UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

(Mark One)

 

QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

 

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2024

 

 

OR

 

 

TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

 

For the transition period from ______________________ to ______________________

 

 

Commission file number: 001-32442

 

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Inuvo, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Nevada

 

87-0450450

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

 Identification No.)

 

 

 

500 President Clinton Ave., Suite 300 Little Rock, AR

 

72201

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

(501) 205-8508

Registrant's telephone number, including area code

 

not applicable

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common stock

INUV

NYSE American

 

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 the filing requirements for at least 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 and post 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.

 

Large accelerated filer

Accelerated filer

Non-accelerated filer

Smaller reporting company

Emerging growth company

 

 

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by checkmark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards 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 ☒

 

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

 

Title of Class

 

November 1, 2024

Common Stock

 

140,499,799

 

 

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

 

 

Page No.

Part I

 

Item 1.

Financial Statements.

 

4

 

Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

4

 

Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss

 

5

 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 

6

 

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity

 

7

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

8

Item 2.

Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

 

18

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

 

22

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures.

 

22

 

Part II

 

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings.

 

23

Item 1A.

Risk Factors.

 

23

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

 

23

Item 3.

Defaults upon Senior Securities.

 

23

Item 4.

Mine Safety and Disclosures.

 

23

Item 5.

Other Information.

 

23

Item 6.

Exhibits.

 

24

Signatures

 

25

 

 
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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION

 

This report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). These forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “will,” “should,” “intend,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” or “continue,” or the negative of such terms or other comparable terminology. This report includes, among others, statements regarding our risks associated with:

 

·

a decline in general economic conditions;

·

decreased market demand for our products and services;

·

customer revenue concentration;

·

risks associated with customer collections;

·

seasonality impacts on financial results and cash availability;

·

dependence on advertising suppliers;

·

the ability to acquire traffic in a profitable manner;

·

failure to keep pace with technological changes;

·

interruptions within our information technology infrastructure;

·

dependence on key personnel;

·

regulatory and legal uncertainties;

·

failure to comply with privacy and data security laws and regulations;

·

third party infringement claims;

·

publishers who could fabricate fraudulent clicks;

·

the ability to continue to meet the NYSE American listing standards;

·

the impact of quarterly results on our common stock price;

·

dilution to our stockholders upon the exercise of outstanding restricted stock unit grants and warrants; and

·

our ability to identify, finance, complete and successfully integrate future acquisitions.

 

These forward-looking statements were based on various factors and were derived utilizing numerous assumptions and other factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Most of these factors are difficult to predict accurately and are generally beyond our control. You should consider the areas of risk described in connection with any forward-looking statements that may be made herein. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements and readers should carefully review this report in its entirety, including the risks described in Part II, Item 1A. Risk Factors appearing in this report, together with those appearing in Item 1A. Risk Factors, in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on February 29, 2024 and our subsequent filings with the SEC.

 

Except for our ongoing obligations to disclose material information under the Federal securities laws, we undertake no obligation to release publicly any revisions to any forward-looking statements, to report events or to report the occurrence of unanticipated events. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this report, and you should not rely on these statements without also considering the risks and uncertainties associated with these statements and our business.

 

OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION

 

Unless specifically set forth to the contrary, when used in this report the terms “Inuvo,” the “Company,” “we,” “us,” “our” and similar terms refer to Inuvo, Inc., a Nevada corporation, and its subsidiaries. When used in this report, “third quarter 2024” means for the three months ended September 30, 2024, “third quarter 2023” means for the three months ended September 30, 2023, “2023” means the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 and “2024” means the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. The information which appears on our corporate web site at www.inuvo.com and our various social media platforms are not part of this report.

 

 
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

INUVO, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

September 30, 2024 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2023

 

 

 

September 30, 2024

 

 

December 31, 2023

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$2,586,821

 

 

$4,440,454

 

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $132,625 and $1,645,045, respectively

 

 

8,782,460

 

 

 

9,226,956

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

 

882,550

 

 

 

1,076,121

 

Total current assets

 

 

12,251,831

 

 

 

14,743,531

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property and equipment, net

 

 

1,791,896

 

 

 

1,680,788

 

Other assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Goodwill

 

 

9,853,342

 

 

 

9,853,342

 

Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization

 

 

4,012,249

 

 

 

4,664,791

 

Referral and support services agreement advance

 

 

 

 

 

500,000

 

Right of use assets - operating lease

 

 

971,819

 

 

 

805,786

 

Right of use assets - finance lease

 

 

24,243

 

 

 

72,560

 

Other assets

 

 

78,345

 

 

 

53,346

 

Total other assets

 

 

14,939,998

 

 

 

15,949,825

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets

 

$28,983,725

 

 

$32,374,144

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$7,088,597

 

 

$6,432,120

 

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

 

 

8,316,652

 

 

 

7,926,479

 

Lease liability - operating lease

 

 

250,975

 

 

 

123,074

 

Lease liability - finance lease

 

 

23,321

 

 

 

50,801

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

15,679,545

 

 

 

14,532,474

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred tax liability

 

 

94,590

 

 

 

89,238

 

Lease liability - operating lease

 

 

805,731

 

 

 

751,821

 

Lease liability - finance lease

 

 

923

 

 

 

18,209

 

Other long-term liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

216

 

Total long-term liabilities

 

 

901,244

 

 

 

859,484

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders’ equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock, $0.001 par value:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Authorized shares 500,000, none issued and outstanding

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock, $0.001 par value:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Authorized shares 200,000,000; issued and outstanding shares 140,467,661 and 137,983,918, respectively.

 

 

140,467

 

 

 

137,983

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

185,612,822

 

 

 

184,291,414

 

Accumulated deficit

 

 

(173,350,353)

 

 

(167,447,211)

Total stockholders' equity

 

 

12,402,936

 

 

 

16,982,186

 

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

 

$28,983,725

 

 

$32,374,144

 

 

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

 

 
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INUVO, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended September 30,

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

Net revenue

 

$22,371,153

 

 

$24,570,588

 

 

$57,603,935

 

 

$53,069,433

 

Cost of revenue

 

 

2,594,642

 

 

 

2,274,626

 

 

 

7,599,872

 

 

 

7,833,729

 

Gross profit

 

 

19,776,511

 

 

 

22,295,962

 

 

 

50,004,063

 

 

 

45,235,704

 

Operating expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marketing costs

 

 

17,006,131

 

 

 

17,625,806

 

 

 

42,540,355

 

 

 

36,769,972

 

Compensation

 

 

3,106,384

 

 

 

3,525,943

 

 

 

9,362,474

 

 

 

10,202,200

 

General and administrative

 

 

1,607,258

 

 

 

2,335,295

 

 

 

3,835,162

 

 

 

6,229,069

 

Total operating expenses

 

 

21,719,773

 

 

 

23,487,044

 

 

 

55,737,991

 

 

 

53,201,241

 

Operating loss

 

 

(1,943,262)

 

 

(1,191,082)

 

 

(5,733,928)

 

 

(7,965,537)

Financing (expense), net of interest income

 

 

(101,031)

 

 

19,852

 

 

 

(163,862)

 

 

(37,454)

Other income

 

 

 

 

 

250

 

 

 

 

 

 

14,668

 

Income tax expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(5,352)

 

 

 

Net loss

 

 

(2,044,293)

 

 

(1,170,980)

 

 

(5,903,142)

 

 

(7,988,323)

Other comprehensive income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized loss on marketable securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

84,868

 

Comprehensive loss

 

$(2,044,293)

 

$(1,170,980)

 

$(5,903,142)

 

$(7,903,455)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Per common share data

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic and diluted:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

$(0.01)

 

$(0.01)

 

$(0.04)

 

$(0.06)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

140,454,840

 

 

 

127,381,051

 

 

 

139,791,180

 

 

 

128,793,522

 

Diluted

 

 

140,454,840

 

 

 

127,381,051

 

 

 

139,791,180

 

 

 

128,793,522

 

 

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

 

 
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INUVO, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

Operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

$(5,903,142)

 

$(7,988,323)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

1,951,196

 

 

 

1,984,139

 

Depreciation-Right of Use Assets - Financing

 

 

48,317

 

 

 

77,790

 

Stock based compensation

 

 

1,087,533

 

 

 

1,471,683

 

Derecognition of contingency and grant

 

 

(35,000)

 

 

 

Amortization of financing fees

 

 

20,000

 

 

 

5,833

 

Impairment and amortization of referral and support services agreement advance

 

 

800,000

 

 

 

225,000

 

Adjustment to expected losses on accounts receivable

 

 

(1,454,533)

 

 

747,772

 

Deferred income tax expense

 

 

5,352

 

 

 

 

Loss (gain) on marketable securities

 

 

 

 

 

(14,418)

Stock warrant expense

 

 

 

 

 

(8,130)

Change in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable

 

 

1,899,029

 

 

 

212,393

 

Right of use assets - operating lease

 

 

169,253

 

 

 

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets, and other assets

 

 

(131,428)

 

 

(172,679)

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

 

 

940,076

 

 

 

3,279,560

 

Accounts payable

 

 

656,477

 

 

 

(278,336)

Lease liability - operating lease

 

 

(153,475)

 

 

 

Net cash used in operating activities

 

 

(100,345)

 

 

(457,716)

Investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchases of equipment and capitalized development costs

 

 

(1,409,762)

 

 

(1,259,217)

Proceeds from the sale of marketable securities

 

 

 

 

 

2,288,873

 

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

 

 

(1,409,762)

 

 

1,029,656

 

Financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross proceeds from line of credit

 

 

 

 

 

592,868

 

Repayments on line of credit

 

 

 

 

 

(592,868)

Principal payments on finance lease obligations

 

 

(44,766)

 

 

(84,138)

Proceeds from at-the-market sales

 

 

 

 

 

61,136

 

Capital raise, net of issuance costs

 

 

 

 

 

3,665,000

 

Net taxes paid on restricted stock unit grants exercised

 

 

(298,760)

 

 

(166,872)

Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities

 

 

(343,526)

 

 

3,475,126

 

Net change – cash

 

 

(1,853,633)

 

 

4,047,066

 

Cash and cash equivalent, beginning of year

 

 

4,440,454

 

 

 

2,931,415

 

Cash and cash equivalent, end of period

 

$2,586,821

 

 

$6,978,481

 

Supplemental information:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest paid

 

$221,534

 

 

$85,488

 

Acquisition of right of use asset for operating lease liability

 

$335,286

 

 

$1,105,148

 

Issuance of restricted stock units for accrued incentive liability

 

$535,119

 

 

$

 

 

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

 

 
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INUVO, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

(unaudited)

For the Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

2024

 

 

 

Common Stock

 

 

 Additional

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

 

 

Shares

 

 

Stock

 

 

Paid in Capital

 

 

Deficit

 

 

Total

 

Balance as of December 31, 2023

 

 

137,983,918

 

 

$137,983

 

 

$184,291,414

 

 

$(167,447,211)

 

$16,982,186

 

Net loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2,111,658)

 

 

(2,111,658)

Stock-based compensation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

396,312

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

396,312

 

Stock issued for vested restricted stock units

 

 

1,444,866

 

 

 

1,445

 

 

 

(1,445)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares withheld for taxes on vested restricted stock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(161,973)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(161,973)

Balance as of March 31, 2024

 

 

139,428,784

 

 

$139,428

 

 

$184,524,308

 

 

$(169,558,869)

 

$15,104,867

 

Net loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1,747,191)

 

 

(1,747,191)

Stock-based compensation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

318,681

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

318,681

 

Stock issued for vested restricted stock units

 

 

1,005,543

 

 

 

1,006

 

 

 

(1,006)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares withheld for taxes on vested restricted stock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(136,787)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(136,787)

Balance as of June 30, 2024

 

 

140,434,327

 

 

$140,434

 

 

$184,705,196

 

 

$(171,306,060)

 

$13,539,570

 

Net loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2,044,293)

 

 

(2,044,293)

Stock-based compensation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

372,540

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

372,540

 

Issuance of restricted stock units

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

535,119

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

535,119

 

Stock issued for vested restricted stock units

 

 

33,334

 

 

$33

 

 

 

(33)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance as of September 30, 2024

 

 

140,467,661

 

 

$140,467

 

 

$185,612,822

 

 

$(173,350,353)

 

$12,402,936

 

 

2023

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Accumulated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additional

 

 

 

 

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common Stock

 

 

Paid in

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

Comprehensive

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares

 

 

Stock

 

 

Capital

 

 

Deficit 

 

 

 Income (Loss)

 

 

Total 

 

Balance as of December 31, 2022

 

 

120,137,124

 

 

$120,138

 

 

$178,771,604

 

 

$(157,057,558)

 

$(84,868)

 

$21,749,316

 

Net loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3,440,105)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3,440,105)

Unrealized gain on debt securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

84,868

 

 

 

84,868

 

Stock-based compensation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

432,084

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

432,084

 

Stock issued for vested restricted stock units

 

 

1,503,238

 

 

 

1,503

 

 

 

(1,503)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares withheld for taxes on vested restricted stock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(166,872)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(166,872)

Reversal of expense related to a change in warrant vesting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(9,874)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(9,874)

Balance as of March 31, 2023

 

 

121,640,362

 

 

$121,641

 

 

$179,025,439

 

 

$(160,497,663)

 

$

 

 

$18,649,417

 

Net loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3,377,238)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3,377,238)

Unrealized loss on debt securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stock-based compensation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

503,061

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

503,061

 

Stock issued for vested restricted stock units

 

 

3,333

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

(3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stock warrants issued for referral agreement

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,276

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,276

 

Capital raise, net of issuance costs

 

 

16,000,000

 

 

 

16,000

 

 

 

3,649,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,665,000

 

AGP Closing at-the-market sale

 

 

173,558

 

 

 

1174

 

 

 

60,962

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

61,136

 

Balance as of June 30, 2023

 

 

137,817,253

 

 

$137,818

 

 

$183,239,735

 

 

$(163,874,901)

 

$

 

 

$19,502,652

 

Net loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1,170,980)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1,170,980)

Stock-based compensation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

536,538

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

536,538

 

Stock issued for vested restricted stock units

 

 

166,665

 

 

 

165

 

 

 

(165)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stock warrants issued for referral agreement

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

468

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

468

 

Balance as of September 30, 2023

 

 

137,983,918

 

 

$137,983

 

 

$183,776,576

 

 

$(165,045,881)

 

$

 

 

$18,868,678

 

 

 
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Inuvo, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

Note 1 – Organization and Business

 

Company Overview

 

Inuvo is an advertising technology and services business selling information technology solutions to brands, agencies (collectively, “Agencies & Brands”) and large consolidators of advertising demand (“Platforms”). Inuvo’s revenue is derived from the placement of digital advertising throughout devices, websites, applications and browsers across social, search and programmatic advertising channels. Inuvo facilitates, and gets paid, to deliver millions of advertising messages monthly and counts among its client's numerous world-renowned companies across industries.

