United States

Securities and Exchange Commission

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

Form 10-Q

 

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

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2019

OR

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

For the transition period from                  to                 

Commission File Number 000-27517

 

 

GAIA, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

COLORADO

 

84-1113527

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

833 WEST SOUTH BOULDER ROAD,

LOUISVILLE, COLORADO 80027

(Address of principal executive offices)

(303) 222-3600

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    YES      NO  

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).    YES       NO  

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

 

Large accelerated filer

Accelerated filer

Non-accelerated filer

Smaller reporting company

Emerging growth company

 

 

 

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

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

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

 

Class

 

Outstanding at April 26, 2019

Class A Common Stock ($.0001 par value)

 

12,500,139

Class B Common Stock ($.0001 par value)

 

5,400,000

 

 

 

 


 

GAIA, INC.

FORM 10-Q

INDEX

 

PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

 

 

Item 1.

Financial Statements (Unaudited):

3

 

 

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018

4

 

 

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018

5

 

 

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018

6

 

 

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018

7

 

 

 

 

Notes to interim condensed consolidated financial statements

8

 

 

 

Item 2.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

11

 

 

 

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

14

 

 

 

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

14

 

 

 

PART II—OTHER INFORMATION

14

 

 

Item 1A.

Risk Factors

14

 

 

 

Item 6.

Exhibits

15

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURES

16

 

 

 

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PART I—FINANC IAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Sta tements (Unaudited)

Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

We have prepared our unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements included herein pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States have been condensed or omitted pursuant to these rules and regulations, although we believe that the disclosures made are adequate to make the information not misleading. In our opinion, the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly, in all material respects, our consolidated financial position as of March 31, 2019, the interim results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, changes in equity for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 and cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018. Operating results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2019 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for a full year or any future interim period. These interim statements have not been audited. The balance sheet as of December 31, 2018, was derived from our audited consolidated financial statements included in our annual report on Form 10-K. The interim condensed consolidated financial statements contained herein should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements, including the notes thereto, for the year ended December 31, 2018.

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GAIA, INC.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

 

 

March 31,

 

 

December 31,

 

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

$

22,299

 

 

$

29,964

 

Accounts receivable

 

 

1,905

 

 

 

1,334

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

 

2,534

 

 

 

3,192

 

Total current assets

 

 

26,738

 

 

 

34,490

 

Building and land, net

 

 

22,245

 

 

 

21,688

 

Media library, software and equipment, net

 

 

29,436

 

 

 

27,623

 

Goodwill

 

 

10,609

 

 

 

10,609

 

Investments and other assets

 

 

12,741

 

 

 

12,741

 

Total assets

 

$

101,769

 

 

$

107,151

 

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable, accrued and other liabilities

 

$

7,797

 

 

$

7,993

 

Deferred revenue

 

 

5,975

 

 

 

5,029

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

13,772

 

 

 

13,022

 

Line of credit

 

 

12,500

 

 

 

12,500

 

Deferred taxes

 

 

164

 

 

 

164

 

Total liabilities

 

 

26,436

 

 

 

25,686

 

Equity

 

 

75,333

 

 

 

81,465

 

Total liabilities and equity

 

$

101,769

 

 

$

107,151

 

 

See accompanying notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements.


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GAIA, INC.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

 

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended March 31,

 

(in thousands, except per share data)

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

Revenues, net

 

$

12,467

 

 

$

9,138

 

Cost of revenues

 

 

1,600

 

 

 

1,181

 

Gross profit

 

 

10,867

 

 

 

7,957

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selling and operating

 

 

15,722

 

 

 

14,517

 

Corporate, general and administration

 

 

1,593

 

 

 

1,411

 

Total operating expenses

 

 

17,315

 

 

 

15,928

 

Loss from operations

 

 

(6,448

)

 

 

(7,971

)

Interest and other income, net

 

 

37

 

 

 

17

 

Loss before income taxes

 

 

(6,411

)

 

 

(7,954

)

Income tax benefit

 

 

 

 

 

(1,826

)

Loss from continuing operations

 

$

(6,411

)

 

$

(6,128

)

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

 

 

(315

)

 

 

93

 

Net loss

 

$

(6,726

)

 

$

(6,035

)

Income (loss) per share - basic and diluted:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuing operations

 

 

(0.36

)

 

 

(0.40

)

Discontinued operations

 

 

(0.02

)

 

 

0.01

 

Basic and diluted net loss per share

 

$

(0.38

)

 

$

(0.39

)

Weighted-average shares outstanding:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic and diluted

 

 

17,890

 

 

 

15,364

 

 

See accompanying notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements.


