,137
Imputed interest
(133,421 )
Total operating lease liability
$ 914,716
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Debt
obligations – Outstanding debt obligations comprises the following:
September 30,
2022
December 31,
2021
Economic injury disaster loan (EIDL)
$
150,000
$
150,000
Contingent consideration promissory note – Nobility Healthcare Division Acquisition
205,865
317,212
Contingent consideration promissory note – Nobility Healthcare Division Acquisition
436,449
650,000
Contingent consideration promissory note – Nobility Healthcare Division Acquisition
449,507
—
Contingent consideration promissory note – Nobility Healthcare Division Acquisition
—
—
Debt obligations
1,241,821
1,117,212
Less: current maturities of debt obligations
569,934
389,934
Debt obligations, long-term
$
671,887
$
727,278
Debt
obligations mature as follows as of September 30, 2022:
September 30,
2022
2022 (October 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022)
$
142,477
2023
569,983
2024
386,585
2025
3,412
2026
3,542
2027 and thereafter
135,822
Total
$
1,241,821
Critical
Accounting Estimates
Our
significant accounting policies are summarized in Note 1, “Nature of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies ,”
to our consolidated financial statements. While the selection and application of any accounting policy may involve some level of subjective
judgments and estimates, we believe the following accounting policies and estimates are the most critical to our financial statements,
potentially involve the most subjective judgments in their selection and application, and are the most susceptible to uncertainties and
changing conditions:
●
Revenue
Recognition / Allowance for Doubtful Accounts;
●
Allowance
for Excess and Obsolete Inventory;
●
Goodwill
and other intangible assets;
●
Warranty
Reserves;
●
Fair
value of warrant derivative liabilities;
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●
Stock-based
Compensation Expense;
●
Fair
value of warrants;
●
Fair
value of assets and liabilities acquired in business combinations; and
●
Accounting
for Income Taxes.
Revenue
Recognition / Allowances for Doubtful Accounts. Revenue is recognized for the shipment of products or delivery of service when
all five of the following conditions are met:
(i)
Identify
the contract with the customer;
(ii)
Identify
the performance obligations in the contract;
(iii)
Determine
the transaction price;
(iv)
Allocate
the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; and
(v)
Recognize
revenue when a performance obligation is satisfied.
We
consider the terms and conditions of the contract and our customary business practices in identifying our contracts under ASC 606. We
determine we have a contract when the customer order is approved, we can identify each party’s rights regarding the services to
be transferred, we can identify the payment terms for the services, we have determined the customer has the ability and intent to pay
and the contract has commercial substance. At contract inception we evaluate whether the contract includes more than one performance
obligation. We apply judgment in determining the customer’s ability and intent to pay, which is based on a variety of factors,
including the customer’s historical payment experience or, in the case of a new customer, credit and financial information pertaining
to the customer.
Performance
obligations promised in a contract are identified based on the services and the products that will be transferred to the customer that
are both capable of being distinct, whereby the customer can benefit from the service either on its own or together with other resources
that are readily available from third parties or from us, and are distinct in the context of the contract, whereby the transfer of the
services and the products is separately identifiable from other promises in the contract. Our performance obligations consist of (i)
products, (ii) professional services, and (iii) extended warranties.
The
transaction price is determined based on the consideration to which we expect to be entitled in exchange for transferring services to
the customer. Variable consideration is included in the transaction price if, in our judgment it is probable that a significant future
reversal of cumulative revenue under the contract will not occur. None of our contracts contain a significant financing component.
If
the contract contains a single performance obligation, the entire transaction price is allocated to the single performance obligation.
Contracts that contain multiple performance obligations require an allocation of the transaction price to each performance obligation
based on the relative standalone selling price (“SSP”).
Revenue
for our video solutions segment is recognized at the time the related performance obligation is satisfied by transferring the control
of the promised service to a customer. Revenue is recognized when control of the service is transferred to the customer, in an amount
that reflects the consideration that we expect to receive in exchange for our services. We generate all our revenue from contracts with
customers.
Revenue
for our revenue cycle management segment is recorded on a net basis, as its primary source of revenue is its end-to-end service fees.
These service fees are reported as revenue monthly upon completion of our performance obligation to provide the agreed upon services.
