UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
ý QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended April 4, 2009
¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from _____________ to _____________
Commission File Number 000-33389
nFinanSe Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Nevada | 65-1071956 | |
| (State or other jurisdiction of | (IRS Employer Identification No.) | |
| incorporation or organization) | | |
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| 3923 Coconut Palm Drive, Suite 107 | | |
| Tampa, Florida | 33619 | |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) | |
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| Issuer’s telephone number, including area code: | (813) 367-4400 | |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the past 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.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
| Large accelerated filer £ | Accelerated filer £ |
| Non-accelerated filer (Do not check if a smaller reporting company) £ | Smaller reporting company T |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
State the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: 9,542,887 shares of common stock, $0.001 par value, outstanding as of May 8, 2009.
nFinanSe Inc. |
A Development Stage Enterprise |
Table of Contents |
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NOTE REGARDING FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS | 1 |
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION | |
| Item 1. Financial Statements: | |
| | Consolidated Balance Sheets as of April 4, 2009 (unaudited) and January 3, 2009 (audited) | 2 |
| | Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited) for the thirteen weeks ended April 4, 2009 and March 29, 2008, and for the period July 10, 2000 (inception) to April 4, 2009 | 3 |
| | Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) for the thirteen weeks ended April 4, 2009 and March 29, 2008, and for the period July 10, 2000 (inception) to April 4, 2009 | 4 |
| | Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) | 6 |
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| Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. | 20 |
| Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk. | 26 |
| Item 4T. Controls and Procedures. | 26 |
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION | |
| Item 1. Legal Proceedings. | 27 |
| Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds. | 27 |
| Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities. | 27 |
| Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. | 27 |
| Item 5. Other Information. | 27 |
| Item 6. Exhibits. | 28 |
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SIGNATURES | |
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
In this quarterly report, we make a number of statements, referred to as “forward-looking statements,” which are intended to convey our expectations or predictions regarding the occurrence of possible future events or the existence of trends and factors that may impact our future plans and operating results. These forward-looking statements are derived, in part, from various assumptions and analyses we have made in the context of our current business plan and information currently available to us and in light of our experience and perceptions of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments and other factors we believe to be appropriate in the circumstances. You can generally identify forward-looking statements through words and phrases such as “seek,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “budget,” “project,” “may be,” “may continue,” “may likely result,” and other similar expressions and include statements regarding:
· | the extent to which we continue to experience losses; |
· | our real property leases and expenses related thereto; |
· | our ability to fund our future cash needs through public or private equity offerings and debt financings; |
· | whether our business strategy, expansion plans and hiring needs will significantly escalate our cash needs; |
· | our need to raise additional capital and, if so, whether our success will depend on raising such capital; |
· | our reliance on our card-issuing bank’s federal charter permitting us to offer stored value cards in various states; |
· | our expectation of continued and increasing governmental regulation of the stored value card industry; |
· | the completion of our Payment Card Industry Security and Compliance audit and certification of our network; |
· | our anticipation of future earnings volatility; |
· | our entrance into additional financings, which can result in a recognition of derivative instrument liabilities; and |
· | the hiring of a substantial number of additional employees in sales, operations and customer service. |
When reading any forward-looking statement you should remain mindful that all such statements are inherently uncertain as they are based on current expectations and assumptions concerning future events or future performance of our Company, and that actual results or developments may vary substantially from those expected as expressed in or implied by that statement for a number of reasons or factors, including those relating to:
· | our ability to design and market our products; |
· | the estimated timing of our product roll-outs; |
· | our ability to protect our intellectual property rights and operate our business without infringing upon the intellectual property rights of others; |
· | the changing regulatory environment related to our products; |
· | whether or not markets for our products develop and, if they do develop, the pace at which they develop; |
· | our ability to attract the qualified personnel to implement our growth strategies, |
· | our ability to develop sales and distribution capabilities; |
· | our ability to work with our distribution partners; |
· | the accuracy of our estimates and projections; |
· | our ability to fund our short-term and long-term financing needs; |
· | changes in our business plan and corporate strategies; and |
· | other risks and uncertainties discussed in greater detail in this quarterly report, including those risks discussed under the heading “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.” |
Each forward-looking statement should be read in context with, and with an understanding of, the various other disclosures concerning our Company, as well as other public reports filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. You should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statement as a prediction of actual results or developments. We are not obligated to update or revise any forward-looking statement contained in this quarterly report to reflect new events or circumstances unless and to the extent required by applicable law.
As used in this quarterly report, the terms “we,” “us,” “our,” “nFinanSe,” and “the Company” mean nFinanSe Inc. and subsidiaries unless otherwise indicated. All dollar amounts in this quarterly report are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated.
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements.
nFinanSe Inc.
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
| | April 4, | | | January 3, | |
| | 2009 | | | 2009 | |
| | (unaudited) | | | (audited) | |
ASSETS | | | | | | |
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CURRENT ASSETS: | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 543,187 | | | $ | 475,608 | |
Restricted cash | | | 521,250 | | | | 472,500 | |
Receivables: | | | | | | | | |
Accounts (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $0 and $0, respectively) | | | 43,792 | | | | 52,078 | |
Other | | | 18,422 | | | | 25,776 | |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets, ,including prepaid marketing costs of approximately $164,000 and $224,600, respectively | | | 355,643 | | | | 402,505 | |
Current portion of deferred financing costs (net of accumulated amortization of $153,202 and $38,301, respectively) | | | 306,405 | | | | 421,306 | |
Inventories | | | 2,823,169 | | | | 2,885,779 | |
Total current assets | | | 4,611,868 | | | | 4,735,552 | |
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT | | | 561,131 | | | | 625,746 | |
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OTHER ASSETS | | | | | | | | |
Deferred financing costs (net of accumulated amortization of $673,375 and $127,532, respectively) | | | 1,751,689 | | | | 1,402,849 | |
Deferred cost of marketing incentive agreement warrants (net of accumulated amortization of $4,786 and $4,309, respectively) | | | 262,500 | | | | 381,250 | |
Other assets | | | 256,408 | | | | 272,404 | |
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TOTAL ASSETS | | $ | 7,443,596 | | | $ | 7,417,801 | |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | | | | | | | | |
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CURRENT LIABILITIES: | | | | | | | | |
Accounts payable | | $ | 259,544 | | | $ | 343,020 | |
Accrued personnel costs | | | 197,363 | | | | 105,772 | |
Accrued inventory liability | | | - | | | | 210,159 | |
Accrued lease and contractual obligations | | | 125,324 | | | | 150,241 | |
Credit facility loans outstanding | | | 3,900,000 | | | | 1,200,000 | |
Deferred revenues | | | 29,167 | | | | 31,250 | |
Other accrued liabilities | | | 394,794 | | | | 522,113 | |
Total current liabilities | | | 4,906,192 | | | | 2,562,555 | |
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES | | | | | | | | |
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY: | | | | | | | | |
Preferred stock - $.001 par value: 25,000,000 shares authorized; 12,537,984 and 12,537,984 shares issued and outstanding on April 4, 2009 and January 3, 2009, respectively, as follows: | | | | | | | | |
Series A Convertible Preferred Stock – 9,330,514 shares authorized; 7,500,484 and 7,500,484 shares issued and outstanding with a liquidation value of $7,593,983 and $7,692,620 (including undeclared accumulated dividends in arrears of $93,499 and $192,136) at April 4, 2009 and January 3, 2009, respectively | | | 7,500 | | | | 7,500 | |
Series B Convertible Preferred Stock – 1,000,010 shares authorized; 1,000,000 shares issued and outstanding with a liquidation value of $3,000,000 at April 4, 2009 and January 3, 2009,respectively | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,000 | |
Series C Convertible Preferred Stock – 4,100,000 shares authorized; 4,037,500 shares issued and outstanding with a liquidation value of $8,075,000 at April 4, 2009 and January 3, 2009, respectively | | | 4,038 | | | | 4,038 | |
Common stock - $0.001 par value: 200,000,000 shares authorized; 9,344,108 and 9,344,108 shares issued and outstanding as of April 4, 2009 and January 3, 2009, respectively | | | 9,344 | | | | 9,344 | |
Common stock dividend distributable- $0.001 par value: 198,779 shares distributable | | | 199 | | | | - | |
Additional paid-in capital | | | 57,973,583 | | | | 56,770,705 | |
Deficit accumulated during the development stage | | | (55,458,260 | ) | | | (51,937,341 | ) |
Total stockholders’ equity | | | 2,537,404 | | | | 4,855,246 | |
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | | $ | 7,443,596 | | | $ | 7,417,801 | |
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See notes to consolidated financial statements.
nFinanSe Inc.
