Note 9. Commitments and Contingencies | Note 9: Commitments and Contingencies Legal Proceedings From time to time the Company may become involved in legal proceedings or be subject to claims arising in the ordinary course of its business. Although the results of litigation and claims cannot be predicted with certainty, the Company currently believes that the final outcome of these ordinary course matters will not have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results, financial condition or cash flows. Regardless of the outcome, litigation can have an adverse impact on the Company because of defense and settlement costs, diversion of management resources and other factors. The Company is currently party to various litigation, however we are unable to estimate the likelihood or potential loss at this time, as such we have not recorded any estimated losses in our Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive loss. Descriptions of any material litigations are provided below. Subsequent to the announcement of the Merger Agreement between the Company, Constant Contact, and MergerSub, various lawsuits were filed in connection with the Merger. On July 21, 2021, a complaint was filed against the Company and certain of its directors and a former director in the United States Southern District Court of New York, captioned Kaczmar v. SharpSpring, Inc. et al, Civil Action No. 1:21-CV-06227. The action generally alleges failure to adequately disclose material information in violation of Sections 14(a) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and Rule 14a-9 promulgated thereunder (“Rule 14a-9”), as well as an alleged breach of fiduciary duty. The plaintiff seeks, among other things, equitable relief to enjoin consummation of the Merger, rescission of the Merger and/or rescissory damages, a declaration that the defendants breached their fiduciary duty, and attorneys’ and experts’ fees. On August 3, 2021, the Company was served with a summons requiring an answer or reply motion within 21 days. The Company and the individual defendants all believe that the claims asserted against each of them are without merit and intend to vigorously defend against this lawsuit. On July 30, 2021, a complaint was filed against the Company and its directors in the United States Southern District Court of New York, captioned Ahmed v. SharpSpring, Inc. et al, Civil Action No. 1:21-CV-06494. The action generally alleges failure to adequately disclose material information in violation of Sections 14(a) and 20(a) of the Exchange Act and Rule 14a-9. The plaintiff seeks, among other things, equitable relief to enjoin consummation of the Merger, rescission of the Merger and/or rescissory damages, and attorneys’ and experts’ fees and expenses. The Company and the individual defendants all believe that the claims asserted against each of them are without merit and intend to vigorously defend against this lawsuit. On August 2, 2021, a complaint was filed against the Company and certain of its directors and a former director in the United States Eastern District Court of New York, captioned Lavery v. SharpSpring, Inc. et al, Civil Action No. 1:21-CV-04312. The action generally alleges failure to adequately disclose material information in violation of Sections 14(a) and 20(a) of the Exchange Act and Rule 14a-9. The plaintiff seeks, among other things, equitable relief to enjoin consummation of the Merger, rescission of the Merger and/or rescissory damages, a declaration that the defendants violated Sections 14(a) and 20(a) of the Exchange Act and Rule 14a-9, and attorneys’ and experts’ fees and expenses. The Company and the individual defendants all believe that the claims asserted against each of them are without merit and intend to vigorously defend against this lawsuit. On August 4, 2021, a complaint was filed against the Company and certain of its directors and a former director in the United States Southern District Court of New York, captioned Lessard v. SharpSpring, Inc. et al, Civil Action No. 1:21-CV-06602. The action generally alleges failure to adequately disclose material information in violation of Sections 14(a) and 20(a) of the Exchange Act and Rule 14a-9. The plaintiff seeks, among other things, equitable relief to enjoin consummation of the Merger, rescission of the Merger and/or rescissory damages, a declaration that the defendants violated Sections 14(a) and 20(a) of the Exchange Act and Rule 14a-9, and attorneys’ and experts’ fees and expenses. The Company and the individual defendants all believe that the claims asserted against each of them are without merit and intend to vigorously defend against this lawsuit. On August 12, 2021, a complaint was filed against the Company and certain of its directors in the United States District Court of Delaware, captioned Reinhardt v. SharpSpring, Inc. et al, Civil Action No. 1:21-CV-01171-UNA. The action generally alleges failure to adequately disclose material information in violation of Sections 14(a) and 20(a) of the Exchange Act and Rule 14a-9. The plaintiff seeks, among other things, equitable relief to enjoin consummation of the Merger, rescission of the Merger and/or rescissory damages, a declaration that the defendants violated Sections 14(a) and 20(a) of the Exchange Act and Rule 14a-9, and attorneys’ and experts’ fees and expenses. The Company and the individual defendants all believe that the claims asserted against each of them are without merit and intend to vigorously defend against this lawsuit. On August 12, 2021, a complaint was filed against the Company and certain of its directors in the United States Southern District Court of New York, captioned Wilhelm v. SharpSpring, Inc. et al, Civil Action No. 1:21-CV-06804-UA. The action generally alleges failure to adequately disclose material information in violation of Sections 14(a) and 20(a) of the Exchange Act and Rule 14a-9. The plaintiff seeks, among other things, equitable relief to enjoin consummation of the Merger, rescission of the Merger and/or rescissory damages, a declaration that the defendants violated Sections 14(a) and 20(a) of the Exchange Act and Rule 14a-9, and attorneys’ and experts’ fees and expenses. The Company and the individual defendants all believe that the claims asserted against each of them