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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

(Mark One)

 

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

 

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 

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 001-37788

 

WAITR HOLDINGS INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)

 

 

Delaware

 

26-3828008

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

214 Jefferson Street, Suite 200

Lafayette, Louisiana

 

70501

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 1-337-534-6881

______________________

 

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. YESYes  NONo 

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). YESYes  NONo 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, 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). YESYes  NONo  

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934:

 

Title of each class

 

Trading Symbol(s)

 

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, Par Value $0.0001 Per Share

 

WTRH

 

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

The number of shares of Registrant’s Common Stock outstanding as of November 5, 2020May 4, 2021 was 110,997,964.115,390,755.

 

 


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PART I

Financial Information

1

Item 1.

Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

1

 

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 20192020

1

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2021 and 2020 and 2019

2

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2021 and 2020 and 2019

3

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2021 and 2020 and 2019

4

 

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

65

Item 2.

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

2521

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

3429

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

3529

 

 

 

PART II

Other Information

3630

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

3630

Item 1A.

Risk Factors

3730

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

3831

Item 3.

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

3831

Item 4.

Mine Safety Disclosures

3831

Item 5.

Other Information

3831

Item 6.

Exhibits

3932

 

 

 

 

Signatures

4033

 

 

 

 


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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

WAITR HOLDINGS INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

 

 

September 30,

 

 

December 31,

 

 

March 31,

 

 

December 31,

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

Unaudited

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unaudited

 

 

 

 

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

$

77,136

 

 

$

29,317

 

 

$

67,863

 

 

$

84,706

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

 

3,925

 

 

 

3,272

 

 

 

4,907

 

 

 

2,954

 

Capitalized contract costs, current

 

 

643

 

 

 

199

 

 

 

868

 

 

 

737

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

 

4,597

 

 

 

8,329

 

 

 

4,955

 

 

 

6,657

 

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS

 

 

86,301

 

 

 

41,117

 

 

 

78,593

 

 

 

95,054

 

Property and equipment, net

 

 

3,452

 

 

 

4,072

 

 

 

4,961

 

 

 

3,503

 

Capitalized contract costs, noncurrent

 

 

2,220

 

 

 

772

 

 

 

2,759

 

 

 

2,429

 

Goodwill

 

 

106,734

 

 

 

106,734

 

 

 

122,032

 

 

 

106,734

��

Intangible assets, net

 

 

23,414

 

 

 

25,761

 

 

 

31,514

 

 

 

23,924

 

Operating lease right-of-use assets

 

 

5,064

 

 

 

 

Other noncurrent assets

 

 

435

 

 

 

517

 

 

 

750

 

 

 

588

 

TOTAL ASSETS

 

$

222,556

 

 

$

178,973

 

 

$

245,673

 

 

$

232,232

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT LIABILITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

4,975

 

 

$

4,384

 

 

$

5,039

 

 

$

4,382

 

Restaurant food liability

 

 

4,736

 

 

 

5,612

 

 

 

5,890

 

 

 

4,301

 

Accrued payroll

 

 

2,248

 

 

 

5,285

 

 

 

6,460

 

 

 

4,851

 

Short-term loans

 

 

1,172

 

 

 

3,612

 

Short-term loans for insurance financing

 

 

1,143

 

 

 

2,726

 

Deferred revenue, current

 

 

24

 

 

 

414

 

 

 

290

 

 

 

141

 

Income tax payable

 

 

52

 

 

 

51

 

 

 

146

 

 

 

122

 

Operating lease liabilities

 

 

1,518

 

 

 

 

Other current liabilities

 

 

17,026

 

 

 

13,293

 

 

 

24,974

 

 

 

13,781

 

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES

 

 

30,233

 

 

 

32,651

 

 

 

45,460

 

 

 

30,304

 

Long-term debt

 

 

93,689

 

 

 

123,244

 

Long term debt - related party

 

 

80,508

 

 

 

94,218

 

Accrued medical contingency

 

 

16,839

 

 

 

17,203

 

 

 

16,844

 

 

 

16,987

 

Accrued workers’ compensation liability

 

 

 

 

 

102

 

Deferred revenue, noncurrent

 

 

 

 

 

45

 

Operating lease liabilities

 

 

3,885

 

 

 

 

Other noncurrent liabilities

 

 

1,107

 

 

 

325

 

 

 

1,740

 

 

 

2,627

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES

 

 

141,868

 

 

 

173,570

 

 

 

148,437

 

 

 

144,136

 

Commitments and contingencies (Note 10)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commitments and contingent liabilities (Note 10)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock, $0.0001 par value; 249,000,000 shares authorized and 110,120,621

and 76,579,175 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2020 and

December 31, 2019, respectively

 

 

11

 

 

 

8

 

Common stock, $0.0001 par value; 249,000,000 shares authorized and 115,387,140

and 111,259,037 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2021 and

December 31, 2020, respectively

 

 

11

 

 

 

11

 

Additional paid in capital

 

 

447,224

 

 

 

385,137

 

 

 

464,843

 

 

 

451,991

 

Accumulated deficit

 

 

(366,547

)

 

 

(379,742

)

 

 

(367,618

)

 

 

(363,906

)

TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

80,688

 

 

 

5,403

 

 

 

97,236

 

 

 

88,096

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

$

222,556

 

 

$

178,973

 

 

$

245,673

 

 

$

232,232

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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WAITR HOLDINGS INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

(unaudited)

 

 

Three Months Ended September 30,

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

REVENUE

 

$

52,734

 

 

$

49,201

 

 

$

157,483

 

 

$

148,575

 

 

$

50,930

 

 

$

44,243

 

COSTS AND EXPENSES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operations and support

 

 

27,409

 

 

 

37,289

 

 

 

84,321

 

 

 

113,170

 

 

 

30,338

 

 

 

26,365

 

Sales and marketing

 

 

3,288

 

 

 

15,953

 

 

 

8,854

 

 

 

41,615

 

 

 

4,016

 

 

 

2,826

 

Research and development

 

 

820

 

 

 

1,920

 

 

 

3,457

 

 

 

6,009

 

 

 

999

 

 

 

1,470

 

General and administrative

 

 

11,380

 

 

 

12,817

 

 

 

32,252

 

 

 

44,115

 

 

 

10,186

 

 

 

10,778

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

2,103

 

 

 

4,851

 

 

 

6,242

 

 

 

13,791

 

 

 

2,917

 

 

 

2,064

 

Goodwill impairment

 

 

 

 

 

119,212

 

 

 

 

 

 

119,212

 

Intangible and other asset impairments

 

 

 

 

 

72,917

 

 

 

29

 

 

 

72,935

 

Loss on disposal of assets

 

 

4

 

 

 

11

 

 

 

15

 

 

 

26

 

(Gain) loss on disposal of assets

 

 

(3

)

 

 

8

 

TOTAL COSTS AND EXPENSES

 

 

45,004

 

 

 

264,970

 

 

 

135,170

 

 

 

410,873

 

 

 

48,453

 

 

 

43,511

 

INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS

 

 

7,730

 

 

 

(215,769

)

 

 

22,313

 

 

 

(262,298

)

INCOME FROM OPERATIONS

 

 

2,477

 

 

 

732

 

OTHER EXPENSES (INCOME) AND LOSSES (GAINS), NET

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

 

 

2,117

 

 

 

2,775

 

 

 

7,521

 

 

 

6,570

 

 

 

1,901

 

 

 

2,914

 

Interest income

 

 

(14

)

 

 

(297

)

 

 

(95

)

 

 

(877

)

 

 

 

 

 

(60

)

Other expense

 

 

965

 

 

 

1,827

 

 

 

1,640

 

 

 

1,654

 

 

 

4,264

 

 

 

(37

)

NET INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES

 

 

4,662

 

 

 

(220,074

)

 

 

13,247

 

 

 

(269,645

)

NET LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES

 

 

(3,688

)

 

 

(2,085

)

Income tax expense

 

 

18

 

 

 

30

 

 

 

52

 

 

 

60

 

 

 

24

 

 

 

17

 

NET INCOME (LOSS)

 

$

4,644

 

 

$

(220,104

)

 

$

13,195

 

 

$

(269,705

)

INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

0.04

 

 

$

(2.89

)

 

$

0.14

 

 

$

(3.77

)

Diluted

 

$

0.04

 

 

$

(2.89

)

 

$

0.13

 

 

$

(3.77

)

Weighted average shares used to compute net income (loss) per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding – basic

 

 

109,181,847

 

 

 

76,145,317

 

 

 

93,763,069

 

 

 

71,071,777

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding – diluted

 

 

123,785,750

 

 

 

76,145,317

 

 

 

102,519,454

 

 

 

71,071,777

 

NET LOSS

 

$

(3,712

)

 

$

(2,102

)

LOSS PER SHARE:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic and diluted

 

$

(0.03

)

 

$

(0.03

)

Weighted average shares used to compute net loss per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding – basic and diluted

 

 

112,334,094

 

 

 

76,884,717

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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WAITR HOLDINGS INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

13,195

 

 

$

(269,705

)

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

$

(3,712

)

 

$

(2,102

)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-cash interest expense

 

 

5,126

 

 

 

3,346

 

 

 

772

 

 

 

2,396

 

Non-cash advertising expense

 

 

0

 

 

 

379

 

Amortization of operating lease assets

 

 

323

 

 

 

0

 

Stock-based compensation

 

 

3,178

 

 

 

6,747

 

 

 

2,078

 

 

 

848

 

Equity issued in exchange for services

 

 

0

 

 

 

90

 

Loss on disposal of assets

 

 

15

 

 

 

26

 

(Gain) loss on disposal of assets

 

 

(3

)

 

 

8

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

6,242

 

 

 

13,791

 

 

 

2,917

 

 

 

2,064

 

Goodwill impairment

 

 

0

 

 

 

119,212

 

Intangible and other asset impairments

 

 

29

 

 

 

72,935

 

Amortization of capitalized contract costs

 

 

327

 

 

 

1,614

 

 

 

194

 

 

 

68

 

Other non-cash income

 

 

(31

)

 

 

(39

)

 

 

0

 

 

 

(12

)

Changes in assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable

 

 

(653

)

 

 

(248

)

 

 

(1,624

)

 

 

(90

)

Capitalized contract costs

 

 

(2,219

)

 

 

(3,585

)

 

 

(655

)

 

 

(1,049

)

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

 

3,732

 

 

 

(2,803

)

 

 

1,899

 

 

 

3,246

 

Other noncurrent assets

 

 

27

 

 

 

0

 

Accounts payable

 

 

591

 

 

 

2,640

 

 

 

20

 

 

 

698

 

Restaurant food liability

 

 

(876

)

 

 

5,851

 

 

 

1,589

 

 

 

(591

)

Deferred revenue

 

 

(435

)

 

 

(3,691

)

 

 

140

 

 

 

(378

)

Income tax payable

 

 

1

 

 

 

5

 

 

 

24

 

 

 

17

 

Operating lease liabilities

 

 

(389

)

 

 

0

 

Accrued payroll

 

 

(3,037

)

 

 

2,853

 

 

 

1,479

 

 

 

2,129

 

Accrued medical contingency

 

 

(363

)

 

 

(604

)

 

 

(143

)

 

 

(69

)

Accrued workers’ compensation liability

 

 

(102

)

 

 

(160

)

 

 

0

 

 

 

2

 

Other current liabilities

 

 

4,085

 

 

 

(76

)

 

 

7,911

 

 

 

(157

)

Other noncurrent liabilities

 

 

781

 

 

 

111

 

 

 

(38

)

 

 

(1

)

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

 

 

29,586

 

 

 

(51,311

)

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

 

12,809

 

 

 

7,027

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchases of property and equipment

 

 

(968

)

 

 

(1,493

)

 

 

(165

)

 

 

(70

)

Acquisition of Bite Squad, net of cash acquired

 

 

0

 

 

 

(192,568

)

Other acquisitions

 

 

(339

)

 

 

(395

)

Internally developed software

 

 

(1,722

)

 

 

(671

)

Acquisitions

 

 

(10,927

)

 

 

(242

)

Collections on notes receivable

 

 

51

 

 

 

72

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

21

 

Internally developed software

 

 

(2,387

)

 

 

(1,096

)

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment

 

 

14

 

 

 

28

 

 

 

9

 

 

 

3

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

 

(3,629

)

 

 

(195,452

)

 

 

(12,805

)

 

 

(959

)

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Waitr shares redeemed for cash

 

 

0

 

 

 

(10

)

Proceeds from issuance of stock

 

 

48,314

 

 

 

50,002

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

6,584

 

Equity issuance costs

 

 

(740

)

 

 

(4,179

)

 

 

0

 

 

 

(114

)

Proceeds from Additional Term Loans

 

 

0

 

 

 

42,080

 

Payments on long-term loans

 

 

(22,594

)

 

 

0

 

Proceeds from short-term loans

 

 

1,906

 

 

 

5,032

 

Payments on short-term loans

 

 

(4,336

)

 

 

(2,509

)

Payments on long-term loan

 

 

(14,472

)

 

 

0

 

Payments on acquisition loans

 

 

(66

)

 

 

0

 

Payments on short-term loans for insurance financing

 

 

(1,583

)

 

 

(2,028

)

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

 

 

40

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

6

 

 

 

8

 

Taxes paid related to net settlement on stock-based compensation

 

 

(728

)

 

 

(799

)

 

 

(732

)

 

 

(459

)

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

 

21,862

 

 

 

89,621

 

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

 

 

(16,847

)

 

 

3,991

 

Net change in cash

 

 

47,819

 

 

 

(157,142

)

 

 

(16,843

)

 

 

10,059

 

Cash, beginning of period

 

 

29,317

 

 

 

209,340

 

 

 

84,706

 

 

 

29,317

 

Cash, end of period

 

$

77,136

 

 

$

52,198

 

 

$

67,863

 

 

$

39,376

 

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid during the period for state income taxes

 

$

64

 

 

$

30

 

Cash paid during the period for interest

 

 

2,395

 

 

 

3,224

 

 

$

1,129

 

 

$

518

 

Supplemental disclosures of non-cash investing and financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stock issued as consideration in Bite Squad acquisition

 

$

0

 

 

$

126,574

 

Conversion of convertible notes to stock

 

 

12,024

 

 

 

0

 

Stock issued in connection with Additional Term Loans

 

 

0

 

 

 

3,884

 

Non-cash gain on debt extinguishment

 

 

0

 

 

 

1,897

 

Seller-financed payables related to other acquisitions

 

 

0

 

 

 

801

 

Non-cash investments in other acquisitions

 

 

0

 

 

 

801

 

Stock issued as consideration in acquisition

 

$

11,500

 

 

$

0

 

Noncash impact of operating lease assets

 

 

5,387

 

 

 

0

 

Noncash impact of operating lease liabilities

 

 

5,792

 

 

 

0

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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WAITR HOLDINGS INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

(in thousands, except share data)

(unaudited)

 

Three Months Ended September 30, 2020

 

 

 

Common stock

 

 

Additional

paid in

capital

 

 

Accumulated

deficit

 

 

Total

stockholders’

equity

 

 

 

Shares

 

 

Amount

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balances at June 30, 2020

 

 

102,382,511

 

 

$

10

 

 

$

420,368

 

 

$

(371,191

)

 

$

49,187

 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,644

 

 

 

4,644

 

Exercise of stock options and vesting of restricted

   stock units

 

 

45,071

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

Stock-based compensation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,728

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,728

 

Stock issued for conversion of Notes

 

 

105,384

 

 

 

 

 

 

137

 

 

 

 

 

 

137

 

Issuance of common stock

 

 

7,587,655

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

24,989

 

 

 

 

 

 

24,990

 

Balances at September 30, 2020

 

 

110,120,621

 

 

$

11

 

 

$

447,224

 

 

$

(366,547

)

 

$

80,688

 

Three Months Ended March 31, 2021

 

 

 

Common stock

 

 

Additional

paid in

capital

 

 

Accumulated

deficit

 

 

Total

stockholders’

equity

 

 

 

Shares

 

 

Amount

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balances at December 31, 2020

 

 

111,259,037

 

 

$

11

 

 

$

451,991

 

 

$

(363,906

)

 

$

88,096

 

Net loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3,712

)

 

 

(3,712

)

Exercise of stock options and vesting of restricted stock units

 

 

537,436

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

 

Taxes paid related to net settlement on stock-based compensation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(732

)

 

 

 

 

 

(732

)

Stock-based compensation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,078

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,078

 

Equity issued for acquisitions

 

 

3,590,667

 

 

 

 

 

 

11,500

 

 

 

 

 

 

11,500

 

Balances at March 31, 2021

 

 

115,387,140

 

 

$

11

 

 

$

464,843

 

 

$

(367,618

)

 

$

97,236

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020

 

 

 

Common stock

 

 

Additional

paid in

capital

 

 

Accumulated

deficit

 

 

Total

stockholders’

equity

 

 

 

Shares

 

 

Amount

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balances at December 31, 2019

 

 

76,579,175

 

 

$

8

 

 

$

385,137

 

 

$

(379,742

)

 

$

5,403

 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13,195

 

 

 

13,195

 

Exercise of stock options and vesting of restricted

   stock units

 

 

514,364

 

 

 

 

 

 

40

 

 

 

 

 

 

40

 

Taxes paid related to net settlement on stock-based

  compensation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(728

)

 

 

 

 

 

(728

)

Stock-based compensation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,178

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,178

 

Stock issued for conversion of Notes

 

 

9,328,362

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

12,025

 

 

 

 

 

 

12,026

 

Issuance of common stock

 

 

23,698,720

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

47,572

 

 

 

 

 

 

47,574

 

Balances at September 30, 2020

 

 

110,120,621

 

 

$

11

 

 

$

447,224

 

 

$

(366,547

)

 

$

80,688

 

Three Months Ended March 31, 2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock

 

 

Additional

paid in

capital

 

 

Accumulated

deficit

 

 

Total

stockholders’

equity

 

 

 

Shares

 

 

Amount

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balances at December 31, 2019

 

 

76,579,175

 

 

$

8

 

 

$

385,137

 

 

$

(379,742

)

 

$

5,403

 

Net loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2,102

)

 

 

(2,102

)

Exercise of stock options and vesting of restricted stock units

 

 

35,990

 

 

 

 

 

 

8

 

 

 

 

 

 

8

 

Taxes paid related to net settlement on stock-based compensation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(459

)

 

 

 

 

 

(459

)

Stock-based compensation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

848

 

 

 

 

 

 

848

 

Issuance of common stock

 

 

4,192,743

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,470

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,470

 

Balances at March 31, 2020

 

 

80,807,908

 

 

$

8

 

 

$

392,004

 

 

$

(381,844

)

 

$

10,168

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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WAITR HOLDINGS INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

(in thousands, except share data)

(unaudited)

Three Months Ended September 30, 2019

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock

 

 

Additional

paid in

capital

 

 

Accumulated

deficit

 

 

Total

stockholders’

equity

 

 

 

Shares

 

 

Amount

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balances at June 30, 2019

 

 

76,134,094

 

 

$

8

 

 

$

382,402

 

 

$

(138,037

)

 

$

244,373

 

Net loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(220,104

)

 

 

(220,104

)

Exercise of stock options and vesting of restricted

   stock units

 

 

16,826

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

Stock-based compensation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,195

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,195

 

Equity issued in exchange for services

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

30

 

 

 

 

 

 

30

 

Balances at September 30, 2019

 

 

76,150,920

 

 

$

8

 

 

$

384,628

 

 

$

(358,141

)

 

$

26,495

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock

 

 

Additional

paid in

capital

 

 

Accumulated

deficit

 

 

Total

stockholders’

equity

 

 

 

Shares

 

 

Amount

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balances at December 31, 2018

 

 

54,035,538

 

 

$

5

 

 

$

200,417

 

 

$

(88,436

)

 

$

111,986

 

Net loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(269,705

)

 

 

(269,705

)

Gain on debt extinguishment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,897

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,897

 

Exercise of stock options and vesting of restricted

   stock units

 

 

26,425

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

 

Taxes paid related to net settlement on stock-based

  compensation

 

 

(79,900

)

 

 

 

 

 

(799

)

 

 

 

 

 

(799

)

Stock-based compensation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,747

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,747

 

Equity issued in exchange for services

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

90

 

 

 

 

 

 

90

 

Issuance of common stock in connection with

   Additional Term Loans

 

 

325,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,884

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,884

 

Public Warrants exchanged for common stock

 

 

4,494,889

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

(610

)

 

 

 

 

 

(609

)

Stock issued as consideration in Bite Squad Merger

 

 

10,591,968

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

126,573

 

 

 

 

 

 

126,574

 

Issuance of common stock

 

 

6,757,000

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

46,425

 

 

 

 

 

 

46,426

 

Balances at September 30, 2019

 

 

76,150,920

 

 

$

8

 

 

$

384,628

 

 

$

(358,141

)

 

$

26,495

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

 

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WAITR HOLDINGS INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

1.   Organization

Waitr Holdings Inc., a Delaware corporation, together with its wholly-ownedwholly owned subsidiaries (the “Company,” “Waitr,” “we,” “us” and “our”), operates an online food ordering technology platform, providing delivery, carryout and dine-in options, connecting restaurants, drivers and diners in cities across the United States. In January 2019,The Company’s technology platform includes the Waitr acquired BiteSquad.com, LLC (“and Bite Squad”), which also operates an online food ordering platform. The Company connects dinersSquad mobile applications, and restaurants via Waitr’s website andmore recently, the Delivery Dudes mobile application, (the “Waitr Platform”) and Bite Squad’s website and mobile application (the “Bite Squad Platform” and together withcollectively referred to as the Waitr Platform, the “Platforms”). The Company’s Platforms allow consumers to browse local restaurants and menus, track order and delivery status, and securely store previous orders for ease of use and convenience. Restaurants benefit from the online Platforms through increased exposure to consumers for expanded business in the delivery market and carryout sales.

2.   Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation

The unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and in accordance with the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) as they apply to interim financial information. Accordingly, the interim condensed consolidated financial statements do not include all of the information and notes required by GAAP for complete annual financial statements, although the Company believes that the disclosures made are adequate to make information not misleading. References to the Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) and Accounting Standards Updates (“ASUs”) included hereafter refer to the ASC and ASUs established by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) as the source of authoritative GAAP.

The unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto, together with management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations, contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20192020 (the “2019“2020 Form 10-K”). The interim condensed consolidated financial statements are unaudited, but in the Company’s opinion, include all adjustments that are necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the periods presented. The interim results are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for any other interim period or the fiscal year.

