UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
___________________

FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 14, 2015
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YOU ON DEMAND HOLDINGS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Nevada 001-35561 20-1778374
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) ID Number)

375 Greenwich Street, Suite 516
New York, New York 10013
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 212-206-1216

Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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[   ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e -4(c))



Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On March 14, 2015, YOU On Demand Holdings, Inc., issued a press release announcing its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2015. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.

The information contained in this Item 2.02 and in the accompanying Exhibit 99.1 shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Exchange Act or the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

The information set forth in “Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition,” including the exhibit referred to therein, is incorporated herein by reference.

The information contained in this Item 7.01 and in the accompanying Exhibit 99.1 shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Exchange Act or the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

The information contained in this Item 9.01 and in the accompanying Exhibit 99.1 shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Exchange Act or the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

  (d)

Exhibits


Exhibit No. Description
99.1 Press release of YOU On Demand Holdings, Inc. dated May 14, 2015


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

  YOU ON DEMAND HOLDINGS, INC.
   
   
  By:        /s/ Weicheng Liu                         
                Name:      Weicheng Liu
                Title:        Chief Executive Officer

Date: May 14, 2015





YOU On Demand Reports Q1 2015 Results

  • Q1 revenues increased 647% year-over-year
  • Company to partner with Future TV to provide services on Samsung Smart TVs
  • Investor Update Call Scheduled Today at 8:00 a.m. ET

New York, NY, May 14, 2015 -- YOU On Demand Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: YOD) (“YOU On Demand” or the “Company” or “YOD”), ”), a leading Video On Demand (“VOD”) service provider in China delivering Hollywood movies and premium content to mobile and TV screens, announced today its Q1 2015 operating results for the period ended March 31, 2015 (a full copy of the Company’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q is also being posted at www.sec.gov).

Conference Call: Chairman Shane McMahon, CEO Weicheng Liu and VP of Finance Grace He will host a conference call at 8:00 a.m. ET today.

To join the webcast, please visit the ‘Webcasts and Events’ section of the YOD corporate website, http://corporate.yod.com. Otherwise, the toll-free dial-in is: 877/407-3107; international callers should dial: 201/493-6796.

YOD Q1 2015 Operating Results

Revenues in Q1 were approximately $1,028,000, translating to year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter growth of 647% and 3%, respectively. The slowdown in quarter-over-quarter growth as compared to Q4 2014 over Q3 2014 was primarily attributed to seasonality surrounding the Chinese New Year and timing of revenue recognition, which will push certain revenues into Q2.

Gross loss for Q1 was approximately $15,000, as compared to a gross loss of $738,000 during the same period 2014. This improvement was due to the increased revenue related to the VOD business. YOD’s cost of revenue is primarily comprised of content licensing fees and, to a lesser extent, costs associated with direct delivery of our content services such as content preparation fees and government censorship clearance costs.

Total operating expenses increased 43% in Q1 2015 vs the same quarter last year primarily from increases in marketing, promotion and technology expenses due to to the growth in our business and the development of new products and services. In Q1 2015, we also incurred additional severance costs as we consolidated and streamlined our operations.


Net loss was $2,919,000 for Q1 compared to $7,452,000 in the comparable 2014 period, a 61% improvement.

The loss per share on a fully diluted basis for Q1 2015 was $0.12 compared to a $1.48 loss per share in the same period 2014.

As of March 31, 2015, we had cash and cash equivalents of approximately $8.4 million and total current assets of approximately $11.9 million.

YOU On Demand CEO Weicheng Liu, stated, “Along with another strong quarter of revenues, we are pleased to announce today an expanded deal with long time OTT partner, Future TV, which will see YOU On Demand’s YOU Hollywood movie service now available on Samsung Smart TV’s, in China. In addition, over the last quarter, YOU On Demand has entered into 3 new IPTV platforms in the provinces of Hebei, Jiangxi and Sichuan. We expect revenue from those regions to be realized in the coming quarters and are pleased with the continued growth and expansion of our YOU Hollywood on IPTV services in these regions. These developments, coupled with the YOU On Demand’s cost-cutting measures, increased focus on product development and marketing, and execution on our plan has put YOU On Demand in a strong position for future growth.”

About YOU On Demand Holdings, Inc. (http://corporate.yod.com)

YOU On Demand (NASDAQ: YOD) is a leading subscription and transactional Video On Demand service provider delivering premium content to customers across China through mobile and TV screens. The company has secured alliances with leading global media operators and content developers. YOU On Demand has content distribution agreements in place with many of Hollywood's top studios including Disney Media Distribution, Paramount Pictures, NBC Universal and Twentieth Century Fox Television Distribution, as well as a broad selection of the best content from Chinese filmmakers. The company has a comprehensive end-to-end secure delivery system, governmental partnerships and approvals and offers additional value-added services. YOU On Demand has strategic partnerships with the largest media entities in China, a highly experienced management team with international background and expertise in Cable, Television, Film, Digital Media, Internet and Telecom. YOU On Demand is headquartered in New York, NY with its China headquarters in Beijing.


Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains certain statements that may include "forward looking statements." All statements other than statements of historical fact included herein are "forward-looking statements." These forward looking statements are often identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "believes," "expects" or similar expressions, involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, they do involve assumptions, risks and uncertainties, and these expectations may prove to be incorrect. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors, including those discussed in the Company's periodic reports that are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available on its website (http://www.sec.gov). All forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these factors. Other than as required under the securities laws, the Company does not assume a duty to update these forward-looking statements.

CONTACT:
Jason Finkelstein
YOU On Demand
212-206-1216
jason.finkelstein@yod.com
@youondemand


 

Financial Tables Follow

 


YOU On Demand Holdings, Inc., and Its Subsidiaries

UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

    Three Months Ended  
    March 31, 2015     March 31, 2014  
             

Revenue

$  1,027,928   $  137,681  

Cost of revenue

  1,042,999     875,938  

Gross loss

  (15,071 )   (738,257 )

 

           

Operating expenses:

           

       Selling, general and administrative expenses

  2,448,301     1,640,640  

       Professional fees

  288,718     185,484  

       Depreciation and amortization

  89,743     149,960  

Total operating expense

  2,826,763     1,976,084  

 

           

Loss from operations

  (2,841,834 )   (2,714,341 )

 

           

Interest & other income (expense):

           

       Interest expense, net

  (28,323 )   (2,288,738 )

       Change in fair value of warrant liabilities

  (15,295 )   (2,439,018 )

       Change in fair value of contingent consideration

  -     (703,126 )

       Loss on long-term equity investments

  (32,403 )   (4,908 )

       Gain from disposal of consolidated entities

  -     727,963  

       Other

  (9,767 )   (52,666 )

 

           

Net loss before income taxes and non-controlling interests

  (2,927,622 )   (7,474,834 )

Income tax benefit

  8,612     22,942  

Net loss

  (2,919,010 )   (7,451,892 )

 

           

Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests

  120,221     234,784  

 

           

Net loss attributable to YOU On Demand shareholders

  (2,798,789 )   (7,217,108 )

Dividends and deemed dividends on preferred stock

  -     (16,402,161 )

 

           

Net loss attributable to YOU on Demand common shareholders

$  (2,798,789 ) $  (23,619,269 )

 

           

       Basic and diluted loss per share

$  (0.12 ) $  (1.48 )

 

           

Weighted average shares outstanding:

           

       Basic and diluted

  23,815,720     15,931,394  


YOU On Demand Holdings, Inc., and Its Subsidiaries

UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

    March 31,     December 31,  

 

  2015       2014    

ASSETS

       

Current assets:

           

         Cash and cash equivalents

$  8,395,492   $  10,812,371  

         Accounts receivable, net

  1,775,563     1,091,076  

         Licensed content, current

  1,180,509     1,041,609  

         Prepaid expenses

  551,464     196,474  

         Other current assets

  31,750     22,442  

Total current assets

  11,934,778     13,163,972  

 

           

         Property and equipment, net

  289,887     320,671  

         Licensed content, non-current

  30,567     35,648  

         Intangible assets, net

  2,280,987     2,320,103  

         Goodwill

  6,648,911     6,648,911  

         Long-term equity investments

  818,225     850,054  

         Other non-current assets

  365,267     365,006  

Total assets

$  22,368,622   $  23,704,365  

 

           

LIABILITIES, CONVERTIBLE REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK AND EQUITY

           

Current liabilities:

           

         Accounts payable

  30,329     110,814  

         Deferred revenue

  129,873     13,431  

         Accrued expenses and other liabilities

  3,073,209     2,046,783  

         Accrued license fees

  607,571     348,007  

         Convertible promissory note

  3,000,000     3,000,000  

         Warrant liabilities

  600,345     585,050  

Total current liabilities

  7,441,327     6,104,085  

         Deferred income tax liability

  355,960     364,572  

Total liabilities

  7,797,287     6,468,657  

 

           

Commitments and contingencies

           

 

           

Convertible redeemable preferred stock:

           

         Series A - 7,000,000 shares issued and outstanding, liquidation preference of $3,500,000 at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively

  1,261,995     1,261,995  

Equity:

           

         Series E Preferred Stock, $0.001 par value; 16,500,000 shares authorized, 7,326,426 and 7,365,283 shares issued and outstanding, liquidation preference of $12,821,246 and $12,889,250 at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively

  7,326     7,365  

         Common stock, $0.001 par value; 1,500,000,000 shares authorized, 23,832,559 and 23,793,702 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively

  23,833     23,794  

         Additional paid-in capital

  96,600,948     96,347,272  

         Accumulated deficit

  (81,155,356 )   (78,356,567 )

         Accumulated other comprehensive loss

  (63,847 )   (66,032 )

Total YOU On Demand equity

  15,412,904     17,955,832  

         Non-controlling interest

  (2,103,564 )   (1,982,119 )

Total equity

  13,309,340     15,973,713  

Total liabilities, convertible redeemable preferred stock and equity

$  22,368,622   $  23,704,365  


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