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GAIA, INC.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gaia, Inc. Shareholders

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(in thousands, except shares)

 

Total

Equity

 

 

Accumulated

Deficit

 

 

Common

Stock

Amount

 

 

Additional

Paid-in

Capital

 

 

Common

Stock

Shares

 

Balance at January 1, 2018

 

$

76,152

 

 

$

(24,410

)

 

$

2

 

 

$

100,560

 

 

 

15,169,961

 

Offering of Class A common stock

 

 

37,128

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

37,128

 

 

 

2,683,333

 

Issuance of Gaia, Inc. common stock

   for stock option exercises and

   share-based compensation,

   net of tax

 

 

493

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

493

 

 

 

30,252

 

Net loss

 

 

(6,035

)

 

 

(6,035

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at March 31, 2018

 

$

107,738

 

 

$

(30,445

)

 

$

2

 

 

$

138,181

 

 

 

17,883,546

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at January 1, 2019

 

$

81,465

 

 

$

(58,203

)

 

$

2

 

 

$

139,666

 

 

 

17,890,139

 

Issuance of Gaia, Inc. common stock

   for stock option exercises and

   share-based compensation,

   net of tax

 

 

594

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

594

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

 

(6,726

)

 

 

(6,726

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at March 31, 2019

 

$

75,333

 

 

$

(64,929

)

 

$

2

 

 

$

140,260

 

 

 

17,890,139

 

 

See accompanying notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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GAIA, INC.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended March 31,

 

(in thousands)

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

Operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

$

(6,726

)

 

$

(6,035

)

(Income) loss from discontinued operations

 

 

315

 

 

 

(93

)

Net loss from continuing operations

 

 

(6,411

)

 

 

(6,128

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjustments to reconcile net loss from continuing operations to

  net cash used in operating  activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

2,220

 

 

 

1,550

 

Share-based compensation expense

 

 

594

 

 

 

254

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

 

(571

)

 

 

(250

)

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

 

658

 

 

 

(981

)

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

 

(196

)

 

 

1,481

 

Deferred revenue

 

 

946

 

 

 

1,091

 

Net cash used in operating activities – continuing operations

 

 

(2,760

)

 

 

(2,983

)

Net cash provided by operating activities – discontinued operations

 

 

19

 

 

 

93

 

Net cash used in operating activities

 

 

(2,741

)

 

 

(2,890

)

Investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additions to media library, property and equipment

 

 

(4,924

)

 

 

(4,058

)

Net cash used in investing activities

 

 

(4,924

)

 

 

(4,058

)

Financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Drawdowns on line of credit

 

 

12,500

 

 

 

 

Repayments on line of credit

 

 

(12,500

)

 

 

(12,500

)

Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net

 

 

 

 

 

37,341

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

 

 

 

 

24,841

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash

 

 

(7,665

)

 

 

17,893

 

Cash at beginning of period

 

 

29,964

 

 

 

32,778

 

Cash at end of period

 

$

22,299

 

 

$

50,671

 

 

See accompanying notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Notes to interim condensed cons olidated financial statements

References in this report to “we”, “us”, “our” or “Gaia” refer to Gaia, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries, unless we indicate otherwise.

1. Organization, Nature of Operations, and Principles of Consolidation

Gaia, Inc., was incorporated under the laws of the State of Colorado in 1988 and operates a global digital video subscription service and on-line community that caters to a unique and underserved subscriber base. Our digital content library includes approximately 8,000 English language titles as well as a growing selection of titles available in French, German, and Spanish. Our subscribers have unlimited access to a vast library of inspiring films, cutting-edge documentaries, interviews, yoga classes, transformation-related content, and more – 85% of which is exclusively available to our subscribers for digital streaming on most internet-connected devices anytime, anywhere, commercial free.

