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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION13 OR 15(d)OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended DecemberMarch 31, 20222023

OR

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: 001-41508

LOOP MEDIA, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Nevada

47-3975872

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(IRS Employer Identification Number)

 

700 N. Central Ave.Avenue, Suite 430430,, Glendale, CA 91203

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(213) 436-2100

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

N/A

(Former Name, Former Address and Former Fiscal Year,
if Changed Since Last Report)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

 

Trading Symbol(s)

 

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common stock, $0.0001 par value per share

 

LPTV

 

The NYSE American, LLC

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 (or for shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. [X] Yes   [  ] No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted 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 such files). [X] Yes   [  ] No

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

Large accelerated filer

Accelerated filer

Non-accelerated filer

Smaller reporting company

Emerging growth company

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes  ☒NoNo

As of February 6,May 10, 2023, the registrant had 56,381,209 shares of common stock issued and outstanding.

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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

2

Item 1.

Financial Statements.

2

Item 2.

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

2629

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk.

4048

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures.

4048

PART II — OTHER INFORMATION

4048

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings.

4048

Item 1A.

Risk Factors.

4148

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

4149

Item 3.

Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

4149

Item 4.

Mine Safety Disclosure.Disclosures.

4149

Item 5.

Other Information.

4149

Item 6.

Exhibits.

4150

Signatures

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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1Financial Statements.

LOOP MEDIA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

December 31, 

    

September 30, 

March 31, 

    

September 30, 

2022

2022

2023

2022

ASSETS

(UNAUDITED)

 

  

(UNAUDITED)

 

  

Current assets

  

 

  

  

 

  

Cash

$

7,753,644

$

14,071,914

$

4,650,763

$

14,071,914

Accounts receivable, net

 

15,474,223

 

12,590,970

 

5,694,321

 

12,590,970

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

1,232,830

 

1,496,566

 

918,175

 

1,496,566

Deferred offering costs

68,832

232,845

Content assets - current

1,863,697

745,633

2,700,232

745,633

Total current assets

 

26,393,226

 

28,905,083

 

14,196,336

 

28,905,083

Non-current assets

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Deposits

 

63,889

 

63,889

 

64,090

 

63,889

Content assets - non current

1,634,847

678,659

1,111,580

678,659

Property and equipment, net

 

2,372,546

 

1,633,169

 

2,701,130

 

1,633,169

Operating lease right-of-use assets

 

33,917

 

76,696

 

17,185

 

76,696

Intangible assets, net

 

562,222

 

590,333

 

534,111

 

590,333

Total non-current assets

 

4,667,421

 

3,042,746

 

4,428,096

 

3,042,746

Total assets

$

31,060,647

$

31,947,829

$

18,624,432

$

31,947,829

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

  

 

 

  

 

Current liabilities

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Accounts payable

$

6,372,516

$

7,453,801

$

6,883,215

$

7,453,801

Accrued liabilities

3,289,498

5,620,873

3,413,038

5,620,873

Accrued royalties

8,419,287

4,559,088

Accrued royalties and revenue share

3,184,604

4,559,088

Payable on acquisition

 

 

250,125

 

 

250,125

License content liabilities - current

1,429,109

1,092,819

1,282,655

1,092,819

Deferred Income

 

143,139

 

140,764

 

 

140,764

Lease liability - current

30,425

75,529

18,483

75,529

Non-revolving line of credit

 

1,652,031

 

 

1,809,594

 

Total current liabilities

 

21,336,005

 

19,192,999

 

16,591,589

 

19,192,999

Non-current liabilities

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Non-revolving line of credit

1,494,469

1,494,469

Non-revolving line of credit, related party

2,873,160

2,575,753

3,088,753

2,575,753

Revolving line of credit

4,666,022

3,030,516

4,185,069

3,030,516

Total non-current liabilities

 

7,539,182

 

7,100,738

 

7,273,822

 

7,100,738

Total liabilities

 

28,875,187

 

26,293,737

 

23,865,411

 

26,293,737

Commitments and contingencies (Note 9)

Stockholders’ equity

Common Stock, $0.0001 par value, 105,555,556 shares authorized, 56,381,209 and 56,381,209 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2022, and September 30, 2022, respectively

 

5,638

 

5,638

Common Stock, $0.0001 par value, 105,555,556 shares authorized, 56,381,209 and 56,381,209 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2023, and September 30, 2022, respectively

 

5,638

 

5,638

Additional paid in capital

 

103,761,125

 

101,970,318

 

106,151,803

 

101,970,318

Accumulated deficit

 

(101,581,303)

 

(96,321,864)

 

(111,398,420)

 

(96,321,864)

Total stockholders' equity

 

2,185,460

 

5,654,092

 

(5,240,979)

 

5,654,092

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$

31,060,647

$

31,947,829

$

18,624,432

$

31,947,829

See the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements

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LOOP MEDIA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(UNAUDITED)

Three months ended December 31, 

    

2022

2021

Revenue

$

14,825,831

$

2,996,034

Cost of revenue

9,139,800

 

1,444,977

Gross profit

5,686,031

 

1,551,057

Operating expenses

  

 

  

Sales, general and administrative

7,958,134

4,360,683

Stock-based compensation

1,790,807

1,516,594

Depreciation and amortization

187,716

32,403

Total operating expenses

9,936,657

 

5,909,680

Loss from operations

(4,250,626)

 

(4,358,623)

Other income (expense)

  

 

  

Interest income

 

200

Interest expense

(1,007,583)

 

(504,117)

Gain (Loss) on extinguishment of debt, net

 

490,051

Change in fair value of derivatives

 

98,745

Total other income (expense)

(1,007,583)

 

84,879

Loss before income taxes

Income tax (expense)/benefit

(1,230)

 

(251)

Net loss

$

(5,259,439)

$

(4,273,995)

 

Basic and diluted net loss per common share

(0.09)

$

(0.10)

Weighted average number of basic and diluted common shares outstanding

56,381,209

 

44,490,047

Three months ended March 31, 

Six months ended March 31, 

    

2023

2022

    

2023

2022

Revenue

$

5,393,231

$

4,879,839

$

20,219,062

$

7,875,873

Cost of revenue

Cost of revenue - Advertising and Legacy and other revenue

3,177,607

 

3,169,059

11,635,240

 

4,302,981

Cost of revenue - depreciation and amortization

630,543

346,158

1,312,710

657,213

Total cost of revenue

3,808,150

3,515,217

12,947,950

4,960,194

Gross profit

1,585,081

 

1,364,622

7,271,112

 

2,915,679

Operating expenses

  

 

  

  

 

  

Sales, general and administrative

7,769,314

4,686,326

15,727,448

9,014,197

Stock-based compensation

2,475,807

1,173,106

4,266,614

2,722,512

Depreciation and amortization

235,009

32,399

422,725

64,802

Total operating expenses

10,480,130

 

5,891,831

20,416,787

 

11,801,511

Loss from operations

(8,895,049)

 

(4,527,209)

(13,145,675)

 

(8,885,832)

Other income (expense)

  

 

  

  

 

  

Interest income

 

 

200

Interest expense

(919,444)

 

(494,389)

(1,927,027)

 

(998,506)

Gain (Loss) on extinguishment of debt, net

 

 

490,051

Change in fair value of derivatives

 

47,568

 

146,313

Other income

(2,624)

(2,624)

Total other income (expense)

(922,068)

 

(446,821)

(1,929,651)

 

(361,942)

Loss before income taxes

(9,817,117)

(4,974,030)

(15,075,326)

(9,247,774)

Income tax (expense)/benefit

 

(800)

(1,230)

 

(1,051)

Net loss

$

(9,817,117)

$

(4,974,830)

$

(15,076,556)

$

(9,248,825)

 

 

Basic and diluted net loss per common share

(0.17)

$

(0.11)

(0.27)

$

(0.21)

Weighted average number of basic and diluted common shares outstanding

56,381,209

 

45,531,995

56,381,209

 

45,005,276

See the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements

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LOOP MEDIA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

FOR THE THREESIX MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 30,MARCH 31, 2023, and 2022 and 2021

(UNAUDITED)

Preferred Stock Series B

Common Stock

Additional Paid

Accumulated

Shares

Amount

Shares

Amount

in Capital

Deficit

Total

Balances, September 30, 2022

    

    

$

    

56,381,209

    

$

5,638

    

    

$

101,970,318

    

$

(96,321,864)

    

$

5,654,092

Stock-based compensation

1,790,807

1,790,807

Net loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

(5,259,439)

 

(5,259,439)

Balances, December 31, 2022

 

$

 

56,381,209

$

5,638

$

103,761,125

$

(101,581,303)

$

2,185,460

Preferred Stock Series B

Common Stock

Additional Paid

Accumulated

Shares

Amount

Shares

Amount

in Capital

Deficit

Total

Balances, September 30, 2021

    

200,000

    

$

20

    

44,490,003

    

$

4,449

    

    

$

69,824,754

    

$

(66,842,416)

    

$

2,986,807

Stock-based compensation

1,549,406

1,549,406

Net loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

(4,273,995)

 

(4,273,995)

Balances, December 31, 2021

 

200,000

$

20

 

44,490,003

$

4,449

$

71,374,160

$

(71,116,411)

$

262,218

Preferred Stock Series B

Common Stock

Additional Paid

Accumulated

Shares

Amount

Shares

Amount

in Capital

Deficit

Total

Balances, September 30, 2022

    

    

$

    

56,381,209

    

$

5,638

    

$

101,970,318

    

$

(96,321,864)

    

$

5,654,092

Stock-based compensation

1,790,807

1,790,807

Net loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

(5,259,439)

 

(5,259,439)

Balances, December 31, 2022

 

$

 

56,381,209

$

5,638

$

103,761,125

$

(101,581,303)

$

2,185,460

Stock-based compensation

2,475,807

2,475,807

Short swing profit recovery

1,201

1,201

Issuance costs from uplist of stock

(86,330)

(86,330)

Net loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

(9,817,117)

 

(9,817,117)

Balances, March 31, 2023

 

$

 

56,381,209

$

5,638

$

106,151,803

$

(111,398,420)

$

(5,240,979)

Preferred Stock Series B

Common Stock

Additional Paid

Accumulated

Shares

Amount

Shares

Amount

in Capital

Deficit

Total

Balances, September 30, 2021

    

200,000

    

$

20

    

44,490,003

    

$

4,449

    

$

69,833,650

    

$

(66,842,416)

    

$

2,995,703

Stock-based compensation

1,549,406

1,549,406

Net loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

(4,273,995)

 

(4,273,995)

Balances, December 31, 2021

 

200,000

$

20

 

44,490,003

$

4,449

$

71,383,056

$

(71,116,411)

$

271,114

Stock-based compensation

1,116,318

1,116,318

Warrants issued to consultants

56,788

56,788

Payment in kind interest stock issuance

12,378

1

88,499

88,500

Conversion of series B convertible stock to common stock

(200,000)

(20)

6,666,666

667

(647)

Net loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

(4,974,830)

 

(4,974,830)

Balances, March 31, 2022

 

$

 

51,169,047

$

5,117

$

72,644,014

$

(76,091,241)

$

(3,442,110)

See the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements

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LOOP MEDIA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(UNAUDITED)

Three months ended December 31, 

2022

    

2021

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

  

 

  

Net loss

$

(5,259,439)

$

(4,273,995)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:

 

  

 

Amortization of debt discount

 

661,335

358,248

Depreciation and amortization expense

 

187,716

32,403

Amortization of content assets

682,167

311,055

Amortization of right-of-use assets

 

42,779

38,555

Bad debt expense

20,000

Gain on extinguishment of debt, net

(490,051)

Change in fair value of derivative

(98,745)

Stock-based compensation

 

1,790,807

1,549,406

Change in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

    Accounts receivable

 

(2,883,253)

(1,373,259)

    Prepaid income tax

(1,842)

    Inventory

 

12,091

108,325

    Prepaid expenses

 

251,644

(70,555)

    Deposit

 

(29,590)

    Accounts payable

 

(1,375,043)

317,686

    Accrued liabilities

(2,331,374)

713,534

    Accrued royalties

3,860,199

44,193

    Licensed content liability

 

(2,420,129)

(581,000)

    Operating lease liabilities

 

(45,104)

(39,349)

    Deferred income

 

2,375

(12,782)

NET CASH USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES

 

(6,823,229)

 

(3,477,763)

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

 

  

 

  

Purchase of property and equipment

 

(618,032)

NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES

 

(618,032)

 

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

 

  

 

  

Proceeds from issuance of common stock

1,250,000

Proceeds from non-revolving line of credit, net of repayments

1,429,441

Debt issuance costs

(301)

Deferred offering costs

(56,024)

Payment of acquisition related consideration

(250,125)

Repayment of stockholder loans

(272,687)

NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES

 

1,122,991

 

977,313

Change in cash and cash equivalents

 

(6,318,270)

 

(2,500,450)

Cash, beginning of period

 

14,071,914

 

4,162,548

Cash, end of period

$

7,753,644

$

1,662,098

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW STATEMENTS

 

  

 

  

Cash paid for interest

$

508,118

$

43,130

Cash paid for income taxes

$

1,230

$

251

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF NON CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES

 

  

 

  

Unpaid deferred offering costs

$

12,808

$

Unpaid additions to property and equipment

$

280,950

$

Investment in licensed content and internally developed content

$

2,756,420

$

Six months ended March 31, 

2023

    

2022

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

  

 

  

Net loss

$

(15,076,556)

$

(9,248,825)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:

 

  

 

Amortization of debt discount

 

1,244,329

713,197

Depreciation and amortization expense

 

422,725

64,802

Amortization of content assets

1,312,710

657,213

Amortization of right-of-use assets

 

59,511

78,114

Bad debt expense

20,000

Gain on extinguishment of debt, net

(490,051)

Change in fair value of derivative

(146,313)

Stock-based compensation

 

4,266,614

2,722,512

Payment in kind for interest stock issuance

88,500

Change in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

    Accounts receivable

 

6,896,649

(3,075,632)

    Prepaid income tax

(1,842)

    Inventory

 

10,252

160,965

    Prepaid expenses

 

568,138

(11,720)

    Deposit

 

(201)

(29,590)

    Accounts payable

 

(1,181,952)

871,866

    Accrued liabilities

(2,207,835)

1,033,139

    Accrued royalties and revenue share

(1,374,484)

1,964,214

    Licensed content liability

 

(3,457,477)

(853,500)

    Operating lease liabilities

 

(57,046)

(80,877)

    Deferred income

 

(140,764)

(34,392)

NET CASH USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES

 

(8,715,387)

 

(5,598,220)

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

 

  

 

  

Purchase of property and equipment

 

(1,046,876)

NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES

 

(1,046,876)

 

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

 

  

 

  

Proceeds from issuance of common stock

1,250,000

Proceeds from credit facility

1,500,000

Proceeds from line of credit

28,087,249

Payments on line of credit

(27,326,600)

Debt issuance costs

(22,300)

Issuance costs for stock uplist

(86,330)

Deferred offering costs

(61,983)

(123,498)

Payment of acquisition related consideration

(250,125)

Repayment of stockholder loans

(552,832)

Short swing profit recovery

1,201

NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES

 

341,112

 

2,073,670

Change in cash and cash equivalents

 

(9,421,151)

 

(3,524,550)

Cash, beginning of period

 

14,071,914

 

4,162,548

Cash, end of period

$

4,650,763

$

637,998

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW STATEMENTS

 

  

 

  

Cash paid for interest

$

665,309

$

101,186

Cash paid for income taxes

$

1,230

$

1,051

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF NON CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES

 

  

 

  

Payment in kind common stock payment

$

$

88,496

Conversion of Preferred Class B stock to common stock

$

$

1,980

Unpaid deferred offering costs

$

170,862

$

247,023

Unpaid additions to property and equipment

$

387,588

$

Unpaid additions to licensed and internally developed content

$

52,916

$

See the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements

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LOOP MEDIA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DECEMBERMARCH 31, 20222023

(UNAUDITED)

NOTE 1 – BUSINESS

Loop Media, Inc., a Nevada corporation, (collectively, “Loop Media,” the “Company,” “we,” “us” or “our”) is a multichannel digital video platform media company that uses marketing technology, or “MarTech,” to generate our revenue and offer our services. Our technology and vast library of videos and licensed content enable us to curate and distribute short-form videos to out-of-home (“OOH”) dining, hospitality, retail, convenience stores and other locations and venues to enable them to inform, entertain and engage their customers. Our technology provides third-party advertisers with a targeted marketing and promotional tool for their products and services and, in certain instances, allows us to measure the number of potential viewers of such advertising and promotional materials. We also allow our OOH clients to access our service without advertisements by paying a monthly subscription fee.

We offer hand-curated music video content licensed from major and independent record labels, including Universal Music Group (“Universal”), Sony Music Entertainment (“Sony”), and Warner Music Group (“Warner” and collectively with Universal and Sony, the “Music Labels”), as well as non-music video content, which is predominantly licensed or acquired from third parties, including action sports clips, drone and atmospheric footage, trivia, news headlines, lifestyle channels and kid-friendly videos, as well as movie, television and video game trailers, amongst other content. We distribute our content and advertising inventory to digital screens located in OOH locations primarily through (i) our owned and operated platform (the “O&O Platform”) of Loop Media-designed “small-box” streaming Android media players (“Loop Players”) and legacy ScreenPlay computers and (ii) through screens on digital platforms owned and operated by third parties (each a “Partner Platform” and collectively, the “Partner Platforms,” and together with the O&O Platform, the “Loop Platform”). As of DecemberMarch 31, 2022,2023, we had 26,90332,734 QAUs (described below) operating on our O&O Platform. We launched our Partner Platforms business beginning in May 2022 with one partner on approximately 17,000 of the partner’s screens, and are in the process of finalizing an additional approximately 13,500 screens in a second Partner Platform forhave a total of approximately 30,50024,000 screens across our Partner Platforms in the near term.  We expect to begin earning revenue on these additional screens in our second fiscal quarter endingas of March 31, 2023.  Our legacy subscription-based business complements these newer businesses.

We define an “active unit” as (i) an ad-supported Loop Player (or DOOH location using our ad- supported service through our “Loop for Business” application or using an DOOH venue-owned computer screening our content) that is online, used on our O&O Platform, playing content, and has checked into the Loop analytics system at least once in the 90-day period or (ii) a DOOH location customer using our subscription service on our O&O Platform at any time during the 90-day period. We use “QAU” to refer to the number of such active units during such period.  We do not count towards our QAUs any Loop Players or screens used on our Partner Platform.