 

Inuvo’s primary mission is to disrupt the advertising industry with its proprietary and patented generative large language artificial intelligence (AI), a technology capable of identifying and targeting audiences without using a consumer’s identity or data. The AI was designed to replace the consumer data, analytics, segmentation and lookalike modeling technologies that have traditionally served the advertising industry as it transitions to a new paradigm where a consumer’s identity and data are no longer available for advertising decisions due to legislative and technological changes. Rather than targeting people, the AI targets the reasons behind why people are interested in products, services and brands.

 

Inuvo’s AI technology solves this challenge and can be consumed by clients both as a managed service and software-as-a-service. For certain clients, Inuvo has also developed various proprietary technology and assets that include digital content, websites, automated campaigns, ad fraud detection, performance reporting and predictive media mix modeling.

 

The Inuvo products and services use analytics, data and artificial intelligence in a manner that optimizes the purchase and

placement of advertising in real time. These capabilities are typically sold with services both individually and in combination

with each other based on client needs. These products and services include:

 

 

·

IntentKey: An artificial intelligence-based consumer intent recognition system designed to reach highly targeted mobile and desktop In-Market audiences with precision; and

 

 

 

 

·

Bonfire: A marketing and advertising solution where a collection of data, analytics, software and publishing is used to align advertising messages with consumers across websites online.

 

There are many barriers to entry associated with the Inuvo business model, including a proficiency in large language model

based artificial intelligence, large scale information processing, software development, consumer data products, analytics, IOT

(internet of things) integration and the relationships required to execute within the IOT. Inuvo’s intellectual property is protected by 19 issued and six pending patents.

 

Liquidity

 

Our principal sources of liquidity are the sale of our common stock and our credit facility discussed in Note 5 - Bank Debt of our Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

On May 30, 2023, we raised $4.0 million in gross proceeds in a registered direct offering, before expenses, through the sale of an aggregate of 16,000,000 shares of our common stock. The shares were offered pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (the “Shelf Registration Statement”) and a prospectus supplement relating to the offering was filed with the SEC on May 26, 2023.

 

 
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On May 7, 2024, we entered into an At The Market Offering Agreement (the “ATM Agreement”) with H.C. Wainwright & Co. LLC (“Wainwright”), to sell shares of our common stock, par value $0.001 per share, (the “Shares”), having an aggregate sales price of up to $15,000,000, from time to time, through an “at the market offering” program under which Wainwright will act as sales agent. The sales, if any, of the Shares made under the ATM Agreement will be made by any method permitted by law deemed to be an “at the market offering” as defined in Rule 415 promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The Company will pay Wainwright a commission rate of up to 3.0% of the aggregate gross proceeds from each sale of Shares. For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2024, the Company has not sold any shares of common stock under the ATM Agreement.

 

On July 31, 2024, we entered into a Financing and Security Agreement (the "Financing Agreement”) with SLR Digital Finance LLC ("SLR”), effective July 30, 2024. Pursuant to the terms of the Financing Agreement, SLR will finance up to $10 million dependent upon eligible receivables. See Note 5 – Bank Debt of our Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

We have focused our resources behind a plan to market our collective multi-channel advertising capabilities differentiated by our AI technology, the IntentKey, where we have a technological advantage and higher margins. If we are successful in implementing our plan, we expect to return to positive cash flows from operations. However, there is no assurance that we will be able to achieve this objective.

 

As of September 30, 2024, we have approximately $2.6 million in cash and cash equivalents. Our net working capital deficit was $3.4 million. We have encountered recurring losses and cash outflows from operations, which historically we have funded through equity offerings and debt facilities. In addition, our investment in internally developed software, which was $1,347,550 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, consists primarily of labor costs which are of a fixed nature. Through September 30, 2024, our accumulated deficit was $173.4 million.

 

Management plans to support the Company’s future operations and capital expenditures primarily through cash generated from its credit facility until such time as we reach profitability. The credit facility is due upon demand and therefore there can be no assurances that sufficient borrowings will be available to support future operations until profitability is reached. Our collection period is less than 30 days and can also be used to meet accrued obligations. We believe our current cash position and credit facility will be sufficient to sustain operations for at least the next twelve months from the date of this filing. If our plan to grow the IntentKey product is unsuccessful, we may need to fund operations through private or public sales of securities, debt financings or partnering/licensing transactions over the long term.

 

 
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Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

Basis of presentation

 

The consolidated financial statements presented are for Inuvo and its subsidiaries. The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared based upon SEC rules that permit reduced disclosure for interim periods. Certain information and footnote disclosures have been condensed or omitted in accordance with those rules and regulations. The accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2023, was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP"). In our opinion, these consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments that are necessary for a fair presentation of results of operations and financial condition for the interim periods shown including normal recurring accruals and other items. The results for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results for the full year. For a more complete discussion of significant accounting policies and certain other information, this report should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, which was filed with the SEC on February 29, 2024.

 

Use of estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements, in accordance with GAAP, requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, net revenues and expenses and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. The estimates and assumptions used in the accompanying consolidated financial statements are based upon management’s regular evaluation of the relevant facts and circumstances as of the date of the consolidated financial statements. We regularly evaluate estimates and assumptions related to capitalized labor, goodwill and purchased intangible asset valuations and income tax valuation allowance. Actual results may differ from the estimates and assumptions used in preparing the accompanying consolidated financial statements, and such differences could be material.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

We generate revenue by identifying audiences and presenting advertisements on behalf of our customers. We provide our products, technologies and services to Agencies & Brands and Platforms (large consolidators of advertising demand). Currently, revenue from our IntentKey products and services are primarily from Agencies & Brands, and revenue from our Bonfire products and services are primarily from Platforms. Our revenue is derived from the placements of advertisements across advertising channels, browsers, applications and devices. Pricing for those advertisement placements is typically either on a cost-per-click or cost per thousand impressions basis.

 

Our revenue is a function of the number of advertisements placed combined with the price we obtain (using our technologies) for the placements made on behalf of our clients. We assume the risk associated of finding placements at a cost below that for which it had been sold.

 

We recognize revenue when control of the contracted services or product is transferred to our customer, in an amount that reflects the consideration we expect to be entitled to in exchange for those services or products. We determine revenue recognition through (i) identification of a contract with a customer, (ii) identification of the performance obligations in the contract, (iii) determination of the transaction price, (iv) allocation of the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract, and (v) recognition of revenue when or as the performance obligations are satisfied.

 

For Agencies & Brands, the terms of an agreement are captured in an Insertion Order ("IO") where revenue is recognized upon delivery of services during the period covered by the IO. For Platforms, terms are generally captured in multi-year master service agreements and revenue is recognized based on the number of advertisements placed or clicked on in the period they occur. We settle advertisement placement prices with our customers net of any adjustments for quality.

 

 
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For the three-month period ended September 30, 2024, we generated $22,371,153 in revenue of which 82.8% was from Platforms and 17.2% from Agencies & Brands. For the three-month period ended September 30, 2023, we generated $24,570,588 in revenue of which 87.2% was from Platforms and 12.8% from Agencies & Brands. For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2024, we generated $57,603,935 in revenue of which 83.6% was from Platforms and 16.4% from Agencies & Brands. For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2023, we generated $53,069,433 in revenue of which 79.8% was from Platforms and 20.2% from Agencies & Brands.

 

Customer concentration

 

For the three-month period ending September 30, 2024, one customer accounted for 79.9% of our overall revenue, and for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2024, 76.5% of our overall revenue. That same customer accounted for 59.6% of our gross accounts  receivable balance as of September 30, 2024. As of December 31, 2023, the same customer accounted for 50.5% of our gross accounts receivable balance.

 

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

 

In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU No. 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures, which requires retrospective disclosure of significant segment expenses and other segment items on an annual and interim basis. Additionally, it requires disclosure of the title and position of the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”). This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and for interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. The adoption is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated results of operations, cash flows, or financial position but will have an impact on disclosures.

 

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, which requires an annual tabular effective tax rate reconciliation disclosure including information for specified categories and jurisdiction levels, as well as, disclosure of income taxes paid, net of refunds received, disaggregated by federal, state/local, and significant foreign jurisdiction. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. The adoption will have an impact on disclosures and not impact the Company’s consolidated results of operations, cash flows, nor financial position.

 

 
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Note 3 – Property and Equipment

 

The net carrying value of property and equipment was as follows as of:

 

 

 

September 30, 2024

 

 

December 31, 2023

 

Furniture and fixtures

 

$293,152

 

 

$293,152

 

Equipment

 

 

1,178,367

 

 

 

1,292,528

 

Capitalized internal use and purchased software

 

 

17,507,067

 

 

 

16,159,517

 

Leasehold improvements

 

 

465,885

 

 

 

458,885

 

Subtotal

 

 

19,444,471

 

 

 

18,204,082

 

Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization

 

 

(17,652,575)

 

 

(16,523,294)

Total

 

$1,791,896

 

 

$1,680,788

 

 

During the three months ended September 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023, depreciation expense was $440,899 and $420,808, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023, depreciation expense was $1,298,653 and $1,245,762, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, we disposed of approximately $169,000 of fully depreciated equipment that was no longer in use. There was no cash inflow or outflow associated with this transaction, and no gain or loss was recorded.

 

 Note 4 – Intangible Assets and Goodwill

 

The following is a schedule of intangible assets and goodwill as of September 30, 2024:

 

 

 

Term

 

 

Carrying

Value

 

 

Accumulated Amortization and Impairment

 

 

Net Carrying Value

 

 

Year-to-date Amortization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Customer list, Google

 

20 years

 

 

$8,820,000

 

 

$(5,549,250)

 

$3,270,750

 

 

$330,750

 

Customer list, ReTargeter

 

5 years

 

 

 

1,931,250

 

 

 

(1,931,250)

 

 

 

 

 

225,313

 

Brand name, ReTargeter

 

5 years

 

 

 

643,750

 

 

 

(643,750)

 

 

 

 

 

75,104

 

Customer relationships

 

20 years

 

 

 

570,000

 

 

 

(218,501)

 

 

351,499

 

 

 

21,376

 

Trade names, web properties (1)

 

 

-

 

 

 

390,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

390,000

 

 

 

 

Intangible assets classified as long-term

 

 

 

 

 

$12,355,000

 

 

$(8,342,751)

 

$4,012,249

 

 

$652,543

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Goodwill, total

 

 

-

 

 

$9,853,342

 

 

$

 

 

$9,853,342

 

 

$

 

 

 

(1)

The trade names related to our web properties have an indefinite life, and as such are not amortized.

 

Amortization expense over the next five years and thereafter is as follows:

 

2024 (remainder of year)

 

$117,375

 

2025

 

 

469,500

 

2026

 

 

469,500

 

2027

 

 

469,500

 

2028

 

 

469,500

 

Thereafter

 

 

1,626,875

 

Total

 

$3,622,250

 

 

 
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The following is a schedule of intangible assets and goodwill as of December 31, 2023:

 

 

 

Term

 

 

Carrying

Value

 

 

Accumulated Amortization and Impairment

 

 

Net Carrying Value

 

 

2023

Amortization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Customer list, Google

 

20 years

 

 

$8,820,000

 

 

$(5,218,500)

 

$3,601,500

 

 

$441,000

 

Technology

 

5 years

 

 

 

3,600,000

 

 

 

(3,600,000)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Customer list, ReTargeter

 

5 years

 

 

 

1,931,250

 

 

 

(1,705,938)

 

 

225,312

 

 

 

386,250

 

Customer list, all other

 

10 years

 

 

 

1,610,000

 

 

 

(1,610,000)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Brand name, ReTargeter

 

5 years

 

 

 

643,750

 

 

 

(568,646)

 

 

75,104

 

 

 

128,750

 

Customer relationships

 

20 years

 

 

 

570,000

 

 

 

(197,125)

 

 

372,875

 

 

 

28,500

 

Trade names, web properties

 

 

-

 

 

 

390,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

390,000

 

 

 

 

Intangible assets classified as long-term

 

 

 

 

 

$17,565,000

 

 

$(12,900,209)

 

$4,664,791

 

 

$984,500

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Goodwill, total

 

 

 

 

 

$9,853,342

 

 

$

 

 

$9,853,342

 

 

$

 

 

Note 5 – Bank Debt

 

On March 1, 2023, we entered into Amendment No. 1 to Loan and Security Agreement and Collateral Documents (“Agreement”) with Mitsubishi HC Capital America, Inc., f/k/a/ Hitachi Capital America Corp. (“MHCA”). Under the terms of the Agreement, MHCA provided us with a $5,000,000 line of credit commitment. We were permitted to borrow up to 85% of the aggregate Eligible Accounts Receivable, up to the maximum credit commitment of $5,000,000. We paid MHCA monthly interest at the rate of 1.75% in excess of the Wall Street Journal Prime Rate. We paid MHCA an amendment fee of $10,000 on issuance of the Agreement, and thereafter an annual commitment fee of $10,000. We also paid MHCA a quarterly service fee of 0.20% on the monthly unused amount of the maximum credit line. All obligations to MHCA have been satisfied and the Agreement was terminated on July 31, 2024.

 

On July 30, 2024, we entered into a Financing and Security Agreement and Collateral Documents (“Financing Agreement”) with SLR Digital Finance LLC (“SLR”). Under the terms of the Financing Agreement, SLR has provided us with a $10,000,000 line of credit commitment. We are permitted to borrow up to 90% of eligible accounts receivable under the Financing Agreement, up to the maximum credit commitment of $10,000,000. We will pay SLR monthly interest at the rate of 1.0% in excess of the Prime Rate but not less than 7%. The Financing Agreement has a three year term. The Financing Agreement contains certain affirmative and negative covenants to which we are also subject. We agreed to pay SLR an annual facility fee of 0.80% of the maximum credit commitment. We also agreed to pay a minimum utilization amount of the interest rate multiplied by difference between $500,000 and the average daily outstanding loan during a month. We are obligated to pay SLR a monthly service fee of 0.15% on of the average net amount of outstanding loans during each month. If we terminate the Financing Agreement prior to the second anniversary of the Effective Date, an amount equal to 1.0% of the maximum credit commitment will be due as an early termination payment and if we terminate after the second anniversary of the Effective Date but prior to the end of the term, an amount equal to 0.25% of the maximum credit commitment will be due. Repayment of the financing agreement will be made through collections from eligible accounts receivable.