During the third quarter of 2020, the Company identified and corrected an immaterial error related to the understatement of an accrued medical contingency that affected previously issued consolidated financial statements. In order to present the impact of the updated estimated liability for the claim, previously issued financial statements have been revised. See Note 9 – Correction of Prior Period Error for additional details, including a summary of the revisions to certain previously reported financial information presented herein for comparative purposes.

Reclassifications

Certain amounts from prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.

Principles of Consolidation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and all wholly-ownedwholly owned subsidiaries. Intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated upon consolidation.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires the Company to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Significant estimates and judgments relied upon in preparing these condensed consolidated financial statements affect the following items:

 

incurred loss estimates under our insurance policies with large deductibles or retention levels;

 

loss exposure related to claims such as the Medical Contingency (see Note 9 – Correction of Prior Period Error);

 

income taxes;

 

useful lives of tangible and intangible assets;

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equity compensation;

 

contingencies;

 

goodwill and other intangible assets, including the recoverability of intangible assets with finite lives and other long-lived assets; and

 

fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed as part of a business combination.

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The Company regularly assesses these estimates and records changes to estimates in the period in which they become known. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and various other assumptions believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Changes in the economic environment, financial markets, and any other parameters used in determining these estimates could cause actual results to differ from those estimates.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

The Company sustained losses from its inception through the first quarter of 2020 and experienced declines in working capital through 2019, resulting from changes in market conditions in the online food ordering and delivery industry, particularly increased competition from other national delivery service providers. In addition, the Company invested heavily in sales and marketing efforts in 2019, further reducing its working capital and liquidity, until the suspension of such efforts in the fourth quarter of 2019. In 2020, the Company has deployed capital in a more strategic and conservative manner than in the prior years.

Management implemented several initiatives from late fiscal 2019 into 2020, with a focus on improving revenue per order, cash flow, profitability and liquidity. These initiatives, which included reductions of staff in November 2019 and January 2020, modifications to the Company’s fee structure, the closures of approximately 60 unprofitable, non-core markets in December 2019 and January 2020, and the switch to an independent contractor model for delivery drivers, have resulted in the positive results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020. Additionally, in March and May 2020, the Company entered into open market sale agreements with respect to at-the-market offering programs, pursuant to which the Company sold 23,698,720 shares of common stock during the nine months ended September 30, 2020 for net proceeds of approximately $47,574 (see Note 12 – Stockholders’ Equity). As of September 30, 2020, cash on hand was $77,136.

The Company’s working capital and liquid asset (cash on hand) positions as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 are as follows (in thousands):

 

 

September 30,

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

Working capital

 

$

56,068

 

 

$

8,466

 

Liquid assets

 

 

77,136

 

 

 

29,317

 

We currently expect that our cash on hand and estimated cash flow from operations will be sufficient to meet our working capital needs beyond twelve months; however, there can be no assurance that we will generate cash flow at the levels we anticipate. We continually evaluate additional opportunities to strengthen our liquidity position, fund growth initiatives and/or combine with other businesses by issuing equity or equity-linked securities (in public or private offerings) and/or incurring additional debt.  

Impact of COVID-19 on our Business

In December 2019, an outbreak of a new strain of coronavirus (“COVID-19”) began in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted the global economy, disrupted global supply chains and created significant volatility and disruption of financial markets. The potential impacts and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global economy and on the Company’s business, in particular, are uncertain and may be difficult to assess or predict. The pandemic has resulted in, and may continue to result in, significant disruption of global financial markets, which may reduce the Company’s ability to access capital and continue to operate effectively. The COVID-19 pandemic could also reduce the demand for the Company’s services, and a prolonged recession or additional financial market corrections resulting from the spread of COVID-19 could adversely affect demand for the Company’s services. Additionally, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, several jurisdictions have implemented or are considering implementing fee caps, fee disclosure requirements and similar measures that could negatively impact the Company’s financial results. To the extent that the COVID-19 pandemic adversely impacts the Company’s business, results of operations, liquidity or financial condition, it may also have the effect of heightening many of the other risks described in the risk factors in the Company’s 2019 Form 10-K.

Waitr has thus far been able to operate during the COVID-19 pandemic. Restrictions on in-restaurant dining have resulted in restaurants utilizing delivery services and has had a positive impact on our business.pandemic caused by the outbreak of SARS-CoV-2 (“COVID-19”). We have taken several steps to help protect and support our restaurant partners, diners, independent contractor drivers and our employees during the COVID-19 outbreak, including offering no-contact delivery in select markets, offering no-contact grocery delivery in select markets, working with certain restaurant partners to waive diner delivery fees, deploying free marketing programs for certain restaurants and providing masks, gloves and hand sanitizer to drivers. We continue to monitor the impact of the COVID-19 global outbreak, although there remains significant uncertainty related to the public health impact and the global economic situation globally.

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situation.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Except as set forthSee “Recent Accounting Pronouncements below there hasfor a description of accounting principle changes adopted during the three months ended March 31, 2021 related to leases. There have been no other material changechanges to our critical accounting policies and estimates described in the 20192020 Form 10-K. See “Revenue” below for a description of our revenue recognition policy.

Revenue

The Company generates revenue (“transaction fees”Transaction Fees”) primarily when diners place an order on one of the Platforms. In the case of diner subscription fees for our unlimited delivery subscription program, revenue is recognized when payment for the receipt of the monthly subscription is received.fee in the applicable month for which the delivery service applies to. Revenue consists of the following for the periods indicated (in thousands):

 

 

Three Months Ended September 30,

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

Transaction fees

 

$

52,618

 

 

$

46,400

 

 

$

156,851

 

 

$

143,595

 

Transaction Fees

 

$

50,476

 

 

$

43,811

 

Setup and integration fees

 

 

23

 

 

 

2,731

 

 

 

437

 

 

 

4,834

 

 

 

7

 

 

 

378

 

Other

 

 

93

 

 

 

70

 

 

 

195

 

 

 

146

 

 

 

447

 

 

 

54

 

Total Revenue

 

$

52,734

 

 

$

49,201

 

 

$

157,483

 

 

$

148,575

 

 

$

50,930

 

 

$

44,243

 

 

Transaction feesFees represent the revenue recognized from the Company’s obligation to process orders on the Platforms. The performance obligation is satisfied when the Company successfully processes an order placed on one of the Platforms and the restaurant receives the order at their location. The obligation to process orders on the Platforms represents a series of distinct performance obligations satisfied over time that the Company combines into a single performance obligation. Consistent with the recognition objective in Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”)ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, the variable consideration due to the Company for processing orders is recognized on a daily basis. As an agent of the restaurant in the transaction, the Company recognizes transaction feesTransaction Fees earned from the restaurant on the Platform on a net basis. Transaction feesFees also include a fee charged to the end user customer when they request the order be delivered to their location. Revenue is recognized for diner fees once the delivery service is completed. The contract period for substantially all restaurant contracts is one month as both the Company and the restaurant have the ability to unilaterally terminate the contract by providing notice of termination.

The Company records a receivable when it has an unconditional right to the consideration. The balance of accounts receivable, net was $3,925 and $3,272 as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively, comprised primarily of credit card receivables due from the credit card processor. These receivables are generally collected in one to six days from the date revenue is generated.

During the ninethree months ended September 30, 2019,March 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company receivedrecognized revenue for non-refundable upfront setup and integration fees for onboarding certain restaurants. Setup and integration activities primarily represented administrative activities that allowed the Company to fulfill future performance obligations for these restaurants and did not represent services transferred to the restaurant. However, the non-refundable upfront setup and integration fees charged to restaurants resulted in a performance obligation in the form of a material right related to the restaurant’s option to renew the contract each day rather than provide a notice of termination. Revenue related to setup and integration fees was historically recognized ratably over a two-year period. In connection with modifications to the Company’s fee structure in July 2019, the Company discontinued offering fee arrangements with the upfront, one-time setup and integration fee.

The contract modifications in July 2019 and the effect of such modifications on our measure of progress towards the performance obligations resulted in accelerated recognition of deferred revenue relatedCompany records a receivable when it has an unconditional right to the modified contracts. Included in revenue during the three months ended September 30, 2019 is a cumulative adjustment to setupconsideration. The balance of accounts receivable, net was $4,907 and integration fee revenue of $3,005, which was included in deferred revenue$2,954 as of August 1, 2019. The cumulative adjustment to revenue was partially offset by write-offsMarch 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively, comprised primarily of uncollected setup and integration fees within accounts receivable of $797 and refunds of previously paid setup and integration fees of $320. Further, a portion of our capitalized contract costs pertaining to or allocable to terminated restaurant contracts was recognized incredit card receivables due from the third quarter of 2019, resulting in an impairment loss of $852. The July 2019 contract modifications had no impact on revenue during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020.credit card processor.

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Costs to Obtain a Contract with a Customer

The Company recognizes an asset for the incremental costs of obtaining a contract with a restaurant and recognizes the expense over the course of the period when the Company expects to recover those costs. The Company has determined that certain internal sales incentives earned at the time when an initial contract is executed meet these requirements. Capitalized sales incentives are amortized to sales and marketing expense on a straight-line basis over the period of benefit.benefit, which the Company has determined to befive years. The Company applies a practical expedient to expense costs as incurred for costs to obtain a contract with a customer when the amortization period would have been one year or less.

As a result of the changes in the terms of the contracts related to the modified fee structure introduced in July 2019, the Company changed its estimate of the useful life of the asset for costs to obtain a contract to better reflect the estimated period in which the asset will remain in service. Effective August 1, 2019, the estimated useful life of the asset for costs to obtain a contract from customers,

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previously estimated at two years, was increased to five years. The change in estimate had no material impact on the Company’s results of operations for the three or nine months ended September 30, 2019.

Deferred costs related to obtaining contracts with restaurants were $2,291$2,734 and $701$2,424 as of September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019,2020, respectively, out of which $514$659 and $143,$567, respectively, was classified as current. Amortization of expense for the costs to obtain a contract were $117$149 and $140$53 for the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2021 and 2020, and 2019, respectively, and $264 and $591 for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

Costs to Fulfill a Contract with a Customer

The Company also recognizes an asset for the costs to fulfill a contract with a restaurant when they are specifically identifiable, generate or enhance resources used to satisfy future performance obligations, and are expected to be recovered. The Company has determined that certain costs related to setup and integration activities meet the capitalization criteria under ASC Topic 340-40, Other Assets and Deferred Costs. Costs related to these implementation activities are deferred and then amortized to operations and support expense on a straight-line basis over the period of benefit.

As a result of the changes in the terms of the contracts related to the modified fee structure introduced in July 2019,benefit, which the Company changed its estimate of the useful life of the asset for costshas determined to fulfill a contract to better reflect the estimated period in which the asset will remain in service. Effective August 1, 2019, the estimated useful life of the asset for costs to fulfill a contract from customers, previously estimated at two years, was increased tobe five years. The change in estimate had no material impact on the Company’s results of operations for the three or nine months ended September 30, 2019.

Deferred costs related to fulfilling contracts with restaurants were $572$893 and $270$742 as of September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019,2020, respectively, out of which $129$209 and $56,$170, respectively, was classified as current. Amortization of expense for the costs to fulfill a contract were $28$45 and $224$15 for the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2021 and 2020, and 2019, respectively, and $63 and $1,023 for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

Stock-Based Compensation

The Company records stock-based compensation expense for stock-based compensation awards based on the fair value on the date of grant. The stock-based compensation expense is recognized in our statement of operations ratably over the course of the requisite service period and is recorded in either operations and support, sales and marketing, research and development, or general and administrative expense, depending on the department of the recipient. The Company recognizes forfeitures of stock-based awards as they occur. In the case of an award pursuant to which a performance condition must be met for the award to vest, no stock-based compensation cost is recognized until such time as the performance condition is considered probable of being met, if at all. If the assessment of probability of the performance condition changes, the impact of the change in estimate would be recognized in the period of change. Because of the non-cash nature of share-based compensation, it is added back to net income in arriving at net cash provided by operating activities in our statement of cash flows.

Earnings Per Share

Under GAAP, certain instruments granted in stock-based payment transactions are considered participating securities prior to vesting and are therefore required to be included in the earnings allocation in calculating earnings per share under the two-class method. Companies are required to treat unvested stock-based payment awards with a right to receive non-forfeitable dividends as a separate class of securities in calculating earnings per share, except in cases where the effect of the inclusion of the participating securities would be antidilutive.

Fair Value Measurements

The Company records the fair value of assets and liabilities in accordance with ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement. ASC 820 defines fair value as the price received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date and in the principal or most advantageous market for that asset or liability. Based on the guidance in ASC 820, the Company uses a three-tier fair value hierarchy, prioritizing and defining the types of inputs used to measure fair value depending on the degree to which they are observable. Each fair value measurement is reported in one of the three levels, which is determined by the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The levels are as follows:

Level 1 — Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 — Quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets or inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly through market corroboration, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.

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Level 3 — Unobservable inputs reflecting the Company’s own assumptions about the inputs used in pricing the asset or liability at fair value.

Certain financial instruments are required to be recorded at fair value. Other financial instruments, including cash, are recorded at cost, which approximates fair value. Additionally, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses approximate fair value because of the short-term nature of these financial instruments.

Insurance Reserves

The Company maintains insurance coverage for business risks in customary amounts believed to be sufficient for our operations, including, but not limited to, workers’ compensation, auto and general liability. These plans contain various retention levels for which we provide accruals based on the aggregate of the liability for claims incurred and an estimate for claims incurred but not reported. We review our estimates of claims costs and adjust our estimates when appropriate.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Changes to GAAP are established by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”), in the form of Accounting Standards Updates (“ASUs”), to the FASB’s ASCs.

The Company considered the applicability and impact of all ASUs. ASUs not listed below were assessed and determined to be either not applicable or are expected to have minimal impact on these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. Throughout fiscal year 2020, the Company qualified as an “emerging growth company” pursuant to the provisions of the JOBS Act. As an emerging growth company, the Company has elected to use the extended transition period for complying with certain new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13 (a)13(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Effective January 1, 2021, the Company is no longer an emerging growth company.

Recently Adopted Accounting Standards

Leases

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). The principal objective of ASU 2016-02 is to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by recognizing “right-of-use” lease assets and lease liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet. ASU 2016-02 continues to retain a distinction between finance and operating leases but requires lessees to recognize a right-of-use asset representing its right to use the underlying asset for the lease term and a corresponding lease liability on the balance sheet for all leases with terms greater than twelve months. ASU 2016-02 was effective for and adopted by the Company on January 1, 2021. The Company applied the modified retrospective transition approach, with no adjustment to prior comparative periods. Accordingly, financial information is not adjusted and the disclosures required under ASU 2016-02 are not provided for periods prior to January 1, 2021.

The Company determines if an arrangement is a lease at inception of a contract. A contract is or contains a lease if it conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration. The Company elected the optional practical expedient package, which includes retaining the current classification of leases, and is utilizing the practical expedient which allows the use of hindsight in determining the lease term and in assessing impairment of its operating lease right-of-use assets. Additionally, the Company has elected to treat lease and non-lease components as a single lease component for all assets. The Company has elected to apply the short-term scope exception for leases with original terms of twelve months or less, and accordingly, recognizes the lease payments for such leases in the statement of operations on a straight-line basis over the lease term and variable lease payments in the period in which the obligation for those payments is incurred.

Under ASU 2016-02, the Company recorded in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet as of January 1, 2021, lease liabilities for operating leases entered into prior to December 31, 2020 of $4,993, representing the present value of its future operating lease payments, and corresponding right-of-use assets of $4,681, based upon the operating lease liabilities adjusted for deferred rent. As most of the Company’s leases do not provide an implicit rate, the Company generally uses its incremental borrowing rate based on the estimated rate of interest for collateralized borrowing over a similar term of the lease payments at commencement date,

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which is estimated to be 5.0%. The adoption of ASU 2016-02 did not result in a cumulative-effect adjustment on retained earnings. See Note 10 – Commitments and Contingencies for additional details.

Other

In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes, which simplifies the accounting for income taxes by removing certain exceptions to the general principles for income taxes and also improves consistent application by clarifying and amending existing guidance. ASU 2019-12 was effective for and adopted by the Company on January 1, 2021. The adoption of ASU 2019-12 did not have a material impact on the Company’s disclosures or consolidated financial statements.

In July 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-11, Earnings Per Share (Topic 260), Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity (Topic 480) and Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): I. Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Down Round Features; II. Replacement of the Indefinite Deferral for Mandatorily Redeemable Financial Instruments of Certain Nonpublic Entities and Certain Mandatorily Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests with a Scope Exception. Part I of ASU 2017-11 addresses the complexity of accounting for certain financial instruments with down round features. Down round features are features of certain equity-linked instruments (or embedded features) that result in the strike price being reduced based on the pricing of future equity offerings. Current accounting guidance creates cost and complexity for entities that issue financial instruments (such as warrants and convertible instruments) with down round features that require fair value measurement of the entire instrument or conversion option. Part II of ASU 2017-11 addresses the difficulty of navigating ASC Topic 480, Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity, because of the existence of extensive pending content in ASC 480. This pending content is the result of the indefinite deferral of accounting requirements about mandatorily redeemable financial instruments of certain nonpublic entities and certain mandatorily redeemable noncontrolling interests. Part II of ASU 2017-11 does not have an accounting effect. ASU 2017-11 was effective for and adopted by the Company on January 1, 2021. The adoption of ASU 2017-11 did not have a material impact on the Company’s disclosures or consolidated financial statements.

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, to replace the incurred loss impairment methodology under current GAAP with a methodology that reflects expected credit losses and requires consideration of a broader range of reasonable and supportable information to inform credit loss estimates. ASU 2016-13 uses a forward-looking expected credit loss model for accounts receivables, loans, and other financial instruments and expands disclosure requirements. ASU 2016-13 was effective for and adopted by the Company on January 1, 2021. The adoption of ASU 2016-13 did not have a material impact on the Company’s disclosures or consolidated financial statements

Pending Accounting Standards

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), which simplifies the accounting for convertible instruments by reducing the number of accounting models for convertible debt, resulting in fewer embedded conversion features being separately recognized from the host contract as compared with current GAAP. The guidance also addresses how convertible instruments are accounted for in the diluted earnings per share calculation. ASU 2020-06 is effective for public business entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021, including interim periodperiods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted no earlier than fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020. The Company is currently evaluating the impacts of the provisions of ASU 2020-06 on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

In December 2019,3.   Business Combinations

2021 Acquisition

On March 11, 2021, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 740): SimplifyingCompany completed the Accountingacquisition of certain assets and properties from Dude Holdings LLC (“Delivery Dudes”), a third-party delivery business primarily serving the South Florida market, for Income Taxes, which simplifies the accounting for income taxes by removing certain exceptions to the general principles for income taxes and also improves consistent application by clarifying and amending existing guidance. ASU 2019-12 is effective for public business entities for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2020. For all other entities, the amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022. Early adoption is permitted, with the amendments to be applied on a retrospective, modified retrospective or prospective basis, depending on the specific amendment. The Company will$11,500 in cash, subject to certain purchase price adjustments, and 3,562,577 shares of the requirementsCompany’s common stock (the “Delivery Dudes Acquisition”). The share consideration was valued at $3.23 per share, representing the average volume weighted average price of ASU 2019-12 on January 1,the Company’s common stock for the five consecutive trading days prior to March 9, 2021. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that adopting this ASU will have on the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820)– Disclosure Framework – Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement, which removes, modifies or adds disclosure requirements regarding fair value measurements. The amendments in this ASU are effective for all entities beginning after December 15, 2019, with amendments on changes in unrealized gains and losses, the range and weighted average of significant unobservable inputs used to develop Level 3 fair value measurements, and narrative description of measurement uncertainty requiring prospective adoption and all other amendments requiring retrospective adoption. The Company adopted ASU 2018-13 on January 1, 2020. The adoption of ASU 2018-13 did not have a material impact onacquisition expands the Company’s disclosures ormarket presence in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.on-demand delivery service sector. The following represents the preliminary estimated purchase consideration:

In June 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-07, Compensation Stock Compensation (Topic 718), to simplify the accounting for share-based payments to non-employees by aligning it with the accounting for share-based payments to employees, with certain exceptions. Under the new standard, equity-classified non-employee awards will be initially measured on the grant date and re-measured only upon modification, rather than at each reporting period. Measurement will be based on an estimate of the fair value of the equity instruments to be issued. ASU 2018-07 is effective for public business entities in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. For all other entities, the standard is effective in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019 and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020. Early adoption is permitted, including in an interim period for which financial statements have not been issued or made available for issuance but not before an entity adopts ASC 606. The Company adopted this standard on January 1, 2020. The Company’s adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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In July 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-11, Earnings Per Share (Topic 260), Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity (Topic 480) and Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): I. Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Down Round Features; II. Replacement of the Indefinite Deferral for Mandatorily Redeemable Financial Instruments of Certain Nonpublic Entities and Certain Mandatorily Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests with a Scope Exception. Part I of ASU 2017-11 addresses the complexity of accounting for certain financial instruments with down round features. Down round features are features of certain equity-linked instruments (or embedded features) that result in the strike price being reduced based on the pricing of future equity offerings. Current accounting guidance creates cost and complexity for entities that issue financial instruments (such as warrants and convertible instruments) with down round features that require fair value measurement of the entire instrument or conversion option. Part II of ASU 2017-11 addresses the difficulty of navigating ASC Topic 480, Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity, because of the existence of extensive pending content in ASC 480. This pending content is the result of the indefinite deferral of accounting requirements about mandatorily redeemable financial instruments of certain nonpublic entities and certain mandatorily redeemable noncontrolling interests. Part II of ASU 2017-11 does not have an accounting effect. ASU 2017-11 is effective for public business entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. For all other entities, the standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019 and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020. Early adoption is permitted. As an emerging growth company, the Company will not be subject to the requirements of ASU 2017-11 until December 31, 2020. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that adopting this ASU will have on the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

(in thousands, except per share amount)

 

 

 

 

Shares transferred at closing

 

 

3,562

 

Value per share

 

$

3.23

 

Total share consideration

 

 

11,500

 

Plus: cash transferred to Delivery Dudes members

 

 

10,927

 

Plus: net working capital deficit assumed

 

 

573

 

Total estimated consideration

 

$

23,000

 

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, to replace the incurred loss impairment methodology under current GAAP with a methodology that reflects expected credit losses and requires consideration of a broader range of reasonable and supportable information to inform credit loss estimates. The Company will be required to use a forward-looking expected credit loss model for accounts receivables, loans, and other financial instruments. ASU 2016-13 is effective for public business entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. For all other entities, the standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted for all entities beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company will no longer qualify as an emerging growth company on December 31, 2020 and will be subject to the requirements of ASU 2016-13 on January 1, 2021. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that adopting this ASU will have on the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. 

