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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 


FORM 10-Q


(Mark One)

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

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2023

 

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: 001-34108

 


DIGIMARC CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


 

Oregon

 

26-2828185

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

8500 SW Creekside Place, Beaverton, Oregon 97008

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

 

(503) 469-4800

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)


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

 

Title of Each Class

 

Trading Symbol

 

Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered

Common Stock, $0.001 Par Value Per Share

 

DMRC

 

The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC

 

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 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 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   ☒

 

As of November 2, 2023, there were 20,357,870 shares of the registrant's common stock, par value $0.001 per share, outstanding.

 



 

 

 
 

Table of Contents

 

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

     

Item 1.

Financial Statements (Unaudited):

3

 

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022

3

 

Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022

4

 

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022

5

 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022

6

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

7

Item 2.

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

23

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

38

   

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 
     

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

39

Item 1A.         

Risk Factors

39

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

39

Item 6.

Exhibits

40

SIGNATURES

41

 

 

 

 

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1.         Financial Statements.

 

DIGIMARC CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except per share data)

(UNAUDITED)

 

  

September 30,

  

December 31,

 
  

2023

  

2022

 

ASSETS

        

Current assets:

        

Cash and cash equivalents

 $32,335  $33,598 

Marketable securities

  996   18,944 

Trade accounts receivable, net

  7,042   5,427 

Other current assets

  4,578   6,172 

Total current assets

  44,951   64,141 

Property and equipment, net

  1,656   2,390 

Intangibles, net

  28,977   33,170 

Goodwill

  8,323   8,229 

Lease right of use assets

  4,108   4,720 

Other assets

  827   1,127 

Total assets

 $88,842  $113,777 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

        

Current liabilities:

        

Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities

 $6,207  $5,989 

Deferred revenue

  7,315   4,145 

Total current liabilities

  13,522   10,134 

Long-term lease liabilities

  6,170   5,977 

Other long-term liabilities

  267   76 

Total liabilities

  19,959   16,187 

Commitments and contingencies (Note 16)

          

Shareholders’ equity:

        

Preferred stock (par value $0.001 per share, 2,500 authorized, 10 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022)

  50   50 

Common stock (par value $0.001 per share, 50,000 authorized, 20,356 and 20,260 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively)

  20   20 

Additional paid-in capital

  373,844   367,692 

Accumulated deficit

  (301,195)  (265,809)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

  (3,836)  (4,363)

Total shareholders’ equity

  68,883   97,590 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

 $88,842  $113,777 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

DIGIMARC CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

(In thousands, except per share data)

(UNAUDITED)

 

    Three Months Ended September 30,     Nine Months Ended September 30,  
   

2023

   

2022

   

2023

   

2022

 

Revenue:

                               

Subscription

  $ 4,811     $ 4,086     $ 13,374     $ 11,121  

Service

    4,183       3,735       12,193       11,858  

Total revenue

    8,994       7,821       25,567       22,979  

Cost of revenue:

                               

Subscription (1)

    698       1,006       2,264       2,934  

Service (1)

    1,938       1,602       5,621       5,177  

Amortization expense on acquired intangible assets

    1,135       1,048       3,346       3,362  

Total cost of revenue

    3,771       3,656       11,231       11,473  

Gross profit

    5,223       4,165       14,336       11,506  

Operating expenses:

                               

Sales and marketing

    5,366       7,684       16,770       23,702  

Research, development and engineering

    6,308       7,575       20,295       19,731  

General and administrative

    4,433       4,132       13,412       15,027  

Amortization expense on acquired intangible assets

    272       301       800       964  

Impairment of lease right of use assets and leasehold improvements

                250       574  

Total operating expenses

    16,379       19,692       51,527       59,998  

Operating loss

    (11,156 )     (15,527 )     (37,191 )     (48,492 )

Other income, net

    478       623       1,870       1,214  

Loss before income taxes

    (10,678 )     (14,904 )     (35,321 )     (47,278 )

Provision for income taxes

    (45 )     (26 )     (65 )     (72 )

Net loss

  $ (10,723 )   $ (14,930 )   $ (35,386 )   $ (47,350 )
                                 

Loss per share:

                               

Loss per share — basic

  $ (0.53 )   $ (0.76 )   $ (1.76 )   $ (2.51 )

Loss per share — diluted

  $ (0.53 )   $ (0.76 )   $ (1.76 )   $ (2.51 )

Weighted average shares outstanding — basic

    20,217       19,721       20,158       18,877  

Weighted average shares outstanding — diluted

    20,217       19,721       20,158       18,877  
                                 

Comprehensive loss:

                               

Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities, net of tax of $0

  $     $ 51     $ 144     $ (199 )

Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax of $0

    (983 )     (3,118 )     383       (6,737 )

Other comprehensive income (loss)

  $ (983 )   $ (3,067 )   $ 527     $ (6,936 )

Net loss

    (10,723 )     (14,930 )     (35,386 )     (47,350 )

Comprehensive loss

  $ (11,706 )   $ (17,997 )   $ (34,859 )   $ (54,286 )

 


(1) Cost of revenue for Subscription and Service excludes Amortization expense on acquired intangible assets.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

  

 

 DIGIMARC CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

(In thousands)

(UNAUDITED)

 

                                                   

Accumulated

         
                                   

Additional

           

Other

   

Total

 
   

Preferred Stock

   

Common Stock

   

Paid-in

   

Accumulated

   

Comprehensive

   

Shareholders'

 
   

Shares

   

Amount

   

Shares

   

Amount

   

Capital

   

Deficit

   

Loss

   

Equity

 

Three months ended September 30, 2023:

                                                               

BALANCE AT JUNE 30, 2023

    10     $ 50       20,334     $ 20     $ 371,893     $ (290,472 )   $ (2,853 )   $ 78,638  

Issuance of restricted common stock

                                               

Vesting of restricted stock units

                44                                

Forfeiture of restricted common stock

                (1 )                              

Purchase of common stock

                (21 )           (756 )                 (756 )

Stock-based compensation

                            2,707                   2,707  

Unrealized loss on marketable securities

                                               

Foreign currency translation adjustments

                                        (983 )     (983 )

Net loss

                                  (10,723 )           (10,723 )

BALANCE AT SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

    10     $ 50       20,356     $ 20     $ 373,844     $ (301,195 )   $ (3,836 )   $ 68,883  
                                                                 

Three months ended September 30, 2022:

                                                               

BALANCE AT JUNE 30, 2022

    10     $ 50       19,959     $ 20     $ 357,509     $ (238,431 )   $ (3,869 )   $ 115,279  

Issuance of common stock

                22             872                   872  

Issuance of restricted common stock

                14                                

Vesting of restricted stock units

                102                                

Forfeiture of restricted common stock

                (5 )                              

Purchase of common stock

                (55 )           (923 )                 (923 )

Stock-based compensation

                            3,597                   3,597  

Unrealized gain on marketable securities

                                        51       51  

Foreign currency translation adjustments

                                        (3,118 )     (3,118 )

Net loss

                                  (14,930 )           (14,930 )

BALANCE AT SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

    10     $ 50       20,037     $ 20     $ 361,055     $ (253,361 )   $ (6,936 )   $ 100,828  
                                                                 

Nine months ended September 30, 2023:

                                                               

BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2022

    10     $ 50       20,260     $ 20     $ 367,692     $ (265,809 )   $ (4,363 )   $ 97,590  

Issuance of common stock

                10                                

Issuance of restricted common stock

                45                                

Vesting of restricted stock units

                117                                

Vesting of performance stock units

                2                                

Forfeiture of restricted common stock

                (6 )                              

Purchase of common stock

                (72 )           (2,036 )                 (2,036 )

Stock-based compensation

                            8,188                   8,188  

Unrealized gain on marketable securities

                                        144       144  

Foreign currency translation adjustments

                                        383       383  

Net loss

                                  (35,386 )           (35,386 )

BALANCE AT SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

    10     $ 50       20,356     $ 20     $ 373,844     $ (301,195 )   $ (3,836 )   $ 68,883  
                                                                 

Nine months ended September 30, 2022:

                                                               

BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2021

    10     $ 50       16,940     $ 17     $ 261,324     $ (206,011 )   $     $ 55,380  

Issuance of common stock

                3,044       3       90,608                   90,611  

Issuance of warrants for acquisition

                            1,601                   1,601  

Issuance of restricted common stock

                54                                

Vesting of restricted stock units

                119                                

Forfeiture of restricted common stock

                (26 )                              

Purchase of common stock

                (94 )           (1,897 )                 (1,897 )

Stock-based compensation

                            9,419                   9,419  

Unrealized loss on marketable securities

                                        (199 )     (199 )

Foreign currency translation adjustments

                                        (6,737 )     (6,737 )

Net loss

                                  (47,350 )           (47,350 )

BALANCE AT SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

    10     $ 50       20,037     $ 20     $ 361,055     $ (253,361 )   $ (6,936 )   $ 100,828  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

  

 

DIGIMARC CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

(UNAUDITED)

 

  

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 
  

2023

  

2022

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

        

Net loss

 $(35,386) $(47,350)

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

        

Depreciation and write-off of property and equipment

  911   1,036 

Amortization of acquired intangible assets

  4,146   4,326 

Amortization and write-off of other intangible assets

  709   493 

Amortization of lease right of use assets under operating leases

  426   768 

Stock-based compensation

  8,146   9,310 

Impairment of lease right of use assets and leasehold improvements

  250   574 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

        

Trade accounts receivable

  (1,581)  (241)

Other current assets

  1,688   (2,233)

Other assets

  279   (611)

Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities

  299   (2,153)

Deferred revenue

  3,298   233 

Lease liability and other long-term liabilities

  136   (1,040)

Net cash used in operating activities

  (16,679)  (36,888)

Cash flows from investing activities:

        

Net cash paid for acquisition

     (3,512)

Purchase of property and equipment

  (208)  (783)

Capitalized patent costs

  (295)  (404)

Proceeds from maturities of marketable securities

  26,696   17,498 

Purchases of marketable securities

  (8,664)  (5,873)

Net cash provided by investing activities

  17,529   6,926 

Cash flows from financing activities:

        

Issuance of common stock, net of issuance costs

     58,220 

Purchase of common stock

  (2,036)  (1,560)

Repayment of loans

  (33)  (32)

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

  (2,069)  56,628 

Effect of exchange rate on cash

  (44)  (100)

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

  (1,263)  26,566 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

  33,598   13,789 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

 $32,335  $40,355 

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

        

Cash paid for income taxes, net

 $138  $90 

Supplemental schedule of non-cash activities:

        

Property and equipment and patent costs in accounts payable

 $14  $(21)

Stock-based compensation capitalized to software and patent costs

 $42  $109 

Purchase of common stock in accounts payable

 $  $(337)

Common stock issued for acquisition

 $  $32,393 

Warrants issued for acquisition

 $  $1,601 

Right of use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations

 $31  $5,176 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

 

DIGIMARC CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(In thousands, except per share data)

(UNAUDITED)

 

 

1. Description of Business and Significant Accounting Policies

 

Description of Business

 

Digimarc Corporation ("Digimarc" or the "Company"), an Oregon corporation, is a global leader in product digitization and digital media identification, delivering business value across industries through unique identifiers and cloud-based solutions. Digimarc's technology highlights a product's journey to provide greater visibility into all relevant product data, allowing companies to make more intelligent business decisions.

 

The Digimarc Illuminate platform is a distinctive software as a service (SaaS) cloud-based platform for digitizing products and aggregating their interactions. Product digitization, the act of creating and connecting a digital twin to a physical or digital item via a digital watermark, Quick Response ("QR") code, and/or other digital carrier, enables products to connect with the web and interact with consumers and digital devices. The product's digital twin that comprises events and attributes from and about the product can be customized and automated to deliver unique experiences that benefits customers, brands, retailers, and other stakeholders across a wide variety of digital applications, while capturing a record of every interaction.

 

The Digimarc product suite is built on top of the Digimarc Illuminate platform to address specific business needs and power a trusted and scalable ecosystem in areas like automation, consumer trust and authenticity, and sustainability. All of the Company's products are complementary to each other, providing exponential benefits when combined. By enabling customers to create and connect digital twins to physical and digital items, Digimarc's technologies provide many benefits, including:

 

 

Digimarc Validate supports authenticity in the physical and digital worlds to help ensure online interactions can be trusted and that real products and digital assets are genuine and in the right place. Digimarc's technology protects digital images, audio, product packaging, and other physical items by delivering exclusive, covert digital watermarks and/or QR codes and a cloud-based record of product authentication information. In addition, consumer engagement capabilities provide a direct digital communications channel with consumers. 

 

 

Digimarc Engage unlocks an interactive communications channel connecting brands and consumers. Digimarc's technology activates products and media through on-package QR codes or digital watermarks, enabling consumers to scan for more information. Combined with cloud-based rules, brands can deliver contextually relevant content based on time, location, and more. 