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
| | For the thirteen weeks ended April 4, 2009 | | | For the thirteen weeks ended March 29, 2008 | | | For the period July 10, 2000 (inception) to April 4, 2009 | |
REVENUES | | $ | (5,654 | ) | | $ | 8,647 | | | $ | 1,233,923 | |
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OPERATING EXPENSES | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Transaction and operating expenses | | | 540,762 | | | | 453,306 | | | | 5,306,953 | |
Selling and marketing expenses | | | 499,096 | | | | 915,036 | | | | 8,539,073 | |
General and administrative expenses | | | 1,511,232 | | | | 2,022,925 | | | | 32,014,828 | |
Total operating expenses | | | 2,551,090 | | | | 3,391,267 | | | | 45,860,854 | |
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Loss before other income (expense) | | | (2,556,744 | ) | | | (3,382,620 | ) | | | (44,626,931 | ) |
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Other income (expense): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest expense | | | (773,511 | ) | | | (416 | ) | | | (2,770,272 | ) |
Interest income | | | - | | | | 997 | | | | 1,164,425 | |
Gain on derivative instruments | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,449,230 | |
Loss from litigation | | | - | | | | - | | | | (105,500 | ) |
Loss on debt extinguishment | | | - | | | | - | | | | (4,685,518 | ) |
Registration rights penalties | | | - | | | | - | | | | (98,649 | ) |
Other income (expense) | | | (1,609 | ) | | | - | | | | (96,223 | ) |
Total other income (expense) | | | (775,120 | ) | | | 581 | | | | (5,142,507 | ) |
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Loss from continuing operations | | | (3,331,864 | ) | | | (3,382,039 | ) | | | (49,769,438 | ) |
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Loss from discontinued operations | | | - | | | | - | | | | (3,861,579 | ) |
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Net loss | | | (3,331,864 | ) | | | (3,382,039 | ) | | | (53,631,017 | ) |
Dividends paid on Series A Convertible Preferred Stock | | | - | | | | (3,151 | ) | | | (1,827,242 | ) |
Undeclared and unpaid dividends on Series A Convertible Preferred Stock | | | (93,499 | ) | | | (93,705 | ) | | | (96,582 | ) |
Net loss attributable to common stockholders | | $ | (3,425,363 | ) | | $ | (3,478,895 | ) | | $ | (55,554,841 | ) |
Net loss per share - basic and diluted: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Continuing operations | | $ | (0.36 | ) | | $ | (0.46 | ) | | | | |
Discontinued operations | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | | | |
Total net loss per share | | $ | (0.36 | ) | | $ | (0.46 | ) | | | | |
Weighted average number of shares outstanding | | | 9,400,108 | | | | 7,544,153 | | | | | |
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See notes to consolidated financial statements.
nFinanSe Inc.
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
| | For the thirteen weeks ended April 4, 2009 | | | For the thirteen weeks ended March 29, 2008 | | | For the period July 10, 2000 (inception) to April 4, 2009 | |
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | | | | |
Net loss | | $ | (3,331,865 | ) | | $ | (3,382,039 | ) | | $ | (53,631,019 | ) |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 63,006 | | | | 78,416 | | | | 1,313,809 | |
Provision for inventory obsolescence | | | 59,926 | | | | 28,971 | | | | 725,733 | |
Provision for bad debts | | | - | | | | - | | | | 461,972 | |
Amortization of intangible assets | | | - | | | | - | | | | 15,485 | |
Stock-based compensation and consulting | | | 109,417 | | | | 600,015 | | | | 8,204,219 | |
Purchased in process research and development | | | - | | | | - | | | | 153,190 | |
Gain on derivative instruments | | | - | | | | - | | | | (1,449,230 | ) |
Loss on debt extinguishments | | | - | | | | - | | | | 4,685,518 | |
Loss on disposal of assets | | | 1,609 | | | | - | | | | 30,372 | |
Loss from impairment of assets | | | 118,276 | | | | - | | | | 1,588,359 | |
Debt forgiveness as a result of litigation settlement | | | - | | | | - | | | | (50,000 | ) |
Non-cash interest expense | | | 555,767 | | | | - | | | | 1,459,015 | |
Other non-cash expense | | | 474 | | | | 86 | | | | 10,383 | |
Changes in assets and liabilities, net: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Restricted cash | | | (48,750 | ) | | | - | | | | (521,250 | ) |
Receivables | | | 15,639 | | | | 15,303 | | | | (361,923 | ) |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | | | 161,764 | | | | (684,748 | ) | | | (423,733 | ) |
Inventories | | | 2,684 | | | | (374,534 | ) | | | (3,418,688 | ) |
Other assets | | | 15,996 | | | | (8,400 | ) | | | (205,596 | ) |
Assets of discontinued operations | | | - | | | | - | | | | (229,060 | ) |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | | | (354,280 | ) | | | 243,813 | | | | 1,158,835 | |
Accrued registration rights penalties | | | - | | | | - | | | | 98,649 | |
Deferred revenues | | | (2,084 | ) | | | (18,750 | ) | | | 29,167 | |
NET CASH USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES | | | (2,632,421 | ) | | | (3,501,867 | ) | | | (40,355,793 | ) |
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Purchases of property and equipment | | | - | | | | (54,847 | ) | | | (2,110,706 | ) |
Early redemption of short-term investment | | | - | | | | 725,497 | | | | (2,504 | ) |
Investment in Product Benefits Systems Corporation | | | - | | | | - | | | | (15,737 | ) |
Cash advanced under note receivable | | | - | | | | - | | | | (202,000 | ) |
Other | | | - | | | | - | | | | (15,000 | ) |
NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES | | | - | | | | 670,650 | | | | (2,345,947 | ) |
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(Continued)
nFinanSe Inc.
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
| | For the thirteen weeks ended April 4, 2009 | | | For the thirteen weeks ended March 29, 2008 | | | For the period July 10, 2000 (inception) to April 4, 2009 | |
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from issuance of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock | | | - | | | | - | | | | 4,000,000 | |
Proceeds from issuance of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock | | | - | | | | - | | | | 3,000,000 | |
Proceeds from issuance of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock | | | - | | | | - | | | | 8,075,000 | |
Proceeds from borrowings | | | 2,700,000 | | | | - | | | | 9,265,162 | |
Repayments of notes payable | | | - | | | | - | | | | (147,912 | ) |
Collections on note receivable from stockholder | | | | | | | - | | | | 3,000,000 | |
Payment for deferred financing costs | | | - | | | | - | | | | (459,606 | ) |
Payments for stock issuance costs | | | - | | | | (78,000 | ) | | | (1,496,741 | ) |
Proceeds from the exercise of vested stock options | | | - | | | | - | | | | 8,249 | |
Proceeds from the issuance of Common Stock | | | - | | | | 1,725,000 | | | | 18,000,775 | |
NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES | | | 2,700,000 | | | | 1,647,000 | | | | 43,244,927 | |
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | | | 67,579 | | | | (1,184,217 | ) | | | 543,187 | |
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD | | | 475,608 | | | | 2,497,365 | | | | - | |
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD | | $ | 543,187 | | | $ | 1,313,148 | | | $ | 543,187 | |
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION: | | | | | |
Interest paid | | $ | 216,942 | | | $ | 416 | | | $ | 265,797 | |
Income taxes paid | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | |
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | |
Acquisition of assets by issuance of Common Stock | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 818,200 | |
Reclassification of proceeds from sales of Common Stock to derivative financial instrument liabilities | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 4,007,443 | |
Issuance of Common Stock for net assets of Pan American Energy Corporation in a recapitalization - see Note A | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 2,969,000 | |
Issuance of Common Stock in lieu of cash payment of registration penalties | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 652,625 | |
Reclassification of long-lived assets to assets of discontinued telecom operations | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 100,000 | |
Warrants issued to DFS Services, LLC | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 535,302 | |
Warrants issued to Lenderss | | $ | 894,682 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 2,425,063 | |
Conversion of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock to Common Stock | | $ | - | | | $ | 220,000 | | | $ | 1,828,000 | |
Dividends on Series A Convertible Preferred Stock | | $ | 189,053 | | | $ | 395,309 | | | $ | 1,827,242 | |
Conversion of Senior Secured Convertible Promissory Notes and accrued interest to Series A Convertible Preferred Stock | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 5,327,934 | |
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See notes to consolidated financial statements.
nFinanSe Inc.
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
NOTE A - FORMATION, BACKGROUND AND OPERATIONS OF THE COMPANY
Background
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of nFinanSe Inc. (formerly Morgan Beaumont, Inc.) and those of its wholly owned subsidiaries, nFinanSe Payments Inc. and MBI Services Group, LLC (currently dormant) (collectively, the “Company,” “we, ” “us, ” or “our”). All significant inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated. We made the decision to abandon MBI Services Group, LLC’s prepaid telephone card business in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006. We accounted for this discontinued operation using the component-business approach in accordance with Financial Accounting Standard No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets.” As such, the results of MBI Services Group, LLC have been eliminated from ongoing operations for all periods presented and shown as a single line item on the statements of operations entitled “Loss from discontinued operations” for each period presented. Because we are continuing to raise funds, and because our revenues have been minimal, we are considered to be a development stage enterprise as defined in Financial Accounting Standard No. 7.
nFinanSe Inc. is a provider of stored value cards (“ SVCs”), for a wide variety of markets, including grocery stores, convenience stores and general merchandise stores. Our products and services are aimed at capitalizing on the growing demand for stored value and reloadable ATM/prepaid card financial products. We believe SVCs are a fast-growing product segment in the financial services industry.
We operate two divisions: (i) the nFinanSe Card Division, which issues prepaid gift cards, reloadable general spend prepaid cards and payroll cards; and (ii) the nFinanSe Network™, which is a network of load locations for stored value and prepaid cards.
Basis of Presentation
The consolidated financial statements contained herein have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial statements, the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, these financial statements do not include all the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for annual financial statements. In addition, certain comparative figures for the prior year and inception to date period may have been reclassified to conform with the current year’s presentation. In the opinion of management, the accompanying consolidated financial statements contain all the adjustments necessary (consisting only of normal recurring accruals and adjustments) to fairly present the financial position of the Company at April 4, 2009 and January 3, 2009, its results of operations for the thirteen weeks ended April 4, 2009 (“1Q2009”) and for the thirteen weeks ended March 29, 2008 (“1Q2008”) and its cash flows for the thirteen weeks ended April 4, 2009 and March 29, 2008. Operating results for the thirteen weeks ended April 4, 2009 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending January 2, 2010. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2009.
