United States

Securities and Exchange Commission

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

Form 10-Q

 

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 20192020

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 000-27517

 

 

GAIA, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

COLORADO

 

84-1113527

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

833 WEST SOUTH BOULDER ROAD,

LOUISVILLE, COLORADO 80027

(Address of principal executive offices)

(303) 222-3600

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

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

 

 

 

 

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Class A Common Stock

GAIA

NASDAQ Global Market

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 such 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.    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).    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      NO  ☒

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date:

 

Class

 

Outstanding at November 1, 20196, 2020

Class A Common Stock ($.0001 par value)

 

12,984,97113,782,951

Class B Common Stock ($.0001 par value)

 

5,400,000

 

 

 


 

GAIA, INC.

FORM 10-Q

INDEX

 

PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

 

 

Item 1.

Financial Statements (Unaudited):

3

 

 

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at September 30, 20192020 and December 31, 2018 2019

4

 

 

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20192020 and 20182019

5

 

 

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity for the nine months ended September 30, 20192020 and 20182019

6

 

 

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 20192020 and 20182019

7

 

 

 

 

Notes to interim condensed consolidated financial statements

8

 

 

 

Item 2.

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

1113

 

 

 

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

1417

 

 

 

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

1417

 

 

 

PART II—OTHER INFORMATION

1518

 

 

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

1518

 

 

 

Item 1A.

Risk Factors

1518

 

 

 

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and the Use of Proceeds

1518

 

 

 

Item 3.

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

1518

 

 

 

Item 4.

Mine Safety Disclosures

1518

 

 

 

Item 5.

Other Information

1518

 

 

 

Item 6.

Exhibits

1619

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURES

1720

 

 

 


PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

We have prepared our unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements included herein pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States have been condensed or omitted pursuant to these rules and regulations, although we believe that the disclosures made are adequate to make the information not misleading. In our opinion, the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly, in all material respects, our consolidated financial position as of September 30, 2019,2020, the interim results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20192020 and 2018,2019, and cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 20192020 and 2018.2019. Operating results for the three and nine month periodsmonths ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for a full year or any future interim period. These interim statements have not been audited. The balance sheet as of December 31, 20182019 was derived from our audited consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K. The interim condensed consolidated financial statements contained herein should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements, including the notes thereto, for the year ended December 31, 2018.2019.


GAIA, INC.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

September 30,

 

 

December 31,

 

 

September 30,

 

 

December 31,

 

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

$

11,647

 

 

$

29,964

 

 

$

8,721

 

 

$

11,494

 

Accounts receivable

 

 

2,075

 

 

 

1,334

 

 

 

2,358

 

 

 

2,310

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

 

3,362

 

 

 

3,192

 

 

 

2,043

 

 

 

2,443

 

Total current assets

 

 

17,084

 

 

 

34,490

 

 

 

13,122

 

 

 

16,247

 

Building and land, net

 

 

22,836

 

 

 

21,688

 

 

 

24,653

 

 

 

22,681

 

Media library, software and equipment, net

 

 

35,588

 

 

 

27,623

 

 

 

39,084

 

 

 

36,921

 

Goodwill

 

 

17,289

 

 

 

10,609

 

 

 

17,289

 

 

 

17,289

 

Investments and other assets

 

 

13,680

 

 

 

12,741

 

 

 

12,647

 

 

 

13,034

 

Total assets

 

$

106,477

 

 

$

107,151

 

 

$

106,795

 

 

$

106,172

 

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable, accrued and other liabilities

 

$

10,127

 

 

$

7,993

 

 

$

8,385

 

 

$

10,594

 

Deferred revenue

 

 

6,521

 

 

 

5,029

 

 

 

12,556

 

 

 

8,025

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

16,648

 

 

 

13,022

 

 

 

20,941

 

 

 

18,619

 

Long-term debt

 

 

18,399

 

 

 

12,500

 

Long-term debt and other liabilities, net

 

 

12,127

 

 

 

18,433

 

Deferred taxes

 

 

206

 

 

 

164

 

 

 

276

 

 

 

206

 

Total liabilities

 

 

35,253

 

 

 

25,686

 

 

 

33,344

 

 

 

37,258

 

Equity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gaia, Inc. shareholders’ equity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A common stock, $.0001 par value, 150,000,000 shares

authorized, 12,984,971 and 12,500,139 shares issued and outstanding

at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively

 

 

1

 

 

 

1

 

Class B common stock, $.0001 par value, 50,000,000 shares

authorized, 5,400,000 shares issued and outstanding

at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018

 

 

1

 

 

 

1

 

Class A common stock, $.0001 par value, 150,000,000 shares

authorized, 13,782,951 and 13,023,231 shares issued and outstanding

at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively

 

 

1

 

 

 

1

 

Class B common stock, $.0001 par value, 50,000,000 shares

authorized, 5,400,000 shares issued and outstanding

at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019

 

 

1

 

 

 

1

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

144,763

 

 

 

139,666

 

 

 

149,593

 

 

 

145,265

 

Accumulated deficit

 

 

(73,541

)

 

 

(58,203

)

 

 

(76,144

)

 

 

(76,353

)

Total equity

 

 

71,224

 

 

 

81,465

 

 

 

73,451

 

 

 

68,914

 

Total liabilities and equity

 

$

106,477

 

 

$

107,151

 

 

$

106,795

 

 

$

106,172

 

See accompanying notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

 


GAIA, INC.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

 

 

For the Three Months Ended September 30,

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

For the Three Months Ended September 30,

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

(in thousands, except per share data)

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

(unaudited)

 

Revenues, net

 

$

13,660

 

 

$

10,942

 

 

$

39,291

 

 

$

30,080

 

 

$

17,537

 

 

$

13,660

 

 

$

48,201

 

 

$

39,291

 

Cost of revenues

 

 

1,801

 

 

 

1,386

 

 

 

5,186

 

 

 

3,857

 

 

 

2,264

 

 

 

1,801

 

 

 

6,248

 

 

 

5,186

 

Gross profit

 

 

11,859

 

 

 

9,556

 

 

 

34,105

 

 

 

26,223

 

 

 

15,273

 

 

 

11,859

 

 

 

41,953

 

 

 

34,105

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selling and operating

 

 

14,319

 

 

 

18,618

 

 

 

44,214

 

 

 

47,096

 

 

 

13,479

 

 

 

14,319

 

 

 

42,354

 

 

 

44,214

 

Corporate, general and administration

 

 

1,440

 

 

 

1,454

 

 

 

4,526

 

 

 

4,205

 

 

 

1,426

 

 

 

1,440

 

 

 

4,716

 

 

 

4,526

 

Total operating expenses

 

 

15,759

 

 

 

20,072

 

 

 

48,740

 

 

 

51,301

 

 

 

14,905

 

 

 

15,759

 

 

 

47,070

 

 

 

48,740

 

Loss from operations

 

 

(3,900

)

 

 

(10,516

)

 

 

(14,635

)

 

 

(25,078

)

Income (loss) from operations

 

 

368

 

 

 

(3,900

)

 

 

(5,117

)

 

 

(14,635

)

Interest and other income (expense), net

 

 

(241

)

 

 

120

 

 

 

(400

)

 

 