 

 

Digimarc Recycle increases the recyclability of products and packaging. Digimarc's technology activates products and packaging with covert digital watermarks to improve accuracy and performance in recycling facilities. In addition, consumer engagement capabilities deliver a direct digital communications channel with consumers, and a cloud-based record of recycling information provides new insights. 

 

 

Digimarc Retail Experience helps brands meet the evolving needs of retail partners and consumers. Digimarc's technology leverages covert digital watermarks and on-package QR codes to provide an easier, frictionless shopping experience and to comply with upcoming industry standards. In addition, consumer engagement capabilities deliver a direct digital communication channel with consumers.

 

Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

 

Our significant accounting policies are detailed in "Note 1: Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, which was filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on March 2, 2023 (the "2022 Annual Report").

 

The accompanying interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared from the Company's records without audit and, in management's opinion, include all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring adjustments) necessary to fairly reflect the financial condition and the results of operations for the periods presented. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States ("GAAP") have been condensed or omitted in accordance with the rules and regulations of the SEC.

 

These interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements included in the 2022 Annual Report. The results of operations for the interim periods presented in these consolidated financial statements are not necessarily indicative of the results for the full year.

 

Principles of Consolidation

 

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Digimarc and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated. Digimarc acquired EVRYTHNG Limited ("EVRYTHNG") on January 3, 2022. The financial results of EVRYTHNG are consolidated with Digimarc’s financial results for the post-acquisition period. See Note 9 for information related to the EVRYTHNG acquisition.

 

 

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DIGIMARC CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)
(In thousands, except per share data)
(UNAUDITED)
 

Business Combinations

 

The Company allocates purchase price consideration to the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values. The purchase price is determined based on the fair value of the assets transferred, liabilities assumed, and equity interests issued, after considering any transactions that are separate from the business combination. The fair value of equity issued as part of a business combination is determined based on the closing price of the Company's stock on the date the acquisition closed. The excess of fair value of purchase price consideration over the fair values of the identifiable assets and liabilities is recorded as goodwill. Such fair value calculations require management to make significant estimates and assumptions, especially with respect to intangible assets and contingent liabilities. Significant estimates in valuing certain intangible assets include, but are not limited to, future expected cash flows from acquired customers, the cost to develop acquired technology, useful lives, discount rates, and customer attrition rate. 

 

The estimates are inherently uncertain and subject to revision as additional information is obtained during the measurement period for an acquisition, which may last up to one year from the acquisition date. During the measurement period, the Company may record adjustments to the fair value of tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed, with a corresponding offset to goodwill. After the conclusion of the measurement period or the final determination of the fair value of assets acquired or liabilities assumed, whichever comes first, any subsequent adjustments are recorded to earnings.

 

Accounting Pronouncements Adopted

 

In  June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2016-13, "Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (ASC 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments," which amends the guidance on the impairment of financial instruments. The amendments in this update remove the thresholds that entities apply to measure credit losses on financial instruments measured at amortized cost, such as loans, trade receivables, reinsurance recoverables, off-balance-sheet credit exposures, and held-to-maturity securities. Under current GAAP, entities generally recognize credit losses when it is probable that the loss has been incurred. The guidance removes all current recognition thresholds and introduces the new current expected credit loss ("CECL") model, which will require entities to recognize an allowance for credit losses for the difference between the amortized cost basis of a financial instrument and the amount of amortized cost that an entity expects to collect over the instrument's contractual life. The new CECL model is based upon expected losses rather than incurred losses. The amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after  December 15, 2022. Early adoption is permitted. The Company adopted this new standard on January 1, 2023.  The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Company's financial condition, results of operations and disclosures.

 

 

2. Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

The estimated fair values of the Company's financial instruments, which include cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and other accrued liabilities, approximate their carrying values due to the short-term nature of these instruments. The Company's marketable securities are classified as available-for-sale and are reported at fair value. Unrealized holding gains and losses are excluded from earnings and are reported net of tax in "accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)" in the Consolidated Balance Sheets until realized. Realized gains and losses are included in "other income (loss), net" in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and are derived using the specific identification method for determining the cost of marketable securities sold.

 

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DIGIMARC CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)
(In thousands, except per share data)
(UNAUDITED)
  

The Company's fair value hierarchy for its cash equivalents and marketable securities was as follows:

 

September 30, 2023

 

Level 1

  

Level 2

  

Level 3

  

Total

 

Money market securities

 $6,820  $  $  $6,820 

U.S. Treasuries

     13,048      13,048 

Commercial Paper

     6,361      6,361 

Federal agency notes

     5,084      5,084 

Total

 $6,820  $24,493  $  $31,313 

 

December 31, 2022

 

Level 1

  

Level 2

  

Level 3

  

Total

 

Money market securities

 $2,073  $  $  $2,073 

Commercial paper

     35,468      35,468 

Corporate notes

     8,432      8,432 

Federal agency notes

     4,423      4,423 

Total

 $2,073  $48,323  $  $50,396 

 

The fair value maturities of the Company's cash equivalents and marketable securities as of September 30, 2023, were as follows:

 

  

Maturities by Period

 
      

Less than

  1-5  5-10  

More than

 
  

Total

  

1 year

  

years

  

years

  

10 years

 

Cash equivalents and marketable securities

 $31,313  $31,313  $  $  $ 

 

The Company considers all highly liquid marketable securities with original maturities of 90 days or less at the date of acquisition to be cash equivalents. Cash equivalents include U.S. Treasuries, money market securities, commercial paper, and federal agency notes totaling $30,317 and $31,452 at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. Cash equivalents are carried at either cost or fair value, depending on the type of security.

  

 

3. Revenue Recognition

 

The Company derives its revenue primarily from software subscriptions and software development services. Applicable revenue recognition criteria are considered separately for each performance obligation as follows:

 

 

Subscription revenue consists primarily of revenue earned from subscription fees for access to the Company's software as a service platform and products and, to a lesser extent, licensing fees for software products. The majority of subscription contracts are recurring, paid in advance and recognized over the term of the subscription, which is typically one to three years.

 

 

Service revenue consists primarily of revenue earned from the performance of software development services and, to a lesser extent, professional services. The majority of software development contracts are structured as time and materials agreements. Revenue for services is generally recognized as the services are performed. Billing for services rendered generally occurs within one month after the services are provided.

 

Customer arrangements may contain multiple performance obligations such as software subscriptions, software products, software development services, and/or maintenance and support fees. The Company accounts for individual products and services separately if they are distinct. To determine the transaction price, the Company considers the terms of the contract and the Company's customary business practices. Some contracts may contain variable consideration. In those cases, the Company estimates the amount of variable consideration based on the sum of probability-weighted amounts in a range of possible consideration amounts. As part of this assessment, the Company will evaluate whether any of the variable consideration is constrained and if it is the Company will not include it in the transaction price. The consideration is allocated between distinct products and services based on their stand-alone selling prices. For items that are not sold separately, the Company estimates the standalone selling price based on reasonably available information, including market conditions, specific factors affecting the Company, and information about the customer. For distinct products and services, the Company typically recognizes the revenue associated with these performance obligations as they are delivered to the customer. Products and services that are not capable of being distinct are combined with other products or services until a distinct performance obligation is identified.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)
(In thousands, except per share data)
(UNAUDITED)
  

All revenue recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Operations is considered to be revenue from contracts with customers.

 

The following table provides information about disaggregated revenue by major target market in the Company's single reporting segment:

 

  Three Months Ended September 30,  Nine Months Ended September 30, 
  

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

 

Commercial:

                

Subscription

 $4,511  $3,786  $12,474  $10,033 

Service

  213   389   849   1,851 

Total Commercial

  4,724   4,175   13,323   11,884 

Government:

                

Subscription

 $300  $300  $900  $1,088 

Service

  3,970   3,346   11,344   10,007 

Total Government

  4,270   3,646   12,244   11,095 

Total

 $8,994  $7,821  $25,567  $22,979 

 

The Company has contract assets from contracts with customers that are classified as "trade accounts receivable" in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Financial information about trade accounts receivable is included in Note 8.

 

The Company has contract assets from capitalized contract acquisition costs that are classified as "other current assets" and "other assets." These contract acquisition costs are recognized in proportion to the revenue recognized from the contract they are associated with.

 

The following table provides information about contract assets:

 

  

September 30,

  

December 31,

 
  

2023

  

2022

 

Contract acquisition costs, current

 $170  $197 

Contract acquisition costs, long-term

  3   104 

Total

 $173  $301 

 

The Company has contract liabilities from contracts with customers that are classified as "deferred revenue" in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Deferred revenue consists of billings in advance for subscriptions and services for which the performance obligation has not been satisfied.

 

The following table provides information about contract liabilities:

 

  

September 30,

  

December 31,

 
  

2023

  

2022

 

Deferred revenue, current

 $7,315  $4,145 

Deferred revenue, long-term

  169   15 

Total

 $7,484  $4,160 

 

The Company recognized $3,641 of revenue during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, that was included in the contract liability balance as of December 31, 2022.

 

The aggregate amount of the transaction prices from contractual obligations that are unsatisfied or partially unsatisfied was $33,129 and $29,600 as of September 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022, respectively.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)
(In thousands, except per share data)
(UNAUDITED)
     
 

4. Segment Information

 

Geographic Information

 

The Company derives its revenue from a single reporting segment: product digitization solutions. Revenue is generated in this segment primarily through software subscriptions and software development services. The Company markets its products in the U.S. and in non-U.S. countries through its sales personnel and partners.

 

Revenue by geographic area, based upon the "bill-to" location, was as follows:

 

  Three Months Ended September 30,  Nine Months Ended September 30, 
  

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

 

Domestic

 $2,921  $2,889  $8,541  $7,259 

International (1)

  6,073   4,932   17,026   15,720 

Total

 $8,994  $7,821  $25,567  $22,979 

 


(1)

Revenue from the Central Banks, consisting of a consortium of central banks around the world, is classified as International revenue. Reporting revenue by country for this customer is not practicable.

 

Major Customers

 

The following customers accounted for 10% or more of revenue:

 

  

Three Months Ended September 30,

  

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 
  

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

 

Customer A

  47%  46%  48%  47%

Customer B

  21%  23%  21%  15%

 

Long-Lived Assets by Geographical Area

 

Long-lived assets by geographic area were as follows:

 

  

September 30,

  

December 31,

 
  

2023

  

2022

 

United States

 $1,616  $2,324 

Europe

  40   66 

Total

 $1,656  $2,390 

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)
(In thousands, except per share data)
(UNAUDITED)
  
 

5. Stock-Based Compensation

 

Stock-based compensation includes expense charges for all stock-based awards to employees and directors. These awards include stock options, restricted stock, restricted stock units and performance stock units.

 

Stock-based compensation expense related to internal labor is capitalized to software and patent costs based on direct labor hours charged to capitalized software and patent costs.

 

Determining Fair Value

 

Stock Options

 

The Company estimates the fair value of stock options on the date of grant (measurement date) using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The Company recognizes the fair value of stock option awards on a straight-line basis over the service period of the award.

 

There were no stock options granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2023. There were 1 stock options granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2022, as replacement equity awards for vested stock options held by EVRYTHNG employees.

 

Restricted Stock Awards

 

The fair value of restricted stock awards ("RSA") that vest upon meeting a service condition is based on the fair market value of the Company's common stock on the date of the grant (measurement date) and is recognized on a straight-line basis over the service period of the award, which is generally three to four years for employee grants and one to three years for director grants.

 

Restricted Stock Units

 

The fair value of restricted stock unit ("RSU") awards that vest upon meeting a service condition is based on the fair market value of the Company's common stock on the date of the grant (measurement date) and is recognized on a straight-line basis over the service period of the award, which is generally three to four years for employee grants.

 

Performance Stock Units

 

The fair value of performance stock unit ("PSU") awards that vest upon meeting a service condition and a performance condition, such as the Company exceeding a future annual recurring revenue target, is determined based on the probability of achievement of the performance criteria as of each reporting date (measurement dates). The probability of achievement is subject to judgment, and could change from period to period, impacting the amount of expense to be recognized. The Company recognizes the fair value of the award, after adjusting for any changes in the probability of achievement, on a straight-line basis over the service period of the award, which is generally three years for employee grants.

 

The fair value of PSU awards that vest upon meeting a service condition and a market condition, such as the Company exceeding shareholder returns as compared to an index of peer companies, is determined on the date of grant (measurement date) using the Monte Carlo valuation model. The Company recognizes the fair value of the award on a straight-line basis over the service period of the award, which is generally three years for employee grants.

 

The following inputs are used in the Monte Carlo valuation model to estimate the fair value:

 

Stock Price. The stock price represents the fair market value of the Company's common stock on the date of the grant.

 

Expected Volatility. The Company estimates the volatility of its common stock at the date of grant based on the historical volatility of its common stock based on historical prices over the most recent period commensurate with the term of the award.