Revenue Recognition
We generate the following types of revenues:
| • Wholesale fees, charged to the cardholder when our SVCs are sold and activated and when the nFinanSe Network TM is used to reload a card. |
| • Transaction fees, paid by the applicable networks and passed through by our card issuing banks when our SVCs are used in a purchase or ATM transaction. |
| • Maintenance fees, charged to an SVC with a cash balance for monthly maintenance. |
| • Interest revenue, on overnight investing of SVC balances by our card issuing bank. |
Our revenue recognition policy is consistent with the criteria set forth in SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin 104, “Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements” (“SAB 104”), for determining when revenue is realized or realizable and earned. In accordance with the requirements of SAB 104, we recognize revenue when (1) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists; (2) delivery has occurred; (3) our price to the buyer is fixed or determinable; and (4) collectibility of the receivables is reasonably assured. We recognize the costs of these revenues, including the cost of printing the cards, packaging and collateral material, at the time revenue is recognized. Certain periodic card costs are recognized as incurred.
Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Our credit terms for our wholesale fees and the face amount of gift cards and the load amount of the reloadable general spend cards vary by customer but are less than two weeks. Payroll card loads are remitted in advance. Transaction fees and interest income are paid to us by the card-issuing bank approximately two weeks into the month following the booking of such fees or interest income. Maintenance fees are debited against active cards with balances monthly in arrears each month based on the day of activation.
Accounts receivable are determined to be past due if payment is not made in accordance with the terms of our contracts and receivables are written off when they are determined to be uncollectible. We perform ongoing credit evaluations of our customers and, with the exception of some minimum cash balances, we generally do not require collateral.
We evaluate the allowance for doubtful accounts on a regular basis for adequacy. The level of the allowance account and amounts related to bad debts is based upon our review of the collectability of our receivables in light of historical experience, adverse situations that may affect our customers’ ability to repay, estimated value of any underlying collateral and prevailing economic conditions. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires us to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements. The reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period may be affected by the estimates and assumptions we are required to make. Estimates that are critical to the accompanying consolidated financial statements arise from our belief that (1) we will be able to raise and generate sufficient cash to continue as a going concern (2) all long-lived assets are recoverable, and (3) our inventory is properly valued and deemed recoverable. In addition, stock-based compensation expense represents an estimate of management. The markets for our products are characterized by intense competition, rapid technological development, evolving standards and regulations and short product life cycles, all of which could impact the future realization of our assets. Estimates and assumptions are reviewed periodically and the effects of revisions are reflected in the period that they are determined to be necessary. It is at least reasonably possible that our estimates could change in the near term with respect to these matters.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
For purposes of the statement of cash flows, we consider all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of thirteen weeks or less to be cash equivalents.
Restricted Cash
Funds classified as restricted cash as at April 4, 2009 relate to loan advances on our credit facility, as described in Note C – Credit Facility.
Inventories
Inventories are charged to operations using the first in, first out method. Our inventory costs generally arise from costs incurred to produce SVCs, including costs for plastic and packaging, embossing fees, printing fees and shipping. Inventories consist of the following:
| | April 4, 2009 | | January 3, 2009 | |
Finished cards | $ | 3,104,293 | $ | 2,582,661 | |
Inventory in process | | 36,015 | | 474,533 | |
| | 3,140,308 | | 3,057,194 | |
Reserve for damaged and obsolete inventory at distributors | | 317,139 | | 171,415 | |
Total Inventories | $ | 2,823,169 | $ | 2,885,779 | |
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are stated at cost. Major additions are capitalized and minor additions and maintenance and repairs, which do not extend the useful life of an asset, are expensed as incurred. Depreciation and amortization are provided using the straight-line method over the shorter of the lease term, if any, or the assets' estimated useful lives, which range from three to ten years.
Long-Lived Assets
In accordance with Financial Accounting Standard No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets,” we evaluate the recoverability of long-lived assets and the related estimated remaining lives when events or circumstances lead us to believe that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable. During 1Q2009, we recognized an impairment loss of $118,300 on an intangible asset related to a marketing incentive agreement. These impairment charges are included in general and administrative expenses in the accompanying statements of operations.
At April 4, 2009, we believe our remaining long-lived assets are recoverable.
Advertising Costs
Advertising expenses, which were approximately $82,700 and $121,000 during 1Q2009 and 1Q2008, respectively, are expensed as incurred. The majority of advertising for 1Q2009 was related to attending trade shows and employing media consultants, while the majority of advertising for 1Q2008 was related to national trade print advertising for our gift, general spend and payroll SVC products. At April 4, 2009, we had approximately $90,800 in prepaid marketing of which the majority is related to product placement payments made to a nation-wide retailer. These payments are being amortized over the contract period.
Research and Development
Research and development costs, which approximated $267,000 and $287,000 during 1Q2009, and 1Q2008, respectively, are expensed as incurred. These costs are primarily related to network software development, security compliance and systems maintenance.
Net Loss Per Share
We compute net loss per share in accordance with Financial Accounting Standard No. 128, “Earnings per Share,” and SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 98. Basic net loss per share is computed by dividing the net loss attributable to common stockholders for the period after deducting dividends on our Series A Convertible Preferred Stock (“Series A Preferred Stock”) convertible preferred stock by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net loss per share is computed by dividing the net loss for the period by the number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding during the period (common stock equivalents arise from options, warrants and convertible preferred stock). Because of our net losses, none of these Common Stock equivalents have been dilutive at any time since our inception; accordingly basic and diluted net loss per share are identical for each of the periods in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
The following table lists the total of common stock and our common stock equivalents outstanding at April 4, 2009:
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Description | | Shares of Common Stock and Common Stock Equivalents | |
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Common Stock outstanding | | 9,344,108 | |
Common Stock dividend distributable | | 198,779 | |
Series A Convertible Preferred Stock outstanding | | 7,500,484 | |
Series B Convertible Preferred Stock outstanding | | 1,000,000 | |
Series C Convertible Preferred Stock outstanding | | 4,037,500 | |
Stock Options outstanding | | 3,052,529 | |
Warrants outstanding | | 7,774,340 | |
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Total | | 32,907,740 | |
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Income Taxes
We compute income taxes in accordance with Financial Accounting Standard No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes,” (“FAS 109”). Under FAS 109, deferred taxes are recognized for the tax consequences of temporary differences by applying enacted statutory rates applicable to future years to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax basis of existing assets and liabilities. The effect on deferred taxes of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. Significant temporary differences arise primarily from accounts payable and accrued liabilities that are not deductible for tax reporting until they are paid.
Financial Instruments and Concentrations
Financial instruments, as defined in Financial Accounting Standard No. 107, “Disclosures about Fair Values of Financial Instruments,” consist of cash, evidence of ownership in an entity and contracts that both (1) impose on one entity a contractual obligation to deliver cash or another financial instrument to a second entity, or to exchange other financial instruments on potentially unfavorable terms with the second entity, and (2) conveys to that second entity a contractual right (a) to receive cash or another financial instrument from the first entity or (b) to exchange other financial instruments on potentially favorable terms with the first entity. Our financial instruments consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, short-term investment(s), accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued liabilities and credit facilities. The carrying values of these financial instruments approximate their respective fair values due to their short-term nature.
Financial instruments that potentially subject us to significant concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and accounts receivable. We frequently maintain cash balances in excess of federally insured limits. We have not experienced any losses in such accounts. Our revenues and accounts receivable balance is and is expected to be primarily composed of amounts generated from our largest distributor, Interactive Communications (“InComm”). We have not experienced any losses from receivables due from InComm.
Stock-Based Compensation
We apply Financial Accounting Standard No. 123R (“FAS 123 (Revised)”), “Share-Based Payments” (“FAS 123(R)”) to account for our stock-based compensation arrangements. This statement requires us to recognize compensation expense in an amount equal to the grant-date fair value of shared-based payments such as stock options granted to employees. These options generally vest over a period of time and the related compensation cost is recognized over that vesting period.
The following table summarizes our stock-based compensation expense.
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Stock-based compensation charged to: | | For the thirteen weeks ended April 4, 2009 | | For the thirteen weeks ended March 29, 2008 |
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Transaction and operating expenses | $ | 804 | $ | 243 |
Selling and marketing expenses | | 28,838 | | 62,912 |
General and administrative expenses | | 79,775 | | 536,860 |
Interest expense | | 9,925 | | - |
Total stock-based compensation | $ | 119,342 | $ | 600,015 |
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Stock-based compensation expense charged to interest expense represents the costs of warrants issued in connection with the collateral required for bonds issued in connection with our state licensing efforts.
With respect to non-employee stock options that vest at various times and have no significant disincentives for non-performance and/or specific performance commitments, we follow the guidance in Emerging Issues Task Force Issue No. 96-18. Pursuant to this standard, the value of these options is estimated at each reporting date and finally measured at the respective vesting date(s) of the options (or the date on which the consultants’ performance is complete). The expense for each group of options is recognized ratably over the vesting period for each group, and the estimated value of any unvested options is updated each period. As a result, under these arrangements, our initial and periodic recording of stock-based compensation expense represents an estimate for which changes are reflected in the period that they are determined to be necessary.
Dividends on Preferred Stock
Our Series A Preferred Stock accrues dividends of 5% per annum, which can be satisfied in cash or Common Stock. Unless and until these dividends are declared and paid in full, the Company is prohibited from declaring any dividends on its Common Stock. Pursuant to the Company’s Loan and Security Agreement, dated June 10, 2008 (see Note C – Credit Facility), the Company is limited to paying $500,000 in any fiscal year for cash dividends or other cash distributions to the holders of shares of Series A Preferred Stock. There are no dividend requirements on either our Series B Convertible Preferred Stock or on our Series C Convertible Preferred Stock.
Dividends owed but not declared on our Series A Preferred Stock were $192,136 as of January 3, 2009. On January 29, 2009, the Company’s Board of Directors declared $189,053 in dividends due through December 31, 2008 to be paid through the issuance of 198,779 shares of our common stock. Dividends owed but not declared on our Series A Preferred Stock were $93,499 as of April 4, 2009.