Liquidity and management’s plan

In accordance with Accounting Standards Update, or ASU, No. 2014-15, Presentation of Financial Statements – Going Concern (Subtopic 205-40), our management evaluates whether there are conditions or events, consideredAs shown in the aggregate, thataccompanying consolidated financial statements, we have incurred significant recurring losses resulting in an accumulated deficit. We anticipate further losses in the foreseeable future. We also had negative cash flows used in operations. These factors raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern within one year afterconcern.

We filed a shelf Registration Statement on Form S-3 that has been declared effective by the date thatSecurities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).  On May 12, 2023, we entered into an At Market Issuance Sales Agreement (the “Sales Agreement”) with B. Riley Securities, Inc. (the “Agent”) pursuant to which we may offer and sell, from time to time through the consolidated financial statements are issued.Agent, shares of our common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (“Common Stock”), for aggregate gross proceeds of up to $50,000,000. Since May 12, 2023, we have not had any sales under the Sales Agreement.

Although it is difficultIn addition, on May 10, 2023, we entered into a Non-Revolving Line of Credit Loan Agreement with several institutions and individuals for aggregate loans of up to predict our liquidity requirements, as of December 31, 2022, based upon our current operating plan, we believe that we will have sufficient cash to meet our projected operating requirements for at least the next twelve months following the issuance of the first quarter consolidated financial statements based on the balance of cash and the projected cash flows from operations.$4.0 million.

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Based on the available cash balance at March 31, 2023, and these new sources of funding, we believe that we will have sufficient resources to fund our operations for at least twelve months from the date these financial statements were issued and that the substantial doubt in connection with our ability to continue as a going concern is alleviated.

NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Interim Financial Statements

The following (a) condensed consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2022, which has been derived from our audited financial statements, and (b) our unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the threesix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2022,2023, have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("US GAAP") for interim financial information and the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 8-03 of Regulation S-X of the Securities Act of 1933. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by US GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the threesix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2022,2023, are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for the year ending September 30, 2023.

These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended September 30, 2022, included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC")SEC on December 20, 2022.

Basis of presentation

The consolidated financial statements include our accounts and our wholly-owned subsidiaries, EON Media Group Pte. Ltd. and Retail Media TV, Inc. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements are prepared using the accrual basis of accounting in accordance with US GAAP. All inter-company transactions and balances have been eliminated on consolidation.

Use of estimates

The preparation of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with US 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 of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant estimates include assumptions used in the revenue recognition of performance obligations, allowance for doubtful accounts, fair value of stock-based compensation awards, income taxes and going concern.  

Segment reporting

We report as one reportable segment because we do not have more than one operating segment. Our business activities, revenues and expenses are evaluated by management as one reportable segment.

Cash

Cash and cash equivalents include all highly liquid monetary instruments with original maturities of three months or less when purchased. These investments are carried at cost, which approximates fair value. Financial instruments that potentially subject us to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash deposits. We maintain our cash in institutions insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”). At times, our cash and cash equivalent balances may be uninsured or in amounts that exceed the FDIC insurance limits. We have not experienced any loseslosses on such accounts. On DecemberMarch 31, 2022,2023, and September 30, 2022, we had no cash equivalents.

As of December 31, 2022, and September 30, 2022, approximately $7,253,644 and $13,821,914 of cash exceeded the FDIC insurance limits, respectively.

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As of March 31, 2023, and September 30, 2022, approximately $4,400,763 and $13,821,914 of cash exceeded the FDIC insurance limits, respectively.

Accounts receivable

Accounts receivable represent amounts due from customers. We assess the collectability of receivables on an ongoing basis. A provision for the impairment of receivables involves significant management judgment and includes the review of individual receivables based on individual customers, current economic trends and analysis of historical bad debts. As of DecemberMarch 31, 2022,2023, and September 30, 2022, we had recorded an allowance for doubtful accounts of $604,920$778,370 and $646,013, respectively.

Concentration of credit risk

During the three-monthssix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2022,2023, we had threetwo customers which each individually comprised greater than 10% of net revenue. These customers represented 16%,17% and 15% and 11% respectively. No other customer accounted for more than 10% of net revenue during the periods presented.

As of DecemberMarch 31, 2022,2023, three customers accounted for a total of 39%45% of our accounts receivable balance or 14%20%, 14%15%, and 11%10%, respectively. No other customer accounted for more than 10% of total accounts receivable.

We grant credit in the normal course of business to our customers. Periodically, we review past due accounts and make decisions about future credit on a customer-by-customer basis. Credit risk is the risk that one party to a financial instrument will cause a loss for the other party by failing to discharge an obligation.

Inventory

Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value. We purchase inventory from a vendor and all inventory purchased is deemed finished goods. Cost is determined using the first-in-first-out basis for finished goods. Net realizable value is determined on the basis of anticipated sales proceeds less the estimated selling expenses. Management compares the cost of inventories with the net realizable value and an allowance is made to write down inventories to net realizable value, if lower. As of December 31, 2022, and September 30, 2022, we had recorded no valuation allowance.

Prepaid expenses

Expenditures paid in one accounting period which will not be consumed until a future period such as insurance premiums and annual subscription fees are accounted for on the balance sheet as a prepaid expense. When the asset is eventually consumed, it is charged to expense.

Content Assets

We capitalize the fixed content fees and corresponding liability when the license period begins, the cost of the content is known, and the content is accepted and available for streaming. If the licensing fee is not determinable or reasonably estimable, no asset or liability is recorded, and licensing costs are expensed as incurred. We amortize licensed content assets into cost of revenue, using the straight-line method over the contractual period of availability. The liability is paid in accordance with the contractual terms of the arrangement. Internally-developed content costs are capitalized in the same manner as licensed content costs, when the cost of the content is known and the content is ready and available for streaming. We amortize internally-developed content assets into cost of revenue, using the straight-line method over the estimated period of streaming.

Long-lived assets

We evaluate the recoverability of long-lived assets, including intangible assets, for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Conditions that would necessitate an impairment assessment include a significant decline in the observable market value of an asset, a significant change in the extent or manner that an asset is used, or a significant adverse change that would indicate that the carrying amount of an asset or group of assets is not recoverable. For long-lived assets to be held and used, we recognize an impairment loss only if their carrying amount is not recoverable through the undiscounted cash flows. The impairment

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loss is based on the difference between the carrying amount and estimated fair value as determined by discounted future cash flows. Our finite long-lived intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives, which range from two to nine years.

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Property and equipment, net

Property and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method over the asset’s estimated useful life. Our capitalization policy is to capitalize property and equipment purchases greater than $3,000, as well as internally-developed software enhancements. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred. When retired or otherwise disposed, the related carrying value and accumulated depreciation are removed from the respective accounts and the net difference less any amount realized from disposition is reflected in earnings.

Loop players are capitalized as fixed assets and depreciated over the estimated period of use.

See below for estimated useful lives:

Loop players

3 years

Equipment

     

3-53-5 years

Software

3 years

Operating leases

We determine if an arrangement is a lease at inception. Operating lease right-of-use assets (“ROU assets”) and short-term and long-term lease liabilities are included on the face of the consolidated balance sheet.

ROU assets represent the right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent our obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Operating lease ROU assets and liabilities are recognized at commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. As most of our leases do not provide an implicit rate, we use an incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at commencement date in determining the present value of lease payments. Our lease terms may include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise that option. Lease expense for lease payments is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. We have lease agreements with lease and non-lease components, which are accounted for as a single lease component. For lease agreements with terms less than twelve months, we have elected the short-term lease measurement and recognition exemption, and we recognize such lease payments on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

Fair value measurement

We determine the fair value of our assets and liabilities using a hierarchy established by the accounting guidance that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to valuations based upon unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to valuations based upon unobservable inputs that are significant to the valuation (Level 3 measurements). The three levels of valuation hierarchy are defined as follows:

Level 1 inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.
Level 2 inputs to the valuation methodology included quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets in inactive markets, and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.
Level 3 inputs to the valuation methodology is one or more unobservable inputs which are significant to the fair value measurement.

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The carrying amount of our financial instruments, including cash, accounts receivable, deposits, short-term portion of notes receivable and notes payable, and current liabilities approximate fair value due to their short-term nature. We do not have financial assets or liabilities that are required under US GAAP to be measured at fair value on a recurring

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basis. We have not elected to use fair value measurement option for any assets or liabilities for which fair value measurement is not presently required.

 

We record assets and liabilities at fair value on a nonrecurring basis as required by US GAAP. Assets recognized or disclosed at fair value in the condensed consolidated financial statements on a nonrecurring basis include items such as property and equipment, operating lease assets, goodwill, and other intangible assets, which are measured at fair value if determined to be impaired.

On September 26, 2022, our convertible debentures converted to common stock as part of our public offering and  uplist to the NYSE stock exchange, and in accordance with the terms of the original debt agreements. As of September 30, 2022, the remaining balance of the derivative liability was written off as part of the conversion to equity.  Thus, there is no fair value measurement of the Derivative Liability balance as of DecemberMarch 31, 2022.2023.

The following table summarizes changes in fair value measurements of the Derivative Liability during the threesix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2021:2022:

    

    

Balance as of September 30, 2021

$

1,058,633

$

1,058,633

Derivative liability issued with convertible debentures

 

Change in fair value

 

(98,745)

 

(146,313)

Balance as of December 31, 2021

$

959,888

Balance as of March 31, 2022

$

912,320

Advertising costs

We expense all advertising costs as incurred. Advertising and marketing costs for the threesix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2023, and 2022, were $5,835,275 and 2021, were $2,968,140 and $1,129,527,$2,435,811, respectively.

Revenue recognition

We recognize revenue in accordance with ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, when it satisfies a performance obligation by transferring control over a product to a customer. Revenue is measured based on the consideration we expect to receive in exchange for those products. In instances where final acceptance of the product is specified by the client, revenue is deferred until all acceptance criteria have been met. For example, we bill subscription services in advance of when the service is performed and revenue is treated as deferred revenue until the service is performed and/or the performance obligation is satisfied. Revenues are recognized under Topic 606 in a manner that reasonably reflects the delivery of our products and services to clients in return for expected consideration and includes the following elements:

executed contracts with our customers that we believe are legally enforceable;
identification of performance obligations in the respective contract;
determination of the transaction price for each performance obligation in the respective contract;
allocation of the transaction price to each performance obligation; and
recognition of revenue only when we satisfy each performance obligation.

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Performance obligations and significant judgments

Our revenue can be categorized into two revenue streams withstreams: Advertising revenue and Legacy and other revenue.

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The following table disaggregates our revenue by major type for the followingthree and six months ended March 31, 2023, and 2022.  

Three months ended March 31, 

Six months ended March 31, 

2023

2022

2023

2022

Advertising revenue

$

4,648,390

$

3,499,791

$

18,607,895

$

4,936,878

Legacy and other revenue

744,841

1,380,048

1,611,167

2,938,995

Total

$

5,393,231

$

4,879,839

$

20,219,062

$

7,875,873

Our performance obligations and recognition patterns:patterns for each revenue stream are as follows:  

Advertising revenue

AdvertisingFor the three and six months ended March 31, 2023, advertising revenue accounts for 94%86% and 92%, respectively, of our revenue and includes revenue from direct and programmatic advertising as well as sponsorships.

For all advertising revenue sources, we evaluate whether we should be considered the principal (i.e., report revenues on a gross basis) or an agent (i.e., report revenues on a net basis). Our role as principal or agent differs based on our performance obligation for each revenue share arrangement.

For both the O&O and Platform Partner businesses, advertising inventory provided to advertisers through the use of an advertising demand partner or agency, with whose fees or commission is calculated based on a stated percentage of gross advertising spending, we are considered the agent and our revenues are reported net of agency fees and commissions. We are considered the agent because the demand partner or agency controls all aspects of the transaction (pricing risk, inventory risk, obligation for fulfillment) except for the devices used to show the advertisements, therefore we report this advertising revenue net of agency fees and commissions.

We are considered the principal in our arrangements with content providers in our O&O Platform business and with our arrangements with our third-party partners in our Partner Platforms business and thus report revenues on a gross basis (net of agency fees and commissions), wherein the amounts billed to our advertising demand partners, advertising agencies, and direct advertisers and sponsors are recorded as revenues, and amounts paid to content providers and third-party partners are recorded as expenses. We are considered the principal because we control the advertising space, are primarily responsible to our advertising demand partners and other parties filling our advertising inventory, have discretion in pricing and advertising fill rates and typically have an inventory risk.

For advertising inventory provided to advertisers through the use of an advertising demand partner or agency whose fees or commission is calculated based on a stated percentage of gross advertising spending, our revenues are reported net of agency fees and commissions.  

For advertising revenue, we recognize revenue at the time the digital advertising impressions are filled and the advertisements are played and, for sponsorship revenue, we generally recognize revenue ratably over the term of the sponsorship arrangement as the sponsored advertisements are played.

Legacy and other business revenue

LegacyFor the three and six months ended March 31, 2023, legacy and other business revenue accounts for the remaining 6%14% and 8%,respectively, of total revenue and includes streaming services, subscription content services, and hardware delivery, as described below:

oDelivery of streaming services including content encoding and hosting. We recognize revenue over the term of the service based on bandwidth usage. Revenue from streaming services is insignificant.

oDelivery of subscription content services in customized formats. We recognize revenue straight-line over the term of the service.

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oDelivery of hardware for ongoing subscription content delivery through software. We recognize revenue at the point of hardware delivery. Revenue from hardware sales is insignificant.

Transaction prices for performance obligations are explicitly outlined in relevant agreements; therefore, we do not believe that significant judgments are required with respect to the determination of the transaction price, including any variable consideration identified.

Customer acquisition costs

We record commission expense

Customer acquisition costs consist of marketing costs and affiliate fees associated with subscription revenue. Commissionsthe O&O business.  They are included in operating expenses. We have elected the practical expedient that allows us to recognize the incremental costs of obtaining a contractexpenses and expensed as an expense when incurred if the amortization period of the asset that we otherwise would have recognized is one year or less.incurred.

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Cost of revenue

Cost of revenue for the O&O Platform and legacy businesses represents the amortized cost of ongoing licensing and hosting fees, which is recognized over time based on usage patterns. The depreciation expense associated with the Loop players is not included in cost of sales.

Cost of revenue for the Partner Platform business represents hosting fees, amortized costs of internally-developed content, and the revenue share with third party partners (after deduction of allocated infrastructure costs). The cost of revenue is higher with partners within the Partner Platform versus those within the O&O Platform because the Company leverages its Partner Platform partners’ network of customers and their screens to deliver content and advertising inventory, rather than using its own Loop players.

Deferred income

WeAs of March 31, 2023, we no longer bill subscription services in advance of when the service period is performed. The deferred income recorded at December 31, 2022, and September 30, 2022, represents our accounting for the timing difference between when the subscription fees are received and when the performance obligation is satisfied.  For the three months ended December 31, 2022, and 2021, revenue of $191,331 and $140,764, respectively, was recognized from the deferred revenue balance at the beginning of each period.

Net loss per share

We account for net loss per share in accordance with ASC subtopic 260-10, Earnings Per Share (“ASC 260-10”), which requires presentation of basic and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) on the face of the statement of operations 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.

Basic net loss per share is computed by dividing net loss attributable to common stockholders by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during each period. It excludes the dilutive effects of any potentially issuable common shares.

Diluted net loss per share is calculated by including any potentially dilutive share issuances in the denominator.

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The following securities are excluded from the calculation of weighted average diluted shares at DecemberMarch 31, 2022,2023, and September 30, 2022, respectively, because their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive.

    

December 31, 

    

September 30, 

    

March 31, 

    

September 30, 

2022

2022

2023

2022

Options to purchase common stock

 

8,171,786

 

8,174,583

 

8,605,814

 

8,174,583

Warrants to purchase common stock

 

5,300,033

 

5,300,033

 

5,300,033

 

5,300,033

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)

890,000

890,000

1,102,004

890,000

Series A preferred stock

 

 

 

 

Series B preferred stock

 

 

 

 

Convertible debentures

 

 

 

 

Total common stock equivalents

 

14,361,819

 

14,364,616

 

15,007,851

 

14,364,616

Shipping and handling costs

A shipping and handling fee is chargedLoop players are provided free to customers and recorded as revenue at the time of sale. Theour customers. Loop absorbs any associated costcosts of shipping and handling is recordedand records as a cost of revenuean operational expense at the time of service.

Income taxes

We account for income taxes in accordance with ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes. ASC 740 requires a company to use the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes, whereby deferred tax assets are recognized for deductible temporary differences, and deferred tax liabilities are recognized for taxable temporary differences. Temporary differences are the differences between the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and their tax bases. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion, or all of, the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted for the effect of changes in tax laws and rates on the date of enactment.

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Under ASC 740, a tax position is recognized as a benefit only if it is “more likely than not” that the tax position would be sustained in a tax examination, with a tax examination being presumed to occur. The amount recognized is the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized on examination. For tax positions not meeting the “more likely than not” test, no tax benefit is recorded. We have no material uncertain tax positions for any of the reporting periods presented.

We recognize accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as part of income tax expense. We have also made a policy election to treat the income tax with respect to global intangible low-tax income as a period expense when incurred.

In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU No. 2019-12, Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes, as part of its initiative to reduce complexity in accounting standards. The amendments in the ASU are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, including interim periods therein. The adoption of this standard in the first quarter of 2022 had no impact on our consolidated financial statements.

Stock-based compensation

Stock-based compensation issued to employees is measured at the grant date, based on the fair value of the award, and is recognized as an expense over the requisite service period. We measure the fair value of the stock-based compensation issued to non-employees using the stock price observed in the trading market (for stock transactions) or the fair value of the award (for non-stock transactions), which were more reliably determinable measures of fair value than the value of the services being rendered. The measurement date is the earlier of (1) the date at which commitment for performance by the counterparty to earn the equity instruments is reached, or (2) the date at which the counterparty’s performance is complete.

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Reclassifications

Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to current year presentation. These reclassifications have no effect on the previously reported financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. Previously reported accounts payable and accrued liabilities have now been disaggregated into accounts payable, accrued liabilities, and accrued royalty. Further, stock-based compensation and depreciation and amortization expenses have now been segregated from sales, general and administrative expenses and separately reported within operating expenses.

Recently adopted accounting pronouncements

In August 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-06, Debt – Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging – Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40). This ASU reduces the number of accounting models for convertible debt instruments and convertible preferred stock. As well as amend the guidance for the derivatives scope exception for contracts in an entity’s own equity to reduce form-over-substance-based accounting conclusions. In addition, this ASU improves and amends the related EPS guidance. The ASU is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2021, with early adoption permitted for periods beginning after December 15, 2020. Adoption of the ASU can either be on a modified retrospective or full retrospective basis. We adopted this ASU as of October 1, 2022, and there is no material impact as of DecemberMarch 31, 2022.2023.