 

At September 30, 2024, the outstanding balances due under the Financing Agreement was $0.

 

 
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Note 6 – Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities

 

The accrued expenses and other current liabilities consist of the following as of:

 

 

 

September 30, 2024

 

 

December 31, 2023

 

Accrued marketing costs

 

$6,227,976

 

 

$5,717,983

 

Accrued payroll and commission liabilities

 

 

990,751

 

 

 

1,544,460

 

Accrued expenses and other

 

 

1,085,684

 

 

 

622,960

 

Arkansas grant contingency

 

 

 

 

 

35,000

 

Accrued taxes, current portion

 

 

12,241

 

 

 

6,076

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$8,316,652

 

 

$7,926,479

 

 

Note 7 – Commitments

 

On September 17, 2021, we signed a multi-year agreement with a business development partner to provide referral and support services to us. The agreement required an advance fee of $1.5 million. The advance was being amortized as marketing expenses over five years. As of September 30, 2024, we recorded an impairment to the asset bringing the balance to $0, as no significant revenue has been realized within 2024 and therefore management determined future revenue under this arrangement is uncertain. As of December 31, 2023, $700,000 had been amortized and the balance was $800,000.

 

As part of the agreement, we granted a warrant exercisable into 300,000 shares of our common stock, which vested over two years upon achieving certain performance metrics (see Note 10 - Stockholders' Equity).

 

Note 8 – Income Taxes

 

As of September 30, 2024, we have $5,352 deferred income tax expense and incur only the minimum state taxes which are included in operating expenses. We have deferred tax assets of $42,619,514. We believe it is more likely than not that essentially none of our deferred tax assets will be realized, and we have recorded a valuation allowance of $41,543,303 for the deferred tax assets that may not be realized as of September 30, 2024. We also have deferred tax liabilities totaling $1,170,800 as of September 30, 2024, related to intangible assets acquired in March 2012 and February 2017. These balances are presented as a net deferred tax liability of $94,589 composed of indefinite lived intangible assets. As of December 31, 2023, the Company has a net deferred tax liability of $89,238. The net deferred tax liability is due to goodwill and trade name that are amortized for tax purposes both of which are not being amortized for book purposes.

 

Note 9 – Stock-Based Compensation

 

We maintain a stock-based compensation program intended to attract, retain and provide incentives for talented employees and directors and align stockholder and employee interests. During the 2024 and 2023 periods, we granted restricted stock units ("RSUs") from the 2017 Equity Compensation Plan, as amended (“2017 ECP”). RSU vesting periods are generally up to three years and/or based upon achieving certain financial targets.

 

 As of September 30, 2024, the total number of authorized shares of our common stock under the 2017 ECP was 24,550,000.

 

Compensation Expense

 

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, we recorded stock-based compensation expense for all equity incentive plans of $463,189 and $1,178,182, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, we recorded stock-based compensation expense for all equity incentive plans of $536,538 and $1,471,683, respectively. Total compensation cost not yet recognized at September 30, 2024 was $3,015,515 which will be recognized over the next three years.

 

 
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The following table summarizes the stock grants outstanding under 2017 ECP as of September 30, 2024:

 

 

 

Options Outstanding

 

 

RSUs Outstanding

 

 

Options and RSUs Exercised

 

 

Available Shares

 

 

Total Awards Authorized

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

11,684,052

 

 

 

9,964,117

 

 

 

2,901,831

 

 

 

24,550,000

 

 

The fair value of RSUs is determined using market value of the common stock on the date of the grant. The fair value of stock options is determined using the Black-Scholes-Merton valuation model. The use of this valuation model involves assumptions that are judgmental and highly sensitive in the determination of compensation expense and include the expected life of the option, stock price volatility, risk-free interest rate, dividend yield, exercise price, and forfeiture rate. Forfeitures are estimated at the time of valuation and reduce expense ratably over the vesting period. The forfeiture rate, which is estimated at a weighted average of 0% of unvested options outstanding, is adjusted periodically based on the extent to which actual forfeitures differ, or are expected to differ, from the previous estimate.

 

The following table summarizes the activities for our RSUs for the nine months ended September 30, 2024:

 

 

 

RSUs

 

 

 

Number of Shares

 

 

Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value

 

Outstanding, beginning of period

 

 

7,010,016

 

 

$0.48

 

Granted

 

 

8,087,366

 

 

$0.33

 

Vested

 

 

(3,329,996)

 

$0.64

 

Cancelled

 

 

(83,334)

 

$0.52

 

Outstanding, end of period

 

 

11,684,052

 

 

$0.33

 

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company awarded RSUs to employees to settle accrued compensation obligations as of December 31, 2023. The RSUs have a one-year vesting period, and there was no incremental expense associated with the award. $535,119 was reclassified from accrued liabilities to additional paid in capital.

 

Note 10 – Stockholders' Equity

 

Warrants

 

On September 17, 2021, we signed an agreement with a marketing platform and consulting company to provide referral and support services to us for a period of five years (see Note 7 - Commitments). As part of that agreement, we granted a seven year warrant exercisable into 300,000 shares of our common stock, at $0.72 per share, which vests in two tranches when certain performance metrics are achieved. The warrant was valued using the Black Scholes option pricing model at a total of $149,551 based on a seven-year term, an implied volatility of 100%, a risk-free equivalent yield of 1.17%, and a stock price of $0.71. The warrant is classified as equity and will be expensed over the vesting period of each tranche if the performance criteria are achieved. On August 31, 2022, 85,862 shares vested in accordance with the contracted performance criteria. On August 31, 2023, 21,136 shares vested. For the second tranche, we reversed approximately $7,900 for the year ended December 31, 2023 due to a change in the probability of performance criteria being achieved. In accordance with our agreement, after the second anniversary of the original issue date of the warrants, any interests in warrant shares that have not vested pursuant to the terms and conditions of the agreement were deemed forfeited and shall never become exercisable. At the period ended September 30, 2024, approximately 193,000 shares underlying the warrant have been forfeited. As of the period ended September 30, 2024, there are 107,000 vested shares underlying the warrant.

 

 
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Earnings per share

 

For the three-month and nine-month period ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, we generated a net loss from continuing operations and as a result, any potential common shares issuance would be anti-dilutive.

 

Note 11 – Leases

 

We have entered into operating and finance leases primarily for real estate and equipment rental. These leases have terms which range from three years to five years, and often include one or more options to renew or in the case of equipment rental, to purchase the equipment. These operating and finance leases are listed as separate line items on our consolidated balance sheets and represent our right to use the underlying asset for the lease term. Our obligation to make lease payments is also listed as separate line items on our consolidated balance sheets. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, total operating and financed right-of-use assets were $971,819 and $24,243, and $805,786 and $72,560, respectively.

 

For the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, we recorded $48,317 and $77,790, respectively, in amortization expense related to finance leases. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, we recorded $250,541 and $274,707, respectively, in rent expense related to operating leases.

 

In May 2023, we entered into an agreement to lease 4,128 square feet of office space in San Jose, CA commencing on September 1, 2023. The lease has a term of sixty-five months with an abatement period of five months and cost approximately $208,000 during its first year. Thereafter, the lease payments increase by 3%.

 

In January 2024, we amended and renewed our lease at our corporate headquarters in Little Rock, Arkansas. The lease was extended for thirty-six months commencing on February 1, 2024 and expiring on January 31, 2027 and will cost approximately $127,000 during its first year. Thereafter, the lease payments increase by 2% annually.

 

Whenever the rate implicit in each lease is not readily determinable, we use our incremental borrowing rate to determine the present value of the lease payments.

 

Information related to our operating lease liabilities for the period ended September 30, 2024 are as follows:

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2024

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024

 

Cash paid for operating lease liabilities

 

$91,727

 

 

$239,999

 

 

Minimum future lease payments ended September 30, 2024

 

 

 

2024 (remainder of year)

 

 

85,240

 

2025

 

 

349,194

 

2026

 

 

354,565

 

2027

 

 

237,867

 

2028

 

 

233,727

 

Thereafter

 

 

19,525

 

 

 

 

1,280,118

 

Less imputed interest

 

 

(223,412)

Total lease liabilities

 

$1,056,706

 

 

Weighted-average remaining lease term

 

2.98 years

 

Weighted-average discount rate

 

 

10.5%

 

 
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Information related to our financed lease liabilities for the period ended September 30, 2024 are as follows:

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2024

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024

 

Cash paid for finance lease liabilities

 

$13,102

 

 

$44,766

 

 

Minimum future lease payments ended September 30, 2024

 

 

 

2024 (remainder of the year)

 

 

6,240

 

2025

 

 

18,491

 

 

 

 

24,731

 

Less imputed interest

 

 

(487)

Total lease liabilities

 

$24,244

 

 

Weighted-average remaining lease term

 

1 year

 

Weighted-average discount rate

 

 

6.25%

 

Note 12 – Allowance for Credit Losses

 

The activity in the allowance for doubtful accounts was as follows during the nine-month period ended September 30, 2024 and the year ended December 31, 2023:

 

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

Balance at the beginning of the year

 

$1,645,045

 

 

$1,440,678

 

Adjustment to expected losses on accounts receivable

 

 

(1,454,533)

 

 

786,549

 

Charge-offs

 

 

(62,587)

 

 

(582,189)

Recoveries

 

 

4,700

 

 

 

7

 

Ending Balance

 

$132,625

 

 

$1,645,045

 

 

The allowance for doubtful accounts at September 30, 2024 was $132,625, a decrease of $1,512,420, from December 31, 2023. During 2024, we made an adjustment to the allowance for expected credit losses for a balance due from a former client in 2022. The client has since paid off their full outstanding balance and no longer has any obligation to us as of September 30, 2024.

 

Note 13 – Related Party Transactions

 

During the nine-month period ended September 30, 2024, the Company engaged in a transaction with First Orion Corp., a company in which one of our directors holds a significant interest. The transaction involved the sale of services amounting to approximately $35,000. These transactions were conducted in the ordinary course of business.

 

 
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

Company Overview

 

Inuvo is an advertising technology and services business selling information technology solutions to brands, agencies and large consolidators of advertising demand (“Platforms”). Inuvo’s revenue is derived from the placement of digital advertising throughout devices, websites, applications and browsers across social, search and programmatic advertising channels. Inuvo facilitates, and gets paid, to deliver millions of advertising messages monthly and counts among its client's numerous world-renowned companies across industries.

 

Inuvo’s primary mission is to disrupt the advertising industry with its proprietary and patented generative large language artificial intelligence (AI), a technology capable of identifying and targeting audiences without using a consumer’s identity or data. The AI was designed to replace the consumer data, analytics, segmentation and lookalike modeling technologies that have traditionally served the advertising industry as it transitions to a new paradigm where a consumer’s identity and data are no longer available for advertising decisions due to legislative and technological changes. Rather than targeting people, the AI targets the reasons behind why people are interested in products, services and brands.

 

Inuvo’s AI technology solves this challenge and can be consumed by clients both as a managed service and software-as-a-service. For certain clients, Inuvo has also developed various proprietary technology and assets that include digital content, websites, automated campaigns, ad fraud detection, performance reporting and predictive media mix modeling.

 

The Inuvo products and services use analytics, data and artificial intelligence in a manner that optimizes the purchase and

placement of advertising in real time. These capabilities are typically sold with services both individually and in combination

with each other based on client needs. These products and services include:

 

 

·

IntentKey: An artificial intelligence-based consumer intent recognition system designed to reach highly targeted mobile and desktop In-Market audiences with precision; and

 

 

 

 

·

Bonfire: A marketing and advertising solution where a collection of data, analytics, software and publishing is used to align advertising messages with consumers across websites online.

 

There are many barriers to entry associated with the Inuvo business model, including a proficiency in large language model

based artificial intelligence, large scale information processing, software development, consumer data products, analytics, IOT

(internet of things) integration and the relationships required to execute within the IOT. Inuvo’s intellectual property is protected by 19 issued and six pending patents.

 

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reported periods. The estimates and assumptions that management makes affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, net revenues and expenses and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. The estimates and assumptions used are based upon management’s regular evaluation of the relevant facts and circumstances as of the date of the consolidated financial statements. Actual results may differ from the estimates and assumptions used in preparing the accompanying consolidated financial statements, and such differences could be material. Our significant accounting policies related to Revenue Recognition, Equity-Based Compensation, Capitalized Software Costs, Goodwill, Long-lived Assets and others are described in Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies of our Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this Report.

 

 
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Results of Operations

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended September 30,

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

Change

 

 

% Change

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

Change

 

 

% Change

 

Net Revenue

 

$22,371,153

 

 

$24,570,588

 

 

$(2,199,435)

 

 

(9.0)%

 

$57,603,935

 

 

$53,069,433

 

 

$4,534,502

 

 

 

8.5%

Cost of Revenue

 

 

2,594,642

 

 

 

2,274,626

 

 

 

320,016

 

 

 

14.1%

 

 

7,599,872

 

 

 

7,833,729

 

 

 

(233,857)

 

 

(3.0)%

Gross Profit

 

$19,776,511

 

 

$22,295,962

 

 

$(2,519,451)

 

 

(11.3)%

 

$50,004,063

 

 

$45,235,704

 

 

$4,768,359

 

 

 

10.5%

 

Net Revenue

 

Revenue for the three-month period ended September 30, 2024, decreased 9.0% and revenue for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2024, increased 8.5% as compared to the same periods in 2023, respectively. The higher revenue for the three-month period ended September 30, 2023 was mainly driven by an increased focus on and the launch of new product enhancements for Platform customers. The revenue for the three-month period ended September 30, 2023 was extraordinarily high, the highest quarterly revenue realized in the Company's history. The higher revenue for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2024 compared to comparable prior year period was primarily attributable to increasing demand within Platforms. Revenues related to Agencies & Brands increased by 15% for the three-month period ended September 30, 2024, compared to the same period in the prior year.

 

Cost of Revenue

 

Cost of revenue is primarily composed of payments to advertising exchanges that provide access to digital inventory where we serve advertisements. To a lesser extent, cost of revenue includes payments to website publishers and app developers that host advertisements. For the three-month period ended September 30, 2024, the increase in cost of revenue compared to the same period in 2023 was related to the higher revenue within Agencies & Brands in this year's quarter. For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2024, the decrease in cost of revenue compared to the same period in 2023 was attributed to lower revenue within Agencies & Brands during the comparable period.