Fair Value Measurements
In October 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position No. 157-3, "Determining the Fair Value of a Financial Asset When the Market for That Is Asset Not Active" ("FSP 157-3"). FSP No. 157-3 clarifies the application of fair value in inactive markets and allows for the use of management's internal assumptions about future cash flows with appropriately risk-adjusted discount rates when relevant observable market data does not exist. The objective of FAS 157 has not changed and continues to be the determination of the price that would be received in an orderly transaction that is not a forced liquidation or distressed sale at the measurement date.
At April 4, 2009, the Company did not have any items to be measured at fair value.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In April 2009, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position No. FAS 141(R)-1, “Accounting for Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed in a Business Combination That Arise from Contingencies” (“FSP 141(R)-1”), to amend SFAS 141 (revised 2007) “Business Combinations.” FSP 141(R)-1 addresses the initial recognition, measurement and subsequent accounting for assets and liabilities arising from contingencies in a business combination, and requires that such assets acquired or liabilities assumed be initially recognized at fair value at the acquisition date if fair value can be determined during the measurement period. If the acquisition-date fair value cannot be determined, the asset acquired or liability assumed arising from a contingency is recognized only if certain criteria are met. FSP 141(R)-1 also requires that a systematic and rational basis for subsequently measuring and accounting for the assets or liabilities be developed depending on their nature. FSP 141(R)-1 is effective for assets or liabilities arising from contingencies in business combinations for which the acquisition date is during or after 2010. The Company does not anticipate that the adoption of this statement will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements, absent any material business combinations.
In April 2009, the FASB issued the following three FSPs intended to provide additional application guidance and enhance disclosures regarding fair value measurements and impairments of securities:
FSP FAS 157-4, “Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly,” provides additional guidance for estimating fair value in accordance with FAS 157 when the volume and level of activity for the asset or liability have decreased significantly. FSP FAS 157-4 also provides guidance on identifying circumstances that indicate a transaction is not orderly. The provisions of FSP FAS 157-4 are effective for the Company’s interim period ending on June 30, 2009. The adoption of FSP FAS 157-4 is not expected to affect the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
FSP FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1, “Interim Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments,” requires disclosures about fair value of financial instruments in interim reporting periods of publicly traded companies that were previously only required to be disclosed in annual financial statements. The provisions of FSP FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1 are effective for the Company’s interim period ending on June 30, 2009. As FSP FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1 amends only the disclosure requirements about fair value of financial instruments in interim periods, the adoption of FSP FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1 is not expected to affect the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
FSP FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2, “Recognition and Presentation of Other-Than-Temporary Impairments,” amends current other-than-temporary impairment guidance in GAAP for debt securities to make the guidance more operational and to improve the presentation and disclosure of other-than-temporary impairments on debt and equity securities in the financial statements. This FSP does not amend existing recognition and measurement guidance related to other-than-temporary impairments of equity securities. The provisions of FSP FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2 are effective for the Company’s interim period ending on June 30, 2009. The adoption of FSP FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2 is not expected to affect the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
NOTE B - GOING CONCERN
Our consolidated financial statements are prepared using accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America applicable to a going concern, which contemplate the realization of assets and liquidation of liabilities in the normal course of business. Our operations have historically been funded primarily through equity capital. At April 4, 2009, we have a cash balance of approximately $543,000. However, because of our operating losses, that which amount is not expected to be adequate to meet our anticipated cash commitments for the remainder of fiscal 2009. To meet our cash needs, we expect:
· | To receive additional short term financing from several of our major stakeholders, and |
· | To raise between $5 and $7 million in additional net equity capital to fund our 2009 fiscal year operations. This additional equity is needed due to the additional time needed to make our major retail distribution contracts operational and reach a critical mass of cards in the marketplace. |
Although we reasonably believe that we will be successful in raising the required equity we need to fund our operations and cash commitments, no assurance can be given that we will be able to do so. Additionally, we have incurred significant losses and negative cash flows from operations since our inception, and as a result no assurance can be given that we will be successful in attaining profitable operations, especially when one considers the problems, expenses and complications frequently encountered in connection with entrance into established markets and the competitive environment in which we operate.
These factors, among others, indicate that we may be unable to continue as a going concern for a reasonable period of time. Our consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts or the amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should we be unable to continue as a going concern.
NOTE C – CREDIT FACILITY
On June 10, 2008, the Company and its wholly owned subsidiary, nFinanSe Payments Inc. (collectively, the “Borrowers”), entered into a Loan and Security Agreement (the “Original Loan Agreement”) and, on November 26, 2008, entered into an Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement (the “Amended and Restated Loan Agreement”) with Ballyshannon Partners, L.P., Ballyshannon Family Partnership, L.P., Midsummer Investment, Ltd., Porter Partners, L.P. and Trellus Partners, L.P. (collectively, the “Lenders”). The Original Loan Agreement established a revolving credit facility in the maximum aggregate principal amount of $15,500,000 (the “Credit Facility”), with the Borrowers’ obligations secured by a lien on substantially all of the Company’s assets. Loans under the Original Loan Agreement (each, a “Loan”) may be used solely to make payments to card issuing banks for credit to SVCs. The Amended and Restated Loan Agreement modified the Original Loan Agreement by establishing a sub-commitment of $3,400,000, pursuant to which each Lender, excluding Midsummer which did not participate in the sub-commitment, in its sole discretion, may advance funds (each, an “Accommodation Loan”) that may be used by the Company for working capital expenditures, working capital needs and other general corporate purposes. Loans and Accommodation Loans will be funded by the Lenders into separately controlled accounts subject to the Lenders’ lien. Loan amounts deposited into a lender-controlled loan account are reflected as Restricted Cash on our balance sheet and bear interest at 6% per annum until withdrawn (for the sole purpose of funding SVCs) from that deposit account, at which time they bear interest at 16% per annum. Accommodation Loans are funded into a company-controlled operating account and bear interest at 16% per annum. Loans may be repaid and re-borrowed in accordance with the provisions of the Original Loan Agreement. Accommodation Loans may be repaid and re-borrowed in accordance with the provisions of the Amended and Restated Loan Agreement, including the requirement that upon the occurrence and during an event of default, Accommodation Loans will be repaid after the repayment in full of all other loans under the Credit Facility.
The maturity date of the Credit Facility is November 25, 2009, one year after the initial borrowing. The maturity date may be extended for an additional six months upon the satisfaction of certain conditions set forth in the Amended and Restated Loan Agreement. The Credit Facility provides for usual and customary events of default, including but not limited to (i) the occurrence of a Material Adverse Change and (ii) the occurrence of a Change of Control (as such terms are defined in the Amended and Restated Loan Agreement). The Credit Facility contemplates that, with the Lenders’ consent, the maximum commitment may be increased to up to $20,000,000, and additional lenders may be added. As of April 4, 2009 the Borrowers had drawn $3,900,000 under the Amended and Restated Loan Agreement, of which $3,400,000 consisted of Accommodation Loans.
The Lenders received warrants dated July 21, 2008 (the “Original Warrants”) entitling the Lenders to purchase up to an aggregate of 1,007,500 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $2.30 per share, which exercise price is subject to customary adjustments for Common Stock splits and reverse stock splits. The warrants expire after five years and may be exercised by means of a “cashless exercise.” The Original Warrants were valued using the Black-Scholes option pricing model at an aggregate fair value of approximately $1.4 million, which amount was recorded as deferred financing costs and is being amortized over the twelve month period to the initial maturity of the Original Loan Agreement on November 25, 2009.
As consideration for providing the Accommodation Loans, the Company agreed to issue new warrants (the “Accommodation Loan Warrants”) to the Accommodation Loan Lenders which entitle them to purchase that number of shares of Common Stock equal to 50% of the amount of such Accommodation Lender’s Accommodation Loans, at a per share price of $2.00, which exercise price is subject to customary adjustments for Common Stock splits and reverse stock splits. The Accommodation Loan Warrants expire on November 26, 2009: however, in in the event the Company and the Accommodation Loan Lenders extend the maturity of the Credit Facility from one year to 18 months, the exercise period of the Accommodation Loan Warrants will automatically extend to the 18 month anniversary of the date of the Accommodation Loan Warrants. We have issued Accommodation Loan Warrants as follows:
| Issue Date | Warrants | | Fair Value | |
| November 26, 2008 | 175,000 | | $ 40,775 | |
| January 5, 2009 | 175,000 | | 44,905 | |
| January 23, 2009 | 100,000 | | 21,610 | |
| February 3, 2009 | 500,000 | | 90,650 | |
| March, 3 2009 | 500,000 | | 40,000 | |
| April 1, 2009 | 250,000 | | 77,000 | |
| Totals | 1,700,000 | | $ 314,940 | |
The fair value of these warrants was recorded as an increase to deferred financing costs and is being amortized over the period to the maturity of the Credit Facility on November 25, 2009. On February 3, 2009, as further consideration for the commitment by the Accommodation Loan Lenders to fund up to $3.4 million in Accommodation Loans, the Company also agreed to amend all warrants held by the participating Accommodation Loan Lenders and any further Accommodation Loan Warrants to be issued such that the exercise price was reduced to $1.00 per share. This amendment to the existing warrants held by the participating Accommodation Loan Lenders, was valued using the Black-Scholes option pricing model and the resulting aggregate fair value of approximately $620,517 was recorded as an increase to deferred financing costs.
Collins Stewart LLC and Emerging Growth Equities, Ltd. acted as placement agents for the above-described transactions and shared equally a $310,000 fee. The placement agent fees are reflected in deferred financing costs.