297

 

 

 

5,946

 

 

 

(241

)

 

 

5,395

 

 

 

(400

)

Loss before income taxes

 

 

(4,141

)

 

 

(10,396

)

 

 

(15,035

)

 

 

(24,781

)

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

45

 

 

 

(1,826

)

Loss from continuing operations

 

 

(4,144

)

 

 

(10,396

)

 

 

(15,080

)

 

 

(22,955

)

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

 

 

 

 

 

67

 

 

 

(258

)

 

 

242

 

Net loss

 

$

(4,144

)

 

$

(10,329

)

 

$

(15,338

)

 

$

(22,713

)

Income (loss) per share-basic and diluted:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) before income taxes

 

 

6,314

 

 

 

(4,141

)

 

 

278

 

 

 

(15,035

)

Provision for income taxes

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

69

 

 

 

45

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations

 

 

6,314

 

 

 

(4,144

)

 

 

209

 

 

 

(15,080

)

Loss from discontinued operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(258

)

Net income (loss)

 

$

6,314

 

 

$

(4,144

)

 

$

209

 

 

$

(15,338

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuing operations

 

$

(0.23

)

 

$

(0.58

)

 

$

(0.83

)

 

$

(1.34

)

 

$

0.33

 

 

$

(0.23

)

 

$

0.01

 

 

$

(0.83

)

Discontinued operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(0.01

)

 

 

0.01

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(0.01

)

Basic and diluted net loss per share

 

$

(0.23

)

 

$

(0.58

)

 

$

(0.84

)

 

$

(1.33

)

Basic earnings per share

 

$

0.33

 

 

$

(0.23

)

 

$

0.01

 

 

$

(0.84

)

Diluted:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuing operations

 

$

0.32

 

 

$

(0.23

)

 

$

0.01

 

 

$

(0.83

)

Discontinued operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(0.01

)

Diluted earnings per share

 

$

0.32

 

 

$

(0.23

)

 

$

0.01

 

 

$

(0.84

)

Weighted-average shares outstanding:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic and diluted

 

 

18,375

 

 

 

17,890

 

 

 

18,070

 

 

 

17,048

 

Basic

 

 

19,183

 

 

 

18,375

 

 

 

18,834

 

 

 

18,070

 

Diluted

 

 

19,737

 

 

 

18,375

 

 

 

19,442

 

 

 

18,070

 

See accompanying notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

 



GAIA, INC.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gaia, Inc. Shareholders

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(in thousands, except shares)

 

Total

Equity

 

 

Accumulated

Deficit

 

 

Common

Stock

Amount

 

 

Additional

Paid-in

Capital

 

 

Common

Stock

Shares

 

Balance at January 1, 2018

 

$

76,152

 

 

$

(24,410

)

 

$

2

 

 

$

100,560

 

 

 

15,169,961

 

Offering of Class A common stock

 

 

37,128

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

37,128

 

 

 

2,683,333

 

Issuance of Gaia, Inc. common stock

   for stock option exercises and

   share-based compensation,

   net of tax

 

 

493

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

493

 

 

 

30,252

 

Net loss

 

 

(6,035

)

 

 

(6,035

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at March 31, 2018

 

$

107,738

 

 

$

(30,445

)

 

$

2

 

 

$

138,181

 

 

 

17,883,546

 

Issuance of Gaia, Inc. common stock

   for stock option exercises and

   share-based compensation,

   net of tax

 

 

539

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

539

 

 

 

16,593

 

Net loss

 

 

(6,349

)

 

 

(6,349

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at June 30, 2018

 

$

101,928

 

 

$

(36,794

)

 

$

2

 

 

$

138,720

 

 

 

17,900,139

 

Share-based compensation,

   net of tax

 

 

434

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

434

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

 

(10,329

)

 

 

(10,329

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at September 30, 2018

 

$

92,033

 

 

$

(47,123

)

 

$

2

 

 

$

139,154

 

 

 

17,900,139

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at January 1, 2019

 

$

81,465

 

 

$

(58,203

)

 

$

2

 

 

$

139,666

 

 

 

17,900,139

 

Share-based compensation,

   net of tax

 

 

594

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

594

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

 

(6,726

)

 

 

(6,726

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at March 31, 2019

 

$

75,333

 

 

$

(64,929

)

 

$

2

 

 

$

140,260

 

 

 

17,900,139

 

Share-based compensation,

   net of tax

 

 

515

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

515

 

 

 

 

Issuance of Gaia, Inc. common stock

   for asset acquisition and business combination

 

 

3,500

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,500

 

 

 

484,832

 

Net loss

 

 

(4,468

)

 

 

(4,468

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at June 30, 2019

 

$

74,880

 

 

$

(69,397

)

 

$

2

 

 

$

144,275

 

 

 

18,384,971

 

Share-based compensation,

   net of tax

 

 

488

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

488

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

 

(4,144

)

 

 

(4,144

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at September 30, 2019

 

$

71,224

 

 

$

(73,541

)

 

$

2

 

 

$

144,763

 

 

 

18,384,971

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gaia, Inc. Shareholders

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(in thousands, except shares)

 

Total

Equity

 

 

Accumulated

Deficit

 

 

Common

Stock

Amount

 

 

Additional

Paid-in

Capital

 

 

Common

Stock

Shares

 

Balance at January 1, 2019

 

$

81,465

 

 

$

(58,203

)

 

$

2

 

 

$

139,666

 

 

 

17,900,139

 

Issuance of Gaia, Inc. common stock for stock option exercises and share-based compensation

 

 

594

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

594

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

 

(6,726

)

 

 

(6,726

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at March 31, 2019

 

$

75,333

 

 

$

(64,929

)

 

$

2

 

 

$

140,260

 

 

$

17,900,139

 

Issuance of Gaia, Inc. common stock for stock option exercises and share-based compensation

 

 

515

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

515

 

 

 

 

Issuance of Gaia, Inc. common stock asset acquisition and business combination

 

 

3,500

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,500

 

 

 

484,832

 

Net loss

 

 

(4,468

)

 

 

(4,468

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at June 30, 2019

 

$

74,880

 

 

$

(69,397

)

 

$

2

 

 

$

144,275

 

 

 

18,384,971

 

Issuance of Gaia, Inc. common stock for stock option exercises and share-based compensation

 

 

488

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

488

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

 

(4,144

)

 

 

(4,144

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at September 30, 2019

 

$

71,224

 

 

$

(73,541

)

 

$

2

 

 

$

144,763

 

 

 

18,384,971

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at January 1, 2020

 

$

68,914

 

 

$

(76,353

)

 

$

2

 

 

$

145,265

 

 

 

18,423,231

 

Issuance of Gaia, Inc. common stock for RSU releases, employee stock purchase plan, stock option exercises and share-based compensation

 

 

585

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

585

 

 

 

335,712

 

Net loss

 

 

(3,580

)

 

 

(3,580

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at March 31, 2020

 

$

65,919

 

 

$

(79,933

)

 

$

2

 

 

$

145,850

 

 

$

18,758,943

 

Issuance of Gaia, Inc. common stock for stock option exercises and share-based compensation

 

 

410

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

410

 

 

 

26,920

 

Issuance of Gaia, Inc. common stock for note conversion and business combination

 