Recent accounting pronouncements

In September 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. This guidance requires the measurement of all expected credit losses for financial assets held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts. This guidance also requires enhanced disclosures regarding significant estimates and judgments used in estimating credit losses. The new guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022. We are currently evaluating the impact of this standard on our condensed consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

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NOTE 3 – CONTENT ASSETS

Content Assets

The content we stream to our users is generally acquired by securing the intellectual property rights to the content through licenses from, and paying royalties or other consideration to, rights holders or their agents. The licensing can be for a fixed fee or can be a revenue sharing arrangement. The licensing arrangements specify the period when the content is available for streaming, the territories, the platforms, the fee structure and other standard content licensing terms defining the rights and/or restrictions for how the licensed content can be used by Loop.  We also develop original content internally, which is capitalized when the content is ready and available for streaming, and generally amortized over a period of two to three years. 

As of DecemberMarch 31, 2022,2023, content assets were $1,863,697$2,700,232 recorded as Content asset, net – current and $1,634,847$1,111,580 recorded as Content asset, net – noncurrent, of which $313,180$177,292 was internally-developed content asset, net.  

We recorded amortization expense in cost of revenue, in the consolidated statements of operations, related to capitalized content assets:

    

    

Three months ended December 31, 

Three months ended March 31, 

Six months ended March 31, 

2022

    

2021

2023

    

2022

2023

    

2022

Licensed Content Assets

$

669,678

$

311,055

$

615,165

$

346,158

$

1,284,843

$

657,213

Internally-Developed Assets

12,489

15,378

27,867

Total

$

682,167

$

311,055

$

630,543

$

346,158

$

1,312,710

$

657,213

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Our content license contracts are typically two to three years. The amortization expense for the next twothree years for capitalized content assets as of DecemberMarch 31, 2022:2023:

Remaining in Fiscal Year 2023

Fiscal Year 2024

Fiscal Year 2025

Remaining in Fiscal Year 2023

Fiscal Year 2024

Fiscal Year 2025

Fiscal Year 2026

Licensed Content Assets

$

1,401,028

$

1,686,050

$

98,285

$

1,447,223

$

2,068,907

$

115,726

$

2,664

Internally-Developed Assets

 

52,801

 

70,401

 

 

36,430

 

72,860

 

59,440

 

8,562

Total

$

1,453,829

$

1,756,451

$

98,285

$

1,483,653

$

2,141,767

$

175,166

$

11,226

License Content Liabilities

On DecemberMarch 31, 2022,2023, we had $2,605,535$1,335,571 of obligations comprised of $1,429,109$1,282,655 in License content liability – current and $1,179,426$52,916 in accounts payable on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Payments for content liabilities for the threesix months ended December 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, were $1,092,819.$3,483,019. The expected timing of payments for these content obligations is $2,608,535$1,282,655 payable in fiscal year 2023.

NOTE 4. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

Our property and equipment, net consisted of the following as of DecemberMarch 31, 2022,2023, and September 30, 2022:

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December 31, 

    

September 30, 

    

March 31, 

    

September 30, 

2022

2022

2023

2022

Loop Players

$

2,145,929

$

1,259,402

Equipment

$

2,820,389

$

1,962,743

1,066,782

703,341

Software

 

445,393

 

404,058

 

588,553

 

404,058

 

3,265,782

 

2,366,801

 

3,801,264

 

2,366,801

Less: accumulated depreciation

 

(893,236)

 

(733,632)

 

(1,100,134)

 

(733,632)

Total property and equipment, net

$

2,372,546

$

1,633,169

$

2,701,130

$

1,633,169

For the three months ended December 30,March 31, 2023, and 2022, and 2021, depreciation expense, calculated using straight line method, charged to operations amounted to $159,605$206,897 and $4,292,$4,288, respectively.

For the six months ended March 31, 2023, and 2022, depreciation expense, calculated using straight line method, charged to operations amounted to $366,502 and $8,580, respectively.

NOTE 5. INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Our intangible assets, each definite lived assets, consisted of the following as of DecemberMarch 31, 2022,2023, and September 30, 2022:

December 31, 

    

September 30, 

    

Useful life

    

2022

    

2022

Customer relationships

nine years

$

1,012,000

$

1,012,000

Content library

two years

 

198,000

 

198,000

Total intangible assets, gross

 

1,210,000

 

1,210,000

Less: accumulated amortization

 

(647,778)

 

(619,667)

Total

 

(647,778)

 

(619,667)

Total intangible assets, net

$

562,222

$

590,333

March 31, 

    

September 30, 

    

Useful life

    

2023

    

2022

Customer relationships

nine years

$

1,012,000

$

1,012,000

Content library

two years

 

198,000

 

198,000

Total intangible assets, gross

 

1,210,000

 

1,210,000

Less: accumulated amortization

 

(675,889)

 

(619,667)

Total

 

(675,889)

 

(619,667)

Total intangible assets, net

$

534,111

$

590,333

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Amortization expense charged to operations amounted to $28,111 and $32,403, respectively,$28,111, for the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2023, and 2022, respectively.

Amortization expense charged to operations amounted to $56,222 and 2021.$56,222, respectively, for the six months ended March 31, 2023, and 2022.

Annual amortization expense for the next five years and thereafter is estimated to be $84,333$56,222 (remaining in fiscal year 2023), $112,444, $112,444, $112,444, $112,444, and $28,113, respectively. The weighted average life of the intangible assets subject to amortization is 54.8 years on DecemberMarch 31, 2022.2023.

NOTE 6 – OPERATING LEASES

Operating leases

We have operating leases for office space and office equipment. Many leases include one or more options to renew, some of which include options to extend the leases for a long-term period, and some leases include options to terminate the leases within 30 days. In certain of our lease agreements, the rental payments are adjusted periodically to reflect actual charges incurred for capital area maintenance, utilities, inflation and/or changes in other indexes.

Our lease liability consisted of the following as of March 31, 2023, and September 30, 2022:

    

December 31, 

    

September 30, 

    

March 31, 

    

September 30, 

2022

2022

2023

2022

Short term portion

$

30,425

$

75,529

$

18,483

$

75,529

Long term portion

 

 

 

 

Total lease liability

$

30,425

$

75,529

$

18,483

$

75,529

Maturity analysis under these lease agreements are as follows:

    

2023

$

20,331

Total undiscounted cash flows

 

20,331

Less: 10% Present value discount

 

(1,848)

Lease liability

$

18,483

We recorded lease expense in sales, general and administration expenses in the consolidated statement of operations:

Three months ended March 31, 

Six months ended March 31, 

    

2023

    

2022

2023

    

2022

Operating lease expense

$

17,495

$

44,444

$

61,939

$

88,888

Short-term lease expense

 

32,431

 

2,100

 

34,831

 

4,200

Total lease expense

$

49,926

$

46,544

$

96,770

$

93,088

For the six months ended March 31, 2023, cash payments against lease liabilities totaled $59,138, and accretion on lease liability of $2,428.

For the six months ended March 31, 2022, cash payments against lease liabilities totaled $45,238, accretion on lease liability of $5,889.

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2023

$

33,806

Total undiscounted cash flows

 

33,806

Less: 10% Present value discount

 

(3,381)

Lease liability

$

30,425

Three months ended December 31, 

    

2022

    

2021

Operating lease expense

$

44,444

$

44,444

Short-term lease expense

 

2,400

 

2,100

Total lease expense

$

46,844

$

46,544

Operating lease expense is included in sales, general and administration expenses in the consolidated statement of operations.

For the three months ended December 30, 2022, cash payments against lease liabilities totaled $40,346, and accretion on lease liability of $1,665.

For the three months ended December 31, 2021, cash payments against lease liabilities totaled $35,289, accretion on lease liability of $5,889.

Weighted-average remaining lease term and discount rate for operating leases are as follows:

Weighted-average remaining lease term

    

0.410.17 years

Weighted-average discount rate

 

10

%

NOTE 7 – ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES

Accounts payable and accrued expenses consisted of the following as of DecemberMarch 31, 2022,2023, and September 30, 2021:

    

December 31, 

    

September 30, 

    

March 31, 

    

September 30, 

2022

2022

2023

2022

Accounts payable

$

6,372,516

$

7,453,801

$

6,883,215

$

7,453,801

Performance bonuses

 

1,711,563

2,970,000

 

1,889,315

2,970,000

Insurance liabilities

 

332,360

 

602,970

Professional fees

95,674

505,169

390,058

505,169

Commissions

101,304

425,321

Interest payable

180,411

 

348,150

355,737

 

348,150

Marketing

384,417

344,309

339,895

344,309

Insurance liabilities

 

83,744

 

602,970

Commissions

54,995

425,321

Other accrued liabilities

483,769

424,954

299,295

424,954

Accrued liabilities

 

3,289,498

 

5,620,873

 

3,413,038

 

5,620,873

Accrued royalties

8,419,287

4,559,088

Accrued royalties and revenue share

3,184,604

4,559,088

Total accounts payable and accrued expenses

$

18,081,301

$

17,633,762

$

13,480,857

$

17,633,762

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NOTE 8 – DEBT

Lines of Credit as of December 31, 2022:

Lines of Credit as of March 31, 2023:

Unpaid

Contractual

Unpaid

Contractual

Net Carrying Value

Principal

Interest Rates

Contractual

Warrants

Net Carrying Value

Principal

Interest Rates

Contractual

Warrants

Related party lines of credit:

Current

Long Term

Balance

Cash

Maturity Date

issued

Current

Long Term

Balance

Cash

Maturity Date

issued

$4,022,986 non-revolving line of credit, amended December 12, 2022

(1)

$

$

2,873,160

$

4,022,986

12%

4/25/2024

383,141

(1)

$

$

3,088,753

$

4,022,986

12%

4/25/2024

383,141

Total related party lines of credit, net

$

$

2,873,160

$

4,022,986

$

$

3,088,753

$

4,022,986

Lines of credit:

$2,200,000 non-revolving line of credit, May 13, 2022

(2)

$

1,652,031

$

$

2,200,000

12%

11/13/2023

314,286

(2)

$

1,809,594

$

$

2,200,000

12%

11/13/2023

314,286

$6,000,000 revolving line of credit, July 29, 2022

4,666,022

5,973,001

Greater of 4% or Prime

7/29/2024

4,185,069

5,304,209

Greater of 4% or Prime

7/29/2024

Total lines of credit, net

$

1,652,031

$

4,666,022

$

8,173,001

$

1,809,594

$

4,185,069

$

7,504,209

Lines of Credit as of September 30, 2022:

Unpaid

Contractual

Unpaid

Contractual

Net Carrying Value

Principal

Interest Rates

Contractual

Warrants

Net Carrying Value

Principal

Interest Rates

Contractual

Warrants

Related party lines of credit:

Current

Long Term

Balance

Cash

Maturity Date

issued

Current

Long Term

Balance

Cash

Maturity Date

issued

$4,022,986 non-revolving line of credit, April 25, 2022

(1)

$

$

2,575,753

$

4,022,986

12%

10/25/2023

383,141

(1)

$

$

2,575,753

$

4,022,986

12%

10/25/2023

383,141

Total related party lines of credit, net

$

$

2,575,753

$

4,022,986

$

$

2,575,753

$

4,022,986

Lines of credit:

$2,200,000 non-revolving line of credit, May 13, 2022

(2)

$

$

1,494,469

$

2,200,000

12%

11/13/2023

314,286

(2)

$

$

1,494,469

$

2,200,000

12%

11/13/2023

314,286

$6,000,000 revolving line of credit, July 29, 2022

3,030,516

4,543,560

Greater of 4% or Prime

7/29/2024

3,030,516

4,543,560

Greater of 4% or Prime

7/29/2024

Total lines of credit, net

$

$

4,524,985

$

6,743,560

$

$

4,524,985

$

6,743,560

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The following table presents the interest expense related to the contractual interest coupon and the amortization of debt discounts on the lines of credit:

Three months ended December 31, 

Three months ended March 31, 

Six months ended March 31, 

2022

2021

2023

2022

2023

2022

Interest expense

$

340,379

$

$

332,516

$

139,439

$

672,895

$

285,309

Amortization of debt discounts

661,335

582,994

356,030

1,244,329

713,197

Total

$

1,001,714

$

$

915,510

$

495,469

$

1,917,224

$

998,506

For the fiscal years ended September 30,

Maturity analysis under the line of credit agreements for the fiscal years ended September 30,

2023

$

$

2024

12,195,987

11,527,195

2025

2026

2027

Lines of credit, related and non related party

12,195,987

Lines of credit, related and non-related party

11,527,195

Less: Debt discount on lines of credit payable

(3,004,774)

(2,443,779)

Total Lines of credit payable, related and non related party, net

$

9,191,213

Total Lines of credit payable, related and non-related party, net

$

9,083,416

Non-Revolving Lines of Credit

On February 23, 2022, we entered into a Non-Revolving Line of Credit Loan Agreement (the “Prior Excel Loan Agreement”) with Excel Family Partnership, LLLP (“Excel”), an entity managed by Bruce Cassidy, a memberChairman of our Board of Directors, for aggregate principal amount of $1,500,000, which was amended on April 13, 2022, to increase the aggregate principal amount to $2,000,000 (the “$2m Loan”). Effective as of April 25, 2022, we entered into a Non-Revolving Line of Credit Loan Agreement with Excel (the “Excel Non-Revolving Loan Agreement”) for an aggregate principal amount of $4,022,986 (the “Excel Non-Revolving Loan”). The Excel Non-Revolving Loan matures eighteen (18) months from the date of the Excel Non-Revolving Loan Agreement and accrues interest, payable semi-annually in arrears, at a fixed rate of interest equal to twelve (12) percent per year. On April 25, 2022, we used $2,000,000 of the proceeds of the Excel Non-Revolving Loan to prepay all of the remaining outstanding principal and interest of the $2m Loan and the Prior Excel Loan Agreement was terminated in connection with such prepayment. Under the Excel Non-Revolving Loan Agreement, we granted to the lender a security interest in all of our present and future assets and properties, real or personal, tangible or intangible, wherever located, including products and proceeds thereof (which was subsequently subordinated in connection with our Revolving Loan Agreement (as defined below)). In connection with the Excel Non-Revolving Loan, on April 25, 2022, we issued a warrant for an aggregate of up to 383,141 shares of our common stock. The warrant has an exercise price of $5.25 per share, expires on April 25, 2025, and shall be exercisable at any time prior to the expiration date. Effective as of December 14, 2022, we entered into a Non-Revolving Line of Credit Agreement Amendment and a Non-Revolving lineLine of Credit Promissory Note Amendment with Excel to extend the maturity date of the Excel Non-Revolving Loan from eighteen (18) months to twenty-four (24) months from the date of the Excel Non-Revolving Loan. Effective as of May 10, 2023, we entered into a Non-Revolving Line of Credit Agreement Amendment No. 2 and a Non-Revolving Line of

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Credit Promissory Note Amendment No. 2 with Excel to extend the maturity date of the Excel Non-Revolving Loan from twenty-four (24) months to twenty-five (25) months from the date of the Excel Non-Revolving Loan.

The Excel Non-Revolving Loan had a balance, including accrued interest, amounting to $4,111,492$4,232,181 and $4,226,181 as of DecemberMarch 31, 2022,2023, and September 30, 2022, respectively. We incurred interest expense for the Excel Non-Revolving Loan in the amount of $419,438$755,719 and $0 for the threesix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2022,2023, and 2021.2022.

Effective as of May 13, 2022, we entered into a Non-Revolving Line of Credit Loan Agreement (the “RAT Non-Revolving Loan Agreement”) with several institutions and individuals and RAT Investment Holdings, LP, as administrator of the loan (the “Loan Administrator”) for an aggregate principal amount of $2,200,000 (the “RAT Non-Revolving Loan”). The RAT Non-Revolving Loan matures eighteen (18) months from the effective date of the RAT Non-Revolving Loan Agreement and accrues interest, payable semi-annually in arrears, at a fixed rate of interest equal to twelve (12) percent per year. Under the RAT Non-Revolving Loan Agreement, we granted to the lenders under the RAT Non-Revolving Loan Agreement a security interest in all of our present and future assets and properties, real or personal, tangible or intangible, wherever located, including products and proceeds thereof, which security interest is pari passu with the Excel Non-Revolving Loan Agreement (which was subsequently subordinated in connection with our Revolving Loan Agreement). In connection with the RAT Non-Revolving Loan Agreement, on May 13, 2022, we issued a warrant (each a “Warrant” and collectively, the “Warrants”) to each lender under the RAT Non-Revolving Loan Agreement for an aggregate of up to 209,522 shares of our common stock (the “Warrant Shares”). Each Warrant has an exercise price of $5.25 per share, expires on May 13, 2025, and shall be exercisable at any time prior to the expiration date.

The warrants were accounted for as equity awards. We allocated the debt and warrant on a relative fair value basis to the proceeds received for the non-revolving lines of credit. We further allocated the fair value of $2,975,261 of the warrants at inception as a debt discount and recorded the straight-line amortization of debt discount as interest expense.

The RAT Non-Revolving Loan had a balance, including accrued interest, amounting to $2,235,441$2,300,537 and $2,301,260 as of DecemberMarch 31, 2022,2023, and September 30, 2022, respectively. We incurred interest expense for the RAT Non-Revolving Loan in the amount of $224,105$446,764 and $0 for the threesix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2022,2023, and 2021.2022.

