Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis
Item
2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
You
should read the following discussion in conjunction with the financial statements and other financial information included elsewhere
in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (this “ Report ” ) and with our audited financial statements and other information
presented in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 (the “ Annual Report ” ). This
Report may contain or incorporate by reference forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of
1933, as amended (the “ Securities Act ” ), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended
(the “ Exchange Act ” ). Such forward-looking statements are based upon management ’ s assumptions,
expectations, projections, intentions and beliefs about future events. Except for historical information, the use of predictive, future-tense
or forward-looking words such as “ expect, ” “ anticipate, ” “ intend, ” “ plan, ”
“ believe, ” “ seek, ” “ estimate, ” “ continue, ” “ may, ”
“ will, ” “ could, ” “ would, ” or the negative or plural of such words and similar
expressions or variations of such words are intended to identify forward-looking statements but are not the only means of identifying
forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors
that could cause actual results and the timing of certain events to differ materially from future results expressed or implied by the
forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to these differences include, but are not limited to, those discussed
below and elsewhere in this Report and in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ( “ SEC ” ),
including particularly matters set forth under Part I, Item 1A (Risk Factors) of the Annual Report. Furthermore, such forward-looking
statements speak only as of the date of this Report. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking
statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements.
Overview
We
are a global public safety technology and services company that delivers safe and effective policing solutions to law enforcement and
security personnel worldwide. We are leading the movement for safer outcomes by equipping law enforcement with safer, non-painful compliance
tools, and immersive training fit for modern society. We began sales of our first public safety product, the BolaWrap 100 remote restraint
device, in late 2018. In the first quarter of 2022, we delivered a new generation product, the BolaWrap 150. The BolaWrap 150 is electronically
deployed and is more robust, smaller, lighter and simpler to deploy than the BolaWrap 100 that has since been phased out. In late 2020
we added a new solution to our public safety technologies, our virtual reality (“VR”) training platform, Wrap Reality, and
in August 2023 we acquired Intrensic, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Intrensic”), which added a Body-Worn Camera
(“BWC”) and Digital Evidence Management (“DEM”) solution to our portfolio of policing solutions. Wrap Reality
is now sold to law enforcement agencies for simulation training as well as corrections departments for the societal reentry scenarios.
Our
target market for our solutions includes approximately 900,000 full-time sworn law enforcement officers in over 18,000 federal, state,
and local law enforcement agencies in the U.S. and over 12 million police officers in more than 100 countries. Additionally, we are exploring
opportunities in other domestic markets, such as military and private security. Our international focus is on countries with the largest
police forces. According to 360iResearch, a market research consulting firm, our non-lethal products are part of a global market segment
expected to grow to $16.1 billion by 2027.
We
focus our efforts on the following products and services:
BolaWrap
Remote Restraint Device – a hand-held remote restraint device that discharges a seven and half-foot Kevlar tether to entangle
an individual at a range of 10-25 feet. BolaWrap assists law enforcement to safely and effectively control encounters early without resorting
to painful force options.
Wrap
Reality – a law enforcement 3D training system employing immersive computer graphics VR with proprietary software-enabled content.
It allows up to two participants to enter a simulated training environment simultaneously, and customized weapons controllers enable
trainees to engage in strategic decision making along the force continuum. Wrap Reality has 45 scenarios for law enforcement and corrections
and 15 scenarios for societal reentry. Wrap Reality is one of the most robust 3D Virtual Reality solutions on the market for law enforcement
and societal reentry today.
Wrap
Intrensic – a Body-Worn Camera and Digital Evidence Management solutions provider. BWC and DEM play crucial roles in capturing,
storing, and managing digital evidence, such as video and audio recordings for various purposes, including criminal investigations and
maintaining transparency in public interactions. The Wrap Intrensic X2 camera hardware and storage and data management capability, along
with awareness of front-line operations, provides customers with a solution to meet their challenges. Wrap Intrensic Evidence on our
cloud-based video storage platform provides an unlimited video storage platform that includes video and other evidence uploading, search,
retrieval, redaction, and evidence sharing while reducing the need for resources required to manage this evidence.
In
addition to the U.S. law enforcement market, we have shipped our restraint products to 62 countries. We have established an active distributor
network representing 50 states and one dealer representing the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico. We have distribution agreements with 35
international distributors covering 75 countries. We focus significant sales, training and business development efforts to support our
distribution network in addition to our internal sales team.
We
focus significant resources on research and development innovations and continue to enhance our products and plan to introduce new products.
We believe we have established a strong brand and market presence globally and have established significant competitive advantages in
our markets.
Acquisition
of W1
On
February 18, 2025, we entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of February 18, 2025 (the “W1 Purchase Agreement”),
pursuant which, subject to the terms and conditions set forth therein, we acquired substantially all the assets of W1 used in, held for
use in or relating to the business of advisory and investigative professional services, which were primarily the customer contracts assigned
at the closing, for a nominal purchase price.
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Business
Outlook and Challenges
We
believe our Company’s products and solutions are gaining global recognition and awareness through various channels such as social
media, trade shows, and media exposure, among others. In part, this recognition and awareness can be attributed to positive feedback
from law enforcement agencies and the successful deployment of our products. As a result, we believe our brand is becoming increasingly
recognized on a global scale as a leader in remote restraint and non-lethal solutions.
In
addition, we are focused on marketing and public relations efforts. We believe there are market opportunities for our remote restraint
and virtual reality solutions in the law enforcement and security sectors worldwide. These opportunities are driven by the increasing
demand for less-lethal policing.