 

2,929

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,929

 

 

 

386,887

 

Net loss

 

 

(2,525

)

 

 

(2,525

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at June 30, 2020

 

$

66,733

 

 

$

(82,458

)

 

$

2

 

 

$

149,189

 

 

 

19,172,750

 

Issuance of Gaia, Inc. common stock for employee stock purchase plan, stock option exercises and share-based compensation

 

 

404

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

404

 

 

 

10,201

 

Net income

 

 

6,314

 

 

 

6,314

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at September 30, 2020

 

$

73,451

 

 

$

(76,144

)

 

$

2

 

 

$

149,593

 

 

 

19,182,951

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

 


GAIA, INC.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

(in thousands)

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

(unaudited)

 

Operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

$

(15,338

)

 

$

(22,713

)

(Income) loss from discontinued operations

 

 

258

 

 

 

(242

)

Loss from continuing operations

 

 

(15,080

)

 

 

(22,955

)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss from continuing operations to net cash used in

operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

209

 

 

$

(15,338

)

Loss from discontinued operations

 

 

 

 

 

258

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations

 

 

209

 

 

 

(15,080

)

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) from continuing operations to

net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

6,849

 

 

 

5,045

 

 

 

9,026

 

 

 

6,849

 

Share-based compensation expense

 

 

1,597

 

 

 

1,138

 

 

 

1,864

 

 

 

1,597

 

Gain on sale of real estate

 

 

(6,125

)

 

 

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable

 

 

(741

)

 

 

(428

)

 

 

(204

)

 

 

(741

)

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

 

(685

)

 

 

(787

)

 

 

517

 

 

 

(685

)

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

 

1,572

 

 

 

3,392

 

 

 

(2,621

)

 

 

1,572

 

Deferred revenue

 

 

492

 

 

 

1,211

 

 

 

4,531

 

 

 

492

 

Net cash used in operating activities - continuing operations

 

 

(5,996

)

 

 

(13,384

)

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities - continuing operations

 

 

7,197

 

 

 

(5,996

)

Net cash provided by operating activities - discontinued operations

 

 

76

 

 

 

242

 

 

 

 

 

 

76

 

Net cash used in operating activities

 

 

(5,920

)

 

 

(13,142

)

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

 

 

7,197

 

 

 

(5,920

)

Investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acquisitions, net of cash acquired, and purchases of intangible assets

 

 

(1,575

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1,575

)

Proceeds from sale of real estate

 

 

13,150

 

 

 

 

Additions to media library, property and equipment

 

 

(14,914

)

 

 

(13,753

)

 

 

(10,369

)

 

 

(14,914

)

Net cash used in investing activities

 

 

(16,489

)

 

 

(13,753

)

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

 

 

2,781

 

 

 

(16,489

)

Financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Repayments on line of credit

 

 

(12,500

)

 

 

(12,500

)

Proceeds from issuance of term mortgage, net of issuance costs

 

 

16,592

 

 

 

 

Repayment of debt

 

 

(17,000

)

 

 

(12,500

)

Proceeds from issuance of debt, net of issuance costs

 

 

4,000

 

 

 

16,592

 

Proceeds from the issuance of common stock

 

 

 

 

 

37,430

 

 

 

249

 

 

 

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

 

4,092

 

 

 

24,930

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

 

 

(12,751

)

 

 

4,092

 

Net decrease in cash

 

 

(18,317

)

 

 

(1,965

)

 

 

(2,773

)

 

 

(18,317

)

Cash at beginning of period

 

 

29,964

 

 

 

32,778

 

 

 

11,494

 

 

 

29,964

 

Cash at end of period

 

$

11,647

 

 

$

30,813

 

 

$

8,721

 

 

$

11,647

 

See accompanying notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements.


Notes to interim condensed consolidatedconsolidated financial statements

References in this report to “we”, “us”, “our” or “Gaia” refer to Gaia, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries, unless we indicate otherwise.

1. Organization, Nature of Operations, and Principles of Consolidation

Gaia, Inc. was incorporated under the laws of the State of Colorado inon July 7, 1988, and operates a global digital video subscription service and on-line community that caters to a unique and underserved subscribermember base. Our digital content library consists ofincludes approximately 8,000 English language titles, as well aswith a growing selection of titles available in Spanish, German orand French. Our subscribersmembers have unlimited access to athis vast library of inspiring films, cutting edge documentaries, interviews, yoga classes, transformation relatedtransformation-related content, and more – 90%85% of which is exclusively available to our subscribersmembers for digital streaming on most internet-connected devices anytime, anywhere, commercial-free.commercial free.

Our mission is to create a transformational network that empowers a global conscious community. Content on our network is currently curated into four channels:4 primary channels— Yoga, Transformation, Alternative Healing, and Seeking Truth,Truth— and delivered directly to our subscribersmembers through our streaming platform. We expanddevelop programming for these channels primarily by producing content in our in-house production studios with a staff of media professionals. ContentThis produced for and owned by uscontent currently represents aboutover 80% of totalour viewership.  In addition, weWe complement our produced and owned content through long term predominately exclusive, licensing agreements.

We have prepared the accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) and they include our accounts and those of our subsidiaries. Intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods disclosed in this report are not necessarily indicative of future financial results.

There have been no material changes in our significant accounting policies, other than the adoption of accounting pronouncements below, as compared to the significant accounting policies described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.2019.

Use of Estimates and Reclassifications

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the accompanying financial statements and disclosures. Although we base these estimates on our best knowledge of current events and actions that we may undertake in the future, actual results may be different from the estimates. We have made certain reclassifications to prior period amounts to conform to the current period presentations.

Recently Adopted Accounting Policies

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). The new standard establishes a right-of-use (ROU) model that requires a lessee to record a ROU asset and a lease liability on the balance sheet for all leases with terms longer than 12 months. Leases must be classified as either finance or operating, with classification affecting the pattern of expense recognition in the income statement. The new standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The new standard did not have a material impact on our reported financial position or results of operations in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019.

Recently Issued Accounting Policies

In March 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-02, Improvements to Accounting for Costs of Films and License Agreements for Program Materials, in order to align the accounting for production costs of an episodic television series with the accounting for production costs of films by removing the content distinction for capitalization. ASU 2019-02 also requires reassessing estimates of the use of a film in a film group and accounting for any changes prospectively. In addition, ASU 2019-02 requires testing films and program material license agreements for impairment at a film group level when the films or license agreements are predominantly monetized with other films and license agreements. ASU 2019-02 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019 and early adoption is permitted. We are evaluatingadopted the new standard on January 1, 2020 with no material impact onto our reported financial position andor results of operations but do not believe it will have a material impact on either.


Discontinued Operations

In the first quarter of 2019, we reclassified our legacy DVD subscription club as a discontinued operation and have presented the related operations in discontinued operations on the accompanying statement of operations. There were no assets or liabilities associated with this club in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.three and nine months ended September 30, 2020.