 

Risk-Free Interest Rate. The Company determines the risk-free interest rate using current U.S. Treasury yields for bonds with a maturity commensurate with the term of the award.

 

Monte Carlo valuation inputs:

 

  Three Months Ended September 30,  Nine Months Ended September 30, 
  

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

 

Stock price

 $  $  $22.37  $32.02 

Expected volatility

        74.7%  82.8%

Risk-free interest rate

        4.3%  1.8%

  

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)
(In thousands, except per share data)
(UNAUDITED)
 

Stock-Based Compensation

 

  Three Months Ended September 30,  Nine Months Ended September 30, 
  

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

 

Stock-based compensation:

                

Cost of revenue

 $310  $270  $866  $736 

Sales and marketing

  606   1,461   1,930   3,354 

Research, development and engineering

  658   916   2,269   2,066 

General and administrative

  1,118   921   3,081   3,154 

Stock-based compensation expense

  2,692   3,568   8,146   9,310 

Capitalized to software and patent costs

  15   29   42   109 

Total stock-based compensation

 $2,707  $3,597  $8,188  $9,419 

 

The following table sets forth total unrecognized compensation costs related to non-vested stock-based awards granted under the Company's stock incentive plan:

 

  

September 30,

  

December 31,

 
  

2023

  

2022

 

Total unrecognized compensation costs

 $17,623  $16,051 

 

Total unrecognized compensation costs will be adjusted for any future forfeitures if and when they occur.

 

The Company expects to recognize the total unrecognized compensation costs as of September 30, 2023, for all non-vested stock-based awards over weighted average periods through  September 30, 2027, as follows:

 

  

RSAs

  

RSUs

  

PSUs

 

Weighted average period (in years)

  0.91   1.62   1.89 

 

As of September 30, 2023, under the Company's stock incentive plan, an additional 1,444 shares remained available for future grants. The Company issues new shares upon exercises of stock options, grants of RSAs and vesting of RSU and PSU awards.

 

Stock Option Activity

 

The following table presents the outstanding stock option activity:

 

      

Weighted

  

Weighted

     
      

Average

  

Average

  

Aggregate

 
  

Number of

  

Exercise

  

Grant Date

  

Intrinsic

 

Three Months Ended September 30, 2023:

 

Options

  

Price

  

Fair Value

  

Value

 

Outstanding at June 30, 2023

  51  $39.14  $21.72     

Granted

    $  $     

Exercised

    $  $     

Forfeited or expired

  (50) $(39.54) $(21.72)    

Outstanding at September 30, 2023

  1  $22.15  $  $12 

 

      

Weighted

  

Weighted

     
      

Average

  

Average

  

Aggregate

 
  

Number of

  

Exercise

  

Grant Date

  

Intrinsic

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023:

 

Options

  

Price

  

Fair Value

  

Value

 

Outstanding at December 31, 2022

  51  $39.14  $21.72     

Granted

    $  $     

Exercised

    $  $     

Forfeited or expired

  (50) $(39.54) $(21.72)    

Outstanding at September 30, 2023

  1  $22.15  $  $12 

Exercisable at September 30, 2023

  1  $22.15  $  $12 

Unvested at September 30, 2023

    $  $  $ 

  

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)
(In thousands, except per share data)
(UNAUDITED)
  

The aggregate intrinsic value is based on the closing price of $32.49 per share of Digimarc common stock on September 30, 2023, which would have been received by the optionees had all of the options with exercise prices less than $32.49 per share been exercised on that date.

 

Restricted Stock Awards Activity

 

The following table presents the unvested RSA activity:

 

      

Weighted

 
      

Average

 
  

Number of

  

Grant Date

 

Three Months Ended September 30, 2023:

 

Shares

  

Fair Value

 

Unvested balance at June 30, 2023

  141  $31.04 

Granted

    $ 

Vested

  (18) $(32.16)

Forfeited

  (1) $(35.39)

Unvested balance at September 30, 2023

  122  $30.84 

 

      

Weighted

 
      

Average

 
  

Number of

  

Grant Date

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023:

 

Shares

  

Fair Value

 

Unvested balance at December 31, 2022

  196  $32.06 

Granted

  45  $22.10 

Vested

  (113) $(29.23)

Forfeited

  (6) $(34.44)

Unvested balance at September 30, 2023

  122  $30.84 

 

The fair value of RSAs vested is as follows:

 

  Three Months Ended September 30,  Nine Months Ended September 30, 
  

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

 

Fair value of RSAs vested

 $613  $949  $2,071  $3,727 

 

Restricted Stock Units Activity

 

The following table presents the unvested RSU activity:

 

      

Weighted

 
      

Average

 
  

Number of

  

Grant Date

 

Three Months Ended September 30, 2023:

 

Shares

  

Fair Value

 

Unvested balance at June 30, 2023

  524  $23.56 

Granted

  9  $33.84 

Vested

  (44) $(24.34)

Forfeited

  (7) $(22.12)

Unvested balance at September 30, 2023

  482  $23.68 

 

      

Weighted

 
      

Average

 
  

Number of

  

Grant Date

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023:

 

Shares

  

Fair Value

 

Unvested balance at December 31, 2022

  370  $24.77 

Granted

  289  $22.86 

Vested

  (117) $(24.43)

Forfeited

  (60) $(24.95)

Unvested balance at September 30, 2023

  482  $23.68 

 

The fair value of RSU awards vested is as follows:

 

  Three Months Ended September 30,  Nine Months Ended September 30, 
  

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

 

Fair value of RSU awards vested

 $1,486  $1,570  $3,313  $1,903 

    

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)
(In thousands, except per share data)
(UNAUDITED)
  

Performance Stock Units Activity

 

The following table presents the unvested PSU activity:

 

      

Weighted

 
      

Average

 
  

Number of

  

Grant Date

 

Three Months Ended September 30, 2023:

 

Shares

  

Fair Value

 

Unvested balance at June 30, 2023

  192  $29.01 

Change in units based on performance expectations

    $ 

Granted

    $ 

Vested

    $ 

Forfeited

    $ 

Unvested balance at September 30, 2023

  192  $29.01 

 

      

Weighted

 
      

Average

 
  

Number of

  

Grant Date

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023:

 

Shares

  

Fair Value

 

Unvested balance at December 31, 2022

  67  $31.92 

Change in units based on performance expectations

  (6) $(32.02)

Granted

  134  $27.75 

Vested

  (2) $(32.02)

Forfeited

  (1) $(32.02)

Unvested balance at September 30, 2023

  192  $29.01 

 

The fair value of PSU awards vested is as follows:

 

  Three Months Ended September 30,  Nine Months Ended September 30, 
  

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

 

Fair value of PSU awards vested

 $  $  $54  $ 

 

 

6. Shareholders' Equity

 

Registered Direct Offering

 

On April 5, 2022, the Company entered into purchase agreements with certain investors providing for the issuance and sale by the Company of 2,250 common shares in a registered direct offering. The common shares were offered at a price of $25.90 per share, and the gross cash proceeds to the Company were $58,275. The Company incurred $55 of legal costs related to the offering. The closing of the registered direct offering occurred on April 7, 2022.

   

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)
(In thousands, except per share data)
(UNAUDITED)
    
 

7. Earnings Per Share

 

The Company calculates basic and diluted earnings per share in accordance with ASC 260, "Earnings Per Share," using the treasury stock method. 

 

Basic earnings per share excludes dilution and is calculated by dividing earnings by the weighted-average number of shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share is calculated by dividing earnings by the weighted-average number of shares, as adjusted for the potentially dilutive effect of stock options and unvested RSAs, RSUs, and PSUs. The dilutive effect of stock options and unvested RSAs, RSUs, and PSUs is determined using the treasury stock method.

 

The following table reconciles earnings (loss) per share:

 

  Three Months Ended September 30,  Nine Months Ended September 30, 
  

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

 

Basic Earnings (Loss) per Share:

                

Net loss — basic

 $(10,723) $(14,930) $(35,386) $(47,350)

Weighted average shares outstanding — basic

  20,217   19,721   20,158   18,877 

Basic loss per share

 $(0.53) $(0.76) $(1.76) $(2.51)
                 

Diluted Earnings (Loss) per Share:

                

Net loss — diluted

 $(10,723) $(14,930) $(35,386) $(47,350)

Weighted average shares outstanding — diluted

  20,217   19,721   20,158   18,877 

Diluted loss per share

 $(0.53) $(0.76) $(1.76) $(2.51)

 

The following table indicates the stock equivalents related to stock options and unvested RSAs, RSUs, and PSUs that were anti-dilutive and excluded from diluted earnings (loss) per share calculations:

 

  Three Months Ended September 30,  Nine Months Ended September 30, 
  

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

 

Anti-dilutive shares due to:

                

Exercise prices higher than the average market price

     51      50 

Net loss

  237      110    

 

 

8. Trade Accounts Receivable

 

Trade Accounts Receivable

 

Trade accounts receivable are recorded at the contractual or invoiced amount.

 

  

September 30,

  

December 31,

 
  

2023

  

2022

 

Trade accounts receivable, current

 $7,156  $5,541 

Trade accounts receivable, long-term

  12   37 

Allowance for doubtful accounts

  (114)  (114)

Trade accounts receivable, net

 $7,054  $5,464 

Unpaid deferred revenue included in trade accounts receivable

 $1,964  $2,183 

  

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)
(In thousands, except per share data)
(UNAUDITED)
  

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

 

The Company's accounts receivable are subject to concentrations of credit risk. The Company maintains an allowance for its doubtful accounts receivable to reflect any estimated credit losses. This allowance is evaluated each quarter on a customer by customer basis and considers historical write-off experience with each customer, the number of days that any delinquent invoices are past due, and an evaluation of the potential risk of loss associated with any delinquent accounts. The Company records the allowance in "general and administrative" expense in the Consolidated Statements of Operations, up to the amount of revenue recognized to date for each account. Any incremental allowance is recorded as an offset to "deferred revenue" in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Account receivables are written off and charged against the recorded allowance when the Company has exhausted collection efforts without success.

 

Unpaid Deferred Revenue

 

The unpaid deferred revenue that is included in trade accounts receivable is billed in accordance with the provisions of the contracts with the Company's customers.

 

Major Customers

 

The following customers accounted for 10% or more of trade accounts receivable, net:

 

 

September 30,

 

December 31,

 
 

2023

 

2022

 

Company A

39%

  55%

Company B

22%

  * 

Company C

11%

  * 

*         Less than 10%

 

9. Business Combination

 

On January 3, 2022, the Company completed its acquisition of EVRYTHNG, a London-based product cloud company. The aggregate preliminary purchase price for the acquisition was $36,634, which included the fair value of the 772 shares issued of common stock of the Company of $31,519 and the warrants issued to purchase 231 shares of common stock of the Company of $1,601. The fair value of the warrants was determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model using the Company's stock price on the date of issuance of $40.84, the strike price on the warrants of $36.56 and expected volatility of 60%. All of the warrants expired in 2022 unexercised. The aggregate preliminary purchase price also included $3,986 of cash paid by the Company to pay closing costs on behalf of the EVRYTHNG sellers, less cash acquired of $474. A portion of the consideration was held back by the Company to secure any post-closing adjustments to the initial consideration and the indemnification obligations of the EVRYTHNG sellers.

 

In August 2022, the Company issued 22 additional shares of common stock of the Company at the fair value of $872, that were originally held back for post-closing adjustments.

 

In January 2023, the Company issued 10 additional shares of common stock of the Company at the fair value of $428, that were originally held back for indemnification obligations.

 

The Company entered into a Loan Agreement with EVRYTHNG (the "Loan Agreement") on December 10, 2021 pursuant to the terms of the acquisition. The Loan Agreement provided a loan facility of $2,000 to EVRYTHNG at an interest rate of 1% per annum. The original loan maturity date was  December 9, 2022. The loan balance of $2,001 on January 3, 2022, was included in the purchase price allocation below, as the liability was assumed by the combined company. 

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)
(In thousands, except per share data)
(UNAUDITED)
 

The following table presents the final purchase price allocation:

 

  

Purchase Price

 
  

Allocation

 
  

January 3, 2022

 

Trade accounts receivable, net

 $762 

Other current assets

  2,178 

Property and equipment, net

  99 

Lease right of use assets and other long-term assets

  484 

Intangibles

  35,720 

Goodwill

  7,970 

Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities

  (5,395)

Deferred revenue

  (1,678)

Loan payable to related party

  (2,001)

Lease liability and other long-term liabilities

  (205)

Total purchase price

 $37,934 

 

The Company allocated $35,720 of the purchase price to intangible assets, which consisted of $24,170 of developed technology and $11,550 of customer relationships. Goodwill recognized of $7,970 from the acquisition was primarily attributed to an assembled workforce and expected synergies. The Company incurred transaction costs related to the acquisition of $447 in 2022. 