Revolving Loan Agreement

Effective as of July 29, 2022, we entered into a Loan and Security Agreement (the “Revolving Loan Agreement”) with Industrial Funding Group, Inc. (the “Initial Lender”) for a revolving loan credit facility for the initial principal sum of up to $4,000,000, and through the exercise of an accordion feature, a total sum of up to $10,000,000, evidenced by a Revolving Loan Secured Promissory Note, also effective as of July 29, 2022 (the “Revolving Loan”). Shortly after the effective date of the Revolving Loan, the Initial Lender assigned the Revolving Loan Agreement, and the loan documents related thereto, to GemCap Solutions, LLC (the “Senior Lender” or “GemCap”).  Availability for borrowing under the Revolving Loan Agreement is dependent upon our assets in certain eligible accounts and measures of revenue, subject to reduction for reserves that the Senior Lender may require in its discretion, and the accordion feature is a provision whereby we may request that the Senior Lender increase availability under the Revolving Loan Agreement, subject to its sole discretion. Effective as of October 27, 2022, we entered into Amendment Number 1 to the Revolving Loan Agreement with the Senior Lender to increase the principal sum available from $4,000,000 to $6,000,000. As of DecemberMarch 31, 2022,2023, we had borrowed $5,973,001$5,304,209 under the Revolving Loan. The Revolving Loan matures on July 29, 2024, and began accruing interest on the unpaid principal balance of advances, payable monthly in arrears, on September 7, 2022, at an annual rate equal to the greater of (I) the sum of (i) the “Prime Rate” as reported in the “Money

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Rates” column of The Wall Street Journal, adjusted as and when such Prime Rate changes, plus (ii) zero percent (0.00%), and (II) four percent (4.00%). Under the Revolving Loan Agreement, we have granted to the Senior Lender a first-priority security interest in all of our present and future property and assets, including products and proceeds thereof. In connection with the loan, our existing secured lenders (the “Subordinated Lenders”) delivered subordination agreements (the “Subordination Agreements”)

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to the Senior Lender. We are permitted to make regularly scheduled payments, including payments upon maturity, to such subordinated lenders and potentially other payments subject to a measure of cash flow and receiving certain financing activity proceeds, in accordance with the terms of the Subordination Agreements. In connection with the delivery of the Subordination Agreements by the Subordinated Lenders, on July 29, 2022, we issued warrants to each Subordinated Lender on identical terms for an aggregate of up to 296,329 shares of our common stock. Each warrant has an exercise price of $5.25 per share, expires on July 29, 2025 (the “Expiration Date”), and shall be exercisable at any time prior to the Expiration Date. One warrant for 191,570 warrant shares was issued to Eagle Investment Group, LLC, an entity managed by Bruce Cassidy, a memberChairman of our Board of Directors, as directed by its affiliate, Excel Family Partners, LLLP, one of the Subordinated Lenders. The Subordinated Lenders receiving warrants for the remaining 104,759 warrant shares were also entitled to receive a cash payment of $22,000 six months from the date of the Subordination Agreements, representing one percent (1.00%) of the outstanding principal amount of the loan held by such Subordinated Lenders. This cash payment was made to such Subordinated Lenders on January 25, 2023.

The warrants were accounted for as equity awards. We allocated the debt and warrant on a relative fair value basis to the proceeds received for the revolving loan agreement. We further allocated the fair value of the $1,347,719 of the warrants at inception as a debt discount and recorded the straight-line amortization of debt discount as interest expense.

The Revolving Loan had a balance, including accrued interest, amounting to $6,029,465$5,350,214 and $4,587,255 as of DecemberMarch 31, 2022,2023, and September 30, 2022, respectively. We incurred interest expense for the Revolving Loan in the amount of $358,171$714,740 and $0 for the threesix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2022,2023, and 2021.2022.

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NOTE 9 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

We may be involved in legal proceedings, claims and assessments arising in the ordinary course of business. Such matters are subject to many uncertainties, and outcomes are not predictable with assurance. There are no such loss contingencies that are included in the financial statements as of DecemberMarch 31, 2022.2023.

NOTE 10 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Related parties are natural persons or other entities that have the ability, directly or indirectly, to control another party or exercise significant influence over the party making financial and operating decisions. Related parties include other parties that are subject to common control or that are subject to common significant influences.

Revolving Loan Agreement

Effective as of July 29, 2022, we entered into the Revolving Loan Agreement. In connection with the loan under the Revolving Loan Agreement, the Subordinated Lenders delivered Subordination Agreements to the Senior Lender. In connection with the delivery of the Subordination Agreements by the Subordinated Lenders, on July 29, 2022, we issued warrants to each Subordinated Lender on identical terms for an aggregate of up to 296,329 shares of our common stock. Each warrant has an exercise price of $5.25 per share, expires on July 29, 2025. One warrant for 191,570 warrant shares was issued to Eagle Investment Group, LLC, an entity managed by Bruce Cassidy, a memberChairman of our Board of Directors, as directed by its affiliate, Excel Family Partners, LLLP, one of the Subordinated Lenders.

Excel Non-Revolving Loan Agreement

On February 23, 2022, we entered into the Prior Excel Loan Agreement with Excel, an entity managed by Bruce Cassidy, a memberChairman of our Board of Directors, for the $2m Loan (aggregate principal amount of $1,500,000, which was amended on April 13, 2022, to increase the aggregate principal amount to $2,000,000. Effective as of April 25, 2022, we entered into the Excel Non-Revolving Loan Agreement for the Excel Non-Revolving Loan (aggregate principal amount of $4,022,986). The Excel Non-Revolving Loan matures eighteen (18) months from the date of the Excel Non-Revolving Loan Agreement and accrues interest, payable semi-annually in arrears, at a fixed rate of interest equal to twelve (12) percent per year. On April 25, 2022, we used $2,000,000 of the proceeds of the Excel Non-Revolving Loan to prepay all of the remaining outstanding principal and interest of the $2m Loan and the Prior Loan Agreement was terminated in connection with such prepayment. Under the Excel Non-Revolving Loan Agreement, we granted to the lender a security interest in all of our present and future assets and properties, real or personal, tangible or intangible, wherever located, including products and proceeds thereof (which was subsequently subordinated in connection with the Revolving Loan Agreement). In connection with the Excel Non-Revolving Loan, on April 25, 2022, we issued a warrant for an aggregate of up to 383,141 shares of our common stock. The warrant has an exercise price of $5.25 per share, expires on April 25, 2025, and shall be exercisable at any time prior to the expiration date. Effective as of December 14, 2022, we entered into a Non-Revolving Line of Credit Agreement Amendment and a Non-Revolving line of Credit Promissory Note Amendment with Excel to extend the maturity date of the Excel Non-Revolving Loan from eighteen (18) months to twenty-four (24) months from the date of the Excel Non-Revolving Loan. Effective as of May 10, 2023, we entered into a Non-Revolving Line of Credit Agreement Amendment No, 2 and a Non-Revolving Line of Credit Promissory Note Amendment No. 2 with Excel to extend the maturity date of the Excel Non-Revolving Loan from twenty-four (24) months to twenty-five (25) months from the date of the Excel Non-Revolving Loan.

The Excel Non-Revolving Loan had a balance, including accrued interest, amounting to $4,111,492$4,232,181 and $4,226,181 as of DecemberMarch 31, 2022,2023, and September 30, 2022, respectively. We incurred interest expense for the Excel Non-Revolving Loan in the amount of $419,438$336,282 and $0 for the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2023, and 2022, respectively, and 2021.$755,719 and $0 for the six months ended March 31, 2023, and 2022.

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500 Limited

For the threesix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2022,2023, and 2021,2022, we paid 500 Limited $116,200$219,400 and $103,200,$206,400, respectively, for programming services provided to Loop. 500 Limited is an entity controlled by Liam McCallum, our Chief Product and Technology Officer.

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NOTE 11 –STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)

Convertible Preferred Stock

Of the 16,666,667 shares of preferred stock authorized, we had designated (i) 3,333,334 shares of preferred stock as Series A Convertible Preferred Stock (the “Series A Preferred Stock”) and (ii) 3,333,334 shares of preferred stock as Series B Convertible Preferred Stock (the “Series B Preferred Stock.”  As of December 31, 2022, and 2021, we had 0 and 0 shares of Series A Preferred Stock issued and outstanding, respectively.  As of December 31, 2022, and 2021, we had 0 and 200,000 shares of Series B Preferred Stock issued and outstanding, respectively.

As of December 31, 2022, there were (i) no shares of Series A Preferred Stock issued and outstanding, and (ii) no shares of Series B Preferred Stock issued and outstanding. As of December 30, 2022, and September 30, 2022, we had 0 and 200,000 shares of Series A convertible preferred stock issued and outstanding, respectively. Each share of Series A Preferred Stock has a liquidation preference of $1.50 per share, is entitled to 100 votes per share, and is convertible at any time at the discretion of the holder thereof into 100 shares of common stock. Each share of Series B Preferred Stock has a liquidation preference of $1.50 per share, is entitled to 100 votes per share and is convertible at any time at the discretion of the holder thereof into 100 shares of common stock. We evaluated the features of the Convertible Preferred Stock under ASC 480 and classified them as permanent equity because the Convertible Preferred stock is not mandatorily or contingently redeemable at the stockholder’s option and the liquidation preference that exists does not fall within the guidance of SEC Accounting Series Release No. 268 – Presentation in Financial Statements of “Redeemable Preferred Stocks” (“ASR 268”).

Change in Number of Authorized and Outstanding Shares

On September 21, 2022, a 1 for 3 reverse stock split of our common stock became effective. All share and per share information in the accompanying consolidated financial statements and footnotes has been retroactively adjusted for the effects of the reverse split for all periods presented.

Common stock

Our authorized capital stock consists of 105,555,556 shares of common stock, $0.0001 par value per share, and 3,333,334 shares of preferred stock, $0.0001 par value per share. As of DecemberMarch 31, 2022,2023, and 2021,2022, there were 56,381,209  and 44,490,006,51,169,092, respectively, shares of common stock issued and outstanding.

ThreeSix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20222023

There was no activity during the six months ended March 31, 2023.

See Note 12 – Stock Options and Warrants for stock compensation discussion.

ThreeSix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20212022

During the six months ended March 31, 2022, we issued 12,378 shares of common stock with a value of $88,500 as payment in kind for accrued interest due on certain convertible notes. Of this amount, 9,861 shares of common stock at a value of $70,500 was issued to a board member.

See Note 12 – Stock Options and Warrants for stock compensation discussion.

NOTE 12 – STOCK OPTIONS, RESTRICTED STOCK UNITS (RSUs) AND WARRANTS

Options

Option valuation models require the input of highly subjective assumptions. The fair value of stock-based payment awards was estimated using the Black-Scholes option model with a volatility figure derived from using our historical stock prices. We account for the expected life of options based on the contractual life of options for non-employees. For employees, we account for the expected life of options in accordance with the “simplified” method, which is used for “plain-vanilla” options, as defined in the accounting standards codification. The risk-free interest rate was determined from the implied yields of U.S. Treasury zero-coupon bonds with a remaining life consistent with the expected term of the options.

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The following table summarizes the stock option activity for the six months ended March 31, 2023:

Weighted

    Weighted Average

Average

Remaining

Aggregate

    

Options

    

Exercise Price

    

Contractual Term

    

Intrinsic Value

Outstanding at September 30, 2022

 

8,174,563

$

3.78

 

7.80

$

9,188,491

Grants

 

462,431

 

6.23

 

9.77

Exercised

 

 

 

 

Expired

 

 

 

 

Forfeited

 

(31,180)

 

7.27

 

 

Outstanding at March 31, 2023

 

8,605,814

$

3.90

 

7.66

$

17,694,289

Exercisable at March 31, 2023

 

6,502,586

$

3.50

 

7.30

$

15,471,627

The aggregate intrinsic value in the preceding tables represents the total pretax intrinsic value, based on options with an exercise price less than our stock price of $5.75 as of March 31, 2023, and $7.50 as of March 31, 2022, which would have been received by the option holders had those option holders exercised their options as of that date.

The following table presents information related to stock options as of March 31, 2023:

Options outstanding

Weighted

Options

average

exercisable

Exercise

Number of

remaining life

number of

price

    

options

    

in years

    

options

$

2.58

382,790

3.42

382,790

1.98

1,472,892

5.59

1,472,891

2.67

833,333

7.21

795,333

3.30

2,617,650

7.62

1,986,084

1.71

100,000

7.92

99,999

8.52

83,333

8.08

83,333

8.25

200,000

8.10

122,222

7.05

16,667

8.31

9,258

7.20

16,667

8.33

9,258

7.50

16,667

8.34

16,666

6.90

278,727

8.52

184,982

7.05

25,000

8.58

8,854

8.25

116,667

9.07

7.74

45,000

9.13

7.05

8,333

9.29

7.86

6,667

9.42

4.95

1,922,990

9.49

1,225,143

6.23

462,431

9.77

105,773

8,605,814

6,502,586

Stock-based compensation

We recognize compensation expense for all stock options granted using the fair value-based method of accounting. During the six months ended March 31, 2023, we issued 462,431 options valued at $1,895,967. As of March 31, 2023, the total compensation cost related to nonvested awards not yet recognized is $8,800,348 and the weighted average period over which expense is expected to be recognized in months is 24.8.

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The following table summarizes the stock option activity for the three months ended December 31, 2022:

Weighted

    Weighted Average

Average

Remaining

Aggregate

    

Options

    

Exercise Price

    

Contractual Term

    

Intrinsic Value

Outstanding at September 30, 2022

 

8,174,563

$

3.78

 

8.05

$

9,188,491

Grants

 

 

 

Exercised

 

 

 

 

Expired

 

 

 

 

Forfeited

 

(2,777)

 

3.30

 

 

Outstanding at December 31, 2022

 

8,171,786

$

3.78

 

7.80

$

24,082,385

Exercisable at December 31, 2022

 

6,162,812

$

3.44

 

7.49

$

19,989,899

The aggregate intrinsic value in the preceding tables represents the total pretax intrinsic value, based on options with an exercise price less than our stock price of $6.62 as of December 31, 2022, and $6.75 as of December 31, 2021, which would have been received by the option holders had those option holders exercised their options as of that date.

The following table presents information related to stock options as of December 31, 2022:

Options outstanding

Weighted

Options

average

exercisable

Exercise

Number of

remaining life

number of

price

    

options

    

in years

    

options

$

2.58

382,790

3.66

382,790

1.98

1,472,892

5.84

1,472,891

2.67

833,333

7.46

753,333

3.30

2,621,053

7.87

1,838,504

1.71

100,000

8.17

99,999

8.52

83,333

8.33

83,333

8.25

200,000

8.34

105,556

7.05

16,667

8.56

7,870

7.20

16,667

8.57

7,870

7.50

16,667

8.59

16,666

6.90

278,727

8.76

169,357

7.05

25,000

8.82

7,292

8.25

141,667

9.31

7.74

45,000

9.37

7.05

8,333

9.53

7.86

6,667

9.67

4.95

1,922,990

9.73

1,217,351

8,171,786

6,162,812

Stock-based compensation

We recognize compensation expense for all stock options granted using the fair value-based method of accounting. During the three months ended December 31, 2022, no stock options were granted. As of December 31, 2022, the total compensation cost related to nonvested awards not yet recognized is $8,851,714 and the weighted average period over which expense is expected to be recognized in months is 24.1.

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The stock-based compensation expense related to option grants was $1,382,000$3,298,273 and $1,549,406,$2,665,724, for the threesix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2022,2023, and 2021,2022, respectively.

Restricted Stock Units

On September 18, 2022, the Compensation Committee of our Board of Directors approved Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) awards to certain officers and key employees pursuant to the terms of the Loop Media, Inc. Amended and Restated 2020 Equity Incentive Compensation Plan. On September 22, 2022, we granted an aggregate of  890,000 RSUs which vest over time subject to continued service. Each RSU was valued at the public offering price during our initial public offering of $5 per share, vesting 25% upon one year from the grant date and the remainder in equal quarterly installments over three (3) years.

The following table summarizes the RSU activity for the six months ended March 31, 2023:

Weighted

    Weighted Average

Average

Remaining

Aggregate

RSUs

    

Fair Value

    

Contractual Term

    

Intrinsic Value

Outstanding at September 30, 2022

890,000

$

5.00

 

3.29

$

5,117,500

Grants

212,004

 

6.23

 

2.75

1,219,023

Exercised

 

 

 

Expired

 

 

 

Forfeited

 

 

 

Outstanding at March 31, 2023

1,102,004

$

5.24

 

$

6,336,523

Exercisable at March 31, 2023

$

 

$

The aggregate intrinsic value in the preceding tables represents the total pretax intrinsic value, based on our stock price of $5.75 as of March 31, 2023, and $7.50 as of March 31, 2022. which would have been received by the RSU holders as of that date.

The following table presents information related to RSUs as of March 31, 2023:

RSUs outstanding

    Weighted Average

Grant Date

Number of

Remaining

Number of

Fair Value

    

RSUs

    

Life in Years

    

RSUs Vested

$

5.00

890,000

 

3.48

$

6.23

 

130,464

 

3.76

$

6.23

 

81,540

 

0.50

 

1,102,004

 

The stock-based compensation expense related to RSU grants was $764,898 and $0, for the six months ended March 31, 2023, and 2022, respectively.

As of DecemberMarch 31, 2022,2023, the total compensation cost related to nonvested RSU awards not yet recognized was $4,079,167$4,977,011 and the weighted average period over which expense is expected to be recognized in months was 44.0.39.8.

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Warrants

The following table summarizes the changes in warrants outstanding and the related prices for the shares of our common stock:

Warrants outstanding

Warrants outstanding

Warrants exercisable

Warrants outstanding

Warrants exercisable

Weighted

Weighted

Weighted

Weighted

average

average

average

average

remaining

Weighted

remaining

remaining

Weighted

remaining

contractual

average

contractual

contractual

average

contractual

Number

life

exercise

Number

life

Number

life

exercise

Number

life

Exercise prices

Exercise prices

    

outstanding

    

(years)

price

    

exercisable

    

(years)

Exercise prices

    

outstanding

    

(years)

price

    

exercisable

    

(years)

$

2.58

100,000

6.78

2.58

100,000

6.78

2.58

100,000

6.53

2.58

100,000

6.53

2.57

666,666

3.93

2.57

666,666

3.93

2.57

666,666

3.69

2.57

666,666

3.69

2.25

888,888

7.20

2.25

888,888

7.20

2.25

888,888

6.95

2.25

888,888

6.95

8.25

107,952

1.92

8.25

107,952

1.92

8.25

107,952

1.67

8.25

107,952

1.67

8.40

16,666

6.32

8.40

16,666

6.32

8.40

16,666

6.07

8.40

16,666

6.07

8.25

2,191,149

1.75

8.25

2,191,149

1.75

8.25

2,191,149

1.50

8.25

2,191,149

1.50

7.05

62,438

4.21

7.05

39,884

4.21

7.05

62,438

3.96

7.05

54,925

3.96

5.25

383,141

2.32

5.25

383,141

2.32

5.25

383,141

2.07

5.25

383,141

2.07

5.25

209,522

2.37

5.25

209,522

2.37

5.25

209,522

2.12

5.25

209,522

2.12

9.00

66,666

2.38

9.00

66,666

2.38

9.00

66,666

2.13

9.00

66,666

2.13

7.95

100,000

2.46

7.95

16,667

2

7.95

100,000

2.21

7.95

16,667

2.21

5.25

296,329

2.58

5.25

296,329

2.58

5.25

296,329

2.33

5.25

296,329

2.33

6.00

192,000

4.74

6.00

192,000

4.74

6.00

192,000

4.49

6.00

192,000

4.49

6.00

18,616

4.75

6.00

18,616

4.75

6.00

18,616

4.50

6.00

18,616

4.50

The following table summarizes the warrant activity for the threesix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2022:2023:

    

    

Weighted

    

    

Weighted

average

average

 exercise

 exercise

Number of

price per

Number of

price per

shares

share

shares

share

Outstanding at September 30, 2022

5,300,033

$

5.82

5,300,033

$

5.82

Issued

Exercised

Expired

Outstanding at December 31, 2022

 

5,300,033

$

Outstanding at March 31, 2023

 

5,300,033

$

5.82

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We record all warrants granted using the fair value-based method of accounting.

