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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
þ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2009
o TRANSITION REPORT PERSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM TO
Commission File Number 001-33169
Wireless Ronin Technologies, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Minnesota | 41-1967918 |
|---|---|
| (State or other jurisdiction of | (I.R.S. Employer |
| incorporation or organization) | Identification No.) |
5929 Baker Road, Suite 475, Minnetonka MN 55345 (Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(952) 564-3500 (Registrants telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 month (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. Yes þ No o
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). Yes o No o
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. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer o Accelerated filer þ Non-accelerated filer o (Do not check if a smaller reporting company) Smaller reporting company o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). o Yes þ No
As of May 4, 2009, the registrant had 14,849,860 shares of common stock outstanding.
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| PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION | |
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| ITEM 1 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS | 3 |
| ITEM 2 MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS | 20 |
| ITEM 3 QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK | 23 |
| ITEM 4 CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES | 24 |
| PART II OTHER INFORMATION | |
| ITEM 1 LEGAL PROCEEDINGS | 24 |
| ITEM 1A RISK FACTORS | 24 |
| ITEM 2 UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS | 25 |
| ITEM 3 DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES | 25 |
| ITEM 4 SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS | 25 |
| ITEM 5 OTHER INFORMATION | 26 |
| ITEM 6 EXHIBITS | 26 |
| SIGNATURES | 27 |
| EXHIBIT INDEX | 28 |
| EX-31.1 | |
| EX-31.2 | |
| EX-32.1 | |
| EX-32.2 | |
| EX-99 |
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PART 1. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
WIRELESS RONIN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (In thousands, except per share amounts)
| March 31, — 2009 | 2008 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (unaudited) | (audited) | |||
| ASSETS | ||||
| CURRENT ASSETS | ||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ 8,334 | $ | 5,294 | |
| Marketable securities available for sale | 2,901 | 8,301 | ||
| Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $76 and $92 | 1,513 | 1,823 | ||
| Income tax receivable | 12 | 12 | ||
| Inventories | 341 | 462 | ||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 147 | 265 | ||
| Total current assets | 13,248 | 16,157 | ||
| Property and equipment, net | 1,723 | 1,918 | ||
| Restricted cash | 450 | 450 | ||
| Other assets | 33 | 35 | ||
| TOTAL ASSETS | $ 15,454 | $ | 18,560 | |
| LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY | ||||
| CURRENT LIABILITIES | ||||
| Current maturities on capital lease obligations | $ 52 | $ | 71 | |
| Accounts payable | 833 | 1,068 | ||
| Deferred revenue | 170 | 181 | ||
| Accrued liabilities | 992 | 1,067 | ||
| TOTAL LIABILITIES | 2,047 | 2,387 | ||
| COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES | ||||
| SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY | ||||
| Capital stock, $0.01 par | ||||
| value, 66,667 shares authorized | ||||
| Preferred stock, 16,667 shares authorized, no shares issued | ||||
| and outstanding | | | ||
| Common stock, 50,000 shares authorized; | ||||
| 14,850 | ||||
| shares issued and outstanding | 148 | 148 | ||
| Additional paid-in capital | 80,837 | 80,650 | ||
| Accumulated deficit | (67,115 | ) | (64,212 | ) |
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (463 | ) | (413 | ) |
| Total shareholders equity | 13,407 | 16,173 | ||
| TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY | $ 15,454 | $ | 18,560 |
See accompanying Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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WIRELESS RONIN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (In thousands, except per share amounts, unaudited)
| Three Months Ended | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, | ||||
| 2009 | 2008 | |||
| Sales | ||||
| Hardware | $ 503 | $ 763 | ||
| Software | 166 | 98 | ||
| Services and other | 764 | 1,072 | ||
| Total sales | 1,433 | 1,933 | ||
| Cost of sales | ||||
| Hardware | 451 | 635 | ||
| Software | | | ||
| Services and other | 709 | 899 | ||
| Total cost of sales (exclusive of depreciation and | ||||
| amortization shown separately below) | 1,160 | 1,534 | ||
| Gross profit | 273 | 399 | ||
| Operating expenses: | ||||
| Sales and marketing expenses | 831 | 1,220 | ||
| Research and development expenses | 391 | 454 | ||
| General and administrative expenses | 1,795 | 2,936 | ||
| Depreciation and amortization expense | 199 | 251 | ||
| Total operating expenses | 3,216 | 4,861 | ||
| Operating loss | (2,943 | ) | (4,462 | ) |
| Other income (expenses): | ||||
| Interest expense | (3 | ) | (7 | ) |
| Interest income | 43 | 272 | ||
| Total other income | 40 | 265 | ||
| Net loss | $ (2,903 | ) | $ (4,197 | ) |
| Basic and diluted loss per common share | $ (0.20 | ) | $ (0.29 | ) |
| Basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding | 14,850 | 14,544 |
See accompanying Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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WIRELESS RONIN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (In thousands, unaudited)
| Three Month Ended | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, | ||||
| 2009 | 2008 | |||
| Operating Activities: | ||||
| Net loss | $ (2,903 | ) | $ (4,197 | ) |
| Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities | ||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 199 | 113 | ||
| Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles | | 138 | ||
| Allowance for doubtful receivables | (16 | ) | 9 | |
| Stock-based compensation expense | 187 | 395 | ||
| Change in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions: | ||||
| Accounts receivable | 395 | 618 | ||
| Income tax receivable | | 77 | ||
| Inventories | 121 | (83 | ) | |
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 72 | (20 | ) | |
| Other assets | 3 | 1 | ||
| Accounts payable | (236 | ) | (78 | ) |
| Deferred revenue | (10 | ) | (34 | ) |
| Accrued liabilities | (76 | ) | (60 | ) |
| Net cash used in operating activities | (2,264 | ) | (3,121 | ) |
| Investing activities | ||||
| Purchases of property and equipment | (61 | ) | (404 | ) |
| Purchases of marketable securities | (22 | ) | (6,754 | ) |
| Sales of marketable securities | 5,417 | 7,216 | ||
| Net cash provided by investing activities | 5,334 | 58 | ||
| Financing activities | ||||
| Payments on capital leases | (19 | ) | (38 | ) |
| Net cash used in financing activites | (19 | ) | (38 | ) |
| Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash | (11 | ) | (4 | ) |
| Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents | 3,040 | (3,105 | ) | |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents, beginning of period | 5,294 | 14,542 | ||
| Cash and Cash Equivalents, end of period | $ 8,334 | $ 11,437 |
See accompanying Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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WIRELESS RONIN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (In thousands, except share information, unaudited)
NOTE 1: NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation
Wireless Ronin Technologies, Inc. (the Company) has prepared the condensed consolidated financial statements included herein, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the United States (U.S.) Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The condensed consolidated financial statements include all wholly-owned subsidiaries. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. However, the Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to ensure the information presented is not misleading. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.
The Company believes that all necessary adjustments, which consist only of normal recurring items, have been included in the accompanying condensed financial statements to present fairly the results of the interim periods. The results of operations for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the operating results to be expected for any subsequent interim period or for the year ending December 31, 2009.
