UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10‑Q

 

(Mark One)

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2018

OR

Commission file number 001‑35525

 

SMITH MICRO SOFTWARE, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

51 COLUMBIA

ALISO VIEJO, CA 92656

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(949) 362-5800

(Registrant’s 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 Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes   ☒   No   ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted 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 such files).  Yes   ☒   No   ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  Yes   ☐   No   ☒

As of October 23, 2018, there were 25,027,129 shares of common stock outstanding.

 

 

 

 

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SMITH MICRO SOFTWARE, INC.

QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q

September 30, 2018

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

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PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

SMITH MICRO SOFTWARE, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands, except share and par value data)

 

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

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SMITH MICRO SOFTWARE, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

(in thousands, except per share data)

 

 

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

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SMITH MICRO SOFTWARE, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

 

 

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

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SMITH MICRO SOFTWARE, INC.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

1. The Company

Smith Micro Software, Inc. (“Smith Micro,” “Company,” “we,” “us,” and “our”) develops software to simplify and enhance the mobile experience, providing solutions to leading wireless service providers, device manufacturers, and wireless users around the world.  From optimizing wireless networks to uncovering customer experience insights, and from providing visual access to wireless voicemail to ensuring family safety, our solutions enrich connected lifestyles while creating new opportunities to engage consumers via smartphones. We also provide a services platform for the Internet of Things (“IoT”) that enables comprehensive device management and firmware over-the-air (“FOTA”) updates for various types of connected devices. Our portfolio also includes a wide range of products for creating, sharing, and monetizing rich content, such as visual messaging and 2D/3D graphics applications. With this as a focus, it is Smith Micro’s mission to help our customers thrive in a connected world.

2. Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying interim consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2018, and the related consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss and cash flows for each of the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, are unaudited. The unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared according to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and, therefore, certain information and disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States have been omitted.

In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements for the periods presented reflect all adjustments which are normal and recurring, and necessary to fairly state the financial position, results of operations, and cash flows of the Company. These unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017 filed with the SEC on March 30, 2018 and amended April 17, 2018.

Intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for any other interim period or for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In August 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820), which is designed to improve the effectiveness of disclosures related to fair value measurements. This ASU is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019 and early adoption is allowed in any interim reporting periods within those annual reporting periods. The Company is currently assessing the impact that this ASU will have on its consolidated financial statements.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by recognizing all lease transactions (with terms in excess of 12 months) on the balance sheet as a lease liability and a right-of-use asset (as defined). The ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years, with earlier application permitted. Upon adoption, the lessee will apply the new standard retrospectively to all periods presented or retrospectively using a cumulative effect adjustment in the year of adoption. The Company will be evaluating the impact of this guidance on our consolidated financial statements.

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). This updated standard supersedes nearly all existing revenue recognition guidance under the accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). The core principle of this Topic is to recognize revenues when promised goods or services are transferred to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration that is expected to be received for those goods or services. This Topic defines a five-step process to achieve this core principle and, in doing so, it is possible more judgment and estimates may be required within the revenue recognition process than are required under existing U.S. GAAP, including identifying performance obligations in the contract, estimating the amount of variable consideration to include in the transaction price and allocating the transaction price to each separate performance obligation. In July 2015, the FASB deferred the effective date of Topic 606 to annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017 (including interim reporting periods within those periods). The amendments may be applied retrospectively to each prior period presented or retrospectively with the cumulative effect recognized as of the date of initial

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application. The Company adopted the provisions of Topic 606 during the first quarter of 2018, and there was no impact on the consolidated financial statements.

Revenue Recognition

We currently report our net revenues under two operating groups: Wireless and Graphics. Generally, we recognize revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred, the price is fixed and determinable, and collectability is probable.  We recognize revenues from sales of our software (or software that we are licensed to distribute) to our customers or end users as completed products are shipped and title passes, or from royalties generated as authorized customers duplicate our software, if the other requirements are met. If the requirements are not met as of the date of shipment, revenue is not recognized until these elements are known or resolved.