 

Developed Technology

 

Developed technology primarily consists of intellectual property of proprietary software products and platforms that are marketed for sale. The Company valued the developed technology by applying the cost method. The significant assumption and estimate used under the cost method was development costs. The Company is amortizing the developed technology intangible asset on a straight-line basis over an estimated useful life of five years.

 

Customer Relationships

 

The Company recorded the customer relationships intangible asset separately from goodwill based on a determination of the length, strength and contractual nature of the relationships that EVRYTHNG shared with its customers. The Company valued the single group of customer relationships using the multi-period excess earnings method, which is an income approach. The significant assumptions used in the income approach include estimates about future expected cash flows from customer contracts, the customer attrition rate and the discount rate. The Company is amortizing the customer relationships intangible asset on a straight-line basis over an estimated useful life of 10 years.

 

The following unaudited pro forma consolidated results of operations include the financial results of Digimarc and EVRYTHNG assuming the acquisition was completed on January 1, 2022, the beginning of the earliest period presented. Pro forma adjustments are primarily comprised of transaction expenses. The pro forma results of operations are presented for informational purposes only and are not indicative of the results of operations that would have been achieved or of results that may occur in the future.

 

  Three Months Ended September 30,  Nine Months Ended September 30, 
  

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

 

Revenue

 $8,994  $7,821  $25,567  $22,979 

Net loss

 $(10,723) $(14,930) $(35,386) $(46,903)

Loss per share:

                

Basic

 $(0.53) $(0.76) $(1.76) $(2.54)

Diluted

 $(0.53) $(0.76) $(1.76) $(2.54)

  

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)
(In thousands, except per share data)
(UNAUDITED)
    
 

10. Property and Equipment

 

Property and equipment are stated at cost. Repairs and maintenance are charged to expense when incurred.

 

Depreciation on property and equipment is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, generally two to ten years. Leasehold improvements are depreciated using the straight-line method over the shorter of the estimated useful life or the lease term.

 

  

September 30,

  

December 31,

 
  

2023

  

2022

 

Office furniture and fixtures

 $1,435  $1,613 

Software

  5,483   5,747 

Equipment

  2,523   4,785 

Leasehold improvements

  1,858   1,861 

Gross property and equipment

  11,299   14,006 

Less accumulated depreciation

  (9,643)  (11,616)

Property and equipment, net

 $1,656  $2,390 

 

 

11. Goodwill

 

The Company performs its annual goodwill impairment test during the second quarter of each fiscal year or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may exceed the fair value. If the carrying value exceeds the estimated fair value, an impairment is recorded. The Company operates as a single reporting unit. The Company estimates the fair value of its single reporting unit using a market approach, which takes into account the Company's market capitalization plus an estimated control premium. No impairment charges were recorded for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022.

 

Balance at December 31, 2022

 $8,229 

Currency translation adjustments

  94 

Balance at September 30, 2023

 $8,323 

 

 

12. Intangibles

 

Intangible assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. No impairment charges were recorded for the nine months ended  September 30, 2023 and 2022.

 

Patent costs associated with the application and award of patents in the U.S. and various other countries are capitalized and amortized on a straight-line basis over the term of the patents as determined at the award date, which varies depending on the pendency period of the application, but generally approximates seventeen years.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)
(In thousands, except per share data)
(UNAUDITED)
    

Amortization of intangible assets acquired is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets.

 

  

Estimated Life

  

September 30,

  

December 31,

 
  

(years)

  

2023

  

2022

 

Capitalized patent costs

  ~17  $9,291  $10,646 
             

Intangible assets acquired:

            

Purchased intellectual property

  10   250   250 

Developed technology

  5   21,871   21,661 

Customer relationships

  10   10,451   10,351 

Gross intangible assets

      41,863   42,908 

Accumulated amortization

      (12,886)  (9,738)

Intangibles, net

     $28,977  $33,170 

 

The amortization of capitalized patent costs, purchased intellectual property, and developed technology is recorded in "cost of revenue" and the amortization of customer relationships is recorded in "operating expenses" in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

 

Amortization expense on intangible assets was as follows:

 

 Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
 

2023

2022

2023

2022

Amortization expense

$1,550$1,496$4,579$4,756

 

For intangible assets recorded at September 30, 2023, the estimated future aggregate amortization expense for the years ending December 31, 2023 through December 31, 2027 is as follows:

 

 

Amortization

As of September 30, 2023

Expense

Remaining in 2023

$1,492

2024

$5,967

2025

$5,946

2026

$5,913

2027

$1,504

 

 

13. Leases

 

The Company leases office space in Beaverton, Oregon. The term of the lease runs through March 2024, with remaining rent payments as of September 30, 2023, totaling $435 plus operating expenses, payable in monthly installments. The Company stopped using this office space as its corporate headquarters in March 2022 and is marketing the office space for sublease.

 

The Company entered into a sublease agreement and lease extension agreement for another facility in Beaverton, Oregon in February 2022 to move the Company's corporate headquarters. The term of the sublease and lease extension runs through September 2030, with remaining rent payments as of September 30, 2023, totaling $8,756 plus operating expenses, payable in monthly installments. The first 26 months of rent payments and operating expenses are abated to cover the remaining lease term on the Company's prior corporate headquarters.

 

The Company leased office space in London, England under a lease entered into by EVRYTHNG in July 2019. The term of the lease ended in July 2023, with no remaining rent payments as of September 30, 2023.

 

The Company accounts for leases in accordance with ASC 842, "Leases."

 

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DIGIMARC CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)
(In thousands, except per share data)
(UNAUDITED)
    

All of the Company's leases are operating leases. The following table provides additional details of leases presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets:

 

  

September 30,

  

December 31,

 
  

2023

  

2022

 

Lease right of use assets

 $4,108  $4,720 

Lease liabilities, current

 $468  $939 

Lease liabilities, long-term

 $6,170  $5,977 
         

Weighted-average remaining life (in years)

  6.6   6.7 

Weighted-average discount rate

  9%  9%

 

The current lease liabilities are included in "accounts payable and other accrued liabilities" in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

 

The carrying value of the lease right of use assets is evaluated for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable. The Company recorded an "impairment of lease right of use assets and leasehold improvements" of $250 and $574 in the Consolidated Statements of Operations in the second quarter of 2023 and the first quarter of 2022, respectively. The impairment was initially triggered when the Company vacated its prior corporate headquarters. The impairment charges were determined by comparing the carrying value of the assets to the net present value of estimated cash flows from the future sublease of the office space over the remaining lease term.

 

Operating lease expense is included in "operating expenses" in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and in "cash flows from operating activities" in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. The operating leases include variable lease payments, which are included in operating lease expense. Additional details of the Company's operating leases are presented in the following tables:

 

  Three Months Ended September 30,  Nine Months Ended September 30, 
  

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

 

Operating lease expense

 $347  $498  $1,189  $1,422 

Cash paid for operating leases

 $260  $395  $909  $1,185 

 

The table below reconciles the aggregate cash payment obligations for the next five years and total of the remaining years for the operating lease liability recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of September 30, 2023:

 

  

Cash

 
  

Payment

 

As of September 30, 2023:

 

Obligations

 

Remaining in 2023

 $219 

2024

  1,186 

2025

  1,317 

2026

  1,356 

2027

  1,397 

Thereafter

  3,751 

Total lease payments

  9,226 

Imputed interest

  (2,588)

Total minimum lease payments

 $6,638 

       

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)
(In thousands, except per share data)
(UNAUDITED)
     
 

  

 

14. Other Income

 

The following table provides information about other income, net:

 

  Three Months Ended September 30,  Nine Months Ended September 30, 
  

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

 

Interest income

 $423  $249  $1,283  $340 

Refundable tax credit

  120   376   526   878 

Foreign currency gains (losses)

  (65)  (6)  58   (19)

Other income

     4   3   15 

Total other income, net

 $478  $623  $1,870  $1,214 

 

 

15. Income Taxes

 

The provision for income taxes reflects current taxes and deferred taxes. The effective tax rate for each of the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 was 0% and 0%, respectively.

 

The valuation allowance against net deferred tax assets as of September 30, 2023, was $92,888, an increase of $9,888 from $83,000 as of December 31, 2022. The Company continues to provide for a valuation allowance to offset its net deferred tax assets until such time it is more likely than not the tax assets or portions thereof will be realized.

 

An excess tax benefit of $436 and an excess tax deficiency of $803 were recognized in the provision for income taxes for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively, which were offset by $436 and $803 of valuation allowance, respectively. 

 

Excess tax deficiencies of $2,355 and $3,170 were recognized in the provision for income taxes for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively, which were offset by $2,355 and $3,170 of valuation allowance, respectively. 

 

 

16. Commitments and Contingencies

 

Certain of the Company's contracts include an indemnification provision for claims from third parties relating to infringement of intellectual property. Such indemnification provisions are accounted for in accordance with ASC 450, "Contingencies." To date, there have been no claims made under such indemnification provisions.

 

The Company is subject from time to time to other legal proceedings and claims arising in the ordinary course of business. At this time, the Company does not believe that the resolution of any such matters will have a material adverse effect on its consolidated financial statements.

 

 

  

 

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

 

The following Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations contains forward-looking statements relating to future events or the future financial performance of Digimarc that involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements. See the discussion regarding forward-looking statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q under the caption "Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995."

 

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and the related notes and other financial information appearing elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Readers are also urged to carefully review and consider the disclosures made in Part II, Item 1A (Risk Factors) of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and in the audited consolidated financial statements and related notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 filed on March 2, 2023 (our "2022 Annual Report"), and other reports and filings we have made with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC").

 

Unless the context otherwise requires, references in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to "Company," "Digimarc," "we," "our" and "us" refer to Digimarc Corporation.

 

All dollar amounts within the tables are in thousands. The percentages within the tables may not sum to 100% due to rounding.

 

Digimarc, Digimarc Barcode, The Barcode of Everything, Barcode of Everything, and the circle-d logo are registered trademarks of Digimarc Corporation. EVRYTHNG and EVRYTHNG PRODUCT CLOUD are registered trademarks of EVRYTHNG Limited ("EVRYTHNG"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Digimarc. 

 

Overview

 

Digimarc Corporation is a global leader in product digitization and digital media identification, delivering business value across industries through unique identities and cloud-based solutions. Our technology highlights a product's journey to provide greater visibility into all relevant product data, allowing companies to make more intelligent business decisions.

 

The Digimarc Illuminate platform is a distinctive software as a service (SaaS) cloud-based platform for digitizing products and aggregating their interactions. Product digitization, the act of creating and connecting a digital twin to a physical or digital item via a digital watermark, Quick Response ("QR") code, and/or other digital carrier, enables products to connect with the web and interact with consumers and digital devices. The product's digital twin that comprises events and attributes from and about the product can be customized and automated to deliver unique experiences that benefits customers, brands, retailers, and other stakeholders across a wide variety of digital applications, while capturing a record of every interaction.

 

The Digimarc product suite is built on top of the Digimarc Illuminate platform to address specific business needs and power a trusted and scalable ecosystem in areas like automation, consumer trust and authenticity, and sustainability. All of our products are complementary to each other, providing exponential benefits when combined. By enabling customers to create and connect digital twins to physical and digital items, our technologies provide many benefits, including:

 

 

Digimarc Validate supports authenticity in the physical and digital worlds to help ensure online interactions can be trusted and that real products and digital assets are genuine and in the right place. Our technology protects digital images, audio, product packaging, and other physical items by delivering exclusive, covert digital watermarks and/or QR codes and a cloud-based record of product authentication information. In addition, consumer engagement capabilities provide a direct digital communications channel with consumers.

 

 

Digimarc Engage unlocks an interactive communications channel connecting brands and consumers. Our technology activates products and media through on-package QR codes or digital watermarks, enabling consumers to scan for more information. Combined with cloud-based rules, brands can deliver contextually relevant content based on time, location, and more.

 

 

Digimarc Recycle increases the recyclability of products and packaging. Our technology activates products and packaging with covert digital watermarks to improve accuracy and performance in recycling facilities. In addition, consumer engagement capabilities deliver a direct digital communications channel with consumers, and a cloud-based record of recycling information provides new insights.

 

 

Digimarc Retail Experience helps brands meet the evolving needs of retail partners and consumers. Our technology leverages covert digital watermarks and on-package QR codes to provide an easier, frictionless shopping experience and to comply with upcoming industry standards. In addition, consumer engagement capabilities deliver a direct digital communication channel with consumers.

  

  

Digimarc has maintained a relationship with a consortium of central banks (the "Central Banks") for over 24 years, providing trusted technology to help deter digital counterfeiting of currency. The relationship was the first commercially successful large-scale use of our technologies and protects billions of banknotes in circulation globally.