Nature of Business and Operations
The Company is a Minnesota corporation that provides dynamic digital signage solutions targeting specific retail and service markets. The Company has designed and developed RoninCast ® , a proprietary content delivery system that manages, schedules and delivers digital content over a wireless or wired network. The solutions, the digital alternative to static signage, provide business customers with a dynamic and interactive visual marketing system designed to enhance the way they advertise, market and deliver their messages to targeted audiences.
The Companys wholly-owned subsidiary, Wireless Ronin Technologies (Canada), Inc., an Ontario, Canada provincial corporation located in Windsor, Ontario, develops e-learning, e-performance support and e-marketing solutions for business customers. E-learning solutions are software-based instructional systems developed specifically for customers, primarily in sales force training applications. E-performance support systems are interactive systems produced to increase product literacy of customer sales staff. E-marketing products are developed to increase customer knowledge of and interaction with customer products.
The Company and its subsidiary sell products and services primarily throughout North America.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Further information regarding the Companys significant accounting policies can be found in the Companys Annual Report filed on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.
1. Revenue Recognition
The Company recognizes revenue primarily from these sources:
| | Software and software license sales |
|---|---|
| | System hardware sales |
| | Professional service revenue |
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| | Software development services |
|---|---|
| | Software design and development services |
| | Implementation services |
| | Maintenance and support contracts |
The Company applies the provisions of American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Statement of Position (SOP) 97-2, Software Revenue Recognition, (SOP 97-2) as amended by SOP 98-9 Modification of SOP 97-2, Software Revenue Recognition, With Respect to Certain Transactions (SOP 98-9) to all transactions involving the sale of software licenses. In the event of a multiple element arrangement, the Company evaluates if each element represents a separate unit of accounting taking into account all factors following the guidelines set forth in Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) Issue No. 00-21 (EITF 00-21) Revenue Arrangements with Multiple Deliverables.
The Company recognizes revenue when (i) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists; (ii) delivery has occurred, which is when product title transfers to the customer, or services have been rendered; (iii) customer payment is deemed fixed or determinable and free of contingencies and significant uncertainties; and (iv) collection is probable. The Company assesses collectability based on a number of factors, including the customers past payment history and its current creditworthiness. If it is determined that collection of a fee is not reasonably assured, the Company defers the revenue and recognizes it at the time collection becomes reasonably assured, which is generally upon receipt of cash payment. If an acceptance period is required, revenue is recognized upon the earlier of customer acceptance or the expiration of the acceptance period.
Multiple-Element Arrangements the Company enters into arrangements with customers that include a combination of software products, system hardware, maintenance and support, or installation and training services. The Company allocates the total arrangement fee among the various elements of the arrangement based on the relative fair value of each of the undelivered elements determined by vendor-specific objective evidence (VSOE). In software arrangements for which the Company does not have VSOE of fair value for all elements, revenue is deferred until the earlier of when VSOE is determined for the undelivered elements (residual method) or when all elements for which the Company does not have VSOE of fair value have been delivered.
The Company has determined VSOE of fair value for each of its products and services. The fair value of maintenance and support services is based upon the renewal rate for continued service arrangements. The fair value of installation and training services is established based upon pricing for the services. The fair value of software and licenses is based on the normal pricing and discounting for the product when sold separately.
Each element of the Companys multiple element arrangements qualifies for separate accounting with the exception of undelivered maintenance and service fees. The Company defers revenue under the residual method for undelivered maintenance and support fees included in the price of software and amortizes fees ratably over the appropriate period. The Company defers fees based upon the customers renewal rate for these services.
Software and software license sales
The Company recognizes revenue when a fixed fee order has been received and delivery has occurred to the customer. The Company assesses whether the fee is fixed or determinable and free of contingencies based upon signed agreements received from the customer confirming terms of the transaction. Software is delivered to customers electronically or on a CD-ROM, and license files are delivered electronically.
System hardware sales
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The Company recognizes revenue on system hardware sales generally upon shipment of the product or customer acceptance depending upon contractual arrangements with the customer. Shipping charges billed to customers are included in sales and the related shipping costs are included in cost of sales.
Professional service revenue
Included in services and other revenues is revenue derived from implementation, maintenance and support contracts, content development, software development and training. The majority of consulting and implementation services and accompanying agreements qualify for separate accounting. Implementation and content development services are bid either on a fixed-fee basis or on a time-and-materials basis. For time-and-materials contracts, the Company recognizes revenue as services are performed. For fixed-fee contracts, the Company recognizes revenue upon completion of specific contractual milestones or by using the percentage-of-completion method.
Software development services
Software development revenue is recognized monthly as services are performed per fixed fee contractual agreements.
Software design and development services
Revenue from contracts for technology integration consulting services where the Company designs/redesigns, builds and implements new or enhanced systems applications and related processes for clients are recognized on the percentage-of-completion method in accordance with AICPA SOP 81-1, Accounting for Performance of Construction-Type and Certain Production-Type Contracts (SOP 81-1). Percentage-of-completion accounting involves calculating the percentage of services provided during the reporting period compared to the total estimated services to be provided over the duration of the contract. Estimated revenues for applying the percentage-of-completion method include estimated incentives for which achievement of defined goals is deemed probable. This method is followed where reasonably dependable estimates of revenues and costs can be made. Estimates of total contract revenue and costs are continuously monitored during the term of the contract, and recorded revenue and costs are subject to revision as the contract progresses. Such revisions may result in increases or decreases to revenue and income and are reflected in the financial statements in the periods in which they are first identified. If estimates indicate that a contract loss will occur, a loss provision is recorded in the period in which the loss first becomes probable and reasonably estimable. Contract losses are determined to be the amount by which the estimated direct and indirect costs of the contract exceed the estimated total revenue that will be generated by the contract and are included in cost of sales and classified in accrued expenses in the balance sheet.
Revenue recognized in excess of billings is recorded as unbilled services. Billings in excess of revenue recognized are recorded as deferred revenue until revenue recognition criteria are met.
Uncompleted contracts are as follows:
| March 31, — 2009 | December 31, — 2008 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost incurred on uncompleted contracts | $ 15 | $ 196 | ||
| Estimated earnings | 116 | 884 | ||
| Revenue recognized | 131 | 1,080 | ||
| Less: billings to date | (239 | ) | (1,130 | ) |
| Amount included in deferred revenue | $ (108 | ) | $ (50 | ) |
Implementation services
Implementation services revenue is recognized when installation is completed.
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Maintenance and support contracts
Maintenance and support consists of software updates and support. Software updates provide customers with rights to unspecified software product upgrades and maintenance releases and patches released during the term of the support period. Support includes access to technical support personnel for software and hardware issues.
Maintenance and support revenue is recognized ratably over the term of the maintenance contract, which is typically one to three years. Maintenance and support is renewable by the customer. Rates for maintenance and support, including subsequent renewal rates, are typically established based upon a specified percentage of net license fees as set forth in the arrangement.
2. Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable are usually unsecured and stated at net realizable value and bad debts are accounted for using the allowance method. The Company performs credit evaluations of its customers financial condition on an as-needed basis and generally requires no collateral. Payment is generally due 90 days or less from the invoice date and accounts past due more than 90 days are individually analyzed for collectability. In addition, an allowance is provided for other accounts when a significant pattern of uncollectability has occurred based on historical experience and managements evaluation of accounts receivable. If all collection efforts have been exhausted, the account is written off against the related allowance. See Note 8 for further information on certain outstanding receivables at March 31, 2009.
3. Software Development Costs
FASB Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 86 Accounting for the Costs of Computer Software to Be Sold, Leased, or Otherwise Marketed requires certain software development costs to be capitalized upon the establishment of technological feasibility. The establishment of technological feasibility and the ongoing assessment of the recoverability of these costs requires considerable judgment by management with respect to certain external factors such as anticipated future revenue, estimated economic life, and changes in software and hardware technologies. Software development costs incurred beyond the establishment of technological feasibility have not been significant to date. No software development costs were capitalized during the three months ended March 31, 2009 or 2008. Software development costs have been recorded as research and development expense.
4. Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation
The Company accounts for stock-based compensation in accordance with SFAS No. 123 (Revised 2004), Share-Based Payment, (SFAS 123R), which revised SFAS 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation (SFAS 123). Stock-based compensation expense recognized during the period is based on the value of the portion of share-based awards that are ultimately expected to vest during the period. The fair value of each stock option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The fair value of restricted stock is determined based on the number of shares granted and the closing price of the Companys common stock on the date of grant. Compensation expense for all share-based payment awards is recognized using the straight-line amortization method over the vesting period.
See Note 7 for further information regarding the Companys stock-based compensation.
5. Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Significant estimates of the Company are the allowance for doubtful accounts, valuation allowance for deferred tax assets, deferred
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revenue, depreciable lives and methods of property and equipment and valuation of warrants and other stock-based compensation. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
During December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141 (Revised 2007), Business Combinations (SFAS 141 (Revised 2007)). While this statement retains the fundamental requirement of SFAS 141 that the acquisition method of accounting (which SFAS 141 called the purchase method ) be used for all business combinations, SFAS 141 (Revised 2007) now establishes the principles and requirements for how an acquirer in a business combination: recognizes and measures in its financial statements the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any noncontrolling interests in the acquiree; recognizes and measures the goodwill acquired in the business combination or the gain from a bargain purchase; and determines what information should be disclosed in the financial statements to enable the users of the financial statements to evaluate the nature and financial effects of the business combination. SFAS 141 (Revised 2007) is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2008. The adoption of SFAS 141 (Revised 2007) did not have a material impact on the Companys financial statements.
During December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements an amendment of ARB No. 51 (SFAS 160). This statement establishes accounting and reporting standards for noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries and for the deconsolidation of subsidiaries and clarifies that a noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary is an ownership interest in the consolidated entity that should be reported as equity in the consolidated financial statements. This statement also requires expanded disclosures that clearly identify and distinguish between the interests of the parent owners and the interests of the noncontrolling owners of a subsidiary. SFAS 160 is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2008. The adoption of SFAS 160 did not have a material impact on the Companys financial statements.
In February 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position (FSP) No. 157-2, Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 157 (FSP 157-2), which delays the effective date of SFAS 157 until January 1, 2009 for all non-financial assets and non-financial liabilities, except for items that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis. These non-financial items include assets and liabilities such as reporting units measured at fair value in a goodwill impairment test and non-financial assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination. The adoption of the remainder of SFAS 157 did not have a material impact on the Companys financial statements.
In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, an amendment of FAS 133 (SFAS 161). This statement changes the disclosure requirements for derivative instruments and hedging activities. Entities are required to provide enhanced disclosures about (a) how and why an entity uses derivative instruments, (b) how derivative instruments and related hedged items are accounted for under Statement 133 and its related interpretations, and (c) how derivative instruments and related hedged items affect an entitys financial position, financial performance, and cash flows. SFAS 161 is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after November 15, 2008. The adoption of SFAS 161 did not have a material impact on the Companys financial statements.
In April 2008, the FASB issued FSP No. 142-3, Determination of the Useful Life of Intangible Assets (FSP 142-3), which amends the factors an entity should consider in developing renewal or extension assumptions used in determining the useful life of recognized intangible assets under FASB Statement No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. This new guidance applies prospectively to intangible assets that are acquired individually or with a group of other assets in business combinations and asset acquisitions. FAS 142-3 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2008. The adoption of FAS 142-3 did not have a material impact on the Companys financial statements.
In September 2008, the FASB issued FSP No. 133-1 and FASB Interpretation No. 45-4 (FSP SFAS 133-1 and FIN 45-4), Disclosures about Credit Derivatives and Certain Guarantees: An Amendment of FASB Statement No. 133 and FASB Interpretation No. 45; and Clarification of the Effective Date of FASB Interpretation No. 45 (FIN 45), Guarantors Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness to Others, to require additional disclosure about the
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current status of the payment/performance risk of a guarantee. The provisions of the FSP that amend SFAS 133 and FIN 45 and effective for reporting periods ending after November 15, 2008. FSP SFAS 133-1 and FIN 45-4 also clarifies the effective date in SFAS 161. Disclosures required by SFAS 161 are effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. The adoption of FSP SFAS 133-1 and FIN 45-4 did not have a material impact on the Companys financial statements.
In December 2008, the FASB issued FSP No. 140-4 and FIN 46R-8 (FSP 140-4 and FIN 46R-8), Disclosures by Public Entities (Enterprises) about Transfers of Financial Assets and Interests in Variable Interest Entities. FSP 140-4 and FIN 46R-8 require additional disclosures about transfers of financial assets and involvement with variable interest entities (VIEs). The requirements apply to transferors, sponsors, servicers, primary beneficiaries and holders of significant variable interests in a variable interest entity or qualifying special purpose entity. Disclosures required by FSP 140-4 and FIN 46R-8 are effective for the Company in the first quarter of fiscal 2009. Because the Company has no VIEs, the adoption did not have a material impact the Companys financial statements.
In April 2009, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position SFAS 107-1 (FSP SFAS 107-1) and Accounting Principles Board Opinion 28-1, Interim Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments (APB 28-1). FSP SFAS 107-1 and APB 28-1 require disclosures about fair value of financial instruments whenever summarized financial information for interim reporting periods is presented. Entities shall disclose the methods and significant assumptions used to estimate the fair value of financial instruments and shall describe changes in methods and significant assumptions, if any, during the period. FSP SFAS 107-1 and APB 28-1 are effective for interim reporting periods ending after June 15, 2009. FSP SFAS 107-1 and APB 28-1 are effective for the Companys quarter ending June 30, 2009 and related disclosures will be added at such time.