 

Operating Expenses

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended September 30,

 

For the Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

Change

 

 

% Change

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

Change

 

 

% Change

 

Marketing costs

 

$17,006,131

 

 

$17,625,806

 

 

$(619,675)

 

(3.5%)

 

$42,540,355

 

 

$36,769,972

 

 

$5,770,383

 

 

 

15.7%

Compensation

 

 

3,106,384

 

 

 

3,525,943

 

 

 

(419,559)

 

(11.9%)

 

 

9,362,474

 

 

 

10,202,200

 

 

 

(839,726)

 

 

(8.2)%

General and administrative

 

 

1,607,258

 

 

 

2,335,295

 

 

 

(728,037)

 

(31.2%)

 

 

3,835,162

 

 

 

6,229,069

 

 

 

(2,393,907)

 

 

(38.4)%

Operating expenses

 

$21,719,773

 

 

$23,487,044

 

 

$(1,767,271)

 

(7.5%)

 

$55,737,991

 

 

$53,201,241

 

 

$2,536,750

 

 

 

4.8%

 

Marketing costs consist mostly of traffic acquisition (i.e., media) costs and include those expenses required to attract an audience to various web properties. Marketing costs for the three months ended September 30, 2024 were 3.5% lower than the same quarter last year primarily due to lower revenue derived from Platform advertisers. Marketing costs for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 were 15.7% higher compared to the same period in 2023 due primarily to higher revenue from Platform advertisers in the comparable periods. In the third quarter of 2024 we fully amortized the remaining balance of the referral and support services asset (see Note 7 - Commitments of our Consolidated Financial Statements) increasing the Marketing costs in both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 .

 

Compensation expense was $420,000 lower for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and $840,000 lower for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to the same time periods in 2023 primarily due to lower stock-based compensation and accrued incentive expense. Our total employment, both full- and part-time, was 82 at September 30, 2024 compared to 86 at September 30, 2023.

 

 
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General and administrative costs for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 decreased 31.2% and 38.4%, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2023 due primarily to an adjustment in the reserve for expected credit losses. During 2024, we made an adjustment to the allowance for expected credit losses for a balance due from a former client in 2022. The client has since paid off their full outstanding balance and no longer has any obligation to us as of September 30, 2024.

 

Financing expense, net

 

Financing expense, net of interest income, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, was approximately $101,000 and $163,000, respectively.

 

 Financing (expense), net of interest income, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, was approximately $20,000 income and $37,000 expense, respectively.

 

The higher expenses in this year’s periods compared to last year was due to the amortization of the closing costs of the new credit agreement (see Note 5 – Bank Debt of our Consolidated Financial Statements) and to higher overall borrowing balances.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Our principal sources of liquidity are the sale of our common stock and our credit facility discussed in Note 5 - Bank Debt of our Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

On May 7, 2024, we entered into an At The Market Offering Agreement (the “ATM Agreement”) with H.C. Wainwright & Co. LLC (“Wainwright”), to sell shares of our common stock, par value $0.001 per share, (the “Shares”), having an aggregate sales price of up to $15,000,000, from time to time, through an “at the market offering” program under which Wainwright will act as sales agent. The sales, if any, of the Shares made under the ATM Agreement will be made by any method permitted by law deemed to be an “at the market offering” as defined in Rule 415 promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The Company will pay Wainwright a commission rate of up to 3.0% of the aggregate gross proceeds from each sale of Shares. For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2024, the Company has not sold any shares of common stock under the ATM Agreement.

 

On July 31, 2024, we entered into a Financing and Security Agreement (the "Financing Agreement”) with SLR Digital Finance LLC ("SLR”), effective July 30, 2024. Pursuant to the terms of the Financing Agreement, SLR will finance up to $10 million dependent upon eligible receivables. See Note 5 – Bank Debt of our Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

We have focused our resources behind a plan to market our collective multi-channel advertising capabilities differentiated by our AI technology, the IntentKey, where we have a technological advantage and higher margins. If we are successful in implementing our plan, we expect to return to positive cash flows from operations. However, there is no assurance that we will be able to achieve this objective.

 

As of September 30, 2024, we have approximately $2.6 million in cash and cash equivalents. Our net working capital deficit was $3.4 million. We have encountered recurring losses and cash outflows from operations, which historically we have funded through equity offerings and debt facilities. In addition, our investment in internally developed software consists primarily of labor costs which are of a fixed nature. Through September 30, 2024, our accumulated deficit was $173.4 million.

 

Management plans to support the Company’s future operations and capital expenditures primarily through cash generated from its credit facility until such time as we reach profitability. The credit facility is due upon demand and therefore there can be no assurances that sufficient borrowings will be available to support future operations until profitability is reached. Our collection period is less than 30 days and can also be used to meet accrued obligations. We believe our current cash position and credit facility will be sufficient to sustain operations for at least the next twelve months from the date of this filing. If our plan to grow the IntentKey product is unsuccessful, we may need to fund operations through private or public sales of securities, debt financings or partnering/licensing transactions over the long term.

 

 
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Cash Flows

 

The table below sets forth a summary of our cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023:

 

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended

September 30,

 

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

Net cash used in operating activities

 

$(100,345)

 

$(457,716)

Net cash provided by/(used in) investing activities

 

$(1,409,762)

 

$1,029,656

 

Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities

 

$(343,526)

 

$3,475,126

 

 

Cash Flows - Operating

 

Net cash used in operating activities was $100,345 during the nine months ended September 30, 2024. We reported a net loss of $5,903,142, which included non-cash expenses of depreciation and amortization expense of $1,951,196, depreciation of right of use assets of $48,317, stock-based compensation expense of $1,087,533, and $800,000 for the impairment and amortization of a referral and support services agreement. The change in operating assets and liabilities during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 was a net provision of cash of $4,185,284 primarily due to a decrease of  $1,899,029 in accounts receivable and an increase of accrued and other liabilities of $940,076. Our terms are such that we generally collect receivables prior to paying trade payables. However, our Media sales arrangements typically have slower payment terms than the terms of related payables.

 

During the comparable nine-month period in 2023, cash used in operating activities was $457,716 from a net loss of $7,988,323 and included several non-cash expenses of depreciation and amortization expense of $1,984,139 and stock-based compensation expense of $1,471,683. The change in operating assets and liabilities during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, was a net provision of cash of $3,265,938.

 

Cash Flows - Investing

 

Net cash used in investing activities was $1,409,762 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, and consisted primarily of capitalized internal development costs.

 

Net cash provided by investing activities was $1,029,656 for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, and consisted primarily of the sale of marketable securities, partially offset by capitalized internal development costs.

 

Cash Flows - Financing

 

Net cash used in financing activities was $343,526 during the nine months ended September 30, 2024, and was primarily due to taxes paid on restricted stock unit grants exercised.

 

Net cash provided by financing activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 was $3,475,126 and was primarily from proceeds from the capital raise (see Note 1 - Organization and Business of our Consolidated Financial Statements).

 

Off Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

As of September 30, 2024, we do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that are material to investors. The term "off-balance sheet arrangement" generally means any transaction, agreement or other contractual arrangement to which an entity unconsolidated with us is a party, under which we have any obligation arising under a guarantee contract, derivative instrument or variable interest or a retained or contingent interest in assets transferred to such entity or similar arrangement that serves as credit, liquidity or market risk support for such assets.

 

 
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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.

 

Not applicable to a smaller reporting company.

 

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

We maintain “disclosure controls and procedures” as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Disclosure controls and procedures are controls and procedures designed to reasonably assure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, such as this report, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods prescribed by SEC rules and regulations, and to reasonably assure that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

Our management does not expect that our disclosure controls will prevent all errors and fraud. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. In addition, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within a company have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty, and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake. Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people or by management override of the control. The design of any systems of controls also is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions. Over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. Because of these inherent limitations in a cost-effective control system, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected.

 

As required by Rule 13a-15 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as of September 30, 2024, the end of the period covered by this report, our management concluded their evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures. As of the evaluation date, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that we maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are effective in providing reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in our reports under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods prescribed by SEC rules and regulations, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

 

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended September 30, 2024 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

 
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PART II

 

Item 1 - LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

None.

 

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS-UPDATE

 

We desire to take advantage of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Accordingly, we incorporate by reference the risk factors disclosed in Part I, Item 1A of our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, as filed with the SEC on February 29, 2024 and our subsequent filings with the SEC, subject to the new or modified risk factors appearing below that should be read in conjunction with the risk factors disclosed in such Form 10-K and our subsequent filings.

 

We rely on one customer for a significant portion of our revenues. We are reliant upon one customer for most of our revenue. For the three-month period ending September 30, 2024, one Platform customer accounted for 79.9% of our overall revenue, and for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2024, 76.5% of our overall revenue. The amount of revenue we receive from this customer is dependent on a number of factors outside of our control, including changes in the respective customers advertising budget, both in terms of allocated dollars and media mix, financial resources of the customers, as well as general economic conditions. We would likely experience a significant decline in revenue and our business operations could be significantly harmed if these customers do not continue to utilize our services. Additionally, our business operations and financial condition could be significantly harmed if these customers do not pay for our services on a timely basis. The loss of any of these customers or a material change in the revenue or gross profit they generate or their failure to timely pay us for our services would have a material adverse impact on our business, results of operations and financial condition in future periods.

 

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS.

 

None.

 

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.

 

None.

 

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY AND DISCLOSURES.

 

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION.

 

Trading Plans

 

During the three months ended September 30, 2024, no director or officer (as defined in Rule 16a-1(f) under the Exchange Act) of the Company adopted or terminated a “Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement” or “non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement,” as each term is defined in Item 408(a) of Regulation S-K.

 

 
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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

 

No.

 

Exhibit Description

 

Form

 

Date Filed

 

Number

 

Filed or Furnished Herewith

3(i).1

 

Articles of Incorporation, as amended

 

10-KSB

 

3/1/04

 

4

 

 

3(i).2

 

Amended to Articles of Incorporation filed March 14, 2005

 

10-KSB

 

3/31/06

 

3.2

 

 

3(i).3

 

Articles of Merger between Inuvo, Inc. and Kowabunga! Inc.

 

8-K

 

7/24/09

 

3.4

 

 

3(i).4

 

Certificate of Change Filed Pursuant to NRS 78.209

 

8-K

 

12/10/10

 

3(i).4

 

 

3(i).5

 

Certificate of Merger as filed with the Secretary of State of Nevada on February 29, 2012

 

10-K

 

3/29/12

 

3(i).5

 

 

3(i).6

 

Articles of Amendment to Amended Articles of Incorporation as filed on February 29, 2012

 

10-K

 

3/29/12

 

3(i).6

 

 

3(i).7

 

Articles of Amendment to Amended Articles of Incorporation as filed on October 31, 2019

 

10-Q

 

5/15/20

 

3(i).7

 

 

3(i).8

 

Certificate of Validation of Amendment to Amended Articles of Incorporation as filed October 16, 2020.

 

10-Q

 

11/9/20

 

3(i).8

 

 

3(i).9

 

Articles of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation as filed January 7, 2021

 

10-K

 

2/11/21

 

3(i).9

 

 

3(i).10

 

Articles of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation as filed on August 19, 2021

 

10-Q

 

11/12/21

 

3(i).10

 

 

3(ii).1

 

Amended and Restated By-Laws

 

10-K

 

3/31/10

 

3(ii).4

 

 

3(ii).2

 

Bylaw amendment adopted February 29, 2012

 

8-K

 

3/6/12

 

3(ii).1

 

 

10.1

 

Financing and Security Agreement by by and among Inuvo, Inc., Vertro, Inc., ValidClick, Inc., Think Relevant Media, LLC, Kowabugna Marketing, Inc., Bonfire Publishing Group, LLC, Southern Muse Media, LLC, Netseer, Inc., Emerald Brands, LLC, Alot, Inc. and Daily Reads, LLC, and SLR Digital Finance LLC

 

8-K

 

8/1/24

 

10.1

 

 

31.1

 

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) certification of Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Filed

31.2

 

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) certification of Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Filed

32.1

 

Section 1350 certification of Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Furnished

32.2

 

Section 1350 certification of Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Furnished

101.INS

 

Inline XBRL Instance Document

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Filed

101.SCH

 

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Filed

101.CAL

 

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Filed

101.DEF

 

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Filed

101.LAB

 

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Filed

101.PRE

 

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Filed

101.PRE

 

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Filed

104

 

The cover page for Inuvo, Inc.’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2024, formatted in Inline XBRL (included with Exhibit 101 attachments).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Filed

 

 
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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.

 

 

Inuvo, Inc.