In
the law enforcement sector, our BolaWrap product has been successfully deployed in the field, as reported by many agencies. BolaWrap
is now in use by over 900 U.S. law enforcement agencies and in 62 countries. Due to its safe remote restraint capabilities, some agencies
do not deem its usage a categorical reportable use of force and rather place it underneath early use of force such as handcuffs. In our
strategic roadmap, we clarified that law enforcement agencies deploy BolaWrap when verbal commands breakdown but long before there is
justifiable escalation to pepper spray, pepper ball, batons, bean bags, tasers or Conducted Electrical Weapons (CEW’s) or firearms.
Some
agencies voluntarily report usage to Wrap but many do not. In the usage reports we have been provided, officers have reported successful
outcomes in 84% of the use cases. This percentage is higher than what is often seen with less lethal tools. From the information we have
been provided, the most common BolaWrap use case is for individuals with behavioral health issues, and the second most common BolaWrap
use case is during domestic violence calls. 26% of the reported persons who are wrapped with the BolaWrap are thought to be under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
There
are many reasons why we may not receive reports on all the use of the BolaWrap, including, when uses of BolaWrap are considered evidence
in ongoing criminal cases, are controlled by local policy or regulation, or require officer and union permission to be shared with us.
However, some agencies have shared bodycam footage of successful field deployments with us, which we may use in our training and education
efforts. We believe that as the reports of BolaWrap’s effectiveness in de-escalation continue to increase, it will contribute to
our future revenue growth.
We
anticipate and believe that our portfolio of safe, remote restraint products and training services has a strong and expanding pipeline
of market opportunities in the law enforcement, military, corrections, and homeland security sectors both domestically and internationally.
With the increasing demand for more humane and safer policing practices, we expect a continued surge in our global business. Currently,
we are exploring major international business prospects while simultaneously seeking to establish relationships with large police agencies
in the U.S. However, we acknowledge that it is challenging to predict the exact timeline for closing these deals, or whether they will
ultimately materialize.
Management
anticipates that our portfolio of products has a strong and expanding pipeline of market opportunities in the law enforcement, military,
corrections, and homeland security sectors both domestically and internationally. With the increasing demand for more humane and safer
policing practices, continued need for ongoing training and transparency for police encounters, we expect a continued surge in our global
business. Currently, we are exploring major international business prospects while simultaneously seeking to establish relationships
with large police agencies in the U.S. However, we acknowledge that it is challenging to predict the exact timeline for closing these
deals, or whether they will ultimately materialize.
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As
part of our efforts to expand our sales and distribution operations, we provide a comprehensive training program for law enforcement
officers and trainers in using the BolaWrap. This training equips them with knowledge about the appropriate use and limitations of BolaWrap
in tandem with modern policing techniques for de-escalation of encounters. We now focus on also teaching when and why BolaWrap should
be used, including the specific area of success, such as after verbal commands break down and before the law enforcement officer is ready
to escalate to less lethal pain compliance tools. We believe that law enforcement trainers and officers who have been trained to use
our products, or have witnessed demonstrations, are more inclined to support the acquisition and deployment of our products by their
respective departments to drive successful outcomes. As of March 31, 2024, over 1,530 agencies have received BolaWrap training with over
5,400 training officers at those agencies certified as BolaWrap instructors and qualified to train the rest of their departments, representing
an 10% increase in agencies and a 10% increase in trained officers as compared to March 31, 2024.
Operating
expense of $4.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 decreased by $458 thousand, when compared to $5.0 million for the
three months ended March 31, 2024, as a result of the Company’s cost containment initiatives enacted beginning during the first
half of 2024.
Although
geopolitical tensions and macroeconomic challenges have affected our quarterly results in the past and may in the future, we believe
our Company is uniquely positioned to provide lifesaving technologies and training that enable law enforcement officers worldwide to
conduct safe and effective encounters while reducing the use of force. If departments follow our Use of Force Guarantee requirements,
we have offered to buy back their BolaWrap devices if their reportable use of force is not reduced by 10%. With an increasing addressable
market, the Company offers what we believe is a unique value proposition. Our improved pricing strategy, coupled with reduced operating
expenses and our growing sales outlook, is expected to help reduce losses and improve cash flow in the future.
We
plan to increase the number of product demonstrations and training sessions, particularly in international markets. Our new focus on
the when and why BolaWrap is used has shown improved results. This is a departure from the hardware product only approach of the past.
Our sales of the BolaWrap 150 and Wrap Reality are expected to continue to rise, aided by our ongoing cost savings and cost control measures,
which we expect to lead to an overall reduction in cash burn.
As
of March 31, 2025, we had backlog of approximately $64 thousand which was expected to be delivered in the second quarter of 2025. Additionally,
as of March 31, 2025, we had deferred revenue of $350 thousand consisting of $57 thousand related to VR, $234 thousand related to Intrensic,
$54 thousand related to BolaWrap extended warranties and services and $5 thousand related to training. Distributor and customer orders
for future deliveries are generally subject to modification, rescheduling or in some instances, cancellation, in the normal course of
business.
Since
inception, we have generated significant losses from operations and anticipate that we will continue to generate significant losses from
operations for the foreseeable future. We believe that we have adequate financial resources to sustain our operations for the twelve
months. We recorded net income of $109 thousand during the three months ended March 31, 2025, which was in-line with the net income of
$117 thousand for the three months ended March 31, 2024. Net cash used in operations during the three months ended March 31, 2025, was
$0.7 million less than net cash used in operations during the three months ended March 31, 2024. This decrease in net cash used in operations
during the three months ended March 31, 2024, was primarily driven by the Company’s continued cost containment efforts.
We
expect that we will continue to innovate new applications for our public safety technology, open new geographies, develop new products
and technologies to meet diverse customer requirements and identify and develop new markets for our products.
