sixdglobal10q033115.htm
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2015
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o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Transition Period from ___ to ___
Commission file number 001-35002
6D GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
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(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
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(I.R.S. Employer
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17 State Street, Suite 2550, New York, NY 10004
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Telephone: (646) 681-4900
(Registrant’s telephone number)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes x No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definition of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes o No x
Number of common shares outstanding at May 14, 2015: 78,215,127.
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PART I
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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PART II
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OTHER INFORMATION
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
6D GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(UNAUDITED)
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets
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Property and Equipment, net
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Internal development software
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Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)
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Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
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Current maturities of capital lease liability
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Current maturities of notes payable
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Total Current Liabilities
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Capital lease liability, net of current maturities
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Notes payable, net of current maturities
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Total Long-Term Liabilities
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Commitment and Contingencies
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Preferred stock, par value $0.00001; 10,000,000 shares authorized; 0 shares issued and outstanding
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Common stock, par value $0.00001; 150,000,000 shares authorized as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014; 78,175,617 and 77,575,617 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively
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Additional paid-in capital
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Total Stockholders' Equity
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Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
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See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
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Selling general and administrative
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(Loss) income from operations
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Loss on debt extinguishment
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(Loss) income before income taxes benefit
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Net (loss) income per common share – basic and diluted
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Weighted average common shares – basic and diluted
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See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
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For the Quarters Ended
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March 31,
2015
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March 31,
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Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
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Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
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Depreciation and amortization
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Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets
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Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
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Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Operating Activities
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Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
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Purchase of property & equipment
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Internal development software
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Consideration paid for acquisitions, net of cash acquired
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Net Cash Used in Investing Activities
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Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
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Gross proceeds from factor borrowing
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Repayments of factor borrowing
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Distribution to stockholders
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Repayment of capital lease obligations
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Repayment of notes payable
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Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
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Cash, beginning of period
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Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
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Non-cash transactions: |
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Common stock issued in connection with acquisitions |
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Contingent consideration in connection with acquisitions |
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Capital lease of computer equipment |
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Distribution to stockholders |
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See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 1 – Organization and Operations
6D Global Technologies, Inc. (the “Company” or “6D Global”) is a digital business solutions company serving the digital marketing and technology needs of enterprise-class organizations worldwide. 6D Global offers a full suite of services and solutions to help large organizations optimize digital business channels and create better experiences for their customers. Services include web content management, web analytics, marketing automation, mobile applications, business intelligence, marketing cloud, and IT infrastructure staffing solutions. In addition, the Company provides digital marketing and digital technology consulting services to leading enterprises during periods of critical change and growth.
The following transactions were accounted for using the purchase accounting method which requires, among other things, that the assets acquired and liabilities assumed are recognized at their acquisition date fair value.
Storycode
On March 4, 2015, the Company acquired all of the issued and outstanding membership interests of the two co-founders (the “Interests”) of Topaz Interactive, LLC, an Oregon limited liability company doing business as “Storycode” pursuant to a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Storycode SPA”) dated as of that date.
Storycode is headquartered in Portland, Oregon and provides mobile development and creative design services for medium and large businesses. Storycode creates mobile applications that feature award-winning UX (user experience) and UI (user interface) design working exclusively with the Adobe DPS platform.
In consideration for the Interests, the Company paid Ms. Topaz and Mr. Porath, the two members of Storycode (collectively, the “Storycode Members”): cash in the amount of $300,000; an additional $300,000 paid in escrow to be earned by the members upon the one year anniversary of their employment; an aggregate of 300,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.00001 per share (the “Common Stock”); and additional, potential earn out shares of Common Stock based on Storycode’s financial performance for the three years following the closing of the acquisition. The Company also agreed to employment agreements with the Storycode Members. Total acquisition costs for the Storycode acquisition incurred during the three month period ended March 31, 2015 were $47,191 and are included in selling general and administrative expenses in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations. The purchase price in excess of the fair value of the net book values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed was allocated to intangible assets based on management’s best estimate of fair values, taking into account all relevant information available at the time of acquisition, and the excess was allocated to goodwill. The goodwill is deductible for tax purposes. The intangible assets are being amortized over their expected period of benefit.
The Company’s preliminary allocation of the purchase price in connection with the acquisition of Storycode was calculated as follows:
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Stock consideration
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1,953,000 |
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2,050,000 |
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The consideration transferred for the Storycode acquisition was allocated across the net assets of the Company as follows:
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Weighted Average Useful Life (in years)
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100,000 |
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330,000 |
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The following are the criteria contained in the Storycode SPA related to the contingent consideration payable to Storycode:
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After one year of employment with the Company, the Storycode Members will receive $300,000 cash, which was placed in escrow at the closing of the transaction.
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From April 1, 2015 through March 31, 2018, and based on performance milestones and other terms set forth in the Storycode SPA, the Storycode members may receive up to 400,000 restricted shares of 6D Global’s Common Stock.
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The Company determined the fair value of the contingent consideration to be $2,050,000. The potential range of contingent consideration can range from $0 cash and no issuance of Common Stock, in the event that the Storycode Members are not employed by the Company for one year and the performance milestones are not reached, to $300,000 in cash and 400,000 restricted shares of the Buyer Common Stock. The Company recorded contingent consideration in the amount of $2,050,000 as a liability on its Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of March 31, 2015, the Company determined that, based on the terms of the Storycode SPA and results of Storycode since the date of acquisition, no adjustment to contingent consideration was required, and the fair value of the contingent consideration remained at $2,050,000. The Company recorded the potential earn out of 400,000 restricted shares as part of the purchase price. Since the contingent cash consideration is contingent upon the Storycode Members remaining employees of the Company for a one year period, the Company will record this as compensation expense in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The Company will assess the earn out calculation in future periods and any future adjustments will affect operating income.
SwellPath
On March 20, 2015, the Company, entered into and consummated a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “SwellPath SPA”) to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares (the “SwellPath Shares”) of SwellPath, Inc., (“SwellPath”) an Oregon corporation.
SwellPath is a professional services firm that delivers analytics consulting, search engine optimization and digital advertising services to medium and large scale enterprises across North America. SwellPath enables clients to align and maximize their digital marketing initiatives by tracking both on and offline marketing campaigns and performing more effective targeting to enhance return on investment. SwellPath complements the Company’s overall acquisition strategy to provide a full-service digital marketing solutions offering to its clients, particularly in areas where the Company’s clients have expressed needs, while leveraging the Company’s partnership with Adobe Systems Incorporated to expand its Adobe Analytics offering.
The purchase price for the SwellPath Shares was comprised of: (i) cash in the amount of $300,000; (ii) 300,000 shares of the Company’s Common Stock; and (iii) up to an additional 300,000 shares of Common Stock and $650,000, based upon the achievement by SwellPath of certain performance milestones within the first and second anniversaries of the closing of the transaction. In addition, the Company acquired all of the goodwill associated with SwellPath from its founder, Adam Ware, for cash in the amount $300,000. Also, the Company agreed to an employment agreement with Mr. Ware to serve as Vice-President, containing customary terms, conditions and covenants for such an agreement. Total acquisition costs incurred for the SwellPath acquisition during the three month period ended March 31, 2015 were $45,224 and are included in selling general and administrative expenses in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations. The purchase price in excess of the fair value of the net book values of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed was allocated to intangible assets based on management’s best estimate of fair values, taking into account all relevant information available at the time of acquisition, and the excess was allocated to goodwill. The goodwill and identifiable intangible assets are not deductible for tax purposes. The intangible assets are being amortized over their expected period of benefit.
The Company’s preliminary allocation of the purchase price in connection with the acquisition of SwellPath was calculated as follows:
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Stock consideration
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The consideration transferred for the Swell acquisition was allocated across the net assets of the Company as follows:
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Weighted Average Useful Life (in years)
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Deferred revenue
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Deferred tax liability
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The following are the criteria contained in the SwellPath SPA related to the contingent consideration payable to SwellPath:
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If SwellPath’s revenue for the period from April 1, 2015 to March 31, 2016 exceeds certain performance milestones and other terms set forth in the SwellPath SPA, the Company is may be required to pay SwellPath up to $650,000 in cash.
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If SwellPath’s revenue for the period from April 1, 2016 to March 31, 2017 and based on performance milestones and other terms set forth in the SwellPath SPA, the SwellPath may receive up to 300,000 restricted shares of 6D Global’s Common Stock.
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The Company determined the fair value of the contingent consideration to be $1,750,000. The potential range of contingent consideration can ranged from $0 cash and no issuance of Common Stock, in the event SwellPath fails to achieve the minimum revenue in the required time, to $650,000 in cash and 300,000 shares of Common Stock, in the event SwellPath achieves the revenue target as of March 31, 2017. The Company recorded contingent consideration in the amount of $1,750,000 as a liability on its Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of March 31, 2015, the Company determined that, based on the results of SwellPath since the date of acquisition, no adjustment to contingent consideration was required, and the fair value of the contingent consideration remained at $1,750,000. The Company will assess the earn out calculation in future periods and any future adjustments will affect operating income.
Unaudited Pro Forma Results
The following table presents the unaudited pro forma results of the Company for the quarters ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 as if the acquisitions of Storycode and SwellPath occurred on January 1, 2014. The pro forma results include estimates and assumptions which management believes are necessary. However, pro forma results do not include an anticipated cost savings or their effects of the planned integration of Storycode and SwellPath and are not necessarily indicative of the result that would have occurred if the business combination had been in effect on the dates indicated, or which may result in the future. The unaudited pro forma revenue for Storycode was $145,712 for the pre-acquisition period. The unaudited pro forma revenue for SwellPath was $472,442 for the pre-acquisition period.