 

To protect our inventions, we have implemented an extensive intellectual property protection program that relies on a combination of patent, copyright, trademark and trade secret laws, and nondisclosure agreements and other contracts. We seek patent protection for our inventions to differentiate our products and technologies, mitigate infringement risks, and develop opportunities for licensing. Our intellectual property contains many innovations in digital watermarking, content and object recognition, product authentication, and related fields. Our broad patent portfolio covers a wide range of methods, applications, system architectures and processes. As a result, we believe we have one of the world's most extensive patent portfolios in digital watermarking and related fields, with approximately 870 U.S. and foreign patents granted and applications pending as of September 30, 2023. The patents in our portfolio each have a life of approximately 20 years from the patent's effective filing date.

 

On January 3, 2022, we completed the acquisition of EVRYTHNG. The EVRYTHNG Product Cloud allows the combined company to offer a complete software as a service product digitization platform to existing customers and prospective customers. The aggregate consideration for the acquisition was 804 thousand shares of common stock of the Company and warrants to purchase 231 thousand shares of common stock of the Company. The warrants expired unexercised. We also paid $4.0 million of closing costs on behalf of the EVRYTHNG sellers. The financial results of EVRYTHNG are consolidated with Digimarc's financial results for the post-acquisition period.

 

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

 

Detailed information about our critical accounting policies and estimates is set forth in Part III, Item 15 of our 2022 Annual Report ("Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules"), in "Note 1: Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies," which is incorporated by reference into this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

 

    

Results of Operations

 

The following table presents Consolidated Statements of Operations data for the periods indicated as a percentage of total revenue. The Consolidated Statements of Operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 reflect the operating results of EVRYTHNG from January 3, 2022, the date the acquisition closed, through September 30, 2022.

 

Unless stated otherwise, all references in this Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations relate to the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2023, and all changes discussed with respect to such periods reflect changes compared to the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2022.

 

    Three Months Ended September 30,     Nine Months Ended September 30,  
   

2023

   

2022

   

2023

   

2022

 

Percentages are percent of total revenue

                               

Revenue:

                               

Subscription

    53 %     52 %     52 %     48 %

Service

    47       48       48       52  

Total revenue

    100       100       100       100  

Cost of revenue:

                               

Subscription (1)

    8       13       9       13  

Service (1)

    22       20       22       23  

Amortization expense on acquired intangible assets

    13       13       13       15  

Total cost of revenue

    42       47       44       50  

Gross profit

    58       53       56       50  

Operating expenses:

                               

Sales and marketing

    60       98       66       103  

Research, development and engineering

    70       97       79       86  

General and administrative

    49       53       52       65  

Amortization expense on acquired intangible assets

    3       4       3       4  

Impairment of lease right of use assets and leasehold improvements

                1       2  

Total operating expenses

    182       252       202       261  

Operating loss

    (124 )     (199 )     (145 )     (211 )

Other income, net

    5       8       7       5  

Loss before income taxes

    (119 )     (191 )     (138 )     (206 )

Provision for income taxes

    (1 )     (— )     (— )     (— )

Net loss

    (119 )%     (191 )%     (138 )%     (206 )%

 


(1)

Cost of revenue for Subscription and Service excludes Amortization expense on acquired intangible assets.

 

Summary

 

Total revenue for the three month period ended September 30, 2023, increased $1.2 million, or 15%, to $9.0 million, compared to $7.8 million for the corresponding three month period ended September 30, 2022. The increase in revenue primarily reflects $0.7 million of higher subscription revenue from new and existing commercial contracts and $0.6 million of higher service revenue due to a larger annual budget from the Central Banks for project work in 2023 than in 2022.

 

Total revenue for the nine month period ended September 30, 2023, increased $2.6 million, or 11%, to $25.6 million, compared to $23.0 million for the corresponding nine month period ended September 30, 2022. The increase in revenue primarily reflects $3.0 million of higher subscription revenue from new and existing commercial contracts and $1.3 million of higher service revenue due to a larger annual budget from the Central Banks for project work in 2023 than in 2022, partially offset by $0.9 million of lower subscription revenue as a result of sunsetting our Piracy Intelligence product in 2022 and $0.8 million of lower service revenue from HolyGrail recycling projects.

 

Total operating expenses for the three month period ended September 30, 2023, decreased $3.3 million, or 17%, to $16.4 million, compared to $19.7 million for the corresponding three month period ended September 30, 2022. The decrease in operating expenses primarily reflects $1.4 million of lower severance costs incurred for organizational changes, $1.1 million of lower compensation costs due to lower headcount, partially offset by annual compensation adjustments, and $0.6 million of lower contractor and consulting expenses.

 

Total operating expenses for the nine month period ended September 30, 2023, decreased $8.5 million, or 14%, to $51.5 million, compared to $60.0 million for the corresponding nine month period ended September 30, 2022. The decrease in operating expenses primarily reflects $4.4 million of lower compensation costs due to lower headcount, partially offset by annual compensation adjustments, and lower expenses for contractors and consultants of $1.6 million, travel and training of $0.9 million, legal of $0.6 million, recruiting of $0.6 million, and facilities of $0.6 million, partially offset by $0.7 million of higher severance costs incurred for organizational changes.

 

  

Revenue

 

   

Three Months Ended September 30,

   

Dollar

   

Percent

   

Nine Months Ended September 30,

   

Dollar

   

Percent

 
   

2023

   

2022

   

Increase/(Decrease)

   

Increase/(Decrease)

   

2023

   

2022

   

Increase/(Decrease)

   

Increase/(Decrease)

 

Revenue:

                                                               

Subscription

  $ 4,811     $ 4,086     $ 725       18 %   $ 13,374     $ 11,121     $ 2,253       20 %

Service

    4,183       3,735       448       12 %     12,193       11,858       335       3 %

Total

  $ 8,994     $ 7,821     $ 1,173       15 %   $ 25,567     $ 22,979     $ 2,588       11 %

Revenue (as % of total revenue):

                                                               

Subscription

    53 %     52 %                     52 %     48 %                

Service

    47 %     48 %                     48 %     52 %                

Total

    100 %     100 %                     100 %     100 %                

 

Subscription

 

Subscription revenue consists primarily of revenue earned from subscription fees for access to our software as a service platform and products and, to a lesser extent, licensing fees for our software products. The majority of subscription contracts are recurring, paid in advance and recognized over the term of the subscription, which is typically one to three years.

 

The $0.7 million increase in subscription revenue for the three month period ended September 30, 2023, compared to the corresponding three month period ended September 30, 2022, primarily reflects $0.7 million of higher subscription revenue from new and existing commercial contracts.

 

The $2.3 million increase in subscription revenue for the nine month period ended September 30, 2023, compared to the corresponding nine month period ended September 30, 2022, primarily reflects $3.0 million of higher subscription revenue from new and existing commercial contracts, partially offset by $0.9 million of lower subscription revenue as a result of sunsetting our Piracy Intelligence product in 2022.

 

Service

 

Service revenue consists primarily of revenue earned from the performance of software development services and, to a lesser extent, professional services. The majority of software development contracts are structured as time and materials agreements. Revenue for services is generally recognized as the services are performed. Billing for services rendered generally occurs within one month after the services are provided. Service contracts can range from days to several years in length. Our contract with the Central Banks, which accounts for the majority of our service revenue, has a contract term through December 31, 2029. The contract is subject to work plans that are reviewed and agreed upon quarterly. The contract provides for predetermined billing rates, which are adjusted annually to account for cost of living variables, and provides for the reimbursement of third party costs incurred to support the work plans.

 

The $0.4 million increase in service revenue for the three month period ended September 30, 2023, compared to the corresponding three month period ended September 30, 2022, primarily reflects $0.6 million of higher service revenue from the Central Banks. 

 

The $0.3 million increase in service revenue for the nine month period ended September 30, 2023, compared to the corresponding nine month period ended September 30, 2022, primarily reflects $1.3 million of higher service revenue from the Central Banks, partially offset by $0.8 million of lower service revenue from HolyGrail recycling projects.

 

Revenue by geography

 

   

Three Months Ended September 30,

   

Dollar

   

Percent

   

Nine Months Ended September 30,

   

Dollar

   

Percent

 
   

2023

   

2022

    Increase/(Decrease)     Increase/(Decrease)    

2023

   

2022

    Increase/(Decrease)     Increase/(Decrease)  

Revenue by geography:

                                                               

Domestic

  $ 2,921     $ 2,889     $ 32       1 %   $ 8,541     $ 7,259     $ 1,282       18 %

International

    6,073       4,932       1,141       23 %     17,026       15,720       1,306       8 %

Total

  $ 8,994     $ 7,821     $ 1,173       15 %   $ 25,567     $ 22,979     $ 2,588       11 %

Revenue (as % of total revenue):

                                                               

Domestic

    32 %     37 %                     33 %     32 %                

International

    68 %     63 %                     67 %     68 %                

Total

    100 %     100 %                     100 %     100 %                

 

  

Domestic

 

The $ 0.0 million increase in domestic revenue for the three month period ended September 30, 2023, compared to the corresponding three month period ended September 30, 2022 was insignificant.

 

The $ 1.3 million increase in domestic revenue for the nine month period ended September 30, 2023, compared to the corresponding nine month period ended September 30, 2022, primarily reflects $1.9 million of higher subscription revenue from new and existing commercial contracts, partially offset by $0.6 million of lower subscription revenue as a result of sunsetting our Piracy Intelligence product in 2022. 

 

International

 

The $ 1.1 million increase in international revenue for the three month period ended September 30, 2023, compared to the corresponding three month period ended September 30, 2022, primarily reflects $0.7 million of higher subscription revenue from new and existing commercial contracts and $0.6 million of higher service revenue from the Central Banks.

 

The $ 1.3 million increase in international revenue for the nine month period ended September 30, 2023, compared to the corresponding nine month period ended September 30, 2022, primarily reflects $1.3 million of higher service revenue from the Central Banks and $1.1 million of higher subscription revenue from new and existing commercial contracts, partially offset by $0.8 million of lower service revenue from HolyGrail recycling projects and $0.3 million of lower subscription revenue as a result of sunsetting our Piracy Intelligence product in 2022

 

Revenue by market

 

   

Three Months Ended September 30,

   

Dollar

   

Percent

   

Nine Months Ended September 30,

   

Dollar

   

Percent

 
   

2023

   

2022

    Increase/(Decrease)     Increase/(Decrease)    

2023

   

2022

    Increase/(Decrease)     Increase/(Decrease)  

Commercial:

                                                               

Subscription

  $ 4,511     $ 3,786     $ 725       19 %   $ 12,474     $ 10,033     $ 2,441       24 %

Service

    213       389       (176 )     (45 )%     849       1,851       (1,002 )     (54 )%

Total Commercial

  $ 4,724     $ 4,175     $ 549       13 %   $ 13,323     $ 11,884     $ 1,439       12 %
                                                                 

Government:

                                                               

Subscription

  $ 300     $ 300     $       %   $ 900     $ 1,088     $ (188 )     (17 )%

Service

    3,970       3,346       624       19 %     11,344       10,007       1,337       13 %

Total Government

  $ 4,270     $ 3,646     $ 624       17 %   $ 12,244     $ 11,095     $ 1,149       10 %

Total

  $ 8,994     $ 7,821     $ 1,173       15 %   $ 25,567     $ 22,979     $ 2,588       11 %

 

Commercial

 

The $0.5 million increase in commercial revenue for the three month period ended September 30, 2023, compared to the corresponding three month period ended September 30, 2022, primarily reflects $0.7 million of higher subscription revenue from new and existing commercial contracts, partially offset by $0.2 million of lower commercial service revenue.

 

The $1.4 million increase in commercial revenue for the nine month period ended September 30, 2023, compared to the corresponding nine month period ended September 30, 2022, primarily reflects $3.0 million of higher subscription revenue from new and existing commercial contracts, partially offset by $0.9 million of lower subscription revenue as a result of sunsetting our Piracy Intelligence product in 2022 and $0.8 million of lower service revenue from HolyGrail recycling projects.

 

Government

 

The $0.6 million increase in government revenue for the three month period ended September 30, 2023, compared to the corresponding three month period ended September 30, 2022, primarily reflects $0.6 million of higher service revenue from the Central Banks.

 

The $1.1 million increase in government revenue for the nine month period ended September 30, 2023, compared to the corresponding nine month period ended September 30, 2022, primarily reflects $1.3 million of higher service revenue from the Central Banks, partially offset by $0.2 million of lower government subscription revenue. 

 

Annual Recurring Revenue ("ARR")

   

As of

 

As of

 

Dollar

 

Percent

 
   

September 30,

 

September 30,

 

Increase

 

Increase

 
   

2023

 

2022

 

(Decrease)

 

(Decrease)

 

ARR

  $ 19,559   $ 12,682   $ 6,877   54 %

 

ARR increased $6.9 million, or 54%, primarily driven by new commercial subscription contracts entered into and increased subscription fees on existing commercial contracts.

