Item 1. Financial Statements
Item 1. Financial Statements.
Turtle Beach Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
( unaudited)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
March 31,
2022
2021
(in thousands, except per-share data)
Net revenue
$
46,662
$
93,053
Cost of revenue
32,633
58,198
Gross profit
14,029
34,855
Operating expenses:
Selling and marketing
10,829
11,545
Research and development
5,252
3,993
General and administrative
6,235
7,037
Total operating expenses
22,316
22,575
Operating income (loss)
( 8,287
)
12,280
Interest expense
109
97
Other non-operating expense, net
719
579
Income (loss) before income tax
( 9,115
)
11,604
Income tax expense (benefit)
( 2,639
)
2,766
Net income (loss)
$
( 6,476
)
$
8,838
Net income (loss) per share
Basic
$
( 0.40
)
$
0.57
Diluted
$
( 0.40
)
$
0.49
Weighted average number of shares:
Basic
16,194
15,551
Diluted
16,194
18,076
See accompanying Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
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Turtle Beach Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2022
March 31,
2021
(in thousands)
Net income (loss)
$
( 6,476
)
$
8,838
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment
( 429
)
( 711
)
Other comprehensive income (loss)
( 429
)
( 711
)
Comprehensive income (loss)
$
( 6,905
)
$
8,127
See accompanying Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
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Turtle Beach Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
March 31,
December 31,
2022
2021
(unaudited)
ASSETS
(in thousands, except par value and share amounts)
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
23,700
$
37,720
Accounts receivable, net
11,814
35,953
Inventories
117,422
101,933
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
15,773
17,506
Total Current Assets
168,709
193,112
Property and equipment, net
6,293
6,955
Deferred income taxes
8,229
5,899
Goodwill
10,686
10,686
Intangible assets, net
5,464
5,788
Other assets
8,669
8,065
Total Assets
$
208,050
$
230,505
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Revolving credit facility
$
—
$
—
Accounts payable
32,899
40,475
Other current liabilities
27,385
37,693
Total Current Liabilities
60,284
78,168
Income tax payable
3,774
3,774
Other liabilities
7,630
7,194
Total Liabilities
71,688
89,136
Commitments and Contingencies
Stockholders’ Equity
Common stock, $ 0.001 par value - 25,000,000 shares authorized; 16,244,625 and 16,168,147 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively
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16
Additional paid-in capital
200,176
198,278
Accumulated deficit
( 63,528
)
( 57,052
)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
( 302
)
127
Total Stockholders’ Equity
136,362
141,369
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
$
208,050
$
230,505
See accompanying Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
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Turtle Beach Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2022
March 31, 2021
(in thousands)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income (loss)
$
( 6,476
)
$
8,838
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
1,192
739
Amortization of intangible assets
312
303
Amortization of debt financing costs
47
47
Stock-based compensation
1,537
1,786
Deferred income taxes
( 2,329
)
( 388
)
Change in sales returns reserve
( 3,285
)
678
Provision for obsolete inventory
( 874
)
57
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
Accounts receivable
27,423
10,819
Inventories
( 14,615
)
12,108
Accounts payable
( 7,494
)
( 15,669
)
Prepaid expenses and other assets
1,734
( 6,568
)
Income taxes payable
( 657
)
3,086
Other liabilities
( 9,863
)
5,251
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities
( 13,348
)
21,087
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchases of property and equipment
( 611
)
( 2,280
)
Acquisition of a business, net of cash acquired
—
( 2,500
)
Net cash used for investing activities
( 611
)
( 4,780
)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Borrowings on revolving credit facilities
—
97,032
Repayment of revolving credit facilities
—
( 97,032
)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options and warrants
361
911
Repurchase of common stock to satisfy employee tax withholding obligations
—
( 215
)
Net cash provided by financing activities
361
696
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
( 422
)
( 719
)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
( 14,020
)
16,284
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period
37,720
46,681
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period
$
23,700
$
62,965
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION
Cash paid for interest
$
64
$
64
Cash paid for income taxes
$
126
$
5
See accompanying Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
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Turtle Beach Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Stockholders ’ Equity (Deficit)
(unaudited)
Common Stock
Additional
Paid-In
Accumulated
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Shares
Amount
Capital
Deficit
Income (Loss)
Total
(in thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2021
16,168
$
16
$
198,278
$
( 57,052
)
$
127
$
141,369
Net loss
—
—
—
( 6,476
)
—
( 6,476
)
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax
—
—
—
—
( 429
)
( 429
)
Issuance of restricted stock
30
—
—
—
—
—
Stock options exercised
47
—
361
—
—
361
Stock-based compensation
—
—
1,537
—
—
1,537
Balance at March 31, 2022
16,245
$
16
$
200,176
$
( 63,528
)
$
( 302
)
$
136,362
Common Stock
Additional
Paid-In
Accumulated
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Shares
Amount
Capital
Deficit
Income (Loss)
Total
(in thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2020
15,476
15
190,568
( 74,773
)
589
$
116,399
Net income
—
—
—
8,838