Supply
chain disruptions also affected our operations and could negatively impact our ability to source materials, manufacture and distribute
products in the future. Moreover, financial markets continue to experience significant volatility, which could potentially affect our
ability to enter into or modify favorable terms and conditions regarding equity and debt financing activities. Nevertheless, we had $6.2
million in cash and cash equivalents as of March 31, 2025. We therefore believe we have sufficient capital to fund our operations for
the next twelve months following this Report on Form 10-Q. However, we may require additional working capital and liquidity constraints
and access to capital markets could still negatively affect our liquidity and may require changes to our plan of operations.
Our
Company may be positively or negatively impacted by continued social unrest, protests against racial inequality, and movements like “Defund
the Police.” Such unrest may be further fueled by misleading information or negative publicity about our solutions. We believe
our solutions are the answer to reducing use of force and driving safer outcomes for officers and the citizens they interact with each
day. Although the intensity of these events may have subsided, some may still indirectly or directly, influence police agency budgets
and the funding available to current and potential customers. In addition, participants in these events may attempt to create the impression
that our solutions are contributing to the perceived problems, potentially harming our business and operations, including our revenues,
earnings, and cash flows from operations.
Changes
in our management and other critical personnel have the potential to positively or negatively affect our business. Such disruptions could
have an adverse impact on our operations, programs, growth, financial condition, or results of operations. On the other hand, improvements
in our operations, operating expenses, and go-to-market approaches could positively influence the success of our business in the future.
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Critical
Accounting Policies and Estimates
The
preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“ U.S.
GAAP ”) requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue and expense,
and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. We evaluate our estimates, on an on-going basis, including those estimates
related to recognition and measurement of contingencies and accrued expense. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various
other assumptions we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different
assumptions or conditions.
As
part of the process of preparing our financial statements, we are required to estimate our provision for income taxes. Significant management
judgment is required in determining our provision for income taxes, deferred tax assets and liabilities, tax contingencies, unrecognized
tax benefits, and any required valuation allowance, including taking into consideration the probability of the tax contingencies being
incurred. Management assesses this probability based upon information provided by its tax advisers, its legal advisers and similar tax
cases. If later our assessment of the probability of these tax contingencies changes, our accrual for such tax uncertainties may increase
or decrease. Our effective tax rate for annual and interim reporting periods could be impacted if uncertain tax positions that are not
recognized are settled at an amount which differs from our estimates.
Some
of our accounting policies require higher degrees of judgment than others in their application. These include share-based compensation
and contingencies and areas such as revenue recognition, allowance for doubtful accounts, valuation of inventory and intangible assets,
estimates of product line exit costs, warranty liabilities and impairments.
Revenue
Recognition . We sell our products to customers including law enforcement agencies, domestic distributors and international distributors
and revenue from such transactions is recognized in the periods that products are shipped (free on board (“ FOB ”) shipping
point) or received by customers (FOB destination), when the fee is fixed or determinable and when collection of resulting receivables
is reasonably assured. We identify customer performance obligations, determine the transaction price, allocate the transaction price
to the performance obligations and recognize revenue as we satisfy the performance obligations. Our primary performance obligations are
products/accessories and VR software licensing or sale. Our customers do not have the right to return product unless the product is found
to be defective.
Share-Based
Compensation. We follow the fair value recognition provisions issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“ FASB ”)
in Accounting Standards Codification (“ ASC ”) Topic 718, Stock Compensation (“ ASC 718 ”) and we adopted
Accounting Standards Update (“ ASU ”) 2018-07 for share-based transactions with non-employees. Share-based compensation
expense recognized includes stock option and restricted stock unit compensation expense. The grant date fair value of stock options is
determined using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The grant date is the date at which an employer and employee or non-employee
reach a mutual understanding of the key terms and conditions of a share-based payment award. The Black-Scholes option-pricing model requires
inputs including the market price of the Company’s Common Stock on the date of grant, the term that the stock options are expected
to be outstanding, the implied stock volatilities of several publicly traded peers over the expected term of stock options, risk-free
interest rate and expected dividend. Each of these inputs is subjective and generally requires significant judgment to determine. The
grant date fair value of restricted stock units is based upon the market price of the Company’s Common Stock on the date of the
grant. We determine the amount of share-based compensation expense based on awards that we ultimately expect to vest and account for
forfeitures as they occur. The fair value of share-based compensation is amortized to compensation expense over the vesting term.
Allowance
for Doubtful Accounts. Our products are sold to customers in many different markets and geographic locations. We estimate our bad
debt reserve on a case-by-case basis and the aging of accounts due to a limited number of customers mostly government agencies or well-established
distributors. We base these estimates on many factors including customer credit worthiness, past transaction history with the customer,
current economic industry trends and changes in customer payment terms. Our judgments and estimates regarding collectability of accounts
receivable have an impact on our financial statements.
Valuation
of Inventory . Our inventory is comprised of raw materials, assemblies and finished products. We must periodically make judgments
and estimates regarding the future utility and carrying value of our inventory. The carrying value of our inventory is periodically reviewed
and impairments, if any, are recognized when the expected future benefit from our inventory is less than carrying value.
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Valuation
of Intangible Assets. Intangible assets consisted of (a) capitalized legal fees and filing expense related to obtaining patents and
trademarks, (b) customer agreements, tradenames, software, non-solicitation and non-compete agreements acquired in business combinations
and valued at fair value at the acquisition date, and (c) the purchase cost of indefinite-lived website domains. We must make judgments
and estimates regarding the future utility and carrying value of intangible assets. The carrying values of such assets are periodically
reviewed and impairments, if any, are recognized when the expected future benefit to be derived from an individual intangible asset is
less than carrying value. This generally could occur when certain assets are no longer consistent with our business strategy and whose
expected future value has decreased.