 

We provide an ARR performance metric to help investors better understand and assess the performance of our business because our mix of revenue generated from recurring sources has increased in recent years. ARR is calculated as the aggregation of annualized subscription fees from all of our commercial contracts as of the measurement date. ARR does not have any standardized meaning and is therefore unlikely to be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies. ARR should be viewed independently of revenue and deferred revenue and is not intended to be combined with, or to replace, either of those items. ARR is not a forecast and the active contracts at the end of a reporting period used in calculating ARR may or may not be extended or renewed by our customers.

 

Cost of revenue

 

Subscription. Cost of subscription revenue primarily includes:

 

 

internet cloud hosting costs and image search data fees to support our subscription products; and

 

 

amortization of capitalized patent costs and patent maintenance fees.

 

   

Service. Cost of service revenue primarily includes:

 

 

compensation, benefits, incentive compensation in the form of cash and stock-based compensation and related costs of our software developers, quality assurance personnel, professional services team and other personnel where we bill our customers for time and materials costs;

 

 

payments to outside contractors that are billed to customers;

 

 

charges for equipment directly used by customers;

 

 

depreciation for equipment and software directly used by customers; and 

 

 

travel costs that are billed to customers.

 

Amortization expense on acquired intangible assets includes:

 

 

amortization expense recognized on the developed technology intangible asset acquired in the EVRYTHNG acquisition.

 

Gross profit

 

   

Three Months Ended September 30,

   

Dollar

   

Percent

   

Nine Months Ended September 30,

   

Dollar

   

Percent

 
   

2023

   

2022

   

Increase/(Decrease)

   

Increase/(Decrease)

   

2023

   

2022

    Increase/(Decrease)     Increase/(Decrease)  

Gross Profit:

                                                               

Subscription (1)

  $ 4,113     $ 3,080     $ 1,033       34 %   $ 11,110     $ 8,187     $ 2,923       36 %

Service (1)

    2,245       2,133       112       5 %     6,572       6,681       (109 )     (2 )%

Amortization expense on acquired intangible assets

    (1,135 )     (1,048 )     (87 )     (8 )%     (3,346 )     (3,362 )     16       %

Total

  $ 5,223     $ 4,165     $ 1,058       25 %   $ 14,336     $ 11,506     $ 2,830       25 %

Gross Profit Margin:

                                                               

Subscription (1)

    85 %     75 %                     83 %     74 %                

Service (1)

    54 %     57 %                     54 %     56 %                

Total

    58 %     53 %                     56 %     50 %                

 


(1)

Gross Profit and Gross Profit Margin for Subscription and Service excludes Amortization expense on acquired intangible assets.

 

The $1.1 million increase in total gross profit for the three month period ended September 30, 2023, compared to the corresponding three month period ended September 30, 2022, was primarily due to $1.0 million of higher subscription gross profit contribution reflecting higher subscription revenue and a favorable mix of subscription revenue.

 

The $2.8 million increase in total gross profit for the nine month period ended September 30, 2023, compared to the corresponding nine month period ended September 30, 2022, was primarily due to $2.9 million of higher subscription gross profit contribution reflecting higher subscription revenue and a favorable mix of subscription revenue.

 

The increase in subscription gross profit margin, excluding amortization expense on acquired intangible assets, for the three month period ended September 30, 2023, compared to the corresponding three month period ended September 30, 2022, was primarily due to higher subscription revenue combined with a favorable mix of subscription revenue, and lower platform costs.

 

The increase in subscription gross profit margin, excluding amortization expense on acquired intangible assets, for the nine month period ended September 30, 2023, compared to the corresponding nine month period ended September 30, 2022, was primarily due to higher subscription revenue combined with a favorable mix of subscription revenue, and lower platform costs.

 

The decrease in service gross profit margin, excluding amortization expense on acquired intangible assets, for the three month period ended September 30, 2023, compared to the corresponding three month period ended September 30, 2022, was primarily due to a more favorable mix of service revenue in 2022.

 

The decrease in service gross profit margin, excluding amortization expense on acquired intangible assets, for the nine month period ended September 30, 2023, compared to the corresponding nine month period ended September 30, 2022, was primarily due to a more favorable mix of service revenue in 2022.

 

 

Operating expenses

 

Sales and marketing

 

   

Three Months Ended September 30,

   

Dollar

   

Percent

   

Nine Months Ended September 30,

   

Dollar

   

Percent

 
   

2023

   

2022

    Increase/(Decrease)     Increase/(Decrease)    

2023

   

2022

    Increase/(Decrease)     Increase/(Decrease)  

Sales and marketing

  $ 5,366     $ 7,684     $ (2,318 )     (30 )%   $ 16,770     $ 23,702     $ (6,932 )     (29 )%

Sales and marketing (as % of total revenue)

    60 %     98 %                     66 %     103 %                

 

Sales and marketing expenses consist primarily of:

 

 

compensation, benefits, incentive compensation in the form of cash and stock-based compensation and related costs of our sales, marketing, product, operations and customer support personnel;

 

 

travel and market research costs, and costs associated with marketing programs, such as trade shows, public relations and new product launches;

 

 

professional services, consulting and outside contractor costs for sales and marketing and product initiatives; and

 

 

the allocation of facilities and information technology costs.

 

The $2.3 million decrease in sales and marketing expenses for the three month period ended September 30, 2023, compared to the corresponding three month period ended September 30, 2022, was primarily due to:

 

 

decreased severance costs of $1.0 million incurred for organizational changes;

 

 

decreased compensation costs of $0.7 million reflecting lower headcount, partially offset by annual compensation adjustments;

 

 

decreased contractor and consulting expenses of $0.5 million; and

 

 

decreased allocation of facilities and information technology costs of $0.2 million.

 

The $6.9 million decrease in sales and marketing expenses for the nine month period ended September 30, 2023, compared to the corresponding nine month period ended September 30, 2022, was primarily due to:

 

 

decreased compensation costs of $3.8 million reflecting lower headcount, partially offset by annual compensation adjustments;

 

 

decreased allocation of facilities and information technology costs of $1.3 million;

 

 

decreased contractor and consulting expenses of $1.1 million; 

 

 

decreased travel and training expenses of $0.8 million; and

 

 

decreased severance costs of $0.2 million incurred for organizational changes.

 

  

Research, development and engineering

 

   

Three Months Ended September 30,

   

Dollar

   

Percent

   

Nine Months Ended September 30,

   

Dollar

   

Percent

 
   

2023

   

2022

    Increase/(Decrease)     Increase/(Decrease)    

2023

   

2022

    Increase/(Decrease)     Increase/(Decrease)  

Research, development and engineering

  $ 6,308     $ 7,575     $ (1,267 )     (17 )%   $ 20,295     $ 19,731     $ 564       3 %

Research, development and engineering (as % of total revenue)

    70 %     97 %                     79 %     86 %                

 

Research, development and engineering expenses consist primarily of:

 

 

compensation, benefits, incentive compensation in the form of cash and stock-based compensation and related costs of our software developers and quality assurance personnel;

 

 

payments to outside contractors for software development services;

 

 

the purchase of materials and services for product development; and

 

 

the allocation of facilities and information technology costs.

 

The $1.3 million decrease in research, development and engineering expenses for the three month period ended September 30, 2023, compared to the corresponding three month period ended September 30, 2022, was primarily due to:

 

 

decreased compensation costs of $0.9 million reflecting lower headcount, partially offset by annual compensation adjustments;

 

 

decreased severance costs of $0.2 million incurred for organizational changes; and

 

 

decreased allocation of facilities and information technology costs of $0.2 million.

 

The $0.6 million increase in research, development and engineering expenses for the nine month period ended September 30, 2023, compared to the corresponding nine month period ended September 30, 2022, was primarily due to:

 

 

increased severance costs of $0.9 million incurred for organizational changes;

 

 

increased software, hardware and maintenance expenses of $0.5 million;

 

 

increased contractor and consulting expenses of $0.2 million; and

 

 

increased compensation costs of $0.1 million reflecting annual compensation adjustments, partially offset by lower headcount; partially offset by

 

 

decreased allocation of facilities and information technology costs of $1.1 million; and

 

 

decreased recruiting expenses of $0.3 million.

 

 

 

General and administrative

 

   

Three Months Ended September 30,

   

Dollar

   

Percent

   

Nine Months Ended September 30,

   

Dollar

   

Percent

 
   

2023

   

2022

    Increase/(Decrease)     Increase/(Decrease)    

2023

   

2022

    Increase/(Decrease)     Increase/(Decrease)  

General and administrative

  $ 4,433     $ 4,132     $ 301       7 %   $ 13,412     $ 15,027     $ (1,615 )     (11 )%

General and administrative (as % of total revenue)

    49 %     53 %                     52 %     65 %                

 

We incur general and administrative costs in the functional areas of finance, legal, human resources, intellectual property, executive and board of directors. Costs for facilities and information technology are also managed as part of the general and administrative processes and are allocated to this area as well as sales and marketing and research, development and engineering.

 

General and administrative expenses consist primarily of:

 

 

compensation, benefits and incentive compensation in the form of cash and stock-based compensation and related costs of our general and administrative personnel;

 

 

third party and professional fees associated with legal, accounting and human resources functions;

 

 

costs associated with being a public company;

 

 

third party costs, including filing and governmental regulatory fees and outside legal fees and translation costs, related to the filing and maintenance of our intellectual property; and

 

 

infrastructure and centralized costs for facilities and information technology.

 

The $0.3 million increase in general and administrative expenses for the three month period ended September 30, 2023, compared to the corresponding three month period ended September 30, 2022, was primarily due to:

 

 

increased compensation costs of $0.5 million reflecting annual compensation adjustments, partially offset by lower headcount; and

 

 

lower allocation of facilities and information technology costs to other departments of $0.4 million; partially offset by

 

 

decreased contractor and consulting expenses of $0.2 million;

 

 

decreased facilities expenses of $0.2 million; and

 

 

 

decreased severance costs of $0.1 million incurred for organizational changes.

 

The $1.6 million decrease in general and administrative expenses for the nine month period ended September 30, 2023, compared to the corresponding nine month period ended September 30, 2022, was primarily due to:

 

 

decreased compensation costs of $0.8 million reflecting lower headcount, partially offset by annual compensation adjustments;

 

 

decreased contractor and consulting expenses of $0.7 million;      

 

 

decreased legal expenses of $0.6 million; 

 

 

decreased facilities expenses of $0.6 million;

 

 

decreased software, hardware and maintenance expenses of $0.5 million;

 

 

decreased operating taxes of $0.3 million largely reflecting the stamp tax due for the EVRYTHNG acquisition in 2022; and

 

 

decreased recruiting expenses of $0.2 million; partially offset by

 

 

lower allocation of facilities and information technology costs to other departments of $2.4 million.

 

 

Amortization expense on acquired intangible assets

 

   

Three Months Ended September 30,

   

Dollar

   

Percent

   

Nine Months Ended September 30,

   

Dollar

   

Percent

 
   

2023

   

2022

    Increase/(Decrease)     Increase/(Decrease)    

2023

   

2022

    Increase/(Decrease)     Increase/(Decrease)  

Amortization expense on acquired intangible assets

  $ 272     $ 301     $ (29 )     (10 )%   $ 800     $ 964     $ (164 )     (17 )%

Amortization expense on acquired intangible assets (as % of total revenue)

    3 %     4 %                     3 %     4 %                

 

Amortization expense on acquired intangible assets relates to amortization expense recognized on the customer relationships intangible asset acquired in the EVRYTHNG acquisition.

 

The decreases in amortization expense on acquired intangible assets primarily reflect the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates. 

 

Impairment of lease right of use assets and leasehold improvements

 

   

Three Months Ended September 30,

   

Dollar

   

Percent

   

Nine Months Ended September 30,

   

Dollar

   

Percent

 
   

2023

   

2022

    Increase/(Decrease)     Increase/(Decrease)    

2023

   

2022

    Increase/(Decrease)     Increase/(Decrease)  

Impairment of lease right of use assets and leasehold improvements

  $     $     $       %   $ 250     $ 574     $ (324 )     (56 )%

Impairment of lease right of use assets and leasehold improvements (as % of total revenue)

    %     %                     1 %     2 %                

 

The changes in impairment of lease right of use assets and leasehold improvements relates to the differences in the amount of impairment charges recorded for each respective period on our former corporate headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon.

 

Stock-based compensation

 

   

Three Months Ended September 30,

   

Dollar

   

Percent

   

Nine Months Ended September 30,

   

Dollar

   

Percent

 
   

2023

   

2022

    Increase/(Decrease)     Increase/(Decrease)    

2023

   

2022

    Increase/(Decrease)     Increase/(Decrease)  

Cost of revenue

  $ 310     $ 270     $ 40       15 %   $ 866     $ 736     $ 130       18 %

Sales and marketing

    606       1,461       (855 )     (59 )%     1,930       3,354       (1,424 )     (42 )%

Research, development and engineering

    658       916       (258 )     (28 )%     2,269       2,066       203       10 %

General and administrative

    1,118       921       197       21 %     3,081       3,154       (73 )     (2 )%

Total

  $ 2,692     $ 3,568     $ (876 )     (25 )%   $ 8,146     $ 9,310     $ (1,164 )     (13 )%

 

The decrease in stock-based compensation expense for the three month period ended September 30, 2023, compared to the corresponding three month period ended September 30, 2022, was primarily the result of a lower amount of employee equity grants made in 2023 than in 2022 and lower stock-based compensation costs incurred for organizational changes. 