2. Revenue Recognition

Revenues consist primarily of subscription fees paid by our customers.members. We present revenues net of taxes collected from customers. Subscribersmembers. Members are billed in advance and revenues are recognized ratably over the subscription term. Deferred revenues consistrevenue consists of subscription fees collected from customersmembers that have not been earned and areis recognized ratably over the remaining term of the subscription. We recognize revenue on a net basis for relationships where our partners have the primary relationship, including billing and service delivery, with the subscriber.member. Payments made to partners to assist in promoting our service on their platforms are expensed as marketing expenses in the period incurred. We do not allow access to our service to be provided as part of a bundle by any of our partners.


3. Equity and Share-Based Compensation

In June 2019, we issued 404,891 shares of Class A common stock as part of the consideration for an acquisition of a complementary streaming platform focused on Alternative Healing. If the acquired platform maintains profitability and achieves a specific subscriber growth threshold as of June 30, 2020, we may issue up to 139,665 additional shares of Class A common stock as additional consideration. We also issued 79,941 shares of Class A common stock as part of the consideration to acquire over 450 titles of original content that has been integrated into our Alternative Healing channel.

In June 2020, we issued 139,617 shares of Class A common stock as additional consideration for an earnout based on the acquired platform maintaining profitability and exceeding the upper threshold of a member growth target as of June 30, 2020.

During the first nine months of 20192020 and 2018,2019, we recognized approximately $1,597,000$1,864,000 and $1,138,000,$1,597,000, respectively, of share-based compensation expense. This included $715,000 in additional expense for the shares issued in June 2020 noted above. Total share-based compensation expense is reported in selling and operating expenses and corporate, general and administration expenses on our condensed consolidated statements of operations. During the first nine months of 2018, 45,8002020, 32,200 options were exercised with net proceeds of $258,000. No$181,000. NaN options were exercised during the first nine months of 2019.

4. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

The following table sets forthThere were 0 changes in goodwill for the period from December 31, 20182019 through September 30, 2019:2020.

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2018

 

$

10,609

 

Acquisition

 

 

6,680

 

Balance at September 30, 2019

 

$

17,289

 

The following table represents our other intangible assets by major asset class as of the dates indicated, which are included in Investments and Other Assetsother assets on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet:

 

September 30,

 

 

December 31,

 

 

September 30,

 

 

December 31,

 

(in thousands)

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

Amortizable Intangible Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Customer related

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross carrying amount

 

$

550

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

550

 

Accumulated amortization

 

 

(183

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(321

)

 

$

367

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

229

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unamortized Intangible Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Domain names

 

$

571

 

 

$

571

 

 

$

571

 

 

$

571

 

The customer related intangible assets arewere being amortized on a straight-line basis over 12 months.months and were fully amortized as of June 30, 2020. Amortization expense was $138,000 and $183,000$229,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively. Amortization expense for the remainder of 2019 is expected to be $138,000.2020.

5. Debt

On April 26, 2019, we replaced the line of credit of our wholly owned subsidiary Boulder Road LLC (“Boulder Road”) with a $17.0 million mortgage with BDS III Mortgage Capital B LLC, as lender.  The mortgage bearslender, on the office campus that houses our headquarters.

On September 9, 2020, Boulder Road sold a 50% undivided interest atin a fixed spread over LIBOR, matures on May 1,


2022,portion of the campus to Westside Boulder, LLC. Boulder Road retained a 50% undivided interest in the property as well as full ownership of our studio and production facilities. Boulder Road received consideration of $13.15 million in the transaction. Simultaneously with the closing of the sale, Boulder Road used the sale proceeds, along with the proceeds of a two year extension option, is$4 million loan to Gaia from an affiliate of Westside Boulder, to repay all outstanding amounts secured by our corporate campusthe mortgage. The $4 million promissory note is unsecured, bears the same interest as the retired mortgage at 5.75% per annum, and is guaranteed bydue on the earlier of January 3, 2022 or the date on which the owners of the property finance it through the incurrence of mortgage debt. We recorded a gain on the sale of $6.1 million which is included in Interest and other income (expense), net on the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations.

In connection with the transaction, Boulder Road leased the property pursuant to a master lease for a term extending through September 30, 2030, with two five-year extensions. Gaia with no recourse against other assets. The current interest rate is 5.78%.guaranteed Boulder Road’s financial statements are included within our consolidated financial statements; however, Boulder Road’s assets and credit are only availableobligations under the master lease. See Note 6 for further discussion related to pay its own debts and obligations and are not available to satisfy the debts or obligations of any other entity.accounting for the master lease.

In June 2019, one of our wholly owned subsidiaries issued a $1.45 million secured convertible promissory note as part of the consideration for the platform acquisition discussed in Note 3. This note is secured by the assets acquired by the subsidiary, bears interest at 2% per annum and is due and payable on January 2, 2021. The promissory note is convertiblewas converted into 208,589206,542 shares of Class A common stock at the election of the holder at any time prior to maturity. No payments are due prior to maturity.in June 2020 and cancelled.


Also in June 2019, one of our wholly owned subsidiaries issued a $300,000 secured convertible promissory note as part of the consideration for the acquisition of a library of original content discussed in Note 3. This note is secured by the library acquired by the subsidiary, bears interest at 2% per annum and is due and payable on January 2, 2021. The promissory note is convertiblewas converted into 41,14540,728 shares of Class A common stock at the election of the holder at any time prior to maturity. No payments are due prior to maturity.in June 2020 and cancelled.

6. Net Loss perLeases

As discussed in Note 5, we entered into an operating lease in connection with the sale of a portion of our corporate campus. We record the right to use the underlying asset for the operating lease term as an asset and our obligation to make lease payments as a liability.

Because the rate implicit in the lease is not readily determinable, we use our incremental borrowing rate to determine the present value of lease payments. Information related to our right of use asset and related lease liability were as follows:

 

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

December 31,

 

(in thousands)

 

Balance Sheet Classification

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

Right-of-use asset

 

Building and land, net

 

$

8,806

 

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating lease liability (current)

 

Accounts payable, accrued and other liabilities

 

$

685

 

 

$

 

Operating lease liability (non-current)

 

Long-term debt and other liabilities, net

 

 

8,127

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

8,812

 

 

$

 

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

(in thousands)

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

Cash paid for operating lease liabilities

 

$

56

 

 

$

 

Right-of-use asset obtained in exchange for operating lease obligation

 

 

8,841

 

 

 

 

Operating lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Future amortization of our lease liability as of September 30, 2020 was as follows:

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

2020 (remaining)

 

$

250

 

2021

 

 

1,001

 

2022

 

 

1,001

 

2023

 

 

1,001

 

2024

 

 

1,001

 

Thereafter

 

 

6,358

 

Future lease payments, gross

 

 

10,612

 

Less: Imputed interest

 

 

(1,800

)

Operating lease liability

 

$

8,812

 



7. Earnings Per Share

Basic net lossearnings per share is computed by dividing the net loss byusing the weighted-average number of outstanding shares of common stock during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed using the weighted-average number of outstanding shares of common stock and, when dilutive, potential shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted net loss per share is computed by giving effect to allPotential shares of common stock underlyingconsist of incremental shares issuable upon the assumed exercise of stock options and vesting of restricted stock units and convertible notes payable, toutilizing the extent dilutive. Basic and diluted net losstreasury stock method. The computation of earnings per share is as follows:

 

 

For the Three Months Ended September 30,

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

(in thousands, except per share data)