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Unaudited Pro Forma Results of Operations for the
Acquisitions of Storycode and SwellPath
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March 31, 2015
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March 31, 2014
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Revenues from continuing operations
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$ |
2,654,575 |
|
(Loss) income from continuing operations
|
|
$ |
(521,827 |
) |
|
$ |
290,496 |
|
Net income from continuing operations
|
|
$ |
(372,498 |
) |
|
$ |
290,496 |
|
Basic and diluted (loss) income per share:
|
|
$ |
(0.01 |
) |
|
$ |
0.01 |
|
For the three months ended March 31, 2014, the Company did not have diluted shares as its warrants were not issued at this time.
Note 3 – Significant and Critical Accounting Policies and Practices
The management of the Company is responsible for the selection and use of appropriate accounting policies and the appropriateness of accounting policies and their application. Critical accounting policies and practices are those that are both most important to the portrayal of the Company’s financial condition and results and require management’s most difficult, subjective, or complex judgments, often as a result of the need to make estimates about the effects of matters that are inherently uncertain. The Company’s significant and critical accounting policies and practices are disclosed below as required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”).
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for the fair statement of the Company’s financial position and results of operations for the periods presented have been included. Operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2015 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2015, for any other interim period or for any other future year.
The consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2014 has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date, but does not include all of the disclosures required by GAAP. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014 as filed with the Securities Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on March 30, 2015 (the “2014 Form 10-K”).
Principles of Consolidation
The Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements include all of its accounts and any intercompany balances have been eliminated in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The Company has three subsidiaries, Six Dimensions Inc., Storycode, and SwellPath organized as two operating segments that are combined into one reporting segment.
Use of Estimates and Assumptions and Critical Accounting Estimates and Assumptions
The preparation of condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date(s) of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period(s).
The preparation of financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with U.S. GAAP, and the Company’s discussion and analysis of its financial condition and operating results require the Company’s management to make judgments, assumptions and estimates that affect the amounts reported in its condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Management bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions it believes to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities. Actual results may differ from these estimates and such differences may be material.
Management believes the Company’s critical accounting policies and estimates are those related to revenue recognition, allowances, leases and income taxes.
Business combinations
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. 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. If the business combination provides for contingent consideration, the Company records the contingent consideration at fair value at the acquisition date and any changes in fair value after the acquisition date are accounted for as measurement-period adjustments. Changes in fair value of contingent consideration resulting from events after the acquisition date, such as earn-outs, are recognized as follows: 1) if the contingent consideration is classified as equity, the contingent consideration is not re-measured and its subsequent settlement is accounted for within equity, or 2) if the contingent consideration is classified as a liability, the changes in fair value are recognized in earnings.
The estimated fair value of net assets acquired, including the allocation of the fair value to identifiable assets and liabilities, was determined using third-party valuations. The estimated fair value of the net assets acquired was determined using the income approach to valuation based on the discounted cash flow method. Under this method, expected future cash flows of the business on a stand-alone basis are discounted back to a present value. The estimated fair value of identifiable intangible assets, consisting of customer relationships, the trade names and non-compete agreements acquired were determined using the multi-period excess earnings method, relief of royalty method and discounted cash flow methods, respectively.
The multi-period excess earnings method used to value customer relationships requires the use of assumptions, the most significant of which include: the remaining useful life, expected revenue, survivor curve, earnings before interest and tax margins, marginal tax rate, contributory asset charges, discount rate and tax amortization benefit.
The most significant assumptions under the relief of royalty method used to value trade names include: estimated remaining useful life, expected revenue, royalty rate, tax rate, discount rate and tax amortization benefit. The discounted cash flow method used to value non-compete agreements includes assumptions such as: expected revenue, term of the non-compete agreements, probability and ability to compete, operating margin, tax rate and discount rate. Management has developed these assumptions on the basis of historical knowledge of the business and projected financial information of the Company. These assumptions may vary based on future events, perceptions of different market participants and other factors outside the control of management, and such variations may be significant to estimated values.
The discounted cash flow valuation method requires the use of assumptions, the most significant of which include: future revenue growth, future earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, estimated synergies to be achieved by a market participant as a result of the business combination, marginal tax rate, terminal value growth rate, weighted average cost of capital and discount rate.
Contingent Consideration
The fair value of the Company’s contingent consideration is based on the Company’s evaluation as to the probability and amount of any earn-out that will be achieved based on expected future performance by the acquired entity. The Company utilizes a third-party valuation firm to assist in the calculation of the contingent consideration at the acquisition date. The Company evaluates the forecast of the acquired entity and the probability of earn-out provisions being achieved when it evaluates the contingent consideration at initial acquisition date and at each subsequent reporting period. The fair value of contingent consideration is measured at each reporting period and adjusted as necessary. The Company evaluates the terms in contingent consideration arrangements provided to former owners of acquired companies who become employees of the Company to determine if such amounts are part of the purchase price of the acquired entity or compensation.
During the quarter ended March 31, 2015, the Company recorded contingent consideration of $2,050,000 related to the Storycode acquisition and $1,750,000 related to the SwellPath acquisition.
Goodwill and Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets
Goodwill, which represents the excess of purchase price over the fair value of net assets acquired, is carried at cost. Goodwill is not amortized; rather, it is subject to a periodic assessment for impairment by applying a fair value based test. Goodwill is assessed for impairment on an annual basis as of October 1st of each year or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset might be impaired. The impairment model permits, and the Company utilizes, a two-step method for determining goodwill impairment. In the first step, the Company determines the fair value of its reporting units using a discounted cash flow analysis. If the net book values of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, the Company would then perform the second step of the impairment test which requires allocation of the reporting unit's fair value to all of its assets and liabilities using the acquisition method prescribed under authoritative guidance for business combinations. Any residual fair value is being allocated to goodwill. An impairment charge is recognized only when the implied fair value of our reporting unit’s goodwill is less than its carrying amount.
Long-Lived Assets, Including definite-Lived Intangible Assets
Long-lived assets, other than goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangibles, are evaluated for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable through the estimated undiscounted future cash flows derived from such assets.
Definite-lived intangible assets primarily consist of trade names, non-compete agreements and customer relationships. For long-lived assets used in operations, impairment losses are only recorded if the asset's carrying amount is not recoverable through its undiscounted, probability-weighted future cash flows. The Company measures the impairment loss based on the difference between the carrying amount and the estimated fair value. When an impairment exists, the related assets are written down to fair value.
Leases
Lease agreements are evaluated to determine if they are capital leases meeting any of the following criteria at inception: (a) Transfer of ownership; (b) Bargain purchase option; (c) The lease term is equal to 75 percent or more of the estimated economic life of the leased property; (d) The present value at the beginning of the lease term of the minimum lease payments, excluding that portion of the payments representing executory costs such as insurance, maintenance, and taxes to be paid by the lessor, including any profit thereon, equals or exceeds 90 percent of the excess of the fair value of the leased property to the lessor at lease inception over any related investment tax credit retained by the lessor and expected to be realized by the lessor.
If at its inception a lease meets any of the four lease criteria above, the lease is classified by the lessee as a capital lease; and if none of the four criteria are met, the lease is classified by the lessee as an operating lease.
Contingencies
Occasionally, the Company may be involved in claims and legal proceedings arising from the ordinary course of its business. The Company records a provision for a liability when it believes that it is both probable that a liability has been incurred, and the amount can be reasonably estimated. If these estimates and assumptions change or prove to be incorrect, it could have a material impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements. Contingencies are inherently unpredictable and the assessments of the value can involve a series of complex judgments about future events and can rely heavily on estimates and assumptions.
Revenue Recognition
The Company provides its services primarily under time-and-materials contracts. Revenues earned under time-and-material arrangements are recognized as services are provided. The Company recognizes revenue from the provision of professional services when it is realized or realizable and earned. The Company considers revenue realized or realizable and earned when all of the following criteria are met: (i) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, (ii) the services have been rendered to the customer, (iii) the sales price is fixed or determinable and (iv) collectability is reasonably assured. Appropriate allowances for discounts are recorded concurrent with revenue recognition.
In accordance with ASC 605, Income Statement Characterization of Reimbursements Received for Out-of-Pocket Expenses, the Company classifies reimbursed expenses as revenue and the related expense within cost of revenue in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. For the quarters ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, the reimbursed expenses of $196,106 and $0 respectively, were included in revenue.
For fixed price service arrangements the company applies the proportional performance model to recognize revenue. When customer acceptance provisions exist, the company is generally able to reliably demonstrate that the service meets, or will meet upon completion, the customer acceptance criteria. If circumstances exist which prevent the company from verifying compliance with the acceptance provisions until the service has been completed, revenue is not recognized until compliance can be verified.
Revenues recognized in excess of the amounts invoiced to clients are classified as unbilled revenues in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. For the periods ended March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 the balance of unbilled revenue was $497,394 and $62,049, respectively.
The Company may record deferred revenue in circumstances where the customer’s contract calls for pre-billing of services. Amounts in deferred revenue are realized when the services are provided and the criteria noted above are met. For the periods ended March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the balance of deferred revenues was $108,078 and $68,420, respectively.
Earnings (Loss) Per Share
The Company follows ASC 260, “Earnings Per Share” (“EPS”), which requires presentation of basic and diluted EPS on the face of the income statements for all entities with complex capital structures, and requires a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator of the basic EPS computation to the numerator and denominator of the diluted EPS computation. In the accompanying financial statements, basic earnings (loss) per share is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS excludes all dilutive potential shares if their effect is anti-dilutive.
For the three months ended March 31, 2014, the Company did not have diluted shares as its warrants were not issued at this time.