In April 2009, the FASB issued FSP SFAS 157-4, which provides additional guidance for estimating fair value in accordance with SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (SFAS 157), when the volume and level of market activity for the asset or liability have significantly decreased. FSP SFAS 157-4 emphasizes that even if there has been a significant decrease in the volume and level of market activity for the asset or liability and regardless of the valuation techniques used, the objective of a fair value measurement remains the same. In addition, the statement provides guidance on identifying circumstances that indicate a transaction is not orderly. FSP SFAS 157-4 is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. The Company does not expect the implementation of FSP SFAS 157-4 to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
Also on April 9, 2009, the FASB issued FSP FAS 115-2, Recognition and Presentation of Other-Than-Temporary Impairments. FSP FAS 115-2 amends the other-than-temporary impairment (OTTI) guidance for debt securities to make the guidance more operational and to improve the presentation and disclosure of OTTI on debt and equity securities in the financial statements. This FSP does not amend existing recognition and measurement guidance related to OTTI of equity securities. The FSP requires that an entity disclose information for interim and annual periods that enables users of its financial statements to understand the types of available-for-sale and held-to maturity debt and equity securities held, including information about investments in an unrealized loss position for which an OTTI has or has not been recognized. The FSP is effective for interim and annual reporting periods ending after June 15, 2009. The Company is currently assessing the impact of adoption of the new FSP on its interim and annual reporting periods.
NOTE 2: OTHER FINANCIAL STATEMENT INFORMATION
The following tables provide details of selected financial statement items:
ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL RECEIVABLES
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| Three Months Ended — March 31, | December 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2008 | |||
| Balance at beginning of period | $ 92 | $ | 85 | |
| Provision for doubtful receivables | (16 | ) | 29 | |
| Write-offs | | (22 | ) | |
| Balance at end of period | $ 76 | $ | 92 |
INVENTORIES
| March 31, | December 31, | |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2008 | |
| Finished goods | $ 312 | $ 355 |
| Work-in-process | 29 | 107 |
| Total inventories | $ 341 | $ 462 |
No adjustments were made for the three months ended March 31, 2009 or 2008, respectively, to reduce inventory values to the lower of cost or market.
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
| March 31, — 2009 | 2008 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leased equipment | $ 381 | $ | 381 | |
| Equipment | 1,317 | 1,315 | ||
| Leasehold improvements | 176 | 332 | ||
| Demonstration equipment | 151 | 151 | ||
| Purchased software | 576 | 532 | ||
| Furniture and fixtures | 597 | 614 | ||
| Total property and equipment | $ 3,198 | $ | 3,325 | |
| Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization | (1,475 | ) | (1,407 | ) |
| Net property and equipment | $ 1,723 | $ | 1,918 |
OTHER ASSETS
Other assets consist of long-term deposits on operating leases.
DEFERRED REVENUE
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| March 31, | December 31, | |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2008 | |
| Deferred software maintenance | $ 45 | $ 46 |
| Customer deposits and deferred project revenue | 125 | 135 |
| Total deferred revenue | $ 170 | $ 181 |
ACCRUED LIABILITIES
| March 31, | December 31, | |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2008 | |
| Compensation | $ 857 | $ 720 |
| Accrued remaining lease obligations | | 142 |
| Accrued rent | 82 | 84 |
| Sales tax and other | 53 | 121 |
| Total accrued liabilities | $ 992 | $ 1,067 |
See Note 6 for additional information on accrued remaining lease obligations.
COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
Comprehensive loss for the Company includes net loss, foreign currency translation and unrealized gain (loss) on investments. Comprehensive loss for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively, was as follows:
| Three Months Ended | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, | ||||
| 2009 | 2008 | |||
| Net loss | $ (2,903 | ) | $ (4,197 | ) |
| Unrealized gain (loss) on investments | (5 | ) | 23 | |
| Foreign currency translation loss | (45 | ) | (175 | ) |
| Total comprehensive loss | $ (2,953 | ) | $ (4,349 | ) |
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
| Three Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|
| March 31, | ||
| 2009 | 2008 | |
| Cash paid for: | ||
| Interest | $ 3 | $ 7 |
NOTE 3: MARKETABLE SECURITIES AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT
Marketable securities consist of marketable debt securities. These securities are being accounted for in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 115, Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities. Accordingly, the unrealized gains (losses) associated with these securities are reported in the equity section as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).
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Realized gains or losses on marketable securities are recorded in the statement of operations within the Other income (expenses), other category. The cost of the securities for determining gain or loss is measured by specific identification. Realized gains and losses on sales of investments were immaterial in the first quarter of 2009 and 2008.
As of March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, cash equivalents and available-for-sale marketable securities consisted of the following:
| March 31, 2009 — Gross | Gross | Gross | Estimated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amortized | Unrealized | Unrealized | Fair | |
| Cost | Gains | (Losses) | Value | |
| Money market funds | $ 7,396 | $ | $ | $ 7,396 |
| Total included in cash and cash equivalents | 7,396 | | | 7,396 |
| Government and agency securities maturing 2009 | 2,901 | | | 2,901 |
| Total included in marketable securities | 2,901 | | | 2,901 |
| Total available-for-sale securities | $ 10,297 | $ | $ | $ 10,297 |
| December 31, 2008 — Gross | Gross | Gross | Estimated | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amortized | Unrealized | Unrealized | Fair | ||
| Cost | Gains | (Losses) | Value | ||
| Money market funds | $ 4,344 | $ | $ | $ 4,344 | |
| Total included in cash and cash equivalents | 4,344 | | | 4,344 | |
| Government and agency securities maturing 2009 | 8,296 | 7 | (2 | ) | 8,301 |
| Total included in marketable securities | 8,296 | 7 | (2 | ) | 8,301 |
| Total available-for-sale securities | $ 12,640 | $ 7 | $ (2 | ) | $ 12,645 |
The Company measures certain financial assets, including cash equivalents and available-for-sale marketable securities at fair value on a recurring basis. In accordance with SFAS No. 157, fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. As a basis for considering such assumptions, SFAS No. 157 establishes a three-level hierarchy which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value. The three hierarchy levels are defined as follows:
Level 1 Valuations based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets. The fair value of available-for-sale securities included in the Level 1 category is based on quoted prices that are readily and regularly available in an active market. The Level 1 category at March 31, 2009 includes money market funds of $7,396, which are included in cash and cash equivalents in the consolidated balance sheet, and government agency securities of $2,901, which are included in marketable securities available for sale in the consolidated balance sheet. The Level 1 category at December 31, 2008 includes money market funds of $4,344, which are included in cash and cash equivalents in the consolidated balance sheet, and government agency securities of $8,301, which are included in marketable securities available for sale in the consolidated balance sheet.
Level 2 Valuations based on observable inputs (other than Level 1 prices), such as quoted prices for similar assets at the measurement date; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable, either directly or indirectly. At March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, the Company had no Level 2 financial assets on its consolidated balance sheet.
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Level 3 Valuations based on inputs that are unobservable and involve management judgment and the reporting entitys own assumptions about market participants and pricing. At March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, the Company had no Level 3 financial assets on its consolidated balance sheet.
The hierarchy level assigned to each security in the Companys cash equivalents and marketable securities available for sale portfolio is based on its assessment of the transparency and reliability of the inputs used in the valuation of such instruments at the measurement date. The Company did not have any financial liabilities that were covered by SFAS No. 157 as of March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008.