For Wireless, we recognize revenue using several different methods beyond the method previously mentioned. First, we provide some customers a subscription service arrangement (the “Platform”). This Platform is then deployed to their customers, the end users, either directly by our customer or by the end user initiating a download of the Platform. Our service arrangement can include the use of the software application, hosting services, and maintenance and support services for the Platform. This type of arrangement is recognized on a point in time basis separately for each billing cycle (i.e. monthly or quarterly) based on the individual metrics within that period, and results in either a fixed fee per end user or a revenue sharing arrangement based on amounts received by our customers. Second, we provide other related services to some customers specific to hosting services, and maintenance and support services. These arrangements are recognized on a per period basis (i.e. typically monthly or quarterly) based on the individual arrangements agreed upon with our customers. These arrangements typically include a fixed fee for services offered within the period.  Sometimes these types of services include up-front, non-refundable set-up fees. Revenue is recognized for these fees over the term of the agreement.  Third, we provide a limited custom software development services under a fixed fee arrangement. This revenue is recognized based on agreed-upon deliverables and milestones – when value is provided to the customer a portion of the revenue is recognized. There are no significant judgments required for this revenue. However, we do make some estimates to accrue revenue through the fiscal quarter ends.  

For Graphics, we review available retail channel information and make a determination of a return provision for sales made to distributors and retailers based on current channel inventory levels and historical return patterns. Certain sales to distributors or retailers are made on a consignment basis. Revenues for consignment sales are not recognized until sell-through to the final customer is established. Certain revenues are booked net of revenue sharing payments. Sales directly to end users are recognized upon shipment. End users have a thirty-day return period, but such returns are reasonably estimable and have historically been minimal. We also provide technical support to our customers. Such costs have historically been insignificant.

Deferred revenue represents amounts billed to customers for which revenue has not been recognized. Deferred revenue primarily consists of the unearned portion of monthly, quarterly and annually billed service fees and prepayments made by customers for a future period.

Revenues on a disaggregated basis are as follows (in thousands):

 

 

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Fair Value Measurements

The Company measures and discloses fair value measurements as required by FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic No. 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures.

Fair value is an exit price, representing the amount that would be received to sell an asset, or paid to transfer a liability, in an orderly transaction between market participants. As such, fair value is a market-based measurement that is determined based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or a liability. As a basis for considering such assumptions, the FASB establishes a three-tier value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in the valuation methodologies in measuring fair value:

The fair value hierarchy also requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value.

As required by FASB ASC Topic No. 820, we measure our cash and cash equivalents at fair value. Our cash equivalents are classified within Level 1 by using quoted market prices utilizing market observable inputs. 

As required by FASB ASC Topic No. 820, we measure our warrant liability at fair value. Our warrant liability is classified within Level 3 as some of the inputs to our valuation model are either not observable quoted prices or are not derived principally from, or corroborated by, observable market data by correlation or other means.

As required by FASB ASC Topic No. 820, we utilize quoted market prices to estimate the fair value of our fixed rate debt, when available. If quoted market prices are not available, we calculate the fair value of our fixed rate debt based on a currently available market rate, assuming the loans are outstanding through maturity and considering the collateral securing the loans. In determining the current market rate for fixed rate debt, a market spread is added to the quoted yields on federal government treasury securities with similar terms to the debt.

3. Going Concern Evaluation

In connection with preparing consolidated financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, management evaluated whether there were conditions and events that, when considered in the aggregate, raised substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year from the date that the financial statements are issued.

The Company considered the historical operating loss and negative cash flow from operating activities trends.  

Ordinarily, conditions or events that raise substantial doubt about an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern relate to the entity’s ability to meet its obligations as they become due.

The Company evaluated its ability to meet its obligations as they become due within one year from the date that the financial statements are issued by considering the following:

In addition to the recent capital raised, management also believes that the Company will generate enough cash from operations to satisfy its obligations for the next twelve months from the issuance date.

The Company will take the following actions, if it starts to trend unfavorably against its internal profitability and cash flow projections, in order to mitigate conditions or events that would raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern:

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4. Goodwill

In accordance with FASB ASC Topic No. 350, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other, we review the recoverability of the carrying value of goodwill at least annually or whenever events or circumstances indicate a potential impairment. The Company’s impairment testing will be done annually at December 31. Recoverability of goodwill is determined by comparing the fair value of the Company’s reporting units to the carrying value of the underlying net assets in the reporting units. If the fair value of a reporting unit is determined to be less than the carrying value of its net assets, goodwill is deemed impaired and an impairment loss is recognized to the extent that the carrying value of goodwill exceeds the difference between the fair value of the reporting unit and the fair value of its other assets and liabilities. The Company determined that there was no goodwill impairment at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017.

5. Debt and Fair Value of Financial Instruments

At September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the carrying value and the aggregate fair value of the Company’s warrant liability and short- and long-term debt were as follows (in thousands):

 

The warrants were accounted for as liabilities, with changes in the fair value included in net loss for the respective periods. Because some of the inputs to our valuation model were either not observable or not derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means, the warrant liability is classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

Our stock price can be volatile and there could be material fluctuations in the value of the warrants in future periods.