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Revenue
for our ticketing segment is recorded on a gross or net basis based on management’s assessment of whether we are acting as a principal
or agent in the transaction. The determination is based upon the evaluation of control over the event ticket, including the right to
sell the ticket, prior to its transfer to the ticket buyer.
We
sell our tickets held in inventory, which consists of one performance obligation, being to transfer control of an event ticket to the
buyer upon confirmation of the order. We act as the principal in these transactions as we own the ticket at the time of sale, therefore
we control the ticket prior to transferring to the customer. In these transactions, revenue is recorded on a gross basis based on the
value of the ticket and is recognized when an order is confirmed. Payment is typically due upon delivery of the ticket.
We
also act as an intermediary between buyers and sellers through the online secondary marketplace. Revenues derived from this marketplace
primarily consist of service fees from ticketing operations, and consists of one primary performance obligation, which is facilitating
the transaction between the buyer and seller, being satisfied at the time the order has been confirmed. As we do not control the ticket
prior to the transfer, we act as an agent in these transactions. Revenue is recognized on a net basis, net of the amount due to the seller
when an order is confirmed. The seller is then obligated to deliver the tickets to the buyer per the seller’s listing. Payment
is due at the time of sale.
We
review all significant, unusual, or nonstandard shipments of product or delivery of services as a routine part of our accounting and
financial reporting process to determine compliance with these requirements. Extended warranties are offered on selected products, and
when a customer purchases an extended warranty, the associated proceeds are treated as contract liability and recognized over the term
of the extended warranty.
For
our video solutions segment, our principal customers are state, local, and federal law enforcement agencies, which historically have
been low risks for uncollectible accounts. However, we have commercial customers and international distributors that present a greater
risk for uncollectible accounts than such law enforcement customers and we consider a specific reserve for bad debts based on their individual
circumstances. Our historical bad debts have been negligible, with less than $258,000 charged off as uncollectible on cumulative revenues
of $256.5 million since we commenced deliveries during 2006.
For
our ticketing segment, our customers are mainly online visitors that pay at the time of the transaction, and we collect the service fees
charged with the transaction, thus leading to minimal risk for uncollectible accounts, to which we then consider a specific reserve for
bad debts based on their individual circumstances. As we continue to learn more about the collectability related to this recent acquisition,
we will track historical bad debts and continue to assess appropriate reserves.
For
our revenue cycle management segment, our customers are mainly medium to large healthcare organizations that are charged monthly upon
the execution of our services. Being these customers are healthcare organizations with minimal risk for uncollectible accounts, we consider
a specific reserve for bad debts based on their individual circumstances. As we continue to learn more about the collectability related
to this recently added segment, we will track historical bad debts and continue to assess appropriate reserves.
Allowance
for Excess and Obsolete Inventory. We record valuation reserves on our inventory for estimated excess or obsolete inventory items.
The amount of the reserve is equal to the difference between the cost of the inventory and the estimated market value based upon assumptions
about future demand and market conditions. On a quarterly basis, management performs an analysis of the underlying inventory to identify
reserves needed for excess and obsolescence. Management uses its best judgment to estimate appropriate reserves based on this analysis.
In addition, we adjust the carrying value of inventory if the current market value of that inventory is below its cost.
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Inventories
consisted of the following at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021:
September 30,
2022
December 31,
2021
Raw material and component parts– video solutions segment
$
4,960,740
$
3,062,046
Work-in-process– video solutions segment
4,649
—
Finished goods – video solutions segment
8,071,218
8,410,307
Finished goods – ticketing segment
1,698,733
2,102,272
Subtotal
14,735,340
13,574,625
Reserve for excess and obsolete inventory– video solutions segment
(3,227,488
)
(3,353,458
)
Reserve for excess and obsolete inventory – ticketing segment
(543,936
)
(561,631
)
Total inventories
$
10,963,916
$
9,659,536
We balance the need to maintain
strategic inventory levels to ensure competitive delivery performance to our customers against the risk of inventory obsolescence due
to changing technology and customer requirements. As reflected above, our inventory reserves represented 25.6% of the gross inventory
balance at September 30, 2022, compared to 28.8% of the gross inventory balance at December 31, 2021. We had $3,771,424 and $3,915,089
in reserves for obsolete and excess inventories at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. Total raw materials and component
parts were $4,960,740 and $3,062,046 at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively, an increase of $1,898,694 (62.0%). Finished
goods balances were $9,769,951 and $10,512,579 at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively, a decrease of $742,628 (7.1%).