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). The principal objective of ASU 2016-02 is to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by recognizing lease assets and lease liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet. ASU 2016-02 continues to retain a distinction between finance and operating leases but requires lessees to recognize a right-of-use asset representing its right to use the underlying asset for the lease term and a corresponding lease liability on the balance sheet for all leases with terms greater than twelve months. In June 2020, the FASB issued ASU No. 2020-05, which amends the effective date of ASU No. 2016-02 to give immediate relief to certain entities as a result of the widespread adverse economic effects and business disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Company will no longer qualify as an emerging growth company on December 31, 2020, and as a result, the relief granted under ASU 2020-05 will not apply and ASU No. 2016-02 is now effective for the Company on January 1, 2021. The Company is currently analyzing ASU 2016-02, including reviewing the standard, gathering information on the Company’s leasing activities, and drafting accounting policies. We are currently unable to estimate the impact of adopting ASU 2016-02 on our consolidated financial statements.

3.   Business Combinations

In January 2019, the Company completed the acquisition of Bite Squad (the “Bite Squad Merger”). Founded in 2012 and based in Minneapolis, Bite Squad operates an online food ordering platform, similar to Waitr’s Platform, through the Bite Squad Platform. Total merger consideration was $335,858, consisting of $197,404 paid in cash, the pay down of $11,880 of indebtedness of Bite Squad and an aggregate of 10,591,968 shares of the Company’s common stock valued at $11.95 per share.

The Bite Squad MergerDelivery Dudes Acquisition was considered a business combination in accordance with ASC 805, and was accounted for using the acquisition method. Under the acquisition method of accounting, total merger consideration, acquired assets and assumed liabilities are recorded based on their estimatedrespective fair values on the acquisition date, with the excess of the fair value of merger consideration transferred in the acquisition over the fair value of the assets lessand liabilities acquired recorded as goodwill. The preliminary estimated fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed consists of the following (in thousands):

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

573

 

Accounts receivable

 

 

330

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

 

130

 

Intangible assets

 

 

7,700

 

Other noncurrent assets

 

 

33

 

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

 

 

(1,035

)

Other noncurrent liabilities

 

 

(29

)

Total assets acquired, net of liabilities assumed

 

 

7,702

 

Goodwill

 

 

15,298

 

Total estimated consideration

 

$

23,000

 

The Company engaged a third-party specialist to assist management in estimating the fair value of the assets and liabilities. Goodwill is attributable to the future anticipated economic benefits from combining operations of the Company and Delivery Dudes, including future growth into new markets, future customer relationships and the workforce in place. All of the goodwill is expected to be deductible for U.S. federal income tax purposes. While the Company has substantially completed the determination of the fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, the Company is still finalizing the calculation of the purchase price adjustments pursuant to the asset purchase agreement for the Delivery Dudes Acquisition, which could affect the final fair value analysis. The Company anticipates finalizing the determination of the fair values by the second quarter of 2021.

The following table sets forth the components of estimated identifiable intangible assets acquired from Delivery Dudes (in thousands) and their estimated useful lives as of the acquisition date:

 

 

Amortizable

Life (in years)

 

 

Value

 

Customer relationships

 

 

7.5

 

 

$

4,700

 

Franchise relationships

 

 

1.0

 

 

 

250

 

Trade name

 

 

3.0

 

 

 

800

 

Developed technology

 

 

2.0

 

 

 

1,900

 

In-process research and development

 

 

2.0

 

 

 

50

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

$

7,700

 

The acquired identifiable intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis to reflect the pattern in which the economic benefits of the intangible assets are consumed. The acquired customer relationships were valued using the income approach, specifically, the multi-period excess earnings method, which measures the after-tax cash flows attributable to the existing customer relationships after deducting the operating costs and contributory asset charges associated with economic rents associated with supporting the existing customer relationships. The franchise relationships were also valued using the multi-period excess earnings method. The acquired trade name was valued using the income approach, specifically, the relief from royalty rate method,which measures the cash flow streams attributable to the trade name in the form of royalty payments that would be paid to the owner of the trade name in return for the rights to use the trade name. Developed technology was valued based on the cost approach, specifically the “with & without” methodology which considers the direct replacement and opportunity costs associated with the underlying technology, and in-process research and development assets were valued using the replacement cost method. These fair value measurements were based on significant inputs not observable in the market and thus represent Level 3 measurements within the fair value hierarchy. These inputs required significant judgments and estimates at the time of the valuation.

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The results of operations of Bite SquadDelivery Dudes are included in our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements beginning on the acquisition date, January 17, 2019.March 11, 2021. Revenue and net loss attributable to Bite Squad forof Delivery Dudes included in the unaudited condensed consolidated statement of operations in the three months ended September 30, 2019March 31, 2021 totaled approximately $23,996$831 and $196,205, respectively, and for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 totaled approximately $73,058 and $208,156,$21, respectively.

In connection with the Bite Squad Merger,Delivery Dudes Acquisition, the Company incurred direct and incremental costs of $6,956, including debt modification expense of $375,$606 consisting of legal and professional fees, which are included in general and administrative expenses in the unaudited condensed consolidated statement of operations in the ninethree months ended September 30, 2019.March 31, 2021.

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Pro-Forma Financial Information (Unaudited)

The supplemental condensed consolidated results of the Company on an unaudited pro forma basis as if the Bite Squad MergerDelivery Dudes Acquisitions had been consummated on January 1, 20192020 are as follows (in thousands):

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

September 30, 2019

 

Net Revenue

 

$

152,861

 

Net Loss

 

 

271,366

 

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

Net revenue

 

$

53,406

 

 

$

46,450

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

652

 

 

$

(1,993

)

 

These pro forma results were based on estimates and assumptions, which the Company believes are reasonable. They are not the results that would have been realized had the Company been a consolidated company during the periodperiods presented and are not indicative of consolidated results of operations in future periods. The pro forma results include adjustments primarily related to acquisition accounting adjustments and interest expense associated with the related Additional Term Loans (see Note 7 Debt) in connection with the Bite Squad Merger. Acquisition costs and other non-recurring charges incurred are included in the period presented.

4.   Accounts Receivable, Net

 

Accounts receivable consist of the following (in thousands):

 

 

September 30,

 

 

December 31,

 

 

March 31,

 

 

December 31,

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

Credit card receivables

 

$

3,855

 

 

$

2,803

 

 

$

4,807

 

 

$

3,013

 

Receivables from restaurants and customers

 

 

375

 

 

 

950

 

 

 

592

 

 

 

334

 

Accounts receivable

 

$

4,230

 

 

$

3,753

 

 

$

5,399

 

 

$

3,347

 

Less: allowance for doubtful accounts and chargebacks

 

 

(305

)

 

 

(481

)

 

 

(492

)

 

 

(393

)

Accounts receivable, net

 

$

3,925

 

 

$

3,272

 

 

$

4,907

 

 

$

2,954

 

 

5.   Intangibles Assets and Goodwill

Intangible Assets

Intangible assets with finite useful lives are amortized using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives and include internally developed software, as well as software to be otherwise marketed, and trademarks/trade name/patents, customer relationships and customerfranchise relationships. The Company has determined that the Waitr trademark intangible asset is an indefinite-lived asset and therefore is not subject to amortization but is evaluated annually for impairment. The Bite Squad and Delivery Dudes trade name intangible asset,assets, however, isare being amortized over itstheir estimated useful life.lives.

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Intangible assets are stated at cost or acquisition-date fair value less accumulated amortization and consist of the following (in thousands):

 

As of September 30, 2020

 

 

As of March 31, 2021

 

 

Gross Carrying

Amount

 

 

Accumulated

Amortization

 

 

Accumulated

Impairment

 

 

Intangible

Assets, Net

 

 

Gross Carrying

Amount

 

 

Accumulated

Amortization

 

 

Accumulated

Impairment

 

 

Intangible

Assets, Net

 

Software

 

$

23,609

 

 

$

(5,571

)

 

$

(11,823

)

 

$

6,215

 

 

$

28,876

 

 

$

(6,744

)

 

$

(11,825

)

 

$

10,307

 

Trademarks/Trade name/Patents

 

 

5,405

 

 

 

(3,076

)

 

 

 

 

 

2,329

 

 

 

6,205

 

 

 

(3,998

)

 

 

 

 

 

2,207

 

Customer Relationships

 

 

82,320

 

 

 

(10,072

)

 

 

(57,378

)

 

 

14,870

 

 

 

87,545

 

 

 

(11,396

)

 

 

(57,378

)

 

 

18,771

 

Franchise Relationships

 

 

250

 

 

 

(21

)

 

 

 

 

 

229

 

Total

 

$

111,334

 

 

$

(18,719

)

 

$

(69,201

)

 

$

23,414

 

 

$

122,876

 

 

$

(22,159

)

 

$

(69,203

)

 

$

31,514

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2019

 

 

As of December 31, 2020

 

 

Gross Carrying

Amount

 

 

Accumulated

Amortization

 

 

Accumulated

Impairment

 

 

Intangible

Assets, Net

 

 

Gross Carrying

Amount

 

 

Accumulated

Amortization

 

 

Accumulated

Impairment

 

 

Intangible

Assets, Net

 

Software

 

$

21,223

 

 

$

(4,113

)

 

$

(11,795

)

 

$

5,315

 

 

$

25,204

 

 

$

(6,099

)

 

$

(11,825

)

 

$

7,280

 

Trademarks/Trade name/Patents

 

 

5,405

 

 

 

(1,725

)

 

 

 

 

 

3,680

 

 

 

5,405

 

 

 

(3,526

)

 

 

 

 

 

1,879

 

Customer Relationships

 

 

82,343

 

 

 

(8,199

)

 

 

(57,378

)

 

 

16,766

 

 

 

82,845

 

 

 

(10,702

)

 

 

(57,378

)

 

 

14,765

 

Franchise Relationships

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

108,971

 

 

$

(14,037

)

 

$

(69,173

)

 

$

25,761

 

 

$

113,454

 

 

$

(20,327

)

 

$

(69,203

)

 

$

23,924

 

During the ninethree months ended September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, the Company acquired intangible assets in connection with the Delivery Dudes Acquisition (see Note 3 – Business Combinations). Additionally, during the three months ended March 31, 2021, the Company capitalized approximately $2,387$1,722 of software costs related to the development of the Platforms. ThePlatforms, with an estimated useful life of the Company’s capitalized software costs is three years.

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The Company recorded amortization expense of $1,581$1,832 and $4,328$1,540 for the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2021 and 2020, and 2019, respectively, and $4,682 and $12,273 for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Estimated future amortization expense of intangible assets is as follows (in thousands):

 

Amortization

 

 

Amortization

 

The remainder of 2020

 

$

2,660

 

2021

 

 

7,013

 

The remainder of 2021

 

$

7,582

 

2022

 

 

4,273

 

 

 

8,264

 

2023

 

 

3,155

 

 

 

5,641

 

2024

 

 

2,635

 

 

 

3,743

 

2025

 

 

3,332

 

Thereafter

 

 

3,673

 

 

 

2,947

 

Total future amortization

 

$

23,409

 

 

$

31,509

 

 

Goodwill

The change in the Company’s goodwill balance is as follows as of September 30, 2020for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and the year ended December 31, 20192020 (in thousands):

 

 

September 30,

 

 

December 31,

 

 

March 31,

 

 

December 31,

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

Balance, beginning of period

 

$

106,734

 

 

$

1,408

 

 

$

106,734

 

 

$

106,734

 

Acquisitions during the period

 

 

0

 

 

 

224,538

 

 

 

15,298

 

 

 

0

 

Impairments during the period

 

 

 

 

 

(119,212

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, end of period

 

$

106,734

 

 

$

106,734

 

 

$

122,032

 

 

$

106,734

 

The Company recorded $15,298 of goodwill during the three months ended March 31, 2021 as a result of the allocation of the purchase price over assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the Delivery Dudes Acquisition (see Note 3 – Business Combinations). 

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6.   Other Current Liabilities

Other current liabilities consist of the following (in thousands):

 

September 30,

 

 

December 31,

 

 

March 31,

 

 

December 31,

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

Accrued advertising expenses

 

$

83

 

 

$

451

 

Accrued insurance expenses

 

 

2,305

 

 

 

949

 

 

$

4,062

 

 

$

3,392

 

Accrued estimated workers' compensation expenses

 

 

2,148

 

 

 

2,338

 

 

 

1,397

 

 

 

1,725

 

Accrued medical contingency

 

 

666

 

 

 

680

 

 

 

456

 

 

 

448

 

Accrued sales tax payable

 

 

623

 

 

 

418

 

Accrued legal contingency

 

 

3,023

 

 

 

2,000

 

 

 

4,000

 

 

 

 

Accrued sales tax payable

 

 

544

 

 

 

681

 

Accrued incentive compensation

 

 

1,112

 

 

 

 

Other accrued expenses

 

 

4,363

 

 

 

3,469

 

 

 

8,883

 

 

 

4,061

 

Unclaimed property

 

 

1,510

 

 

 

1,131

 

 

 

1,789

 

 

 

1,679

 

Other current liabilities

 

 

1,272

 

 

 

1,594

 

 

 

3,764

 

 

 

2,058

 

Total other current liabilities

 

$

17,026

 

 

$

13,293

 

 

$

24,974

 

 

$

13,781

 

 

7.   Debt

The Company’s outstanding debt obligations are as follows (in thousands):

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

Term Loans

 

$

49,479

 

 

$

69,545

 

Notes

 

 

49,504

 

 

 

61,132

 

Promissory notes

 

 

222

 

 

 

284

 

 

 

$

99,205

 

 

$

130,961

 

Less: unamortized debt issuance costs on Term Loans

 

 

(4,000

)

 

 

(5,115

)

Less: unamortized debt issuance costs on Notes

 

 

(1,516

)

 

 

(2,602

)

Total long-term debt

 

$

93,689

 

 

$

123,244

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Short-term loans

 

 

1,172

 

 

 

3,612

 

Total outstanding debt

 

$

94,861

 

 

$

126,856

 

 

 

Coupon Rate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Range in 2020

 

Effective

 

 

 

 

March 31,

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

through 1Q21

 

Interest Rate

 

 

Maturity

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

Term Loan

 

5.125% - 7.125%

 

10.62%

 

 

November 2023

 

$

35,007

 

 

$

49,479

 

Notes

 

4.0% - 6.0%

 

6.49%

 

 

November 2023

 

 

49,504

 

 

 

49,504

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

84,511

 

 

$

98,983

 

Less: unamortized debt issuance costs on Term Loan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3,069

)

 

 

(3,541

)

Less: unamortized debt issuance costs on Notes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(934

)

 

 

(1,224

)

Long term debt - related party

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

80,508

 

 

$

94,218

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Short-term loans for insurance financing

 

3.49% - 3.99%

 

n/a

 

 

August 2021

 

 

1,143

 

 

 

2,726

 

Total outstanding debt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

81,651

 

 

$

96,944

 

 

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The following discussion includes a description of the Company’s outstanding debt at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019. Interest expense related to the Company’s outstanding debt totaled $2,117$1,901 and $2,775$2,914 for the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2021 and 2020, and 2019, respectively, and $7,521 and $6,570 for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Interest expense includes interest on outstanding borrowings and amortization of debt issuance costs. See Note 15 – Related Party Transactions for additional information regarding the Company’s long-term debt.

Amendments to Loan Agreements

On July 15, 2020,March 9, 2021, the Company entered into an amendment to the Credit Agreement and an amendment to the Convertible Notes Agreement (together, the “Amended Loan Agreements”), pursuant to which each. The Amended Loan Agreements provide, among other things, for the Delivery Dudes Acquisition being included in the definition of Permitted Acquisition (as defined in the Credit Agreement and the Convertible Notes Agreement was amendedAgreement). Additionally, pursuant to provide that, upon the payment of $10,500 of the Term Loans underamendment to the Credit Agreement, the interest rates underCompany made a $15,000 payment on the AmendedTerm Loan Agreements would be reduced by 200 basis points for a one-year period, so that the interest rate under the Credit Agreement will be 5.125% per annum and the interest rate under the Convertible Notes Agreement will be 4.0% per annum during such period, and the maturity dates under such agreements would be extended by one year to November 15, 2023.on March 16, 2021. See Debt FacilityTerm Loan and Notes below for definitions of certain capitalized terms included above and details on the payment of a portion of the Term Loans.above.

The Company evaluated the amendments in the Amended Loan Agreements under ASC 470-50, “Debt Modification and Extinguishment”, and concluded that the amendments did not meet the characteristics of debt extinguishments under ASC 470-50. Accordingly, the amendments were treated as a debt modification, and thus, no gain or loss was recorded. A new effective interest rate for each of the Term Loans and NotesLoan that equates the revised cash flows to the carrying amount of the original debt is computed and applied prospectively.

Limited Waiver and Conversion AgreementTerm Loan

On May 1, 2020, theThe Company Waitr Inc., Waitr Intermediate Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and wholly-owned direct subsidiary of the Company (“Intermediate Holdings”), the lenders party to the Credit Agreement and Convertible Notes Agreement (the “Lenders”) andmaintains an agreement with Luxor Capital Group, LP (“Luxor Capital”) entered into a Limited Waiver and Conversion Agreement (the “Waiver and Conversion Agreement”), pursuant to which the Lenders agreed to waive the requirement to prepay the Term Loans arising as a result of the May 2020 ATM Offering (as defined in Note 12 – Stockholders’ Equity). In consideration of the prepayment waiver, the Company agreed that, regardless of whether any shares of the Company’s common stock were actually sold in the May 2020 ATM Offering, (i) the Company would prepay a portion of the Term Loans in the amount of $12,500 on the date that wassixty days after the Effective Date (as defined in the Waiver and Conversion Agreement) and (ii) the lenders under the Notes would be permitted to convert a portion of the outstanding principal amount of the Notes in the amount of $12,500 into shares of the Company’s common stock at a conversion rate of 746.269 shares of the Company’s common stock per 1 thousand principal amount of the Notes (calculated based on the closing price of $1.34 per share of the Company’s common stock on Nasdaq on April 30, 2020, the date immediately preceding the date of the Waiver and Conversion Agreement), notwithstanding the conversion rate then in effect pursuant to the terms of the Notes. See Debt Facility and Notes below for definitions of certain capitalized terms included above and details on the payment of a portion of the Term Loans and conversion of Notes.

The Company evaluated the amendments in the Waiver and Conversion Agreement under ASC 470-50, “Debt Modification and Extinguishment”, and concluded that the amendments did not meet the characteristics of debt extinguishments under ASC 470-50. Accordingly, the amendments were treated as a debt modification, and thus, no gain or loss was recorded. A new effective interest rate that equated the revised cash flows to the carrying amount of the original debt was computed and applied prospectively through July 15, 2020, the effective date of the Amended Loan Agreements.

Debt Facility

In November 2018, Waitr Inc., a Delaware corporation and wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of the Company, as borrower, entered into the Credit and Guaranty Agreement (as amended or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Credit Agreement”) with Luxor Capital, as administrative agent and collateral agent, the various lenders party thereto, Intermediate Holdings, and certain subsidiaries of Waitr Inc. as guarantors.. The Credit Agreement providedprovides for a senior secured first priority term loan facility (the “Debt Facility”“Term Loan”) to Waitr Inc. in the aggregate principal amount of $25,000(the “Original Term Loans”). An amendment to the Credit Agreement in January 2019 provided an additional $42,080 under the Debt Facility (the “Additional Term Loans” and together with the Original Term Loans, the “Term Loans”), the proceeds of which were used to consummate the Bite Squad Merger. isThe Term Loans are guaranteed by certain subsidiaries of the Company.

On July 2, 2020, In connection with the Term Loan, the Company made a paymentissued to Luxor Capital warrants which are currently exercisable for 478,458 shares of $12,500the Company’s common stock (see Note 12 – Stockholders’ Equity).

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Interest on the Term Loans pursuant to the Waiver and Conversion Agreement, and on August 3, 2020, the Company made a payment of $10,500 on the Term Loans pursuant to the July 15, 2020 amendment to the Credit Agreement. Interest on borrowings under the Debt Facility accrued at a rate of 7.125% per annum from January 17, 2019 through August 3, 2020. The interest rate was reduced to 5.125% per annum on August 3, 2020, for a one-year period, in connection with the July 15, 2020 amendment to the Credit Agreement and related payment of the Term Loans. InterestLoan is payable quarterly, in cash or, at the

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election of the borrower,Company, as a payment-in-kind. The quarterlypayment-in-kind, with interest payments due from September 30, 2019 through June 30, 2020 were paid in-kind andbeing added to the aggregate principal balance. The aggregate principal amount of the Term Loans at September 30, 2020 totaled $49,479. The effective interest rate for borrowings on the Debt Facility, after considering the allocated discount, is approximately 9.49%.

The Credit Agreement includes a number of customary covenants that, among other things, limit or restrict the ability of each of Intermediate Holdings, Waitr Inc.the Company and its subsidiaries to incur additional debt, incur liens on assets, engage in mergers or consolidations, dispose of assets, pay dividends or repurchase capital stock and repay certain junior indebtedness. The aforementioned restrictions are subject to certain exceptions including the ability to incur additional indebtedness, liens, dividends, and prepayments of junior indebtedness subject, in each case, to compliance with certain financial metrics and/or certain other conditions and a number of other traditional exceptions that grant Waitr Inc. continued flexibility to operate and develop its business. The Credit Agreement also includes customary affirmative covenants, representations and warranties and events of default. We believe that we were in compliance with all covenants under the Credit Agreement as of September 30, 2020.

In connection with the Debt Facility, the Company issued to Luxor Capital warrants which are currently exercisable for 399,726 shares of the Company’s common stock. See Note 12 – Stockholders’ Equity for additional details.March 31, 2021.

Notes

In November 2018, the Company entered into the Credit Agreement (as amended or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Convertible Notes Agreement”), pursuant to whichAdditionally, the Company issued unsecured convertible promissory notes (the “Notes”) to Luxor Capital Partners, LP, Luxor Capital Partners Offshore Master Fund, LP, Luxor Wavefront, LP and Lugard Road Capital Master Fund, LP (the “Luxor Entities”) inpursuant to an agreement, herein referred to as the aggregate principal amount of $60,000 (the “Notes”)“Convertible Notes Agreement”.