NOTE 4: INTANGIBLE ASSETS
The Company recorded amortization of acquisition-related intangibles expense of $0 and $138 for the quarter ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
In the fourth quarter of 2008, the Company recorded a charge for the impairment of assets related to the 2007 acquisition of McGill Digital Solutions. The Company reviews the carrying value of all long-lived assets, including intangible assets with finite lives, for impairment in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 144 (FAS 144). Under FAS 144, impairment losses are recorded whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable. The Company tested the intangible assets acquired in the 2007 acquisition for impairment in the fourth quarter of 2008 and determined that the underlying assumptions and economic conditions surrounding the initial valuation of these assets had significantly changed and an impairment loss was recorded for the total $1,265 of net book value of these intangible assets. The carrying value of the intangible assets was $0 after the impairment loss was recorded in December 2008.
NOTE 5: CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATIONS
The Company leases certain equipment under three capital lease arrangements with imputed interest of 16% to 22% per year.
Other information relating to the capital lease equipment is as follows:
| March 31, — 2009 | 2008 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | $ 381 | $ | 381 | |
| Less: accumulated amortization | (344 | ) | (328 | ) |
| Total | $ 37 | $ | 53 |
Amortization expense for capital lease assets was $17 for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, and is included in depreciation expense.
NOTE 6: COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Operating Leases
The Company leases approximately 19,089 square feet of office and warehouse space located at 5929 Baker Road, Minnetonka, Minnesota under a lease that extends through January 31, 2013. In addition, the Company leases office space of approximately 14,930
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square feet to support its Canadian operations at a facility located at 4510 Rhodes Drive, Suite 800, Windsor, Ontario under a lease that extends through June 30, 2009.
Rent expense under the operating leases was $73 and $123 for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
Future minimum lease payments for operating leases are as follows:
| At March 31, 2009 | Lease Obligations |
|---|---|
| 2009 | $ 180 |
| 2010 | 205 |
| 2011 | 196 |
| 2012 | 192 |
| 2013 | 15 |
| Total future minimum obligations | $ 788 |
Remaining Lease Obligation
On July 9, 2007, the Company moved from its former office space at 14700 Martin Drive in Eden Prairie to its new office space at 5929 Baker Road in Minnetonka. Due to the move occurring during the third quarter of 2007, a liability for the costs that were estimated to be incurred under the prior lease for its remaining term without economic benefit to the Company was recognized and measured at the fair value on the cease use date, July 9, 2007. The prior lease termination date was on November 30, 2009. On March 6, 2009, we signed a lease termination agreement on the Martin Drive facility, subject to the sale of the property, which took place on March 19, 2009. As of March 31, 2009, the Company had no remaining liabilities related to the Martin Drive facility. The following is a schedule of the activity related to the accrued liability as of the end of 2008:
| December 31, — 2008 | Payments / — Amortization | Adjustments — to Estimates | March 31, — 2009 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costs to be incurred: | ||||||
| Existing rental payments | $ 72 | $ (34 | ) | $ (38 | ) | $ |
| Expected operating | $ 25 | $ (5 | ) | $ (20 | ) | $ |
| Unamortized leasehold improvements | $ 44 | $ (44 | ) | $ | $ |
Litigation
The Company was not party to any material legal proceedings as of May 7, 2009.
NOTE 7: STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION AND BENEFIT PLANS
Expense Information under SFAS 123R
On January 1, 2006, the Company adopted SFAS 123R, which requires measurement and recognition of compensation expense for all stock-based payments including warrants, stock options and restricted stock grants based on estimated fair values. A summary of compensation expense recognized for the issuance of stock options and warrants follows:
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| Three Months Ended | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, | |||
| 2009 | 2008 | ||
| Stock-based compensation costs included in: | |||
| Cost of sales | $ (5 | ) | $ |
| Sales and marketing expenses | 43 | 50 | |
| Research and development expenses | 15 | 27 | |
| General and administrative expenses | 134 | 318 | |
| Total stock-based compensation expenses | $ 187 | $ 395 |
At March 31, 2009, there was approximately $1,135 of total unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested share-based awards. Generally, the expense will be recognized over the next four years and will be adjusted for any future changes in estimated forfeitures.
Valuation Information under SFAS 123R
For purposes of determining estimated fair value under SFAS 123R, the Company computed the estimated fair values of stock options using the Black-Scholes model. The weighted average estimated fair value of stock options granted was $0.72 and $2.64 per share for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. These values were calculated using the following weighted average assumptions:
| Three Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|
| March 31, | ||
| 2009 | 2008 | |
| Expected life | 3.25 years | 3.75 years |
| Dividend yield | 0 % | 0 % |
| Expected volatility | 98.0 % | 98.4 % |
| Risk-free interest rate | 1.3 % | 2.8 % |
The risk-free interest rate assumption is based on observed interest rates appropriate for the term of the Companys stock options. The expected life of stock options was calculated using the simplified method. The Company used historical closing stock price volatility for a period equal to the period its common stock has been trading publicly. The Company used a weighted average of other publicly traded stock volatility for the remaining expected term of the options granted. The dividend yield assumption is based on the Companys history and expectation of future dividend payouts.
2007 Associate Stock Purchase Plan
In November 2007, the Companys shareholders approved the 2007 Associate Stock Purchase Plan, under which 300,000 shares have been reserved for purchase by the Companys associates. The purchase price of the shares under the plan is the lesser of 85% of the fair market value on the first or last day of the offering period. Offering periods are every six months ending on June 30 and December 31. Associates may designate up to ten percent of their compensation for the purchase of shares under the plan. Total shares purchased by associates under the plan were 143,573 in the year ended December 31, 2008. There were 156,427 shares reserved under the plan as of March 31, 2009.
Employee Benefit Plan
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In 2007, the Company began to offer a defined contribution 401(k) retirement plan for eligible associates. Associates may contribute up to 15% of their pretax compensation to the plan. There is currently no plan for an employer contribution match.
NOTE 8: SEGMENT INFORMATION AND MAJOR CUSTOMERS
The Company views its operations and manages its business as one reportable segment, providing digital signage solutions to a variety of companies, primarily in its targeted vertical markets. Factors used to identify the Companys single operating segment include the financial information available for evaluation by the chief operating decision maker in making decisions about how to allocate resources and assess performance. The Company markets its products and services through its headquarters in the United States and its wholly-owned subsidiary operating in Canada.
Net sales per geographic region, based on the billing location of end customer, are summarized as follows:
| Three Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|
| March 31, | ||
| 2009 | 2008 | |
| United States | $ 1,267 | $ 1,536 |
| Canada | 110 | 393 |
| Other International | 56 | 4 |
| Total Sales | $ 1,433 | $ 1,933 |
Geographic segments of property and equipment and intangible assets are as follows:
| March 31, | December 31, | |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2008 | |
| Property and equipment, net: | ||
| United States | $ 1,268 | $ 1,399 |
| Canada | 455 | 519 |
| Total | $ 1,723 | $ 1,918 |
A significant portion of the Companys revenue is derived from a few major customers. Customers with greater than 10% of total sales are represented on the following table:
| Three Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|
| March 31, | ||
| Customer | 2009 | 2008 |
| KFC (Corporation & Franchisees) | 22.7 % | 27.2 % |
| Chrysler (BBDO Detroit/Windsor) | 16.4 % | 34.0 % |
| Reuters Ltd. | 12.8 % | * |
| 51.9 % | 61.2 % |
- Sales to this customer were less than 10% of total sales for the period reported.