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

(unaudited)

 

Basic earnings per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

6,314

 

 

$

(4,144

)

 

$

209

 

 

$

(15,338

)

Shares used in computation:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted-average common stock outstanding

 

 

19,183

 

 

 

18,375

 

 

 

18,834

 

 

 

18,070

 

Basic earnings per share

 

$

0.33

 

 

$

(0.23

)

 

$

0.01

 

 

$

(0.84

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted earnings per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

6,314

 

 

$

(4,144

)

 

$

209

 

 

$

(15,338

)

Shares used in computation:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted-average common stock outstanding

 

 

19,183

 

 

 

18,375

 

 

 

18,834

 

 

 

18,070

 

Common stock equivalents

 

 

554

 

 

 

 

 

 

608

 

 

 

 

Weighted-average number of shares

 

 

19,737

 

 

 

18,375

 

 

 

19,442

 

 

 

18,070

 

Diluted earnings per share

 

$

0.32

 

 

$

(0.23

)

 

$

0.01

 

 

$

(0.84

)

Employee stock options with exercise prices greater than the average market price of the common stock were excluded from the same for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively,diluted calculation as thetheir inclusion of all underlying common shares would have been anti-dilutive. The following table summarizes the potential share of common stock excluded from the diluted calculation:

 

 

For the Three Months Ended September 30,

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

(in thousands)

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

(unaudited)

 

Common stock equivalents excluded due to net loss

 

 

 

 

 

835

 

 

 

 

 

 

878

 

Employee stock options

 

 

31

 

 

 

416

 

 

 

31

 

 

 

79

 

 

 

 

31

 

 

 

1,251

 

 

 

31

 

 

 

957

 

7.8. Income Taxes

Our provision for income taxes is comprised of the following:

 

For the Three Months Ended September 30,

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

For the Three Months Ended September 30,

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

(in thousands)

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

Current:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

State

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total current

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

45

 

 

 

(1,818

)

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

69

 

 

 

45

 

State

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(8

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total deferred

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

45

 

 

 

(1,826

)

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

69

 

 

 

45

 

Total income tax expense (benefit)

 

$

3

 

 

$

 

 

$

45

 

 

$

(1,826

)

Total income tax expense

 

$

 

 

$

3

 

 

$

69

 

 

$

45

 


The income tax benefit recorded during 2018 is a result of our historical alternative minimum tax payments becoming fully refundable in 2018. The income tax expense recorded in 20192020 is a result of the amortization of goodwill over 15 years for tax purposes. Periodically, we perform assessments of the realization of our net deferred tax assets considering all available evidence, both positive and negative. Based on our historical operating losses, combined with our plans to continue to invest in our revenue growth and generate losses through 2019,content library we have a full valuation allowance on our deferred tax assets.assets as of September 30, 2020. As of September 30, 2019,2020, our net operating loss carryforwards on a gross basis were $90.8$99.4 million and $25.6$26.8 million for federal and state, respectively.

8.9. Contingencies

From time to time, we are involved in legal proceedings that we consider to be in the normal course of business. We record accruals for losses related to those matters against us that we consider to be probable and that can be reasonably estimated. Based on available information, in the opinion of management, settlements, arbitration awards and final judgments, if any, that are considered probable of being rendered against us in litigation or arbitration in existence at September 30, 20192020 and that can be reasonably estimated are either reserved against or would not have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

 


Item 2.

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

Forward-Looking Statements

This report contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. When used in this discussion, we intend the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “plan,” “estimate,” “expect,” “strive,” “future,” “intend”, “will” and similar expressions as they relate to us to identify such forward-looking statements. Our actual results could differ materially from the results anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors set forth under “Risk Factors,” “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and elsewhere in this Form 10-Q and under “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.2019. Risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ include, without limitation, general economic conditions, ongoing losses, competition, loss of key personnel, pricing, brand reputation, acquisitions, new initiatives we undertake, security and information systems, legal liability for website content, failure of third parties to provide adequate service, future internet-related taxes, our founder’s control of us, litigation, fluctuations in quarterly operating results, consumer trends, the effect of government regulation and programs, the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and our response to it, and other risks and uncertainties included in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We caution you that no forward-looking statement is a guarantee of future performance, and you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements which reflect our views only as of the date of this report. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking information.

You should read the following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations in conjunction with the condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this document. This section is designed to provide information that will assist in understanding our condensed consolidated financial statements, changes in certain items in those statements from period to period, the primary factors that caused those changes and how certain accounting principles, policies and estimates affect the condensed consolidated financial statements.

Overview and Outlook

We operate a global digital video subscription service with a library of approximately 8,000 English-language titles, as well aswith a growing selection of titles available in Spanish, German and French, whichthat caters to a unique, underserved subscribermember base. Our digital content is available to our subscribersmembers on most internet-connected devices anytime, anywhere, commercial-free. Through our online Gaia subscription service our subscribersmembers have unlimited access to a library of inspiring films, cutting-edgecutting edge documentaries, interviews, yoga classes, transformation related content, and more; allmore – 85% of which is exclusively available to our subscribersmembers for digital streaming on most internet-connected devices. A subscription also allows our subscribers to download files from our library and view them later when they are not actively connected to the internet.

Gaia’s position in the streaming video landscape is firmly supported by its wide variety of exclusive and unique content, which provides a complementary offering to other entertainment-based streaming video services. Most of ourOur original content is developed and produced in-house in our production studios near Boulder, Colorado. Over 90% of our content is available for streaming exclusively on Gaia. By offering exclusive and unique content through our streaming service, we believe we will be able to significantly expand our subscribertarget member base.

Our available content is currently focused on yoga, transformation, alternative healing, seeking truth and conscious films. This content is specifically targeted to a unique customermember base that is interested in alternatives and supplements to the content provided by mainstream media. We have grown these content options both organically through our own productions and through strategic acquisitions. In addition, through investments in our streaming video technology and our user interface, we have expanded the many ways our subscribersmember base can access our unique library of media titles.

Our core strategy is to grow our subscription business domestically and internationally by expanding our unique and exclusive content library, enhancing our user interface, extending our streaming service to new internet-connected devices as they are developed and creating a conscious community built around our content.

Our focus for 2019 was on disciplined investment in our product, content library and member acquisition efforts to allow us to reduce the cash used in operations meaningfully over the year, with a continued focus on driving sustainable growth into the future. We reduced cash used in operations over 88% from 2018 to 2019 and generated cash flows from operations in the fourth quarter of 2019. We continued this trend in 2020, generating $7.2 million in cash flows from operations, an improvement of $13.1 million or 222% from the year ago period. We also generated net income and positive net cash flows in the third quarter of 2020 as planned. We are now focused on continuing to generate net income and cash while also growing revenues.

In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of a novel strain of coronavirus, or COVID-19, as a pandemic, which continues to spread throughout the United States and the world. The full impact that COVID-19 will have on our content.business will depend on a number of factors such as the duration and extent of COVID-19, the effect of governmental actions, changes in consumer


behavior, responses of our third-party business partners that offer our content through their platforms, and general economic activity, as described in Part II, Item 1A “Risk Factors” in this Form 10-Q.

