Stockholders' Equity | STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY General Our authorized capital stock consists of 75 million shares of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, and 25 million shares of preferred stock, par value $0.0001 per share. At September 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022, we had no stock options outstanding. At September 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022, there were 19,972,478 and 19,703,800 shares of common stock outstanding, respectively, and no shares of preferred stock outstanding. Dividends Cash distributions to stockholders, as disclosed in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, and 2022, include previously declared cash dividends on shares of vested restricted common stock ("restricted stock") issued to our non-executive directors and dividends related to vested restricted stock units ("RSUs") issued to eligible employees. Cash dividends on RSUs and restricted stock have been accrued and are paid when the applicable vesting conditions are met. Accrued cash dividends on forfeited restricted stock and RSUs are also forfeited. The following table details our cash dividends declared and paid in 2023 through the date hereof: (Dollars in thousands) Declaration Date Record Date Payment Date Per Share Amount Total Declared (1) February 22, 2023 March 16, 2023 March 30, 2023 $ 0.3125 $ 6,549 May 3, 2023 May 25, 2023 June 23, 2023 0.3125 6,538 July 26, 2023 August 17, 2023 September 8, 2023 0.3125 6,523 Total $ 0.9375 $ 19,610 (1) The total declared reflects the cash dividends declared in relation to common stock, deferred stock units ("DSUs") and unvested RSUs. On October 25, 2023, our Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.3125 per share of common stock with a record date of November 16, 2023, and a payment date of December 8, 2023. Cash dividends related to common stock of approximately $6.2 million will be paid from available cash on hand. Common Stock Repurchase Program On February 16, 2022, our Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program for up to $10 million of the Company’s common stock. Under the repurchase program, repurchases can be made from time to time using a variety of methods, which may include open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions or otherwise, all in accordance with the rules of the SEC and other applicable legal requirements. The specific timing, price and size of purchases will depend on prevailing stock prices, general economic and market conditions, legal requirements and other considerations. The repurchase program does not obligate the Company to acquire any particular amount of common stock, and the repurchase program may be suspended or discontinued at any time at the Company’s discretion. For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, we did not repurchase any common stock. Net Income (Loss) per Common Share Basic net income (loss) per common share is computed on the basis of the weighted average common shares outstanding. Diluted net income (loss) per common share is computed on the basis of the weighted average common shares outstanding plus the effect of all potentially dilutive common shares, including outstanding restricted stock and RSUs, which are treated as contingently issuable shares, using the “treasury stock” method. The components of basic and diluted net income (loss) per common share were as follows for the periods stated: For the Three Months Ended September 30, For the Nine Months Ended September 30, (in thousands, except for share and per share amounts) 2023 2022 2023 2022 Numerator: Net income (loss) $ 4,451 $ 2,920 $ 12,301 $ (2,370) Denominator: Basic weighted average common shares outstanding 19,970,936 19,693,659 19,942,325 19,661,849 Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding 20,304,092 19,901,267 20,308,973 19,661,849 Basic net income (loss) per common share $ 0.22 $ 0.15 $ 0.62 $ (0.12) Diluted net income (loss) per common share $ 0.22 $ 0.15 $ 0.61 $ (0.12) For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, and 2022 the following securities were excluded from the calculation of diluted shares outstanding as the effect would have been anti-dilutive: For the Three Months Ended September 30, For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 2022 2023 2022 Restricted stock units — — — 290,800 Stock-Based Compensation Plans On April 29, 2020, our Board of Directors adopted the Spok Holdings, Inc. 2020 Equity Incentive Award Plan (the “2020 Equity Plan”) that our stockholders subsequently approved on July 28, 2020. At July 28, 2020, a total of 1,699,950 shares of common stock had been reserved for issuance under the Equity Plans. On April 10, 2023, our Board of Directors adopted an amendment and restatement of the Spok Holdings, Inc. 2020 Equity Incentive Award Plan (the “2020 Equity Plan”) to increase the number of shares available for issuance by 1,000,000 shares that our stockholders subsequently approved on July 25, 2023. At July 25, 2023, a total of 1,268,444 shares of common stock had been reserved for issuance under the Equity Plans. Awards under the 2020 Equity Plan may be in the form of stock options, restricted common stock, RSUs, performance awards, dividend equivalents, stock payment awards, deferred stock, DSUs, stock appreciation rights or other stock or cash-based awards. Restricted stock awards generally vest one year from the date of grant. Related dividends accumulate during the vesting