—
8,838
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax
—
—
—
—
( 711
)
( 711
)
Issuance of restricted stock
26
—
113
—
—
113
Repurchase of common stock and retirement of related treasury shares
( 6
)
—
( 215
)
—
—
( 215
)
Stock options exercised
159
1
911
—
—
912
Stock-based compensation
—
—
1,786
—
—
1,786
Balance at March 31, 2021
15,655
$
16
$
193,163
$
( 65,935
)
$
( 122
)
$
127,122
See accompanying Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
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Turtle Beach Corporation
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(unaudited)
Note 1. Background and Basis of Presentation
Organization
Turtle Beach Corporation (“Turtle Beach” or the “Company”), headquartered in White Plains, New York and incorporated in the state of Nevada in 2010, is a premier audio and gaming technology company with expertise and experience in developing, commercializing and marketing innovative products across a range of large addressable markets under the Turtle Beach®, ROCCAT® and Neat Microphones® brands. Turtle Beach is a worldwide leader of feature-rich headset solutions for use across multiple platforms, including video game and entertainment consoles, handheld consoles, personal computers (“PC”), tablets and mobile devices. ROCCAT is a gaming keyboards, mice and other accessories brand focused on the PC peripherals market. Neat Microphones is a microphones brand focused on using cutting edge technology and design to create high quality USB and analog microphones for gamers, streamers, and professionals.
VTB Holdings, Inc. (“VTBH”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Turtle Beach Corporation and the owner of Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc. (“VTB”), was incorporated in the state of Delaware in 2010. VTB, the owner of Turtle Beach Europe Limited (“TB Europe”), was incorporated in the state of Delaware in 1975 with operations principally located in White Plains, New York.
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and, in the opinion of management, reflect all adjustments (which include normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position, results of operations, and cash flows for the periods presented. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Certain information and footnote disclosures, normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), have been condensed or omitted pursuant to those rules and regulations. The Company believes that the disclosures made are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. The results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations for the entire fiscal year.
The December 31, 2021 Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet has been derived from the Company’s audited financial statements included in its Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 2, 2022 (“Annual Report”).
These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the annual financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Annual Report that contains information useful to understanding the Company’s businesses and financial statement presentations.
Use of estimates : The preparation of accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions about future events. These estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the unaudited consolidated financial statements and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. These estimates may change, as new events occur and additional information is obtained, and will be recognized in the consolidated financial statements in the period in which such changes occur. Future actual results could differ materially from these estimates.
The novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic has disrupted worldwide economic markets and the extent to which COVID-19 continues to affect the Company’s business, results of operations and financial condition will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and difficult to predict. We continue to actively monitor and assess the impact of the pandemic on our business, operations, and financial condition.
Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
The preparation of consolidated annual and quarterly financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the Company’s consolidated financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting periods. The Company can give no assurance that actual results will not differ from those estimates.
There have been no material changes to the critical accounting policies and estimates from the information provided in Note 1 of the notes to our consolidated financial statements in our Annual Report.
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Note 3. Fair Value Measurement
The Company follows a three-level fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value. This hierarchy requires entities to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. The three levels of inputs used to measure fair value are as follows:
•
Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
•
Level 2 — Observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1, such as quoted prices for markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.
•
Level 3 — Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. This includes certain pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies and similar techniques that use significant unobservable inputs.
Financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, debt instruments and certain warrants. As of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the Company had not elected the fair value option for any financial assets and liabilities for which such an election would have been permitted . The following is a summary of the carrying amounts and estimated fair values of our financial instruments as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 .