In the second half of March 2020 continuing through July 2020, we saw an increase in demand for our content from both current and potential members, which has created a positive trend in existing member retention, costs to acquire new members, and the corresponding revenue and cash flow impacts from these higher volumes. Beginning in August 2020, we began to see the online paid media advertising market start to return to historical norms with a corresponding effect on the cost of our online advertising efforts.

We reported net lossesincome of $15.3$0.2 million and $22.7net loss of $15.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 20192020 and 2018,2019, respectively.

We are a Colorado corporation. Our principal and executive office is located at 833 West South Boulder Road, Louisville, CO 80027-2452. Our telephone number at that address is (303) 222-3600. We maintain a website at www.gaia.com. The website address has been included only as a textual reference. Our website and the information contained on it, or connected to it, are not incorporated by reference into this Form 10-Q. We are a “smaller reporting company” as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and have elected to take advantage of certain of the scaled disclosuredisclosures available to smaller reporting companies.


Results of Operations

The table below summarizes certain detail of our financial results for the periods indicated:

 

 

For the Three Months Ended September 30,

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

(in thousands, except per share data)

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

Revenues, net

 

$

13,660

 

 

$

10,942

 

 

$

39,291

 

 

$

30,080

 

Cost of revenues

 

 

1,801

 

 

 

1,386

 

 

 

5,186

 

 

 

3,857

 

Gross profit

 

 

86.8

%

 

 

87.3

%

 

 

86.8

%

 

 

87.2

%

Selling and operating expenses

 

 

14,319

 

 

 

18,618

 

 

 

44,214

 

 

 

47,096

 

Corporate, general and administration expenses

 

 

1,440

 

 

 

1,454

 

 

 

4,526

 

 

 

4,205

 

Loss from operations

 

 

(3,900

)

 

 

(10,516

)

 

 

(14,635

)

 

 

(25,078

)

Interest and other income (expense), net

 

 

(241

)

 

 

120

 

 

 

(400

)

 

 

297

 

Loss before income taxes

 

 

(4,141

)

 

 

(10,396

)

 

 

(15,035

)

 

 

(24,781

)

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

45

 

 

 

(1,826

)

Loss from continuing operations

 

 

(4,144

)

 

 

(10,396

)

 

 

(15,080

)

 

 

(22,955

)

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

 

 

 

 

 

67

 

 

 

(258

)

 

 

242

 

Net loss

 

$

(4,144

)

 

$

(10,329

)

 

$

(15,338

)

 

$

(22,713

)

 

 

For the Three Months Ended September 30,

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

(in thousands, except per share data)

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

Revenues, net

 

$

17,537

 

 

$

13,660

 

 

$

48,201

 

 

$

39,291

 

Cost of revenues

 

 

2,264

 

 

 

1,801

 

 

 

6,248

 

 

 

5,186

 

Gross margin

 

 

87.1

%

 

 

86.8

%

 

 

87.0

%

 

 

86.8

%

Selling and operating

 

 

13,479

 

 

 

14,319

 

 

 

42,354

 

 

 

44,214

 

Corporate, general and administration

 

 

1,426

 

 

 

1,440

 

 

 

4,716

 

 

 

4,526

 

Income (loss) from operations

 

 

368

 

 

 

(3,900

)

 

 

(5,117

)

 

 

(14,635

)

Interest and other income (expense), net

 

 

5,946

 

 

 

(241

)

 

 

5,395

 

 

 

(400

)

Income (loss) before income taxes

 

 

6,314

 

 

 

(4,141

)

 

 

278

 

 

 

(15,035

)

Provision for income taxes

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

69

 

 

 

45

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations

 

 

6,314

 

 

 

(4,144

)

 

 

209

 

 

 

(15,080

)

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(258

)

Net income (loss)

 

$

6,314

 

 

$

(4,144

)

 

$

209

 

 

$

(15,338

)

The following table sets forth certain financial data as a percentage of revenue for the periods indicated:

 

For the Three Months Ended September 30,

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

For the Three Months Ended September 30,

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

Revenues, net

 

 

100.0

%

 

 

100.0

%

 

 

100.0

%

 

 

100.0

%

 

 

100.0

%

 

 

100.0

%

 

 

100.0

%

 

 

100.0

%

Cost of revenues

 

 

13.2

%

 

 

12.7

%

 

 

13.2

%

 

 

12.8

%

 

 

12.9

%

 

 

13.2

%

 

 

13.0

%

 

 

13.2

%

Gross profit

 

 

86.8

%

 

 

87.3

%

 

 

86.8

%

 

 

87.2

%

 

 

87.1

%

 

 

86.8

%

 

 

87.0

%

 

 

86.8

%

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selling and operating

 

 

104.8

%

 

 

170.2

%

 

 

112.5

%

 

 

156.6

%

 

 

76.9

%

 

 

104.8

%

 

 

87.9

%

 

 

112.5

%

Corporate, general and administration

 

 

10.5

%

 

 

13.3

%

 

 

11.5

%

 

 

14.0

%

 

 

8.1

%

 

 

10.5

%

 

 

9.8

%

 

 

11.5

%

Total expenses

 

 

115.4

%

 

 

183.4

%

 

 

124.0

%

 

 

170.5

%

Loss from operations

 

 

(28.6

)%

 

 

(96.1

)%

 

 

(37.2

)%

 

 

(83.4

)%

Total operating expenses

 

 

85.0

%

 

 

115.4

%

 

 

97.7

%

 

 

124.0

%

Income (loss) from operations

 

 

2.1

%

 

 

(28.6

)%

 

 

(10.6

)%

 

 

(37.2

)%

Interest and other income (expense), net

 

 

(1.8

)%

 

 

1.1

%

 

 

(1.0

)%

 

 

1.0

%

 

 

33.9

%

 

 

(1.8

)%

 

 

11.2

%

 

 

(1.0

)%

Loss before income taxes

 

 

(30.3

)%

 

 

(95.0

)%

 

 

(38.3

)%

 

 

(82.4

)%

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

 

0.0

%

 

 

%

 

 

0.1

%

 

 

(6.1

)%

Loss from continuing operations

 

 

(30.3

)%

 

 

(95.0

)%

 

 

(38.4

)%

 

 

(76.3

)%

Income (loss) before income taxes

 

 

36.0

%

 

 

(30.3

)%

 

 

0.6

%

 

 

(38.3

)%

Provision for income taxes

 

 

%

 

 

0.0

%

 

 

0.1

%

 

 

0.1

%

Income (loss) from continuing operations

 

 

36.0

%

 

 

(30.3

)%

 

 

0.4

%

 

 

(38.4

)%

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

 

 

0.0

%

 

 

0.6

%

 

 

(0.7

)%

 

 

0.8

%

 

 

%

 

 

%

 

 

%

 

 

(0.7

)%

Net loss

 

 

(30.3

)%

 

 

(94.4

)%

 

 

(39.0

)%

 

 

(75.5

)%

Net income (loss)

 

 

36.0

%

 

 

(30.3

)%

 

 

0.4

%

 

 

(39.0

)%


Three months ended September 30, 20192020 compared to three months ended September 30, 20182019

Revenues, net. Revenues increased $2.8$3.8 million, or 25.7%27.7%, to $17.5 million during the third quarter of 2020, compared to $13.7 million during the third quarter of 2019,2019. The increase was primarily driven by an increase in both members and average monthly revenue per member compared to $10.9the year-earlier period. Revenues were not significantly impacted by inflation.