TheInterest on the Notes originally had an interest rate of 1.0% per annum, paidis payable quarterly, in cash. Pursuant to an amendment tocash or, at the Convertible Notes Agreement on May 21, 2019, the interest rate of the Notes was revised to 6.0%, and on August 3, 2020, the interest rate was revised to 4.0% per annum, for a one-year period, pursuant to the July 15, 2020 amendments to the Convertible Notes Agreement and Credit Agreement. Effective with the May 21, 2019 amendment to the Convertible Notes Agreement, the Company may elect to payCompany’s election, up to one-half of the dollar amount of an interest payment due in-kind. A portion of the quarterly interest payments due from June 30, 2019 through June 30, 2020 were paid in-kind andcan be paid-in-kind. Interest paid-in-kind is added to the aggregate principal balance. Pursuant to the Waiver and Conversion Agreement, Luxor converted $12,359 of the Notes into 9,222,978 shares of the Company’s common stock during the three months ended June 30, 2020 and $141 of the Notes into 105,384 shares of the Company’s common stock during the three months ended September 30, 2020. The aggregate principal amount of the Notes, after considering the impact of interest paid-in-kind and the conversions, totaled $49,504 as of September 30, 2020. The effective interest rate for borrowings on the Notes, after considering the allocated discount, is approximately 6.49%.

The Notes include customary anti-dilution protection, including broad-based weighted average adjustments for issuances of additional shares (down-round features). Upon maturity, the outstanding Notes (and any accrued but unpaid interest) will be repaid in cash or converted into shares of common stock, at the holder’s election. The Notes are currently convertible at the holder’s election into shares of the Company’s common stock at a rate of $12.51$10.45 per share.

The Company’s payment obligations on the Notes are not guaranteed. The Convertible Notes Agreement contains negative covenants, affirmative covenants, representations and warranties and events of default that are substantially similar to those that are set forth in the Credit Agreement and applicable to Waitr Inc. and Intermediate Holdings (except those that relate to collateral and related security interests, which are not contained in the Convertible Notes Agreement or otherwise applicable to the Notes). We believe that we were in compliance with all covenants under the Convertible Notes Agreement as of September 30, 2020.

Promissory Notes

In September 2019, the Company entered into an interest-free promissory note to fund a portion of an acquisition. The principal amount of the promissory note was initially $500, payable in 24 monthly installments, with payments expected to begin shortly after integration of the acquired assets onto the Company’s platform. The Company recorded the promissory note at its fair value of $452 and will impute interest over the life of the note using an interest rate of 10%, representing the estimated effective interest rate at which the Company could obtain financing. On February 13, 2020, the Company entered into an amendment to the asset purchase agreement, whereby the promissory note was amended to $600, payable in 30 monthly installments, commencing on March 1, 2020. The current portion of the promissory note of $191 is included in other current liabilities in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet at September 30, 2020.

In October 2019, the Company entered into an interest-free promissory note to fund a portion of an additional acquisition. The principal amount of the promissory note is $100, payable in 24 monthly installments. The Company recorded the promissory note at its fair value of $90 and will impute interest over the life of the note using an interest rate of 10%, representing the estimated effective

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interest rate at which the Company could obtain financing. The current portion of the promissory note of $42 is included in other current liabilities in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet at September 30, 2020.31, 2021.

Short-Term Loans

In June 2019, the Company entered into a loan agreement with First Insurance FundingThe Company’s short-term loans include loans to finance a portionportions of itscertain annual insurance premium obligation.obligations. The principal amount of the loan was $5,032,loans are payable in monthly installments until maturity. The loan matured on April 1, 2020 and carried an annual interest rate of 4.08%. On May 16, 2020, the Company entered into an additional loan agreement with First Insurance Funding for $362 in principal amount, payable in 10 monthly installments until maturity on February 28, 2021. The loan carries an annual interest rate of 3.49% and had an outstanding principal balance at September 30, 2020 of $182.  

In November 2019, the Company entered into a loan agreement with BankDirect Capital Finance to finance a portion of its annual directors and officers insurance premium obligation. The principal amount of the loan was $1,993, payable in monthly installments, until maturity. The loan matured on August 15, 2020 and carried an annual interest rate of 4.15%.

In June 2020, the Company entered into a loan agreement with IPFS Corporation to finance a portion of its annual general liability insurance premium obligation. The principal amount of the loan is $1,354, payable in monthly installments beginning July 1, 2020, until maturity on May 31, 2021. The loan carries an annual interest rate of 3.99% and had an outstanding principal balance at September 30, 2020 of $990.

8.   Income Taxes

The Company provides for income taxes using an asset and liability approach under which deferred income taxes are provided for based upon enacted tax laws and rates applicable to periods in which the taxes become payable. The Company recorded income tax expense of $18$24 and $30$17 for the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2021 and 2020, and 2019, respectively, and $52 and $60 for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The Company’s income tax expense is entirely related to state taxes required on gross margins in Texas.various jurisdictions. A partial valuation allowance has been recorded as of September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 20192020 as the Company has historically generated net operating losses prior to the second quarter of 2020, and the Company did not consider future book income as a source of taxable income when assessing if a portion of the deferred tax assets is more likely than not to be realized.

OnAs of March 27, 2020,31, 2021, the Company recognized $1,334 in employer payroll tax deferrals under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act was enacted and signed into law and GAAP requires recognition of the tax effects of new legislation during the reporting period that includes the enactment date. The CARES Act includes changes to the tax provisions that benefit business entities and makes certain technical corrections to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. The tax relief measures for businesses include a five-year net operating loss carryback, suspension of annual deduction limitation of 80% of taxable income from net operating losses generated in a tax year beginning after December 31, 2017, changes in the deductibility of interest, acceleration of alternative minimum tax credit refunds, payroll tax relief, and a technical correction to allow accelerated deductions for qualified improvement property. The CARES Act also provides other non-tax benefits to assist those impacted by the pandemic. The Company evaluated the impact of the CARES Act and determined that there was no significant impact to the income tax provision for the quarter.

As of September 30, 2020, the Company recognized $807 in employer payroll tax deferrals under the CARES(CARES) Act, of which 50% will be paid in 2021 and 50% will be paid in 2022. These amounts are reflected in other current and non-current liabilities in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet.

9.9.    Correction of Prior Period Error

DuringDuring the third quarter of 2020, the Company identified and corrected an immaterial error related to the understatement of an accrued medical contingency (the “Medical Contingency”) that affected previously issued consolidated financial statements. The error related to the understatement of an accrual for a workers’ compensation claim at December 31, 2018 (the “Medical Contingency”). The Company became liable for a claim due to the insolvency of a previous workers compensation insurer, Guarantee Insurance Company (“GIC”), and the subsequent determination by the Louisiana Insurance Guaranty Association, the agency created by the Louisiana insurance guaranty act to pay for claims of insolvent members (“LIGA”), that coverage was ineligible. During the third quarter of 2020, the Company discovered the error upon receipt of information from a third-party administrator regarding an increase in the estimated amount of loss exposure for the claim. Upon review of this information, management determined that the original estimate provided by this third-party administrator was not correct based on the information known at December 31, 2018 related to the severity of the Medical Contingency. As a result, the Company engaged a third-party actuary to assist in the calculation of the estimated loss exposure and determined that the accrued liability recorded at December 31, 2018 for the claim was understated by approximately $17,505, which resulted in additional expense for the year ended December 31, 2018 of $17,505.

insurer. The Company assessed the materiality of the error, both quantitatively and qualitatively, in accordance with the SEC’s Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 99, and concluded that the error was not material to any of its previously reported financial statements based upon qualitative aspects of the error. However, as the error was large quantitatively, the Company determined that the cumulative

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correction of this error would have a material effect on the financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020. Accordingly, in order to present the impact of the updated estimated liability for the claim, previously issued financial statements have been revised and are presented “As Revised” in the tables below. The cumulative impact of the error correction on the Company’s retained earnings and stockholders’ equity as of December 31, 2019 was a reduction of approximately $17,505. Any further changes in the Medical Contingency going forward are related to payments made in connection with the Medical Contingency. Additionally, any changes in the assumptions, including life span and medical condition related to the Medical Contingency would be considered a change in estimate. No such changes occurred during the year ended December 31, 2019 or the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020.

The revised estimated loss exposure would have been reflected in other expense in the consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2018. The estimated loss exposure would have been reflected in other expense due to the one-time nature of the expense that the Company does not consider to be an ongoing part of its operations. The understatement of the loss exposure in fiscal 2018 did not have an impact to the consolidated statement of operations for any quarterly or annual period in 2019 or any quarterly period in 2020. The long-term portion of the related liability is included in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets as accrued medical contingency, with the current portion included in other current liabilities, for the affected years. The Company’s liability for workers’ compensation claims incurred and an estimate for claims incurred but not yet reported (“IBNR”), other than the accrued medical contingency, remains in the accrued workers compensation liability line on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet, with the current portion included in other current liabilities.

A summary of the effects of the error correction on reported amounts as of and for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2019, the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 and the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 is presented below. The information in the tables below represents income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement line items affected by the revision. As shown in the tables below, there was no impact to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities in any quarterly or annual period in 2019 or any quarterly period in 2020.

Revised Annual Financial Statements:

Revised Consolidated Statement of Operations (in thousands)

 

 

Year Ended December 31, 2018

 

 

 

As Reported

 

 

Adjustment

 

 

As Revised

 

Other expenses

 

$

2

 

 

$

17,505

 

 

$

17,507

 

Net loss before income taxes

 

 

(34,738

)

 

 

(17,505

)

 

 

(52,243

)

Net loss

 

 

(34,311

)

 

 

(17,505

)

 

 

(51,816

)

Net loss per share - basic and diluted

 

$

(2.18

)

 

$

(1.11

)

 

$

(3.29

)

Revised Consolidated Cash Flow Statements (in thousands)

 

 

Year Ended December 31, 2019

 

 

Year Ended December 31, 2018

 

 

 

As Reported

 

 

Adjustment

 

 

As Revised

 

 

As Reported

 

 

Adjustment

 

 

As Revised

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

$

(291,306

)

 

$

 

 

$

(291,306

)

 

$

(34,311

)

 

$

(17,505

)

 

$

(51,816

)

Changes in liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accrued medical contingency

 

 

 

 

 

(680

)

 

 

(680

)

 

 

 

 

 

17,883

 

 

 

17,883

 

Accrued workers' compensation liability

 

 

(446

)

 

 

285

 

 

 

(161

)

 

 

(342

)

 

 

(646

)

 

 

(988

)

Other current liabilities

 

 

(3,012

)

 

 

395

 

 

 

(2,617

)

 

 

4,213

 

 

 

268

 

 

 

4,481

 

Net cash used in operating activities

 

 

(73,477

)

 

 

 

 

 

(73,477

)

 

 

(15,842

)

 

 

 

 

 

(15,842

)

Revised Consolidated Balance Sheets (in thousands)

 

 

December 31, 2019

 

 

December 31, 2018

 

 

 

As Reported

 

 

Adjustment

 

 

As Revised

 

 

As Reported

 

 

Adjustment

 

 

As Revised

 

Other current liabilities

 

$

12,630

 

 

$

663

 

 

$

13,293

 

 

$

4,508

 

 

$

268

 

 

$

4,776

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

31,988

 

 

 

663

 

 

 

32,651

 

 

 

13,595

 

 

 

268

 

 

 

13,863

 

Accrued medical contingency - long term

 

 

 

 

 

17,203

 

 

 

17,203

 

 

 

 

 

 

17,883

 

 

 

17,883

 

Accrued workers' compensation liability - long term

 

 

463

 

 

 

(361

)

 

 

102

 

 

 

908

 

 

 

(646

)

 

 

262

 

Total liabilities

 

 

156,065

 

 

 

17,505

 

 

 

173,570

 

 

 

97,061

 

 

 

17,505

 

 

 

114,566

 

Accumulated deficit

 

 

(362,237

)

 

 

(17,505

)

 

 

(379,742

)

 

 

(70,931

)

 

 

(17,505

)

 

 

(88,436

)

Total stockholders' equity

 

 

22,908

 

 

 

(17,505

)

 

 

5,403

 

 

 

129,491

 

 

 

(17,505

)

 

 

111,986

 

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Revised Interim Financial Statements:

Revised Consolidated Cash Flow Statements (unaudited) (in thousands)

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31, 2020

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31, 2019

 

 

 

As Reported

 

 

Adjustment

 

 

As Revised

 

 

As Reported

 

 

Adjustment

 

 

As Revised

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Changes in liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accrued medical contingency

 

$

 

 

$

(69

)

 

$

(69

)

 

$

 

 

$

(484

)

 

$

(484

)

Accrued workers' compensation liability

 

 

(69

)

 

 

71

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

(176

)

 

 

81

 

 

 

(95

)

Other current liabilities

 

 

(155

)

 

 

(2

)

 

 

(157

)

 

 

(2,093

)

 

 

403

 

 

 

(1,690

)

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

 

 

7,027

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,027

 

 

 

(12,687

)

 

 

 

 

 

(12,687

)

 

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2020

 

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2019

 

 

 

As Reported

 

 

Adjustment

 

 

As Revised

 

 

As Reported

 

 

Adjustment

 

 

As Revised

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Changes in liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accrued medical contingency

 

$

 

 

$

(112

)

 

$

(112

)

 

$

 

 

$

(545

)

 

$

(545

)

Accrued workers' compensation liability

 

 

(117

)

 

 

116

 

 

 

(1

)

 

 

(305

)

 

 

145

 

 

 

(160

)

Other current liabilities

 

 

1,650

 

 

 

(4

)

 

 

1,646

 

 

 

(2,441

)

 

 

400

 

 

 

(2,041

)

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

 

 

18,961

 

 

 

 

 

 

18,961

 

 

 

(34,351

)

 

 

 

 

 

(34,351

)

Revised Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited) (in thousands)

 

 

June 30, 2020

 

 

June 30, 2019

 

 

 

As Reported

 

 

Adjustment

 

 

As Revised

 

 

As Reported

 

 

Adjustment

 

 

As Revised

 

Other current liabilities

 

$

13,923

 

 

$

659

 

 

$

14,582

 

 

$

12,597

 

 

$

668

 

 

$

13,265

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

44,532

 

 

 

659

 

 

 

45,191

 

 

 

39,120

 

 

 

668

 

 

 

39,788

 

Accrued medical contingency - long term

 

 

 

 

 

17,091

 

 

 

17,091

 

 

 

 

 

 

17,338

 

 

 

17,338

 

Accrued workers' compensation liability - long term

 

 

346

 

 

 

(245

)

 

 

101

 

 

 

603

 

 

 

(501

)

 

 

102

 

Total liabilities

 

 

148,688

 

 

 

17,505

 

 

 

166,193

 

 

 

159,422

 

 

 

17,505

 

 

 

176,927

 

Accumulated deficit

 

 

(353,686

)

 

 

(17,505

)

 

 

(371,191

)

 

 

(120,532

)

 

 

(17,505

)

 

 

(138,037

)

Total stockholders' equity

 

 

66,692

 

 

 

(17,505

)

 

 

49,187

 

 

 

261,878

 

 

 

(17,505

)

 

 

244,373

 

 

 

March 31, 2020

 

 

March 31, 2019

 

 

 

As Reported

 

 

Adjustment

 

 

As Revised

 

 

As Reported

 

 

Adjustment

 

 

As Revised

 

Other current liabilities

 

$

12,125

 

 

$

661

 

 

$

12,786

 

 

$

12,933

 

 

$

671

 

 

$

13,604

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

31,368

 

 

 

661

 

 

 

32,029

 

 

 

34,308

 

 

 

671

 

 

 

34,979

 

Accrued medical contingency - long term

 

 

 

 

 

17,134

 

 

 

17,134

 

 

 

 

 

 

17,399

 

 

 

17,399

 

Accrued workers' compensation liability - long term

 

 

394

 

 

 

(290

)

 

 

104

 

 

 

733

 

 

 

(565

)

 

 

168

 

Total liabilities

 

 

157,795

 

 

 

17,505

 

 

 

175,300

 

 

 

156,214

 

 

 

17,505

 

 

 

173,719

 

Accumulated deficit

 

 

(364,339

)

 

 

(17,505

)

 

 

(381,844

)

 

 

(95,680

)

 

 

(17,505

)

 

 

(113,185

)

Total stockholders' equity

 

 

27,673

 

 

 

(17,505

)

 

 

10,168

 

 

 

235,866

 

 

 

(17,505

)

 

 

218,361

 

10.   Commitments and Contingencies

Sales Tax Contingent Liability

The Company received an assessment from the State of Mississippi Department of Revenue (the “MDR”), in connection with their audit of Waitr for the period from April 2017 through January 2019, claiming additional sales taxes due. The assessment related to the MDR’s assertion that sales taxes are due on the delivery fees charged to end user customers when an order is placed on the Waitr Platform. The total asserted claim, plus estimated accrued interest and penalties, amounted to approximately $339 at June 30, 2020. The Company disagreed with the MDR’s assertion. Pursuant to a legislative ruling on this matter which went into effect on July 1, 2020, delivery fee revenue was determined to be a non-taxable transaction, resulting in the Company no longer having exposure for this claim. Accordingly, the assessed taxes are no longer due and the MDR abated all penalties related to such assessment.

Medical Contingency Claim

In November 2017, GIC, the Company’s former workers’ compensation insurer, was ordered into receivership for purposes of liquidation by the Second Judicial Circuit Court in Leon County, Florida. At the time of the court order, GIC was administering the

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Company’s outstanding workers’ compensation claims. Upon entering receivership, the guaranty associations of the states where GIC operated began reviewing outstanding claims administered by GIC for continued claim coverage eligibility based on guaranty associations’ eligibility criteria. LIGA determined that the Company’s enterprise value exceeded the $25,000 eligibility threshold for claims coverage. As such, LIGA assessed one of the Company’s outstanding claims as ineligible for coverage.

During the third quarter of 2020, the Company discovered an error upon the receipt of information from a third-party administrator regarding the estimated amount of loss exposure for a certain workers’ compensation claim (the Medical Contingency claim), and determined the original estimate provided by the third-party administrator was in error based on the information known at December 31, 2018.comparative purposes. The Company engaged a third-party actuary to assist in the calculation of the estimated loss exposure and determined that the expense and accrued liability recorded at December 31, 2018 for the Medical Contingency claim werewas understated by approximately $17,505, which resulted in additional expense for the year ended December 31, 2018 of $17,505. In order to present the

The cumulative impact of the estimated liabilityerror correction on the Company’s retained earnings and stockholders’ equity as of January 1, 2020 was $17,505. As shown in the table below, there was no impact to net cash provided by operating activities for the claim,three months ended March 31, 2020. Net income (loss) for the three months ended March 31, 2020 was not impacted by the revision. Line items affected by the revision are included in the tables below.

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Revised Consolidated Cash Flow Statement (unaudited) (in thousands)

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31, 2020

 

 

 

As Reported

 

 

Adjustment

 

 

As Revised

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Changes in liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accrued medical contingency

 

$

 

 

$

(69

)

 

$

(69

)

Accrued workers' compensation liability

 

 

(69

)

 

 

71

 

 

 

2

 

Other current liabilities

 

 

(155

)

 

 

(2

)

 

 

(157

)

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

 

7,027

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,027

 

Revised Consolidated Balance Sheet (unaudited) (in thousands)

 

 

March 31, 2020

 

 

 

As Reported

 

 

Adjustment

 

 

As Revised

 

Other current liabilities

 

$

12,125

 

 

$

661

 

 

$

12,786

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

31,368

 

 

 

661

 

 

 

32,029

 

Accrued medical contingency - long term

 

 

 

 

 

17,134

 

 

 

17,134

 

Accrued workers' compensation liability - long term

 

 

394

 

 

 

(290

)

 

 

104

 

Total liabilities

 

 

157,795

 

 

 

17,505

 

 

 

175,300

 

Accumulated deficit

 

 

(364,339

)

 

 

(17,505

)

 

 

(381,844

)

Total stockholders' equity

 

 

27,673

 

 

 

(17,505

)

 

 

10,168

 

10.   Commitments and Contingencies

Leases

As of March 31, 2021, the Company had operating lease agreements for office facilities in various locations in the United States, which expire on various dates through August 2026. The terms of the lease agreements provide for rental payments that generally increase on an annual basis. The Company does not have any material finance leases. The Company recognizes expense for leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term, which the Company generally expects to be the non-cancellable period of the lease. As of March 31, 2021, the Company recognized on its unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet operating right-of-use assets of $5,064 and current and noncurrent operating lease liabilities of $1,518 and $3,885, respectively. Operating lease costs recognized in the unaudited condensed consolidated statement of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2021 totaled $401.  

The following table presents supplemental cash flow information and the weighted-average lease term and discount rate for the Company’s previously issued financial statements have been revised. See Note 9 – Correction of Prior Period Erroroperating leases for additional details. The additional expense associated with the estimated loss exposure impacted 2018. three months ended March 31, 2021:

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31, 2021

 

Cash paid for operating lease liabilities (in thousands)

 

$

389

 

Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)

 

 

3.8

 

Weighted-average discount rate

 

 

5.0

%

As of September 30, 2020March 31, 2021, the future minimum lease payments required under non-cancelable operating leases were as follows (in thousands):

 

 

Amount

 

The remainder of 2021

 

$

1,323

 

2022

 

 

1,567

 

2023

 

 

993

 

2024

 

 

816

 

2025

 

 

803

 

Thereafter

 

 

535

 

Total future lease payments

 

$

6,037

 

Less: imputed interest

 

 

(634

)

Present value of operating lease liabilities

 

$

5,403

 

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Medical Contingency Claim

As of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019,2020, the long-term portion of the estimated Medical Contingency claim totaled $16,839$16,844 and $17,203,$16,987, respectively, and is included in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet as accrued medical contingency. The current portion of the Medical Contingency totaled $666$456 and $680$448 as of September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019,2020, respectively, and is included in other current liabilities. See Note 9 – Correction of Prior Period Error for additional information.  

Workers Compensation and Auto Policy Claims

We establish a liability under our workers’ compensation and auto insurance policies for claims incurred and an estimate for IBNR claims.claims incurred but not yet reported. As of September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019, $4,2942020, $4,569 and $2,377,$4,697, respectively, in outstanding workers’ compensation and auto policy claims are included in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet. The short termshort-term portions of the liability for our workers’ compensation and auto insurance claims are included in other current liabilities.

Legal Matters

In July 2016, Waiter.com, Inc. filed a lawsuit against Waitr Inc. in the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana, alleging trademark infringement based on Waitr’s use of the “Waitr” trademark and logo, Civil Action No.: 2:16-CV-01041. Plaintiff seeks injunctive relief and damages relating to Waitr’s use of the “Waitr” name and logo. During the third quarter of 2020, the trial date was rescheduled to June 2021, and in September 2020, the court ruled on various motions, certain of which ruled against defenses the Company had advanced. Waitr believes that the damages case lacks merit and that it has a defense to the infringement claims alleged. Waitr continues to vigorously defend the suit.