During the threesix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2022,2023, no warrants were issued. We recorded consulting expense of $130,682$203,443 as a result of current period vesting of previously issued warrants to various companies for consulting services.

NOTE 13 – INCOME TAXES

We calculate our interim income tax provision in accordance with ASC Topic 270, Interim Reporting and ASC Topic 740, Accounting for Income Taxes. At the end of each interim period, we estimate the annual effective tax rate and apply that rate to our ordinary year to date earnings. In addition, the tax effects of unusual or infrequently occurring items including changes in judgment about valuation allowances and effects of changes in enacted tax laws are recognized discretely in the interim period in which the change occurs. The computation of the annual estimated effective tax rate at each interim period requires certain estimates and significant judgment including the expected operating (loss) income for the year, permanent and temporary differences as a result of differences between amounts measured and recognized in accordance with tax laws and financial accounting standards, and the likelihood of recovering deferred tax assets generated

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in the current fiscal year. The accounting estimates used to compute income tax expense may change as new events occur or additional information is obtained.

For the threesix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2022,2023, we recorded an income tax provision of $1,230. For the threesix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2021,2022, we recorded an income tax provision of $251$1,051 related to state and local taxes. The effective rate for both the threesix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2022,2023, and 2021,2022, differ from the U.S. federal statutory rate of 21% as no income tax benefit was recorded for current year operating losses as we maintain a full valuation allowance on our deferred tax assets.

For the three months ended March 31, 2023, we recorded an income tax provision of $0. For the three months ended March 31, 2022, we recorded an income tax provision of $800 related to state and local taxes. The effective rate for both the three months ended March 31, 2023, and March 31, 2022, differ from the U.S. federal statutory rate of 21% as no income tax benefit was recorded for current year operating losses as we maintain a full valuation allowance on our deferred tax assets.

NOTE 14 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

SignificantWe have evaluated all subsequent events through the date of this report on Form 10-Q with the SEC, to ensure that this filing includes appropriate disclosure of events both recognized in the financial statements as of March 31, 2023, and events which occurred after March 31, 2023, but which were not recognized in the financial statements.

Debt Issuance

Effective as of May 10, 2023, we entered into a Secured Non-Revolving Line of Credit Loan Agreement (the “2023 Secured Loan Agreement”) with several individuals and institutional lenders (each individually a “Lender” and collectively, the “Lenders”) for aggregate loans of up to $4.0 million (the “2023 Secured Loan”), evidenced by a Secured Non-Revolving Line of Credit Promissory Notes (each a “2023 Secured Note” and collectively, the “2023 Secured Notes”), also effective as of May 10, 2023. The 2023 Secured Loan matures twenty-four (24) months from the date of the 2023 Secured Loan Agreement and accrues interest, payable semi-annually in arrears, at a fixed rate of interest equal to twelve (12) percent per year.

In connection with the 2023 Secured Loan, on May 10, 2023, we issued warrants (the “Warrants”) to purchase up to an aggregate of 369,517 shares of our common stock (the “Warrant Shares”) to the Lenders. The Warrants have an exercise price of $4.33 per share, expires on May 10, 2026 (the “Expiration Date”), and shall be exercisable at any time prior to the Expiration Date.

Under the2023 Secured Loan Agreement, we have granted to the Lenders a security interest in all of our present and future assets and properties, real or personal, tangible or intangible, wherever located, including products and proceeds thereof. In connection with the 2023 Secured Loan Agreement, the Lenders delivered subordination agreements (the “Subordination Agreements”) to GemCap Solutions, LLC, as successor and assign to Industrial Funding Group, Inc.(the “Senior Lender” or “GemCap”), pursuant to which our obligations to the Lenders and the indebtedness under the 2023 Secured Loan Agreement are subordinate and junior in right of payment to the indebtedness under our account receivable facility evidenced by that certain Loan and Security Agreement dated as of July 29, 2022, with the Senior Lender.

Excel Family Partners, LLLP (“Excel”), an entity managed by Bruce Cassidy, Chairman of our Board of Directors, is a Lender under the 2023 Secured Loan Agreement for an aggregate loan of $2.65 million. In connection with such loan, we issued a Warrant for 244,804 Warrant Shares to Excel.

The issuance of the Warrants was not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). The Warrants were issued in a private placement exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act, in reliance on the exemptions set forth in Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act.

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The descriptions of the Loan Agreement, the Notes, the Subordination Agreements and the Warrants are summaries and are qualified in their entirety by reference to the full texts of the Loan Agreement, the form of Note, the form of Subordination Agreement and the form of Warrant.

Excel Non-Revolving Line of Credit Amendment

Effective as of May 10, 2023, we entered into a Non-Revolving Line of Credit Agreement Amendment No. 2 (the “Excel Line of Credit Amendment No. 2”) and a Non-Revolving Line of Credit Promissory Note Amendment No. 2 (the “Excel Note Amendment No. 2,” and together, the “Excel Non-Revolving Line of Credit Amendments”) with Excel to extend the maturity date of the Excel Non-Revolving Loan from twenty-four (24) months to twenty-five (25) months from the date of the Excel Non-Revolving Loan.

The descriptions of the Excel Non-Revolving Line of Credit Amendments are summaries and are qualified in their entirety by reference to the full texts of the Excel Line of Credit Amendment No. 2 and the Excel Note Amendment No. 2.

Shelf Registration ($50 Million ATM)

We have recently renewedfiled a shelf Registration Statement on Form S-3 that has been declared effective by the Securities and updatedExchange Commission.  On May 12, 2023, we entered into an At Market Issuance Sales Agreement (the “Sales Agreement”) with B. Riley Securities, Inc. (the “Agent”) pursuant to which we may offer and sell, from time to time through the lastAgent, shares of our three limited, non-exclusive licensescommon stock, par value $0.0001 per share (“Common Stock”), for aggregate gross proceeds of up to digitally distribute certain music videos and related materials to our OOH clients in$50,000,000. Since May 12, 2023, we have not had any sales under the United States owned or controlled by the major record labels; Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, and Warner Music Group (collectively, the “Music Labels”) and have now done so with all three Music Labels.

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

STATEMENT ON FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION

This report (“Report”) on Form 10-Q contains certain forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact are “forward-looking statements” for purposes of these provisions, including any projections of earnings, revenues, or other financial items; any statements of the plans, strategies, and objectives of management for future operations; any statements concerning proposed new products, services, or developments; any statements regarding future economic conditions or performance; statements of belief; and any statement of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. Such forward-looking statements are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties, and actual results could differ materially from those anticipated by the forward-looking statements.

These forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the following: competition, promotional costs and risk of declining revenues. Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this filing, and we assume no obligation to update such forward-looking statements. The following discusses our financial condition and results of operations based upon our financial statements which have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. It should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and the notes thereto included elsewhere herein.

The following discussion and analysis provides information which our management believes to be relevant to an assessment and understanding of our results of operations and financial condition. The discussion should be read together with our financial statements and the notes to the financial statements, which are included in this report.Report.

Overview

We are a multichannel digital video platform media company that uses marketing technology, or “MarTech,” to generate revenue and offer our services. Our technology and vast library of videos and licensed content enable us to curate and distribute short-form videos to out-of-home (“OOH”) dining, hospitality, retail, convenience stores and other locations and venues to enable them to inform, entertain and engage their customers. In addition, our technology provides third-party advertisers with a targeted marketing and promotional tool for their products and services and, in certain instances, allows us to measure the number of potential viewers of such advertising and promotional materials. We also allow OOH clients to access our service without advertisements by paying a monthly subscription fee.

We offer hand-curated music video content licensed from major and independent record labels, including Universal Music Group (“Universal”), Sony Music Entertainment (“Sony”), and Warner Music Group (“Warner” and collectively with Universal and Sony, the “Music Labels”), as well as non-music video content, which is predominantly licensed or acquired from third parties, including action sports clips, drone and atmospheric footage, trivia, news headlines, lifestyle channels and kid-friendly videos, as well as movie, television and video game trailers, amongst other content. We distribute our content and advertising inventory to digital screens located in OOH locations primarily through (i) our owned and operated platform (the “O&O Platform”) of Loop Media-designed “small-box” streaming Android media players (“Loop Players”) and legacy ScreenPlay computers and (ii) through screens on digital networks owned and operated by third parties (each a “Partner Platform” and collectively the “Partner Platforms,” and together with the O&O Platform, the “Loop Platform”). As of DecemberMarch 31, 2022,2023, we had 26,90332,734 QAUs operating on our O&O Platform. See “— Key Performance Indicators.” We launched our Partner Platforms business beginning in May 2022 with one partner on approximately 17,000 of the partner’s screens and are in the process of finalizing an additional approximately 13,500 screens in a second Partner Platform, forhave a total of approximately 30,50024,000 screens across our Partner Platforms in the near term. We expect to begin earning revenue on these additional screens in our second fiscal quarter endingas of March 31, 2023. In line with our continued focus on business customers, we have deemphasized the distribution of our content channels to consumers in hotel rooms and our arrangement to do so will be ending later this fiscal year.

Key Performance Indicators

We review our quarterly active units (“QAUs”) and average revenue per unit player (“ARPU”), among other key performance indicators, to evaluate our business, measure our performance, identify trends affecting our business, formulate financial projections and make strategic decisions.

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Quarterly Active Units

We define an “active unit” as (i) an ad-supported Loop Player (or DOOH location using our ad- supported service through our “Loop for Business” application or using an DOOH venue-owned computer screening our content) that is online, used on our O&O Platform, playing content and has checked into the Loop analytics system at least once in the 90-day period or (ii) a DOOH location customer using our subscription service on our O&O Platform at any time during the 90-day period. We use “QAU” to refer to the number of such active units during such period. We do not count towards our QAUs any Loop Players or screens used on our Partner Platform.

For the quarter ended DecemberMarch 31, 2022,2023, QAU was 26,903,up 22% to 32,734 compared to 18,24026,903 for the quarter ended September 30, 2022, a 47% increase.December 31, 2022. The growth in QAUs was almost entirely the result of growth in our ad-supported Loop Players. This growth was impacted by our increased focus, and the provision of additional resources, to our affiliate program, increased Loop Player requests by certain of our affiliate partners and the introduction of an automated system for our client success team to identify Loop Players that have gone offline to enable us to reengage with the relevant customers and reactivate their Loop Players. QAU was 18,240 for the quarter ended September 30, 2022, 12,584 for the quarter ended June 30, 2022, and 10,530 for the quarter ended March 31, 2022, and 8,156 for the quarter ended December 31, 2021.2022.

Average Revenue Per Unit

We define a “unit player” as (i) an ad-supported Loop Player (or a DOOH location using our ad- supported service through our “Loop for Business” application or using a DOOH location-owned computer screening our content) that is online, used on our O&O Platform, playing content and has checked into the Loop analytics system at least once in the 90-day period or (ii) a DOOH location customer using our paid subscription service on our O&O Platform at any time during the 90-day period. A unit player that is supported by our advertising-based revenue model is an ad-supported unit player and a unit player that is supported by a subscription-based revenue model is a subscription unit player. We calculate advertising ARPU (“AD ARPU”) by dividing quarterly revenues from our DOOH ad-supported service on our O&O Platform for the period by QAUs for our ad-supported unit players on our O&O Platform. We calculate subscription ARPU (“SUB ARPU”) by dividing quarterly revenues from our DOOH subscription-supported service on our O&O Platform for the period by QAUs for our subscription-supported unit players on our O&O Platform. We do not include in our unit players count, AD ARPU or SUB ARPU any Loop Players or screens used on our Partner Platform.

Our AD ARPU fluctuates based on a number of factors, including the length of time in a quarter that a unit player is activated and operating, the CPMs we are able to achieve for our advertising impressions, and the advertising fill rates that we are able to achieve. Our SUB ARPU fluctuates based on a number of factors, including the timing of the start of a customer subscription for a subscription-supported unit player, the number of ad-supported unit players we have, and the price clients pay for those subscriptions. An increase in the number of unit players over the course of a quarterly period may have the effect of decreasing quarterly ARPU, particularly if such players are added towards the end of the quarterly period. Increases or decreases in ARPU may not correspond with increases or decreases in our revenue, and ARPU may be calculated in a manner different than any similar key performance indicator used by other companies.

For the quarter ended DecemberMarch 31, 2022,2023, AD ARPU was $324,$99, compared to $356$324 for the quarter ended September 30,December 31, 2022, a 9%69% decrease primarily resulting from significantly lower CPMs and decreased fill rates beginning mid-way through the period November 2022, which offset strong CPMs and fill rates early in the period leading up to the U.S. elections, which had a positive impact on AD ARPU during the quarter. AD ARPU was $356 for the quarter ended September 30, 2022, $526 for the quarter ended June 30, 2022, and $435 for the quarter ended March 31, 2022, and $2362022.

For the quarter ended March 31, 2023, SUB ARPU was $260, compared to $323 for the quarter ended December 31, 2021.

For the quarter ended December 31, 2022, a 20% decrease. SUB ARPU was $323, compared to $387 for the quarter ended September 30, 2022, a 17% decrease. SUB ARPU was $235 for the quarter ended June 30, 2022, and $429 for the quarter ended March 31, 2022, and $410 for the quarter ended December 31, 2021.2022.

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Components of Results of Operations

Revenue

The majority of our revenue is generated from ad sales, which is recognized at the time the digital advertising impressions are filled and the advertisements are played.  Revenue generated from content subscription services in customized formats is recognized over the term of the service. The revenue generated from hardware for ongoing subscription content delivery is recognized at the point of the hardware delivery. Revenue generated from content and streaming services, including content encoding and hosting, are recognized over the term of the service based on bandwidth usage.

Cost of Revenue

Cost of revenue consists of expenses related to licensing, content delivery and technology support. Significant expenses include royalties and license fees paid to content providers as well as network infrastructure and server hosting.

Total Operating Expenses

Operating expenses are attributable to the general overhead related to all the products and services that we provide to our clients and, as a result, they are presented in an aggregate total. Our operating expenses include sales, general and administrative expenses and goodwill impairment.  

Sales, General and Administrative Expenses

Sales and marketing expenses consist primarily of employee compensation and related costs associated with our sales and marketing staff, including salaries, benefits, bonuses and commissions as well as costs relating to our marketing and business development. We intend to continue to invest resources in our sales and marketing initiatives to drive growth and extend our market position.

General and administrative expenses consist of employee compensation and related costs for executive, finance, legal, human resources, recruiting, and employee-related information technology and administrative personnel, including salaries, benefits, and bonuses, as well as depreciation, facilities, recruiting and other corporate services.

Other Income/Expense

Interest Expense

Interest expense consists of interest expense on our outstanding indebtedness and amortization of debt issuance costs.

Income Taxes

We account for income taxes in accordance with ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes. ASC 740 requires a company to use the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes, whereby deferred tax assets are recognized for deductible temporary differences, and deferred tax liabilities are recognized for taxable temporary differences. Temporary differences are the differences between the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and their tax bases. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion, or all of, the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted for the effect of changes in tax laws and rates on the date of enactment.

Under ASC 740, a tax position is recognized as a benefit only if it is “more likely than not” that the tax position would be sustained in a tax examination, with a tax examination being presumed to occur. The amount recognized is the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized on examination.

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For tax positions not meeting the “more likely than not” test, no tax benefit is recorded. We have no material uncertain tax positions for any of the reporting periods presented.

We recognize accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as part of income tax expense. We have also made a policy election to treat the income tax with respect to global intangible low-tax income as a period expense when incurred.

In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU No. 2019-12, Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes, as part of its initiative to reduce complexity in accounting standards. The amendments in the ASU are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, including interim periods therein. The adoption of this standard in the first quarter of 2022 had no impact on our consolidated financial statements.

Consolidated Results of Operations

The following tables 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.

Three months ended December 31, 

    

2022

    

2021

    

$ variance

    

% variance

Revenue

 

$

14,825,831

 

$

2,996,034

 

$

11,829,797

 

395

%

Cost of revenue

 

9,139,800

 

1,444,977

 

7,694,823

 

533

%

Gross profit margin

5,686,031

 

1,551,057

 

4,134,974

 

267

%

Total operating expenses

 

9,936,657

 

5,909,680

 

4,026,977

 

68

%

Loss from operations

 

(4,250,626)

 

(4,358,623)

 

107,997

 

(2)

%

Other income (expense):

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Interest income

 

 

200

 

(200)

 

(100)

%

Interest expense

 

(1,007,583)

 

(504,117)

 

(503,466)

 

100

%

Gain (Loss) on extinguishment of debt, net

490,051

(490,051)

(100)

Change in fair value of derivatives

98,745

(98,745)

(100)

%

Total other income (expense)

 

(1,007,583)

 

84,879

 

(1,092,462)

 

(1,287)

%

Provision for income taxes

 

(1,230)

 

(251)

 

(979)

 

390

%

Net loss

$

(5,259,439)

 

$

(4,273,995)

 

$

(985,444)

 

23

%

For the three months ended March 31, 2023, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2022:

    

Three months ended March 31, 

2023

    

2022

    

$ variance

    

% variance

Revenue

$

5,393,231

 

$

4,879,839

 

$

513,392

 

11

%

Cost of revenue

3,808,150

 

3,515,217

 

292,933

 

8

%

Gross profit

1,585,081

 

1,364,622

 

220,459

 

16

%

Total operating expenses

10,480,130

 

5,891,831

 

4,588,299

 

78

%

Loss from operations

(8,895,049)

 

(4,527,209)

 

(4,367,840)

 

96

%

Other income (expense):

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Interest income

 

 

 

N/A

%

Interest expense

(919,444)

 

(494,389)

 

(425,055)

 

86

%

Gain/(Loss) on extinguishment of debt, net

N/A

%

Change in fair value of derivatives

 

47,568

 

(47,568)

 

(100)

%

Other income

(2,624)

(2,624)

N/A

%

Total other income (expense)

(922,068)

 

(446,821)

 

(475,247)

 

106

%

Provision for income taxes

 

(800)

 

800

 

(100)

%

Net loss

$

(9,817,117)

 

$

(4,974,830)

 

$

(4,842,287)

 

97

%

Revenue

Our revenue for the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2022,2023, was $14,825,831,$5,393,231, an increase of $11,829,797,$513,392, or 395%11%, from $2,996,034$4,879,839 for the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2021.2022. This increase was primarily driven by significantly more Loop Players deployed into the market, as well as the benefit from our Partner Platform business that was launched in May 2022.2022, offset by a general slowdown in the overall digital advertising spend due to the macro-economic environment.