Bruce E. Terker, a current member of the Board, has sole voting and dispositive power over the securities held by Ballyshannon Partners, L.P. and its affiliates, two of which are Accommodation Loan Lenders. Mr. Terker has a financial interest in such entities, and, as such, has a financial interest in the Amended and Restated Loan Agreement, the Warrant Amendments and the Accommodation Loan Warrants.
NOTE D - STOCK OPTIONS AND WARRANTS
On March 1, 2007, our stockholders approved the 2007 Omnibus Equity Compensation Plan (the “2007 Plan”) which combined the 709,850 shares that were issued and outstanding under the Company’s 2004 Stock Option Plan with the 2,300,000 shares available for issuance under the 2007 Plan. On May 8, 2008 at the Company’s Annual Stockholders’ Meeting, the Company’s stockholders voted to amend the 2007 Plan by increasing the number of authorized shares available for issuance by 1,000,000 shares, thus providing a total of 4,009,850 shares for issuance under the combined plans. As of April 4, 2009, we had 959,154 shares available under the combined plans for future option grants and 3,046,029 total options outstanding, consisting of 2,972,221 options issued to employees and non-employee directors and 73,808 options issued to consultants. Such options vest over various periods up to three years and expire on various dates through 2019.
The fair value of each option grant is estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option valuation model with the following weighted average assumptions for the periods ended April 4, 2009 and March 29, 2008:
| Thirteen weeks ended | | Thirteen weeks ended |
| April 4, 2009 | | March 29, 2008 |
Expected term in years | 5 | | 5 |
Expected stock price volatility | 165% - 191% | | 73.1% |
Risk free interest rate | 1.50% | | 2.67% - 3.08% |
Dividend yield | 0% | | 0% |
Expected stock price volatility is determined using historical volatility of the Company's stock and peer company volatility. The average expected life was estimated based on historical forfeitures.
The following table describes our stock option activity for the thirteen weeks ended April 4, 2009:
| Number of options | | Weighted average exercise price per share (price at date of grant) |
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Outstanding at January 3, 2009 | 2,641,779 | $ | 3.57 |
Granted | 416,500 | $ | 1.01 |
Cancelled | (12,250) | $ | 1.85 |
Outstanding at April 4, 2009 | 3,046,029 | $ | 3.22 |
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Options granted at or above market value during the period ended April 4, 2009 | 416,500 | | |
The following table summarizes information regarding options that are outstanding at April 4, 2009:
| | | Options outstanding | | | Options exercisable | |
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Range of exercise prices | | | Number outstanding | | | Weighted average remaining contractual life in years | | | Weighted average exercise price | | | Number Exercisable | | | Weighted average exercise price per share | |
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$ | 0.75-$1.60 | | | | 1,555,790 | | | | 8.4 | | | $ | 1.35 | | | | 1,059,901 | | | $ | 1.50 | |
$ | 2.20-$3.75 | | | | 577,130 | | | | 6.7 | | | $ | 3.29 | | | | 469,463 | | | $ | 3.29 | |
$ | 4.00-$7.00 | | | | 682,502 | | | | 4.2 | | | $ | 4.19 | | | | 626,475 | | | $ | 4.20 | |
$ | 8.00-$32.00 | | | | 230,607 | | | | 1.9 | | | $ | 12.83 | | | | 230,607 | | | $ | 12.83 | |
| | | | | 3,046,029 | | | | 6.7 | | | $ | 3.22 | | | | 2,386,446 | | | $ | 3.66 | |
The grant-date fair value of options granted during 1Q2009 and 1Q2008 was approximately $286,000 and $883,000, respectively. The total fair value of shares vested during the three month period ended April 4, 2009 was approximately $109,400. At April 4, 2009, we estimate the aggregate stock-based compensation attributable to unvested options was approximately $773,000, which amount is expected to be recognized over a period of approximately three years.
Officer Stock Options
On February 23, 2009, the Compensation Committee recommended to the Company’s Board of Directors and the Company’s Board of Directors granted to our Chief Executive Officer, Jerry R. Welch, 250,000 stock options at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, which, using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, were valued at an aggregate of $143,840. Options to purchase 50,000 shares will become fully vested on the anniversary date of the grant and 50,000 options will vest ratably over the 12 months beginning March 31, 2010. Of the final 150,000 options, 75,000 will vest on the first anniversary date of the grant and 75,000 will vest ratably over the 12 months beginning March, 2010, provided the Company has positive EBITDA in any month prior to September 30, 2009. Notwithstanding the forgoing, if the Company does not have positive EBITDA in any month prior to September 30, 2009, so long as Mr. Welch is employed by the Company, all 250,000 stock options will accelerate and become fully vested and exercisable as of the date of a change in control of the Company, if any.
On February 23, 2009, the Compensation Committee recommended to the Company’s Board of Directors and the Company’s Board of Directors granted to our Chief Financial Officer, Raymond P. Springer, 50,000 stock options at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, which, using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, were valued at an aggregate of $28,768. The options will become fully vested in two years, with one half vesting on the anniversary date of the grant and 1/12 of the remaining grant vesting monthly thereafter.
On January 29, 2009 , the Compensation Committee recommended to the Company’s Board of Directors and the Company’s Board of Directors granted to six officers of the Company an aggregate of 116,000 stock options at an exercise price of $1.02 per share, which, using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, were valued at an aggregate of $113,555. The options become fully vested in two years, one half vests on the anniversary date of the grant and 1/12 of the remaining grant vests monthly thereafter.
On January 24, 2008, Messrs. Welch and Springer were awarded 95,000 and 45,000 stock options, respectively, at an exercise price of $4.00 per share, which were valued using the Black-Scholes option pricing model at aggregate fair values of approximately $234,000 and $111,000, respectively. These amounts were recognized as stock-based compensation expense as the options vested. The options were divided into 28 equal installments, with the first seventeen installments vesting on January 28, 2008 and additional installments vesting on the final day of each month through December 31, 2008. At January 3, 2009, all options have vested and all compensation expense related to these options has been recognized.
On January 24, 2008, the Company’s Board of Directors also awarded a total of 155,000 stock options to eight other officers at an exercise price of $4.00 per share, which were valued using the Black-Scholes option pricing model at an aggregate fair value of approximately $381,300. The options vest one third at the one-year anniversary of the grants and then ratably for the following 24 months. The fair value of these options is being recognized as stock-based compensation expense over the vesting period of the options.
Outstanding Warrants
The following table summarizes information on warrants issued and outstanding at April 4, 2009 that allow the holder to purchase a like amount of Common Stock.
Warrants issued in connection with/as: | | Number outstanding | | Exercise price per share | | Expiration date |
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Partial compensation for our placement agent in connection with the sale of our Series A Convertible Preferred Stock on December 28, 2006 | | 320,000 | | $1.10 | | December 28, 2011 |
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Partial compensation for our placement agent in connection with the sale of our Series B Convertible Preferred Stock and Common Stock on June 29, 2007 7 | | 120,928 | | $1.00 | | June 29, 2012 |
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Pursuant to Securities Purchase Agreements dated June 29, 2007 | | 155,600 | | $5.00 | | June 29, 2012 |
Compensation for Mr. Bruce E. Terker in connection with the Guarantee and Indemnification Agreements for bond collateral required for our state licensing initiative1,7 | | 33,912 | | $1.00 | | 3,716 on April 1, 2013, 8,455 on June 30, 2013, 8,455 on September 30, 2013 and 8,455 on December 31, 2013 and 4,831 on February 15, 2013 |
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Pursuant to the exchanged securities issued pursuant to the Securities Purchase Agreements dated June 12, 20082 | | 700,000 | | $2.30 | | June 12, 2013 |
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Pursuant to Securities Purchase Agreements dated June 29, 2007, as amended for participation in the June 12, 2008 Securities Purchase Agreements3 | | 264,333 | | $2.30 | | June 29, 2012 |
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Pursuant to Securities Purchase Agreements dated June 29, 2007, as amended for participation in the June 12, 2008 Securities Purchase Agreements3,7 | | 1,091,667 | | $1.00 | | June 29, 2012 |
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Pursuant to Securities Purchase Agreements dated June 12, 2008 | | 760,000 | | $2.30 | | June 12, 2013 |
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Pursuant to Securities Purchase Agreements dated June 12, 2008 7 | | 1,268,750 | | $1.00 | | June 12, 2013 |
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Warrants held by DFS Services LLC dated November 12, 2007 | | 200,000 | | $3.00 | | November 12, 2010 |
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Pursuant to Loan and Security Warrant Agreements dated July 21, 2008 4 | | 325,000 | | $2.30 | | July 21, 2013 |
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Pursuant to Amended and Restated Loan and Security Warrant Agreements dated November 26, 2008 4,5,7 | | 682,500 | | $1.00 | | July 21, 2013 |
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Accommodation Loan Warrant Agreements 5,7 | | 1,700,000 | | $1.00 | | November 26, 2009 |
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Partial compensation for our placement agents in connection with the sale of our Series C Convertible Preferred Stock and Common Stock on June 12, 2008 6 | | 54,575 | | $2.53 | | June 12, 2013 |
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Partial compensation for our placement agents in connection with the sale of our Series C Convertible Preferred Stock and Common Stock on June 12, 2008 6,7 | | 54,575 | | $1.00 | | June 12, 2013 |
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Consulting services agreement dated April 1, 2006 | | 37,500 | | $5.00 | | Various dates through 2011 |
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Cooperation Agreement dated November 22, 2006 | | 5,000 | | $1.20 | | November 22, 2011 |
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Total warrants and weighted average exercise price per share outstanding at April 4, 2009 | | 7,774,340 | | $1.51 | | |
1. On February 19, 2008, we completed the funding of collateral required for bonds issued in connection with our state licensing efforts amounting to approximately $1.8 million. Approximately $0.8 million of the collateral for the letter of credit was provided by Mr. Bruce E. Terker. In connection with this accommodation, the Company and Mr. Terker entered into a Guaranty and Indemnification Agreement. Mr. Terker agreed to be compensated in the form of warrants to purchase 33,912 shares of the Common Stock at a purchase price of $3.35 per share, which would be earned ratably over the course of the year and expensed to interest expense as the warrants were earned. As of April 3, 2009, all of these warrants had been earned. The aggregate fair value of these warrants, which was estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model at $59,745, was recognized as non-cash interest expense as the warrants were earned.