Our mission is to create a transformational network that empowers a global conscious community. Content on our network is currently curated into four channels, Yoga, Transformation, Alternative Healing, and Seeking Truth, and delivered directly to our subscribers through our streaming platform. We curate programming for these channels by producing content in our in-house production studios with a staff of media professionals. This produced and owned content currently represents over 80% of our viewership. We complement our produced and owned content through long-term, predominately exclusive, licensing agreements.

We have prepared the accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) and they include our accounts and those of our subsidiaries. Intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods disclosed in this report are not necessarily indicative of future financial results.

There have been no material changes in our significant accounting policies, other than the adoption of accounting pronouncements below, as compared to the significant accounting policies described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.

Use of Estimates and Reclassifications

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the accompanying financial statements and disclosures. Although we base these estimates on our best knowledge of current events and actions that we may undertake in the future, actual results may be different from the estimates. We have made certain reclassifications to prior period amounts to conform to the current period presentations.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). The new standard establishes a right-of-use (ROU) model that requires a lessee to record a ROU asset and a lease liability on the balance sheet for all leases with terms longer than 12 months. Leases must be classified as either finance or operating, with classification affecting the pattern of expense recognition in the income statement. The new standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The new standard did not have a material impact on our reported financial position or results of operations in the three months ended March 31, 2019.

We have reviewed all the recently issued, but not yet effective, accounting pronouncements and we do not believe any of these pronouncements will have a material impact on us.

Discontinued Operations

In the first quarter of 2019, we reclassified our legacy DVD subscription club as a discontinued operation and have presented the related operations in discontinued operations on the accompanying statement of operations. There were no assets or liabilities associated with this club in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

 


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2. Revenue Recognition

 

Revenues consist primarily of subscription fees paid by our customers. We present revenues net of taxes collected from customers. Subscribers are billed in advance and revenues are recognized ratably over the subscription term. Deferred revenues consist of subscription fees collected from customers that have not been earned and are recognized ratably over the remaining term of the subscription. We recognize revenue on a net basis for relationships where our partners have the primary relationship, including billing and service delivery, with the subscriber. Payments made to partners to assist in promoting our service on their platforms are expensed as marketing expenses in the period incurred. We do not allow access to our service to be provided as part of a bundle by any of our partners.

 

3. Equity and Share-Based Compensation

During the first three months of 2019 and 2018, we recognized $594,000 and $254,000, respectively, of associated stock compensation expense. Total share-based compensation expense is reported in selling and operating expenses and corporate, general and administration expenses on our condensed consolidated statements of operations.

4. Net Loss per Share

Basic net loss per share is computed by dividing the net loss by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted net loss per share is computed by giving effect to all potential shares of common stock, including stock options and restricted stock units, to the extent dilutive. Basic and diluted net loss per share were the same for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, as the inclusion of all potential common shares outstanding would have been anti-dilutive.

5. Income Taxes

Our provision for income taxes is comprised of the following:

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended March 31,

 

(in thousands)

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

Current:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

$

 

 

$

 

State

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total current

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

 

 

 

 

(1,818

)

State

 

 

 

 

 

(8

)

Total deferred

 

 

 

 

 

(1,826

)

Total income tax benefit

 

$

 

 

$

(1,826

)

The income tax benefit recorded during 2018 is a result of our historical alternative minimum tax payments becoming fully refundable in 2018. Periodically, we perform assessments of the realization of our net deferred tax assets considering all available evidence, both positive and negative. Based on our historical operating losses, combined with our plans to continue to invest in our revenue growth and generate losses for the next few years, we have a full valuation allowance on our deferred tax assets. As of March 31, 2019, our gross net operating loss carryforwards were $82.8 million and $23.3 million for federal and state, respectively.