In February 2019, the Company was named a defendant in a lawsuit titled Halley, et al vs. Waitr Holdings Inc. filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana on behalf of plaintiff and similarly situated drivers alleging violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”), and in March 2019, the Company was named a defendant in a lawsuit titled Montgomery v. Waitr Holdings Inc. filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana on behalf of plaintiff and similarly situated drivers, alleging violations of FLSA and Louisiana Wage Payment Act. The parties to the Halley and Montgomery matters jointly filed with the court a motion for preliminary approval of a settlement agreement whereby the Halley and Montgomery plaintiffs, on behalf of themselves and similarly situated drivers, would dismiss the lawsuits against the Company in consideration for the Company issuing up to 1,556,420 shares of Waitr common stock to be allocated to participating class members pursuant to a formula set forth in the settlement agreement. On April 28, 2020, the court granted the motion and held a fairness hearing on August 19, 2020. The court approved a final judgment pursuant to which the Company would pay 873,720 shares of common stock to settle the lawsuits. In connection with the settlement, the Company accrued a $3,023 liability which$4,000 reserve in connection with this lawsuit during the first quarter of 2021. The accrued legal contingency is included in other current liabilities in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet at September 30, 2020. IncludedMarch 31, 2021 and in other expenses in the unaudited condensed consolidated statement of operations in other expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 is an expense of $1,023 related to the settlement. The liability was settled upon the issuance of 873,720 shares of the Company’s common stock to the participating class members on October 7, 2020.March 31, 2021. 

In April 2019, the Company was named as a defendant in a class action complaint filed by certain current and former restaurant partners, captioned Bobby’s Country Cookin’, et al v. Waitr, which is currently pending in the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana. Plaintiffs allege, among other things, claims for breach of contract, violation of the duty of good faith and fair dealing, and unjust enrichment, and seek recovery on behalf of themselves and two separate classes. Based on the current class definitions, as many as 10,000 restaurant partners could be members of the two separate classes that the representative plaintiffs are attempting to certify. The hearingPlaintiff’s deadline to file a motion for class certification is currently scheduled for JulyOctober 2021. Waitr believesmaintains that the underlying allegations and claims lack merit, and that the classes, as pled, are incapable of certification. Waitr intendscontinues to vigorously defend the suit.

In September 2019, Christopher Meaux, David Pringle, Jeff Yurecko, Tilman J. Fertitta, Richard Handler, Waitr Holdings Inc. f/k/a Landcadia Holdings Inc., Jefferies Financial Group, Inc. and Jefferies, LLC were named as defendants in a putative class action lawsuit entitled Walter Welch, Individually and on Behalf of all Others Similarly Situated vs. Christopher Meaux, David Pringle, Jeff Yurecko, Tilman J. Fertitta, Richard Handler, Waitr Holdings Inc. f/k/a Landcadia Holdings Inc., Jefferies Financial Group, Inc. and Jefferies, LLC.  The case was filed in the Western District of Louisiana, Lake Charles Division. In the lawsuit, the plaintiff asserts

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putative class action claims alleging, inter alia, that various defendants made false and misleading statements in securities filings, engaged in fraud, and violated accounting and securities rules. A similar putative class action lawsuit, entitled Kelly Bates, Individually and on Behalf of all Others Similarly Situated vs. Christopher Meaux, David Pringle, Jeff Yurecko, Tilman J. Fertitta, Richard Handler, Waitr Holdings Inc. f/k/a Landcadia Holdings Inc., Jefferies Financial Group, Inc. and Jefferies, LLC, was filed in that same court in November 2019. These two cases were recently consolidated, and an amended complaint was filed in October 2020. The Company filed a motion to dismiss in February 2021. Waitr believes that this lawsuit lacks merit and that it has strong defenses to all of the claims alleged. Waitr intendscontinues to vigorously defend this lawsuit.the suit.

In addition to the lawsuits described above, Waitr is involved in other litigation arising from the normal course of business activities, including, without limitation, labor and employment claims, allegations of infringement, misappropriation and other violations of intellectual property or other rights, lawsuits and claims involving personal injuries, physical damage and workers’ compensation benefits suffered as a result of alleged conduct involving its employees, independent contractor drivers, and third-party negligence. Although Waitr believes that it maintains insurance with standard deductibles that generally covers liability for potential damages in many of these matters where coverage is available on acceptable terms (it is not maintained for claims involving intellectual property), insurance coverage is not guaranteed, often these claims are met with denial of coverage positions by the carriers, and there are limits to insurance coverage; accordingly, we could suffer material losses as a result of these claims or the denial of coverage for such claims. 

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11.   Stock-Based Awards and Cash-Based Awards

Stock-Based Awards

OnIn June 16, 2020, the Company’s stockholders approved the Waitr Holdings Inc. Amended and Restated 2018 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “Amended 2018“2018 Incentive Plan”), which is an amendment and restatement of the Waitr Holdings Inc. 2018 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “2018 Incentive Plan”). The Amended 2018 Plan permits the granting of awards in the form of incentive stock options, non-qualified stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance-based awards, and other stock-based or cash-based awards. The Amended 2018 Plan was adopted principally to serve as a successor plan to the 2018 Incentive Plan, and to increase the number of shares of common stock reserved for issuance of equity-based awards by 13,500,000 shares, which is in addition to the share reserve amount that remained available under the 2018 Incentive Plan prior to the adoption of the Amended 2018 Plan. Additionally, the Amended 2018 Plan extended the provision for automatic increases in shares reserved for issuance on January 1st of each year to January 1, 2030. The automatic increases each year are equal to 5% of the total number of outstanding shares of the Company’s common stock on December 31st of the preceding calendar year. As of September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, there were 7,438,44311,642,846 shares of common stock available for future grants pursuant to the Amended 2018 Incentive Plan. The Company also has outstanding equity awards under the 2014 Stock Plan (as amended in 2017, the “Amended 2014 Plan”).

Total compensation expense related to awards under the Company’s incentive plans was $1,728$2,078 and $2,195$848 for the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2021 and 2020, and 2019, respectively, and $3,178 and $6,747 for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

Stock-Based Awards

Stock Options

During the three months ended March 31, 2021, 500,000 stock options were granted under the 2018 Incentive Plan, with an aggregate grant date fair value of $1,095. The weighted average exercise price of the options is $2.78, and the options will vest in twelve quarterly installments during the period from October 1, 2021 through July 1, 2024. The options have an approximate 5 year exercise term. On January 3, 2020, 9,572,397 stock options were granted under the 2018 Incentive Plan to the Company’s chief executive officer (the “Grimstad Option”), with an aggregate grant date fair value of $2,297. The exercise price of the options is $0.37, and the options will vest 50% on each of the first two anniversaries of the grant date. The options have a five-year exercise term.

The fair value of each stock option grant during the Grimstad Optionthree months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 was estimated as of the grant date using an option-pricing model with the following assumptions:assumptions included in the table below. Expected volatility for stock options is estimated based on a combination of the historical volatility of the Company’s stock price and the historical and implied volatility of comparable publicly traded companies.

 

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

Weighted-average fair value at grant

 

$

0.24

 

 

$

2.19

 

 

$

0.24

 

Risk free interest rate

 

1.54%

 

 

0.46%

 

 

1.54%

 

Expected volatility

 

100.6%

 

 

131.4%

 

 

100.6%

 

Expected option life (years)

 

 

3.25

 

 

 

3.59

 

 

 

3.25

 

 

There were 0 grants ofThe Company recognized compensation expense for stock options other thanof $334 and $373 for the Grimstad Option during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2020. As of September 30,March 31, 2021 and 2020, there were 9,767,136 stock options outstanding under the Company’s incentive plans.respectively. Unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options as of September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 totaled $1,743,$2,086, with a weighted average remaining vesting period of approximately 1.261.1 years.

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The stock option activity under the Company’s incentive plans during the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 is as follows:

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31, 2021

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31, 2020

 

 

 

Number of

Shares

 

 

Weighted

Average

Exercise Price

 

 

Weighted

Average

Grant Date

Fair Value

 

 

Number of

Shares

 

 

Weighted

Average

Exercise Price

 

 

Weighted

Average

Grant Date

Fair Value

 

Balance, beginning of period

 

 

9,753,257

 

 

$

0.43

 

 

$

0.33

 

 

 

445,721

 

 

$

3.66

 

 

$

5.04

 

Granted

 

 

500,000

 

 

 

2.78

 

 

 

2.19

 

 

 

9,572,397

 

 

 

0.37

 

 

 

0.24

 

Exercised

 

 

(6,779

)

 

 

0.88

 

 

 

4.73

 

 

 

(24,309

)

 

 

0.34

 

 

 

1.91

 

Forfeited

 

 

(13,995

)

 

 

4.58

 

 

 

4.38

 

 

 

(62,608

)

 

 

3.38

 

 

 

5.68

 

Expired

 

 

(6,536

)

 

 

4.83

 

 

 

3.26

 

 

 

(37,409

)

 

 

1.12

 

 

 

5.09

 

Balance, end of period

 

 

10,225,947

 

 

$

0.54

 

 

$

0.41

 

 

 

9,893,792

 

 

$

0.50

 

 

$

0.40

 

Outstanding stock options, which were fully vested and expected to vest and exercisable are as follows as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020:

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Performance-Based

 

 

As of March 31, 2021

 

 

As of December 31, 2020

 

 

 

Options Fully

Vested and

Expected to Vest

 

 

Options

Exercisable

 

 

Options Fully

Vested and

Expected to Vest

 

 

Options

Exercisable

 

Number of Options

 

 

10,225,947

 

 

 

4,914,911

 

 

 

9,753,257

 

 

 

132,846

 

Weighted-average remaining contractual term (years)

 

 

3.88

 

 

 

3.84

 

 

 

4.07

 

 

 

6.82

 

Weighted-average exercise price

 

$

0.54

 

 

$

0.45

 

 

$

0.43

 

 

$

3.20

 

Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in thousands)

 

$

24,788

 

 

$

12,440

 

 

$

23,285

 

 

$

178

 

The aggregate intrinsic value in the table above represents the total pre-tax intrinsic value (the difference between the fair value of the common stock and the exercise price, multiplied by the number of in-the-money options) that would have been received by the option holders had all option holders exercised their in-the-money options on each date. This amount will change in future periods based on the fair value of the Company’s stock and the number of options outstanding. The aggregate intrinsic value of awards exercised during the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 was $15 and $12, respectively. Upon exercise, the Company issued new common stock.

Restricted Stock Units (“RSUs”)

On April 23, 2020, 3,134,325 performanceThe Company’s restricted stock grants include performance-based and time-based vesting awards. The fair value of restricted shares is typically determined based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant.

Performance-Based Awards

As of March 31, 2021, there were 3,159,325 performance-based RSUs were grantedoutstanding under the Company’s 2018 Incentive Plan, including 3,134,325 RSUs granted to Mr.the Company’s chief executive officer in April 2020 (the “Grimstad RSU Grant”). The Grimstad withRSU Grant has an aggregate grant date fair value of $3,542 (the “Grimstad RSU Grant”). The Grimstad RSU Grantand vests in full in the event of a change of control, as defined in Mr. Grimstad’s employment agreement with the Company (the “Employment Agreement”), subject to his continuous employment with the Company through the date of a change of control; provided, however, that the Grimstad RSU Grant shall fully vest in the event that Mr. Grimstad terminates his employment for good reason or he is terminated by the Company for reason other than misconduct. NaN stock-based compensation expense will be recognized for the Grimstad RSU Grant until such time that is probable that the performance goal will be achieved, or at the time that Mr. Grimstad terminates his employment for good reason or he is terminated by the Company for reason other than misconduct, should either occur.

Restricted Stock UnitsAwards with Time-Based Vesting

During the ninethree months ended September 30, 2020, 4,227,501March 31, 2021, 195,000 RSUs with time-based vesting were granted pursuant to the Company’s 2018 Incentive Plan and the Amended 2018 Plan (with an aggregate grant fair value of value of $9,613), of which 1,400,000$714). The RSUs were granted to non-employee directors vesting upon the earlier of June 30, 2021 and the date of the 2021 annual meeting of the Company’s stockholders and 2,827,501 RSUs were granted to employees and consultants vesting generally between one tovest in three years, of the date of grant.The RSU grants vest in various manners in accordance with the terms specified in the applicable RSU award agreements, all of whichand accelerate and fully vest upon a change of control.

The Company recognized compensation expense for restricted stock of $1,744 and $475 during the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested time-based RSUs as of September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 totaled $8,433,$5,705, with a weighted average remaining vesting period of approximately 1.751.77 years. ForDuring the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2021 and 2020, the total fair value of restricted shares that vested during such periods was $2,493 and $6, respectively.

The activity for restricted stock with time-based RSUsvesting under the Company’s incentive plans is as follows:

follows for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020:

 

Number of

Shares

 

 

Weighted

Average

Grant Date

Fair Value

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31, 2021

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31, 2020

 

Nonvested at December 31, 2019

 

 

3,182,639

 

 

$

1.42

 

 

Number of

Shares

 

 

Weighted

Average

Grant Date

Fair Value

 

 

Weighted

Average Remaining

Contractual

Term (years)

 

 

Number of

Shares

 

 

Weighted

Average

Grant Date

Fair Value

 

 

Weighted

Average Remaining

Contractual

Term (years)

 

Nonvested, beginning of period

 

 

4,558,603

 

 

$

2.23

 

 

 

1.71

 

 

 

3,182,639

 

 

$

1.42

 

 

 

2.16

 

Granted

 

 

4,227,501

 

 

 

2.27

 

 

 

195,000

 

 

 

3.66

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

562,207

 

 

 

0.39

 

 

 

 

 

Shares vested

 

 

(588,054

)

 

 

1.94

 

 

 

(749,870

)

 

 

0.97

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(17,344

)

 

 

11.53

 

 

 

 

 

Forfeitures

 

 

(1,903,984

)

 

 

1.45

 

 

 

(126,084

)

 

 

1.05

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(679,287

)

 

 

0.52

 

 

 

 

 

Nonvested at September 30, 2020

 

 

4,918,102

 

 

$

2.08

 

Nonvested, end of period

 

 

3,877,649

 

 

$

2.58

 

 

 

1.77

 

 

 

3,048,215

 

 

$

1.38

 

 

 

2.06

 

 

Cash-Based Awards

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Performance Bonus Agreement

On April 23, 2020, the Company entered into a performance bonus agreement with Mr. Grimstad. Pursuant to the bonus agreement, upon the occurrence of a change of control in which the holders of the Company’s common stock receive per share consideration that is equal to or greater than $2.00, subject to adjustment in accordance with the 2018 Incentive Plan, the Company shall pay Mr. Grimstad an amount equal to $5,000 (the “Bonus”). In order to receive the Bonus, Mr. Grimstad must remain continuously employed with the Company through the date of the change of control; provided, however, that in the event Mr. Grimstad terminates his employment for good reason or the Company terminates his employment other than for misconduct, Mr. Grimstad will be entitled to receive the Bonus provided the change of control occurs on or before January 3, 2022.during his employment term. Compensation expense related to the bonus agreement will not be recognized until such time that is probable that the performance goal will be achieved.

12.   Stockholders’ Equity

Common Stock

At September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019,2020, there were 249,000,000 shares of common stock authorized and 110,120,621115,387,140 and 76,579,175111,259,037 shares of common stock issued and outstanding, respectively, with a par value of $0.0001. The Company did not hold any shares as treasury shares as of September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 or December 31, 2019.2020. The Company’s common stockholders are entitled to one vote per share.

Preferred Stock

At September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019,2020, the Company was authorized to issue 1,000,000 shares of preferred stock ($0.0001 par value per share). There were 0 issued or outstanding preferred shares as of September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 or December 31, 2019.

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At-the-Market Offerings

On March 20, 2020, the Company entered into an open market sale agreement with respect to an at-the-market offering program (the “ATM Program”) under which the Company could offer and sell, from time to time at its sole discretion, shares of its common stock, having an aggregate offering price of up to $25,000 through Jefferies LLC as its sales agent. The issuance and sale of shares by the Company under the agreement were made pursuant to the Company’s effective registration statement on Form S-3 which was filed on April 4, 2019. From March 20, 2020 through May 1, 2020, the Company sold 14,262,305 shares of common stock under the ATM Program at an average price of $1.28 per share, for gross proceeds of $18,314. Net proceeds, after deducting sales commissions, totaled $18,024. The ATM Program was terminated on May 1, 2020 when the Company entered into the May 2020 ATM Program (defined below), with approximately $6,686 out of the aggregate $25,000 remaining unsold.

On May 1, 2020, the Company entered into an amendment and restatement of the open market sale agreement associated with its March 20, 2020 ATM Program, with respect to an at-the-market offering program (the “May 2020 ATM Program”), under which the Company could offer and sell, from time to time at its sole discretion, shares of its common stock, having an aggregate offering price of up to $30,000 through Jefferies LLC as its sales agent. The issuance and sale of shares by the Company under the amended and restated agreement were made pursuant to the Company’s registration statement on Form S-3 described above. From May 1, 2020 through July 10, 2020, the Company sold 9,436,415 shares of common stock under the May 2020 ATM Program at an average price of $3.18 per share, for gross proceeds of $30,000. Net proceeds, after deducting sales commissions, totaled $29,550.  

Conversion of Notes

During the nine months ended September 30, 2020, in connection with the Waiver and Conversion Agreement, Luxor converted $12,500 of the Notes into 9,328,362 shares of the Company’s common stock (see Note 7 – Debt).2020.

Warrants

In connection with the Debt Facility,November 2018, the Company issued to Luxor Capital warrants (the “Debt Warrants”) which are currently exercisable for 399,726478,458 shares of the Company’s common stock with ana current exercise price of $12.51$10.45 per share.share (the “Debt Warrants”). The Debt Warrants expire on November 15, 2022 and include customary anti-dilution protection, including broad-based weighted average adjustments for issuances of additional shares (down-round features). Additionally, holders of the Debt Warrants have customary registration rights with respect to the shares underlying the Debt Warrants.

13.   Fair Value Measurements

At September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019,2020, the Company had an outstanding medical contingency claim which is measured at fair value on a recurring basis (see Note 10 – Commitments and Contingencies). The long-term portion of the liability for such claim is included in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets under accrued medical contingency, with the short-term portion included within other current liabilities. The medical contingency claim is measured at fair value using a method that incorporates life-expectancy assumptions, along with projected annual medical costs for each future year, adjusted for inflation. An average annual inflation rate of 3.5% was used in the development of the actuarial estimate for medical costs, based on historical medical cost inflation trends as published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Additionally, the measurement includes factors to derive a probability-weighted average of future payments in order to reflect variations from the life-expectancy assumptions, using CDC National Vital Statistics Reports as a tool in the analysis. Projected cash flows are discounted using an interest rate consistent with the U.S. 30-year treasury yield curve rates.

The medical contingency claim analysis represents a Level 3 measurement as it was based on unobservable inputs reflecting the Company’s assumptions used in developing the fair value estimate. The inputs used in the measurement, particularly life expectancy and projected medical costs, are sensitive inputs to the measurement and changes to either could result in significantly higher or lower fair value measurements. The Company utilized historical transactional data regarding the claim, along with projections for future comprehensive medical care costs. These inputs required significant judgments and estimates at the time of the valuation.

The following table presents the Company’s liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 20192020 (in thousands):

 

 

As of September 30, 2020

 

 

Level 1

 

 

Level 2

 

 

Level 3

 

 

Total

 

Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accrued medical contingency

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

(17,505

)

 

$

(17,505

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2019

 

 

Level 1

 

 

Level 2

 

 

Level 3

 

 

Total

 

Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accrued medical contingency

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

(17,883

)

 

$

(17,883

)

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As of March 31, 2021

 

 

Level 1

 

 

Level 2

 

 

Level 3

 

 

Total

 

Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accrued medical contingency

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

17,300

 

 

$

17,300

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2020

 

 

Level 1

 

 

Level 2

 

 

Level 3

 

 

Total

 

Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accrued medical contingency

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

17,435

 

 

$

17,435

 

The Company had 0 assets required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis at September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 or December 31, 2019. During the nine months ended September 30, 2020, the Company did 0t make any transfers between the levels of the fair value hierarchy.2020. Adjustments to the accrued medical contingency are recognized in other expense on the condensed consolidated statement of operations.

There have been 0 transfers between levels during the periods presented in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements. The following table presents a reconciliation of liabilities classified as Level 3 financial instruments for the periods indicated (in thousands):

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

September 30, 2020

 

 

September 30, 2019

 

 

September 30, 2020

 

 

September 30, 2019

 

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

Balance, beginning of the period

 

$

17,767

 

 

$

18,023

 

 

$

17,883

 

 

$

18,167

 

 

$

17,435

 

 

$

17,883

 

Increases/additions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

43

 

 

 

 

Reductions/settlements

 

 

(262

)

 

 

(61

)

 

 

(378

)

 

 

(205

)

 

 

(178

)

 

 

(71

)

Balance, end of the period

 

$

17,505

 

 

$

17,962

 

 

$

17,505

 

 

$

17,962

 

 

$

17,300

 

 

$

17,812

 

In addition to assets and liabilities that are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis, the Company is required to record certain assets and liabilities at fair value on a non-recurring basis. The Company generally applies fair value concepts in recording assets and liabilities acquired in business combinations and asset acquisitions (see Note 3 – Business Combinations).

14.   Earnings (Loss)Loss Per Share Attributable to Common Stockholders

Basic earnings (loss) per share is computed by dividing net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period, without consideration for common stock equivalents. Diluted earnings (loss) per share is computed by dividing net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period and potentially dilutive common stock equivalents, including stock options, restricted stock awards, restricted stock units and warrants, except in cases where the effect of the common stock equivalent would be antidilutive.

During 2019, the Company calculated basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share using the two-class method. Participating securities during 2019 consisted of restricted stock awards which contained rights to receive non-forfeitable dividends. The Company had net losses during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, and accordingly, pursuant to the guidance under ASC 260, a portion of the net losses was not allocated to such securities under the two-class method. During 2020, there were 0 remaining outstanding restricted stock awards and no other securities classified as participating securities.