The following is the computation of diluted EPS for the quarters ended March 31, 2015 and 2014:
|
|
Quarter ended March 31, 2015
|
|
|
|
Net loss (Numerator)
|
|
|
Shares (Denominator)
|
|
|
Per Share Amount
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Quarter ended March 31, 2014
|
|
|
|
Net income (Numerator)
|
|
|
Shares (Denominator)
|
|
|
Per Share Amount
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stock-Based Compensation
The Company established an Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) during 2015 and issued stock-based awards to certain individuals under this plan. The Company’s board of directors approved the Plan on January 22, 2015 as disclosed in the Company’s Form DEF-14C filed on February 5, 2015 and the Plan became effective on February 25, 2015. The purpose of the Plan is to enhance the Company’s ability to attract and retain highly qualified officers, non-employee directors, key employees, consultants and advisors, and to motivate such service providers to serve the Company and to expend maximum effort to improve the business results and earnings of the Company, by providing to such persons an opportunity to acquire or increase a direct proprietary interest in the operations and future success of the Company. The Plan also allows the Company to promote greater ownership in the Company by such service providers in order to align their interests more closely with the interests of the Company’s stockholders. The Company’s policy going forward will be to issue awards under the Plan.
The Plan will provide the Company with flexibility as to the types of incentive compensation awards that it may provide, including awards of stock options, stock appreciation rights (SARs), restricted stock, restricted stock units, other stock-based awards and cash incentive awards. The number of shares of common stock authorized for issuance under the Plan is 4,800,000, all of which may be granted as incentive stock options under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”) Section 422.
The Company accounts for its stock-based compensation plans in accordance with ASC 718, Stock Compensation. Accordingly, stock-based compensation for employees and non-employee directors is measured at the grant date based on the estimated fair value of the award using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. This model contains certain assumptions including expected volatility based on the historical price of the Company’s stock over the expected life of the option, the risk-free rate of return based on the Unites States treasury yield curve in effect at the time of the grant for the expected term of the option, the expected life based on the period of time the options are expected to be outstanding using historical data to estimate option exercise and employee termination; and dividend yield based on history and expectation of dividend payments Stock options generally vest ratably over the terms stated in each Award Agreement and are exercisable over a period up to ten years.
The Company’s stock-based compensation expense is recognized as an expense over the requisite service period and is reduced for estimated future forfeitures which are revised in future periods if actual forfeitures differ from the estimates. Changes in forfeiture estimates impact compensation expense in the period in which the change in estimate occurs.
Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes under the asset and liability method. This approach requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities of the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the carrying amounts and the tax bases of assets and liabilities. The U.S. GAAP guidance for income taxes prescribes a two-step approach for the financial statement recognition and measurement of income tax positions taken or expected to be taken in an income tax return. The first step evaluates an income tax position in order to determine whether it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination, based on the technical merits of the position. The second step measures the benefit to be recognized in the financial statements for those income tax positions that meet the more likely than not recognition threshold. U.S. GAAP also provides guidance on derecognition, classification, recognition and classification of interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosers and transition. Under U.S. GAAP, the Company may recognize a previously unrecognized tax benefit if the tax position is effectively (rather than “ultimately”) settled through examination, negotiation or litigation. The Company reevaluates these uncertain tax positions on a quarterly basis. This evaluation is based on factors including, but not limited to, changes in facts and circumstances, changes in tax law, effectively settled issues, and new audit activity. Any changes in these factors could result in changes to a tax benefit or tax provision.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In February 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2015-02, “Consolidations (Topic 810) Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis.” The amendments in this Update affect the following areas: (1) Limited partnerships and similar legal entities; (2) Evaluating fees paid to a decision maker or a service provider as a variable interest; (3) The effect of fee arrangements on the primary beneficiary determination; (4) The effect of related parties on the primary beneficiary determination; (5) Certain investment funds. For public business entities, the amendments in this Update are effective for public entities for fiscal years, and for interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015 and is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.
In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03, Interest – Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs. To simplify presentation of debt issuance costs, the amendments in this Update require that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. Further, the amendments require the amortization of debt issuance costs to be reported as interest expense, which is consistent with current practice. Debt issuance costs and any discount or premium should be considered in the aggregate when determining the effective interest rate on the debt. The recognition and measurement guidance for debt issuance costs are not affected by the amendments in this Update. For public business entities, the amendments in this Update are effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company is currently evaluating the effects of ASU 2015-03 on the financial statements.
In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-05, “Intangibles – Goodwill and Other – Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Customer’s Accounting for Fees Paid in a Cloud Computing Arrangement.” Existing U.S. GAAP does not include explicit guidance about a customer’s accounting for fees paid in a cloud computing arrangement. Examples of cloud computing arrangements include software as a service, platform as a service, infrastructure as a service, and other similar hosting arrangements. The amendments in this Update provide guidance to customers about whether a cloud computing arrangement includes a software license. If a cloud computing arrangement includes a software license, then the customer should account for the software license element of the arrangement consistent with the acquisition of other software licenses. If a cloud computing arrangement does not include a software license, the customer should account for the arrangement as a service contract. The guidance will not change U.S. GAAP for a customer’s accounting for service contracts. In addition, the guidance in this Update supersedes paragraph 350-40-25-16. Consequently, all software licenses within the scope of Subtopic 350-40 will be accounted for consistent with other licenses of intangible assets. For public business entities, the amendments will be effective for annual periods, including interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2015, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the effects of ASU 2015-05 on the financial statements.
In May 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-07, “Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosures for Investments in Certain Entities That Calculate Net Asset Value per Share (or Its Equivalent).” Currently, investments valued using the practical expedient are categorized within the fair value hierarchy. There is diversity in how certain investments measured at net asset value with future redemption dates should be categorized within the fair value hierarchy which this update addresses. If an investment has its fair value measured at net asset value per share (or its equivalent) using the practical expedient, it should not be categorized in the fair value hierarchy. Removing these types of investments from the fair value hierarchy chart eliminates the diversity in classification of these investments and ensures that all investments categorized in the fair value hierarchy are classified consistently. Investments that calculate net asset value per share (or its equivalent) without the use of the practical expedient will continue to be included in the fair value hierarchy. For public business entities, the amendments will be effective for annual periods, including interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2015, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the effects of ASU 2015-05 on the financial statements.
Reclassification
Certain previously reported amounts have been reclassified to conform to the presentation used in March 31, 2015 condensed consolidated financial statements. The results of the reclassification did not affect our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Internal Developed Software
ASC 350, Intangibles – Goodwill and Other, Subtopic 350-40, Internal-Use Software specifies standards of financial accounting and reporting for the costs of internal-use computer software.
The Company capitalizes direct costs incurred in the development of internal-use software. Internal-use software development costs capitalized for the period ended March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, are reflected in the following table:
|
|
March 31,
2015
|
|
|
December 31,
2014
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Internal developed software development costs
|
|
$ |
45,984 |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
Note 4 - Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The Company has categorized its financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value into a three level hierarchy in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Fair value is defined as an exit price, the amount that would be received upon the sale of an asset or paid upon the transfer of a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The degree of judgment utilized in measuring the fair value of assets and liabilities generally correlates to the level of pricing observability. Financial assets and liabilities with readily available, actively quoted prices or for which fair value can be measured from actively quoted prices in active markets generally have more pricing observability and require less judgment in measuring fair value. Conversely, financial assets and liabilities that are rarely traded or not quoted have less price observability and are generally measured at fair value using valuation models that require more judgment. These valuation techniques involve some level of management estimation and judgment, the degree of which is dependent on the price transparency of the asset, liability or market and the nature of the asset or liability.
The three (3) levels of fair value hierarchy are described below:
Level 1
|
Quoted market prices available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities as of the reporting date.
|
|
|
Level 2
|
Pricing inputs other than quoted prices in active markets included in Level 1, which are either directly or indirectly observable as of the reporting date.
|
|
|
Level 3
|
Pricing inputs that are generally observable inputs and not corroborated by market data.
|
The carrying amounts of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities, such as cash, accounts receivable, unbilled revenues, prepaid expense and other current assets, accounts payable, and due to factor, approximate their fair values because of the short maturity of these instruments.
The Company’s capital lease liability and notes payable approximate the fair value of such instruments based upon management’s best estimate of interest rates that would be available to the Company for similar financial arrangements for the quarters ended March 31, 2015 and 2014.
The following tables disclose the assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2015 and the basis for that measurement:
|
|
Fair Value Measurement at March 31, 2015
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
Level 1
|
|
|
Level 2
|
|
|
Level 3
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Contingent Storycode acquisition consideration
|
|
$ |
2,050,000 |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
2,050,000 |
|
Contingent SwellPath acquisition consideration
|
|
|
1,750,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,750,000 |
|
|
|
$ |
3,800,000 |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
3,800,000 |
|
As of March 31, 2014, the Company had no assets or liabilities measured at fair value.
Note 5 - Property and Equipment, net
The following is a summary of property and equipment, net for the periods ended March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014:
|
|
March 31,
2015
|
|
|
December 31,
2014
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property and equipment
|
|
$ |
504,576 |
|
|
$ |
302,699 |
|
Less accumulated depreciation
|
|
|
(169,620 |
) |
|
|
(147,782 |
) |
Property and equipment, net
|
|
$ |
334,956 |
|
|
$ |
154,917 |
|
Depreciation and amortization expense totaled $21,838 and $19,990 for the quarters ended March 31, 2015, and 2014, respectively.