Accrued
Expense. We establish a warranty reserve based on anticipated warranty claims at the time product revenue is recognized. This reserve
requires us to make estimates regarding the amount and costs of warranty repairs we expect to make over a period of time. Factors affecting
warranty reserve levels include the number of units sold, anticipated cost of warranty repairs, and anticipated rates of warranty claims.
We have very limited history to make such estimates and warranty estimates have an impact on our financial statements. Warranty expense
is recorded in cost of revenue. We evaluate the adequacy of this reserve each reporting period.
We
use the recognition criteria of FASB ASC Topic 450-20, Loss Contingencies, to estimate the amount of bonuses when it becomes probable
a bonus liability will be incurred and we recognize expense ratably over the service period. We accrue bonus expense each quarter based
on estimated year-end results, and then adjust the actual in the fourth quarter based on our final results compared to targets.
Warrants.
The Company accounts for warrants as liability-classified instruments based on an assessment of the warrant’s specific terms
and applicable authoritative guidance in Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification
(“ASC”) 480, Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity (“ASC 480”) and ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging (“ASC
815”). The assessment considers whether the warrants are freestanding financial instruments pursuant to ASC 480, meet the definition
of a liability pursuant to ASC 480, and whether the warrants meet all of the requirements for equity classification under ASC 815, including
whether the warrants are indexed to the Company’s own shares of Common Stock and whether the warrant holders could potentially
require “net cash settlement” in a circumstance outside of the Company’s control, among other conditions for equity
classification. This assessment, which requires the use of professional judgment, is conducted at the time of warrant issuance and as
of each subsequent quarterly period end date while the warrants are outstanding.
Business
Combination. The Company accounts for its business combinations under the provisions of Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”)
Topic 805-10, Business Combinations (“ASC 805-10”), which requires that the purchase method of accounting be used for all
business combinations. Assets acquired and liabilities assumed, including non-controlling interests, are recorded at the date of acquisition
at their respective fair values. The estimated fair value of net assets acquired, including the allocation of the fair value to identifiable
assets and liabilities, was determined using established valuation techniques. ASC 805-10 also specifies criteria that intangible assets
acquired in a business combination must meet to be recognized and reported apart from goodwill. Goodwill represents the excess purchase
price over the fair value of the tangible net assets and intangible assets acquired in a business combination. Acquisition-related expenses
are recognized separately from the business combinations and are expensed as incurred.
The
estimated fair value of the acquired intangible assets was determined using a method which reflects the present value of the operating
cash flows generated by this asset after taking into account the cost to realize the revenue, and an appropriate discount rate to reflect
the time value and risk associated with the invested capital.
Certain
adjustments to the assessed fair values of the assets and liabilities made subsequent to the acquisition date, but within the measurement
period, which is up to one year, are recorded as adjustments to goodwill. Any adjustments subsequent to the measurement period are recorded
in income.
Historically,
our assumptions, judgments and estimates relative to our critical accounting policies have not differed materially from actual results.
Other than the warrants and business combination described above, there were no significant changes or modification of our critical accounting
policies and estimates involving management valuation adjustments affecting our results for the period ended March 31, 2025. Our accounting
policies are more fully described in Note 1. Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in the notes to our audited
consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, as filed with the
SEC on March 31, 2025.
Segment
and Related Information
The
Company operates as a single segment. The Company’s chief operating decision maker is Scot Cohen, the Company’s Executive
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, who manages operations for purposes of allocating resources. Refer to Note 15. Major Customers
and Related Information, in our financial statements for further discussion.
Operating
Expense
Our
operating expense includes (i) selling, general and administrative expense, (ii) research and development expense, and in the most recent
fiscal quarter, and (iii) product line exit expense. Research and development expense is comprised of the costs incurred in performing
research and development activities and developing production on our behalf, including compensation and consulting, design and prototype
costs, contract services, patent costs and other outside expense. The scope and magnitude of our future research and development expense
is difficult to predict at this time and will depend on elections made regarding research projects, staffing levels and outside consulting
and contract costs. The future level of selling, general and administrative expense will be dependent on staffing levels, elections regarding
expenditures on sales, marketing and customer training, the use of outside resources, public company and regulatory expense, and other
factors, some of which are outside of our control.
We
expect our operating costs will continue to stabilize or decline slightly from the first quarter of 2025 as a result of the changes
from ongoing cost containment efforts. We may incur additional non-cash share-based compensation costs depending on future
options and restricted stock unit grants that are impacted by stock prices and other valuation factors. Historical expenditures are
not indicative of future expenditures.
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Results
of Operations
Three
Months Ended March 31, 2025, Compared to Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
The
following table sets forth for the periods indicated certain items of our condensed consolidated statement of operations. The financial
information and the discussion below should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes contained in this Quarterly
Report on Form 10-Q.
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Change
2025
2024
$
%
(in thousands, except percentage change)
Revenues:
Product sales
$ 353
$ 1,327
$ (974 )
(73 )%
Managed services
234
-
234
- %
Other revenue
178
149
29
19 %
Total revenues
765
1,476
(711 )
(48 )%
Cost of revenue
170
640
(470 )
(73 )%
Gross profit
595
836
(241 )
(29 )%
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative
4,139
4,220
(81 )
(2 )%
Research and development
378
755
(377 )
(50 )%
Total operating expenses
4,517
4,975
(458 )
(9 )%
Loss from operations
$ (3,922 )
$ (4,139 )
$ 217
5 %
Revenue
We
reported net revenue of $765 thousand for the three months ended March 31, 2025, as compared to $1.5 million for the three months ended
March 31, 2024, or a 48% decrease. The decrease for the three months ended March 31, 2025, as compared to March 31, 2024, is primarily
a result of lower product orders offset by the added managed services revenue from the acquisition of the W1 business.