The calculation of basic and diluted earnings (loss)loss per share attributable to common stockholders for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2021 and 2020 and 2019 is as follows (in thousands, except share and per share data):

 

 

 

Three Months Ended September 30,

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

Basic Earnings per Share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

4,644

 

 

$

(220,104

)

 

$

13,195

 

 

$

(269,705

)

Gain on debt extinguishment recorded as a capital

   contribution

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,897

 

Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders - basic

 

$

4,644

 

 

$

(220,104

)

 

$

13,195

 

 

$

(267,808

)

Weighted average number of shares outstanding - basic

 

 

109,181,847

 

 

 

76,145,317

 

 

 

93,763,069

 

 

 

71,071,777

 

Basic earnings (loss) per common share

 

$

0.04

 

 

$

(2.89

)

 

$

0.14

 

 

$

(3.77

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted Earnings per Share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

4,644

 

 

 

(220,104

)

 

$

13,195

 

 

$

(269,705

)

Gain on debt extinguishment recorded as a capital

   contribution

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,897

 

Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders - diluted

 

$

4,644

 

 

$

(220,104

)

 

$

13,195

 

 

$

(267,808

)

Weighted average number of shares outstanding – diluted

 

 

123,785,750

 

 

 

76,145,317

 

 

 

102,519,454

 

 

 

71,071,777

 

Diluted earnings (loss) per common share

 

$

0.04

 

 

$

(2.89

)

 

$

0.13

 

 

$

(3.77

)

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

Basic and diluted loss per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss attributable to common stockholders - basic and diluted

 

$

(3,712

)

 

$

(2,102

)

Weighted average number of shares outstanding

 

 

112,334,094

 

 

 

76,884,717

 

Basic and diluted loss per common share

 

$

(0.03

)

 

$

(0.03

)

The Company has outstanding Notes which are convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock. See Note 7 – Debt for additional details on the Notes.

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The following table includes potentially dilutive common stock equivalents as of September 30, 2020 and 2019. The Company generated a net loss attributable to the Company’s common stockholders for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019. Accordingly, the effect of dilutive securities is not considered in the loss per share for such periods because their effect would be antidilutive Based on the net loss. Forconversion price in effect at the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, 70,045 stock options were considered anti-dilutive because the exercise priceend of the options exceededrespective periods, the average market priceNotes were convertible into 4,737,237 and 4,923,661 shares, respectively, of the Company’s common stock for such periods,at March 31, 2021 and as a result, the effect of these options in not considered in the diluted earnings per share for such periods. At September 30, 2020, antidilutive restricted stock units of 34,9742020. Such shares were excluded from the computationfully diluted calculation because the effect on net loss per common share would have been anti-dilutive.   

Additionally, the following table includes securities outstanding at the end of the respective periods, which have been excluded from the fully diluted earningscalculations because the effect on net loss per common share based on the treasury stock method.

would have been antidilutive:

 

 

As of September 30,

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

Potentially dilutive securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stock Options

 

 

9,767,136

 

 

 

664,679

 

Restricted Stock Units

 

 

8,052,427

 

 

 

2,956,528

 

Warrants (1)

 

 

399,726

 

 

 

399,726

 

Potentially dilutive securities at period end

 

 

18,219,289

 

 

 

4,020,933

 

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

Antidilutive shares underlying stock-based awards:

 

 

 

 

 

 

   Stock options

 

 

10,225,947

 

 

 

9,893,792

 

   Restricted stock units

 

 

7,036,974

 

 

 

3,048,215

 

   Warrants (1)

 

 

478,458

 

 

 

399,726

 

 

 

(1)

Includes the Debt Warrants as of September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and 2019.2020. See Note 12 – Stockholders’ Equity for additional details.  

 

15.   Related-Party Transactions

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In November 2018, the Company entered into the Credit Agreement, and in January 2019, in connection with the Bite Squad Merger, the Company entered into an amendment to the Credit Agreement, with Luxor Capital and an amendment to the Convertible Notes Agreement with the Luxor Entities. In addition, Luxor Capital has warrants which are convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock (see Note 12 – Stockholders’ Equity). On each of May 21, 2019, and July 15, 2020 and March 9, 2021, the Company entered into amendments to the Credit Agreement with Luxor Capital and amendments to the Convertible Notes Agreement with the Luxor Entities. Additionally, on May 1, 2020, the Company entered into thea Limited Waiver and Conversion Agreement with respect to the Credit Agreement and Convertible Notes Agreement. See Note 7 – Debt for additional details regarding these transactions. Jonathan Green, a board member of the Company, is a partner at Luxor Capital.

During

16.   Subsequent Events

On April 23, 2021, 3,500,000 RSUs were granted (the “Grimstad 2021 RSU Grant”) under the period from2018 Incentive Plan to Mr. Grimstad, with an aggregate grant date fair value of $8,960, in connection with his employment agreement extension through January 1, 20202025. The Grimstad 2021 RSU Grant will vest in three equal installments on the first, second and third anniversaries of January 3, 2022, subject to Mr. Grimstad’s continued employment through July 31, 2020,the applicable vesting date, and shall fully vest upon the consummation of a change of control, subject to Mr.Grimstad’s continued employment through the closing of such change of control or in the event that Mr. Grimstad terminates his employment for good reason or he is terminated by the Company reimbursed C Grimstadfor reason other than misconduct. Additionally, on April 23, 2021, the Board authorized the payment of a $1,000 discretionary cash bonus to Mr. Grimstad.

On April 23, 2021, 85,000 RSUs were granted (the “Bogdanov 2021 Award”) under the 2018 Incentive Plan to Leo Bogdanov, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, with an aggregate grant date fair value of $218.  The Bogdanov 2021 Award will vest in three equal installments on the first, second and Associates,third anniversaries of the grant date, subject to Mr. Bogdanov’s continued employment through the applicable vesting date, and will vest in full upon a company owned by our chief executive officer (“CGA”), $262 for certainchange of its consultants that provided consulting servicescontrol, subject to Mr. Bogdanov’s continued employment through the Company during this period. Asclosing of July 1, 2020, CGA is no longer providing consulting services and CGA did not mark-up or profit from these reimbursement transactions.such change of control.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2020, Jefferies Financial Group (“JFG”) beneficially owned more than 5% of our common stock at certain points of time. In conjunction with our ATM offering during this nine month period, JFG served as our sales agent for which we paid $740.

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

The following Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations should be read in conjunction with the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (the “Form 10-Q”) and with the audited consolidated financial statements included in the Company’s 20192020 Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 16, 2020. In addition to historical condensed consolidated financial information, the8, 2021. The following discussion contains forward-looking statements that reflect the Company’sfuture plans, estimates, beliefs and beliefs. Actualexpected performance. The forward-looking statements are dependent upon events, risks and uncertainties that may be outside of our control. Our actual results could differ materially from those discussed in thethese forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to thesesuch differences are set forth in the section titled “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements”. Dollar amounts in this discussion are expressed in thousands, except as otherwise noted.

Overview

Waitr operates an online food ordering technology platform, providing delivery, carryout and dine-in options, connecting local restaurants, drivers and diners in cities across the United States. Our strategy is to bring delivery, carryout and dine-in infrastructure to underserved populations of restaurants, grocery stores and diners and establish strong market presence or leadership positions in the markets in which we operate. In January 2019, we completed the acquisition of Bite Squad, an online food ordering platform with operations similar to those of Waitr. Our business has been built with a restaurant-first philosophy by providing differentiated and brand additive services to the restaurants on the Platforms. Our Platforms allow consumers to browse local restaurants and menus, track order and delivery status, and securely store previous orders for ease of use and convenience. Restaurants benefit from the online Platforms through increased exposure to consumers for expanded business in the delivery market and carryout sales. In October 2020,

On March 11, 2021, we diversified our product offering beyond foodcompleted the acquisition of Delivery Dudes, a third-party delivery withbusiness primarily serving the launch of tablesideSouth Florida market (see “Liquidity and Capital Resources” for additional details). The acquisition strengthens the Company’s market presence in the on-demand delivery service technology for restaurants.

sector. At September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, we had over 19,00023,000 restaurants, in over 700800 cities, on the Platforms. Average Daily Orders for the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2021 and 2020 and 2019 were approximately 39,88037,627 and 48,155,37,576, respectively, and revenue was $52,734$50,930 and $49,201, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, Average Daily Orders were approximately 40,563 and 53,579, respectively, and revenue was $157,483 and $148,575,$44,243, respectively.

During the first half ofWe continued to build on our success from 2020, we implemented various strategic initiatives, with a focus on improvinggrowing our revenue per order, costs per order,and generating positive operating cash flow profitabilityin first quarter of 2021. The acquisition of Delivery Dudes and liquidity, includingorganic expansion into new markets during the successful completionfirst quarter of 2021 strengthened our market presence in both existing and new markets. In a switchcontinued effort to an independent contractor model forsupport our restaurants partners, we partnered with certain ordering integration systems, providing improved operational efficiency that benefits restaurants and customers. Additionally, during the first quarter of 2021, we added several national brands and delivery drivers. We focused efforts on operational improvements through the streamlining of operations, support and sales and marketing functions and offered new and enhanced service offeringsonly “virtual” restaurant concepts to our Platforms, further bolstering our restaurant partners. Duringbase and expanding selection for our diners.

Impact of COVID-19 on our Business

We have thus far been able to operate effectively during the thirdCOVID-19 pandemic. In response to economic hardships experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. federal government has rolled out stimulus payments in the first quarter of 2020,2021 which we continued to work with new and existing restaurant partners to boost delivery potential by providing value-added marketing and support services. The implementation of these initiatives resulted in profitable results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020. Slightly offsetting thesebelieve had a positive results was a decline inimpact on our order volumes and revenue during the third quarter of 2020 as compared to the second quarter of 2020, due to a number of factors, including without limitation severe weather-related events which temporarily suspended operations in certain markets we operate in, an easing of COVID-19 restrictions on in-restaurant dining, as well as the economic effects of the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic.

Sales of our common stock pursuant to our ATM Program launched in March and May 2020, along with the implementation of the initiatives discussed above, resulted in increases in our working capital and liquid assets as of September 30, 2020. At the completion of our ATM Program on July 10, 2020, we had sold a total of 23,698,720 shares of common stock for net proceeds of approximately $47,574.volumes. We continue to evaluate additional opportunities to further strengthen our liquidity position, fund growth initiatives and/or combine with other businesses to complement our operating cash flows as we pursue our long-term growth plans.

COVID-19 Update

In March 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic became more widespread in the U.S., we launched several initiativesimplement measures to help protect and support our restaurant partners, diners, independent contractor drivers and our employees during these unprecedented times, including offering no-contact delivery in select markets for certain restaurant delivery orders; offering no-contact grocery delivery in select markets; working with certain restaurant partners to waive diner delivery fees; deploying free marketing programs for certain restaurants;orders and providing masks, gloves and hand sanitizer to drivers. Additionally, in early April 2020, we expanded our delivery areas to further support our restaurant partners and diners. We have experienced a significant increase in the number of new independent contractor driver applications during the last six months, providing us the sufficient capacity to satisfy additional delivery and carryout demand from restaurant partners and diners.

We have thus far been able to operate effectively during the COVID-19 pandemic. In early March 2020, we initially experienced declines in order volumes over an approximate three-week period, as restaurant and diner routines were disrupted by state-mandated stay-at-home orders and business closures. In mid-to-late-March, however, we began to experience steady improvements in our order volumes and experienced an approximate 18% increase in average daily orders during the second quarter of 2020 as compared to the first

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quarter of 2020. Restrictions on in-restaurant dining resulted in restaurants utilizing delivery services, which in turn had a positive impact on our business.

The potential short and long-term impacts and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global economy and on the Company’s business, in particular, areremain uncertain and may be difficult to assess or predict.predict at this time. The pandemic has resulted in, and may continue to result in, significant disruption of global financial markets, which may reduce the Company’s ability to access capital and continue to operate effectively. The COVID-19 pandemic could also reduce the demand for the Company’s services. In addition, aA prolonged recession or additional financial market corrections resulting from the spread of COVID-19, including an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases, could adversely affect demand for the Company’s services. To the extent that the COVID-19 pandemic adversely impacts the Company’s business, results of operations, liquidity or financial condition, it may also have the effect of heightening many of the other risks described in the risk factors in the Company’s 20192020 Form 10-K. Management continues to monitor the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak and the possible effects on its financial position, liquidity, operations, industry and workforce.

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Significant Accounting Policies and Critical Accounting Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period, along with related disclosures. We regularly assess these estimates and record changes to estimates in the period in which they become known. We base our estimates on historical experience and various other assumptions believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Changes in the economic environment, financial markets, and any other parameters used in determining these estimates could cause actual results to differ from estimates. The Company periodically engages third-parties to assist management in various fair value estimations.

Significant estimates and judgements relied upon in preparing these condensed consolidated financial statements affect the following items:

 

incurred loss estimates under our insurance policies with large deductibles or retention levels;

 

loss exposure related to claims such as the Medical Contingency;Contingency (see Part I, Item 1, Note 9 – Correction of Prior Period Error);

 

income taxes;

 

useful lives of tangible and intangible assets;

 

equity compensation;

 

contingencies;

 

goodwill and other intangible assets, including the recoverability of intangible assets with finite lives and other long-lived assets; and

 

fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed as part of a business combination.

Other than the changes disclosed in Part I, Item 1, Note 2Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in this Form 10-Q, there have been no material changes to our significant accounting policies and estimates described in the 20192020 Form 10-K.

New Accounting Pronouncements and Pending Accounting Standards

See Part I, Item 1, Note 2Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies for a description of accounting standards adopted during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2020.March 31, 2021. Also described in Note 2 are pending standards and their estimated effect on our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

We currently qualifyThrough year-end 2020, we qualified as an “emerging growth company” pursuant to the provisions of the JOBS Act. For as long asAs an emerging growth company, we are an “emerging growth company,” we maywere able to take advantage of certain exemptions from various reporting requirements that are applicable to other public companies that are not “emerging growth companies,”companies”, including not being required to comply with the auditor attestation requirements of Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, reduced disclosure obligations regarding executive compensation in our periodic reports and proxy statements, reduced disclosure obligations relating to the presentation of financial statements in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, exemptions from the requirements of holding advisory “say-on-pay” votes on executive compensation and stockholder advisory votes on golden parachute compensation. In addition,Act. Effective January 1, 2021, we are no longer an emerging growth company can delay its adoption of certain accounting standards until those standards would otherwise apply to private companies. Althoughcompany. Accordingly, for fiscal year 2021, we have the ability to “opt out” of this extended transition period, we are choosing not to do so. Section 107 of the JOBS Act provides that a decision to opt out of the extended transition period for complying with new or revised accounting standards is irrevocable.

We will no longer qualify as an emerging growth company on December 31, 2020. At such time, we will no longer have the option to take advantage of the applicable exemptions described above and will be required to include an opinion from our independent registered public accounting firm on the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting.

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Factors Affecting the Comparability of Our Results of Operations

Bite Squad Merger.Delivery Dudes Acquisition.   The Bite Squad MergerDelivery Dudes Acquisition was considered a business combination in accordance with ASC 805, and has been accounted for using the acquisition method. Under the acquisition method of accounting, total mergerpurchase consideration, acquired assets and assumed liabilities are recorded based on their estimated fair values on the acquisition date. The excess of the fair value of mergerpurchase consideration over the fair value of the assets less liabilities acquired has been recorded as goodwill.goodwill on our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2021. The results of operations of Bite SquadDelivery Dudes are included in our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements beginning on the acquisition date, January 17, 2019.March 11, 2021.

In connection with the Bite Squad Merger,Delivery Dudes Acquisition, we incurred direct and incremental costs during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2019March 31, 2021 of approximately $6,956,$606, consisting of legal and professional fees, which are included in general and administrative expenses in the unaudited condensed consolidated statement of operations in such period.

Changes in Fee Structure.   Since 2017, ourOur fee structure evolved gradually from a per transaction fee plus a percentage of the food sale amount to one based exclusively on a percentage of the food sale amount. In early 2018, we also established a multi-tier fee structure, allowing restaurants to elect to pay a higher fee rate in lieu of paying a one-time set-up and integration fee. Additionally, we initiated modifications tohas changed at various times since our fee structure in July 2019 with a majority of restaurants on the Waitr Platform, which became effective in August 2019, and in January 2020, with the majority of our remaining restaurants, which became effective throughout February 2020.inception. We continue to review and update our current rate structure, as necessary, as we look to offer new and enhanced value-adding services to our restaurant partners. Any changes to our fee structure could affect the comparability of our results of operations from period to period.

Seasonality and Holidays.   Our business tends to follow restaurant closure and diner behavior patterns. In many of our markets, we have generallyhistorically experienced a relative increasevariations in order frequency from September to March and a relative decrease in diner activity from April to August primarily as a result of weather patterns, university summer breaks and other vacation periods. In addition, a significant number of restaurants tend to close on certain major holidays, including Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Eve-Day, in our key markets.Day. Further, diner activity may be impacted by unusually cold, rainy, or warm weather. Cold weather and rain typically drive increases in order volume, while unusually warm or sunny weather typically drives decreases in orders. Furthermore, snowstorms, ice storms, hurricanes and tropical storms have adverse effects on order volume, particularly if they cause

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property damage or utility interruptions to our restaurant partners. Consequently, our results between quarters, or between periods may vary as a result of prolonged periods of unusually cold, warm, inclement, or otherwise unexpected weather and the timing of certain holidays. As shown in our results of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, theThe COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on our historicaltypical seasonality trends.trends and could impact future periods.

Acquisition Pipeline.   We activelycontinue to maintain and evaluate aan active pipeline of potential acquisitionsacquisition targets and may be acquisitivepursue acquisitions in the future. FutureThese potential business acquisitions may impact the comparability of our results in future periods with those forrelative to prior periods.

Key Factors Affecting Our Performance

Efficient Market Expansion and Penetration.   Our continued revenueRevenue growth and any corresponding improved cash flow and profitability is dependent on successful restaurant, diner and driver penetration of our markets and achieving our targeted scale in current and future markets. Failure in achieving positive market-level operating margins (exclusive of indirect and corporate overhead costs)this scale could adversely affect our working capital, which in turn, could slow our growth plans.

We typically target markets that we estimatebelieve could achieve sustainable positive market-level operating margins that support market operating cash flows and profits, improve efficiency, and appropriately leverage the scale of our advertising, marketing, research and development, and other corporate resources. Our financial condition, cash flows, and results of operations depend, in significant part, on our ability to achieve and sustain our target profitability thresholds in our markets.

Waitr’s Restaurant, Diner and DinerDriver Network.   A significant part of our growthstrategy is our ability to successfully expand our network of restaurants, diners and dinersdrivers using the Platforms. If we fail to retain existing restaurants and diners using the Platforms, or to add new restaurants, diners and diners to the Platforms,drivers, our revenue and overall financial results and business may be adversely affected.

Key Business Metrics

Defined below are the key business metrics that we use to analyze our business performance, determine financial forecasts, and help develop long-term strategic plans:

Active Diners.   We count Active Diners as the number of diner accounts from which an order has been placed through the Platforms during the past twelve months (as of the end of the relevant period) and consider Active Diners an important metric because the number of diners using our Platforms is a key revenue driver and a valuable measure of the size of our engaged diner base.

Average Daily Orders.  We calculate Average Daily Orders as the number of orders during the period divided by the number of days in that period.period, including holidays. Average Daily Orders is an important metric for us because the number of orders processed on our Platforms is a key

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revenue driver and, in conjunction with the number of Active Diners, a valuable measure of diner activity on our Platforms for a given period.

Gross Food Sales.   We calculate Gross Food Sales as the total food and beverage sales, sales taxes, prepaid gratuities, and diner fees processed through the Platforms during a given period. Gross Food Sales are different than the order value upon which we charge our fee to restaurants, which excludes sales taxes, gratuities and diner fees. Prepaid gratuities, which are not included in our revenue, are determined by diners and may differvary from order to order. Gratuities other than prepaid gratuities, such as cash tips, are not included in Gross Food Sales. Gross Food Sales is an important metric for us because the total volume of food sales transacted through our Platforms is a key revenue driver.

Average Order Size.  We calculate Average Order Size as Gross Food Sales for a given period divided by the number of orders during the same period. Average Order Size is an important metric for us because the average value of gross food sales on our Platforms is a key revenue driver.

 

 

Three Months Ended September 30,

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

Key Business Metrics (1)

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

Key Business Metrics(1)

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

Active Diners (as of period end)

 

 

2,005,760

 

 

 

2,393,063

 

 

 

2,005,760

 

 

 

2,393,063

 

 

 

1,966,815

 

 

 

2,186,640

 

Average Daily Orders

 

 

39,880

 

 

 

48,155

 

 

 

40,563

 

 

 

53,579

 

 

 

37,627

 

 

 

37,576

 

Gross Food Sales (dollars in thousands)

 

$

153,532

 

 

$

161,390

 

 

$

462,089

 

 

$

514,835

 

 

$

150,281

 

 

$

133,513

 

Average Order Size (in dollars)

 

$

41.85

 

 

$

36.43

 

 

$

41.58

 

 

$

36.12

 

 

$

44.38

 

 

$

39.05

 

 

(1)

The key business metrics include the operations of Bite SquadDelivery Dudes beginning on the acquisition date, January 17, 2019.March 11, 2021.

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Basis of Presentation

Revenue

We generate revenue primarily when diners place an order on one of the Platforms. We recognize revenue from diner orders when orders are delivered. Our revenue consists primarily of transaction fees, comprised of fees received from restaurants (determined as a percentage of the total food sales, net of any diner promotions or refunds to diners) and diner fees (less any discounts).Transaction Fees.

Cost and Expenses:

Operations and Support.   Operations and support expense consists primarily of salaries, benefits, stock-based compensation, and bonuses for employees and contractors engaged in operations and customer service, including independent contractor drivers, as well as city/market managers, restaurant onboarding, photography, and driver logistics personnel, as well asand payments to independent contractor drivers for delivery services. Operations and support expense also includes payment processing costs incurred on customer orders and the cost of software and related services providing support for customer orders.diners, restaurants and drivers.

Sales and Marketing.  Sales and marketing expense consists primarily of salaries, commissions, benefits, stock-based compensation and bonuses for personnel supporting sales and sales support personnel,marketing efforts, including restaurant business development managers, marketing employees and contractors, and third-party marketing expenses such as social media and search engine marketing, online display, team sponsorships and print marketing.

Research and Development.  Research and development expense consists primarily of salaries, benefits, stock-based compensation and bonuses for employees and contractors engaged in the design, development, maintenance and testing of the Platforms. This expense also includes such items as software subscriptions that are necessary for the upkeep and maintenance of the Platforms.

General and Administrative.  General and administrative expense consists primarily of salaries, benefits, stock-based compensation and bonuses for executive, finance and accounting, human resources and other administrative employees as well as third-party legal, accounting, and other professional services, insurance (including workers’ compensation, auto liability and general liability), travel, facilities rent, and other corporate overhead costs.

