The Company and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | NOTE 1: The Company and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Description of Business Knightscope, Inc. was incorporated on April 4, 2013 under the laws of the State of Delaware. Knightscope, Inc. (the “Company”) is an innovator in robotics and artificial intelligence (“AI”) technologies focused on public safety. Our technologies are designed to help our clients protect the people, places, and things where we live, work, study, and visit. Our technologies are made in the United States and allow public safety professionals to more effectively identify, deter, intervene, capture, and prosecute criminals. To support our mission to make the United States the safest country in the world, we design, develop, manufacture, market, deploy and support Autonomous Security Robots (“ASRs”), the proprietary Knightscope Security Operations Center (“KSOC”) software user interface, Blue Light emergency communication devices (“ECDs”), and the proprietary Knightscope Emergency Management System (“KEMS”) software platform. Basis of Presentation and Liquidity The unaudited condensed financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”), pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Certain information and note disclosures have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. The unaudited condensed financial statements have been prepared on the same basis as the annual financial statements and, in the opinion of management, reflect all adjustments, which include only normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of the period presented. The results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the year ending December 31, 2024 or for other future periods. These condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited financial statements and accompanying notes for the year ended December 31, 2023 included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, filed with the SEC on April 1, 2024. The Company’s significant accounting policies are described in Note 1 to those audited financial statements. Since its inception, the Company has incurred significant operating losses and negative cash flows from operations which is principally the result of scaling the business and significant research and development activities related to the development, continued improvement, and deployment of the Company’s ASRs (hardware and software). Cash and cash equivalents on hand were $2.6 million as of June 30, 2024, compared to $2.3 million as of December 31, 2023. The Company has historically incurred losses and negative cashflows from operations. As of June 30, 2024, the Company also had an accumulated deficit of approximately $175.3 million and stockholders’ equity of approximately $11.2 million. The Company is dependent on additional fundraising in order to sustain its ongoing operations. Based on current operating levels, the Company will need to raise additional funds in the next twelve months by selling additional equity or incurring debt. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern for the twelve months from the date of this report. Basic and Diluted Net Loss per Share Net loss per share of common stock is computed using the two-class method required for participating securities based on their participation rights. All series of convertible preferred stock are participating securities as the holders are entitled to participate in common stock dividends with common stock on an as converted basis. The holders of the Company’s preferred stock are also entitled to noncumulative dividends prior and in preference, to the Company’s common stock and do not have a contractual obligation to share in the losses of the Company. In accordance with the two-class method, earnings allocated to these participating securities, which include participation rights in undistributed earnings with common stock, are subtracted from net loss to determine net loss attributable to common stockholders upon their occurrence. Basic net loss per share is computed by dividing net loss attributable to common stockholders (net adjusted for preferred stock dividends declared or accumulated) by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. All participating securities are excluded from basic weighted average shares outstanding. In computing diluted net loss attributable to common stockholders, undistributed earnings are re-allocated to reflect the potential impact of dilutive securities. Diluted net loss per share attributable to common stockholders is computed by dividing net loss attributable to common stockholders by diluted weighted average shares outstanding, including potentially dilutive securities, unless anti-dilutive. Potentially dilutive securities that were excluded from the computation of diluted net loss per share for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 consist of the following: June 30, June 30, 2024 2023 Series A Preferred Stock (convertible to Class B Common Stock) — 1,418,381 Series B Preferred Stock (convertible to Class B Common Stock) — 3,498,859 Series m Preferred Stock (convertible to Class A