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Gross
Profit
Our
gross profit for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was $595 thousand, or a gross margin of 78%. Our gross profit for the three months
ended March 31, 2024, was $836 thousand, or a gross margin of 57%. The decrease in gross profit represented a 29% decrease compared to
the three months ended March 31, 2024, as a result of lower volume of the Bola Wrap 150 product sales offset by the added high-margin
revenue from the Company’s Intrensic acquisition in August 2023 and acquisition ofW1 in February 2025.
As
our revenue history is limited, historical margins may not accurately reflect future margins. However, we expect higher margins with
the production of the BolaWrap 150 compared to previous production due to design changes and improved pricing as well as our higher margin
revenue from the Intrensic product offerings. Our margins are also subject to variations based on the sales channels and product mix
through which our products are sold. At present, our cassettes have lower margins than BolaWrap devices. As we scale cassette production,
we will look to reduce our costs and drive higher cassette margins. Cassettes were a total of 10% of our overall revenue in the three
months ended March 31, 2025, and is expected to continue to grow as a recurring revenue base as more BolaWrap devices are in the field
and the usage of BolaWrap increases due to the need of officers to de-escalate earlier to prevent injuries and use of higher levels of
force. Additionally, we expect that gross margins will be impacted by the added managed services and software revenue contributions in
the second half of 2025.
We
regularly introduce updates and revisions to our products, which may include changes to raw materials and components, and can impact
our product costs. Given our limited experience with warranty costs, our estimated future warranty expense may affect our gross margins.
Our
global supply chain has experienced notable component shortages, extended lead times, cost fluctuations, and logistical constraints,
all of which have affected our product costs. Although we have seen these supply chain obstacles ease in 2025, we acknowledge that future
supplier shortages, quality problems, and logistics delays could impact our production schedules and have a material negative impact
on our financial condition, results of operation, and cash flows.
Selling,
General and Administrative Expense
Selling,
general and administrative (“SG&A”) expense of $4.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was reduced by
$0.1 million when compared to $4.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024. The decrease in SG&A expense was primarily
the result of the Company’s cost containment initiatives enacted beginning during the first half of 2024 which were offset by an
increase of $1.0 million in share-based compensation as well as by increased occupancy expenses related to the new the office space in
Florida.
Share-based
compensation costs allocated to SG&A totaled $1.6 million thousand for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to $675 thousand
for the three months ended March 31, 2024, primarily due to options and grants issued to new employees as a result of the acquisition
of W1 in February 2025, as well as incentives provided to certain key senior level management in 2025.
Salaries
and burden costs of $799 thousand for the three months ended March 31, 2025, were approximately $0.6 million lower than the three months
ended March 31, 2024. This reduction reflects the reduction in the Company’s workforce including a reduction of certain C-Level
positions. During the three months ended March 31, 2025, as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2024, we decreased professional
and consulting fees by $95 thousand reflecting the Company’s cost containment efforts. We expect expenditures for SG&A expenses
in 2025 to increase from the first quarter’s run-rate as a result of the W1 acquisition.
Advertising
and promotion costs were $81 thousand for the three months ended March 31, 2025, or a decrease of $182 thousand as compared to $263 thousand
during the three months ended March 31, 2024. The changes in advertising costs were primarily related to reduced trade show costs offset
by slight increases in digital marketing campaigns.
Research
and Development Expense
Research
and development expense totaling $378 thousand decreased by $377 thousand for the three months ended March 31, 2025, when compared
to the three months ended March 31, 2024. We incurred a $309 thousand period-over-period decrease in compensation expense as well as
a $34 thousand period-over-period increase in share-based compensation expense allocated to research and development expense as a
result of reduction of personnel. Outside consulting costs decreased by $21 thousand for the three months ended March 31, 2025, when
compared to the three months ended March 31, 2024, primarily due to the Company’s move to a more variable cost
model.
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Operating
Loss
Loss
from operations of $3.9 million during the three months ended March 31, 2025, was a decrease of $0.2 million compared to loss from operations
of $4.1 million during the three months ended March 31, 2024, primarily reflecting the reduced revenues offset by lower operating costs
from the Company’s cost containment efforts.
Liquidity
and Capital Resources
Overview
Our
primary source of liquidity to date has been funding from our stockholders from the sale of equity securities and the exercise of derivative
securities, consisting of options and warrants. We expect our primary source of future liquidity will be from the sale of products, exercise
of stock options and warrants and from future equity or debt financings.
We
have experienced net losses and negative cash flows from operations since our inception. As of March 31, 2025, we had cash of $6.2
million, negative working capital of $0.3 million including the $11.3 million of the Series A Warrants recorded in connection
with the issuance of the Series A Preferred Stock in July 2023 as well as the PIPE Warrants (as defined herein) issued in connection
with the Private Placement (as defined herein), and had sustained cumulative losses attributable to stockholders of $105.1 million.
Our working capital net of the warrants-short term as of March 31, 2025, was $3.6 million higher compared to December 31, 2024,
primarily as a result of the cash received in the Private Placement offset by operating losses of $3.9 million for the three months
ended March 31, 2025. We believe we have sufficient capital to fund our operations for the next twelve months from the date of this
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. However, liquidity constraints and access to capital markets could still negatively affect our
liquidity and may require changes to our investment strategy.
Capital
Requirements
Our
future liquidity requirements or future capital needs will depend on, among other things, capital required to introduce new products
and the operational staffing and support requirements, as well as the timing and amount of future revenue and product costs. We anticipate
that demands for operating and working capital may grow depending on decisions on staffing, development, production, marketing, training
and other functions and based on other factors outside of our control, including the timing of receipt of revenue.