Depreciation and Amortization.  Depreciation and amortization expense consists primarily of amortization of capitalized costs for software development, trademarks and customer relationships and depreciation of leasehold improvements, furniture, and equipment, primarily tablets deployed in restaurants. We do not allocate depreciation and amortization expense to other line items.

Intangible and Other Asset Impairments.   Intangible and other asset impairments include write-downs of intangible assets and minor impairments related to the replacement of internally developed software code as well as the impairment of capitalized contract costs of obtaining and fulfilling contracts.

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Other Expenses (Income) and Losses (Gains), Net.  Other expenses (income) and losses (gains), net, primarily includes accruals for legal contingencies, interest expense on outstanding debt, and interest income on cash and money market deposits, andas well as any other items not considered to be incurred in the normal operations of the business.

Results of Operations

The following table sets forth our results of operations for the periods indicated, with line items presented in thousands of dollars and as a percentage of our revenue:

 

Three Months Ended September 30,

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

(in thousands, except percentages (1))

 

2020

 

 

% of

Revenue

 

 

2019

 

 

% of

Revenue

 

 

2020

 

 

% of

Revenue

 

 

2019

 

 

% of

Revenue

 

(in thousands, except percentages(1))

 

2021

 

 

% of

Revenue

 

 

2020

 

 

% of

Revenue

 

Revenue

 

$

52,734

 

 

 

100

%

 

$

49,201

 

 

 

100

%

 

$

157,483

 

 

 

100

%

 

$

148,575

 

 

 

100

%

 

$

50,930

 

 

 

100

%

 

$

44,243

 

 

 

100

%

Costs and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operations and support

 

 

27,409

 

 

 

52

%

 

 

37,289

 

 

 

76

%

 

 

84,321

 

 

 

54

%

 

 

113,170

 

 

 

76

%

 

 

30,338

 

 

 

60

%

 

 

26,365

 

 

 

60

%

Sales and marketing

 

 

3,288

 

 

 

6

%

 

 

15,953

 

 

 

32

%

 

 

8,854

 

 

 

6

%

 

 

41,615

 

 

 

28

%

 

 

4,016

 

 

 

8

%

 

 

2,826

 

 

 

6

%

Research and development

 

 

820

 

 

 

2

%

 

 

1,920

 

 

 

4

%

 

 

3,457

 

 

 

2

%

 

 

6,009

 

 

 

4

%

 

 

999

 

 

 

2

%

 

 

1,470

 

 

 

3

%

General and administrative

 

 

11,380

 

 

 

22

%

 

 

12,817

 

 

 

26

%

 

 

32,252

 

 

 

20

%

 

 

44,115

 

 

 

30

%

 

 

10,186

 

 

 

20

%

 

 

10,778

 

 

 

24

%

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

2,103

 

 

 

4

%

 

 

4,851

 

 

 

10

%

 

 

6,242

 

 

 

4

%

 

 

13,791

 

 

 

9

%

 

 

2,917

 

 

 

6

%

 

 

2,064

 

 

 

5

%

Goodwill impairment

 

 

 

 

 

0

%

 

 

119,212

 

 

 

242

%

 

 

 

 

 

0

%

 

 

119,212

 

 

 

80

%

Intangible and other asset impairments

 

 

 

 

 

0

%

 

 

72,917

 

 

 

148

%

 

 

29

 

 

 

0

%

 

 

72,935

 

 

 

49

%

Loss on disposal of assets

 

 

4

 

 

 

0

%

 

 

11

 

 

 

0

%

 

 

15

 

 

 

0

%

 

 

26

 

 

 

0

%

(Gain) loss on disposal of assets

 

 

(3

)

 

 

0

%

 

 

8

 

 

 

0

%

Total costs and expenses

 

 

45,004

 

 

 

85

%

 

 

264,970

 

 

 

539

%

 

 

135,170

 

 

 

86

%

 

 

410,873

 

 

 

277

%

 

 

48,453

 

 

 

95

%

 

 

43,511

 

 

 

98

%

Income (loss) from operations

 

 

7,730

 

 

 

15

%

 

 

(215,769

)

 

 

(439

%)

 

 

22,313

 

 

 

14

%

 

 

(262,298

)

 

 

(177

%)

Income from operations

 

 

2,477

 

 

 

5

%

 

 

732

 

 

 

2

%

Other expenses (income) and losses (gains), net:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

 

 

2,117

 

 

 

4

%

 

 

2,775

 

 

 

6

%

 

 

7,521

 

 

 

5

%

 

 

6,570

 

 

 

4

%

 

 

1,901

 

 

 

4

%

 

 

2,914

 

 

 

7

%

Interest income

 

 

(14

)

 

 

0

%

 

 

(297

)

 

 

(1

%)

 

 

(95

)

 

 

0

%

 

 

(877

)

 

 

(1

%)

 

 

 

 

 

0

%

 

 

(60

)

 

 

0

%

Other expense

 

 

965

 

 

 

2

%

 

 

1,827

 

 

 

4

%

 

 

1,640

 

 

 

1

%

 

 

1,654

 

 

 

1

%

 

 

4,264

 

 

 

8

%

 

 

(37

)

 

 

0

%

Net income (loss) before income taxes

 

 

4,662

 

 

 

9

%

 

 

(220,074

)

 

 

(447

%)

 

 

13,247

 

 

 

8

%

 

 

(269,645

)

 

 

(181

%)

Net loss before income taxes

 

 

(3,688

)

 

 

(7

%)

 

 

(2,085

)

 

 

(5

%)

Income tax expense

 

 

18

 

 

 

0

%

 

 

30

 

 

 

0

%

 

 

52

 

 

 

0

%

 

 

60

 

 

 

0

%

 

 

24

 

 

 

0

%

 

 

17

 

 

 

0

%

Net income (loss)

 

$

4,644

 

 

 

9

%

 

$

(220,104

)

 

 

(447

%)

 

$

13,195

 

 

 

8

%

 

$

(269,705

)

 

 

(182

%)

Net loss

 

$

(3,712

)

 

 

(7

%)

 

$

(2,102

)

 

 

(5

%)

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________________

(1)

Percentages may not foot due to rounding.

The following section includes a discussion of our results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and 2019.2020. The results of operations of Bite SquadDelivery Dudes are included in our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements beginning on the acquisition date, January 17, 2019March 11, 2021 (see Part I, Item 1, Note 3 – Business Combinations).

Revenue

 

 

Three Months Ended September 30,

 

 

Percentage

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

Percentage

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

Change

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

Change

 

 

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

Revenue

 

$

52,734

 

 

$

49,201

 

 

 

7

%

 

$

157,483

 

 

$

148,575

 

 

 

6

%

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

Percentage

 

 

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

Change

 

 

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

Revenue

 

$

50,930

 

 

$

44,243

 

 

 

15

%

Revenue increased for the three and nine months and ended September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 compared to September 30, 2019,March 31, 2020, primarily as a result of improved revenue per order. Included in revenue for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 is $3,005 relatedunit economics. The Average Order Size increased to a cumulative adjustment to setup and integration fee revenue as a result$44.38 from $39.05, an improvement of contract modifications made in July 2019 and the effect of such modifications on our measure of progress towards the performance obligations. The cumulative adjustment to revenue was partially offset by write-offs of uncollected setup and integration fees within accounts receivable of $797 and refunds of previously paid setup and integration fees of $320.

While14%, while Average Daily Orders decreasedremained relatively flat in the three months ended September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 compared to September 30, 2019, the Average Order Size increased to $41.85 from $36.43, an improvement of 15%. For the nine months ended September 30, 2020,March 31, 2020. Average Daily Orders decreased compared to September 30, 2019, with Average Order Size increasing to $41.58 from $36.12, an improvementwere positively impacted during the three months ended March 31, 2021 by the rollout of 15%.federal stimulus payments, partially offset by the impact of extreme weather-related events.

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Operations and Support

 

Three Months Ended September 30,

 

 

Percentage

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

Percentage

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

Percentage

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

Change

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

Change

 

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

Change

 

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

Operations and support

 

$

27,409

 

 

$

37,289

 

 

 

(26

%)

 

$

84,321

 

 

$

113,170

 

 

 

(25

%)

 

$

30,338

 

 

$

26,365

 

 

 

15

%

As a percentage of revenue

 

 

52

%

 

 

76

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

54

%

 

 

76

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

60

%

 

 

60

%

 

 

 

 

Operations and support expense decreasedexpenses increased in dollar terms for the three months ended March 31, 2021 compared to March 31, 2020, primarily due to the Company serving more markets in the three months ended March 31, 2021 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2020, including costs for operations and assupport personnel and software related to supporting those markets. As a percentage of revenue, operations and support expenses remained flat for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 compared to September 30, 2019, primarily as a result of lower driver operations costs, as well as the implementation of initiatives to realize synergies from the Bite Squad Merger, including staff reductions and the consolidation of operations and support functions.March 31, 2020.  

Sales and Marketing

 

Three Months Ended September 30,

 

 

Percentage

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

Percentage

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

Percentage

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

Change

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

Change

 

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

Change

 

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

Sales and marketing

 

$

3,288

 

 

$

15,953

 

 

 

(79

%)

 

$

8,854

 

 

$

41,615

 

 

 

(79

%)

 

$

4,016

 

 

$

2,826

 

 

 

42

%

As a percentage of revenue

 

 

6

%

 

 

32

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

%

 

 

28

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

8

%

 

 

6

%

 

 

 

 

Sales and marketing expense decreasedincreased in dollar terms and as a percentage of revenue in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 compared to September 30, 2019,March 31, 2020, primarily as a result of decreased advertising spend of approximately $9,430 and $22,808, respectively, as well as staff reductions and the consolidation of sales and marketing functions in the second half of 2019 and early 2020.attributable to increased digital advertising.

Research and Development

 

Three Months Ended September 30,

 

 

Percentage

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

Percentage

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

Percentage

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

Change

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

Change

 

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

Change

 

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

Research and development

 

$

820

 

 

$

1,920

 

 

 

(57

%)

 

$

3,457

 

 

$

6,009

 

 

 

(42

%)

 

$

999

 

 

$

1,470

 

 

 

(32

%)

As a percentage of revenue

 

 

2

%

 

 

4

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

%

 

 

4

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

%

 

 

3

%

 

 

 

 

Research and development expense decreased in dollar terms and as a percentage of revenue in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 compared to September 30, 2019,March 31, 2020, primarily due to the capitalization of increased software development costs during the 2020 periods.first quarter of 2021 as further features and functionality were incorporated into the Platforms.

General and Administrative

 

Three Months Ended September 30,

 

 

Percentage

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

Percentage

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

Percentage

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

Change

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

Change

 

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

Change

 

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

General and administrative

 

$

11,380

 

 

$

12,817

 

 

 

(11

%)

 

$

32,252

 

 

$

44,115

 

 

 

(27

%)

 

$

10,186

 

 

$

10,778

 

 

 

(5

%)

As a percentage of revenue

 

 

22

%

 

 

26

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

20

%

 

 

30

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

20

%

 

 

24

%

 

 

 

 

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General and administrative expense decreased in dollar terms and as a percentage of revenue in the three months ended September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 compared to September 2019, due to decreased travel and entertainment inMarch 31, 2020, and severance payments in the 2019 period incurred in connection with the departure of certain executives of the Company.  

General and administrative expense decreased in dollar terms andprimarily as a percentageresult of revenuea decrease in the nine months September 30, 2020 compared to September 30, 2019, due to decreasedworkers’ compensation insurance expenses, partially offset by increased stock-based compensation expensesexpense and decreased travel and entertainment in 2020. Additionally, included in general and administrative expense during the nine months ended September 30, 2019 are $6,956$606 of business combination-related professional and other costs associated with the Bite Squad Merger.Delivery Dudes Acquisition.

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Depreciation and Amortization

 

Three Months Ended September 30,

 

 

Percentage

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

Percentage

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

Percentage

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

Change

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

Change

 

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

Change

 

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

$

2,103

 

 

$

4,851

 

 

 

(57

%)

 

$

6,242

 

 

$

13,791

 

 

 

(55

%)

 

$

2,917

 

 

$

2,064

 

 

 

41

%

As a percentage of revenue

 

 

4

%

 

 

10

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

%

 

 

9

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

%

 

 

5

%

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization expense decreasedincreased in dollar terms and as a percentage of revenue in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 compared to September 30, 2019, primarily as a result ofMarch 31, 2020, driven by an increase in depreciation expense related to computer tablets for restaurants on the write-down of the carrying value ofPlatforms and amortization expense on intangible assets to their implied fair values in September 2019 in connection with the Company’s goodwill impairment analysis.

Goodwill Impairment

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, we recognized a non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $119,212 to write down the carrying value of goodwill to its implied fair value. The primary factor contributing to a reductionacquired in the fair value was the sustained decline in the Company’s stock price in 2019, resulting in a market capitalization that was significantly lower than the carrying value of the Company’s consolidated stockholders’ equity.

Intangible and Other Asset Impairments

 

 

Three Months Ended September 30,

 

 

Percentage

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

Percentage

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

Change

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

Change

 

 

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

Intangible and other asset impairments

 

$

 

 

$

72,917

 

 

 

(100

%)

 

$

29

 

 

$

72,935

 

 

 

(100

%)

As a percentage of revenue

 

 

 

 

 

148

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

49

%

 

 

 

 

The sustained decline in the Company’s stock price during 2019 resulted in a non-cash intangible asset impairment charge in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 of $71,982 to write down the carrying value of certain intangible assets to their implied fair values. The impairment charge included the write-offs of capitalized contracts costs of $3,815, customer relationships of $57,295 and developed technology of $10,872. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, we recognized $852 in impairment charges related to non-recoverable capitalized costs to obtain and fulfill contracts as a result of the termination by certain restaurants of their contracts in connection with the modified fee structure introduced by the Company in July 2019.Delivery Dudes Acquisition.

Other Expenses (Income) and Losses (Gains), Net

 

Three Months Ended September 30,

 

 

Percentage

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

Percentage

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

Percentage

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

Change

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

Change

 

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

Change

 

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

Other expenses (income) and losses (gains), net

 

$

3,068

 

 

$

4,305

 

 

 

(29

%)

 

$

9,066

 

 

$

7,347

 

 

 

23

%

 

$

6,165

 

 

$

2,817

 

 

 

119

%

As a percentage of revenue

 

 

6

%

 

 

9

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

%

 

 

5

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

12

%

 

 

6

%

 

 

 

 

Other expenses (income) and losses (gains), net for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 primarily consisted of a $4,000 accrual for a legal contingency and $1,860 of interest expense of $2,088 and $7,413, respectively, associated with the Term LoansLoan and Notes, and a $1,023 stock-based compensation expense accrual related toNotes. For the settlement of the Halley and Montgomery legal contingencies (see Part II, Item 1. Legal Proceedings). Otherthree months ended March 31, 2020, other expenses (income) and losses (gains), net for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 primarily consisted of $2,717 and $6,499, respectively,$2,860 of interest expense associated with the Term LoansLoan and Notes and a $2,000 stock-based compensation expense accrual related to the Halley and Montgomery legal contingencies.Notes.

Income Tax Expense

 

 

Three Months Ended September 30,

 

 

Percentage

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

Percentage

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

Change

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

Change

 

 

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

Income tax expense

 

$

18

 

 

$

30

 

 

 

(40

%)

 

$

52

 

 

$

60

 

 

 

(13

%)

Income tax expense duringfor the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2021 and 2020 was $24 and 2019 was$17, respectively, entirely related to state taxes required on gross margins in Texas.various jurisdictions. We have historically generated net operating losses; therefore, a valuation allowance has been recorded on our net deferred tax assets.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

Overview

As of September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, we had cash on hand of approximately $77,136.$67,863. Our primary sources of liquidity to date have recently been cash flow from operations and proceeds from the issuance of stock, long-term convertible debt, term loans and the cash assumed in connection with the business combination with Landcadia Holdings, Inc. in November 2018.stock.

The implementation of various initiatives throughout 2020, with a focus on improving revenue per order, costs per order, cash flow, operations and liquidity, resulted in positive results forIn March 2021, the Company during the nine months ended September 30, 2020. Additionally, proceeds from the sales of our common stock pursuantentered into amendments to our ATM Program launched in March and May 2020 enhanced our liquidity position at September 30, 2020. We used a portion of the proceeds to repay our debt obligations, as discussed below, and intend to use the remaining proceeds for working capital and general corporate purposes, and to further enhance our ability to resume execution of our operational and growth initiatives.

On July 2, 2020, the Company made a payment of $12,500 on the Term Loans in connection with the Waiver and Conversion Agreement, and on August 3, 2020, the Company made a payment of $10,500 on the Term Loans pursuant to the Amended Loan Agreements, resulting in a reduction of the interest rates under the Term Loans and Notes by 200 basis points for a one-year period, to 5.125% and 4.0% per annum, respectively, and the extension of the maturity dates under the Credit Agreement and Convertible Notes Agreement by one year to November 15, 2023. We had totalprovide, among other things, for the Delivery Dudes Acquisition being included in the definition of Permitted Acquisition and for other acquisitions consummated after March 9, 2021 and on or prior to December 31, 2021, with aggregate purchase price consideration not to exceed $20,000, being included in the definition of Permitted Acquisitions. Total consideration for the Delivery Dudes Acquisition included $11,500 in cash, subject to certain purchase price adjustments, and 3,562,577 shares of the Company’s common stock. Additionally, pursuant to the amendment to the Credit Agreement, the Company made a $15,000 prepayment on the Term Loan on March 16, 2021.

The aggregate principal amount of outstanding long-term debt of $99,205totaled $84,511 as of September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, consisting of $49,479 of$35,007 for the Term Loans,Loan and $49,504 of Notes and $222Notes. As of promissory notes. Short-term debt asMarch 31, 2021, the Company had $1,143 of September 30, 2020 included $1,172 ofoutstanding short-term loans for insurance financing.

We currently expect that our cash on hand and estimated cash flow from operations will be sufficient to meet our working capital needs beyondfor at least the next twelve months; however, there can be no assurance that we will generate cash flow at the levels we anticipate. We expect to continue to utilize proceeds from our ATM Program to support our ongoing working capital requirements. We may also use a portion of the net proceedscash on hand to repay additional debt or to acquire or invest in complementary businesses, products and technologies, although we have no current commitments or agreements with respect to any material acquisitions as of the date of this filing.technologies. We continually evaluate additional opportunities to strengthen our liquidity position, fund growth initiatives and/or combine with other businesses by issuing equity or equity-linked securities (in public or private offerings) and/or incurring additional debt. However, market conditions, our future financial performance or other factors may make it difficult or impossible for us to access sources of capital, on favorable terms or at all, should we determine in the future to raise additional funds.

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We are continuously reviewing our liquidity and anticipated working capital needs, particularly in light of the uncertainty created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Thus far, we have been able to operate effectively during the pandemic, however, the potential impacts and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economy and on our business, in particular, may be difficult to assess or predict.

Capital Expenditures

Our main capital expenditures relate to the purchase of tablets for restaurants on the Platforms and investments in the development of the Platforms, which are expected to increase as we continue to grow our business. Our future capital requirements and the adequacy of available funds will depend on many factors, including those set forth under “Risk Factors” in our 2020 Form 10-K.

Cash Flow

The following table sets forth our summary cash flow information for the periods indicated:

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

(in thousands)

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

 

$

29,586

 

 

$

(51,311

)

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

$

12,809

 

 

$

7,027

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

 

(3,629

)

 

 

(195,452

)

 

 

(12,805

)

 

 

(959

)

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

 

21,862

 

 

 

89,621

 

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

 

 

(16,847

)

 

 

3,991

 

 

Cash Flows Provided By (Used In)by Operating Activities

For the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2021 and 2020, net cash provided by operating activities was $29,586, compared to$12,809 and $7,027, respectively. The increase in cash flows from operating activities was driven by an increase in net cash usedincome, excluding non-cash expenses, as well as changes in operating activities of $51,311 forassets and liabilities. During the ninethree months ended September 30, 2019,March 31, 2021, the increase in the net change in operating assets and liabilities primarily reflectingconsisted of an increase in other current liabilities of $7,911 related to accrued expenses at the effectsend of the implementationreporting period and an increase in the restaurant food liability of various initiatives aimed$1,589 due to the timing of payments to our restaurant partners at improving operations. Additionally,the end of the reporting period. The net change in operating activitiesassets and liabilities during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2019 includedMarch 31, 2020 primarily consisted of a decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets of $3,246 and an increase in accrued payroll of $2,129 due to the paymenttiming of business combination-related expenses of $6,956.payroll payments.

Cash Flows Used Inin Investing Activities

For the ninethree months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019,March 31, 2021, net cash used in investing activities was $3,629 and $195,452, respectively. Investing activities included the purchaseconsisted primarily of property and equipment of $968 and $1,493 for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and costs associated with internally developed software of $2,387 and $1,096 for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2019, investing activities also included of $192,568$10,927 for the acquisition of Bite Squad.

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Propertya business and equipment is comprisedrelated intangible assets and $1,722 of costs for internally developed software. For the three months ended March 31, 2020, net cash used in investing activities consisted primarily of computer tablets$671 of costs for restaurants on the Platforms. The tablets remain our property. We control software applications and updates on the tablets, and the tablets are devoted exclusively to the Platforms. We also periodically purchase office furniture, equipment, computers and software and leasehold improvements.internally developed software.

Cash Flows (Used in) Provided by Financing Activities

For the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2021, net cash used in financing activities included a $14,472 principal payment on the Term Loan and $1,583 of payments on short-term loans for insurance financing. For the three months ended March 31, 2020, net cash provided by financing activities was $21,862, primarily reflecting $47,574 of net proceeds from the sales of common stock under the Company’s ATM Program and $1,906 of proceeds from short-term loans, less $22,594 of payments on the Term Loans and $4,336 of payments on short-term loans. For the nine months ended September 30, 2019, net cash provided by financing activities was $89,621, primarily reflectingincluded net proceeds from the issuance of common stock of $45,823, proceeds from the issuance of the Additional Term Loans of $42,080 and $5,032 of proceeds from a short-term loan for the Company’s annual insurance premium financing,$6,470, less $2,509$2,028 of payments on short-term loans.

Contractual Obligations and Other Commitments

During the nine months ended September 30, 2020, the Company’s outstanding debt obligations were reduced by $12,500 in connection with the conversion of Notes pursuant to the Waiver and Conversion Agreement. Additionally, as discussed above, the Company made payments on the Term Loans in July 2020 and August 2020, of $12,500 and $10,500, respectively. The $10,500 payment resulted in a reduction of the interest rates under the Term Loans and Notes by 200 basis pointsloans for a one-year period, to 5.125% and 4.0% per annum, respectively, and the extension of the maturity dates under the Credit Agreement and Convertible Notes Agreement by one year to November 15, 2023.