A roll forward of our warrant liability classified as Level 3 and measured at fair value on a recurring basis follows (in thousands):

 

Warrant Liability

As further discussed in Note 10, on March 6, 2018, the Company completed a private placement with several investors (the “March Offering”), wherein a total of 2,857,144 shares of the Company’s common stock were issued at a purchase price of $1.75 per share, for a total purchase price of $5.0 million. Each investor also received a warrant to purchase up to a number of shares of common stock equal to the number of shares of common stock purchased by such investor in the March Offering at an exercise price of $2.17 per share.

The initial fair value of the warrant liability associated with the March Offering was $2.9 million, and the fair value has increased to $4.7 million as of September 30, 2018.

As further discussed in Note 10, on May 3, 2018, the Company completed a private placement with several investors (the “May Offering”), wherein a total of 3,170,000 shares of the Company’s common stock were issued at a purchase price of $2.21 per share, for a total purchase price of $7.0 million. Each investor also received a warrant to purchase up to a number of shares of common stock equal to the number of shares of common stock purchased by such investor in the May Offering at an exercise price of $2.11 per share.

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The initial fair value of the warrant liability associated with the May Offering was $3.9 million, and the fair value has increased to $5.2 million as of September 30, 2018.

All changes in the fair value of warrants will be recognized in our consolidated statements of operations until they either are exercised or expire. The warrants are not traded in an active securities market and, as such, the estimated fair value as of September 30, 2018 was determined by using an option pricing model (Black-Scholes) with the following assumptions:

 

 

Expected volatility is based on historical volatility. Historical volatility was computed using monthly pricing observations for recent periods that correspond to the expected term of the warrants. We believe this method produces an estimate that is representative of our expectations of future volatility over the expected term of these warrants. We currently have no reason to believe future volatility over the expected remaining life of these warrants is likely to differ materially from historical volatility. The expected life is based on the remaining contractual term of the warrants. The risk-free interest rate is the U.S. Treasury bond rate as of the valuation date.

Debt

On January 30, 2018, the Company amended certain of its existing Secured Promissory Notes (the “Notes”) for the sole purpose of extending the relevant maturity dates. The Note dated August 18, 2017 issued to Steven L. Elfman and Monique P. Elfman was amended to extend its maturity date to February 11, 2018 and was subsequently paid in full. The Note dated June 26, 2017 issued to William W. Smith, Jr. and Dieva L. Smith was amended to extend its maturity date to July 25, 2018. The Notes dated August 24, 2017 issued to Next Generation TC FBO Andrew Arno IRA 1663 and Andrew Arno were amended to extend the maturity date of each to July 25, 2018.

As a condition to closing of the March Offering, the following Notes were further amended for the sole purpose of extending the maturity dates of each to March 25, 2020: (i) Secured Promissory Note dated June 26, 2017, issued to William W. Smith and Dieva L. Smith, as amended; (ii) Secured Promissory Note dated August 24, 2017, issued to Next Generation TC FBO Andrew Arno IRA 1663, as amended; and (iii) Secured Promissory Note, dated August 24, 2017 issued to Andrew Arno, as amended.

The Company evaluated the conversion of the debt under FASB ASU Topic No. 470-60, Troubled Debt Restructurings, for determining whether the modification of the debt instruments would be considered a troubled debt restructuring, using the two-step decision tree. The two steps included an assessment of whether the company is experiencing financial difficulties and if the creditors have provided concessions. Upon completion of this review, the Company concluded that the refinancing did not qualify as troubled debt restructuring.

6. Earnings Per Share

The Company calculates earnings per share (“EPS”) as required by FASB ASC Topic No. 260, Earnings Per Share. Basic EPS is calculated by dividing the net income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period, excluding common stock equivalents. Diluted EPS is computed by dividing the net income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period, plus the weighted average number of dilutive common stock equivalents outstanding for the period determined using the treasury-stock method. For periods with a net loss, the dilutive common stock equivalents are excluded from the diluted EPS calculation. For purposes of this calculation, common stock subject to repurchase by the Company, options, and warrants are considered to be common stock equivalents and are only included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share when their effect is dilutive.

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The following table sets forth the details of basic and diluted earnings per share:

 

 

7. Stock-Based Compensation

Stock Plans

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, the Company granted 0 and 1,125,000 shares of restricted stock, respectively. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, the Company granted 15,000 incentive stock options. As of September 30, 2018, there were 2.8 million shares available for future grants under the 2015 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan.