March 31, 2022
December 31, 2021
Reported
Fair Value
Reported
Fair Value
(in thousands)
Financial Assets and Liabilities:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
23,700
$
23,700
$
37,720
$
37,720
Cash equivalents are stated at amortized cost, which approximates fair value as of the consolidated balance sheet dates, due to the short period of time to maturity; and accounts receivable and accounts payable are stated at their carrying value, which approximates fair value due to the short time to the expected receipt or payment.
Note 4. Allowance for Sales Returns
The following table provides the changes in our sales return reserve, which is classified as a reduction of accounts receivable:
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2022
2021
(in thousands)
Balance, beginning of period
$
8,998
$
11,233
Reserve accrual
2,683
6,551
Recoveries and deductions, net
( 5,968
)
( 5,873
)
Balance, end of period
$
5,713
$
11,911
Note 5. Composition of Certain Financial Statement Items
Inventories
Inventories consist of the following:
March 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
(in thousands)
Finished goods
$
116,811
$
101,446
Raw materials
611
487
Total inventories
$
117,422
$
101,933
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Property and Equipment, net
Property and equipment, net, consists of the following:
March 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
(in thousands)
Machinery and equipment
$
2,317
$
2,255
Software and software development
2,406
2,404
Furniture and fixtures
1,422
1,257
Tooling
8,036
7,855
Leasehold improvements
1,752
1,794
Demonstration units and convention booths
14,657
14,493
Total property and equipment, gross
30,590
30,058
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization
( 24,297
)
( 23,103
)
Total property and equipment, net
$
6,293
$
6,955
Other Current Liabilities
Other current liabilities consist of the following:
March 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
(in thousands)
Accrued royalty
8,261
11,582
Accrued employee expenses
4,328
4,114
Accrued freight
4,028
6,251
Accrued marketing
2,411
3,723
Accrued expenses
8,357
12,023
Total other current liabilities
$
27,385
$
37,693
Note 6. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Acquired Intangible Assets
Acquired identifiable intangible assets, and related accumulated amortization, as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 consist of:
March 31, 2022
Gross
Carrying
Value
Accumulated
Amortization
Net Book
Value
(in thousands)
Customer relationships
$
8,355
$
6,491
$
1,864
Tradenames
3,066
807
2,259
Developed technology
1,884
507
1,377
Foreign currency
( 1,025
)
( 989
)
( 36
)
Total Intangible Assets
$
12,280
$
6,816
$
5,464
December 31, 2021
Gross
Carrying
Value
Accumulated
Amortization
Net Book
Value
(in thousands)
Customer relationships
$
8,355
$
6,315
$
2,040
Tradenames
3,066
730
2,336
Developed technology
1,884
440
1,444
Foreign currency
( 896
)
( 865
)
( 32
)
Total Intangible Assets
$
12,409
$
6,620
$
5,788
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In connection with the October 2012 acquisition of TB Europe, the acquired intangible assets related to customer relationships is being amortized over an estimated useful life of thirteen years with the amortization being included within sales and marketing expense.
In May 2019, the Company completed its acquisition of the business and assets of the ROCCAT business, and in January 2021, the Company completed its acquisition of the business and assets of the Neat Microphones business. The respective acquired intangible assets relating to developed technology, customer relationships and trade names are subject to amortization.
Amortization expense related to definite lived intangible assets was $ 0.3 million for each of the three months ended March 31, 2022 and March 31, 2021.
As of March 31, 2022, estimated annual amortization expense related to definite lived intangible assets in future periods is as follows:
(in thousands)
2022
$
961
2023
1,041
2024
1,008
2025
889
2026
637
Thereafter
964
Total
$
5,500
There were no changes in the carrying values of goodwill for the three months ended March 31, 2022 from the balance as of December 31, 2021.
Note 7. Revolving Credit Facility and Long-Term Debt
The Company had no outstanding balance related to its revolving credit facility as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021.
Total interest expense, inclusive of amortization of deferred financing costs, on long-term debt obligations was $ 0.1 million for each of the three months ended March 31, 2022 and March 31, 2021.
Amortization of deferred financing costs was $ 47,000 for each of the three months ended March 31, 2022 and March 31, 2021.