6. Contingencies

From time to time, we are involved in legal proceedings that we consider to be in the normal course of business. We record accruals for losses related to those matters against us that we consider to be probable and that can be reasonably estimated. Based on available information, in the opinion of management, settlements, arbitration awards and final judgments, if any, that are considered probable of being rendered against us in litigation or arbitration in existence at March 31, 2019, and that can be reasonably estimated are either reserved against or would not have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

 

 

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7. Subsequent Events

On April 26, 2019, we repaid and replaced the line of credit of our wholly owned subsidiary Boulder Road LLC with a $17.0 million term loan agreement with BDS III Mortgage Capital B LLC, as lender.  The term loan bears interest at a fixed spread over LIBOR, matures on May 1, 2022, and is secured by, our corporate campus and is guaranteed by Gaia. Boulder Road’s financial statements are included within our consolidated financial statements; however, Boulder Road’s assets and credit are only available to pay its own debts and obligations and are not available to satisfy the debts or obligations of any other entity.

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

 

Forward-Looking Statements

This report contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. When used in this discussion, we intend the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “plan,” “estimate,” “expect,” “strive,” “future,” “intend”, “will” and similar expressions as they relate to us to identify such forward-looking statements. Our actual results could differ materially from the results anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors referenced under “Risk Factors,” “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” and elsewhere in this Form 10‑Q. Risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ include, without limitation, general economic conditions, ongoing losses, competition, loss of key personnel, pricing, brand reputation, acquisitions, new initiatives we undertake, security and information systems, legal liability for website content, failure of third parties to provide adequate service, future internet-related taxes, our founder’s control of us, litigation, fluctuations in quarterly operating results, consumer trends, the effect of government regulation and programs and other risks and uncertainties included in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We caution you that no forward-looking statement is a guarantee of future performance, and you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements which reflect our views only as of the date of this report. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking information.

You should read the following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations in conjunction with the condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes referenced elsewhere in this document. This section is designed to provide information that will assist in understanding our condensed consolidated financial statements, changes in certain items in those statements from period to period, the primary factors that caused those changes and how certain accounting principles, policies and estimates affect the condensed consolidated financial statements.

Overview and Outlook

We operate a global digital video subscription service with a library of approximately 8,000 English-language titles as well as a growing selection of titles available in French, German, and Spanish, that caters to a unique, underserved subscriber base. Our digital content is available to our subscribers on most internet-connected devices anytime, anywhere, commercial-free. Through our online Gaia subscription service, our subscribers have unlimited access to a library of inspiring films, cutting-edge documentaries, interviews, yoga classes, transformation related content, and more, all available to our subscribers for digital streaming on most internet-connected devices. A subscription also allows our subscribers to download files from our library and view them later without being actively connected to the internet.

Consumption of streaming video is expanding rapidly as more and more people augment their use of, or replace broadcast television and turn to, streaming video to watch their favorite content on services like Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu Plus, HBO Now and Gaia.

Gaia’s position in the streaming video landscape is firmly supported by its wide variety of exclusive and unique content, which provides a complementary offering to other entertainment-based streaming video services. Our original content is developed and produced in-house in our production studios near Boulder, Colorado. Over 85% of our content is available for streaming exclusively on Gaia. By offering exclusive and unique content through our streaming service, we believe we will be able to significantly expand our target subscriber base.

Our available content is currently focused on yoga, transformation, alternative healing, seeking truth and conscious films. This content is specifically targeted to a unique customer base that is interested in alternatives and supplements to the content provided by mainstream media. We have grown these content options both organically through our own productions and through strategic acquisitions. In addition, through our investments in our streaming video technology and our user interface, we have expanded the many ways our subscription customer base can access our unique library of media titles.

Our core strategy is to grow our subscription business domestically and internationally by expanding our unique and exclusive content library, enhancing our user interface, extending our streaming service to new internet-connected devices as they are developed and creating a conscious community built on our content.

We are a Colorado corporation. Our principal and executive office is located at 833 West South Boulder Road, Suite G, Louisville, CO 80027-2452. Our telephone number at that address is (303) 222-3600. We maintain a website at www.gaia.com. The website address has been included only as a textual reference. Our website and the information contained on that website, or connected to that website, are not incorporated by reference into this Form 10-Q.