Cost of revenues. Cost of revenues increased $0.5 million, or 27.8%, to $2.3 million during the third quarter of 2018. The increase was primarily driven by the 16% increase in paying subscribers over the year-earlier period, as well as increases in our average revenue per subscriber.

Cost of revenues. Cost of revenues increased $0.4 million, or 28.6%, to2020, from $1.8 million during the third quarter of 2019 from $1.4 million during the third quarter of 2018 and, as a percentage of net revenues, increased to 13.2% during the third quarter of 2019 from 12.7% during the third quarter of 2018 primarily due to amortization from our increased content investment over the past twelve months.

Selling and operating expenses. Selling and operating expenses decreased $4.3 million, or 23.1%, to $14.3 million during the third quarter of 2019 from $18.6 million during the third quarter of 2018 and, as a percentage of net revenues, decreased to 104.8%12.9% during the third quarter of 2020 from 13.2% during the third quarter of 2019 from 170.2% during the third quarter of 2018 primarily due to our continued discipline in reducing our customer acquisition spending both as a percentage of revenueincreased revenues.

Selling and on an absolute basis.


Corporate, generaloperating expenses. Selling and administrationoperating expenses. Corporate, general and administration decreased $14 thousand,$0.8 million, or 1%5.6%, to $1.4$13.5 million during the third quarter of 2019 compared to2020 from $14.3 million during the same periodthird quarter of 20182019 and, as a percentage of net revenues, decreased to 76.9% during the third quarter of 2020 from 104.8% during the third quarter of 2019. The decrease was primarily driven by operating expense efficiencies overall as we continued to reduce our operating expense base through disciplined expense management.

Corporate, general and administration expenses. Corporate, general and administration expenses were flat at $1.4 million for both periods and, as a percentage of net revenues, decreased to 8.1% during the third quarter of 2020 from 10.5% during the third quarter of 2019 as a result of increased revenues.

Interest and other income (expense), net. Interest and other income (expense), net reflect the $6.1 million gain from 13.3%the sale of a portion of our corporate campus during the third quarter of 2018, due2020 and the corresponding reduction in interest expense as we used the proceeds in September 2020 to increased revenues in 2019 and disciplined expense management.repay $13.0 million of debt that had an interest rate of 5.75%.

Net lossincome. As a result of the above factors net income increased to $6.3 million, or $0.33 per share, during the third quarter of 2020 compared to a net loss decreased toof $4.1 million, or $0.23 per share, during the third quarter of 2019 compared to2019. Excluding the gain from the sale of a portion of our corporate campus, net loss of $10.3income was $0.2 million or $0.58$0.01 per share during the third quarter of 2018.2020.

Nine months ended September 30, 20192020 compared to nine months ended September 30, 20182019

Revenues, net. Revenues increased $9.2$8.9 million, or 30.6%22.6%, to $48.2 million during the first nine months of 2020, compared to $39.3 million during the first nine months of 2019,2019. The increase was primarily driven by an increase in both members and average monthly revenue per member compared to $30.1the year-earlier period. Revenues were not significantly impacted by inflation.

Cost of revenues. Cost of revenues increased $1.0 million, or 19.2%, to $6.2 million during the first nine months of 2018. The increase was primarily driven by the growth in our subscriber base between the two periods.

Cost of revenues. Cost of revenues increased $1.3 million, or 33.3%, to2020, from $5.2 million during the first nine months of 2019 from $3.9 million during the first nine months of 2018 and, as a percentage of net revenues, increaseddecreased to 13.0% during the first nine months of 2020 from 13.2% during the first nine months of 2019 from 12.8%primarily due to increased revenues.

Selling and operating expenses. Selling and operating expenses decreased $1.8 million, or 4.1%, to $42.4 million during the first nine months of 2018 primarily due to amortization2020 from our increased content spending over the past twelve months.

Selling and operating expenses. Selling and operating expenses decreased $2.9 million, or 6.2%, to $44.2 million during the first nine months of 2019, from $47.1 million during the first nine months of 2018, and, as a percentage of net revenues, decreased to 87.9% during the first nine months of 2020 from 112.5% during the first nine months of 2019 from 156.6% during the first nine months of 20182019. The decrease was primarily due to operating expense efficiencies overall as we continued to reduce our continued discipline in reducing customer acquisition spending both as a percentage of revenue and on an absolute basis.operating expense base through disciplined expense management.

Corporate, general and administration expenses. Corporate, general and administration expenses increased $0.3$0.2 million or 7.1%4.4%, to $4.7 million during the first nine months of 2020 from $4.5 million during the first nine months of 2019 from $4.2 million during the first nine months of 2018 and, as a percentage of net revenues, decreased to 9.8% during the first nine months of 2020 from 11.5% during the first nine months of 2019, from 14.0% during the first nine months of 2018, due to increased revenues in 20192020.

Interest and increased professional services fees related toother income (expense), net. Interest and other income (expense), net reflect the platform acquisition completed in June 2019.$6.1 million gain from the sale of a portion of our corporate campus during the third quarter of 2020.

Net lossincome. As a result of the above factors, net income was $0.2 million, or $0.01 per share, during the first nine months of 2020 compared to a net loss wasof $15.3 million, or $0.84 per share, during the first nine months of 2019 compared to a net loss of $22.7 million, or $1.33 per share, during the first nine months of 2018.2019.


Seasonality

Our subscribermember base growth exhibits areflects seasonal pattern that reflects variations driven primarily by when consumers typically spend more time indoors and, as a

result, tend to increase their viewing, similar to those of traditional TV and cable networks. Our subscriberHistorically, our member growth is generally greatest

during October in the fourth and first quarters (October through FebruaryFebruary), and slowest in May through August. As we continue to expand internationally, we expect

regionalThis drives quarterly variations in our spending on member acquisition efforts but does not drive a corresponding seasonality trends to demonstrate more predictable seasonal patterns as our service offering in each market becomes more established and we have a longer history to assess such patterns.net revenue.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our capital needs arise from working capital required to fund operations, capital expenditures related to acquisition and development of media content, development and marketing of our digital platforms, acquisitions of new businesses and other investments, replacements, expansions and improvements to our infrastructure, and future growth. These capital requirements depend on numerous factors, including the rate of market acceptance of our offerings, our ability to expand our customer base, the cost of ongoing upgrades to our offerings, our expenditures for marketing, and other factors. Additionally, we will continue to pursue opportunities to expand our media libraries, evaluate possible investments in businesses and technologies, and increase our marketing programs as needed. At September 30, 2019,2020, our cash balance was $11.6$8.7 million. We estimate that our capital expenditures, including investments in our media library, will total approximately $3.0 million to $4.0 million for the remainder of 2019, which2020. These planned capital expenditures will be funded throughpredominately utilized to expand our content library and build out the capabilities of our digital platforms. The planned expenditures are discretionary and with our in-house production capabilities we can scale the planned expenditures based on the available cash balance and operatingflows from operations as there are no contractual commitments with, or dependencies on, third parties. Since beginning to generate cash flows thatfrom operations in October 2019, we have generated $10.6 million in cash flows from operations and we expect to generate incontinue generating cash for the fourth quarterremainder of 2019.2020.