Revolving Credit Facility
On December 17, 2018, Turtle Beach and certain of its subsidiaries entered into an amended and restated loan, guaranty and security agreement (“Credit Facility”) with Bank of America, N.A. (“Bank of America”), as Agent, Sole Lead Arranger and Sole Bookrunner, which replaced the then existing asset-based revolving loan agreement. The Credit Facility, which expires on March 5, 2024 , provides for a line of credit of up to $ 80 million inclusive of a sub-facility limit of $ 12 million for TB Europe, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Turtle Beach. In addition, the Credit Facility provides for a $ 40 million accordion feature and the ability to increase the borrowing base with a “first-in, last-out” loan (a “FILO Loan”) of up to $ 6.8 million.
On May 31, 2019, the Company amended the Credit Facility to provide for, amongst other items, (i) the addition of TBC Holding Company LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of VTB, as an obligor and (ii) the ability to make investments in TB Germany GmbH, a wholly-owned subsidiary of TB Europe, of up to $ 4 million in connection with the acquisition of the business of ROCCAT and up to an additional $ 4 million annually.
The maximum credit availability for loans and letters of credit under the Credit Facility is governed by a borrowing base determined by the application of specified percentages to certain eligible assets, primarily eligible trade accounts receivable and inventories, and is subject to discretionary reserves and revaluation adjustments. The Credit Facility may be used for working capital, the issuance of bank guarantees, letters of credit and other corporate purposes.
Amounts outstanding under the Credit Facility bear interest at a rate equal to either a rate published by Bank of America or the LIBOR rate, plus in each case, an applicable margin, which is between 0.50 % to 1.25 % for base rate loans and between 1.25 % to 2.00 % for U.S. LIBOR loans and U.K. loans, and between 2.00 % to 2.75 % for the FILO Loan. In addition, Turtle Beach is required to pay a commitment fee on the unused revolving loan commitment at a rate ranging from 0.25 % to 0.50 % and letter of credit fees and agent fees. As of March 31, 2022, interest rates for outstanding borrowings were 4.00 % for base rate loans and 3.00 % for LIBOR rate loans. As of March 31, 2022, there were no outstanding borrowings under the Credit Facility.
The Company is subject to quarterly financial covenant testing if certain availability thresholds are not met or certain other events occur (as defined in the Credit Facility). At such times, the Credit Facility requires the Company and its restricted subsidiaries to maintain a fixed charge coverage ratio of at least 1.00 to 1.00 as of the last day of each fiscal quarter.
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The Credit Facility also contains affirmative and negative covenants that, subject to certain exceptions, limit our ability to take certain actions, including the Company’s ability to incur debt, pay dividends and repurchase stock, make certain investments and other payments, enter into certain mergers and consolidations, engage in sale leaseback transactions and transactions with affiliates, and encumber and dispose of assets. Obligations under the Credit Facility are secured by a security interest and lien upon substantially all of the Company’s assets.
As of March 31, 2022, the Company was in compliance with all financial covenants under the Credit Facility, as amended, and excess borrowing availability was approximately $ 48.7 million.
Note 8. Income Taxes
In order to determine the quarterly provision for income taxes, the Company uses an estimated annual effective tax rate, which is based on expected annual income and statutory tax rates in the various jurisdictions. However, to the extent that application of the estimated annual effective tax rate is not representative of the quarterly portion of actual tax expense expected to be recorded for the year, the Company determines the provision for income taxes based on actual year-to-date income (loss). Certain significant or unusual items are separately recognized as discrete items in the period during which they occur and can be a source of variability in the effective tax rates from quarter to quarter.
The following table presents the Company’s income tax expense and effective income tax rate:
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2022
2021
(in thousands)
Income tax expense (benefit)
$
( 2,639
)
$
2,766
Effective income tax rate
29.0
%
23.8
%
Income tax benefit for the three months ended March 31, 2022 was $ 2.6 million at an effective tax rate of 29.0 % and income tax expense for the three months ended March 31, 2021 was $ 2.8 million at an effective tax rate of 23.8 %. The effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2022 was primarily impacted by certain non-deductible costs and state income tax expense, offset by the deduction for foreign derived intangible income and stock option exercises.
The Company is subject to income taxes domestically and in various foreign jurisdictions. Significant judgment is required in evaluating uncertain tax positions and determining the provision for income taxes.
The Company recognizes only those tax positions that meet the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold and establishes tax reserves for uncertain tax positions that do not meet this threshold. Interest and penalties associated with income tax matters are included in the provision for income taxes in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. As of March 31, 2022, the Company had uncertain tax positions of $ 3.8 million, inclusive of $ 1.1 million of interest and penalties.