2. On June 12, 2008, pursuant to an exchange provision of the Securities Purchase Agreements dated March 21, 2008, March 28, 2008, March 31, 2008 and May 16, 2008, warrants that were issued that allowed the holder to purchase 560,000 shares of Common Stock at a price per share of $3.25 and expiring three years from the date of issuance, were replaced with warrants that allow the holders to purchase 700,000 shares of Common Stock at $2.30 per share and expiring five years from the date of issuance.
3. As part of the terms of the June 12, 2008 Securities Purchase Agreements, for each investor who invested an amount equal to at least 50% of such investor’s investment in the Company’s June 29, 2007 offer and sale of Common Stock, Series B Convertible Preferred Stock and Warrants, such investor’s existing June 2007 Warrants were amended such that the exercise price per share of such investor’s June 2007 Warrants was reduced from $5.00 per share to $2.30 per share. Except for the above-referenced amendment, the June 2007 Warrants remained unchanged and in full force and effect.
4. As part of the Loan and Security Agreement dated June 10, 2008, the Lenders received warrants dated July 21, 2008, entitling the Lenders to purchase up to an aggregate of 1,007,500 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $2.30 per share, which exercise price is subject to customary adjustments for Common Stock splits and reverse stock splits. Pursuant to an amendment, 227,500 warrant shares were re-priced (see 5 below) to an exercise price of $1.00 per share. In addition, an additional 175,000 warrants were issued to purchase an equal number or shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $2.00 per share. The warrants were valued using the Black-Scholes option pricing model at an aggregate fair value of $1,530,381, which amount was recorded as deferred financing costs and is being amortized, beginning in fiscal December 2008, over the twelve month period to the maturity of the Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement on November 25, 2009.
5. On November 26, 2008, the Company amended the June 10, 2008 Loan and Security Agreement and issued to the Accommodation Loan Lenders warrants entitling them to purchase an aggregate of 175,000 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $2.00 per share with an expiration date one year from issuance. The warrants were valued using the Black-Scholes option pricing model at an aggregate fair value of $40,775. In addition, the warrants issued to the Accommodation Loan Lenders under the original Loan and Security Agreement (see 4 above) were re-priced from $2.30 to $1.00. The cost of re-pricing these warrants, using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, was estimated at $34,648. Both amounts were recorded as deferred financing costs and are being amortized, beginning in December 2008, over the twelve month period to the maturity of the Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement on November 25, 2009. A total of 1,700,000 warrants have been issued to the Accommodation Loan lenders. The issue dates, number of warrants and Black-Scholes values follow:
| Issue Date | Warrants | | Fair Value | |
| November 26, 2008 | 175,000 | | $ 40,775 | |
| January 5, 2009 | 175,000 | | 44,905 | |
| January 23, 2009 | 100,000 | | 21,610 | |
| February 3, 2009 | 500,000 | | 90,650 | |
| March, 3 2009 | 500,000 | | 40,000 | |
| April 1, 2009 | 250,000 | | 77,000 | |
| Totals | 1,700,000 | | $ 314,940 | |
6. Collins Stewart LLC and Emerging Growth Equities, Ltd. acted as placement agents for the June 12, 2008 Securities Purchase and Exchange Agreements transactions and received, as partial compensation, warrants to purchase 109,150 shares of Common Stock, exercisable at $2.53 per share and expiring on June 12, 2013, which were valued using the Black-Scholes option pricing model at an aggregate fair value of approximately $184,300.
7. In consideration for the commitment to make up to $3.4 million in Accommodation Loans, on February 3, 2009 all previously issued warrants to the Accommodation Loan Lenders were re-priced from their original exercise price to $1.00. The total number of warrants that were re-priced was 3,474,832. This amendment was valued using the Black-Sholes option model and the resulting change in the fair value of these warrants was $620,517. This cost is being amortized over the remaining term of the Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement to November 25, 2009.
NOTE E - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Operating Leases
We are obligated under various operating lease agreements for our facilities. Future minimum lease payments and anticipated common area maintenance charges under all of our operating leases are approximately as follows at April 4, 2009:
Twelve months ending: | | | Amounts | |
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April 2010 | $ | 211,500 | |
April 2011 | | 201,700 | |
April 2012 | | 206,200 | |
April 2013 | | 104,200 | |
April 2014 | | - | |
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Total | $ | 723,600 | |
Rent expense included in loss from continuing operations for 1Q2009 and 1Q2008, was approximately $60,000 and $81,100, respectively.
Employment Agreements
We are obligated under employment agreements with our Chief Executive Officer, Jerry R. Welch, and our Chief Financial Officer, Raymond P. Springer. The employment agreements had an initial term from September 5, 2006 to December 31, 2008 and were automatically renewed for two years with a new expiration date of December 31, 2010. The employment agreements provide to Messrs. Welch and Springer a current annual salary of $275,000 and $200,000, respectively. Each agreement is to be automatically renewed indefinitely for succeeding terms of two years unless otherwise terminated in accordance with the agreement. Both Mr. Welch and Mr. Springer also receive performance-based bonuses and certain medical and other benefits. If we terminate Mr. Welch or Mr. Springer without cause, we will be required to pay severance to them in the amount of compensation and benefits they would have otherwise earned in the remaining term of their employment agreements or twelve months, whichever period is shorter.
Service and Purchase Agreements
We have entered into renewable contracts with DFS Services LLC, our card network, Palm Desert National Bank (“PDNB”), and First National Bank & Trust of Pipestone, Minnesota (“FNB&T”), our card-issuing banks, and Metavante Corporation (“Metavante”), our processor, that have initial expiration dates from June 2009 through October 2011. Because the majority of the fees to be paid are contingent primarily on card volume, it is not possible to calculate the amount of the future commitment on these contracts. The Metavante and FNB&T agreements also require a minimum payment of $5,000 and $7,500 per month, respectively. During 1Q2009 and 1Q2008, we made aggregate payments of approximately $323,700 and $88,800, respectively to Metavante, $0 and $300, respectively to PDNB and $62,300 and $0, respectively, to FNB&T under these agreements.
Our agreements with PDNB and FNB&T require us to maintain certain reserve balances for our card programs. As of April 4, 2009, the reserve balance held at PDNB was $10,000 and two reserve balances held at FNB&T totaled $225,000. These balances are included in Other assets.
Pending or Threatened Litigation
We may become involved in certain litigation from time to time in the ordinary course of business. However at April 4, 2009, to the best of our knowledge, no such litigation exists or is threatened.
Bond Collateral
On February 1, 2009, the Company completed a partial funding of collateral amounting to approximately $0.5 million (ultimately 10% of the face amount of the bonds issued) for performance bonds issued in connection with our state licensing efforts. The collateral, in the form of a letter of credit arranged by Mr. Jeffrey Porter, was issued by a bank and was placed with the insurance company that issued the various bonds aggregating to a face amount of approximately $7.3 million. Mr. Porter entered into a Guarantee and Indemnification Agreement with the Company dated February 1, 2009. Accordingly, we are currently contingently liable for the face amount of the letter of credit of approximately $0.5 million. Mr. Porter will be compensated in cash at 2% of the average outstanding amount of the letter of credit per quarter paid in arrears. The Guarantee and Indemnification Agreement can be cancelled by the Company upon receiving a more favorable arrangement from another party
NOTE F – SUBSEQUENT EVENT
On May 7, 2009, the Company received consent from the Credit Facility Lenders to obtain up to $1.0 million of new short term indebtedness. Additionally, the Accommodation Loan lenders concurrently agreed to subordinate their loans to the new indebtedness. The Company entered into security and promissory agreements with certain lenders providing the first $300,000 of the $1.0 million allowed. The agreements contain a maturity date of July 31, 2009, bear interest at 10% per annum and accelerate upon receiving $3 million or more of new equity. For each $100,000 of notes, the Company will issue warrants entitling the holders to purchase 25,000 shares of Common Stock, exercisable at $1 per share and expiring five years from the execution date of the promissory notes. These short term notes remain subordinate to the Credit Facility Loans. The Company anticipates closing on the remaining $700,000 over the next 30 days.
End of Financial Statements.
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Overview. nFinanSe Inc. is a provider of stored value cards (“ SVCs”), for a wide variety of markets, including grocery stores, convenience stores and general merchandise stores. Our products and services are aimed at capitalizing on the growing demand for stored value and reloadable ATM/prepaid card financial products. We believe SVCs are a fast-growing product segment in the financial services industry.
We operate two divisions: (i) the nFinanSe Card Division, which issues prepaid gift cards, reloadable general spend prepaid cards and payroll cards; and (ii) the nFinanSe Network™, which is a network of load locations for stored value and prepaid cards.
Discontinued Operations. In September 2006, we discontinued the operations of our wholesale long distance and prepaid phone card business. All financial information pertaining to this discontinued business has been eliminated from ongoing operations for all periods presented in our financial statements included in this report and is shown as a single line item entitled “Discontinued Operations.”
Results of Operations. Our principal operations commenced in 2001. However, to date, we have had limited revenues. Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 7 (“FAS 7”) sets forth guidelines for identifying an enterprise in the development stage and the standards of financial accounting and reporting applicable to such an enterprise. In the opinion of management, our activities from our inception through April 4, 2009 fall within the referenced guidelines. Accordingly, we report our activities in this report in accordance with FAS 7.