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Results of Operations

The table below summarizes certain of our results for the periods indicated:

 

 

For the Three Months Ended March 31,

 

(in thousands, except per share data)

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

Revenues, net

 

$

12,467

 

 

$

9,138

 

Cost of revenues

 

 

1,600

 

 

 

1,181

 

Gross margin

 

 

87.2

%

 

 

87.1

%

Selling and operating

 

 

15,722

 

 

 

14,517

 

Corporate, general and administration

 

 

1,593

 

 

 

1,411

 

Loss from operations

 

 

(6,448

)

 

 

(7,971

)

Interest and other income, net

 

 

37

 

 

 

17

 

Loss before income taxes

 

 

(6,411

)

 

 

(7,954

)

Income tax benefit

 

 

 

 

 

(1,826

)

Loss from continuing operations

 

 

(6,411

)

 

 

(6,128

)

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

 

 

(315

)

 

 

93

 

Net loss

 

$

(6,726

)

 

$

(6,035

)

The following table sets forth certain financial data as a percentage of revenue for the periods indicated:

 

 

For the Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

Revenues, net

 

 

100.0

%

 

 

100.0

%

Cost of revenues

 

 

12.8

%

 

 

12.9

%

Gross profit

 

 

87.2

%

 

 

87.1

%

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selling and operating

 

 

126.1

%

 

 

158.9

%

Corporate, general and administration

 

 

12.8

%

 

 

15.4

%

Total expenses

 

 

138.9

%

 

 

174.3

%

Loss from operations

 

 

(51.7

)%

 

 

(87.2

)%

Interest and other income

 

 

0.3

%

 

 

0.2

%

Loss before taxes

 

 

(51.4

)%

 

 

(87.0

)%

Income tax benefit

 

 

%

 

 

(20.0

)%

Loss from continuing operations

 

 

(51.4

)%

 

 

(67.1

)%

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

 

 

(2.5

)%

 

 

1.0

%

Net loss

 

 

(54.0

)%

 

 

(66.0

)%

Three months ended March 31, 2019 compared to three months ended March 31, 2018

Revenues, net. Revenues increased $3.4 million, or 37.4%, to $12.5 million during the first quarter of 2019 from $9.1 million during the first quarter of 2018. The increase in revenues was primarily driven by our growth in the number of paying subscribers.

Cost of revenues . Cost of revenues increased $0.4 million, or 33.3%, to $1.6 million during the first quarter of 2019 from $1.2 million during the first quarter of 2018 and, as a percentage of revenues, decreased slightly to 12.8% during the first quarter of 2019 compared to 12.9% during the first quarter of 2018, primarily due to the lower cost of streaming associated with our higher volumes and an increase in revenue.

Selling and operating expenses . Selling and operating expenses increased $1.2 million, or 8.3%, to $15.7 million during the first quarter of 2019 from $14.5 million during the first quarter of 2018 and, as a percentage of revenues, decreased to 126.1% during the first quarter of 2019 from 158.9% during the first quarter of 2018. The decrease as a percentage of revenue was primarily due to growth in revenue offset to a lesser extent by increased marketing spending for subscriber acquisition.

Corporate, general and administration expenses . Corporate, general and administration expenses increased $0.2 million, or 14.3%, to   $1.6 million during the first quarter of 2019 from $1.4 million during the first quarter of 2018, and as a percentage of revenues, decreased to 12.8% during the first quarter of 2019 from 15.4% during the first quarter of 2018.

Net loss . As a result of the above factors, net loss was $6.7 million, or $0.38 per share, during the first quarter of 2019 compared to a net loss of $6.0 million, or $0.39 per share, during the first quarter of 2018.

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Seasonality

Our subscriber growth exhibits a seasonal pattern that reflects variations when consumers typically spend more time indoors and, as a

result, tend to increase their viewing, similar to those of traditional TV and cable networks. Our subscriber growth is generally greatest

during October through February and slowest in May through August. As we continue to expand internationally, we expect

regional seasonality trends to demonstrate more predictable seasonal patterns as our service offering in each market becomes more

established and we have a longer history to assess such patterns.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our capital needs arise from working capital required to fund operations, capital expenditures related to acquisition and development of media content, development and marketing of our digital platforms, acquisitions of new businesses and other investments, replacements, expansions and improvements to our infrastructure, and future growth. These capital requirements depend on numerous factors, including the rate of market acceptance of our offerings, our ability to expand our customer base, the cost of ongoing upgrades to our offerings, our level of expenditures for marketing, and other factors. Additionally, we will continue to pursue opportunities to expand our media libraries, evaluate possible investments in businesses and technologies, and increase our marketing programs as needed. At March 31, 2019, our cash balance was $22.3 million. We estimate that our capital expenditures, including investments in our media library, will total approximately $8.0 million to $12.0 million for the remainder of 2019, which will be funded through our available cash balance, cash expected to be generated from operations and the increased borrowing under our new term loan facility as disclosed in Note 7 to the condensed consolidated financial statements in Item 1 of the Form 10-Q.