 

 

 

 

 

November 8, 2024

By:

/s/ Richard K. Howe

 

 

 

Richard K. Howe,

 

 

 

Chief Executive Officer, principal executive officer

 

 

 

 

 

November 8, 2024

By:

/s/ Wallace D. Ruiz

 

 

 

Wallace D. Ruiz,

 

 

 

Chief Financial Officer, principal financial and accounting officer

 

 

 
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Entity File Number 001-32442  
Entity Incorporation State Country Code NV  
Entity Tax Identification Number 87-0450450  
Entity Address Address Line 1 500 President Clinton Ave  
Entity Address Address Line 2 Suite 300  
Entity Address City Or Town Little Rock  
Entity Address State Or Province AR  
Entity Address Postal Zip Code 72201  
City Area Code 501  
Local Phone Number 205-8508  
Security 12b Title Common stock  
Trading Symbol INUV  
Security Exchange Name NYSE  
Document Quarterly Report true  
Document Transition Report false  
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes  
v3.24.3
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Current assets    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 2,586,821 $ 4,440,454
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $132,625 and $1,645,045, respectively 8,782,460 9,226,956
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 882,550 1,076,121
Total current assets 12,251,831 14,743,531
Property and equipment, net 1,791,896 1,680,788
Other assets    
Goodwill 9,853,342 9,853,342
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization 4,012,249 4,664,791
Referral and support services agreement advance 0 500,000
Right of use assets - operating lease 971,819 805,786
Right of use assets - finance lease 24,243 72,560
Other assets 78,345 53,346
Total other assets 14,939,998 15,949,825
Total assets 28,983,725 32,374,144
Current liabilities    
Accounts payable 7,088,597 6,432,120
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 8,316,652 7,926,479
Lease liability - operating lease 250,975 123,074
Lease liability - finance lease 23,321 50,801
Total current liabilities 15,679,545 14,532,474
Long-term liabilities    
Deferred tax liability 94,590 89,238
Lease liability - operating lease 805,731 751,821
Lease liability - finance lease 923 18,209
Other long-term liabilities 0 216
Total long-term liabilities 901,244 859,484
Stockholders' equity    
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value: Authorized shares 500,000, none issued and outstanding 0 0
Common stock, $0.001 par value Authorized shares 200,000,000; issued and outstanding shares 140,467,661 and 137,983,918, respectively 140,467 137,983
Additional paid-in capital 185,612,822 184,291,414
Accumulated deficit (173,350,353) (167,447,211)
Total stockholders' equity 12,402,936 16,982,186
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 28,983,725 $ 32,374,144
v3.24.3
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS    
Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 132,625 $ 1,645,045
Preferred stock, par or stated value per share (in dollars per share) $ 0.001 $ 0.001
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares) 500,000 500,000
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares) 0 0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares) 0 0
Common stock, par or stated value per share (in dollars per share) $ 0.001 $ 0.001
Common stock shares authorized (in shares) 200,000,000 200,000,000
Common stock shares issued (in shares) 140,467,661 137,983,918
Common stock shares outstanding (in shares) 140,467,661 137,983,918
v3.24.3
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (Unaudited) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (Unaudited)        
Net revenue $ 22,371,153 $ 24,570,588 $ 57,603,935 $ 53,069,433
Cost of revenue 2,594,642 2,274,626 7,599,872 7,833,729
Gross profit 19,776,511 22,295,962 50,004,063 45,235,704
Operating expenses        
Marketing costs 17,006,131 17,625,806 42,540,355 36,769,972
Compensation 3,106,384 3,525,943 9,362,474 10,202,200
General and administrative 1,607,258 2,335,295 3,835,162 6,229,069
Total operating expenses 21,719,773 23,487,044 55,737,991 53,201,241
Operating loss (1,943,262) (1,191,082) (5,733,928) (7,965,537)
Financing (expense), net of interest income (101,031) 19,852 (163,862) (37,454)
Other income 0 250 0 14,668
Income tax expense 0 0 (5,352) 0
Net loss (2,044,293) (1,170,980) (5,903,142) (7,988,323)
Other comprehensive income        
Unrealized loss on marketable securities 0 0 0 84,868
Comprehensive loss $ (2,044,293) $ (1,170,980) $ (5,903,142) $ (7,903,455)
Per common share data        
Basic and diluted: Net loss $ (0.01) $ (0.01) $ (0.04) $ (0.06)
Weighted average shares        
Basic 140,454,840 127,381,051 139,791,180 128,793,522
Diluted 140,454,840 127,381,051 139,791,180 128,793,522
v3.24.3
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) - USD ($)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Operating activities:    
Net loss $ (5,903,142) $ (7,988,323)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:    
Depreciation and amortization 1,951,196 1,984,139
Depreciation-Right of Use Assets - Financing 48,317 77,790
Stock based compensation 1,087,533 1,471,683
Derecognition of contingency and grant (35,000) 0
Amortization of financing fees 20,000 5,833
Impairment and amortization of referral and support services agreement advance 800,000 225,000
Adjustment to expected losses on accounts receivable (1,454,533) 747,772
Deferred income tax expense 5,352 0
Loss (gain) on marketable securities 0 (14,418)
Stock warrant expense 0 (8,130)
Change in operating assets and liabilities:    
Accounts receivable 1,899,029 212,393
Right of use assets - operating lease 169,253 0
Prepaid expenses and other current assets, and other assets (131,428) (172,679)
Accrued expenses and other liabilities 940,076 3,279,560
Accounts payable 656,477 (278,336)
Lease liability - operating lease (153,475) 0
Net cash used in operating activities (100,345) (457,716)
Investing activities:    
Purchases of equipment and capitalized development costs (1,409,762) (1,259,217)
Proceeds from the sale of marketable securities 0 2,288,873
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (1,409,762) 1,029,656
Financing activities:    
Gross proceeds from line of credit 0 592,868
Repayments on line of credit 0 (592,868)
Principal payments on finance lease obligations (44,766) (84,138)
Proceeds from at-the-market sales 0 61,136
Capital raise, net of issuance costs 0 3,665,000
Net taxes paid on restricted stock unit grants exercised (298,760) (166,872)
Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities (343,526) 3,475,126
Net change - cash (1,853,633) 4,047,066
Cash and cash equivalent, beginning of year 4,440,454 2,931,415
Cash and cash equivalent, end of period 2,586,821 6,978,481
Supplemental information:    
Interest paid 221,534 85,488
Acquisition of right of use asset for operating lease liability $ 335,286 $ 1,105,148
Issuance of restricted stock units for accrued incentive liability 535,119 0
v3.24.3
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Unaudited) - USD ($)
Total
Common Stock
Additional Paid in Capital
Accumulated Deficit
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2022   120,137,124      
Balance, amount at Dec. 31, 2022 $ 21,749,316 $ 120,138 $ 178,771,604 $ (157,057,558) $ (84,868)
Net loss (3,440,105)     (3,440,105)  
Unrealized gain on debt securities 84,868       84,868
Stock-based compensation 432,084   432,084    
Stock issued for vested restricted stock units, shares   1,503,238      
Stock issued for vested restricted stock units, amount 0 $ 1,503 (1,503)    
Shares withheld for taxes on vested restricted stock (166,872)   (166,872)    
Reversal of expense related to a change in warrant vesting (9,874)   (9,874)    
Balance, shares at Mar. 31, 2023   121,640,362      
Balance, amount at Mar. 31, 2023 18,649,417 $ 121,641 179,025,439 (160,497,663) 0
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2022   120,137,124      
Balance, amount at Dec. 31, 2022 21,749,316 $ 120,138 178,771,604 (157,057,558) (84,868)
Net loss (7,988,323)        
Unrealized gain on debt securities 84,868        
Stock-based compensation 1,471,683        
Balance, shares at Sep. 30, 2023   137,983,918      
Balance, amount at Sep. 30, 2023 18,868,678 $ 137,983 183,776,576 (165,045,881) 0
Balance, shares at Mar. 31, 2023   121,640,362      
Balance, amount at Mar. 31, 2023 18,649,417 $ 121,641 179,025,439 (160,497,663) 0
Net loss 3,377,238     (3,377,238)  
Unrealized gain on debt securities 0        
Stock-based compensation 503,061   503,061    
Stock issued for vested restricted stock units, shares   3,333      
Stock issued for vested restricted stock units, amount 0 $ 3 (3)    
Stock warrants issued for referral agreement 1,276   1,276    
Capital raise, net of issuance costs, shares   16,000,000      
Capital raise, net of issuance costs, amount 3,665,000 $ 16,000 3,649,000    
AGP Closing at-the-market sale, shares   173,558      
AGP Closing at-the-market sale, amount 61,136 $ 1,174 60,962    
Balance, shares at Jun. 30, 2023   137,817,253      
Balance, amount at Jun. 30, 2023 19,502,652 $ 137,818 183,239,735 (163,874,901) 0
Net loss (1,170,980)     (1,170,980)  
Unrealized gain on debt securities 0        
Stock-based compensation 536,538   536,538    
Stock issued for vested restricted stock units, shares   166,665      
Stock issued for vested restricted stock units, amount 0 $ 165 (165)    
Stock warrants issued for referral agreement 468   468    
Balance, shares at Sep. 30, 2023   137,983,918      
Balance, amount at Sep. 30, 2023 18,868,678 $ 137,983 183,776,576 (165,045,881) $ 0
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2023   137,983,918      
Balance, amount at Dec. 31, 2023 16,982,186 $ 137,983 184,291,414 (167,447,211)  
Net loss (2,111,658)     (2,111,658)  
Stock-based compensation 396,312   396,312    
Stock issued for vested restricted stock units, shares   1,444,866      
Stock issued for vested restricted stock units, amount 0 $ 1,445 (1,445)    
Shares withheld for taxes on vested restricted stock (161,973)   (161,973)    
Balance, shares at Mar. 31, 2024   139,428,784      
Balance, amount at Mar. 31, 2024 15,104,867 $ 139,428 184,524,308 (169,558,869)  
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2023   137,983,918      
Balance, amount at Dec. 31, 2023 16,982,186 $ 137,983 184,291,414 (167,447,211)  
Net loss (5,903,142)        
Unrealized gain on debt securities 0        
Stock-based compensation 1,087,533        
Balance, shares at Sep. 30, 2024   140,467,661      
Balance, amount at Sep. 30, 2024 12,402,936 $ 140,467 185,612,822 (173,350,353)  
Balance, shares at Mar. 31, 2024   139,428,784      
Balance, amount at Mar. 31, 2024 15,104,867 $ 139,428 184,524,308 (169,558,869)  
Net loss (1,747,191)     (1,747,191)  
Stock-based compensation 318,681   318,681    
Stock issued for vested restricted stock units, shares   1,005,543      
Stock issued for vested restricted stock units, amount 0 $ 1,006 (1,006)    
Shares withheld for taxes on vested restricted stock (136,787)   (136,787)    
Balance, shares at Jun. 30, 2024   140,434,327      
Balance, amount at Jun. 30, 2024 13,539,570 $ 140,434 184,705,196 (171,306,060)  
Net loss (2,044,293)     (2,044,293)  
Unrealized gain on debt securities 0        
Stock-based compensation 372,540   372,540    
Stock issued for vested restricted stock units, shares   33,334      
Stock issued for vested restricted stock units, amount 0 $ 33 (33)    
Issuance of restricted stock units 535,119   535,119    
Balance, shares at Sep. 30, 2024   140,467,661      
Balance, amount at Sep. 30, 2024 $ 12,402,936 $ 140,467 $ 185,612,822 $ (173,350,353)  
v3.24.3
Organization and Business
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Organization and Business  
Organization and Business

Note 1 – Organization and Business

 

Company Overview

 

Inuvo is an advertising technology and services business selling information technology solutions to brands, agencies (collectively, “Agencies & Brands”) and large consolidators of advertising demand (“Platforms”). Inuvo’s revenue is derived from the placement of digital advertising throughout devices, websites, applications and browsers across social, search and programmatic advertising channels. Inuvo facilitates, and gets paid, to deliver millions of advertising messages monthly and counts among its client's numerous world-renowned companies across industries.

 

Inuvo’s primary mission is to disrupt the advertising industry with its proprietary and patented generative large language artificial intelligence (AI), a technology capable of identifying and targeting audiences without using a consumer’s identity or data. The AI was designed to replace the consumer data, analytics, segmentation and lookalike modeling technologies that have traditionally served the advertising industry as it transitions to a new paradigm where a consumer’s identity and data are no longer available for advertising decisions due to legislative and technological changes. Rather than targeting people, the AI targets the reasons behind why people are interested in products, services and brands.

 

Inuvo’s AI technology solves this challenge and can be consumed by clients both as a managed service and software-as-a-service. For certain clients, Inuvo has also developed various proprietary technology and assets that include digital content, websites, automated campaigns, ad fraud detection, performance reporting and predictive media mix modeling.

 

The Inuvo products and services use analytics, data and artificial intelligence in a manner that optimizes the purchase and

placement of advertising in real time. These capabilities are typically sold with services both individually and in combination

with each other based on client needs. These products and services include:

 

 

·

IntentKey: An artificial intelligence-based consumer intent recognition system designed to reach highly targeted mobile and desktop In-Market audiences with precision; and

 

 

 

 

·

Bonfire: A marketing and advertising solution where a collection of data, analytics, software and publishing is used to align advertising messages with consumers across websites online.

 

There are many barriers to entry associated with the Inuvo business model, including a proficiency in large language model

based artificial intelligence, large scale information processing, software development, consumer data products, analytics, IOT

(internet of things) integration and the relationships required to execute within the IOT. Inuvo’s intellectual property is protected by 19 issued and six pending patents.

 

Liquidity

 

Our principal sources of liquidity are the sale of our common stock and our credit facility discussed in Note 5 - Bank Debt of our Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

On May 30, 2023, we raised $4.0 million in gross proceeds in a registered direct offering, before expenses, through the sale of an aggregate of 16,000,000 shares of our common stock. The shares were offered pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (the “Shelf Registration Statement”) and a prospectus supplement relating to the offering was filed with the SEC on May 26, 2023.

 

On May 7, 2024, we entered into an At The Market Offering Agreement (the “ATM Agreement”) with H.C. Wainwright & Co. LLC (“Wainwright”), to sell shares of our common stock, par value $0.001 per share, (the “Shares”), having an aggregate sales price of up to $15,000,000, from time to time, through an “at the market offering” program under which Wainwright will act as sales agent. The sales, if any, of the Shares made under the ATM Agreement will be made by any method permitted by law deemed to be an “at the market offering” as defined in Rule 415 promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The Company will pay Wainwright a commission rate of up to 3.0% of the aggregate gross proceeds from each sale of Shares. For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2024, the Company has not sold any shares of common stock under the ATM Agreement.

 

On July 31, 2024, we entered into a Financing and Security Agreement (the "Financing Agreement”) with SLR Digital Finance LLC ("SLR”), effective July 30, 2024. Pursuant to the terms of the Financing Agreement, SLR will finance up to $10 million dependent upon eligible receivables. See Note 5 – Bank Debt of our Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

We have focused our resources behind a plan to market our collective multi-channel advertising capabilities differentiated by our AI technology, the IntentKey, where we have a technological advantage and higher margins. If we are successful in implementing our plan, we expect to return to positive cash flows from operations. However, there is no assurance that we will be able to achieve this objective.

 

As of September 30, 2024, we have approximately $2.6 million in cash and cash equivalents. Our net working capital deficit was $3.4 million. We have encountered recurring losses and cash outflows from operations, which historically we have funded through equity offerings and debt facilities. In addition, our investment in internally developed software, which was $1,347,550 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, consists primarily of labor costs which are of a fixed nature. Through September 30, 2024, our accumulated deficit was $173.4 million.

 

Management plans to support the Company’s future operations and capital expenditures primarily through cash generated from its credit facility until such time as we reach profitability. The credit facility is due upon demand and therefore there can be no assurances that sufficient borrowings will be available to support future operations until profitability is reached. Our collection period is less than 30 days and can also be used to meet accrued obligations. We believe our current cash position and credit facility will be sufficient to sustain operations for at least the next twelve months from the date of this filing. If our plan to grow the IntentKey product is unsuccessful, we may need to fund operations through private or public sales of securities, debt financings or partnering/licensing transactions over the long term.

v3.24.3
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies  
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

Basis of presentation

 

The consolidated financial statements presented are for Inuvo and its subsidiaries. The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared based upon SEC rules that permit reduced disclosure for interim periods. Certain information and footnote disclosures have been condensed or omitted in accordance with those rules and regulations. The accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2023, was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP"). In our opinion, these consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments that are necessary for a fair presentation of results of operations and financial condition for the interim periods shown including normal recurring accruals and other items. The results for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results for the full year. For a more complete discussion of significant accounting policies and certain other information, this report should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, which was filed with the SEC on February 29, 2024.