Lack of Profitability of Business Operations since 2001. During the years leading up to fiscal 2006, we were primarily focused on selling Visa® and MasterCard® SVCs and experienced significant difficulties and interruptions with our third-party card issuers due to administrative errors, defective cards and poor service. Additionally, it became apparent to management that there was a flaw in focusing solely on the sale of SVC products that did not include a convenient load solution for consumers. Consequently, management made the decision to expand our focus to include the development of a process, which became known as the nFinanSe Network TM, to allow the consumer to perform value loads in a retail environment. To enhance the load center footprint, in fiscal 2006, we entered into agreements with MoneyGram® and Western Union® whereby our SVCs could be loaded at their locations.
Further, in 2006, and as amended in June 2007, we signed an agreement with DFS Services, LLC that permits us to provide Discover® Network-branded SVCs directly or through a card issuing bank. We believe the Discover® Network SVC products have multiple competitive advantages over the SVCs we were previously selling. Consequently, we focused on implementing the agreement with DFS Services, LLC in lieu of pursuing SVC sales through our existing arrangements. Accordingly, our sales efforts were interrupted while we developed our new Discover® Network SVC programs and abandoned our then-existing SVC programs by disposing of the associated SVC inventory. The time and money lost due to the difficulties and interruptions we experienced hindered our progress and ability to make a profit.
In late 2006, we developed a new go-to-market strategy centered on marketing bank-issued Discover® Network-branded SVCs through well-established prepaid card distributors combined with the load performing ability of the nFinanSe Network™. In 2007, we secured agreements with several prepaid card distributors including Interactive Communications (“InComm”), which distributes prepaid card products to retailers with more than 100,000 locations throughout the United States. We had to source a new bank to issue cards for InComm’s retailers and we began the task of integrating our network with InComm’s. Additionally, the issuing bank required that we immediately begin making applications for licenses in those states claiming jurisdiction over SVCs. The general spend card is a relatively new product for most distributors and it has taken time to integrate with distributors and to market to their retail partners. During the fourth quarter of 2008, several large InComm retailers began marketing our cards.
At April 4, 2009, there were over 80,000 locations where our SVCs could be loaded (mostly Western Union® and Moneygram® locations) and approximately 10,000 retail locations currently offering our SVCs for sale and for reload services.
Revenues. We produce revenues through four general types of transactions:
· | Wholesale fees, which arise when our SVCs are sold and activated and when the nFinanSe Network TM is used to reload a card. |
· | Transaction fees, which arise when our SVCs are used in a purchase or ATM transaction. |
· | Maintenance fees, which arise when a card with a cash balance is charged for monthly maintenance. |
· | Interest revenue, on overnight investing of card balances by our card-issuing bank. |
These fees differ by card type, issuing bank and transaction type.
Revenues for the thirteen weeks ended April 4, 2009 (“1Q2009”) and the thirteen weeks ended March 29, 2008 (“1Q2008”) were ($5,654) and $8,647, respectively. The negative revenue for 2009 is attributable to the amortization of $30,000 of marketing funds paid to a national retailer. We are required under generally accepted accounting principles to reflect this type of amortization expense as a contra-revenue item in our financial statements. Gross revenues for 1Q2009 were $24,346, compared with $8,647 for 1Q2008. Revenues in both 2009 and 2008 were restricted due to delays in getting cards for sale into retail locations. These delays stem from our distributors inability to (i) implement our distribution agreements in a timely manner, (ii) provide a consistent platform for retailer connections, (iii) timely test retailer connectivity and (iv) successfully complete pilots. During fiscal 2008, our retail focus was on implementing our distribution agreement with InComm, getting licensed in over 40 states that require licenses and in which we intend to do business and executing agency agreements with retailers to sell and load our SVCs. InComm provides prepaid programs at more than 100,000 retail locations in the United States and is expected to provide more than a sufficient base to meet our needs. Additionally, we expect that other prepaid card distributors servicing retailers across the United States will add to our overall sales capacity.
Operating Expenses. Operating expenses for 1Q2009 decreased $840,177 to $2,551,090 compared with $3,391,267 for 1Q2008, a 25% decrease. These changes in our operating expenses are attributable to the following:
Transaction and operating expenses. Transaction and operating expenses for 1Q2009 and 1Q2008 were $540,762 and $453,306, respectively, a 19% increase. The components of expense are:
| Description | | For the thirteen weeks ended April 4, 2009 | | For the thirteen weeks ended March 29, 2008 |
| SVC card cost, program and transaction expenses | $ | 287,124 | $ | 236,374 |
| Inventory reserves | | 59,926 | | 28,965 |
| Stock-based compensation | | 804 | | 243 |
| Customer service expenses | | 192,908 | | 187,724 |
| Total Transaction and Operating Expenses | $ | 540,762 | $ | 453,306 |
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SVC card cost, program and transaction expenses increased 21% to $287,124 for 1Q2009 from $236,374 for 1Q 2008. This increase of $50,750 was primarily the result of:
§ | an increase of approximately $92,200 in the costs charged by our processor to maintain our increased card inventory on their system (the number of cards available for sale during the thirteen weeks of 2009 was on average approximately 5.6 million compared with 3.3 million in the same period of 2008); slightly offset by,a decrease of approximately $57,200 in the amortization of marketing funds. |
Inventory reserves increased $30,961 when comparing the 1Q2009 with 1Q2008, due primarily to the higher inventory levels, which results in a higher potential for lost, damaged or obsolete SVC card packages.
Customer service expenses increased 3% by $5,184 to $192,908 when comparing the 1Q2009 with 1Q 2008 due primarily annual compensation increases.
Selling and marketing expenses. Selling and marketing expenses decreased $415,940 to $499,096 when comparing 1Q2009 with 1Q2008, a 45% decrease. The components of expense are:
| Description | | For the thirteen weeks ended April 4, 2009 | | For the thirteen weeks ended March 29, 2008 |
| Advertising and marketing expenses | $ | 153,229 | $ | 308,077 |
| Sales force expenses | | 317,029 | | 544,047 |
| Stock-based compensation | | 28,838 | | 62,912 |
| Total selling and marketing expenses | $ | 499,096 | $ | 915,036 |
| Advertising and marketing expenses decreased 50%, or $154,848, to $153,229 when comparing 1Q2009 with 1Q 2008. These period to period changes were primarily composed of decreases in media and advertising agency expenses for a national trade print advertising campaign in 1Q2008 with none in 1Q2009. Sales force expenses decreased $227,018 to $317,029, a 42% decrease for 1Q2009 when compared with 1Q 2008. The principal components of this decrease are employee compensation and benefits expense travel and entertainment expense, and rent expense. The decrease in sales force compensation and travel and entertainment expenses can be attributed to the reduction in the sales force to seven employees at the end of the first quarter of 2009 from a total of 15 employees at the end of the first quarter of 2008. In addition, rent expense decreased due to the elimination of the temporary warehouse space to store point-of-purchase displays for our distributors in the third quarter of 2008. Stock-based compensation decreased in 1Q2009 due to forfeiture of options and the termination of stock based compensation expense associated with the reduction of sales force employees from 1Q2008. |
General and administrative expenses. General and administrative expenses decreased 25%, or $511,693, to $1,511,232 during 1Q2009 when compared with 1Q2008. The components of expense are:
| Description | | For the thirteen weeks ended April 4, 2009 | | For the thirteen weeks ended March 29, 2008 |
| Payroll, benefits and taxes | $ | 773,803 | $ | 709,789 |
| Stock-based compensation | | 79,775 | | 536,860 |
| Professional, legal and licensing expense | | 185,894 | | 375,132 |
| Office and occupancy expenses | | 73,614 | | 72,627 |
| Impairment expense | | 118,276 | | - |
| Other administrative expense | | 279,870 | | 328,517 |
| Total General and Administrative Expenses | $ | 1,511,232 | $ | 2,022,925 |
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| When comparing 1Q2009 with 1Q2008, changes in the expense categories are primarily attributable to: |
▪ | increased payroll, benefits and taxes expenses of $64,014, due primarily to a bonus paid to one officer, the hiring of our compliance officer in May 2008 along with annual compensation increases; |
▪ | decreased stock-based compensation expense of $457,085, which is primarily attributable to our having fully expensed the stock option grants to Mr. Welch and Mr. Springer under their employment agreements as of the end of fiscal 2008; |
▪ | decreased professional, legal and licensing expense of $189,238 due to reduced recruiting fees incurred in the prior year to increase our sales force and reduced legal fees incurred in connection with our state licensing initiative, somewhat offset by additional expenses related to complying with state and federal regulations; |
▪ | impairment of asset charge of $118,276 to write-down the expected value of a marketing incentive agreement compared with none in 1Q2008; and |
▪ | decreased other administrative expenses of $48,647 due to reductions in travel and entertainment, equipment maintenance, and depreciation. |
Loss Before Other Income (Expense). As a result of the above, loss before other income (expense) for 1Q2009 and 1Q2008 was $2,556,744 and $3,382,620, respectively.
Other Income (Expense):
Interest expense. Interest expense was $773,511, for 1Q2009. Non-cash interest expense for this period was $555,767. Of this, $9,925 relates to the fair value of warrants earned during the period under the Guaranty and Indemnification Agreement between the Company and Mr. Bruce E. Terker, and the remaining $545,842 relates to the amortization of the fair value of the warrants issued under the Amended and Restated Loan and Security agreement. Cash interest was $217,744. Of this, $85,598 was paid to the lenders for funds advanced under the terms of the Amended and Restated Loan and Security agreement, $114,902 represents the amortization of placement fees and legal fees incurred in connection with the Amended and Restated Loan and Security agreement, and $16,109 is for payment to Mr. Jeffrey Porter under his agreement to provide the required collateral for bonds issued to states in connection with licensing. Interest expense incurred during 1Q2008 was negligible.