We are not immune to the challenges presented by the broader macro environment. We areWe’re seeing headwinds in overall digital ad spend that started to emerge in the second half of our quarter ended December 31, 2022, that hasand continued into calendarthrough our quarter ended March 31, 2023. During the quarter we also benefitted from unusually strong seasonal advertising relatedWe are not immune to the political election cyclechallenges the broader macro environment presents and its impact on advertising. Similar to many companies that rely on the advertising market, we continue to see industry and macro headwinds in November, which contributedoverall digital ad spend due to general industry pressures and continued uncertainty about a potential recession. We believe these headwinds were exacerbated in recent months by the traditional seasonality of advertising, with the three months ending March 31 typically being the slowest calendar quarter for ad sales for us and the market generally. As a result, we have seen revenue and our outperformance and offset the challenging second halfresults of our fiscal Q1.

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Despite these advertising market and macro headwinds, we delivered over 57,000 active Loop Players/Partner Screens across the Loop Platform for the end of March 2023, which is 5.4 times the 10,530 active Loop Players/Partner Screens for the quarter that ended March 31, 2022. This included approximately 33,000 active Loop Players in our O&O Platform and approximately 24,000 screens across our Partner Platform. This performance continues to validate our distribution model and the appeal of our content and technology stack across various venue types and geographies, which we believe will positively impact our operating results when advertising spend begins to increase.

Given recent challenges in the overall ad market, we have focused our efforts on increased efficiency and cost cutting, while still maintaining our focus on, and dedication to, the continued growth of our business. As a result, we have made cuts and adjustments across several aspects of our business. Part of these changes were coincidentally just the natural result of where we are in our growth cycle, with the downturn in advertising demand and other challenges reinforcing changes that we were looking to make in any event.  We are implementing a plan to reduce operating costs, including the reduction of labor and related costs by approximately 20%. Part of this reduction included integrating our Loop Media Studios division into other parts of the business. We also renegotiated or signed content licenses to reduce average content costs and found ways to make our content license margins stronger. In fact, we saw an uplift in margin toward the end of the three months ended March 31, 2023.

Our larger distribution footprint as at March 31, 2023 increased our monthly video impressions viewed, which we estimate to be over 2 billion (based on videos streamed to all of our out of home customer locations and the average number of viewers estimated in each location across our O&O Platform).

We believe our business model of providing free streaming TV to businesses through our free-to-the-user Loop Player will make the distribution growth in our O&O Platform more resilient than a subscription-based business model or one that requires an end user to provide a credit card or other payment information. In addition, we believe our strong track record in digital advertising and the proven business model of acting as a digital advertising sales service provider for third-party partners sets the groundwork for further expansion of our Partner Platform business.

The growth in our distribution has allowed us to make a push into direct ad sales, beyond our traditional sole focus on open exchange programmatic digital advertising. Direct ad sales typically result in higher cost-per-thousand ad impressions (CPMs) for advertising inventory. We believe the scale of our distribution platform and the premium quality of our CTV-like content makes us attractive to companies wishing to advertise in digital media outside of the home. To further these efforts, we have assembled an efficient and focused direct sales team and expect to see the result of their efforts over the course of the second half of our fiscal year ended September 30, 2023. The development of a direct ad sales team is the natural evolution of our business from initial ad revenue growth via programmatic demand which our now larger distribution footprint can support. Direct ad sales typically require a minimum threshold of distribution reach before it can be deemed scalable, and our recent distribution growth has allowed us to generate more interest from a greater number of ad sales buyers. We are pleased to say that we are at this stage of growth and look forward to more of an impact from direct sales in the quarters ahead and becoming less dependent on programmatic advertising demand.

We have also turned our attention to improving our margins by changing the mix of premium content that we play on our O&O Network. In addition, in recent months, we have negotiated new content licenses for certain of our non-music video content, which has allowed us to lower the cost of existing channels and create new lower cost channels. As these agreements start to take effect and if we can drive viewers to these channels, we expect to see improved margins for our non-music video channels as a group in the second half of our fiscal year ended September 30, 2023.

Our customer acquisition cost is primarily influenced by the cost of our digital marketing, as a significant portion of our Loop Player distribution is reliant on OOH locations responding to our online advertisements. In recent months we have placed renewed focus on our affiliate network, which compensates 3rd parties upon the successful installation and operation of our Loop Players and services, which allows us to defer payment for acquiring new customers until they are actually acquired.

We distribute our content and advertising inventory to digital screens located in OOH locations primarily through (i) our owned and operated platform (the “O&O Platform”) of Loop Media-designed “small-box” streaming Android

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media players and legacy ScreenPlay computers (together, the “Loop Players/Partner Screens”) and (ii) through screens on digital platforms owned and operated by third parties (each a “Partner Platform” and collectively, the “Partner Platforms,” and together with the O&O Platform, the “Loop Platform”). We define an “active” Loop Player as (i) an ad-supported Loop Player (or DOOH location using our ad- supported service through our “Loop for Business” application or using an DOOH venue-owned computer screening our content) that is online, used on our O&O Platform, playing content and has checked into the Loop analytics system at least once in the 90-day period ending on the date of measurement or (ii) a DOOH location customer using our subscription service on our O&O Platform at any time during the 90-day period. We do not count towards our active Loop Players any Loop Players or screens used on our Partner Platforms.

Cost of Revenue

Our cost of revenue for the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2022,2023, was $9,139,800,$3,808,150, an increase of $7,694,823,$292,933, or 533%8%, from $1,444,977$3,515,217 for the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2021.2022. This increase in cost of revenue was primarily due to increased royalties and license fees associated with higher business activities and revenue share arrangements with the Music Labels and content providers. In addition, our network infrastructure and server hosting costs rose primarily due to the expansion of our business and customers using our service.  

Gross Profit Margin

Our gross profit margin for the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2022,2023, was $5,686,031,$1,585,081, an increase of $4,134,974,$220,459, or 267%16%, from $1,551,057$1,364,622 for the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2021.2022. This slight increase in gross profit margin was primarily due to increased revenue.driven by new contracts with reduced average content costs.

Our gross profit margin as a percentage of total revenue for the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2022,2023, was approximately 38.4%29.4% compared to 51.8%28% for the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2021.2022. The percentage decreaseincrease was primarily driven by revenue mix as the year-ago period did not include the launch of our Partner Platform business, which carries lower gross margin but higher operating margin.

The relative contributions to total revenue of our O&O Platform and Partner Platforms businesses will impact our gross profit margin as a percentage of total revenue in future periods, as each of those businesses have different cost of revenue components with a lower gross profit margin in our Partner Platforms business.

Total Operating Expenses

Our operating expenses for the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2022,2023, were $9,936,657,$10,480,130, an increase of $4,026,977,$4,588,299, or 68%78%, from $5,909,680$5,891,831 for the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2021.2022. This increase in operating expenses was primarily due to an increase in sales, general and administrative expenses as well as stock-based compensation, as follows:  

Sales, General and Administrative Expenses

Our Sales, General and Administrative Expenses for the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2022,2023, were $7,958,135,$7,769,314, an increase of $3,699,954,$3,082,988, or 82%66%, from $4,360,684$4,686,326 for the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2021.2022.  This increase in sales, general and administrative expenses was primarily due to greater marketing, customer acquisition and retention spend as well as higher public companyincreased payroll costs related to our public offering and up-listing to the NYSE American.stock compensation expense.  More specifically:

Our payroll costs for the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2022,2023, were $3,197,117,$3,579,541, an increase of $1,338,6281,452,242 or 73%68% from $1,840,489$2,127,299 for the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2021,2022, primarily due to increased headcount and increased commissions commensurate with an increase in sales.the implementation of a corporate bonus program.
Our marketing costs for the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2022,2023, were $2,968,140,$2,728,993, an increase of $1,838,612$1,357,974 or 163%99% from $1,129,527$1,371,019 for the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2021,2022, primarily due to increased advertising spend to increase the market for our Loop Players, the introduction of a rewards program for our customers and securing affiliate partnerships aimed at the distribution and activation of Loop Players.Players partially offset by a reduction in digital and special audience spend.
Our stock compensation (non-cash) for the three months ended December 31, 2022, was $1,790,807, an increase of $274,213 or 18% from $1,516,594 for the three months ended December 31, 2021, primarily due to the granting of stock option awards and RSUs to existing and new employees since December 31, 2021, which resulted in additional expenses for the three months ended December 31, 2022.  

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Our professional fees for the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2022,2023, were $452,992,$377,913, a decrease of $12,856$47,745 or 3%11% from $465,849$425,658 for the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2021.2022.
Our administration fees for the three months ended March 31, 2023, were $354,419, an increase of $296,078 or 507% from $58,341 for the three months ended March 31, 2022, primarily due to an increase in insurance premiums and board fees.

Stock-Based Compensation

Our stock compensation (non-cash) for the three months ended March 31, 2023, was $2,475,807, an increase of $1,302,702 or 111% from $1,173,106 for the three months ended March 31, 2022, primarily due to the granting of stock option awards to existing and new employees as well as restricted stock units to the Board of Directors and Executive Officers since March 31, 2022, which resulted in additional expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2023.  

Total Other Income (Expense)

Our other expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2023, were $922,068, an increase of $475,247 or 106% from $446,821 other income for the three months ended March 31, 2022. This increase in other expenses was primarily due to increased interest expense from rising interest rates and increased borrowing.

For the six months ended March 31, 2023, compared to the six months ended March 31, 2022:

Six months ended March 31, 

    

2023

    

2022

    

$ variance

    

% variance

Revenue

 

$

20,219,062

 

$

7,875,873

 

$

12,343,189

 

157

%

Cost of revenue

 

12,947,950

 

4,960,194

 

7,987,756

 

161

%

Gross profit margin

7,271,112

 

2,915,679

 

4,355,433

 

149

%

Total operating expenses

 

20,416,787

 

11,801,511

 

8,615,276

 

73

%

Loss from operations

 

(13,145,675)

 

(8,885,832)

 

(4,259,843)

 

48

%

Other income (expense):

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Interest income

 

 

200

 

(200)

 

(100)

%

Interest expense

 

(1,927,027)

 

(998,506)

 

(928,521)

 

93

%

Gain (Loss) on extinguishment of debt, net

490,051

(490,051)

(100)

%

Change in fair value of derivatives

146,313

(146,313)

(100)

%

Other income

(2,624)

(2,624)

N/A

%

Total other income (expense)

 

(1,929,651)

 

(361,942)

 

(1,567,709)

 

433

%

Provision for income taxes

 

(1,230)

 

(1,051)

 

(179)

 

17

%

Net loss

$

(15,076,556)

 

$

(9,248,825)

 

$

(5,827,731)

 

63

%

Revenue

Our revenue for the six months ended March 31, 2023, was $20,219,062, an increase of $12,343,189, or 157%, from $7,875,873 for the six months ended March 31, 2022. This increase was primarily driven by significantly more Loop Players deployed into the market, as well as the benefit from our Partner Platform business that was launched in May 2022.

Cost of Revenue

Our cost of revenue for the six months ended March 31, 2023, was $12,947,950, an increase of $7,987,756, or 161%, from $4,960,194 for the six months ended March 31, 2022. This increase in cost of revenue was primarily due to increased royalties and license fees associated with higher business activities and revenue share arrangements with the

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AsMusic Labels and content providers. In addition, our network infrastructure and server hosting costs rose primarily due to the expansion of our business and customers using our service.  

Gross Profit Margin

Our gross profit margin for the six months ended March 31, 2023, was $7,271,112, an increase of $4,355,433, or 149%, from $2,915,679 for the six months ended March 31, 2022.  This increase in gross profit margin was primarily due to increased revenue as well as new contracts with reduced average content costs.

Our gross profit margin as a percentage of total revenue for the six months ended March 31, 2023, was approximately 36% compared to 37% for the six months ended March 31, 2022. The slight percentage decrease was primarily driven by revenue mix as the year-ago period did not include the launch of our Partner Platform business, which carries lower gross margin but higher operating margin.

The relative contributions to total revenue of our O&O Platform and Partner Platforms businesses will impact our gross profit margin as a percentage of total revenue in future periods, as each of those businesses have different cost of revenue components with a lower gross profit margin in our Partner Platforms business.

Total Operating Expenses

Our operating expenses for the six months ended March 31, 2023, were $20,416,787, an increase of $8,615,276, or 73%, from $11,801,511 for the six months ended March 31, 2022. This increase in operating expenses was primarily due to an increase in sales, general and administrative expenses as well as stock-based compensation, as follows:  

Sales, General and Administrative Expenses

Our Sales, General and Administrative Expenses for the six months ended March 31, 2023, were reduced significantly$15,727,448, an increase of $6,713,251, or 74%, from $9,014,197 for the six months ended March 31, 2022.  This increase in sales, general and administrative expenses was primarily due to greater marketing, customer acquisition and retention spend, increased payroll costs as well as higher public company costs related to our public offering and uplisting to the NYSE American. More specifically:

Our payroll costs for the six months ended March 31, 2023, were $6,766,588, an increase of$2,846,529 or 73% from $3,920,059 for the six months ended March 31, 2022, primarily due to increased headcount and the implementation of a corporate bonus program.
Our marketing costs for the six months ended March 31, 2023, were $5,835,275, an increase of $3,399,464 or 140% from $2,435,811 for the six months ended March 31, 2022, primarily due to increased advertising spend to increase the market for our Loop Players, the rewards program for our customers and securing affiliate partnerships aimed at the distribution and activation of Loop Players partially offset by a reduction in digital and special audience spend.
Our professional fees for the six months ended March 31, 2023, were $889,361, a decrease of $211,359 or 19% from $1,100,720 for the six months ended March 31, 2022.
Our administration fees for the six months ended March 31, 2023, were $751,843, an increase of $597,304 or 387% from $154,539 for thesix months ended March 31, 2022, primarily due to an increase in insurance premiums and board fees.

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Stock-Based Compensation

Our stock compensation (non-cash) for the six months ended March 31, 2023, was $4,266,614, an increase of $1,544,102 or 57% from $2,722,512 for the six months ended March 31, 2022, primarily due to the granting of stock option awards and RSUs to existing and new employees as well as restricted stock units to the Board of Directors and Executive Officers since March 31, 2022, which resulted in additional expenses for the six months ended March 31, 2023.  

Sales, General and Administrative Expenses as a percentage of total revenue for the six months ended March 31, 2023, was approximately 77.8% compared to 114.5% for the six months ended March 31, 2022, a significant reduction as we continued to improve our operating leverage.

Total Other Income (Expense)

Our other expenses for the threesix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2022,2023, were $1,007,583,$1,929,651, an increase of $1,092,462$1,567,709 or 1,287%433% from $84,879$361,942 other income for the threesix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2021.2022. This increase in other expenses was primarily due to increased interest expense from rising interest rates and increased borrowing.

Non-GAAP EBITDA

We believe that the presentation of EBITDA, a financial measure that is not part of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, or U.S. GAAP, provides investors with additional information about our financial results. EBITDA is an important supplemental measure used by our Board of Directors and management to evaluate our operating performance from period-to-period on a consistent basis and as a measure for planning and forecasting overall expectations and for evaluating actual results against such expectations. We define EBITDA as earnings before interest expense (income), income tax (expense)/benefit, depreciation and amortization.

EBITDA is not measured in accordance with, or an alternative to, measures prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. In addition, this non-GAAP measure is not based on any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles. As a non-GAAP measure, EBITDA has limitations in that it does not reflect all of the amounts associated with our results of operations as determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP. In particular:

EBITDA does not reflect the amounts we paid in interest expense on our outstanding debt;
EBITDA does not reflect the amounts we received in interest income on our investments;
EBITDA does not reflect the amounts we paid in taxes or other components of our tax provision;
EBITDA does not include depreciation expense from fixed assets; and
EBITDA does not include amortization expense.

Because of these limitations, you should consider EBITDA alongside other financial performance measures including net income (loss) and our financial results presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

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The following table provides a reconciliation of net loss to EBITDA for each of the periods indicated:

    

Three months ended December 31, 

    

Three months ended March 31, 

Six months ended March 31, 

2022

    

2021

2023

    

2022

2023

    

2022

GAAP net loss

$

(5,259,439)

$

(4,273,995)

$

(9,817,117)

$

(4,974,830)

$

(15,076,556)

$

(9,248,825)

Adjustments to reconcile to EBITDA:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Interest expense

 

1,007,583

 

504,117

 

919,444

 

494,389

 

1,927,027

 

998,506

Interest income

 

 

(200)

 

 

 

 

(200)

Depreciation and amortization expense*

 

869,883

 

343,458

 

865,552

378,557

1,735,435

722,015

Income Tax expense/(benefit)

 

1,230

 

251

 

 

800

 

1,230

 

1,051

EBITDA

$

(3,380,743)

$

(3,426,369)

$

(8,032,121)

$

(4,101,084)

$

(11,412,864)

$

(7,527,453)

*Includes amortization of content assets.assets for cost of revenue and operating expenses.

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Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA

We believe that the presentation of Adjusted EBITDA, a financial measure that is not part of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, or U.S. GAAP, provides investors with additional information about our financial results. Adjusted EBITDA is an important supplemental measure used by our Board of Directors and management to evaluate our operating performance from period-to-period on a consistent basis and as a measure for planning and forecasting overall expectations and for evaluating actual results against such expectations.

We define Adjusted EBITDA as earnings before interest expense (income), income tax (expense)/benefit, depreciation and amortization, adjusted for stock-based compensation and non-recurring income and expenses, if any.

Adjusted EBITDA is not measured in accordance with, or an alternative to, measures prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. In addition, this non-GAAP measure is not based on any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles. As a non-GAAP measure, Adjusted EBITDA has limitations in that it does not reflect all of the amounts associated with our results of operations as determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP. In particular:

Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect the amounts we paid in interest expense on our outstanding debt;
Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect the amounts we paid in taxes or other components of our tax provision;
Adjusted EBITDA does not include depreciation expense from fixed assets;
Adjusted EBITDA does not include amortization expense;
Adjusted EBITDA does not include the impact of stock-based compensation;
Adjusted EBITDA does not include the impact of the gain on extinguishment of debt;
Adjusted EBITDA does not include the impact of the change in fair value of derivative.