 

 

8. Segment, Customer Concentration and Geographical Information

Segment Information

Public companies are required to report financial and descriptive information about their reportable operating segments as required by FASB ASC Topic No. 280, Segment Reporting. The Company has two primary business units based on how management internally evaluates separate financial information, business activities and management responsibility. Wireless includes our NetWise®, CommSuite®, SafePath®, and QuickLink® family of products. Graphics includes our consumer-based products: Poser®, Moho®, MotionArtist® and StuffIt®, and through April 2018 included third-party software products under the Clip Studio® brand, which we distributed under an agreement which expired in October 2017 and permitted certain post-termination distribution rights until April 2018.

The Company does not separately allocate operating expenses to these business units, nor does it allocate specific assets. Therefore, business unit information reported includes only revenues.

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The following table shows the revenues generated by each business unit (in thousands):

 

 

Customer Concentration Information

A summary of the Company’s customers that represent 10% or more of the Company’s net revenues is as follows:

 

 

The two customers listed above comprised 88% and 68% of our accounts receivable as of September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

Geographical Information

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, the Company operated in three geographic locations; the Americas, EMEA (Europe, the Middle East, and Africa), and Asia Pacific.  Revenues attributed to the geographic location of the customers’ bill-to address were as follows (in thousands):

 

 

The Company does not separately allocate specific assets to these geographic locations.

9. Commitments and Contingencies

Litigation

The Company may become involved in various legal proceedings arising from its business activities. While management does not believe the ultimate disposition of these matters will have a material adverse impact on the Company’s consolidated results of operations, cash flows, or financial position, litigation is inherently unpredictable, and depending on the nature and timing of these proceedings, an unfavorable resolution could materially affect the Company’s future consolidated results of operations, cash flows, or financial position in a particular period.

Other Contingent Contractual Obligations

During its normal course of business, the Company has made certain indemnities, commitments, and guarantees under which it may be required to make payments in connection with certain transactions. These include: intellectual property indemnities to the Company’s customers and licensees in connection with the use, sale, and/or license of Company products; indemnities to various lessors in connection with facility leases for certain claims arising from use of such facility or under such lease; indemnities to vendors and service providers pertaining to claims based on the negligence or willful misconduct of the Company; indemnities involving the accuracy of representations and warranties in certain contracts; and indemnities to directors and officers of the Company to the

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maximum extent permitted under the laws of the State of Delaware. In addition, the Company has made contractual commitments to employees providing for severance payments upon the occurrence of certain prescribed events. The Company may also issue a guarantee in the form of a standby letter of credit as security for contingent liabilities under certain customer contracts. The duration of these indemnities, commitments, and guarantees varies, and in certain cases may be indefinite. The majority of these indemnities, commitments, and guarantees may not provide for any limitation of the maximum potential for future payments the Company could be obligated to make. The Company has not recorded any liability for these indemnities, commitments, and guarantees in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

10. Equity Transactions

March 2018 Offering

On March 6, 2018, the Company completed the March Offering, wherein a total of 2,857,144 shares of the Company’s common stock were issued at a purchase price of $1.75 per share, for a total purchase price of $5.0 million, with each investor also receiving a warrant to purchase up to a number of shares of common stock equal to the number of shares of common stock purchased by such investor in the offering at an exercise price of $2.17 per share. The March Offering raised net cash proceeds of approximately $4.5 million (after deducting the placement agent fee and expenses of the March Offering). The Company is using the net cash proceeds from the March Offering for working capital purposes, to fund required dividend payments, payment of principal and interest payments under short-term borrowing obligations, and payment of interest (but not principal) under long-term borrowing obligations.

The Company engaged Chardan Capital Markets, LLC (“Chardan”) as placement agent for the March Offering pursuant to an engagement letter agreement. The Company agreed to pay Chardan a cash placement fee equal to 8.0% of the gross proceeds of the March Offering, and issued to Chardan a warrant to purchase shares of common stock equal to 3.0% of the number of shares sold in the March Offering (the “Chardan Warrant”). The Chardan Warrant has an exercise price of $2.365 per share, a term of 5.5 years from the closing date of the March Offering, and otherwise has identical terms to the warrants issued to the investors in the March Offering.