 

Use of estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements, in accordance with GAAP, requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, net revenues and expenses and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. The estimates and assumptions used in the accompanying consolidated financial statements are based upon management’s regular evaluation of the relevant facts and circumstances as of the date of the consolidated financial statements. We regularly evaluate estimates and assumptions related to capitalized labor, goodwill and purchased intangible asset valuations and income tax valuation allowance. Actual results may differ from the estimates and assumptions used in preparing the accompanying consolidated financial statements, and such differences could be material.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

We generate revenue by identifying audiences and presenting advertisements on behalf of our customers. We provide our products, technologies and services to Agencies & Brands and Platforms (large consolidators of advertising demand). Currently, revenue from our IntentKey products and services are primarily from Agencies & Brands, and revenue from our Bonfire products and services are primarily from Platforms. Our revenue is derived from the placements of advertisements across advertising channels, browsers, applications and devices. Pricing for those advertisement placements is typically either on a cost-per-click or cost per thousand impressions basis.

 

Our revenue is a function of the number of advertisements placed combined with the price we obtain (using our technologies) for the placements made on behalf of our clients. We assume the risk associated of finding placements at a cost below that for which it had been sold.

 

We recognize revenue when control of the contracted services or product is transferred to our customer, in an amount that reflects the consideration we expect to be entitled to in exchange for those services or products. We determine revenue recognition through (i) identification of a contract with a customer, (ii) identification of the performance obligations in the contract, (iii) determination of the transaction price, (iv) allocation of the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract, and (v) recognition of revenue when or as the performance obligations are satisfied.

 

For Agencies & Brands, the terms of an agreement are captured in an Insertion Order ("IO") where revenue is recognized upon delivery of services during the period covered by the IO. For Platforms, terms are generally captured in multi-year master service agreements and revenue is recognized based on the number of advertisements placed or clicked on in the period they occur. We settle advertisement placement prices with our customers net of any adjustments for quality.

 

For the three-month period ended September 30, 2024, we generated $22,371,153 in revenue of which 82.8% was from Platforms and 17.2% from Agencies & Brands. For the three-month period ended September 30, 2023, we generated $24,570,588 in revenue of which 87.2% was from Platforms and 12.8% from Agencies & Brands. For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2024, we generated $57,603,935 in revenue of which 83.6% was from Platforms and 16.4% from Agencies & Brands. For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2023, we generated $53,069,433 in revenue of which 79.8% was from Platforms and 20.2% from Agencies & Brands.

 

Customer concentration

 

For the three-month period ending September 30, 2024, one customer accounted for 79.9% of our overall revenue, and for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2024, 76.5% of our overall revenue. That same customer accounted for 59.6% of our gross accounts  receivable balance as of September 30, 2024. As of December 31, 2023, the same customer accounted for 50.5% of our gross accounts receivable balance.

 

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

 

In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU No. 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures, which requires retrospective disclosure of significant segment expenses and other segment items on an annual and interim basis. Additionally, it requires disclosure of the title and position of the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”). This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and for interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. The adoption is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated results of operations, cash flows, or financial position but will have an impact on disclosures.

 

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, which requires an annual tabular effective tax rate reconciliation disclosure including information for specified categories and jurisdiction levels, as well as, disclosure of income taxes paid, net of refunds received, disaggregated by federal, state/local, and significant foreign jurisdiction. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. The adoption will have an impact on disclosures and not impact the Company’s consolidated results of operations, cash flows, nor financial position.

v3.24.3
Property and Equipment
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Property and Equipment  
Property and Equipment

Note 3 – Property and Equipment

 

The net carrying value of property and equipment was as follows as of:

 

 

 

September 30, 2024

 

 

December 31, 2023

 

Furniture and fixtures

 

$293,152

 

 

$293,152

 

Equipment

 

 

1,178,367

 

 

 

1,292,528

 

Capitalized internal use and purchased software

 

 

17,507,067

 

 

 

16,159,517

 

Leasehold improvements

 

 

465,885

 

 

 

458,885

 

Subtotal

 

 

19,444,471

 

 

 

18,204,082

 

Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization

 

 

(17,652,575)

 

 

(16,523,294)

Total

 

$1,791,896

 

 

$1,680,788

 

 

During the three months ended September 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023, depreciation expense was $440,899 and $420,808, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023, depreciation expense was $1,298,653 and $1,245,762, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, we disposed of approximately $169,000 of fully depreciated equipment that was no longer in use. There was no cash inflow or outflow associated with this transaction, and no gain or loss was recorded.

v3.24.3
Intangible Assets and Goodwill
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Intangible Assets and Goodwill  
Intangible Assets and Goodwill

 Note 4 – Intangible Assets and Goodwill

 

The following is a schedule of intangible assets and goodwill as of September 30, 2024:

 

 

 

Term

 

 

Carrying

Value

 

 

Accumulated Amortization and Impairment

 

 

Net Carrying Value

 

 

Year-to-date Amortization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Customer list, Google

 

20 years

 

 

$8,820,000

 

 

$(5,549,250)

 

$3,270,750

 

 

$330,750

 

Customer list, ReTargeter

 

5 years

 

 

 

1,931,250

 

 

 

(1,931,250)

 

 

 

 

 

225,313

 

Brand name, ReTargeter

 

5 years

 

 

 

643,750

 

 

 

(643,750)

 

 

 

 

 

75,104

 

Customer relationships

 

20 years

 

 

 

570,000

 

 

 

(218,501)

 

 

351,499

 

 

 

21,376

 

Trade names, web properties (1)

 

 

-

 

 

 

390,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

390,000

 

 

 

 

Intangible assets classified as long-term

 

 

 

 

 

$12,355,000

 

 

$(8,342,751)

 

$4,012,249

 

 

$652,543

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Goodwill, total

 

 

-

 

 

$9,853,342

 

 

$

 

 

$9,853,342

 

 

$

 

 

 

(1)

The trade names related to our web properties have an indefinite life, and as such are not amortized.

 

Amortization expense over the next five years and thereafter is as follows:

 

2024 (remainder of year)

 

$117,375

 

2025

 

 

469,500

 

2026

 

 

469,500

 

2027

 

 

469,500

 

2028

 

 

469,500

 

Thereafter

 

 

1,626,875

 

Total

 

$3,622,250

 

The following is a schedule of intangible assets and goodwill as of December 31, 2023:

 

 

 

Term

 

 

Carrying

Value

 

 

Accumulated Amortization and Impairment

 

 

Net Carrying Value

 

 

2023

Amortization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Customer list, Google

 

20 years

 

 

$8,820,000

 

 

$(5,218,500)

 

$3,601,500

 

 

$441,000

 

Technology

 

5 years

 

 

 

3,600,000

 

 

 

(3,600,000)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Customer list, ReTargeter

 

5 years

 

 

 

1,931,250

 

 

 

(1,705,938)

 

 

225,312

 

 

 

386,250

 

Customer list, all other

 

10 years

 

 

 

1,610,000

 

 

 

(1,610,000)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Brand name, ReTargeter

 

5 years

 

 

 

643,750

 

 

 

(568,646)

 

 

75,104

 

 

 

128,750

 

Customer relationships

 

20 years

 

 

 

570,000

 

 

 

(197,125)

 

 

372,875

 

 

 

28,500

 

Trade names, web properties

 

 

-

 

 

 

390,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

390,000

 

 

 

 

Intangible assets classified as long-term

 

 

 

 

 

$17,565,000

 

 

$(12,900,209)

 

$4,664,791

 

 

$984,500

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Goodwill, total

 

 

 

 

 

$9,853,342

 

 

$

 

 

$9,853,342

 

 

$

 

v3.24.3
Bank Debt
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Bank Debt  
Bank Debt

Note 5 – Bank Debt

 

On March 1, 2023, we entered into Amendment No. 1 to Loan and Security Agreement and Collateral Documents (“Agreement”) with Mitsubishi HC Capital America, Inc., f/k/a/ Hitachi Capital America Corp. (“MHCA”). Under the terms of the Agreement, MHCA provided us with a $5,000,000 line of credit commitment. We were permitted to borrow up to 85% of the aggregate Eligible Accounts Receivable, up to the maximum credit commitment of $5,000,000. We paid MHCA monthly interest at the rate of 1.75% in excess of the Wall Street Journal Prime Rate. We paid MHCA an amendment fee of $10,000 on issuance of the Agreement, and thereafter an annual commitment fee of $10,000. We also paid MHCA a quarterly service fee of 0.20% on the monthly unused amount of the maximum credit line. All obligations to MHCA have been satisfied and the Agreement was terminated on July 31, 2024.

 

On July 30, 2024, we entered into a Financing and Security Agreement and Collateral Documents (“Financing Agreement”) with SLR Digital Finance LLC (“SLR”). Under the terms of the Financing Agreement, SLR has provided us with a $10,000,000 line of credit commitment. We are permitted to borrow up to 90% of eligible accounts receivable under the Financing Agreement, up to the maximum credit commitment of $10,000,000. We will pay SLR monthly interest at the rate of 1.0% in excess of the Prime Rate but not less than 7%. The Financing Agreement has a three year term. The Financing Agreement contains certain affirmative and negative covenants to which we are also subject. We agreed to pay SLR an annual facility fee of 0.80% of the maximum credit commitment. We also agreed to pay a minimum utilization amount of the interest rate multiplied by difference between $500,000 and the average daily outstanding loan during a month. We are obligated to pay SLR a monthly service fee of 0.15% on of the average net amount of outstanding loans during each month. If we terminate the Financing Agreement prior to the second anniversary of the Effective Date, an amount equal to 1.0% of the maximum credit commitment will be due as an early termination payment and if we terminate after the second anniversary of the Effective Date but prior to the end of the term, an amount equal to 0.25% of the maximum credit commitment will be due. Repayment of the financing agreement will be made through collections from eligible accounts receivable.

 

At September 30, 2024, the outstanding balances due under the Financing Agreement was $0.

v3.24.3
Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities  
Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities

Note 6 – Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities

 

The accrued expenses and other current liabilities consist of the following as of:

 

 

 

September 30, 2024

 

 

December 31, 2023

 

Accrued marketing costs

 

$6,227,976

 

 

$5,717,983

 

Accrued payroll and commission liabilities

 

 

990,751

 

 

 

1,544,460

 

Accrued expenses and other

 

 

1,085,684

 

 

 

622,960

 

Arkansas grant contingency

 

 

 

 

 

35,000

 

Accrued taxes, current portion

 

 

12,241

 

 

 

6,076

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$8,316,652

 

 

$7,926,479

 

v3.24.3
Commitments
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Commitments  
Commitments

Note 7 – Commitments

 

On September 17, 2021, we signed a multi-year agreement with a business development partner to provide referral and support services to us. The agreement required an advance fee of $1.5 million. The advance was being amortized as marketing expenses over five years. As of September 30, 2024, we recorded an impairment to the asset bringing the balance to $0, as no significant revenue has been realized within 2024 and therefore management determined future revenue under this arrangement is uncertain. As of December 31, 2023, $700,000 had been amortized and the balance was $800,000.

 

As part of the agreement, we granted a warrant exercisable into 300,000 shares of our common stock, which vested over two years upon achieving certain performance metrics (see Note 10 - Stockholders' Equity).

v3.24.3
Income Taxes
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Income Taxes  
Income Taxes

Note 8 – Income Taxes

 

As of September 30, 2024, we have $5,352 deferred income tax expense and incur only the minimum state taxes which are included in operating expenses. We have deferred tax assets of $42,619,514. We believe it is more likely than not that essentially none of our deferred tax assets will be realized, and we have recorded a valuation allowance of $41,543,303 for the deferred tax assets that may not be realized as of September 30, 2024. We also have deferred tax liabilities totaling $1,170,800 as of September 30, 2024, related to intangible assets acquired in March 2012 and February 2017. These balances are presented as a net deferred tax liability of $94,589 composed of indefinite lived intangible assets. As of December 31, 2023, the Company has a net deferred tax liability of $89,238. The net deferred tax liability is due to goodwill and trade name that are amortized for tax purposes both of which are not being amortized for book purposes.

v3.24.3
Stock Based Compensation
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Stock Based Compensation  
Stock-Based Compensation

Note 9 – Stock-Based Compensation

 

We maintain a stock-based compensation program intended to attract, retain and provide incentives for talented employees and directors and align stockholder and employee interests. During the 2024 and 2023 periods, we granted restricted stock units ("RSUs") from the 2017 Equity Compensation Plan, as amended (“2017 ECP”). RSU vesting periods are generally up to three years and/or based upon achieving certain financial targets.

 

 As of September 30, 2024, the total number of authorized shares of our common stock under the 2017 ECP was 24,550,000.

 

Compensation Expense

 

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, we recorded stock-based compensation expense for all equity incentive plans of $463,189 and $1,178,182, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, we recorded stock-based compensation expense for all equity incentive plans of $536,538 and $1,471,683, respectively. Total compensation cost not yet recognized at September 30, 2024 was $3,015,515 which will be recognized over the next three years.

 

The following table summarizes the stock grants outstanding under 2017 ECP as of September 30, 2024:

 

 

 

Options Outstanding

 

 

RSUs Outstanding

 

 

Options and RSUs Exercised

 

 

Available Shares

 

 

Total Awards Authorized

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

11,684,052

 

 

 

9,964,117

 

 

 

2,901,831

 

 

 

24,550,000

 

 

The fair value of RSUs is determined using market value of the common stock on the date of the grant. The fair value of stock options is determined using the Black-Scholes-Merton valuation model. The use of this valuation model involves assumptions that are judgmental and highly sensitive in the determination of compensation expense and include the expected life of the option, stock price volatility, risk-free interest rate, dividend yield, exercise price, and forfeiture rate. Forfeitures are estimated at the time of valuation and reduce expense ratably over the vesting period. The forfeiture rate, which is estimated at a weighted average of 0% of unvested options outstanding, is adjusted periodically based on the extent to which actual forfeitures differ, or are expected to differ, from the previous estimate.