The decrease in finished goods was primarily attributable to a reduction in ticketing inventory of $403,539 at September 30, 2022 compared
to December 31, 2021. The slight decrease in the inventory reserve is primarily due to the reduction in finished goods that had a reserve
placed on them prior to sale. The remaining reserve for inventory obsolescence is generally provided for the level of component parts
of the older versions of our printed circuit boards and the phase out of our DVM-750, DVM-500 Plus and LaserAlly legacy products. Additionally,
the Company determined a reasonable reserve for inventory held at the ticket operating segment, in which some inventory items sell below
cost or go unsold, thus having to be fully written-off following the event date. We believe the reserves are appropriate given our inventory
levels at September 30, 2022.
If
actual future demand or market conditions are less favorable than those projected by management or there are significant engineering
changes to our products that are not anticipated and appropriately managed, additional inventory write-downs may be required in excess
of the inventory reserves already established.
Goodwill
and other intangible assets. When we acquire a business, we determine the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed
on the date of acquisition, which may include a significant amount of intangible assets such as customer relationships, software and
content, as well as goodwill. When determining the fair values of the acquired intangible assets, we consider, among other factors, analyses
of historical financial performance and an estimate of the future performance of the acquired business. The fair values of the acquired
intangible assets are primarily calculated using an income approach that relies on discounted cash flows. This method starts with a forecast
of the expected future net cash flows for the asset and then adjusts the forecast to present value by applying a discount rate that reflects
the risk factors associated with the cash flow streams. We consider this approach to be the most appropriate valuation technique because
the inherent value of an acquired intangible asset is its ability to generate future income. In a typical acquisition, we engage a third-party
valuation expert to assist us with the fair value analyses for acquired intangible assets.
Determining
the fair values of acquired intangible assets requires us to exercise significant judgment. We select reasonable estimates and assumptions
based on evaluating a number of factors, including, but not limited to, marketplace participants, consumer awareness and brand history.
Additionally, there are significant judgments inherent in discounted cash flows such as estimating the amount and timing of projected
future cash flows, the selection of discount rates, hypothetical royalty rates and contributory asset capital charges. Specifically,
the selected discount rates are intended to reflect the risk inherent in the projected future cash flows generated by the underlying
acquired intangible assets.
Determining
an acquired intangible asset’s useful life also requires significant judgment and is based on evaluating a number of factors, including,
but not limited to, the expected use of the asset, historical client retention rates, consumer awareness and trade name history, as well
as any contractual provisions that could limit or extend an asset’s useful life.
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The
Company’s goodwill is evaluated in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 350, which requires goodwill to be assessed for impairment at
least annually and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of goodwill may not be recoverable. In
addition, an impairment evaluation of our amortizable intangible assets may also be performed if events or circumstances indicate potential
impairment. Among the factors that could trigger an impairment review are current operating results that do not align with our annual
plan or historical performance; changes in our strategic plans or the use of our assets; restructuring changes or other changes in our
business segments; competitive pressures and changes in the general economy or in the markets in which we operate; and a significant
decline in our stock price and our market capitalization relative to our net book value.
When
performing our annual assessment of the recoverability of goodwill, we initially perform a qualitative analysis evaluating whether any
events or circumstances occurred or exist that provide evidence that it is more likely than not that the fair value of any of our reporting
units is less than the related carrying amount. If we do not believe that it is more likely than not that the fair value of any of our
reporting units is less than the related carrying amount, then no quantitative impairment test is performed. However, if the results
of our qualitative assessment indicate that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its respective
carrying amount, then we perform a two-step quantitative impairment test.
Evaluating
the recoverability of goodwill requires judgments and assumptions regarding future trends and events. As a result, both the precision
and reliability of our estimates are subject to uncertainty. Among the factors that we consider in our qualitative assessment are general
economic conditions and the competitive environment; actual and projected reporting unit financial performance; forward-looking business
measurements; and external market assessments. To determine the fair values of our reporting units for a quantitative analysis, we typically
utilize detailed financial projections, which include significant variables, such as projected rates of revenue growth, profitability
and cash flows, as well as assumptions regarding discount rates, the Company’s weighted average cost of capital and other data.