Pursuant to the purchase agreement entered in connection with the March Offering (the “March Purchase Agreement”), the Company used its best efforts to cause the conversion of all shares of the Company’s Series B 10% Convertible Preferred Stock (the “Series B Preferred Stock”) into shares of common stock pursuant to the terms of the Company’s Certificate of Designation (the “Certificate of Designation”) with respect to the Series B Preferred Stock. In connection therewith, the Company entered into letter agreements with each of William W. Smith, Jr. (“Smith”) and Andrew Arno (“Arno”), whereby each of Smith and Arno agreed to take certain action to convert the shares of Series B Preferred Stock held by them pursuant to terms outlined in the March Purchase Agreement, and further agreed that the shares of common stock issued upon such conversion shall not be subject to resale registration rights. Each of Smith and Arno completed the conversion of their shares of Series B Preferred Stock in accordance with such letter agreements.

The Company prepared and filed a registration statement with the SEC for the purpose of registering the resale of shares of common stock issued in the March Offering, and such registration statement became effective within the time period agreed by the parties to the March Offering.

May 2018 Offering

On May 3, 2018, the Company completed the May Offering, wherein a total of 3,170,000 shares of the Company’s common stock were issued at a purchase price of $2.21 per share, for a total purchase price of approximately $7.0 million, with each investor also receiving a warrant to purchase up to a number of shares of common stock equal to the number of shares of common stock purchased by such investor in the Offering at an exercise price of $2.11 per share. The May Offering raised net cash proceeds of approximately $6.3 million (after deducting the placement agent fee and expenses). The Company is using the net cash proceeds from the May Offering for working capital purposes, and to fund required dividend payments, payment of principal and interest payments under short-term borrowing obligations, and payment of interest (but not principal) under long-term borrowing obligations.

The Company engaged Chardan as placement agent for the May Offering pursuant to an engagement letter agreement. The Company agreed to pay Chardan a cash placement fee equal to 7.0% of the gross proceeds of the May Offering. The Company also engaged Roth Capital Partners, LLC (“Roth”) as its financial advisor for the May Offering. The Company agreed to pay Roth a cash fee equal to 2.0% of the gross proceeds of the May Offering.

The Company prepared and filed a registration statement with the SEC for the purpose of registering the resale of shares of common stock issued in the May Offering, and such registration statement became effective within the time period agreed by the parties to the May Offering.

The Company has outstanding warrants issued pursuant to an agreement entered into on September 6, 2016 with Unterberg Koller Capital Fund L.P. (the “Unterberg Warrant Agreement”). The March Offering caused a Triggering Event as defined in the Unterberg Warrant Agreement, and the warrants were repriced from an exercise price of $2.14 to $2.07. The Triggering Event charges of $11 thousand were recorded to Stockholders’ Equity during the first quarter of 2018.

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In connection with the Company’s September 2017 offering of Series B Preferred Stock (the “Series B Transaction”) to certain investors (the “Series B Stockholders”), the Company entered into a Registration Rights Agreement with investors (the “Series B Registration Rights Agreement”) under which the Company agreed to prepare and file a registration statement with the SEC within 30 days after closing of the Series B Transaction for the purpose of registering the resale of shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the Series B Preferred Stock (the “Conversion Shares”). The Company agreed to use its reasonable best efforts to cause such resale registration statement to be declared effective by the SEC within 90 days after the closing of the Series B Transaction (120 days in the event the registration statement is reviewed by the SEC) and agreed to pay liquidated damages to the Series B Stockholders if such resale registration statement were not to become effective within the applicable time period. The Conversion Shares were included in the registration statement filed in connection with the March Offering, and such registration statement became effective on April 19, 2018, which was later than the deadline specified in the Series B Registration Rights Agreement, resulting in liquidated damage payments of $48 thousand to Series B Stockholders. Certain Series B Stockholders, including without limitation, Smith and Arno, waived their rights to receive such liquidated damage payments.

11. Income Taxes

We account for income taxes as required by FASB ASC Topic No. 740, Income Taxes. This Topic clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprise’s financial statements and prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement process for financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. The Topic also provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure, and transition.  The Topic requires an entity to recognize the financial statement impact of a tax position when it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination.  The amount recognized is measured as the largest amount of benefit that is greater than fifty percent likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement.  In addition, the Topic permits an entity to recognize interest and penalties related to tax uncertainties as either income tax expense or operating expenses. The Company has chosen to recognize interest and penalties related to tax uncertainties as income tax expense.

The Company assesses whether a valuation allowance should be recorded against its deferred tax assets based on the consideration of all available evidence, using a “more likely than not” realization standard. The four sources of taxable income that must be considered in determining whether deferred tax assets will be realized are: (1) future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences (i.e., offset of gross deferred tax liabilities against gross deferred tax assets); (2) taxable income in prior carryback years, if carryback is permitted under the applicable tax law; (3) tax planning strategies; and (4) future taxable income exclusive of reversing temporary differences and carryforwards.