On April 26, 2019, we replaced the $12.5 million line of credit of our wholly owned subsidiary Boulder Road LLC with a $17.0 million mortgage with BDS III Mortgage Capital B LLC, as lender. TheThis mortgage was paid off in September 2020 and replaced with a $4.0 million unsecured promissory note that bears interest at a fixed spread over LIBOR, matures5.75% per annum and is due on May 1,the earlier of January 3, 2022 with a two year extension option, is secured byor the date on which Boulder Road and Westside Boulder finance their interest in the property that houses our corporate campus and is guaranteed by Gaia with no recourse against other assets. Boulder Road’s financial statements are included within our consolidated financial statements; however, Boulder Road’s assets and credit are only available to pay its own debts and obligations and are not available to satisfy the debts or obligations of any other entity.campus.


In the normal course of our business, we investigate, evaluate and discuss acquisition, joint venture, minority investment, strategic relationship and other business combination opportunities in our market. For any future investment, acquisition or joint venture opportunities, we may consider using then-available liquidity, issuing equity securities or incurring indebtedness.

While there can be no assurances, we believe our cash on hand, cash expected to be generated from operations, and potential borrowing capabilities should be sufficient to fund our operations on both a short-term and long-term basis. In addition, we own our corporate headquarters and could enter into a sale/leaseback transaction to provide additional funds. However, our projected cash needs may change as a result of acquisitions, product development, unforeseen operational difficulties or other factors.

Cash Flows

The following table summarizes our primary sources (uses) of cash during the periods presented:

 

For the Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

(in thousands)

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

Net cash provided by (used in):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating activities - continuing operations

 

$

(5,996

)

 

$

(13,384

)

 

$

7,197

 

 

$

(5,996

)

Operating activities - discontinued operations

 

 

76

 

 

 

242

 

 

 

 

 

 

76

 

Operating activities

 

 

(5,920

)

 

 

(13,142

)

 

 

7,197

 

 

 

(5,920

)

Investing activities

 

 

(16,489

)

 

 

(13,753

)

 

 

2,781

 

 

 

(16,489

)

Financing activities

 

 

4,092

 

 

 

24,930

 

 

 

(12,751

)

 

 

4,092

 

Net decrease in cash

 

$

(18,317

)

 

$

(1,965

)

 

$

(2,773

)

 

$

(18,317

)

Operating activities. Cash flows used infrom operations improved $7.2$13.1 million during the first nine months of 20192020 compared to the same period in 2018.2019. The improvement was primarily due to increased revenues and reductionsdriven by disciplined expense management, growth in our spending on customer acquisitionmember base and an increase in 2019.the number of members electing to pay for their annual membership in advance.

Investing activities. Cash flows used infrom investing activities increased $2.7improved  $19.3 million during the first nine months of 20192020 compared to the same period in 20182019 primarily due to alignment of our content and product investments to our cash flows from operations and revenue growth and the platform acquisition completed$13.2 million in June 2019 and ongoing investments in our media library, product enhancements, andproceeds from the sale of a portion of our corporate campus. We have completed most of our campus improvements and expect the ongoing investment in the campus to be nominal going into the fourth quarter of 2019 and into 2020.


Financing activities. Cash flows provided byfrom financing activities decreased $20.8declined $16.8 million during the first nine months of 20192020 compared to the same period in 2018 primarily due to the net proceedsprior year. During 2019, we replaced our $12.5 million line of $37.1credit with the $17.0 million frommortgage discussed above. The balance of the sale of Class A common stockmortgage was repaid in March 2018,September 2020, which was partially offset by the replacement of our line of credit with a $17.0new $4.0 million mortgage aspromissory note discussed in Note 5 to the condensed consolidated financial statements in Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.above.

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

We are a smaller reporting company as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and are not required to provide the information under this item.

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and Rule 15d-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Based upon its evaluation as of September 30, 2019,2020, our management has concluded that those disclosure controls and procedures are effective.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended September 30, 2019,2020, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.



PART II—OTHER INFORMATION

None.

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

The disclosure below modifies the risk factors previously disclosed in our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019. These risks and uncertainties, along with those previously disclosed, could materially adversely affect our business or financial results.

Impacts of COVID-19 on our business

The global spread of COVID-19 and the various measures to contain it are affecting the macroeconomic environment and while the full impact remain uncertain, our business and results of operations could be materially adversely affected. Gaia has experienced some increase in member growth and utilization as more people stay at home and rely on video content, but the longer-term economic impact is expected to adversely affect consumer spending on discretionary items and may decrease demand for our service. The impact on our business will depend on a number of factors such as the duration and extent of COVID-19, governmental actions, changes in consumer behavior, responses of our third-party business partners that offer our content through their platforms, and general economic activity.

We are a smaller reporting companyattempting to conduct business as definedusual to the extent possible and are complying with the applicable orders issued by the Governor of Colorado. We canceled and postponed live events that were scheduled for March through December and will be limiting in Rule 12b-2person capacity for events held at GaiaSphere, our 300-person live event studio located on our campus in Colorado. The loss of revenue and exposure from such events will negatively affect us.

The impact of the Securities Exchange ActCOVID-19 pandemic may also exacerbate other risks discussed in Item 1A. Risk Factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, any of 1934 and are not required to provide the information under this item.which could have a material effect on us.

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

None.

None.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

None.

Item 4.  Mine Safety Disclosures.

Not applicable.

Item 5. Other Information.

None.


Item 6.

Exhibits

 

Exhibit

No.

 

Description

10.1

Purchase and Sale Agreement dated as of September 9, 2020 between Boulder Road LLC and Westside Boulder, LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of Gaia’s current report on Form 8-K dated September 9, 2020 and filed on September 10, 2020).

10.2

Master Lease dated as of September 9, 2020, between Boulder Road LLC as lessee and Boulder Road LLC and Westside Boulder, LLC, tenants in common, as lessors (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of Gaia’s current report on Form 8-K dated September 9, 2020 and filed on September 20, 2020).

31.1*

 

Certification of the Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

 

 

 

31.2*

 

Certification of the Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

 

 

 

32.1**

 

Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

 

 

32.2**

 

Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

 

 

101.INS

 

Inline XBRL Instance Document.

 

 

 

101.SCH

 

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema.Schema Document

 

 

 

101.CAL

 

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase.Linkbase Document

 

 

 

101.DEF

 

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase.Linkbase Document

 

 

 

101.LAB

 

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase.Linkbase Document

 

 

 

101.PRE

 

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase.Linkbase Document

104

Cover Page Interactive Data File

 

*

Filed herewith

**

Furnished herewith


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

 

Gaia, Inc.

 

 

(Registrant)

 

 

 

November 5, 20199, 2020

By:

/s/ Jirka Rysavy

Date

 

Jirka Rysavy

 

 

Chief Executive Officer

 

 

(authorized officer)

 

 

 

November 5, 20199, 2020

By:

/s/ Paul Tarell

Date

 

Paul Tarell

 

 

Chief Financial Officer

 

 

(principal financial and accounting officer)

 

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