Note 6 – Goodwill and Intangible Assets, net
Goodwill
The following table summarizes the Company’s goodwill as of March 31, 2015 resulting from the acquisitions by the Company:
|
|
Storycode
|
|
|
SwellPath
|
|
|
Total Goodwill
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at December 31, 2014
|
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
Acquisitions
|
|
|
2,991,384 |
|
|
|
2,965,467 |
|
|
|
5,956,851 |
|
Balance at March 31, 2015
|
|
$ |
2,991,384 |
|
|
$ |
2,965,467 |
|
|
$ |
5,956,851 |
|
Intangible Assets, net
The following table summarizes the Company’s intangible assets, net as of March 31, 2015:
|
|
|
|
|
March 31, 2015
|
|
Intangibles
|
|
Estimated Useful Life (Years)
|
|
|
Gross Carrying Amount
|
|
|
Accumulated Amortization
|
|
|
Net Book Value
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Trade names
|
|
3 to 7
|
|
|
$ |
340,000 |
|
|
$ |
4,067 |
|
|
$ |
335,933 |
|
Customer relationships
|
|
|
5 |
|
|
|
2,440,000 |
|
|
|
27,667 |
|
|
|
2,412,333 |
|
Non-compete agreements
|
|
|
1.5 |
|
|
|
128,000 |
|
|
|
5,250 |
|
|
|
122,750 |
|
Total Intangible assets, net
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
2,908,000 |
|
|
$ |
36,984 |
|
|
$ |
2,871,016 |
|
Amortization expense totaled $36,984 and $0 for the quarters ended March 31, 2015, and 2014, respectively. As of December 31, 2014 the Company had no intangible assets.
The following table summarizes the Company’s future amortization expense for the periods indicated:
Remainder of 2015
|
|
$ |
467,858 |
|
|
|
|
597,226 |
|
2017
|
|
|
538,476 |
|
|
|
|
535,837 |
|
2019
|
|
|
535,143 |
|
|
|
|
196,476 |
|
Total future amortization expense
|
|
$ |
2,871,016 |
|
Note 7 - Related Party Transactions
Due from Related Party
The Company had a loan outstanding to its largest stockholder. The receivable bore interest at 2.64% with no definite repayment terms and during the year ended December 31, 2014 interest totaled $46,433. During the year ended December 31, 2014, and prior to the Company becoming a C Corporation, the loan balance of $456,563 was eliminated as the Company treated the loan balance as a stockholder distribution. No amounts were due from the related party for the periods ended March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014.
Stockholder distributions for the periods ended March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 totaled $0 and $502,371 respectively.
Note 8 - Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities consist of the following for the periods ended March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014:
|
March 31,
2015
|
|
December 31,
2014
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
1,052,445 |
|
|
$ |
703,725 |
|
|
|
|
434,578 |
|
|
|
335,576 |
|
Total Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
|
|
$ |
1,487,023 |
|
|
$ |
1,039,301 |
|
Note 9 - Letter of Credit and Restricted Cash
On January 9, 2015, the Company amended the lease for office space at its corporate headquarters in New York. As a result of the amended lease, the Company has secured a standby letter of credit for the benefit of the landlord for the required security deposit (see Note 15- Commitments and Contingencies).
The letter of credit is in the amount of $244,393. The letter of credit expires in July 2020 and contains renewal periods of one year.
The letter of credit was collateralized by $355,206 and $110,699 of cash for the periods ended March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively, which was reported as restricted on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
In March 2015, the Company established a restricted cash account in the amount of $300,000 related to the Storycode acquisition.
In March 2015, the Company established a restricted cash account in the amount of $150,000 in connection with potential legal action by a former related party.
On August 6, 2013, the Company signed a one year agreement with a financial services company for the purchase and sale of accounts receivables with a recourse basis. The financial services company commenced funding during August 2013. The financial services company advances up to 90% of qualified customer invoices, less applicable discount fees, and holds the remaining 10% as a reserve until the customer pays the financial services company. The released reserves are returned to the Company. The Company was charged 0.7% for the first thirty (30) days outstanding as well as each subsequent month plus prime plus 1.75% daily for funds outstanding over thirty (30) days. On August 21, 2014, the Company renewed this agreement which included among other changes, an elimination of the interest rate and the adoption of a Service Fee of 1.15% per month for all periods covered under the renewed agreement. Since inception, uncollectable customer invoices are charged back to the Company after ninety (90) days. For the periods ended March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the advances from the factor, inclusive of fees, amounted to $1,020,336 and $970,541, respectively, which were offset against due from factor of $110,341 and $136,603, respectively. Advances from the factor are collateralized by substantially all assets of the Company.
On August 21, 2014, the Company renewed its agreement with the same financial services company to continue the same purchasing and sales of its accounts receivable on a recourse basis. The renewed agreement will expire in August 2015.
In 2013 and prior, the Company issued $580,000 of notes payable to various individuals for business operations and growth opportunities.
Prior to 2013, the Company executed a note for $94,060. The note matures in January 2021 and bears no interest. The monthly fixed principal payment is $550. The note is secured by all assets of the Company. The total outstanding balance as of March 31, 2015 and December 2014 is $58,370 and $60,020, respectively.
On May 27, 2014, the Company sold a $20,000 promissory note maturing in August 2014. The note bore interest at 1% per month with interest payable monthly. The promissory note was subsequently converted into equity.
During May and June of 2014, certain note holders converted their promissory notes into common shares. In total, $345,000 of promissory notes was converted into 300,001 shares of common stock. In connection with the note conversions, the Company recorded a loss on debt extinguishment of $57,502 in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
In June 2014, the Company repaid the remaining $255,000 of outstanding notes payable issued in 2013 and prior that had not converted into equity.
Note 12 - Stock Based Compensation
The fair values of stock option grants during the quarter ended March 31, 2015 was calculated on the date of the grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. There were no options granted during the year ended December 31, 2014. Compensation expense is recognized over the period of service, generally the vesting period (see Note 3 – Significant and Critical Accounting Policies and Practices). During the quarter ended March 31, 2015, the Company granted a total of 80,000 options to certain members of its Board of Directors. The following assumptions were used in the Black-Scholes options pricing model to estimate the fair value of stock options for the quarter ended March 31, 2015:
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In accordance with ASC 718, Share Based Payment (“ASC 718”), total compensation expense for stock based compensation awards was $21,774 for the three months ended March 31, 2015 which is included on the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations in selling general and administrative expenses. All stock-based compensation expense for issued awards as of March 31, 2015 will be recognized during 2015.
As of March 31, 2015, there was $270,626 of total unrecognized stock-based compensation cost, net of estimated forfeitures, related to stock options. This amount will be amortized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period related to the stock option grants.
The Black Scholes valuation model requires the Company to estimate key assumptions such as expected volatility, expected terms, risk-free interest rates and dividend yields. The Company determined the assumptions in the Black Scholes valuation model as follows: expected volatility is a combination of the Company’s competitors’ historical volatility; expected term is calculated using the “simplified” method prescribed in ASC 718; and the risk free rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield on 5 and 7-year instruments in effect at the time of grant. A dividend yield is not used, as the Company has never paid cash dividends and does not currently intend to pay cash dividends. The Company periodically reviews the assumptions and modifies the assumptions accordingly.
As part of the requirements of ASC 718, the Company is required to estimate potential forfeitures of stock option and restricted stock unit grants and adjust compensation cost recorded accordingly. The estimate of forfeitures will be adjusted over the requisite service period to the extent that actual forfeitures differ, or are expected to differ, from such estimates. Changes in estimated forfeitures will be recognized through a cumulative catch-up adjustment in the period of change and will also impact the amount of stock based compensation expense to be recognized in future periods. The fair values of stock option and restricted stock unit grants are amortized as compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the vesting period of the grants. Compensation expense recognized is shown in the operating activities section of the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
Note 13 - Stockholders’ Equity
The table below shows the Company’s par value, authorized shares, issued shares and outstanding shares of its common and preferred stock as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014:
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During June 2014, the Company issued 142,362 shares of Common Stock to investors in private placements at $1.75 per share for total proceeds of $191,000.
During July 2014, the Company issued 7,454 shares of Common Stock to an investor in a private placement at $1.75 per share for total proceeds of $10,000.
During May and June of 2014, certain note holders converted their promissory notes into Common Stock. In total, $345,000 of promissory notes was converted into 300,001 shares of common stock. In connection with the note conversions, the Company recorded a loss on debt extinguishment of $57,502 in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
In September 2014, the Company completed a private placement equity offering to accredited investors. The Company received $4,556,100 in gross proceeds and issued 2,201,031 shares of Common Stock. The issuance costs associated with the private placement were $774,213. These costs have been recorded as a reduction to additional paid-in capital as of the year ended December 31, 2014.
The Exchange Agreement completed in September 2014 had the following impact on stockholders’ equity:
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In January 2014, the beginning balance of common shares, common stock and additional paid in capital were changed to reflect the exchange of 1.3 CleanTech shares for each share of Six Dimensions.
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On November 21, 2014, the Company completed a private placement equity offering to accredited investors. The Company received $1,052,498 in gross proceeds, and issued 508,453 shares of Common Stock. The issuance costs associated with the private placement were $236,832. These costs have been recorded as a reduction to Additional paid-in-capital for the year ended December 31, 2014.
On March 4, 2015 and March 20, 2015, the Company issued 300,000 and 300,000 shares, respectively, of its Common Stock to each of Storycode and SwellPath, as part of the respective acquisitions of each of these entities (see Note 2 – Acquisitions).
For the periods ended March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 the Company had no issued or outstanding Preferred stock.
On September 29, 2014, in connection with the Exchange, the Company completed a private placement equity offering to accredited investors, raising $4,556,100 in gross proceeds. For its assistance in this private placement of equity, the Company paid a placement agent $3,562,500 and issued it warrants to purchase 258,155 shares of the Company’s Common Stock. The fair value of the warrants was calculated using the Black-Scholes model and the following assumptions: estimated life of five years, volatility of 46.5%, risk-free interest rate of 1.77% and dividend yield of 0%. The fair value of the warrants at grant date was $1,660,526.