In assessing whether a valuation allowance is required, significant weight is to be given to evidence that can be objectively verified. A significant factor in the Company’s assessment is that the Company has been in a five-year historical cumulative loss as of the end of fiscal 2017.  These facts, combined with uncertain near-term market and economic conditions, reduced the Company’s ability to rely on projections of future taxable income in assessing the realizability of its deferred tax assets.

After a review of the four sources of taxable income as of December 31, 2017 (as described above), and after consideration of the Company’s continuing cumulative loss position as of December 31, 2017, the Company will continue to reserve its U.S.-based deferred tax amounts, which total $52.9 million, as of September 30, 2018.

The Company is subject to U.S. federal income tax as well as income tax of multiple state jurisdictions. Federal income tax returns of the Company are currently subject to IRS examination for the 2013 – 2017 tax years. State income tax returns are subject to examination for a period of three to four years after filing.  The outcome of tax audits cannot be predicted with certainty. If any issues addressed in the Company’s tax audits are resolved in a manner not consistent with management’s expectations, the Company could be required to adjust its provision for income tax in the period such resolution occurs.  We may from time to time be assessed interest or penalties by major tax jurisdictions, although any such assessments historically have been minimal and immaterial to our consolidated financial results. It is the Company’s policy to classify any interest and/or penalties in the consolidated financial statements as a component of income tax expense.

12. Subsequent Events

The Company evaluates and discloses subsequent events as required by FASB ASC Topic No. 855, Subsequent Events. The Topic establishes general standards of accounting for and disclosure of events that occur after the balance sheet date, but before the financial statements are issued or are available to be issued. Subsequent events have been evaluated as of the date of this filing and no further disclosures are required.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

In this document, the terms “Smith Micro,” “Company,” “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to Smith Micro Software, Inc. and, where appropriate, its subsidiaries.

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (“report”) contains forward-looking statements regarding Smith Micro which include, but are not limited to, statements concerning our ability to remain a going concern, our ability to raise more funds, customer concentration, projected revenues, expenses, gross profit and income, the competitive factors affecting our business, market acceptance of products, the success and timing of new product introductions, and the protection of our intellectual property. We are including this cautionary statement in this report to make applicable and take advantage of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 for any forward-looking statements made by, or on behalf of us. With the exception of historical matters, the matters discussed in this report are forward-looking statements (as defined in Section 21E of the Exchange Act) that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from projected results. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations, estimates and projections about our industry, management's beliefs, and certain assumptions made by us. Words such as “anticipates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “predicts,” “potential,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” “should,” “may,” “will,” and variations of these words or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements.  Forward-looking statements also include the assumptions underlying or relating to any of the foregoing statements.  These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Therefore, our actual results could differ materially and adversely from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, and investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. Such factors include, but are not limited to, the following:

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The forward-looking statements contained in this report are made on the basis of the views and assumptions of management regarding future events and business performance as of the date this report is filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We do not undertake any obligation to update these statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date this report is filed.

Overview

Smith Micro develops software to simplify and enhance the mobile experience, providing solutions to leading wireless service providers, device manufacturers, and enterprise businesses around the world. From optimizing wireless networks to uncovering customer experience insights, and from streamlining Wi-Fi access to ensuring family safety, our solutions enrich connected lifestyles while creating new opportunities to engage consumers via smartphones. Our portfolio also includes a wide range of products for creating, sharing, and monetizing rich content, such as visual messaging, video streaming, and 2D/3D graphics applications. With this as a focus, it is Smith Micro’s mission to help our customers thrive in a connected world.

Over the past three decades, Smith Micro has developed deep expertise in embedded software for mobile devices, policy-based management platforms, and highly scalable client and server applications. Tier 1 mobile network operators, cable providers, original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”), device manufacturers, and enterprise businesses across a wide range of industries use our software to capitalize on the growth of connected consumers and the IoT.

A summary of the Company’s customers that represent 10% or more of the Company’s net revenues is as follows:

 

 

The two customers listed above comprised 88% and 68% of our accounts receivable as of September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

Results of Operations

The table below sets forth certain statements of operations and comprehensive loss data expressed as a percentage of revenues for each of the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017. Our historical results are not necessarily indicative of the operating results that may be expected in the future.