The Company files U.S., state and foreign income tax returns in jurisdictions with various statutes of limitations. The federal tax years open under the statute of limitations are 2018 through 2020, and the state tax years open under the statute of limitations are 2017 through 2020.
Note 9. Stock-Based Compensation
Total estimated stock-based compensation expense for employees and non-employees, related to all of the Company’s stock-based awards, was as follows:
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2022
2021
(in thousands)
Cost of revenue
$
26
$
397
Selling and marketing
398
331
Research and development
283
249
General and administrative
830
809
Total stock-based compensation
$
1,537
$
1,786
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The following table presents the stock activity and the total number of shares available for grant as of March 31, 2022:
(in thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2021
998
Options cancelled
5
Restricted stock granted
( 43
)
Forfeited/Expired restricted stock added back
5
Balance at March 31, 2022
965
Stock Option Activity
Options Outstanding
Number of
Shares
Underlying
Outstanding
Options
Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
(in years)
Outstanding at December 31, 2021
1,739,240
$
7.72
$
7.02
$
25,542,823
Options Granted
-
-
Options Exercised
( 47,078
)
7.67
Options Forfeited
( 5,198
)
16.27
Outstanding at March 31, 2022
1,686,964
$
7.70
6.64
$
23,231,263
Vested and expected to vest at March 31, 2022
1,666,854
$
7.75
6.62
$
22,967,200
Exercisable at March 31, 2022
1,075,419
$
7.08
6.15
$
15,595,467
Stock options are time-based and the majority are exercisable within 10 years of the date of grant, but only to the extent they have vested. The options generally vest as specified in the option agreements subject to acceleration in certain circumstances. In the event participants in the plan cease to be employed or engaged by the Company, all vested options would be forfeited if they are not exercised within 90 days. Forfeitures on option grants are estimated at 10 % for non-executives and 0 % for executives based on evaluation of historical and expected future turnover. Stock-based compensation expense was recorded net of estimated forfeitures, such that expense was recorded only for those stock-based awards expected to vest. The Company reviews this assumption periodically and will adjust it if it is not representative of future forfeiture data and trends within employee types (executive vs. non-executive).
Aggregate intrinsic value represents the difference between the estimated fair value of the underlying common stock and the exercise price of outstanding, in-the-money options. The aggregate intrinsic value of options exercised was $ 0.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022.
The Company uses the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to estimate the fair value of options granted as of the grant date. There were no new options granted during the three months ended March 31, 2022. The total estimated fair value of employee options vested during the three months ended March 31, 2022 was $ 3.1 million. As of March 31, 2022, total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock options granted to employees was $ 2.5 million, which is expected to be recognized over a remaining weight average vesting period of 1.8 years.
Restricted Stock Activity
Shares
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Per Share
Nonvested restricted stock at December 31, 2021
788,454
$
16.81
Granted
42,900
23.21
Vested
( 29,400
)
20.88
Shares forfeited
( 4,587
)
18.75
Nonvested restricted stock at March 31, 2022
797,367
$
17.00
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As of March 31, 2022 , total unrecognized compensation cost s related to the nonvested restricted stock awards was $ 10.2 million , which will be recognized over a remaining weighted average vesting period of 2.3 years .
Performance-Based Restricted Share Units
As of March 31, 2022, the Company had 134,000 performance-based restricted share units outstanding. The vesting of performance-based restricted share units is determined over a three-year period based on (i) the amount by which revenue growth exceeds a defined baseline market growth each year and (ii) the achievement of specified tiers of adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of net revenue each year, with the ability to earn and vest into such units ranging from 0 % to 200 %.
Note 10. Net Income (Loss) Per Share
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net income per share of common stock attributable to common stockholders:
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2022
2021
(in thousands, except per-share data)
Net income (loss)
$
( 6,476
)
$
8,838
Weighted average common shares outstanding — Basic
16,194
15,551
Plus incremental shares from assumed conversions:
Dilutive effect of restricted stock
—
517
Dilutive effect of stock options
—
1,458
Dilutive effect of warrants
—
550
Weighted average common shares outstanding — Diluted
16,194
18,076
Net income (loss) per share:
Basic
$
( 0.40
)
$
0.57
Diluted
$
( 0.40
)
$
0.49
Incremental shares from stock options and restricted stock awards are computed using the treasury stock method. The weighted average shares listed below were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because to do so would have been anti-dilutive for the periods presented or were otherwise excluded under the treasury stock method. The treasury stock method calculates dilution assuming the exercise of all in-the-money options and vesting of restricted stock, reduced by the repurchase of shares with the proceeds from the assumed exercises and unrecognized compensation expense for outstanding awards.