On November 21, 2014, the Company completed a private placement equity offering to accredited investors, raising $1,052,498 in gross proceeds. For its assistance in this private placement of equity, the Company paid a placement commissions representing 10% of the gross proceeds and issued it warrants to purchase 32,239 shares of the Company’s Common Stock. The fair value of the warrants was calculated using the Black-Scholes model and the following assumptions: estimated life of five years, volatility of 46.5%, risk-free interest rate of 1.63% and dividend yield of 0%. The fair value of the warrants at grant date was $91,436.
The Company uses the basis for the accounting of warrants issued in connection with the private placement to the placement agent in accordance with ASC 480 “Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity” and ASC 815 “Derivatives and Hedging.” The warrants were considered an issuance cost for the private placement and therefore were deducted from the gross proceeds reducing equity.
Note 15 - Commitments and Contingencies
Occasionally, the Company may be involved in claims and legal proceedings arising from the ordinary course of its business. The Company records a provision for a liability when it believes that is both probable that a liability has been incurred, and the amount can be reasonably estimated. If these estimates and assumptions change or prove to be incorrect, it could have a material impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements. Contingencies are inherently unpredictable and the assessments of the value can involve a series of complex judgments about future events and can rely heavily on estimates and assumptions.
Operating Leases
The Company is obligated under various operating lease agreements for office facilities in California, Florida, New York, and Ohio. As a result of the acquisitions, the Company is also obligated under operating leases for facilities in Oregon and Minneapolis. In addition, the Company leases office facilities on a month-to-month basis in Minnesota and Colorado.
Rent expense under all office leases aggregated $130,258 and $88,972 for the quarter ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Rent expense was recorded in selling general and administrative expenses in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
The Company is also obligated under various operating lease agreements for equipment. Rent expenses under all equipment leases aggregated $21,124 and $13,671 for the quarter ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Rent expenses under all equipment leases are recorded in selling general and administrative expenses in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
New York Office lease
On January 9, 2015, the Company signed an amendment to for its corporate headquarter lease. The amendment covers an additional 8,887 square feet floor space in the same building as the original lease. The new floor space lease expires in March 31, 2020. This lease requires base annual rental payments of $488,785 for the term of the lease. Lease payments will be recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. As part of the this lease agreement, among other requirements, the Company is obligated to obtain a Letter of Credit in the amount of $244,393 which will expire on July 31, 2020 (see Note 9- Letter of Credit and Restricted Cash).
New York Office Sub-lease
On February 15, 2014, the Company signed a twenty-four (24) month agreement to sub-lease a portion of its office facilities in New York City expiring in February 29, 2016. The lease requires base annual rental payments to the Company of $120,000 for the term of the lease. Rental income will be recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. As part of the lease agreement, the Company received a $30,000 security deposit, which is shown as a liability on the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
California Leases
On April 29, 2014, the Company signed a lease amendment for its office facilities in San Ramon, California. The amendment extends the lease past the May 31, 2014 expiration date on a month to month basis with monthly rental payments of $2,836. On June 30, 2014, the Company cancelled the lease, and the lease expired on September 30, 2014.
On April 16, 2014, the Company signed a thirty-eight (38) month lease agreement for its office facilities in Pleasanton, California expiring on August 31, 2017. The lease requires base annual rent of approximately $34,000 for the first year, with increases in increments of 3% each year thereafter. The lease contains a two (2) month rent abatement period starting in July 2014. Rent expense will be recognized on a straight line basis over the term of the lease. The lease contains one option to renew for a term of thirty-six (36) months.
Deferred Rent
To induce the Company to enter into certain operating leases, landlords have granted free rent for various months over the term of occupancy. Rent expenses recorded on the straight-line basis in excess of rents paid is recognized as deferred rent. For the periods ended March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, deferred rent was $44,744 and $55,429, respectively, which is shown as a liability in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Note 16 - Concentrations and Credit Risks
Revenues
For the quarters ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company had four significant customers that accounted for more than 10% of the Company’s total revenues. The Company’s sales to its top five customers accounted for approximately 67% and 48% of revenues during the quarters ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. During the quarter ended March 31, 2015, the Company had one foreign customer accounting for 22% of its revenues. During the quarter ended March 31, 2014, the Company had no foreign customers.
Accounts Receivable
For the periods ended March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Company had approximately 68% and 57% of its accounts receivable balance held by five customers, respectively. During the periods ended March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Company had three customers accounting for more than 10% each of its accounts receivables balances, respectively.
Accounts Payable
For the periods ended March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Company had approximately 27% and 26% of its accounts payable balances held by its top five vendors, respectively. During each of these same periods, the Company had one and none of its vendors accounting for more than 10% each of the Company’s accounts payables balances, respectively.
Effective June 27, 2014, the Company converted into a C-Corporation. Going forward, the Company will be subject to federal and state income taxes and will have to recognize income tax expense and deferred taxes for financial statement purposes. Deferred taxes are computed based on the tax liability or benefit in future years of the reversal of temporary differences in the recognition of income or deduction of expenses between financial and tax reporting purposes, increased by net operating loss carryforwards of which expire through 2034. Federal and state net operating loss carryforwards are approximately $695,000, at March 31, 2015. The net difference, if any, between the provision for taxes and taxes currently payable is reflected in the balance sheet as deferred taxes. Deferred tax assets and/or liabilities, if any, are classified as current and non-current based on the classification of the related asset or liability for financial reporting purposes, or based on the expected reversal date for deferred taxes that are not related to an asset or liability. Valuation allowances are recorded to reduce deferred tax assets to that amount which is more likely than not to be realized. The Company has recorded a deferred tax asset of $2,097,218 and a deferred tax liability of $2,368,358 at March 31, 2015.
The provision for income taxes includes the following for the periods ended March 31, 2015 and March 31, 2014:
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The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various state jurisdictions. The Company’s income tax returns are open to examination by federal, state and foreign tax authorities, generally for the years ended December 31, 2011 and later, with certain state jurisdictions open for audit for earlier years. The Company has no amount recorded for any unrecognized tax benefits as of March 31, 2015, nor did the Company record any amount for the implementation of ASC 740. The Company’s policy is to record estimated interest and penalty related to the underpayment of income taxes or unrecognized tax benefits as a component of its income tax provision. The Company did not recognize any interest or penalties in its consolidated statements of operations and there are no accruals for interest or penalties at March 31, 2015. The Company is not currently under examination by any tax jurisdiction.
Note 18 - Business and Geographic Segment Information
ASC 280, Segment Reporting, establishes standards for reporting information about operating segments. Operating segments are defined as components of an enterprise about which separate financial information is available that is evaluated regularly by the chief operating decision maker, or decision making group, in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance. The Company’s chief operating decision maker is the Chief Executive Officer, who reviews the financial performance and the results of operations of the segments prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP when making decisions about allocating resources and assessing performance of the Company. The Company has determined that its two reportable segments are Content Management Systems (“CMS”) and Information Technology (“IT”) Staffing. CMS offers web content management solutions, marketing cloud solutions, mobile applications, analytics, front-end user experience and design, and marketing automation. The IT Staffing segment provides contract and contract-to-hire IT professional staffing services.
There are currently no intersegment revenues. Asset information by operating segment is not presented below since the chief operating decision maker does not review this information by segment. The reporting segments follow the same accounting policies used in the preparation of the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements which are described in Note 2 – Significant and Critical Accounting Policies and Practices.
Segment information relating to the Company’s results of operations was as follows for the quarters ended March 31, 2015 and 2014:
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ITEM 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Note About Forward-Looking Statements
This section and other parts of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements provide current expectations of future events based on certain assumptions and include any statement that does not directly relate to any historical or current fact. Forward-looking statements can also be identified by words such as “future,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “predicts,” “will,” “would,” “could,” “can,” “may,” and similar terms. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and the Company’s actual results may differ significantly from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such differences include, but are not limited to, those discussed in Part I, Item 1A of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 30, 2015 under the heading “Risk Factors,” which are incorporated herein by reference. The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in Part II, Item 8 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 30, 2015.
We assume no obligation to revise or publicly release the results of any revision to these forward-looking statements, except as required by law. Given these risks and uncertainties, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.
Unless expressly indicated or the context requires otherwise, the terms "Six Dimensions," “6D Global,” the “Company,” “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to 6D Global Technologies, Inc., a Delaware corporation, and, where appropriate, its wholly owned subsidiaries.
Company Background
6D Global is a digital business solutions company serving the digital marketing and technology needs of top tier organizations using enterprise-class technologies worldwide. 6D Global offers a full suite of services and solutions to help large organizations optimize digital business channels and create better experiences for their customers. Services include web content management, web analytics, marketing automation, mobile applications, business intelligence, marketing cloud, and IT infrastructure staffing solutions. 6D Global is primarily focused on digital technology solutions and becoming a one stop provider for Chief Marketing Officers. In addition, we provide digital marketing and digital technology consulting services to leading enterprises during periods of critical change and growth.
6D Global’s business units provide business-to-business IT solutions in the form of professional services and managed services in the IT solutions industry. Our market today includes predominantly mid-sized to Fortune 500 commercial, nonprofit and public sector enterprises across virtually all industries, including, but not limited to, healthcare, consumer, education, government, manufacturing, and high tech. Because organizations in virtually every sector of the economy perform or need the functions we support, we pursue opportunities across nearly all sectors and tends not to focus on niche markets. Our contractual arrangements can vary in length of time based on our client’s requirements and our services are extended on regular basis as client’s needs change and grow. We continually recruit to increase our workforce and enhance our ability to staff existing and new contracts. The effectiveness of our utilization of the workforce and continued investment in future growth may impact overall results.
Acquisitions
Storycode
On March 4, 2015, the Company acquired all the interests of Storycode pursuant to the Storycode SPA.