Because of these limitations, you should consider Adjusted EBITDA alongside other financial performance measures including net income (loss) and our financial results presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

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The following table provides a reconciliation of net loss to Adjusted EBITDA for each of the periods indicated:

    

Three months ended December 31, 

    

Three months ended March 31, 

Six months ended March 31, 

2022

    

2021

2023

    

2022

2023

    

2022

GAAP net loss

$

(5,259,439)

$

(4,273,995)

$

(9,817,117)

$

(4,974,830)

$

(15,076,556)

$

(9,248,825)

Adjustments to reconcile to Adjusted EBITDA:

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

  

 

  

Interest expense

 

1,007,583

 

504,117

 

919,444

 

494,389

 

1,927,027

 

998,506

Interest income

 

 

(200)

 

 

 

 

(200)

Depreciation and amortization expense *

 

869,883

 

343,458

 

865,552

 

378,557

 

1,735,435

 

722,015

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

1,230

 

251

 

 

800

 

1,230

 

1,051

Stock-based compensation**

 

1,790,807

 

1,516,594

 

2,475,807

 

1,173,106

 

4,266,614

 

2,722,512

Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt, net

 

 

(490,051)

Gain on extinguishment of debt

(490,051)

Change in fair value of derivative

 

 

(98,745)

(47,568)

(146,313)

Adjusted EBITDA

$

(1,589,936)

$

(2,498,571)

$

(5,556,314)

$

(2,975,546)

$

(7,146,250)

$

(5,441,305)

*Includes amortization of content assets.assets for cost of revenue and operating expenses.

** Includes options, restricted stock units (“RSUs”) and warrants.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

As of DecemberMarch 31, 2022,2023, we had cash of approximately $7,753,644.$4.7 million. The following table provides a summary of our net cash flows from operating, investing, and financing activities.

Three months ended December 31, 

Six months ended March 31, 

    

2022

    

2021

    

2023

    

2022

Net cash used in operating activities

$

(6,823,229)

$

(3,477,763)

$

(8,715,387)

$

(5,598,220)

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(618,032)

 

 

(1,046,876)

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

 

1,122,991

 

977,313

 

341,112

 

2,073,670

Change in cash

 

(6,318,270)

 

(2,500,450)

 

(9,421,151)

 

(3,524,550)

Cash, beginning of period

 

14,071,914

 

4,162,548

 

14,071,914

 

4,162,548

Cash, end of period

$

7,753,644

$

1,662,098

$

4,650,763

$

637,998

Cash Flows for the ThreeSix Months Ended DecemberMarch 31, 2022,2023, and 20212022

Net Cash Flow Used in Operating Activities

Our net cash used in operating activities during the threesix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2022,2023, was $6,823,229,$8,715,387, an increase of $3,345,466,$3,117,167, or 96%56%, from $3,477,763$5,598,220 for the threesix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2021.2022. This increase in net cash used in the threesix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2022,2023, was primarily due to the net loss of $5,259,439$15,076,556 and a net decrease in operating assets and liabilities of $4,928,594,$944,720, offset by stock-based compensation expense of $1,790,807,$4,266,614, amortization of content assets of $682,167,$1,312,710, amortization of debt discount of $661,335,$1,244,329, depreciation and amortization expense of $187,716$422,725 and amortization of right-of-use assets of $42,779.$59,511.

Our net cash used in operating activities for the threesix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2021,2022, was $3,477,763$5,598,220 primarily due to the net loss of $4,273,995, a net decrease in operating assets and liabilities of $924,639,$9,248,825, a gain on extinguishment of debt of $490,051 and a change in fair value of derivatives of $98,745,$146,313, a net decrease in operating assets and liabilities of $57,369 offset by stock-based compensation expense of $1,549,406,$2,722,512, amortization of debt discount of $358,248,$713,197, amortization of content assets of $311,055,$657,213, payment in kind for interest stock issuance of $88,500, amortization of right-of-use assets of $38,555,$78,114, depreciation and amortization of $32,403$64,802 and a write-off for bad debt expense of $20,000.

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Net Cash Flow Used in Investing Activities

Our net cash used in investing activities during the threesix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2022,2023, was $618,032,$1,046,876, primarily due to the purchase of property and equipment of $618,032$1,046,876 compared to $0 for the threesix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2021.2022.

Net Cash Flow Provided by Financing Activities

Our net cash provided by financing activities during the threesix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2023, was $341,112, a decrease of $1,732,558 or 84% from $2,073,670 for the six months ended March 31, 2022, was $1,122,991, an increase of $145,678 or 15% from $977,313 for the three months ended December 31, 2021, primarily due to net proceeds from non-revolving line of credit of $1,429,441,$28,087,249 and short swing profit recovery of $1,201, offset by the repaymentpayments on loansline of credit of $27,326,600, payment of acquisition-related consideration of $250,125, issuance costs related to the uplist of our stock on the NYSE American of $86,330, deferred offering costs of $56,024$61,983, and debt issuance costs of $301.$22,300.

Our net cash provided by financing activities for the threesix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2021,2022, was $2,073,670 primarily due to receipt of proceeds from credit facility of $1,500,000, proceeds from the issuance of common stock of $1,250,000, offset by the repayment on loans of a stockholder’s loan$552,832 and deferred offering costs of $272,687.$123,498.

As a result of the above activities, we recorded a net decrease in cash of $6,318,270$9,421,151 for the threesix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2022.2023. We reported a cash balance of $7,753,644$4,650,763 as of DecemberMarch 31, 2022.2023.

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Future Capital Requirements

We have generated limited revenue, and as of DecemberMarch 31, 2022,2023, our cash totaled $7,753,644,$4,650,763, and we had an accumulated deficit of $101,581,303.$111,398,420. We believe that our existing cash will enable us to fund our operations for at least twelve months from the date of this Report. We have based this estimate on assumptions that may prove to be wrong, and we could use our available capital resources sooner than we expect. We anticipate that we will continue to incur net losses for the foreseeable future; however, changing circumstances may cause us to expend cash significantly faster than we currently anticipate, and we may need to spend more cash than currently expected because of circumstances beyond our control.

Historically, our principal sources of cash have included proceeds from the issuance of common stock, preferred stock and warrants and proceeds from the issuance of debt. Our principal uses of cash have included cash used in operations, payments for license rights and payments relating to purchases of property and equipment. We expect that the principal uses of cash in the future will be for continuing operations, and general working capital requirements. We expect that as our operations continue to grow, we will need to raise additional capital to sustain operations and growth.

Non-Revolving Lines of Credit

On February 23, 2022, we entered into a Non-Revolving Line of Credit Loan Agreement (the “Prior Excel Loan Agreement”) with Excel Family Partnership, LLLP (“Excel”), an entity managed by Bruce Cassidy, a memberChairman of our Board of Directors, for aggregate principal amount of $1,500,000, which was amended on April 13, 2022, to increase the aggregate principal amount to $2,000,000 (the “$2m Loan”). Effective as of April 25, 2022, we entered into a Non-Revolving Line of Credit Loan Agreement with Excel (the “Excel Non-Revolving Loan Agreement”) for an aggregate principal amount of $4,022,986 (the “Excel Non-Revolving Loan”). The Excel Non-Revolving Loan matures eighteen (18) months from the date of the Excel Non-Revolving Loan Agreement and accrues interest, payable semi-annually in arrears, at a fixed rate of interest equal to twelve (12) percent per year. On April 25, 2022, we used $2,000,000 of the proceeds of the Excel Non-Revolving Loan to prepay all of the remaining outstanding principal and interest of the $2m Loan and the Prior Excel Loan Agreement was terminated in connection with such prepayment. Under the Excel Non-Revolving Loan Agreement, we granted to the lender a security interest in all of our present and future assets and properties, real or personal, tangible or intangible, wherever located, including products and proceeds thereof (which was subsequently subordinated in connection with our Revolving Loan Agreement (as defined below). In connection with the Excel Non-Revolving Loan, on April 25, 2022, we issued a warrant for an aggregate of up to 383,141 shares of our common stock. The warrant has an exercise price of $5.25 per share, expires on April 25, 2025, and shall be exercisable at any time prior to the expiration date. Effective as of December 14, 2022, we entered into a Non-Revolving Line of Credit Agreement

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Amendment and a Non-Revolving line of Credit Promissory Note Amendment with Excel to extend the maturity date of the Excel Non-Revolving Loan from eighteen (18) months to twenty-four (24) months from the date of the Excel Non-Revolving Loan. Effective as of May 10, 2023, we entered into a Non-Revolving Line of Credit Agreement Amendment No, 2 and a Non-Revolving Line of Credit Promissory Note Amendment No. 2 with Excel to extend the maturity date of the Excel Non-Revolving Loan from twenty-four (24) months to twenty-five (25) months from the date of the Excel Non-Revolving Loan.

The Excel Non-Revolving Loan had a balance, including accrued interest, amounting to $4,111,492$4,232,181 and $4,226,181 as of DecemberMarch 31, 2022,2023, and September 30, 2022, respectively. We incurred interest expense for the Excel Non-Revolving Loan in the amount of $419,438$755,719 and $0 for the threesix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2022,2023, and 2021.2022.

Effective as of May 13, 2022, we entered into a Non-Revolving Line of Credit Loan Agreement (the “RAT Non-Revolving Loan Agreement”) with several institutions and individuals and RAT Investment Holdings, LP, as administrator of the loan (the “Loan Administrator”) for an aggregate principal amount of $2,200,000 (the “RAT Non-Revolving Loan”). The RAT Non-Revolving Loan matures eighteen (18) months from the effective date of the RAT Non-Revolving Loan Agreement and accrues interest, payable semi-annually in arrears, at a fixed rate of interest equal to twelve (12) percent per year. Under the RAT Non-Revolving Loan Agreement, we granted to the lenders under the RAT Non-Revolving Loan Agreement a security interest in all of our present and future assets and properties, real or personal, tangible or intangible, wherever located, including products and proceeds thereof, which security interest is pari passu with the Excel Non-Revolving Loan Agreement (which was subsequently subordinated in connection with our Revolving Loan Agreement). In connection with the RAT Non-Revolving Loan Agreement, on May 13, 2022, we issued a warrant (each a “Warrant” and collectively, the “Warrants”) to each lender under the RAT Non-Revolving Loan Agreement for an aggregate of up to 209,522 shares of our common stock (the “Warrant Shares”). Each Warrant has an exercise price of $5.25 per share, expires on May 13, 2025, and shall be exercisable at any time prior to the expiration date.

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The RAT Non-Revolving Loan had a balance, including accrued interest, amounting to $2,235,441$2,300,537 and $2,301,260 as of DecemberMarch 31, 2022,2023, and September 30, 2022, respectively. We incurred interest expense for the RAT Non-Revolving Loan in the amount of $224,105$446,764 and $0 for the threesix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2022,2023, and 2021.2022.

Revolving Loan Agreement

Effective as of July 29, 2022, we entered into a Loan and Security Agreement (the “Revolving Loan Agreement”) with Industrial Funding Group, Inc. (the “Initial Lender”) for a revolving loan credit facility for the initial principal sum of up to $4,000,000, and through the exercise of an accordion feature, a total sum of up to $10,000,000, evidenced by a Revolving Loan Secured Promissory Note, also effective as of July 29, 2022 (the “Revolving Loan”). Shortly after the effective date of the Revolving Loan, the Initial Lender assigned the Revolving Loan Agreement, and the loan documents related thereto, to GemCap Solutions, LLC (the “Senior Lender” or “GemCap”).  Availability for borrowing under the Revolving Loan Agreement is dependent upon our assets in certain eligible accounts and measures of revenue, subject to reduction for reserves that the Senior Lender may require in its discretion, and the accordion feature is a provision whereby we may request that the Senior Lender increase availability under the Revolving Loan Agreement, subject to its sole discretion. Effective as of October 27, 2022, we entered into Amendment Number 1 to the Loan and Security Agreement and to the Loan Agreement Schedule with the Senior Lender to increase the principal sum available under the Revolving Loan Agreement from $4,000,000 to $6,000,000. As of DecemberMarch 31, 2022,2023, we had borrowed $5,973,001$5,304,209 under the Revolving Loan. The Revolving Loan matures on July 29, 2024, and began accruing interest on the unpaid principal balance of advances, payable monthly in arrears, on September 7, 2022, at an annual rate equal to the greater of (I) the sum of (i) the “Prime Rate” as reported in the “Money Rates” column of The Wall Street Journal, adjusted as and when such Prime Rate changes, plus (ii) zero percent (0.00%), and (II) four percent (4.00%). Under the Revolving Loan Agreement, we have granted to the Senior Lender a first-priority security interest in all of our present and future property and assets, including products and proceeds thereof. In connection with the loan, our existing secured lenders (the “Subordinated Lenders”) delivered subordination agreements (the “Subordination Agreements”) to the Senior Lender. We are permitted to make regularly scheduled payments, including payments upon maturity, to such subordinated lenders and potentially other payments subject to a measure of cash flow and receiving certain financing activity proceeds, in accordance with the terms of the Subordination Agreements. In connection with the delivery of the Subordination Agreements by the Subordinated Lenders, on July 29, 2022, we issued warrants to each Subordinated Lender on identical terms for an aggregate of up to

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296,329 shares of our common stock. Each warrant has an exercise price of $5.25 per share, expires on July 29, 2025 (the “Expiration Date”), and shall be exercisable at any time prior to the Expiration Date. One warrant for 191,570 warrant shares was issued to Eagle Investment Group, LLC, an entity managed by Bruce Cassidy, a memberChairman of our Board of Directors, as directed by its affiliate, Excel Family Partners, LLLP, one of the Subordinated Lenders. The Subordinated Lenders receiving warrants for the remaining 104,759 warrant shares was also entitled to receive a cash payment of $22,000 six months from the date of the Subordination Agreements, representing one percent (1.00%) of the outstanding principal amount of the loan held by such Subordinated Lenders. This cash payment was made to those Subordinated Lenders on January 25, 2023.

The Revolving Loan had a balance, including accrued interest, amounting to $6,029,465$5,350,214 and $4,587,255 as of DecemberMarch 31, 2022,2023, and September 30, 2022, respectively. We incurred interest expense for the Revolving Loan in the amount of $358,171$714,740 and $0 for the threesix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2023, and 2022.

2023 Secured Loan

Effective as of May 10, 2023, we entered into a Secured Non-Revolving Line of Credit Loan Agreement (the “2023 Secured Loan Agreement”) with several individual and institutional lenders (each individually a “Lender” and collectively, the “Lenders”) for aggregate loans of up to $4.0 million (the “2023 Secured Loan”), by Secured Non-Revolving Line of Credit Promissory Notes (each a “2023 Secured Note” and collectively, the “2023 Secured Notes”), also effective as of May 10, 2023. The 2023 Secured Loan matures twenty-four (24) months from the date of the 2023 Secured Loan Agreement and accrues interest, payable semi-annually in arrears, at a fixed rate of interest equal to twelve (12) percent per year.

In connection with the 2023 Secured Loan, on May 10, 2023, we issued warrants (the “Warrants”) to purchase up to an aggregate of 369,517 shares of our common stock (the “Warrant Shares”) to the Lenders. The Warrants have an exercise price of $4.33 per share, expires on May 10, 2026 (the “Expiration Date”), and shall be exercisable at any time prior to the Expiration Date.

Under the 2023 Secured Loan Agreement, we have granted to the Lenders a security interest in all of our present and future assets and properties, real or personal, tangible or intangible, wherever located, including products and proceeds thereof. In connection with the 2023 Secured Loan Agreement, the Lenders delivered subordination agreements (the “Subordination Agreements”) to GemCap Solutions, LLC, as successor and assign to Industrial Funding Group, Inc.(the “Senior Lender” or “GemCap”), pursuant to which our obligations to the Lenders and the indebtedness under the 2023 Secured Loan Agreement are subordinate and junior in right of payment to the indebtedness under our account receivable facility evidenced by that certain Loan and Security Agreement dated as of July 29, 2022, with the Senior Lender.

Excel Family Partners, LLLP (“Excel”), an entity managed by Bruce Cassidy, Chairman of our Board of Directors, is a Lender under the 2023 Secured Loan Agreement for an aggregate loan of $2.65 million. In connection with such loan, we issued a Warrant for 244,804 Warrant Shares to Excel.

The issuance of the Warrants was not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). The Warrants were issued in a private placement exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act, in reliance on the exemptions set forth in Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act.

The descriptions of the Loan Agreement, the Notes, the Subordination Agreements and 2021.the Warrants are summaries and are qualified in their entirety by reference to the full texts of the Loan Agreement, the form of Note, the form of Subordination Agreement and the form of Warrant.

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Shelf Registration ($50 Million ATM)

We have filed a shelf Registration Statement on Form S-3 that has been declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission.  On May 12, 2023, we entered into an At Market Issuance Sales Agreement (the “Sales Agreement”) with B. Riley Securities, Inc. (the “Agent”) pursuant to which we may offer and sell, from time to time through the Agent, shares of our common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (“Common Stock”), for aggregate gross proceeds of up to $50,000,000. Since May 12, 2023, we have not had any sales under the Sales Agreement. 

Our future use of operating cash and capital requirements will depend on many forward-looking factors, including the following:

our ability to attract and retain management with experience in digital media including digital video music streaming, and similar emerging technologies;
our ability to negotiate, finalize and maintain economically feasible agreements with the major and independent music labels, publishers and performance rights organizations;
our expectations regarding market acceptance of our products in general, and our ability to penetrate digital video music streaming in particular;

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volatility in digital programmatic advertising spend which can affect our revenues;
the scope, validity and enforceability of our and third-party intellectual property rights;
the intensity of competition;
the effects of the ongoing pandemic caused by the spread of COVID-19 and our business clients ability to service their clients’ in out of home venues that have limited their public capacity;
changes in the political and regulatory environment and in business and fiscal conditions in the United States and overseas;
our ability to attract prospective users and to retain existing users;
our dependence upon third-party licenses for sound recordings and musical compositions;
our lack of control over the providers of our content and their effect on our access to music and other content;
our ability to comply with the many complex license agreements to which we are a party;
our ability to accurately estimate the amounts payable under our license agreements;
the limitations on our operating flexibility due to the minimum guarantees required under certain of our license agreements;
our ability to obtain accurate and comprehensive information about music compositions in order to obtain necessary licenses or perform obligations under our existing license agreements;
potential breaches of our security systems;
assertions by third parties of infringement or other violations by us of their intellectual property rights;

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our ability to generate sufficient revenue to be profitable or to generate positive cash flow on a sustained basis;
our ability to accurately estimate our user metrics;
risks associated with manipulation of stream counts and user accounts and unauthorized access to our services;
our ability to maintain, protect and enhance our brand;
risks relating to the acquisition, investment and disposition of companies or technologies;
dilution resulting from additional share issuances;
tax-related risks;
the concentration of voting power among our founders who have and will continue to have substantial control over our business; and
risks associated with accounting estimates, currency fluctuations and foreign exchange controls.