Our
future capital requirements, cash flows and results of operations could be affected by, and will depend on, many factors, some of which
are currently unknown to us, including, among other things:
●
Any future
outbreaks pandemics or contagious diseases or fear of such outbreaks;
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Decisions
regarding staffing, development, production, marketing and other functions;
●
The timing
and extent of market acceptance of our products;
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Costs,
timing and outcome of planned production and required customer and regulatory compliance of our products;
●
Costs
of preparing, filing and prosecuting our patent applications and defending any future intellectual property-related claims;
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Costs
and timing of additional product development;
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Costs,
timing and outcome of any future warranty claims or litigation against us associated with any of our products;
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Ability
to collect accounts receivable; and
●
Timing
and costs associated with any new financing.
Principal
factors that could affect our ability to obtain cash from external sources including from exercise of outstanding warrants and options
include:
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Volatility
in the capital markets; and
●
Market
price and trading volume of our Common Stock.
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2023
Offering
On
June 29, 2023, the Company entered into a Series Purchase Agreement (“Series A Purchase Agreement”) with certain accredited
investors, including the Company’s Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (collectively, the “Series A Investors”),
pursuant to which it agreed to sell to the Series A Investors in a registered direct offering (the “Series A Offering”) (i)
an aggregate of 10,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock, initially convertible into up to 6,896,553 shares of the Company’s Common
Stock, at an initial conversion price of $1.45 per share, and (ii) warrants (the “Series A Warrants”) to acquire up to an
aggregate of 6,896,553 shares of Common Stock (the “Series A Warrant Shares”). The conversion price of the Series A Preferred
Stock is subject to customary adjustments for stock dividends, stock splits, reclassifications and the like, and subject to price-based
adjustment in the event of any issuances of Common Stock, or securities convertible, exercisable or exchangeable for Common Stock, at
a price below the then-applicable conversion price (subject to certain exceptions). The closing of the Series A Offering occurred on
July 3, 2023. The aggregate gross proceeds from the Series A Offering were $10 million. The Company expects to use the net proceeds from
the Series A Offering for general corporate purposes.
The
Company engaged Katalyst Securities LLC (the “Placement Agent”) to act as exclusive placement agent in connection with the
Series A Offering. Pursuant to an Engagement Letter with the Placement Agent, we paid to the Placement Agent or its designees (i) a cash
fee equal to 8% of the gross proceeds of the Series A Offering and (ii) warrants to purchase an aggregate of 551,725 shares of Common
Stock (equal to 8% of the shares of Common Stock underlying the Series A Preferred Stock sold in the Series A Offering) at an exercise
price of $1.45 per share.
Series
A Preferred Stock
On
July 3, 2023, the Company filed the Certificate of Designations of the Series A Preferred Stock (the “Certificate of Designations”)
with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware, designating 10,000 shares of its Preferred Stock as Series A Convertible Preferred
Stock. The Series A Preferred Stock is convertible into shares of Common Stock (the “Conversion
Shares”) at the election of the holder at any time at an initial conversion price of $1.45 (the “Conversion Price”).
The Conversion Price is subject to customary adjustments for stock dividends, stock splits, reclassifications and the like, and subject
to price-based adjustment in the event of any issuances of Common Stock, or securities convertible, exercisable or exchangeable for Common
Stock, at a price below the then-applicable Conversion Price (subject to certain exceptions).
The
holders of the Series A Preferred Stock are entitled to dividends of 8% per annum, compounded monthly, which are payable in cash or shares
of Common Stock, or a combination thereof, at the Company’s option in accordance with the terms of the Certificate of Designations.
Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of a Triggering Event (as defined in the Certificate of Designations), the Series A Preferred
Stock will accrue dividends at the rate of 20% per annum. If the Company elects to pay any dividends in shares of Common Stock, the Conversion
Price used to calculate the number of shares issuable will equal to the lower of (i) the then applicable Conversion Price and (ii) 85%
of the arithmetic average of the three (3) lowest closing prices of the Company’s Common Stock during the twenty (20) consecutive
trading day period ending on the trading day immediately preceding the dividend payment date, provided that such price shall not be lower
than the lower of (x) $0.2828 (subject to adjustment for stock splits, stock dividends, stock combinations, recapitalizations or other
similar events ) and (y) 20% of the “Minimum Price” (as defined in Nasdaq Stock Market Rule 5635) on the date of the Stockholder
Approval (subject to adjustment for stock splits, stock dividends, stock combinations, recapitalizations or other similar events) or,
in any case, such lower amount as permitted, from time to time, by the Nasdaq Stock Market.