Storycode is headquartered in Portland, Oregon and provides mobile development and creative design services for medium and large businesses. Storycode creates mobile applications that feature award-winning UX (user experience) and UI (user interface) design working exclusively with the Adobe DPS platform.
In consideration for the Interests, the Company paid the Storycode Members: cash in the amount of $300,000; an additional $300,000 paid in escrow to be earned by the Storycode Members upon the one year anniversary of their employment; an aggregate of 300,000 shares of the Company’s Common Stock; and additional, potential earn out of cash and shares of Common Stock based on Storycode’s financial performance for the three years following the closing of the acquisition. The Company also entered into employment agreements with the Storycode Members.
SwellPath
On March 20, 2015 the Company acquired all the issued and outstanding shares of SwellPath, pursuant to the SwellPath SPA.
SwellPath is a professional services firm that delivers analytics consulting, search engine optimization and digital advertising services to medium and large scale enterprises across North America. SwellPath enables clients to align and maximize their digital marketing initiatives by tracking both on and offline marketing campaigns and performing more effective targeting to enhance return on investment. SwellPath complements the Company’s overall acquisition strategy to provide a full-service digital marketing solutions offering to its clients, particularly in areas where the Company’s clients have expressed needs, while leveraging the Company’s partnership with Adobe Systems Incorporated to expand its Adobe Analytics offering.
The purchase price for the SwellPath Shares was comprised of: (i) cash in the amount of $300,000; (ii) 300,000 shares of the Company’s Common Stock; and (iii) up to an additional 300,000 shares of Common Stock and $650,000, based upon the achievement by SwellPath of certain performance milestones within the first and second anniversaries of the closing of the transaction. In addition, the Company acquired all of the goodwill associated with SwellPath from its founder, Adam Ware, for cash in the amount $300,000. Also, the Company agreed to an employment agreement with Mr. Ware to serve as Vice-President, which agreement contains customary terms, conditions and covenants for such an agreement.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The preparation of financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with U.S. GAAP, and the Company’s discussion and analysis of its financial condition and operating results require the Company’s management to make judgments, assumptions and estimates that affect the amounts reported in its condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Note 3– Significant and Critical Accounting Policies and Practices”, of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q describes the significant accounting policies and methods used in the preparation of the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements. Management bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions it believes to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities. Actual results may differ from these estimates and such differences may be material.
Management believes the Company’s critical accounting policies and estimates are those related to revenue recognition, allowances, leases and income taxes.
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for the fair statement of the Company’s financial position and results of operations for the periods presented have been included. Operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2015 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2015, for any other interim period or for any other future year.
The consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2014 has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date, but does not include all of the disclosures required by GAAP. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014 as filed with the Securities Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on March 30, 2015 (the “2014 Form 10-K”).
Principles of Consolidation
The Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements include all of its accounts and any intercompany balances have been eliminated in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The Company has three subsidiaries, Six Dimensions Inc., Storycode, and SwellPath organized as two operating segments that are combined into one reporting segment.
Use of Estimates and Assumptions and Critical Accounting Estimates and Assumptions
The preparation of condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date(s) of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period(s).
The preparation of financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with U.S. GAAP, and the Company’s discussion and analysis of its financial condition and operating results require the Company’s management to make judgments, assumptions and estimates that affect the amounts reported in its condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Management bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions it believes to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities. Actual results may differ from these estimates and such differences may be material.
Management believes the Company’s critical accounting policies and estimates are those related to revenue recognition, allowances, leases and income taxes.
Business Combinations
We account for our 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. 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. If the business combination provides for contingent consideration, the Company records the contingent consideration at fair value at the acquisition date and any changes in fair value after the acquisition date are accounted for as measurement-period adjustments. Changes in fair value of contingent consideration resulting from events after the acquisition date, such as earn-outs, are recognized as follows: 1) if the contingent consideration is classified as equity, the contingent consideration is not re-measured and its subsequent settlement is accounted for within equity, or 2) if the contingent consideration is classified as a liability, the changes in fair value are recognized in earnings.
The estimated fair value of net assets acquired, including the allocation of the fair value to identifiable assets and liabilities, was determined using third-party valuations. The estimated fair value of the net assets acquired was determined using the income approach to valuation based on the discounted cash flow method. Under this method, expected future cash flows of the business on a stand-alone basis are discounted back to a present value. The estimated fair value of identifiable intangible assets, consisting of customer relationships, the trade names and non-compete agreements acquired were determined using the multi-period excess earnings method, relief of royalty method and discounted cash flow methods, respectively.
The multi-period excess earnings method used to value customer relationships requires the use of assumptions, the most significant of which include: the remaining useful life, expected revenue, survivor curve, earnings before interest and tax margins, marginal tax rate, contributory asset charges, discount rate and tax amortization benefit.
The most significant assumptions under the relief of royalty method used to value trade names include: estimated remaining useful life, expected revenue, royalty rate, tax rate, discount rate and tax amortization benefit. The discounted cash flow method used to value non-compete agreements includes assumptions such as: expected revenue, term of the non-compete agreements, probability and ability to compete, operating margin, tax rate and discount rate. Management has developed these assumptions on the basis of historical knowledge of the business and projected financial information of the Company. These assumptions may vary based on future events, perceptions of different market participants and other factors outside the control of management, and such variations may be significant to estimated values.
The discounted cash flow valuation method requires the use of assumptions, the most significant of which include: future revenue growth, future earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, estimated synergies to be achieved by a market participant as a result of the business combination, marginal tax rate, terminal value growth rate, weighted average cost of capital and discount rate.
Contingent Consideration
The fair value of the our contingent consideration is based on the Company’s evaluation as to the probability and amount of any earn-out that will be achieved based on expected future performance by the acquired entity. We utilize a third-party valuation firm to assist in the calculation of the contingent consideration at the acquisition date. We evaluate the forecast of the acquired entity and the probability of earn-out provisions being achieved when it evaluates the contingent consideration at initial acquisition date and at each subsequent reporting period. The fair value of contingent consideration is measured at each reporting period and adjusted as necessary. Our management evaluates the terms in contingent consideration arrangements provided to former owners of acquired companies who become employees of the Company to determine if such amounts are part of the purchase price of the acquired entity or compensation.
Goodwill and Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets
Goodwill, which represents the excess of purchase price over the fair value of net assets acquired, is carried at cost. Goodwill is not amortized; rather, it is subject to a periodic assessment for impairment by applying a fair value based test. Goodwill is assessed for impairment on an annual basis as of October 1st of each year or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset might be impaired. The impairment model permits, and we utilize, a two-step method for determining goodwill impairment. In the first step, we determine the fair value of its reporting units using a discounted cash flow analysis. If the net book values of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, we would then perform the second step of the impairment test which requires allocation of the reporting unit's fair value to all of its assets and liabilities using the acquisition method prescribed under authoritative guidance for business combinations. Any residual fair value is being allocated to goodwill. An impairment charge is recognized only when the implied fair value of our reporting unit’s goodwill is less than its carrying amount.
Long-Lived Assets, Including definite-Lived Intangible Assets
Long-lived assets, other than goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangibles, are evaluated for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable through the estimated undiscounted future cash flows derived from such assets.
Definite-lived intangible assets primarily consist of trade names, non-compete agreements and customer relationships. For long-lived assets used in operations, impairment losses are only recorded if the asset's carrying amount is not recoverable through its undiscounted, probability-weighted future cash flows. We measure the impairment loss based on the difference between the carrying amount and the estimated fair value. When an impairment exists, the related assets are written down to fair value.
Leases
Lease agreements are evaluated to determine if they are capital leases meeting any of the following criteria at inception: (a) Transfer of ownership; (b) Bargain purchase option; (c) The lease term is equal to 75 percent or more of the estimated economic life of the leased property; (d) The present value at the beginning of the lease term of the minimum lease payments, excluding that portion of the payments representing executory costs such as insurance, maintenance, and taxes to be paid by the lessor, including any profit thereon, equals or exceeds 90 percent of the excess of the fair value of the leased property to the lessor at lease inception over any related investment tax credit retained by the lessor and expected to be realized by the lessor.
If at its inception a lease meets any of the four lease criteria above, the lease is classified by the lessee as a capital lease; and if none of the four criteria are met, the lease is classified by the lessee as an operating lease.
Contingencies
Occasionally, the Company may be involved in claims and legal proceedings arising from the ordinary course of its business. The Company records a provision for a liability when it believes that it is both probable that a liability has been incurred, and the amount can be reasonably estimated. If these estimates and assumptions change or prove to be incorrect, it could have a material impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements. Contingencies are inherently unpredictable and the assessments of the value can involve a series of complex judgments about future events and can rely heavily on estimates and assumptions.
Revenue Recognition
We provide our services primarily under time-and-materials contracts. Revenues earned under time-and-material arrangements are recognized as services are provided. We recognize revenue from the provision of professional services when it is realized or realizable and earned. We consider revenue realized or realizable and earned when all of the following criteria are met: (i) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, (ii) the services have been rendered to the customer, (iii) the sales price is fixed or determinable and (iv) collectability is reasonably assured. Appropriate allowances for returns and discounts are recorded concurrent with revenue recognition.
In accordance with U.S. GAAP guidance, Income Statement Characterization of Reimbursement Received for Out-of-Pocket Expenses, the Company classifies reimbursed expenses as revenue and the related expense within cost of revenue in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
For fixed price service arrangements we apply the proportional performance model to recognize revenue. When customer acceptance provisions exist, the company is generally able to reliably demonstrate that the service meets, or will meet upon completion, the customer acceptance criteria. If circumstances exist which prevent us from verifying compliance with the acceptance provisions until the service has been completed, revenue is not recognized until compliance can be verified.
Revenues recognized in excess of the amounts invoiced to clients are classified as unbilled revenues in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
We may record deferred revenue in circumstances where the customer’s contract calls for pre-billing of services. Amounts in deferred revenue are realized when the services are performed and the criteria noted above are met.