Financial instruments which potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of accounts receivable. As of March 31, 2009 and 2008, a significant portion of the Companys accounts receivable was concentrated with a few customers:
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| Customer | March 31, — 2009 | 2008 |
|---|---|---|
| KFC (Corporation and Franchisees) | 28.6 % | * |
| Chrysler (BBDO Detroit/Windsor) | 17.2 % | 12.2 % |
| Reuters Ltd. | 15.6 % | * |
| InVue Security Products | 11.2 % | * |
| NewSight Corporation | * | 69.4 % |
| 72.6 % | 81.6 % |
- Accounts receivable from these customers were less than 10% of total accounts receivable for the period reported.
NOTE 9: SEVERANCE EXPENSE
In June 2008, the Company announced that John Witham had resigned from his positions as the Companys Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. The Board of Directors approved an arrangement whereby in consideration for Mr. Withams execution of a reasonable and customary release, Mr. Witham would receive severance payments equal to one and a half times his base salary, one and a half times his prior year bonus, medical (COBRA) benefits for one year, and payment for accrued, unused paid time off, as set forth in his employment agreement for a termination without cause, as well as an extension of the amount of time Mr. Witham has to exercise vested stock options. In the second quarter of 2008, the Company recorded total charges of $353 related to Mr. Withams separation.
In September 2008, the Company announced that Jeffrey Mack had resigned from his positions as the Companys Chairman of the Board of Directors, President and Chief Executive Officer. The Board of Directors approved an arrangement whereby in consideration for Mr. Macks execution of a reasonable and customary release, Mr. Mack would receive severance payments equal to one years base salary, medical (COBRA) benefits for one year, accelerated vesting of options for the purchase of 120,000 shares at $2.80 per share, and a 90-day extension of the post-termination exercisability of (a) such options and (b) warrants for the purchase of 35,354 shares at $2.25 per share. In the third quarter of 2008, the Company recorded total charges of $286 for severance expense, as well as $94 of non-cash stock-based compensation, related to Mr. Macks separation.
In November and December 2008, the Company announced workforce reductions of 35 and 27 people, respectively, including employees and contractors at both its U.S. and Canadian operations to better match its infrastructure and expenses with sales levels and current client projects. Coupled with three other U.S. employee resignations prior to the December reduction in force, these actions resulted in an approximate 40 percent total headcount reduction during the fourth quarter of 2008. The combined severance expense from the two workforce reductions totaled $274.
In the first quarter of 2009, the Company continued to make organizational changes to better align resources. The combined severance expense related to first quarter workforce reductions totaled $237.
The following table provides financial information on the employee severance expense and remaining accrued balance at March 31, 2009:
| Accrual — December 31, | Net | Accrual — March 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Additions | Payments | 2009 | ||
| Employee severance expense | $ 582 | $ 237 | $ (242 | ) | $ 577 |
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Item 2. Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following discussion contains various forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Exchange Act. Although we believe that, in making any such statement, our expectations are based on reasonable assumptions, any such statement may be influenced by factors that could cause actual outcomes and results to be materially different from those projected. When used in the following discussion, the words anticipates, believes, expects, intends, plans, estimates and similar expressions, as they relate to us or our management, are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated, certain of which are beyond our control, are set forth in this document under Cautionary Statement.
Our actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, forward-looking statements. Accordingly, we cannot be certain that any of the events anticipated by forward-looking statements will occur or, if any of them do occur, what impact they will have on us. We caution you to keep in mind the cautions and risks described in this document and to refrain from attributing undue certainty to any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of the document in which they appear. We do not undertake to update any forward-looking statement.
Overview
Wireless Ronin Technologies, Inc. is a Minnesota corporation that has designed and developed application-specific visual marketing solutions. We provide dynamic digital signage solutions targeting specific retail and service markets through a suite of software applications collectively called RoninCast ® . RoninCast ® is an enterprise-level content delivery system that manages, schedules and delivers digital content over wireless or wired networks. Our solution, a digital alternative to static signage, provides our customers with a dynamic visual marketing system designed to enhance the way they advertise, market and deliver their messages to targeted audiences. Our technology can be combined with interactive touch screens to create new platforms for conveying marketing messages.
Our Sources of Revenue
We generate revenues through system sales, license fees and separate service fees, including consulting, content development and implementation services, as well as ongoing customer support and maintenance, including product upgrades. We currently market and sell our software and service solutions through our direct sales force.
Our Expenses
Our expenses are primarily comprised of three categories: sales and marketing, research and development and general and administrative. Sales and marketing expenses include salaries and benefits for our sales associates and commissions paid on sales. This category also includes amounts spent on the hardware and software we use to prospect new customers including those expenses incurred in trade shows and product demonstrations. Our research and development expenses represent the salaries and benefits of those individuals who develop and maintain our software products including RoninCast ® and other software applications we design and sell to our customers. Our general and administrative expenses consist of corporate overhead, including administrative salaries, real property lease payments, salaries and benefits for our corporate officers and other expenses such as legal and accounting fees.
Significant Accounting Policies and Estimates
A discussion of our significant accounting policies was provided in Item 8 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008. There were no significant changes to these accounting policies during the first three months of 2009.