are without merit and intend to vigorously defend against this lawsuit. On August 12, 2021, a complaint was filed against the Company and certain of its directors in the United States Eastern District Court of Pennsylvania, captioned Page v. SharpSpring, Inc. et al, Civil Action No. 1:21-CV-03606-GAM. The action generally alleges failure to adequately disclose material information in violation of Sections 14(a) and 20(a) of the Exchange Act and Rule 14a-9. The plaintiff seeks, among other things, equitable relief to enjoin consummation of the Merger, rescission of the Merger and/or rescissory damages, a declaration that the defendants violated Sections 14(a) and 20(a) of the Exchange Act and Rule 14a-9, and attorneys’ and experts’ fees and expenses. The Company and the individual defendants all believe that the claims asserted against each of them are without merit and intend to vigorously defend against this lawsuit. On August 13, 2021, a complaint was filed against the Company and certain of its directors in the United States Southern District Court of New York, captioned Handiazv. SharpSpring, Inc. et al, Civil Action No. 1:21-CV-06816. The action generally alleges failure to adequately disclose material information in violation of Sections 14(a) and 20(a) of the Exchange Act and Rule 14a-9. The plaintiff seeks, among other things, equitable relief to enjoin consummation of the Merger, rescission of the Merger and/or rescissory damages, a declaration that the defendants violated Sections 14(a) and 20(a) of the Exchange Act and Rule 14a-9, and attorneys’ and experts’ fees and expenses. The Company and the individual defendants all believe that the claims asserted against each of them are without merit and intend to vigorously defend against this lawsuit. Commitments The Company rents our facilities with leases ranging from month-to-month to several years in duration. Most of our service contracts are on a month-to-month basis, however, some contracts and agreements extend out to longer periods. Future minimum lease payments, and payments due under non-cancelable service contracts are as follows as of June 30, 2021: Operating Leases Non-Cancellable Contracts Remainder of 2021 $ 660,799 $ 210,000 2022 1,329,525 472,500 2023 1,369,159 542,500 2024 1,377,086 - 2025 1,416,720 - Thereafter 4,109,161 - Total undiscounted cash flows $ 10,262,450 $ 1,225,000 Less imputed interest remaining (2,155,833 ) Present value of lease liability $ 8,106,617 Sales and Franchise Taxes State, local and foreign jurisdictions have differing rules and regulations governing sales, franchise, use, value added and other taxes. These rules and regulations are subject to varying interpretations that may change over time. In particular, the applicability of such taxes to SaaS products in various jurisdictions is unclear. Further, these jurisdictions’ rules regarding tax nexus vary significantly and are complex. As such, we could face possible tax assessments and audits. A successful assertion, by any of these taxing authorities, that we should be collecting additional sales, use, value added or other taxes in jurisdictions where we have not historically done so and do not accrue for such taxes could result in tax liabilities and related penalties for past sales, discourage customers from purchasing our products or otherwise harm our business and operating results. We continue to evaluate the impact of various tax types which may require future sales, franchise, or other tax payments. The Company evaluated the potential contingent liability with respect to sales tax nexus in accordance with ASC 450 “ Contingencies Defined Contribution Retirement Plan We offer our U.S. employees the ability to participate in a 401(k) plan. Eligible U.S. employees may contribute up to 100% of their eligible compensation, subject to limitations established by the Internal Revenue Code. Historically, the Company contributed a matching contribution equal to 100% of each participant’s contribution up to the first 3% of their annual eligible compensation. The Company temporarily paused matching contributions from May 1, 2020, through March 21, 2021. The Company incurred expense associated with the matching contribution of approximately $0.08 million and $0.03 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021, and 2020, respectively. The Company incurred expense associated with the matching contribution of approximately $0.09 million and $0.12 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021, and 2020, respectively. Employment Agreements The Company has employment agreements with several members of its leadership team and executive officers. Merger Related Expenses On June 21, 2021, the Company entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger, (“Merger Agreement”), with Constant Contact, Inc., a Delaware corporation, (“Constant Contact”), and Groove Merger Sub, Inc (“MergerSub”), a Delaware corporation and a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of Constant Contact (“the Merger”). Pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement, MergerSub will merge with and into SharpSpring and SharpSpring will continue as the surviving corporation and become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Constant Contact. The Merger, subject to final shareholder approval and other closing conditions, will be proposed at a Special Stockholders Meeting to be held on August 25, 2021. Additional details regarding the proposed merger can be found within the Definitive Proxy Statement filed with the SEC on July 30, 2021. SharpSpring does not have any additional contracts with Constant Contact, except those related to Merger Agreement.. In connection with the Merger Agreement, SharpSpring expects to incur certain transaction-related expenses. These costs related to the transaction are expected to total between $9.50 million and $10.0 million, of which approximately $0.27 million has been incurred and expensed in the three and six months end June 30, 2021. Between $9.23 million and $9.73 million of total costs related to the proposed merger may not be payable unless and until the Merger is consummated. In addition, in some circumstances, upon termination of the Merger Agreement, the Company will be required to pay a termination fee of $7.00 million. |