Earnings (Loss) Per Share
We follow ASC 260, “Earnings Per Share” (“EPS”), which requires presentation of basic and diluted EPS on the face of the income statements for all entities with complex capital structures, and requires a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator of the basic EPS computation to the numerator and denominator of the diluted EPS computation. In the accompanying financial statements, basic earnings (loss) per share is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS excludes all dilutive potential shares if their effect is anti-dilutive.
Stock-Based Compensation
Our stock-based award programs are intended to attract, retain and reward employees, officers, directors and consultants, and to align stockholder and employee interests. We granted stock-based awards to certain individuals in 2015 under our 2015 Omnibus Incentive Plan.
Compensation expense for stock-based awards is based on the fair value of the awards at the measurement date and is included in operating expenses. The fair value of stock option grants is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model based on certain assumptions including: expected volatility based on the historical price of our stock over the expected life of the option, the risk-free rate of return based on the United States treasury yield curve in effect at the time of the grant for the expected term of the option, the expected life based on the period of time the options are expected to be outstanding using historical data to estimate option exercise and employee termination; and dividend yield based on history and expectation of dividend payments. Stock options generally vest ratably over a three-year period and are exercisable over a period up to ten years.
Income Taxes
We account for income taxes under the asset and liability method. This approach requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities of the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the carrying amounts and the tax bases of assets and liabilities. The U.S. GAAP guidance for income taxes prescribes a two-step approach for the financial statement recognition and measurement of income tax positions taken or expected to be taken in an income tax return. The first step evaluates an income tax position in order to determine whether it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination, based on the technical merits of the position. The second step measures the benefit to be recognized in the financial statements for those income tax positions that meet the more likely than not recognition threshold. U.S. GAAP also provides guidance on derecognition, classification, recognition and classification of interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosers and transition. Under U.S. GAAP, we may recognize previously unrecognized tax benefits if the tax position is effectively (rather than “ultimately”) settled through examination, negotiation or litigation. We reevaluate these uncertain tax positions on a quarterly basis. This evaluation based on factors including, but not limited to, changes in facts and circumstances, changes in tax law, effectively settled issues, and new audit activity. Any changes in these factors could result in changes to a tax benefit or tax provision.
Reclassification
Certain previously reported amounts have been reclassified to conform to the presentation used in March 31, 2015 condensed consolidated financial statements. The results of the reclassification did not affect our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Internal Developed Software
ASC 350, Intangibles – Goodwill and Other, Subtopic 350-40, Internal-Use Software specifies standards of financial accounting and reporting for the costs of internal-use computer software.
Related Party Transactions
During the year ended December 31, 2014, the loan balance of $456,563 was eliminated as the Company treated the loan balance as a stockholder distribution. No amounts were due from the related party at March 31, 2015 or December 31, 2014.
Results of Operations
The following paragraphs set forth our results of operations for the periods presented. The period-to-period comparison of financial results is not necessarily indicative of future results.
Results of Operations for the Quarters Ended of March 31, 2015 and 2014
The following table sets forth the summary statements of operations for the periods indicated:
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2015
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2014
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Increase/(Decrease)
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Revenues
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3,275,585 |
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2,654,575 |
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621,010 |
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Cost of revenues
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1,903,828 |
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1,565,966 |
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337,862 |
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Gross margin
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1,371,757 |
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1,088,609 |
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283,148 |
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Operating expenses
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1,900,615 |
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797,939 |
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1,102,676 |
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Other expense, net
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(33,004 |
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(174 |
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(32,830 |
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Income tax benefit
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(182,417 |
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(182,417 |
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Net (loss) income
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(379,445 |
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290,496 |
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(669,941 |
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Revenues
Our revenue increased by approximately 23% to $3,275,585 during the quarter ended March 31, 2015, from $2,654,575 during the quarter ended March 31, 2014. The increase in revenue was primarily due to an increase in the number of professional service projects and contracts that we had with our current clients and newly added clients as well as additional revenue from acquired businesses. This was partially offset by a decrease in our staffing services revenue. We continue to expand our services being offered in multiple areas of the digital marketing segment through organic efforts and acquisitions and our sales and marketing efforts continue to lend to our ability to win more business. 6D Global is primarily focused on digital technology solutions and becoming a one stop provider to Chief Marketing Officers. We anticipate these digital marketing service offerings will continue to drive growth in our client base and sales results.
Gross Margin
Our gross profit margin was 42% during the quarter ended March 31, 2015 as compared to 41% during the quarter ended March 31, 2014. The increase in gross margin is due to a change in product mix to professional services and project-based work in digital markets that realize higher gross margins, versus staffing solutions and service in other markets. We continually monitor the utilization of our salaried billable consultants as changes will directly affect the number of billable hours in a billing cycle, therefore causing fluctuations in gross margin percentages.
Operating Expenses
Our operating expenses encompass selling general and administrative expenses consisting primarily of compensation and related costs for personnel and costs related to our facilities, finance, human resources, information technology and fees for professional services. Professional services are principally comprised of outside legal, audit, information technology consulting, marketing and outsourcing services as well as the costs related to being a publically traded company.
Our operating expenses increased by 138% during the quarter ended March 31, 2015, as compared to the quarter ended March 31, 2014. The overall $1,102,676 increase in operating expenses was primarily attributable to the following increases (decreases) in operating expenses:
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An increase in compensation and related expenses of approximately $528,499, related to additional executive and management positions to provide proper infrastructure and foster growth as well as additional staff from the acquired companies and the first issuance of stock based compensation.
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An increase of selling general and administrative expenses due to an increase of approximately $240,040 in costs relating to travel, sales activity, and marketing associated with efforts to grow our business.
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An increase of approximately $280,971 in professional fees for the use of outside services, consultants, accounting firms and legal firms to assist with the acquisitions and company activities related to being a publicly traded company. These fees included services related to preparing public filings and other activities associated with being a publicly traded company.
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An increase in costs relating to rent from acquisitions and office expansions, employee training, and software system used by the company associated with efforts to grow the business, partially offset by a reduction of certain office expenses and supplies.
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Other Expenses, net
Other expenses, net consisted primarily of interest expense primarily related to our promissory notes and capital leases, loss on debt extinguishment and other income.
Other expenses, net increased by $32,830 to $33,004 for the quarter ended March 31, 2015 as compared to other expense, net of $174 during the quarter ended March 31, 2014 which included an interest income entry related to the settlement of the related party note partially offset by additional sub-lease rental income. For the quarter ended March 31, 2015, other expenses, net consisted of $33,388 interest expense and $384 of other income. For the quarter ended March 31, 2014 other expenses, net consisted of $10,174 in interest expense and $10,000 in miscellaneous income.
Income Taxes
For the year ended December 31, 2013, we were organized as a California LLC, and elected to be taxed as an S Corporation under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended and applicable state statutes. As a result of our S Corporation status, the income of 6D Global flowed through to the stockholders, and was taxed at the individual, rather than the corporate, level. Accordingly, we had no tax liability at the federal level (with limited exceptions) during the period that the S Corporation election was in effect. In addition, we elected to be treated as a Subchapter S Corporation for corporate income tax purposes. This treatment imposed individual income taxes on our stockholder’s respective shares of corporate profits, and resulted in a significantly reduced corporate-level state income tax.
The income allocable to each stockholder is subject to examination by federal and state taxing authorities. In the event of an examination of the income tax returns of our stockholders, the tax liability of the stockholders could be changed if an adjustment in the income is ultimately determined by the taxing authorities.
Deferred taxes are computed based on the tax liability or benefit in future years of the reversal of temporary differences in the recognition of income or deduction of expenses between financial and tax reporting purposes, increased by net operating loss carryforwards of which expire through 2034. Federal and state net operating loss carryforwards are approximately $695,000, at March 31, 2015. The net difference, if any, between the provision for taxes and taxes currently payable is reflected in the balance sheet as deferred taxes. Deferred tax assets and/or liabilities, if any, are classified as current and non-current based on the classification of the related asset or liability for financial reporting purposes, or based on the expected reversal date for deferred taxes that are not related to an asset or liability. Valuation allowances are recorded to reduce deferred tax assets to that amount which is more likely than not to be realized. The Company has recorded a deferred tax asset of $2,097,218 and a deferred tax liability of $2,368,358 at March 31, 2015.
The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various state jurisdictions. The Company’s income tax returns are open to examination by federal, state and foreign tax authorities, generally for the years ended December 31, 2011 and later, with certain state jurisdictions open for audit for earlier years. The Company has no amount recorded for any unrecognized tax benefits as of March 31, 2015, nor did the Company record any amount for the implementation of ASC 740. The Company’s policy is to record estimated interest and penalty related to the underpayment of income taxes or unrecognized tax benefits as a component of its income tax provision. The Company did not recognize any interest or penalties in its consolidated statements of operations and there are no accruals for interest or penalties at March 31, 2015. The Company is not currently under examination by any tax jurisdiction.
Net Income (Loss)
For the foregoing reasons, we had a net loss of $377,645 for the quarter ended March 31, 2015, or $(0.01) per share (basic and diluted), as compared to net income of $290,496 for the year ended March 31, 2014, or $0.01 per share (basic and diluted).
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Capital Resources
The following table summarizes total current assets, liabilities and working capital at March 31, 2015 compared to December 31, 2014:
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For the quarter ended March 31, 2015, we had a cash balance of approximately $2,671,363. For the year ended December 31, 2014, we had a cash balance of $4,888,797.