period and are paid at the time of vesting. Contingent RSUs generally vest over a three-year performance period upon successful completion of the performance objectives. Non-contingent RSUs generally vest in thirds, annually, over a three-year period. Dividend equivalent rights generally accompany each RSU award and those rights accumulate and vest along with the underlying RSU. Dividend equivalent rights generally accompany each DSU award and are paid to participants in cash on the Company's applicable dividend payment date whether the DSU is vested or unvested. The dividend equivalent right associated with a DSU continues until delivery of the underlying shares of common stock is made. Payment of the underlying shares of common stock occurs at the earliest of a participant's separation from service, disability, death, or a change in control. The following table summarizes the activities under the Equity Plans from January 1, 2023, through September 30, 2023: Activity Total equity securities available at January 1, 2023 683,052 Additional shares available for issuance under the amended and restated 2020 Equity Plan 1,000,000 RSU, DSU, and restricted stock awarded to eligible employees, net of forfeitures (398,588) Total equity securities available at September 30, 2023 1,284,464 The following table details activities with respect to outstanding RSUs, DSUs, and restricted stock under the Equity Plans for the nine months ended September 30, 2023: Shares Weighted Unvested at January 1, 2023 1,015,749 $ 10.25 Granted 462,512 8.35 Vested (377,686) 11.18 Forfeited (63,924) 10.28 Unvested at September 30, 2023 1,036,651 $ 9.06 Of the 1,036,651 unvested RSUs, DSUs and restricted stock outstanding at September 30, 2023, 533,494 RSUs include contingent performance requirements for vesting purposes. At September 30, 2023, there was $3.5 million of unrecognized net compensation cost related to RSUs and restricted stock, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.7 years. Employee Stock Purchase Plan In 2016, our Board of Directors adopted the Spok Holdings, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the "ESPP") that our stockholders subsequently approved on July 25, 2016. A total of 250,000 shares of common stock were reserved for issuance under this plan. The ESPP allows employees to purchase shares of common stock at a discounted rate, subject to plan limitations. Under the ESPP, eligible participants can voluntarily elect to have contributions withheld from their pay for the duration of an offering period, subject to the ESPP limits. At the end of an offering period, contributions will be used to purchase the Company's common stock at a discount to the market price based on the first or last day of the offering period, whichever is lower. Participants are required to hold common stock for a minimum period of two years from the grant date. Participants will begin earning dividends on shares after the purchase date. Each offering period will generally last for no longer than six months. Once an offering period begins, participants cannot adjust their withholding amount. If a participant chooses to withdraw, any previously withheld funds will be returned to the participant, with no stock purchased, and that participant will be eligible to participate in the ESPP during the next offering period. If the participant terminates employment with the Company during the offering period, all contributions will be returned to the employee and no stock will be purchased. The Company uses the Black-Scholes model to calculate the fair value of the common stock to be purchased during each offering period on the offer date. The Black-Scholes model requires the use of estimates for the expected term, the expected volatility of the underlying common stock over the expected term, the risk-free interest rate and the expected dividend payment. For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, 12,558 shares of the Company's stock were purchased, as compared to no share purchases during the same period in 2022. The following table summarizes the activities under the ESPP from January 1, 2023, through September 30, 2023: Activity Total ESPP equity securities available at January 1, 2023 133,184 ESPP common stock purchased by eligible employees (12,558) Total ESPP securities available at September 30, 2023 120,626 Amounts withheld from participants will be classified as accrued compensation and benefits in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets until funds are used to purchase shares. This liability amount is immaterial to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. Stock-Based Compensation Expense We record all stock-based compensation, which consist of RSUs, DSUs, restricted stock, equity in lieu of salary, and the option to purchase common stock under the ESPP, at fair value as of the grant date. Stock-based compensation expense is recognized based on a straight-line amortization basis over the respective service period. Forfeitures and withdrawals are accounted for as incurred. The following table reflects the items for stock-based compensation expense in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the periods stated: For the Three Months Ended September 30, For the Nine Months Ended September 30, (Dollars in thousands) 2023 2022 2023 2022 Performance-based RSUs $ 332 $ 362 $ 1,087 $ 1,205 Time-based RSUs, DSUs and restricted stock 536 515 1,613 1,748 ESPP 16 — 43 — Total stock-based compensation $ 884 $ 877 $ 2,743 $ 2,953 |