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2022
2021
(in thousands)
Stock options
1,725
97
Unvested restricted stock awards
793
3
Warrants
550
-
Total
3,068
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Note 11. Segment Information
The following table represents total net revenues based on where customers are physically located:
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2022
2021
(in thousands)
North America
$
31,368
$
64,135
Europe and Middle East
12,122
26,343
Asia Pacific
3,172
2,575
Total net revenues
$
46,662
$
93,053
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Note 12. Commitments and Contingencies
Litigation
The Company is subject to various legal proceedings and claims that arise in the ordinary course of its business. Although the amount of any liability that could arise with respect to these actions cannot be determined with certainty, in the Company’s opinion, any such liability will not have a material adverse effect on its consolidated financial position, consolidated results of operations or liquidity.
Shareholders Class Action : On August 5, 2013, VTBH and the Company (f/k/a Parametric Sound Corporation) announced that they had entered into the Merger Agreement pursuant to which VTBH would acquire an approximately 80 % ownership interest and existing shareholders would maintain an approximately 20 % ownership interest in the combined company (the “Merger”). Following the announcement, several shareholders filed class action lawsuits in California and Nevada seeking to enjoin the Merger. The plaintiffs in each case alleged that members of the Company’s Board of Directors breached their fiduciary duties to the shareholders by agreeing to a merger that allegedly undervalued the Company. VTBH and the Company were named as defendants in these lawsuits under the theory that they had aided and abetted the Company’s Board of Directors in allegedly violating their fiduciary duties. The plaintiffs in both cases sought a preliminary injunction seeking to enjoin closing of the Merger, which, by agreement, was heard by the Nevada court with the California plaintiffs invited to participate. On December 26, 2013, the court in the Nevada case denied the plaintiffs’ motion for a preliminary injunction. Following the closing of the Merger, the Nevada plaintiffs filed a second amended complaint, which made essentially the same allegations and sought monetary damages as well as an order rescinding the Merger. The California plaintiffs dismissed their action without prejudice, and sought to intervene in the Nevada action, which was granted. Subsequent to the intervention, the plaintiffs filed a third amended complaint, which made essentially the same allegations as prior complaints and sought monetary damages. On June 20, 2014, VTBH and the Company moved to dismiss the action, but that motion was denied on August 28, 2014. On September 14, 2017, a unanimous en banc panel of the Nevada Supreme Court granted defendants’ petition for writ of mandamus and ordered the trial court to dismiss the complaint but provided a limited basis upon which plaintiffs could seek to amend their complaint. Plaintiffs amended their complaint on December 1, 2017 to assert the same claims in a derivative capacity on behalf of the Company, as a well as in a direct capacity, against VTBH, Stripes Group, LLC, SG VTB Holdings, LLC, and the former members of the Company’s Board of Directors. All defendants moved to dismiss this amended complaint on January 2, 2018, and those motions were denied on March 13, 2018. Defendants petitioned the Nevada Supreme Court to reverse this ruling on April 18, 2018. On June 15, 2018, the Nevada Supreme Court denied defendants’ writ petition without prejudice. The district court subsequently entered a pretrial schedule and set trial for November 2019. On January 18, 2019, the district court certified a class of shareholders of the Company as of January 15, 2014. On October 11, 2019, the parties notified the district court that they had reached a settlement that would resolve the pending action if ultimately approved by the Court. On January 13, 2020, the district court preliminarily approved the settlement between the plaintiffs and all defendants. A final hearing was held on May 18, 2020, wherein the Court approved the settlement and entered final judgment.
On May 22, 2020, PAMTP LLC, which purports to hold the claims of eight shareholders who opted out of the class settlement described above, brought suit against the Company, the Company’s CEO, Juergen Stark, Stripes Group, LLC, SG VTB Holdings, LLC, Kenneth Fox, and former members of the Company’s Board of Directors in Nevada state court. This opt-out action asserts the same direct claims that were asserted by the class of shareholders described above. The defendants filed two motions to dismiss this complaint, which were heard on August 10, 2020. The Court denied those motions by order of August 20, 2020. The case was tried in August 2021 and all defendants, including the Company, prevailed on all counts with final judgment entered in their favor on September 3, 2021. Plaintiff has filed a notice of their intent to appeal the judgment. Defendants have pending motions to obtain their costs and fees in successfully defending against the claims, which were heard in December 2021.