 

 

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Segment Revenues

The following table shows the revenues generated by each business segment for each of the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 (in thousands):

 

Three Months Ended September 30, 2018 Compared to the Three Months Ended September 30, 2017

Revenues. Revenues were $6.5 million and $5.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively, representing an increase of $0.7 million, or 12.4%. Wireless revenue of $6.3 million increased $1.6 million, or 34.0%, primarily due to increased revenues from our largest customer, Sprint, associated with growth in both the CommSuite and SafePath products. Graphics revenue decreased by $0.9 million or 78.3% over last year, primarily related to the termination of our reseller agreement with Japanese software developer Celsys, which permitted us to market, license and provide support for the English-language version of Clip Studio Paint (formerly Manga Studio), in 2017.

Cost of revenues. Cost of revenues were $1.0 million and $1.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively, representing a decrease of $0.2 million, or 15.5%, primarily related to lower internal and external variable costs in conjunction with the mix of revenue.

Gross profit. Gross profit was $5.5 million, or 85% of revenues, for the three months ended September 30, 2018, compared to $4.6 million, or 80% of revenues, for the three months ended September 30, 2017. 

Selling and marketing. Selling and marketing expenses were $1.3 million and $1.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively. This decrease was primarily due to headcount and other cost reduction activities announced in the second quarter of 2018. The amortization of intangible assets was $0.1 million for each of the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017.

Research and development. Research and development expenses were $2.0 and $2.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively. This decrease was primarily due to headcount and other cost reduction activities announced in the second quarter of 2018.

General and administrative. General and administrative expenses were $2.0 million and $2.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively. This decrease was primarily due to cost reduction activities announced in the second quarter of 2018.

Restructuring expense. Restructuring expense was less than $0.1 million and income of $0.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively. Restructuring charges in 2017 related primarily to one-time employee terminations of $0.2 million and the accelerated vesting of stock awards of $0.2 million. Restructuring charges in 2018 related primarily to one-time employee termination costs.

Interest expense, net. Interest expense was $0.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2018, which consisted of interest on notes payable and amortization of the debt discount and issuance costs. Interest expense on notes payable was $0.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017. This decrease was due to a reduction in outstanding debt from the previous year.

Change in fair value of warrant liability. The change in the fair value of warrant liability was $0.9 million and $0 for the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

Loss on related party debt extinguishment. The loss on related party debt extinguishment of $0.4 million in 2017 was due to the extinguishment of related party long-term debt exchanged for Series B Preferred Stock.

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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 Compared to the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017

Revenues. Revenues were $18.9 million and $17.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively, representing an increase of $1.7 million, or 9.8%. Wireless revenue of $17.6 million increased $3.9 million, or 28.7%, primarily due to increased revenues from our largest customer, Sprint, associated with growth in both the CommSuite and SafePath products. Graphics revenue decreased by $2.2 million or 62.7% over last year, primarily related to the termination of our reseller agreement with Celsys.

Cost of revenues. Cost of revenues were $3.4 million and $3.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively. The decrease in cost is primarily related to lower internal and external variable costs in conjunction with the mix of revenue.

Gross profit. Gross profit was $15.5 million, or 82% of revenues, for the nine months ended September 30, 2018, compared to $13.5 million, or 78% of revenues, for the nine months ended September 30, 2017. 

Selling and marketing. Selling and marketing expenses were $4.5 million and $4.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively, representing a decrease of $0.2 million, or 3.8%. This decrease was primarily due to headcount and other cost reduction activities announced in the second quarter of 2018. The amortization of intangible assets was $0.1 million for each of the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017.

Research and development. Research and development expenses were $6.5 million and $6.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively, representing a decrease of $0.3 million, or 4.0%. This decrease was primarily due to headcount and other cost reduction activities announced in the second quarter of 2018.

General and administrative. General and administrative expenses were $6.3 million and $6.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively. This decrease was primarily due to cost reduction activities announced in the second quarter of 2018 and a reduction of professional service fees.

Restructuring expense. Restructuring expense was $0.1 million and $0.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively. Restructuring charges in 2017 related primarily to one-time employee terminations of $0.2 million and the accelerated vesting of stock awards of $0.2 million, offset by an increase in sublease income due to the signing of a new sublease extension. Restructuring charges in 2018 related primarily to one-time employee termination costs.

Interest expense, net. Interest expense was $0.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018, which consisted of interest on notes payable and amortization of the debt discount and issuance costs. Interest expense on notes payable was $0.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017. This decrease was due to a reduction in outstanding debt from the previous year.

Change in fair value of warrant liability. The change in the fair value of warrant liability was $3.1 million and $0 for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

Loss on related party debt extinguishment. The loss on related party debt extinguishment of $0.4 million in 2017 was due to the extinguishment of related party long-term debt exchanged for Series B Preferred Stock.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

See Note 3 of the consolidated financial statements for management’s going concern evaluation of the Company.