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We have evaluated and expect to continue to evaluate a wide array of strategic transactions as part of our plan to acquire or license and develop additional products and services to augment our current business operations. Strategic transaction opportunities that we may pursue could materially affect our liquidity and capital resources and may require us to incur additional indebtedness, seek equity capital or both. Accordingly, we expect to continue to opportunistically seek access to additional capital to license or acquire additional products, services or companies to expand our operations, or for general corporate purposes. Strategic transactions may require us to raise additional capital through one or more public or private debt or equity financings or could be structured as a collaboration or partnering arrangement. We have no arrangements, agreements, or understandings in place at the present time to enter into any acquisition, licensing or similar strategic business transaction.

If we raise additional funds by issuing equity securities, our stockholders will experience dilution. Debt financing, if available, would result in increased fixed payment obligations and may involve agreements that include covenants limiting or restricting our ability to take specific actions, such as incurring additional debt, making capital expenditures, or declaring dividends. Any debt financing or additional equity that we raise may contain terms, such as liquidation and other preferences that are not favorable to us or our stockholder.

As of DecemberMarch 31, 2022,2023, our cash totaled $7,753,644.$4,650,763. During the threesix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2022,2023, we incurred a net loss of $5,259,439$15,076,556 and used $6,823,229$8,156,938 of cash in operations. We have incurred significant operating losses in the past and, as of DecemberMarch 31, 2022,2023, we had an accumulated deficit of approximately $101,581,303.$111,398,420.  We do not expect to experience positive cash flows from operations in the near future as we continue to invest in the distribution of our Loop Players and the expansion of our Partner Platform business. We also expect to incur significant additional legal and financial expenditures in meeting the regulatory requirements of an NYSE-American listed public company.

There is uncertainty regarding our ability to grow our business without additional financing. Our long-term future growth and success are dependent upon our ability to continue selling our services, generate cash from operating activities and obtain additional financing. We may be unable to continue selling our products and services, generate sufficient cash from operations, sell additional shares of common stock or borrow additional funds. Our inability to obtain additional cash could have a material adverse effect on our ability to grow our business to a greater extent than we can with our existing financial resources.

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Based on our current operating plan, we believe that our existing cash will enable us to fund our operations for at least the twelve months from the date of this Report. We have based this estimate on assumptions that may prove to be wrong, and we could use our available capital resources sooner than we expect.

Critical Accounting Policies and Use of Estimates

Use of Estimates and Assumptions

The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles 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 of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant estimates include assumptions used in the revenue recognition of performance obligations, fair value of stock-based compensation awards and income taxes.  

Revenue Recognition

Our revenue recognition disclosure reflects our updated accounting policies that are affected by this new standard. We applied the “modified retrospective” transition method for open contracts for the implementation of Topic 606. As sales are and have been primarily from delivery of streaming services, delivery of subscription content services in customized formats, and delivery of hardware and ongoing content delivery through software and we have no significant post-delivery obligations, this new standard did not result in a material recognition of revenue on our consolidated financial

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statements for the cumulative impact of applying this new standard. Therefore, there was no cumulative effect adjustment required.

We recognize revenue when it satisfies a performance obligation by transferring control over a product to a customer. Revenue is measured based on the consideration we expect to receive in exchange for those products. In instances where final acceptance of the product is specified by the customer, revenue is deferred until all acceptance criteria have been met. For example, we bill subscription services in advance of when the service is performed and revenue is treated as deferred revenue until the service is performed and/or the performance obligation is satisfied. Revenues are recognized under Topic 606 in a manner that reasonably reflects the delivery of our products and services to clients in return for expected consideration and includes the following elements:

executed contracts with our clients that we believe are legally enforceable;
identification of performance obligations in the respective contract;
determination of the transaction price for each performance obligation in the respective contract;
allocation the transaction price to each performance obligation; and
recognition of revenue only when we satisfy each performance obligation.

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Performance Obligations and Significant Judgments

Our revenue can be categorized into two revenue streams withstreams: Advertising revenue and Legacy and other revenue.

The following table disaggregates our revenue by major type for the followingthree and six months ended March 31, 2023, and 2022.  

Three months ended March 31, 

Six months ended March 31, 

2023

2022

2023

2022

Advertising revenue

$

4,648,390

$

3,499,791

$

18,607,895

$

4,936,878

Legacy and other revenue

744,841

1,380,048

1,611,167

2,938,995

Total

$

5,393,231

$

4,879,839

$

20,219,062

$

7,875,873

Our performance obligations and recognition patterns:patterns for each revenue stream are as follows:  

Advertising Revenue

AdvertisingFor the three and six months ended March 31, 2023, advertising revenue accounts for 94%86% and 92%, respectively, of our revenue and includes revenue from direct and programmatic advertising as well as sponsorships.

For all advertising revenue sources, we evaluate whether we should be considered the principal (i.e., report revenues on a gross basis) or an agent (i.e., report revenues on a net basis). Our role as principal or agent differs based on our performance obligation for each revenue share arrangement.

For both the O&O and Platform Partner businesses, advertising inventory provided to advertisers through the use of an advertising demand partner or agency, with whose fees or commission is calculated based on a stated percentage of gross advertising spending, we are considered the agent and our revenues are reported net of agency fees and commissions. We are considered the agent because the demand partner or agency controls all aspects of the transaction (pricing risk, inventory risk, obligation for fulfillment) except for the devices used to show the advertisements, therefore we report this advertising revenue net of agency fees and commissions.

We are considered the principal in our arrangements with content providers in our O&O Platform business and with our arrangements with our third-party partners in our Partner Platforms business and thus report revenues on a gross basis (net of agency fees and commissions), wherein the amounts billed to our advertising demand partners, advertising agencies, and direct advertisers and sponsors are recorded as revenues, and amounts paid to content providers and third-party partners are recorded as expenses. We are considered the principal because we control the advertising space, are primarily responsible to our advertising demand partners and other parties filling our advertising inventory, have discretion in pricing and advertising fill rates and typically have an inventory risk.

For advertising inventory provided to advertisers through the use of an advertising demand partner or agency whose fees or commission is calculated based on a stated percentage of gross advertising spending, our revenues are reported net of agency fees and commissions.  

For advertising revenue, we recognize revenue at the time the digital advertising impressions are filled and the advertisements are played and, for sponsorship revenue, we generally recognize revenue ratably over the term of the sponsorship arrangement as the sponsored advertisements are played.

Legacy and Other Business Revenue

LegacyFor the three and six months ended March 31, 2023, legacy and other business revenue accounts for the remaining 6%14% and 8%, respectively, of total revenue and includes streaming services, subscription content services, and hardware delivery, as described below:

oDelivery of streaming services including content encoding and hosting. We recognize revenue over the term of the service based on bandwidth usage. Revenue from streaming services is insignificant.

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oDelivery of subscription content services in customized formats. We recognize revenue straight-line over the term of the service.

oDelivery of hardware for ongoing subscription content delivery through software. We recognize revenue at the point of hardware delivery. Revenue from hardware sales is insignificant.

Transaction prices for performance obligations are explicitly outlined in relevant contractual agreements; therefore, we do not believe that significant judgments are required with respect to the determination of the transaction price, including any variable consideration identified.

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-based compensation awarded to employees is measured at the award date, based on the fair value of the award, and is recognized as an expense over the requisite vesting period. We measure the fair value of the stock-based compensation issued to non-employees using the stock price observed in the trading market (for stock transactions) or the fair value of the award (for non-stock transactions), which were more reliably determinable measures of fair value than the value of the services being rendered. The measurement date is the earlier of (1) the date at which commitment for performance by the counterparty to earn the equity instruments is reached, or (2) the date at which the counterparty’s performance is complete.

 Content Assets

On January 1, 2020, we adopted the guidance in ASU 2019-02, Entertainment—Films—Other Assets—Film Costs (Subtopic 926-20) and Entertainment—Broadcasters—Intangibles—Goodwill and Other (Subtopic 920-350): Improvements to Accounting for Costs of Films and License Agreements for Program Materials, on a prospective basis. We capitalize the fixed content fees and our corresponding liability when the license period begins, the cost of the content is known, and the content is accepted and available for streaming. If the licensing fee is not determinable or reasonably estimable, no asset or liability is recorded, and licensing costs are expenses as incurred. We amortize licensed content assets into cost of revenue, using the straight-line method over the contractual period of availability. The liability is paid in accordance with the contractual terms of the arrangement. Internally-developed content costs are capitalized in the same manner as licensed content costs, when the cost of the content is known and the content is ready and available for streaming. We amortize internally-developed content assets into cost of revenue, using the straight-line method over the estimated period of streaming.

Income Taxes

We account for income taxes in accordance with ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes. ASC 740 requires a company to use the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes, whereby deferred tax assets are recognized for deductible temporary differences, and deferred tax liabilities are recognized for taxable temporary differences. Temporary differences are the differences between the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and their tax bases. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion, or all of, the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted for the effect of changes in tax laws and rates on the date of enactment.

Under ASC 740, a tax position is recognized as a benefit only if it is “more likely than not” that the tax position would be sustained in a tax examination, with a tax examination being presumed to occur. The amount recognized is the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized on examination. For tax positions not meeting the “more likely than not” test, no tax benefit is recorded. We have no material uncertain tax positions for any of the reporting periods presented.

We recognize accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as part of income tax expense. We have also made a policy election to treat the income tax with respect to global intangible low-tax income as a period expense when incurred.

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In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU No. 2019-12, Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes, as part of its initiative to reduce complexity in accounting standards. The amendments in the ASU are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, including interim periods therein. The adoption of this standard in the first quarter of 2022 had no impact on our consolidated financial statements.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

In August 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-06, Debt – Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging – Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40). This ASU reduces the number of accounting models for convertible debt instruments and convertible preferred stock. As well as amend the guidance for the derivatives scope exception for contracts in an entity’s own equity to reduce form-over-substance-based accounting conclusions. In addition, this ASU improves and amends the related EPS guidance. The ASU is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2021, with early adoption permitted for periods beginning after December 15, 2020. Adoption of the ASU can either be on a modified retrospective or full retrospective basis. We adopted this ASU as of October 1, 2022, and there is no material impact as of DecemberMarch 31, 2022.2023.

Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative DisclosureDisclosures About Market Risk.

Not required.

Item 4.Controls and Procedures.

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures, (asas defined in Rules 13a-15(e) orand 15d-15(e) underof the Exchange Act) that areAct, consisting of controls and other procedures designed to ensuregive reasonable assurance that information we are required to be discloseddisclose in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is (1) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’sSecurities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms and (2)that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officerChief Executive Officer and principal financial officer,our Chief Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding such required disclosure. Management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving their objectives and management necessarily applies its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.

Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have evaluated the effectiveness of oursuch disclosure controls and procedures as of December 31, 2022.Based upon the evaluation, our Chief Executive Officerend of the period covered by this quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and Chief Financial Officer concludedhave determined that as of such date, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level.are effective.

Changes in Internal Controls over Financial Reporting

There have beenwas no changeschange in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) or 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that occurred during the firstsecond quarter of fiscal 2023 that havehas materially affected, or areis reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting during the second quarter of 2023 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting during the second quarter of 2023 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting during the second quarter of 2023 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting during the second quarter of 2023 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting during the second quarter of 2023 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting during the second quarter of fiscal 2023 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) or 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that occurred during the first quarter of 2023 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of December 31, 2022. Based upon the evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of such date, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level.There were no other changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a.With oversight from the Audit Committee, management will continue to design and implement remediation measures to address the material weaknesses described above and enhance our internal control over financial reporting.  We will strive to ensure that a proper, consistent tone is communicated throughout the organization, which emphasizes the expectation that previously existing deficiencies will be rectified through implementation of processes and controls to ensure strict compliance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and regulatory requirements.

PART II — OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.Legal Proceedings

We are currently not involved in any litigation that we believe could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations. There is no action, suit, proceeding, inquiry or investigation before or by any court, public board, government agency, self-regulatory organization or body pending or, to the knowledge of our

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executive officers, threatened against or affecting us, or our common stock, in which an adverse decision could have a material adverse effect.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

There have been no material changes to the factors disclosed in Item 1A. Risk Factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2022.

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Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

Not applicable.  

Item 3.Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

There were no material defaults regarding payments of principal and interest that exceeded 5% of our total assets.

Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosure.Disclosures.

Not applicable.

Item 5.Other Information.

SignificantDebt Issuance

Effective as of May 10, 2023, we entered into a Secured Non-Revolving Line of Credit Loan Agreement (the “2023 Secured Loan Agreement”) with several individual and institutional lenders (each individually a “Lender” and collectively, the “Lenders”) for aggregate loans of up to $4.0 million (the “2023 Secured Loan”), by Secured Non-Revolving Line of Credit Promissory Notes (each a “2023 Secured Note” and collectively, the “2023 Secured Notes”), also effective as of May 10, 2023. The 2023 Secured Loan matures twenty-four (24) months from the date of the 2023 Secured Loan Agreement and accrues interest, payable semi-annually in arrears, at a fixed rate of interest equal to twelve (12) percent per year.

In connection with the 2023 Secured Loan, on May 10, 2023, we issued warrants (the “Warrants”) to purchase up to an aggregate of 369,517 shares of our common stock (the “Warrant Shares”) to the Lenders. The Warrants have an exercise price of $4.33 per share, expires on May 10, 2026 (the “Expiration Date”), and shall be exercisable at any time prior to the Expiration Date.

Under the 2023 Secured Loan Agreement, we have granted to the Lenders a security interest in all of our present and future assets and properties, real or personal, tangible or intangible, wherever located, including products and proceeds thereof. In connection with the 2023 Secured Loan Agreement, the Lenders delivered subordination agreements (the “Subordination Agreements”) to GemCap Solutions, LLC, as successor and assign to Industrial Funding Group, Inc.(the “Senior Lender” or “GemCap”), pursuant to which our obligations to the Lenders and the indebtedness under the 2023 Secured Loan Agreement are subordinate and junior in right of payment to the indebtedness under our account receivable facility evidenced by that certain Loan and Security Agreement dated as of July 29, 2022, with the Senior Lender.

Excel Family Partners, LLLP (“Excel”), an entity managed by Bruce Cassidy, Chairman of our Board of Directors, is a Lender under the 2023 Secured Loan Agreement for an aggregate loan of $2.65 million. In connection with such loan, we issued a Warrant for 244,804 Warrant Shares to Excel.

The issuance of the Warrants was not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). The Warrants were issued in a private placement exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act, in reliance on the exemptions set forth in Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act.

The descriptions of the Loan Agreement, the Notes, the Subordination Agreements and the Warrants are summaries and are qualified in their entirety by reference to the full texts of the Loan Agreement, the form of Note, the form of Subordination Agreement and the form of Warrant.

Excel Non-Revolving Line of Credit Amendments

Effective as of May 10, 2023, we entered into a Non-Revolving Line of Credit Agreement Amendment No. 2 (the “Excel Line of Credit Amendment No. 2”) and a Non-Revolving Line of Credit Promissory Note Amendment No. 2

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(the “Excel Note Amendment No. 2,” and together, the “Excel Non-Revolving Line of Credit Amendments”) with Excel to extend the maturity date of the Excel Non-Revolving Loan from twenty-four (24) months to twenty-five (25) months from the date of the Excel Non-Revolving Loan.

The descriptions of the Excel Non-Revolving Line of Credit Amendments are summaries and are qualified in their entirety by reference to the full texts of the Excel Line of Credit Amendment No. 2 and the Excel Note Amendment No. 2.

Shelf Registration ($50 Million ATM)

We have recently renewedfiled a shelf Registration Statement on Form S-3 that has been declared effective by the Securities and updatedExchange Commission.  On May 12, 2023, we entered into an At Market Issuance Sales Agreement (the “Sales Agreement”) with B. Riley Securities, Inc. (the “Agent”) pursuant to which we may offer and sell, from time to time through the lastAgent, shares of our three limited, non-exclusive licensescommon stock, par value $0.0001 per share (“Common Stock”), for aggregate gross proceeds of up to digitally distribute certain music videos and related materials to our OOH clients in$50,000,000. Since May 12, 2023, we have not had any sales under the United States owned or controlled by the major record labels; Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, and Warner Music Group (collectively, the “Music Labels”) and have now done so with all three Music Labels.Sales Agreement.

Item 6. Exhibits

Exhibit 
No.

Exhibit Description

3.1*4.1

Restated ArticlesForm of Incorporation of Loop Media, Inc., as amendedWarrant, dated May 10, 2023

10.1

Amendment Number 1 to the Loan and Security Agreement and to theSecured Non-Revolving Line of Credit Loan Agreement, Schedule, dated October 27, 2022,effective as of May 10, 2023, by and between the Company and GemCap Solutions, LLC, as successorseveral individual and assign to Industrial Funding Group, Inc. (previously filed on November 2, 2022, as Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K)institutional lenders

10.2

Amended and RestatedForm of Secured Non-Revolving Line of Credit Promissory Note, (Revolving Loans), dated October 27, 2022, executed by the Company for the benefiteffective as of GemCap Solutions, LLC, as successor and assign to Industrial Funding Group, Inc. (previously filed on November 2, 2022, as Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K)May 10, 2023

10.3

Non-Revolving LineForm of Credit LoanSubordination Agreement, Amendment, dated as of December 14, 2022, by and betweentheCompanyandExcelFamily Partners,LLLP (previously filed on December 20, 2022, as Exhibit 10.17 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K)May 10, 2023

10.4

Non-Revolving Line of Credit Promissory NoteLoan Agreement Amendment datedNo. 2, effective as of December 14, 2022,May 10, 2023, by and between the Company and Excel Family Partners, LLLP (previously filed on December 20, 2022, as Exhibit 10.17 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K)

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101.DEF

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase

101.LAB

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase

101.PRE

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase

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Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)

* Filed herewith.

** This certification is not deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section. Such certification will not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, except to the extent that the registrant specifically incorporates it by reference.

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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this quarterly report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized on February 7, 2023.authorized.

Loop Media, Inc., a Nevada corporation

(Registrant)

Date: May 12, 2023

By:

/s/ Jon Niermann

Jon Niermann

Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

Date: May 12, 2023

By:

/s/ Neil Watanabe

Neil Watanabe

Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

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