 

The following table summarizes the activities for our RSUs for the nine months ended September 30, 2024:

 

 

 

RSUs

 

 

 

Number of Shares

 

 

Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value

 

Outstanding, beginning of period

 

 

7,010,016

 

 

$0.48

 

Granted

 

 

8,087,366

 

 

$0.33

 

Vested

 

 

(3,329,996)

 

$0.64

 

Cancelled

 

 

(83,334)

 

$0.52

 

Outstanding, end of period

 

 

11,684,052

 

 

$0.33

 

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company awarded RSUs to employees to settle accrued compensation obligations as of December 31, 2023. The RSUs have a one-year vesting period, and there was no incremental expense associated with the award. $535,119 was reclassified from accrued liabilities to additional paid in capital.

v3.24.3
Stockholders Equity
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Stockholders Equity  
Stockholders' Equity

Note 10 – Stockholders' Equity

 

Warrants

 

On September 17, 2021, we signed an agreement with a marketing platform and consulting company to provide referral and support services to us for a period of five years (see Note 7 - Commitments). As part of that agreement, we granted a seven year warrant exercisable into 300,000 shares of our common stock, at $0.72 per share, which vests in two tranches when certain performance metrics are achieved. The warrant was valued using the Black Scholes option pricing model at a total of $149,551 based on a seven-year term, an implied volatility of 100%, a risk-free equivalent yield of 1.17%, and a stock price of $0.71. The warrant is classified as equity and will be expensed over the vesting period of each tranche if the performance criteria are achieved. On August 31, 2022, 85,862 shares vested in accordance with the contracted performance criteria. On August 31, 2023, 21,136 shares vested. For the second tranche, we reversed approximately $7,900 for the year ended December 31, 2023 due to a change in the probability of performance criteria being achieved. In accordance with our agreement, after the second anniversary of the original issue date of the warrants, any interests in warrant shares that have not vested pursuant to the terms and conditions of the agreement were deemed forfeited and shall never become exercisable. At the period ended September 30, 2024, approximately 193,000 shares underlying the warrant have been forfeited. As of the period ended September 30, 2024, there are 107,000 vested shares underlying the warrant.

 

Earnings per share

 

For the three-month and nine-month period ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, we generated a net loss from continuing operations and as a result, any potential common shares issuance would be anti-dilutive.

v3.24.3
Leases
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Leases  
Leases

Note 11 – Leases

 

We have entered into operating and finance leases primarily for real estate and equipment rental. These leases have terms which range from three years to five years, and often include one or more options to renew or in the case of equipment rental, to purchase the equipment. These operating and finance leases are listed as separate line items on our consolidated balance sheets and represent our right to use the underlying asset for the lease term. Our obligation to make lease payments is also listed as separate line items on our consolidated balance sheets. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, total operating and financed right-of-use assets were $971,819 and $24,243, and $805,786 and $72,560, respectively.

 

For the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, we recorded $48,317 and $77,790, respectively, in amortization expense related to finance leases. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, we recorded $250,541 and $274,707, respectively, in rent expense related to operating leases.

 

In May 2023, we entered into an agreement to lease 4,128 square feet of office space in San Jose, CA commencing on September 1, 2023. The lease has a term of sixty-five months with an abatement period of five months and cost approximately $208,000 during its first year. Thereafter, the lease payments increase by 3%.

 

In January 2024, we amended and renewed our lease at our corporate headquarters in Little Rock, Arkansas. The lease was extended for thirty-six months commencing on February 1, 2024 and expiring on January 31, 2027 and will cost approximately $127,000 during its first year. Thereafter, the lease payments increase by 2% annually.

 

Whenever the rate implicit in each lease is not readily determinable, we use our incremental borrowing rate to determine the present value of the lease payments.

 

Information related to our operating lease liabilities for the period ended September 30, 2024 are as follows:

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2024

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024

 

Cash paid for operating lease liabilities

 

$91,727

 

 

$239,999

 

 

Minimum future lease payments ended September 30, 2024

 

 

 

2024 (remainder of year)

 

 

85,240

 

2025

 

 

349,194

 

2026

 

 

354,565

 

2027

 

 

237,867

 

2028

 

 

233,727

 

Thereafter

 

 

19,525

 

 

 

 

1,280,118

 

Less imputed interest

 

 

(223,412)

Total lease liabilities

 

$1,056,706

 

 

Weighted-average remaining lease term

 

2.98 years

 

Weighted-average discount rate

 

 

10.5%

 

Information related to our financed lease liabilities for the period ended September 30, 2024 are as follows:

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2024

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024

 

Cash paid for finance lease liabilities

 

$13,102

 

 

$44,766

 

 

Minimum future lease payments ended September 30, 2024

 

 

 

2024 (remainder of the year)

 

 

6,240

 

2025

 

 

18,491

 

 

 

 

24,731

 

Less imputed interest

 

 

(487)

Total lease liabilities

 

$24,244

 

 

Weighted-average remaining lease term

 

1 year

 

Weighted-average discount rate

 

 

6.25%
v3.24.3
Allowance for Credit Losses
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Allowance for Credit Losses  
Allowance for Credit Losses

Note 12 – Allowance for Credit Losses

 

The activity in the allowance for doubtful accounts was as follows during the nine-month period ended September 30, 2024 and the year ended December 31, 2023:

 

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

Balance at the beginning of the year

 

$1,645,045

 

 

$1,440,678

 

Adjustment to expected losses on accounts receivable

 

 

(1,454,533)

 

 

786,549

 

Charge-offs

 

 

(62,587)

 

 

(582,189)

Recoveries

 

 

4,700

 

 

 

7

 

Ending Balance

 

$132,625

 

 

$1,645,045

 

 

The allowance for doubtful accounts at September 30, 2024 was $132,625, a decrease of $1,512,420, from December 31, 2023. During 2024, we made an adjustment to the allowance for expected credit losses for a balance due from a former client in 2022. The client has since paid off their full outstanding balance and no longer has any obligation to us as of September 30, 2024.

v3.24.3
Related Party Transactions
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Related Party Transactions  
Related Party Transactions

Note 13 – Related Party Transactions

 

During the nine-month period ended September 30, 2024, the Company engaged in a transaction with First Orion Corp., a company in which one of our directors holds a significant interest. The transaction involved the sale of services amounting to approximately $35,000. These transactions were conducted in the ordinary course of business.

v3.24.3
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies  
Basis of presentation

The consolidated financial statements presented are for Inuvo and its subsidiaries. The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared based upon SEC rules that permit reduced disclosure for interim periods. Certain information and footnote disclosures have been condensed or omitted in accordance with those rules and regulations. The accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2023, was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP"). In our opinion, these consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments that are necessary for a fair presentation of results of operations and financial condition for the interim periods shown including normal recurring accruals and other items. The results for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results for the full year. For a more complete discussion of significant accounting policies and certain other information, this report should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, which was filed with the SEC on February 29, 2024.

Use of estimates

The preparation of financial statements, in accordance with GAAP, requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, net revenues and expenses and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. The estimates and assumptions used in the accompanying consolidated financial statements are based upon management’s regular evaluation of the relevant facts and circumstances as of the date of the consolidated financial statements. We regularly evaluate estimates and assumptions related to capitalized labor, goodwill and purchased intangible asset valuations and income tax valuation allowance. Actual results may differ from the estimates and assumptions used in preparing the accompanying consolidated financial statements, and such differences could be material.

Revenue recognition

We generate revenue by identifying audiences and presenting advertisements on behalf of our customers. We provide our products, technologies and services to Agencies & Brands and Platforms (large consolidators of advertising demand). Currently, revenue from our IntentKey products and services are primarily from Agencies & Brands, and revenue from our Bonfire products and services are primarily from Platforms. Our revenue is derived from the placements of advertisements across advertising channels, browsers, applications and devices. Pricing for those advertisement placements is typically either on a cost-per-click or cost per thousand impressions basis.

 

Our revenue is a function of the number of advertisements placed combined with the price we obtain (using our technologies) for the placements made on behalf of our clients. We assume the risk associated of finding placements at a cost below that for which it had been sold.

 

We recognize revenue when control of the contracted services or product is transferred to our customer, in an amount that reflects the consideration we expect to be entitled to in exchange for those services or products. We determine revenue recognition through (i) identification of a contract with a customer, (ii) identification of the performance obligations in the contract, (iii) determination of the transaction price, (iv) allocation of the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract, and (v) recognition of revenue when or as the performance obligations are satisfied.

 

For Agencies & Brands, the terms of an agreement are captured in an Insertion Order ("IO") where revenue is recognized upon delivery of services during the period covered by the IO. For Platforms, terms are generally captured in multi-year master service agreements and revenue is recognized based on the number of advertisements placed or clicked on in the period they occur. We settle advertisement placement prices with our customers net of any adjustments for quality.

 

For the three-month period ended September 30, 2024, we generated $22,371,153 in revenue of which 82.8% was from Platforms and 17.2% from Agencies & Brands. For the three-month period ended September 30, 2023, we generated $24,570,588 in revenue of which 87.2% was from Platforms and 12.8% from Agencies & Brands. For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2024, we generated $57,603,935 in revenue of which 83.6% was from Platforms and 16.4% from Agencies & Brands. For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2023, we generated $53,069,433 in revenue of which 79.8% was from Platforms and 20.2% from Agencies & Brands.

Customer concentration

For the three-month period ending September 30, 2024, one customer accounted for 79.9% of our overall revenue, and for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2024, 76.5% of our overall revenue. That same customer accounted for 59.6% of our gross accounts  receivable balance as of September 30, 2024. As of December 31, 2023, the same customer accounted for 50.5% of our gross accounts receivable balance.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU No. 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures, which requires retrospective disclosure of significant segment expenses and other segment items on an annual and interim basis. Additionally, it requires disclosure of the title and position of the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”). This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and for interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. The adoption is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated results of operations, cash flows, or financial position but will have an impact on disclosures.

 

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, which requires an annual tabular effective tax rate reconciliation disclosure including information for specified categories and jurisdiction levels, as well as, disclosure of income taxes paid, net of refunds received, disaggregated by federal, state/local, and significant foreign jurisdiction. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. The adoption will have an impact on disclosures and not impact the Company’s consolidated results of operations, cash flows, nor financial position.

v3.24.3
Property and Equipment (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Property and Equipment  
Net Carrying Value of Property and Equipment

 

 

September 30, 2024

 

 

December 31, 2023

 

Furniture and fixtures

 

$293,152

 

 

$293,152

 

Equipment

 

 

1,178,367

 

 

 

1,292,528

 

Capitalized internal use and purchased software

 

 

17,507,067

 

 

 

16,159,517

 

Leasehold improvements

 

 

465,885

 

 

 

458,885

 

Subtotal

 

 

19,444,471

 

 

 

18,204,082

 

Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization

 

 

(17,652,575)

 

 

(16,523,294)

Total

 

$1,791,896

 

 

$1,680,788

 

v3.24.3
Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Intangible Assets and Goodwill  
Schedule of intangible assets and goodwill

 

 

Term

 

 

Carrying

Value

 

 

Accumulated Amortization and Impairment

 

 

Net Carrying Value

 

 

Year-to-date Amortization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Customer list, Google

 

20 years

 

 

$8,820,000

 

 

$(5,549,250)

 

$3,270,750

 

 

$330,750

 

Customer list, ReTargeter

 

5 years

 

 

 

1,931,250

 

 

 

(1,931,250)

 

 

 

 

 

225,313

 

Brand name, ReTargeter

 

5 years

 

 

 

643,750

 

 

 

(643,750)

 

 

 

 

 

75,104

 

Customer relationships

 

20 years

 

 

 

570,000

 

 

 

(218,501)

 

 

351,499

 

 

 

21,376

 

Trade names, web properties (1)

 

 

-

 

 

 

390,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

390,000

 

 

 

 

Intangible assets classified as long-term

 

 

 

 

 

$12,355,000

 

 

$(8,342,751)

 

$4,012,249

 

 

$652,543

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Goodwill, total

 

 

-

 

 

$9,853,342

 

 

$

 

 

$9,853,342

 

 

$

 

 

 

Term

 

 

Carrying

Value

 

 

Accumulated Amortization and Impairment

 

 

Net Carrying Value

 

 

2023

Amortization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Customer list, Google

 

20 years

 

 

$8,820,000

 

 

$(5,218,500)

 

$3,601,500

 

 

$441,000

 

Technology

 

5 years

 

 

 

3,600,000

 

 

 

(3,600,000)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Customer list, ReTargeter

 

5 years

 

 

 

1,931,250

 

 

 

(1,705,938)

 

 

225,312

 

 

 

386,250

 

Customer list, all other

 

10 years

 

 

 

1,610,000

 

 

 

(1,610,000)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Brand name, ReTargeter

 

5 years

 

 

 

643,750

 

 

 

(568,646)

 

 

75,104

 

 

 

128,750

 

Customer relationships

 

20 years

 

 

 

570,000

 

 

 

(197,125)

 

 

372,875

 

 

 

28,500

 

Trade names, web properties

 

 

-

 

 

 

390,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

390,000

 

 

 

 

Intangible assets classified as long-term

 

 

 

 

 

$17,565,000

 

 

$(12,900,209)

 

$4,664,791

 

 

$984,500

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Goodwill, total

 

 

 

 

 

$9,853,342

 

 

$

 

 

$9,853,342

 

 

$

 

Schedule of Amortization Expense

2024 (remainder of year)

 

$117,375

 

2025

 

 

469,500

 

2026

 

 

469,500

 

2027

 

 

469,500

 

2028

 

 

469,500

 

Thereafter

 

 

1,626,875

 

Total

 

$3,622,250

 

v3.24.3
Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities  
Schedule of Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities

 

 

September 30, 2024

 

 

December 31, 2023

 

Accrued marketing costs

 

$6,227,976

 

 

$5,717,983

 

Accrued payroll and commission liabilities

 

 

990,751

 

 

 

1,544,460

 

Accrued expenses and other

 

 

1,085,684

 

 

 

622,960

 

Arkansas grant contingency

 

 

 

 

 

35,000

 

Accrued taxes, current portion

 

 

12,241

 

 

 

6,076

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$8,316,652

 

 

$7,926,479

 

v3.24.3
StockBased Compensation (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Stock Based Compensation  
Schedule of Stock Grants Outstanding

 

 

Options Outstanding

 

 

RSUs Outstanding

 

 

Options and RSUs Exercised

 

 

Available Shares

 

 

Total Awards Authorized

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

11,684,052

 

 

 

9,964,117

 

 

 

2,901,831

 

 

 

24,550,000

 

Schedule of Stock Option Award Activity

 

 

RSUs

 

 

 

Number of Shares

 

 

Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value

 

Outstanding, beginning of period

 

 

7,010,016

 

 

$0.48

 

Granted

 

 

8,087,366

 

 

$0.33

 

Vested

 