On
August 19, 2024, the Company entered into an Amendment Agreement (the “August 2024 Amendment”) with the Required Holders
(as defined in the Certificate of Designations). Pursuant to the August 2024 Amendment, the Required Holders agreed that (A) the unpaid
and accrued dividends on the Series A Preferred Stock due July 1, 2024 (the “July Delinquent Dividend Amount”), shall be
payable, at the option of the Company, in (i) cash and/or (ii) shares of Common Stock, at a price per share of Common Stock equal to
the lower of (x) $1.00 and (y) the Dividend Conversion Price (as defined in the Certificate of Designations), using July 1, 2024, as
the applicable date of determination in accordance with the Certificate of Designations; (B) the dividends due on October 1, 2024 (the
“October Dividend Amount” and, together with the July Delinquent Dividend Amount, the “Delinquent Dividend Amounts”),
shall be payable in shares of Common Stock based on a per share price of Common Stock equal to 80% of the arithmetic average of the three
(3) lowest closing sale prices of the Common Stock during the month of September 2024; and (C) such Delinquent Dividend Amounts and any
Dividend Balance Shares (as defined in the Certificate of Designations), with respect thereto, if applicable, shall be delivered on October
1, 2024. The Company and the Required Holders further agreed pursuant to the August 2024 Amendment to amend (i) the Certificate of Designations,
as described below, by filing a Certificate of Amendment to the Certificate of Designations (the “August 2024 Certificate of Amendment”)
and (ii) the Series A Purchase Agreement to amend the definition of “Excluded Securities.” The August 2024 Certificate of
Amendment amends the Certificate of Designations to, among other things, (A) allow for the payment of dividends in the form of Common
Stock to a holder of the Series A Preferred Stock who serves as a director, officer or employee of the Company; provided that such issuance
is approved by the Company’s stockholders prior to such issuance, and (B) amend certain conditions required for (i) a mandatory
conversion of the Series A Preferred Stock, and (ii) the Company’s right to redeem, all or a portion, of the Series A Preferred
Stock outstanding pursuant to an optional redemption, in each case, pursuant to the terms of the Certificate of Designations.
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On
October 14, 2024, the Company entered into an Amendment Agreement with the Required Holders (as defined in the Certificate of Designations),
pursuant to which, the Required Holders agreed to amend the Certificate of Designations of the Company’s Series A Preferred Stock,
as described below, by filing a Certificate of Amendment to the Certificate of Designations (the “October 2024 Certificate of Amendment”).
The October 2024 Certificate of Amendment amends the Certificate of Designations to, among other things, provide that, except as required
by applicable law, the holders of the Series A Preferred Stock will be entitled to vote with holders of the Common Stock on an as converted
basis, with the number of votes to which each holder of Series A Preferred Stock is entitled to be calculated assuming a conversion price
of $1.414 per share, which was the Minimum Price (as defined in Rule 5635 of the Rule of the Nasdaq Stock Market) applicable immediately
before the execution and delivery of the Series A Purchase Agreement, subject to certain beneficial ownership limitations as set forth
in the Certificate of Designations. The October 2024 Certificate of Amendment further provides that (i) certain holders of the Series
A Preferred Stock will not be subject to certain beneficial ownership limitations as described in the Certificate of Designations, and
(ii) stockholder approval will not be required in connection with the payment of dividends in the form of Common Stock to a holder of
the Series A Preferred Stock who serves as a director, officer or employee of the Company. The October 2024 Certificate of Amendment
was filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware, effective as of October 14, 2024.The holders of the Series A Preferred
Stock have no voting rights, other than with respect to certain matters affecting the rights of the Series A Preferred Stock.
On
November 25, 2024, the Company entered into an Amendment and Agreement with the Series A Investors (the “November 2024 Amendment
Agreement”), pursuant to which, (i) the Series A Investors agreed to amend the Certificate of Designations, as described below,
by filing a Certificate of Amendment to the Certificate of Designations with the Secretary of State (the “November 2024 Certificate
of Amendment”), and (ii) the Series A Investors and the Company agreed that all payment amounts that have accrued and are unpaid
as of November 25, 2024, pursuant to the Certificate of Designations and the August 2024 Amendment will be satisfied by delivery of shares
of Common Stock on or prior to November 25, 2024, with each Series A Investor entitled to receive the number of shares of Common Stock
specified below such Series A Investor’s name on its respective signature page thereto. The November 2024 Certificate of Amendment
amends the Certificate of Designations to provide that upon the occurrence of a Triggering Event (as defined in the Certificate of Designations),
the Series A Preferred Stock will accrue dividends compounded monthly at the rate of 20% per annum. The Certificate of Amendment became
effective with the Secretary of State on December 6, 2024.
The
Company may require holders to convert their shares of Series A Preferred Stock into shares of Common Stock if the closing price of the
Company’s Common Stock exceeds $8.00 per share (subject to adjustment for stock splits, stock dividends, stock combinations, recapitalizations
or other similar events) for 20 consecutive trading days and the daily dollar trading volume of the Common Stock exceeds $2,000,000 per
day during the same period, provided that certain equity conditions described in the Certificate of Designations are satisfied.
At
any time beginning 18 months from the date of the issuance, provided that provided that that the Company has filed all reports required
to be filed by it pursuant to the Exchange Act on a timely basis for a continuous period of one year and provided further that certain
equity conditions described in the Certificate of Designations are satisfied, the Company has the right to redeem in cash all or some
of the shares of the Series A Preferred Stock outstanding at such time at a redemption price equal to the product of (x) 125% multiplied
by (y) the sum of (A) the stated value of the Series A Preferred Stock plus (B) all declared and unpaid Dividends on such Preferred Stock
and any other unpaid amounts then due and payable hereunder with respect to such Series A Preferred Stock, plus (C) the make-whole amount,
plus (D) any accrued and unpaid late charges with respect to such stated value and amounts payable pursuant to clause (B) as of such
date of determination.
The
Certificate of Amendment amends the Certificate of Designations to, among other things, (A) allow for the payment of dividends in the
form of Common Stock to a holder of the Series A Preferred Stock who serves as a director, officer or employee of the Company; provided
that such issuance is approved by the Company’s stockholders prior to such issuance, and (B) amend certain conditions required
for (i) a mandatory conversion of the Series A Preferred Stock, and (ii) the Company’s right to redeem, all or a portion, of the
Series A Preferred Stock outstanding pursuant to an optional redemption, in each case, pursuant to the terms of the Certificate of Designations.
There
is no established public trading market for the Series A Preferred Stock and we do not intend to list the Series A Preferred Stock on
any national securities exchange or nationally recognized trading system.