Employment Litigation: On April 20, 2017, a former employee filed an action in the Superior Court for the County of San Diego, State of California. The complaint alleges claims including wrongful termination, retaliation and various other provisions of the California Labor Code. The complaint seeks unspecified economic and non-economic losses, as well as allegedly unpaid wages, unreimbursed business expenses statutory penalties, interest, punitive damages and attorneys’ fees. The Company filed a cross-complaint against the former employee on May 25, 2017 for certain activities related to his employment with the Company. The matter was tried between September 24 and October 7, 2021. On October 8, 2021 a jury rendered a unanimous verdict in favor of the Company on the employment claims. The Court granted a directed verdict to the Company on its Cross- Complaint against the former employee. Judgment was entered in favor of the Company on October 27, 2021. On December 20, 2021, the former employee filed a notice of appeal of the judgment.
Intellectual Property Dispute: On November 24, 2020, ABP Technology Limited (ABP) issued a claim for trademark infringement in the High Court of England and Wales against Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc. (“VTB”) and Turtle Beach Europe Limited (“TBEU”) relating to the use by VTB and TBEU of the sign STEALTH on and in relation to gaming headsets in the UK. VTB and TBEU filed and served a Defense to the claim on February 2, 2021. On March 31, 2021, ABP filed an application for summary judgement. The summary judgment application was heard by the Court in November 2021 and was dismissed. The next stage in the main proceedings will be a Case Management Conference on June 13, 2022 at which the Court will give directions for each stage to trial. The trial is expected to be set for late 2022/early 2023.
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The Company will continue to vigorously defend itself in the foregoing unresolved matters. However, litigation and investigations are inherently uncertain. Accordingly, the Company cannot predict the outcome of these matters. The Company has not recorded any accrual at March 31, 2022 for contingent losses associated with these matters based on its belief that losses, while possible, are not probable. Further, any possible range of loss cannot be reasonably estimated at this time. The unfavorable resolution of these matters could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, results of operations, financial condition, or cash flows. The Company is engaged in other legal actions, not described above, arising in the ordinary course of its business and, while there can be no assurance, believes that the ultimate outcome of these other legal actions will not have a material adverse effect on its business, results of operations, financial condition, or cash flows.
Warranties
The Company warrants its products against certain manufacturing and other defects. These product warranties are provided for specific periods of time depending on the nature of the product. Warranties are generally fulfilled by replacing defective products with new products. The following table provides the changes in our product warranty reserve, which are included in accrued liabilities:
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2022
2021
(in thousands)
Warranty, beginning of period
$
856
$
1,039
Warranty costs accrued
121
334
Settlements of warranty claims
( 188
)
( 255
)
Warranty, end of period
$
789
$
1,118
Operating Leases - Right of Use Assets
The Company adopted ASU 2016-02, Leases , on January 1, 2019. The Company determines whether an arrangement is a lease at inception. The Company leases office spaces that provide for future minimum rental lease payments under non-cancelable operating leases that have remaining lease terms of one year to nine year s, and do not contain any material residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants.
The components of the right-of-use assets and lease liabilities were as follows:
Balance Sheet Classification
March 31, 2022
(in thousands)
Right-of-use assets
Other assets
$
8,100
Lease liability obligations, current
Other current liabilities
$
1,075
Lease liability obligations, noncurrent
Other liabilities
7,430
Total lease liability obligations
$
8,505
Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years)
5.6
Weighted-average discount rate
4.00
%
During the three months ended March 31, 2022, the Company recognized approximately $ 0.4 million of lease costs in operating expenses and approximately $ 0.2 million of operating cash flows from operating leases.
Approximate future minimum lease payments for the Company’s right of use assets over the remaining lease periods as of March 31, 2022, are as follows:
(in thousands)
2022
$
986
2023
1,308
2024
1,329
2025
1,315
2026
1,217
Thereafter
3,695
Total minimum payments
9,850
Less: Imputed interest
( 1,345
)
Total
$
8,505
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