 

(3,329,996)

 

$0.64

 

Cancelled

 

 

(83,334)

 

$0.52

 

Outstanding, end of period

 

 

11,684,052

 

 

$0.33

 

v3.24.3
Leases (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Leases  
Schedule of Operating Lease Liability

 

 

For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2024

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024

 

Cash paid for operating lease liabilities

 

$91,727

 

 

$239,999

 

 

Minimum future lease payments ended September 30, 2024

 

 

 

2024 (remainder of year)

 

 

85,240

 

2025

 

 

349,194

 

2026

 

 

354,565

 

2027

 

 

237,867

 

2028

 

 

233,727

 

Thereafter

 

 

19,525

 

 

 

 

1,280,118

 

Less imputed interest

 

 

(223,412)

Total lease liabilities

 

$1,056,706

 

 

Weighted-average remaining lease term

 

2.98 years

 

Weighted-average discount rate

 

 

10.5%
Schedule of Finance Lease Liability

 

 

For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2024

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024

 

Cash paid for finance lease liabilities

 

$13,102

 

 

$44,766

 

 

Minimum future lease payments ended September 30, 2024

 

 

 

2024 (remainder of the year)

 

 

6,240

 

2025

 

 

18,491

 

 

 

 

24,731

 

Less imputed interest

 

 

(487)

Total lease liabilities

 

$24,244

 

 

Weighted-average remaining lease term

 

1 year

 

Weighted-average discount rate

 

 

6.25%
v3.24.3
Allowance for Credit Losses (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Allowance for Credit Losses  
Schedule of doubtful accounts

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

Balance at the beginning of the year

 

$1,645,045

 

 

$1,440,678

 

Adjustment to expected losses on accounts receivable

 

 

(1,454,533)

 

 

786,549

 

Charge-offs

 

 

(62,587)

 

 

(582,189)

Recoveries

 

 

4,700

 

 

 

7

 

Ending Balance

 

$132,625

 

 

$1,645,045

 

v3.24.3
Organization and Business (Details Narrative) - USD ($)
1 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
May 07, 2024
May 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Jul. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Common stock, par value     $ 0.001   $ 0.001
Net working capital deficit     $ 3,400,000    
Sales Agreement [Member]          
Sale of stock, consideration received on transaction, authorized amount $ 15,000,000        
Common stock, par value $ 0.001        
Commission fee, percentage 3.00%        
Registered Direct Offering [Member]          
Consideration received on transaction   $ 4,000,000.0      
Shares issued in registered direct offering (in shares) | shares   16,000,000      
Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term marketable securities     2,600,000    
Accumulated deficit     (173,400,000)    
Software Development Costs     $ 1,347,550    
SLR Digital Finance LLC [Member] | Debt Covenant Period One [Member]          
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity       $ 10,000,000  
v3.24.3
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details Narrative) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2023
Net revenue $ 22,371,153 $ 24,570,588 $ 57,603,935 $ 53,069,433  
Customer One [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Sales Revenue Net [Member]          
Percentage of concentration risk 79.90%   76.50%    
Customer One [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Accounts Receivable [Member]          
Percentage of concentration risk 59.60%   59.60%   50.50%
Platforms [Member]          
Percentage of revenue 82.80% 87.20% 83.60% 79.80%  
Agencies & Brands [Member]          
Percentage of revenue 17.20% 12.80% 16.40% 20.20%  
v3.24.3
Property and Equipment (Details) - USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Subtotal $ 19,444,471 $ 18,204,082
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization (17,652,575) (16,523,294)
Total 1,791,896 1,680,788
Capitalized internal use and purchased software [Member]    
Subtotal 17,507,067 16,159,517
Equipment [Member]    
Subtotal 1,178,367 1,292,528
Furniture and fixtures [Member]    
Subtotal 293,152 293,152
Leasehold improvements [Member]    
Subtotal $ 465,885 $ 458,885
v3.24.3
Property and Equipment (Details Narrative) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Property and Equipment        
Depreciation expense $ 440,899 $ 420,808 $ 1,298,653 $ 1,245,762
Disposed depricated equipment     $ 169,000  
v3.24.3
Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Details) - USD ($)
9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Goodwill total, Carrying Value $ 9,853,342 $ 9,853,342
Goodwill total, Net Carrying Value 9,853,342 9,853,342
Intangible assets classified as long-term    
Carrying Value 12,355,000 17,565,000
Accumulated Amortization and Impairment (8,342,751) (12,900,209)
Net Carrying Value 4,012,249 4,664,791
Amortization of Intangible Assets 652,543 984,500
Brand name, ReTargeter [Member]    
Intangible assets classified as long-term    
Carrying Value 643,750 643,750
Net Carrying Value 0 75,104
Amortization of Intangible Assets $ 75,104 $ 128,750
Term 5 years 5 years
Accumulated Amortization and Impairment $ (643,750) $ (568,646)
Accumulated Amortization and Impairment (643,750) (568,646)
Trade names, web properties [Member]    
Intangible assets classified as long-term    
Carrying Value 390,000 390,000
Net Carrying Value 390,000 390,000
Amortization of Intangible Assets 0 0
Accumulated Amortization and Impairment 0 0
Accumulated Amortization and Impairment 0 0
Customer relationships [Member]    
Intangible assets classified as long-term    
Carrying Value 570,000 570,000
Net Carrying Value 351,499 372,875
Amortization of Intangible Assets $ 21,376 $ 28,500
Term 20 years 20 years
Accumulated Amortization and Impairment $ (218,501) $ (197,125)
Accumulated Amortization and Impairment (218,501) (197,125)
Customer list, Google [Member]    
Intangible assets classified as long-term    
Carrying Value 8,820,000 8,820,000
Net Carrying Value 3,270,750 3,601,500
Amortization of Intangible Assets $ 330,750 $ 441,000
Term 20 years 20 years
Accumulated Amortization and Impairment $ (5,549,250) $ (5,218,500)
Accumulated Amortization and Impairment (5,549,250) (5,218,500)
Customer list, ReTargeter [Member]    
Intangible assets classified as long-term    
Carrying Value 1,931,250 1,931,250
Net Carrying Value 0 225,312
Amortization of Intangible Assets $ 225,313 $ 386,250
Term 5 years 5 years
Accumulated Amortization and Impairment $ (1,931,250) $ (1,705,938)
Accumulated Amortization and Impairment $ (1,931,250) (1,705,938)
Technology [Member]    
Intangible assets classified as long-term    
Carrying Value   3,600,000
Net Carrying Value   0
Amortization of Intangible Assets   $ 0
Term   5 years
Accumulated Amortization and Impairment   $ (3,600,000)
Accumulated Amortization and Impairment   (3,600,000)
Customer List All Other [Member]    
Intangible assets classified as long-term    
Carrying Value   1,610,000
Net Carrying Value   0
Amortization of Intangible Assets   $ 0
Term   10 years
Accumulated Amortization and Impairment   $ (1,610,000)
Accumulated Amortization and Impairment   $ (1,610,000)
v3.24.3
Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Details 1)
Sep. 30, 2024
USD ($)
Intangible Assets and Goodwill  
2024 (remainder of year) $ 117,375
2025 469,500
2026 469,500
2027 469,500
2028 469,500
Thereafter 1,626,875
Total $ 3,622,250
v3.24.3
Bank Debt (Details Narrative) - USD ($)
1 Months Ended
Mar. 01, 2023
Jul. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2024
Outstanding balance     $ 0
SLR Digital Finance LLC [Member] | Debt Covenant Period One [Member]      
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity   $ 10,000,000  
SLR Digital Finance LLC [Member] | Loan and Security Agreement [Member]      
Line of credit facility, borrowing capacity   $ 10,000,000  
Percentage of aggregate eligible accounts receivable   90.00%  
Outstanding loan amount   $ 500,000  
Quarterly service fee (as a percentage)   0.80%  
Interest rate Description   SLR monthly interest at the rate of 1.0% in excess of the Prime Rate but not less than 7%  
Monthly service fee (as a percentage)   0.15%  
Hitachi Capital America Corp. [Member]      
Amendment fee     10,000
Annual commitment fee amount $ 10,000    
Quarterly service fee (as a percentage) 0.20%    
Hitachi Capital America Corp. [Member] | Loan and Security Agreement [Member]      
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity $ 5,000,000    
Stated interest rate 1.75%    
Maximum [Member] | Hitachi Capital America Corp. [Member] | Loan and Security Agreement [Member]      
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity     $ 5,000,000
Percentage of aggregate eligible accounts receivable 85.00%    
v3.24.3
Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities    
Accrued marketing costs $ 6,227,976 $ 5,717,983
Accrued payroll and commission liabilities 990,751 1,544,460
Accrued expenses and other 1,085,684 622,960
Arkansas grant contingency 0 35,000
Accrued taxes, current portion 12,241 6,076
Total $ 8,316,652 $ 7,926,479
v3.24.3
Commitments (Details Narrative) - USD ($)
Sep. 17, 2021
Sep. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Referral and support services agreement advance $ 1,500,000 $ 0 $ 500,000
Referral agreement term five years    
Amortization of referral agreement as marketing expense     700,000
Impairment Assets   $ 0  
Number of securities called by each warrant or right (in shares) 300,000    
Vesting period two years    
Other Current Assets [Member]      
Referral and support services agreement advance     $ 800,000,000
v3.24.3
Income Taxes (Details Narrative) - USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Income Taxes    
Deferred income tax expense $ 5,352,000  
Deferred tax asset 42,619,514  
Valuation allowance 41,543,303  
Deferred tax liability 1,170,800  
Net deferred tax liability composed of indefinite lived intangible assets $ 94,589 $ 89,238
v3.24.3
Stock Based Compensation (Details) - shares
Sep. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Stock Based Compensation    
Options Outstanding 0  
RSUs Outstanding 11,684,052 7,010,016
Options and RSUs Exercised 9,964,117  
Available Shares 2,901,831  
Total Awards Authorized 24,550,000  
v3.24.3
Stock Based Compensation (Details 1)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
$ / shares
shares
Stock Based Compensation  
Outstanding beginning balance | shares 7,010,016
Granted | shares 8,087,366
Vested | shares (3,329,996)
Cancelled | shares (83,334)
Outstanding ending balance | shares 11,684,052
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, beginning balance | $ / shares $ 0.48
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Granted | $ / shares 0.33
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Vested | $ / shares 0.64
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Cancelled | $ / shares 0.52
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, ending balance | $ / shares $ 0.33
v3.24.3
Stock Based Compensation (Details Narrative) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Stock Based Compensation        
Number of shares reserved for issuance (in shares) 24,550,000   24,550,000  
Stock based compensation expence $ 463,189 $ 536,538 $ 1,178,182 $ 1,471,683
Compensation cost related to non vested awards not yet recognized $ 3,015,515   $ 3,015,515  
Weighted average forfeiture rate     0.00%  
Incremental expense     $ 535,119  
v3.24.3
Stockholders Equity (Details Narrative) - USD ($)
1 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 17, 2021
Aug. 31, 2023
Aug. 31, 2022
Sep. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Referral agreement term five years        
Class of warrant or right, term seven-year        
Class of warrant or right, granted in period (in shares) 300,000        
Exercise price of warrant (in usd per share) $ 0.72        
Number of tranches two tranches        
Warrants outstanding (in shares) $ 149,551        
Shares vested reversed due hange in the probability of performance criteria         $ 7,900
Forfeited (in shares)       193,000  
Shares vested   21,136 85,862 107,000  
Measurement Input, Implied Volatility [Member]          
Warrants outstanding, measurement input 100.00%        
Measurement Input, Risk-free Yield [Member]          
Warrants outstanding, measurement input 1.17%        
Measurement Input, Share Price [Member]          
Warrants outstanding, measurement input $ 0.71        
v3.24.3
Leases (Details)
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2024
USD ($)
Leases    
Cash paid for operating lease liabilities $ 91,727 $ 239,999
Weighted-average discount rate 10.50% 10.50%
Weighted-average remaining lease term   2 years 11 months 23 days
Minimum future lease payments ended September 30, 2024    
2024 (remainder of year) $ 85,240 $ 85,240
2025 349,194 349,194
2026 354,565 354,565
2027 237,867 237,867
2028 233,727 233,727
Thereafter 19,525 19,525
Payments due 1,280,118 1,280,118
Less imputed interest (223,412) (223,412)
Total lease liabilities $ 1,056,706 $ 1,056,706
v3.24.3
Leases (Details 1)
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2024
USD ($)
Leases    
Cash paid for finance lease liabilities $ 13,102 $ 44,766
Weighted-average remaining lease terms   1 year
Weighted-average discount rate 6.25% 6.25%
Minimum future lease payments ended September 30, 2023    
2024 (remainder of the year) $ 6,240 $ 6,240
2025 18,491 18,491
Payments due 24,731 24,731
Less imputed interest (487) (487)
Total lease liabilities $ 24,244 $ 24,244
v3.24.3
Leases (Details Narrative)
9 Months Ended
Feb. 02, 2024
Sep. 01, 2023
USD ($)
ft²
Sep. 30, 2024
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2023
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2024
USD ($)
Feb. 01, 2024
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Right of use assets - operating lease     $ 971,819   $ 971,819   $ 805,786
Right of use assets - finance lease     24,243   $ 24,243   $ 72,560
Office space (square feet) | ft²   4,128          
Lease term thirty-six months sixty-five months          
Abatement period   five months          
Rent expense related to operating leases     $ 250,541 $ 274,707      
Date of expiry     Jan. 31, 2027        
Expected lease expense for first year   $ 208,000       $ 127,000  
Annual percentage increase in lease payments   3.00%       2.00%  
Depreciation-Right of Use Assets - Financing     $ 48,317 $ 77,790      
Minimum [Member]              
Term of contract     three years        
Maximum [Member]              
Term of contract     five years        
v3.24.3
Allowance for Credit Losses (Details) - USD ($)
9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Allowance for Credit Losses    
Balance at the beginning of the year $ 1,645,045 $ 1,440,678
Adjustment to expected losses on accounts receivable (1,454,533) 786,549
Charge-offs (62,587) (582,189)
Recoveries 4,700 7
Balance at the end of the year $ 132,625 $ 1,645,045
v3.24.3
Allowance for Credit Losses (Details Narrative) - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2024
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Allowance for Credit Losses            
Decrease Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 1,512,420          
Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 1,645,045 $ 132,625 $ 232,625 $ 487,158 $ 1,440,678 $ 202,904
v3.24.3
Related Party Transactions (Details Narrative)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
USD ($)
Related Party Transactions  
Sale of services $ 35,000

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