 

The decrease in stock-based compensation expense for the nine month period ended September 30, 2023, compared to the corresponding nine month period ended September 30, 2022, was primarily the result of a lower amount of employee equity grants made in 2023 than in 2022, partially offset by higher stock-based compensation costs incurred for organizational changes. 

 

We anticipate incurring an additional $17.6 million in stock-based compensation expense through September 30, 2027, for stock awards outstanding as of September 30, 2023.

 

 

Other income, net

 

   

Three Months Ended September 30,

   

Dollar

   

Percent

   

Nine Months Ended September 30,

   

Dollar

   

Percent

 
   

2023

   

2022

    Increase/(Decrease)     Increase/(Decrease)    

2023

   

2022

    Increase/(Decrease)     Increase/(Decrease)  

Other income, net

  $ 478     $ 623     $ (145 )     (23 )%   $ 1,870     $ 1,214     $ 656       54 %

Other income, net (as % of total revenue)

    5 %     8 %                     7 %     5 %                

 

The decrease in other income, net for the three month period ended September 30, 2023, compared to the corresponding three month period ended September 30, 2022, was primarily due to lower refundable tax credits, partially offset by higher interest income reflecting higher interest rates on our marketable securities.

 

The increase in other income, net for the nine month period ended September 30, 2023, compared to the corresponding nine month period ended September 30, 2022, was primarily due to higher interest income reflecting higher interest rates on our marketable securities, partially offset by lower refundable tax credits.

 

Income Taxes 

 

The provision for income taxes reflects current taxes and deferred taxes. The effective tax rate for each of the nine month periods ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 was 0% and 0%, respectively. Our effective tax rate is significantly lower than our statutory tax rate because we have a valuation allowance recorded against our deferred tax assets.

 

The valuation allowance against deferred tax assets as of September 30, 2023, was $92.9 million, an increase of $9.9 million from $83.0 million as of December 31, 2022.

 

We continually assess the applicability of a valuation allowance against our deferred tax assets. Based upon the positive and negative evidence available as of September 30, 2023, and largely due to the cumulative loss incurred by us over the last several years, which is considered a significant piece of negative evidence when assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, a valuation allowance is recorded against our deferred tax assets. We will not record tax benefits on any future losses until it is determined that those tax benefits will be realized. Future reversals of the valuation allowance would result in a tax benefit in the period recognized.

 

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

 

The following discussion and analysis includes both financial measures in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP") as well as non-GAAP financial measures. Generally, a non-GAAP financial measure is a numerical measure of a company's performance, financial position or cash flows that exclude amounts that are not normally excluded in the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP. Non-GAAP financial measures should be viewed as supplemental to, and should not be considered as alternatives to, GAAP financial measures. Non-GAAP financial measures may not be indicative of the historical operating results of the Company nor are they intended to be predictive of potential future results. Investors should not consider non-GAAP financial measures in isolation or as substitutes for performance measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. Our management uses and relies on Non-GAAP gross profit, Non-GAAP gross profit margin, Non-GAAP operating expenses, Non-GAAP net loss, and Non-GAAP loss per share (diluted), which are all non-GAAP financial measures. We believe that both management and shareholders benefit from referring to the following non-GAAP financial measures in planning, forecasting and analyzing future periods.

 

Our management uses these non-GAAP financial measures in evaluating its financial and operational decision making and as a means to evaluate period-to-period comparisons. Our management recognizes that the non-GAAP financial measures have inherent limitations because of the described excluded items.

 

We define Non-GAAP gross profit, Non-GAAP gross profit margin, Non-GAAP operating expenses, Non-GAAP net loss, and Non-GAAP loss per share (diluted) excluding the adjustments in the table below. These non-GAAP financial measures are an important measure of our operating performance because they allow management, investors and analysts to evaluate and assess our core operating results from period-to-period after removing non-cash and non-recurring activities that can affect comparability.

 

We have included a reconciliation of our financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP to the most comparable non-GAAP financial measures. We believe that providing the non-GAAP financial measures, together with the reconciliation to GAAP, helps investors make comparisons between us and other companies. In making any comparisons to other companies, investors need to be aware that companies use different non-GAAP measures to evaluate their financial performance. Investors should pay close attention to the specific definition being used and to the reconciliation between such measures and the corresponding GAAP measures provided by each company under applicable SEC rules.

 

 

The following table presents a reconciliation of Non-GAAP gross profit, Non-GAAP gross profit margin, Non-GAAP operating expenses, Non-GAAP net loss, and Non-GAAP loss per share (diluted) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022:

 

   

Three Months Ended September 30,

   

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 
   

2023

   

2022

   

2023

   

2022

 

GAAP gross profit

  $ 5,223     $ 4,165     $ 14,336     $ 11,506  

Amortization of acquired intangible assets

    1,135       1,048       3,346       3,362  

Amortization and write-off of other intangible assets

    143       145       433       430  

Stock-based compensation

    310       270       866       736  

Non-GAAP gross profit

  $ 6,811     $ 5,628     $ 18,981     $ 16,034  

Non-GAAP gross profit margin

    76 %     72 %     74 %     70 %
                                 

GAAP operating expenses

  $ 16,379     $ 19,692     $ 51,527     $ 59,998  

Depreciation and write-off of property and equipment

    (223 )     (316 )     (911 )     (1,036 )

Amortization of acquired intangible assets

    (272 )     (301 )     (800 )     (964 )

Amortization and write-off of other intangible assets

    (228 )     (4 )     (276 )     (63 )

Amortization of lease right of use assets under operating leases

    (94 )     (248 )     (426 )     (768 )

Stock-based compensation

    (2,382 )     (3,298 )     (7,280 )     (8,574 )

Impairment of lease right of use assets and leasehold improvements

                (250 )     (574 )

Acquisition-related expenses

                      (447 )

Non-GAAP operating expenses

  $ 13,180     $ 15,525     $ 41,584     $ 47,572  
                                 

GAAP net loss

  $ (10,723 )   $ (14,930 )   $ (35,386 )   $ (47,350 )

Total adjustments to gross profit

    1,588       1,463       4,645       4,528  

Total adjustments to operating expenses

    3,199       4,167       9,943       12,426  

Non-GAAP net loss

  $ (5,936 )   $ (9,300 )   $ (20,798 )   $ (30,396 )
                                 

GAAP loss per share (diluted)

  $ (0.53 )   $ (0.76 )   $ (1.76 )   $ (2.51 )

Non-GAAP net loss

  $ (5,936 )   $ (9,300 )   $ (20,798 )   $ (30,396 )

Non-GAAP loss per share (diluted)

  $ (0.29 )   $ (0.47 )   $ (1.03 )   $ (1.61 )

 

Non-GAAP gross profit for the three months ended September 30, 2023, increased by $1.2 million compared to the three months ended September 30, 2022. The increase was primarily due to higher subscription and service revenue. 

 

Non-GAAP gross profit for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, increased by $2.9 million compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2022. The increase was primarily due to higher subscription and service revenue. 

 

Non-GAAP gross profit margin for the three months ended September 30, 2023, increased to 76% compared to 72% for the three months ended September 30, 2022. The increase was primarily due to higher subscription revenue combined with a favorable mix of subscription revenue and lower platform costs, partially offset by a more favorable mix of service revenue in 2022.

 

Non-GAAP gross profit margin for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, increased to 74% compared to 70% for the nine months ended September 30, 2022. The increase was primarily due to higher subscription revenue combined with a favorable mix of subscription revenue and lower platform costs, partially offset by a more favorable mix of service revenue in 2022.

 

Non-GAAP operating expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2023, decreased by $2.3 million compared to the three months ended September 30, 2022. The decrease was primarily due to $0.9 million of lower cash compensation costs due to lower headcount, partially offset by annual compensation adjustments, $0.8 million of lower cash severance costs incurred for organizational changes, and $0.6 million of lower contractor and consulting expenses. 

 

Non-GAAP operating expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, decreased by $6.0 million compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2022. The decrease was primarily due to $3.3 million of lower cash compensation costs due to lower headcount, partially offset by annual compensation adjustments, and lower expenses for contractors and consultants of $1.6 million, travel and training of $0.9 million, legal of $0.6 million, and recruiting of $0.6 million, partially offset by $0.7 million of higher cash severance costs incurred for organizational changes. 

 

   

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

   

September 30,

   

December 31,

 
   

2023

   

2022

 

Working capital

  $ 31,429     $ 54,007  

Current ratio (1)

   

3.3:1

     

6.3:1

 

Cash, cash equivalents and short-term marketable securities

  $ 33,331     $ 52,542  

Long-term marketable securities

           

Total cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities

  $ 33,331     $ 52,542  

(1)

The current ratio is calculated by dividing total current assets by total current liabilities.

 

The $19.2 million decrease in cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities at September 30, 2023, from December 31, 2022, resulted primarily from:

 

 

cash used in operations;

 

 

purchases of common stock related to tax withholding in connection with the vesting of restricted stock, restricted stock units, and performance stock units; and

 

 

purchases of property and equipment and capitalized patent costs.

 

Financial instruments that potentially subject us to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities, and trade accounts receivable. We place our cash and cash equivalents with major banks and our marketable securities with major financial institutions. At times deposits may exceed insured limits. Marketable securities primarily include U.S. Treasuries, money market securities, commercial paper, and federal agency notes. Our investment policy requires our portfolio to be invested to ensure that the greater of $3,000 or 7% of the invested funds will be available within 30 days' notice.

 

Other than cash used for operating needs, which may include short-term marketable securities, our investment policy limits our credit exposure to any one financial institution or type of financial instrument by limiting the maximum of 5% of our cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities or $1,000, whichever is greater, to be invested in any one issuer except for the U.S. government, U.S. federal agencies and U.S. backed securities, which have no limits, at the time of purchase. Our investment policy also limits our credit exposure by limiting to a maximum of 40% of our cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities, or $15,000, whichever is greater, to be invested in any one industry category (e.g., financial, energy, etc.) at the time of purchase. As a result, we believe our credit risk associated with cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities to be minimal.

 

Operating Cash Flow

 

The components of cash flows used in operating activities were:

 

  Nine Months Ended September 30,  

Dollar

 

Percent

 
 

2023

 

2022

 

Increase/(Decrease)

 

Increase/(Decrease)

 

Net loss

$ (35,386 ) $ (47,350 ) $ (11,964 )   (25 )%

Non-cash items

  14,588     16,507     1,919     12 %

Changes in operating assets and liabilities

  4,119     (6,045 )   (10,164 )   (168 )%

Net cash used in operating activities

$ (16,679 ) $ (36,888 ) $ (20,209 )   (55 )%

 

Cash flows used in operating activities for the nine month period ended September 30, 2023, decreased by $20.2 million, compared to the corresponding nine month period ended September 30, 2022, primarily as a result of a $12.0 million lower net loss and $10.2 million from favorable changes in operating assets and liabilities, partially offset by $1.9 million of lower non-cash items included in net loss. The changes in operating assets and liabilities are largely due to the timing and amount of customer receipts. The change in non-cash items primarily reflects lower stock-based compensation expense, amortization expense, and impairment on lease right of use assets.

 

Cash flows provided by investing activities for the nine month period ended September 30, 2023, compared to the corresponding nine month period ended September 30, 2022, increased by $10.6 million. The increase primarily reflects higher net proceeds from maturities of marketable securities, $3.5 million of net cash paid for the acquisition of EVRYTHNG in January 2022, and lower purchases of property and equipment. 

 

Cash flows from financing activities for the nine month period ended September 30, 2023, compared to the corresponding nine month period ended September 30, 2022, decreased by $58.7 million. The decrease primarily reflects the impact of the $58.2 million of net proceeds we raised from our registered direct stock offering in April 2022. 

 

  

Future Cash Expectations

 

We believe that our current cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities balances will satisfy our projected working capital and capital expenditure requirements for at least the next 12 months.

 

Registered Direct Offering

 

On April 5, 2022, we entered into purchase agreements with certain investors providing for the issuance and sale by us of 2.25 million common shares in a registered direct stock offering. The common shares were offered at a price of $25.90 per share, and the gross cash proceeds to us were $58.3 million. We incurred $0.1 million of legal costs related to the offering. The closing of the registered direct offering occurred on April 7, 2022.