Other income (expense).
For 1Q2009, we recorded other expense of $1,609 and none in 1Q2008.
Loss from Continuing Operations. Loss from continuing operations was $3,331,864 for 1Q2009 or $50,175 lower than the loss from continuing operations of $3,382,039 for 1Q2008.
Liquidity and Capital Resources. From inception to April 4, 2009, we have raised net proceeds of approximately $43.2 million from financing activities. We used these proceeds to fund operating and investing activities. We had a cash balance of approximately $150,000 as of May 11, 2009.
Net cash used in operating activities was approximately $2.6 million and $3.5 million for 1Q2009 and 1Q2008, respectively. The decrease in cash used in operations was the result of increases in inventories for the SVCs and prepayments for our national trade print advertising campaign that occurred during 1Q2008. These increases were not repeated during 1Q2009. In addition, we incurred lower operating losses incurred during the current thirteen weeks compared with the same period of the prior year. This was primarily due to lower selling and marketing expenses.
Net cash provided by investment activities for 1Q2008 was approximately $670,700 consisting of the redemption of our short-term investment of $725,500 offset by $54,800 for purchases of property and equipment, primarily for additional computer hardware and software for new employees and the nFinanSe NetworkTM. We recorded no investment activity for 1Q2009.
As described in Note C to our consolidated financial statements, on June 10, 2008, we entered into a revolving credit facility with various lenders in the maximum aggregate principal amount of $15,500,000 (the “Credit Facility”). Loans under the Credit Facility may be used solely to make payments to card issuing banks for credit to SVCs. The Credit Facility was subsequently amended to establish a sub-commitment of $3,400,000, pursuant to which each lender in its sole discretion, may advance funds (each, an “Accommodation Loan”) that may be used by the Company for working capital expenditures, working capital needs and other general corporate purposes. Loans and Accommodation Loans may be repaid and re-borrowed. The maturity date of the Credit Facility is November 25, 2009, one year after the initial borrowing. The maturity date may be extended for an additional six months upon the satisfaction of certain conditions set forth in the Amended and Amended and Restated Loan Agreement. The Credit Facility contemplates that, with the Lenders’ consent, the maximum commitment may be increased to up to $20,000,000, and additional lenders may be added. As of April 4, 2009, we had drawn $3,900,000 under the Amended and Amended and Restated Loan Agreement. $3,400,000 of this amount consisted of Accommodation Loans. During 1Q2009, the cash provided by financing activities of $2.7 million was through Accommodation Loan borrowings under our Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement.
To fund the full scale implementation of our business plan and the planned rollout and distribution of cards in both the retail and pay card segments of our business, we will need to raise approximately $5 to $7 million of additional capital during fiscal 2009. We expect to finance this through public or private equity offerings. We may decide to raise the capital in more than one transaction based on market conditions and business circumstances. Although we are confident of our business plan, we have experienced unforeseen difficulties with implementing our plans in the past and there can be no assurance that unforeseen difficulties can be avoided going forward. This fact alone could hamper our ability to raise the funds necessary to permit us to continue as a going concern for a reasonable period of time. If we are able to raise the funds, the terms and conditions may be highly dilutive to existing stockholders.
Changes in Number of Employees and Location. We anticipate that the development of our business will require the hiring of a substantial number of additional employees in sales, administration, operations and customer service.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements:
Operating Leases
We are obligated under various operating lease agreements for our facilities. Future minimum lease payments and anticipated common area maintenance charges under all of our operating leases are approximately as follows at April 4, 2009:
Twelve months ending: | | | Amounts | |
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April 2010 | $ | 211,500 | |
April 2011 | | 201,700 | |
April 2012 | | 206,200 | |
April 2013 | | 104,200 | |
April 2014 | | - | |
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Total | $ | 723,600 | |
Employment Agreements
We are obligated under employment agreements with our Chief Executive Officer, Jerry R. Welch, and our Chief Financial Officer, Raymond P. Springer. The employment agreements had an initial term from September 5, 2006 to December 31, 2008 and were automatically renewed for two years with a new expiration date of December 31, 2010. The employment agreements provide to Messrs. Welch and Springer a current annual salary of $275,000 and $200,000, respectively. Each agreement is to be automatically renewed indefinitely for succeeding terms of two years unless otherwise terminated in accordance with the agreement. Both Mr. Welch and Mr. Springer also receive performance-based bonuses and certain medical and other benefits. If we terminate Mr. Welch or Mr. Springer without cause, we will be required to pay severance to them in the amount of compensation and benefits they would have otherwise earned in the remaining term of their employment agreements or twelve months, whichever period is shorter.
Service and Purchase Agreements
We have entered into renewable contracts with DFS Services LLC, our card network, Palm Desert National Bank (“PDNB”), and First National Bank & Trust of Pipestone, Minnesota (“FNB&T”), our card-issuing banks, and Metavante Corporation (“Metavante”), our processor, that have initial expiration dates from June 2009 through October 2011. Because the majority of the fees to be paid are contingent primarily on card volume, it is not possible to calculate the amount of the future commitment on these contracts. The Metavante and FNB&T agreements also require a minimum payment of $5,000 and $7,500 per month, respectively. During 1Q2009 and 1Q2008, we made aggregate payments of approximately $323,700 and $88,800, respectively to Metavante, $0 and $300, respectively to PDNB and $62,300 and $0, respectively, to FNB&T under these agreements.
Pending or Threatened Litigation
We may become involved in certain litigation from time to time in the ordinary course of business. However at April 4, 2009, to the best of our knowledge, no such litigation exists or is threatened.
Bond Collateral
On February 1, 2009, the Company completed a partial funding of collateral amounting to approximately $0.5 million (ultimately 10% of the face amount of the bonds issued) for performance bonds issued in connection with our state licensing efforts. The collateral, in the form of a letter of credit arranged by Mr. Jeffrey Porter, was issued by a bank and was placed with the insurance company that issued the various bonds aggregating to a face amount of approximately $7.3 million. Mr. Porter entered into a Guarantee and Indemnification Agreement with the Company dated February 1, 2009. Accordingly, we are currently contingently liable for the face amount of the letter of credit of approximately $0.5 million. Mr. Porter will be compensated in cash at 2% of the average outstanding amount of the letter of credit per quarter paid in arrears. The Guarantee and Indemnification Agreement can be cancelled by the Company upon receiving a more favorable arrangement from another party.
Critical Accounting Estimates
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires us to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements. The reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period may be affected by the estimates and assumptions we are required to make. Estimates that are critical to the accompanying consolidated financial statements arise from our belief that we will generate adequate cash to continue as a going concern and that all long-lived assets are recoverable. In addition, stock-based compensation expense represents a significant estimate. The markets for our products are characterized by intense competition, rapid technological development, evolving standards, short product life cycles and price competition, all of which could impact the future realization of our assets. Estimates and assumptions are reviewed periodically and the effects of revisions are reflected in the period that they are determined to be necessary. It is at least reasonably possible that our estimates could change in the near term with respect to these matters.
See Note A — “Formation, Background and Operations of the Company” to the consolidated financial statements, regarding the effect of certain recent accounting pronouncements on our consolidated financial statements.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
Not applicable.
Item 4T. Controls and Procedures.
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
An evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) as of April 4, 2009 was carried out by us under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer. Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report are effective.
Disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or submitted under the Securities Exchange Act are recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or submitted under the Securities Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding disclosure.
Change in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during our most recent fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings.
We may become involved in certain other litigation from time to time in the ordinary course of business. However at April 4, 2009, to the best of our knowledge, no such litigation exists or is threatened.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
None.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.
None.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
None.
Item 5. Other Information.
None.
Item 6. Exhibits.
Exhibit Number | | Description of Exhibit |
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10.1 | | First Amendment to Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement, as executed by the Company, and nFinanSe Payments Inc., the lenders party thereto, and Ballyshannon Partners, L.P., acting as agent, on February 3, 2009 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 9, 2009) |
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10.2 | | Form of Common Stock Warrant as issued by the Company to certain investors on February 3, 2009 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.2 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 9, 2009) |
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10.3 | | Form of Amendment No. 1 to Warrants issued to certain Lenders on February 3, 2009 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.3 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 9, 2009) |
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*31.1 | | Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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*31.2 | | Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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*32.1 | | Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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*32.2 | | Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
* filed herewith.
SIGNATURES
In accordance with the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| NFINANSE INC. |
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Date: May 15, 2009 | By: | /s/ Jerry R. Welch |
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| | Jerry R. Welch, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors (Principal Executive Officer) |
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| NFINANSE INC. |
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Date: May 15, 2009 | By: | /s/ Raymond P. Springer |
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| | Raymond P. Springer, Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) |
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| NFINANSE INC. |
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Date: May 15, 2009 | By: | /s/ Jerome A. Kollar |
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| | Jerome A. Kollar, Vice President Finance and Controller (Principal Accounting Officer) |
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EXHIBITS INDEX
Exhibit Number | | Description of Exhibit |
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10.1 | | First Amendment to Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement, as executed by the Company, and nFinanSe Payments Inc., the lenders party thereto, and Ballyshannon Partners, L.P., acting as agent, on February 3, 2009 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 9, 2009) |
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10.2 | | Form of Common Stock Warrant as issued by the Company to certain investors on February 3, 2009 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.2 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 9, 2009) |
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10.3 | | Form of Amendment No. 1 to Warrants issued to certain Lenders on February 3, 2009 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.3 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 9, 2009) |
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*31.1 | | Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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*31.2 | | Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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*32.1 | | Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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*32.2 | | Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
* filed herewith.