Warrants
The
Company issued the Series A Warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 6,896,553 shares of Common Stock. Each Series A Warrant has an
exercise price of $1.45 per share, became exercisable after the date that was six months from the date of issuance and will expire 5
years following the date of issuance. The exercise price is subject to customary adjustments for stock dividends, stock splits, reclassifications
and the like, and subject to price-based adjustment, on a “full ratchet” basis, in the event of any issuances of Common Stock,
or securities convertible, exercisable or exchangeable for Common Stock, at a price below the then-applicable exercise price (subject
to certain exceptions).
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Nasdaq
Stockholder Approval
The
Company’s ability to issue Conversion Shares and Series A Warrant Shares using shares of Common Stock is subject to certain limitations
set forth in the Certificate of Designations. Prior to receiving the Nasdaq Stockholder Approval, such limitations included a limit on
the number of shares that may be issued until the time, if any, that the Company’s stockholders have approved the issuance of more
than 19.99% of the Company’s outstanding shares of Common Stock in accordance with the rules of the Nasdaq Stock Market (the “Nasdaq
Stockholder Approval”). Such Nasdaq Stockholder Approval was received at a special meeting of stockholders held on September 19,
2023.
2025
Offering
On
February 24, 2025, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement (the “PIPE Purchase Agreement”) with certain
accredited investors (collectively, the “PIPE Purchasers”) for the issuance and sale in a private placement (the “Private
Placement”) of an aggregate of 3,216,666 shares (the “Common Shares”) of Common Stock and accompanying warrants (“PIPE
Warrants”) to purchase up to 3,216,666 shares of Common Stock, with an exercise price of $1.80 per share. The purchase price for
one Common Share and accompanying PIPE Warrant was $1.80. The gross proceeds to the Company were $5,790 before estimated offering expenses
payable by the Company.
Off-Balance
Sheet Arrangements
The
Company has not entered into any off-balance sheet financial guarantees or other off-balance sheet commitments to guarantee the payment
obligations of any third parties. The Company has not entered into any derivative contracts that are indexed to the Company’s shares
and classified as stockholder’s equity or that are not reflected in the Company’s financial statements included in this Quarterly
Report on Form 10-Q. Furthermore, the Company does not have any retained or contingent interest in assets transferred to an unconsolidated
entity that serves as credit, liquidity or market risk support to such entity. The Company does not have any variable interest in any
unconsolidated entity that provides financing, liquidity, market risk or credit support to us or engages in leasing, hedging or product
development services with us.
Cash
Flows
Cash
Flows from Operating Activities
During
the three months ended March 31, 2025, net cash used in operating activities was $3.1 million. The net income of $109 thousand was decreased
by non-cash income of $4.0 million related to the change in fair value of warrants and increased by non-cash expense of $1.9 million
consisting primarily of share-based compensation expense of $1.7 million and depreciation and amortization of $155 thousand.
Other major component changes using operating cash included an increase of $404 thousand in prepaids and a $184 thousand increase in
accounts receivable as well as a decrease in both accounts payable of $115 thousand and accrued liabilities of $272 thousand.
During
the three months ended March 31, 2024, net cash used in operating activities was $3.7 million. The net income of $117 thousand was decreased
by non-cash income of $4.2 million related to the change in fair value of warrants and increased by non-cash expense of $1.1 million
consisting primarily of share-based compensation expense of $848 thousand. Other major component changes using operating cash included
an increase of $584 thousand in inventories and a decrease in accounts receivable of $683 thousand.
Cash
Flows from Investing Activities
During
the three months ended March 31, 2025, we used $54 thousand of cash for the acquisition of W1 and invested $47 thousand in patents.
During
the three months ended March 31, 2024, we had proceeds from maturities of short-term investments of $2.5 million. During the three
months ended March 31, 2024, we used $14 thousand cash for the purchase of property and equipment and invested $66 thousand in
patents and equipment.
Cash
Flows from Financing Activities
During
the three months ended March 31, 2025, we received $5.7 million in net proceeds from a Private Placement.
During
the three months ended March 31, 2024, we received $588 thousand in proceeds from the exercise of previously issued stock options and
paid $60 thousand in cash dividends on the Company’s Series A Preferred Stock.
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Contractual
Obligations and Commitments
Pursuant
to that certain exclusive Amended and Restated Intellectual Property License Agreement dated September 30, 2016, by and between the Company
and Syzygy Licensing, LLC (“Syzygy”), we are obligated to pay to Syzygy a 4% royalty fee on future product sales up to an
aggregate amount of $1.0 million in royalty payments or until September 30, 2026, whichever occurs earlier. We recorded $66 thousand
for royalties during the three months ended March 31, 2025. The maximum payout has been reached as of June 30, 2024, and we have included
$81 thousand in our accrued liabilities.
In
January 2022, we extended our Tempe, Arizona facility lease for three years through July 2025 and we are committed to aggregate lease
payments on the facility lease of $126 thousand in 2024 and $75 thousand in 2025.
In
September 2023, we committed to a lease of office space in Coconut Grove, Florida in a multi-year term concluding in 2031 which includes
aggregate lease payments remaining totaling $3.6 million.
As
of March 31, 2025, we were committed to approximately $509 thousand for future component deliveries and contract services that are generally
subject to modification or rescheduling in the normal course of business.
Effects
of Inflation
During
the three months ended March 31, 2025, and for the year ended December 31, 2024, we had experienced increased costs in labor and
materials due to inflation. We believe throughout 2025 that low unemployment and higher salaries will create higher payroll costs
and increased operating expense in the business. We have seen increases in costs from multiple suppliers for materials as well as
labor.
Item
3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk.
We
are a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act and are not required to provide the information required
under this item.
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