Our
most recent annual impairment test of goodwill was a qualitative analysis conducted as of December 31, 2021 that indicated no impairment.
Subsequent to completing our 2021 annual impairment test, no events or changes in circumstances were noted that required an interim goodwill
impairment test. Note 1 — Nature of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Note 10 — Goodwill and Other
Intangible Assets in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements provide additional information regarding the Company’s goodwill
and other intangible assets.
Warranty
Reserves. We generally provide up to a two-year parts and labor standard warranty on our products to our customers. Provisions
for estimated expenses related to product warranties are made at the time products are sold. These estimates are established using historical
information on the nature, frequency, and average cost of claims. We actively study trends of claims and take action to improve product
quality and minimize claims. Our warranty reserves were decreased to $10,040 as of September 30, 2022 compared to $13,742 as of December
31, 2021 as we began to slow our warranty exposures through the roll-off of DVM-750 and DVM-800 units from warranty coverage. Standard
warranty exposure on the DVM-800 and DVM-250plus are the responsibility of the contract manufacturers which reduced our overall warranty
exposure as these are very popular products in our line. There is a risk that we will have higher warranty claim frequency rates and
average cost of claims than our history has indicated on our legacy mirror products on our new products for which we have limited experience.
Actual experience could differ from the amounts estimated requiring adjustments to these liabilities in future periods.
Warrant
derivative liabilities. On January 14, 2021 and February 1, 2021, the Company issued warrants to purchase a total of 42,550,000
shares of Common Stock. The warrant terms provide for net cash settlement outside the control of the Company under certain circumstances
in the event of tender offers. As such, the Company is required to treat these warrants as derivative liabilities which are valued at
their estimated fair value at their issuance date and at each reporting date with any subsequent changes reported in the consolidated
statements of operations as the change in fair value of warrant derivative liabilities. Furthermore, the Company revalues the fair value
of warrant derivative liability as of the date the warrant is exercised with the resulting warrant derivative liability transitioned
to equity.
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On August 23, 2022, the Company
entered into a Warrant Exchange Agreement (the “Warrant Exchange Agreements”) with each of the Investors, pursuant to which
the Company agreed to issue to the Investors an aggregate of 6,075,000 shares of Common Stock in exchange for the cancellation by the
Investors of the January Warrants, the Exchange Warrants and the Replacement Originals Warrants. On the date of the exchange, the Company
calculated the fair value of the issuance of common shares pursuant to the Warrant Exchange Agreements, attributing that value to common
stock and additional paid in capital. The remaining value of the warrant derivative liability was attributed to an income from change
in fair market value of warrant derivative liabilities and gain on extinguishment of warrant derivative liabilities in the consolidated
statement of operations. On the date of the Warrant Exchange Agreement, the fair value of the warrant derivative liability was $8.1 million,
compared to $9.3 million at June 30, 2022, resulting in income from change in fair market value of warrant derivative liabilities of $1.2
million during the three months ended September 30, 2022. Further, the value of the issued shares of Common Stock was $4.5 million, applied
to additional paid in capital, resulting in a gain on the extinguishment of warrant derivative liabilities of $3.6 million during the
three months ended September 30, 2022. The Company has utilized the following assumptions in its Black-Scholes option valuation model
to calculate the estimated fair value of the warrant derivative liabilities as of their date of issuance and as of August 23, 2022:
Issuance date assumptions
August 23, 2022 assumptions
Volatility - range
106.6 – 166.6
%
103.7
%
Risk-free rate
0.08 – 0.49
%
3.17 – 3.36
%
Dividend
0
%
0
%
Remaining contractual term
0.01 – 5 years
3.4 – 4.1 years
Exercise price
$
2.80 - 3.25
$
3.25
Common stock issuable under the warrants
42,550,000
24,300,000
Stock-based
Compensation Expense . We grant stock options to our employees and directors and such benefits provided are share-based payment
awards which require us to make significant estimates related to determining the value of our share-based compensation. Our expected
stock-price volatility assumption is based on historical volatilities of the underlying stock that are obtained from public data sources
and there were 25,000 stock options granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2022.