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Results of Operations
Three Months Ended March 31, 2009 Compared to Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 ($000)
The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, certain unaudited consolidated statements of operations information:
| Three Months Ended — March 31, | % of total | March 31, | % of total | $ Increase | % Increase | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | sales | 2008 | sales | (Decrease) | (Decrease) | |||||||
| Sales | $ 1,433 | 100.0 | % | $ 1,933 | 100.0 | % | $ (500 | ) | (25.9 | %) | ||
| Cost of sales | 1,160 | 80.9 | % | 1,534 | 79.4 | % | (374 | ) | (24.4 | %) | ||
| Gross profit (exclusive of depreciation and | ||||||||||||
| amortization shown separately below) | 273 | 19.1 | % | 399 | 20.6 | % | (126 | ) | (31.6 | %) | ||
| Sales and marketing expenses | 831 | 58.0 | % | 1,220 | 63.1 | % | (389 | ) | (31.9 | %) | ||
| Research and development expenses | 391 | 27.3 | % | 454 | 23.5 | % | (63 | ) | (13.9 | %) | ||
| General and administrative expenses | 1,795 | 125.3 | % | 2,936 | 151.9 | % | (1,141 | ) | (38.9 | %) | ||
| Depreciation and amortization expense | 199 | 13.9 | % | 251 | 13.0 | % | (52 | ) | (20.7 | %) | ||
| Total operating expenses | 3,216 | 224.4 | % | 4,861 | 251.5 | % | (1,645 | ) | (33.8 | %) | ||
| Operating loss | (2,943 | ) | (205.4 | %) | (4,462 | ) | (230.8 | %) | 1,519 | (34.0 | %) | |
| Other income (expenses): | ||||||||||||
| Interest expense | (3 | ) | (0.2 | %) | (7 | ) | (0.4 | %) | (4 | ) | 57.1 | % |
| Interest income | 43 | 3.0 | % | 272 | 14.1 | % | (229 | ) | (84.2 | %) | ||
| Total other income (expense) | 40 | 2.8 | % | 265 | 13.7 | % | (225 | ) | (84.9 | %) | ||
| Net loss | $ (2,903 | ) | (202.6 | %) | $ (4,197 | ) | (217.1 | %) | $ 1,294 | (30.8 | %) |
| Three Months Ended — March 31, | % of total | March 31, | % of total | $ Increase | % Increase | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | sales | 2008 | sales | (Decrease) | (Decrease) | |||
| United States | $ 1,267 | 88.4 % | $ 1,536 | 79.5 % | $ (269 | ) | (17.5 | %) |
| Canada | 110 | 7.7 % | 393 | 20.3 % | (283 | ) | (72.0 | %) |
| Other International | 56 | 3.9 % | 4 | 0.2 % | 52 | 1300.0 | % | |
| Total Sales | $ 1,433 | 100.0 % | $ 1,933 | 100.0 % | $ (500 | ) | (25.9 | %) |
Sales
Our sales decreased 26% or $500 to $1,433 for the three months ended March 31, 2009, compared to the same period in the prior year. The decline in our revenue was due to lower professional services fees being generated from smaller projects. In addition, we experienced lower hardware sales as certain customers are choosing to contract directly with our display suppliers. The decline in hardware and services was partially offset by higher levels of software sales as we continued to sell and deploy our RoninCast ® software into an increased number of quick serve restaurants and other retail locations during the first quarter of 2009 compared to the prior year. Due to the current recession, we are not able to predict or forecast our future revenues with any degree of precision at this time.
Cost of Sales
Our cost of sales decreased 24% or $374 to $1,160 for the three months ended March 31, 2009 compared to the same period in the prior year. The decrease in cost of sales was due to the lower levels of hardware and service sales and also a reduction in compensation and related employee costs due to the workforce reductions taken in the third and fourth quarter of 2008.
Operating Expenses
Our operating expenses decreased 34% or $1,645 to $3,216 for the three months ended March 31, 2009 compared to the same period in the prior year.
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Sales and marketing expenses were lower by $389 or 32% as a result of a decrease in compensation and benefits, along with lower travel related expenses as a result of the workforce reductions taken in the third and fourth quarter of 2008. In addition, we reduced the level of spending related to tradeshows and other marketing initiatives in the first quarter of 2009 when compared to the same period in the prior year. We traditionally incur higher levels of tradeshow expenditures in the first quarter of our fiscal year compared to the remaining three quarters. Any increased revenues and associated commissions may offset any future reduction in marketing expenditures.
Research and development expenses were lower by $63 or 14% in the first quarter of 2009 when compared to the prior year as a result of lower compensation and benefits expenses.
General and administrative expenses were lower by $1,141 or 39% as a result of a decrease in compensation and benefits, along with contractor costs as a result of the workforce reductions taken in the third and fourth quarter of 2008. Our stock compensation expense was also down approximately $200 during the first quarter of 2009 when compared to the prior year period. These decreases were partially offset by an increase in severance costs recorded in the first quarter of 2009 of $237 compared to $120 in the prior year period. In general, we experienced an across-the-board reduction in almost all expense categories as a result of better aligning our expenses with the lower levels of revenue.
Depreciation and amortization expense, which consists primarily of depreciation of computer equipment and office furniture and the amortization of purchased software, leasehold improvements made to our leased facilities and amortization of our acquisition-related intangible assets, was also lower by $52 when comparing the first quarter of 2009 to the prior year period. This was primarily the result of recording an impairment charge during the fourth quarter of 2008 for the remaining value of our acquisition-related intangible assets.
We will continue to monitor our operating expenses in relationship to our revenues levels and make the necessary cost reductions to the point where it will not significantly impact our ability to service our customers.
Interest Expense
Interest expense decreased to $3 from $7 for the three months ended March 31, 2009 compared to the same period in the prior year. The decrease was the result of reduced debt balances under our capital leases.
Interest Income
Interest income declined by $229 for the three months ended March 31, 2009 compared to the same period in the prior year. The decrease in interest income was due to significantly lower cash balances and a lower realized interest rate yield on our investments during the first quarter of 2009 compared to the same period in the prior year. Our average cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities during the first quarter of 2009 was $12,415 with an average yield of 0.4% compared to $27,428 with an average yield of 1.0% for the same period in the prior year.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Operating Activities
We do not currently generate positive cash flow. Our investments in infrastructure have been greater than sales generated to date. As of March 31, 2009, we had an accumulated deficit of $67,115. The cash flow used in operating activities was $2,264 and $3,121 for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The decrease in cash used in operations was due to improvement in our net loss during the three months ended March 31, 2009 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2008. Based on our current expense levels, we anticipate that our cash and investments in marketable securities will be adequate to fund our operations for the next twelve months.
Investing Activities
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Net cash provided by investing activities was $5,334 and $58 for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The increase in cash provided by investing activities was due to net sales of marketable securities of $5,395 for the first three months of 2009 compared to $462 for the same period in prior year. These amounts were offset by purchases of capital equipment of $61 in the first three months ended March 31, 2009 compared to $404 for the same period in the prior year. Marketable securities held as of March 31, 2009 consisted of debt securities issued by federal government agencies with maturity dates in 2009.
Financing Activities
Net cash used in financing activities was $19 and $38 for the first three months of 2009 and 2008, respectively. These amounts were primarily the result of principal payments made on various capital leases due to expire during 2009.
We have financed our operations primarily through sales of common stock, exercise of warrants, and the issuance of notes payable to vendors, shareholders and investors. For the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, these activities were insignificant.
We believe, based on current revenue and expense levels, that our cash and investments in marketable securities will be adequate to fund our operations for the next twelve months.
Contractual Obligations
Although we have no material commitments for capital expenditures, we anticipate levels of capital expenditures consistent with our levels of operations, infrastructure and personnel for the remainder of fiscal 2009.
Operating and Capital Leases
At March 31, 2009, our principal commitments consisted of long-term obligations under operating leases. We lease approximately 19,089 square feet of office and warehouse space located at 5929 Baker Road, Minnetonka, Minnesota under a lease that extends through January 31, 2013. In addition, we lease office space of approximately 14,930 square feet to support our Canadian operations at a facility located at 4510 Rhodes Drive, Suite 800, Windsor, Ontario under a lease that extends through June 30, 2009.
The following table summarizes our obligations under contractual agreements as of March 31, 2009 and the time frame within which payments on such obligations are due:
| Payment Due by Period | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less Than | More Than | ||||
| Contractual Obligations | Total | 1 Year | 1-3 Years | 3-5 Years | 5 Years |
| Capital Lease Obligations (including interest) | $ 52 | $ 52 | $ | $ | $ |
| Operating Lease Obligations | 788 | 180 | 401 | 207 | |
| Total | $ 840 | $ 232 | $ 401 | $ 207 | $ |
Based on our working capital position at March 31, 2009, we believe we have sufficient working capital to meet our current obligations.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Financial instruments that potentially subject us to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities, and accounts receivables. We maintain our accounts for cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities principally at one major bank. We invest our available cash in United States government securities and money market funds. We have not experienced any losses on our deposits of our cash, cash equivalents, or marketable securities.