At September 30, 2018, we had $8.4 million in cash and cash equivalents and $11.9 million of working capital.

Operating activities

Net cash used in operating activities was $3.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018. The primary uses of operating cash were to fund our net loss of $5.5 million, adding back non-cash net expenses of $4.6 million, an increase in accounts receivable of $1.2 million, an increase in prepaid expenses and other assets of $0.1 million, and a decrease in accounts payable and accrued expenses of $0.8 million. This usage was partially offset by an increase in deferred revenue of less than $0.1 million.

Net cash used in operating activities was $5.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017. The primary uses of operating cash were to fund our net loss of $6.5 million, adding back non-cash net expenses of $2.4 million, decreases in accounts payable and accrued expenses of $1.6 million, and an increase in accounts receivable of $0.3 million. This usage was partially offset by an increase in deferred revenue of $0.3 million.

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Investing activities

Net cash used in investing activities was $172 thousand and $68 thousand for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively, which in each case was related to capital expenditures.

Financing activities

Net cash provided by financing activities was $9.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018. We received net proceeds of approximately $10.7 million from the sale of our common stock in two private placements, which was partially offset by payments of $1.0 million of related party notes payable and $0.4 million of dividends on preferred stock.

Net cash provided by financing activities was $7.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, resulting from short-term loans from two of our Board members and proceeds from the sale of our common stock in a private placement.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.

During our normal course of business, we have made certain indemnities, commitments, and guarantees under which we may be required to make payments in relation to certain transactions. These include: intellectual property indemnities to our customers and licensees in connection with the use, sale and/or license of our products; indemnities to various lessors in connection with facility leases for certain claims arising from such facility or lease; indemnities to vendors and service providers pertaining to claims based on negligence or willful misconduct; indemnities involving the accuracy of representations and warranties in certain contracts; and indemnities to directors and officers of the Company to the maximum extent permitted under the laws of the State of Delaware. We may also issue a guarantee in the form of a standby letter of credit as security for contingent liabilities under certain customer contracts. The duration of these indemnities, commitments and guarantees varies, and in certain cases, may be indefinite. The majority of these indemnities, commitments, and guarantees may not provide for any limitation of the maximum potential for future payments we could be obligated to make. We have not recorded any liability for these indemnities, commitments, and guarantees in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. There were no material changes in our contractual obligations and other commercial commitments that would require an update to the disclosure provided in our 2017 Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on March 30, 2018, as amended April 17, 2018.

Recent Accounting Guidance

See Note 2 of our Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for information regarding our recent accounting guidance.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Our discussion and analysis of results of operations, financial condition, and liquidity are based upon our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments 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 period. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may materially differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. On an on-going basis, we review our estimates to ensure that they appropriately reflect changes in our business or new information as it becomes available. See Note 2 of our Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for information regarding our critical accounting policies and estimates.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures

We conducted an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange Act”)) as of September 30, 2018. Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have determined that as of September 30, 2018, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that the information required to be disclosed in our Exchange Act reports is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s 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 disclosure. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, our management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can

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provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives and our management necessarily is required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.

Management’s responsibility for financial statements

Our management is responsible for the integrity and objectivity of all information presented in this report.  The consolidated financial statements were prepared in conformity with U.S. GAAP and include amounts based on management’s best estimates and judgments.  Management believes the consolidated financial statements fairly reflect the form and substance of transactions and that the financial statements fairly represent the Company’s financial position and results of operations for the periods and as of the dates stated therein.

The Audit Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors, which is composed solely of independent directors, meets regularly with our independent registered public accounting firm, SingerLewak LLP, and representatives of management to review accounting, financial reporting, internal control, and audit matters, as well as the nature and extent of the audit effort.  The Audit Committee is responsible for the engagement of the independent auditors. The independent auditors have free access to the Audit Committee.

Changes in internal control over financial reporting

There have been no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting during the quarter ended September 30, 2018 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

The Company may become involved in various legal proceedings arising from its business activities. While management does not believe the ultimate disposition of these matters will have a material adverse impact on the Company’s consolidated results of operations, cash flows, or financial position, litigation is inherently unpredictable, and depending on the nature and timing of these proceedings, an unfavorable resolution could materially affect the Company’s future consolidated results of operations, cash flows or financial position in a particular period.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

The table set forth below shows all repurchases of securities by us during the three months ended September 30, 2018:

 

 

 

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Item 6. Exhibits

 

 

* Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement

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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.

 

 

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