During the third quarter of 2020, the Company’s estimated amount of loss exposure for a medical contingency increased by approximately $17,505 in conjunction with a correction of a prior period error. See Part I, Item 1, Note 9 Correction of Prior Period Error for additional information. As of September 30, 2020, the long-term portion of the claim totaled $16,839. Based on current information available to the Company, annual payments for the medical contingency claim are not expected to be material to the Company’s liquidity or financial position.

As of the date of the filing of this Form 10-Q, other than the aforementioned Term Loan payments, Notes conversions and interest rate and maturity date revisions, there have been no significant changes to the Company’s total contractual obligations disclosed in the 2019 Form 10-K.insurance financing.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We did not have any off-balance sheet arrangements as of September 30, 2020.March 31, 2021.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. All statements, other than statements of historical or current facts, that reflect future plans, estimates, beliefs andor expected performance are forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements because they are preceded by, followed by or include words such as “may,” “can,” “should,” “will,” “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “forecast,” “intend,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “seek,” “target” or similar expressions. These forward-looking statements are based on information available as of the date of this Form 10-Q and our management’s current expectations, forecasts and assumptions, and involve a number of judgments, risks and uncertainties, including the following factors, in addition to the factors discussed elsewhere in this Form 10-Q, and the factors discussed in our 20192020 Form 10-K (Part I, Item 1A, Risk Factors), and in our subsequent quarterly reports (Part II, Item 1A. :

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):Operational Risks

 

general economic and business risks affecting our industry that are largely beyond our control;

the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, including a prolonged recession or additional financial market corrections resulting from the spread of COVID-19;

our limited operational history and development risks associated with the development of any new business;

failure to retain existing diners or add new diners or our diners decreasing their number of orders or order sizes on the Platforms;

 

declines in our delivery service levels or lack of increases in business for restaurants;

loss of restaurants on the Platforms, including due to changes in our fee structure;

 

declinesinability to sustain profitability in our delivery service levels or lack of increases in business for restaurants;the future;

 

risks related to our relationships with the independent contractor drivers, including shortages of available drivers, loss of independent contractor drivers, adverse conditions impacting independent contractor drivers, and possible increases in driver compensation;

inability to maintain and enhance our brands or occurrence of events that damage our reputation and brands, including unfavorable media coverage;

 

failure of restaurants in our networks to maintain their service levels;

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seasonality and the impact of inclement weather, including major hurricanes, tropical cyclones, major snow and/or ice storms in areas not accustomed to them and other instances of severe weather and other natural phenomena;

 

inability to grow at historical growth rates or achieve profitability;

inability to manage growth and meet demand;

 

economic downturns or other events (such asinability to successfully improve the scope, scaleexperience of restaurants and duration of the impact of COVID-19, or similar widespread health/pandemic outbreaks);diners in a cost-effective manner;

 

prioritization of experience of restaurants and diners over short-term profitability;

slower than anticipated growth in the use of the Internet via websites, mobile devices and other platforms;

changes in our products or to operating systems, hardware, networks or standards that our operations depend on;

 

dependence of our business on our ability to maintain and scale our technical infrastructure;

personal data, internet security breaches or loss of data provided by diners or restaurants on our Platforms;

inability to comply with applicable law or standards if we become a payment processor at some point in the future;

risks related to the credit card and debit card payments we accept;

reliance on third-party vendors to provide products and services;

substantial competition in technology innovation and distribution and inability to continue to innovate and provide technology desirable to diners and restaurants;

failure to pursue and successfully make additional acquisitions;

failure to comply with covenants in the agreements governing our debt;

additional impairments of the carrying amounts of goodwill or other indefinite-lived assets;

dependence on search engines, display advertising, social media, email, content-based online advertising and other online sources to attract diners to the Platforms;

loss of senior management or key operating personnel and dependence on skilled personnel to grow and operate our business;

inability to successfully integrate and maintain acquired businesses;

failure to protect our intellectual property;

patent lawsuits and other intellectual property rights claims;

potential liability and expenses for existing and future legal claims, including claims that may exceed insurance coverage or are not insured against;

 

dependence of our business on our ability to maintain and scale our technical infrastructure;

personal data, internet security breaches or loss of data provided by our diners, independent contractor drivers or the restaurants on our Platforms;

inability to comply with applicable law or standards if we become a payment processor at some point in the future;

risks related to the credit card and debit card payments we accept;

reliance on third-party vendors to provide products and services;

the highly competitive and fragmented nature of our industry;

substantial competition in technology innovation and distribution and inability to continue to innovate and provide technology desirable to diners and restaurants;

dependence on search engines, display advertising, social media, email, content-based online advertising and other online sources to attract diners to the Platforms;

inability to attract diners and convert them into Active Diners (as defined under Key Business Metrics below) making orders in a cost-effective manner;

loss of senior management or key operating personnel and dependence on skilled personnel to grow and operate our business;

driver shortages and increases in driver compensation;

increases in food, labor, fuel and other costs;

plans to make acquisitions;

federal, state, and foreign laws and regulations regarding privacy, data protection, and other matters;

failure to protect our intellectual property;

patent lawsuits and other intellectual property rights claims;

our use of open source software;

 

insufficient capital to pursue business objectives and respond to business opportunities, challenges or unforeseen circumstances;

 

unionization of our employees;

failureunionization of our employees, the magnitude of which increases if our independent contractor drivers to meet contractual obligations or otherwise perform in a manner consistent with stated requirements;

determination by regulators or judicial process in jurisdictions in which we conduct business that the independent contractor drivers would be deemed our employees, especially in light of AB5;

requirements of being a public company;were ever reclassified as employees; and

 

changesfailure to maintain an effective system of disclosure controls and internal control over financial reporting.

Industry Risks

the Fair Labor Standards Acthighly competitive and fragmented nature of 1938our industry;

dependence on discretionary spending patterns in the areas in which the restaurants on our Platforms operate and in the economy at large;

general economic and business risks affecting our industry that are largely beyond our control;

risks related to health pandemics and other outbreaks, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, including a prolonged recession or additional financial market corrections resulting from the spread of COVID-19;

implementation of fee caps by jurisdictions in areas where we operate;

failure of restaurants in our networks to maintain their service levels;

slower than anticipated growth in the use of the Internet via websites, mobile devices and other platforms; and

federal and state minimum wage laws raising minimum wages or eliminating tip credit in calculating wages.and regulations regarding privacy, data protection, and other matters affecting our business.

These risks and uncertainties may be outside of our control. Forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing our views as of any subsequent date. We do not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date they were made, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be

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required under applicable securities laws. Our actual results could differ materially from those discussed in these forward-looking statements.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

We are exposed to interest rate risk and certain other market risks in the ordinary course of our business.

Interest Rate Risk

As of November 9, 2020,March 31, 2021, we had outstanding interest-bearing long-term debt totaling $98,983,$84,511, consisting of $49,479the Term Loan in the amount of Term Loans$35,007 and $49,504the Notes of Notes.$49,504. The interest rates under the Term LoansLoan and Notes were reduced by 200 basis points for a one-year period, effective August 3, 2020, in connection with amendments to the loan agreements governing the Term Loan and Notes and a payment on the Term Loans.Loan. Although the interest rates decreased on August 3, 2020, we are not currently exposed to interest rate risk on our outstanding debt, as the new rates are

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fixed and set to revert back to the fixed rates in effect prior to the amendments. If we enter into variable-rate debt in the future, we may be subject to increased sensitivity to interest rate movements.

We invest excess cash primarily in bank accounts and money market accounts, on which we earn interest. Our current investment strategy is to preserve principal and provide liquidity for our operating and market expansion needs. Since our investments have been and are expected to remain mainly short-term in nature, we do not believe that changes in interest rates would have a material effect on the fair market value of our investments or our operating results.

Inflation Risk

We do not believe that inflation has had a material effect on our business, results of operations or financial condition.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

As required by Rule 13a-15(b) of the Exchange Act, we have evaluated, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act) as of the end of the period covered by this Form 10-Q. Our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable assurance that the information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure and is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the SEC. Based upon the evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective to accomplish their objectives at the reasonable assurance level as of September 30, 2020.March 31, 2021.

Changes in Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting

There has not been any change in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

35Effective January 1, 2021, we are no longer an emerging growth company. Accordingly, for fiscal year 2021, we will be required to include an opinion from our independent registered public accounting firm on the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

In July 2016, Waiter.com, Inc. filed a lawsuit against Waitr Inc. in the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana, alleging trademark infringement based on Waitr’s use of the “Waitr” trademark and logo, Civil Action No.: 2:16-CV-01041. Plaintiff seeks injunctive relief and damages relating to Waitr’s use of the “Waitr” name and logo. During the third quarter of 2020, the trial date was rescheduled to June 2021, and in September 2020, the court ruled on various motions, certain of which ruled against defenses the Company had advanced. Waitr believes that the damages case lacks merit and that it has a defense to the infringement claims alleged. Waitr continues to vigorously defend the suit.

In February 2019, the Company was named a defendant in a lawsuit titled Halley, et al vs. Waitr Holdings Inc. filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana on behalf of plaintiff and similarly situated drivers alleging violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”), and in March 2019, the Company was named a defendant in a lawsuit titled Montgomery v. Waitr Holdings Inc. filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana on behalf of plaintiff and similarly situated drivers, alleging violations of FLSA and Louisiana Wage Payment Act. The parties to the Halley and Montgomery matters jointly filed with the court a motion for preliminary approval of a settlement agreement whereby the Halley and Montgomery plaintiffs, on behalf of themselves and similarly situated drivers, would dismiss the lawsuits against the Company in consideration for the Company issuing up to 1,556,420 shares of Waitr common stock to be allocated to participating class members pursuant to a formula set forth in the settlement agreement. On April 28, 2020, the court granted the motion and held a fairness hearing on August 19, 2020. The court approved a final judgment pursuant to which the Company would pay 873,720 shares of common stock to settle the lawsuits. In connection with the settlement, the Company accrued a $3,023 liability which$4 million reserve in connection with this lawsuit during the first quarter of 2021. The accrued legal contingency is included in other current liabilities in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet at September 30, 2020. IncludedMarch 31, 2021 and in other expenses in the unaudited condensed consolidated statement of operations in other expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 is an expense of $1,023 related to the settlement.  March 31, 2021

In April 2019, the Company was named as a defendant in a class action complaint filed by certain current and former restaurant partners, captioned Bobby’s Country Cookin’, et al v. Waitr, which is currently pending in the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana. Plaintiffs allege, among other things, claims for breach of contract, violation of the duty of good faith and fair dealing, and unjust enrichment, and seek recovery on behalf of themselves and two separate classes. Based on the current class definitions, as many as 10,000 restaurant partners could be members of the two separate classes that the representative plaintiffs are attempting to certify.  The hearingPlaintiff’s deadline to file a motion for class certification is currently scheduled for JulyOctober 2021. Waitr believesmaintains that the underlying allegations and claims lack merit, and that the classes, as pled, are incapable of certification. Waitr intendscontinues to vigorously defend the suit.

In September 2019, Christopher Meaux, David Pringle, Jeff Yurecko, Tilman J. Fertitta, Richard Handler, Waitr Holdings Inc. f/k/a Landcadia Holdings Inc., Jefferies Financial Group, Inc. and Jefferies, LLC were named as defendants in a putative class action lawsuit entitled Walter Welch, Individually and on Behalf of all Others Similarly Situated vs. Christopher Meaux, David Pringle, Jeff Yurecko, Tilman J. Fertitta, Richard Handler, Waitr Holdings Inc. f/k/a Landcadia Holdings Inc., Jefferies Financial Group, Inc. and Jefferies, LLC.  The case was filed in the Western District of Louisiana, Lake Charles Division. In the lawsuit, the plaintiff asserts putative class action claims alleging, inter alia, that various defendants made false and misleading statements in securities filings, engaged in fraud, and violated accounting and securities rules. A similar putative class action lawsuit, entitled Kelly Bates, Individually and on Behalf of all Others Similarly Situated vs. Christopher Meaux, David Pringle, Jeff Yurecko, Tilman J. Fertitta, Richard Handler, Waitr Holdings Inc. f/k/a Landcadia Holdings Inc., Jefferies Financial Group, Inc. and Jefferies, LLC, was filed in that same court in November 2019. These two cases were recently consolidated, and an amended complaint was filed in October 2020. The Company filed a motion to dismiss in February 2021. Waitr believes that this lawsuit lacks merit and that it has strong defenses to all of the claims alleged. Waitr intendscontinues to vigorously defend this lawsuit.the suit.

In addition to the lawsuits described above, Waitr is involved in other litigation arising from the normal course of business activities, including, without limitation, labor and employment claims, allegations of infringement, misappropriation and other violations of intellectual property or other rights, lawsuits and claims involving personal injuries, physical damage and workers’ compensation benefits suffered as a result of alleged conduct involving its employees, independent contractor drivers, and third-party negligence. Although Waitr believes that it maintains insurance with standard deductibles that generally covers liability for potential damages in many of these matters where coverage is available on acceptable terms (it is not maintained for claims involving intellectual property), insurance coverage is not guaranteed, often these claims are met with denial of coverage positions by the carriers, and there are limits to insurance coverage; accordingly, we could suffer material losses as a result of these claims or the denial of coverage for such claims.

In January 2020, California State Assembly Bill 5 (“AB5”) went into effect, which codifies a test to determine whether a worker is an employee or independent contractor under California law. While the Company does not operate in California, the Company has and expects to receive an increased number of misclassification claims from other states that may be inclined to follow AB5 and there can be no assurance that any claim will not be combined into a collective or class action. Nonetheless, the Company believes that its approach to classification is supported by the law and intends to defend itself vigorously in these matters. As of the date of this filing, we do not believe that any of these claims will have a material impact on our financial condition. See “Item 1A. Risk Factors.”

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Item 1A. Risk Factors

The following updates the Risk Factors included in the 2019 Form 10-K. Except as set forth below, ttherehere have been no material changes with respect to Waitr’s risk factors previously reported in Part I, Item 1A, of the 20192020 Form 10-K.

We face risks related to health epidemics and other outbreaks, which could significantly disrupt our operations.

In December 2019, an outbreak of a new strain of coronavirus, COVID-19, began in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted the global economy, disrupted global supply chains and created significant volatility and disruption of financial markets. Waitr has thus far been able to operate effectively during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the potential impacts and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global economy and on the Company’s business, in particular, are uncertain and may be difficult to assess or predict. The pandemic has resulted in, and may continue to result in, significant disruption of global financial markets, which may reduce the Company’s ability to access capital and continue to operate effectively. The COVID-19 pandemic could also reduce the demand for the Company’s services, and a prolonged recession or additional financial market corrections resulting from the spread of COVID-19 could adversely affect demand for the Company’s services. Additionally, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, several jurisdictions have implemented or are considering implementing fee caps, fee disclosure requirements and similar measures that could negatively impact the Company’s financial results. To the extent that the COVID-19 pandemic adversely impacts the Company’s business, results of operations, liquidity or financial condition, it may also have the effect of heightening many of the other risks described in the risk factors in the Company’s 2019 Form 10-K. We are closely monitoring the impact of the COVID-19 global outbreak and lifting of any restrictions, although there remains significant uncertainty related to the public health and economic situation globally.

We are subject to a variety of risks relating to our relationships with the independent contractor drivers, shortages of available drivers, adverse conditions impacting drivers, and possible increases in driver compensation.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2020, we terminated our employee drivers and outsourced our driver function to Delivery Logistics, LLC, our wholly-owned subsidiary (“Delivery Logistics”), who provides us with independent contractor drivers. While we implemented this change in a way intended to ensure that the drivers are indeed independent contractors under applicable law and regulation, certain state and local governmental authorities have recently initiated efforts to classify independent contractors performing driver jobs as employees. In January 2020, California State Assembly Bill 5 (“AB5”) went into effect, which codifies an employee-friendly test to determine whether a worker is an employee or independent contractor under California law. While the Company does not operate in California, the Company has and expects to receive an increased number of misclassification claims from other states that may be inclined to follow AB5 and there can be no assurance that any claim will not be combined into a collective or class action. These regulatory actions and/or increased scrutinypresidential administration could result in increased costs and burdens formisclassification claims against the Company.

The change in compositionDuring the Trump administration, the U.S. Department of our driver base could also result inLabor (“DOL”) relaxed enforcement of misclassification claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). Additionally, just before President Trump left office, the DOL issued a degradation of service provided by contracted delivery drivers, and an increase in the turnover rates of delivery drivers. If Delivery Logistics is unable to attract and retain a sufficient number ofnew, company-friendly independent contractor drivers, we could face difficulty meeting consumer order demands or be forcedstandard via regulation that was set to forego business that would otherwise be available to us, which could adversely affect our profitabilitygo into effect in March 2021. However, after President Biden took office, the DOL paused and ability to maintain or grow our business.

Shortages of available drivers could require us to spend more to procure driver services and could create shortages at peak order times. We could face a challenge with having enough qualified drivers primarily due to intense market competition, which may subject us to increased payments for independent contractor driver rates that would negatively impact our profitability.

Further, with respect to independent contractor drivers, shortages can result from the absence of long-term contracts along with other contractual terms or policies that make contracting with Delivery Logistics less desirable to certain independent contractor drivers. In addition, the “on-call” or “on-demand” natureultimately rescinded implementation of the wayregulation in May 2021. The DOL has not yet proposed a substitute regulation, meaning that we ask independent contractor driversprevious, more worker-friendly standard is still in effect. Some legal experts expect the DOL to pick up shifts during busy times may resultissue additional regulations or guidance proposing an even more worker-friendly standard, such as the “ABC” test that was implemented in difficulties procuring such independent contractor drivers when we need that labor most. Such a shortage could resultCalifornia. Legal experts also expect the DOL under President Biden to become more aggressive in material harm to our business or reputation.enforcing misclassification claims against

The financial condition and operating costs of the independent contractor drivers are affected by conditions and events that are beyond our control and may also be beyond their control. Adverse changes in the financial condition of independent contractor drivers or increases in their car ownership or operating costs could cause them to seek higher revenues or to cease their business relationships with Delivery Logistics. The prices that we charge our diners could be impacted by these circumstances, which may in turn limit pricing flexibility with diners, resulting in fewer delivery orders and decreasing our revenues.

Independent contractor drivers may utilize shirts and food carrier equipment bearing our trade names and trademarks; however, it is not required. If one of the independent contractor drivers is subject to negative publicity, it could negatively reflect on us and have a material and adverse effect on our business, brand and financial performance. Under certain state laws, we could also be subject to allegations of liability for the activities of the independent contractor drivers.

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As independent business owners, independent contractor drivers may make businesscompanies, particularly in the gig economy space. The issuance of such additional regulations or personal decisions that conflict with our best interests. For example, if an order is unprofitable, route distance is further than desiredguidance, or personal scheduling conflicts arise, an independent contractor driver may deny orders from time to time. In these circumstances, we must be able to timely deliver food orders to maintain relationships with diners and restaurants on the Platforms. The unwillingness of independent contractor drivers to perform their services when and where they are neededincrease in such DOL enforcement activity, could adversely harmaffect our financial performanceoperations and operating results.profitability.          

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

On October 7, 2020,March 11, 2021, the Company issued 873,720closed the acquisition of Delivery Dudes, a Florida-based third-party delivery business. Purchase consideration included the issuance of 3,562,577 shares of the Company’s common stock pursuant to a court ordered settlement in connection with two lawsuits. See “Part II, Item 1. Legal Proceedings” for additional information. Thethe prior owners of Delivery Dudes. These shares were offeredissued in reliance on theupon an exemption from registration afforded by Section 3(a)(10)4(a)(2) of the Securities Act. No commissions were paid in connection with the share issuance.therewith.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

Not applicable

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable

Item 5. Other Information

None.None

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Item 6. Exhibits

 

Exhibit No.

 

Description

10.1

Amendment No. 4 to Credit and Guaranty Agreement, dated as of March 9, 2021, by and among Waitr Inc., as Borrower, Waitr Intermediate Holdings, LLC, the various lenders and Luxor Capital Group, LP, as Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent.(1)

10.2

Amendment No. 4 to Credit Agreement, dated as of March 9, 2021, by and among the Company, as Borrower, the lenders party thereto and Luxor Capital Group, LP, as Administrative Agent. (1)

10.3

Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of March 9, 2021, by and among Waitr Holdings, Inc., Dude Delivery, LLC, and Dude Holdings LLC. (1)

10.4

Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated April 23, 2021, by and between Waitr Holdings Inc. and Carl A. Grimstad (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-37788) filed by the Company on April 29, 2021).

10.5

Executive Employment Agreement, dated April 23, 2021, by and between Waitr Holdings Inc. and Leo Bogdanov (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-37788) filed by the Company on April 29, 2021).

10.6

Executive Employment Agreement, dated July 1, 2020, by and between Waitr Holdings Inc. and Thomas Pritchard. (1)

10.7

Executive Employment Agreement, dated July 1, 2020, by and between Waitr Holdings Inc. and David J. Cronin. (1)

10.8

Executive Employment Agreement, dated May 28, 2020, by and between Waitr Holdings Inc. and Mark D’Ambrosio. (1)

21.1

Subsidiaries of the Registrant. (1)

 

 

 

31.1

 

Certification of the Principal Executive Officer required by Rule 13a-14(b) or Rule15d-14(a). (1)

 

 

 

31.2

 

Certification of the Principal Financial Officer required by Rule 13a-14(b) or Rule15d-14(a). (1)

 

 

 

32.1

 

Certification of the Principal Executive Officer required by Rule 13a-14(b) or Rule15d-14(b) and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350. (1)

 

 

 

32.2

 

Certification of the Principal Financial Officer required by Rule 13a-14(b) or Rule15d-14(b) and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350. (1)

 

 

 

  101.INS

 

Inline XBRL Instance Document – the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document

 

 

 

  101.SCH

 

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document

 

 

 

  101.CAL

 

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document

 

 

 

  101.DEF

 

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document

 

 

 

  101.LAB

 

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document

 

 

 

  101.PRE

 

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

 

 

 

104

 

Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

 

39(1)Filedherewith

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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.

 

Dated: November 9, 2020May 6, 2021

 

By:

 

/s/ Leo Bogdanov

 

 

 

 

Leo Bogdanov

 

 

 

 

Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

 

(Principal Financial Officer and Duly Authorized Officer)

 

 

 

 

 

 

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