We currently have outstanding approximately $52 of capital lease obligations at a fixed interest rate. We do not believe our operations are currently subject to significant market risks for interest rates or other relevant market price risks of a material nature.
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Foreign exchange rate fluctuations may adversely impact our consolidated financial position as well as our consolidated results of operations. Foreign exchange rate fluctuations may adversely impact our financial position as the assets and liabilities of our Canadian operations are translated into U.S. dollars in preparing our consolidated balance sheet. These gains or losses are recognized as an adjustment to shareholders equity through accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss). The impact of foreign exchange rate fluctuations on our condensed consolidated statement of operations was immaterial in the first three months of 2009 and 2008.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We maintain a system of disclosure controls and procedures that is designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our Exchange Act reports is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SECs rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.
Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we conducted an evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)). Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of March 31, 2009, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended March 31, 2009, 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 were not party to any material legal proceedings as of May 7, 2009.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
The discussion of our business and operations should be read together with the risk factors set forth in this document under Cautionary Statement. These risks and uncertainties have the potential to affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flow, strategies or prospects in a material and adverse manner.
The following risk factors, which were originally presented on our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008, are hereby amended and restated (in thousands):
Our operations and business are subject to the risks of an early stage company with limited revenue and a history of operating losses. We have incurred losses since inception, and we have had only nominal revenue. We may not ever become or remain profitable.
Since inception, we have had limited revenue from the sale of our products and services, and we have incurred net losses. We incurred net losses of $20,692 and $10,086 for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively and a net loss of $2,903 for the three months ended March 31, 2009. As of March 31, 2009, we had an accumulated deficit of $67,115.
We have not been profitable in any year of our operating history and anticipate incurring additional losses into the foreseeable future. We do not know whether or when we will become profitable. Even if we are able to achieve profitability in future periods, we may not be able to sustain or increase our profitability in successive periods. We may require additional financing in the
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future to support our operations. For further information, please review the risk factor Adequate funds for our operations may not be available, requiring us to curtail our activities significantly.
We have formulated our business plans and strategies based on certain assumptions regarding the acceptance of our business model and the marketing of our products and services. However, our assessments regarding market size, market share, market acceptance of our products and services and a variety of other factors may prove incorrect. Our future success will depend upon many factors, including factors which may be beyond our control or which cannot be predicted at this time.
Due to our dependence on a limited number of customers, we are subject to a concentration of credit risk.
Chrysler (BBDO Detroit / Windsor) accounted for 17.2% and 44.5% of our total accounts receivable as of March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively. Although Chrysler Corporation filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on April 30, 2009, the related outstanding accounts receivable balance to be collected by us as of that date was with Chryslers ad agency, BBDO Detroit/Windsor an entity that has not filed for bankruptcy protection. Therefore, we have not recorded an allowance for doubtful receivables charge for the outstanding balance.
In the case of insolvency by one of our significant customers, an account receivable with respect to that customer might not be collectible, might not be fully collectible, or might be collectible over longer than normal terms, each of which could adversely affect our financial position. In one case in the past, we converted a customers account receivable into a secured note receivable then into the underlying collateral, which we ultimately wrote off. In the future, if we convert other accounts receivable into notes receivable or obtain the collateral underlying notes receivable, we may not be able to fully recover the amount due, which could adversely affect our financial position. Furthermore, the value of the collateral which serves to secure any such obligation is likely to deteriorate over time due to obsolescence caused by new product introductions and due to wear and tear suffered by those portions of the collateral installed and in use. There can be no assurance that we will not suffer credit losses in the future.
If we fail to comply with the NASDAQ requirements for continued listing, our common stock could be delisted from NASDAQ, which could hinder our investors ability to trade our common stock in the secondary market.
Generally, our common stock must sustain a minimum bid price of at least $1.00 per share and we must satisfy the other requirements for continued listing on NASDAQ. If our common stock is delisted from NASDAQ, trading in our common stock would likely thereafter be conducted in the over-the-counter markets in the so-called pink sheets or the OTC Bulletin Board. In such event, the liquidity of our common stock would likely be impaired, not only in the number of shares which could be bought and sold, but also through delays in the timing of the transactions, and there would likely be a reduction in the coverage of our company by securities analysts and the news media, thereby resulting in lower prices for our common stock than might otherwise prevail.
In light of the economic downturns broad effects on the stock prices of its listed companies, NASDAQ suspended its $1.00 minimum bid price rule in October 2008. This rule suspension was originally scheduled to expire April 19, 2009, but now has been extended to July 20, 2009. Our stock price fell below $1.00 during the fourth quarter of 2008 and traded below $1.00 during the first quarter of 2009, during the rule suspension period. If our stock price is similarly low after NASDAQ lifts the suspension of this rule, we could be subject to delisting from NASDAQ. In addition, we could also be subject to delisting from NASDAQ if we fail to maintain compliance with the other requirements for continued listing which are still in full force.
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
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None.
Item 5. Other Information
We are filing herewith a Cautionary Statement pursuant to the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 for use as a readily available written document to which reference may be made in connection with forward-looking statements, as defined in such act. Such Cautionary Statement appears as Exhibit 99 to this report and is incorporated by reference herein.
Item 6. Exhibits
See Exhibit Index.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
| /s/ Darin P. McAreavey |
|---|
| Darin P. McAreavey |
| Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer and Chief Accounting |
| Officer) and Duly Authorized Officer of Wireless |
| Ronin Technologies, Inc. |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit | |
|---|---|
| Number | Description |
| 3.1 | Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant, as amended (incorporated by |
| reference to our Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to our Form SB-2 filed on | |
| October 12, 2006 (File No. 333-136972)). | |
| 3.2 | Bylaws of the Registrant, as amended (incorporated by reference to our |
| Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB filed on November 14, 2007 (File No. | |
| 001-33169)). | |
| 4.1 | See exhibits 3.1 and 3.2. |
| 4.2 | Specimen common stock certificate of the Registrant (incorporated by |
| reference to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to our Form SB-2 filed on October | |
| 12, 2006 (File No. 333-136972)). | |
| 10.1 | Separation Agreement dated March 6, 2009 between Robert W. Whent and the |
| Registrant (incorporated by reference to the Companys Current Report on Form | |
| 8-K (File No. 001-15019) filed on March 9, 2009). | |
| 10.2 | Employment Agreement dated March 9, 2009 between Darin P. McAreavey and the |
| Registrant (incorporated by reference to the Companys Current Report on Form | |
| 8-K (File No. 001-15019) filed on March 9, 2009). | |
| 31.1 | Chief Executive Officer Certification pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a). |
| 31.2 | Chief Financial Officer Certification pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a). |
| 32.1 | Chief Executive Officer Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350. |
| 32.2 | Chief Financial Officer Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350. |
| 99 | Cautionary Statement. |
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