We have an active shelf registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission under which 2,316,667 shares of our Class A common stock are currently available for issuance.

In the normal course of our business, we investigate, evaluate and discuss acquisition, joint venture, minority investment, strategic relationship and other business combination opportunities in our market. For any future investment, acquisition or joint venture opportunities, we may consider using then-available liquidity, issuing equity securities or incurring indebtedness.

While there can be no assurances, we believe our cash on hand, cash expected to be generated from operations, cash that could be raised by the sale of our stock, and current and potential borrowing capabilities should be sufficient to fund our operations on both a short-term and long-term basis. However, our projected cash needs may change as a result of acquisitions, product development, unforeseen operational difficulties or other factors.

As of March 31, 2019 we had $12.5 million drawn down on our line of credit secured by our real estate. This facility was repaid in connection with our new term loan facility, as disclosed in Note 7 to the condensed consolidated financial statements in Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.

Cash Flows

The following table summarizes our primary sources (uses) of cash during the periods presented:

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended March 31,

 

(in thousands)

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

Net cash provided by (used in):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating activities

 

 

(2,741

)

 

 

(2,890

)

Investing activities

 

 

(4,924

)

 

 

(4,058

)

Financing activities

 

 

 

 

 

24,841

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash

 

$

(7,665

)

 

$

17,893

 

Operating activities . Cash flow used in continuing operations improved $0.1 million during the first three months of 2019 compared to the same period in 2018. The improvement was primarily due to decreased operating losses in 2019 and favorable working capital dynamics from the growth in recurring subscriber revenues.

Investing activities . Cash flow used in investing activities increased $0.9 million during the first three months of 2019 compared to the same period in 2018 primarily due to increased investment in our media library.

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Financing activities . Cash flow from financing activities decreased $24.8 during the first three months of 2019 compared to the same period in 2018 , as we did not undertake financing activities d uring the first three months of 2019 while in 2018 we sold shares of our Class A c ommon stock and repaid our line of credit .

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Not applicable.

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and Rule 15d-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Based upon its evaluation as of March 31, 2019, our management has concluded that those disclosure controls and procedures are effective.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended March 31, 2019, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II—OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.  Legal Proceedings.

None.

Item 1A.  Risk Factors.

We are a smaller reporting company as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 and are not required to provide the information under this item.

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

None.

Item 3.  Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

None.

Item 4.  Mine Safety Disclosures.

Not applicable.

Item 5. Other Information.

None.

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Item 6.

Exhibits

 

Exhibit

No.

 

Description

10.1

 

Form of Option Agreement (Gaia 2019 Long-Term Incentive Plan)

 

 

 

10.2

 

Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement (Gaia 2019 Long-Term Incentive Plan)

 

 

 

31.1*

 

Certification of the Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

 

 

 

31.2*

 

Certification of the Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

 

 

 

32.1**

 

Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

 

 

32.2**

 

Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

 

 

101.INS

 

XBRL Instance Document.

 

 

 

101.SCH

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema.

 

 

 

101.CAL

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase.

 

 

 

101.DEF

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase.

 

 

 

101.LAB

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase.

 

 

 

101.PRE

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase.

 

*

Filed herewith

**

Furnished herewith

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SIGNAT URES

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.

 

 

 

Gaia, Inc.

 

 

(Registrant)

 

 

 

April 29, 2019

By:

/s/ Jirka Rysavy

Date

 

Jirka Rysavy

 

 

Chief Executive Officer

 

 

(authorized officer)

 

 

 

April 29, 2019

By:

/s/ Paul Tarell

Date

 

Paul Tarell

 

 

Chief Financial Officer

 

 

(principal financial and accounting officer)

 

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