Common Stock) — 1,800,959 Series m-2 Preferred Stock (convertible to Class B Common Stock) — 160,000 Series S Preferred Stock (convertible to Class A Common Stock) — 2,676,565 Warrants to purchase Class A Common Stock 8,644,019 1,138,446 Warrants to purchase Series m-3 Preferred Stock — 1,432,786 Warrants to purchase Series S Preferred Stock — 2,941,814 Stock options 14,005,835 9,405,655 Total potentially dilutive shares 22,649,854 24,473,465 As all potentially dilutive securities are anti-dilutive as of June 30, 2024 and 2023, diluted net loss per share is the same as basic net loss per share for each period. Segments The Company has one operating segment and one reportable segment as its chief operating decision maker, who is its Chief Executive Officer, reviews financial information on a regular basis for purposes of allocating resources and evaluating financial performance. All long-lived assets are located in the United States and substantially all revenue is attributed to sellers and buyers based in the United States. Comprehensive Loss Net loss was equal to comprehensive loss for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2024 and 2023. Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses. Specific accounts that require management estimates include, but are not limited to, estimating the useful lives of the Company’s ASRs, property and equipment and intangible assets, certain estimates required within revenue recognition, warranty and allowance for credit losses, determination of deferred tax valuation allowances, estimating fair values of the Company’s share-based awards, warrant liability, and derivative liabilities, inclusive of any contingent assets and liabilities. Actual results could differ from those estimates and such differences may be material to the financial statements. Reclassifications Certain reclassifications have been made to the condensed balance sheet as of December 31, 2023 to conform to the fiscal year 2024 presentation. The reclassifications had no impact on total assets, total liabilities, or stockholders’ equity (deficit). Accounting Pronouncements Adopted in 2024 None. Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted In November 2023, Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) released Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2023-07, Segment Reporting In December 2023, FASB released ASU No. 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures Management has reviewed other recently issued accounting pronouncements issued or proposed by the FASB, and does not believe any of these accounting pronouncements has had or will have a material impact on the condensed consolidated financial statements. Inventory Inventory, principally purchased components, is stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost is determined using an average cost, which approximates actual cost on a first-in, first-out basis. Inventory in excess of salable amounts and inventory which is considered obsolete based upon changes in existing technology is written off. At the point of loss recognition, a new lower cost basis for that inventory is established and subsequent changes in facts and circumstances do not result in the restoration or increase in the new cost basis. June 30, December 31, 2024 2023 Raw materials $ 2,967 $ 2,112 Work in process 147 82 Finished goods 128 126 $ 3,242 $ 2,320 Autonomous Security Robots, net ASRs consist of materials, ASRs in progress and finished ASRs. ASRs in progress and finished ASRs include materials, labor and other direct and indirect costs used in their production. Finished ASRs are valued using a discrete bill of materials, which includes an allocation of labor and direct overhead based on assembly hours. Depreciation expense on ASRs is recorded using the straight-line method over their estimated expected lives, which currently ranges from 3 to 5 years. Depreciation expense of finished ASRs included in research and development expense amounted to $0 and $2, depreciation expense of finished ASRs included in sales and marketing expense amounted to $0 and $1, and depreciation expense included in cost of revenue, net amounted to $507 and $409 for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Depreciation expense of finished ASRs included in research and development expense amounted to $1 and $4, depreciation expense of finished ASRs included in sales and marketing expense amounted to $0 and $13, and depreciation expense included in cost of revenue, net amounted to $990 and $770 for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. ASRs, net, consisted of the following: June 30, December 31, 2024 2023 Raw materials $ 2,587 $ 3,841 ASRs in progress 1,512 1,575 Finished ASRs 9,343 12,130 13,442 17,546 Less: accumulated depreciation on Finished ASRs (4,904) (8,701) ASRs, net $ 8,538 $ 8,845 In the first quarter of 2024, the Company discontinued the K5 v3 machines and as a result, in the first half of 2024, wrote off approximately $1.1 million against service cost of revenue, net. The components of the Finished ASRs, net are as follows: June 30, December 31, 2024 2023 ASRs on lease or available for lease $ 8,620 $ 10,804 