If
factors change and we develop different assumptions in future periods, the compensation expense that we record in the future may differ
significantly from what we have recorded in the current period. There is a high degree of subjectivity involved when using option pricing
models to estimate share-based compensation. Changes in the subjective input assumptions can materially affect our estimates of fair
values of our share-based compensation. Certain share-based payment awards, such as employee stock options, may expire worthless or otherwise
result in zero intrinsic value compared to the fair values originally estimated on the grant date and reported in our financial statements.
Alternatively, values may be realized from these instruments that are significantly in excess of the fair values originally estimated
on the grant date and reported in our financial statements. Although the fair value of employee share-based awards is determined using
an established option pricing model, that value may not be indicative of the fair value observed in a willing buyer/willing seller market
transaction. In addition, we account for forfeitures as they occur.
Accounting
for Income Taxes. Accounting for income taxes requires significant estimates and judgments on the part of management. Such estimates
and judgments include, but are not limited to, the effective tax rate anticipated to apply to tax differences that are expected to reverse
in the future, the sufficiency of taxable income in future periods to realize the benefits of net deferred tax assets and net operating
losses currently recorded and the likelihood that tax positions taken in tax returns will be sustained on audit.
As
required by authoritative guidance, we record deferred tax assets or liabilities based on differences between financial reporting and
tax bases of assets and liabilities using currently enacted rates that will be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse.
Authoritative guidance also requires that deferred tax assets be reduced by a valuation allowance if it is more likely than not that
all or some portion of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. As of September 30, 2022, we have fully reserved all of our deferred
tax assets. Based on a review of our deferred tax assets and recent operating performance, we determined that our valuation allowance
should be decreased by $7,615,000 to a balance of $16,980,000 to fully reserve our deferred tax assets at December 31, 2021. We determined
that it was appropriate to continue to provide a full valuation reserve on our net deferred tax assets as of September 30, 2022, because
of the overall net operating loss carryforwards available. We expect to continue to maintain a full valuation allowance until we determine
that we can sustain a level of profitability that demonstrates our ability to realize these assets. To the extent we determine that the
realization of some or all of these benefits is more likely than not based upon expected future taxable income, a portion or all of the
valuation allowance will be reversed. Such a reversal would be recorded as an income tax benefit and, for some portion related to deductions
for stock option exercises, an increase in shareholders’ equity.
As
required by authoritative guidance, we have performed a comprehensive review of our portfolio of uncertain tax positions in accordance
with recognition standards established by the FASB, an uncertain tax position represents our expected treatment of a tax position taken
in a filed tax return or planned to be taken in a future tax return, that has not been reflected in measuring income tax expense for
financial reporting purposes. We have no recorded liability as of September 30, 2022 representing uncertain tax positions.
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We
have generated substantial deferred income tax assets related to our operations primarily from the charge to compensation expense taken
for stock options, certain tax credit carryforwards and net operating loss carryforwards. For us to realize the income tax benefit of
these assets, we must generate sufficient taxable income in future periods when such deductions are allowed for income tax purposes.
In some cases where deferred taxes were the result of compensation expense recognized on stock options, our ability to realize the income
tax benefit of these assets is also dependent on our share price increasing to a point where these options have intrinsic value at least
equal to the grant date fair value and are exercised. In assessing whether a valuation allowance is needed in connection with our deferred
income tax assets, we have evaluated our ability to generate sufficient taxable income in future periods to utilize the benefit of the
deferred income tax assets. We continue to evaluate our ability to use recorded deferred income tax asset balances. If we fail to generate
taxable income for financial reporting in future years, no additional tax benefit would be recognized for those losses, since we will
not have accumulated enough positive evidence to support our ability to utilize net operating loss carryforwards in the future. Therefore,
we may be required to increase our valuation allowance in future periods should our assumptions regarding the generation of future taxable
income not be realized.
Inflation
and Seasonality
As
inflation in the United States and abroad has increased and become more prominent, inflationary pressures adversely affected all of the
Company’s reporting segments’ gross margins during the first nine months of fiscal year 2022, and are expected to persist
for the remainder of fiscal year 2022 and beyond. We do not believe that our Video Solutions and Revenue Cycle Management segments business
is seasonal in nature; however, the Ticketing Segment is expected to generate higher revenues during the second half of the calendar
year than in the first half due to the increased sporting events throughout the country during the second half of the calendar year in
comparison to the first half.
Item
3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk.
Not
Applicable.
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