In the first quarter of 2015, the Company acquired two businesses, Storycode and SwellPath, which acquisitions required cash payments, expanded its office space in New York, which required an additional security deposit, and increased its spending to position the Company for future growth. These costs were predominately funded by capital raised in private placement transactions during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014. We anticipate financing our future day-to-day operations and capital expenditures with cash flows from operations, and by utilizing the remaining proceeds from such private placements. We expect these sources of income to be sufficient to cover cash needs for working capital and general corporate purposes, including current liabilities, payment of contractual obligations, principal and interest payments on our indebtedness, capital expenditures, expansion of our office locations related to growth of the business and acquisitions. We also expect to continue to incur additional expenses as a result of operating as a public company including costs to comply with rules and regulations applicative to companies listed on a national securities exchange and costs related to compliance and reporting obligations pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC. In addition, as a public company, we expect to incur increased expenses related to additional insurance, investor relations and other increases related to needs for additional human resources and professional services.
Liquidity
The following table sets forth a summary of our cash flows for the fiscal quarters ended March 31, 2015 and 2014:
Summary Cash Flows for the Quarters Ended March 31, 2015 and 2014:
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2015
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2014
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Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities
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(1,486,928 |
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197,679 |
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(1,684,607 |
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Net cash used in investing activities
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$ |
(764,466 |
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(46,433 |
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(718,033 |
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Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
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33,960 |
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$ |
(114,555 |
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148,515 |
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Cash (Used in) Provided by Operating Activities
Cash (used in) provided by operating activities consists of net (loss) income adjusted for certain non-cash items, including depreciation and amortization, amortization of debt issuance costs, realized gains on sale of marketable securities, loss on debt extinguishment, deferred tax benefit, deferred rent and interest earned on restricted cash, as well as the effect of changes in operating assets and liabilities.
Net cash used in operating activities was $1,486,928 for the quarter ended March 31, 2015 compared to cash used in operating activities of $197,679 for the quarter ended March 31, 2014. The change is principally attributable to net loss of $379,445 for the quarter ended March 31, 2015 as compared to a net income of $290,496 for the quarter ended March 31, 2014, an increase of $694,507 in restricted cash (see Note 9 - Letter of Credit and Restricted Cash), $101,573 in accounts receivable due to the increase in sales and the timing of client payments, which are monitored by us on a regular basis, an increase in depreciation and amortization to $58,822 due to the purchase of computer equipment, office expansion, and amortization related to acquired intangible assets, an increase in deferred tax benefits of $188,373 due to the recording of a tax asset booked due to the company’s conversation to a Nevada C-Corporation, an increase in unbilled revenue of $435,345 and an increase in prepaid expenses of $33,842 all offset by an increase of $370,122 in accounts payable and accrued liabilities during the first quarter ended March 31, 2015.
Cash Used in Investing Activities
Cash used in investing activities primarily consists of the purchase of property and equipment.
Cash used in investing activities increased to $764,466 for the quarter ended March 31, 2015 compared to $46,433 for the quarter ended March 31, 2014, is primarily attributable to consideration paid for our acquisitions of $542,399, internally developed software costs of $45,984 and the purchase of property and equipment of $176,083.
We expect to make investments in our personnel, systems, corporate facilities, and information technology infrastructure in 2015 and thereafter. However, the amount of our capital expenditures has fluctuated and may continue to fluctuate on a quarterly basis.
In addition, we expect to spend cash on acquisitions and other investments from time to time. We anticipate that these acquisitions will accelerate revenue growth, provide cost synergies, and generally enhance the breadth and depth of our expertise and service offerings, but no assurances can be made that we will recognize any such benefits.
Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Cash provided by (used in) financing activities consists primarily of net proceeds from borrowings on lines of credit, proceeds from and repayments of our factor agreement, proceeds from private placements of equity, the issuance and repayment of promissory notes, and capital leases.
Cash provided by financing activities was $33,960 for the quarter ended March 31, 2015 compared to cash used in financing activities of $114,555 for the year ended March 31, 2014. The change is principally attributable to a $40,447 payment for capital leases, the payment $2,222,419 on our factor agreement and a payment of $1,650 on notes payable offset by a receipt of $2,298,476 from our factor agreement. For the quarter ended March 31, 2014, we paid $3,071,006 and received $2,983,542 on our factor agreement, paid $1,650 proceeds on notes payable, distributed $11,258 to our stockholders and paid $14,183 for capital leases.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We do not have any outstanding derivative financial instruments, off-balance sheet guarantees, interest rate swap transactions or foreign currency forward contracts. Furthermore, we do 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. We do not have any variable interest in an unconsolidated entity that provides financing, liquidity, market risk or credit support to us or that engages in leasing, hedging or research and development services with us.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In February 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2015-02, “Consolidations (Topic 810) Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis.” The amendments in this Update affect the following areas: (1) Limited partnerships and similar legal entities; (2) Evaluating fees paid to a decision maker or a service provider as a variable interest; (3) The effect of fee arrangements on the primary beneficiary determination; (4) The effect of related parties on the primary beneficiary determination; (5) Certain investment funds. For public business entities, the amendments in this Update are effective for public entities for fiscal years, and for interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015 and is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.
In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03, Interest – Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs. To simplify presentation of debt issuance costs, the amendments in this Update require that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. Further, the amendments require the amortization of debt issuance costs to be reported as interest expense, which is consistent with current practice. Debt issuance costs and any discount or premium should be considered in the aggregate when determining the effective interest rate on the debt. The recognition and measurement guidance for debt issuance costs are not affected by the amendments in this Update. For public business entities, the amendments in this Update are effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company is currently evaluating the effects of ASU 2015-03 on the financial statements.
In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-05, “Intangibles – Goodwill and Other – Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Customer’s Accounting for Fees Paid in a Cloud Computing Arrangement.” Existing GAAP does not include explicit guidance about a customer’s accounting for fees paid in a cloud computing arrangement. Examples of cloud computing arrangements include software as a service, platform as a service, infrastructure as a service, and other similar hosting arrangements. The amendments in this Update provide guidance to customers about whether a cloud computing arrangement includes a software license. If a cloud computing arrangement includes a software license, then the customer should account for the software license element of the arrangement consistent with the acquisition of other software licenses. If a cloud computing arrangement does not include a software license, the customer should account for the arrangement as a service contract. The guidance will not change GAAP for a customer’s accounting for service contracts. In addition, the guidance in this Update supersedes paragraph 350-40-25-16. Consequently, all software licenses within the scope of Subtopic 350-40 will be accounted for consistent with other licenses of intangible assets. For public business entities, the amendments will be effective for annual periods, including interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2015, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the effects of ASU 2015-05 on the financial statements.
In May 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-07, “Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosures for Investments in Certain Entities That Calculate Net Asset Value per Share (or Its Equivalent).” Currently, investments valued using the practical expedient are categorized within the fair value hierarchy. There is diversity in how certain investments measured at net asset value with future redemption dates should be categorized within the fair value hierarchy which this update addresses. If an investment has its fair value measured at net asset value per share (or its equivalent) using the practical expedient, it should not be categorized in the fair value hierarchy. Removing these types of investments from the fair value hierarchy chart eliminates the diversity in classification of these investments and ensures that all investments categorized in the fair value hierarchy are classified consistently. Investments that calculate net asset value per share (or its equivalent) without the use of the practical expedient will continue to be included in the fair value hierarchy. For public business entities, the amendments will be effective for annual periods, including interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2015, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the effects of ASU 2015-05 on the financial statements.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Not applicable
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
The term “disclosure controls and procedures” is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). This term refers to the controls and procedures of a company that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by a company in the reports that it files under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the required time periods. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognized that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and management is required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures. Our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer have evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report. They have concluded that, as of that date, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at ensuring that required information will be disclosed on a timely basis in our reports filed under the Exchange Act.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
The post-acquisition integration of Storycode and SwellPath and the related activities during the three months ended March 31, 2015 represents a material change in our internal control over financial reporting. We are in the process of evaluating the impact of the acquisition on our internal control over financial reporting as well as the necessary controls and procedures to be implemented.
Other than as discussed above, there have not been any changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended March 31, 2015 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
None
Our operations and financial results are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including those described in Part I, Item 1A, "Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows, and the trading price of our common and capital stock. There have been no material changes to our risk factors since our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
None
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
None
2.1*
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2.2*
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2.3*
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31.1*
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31.2*
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32.1**
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32.2**
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101.INS*
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XBRL Instance Document
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101.SCH*
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XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema
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101.CAL*
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XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase
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101.DEF*
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XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase
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101.LAB*
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XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase
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101.PRE*
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XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase
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* Filed Herewith
** This certification is deemed not filed for purposes of section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (Exchange Act), or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended or the Exchange Act.
† Certain schedules have been omitted pursuant to Item 601(b)(2) of Regulation S-K. The Company agrees to furnish supplementally copies of any of the omitted schedules upon request by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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6D Global Technologies Inc.
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May 15, 2015
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By:
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/s/ Tejune Kang
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Tejune Kang, Chief Executive Officer
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(Principal Executive Officer)
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6D Global Technologies Inc.
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May 15, 2015
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By:
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/s/ Mark Szynkowski
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Mark Szynkowski, Chief Financial Officer
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(Principal Financial Officer)
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Index to Exhibits
2.1*
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2.2*
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2.3*
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31.1*
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31.2*
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32.1**
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32.2**
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101.INS*
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XBRL Instance Document
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101.SCH*
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XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema
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101.CAL*
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XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase
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101.DEF*
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XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase
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101.LAB*
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XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase
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101.PRE*
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XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase
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* Filed Herewith
** This certification is deemed not filed for purposes of section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (Exchange Act), or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended or the Exchange Act.
† Certain schedules have been omitted pursuant to Item 601(b)(2) of Regulation S-K. The Company agrees to furnish supplementally copies of any of the omitted schedules upon request by the Securities and Exchange Commission.