Demonstration ASRs 42 607 Research and development ASRs 186 194 Charge boxes 495 525 9,343 12,130 Less: accumulated depreciation (4,904) (8,701) Finished ASRs, net $ 4,439 $ 3,429 Intangible Assets The gross carrying amounts and accumulated amortization of the intangible assets with determinable lives are as follows: June 30, 2024 Amortization Gross Period carrying Accumulated Carrying Intangible assets with determinable lives (years) amount amortization amount, net Developed technology 5 $ 990 $ (338) $ 652 Customer relationships 8 950 (203) 747 Total $ 1,940 $ (541) $ 1,399 December 31, 2023 Amortization Gross Period carrying Accumulated Carrying Intangible assets with determinable lives (years) amount amortization amount, net Developed technology 5 $ 990 $ (239) $ 751 Customer relationships 8 950 (144) 806 Total $ 1,940 $ (383) $ 1,557 Intangible assets amortization expense totaled $79 and $136 for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 respectively. Intangible assets amortization was recorded in sales and marketing and cost of revenue, net - service in the amounts of $29 and $50, respectively for the three month period ended June 30, 2024 compared to amortization expense recorded in sales and marketing and cost of revenue, net - service in the amounts of $87 and $49, respectively for the three month period ended June 30, 2023. Intangible assets amortization expense totaled $158 and $273 for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 respectively. Intangible asset amortization was recorded in sales and marketing and cost of revenue, net - service in the amounts of $59 and $99 , respectively for the six month period ended June 30, 2024 compared to amortization expense recorded in sales and marketing and cost of revenue, net - service in the amounts of $174 and $99 , respectively for the six month period ended June 30, 2023. As of June 30, 2024, future intangible assets amortization expense for each of the next five years and thereafter is as follows: Year ending December 31, Amount 2024 (remaining six months) $ 159 2025 317 2026 317 2027 275 2028 118 2029 and thereafter 213 Total $ 1,399 Other Current Liabilities Other current liabilities consisted of the following: June 30, December 31, 2024 2023 Sales tax $ 376 $ 364 Customer deposits 241 239 Warranty liability 457 406 Other 255 450 $ 1,329 $ 1,459 Warranty Liability The liability for estimated warranty claims is accrued at the time of sale and the expense is recorded in the condensed statements of operations in cost of revenue, net - product. The liability is established using historical warranty claim experience. The current provision may be adjusted to take into account unusual or non-recurring events in the past or anticipated changes in future warranty claims. Adjustments to the warranty accrual are recorded if actual claim experience indicates that adjustments are necessary. Warranty reserves are reviewed to ensure critical assumptions are updated for known events that may impact the potential warranty liability. Change in the warranty liability for the six months ended consisted of the following: June 30, 2024 2023 Balance January 1, $ 406 $ 145 Provision for warranties issued 234 240 Warranty services provided (183) (72) $ 457 $ 313 Accrued Expenses Accrued expenses consisted of the following: June 30, December 31, 2024 2023 Legal, consulting, and financial services $ 432 $ 117 Payroll and payroll taxes 523 604 Credit cards 297 244 Accrued interest 169 10 Other 459 180 $ 1,880 $ 1,155 Convertible Preferred Warrant Liabilities and Common Stock Warrants Freestanding warrants to purchase shares of the Company’s preferred stock are classified as liabilities on the balance sheets at their estimated fair value because the underlying shares of preferred stock are contingently redeemable and, therefore, may obligate the Company to transfer assets at some point in the future. The preferred stock warrants are recorded at fair value upon issuance and are subject to remeasurement to their respective estimated fair values. At the end of each reporting period, changes in the estimated fair value of the preferred stock warrants are recorded in the condensed statements of operations. The Company will continue to adjust the liability associated with the preferred stock warrants for changes in the estimated fair value until the earlier of the exercise or expiration of the preferred stock warrants or the completion of a sale of the Company. Upon an initial public offering, the preferred stock warrants will convert into warrants to purchase common stock and any liabilities recorded for the preferred stock warrants will be reclassified to additional paid-in capital and will no longer be subject to remeasurement. Common stock warrants that are not considered derivative liabilities are accounted for at fair value at the date of issuance in additional paid-in capital. The fair value of these common stock warrants is determined using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. Stock-Based Compensation The Company accounts for stock-based compensation in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 718, Compensation - Stock Compensation |