 

Shelf Registration

 

On June 23, 2023, we filed a new shelf registration statement on Form S-3 that included $34.6 million of unsold securities from our prior shelf registration statement filed on June 5, 2020. The prior shelf registration expired on July 24, 2023. The new shelf registration statement became effective on July 19, 2023, and expires on July 19, 2026. Under the new shelf registration statement, we may sell securities in one or more offerings up to $100.0 million. As of September 30, 2023, $100.0 million remained available under the new shelf registration statement.

 

Equity Distribution Agreement

 

On May 16, 2019, we entered into an Equity Distribution Agreement, whereby we may sell from time to time through Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, as our sales agent, our common stock having an aggregate offering price of up to $30,000. Wells Fargo Securities, LLC will receive from us a commission equal to 2.50% of the gross sales price per share of common stock for shares having an aggregate offering price of up to $10.0 million, and a commission of 2.25% of the gross sales price per share of common stock thereafter, for shares sold under the Equity Distribution Agreement. We did not sell any shares under this Equity Distribution Agreement during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022. As of September 30, 2023, $1.9 million remains available for future issuance under the Equity Distribution Agreement.

 

We may sell shares under the shelf registration and/or use similar or other financing means to raise working capital in the future, if necessary, to support continued investment in our growth initiatives. We may also raise capital in the future to fund acquisitions and/or investments in complementary businesses, technologies or product lines. If it becomes necessary to obtain additional financing, we may not be able to do so, or if these funds are available, they may not be available on satisfactory terms.

 

 

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995

 

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), and Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933. Words such as "may," "might," "plan," "should," "could," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "believe," "project," "forecast," "estimate," "continue," and variations of such terms or similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements, or other statements made by us, are made based on our expectations and beliefs concerning future events impacting us, and are subject to uncertainties and factors (including those specified below), which are difficult to predict and, in many instances, are beyond our control. As a result, our actual results could differ materially from those expressed in or implied by any such forward-looking statements, and investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such statements. We believe that the following factors, among others (including those described in Item 1A. "Risk Factors" of our 2022 Annual Report), could affect our future performance and the liquidity and value of our securities and cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements made by us. Forward-looking statements include but are not limited to statements relating to:

 

 

our expectations regarding the acquisition of EVRYTHNG and its impact on our business;

 

 

the concentration of most of our revenue among few customers;

 

 

and the trends and sources of future revenue;

 

 

anticipated successful advocacy of our technology by our partners;

 

 

our belief regarding the global deployment of our products;

 

 

our beliefs regarding potential outcomes of participating in the HolyGrail initiative and the utility of our products in the recycling industry;

 

 

our ESG projects and ESG Impact Report;

 

 

our future level of investment in our business, including investment in research, development and engineering of products and technology, development of our intellectual property, sales growth initiatives and development of new market opportunities;

 

 

anticipated expenses, costs, margins, provision for income taxes and investment activities in the foreseeable future;

 

 

our assumptions and expectations related to stock awards;

 

 

our belief that we have one of the world's most extensive patent portfolios in digital watermarking and related fields;

 

 

anticipated effect of our adoption of accounting pronouncements;

 

 

our beliefs regarding our critical accounting policies;

 

 

our expectations regarding the impact of accounting pronouncements issued but not yet adopted;

 

 

anticipated revenue to be generated from current contracts, renewals, and as a result of new programs;

 

 

our estimates, judgments and assumptions related to impairment testing;

 

 

variability of contracted arrangements in response to changes in circumstances underlying the original contractual arrangements;

 

 

business opportunities that could require that we seek additional financing and our ability to do so;

 

 

the size and growth of our markets and our assumptions and beliefs related to those markets;

 

 

the existence of international growth opportunities and our future investment in such opportunities;

 

 

our expected short-term and long-term liquidity positions;

 

 

our capital expenditure and working capital requirements and our ability to fund our capital expenditure and working capital needs through cash flow from operations or financing;

 

 

our expectations regarding our ability to meet future financial obligations as they become due within the coming fiscal year;

 

 

the effect of computerized trading on our stock price;

 

 

capital market conditions, our expectations regarding credit risk exposure, interest rate volatility and other limitations on the availability of capital, which could have an impact on our cost of capital and our ability to access the capital markets;

  

 

 

our use of cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities in upcoming quarters and the possibility that our deposits of cash and cash equivalents with major banks and financial institutions may exceed insured limits;

 

 

the strength of our competitive position and our ability to innovate and enhance our competitive differentiation;

 

 

our beliefs related to our existing facilities;

 

 

protection, development and monetization of our intellectual property portfolio;

 

 

our beliefs related to our relationship with our employees and the effect of increasing diversity within our workforce;

 

 

our beliefs regarding cybersecurity incidents;

 

 

our beliefs related to certain provisions in our bylaws and articles of incorporation; and

 

 

our beliefs related to legal proceedings and claims arising in the ordinary course of business.

 

We believe that the risk factors specified above and the risk factors contained in 2022 Part I, Item 1A. "Risk Factors" of our 2022 Annual Report, among others, could affect our future performance and the liquidity and value of our securities and cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements made by us or on our behalf. Investors should understand that it is not possible to predict or identify all risk factors and that there may be other factors that may cause our actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements made by us or by persons acting on our behalf apply only as of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. We do not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect future events, information or circumstances that arise after the date of the filing of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

 

Item 4.         Controls and Procedures.

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

We conducted an evaluation (pursuant to Rule 13a-15(b) of the Exchange Act), under the supervision and with the participation of management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e)) as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. These disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms. Our disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that this information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

Based on the evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, were effective.

 

Changes in Controls

 

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act) that occurred during the three month period ended September 30, 2023, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting. We completed our acquisition of EVRYTHNG on January 3, 2022. We have integrated EVRYTHNG into our internal control over financial reporting, and management's evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting.

   

   

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION.

 

Item 1.         Legal Proceedings.

 

We are subject from time to time to legal proceedings and claims arising in the ordinary course of business. At this time, we do not believe that the resolution of any such matters will have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

 

Item 1A.         Risk Factors

 

Our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows may be affected by a number of factors. Detailed information about risk factors that may affect Digimarc's actual results are set forth in Part I, Item 1A: "Risk Factors" of our 2022 Annual Report. The risks and uncertainties described in our 2022 Annual Report are those risks of which we are aware and that we consider to be material to our business. If any of those risks and uncertainties develop into actual events, our business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows could be materially adversely affected. In that case, the trading price of our common stock could decline. As of September 30, 2023, there have been no material changes to the risk factors previously disclosed in our 2022 Annual Report.

 

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

 

(c) Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchases

 

We repurchase shares of common stock in satisfaction of required withholding of income tax liability in connection with the vesting of restricted stock, restricted stock units and performance stock units.

 

The following table sets forth information regarding purchases of our equity securities during the three month period ended September 30, 2023:

 

                           

(d)

 
                   

(c)

   

Approximate

 
                   

Total number

   

dollar value

 
                   

of shares

   

of shares that

 
   

(a)

   

(b)

   

purchased as

   

may yet be

 
   

Total number

   

Average price

   

part of publicly

   

purchased

 
   

of shares

   

paid per

   

announced plans

   

under the plans

 

Period

 

purchased (1)

   

share (1)

   

or programs

   

or programs

 

Month 1

                               

July 1, 2023 to July 31, 2023

        $           $  

Month 2

                               

August 1, 2023 to August 31, 2023

    21,561     $ 35.12           $  

Month 3

                               

September 1, 2023 to September 30, 2023

        $           $  

Total

    21,561     $ 35.12           $  

(1)

Shares of common stock withheld (purchased) by us in satisfaction of required withholding of income tax liability upon vesting of restricted stock, restricted stock units and performance stock units.

  

  

Item 6.     Exhibits.

 

Exhibit

Number 

 

Exhibit Description

   

 

31.1

 

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

     

31.2

 

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

     

32.1

 

Section 1350 Certification of Chief Executive Officer

     

32.2

 

Section 1350 Certification of Chief Financial Officer

     

101.INS

 

Inline XBRL Instance Document

     

101.SCH

 

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document

     

101.CAL

 

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document

     

101.DEF

 

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document

     

101.LAB

 

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document

     

101.PRE

 

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

     

  104

 

Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted in Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)

  

  

 

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.

 

Date: November 7, 2023

 

DIGIMARC CORPORATION

       
   

By: 

/s/ CHARLES BECK

     

CHARLES BECK

     

Chief Financial Officer

     

(Duly Authorized Officer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

 

 

41

Exhibit 31.1

 

DIGIMARC CORPORATION

CERTIFICATION

 

I, Riley McCormack, certify that:

 

1.

I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Digimarc Corporation;

 

2.

Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

 

3.

Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

 

4.

The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

 

 

a.

Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

 

 

b.

Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

 

 

c.

Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

 

 

d.

Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

 

5.

The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

 

 

a.

All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

 

 

b.

Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

Date: November 7, 2023

 

 

By:

 

/S/ RILEY MCCORMACK

     

RILEY MCCORMACK

Chief Executive Officer

 

 

Exhibit 31.2

 

DIGIMARC CORPORATION

CERTIFICATION

 

I, Charles Beck, certify that:

 

1.

I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Digimarc Corporation;

 

2.

Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

 

3.

Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

 

4.

The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

 

 

a.

Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

 

 

b.

Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

 

 

c.

Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

 

 

d.

Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

 

5.

The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

 

 

a.

All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

 

 

b.

Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

Date: November 7, 2023

 

 

By:

 

/S/ CHARLES BECK

     

CHARLES BECK

Chief Financial Officer

 

 

Exhibit 32.1

 

DIGIMARC CORPORATION

CERTIFICATION

 

In connection with the periodic report of Digimarc Corporation (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2023 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Report”), I, Riley McCormack, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, hereby certify as of the date hereof, solely for purposes of Title 18, Chapter 63, Section 1350 of the U.S. Code, that to the best of my knowledge:

 

 

1.

The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d), as applicable, of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and

 

 

2.

The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company at the dates and for the periods indicated.

 

This Certification has not been, and shall not be deemed, “filed” with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

Date: November 7, 2023

 

By:

 

/S/ RILEY MCCORMACK 

   

RILEY MCCORMACK

Chief Executive Officer

 

 

Exhibit 32.2

 

DIGIMARC CORPORATION

CERTIFICATION

 

In connection with the periodic report of Digimarc Corporation (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2023 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Report”), I, Charles Beck, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, hereby certify as of the date hereof, solely for purposes of Title 18, Chapter 63, Section 1350 of the U.S. Code, that to the best of my knowledge:

 

 

1.

The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d), as applicable, of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and

 

 

2.

The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company at the dates and for the periods indicated.

 

This Certification has not been, and shall not be deemed, “filed” with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

Date: November 7, 2023

 

By:

 

/S/ CHARLES BECK 

   

CHARLES BECK

Chief Financial Officer

 

 
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$ in Thousands
Sep. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
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Cash and cash equivalents $ 32,335 $ 33,598
Marketable securities 996 18,944
Trade accounts receivable, net 7,042 5,427
Other current assets 4,578 6,172
Total current assets 44,951 64,141
Property and equipment, net 1,656 2,390
Intangibles, net 28,977 33,170
Goodwill 8,323 8,229
Lease right of use assets 4,108 4,720
Other assets 827 1,127
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Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities 6,207 5,989
Deferred revenue 7,315 4,145
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Long-term lease liabilities 6,170 5,977
Other long-term liabilities 267 76
Total liabilities 19,959 16,187
Commitments and contingencies (Note 16)
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Preferred stock (par value $0.001 per share, 2,500 authorized, 10 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022) 50 50
Common stock (par value $0.001 per share, 50,000 authorized, 20,356 and 20,260 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively) 20 20
Additional paid-in capital 373,844 367,692
Accumulated deficit (301,195) (265,809)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (3,836) (4,363)
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Sep. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
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3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2022
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2022
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Revenue $ 8,994 $ 7,821 $ 25,567 $ 22,979
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Cost of revenue 3,771 3,656 11,231 11,473
Gross profit 5,223 4,165 14,336 11,506
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Research, development and engineering 6,308 7,575 20,295 19,731
General and administrative 4,433 4,132 13,412 15,027
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Loss before income taxes (10,678) (14,904) (35,321) (47,278)
Provision for income taxes (45) (26) (65) (72)
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Loss per share:        
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Loss per share — diluted (in dollars per share) $ (0.53) $ (0.76) $ (1.76) $ (2.51)
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Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax of $0 (983) (3,118) 383 (6,737)
Other comprehensive income (loss) (983) (3,067) 527 (6,936)
Net loss (10,723) (14,930) (35,386) (47,350)
Comprehensive loss (11,706) (17,997) (34,859) (54,286)
Subscription [Member]        
Revenue:        
Revenue 4,811 4,086 13,374 11,121
Cost of revenue:        
Cost of revenue [1] 698 1,006 2,264 2,934
Service [Member]        
Revenue:        
Revenue 4,183 3,735 12,193 11,858
Cost of revenue:        
Cost of revenue [1] 1,938 1,602 5,621 5,177
Amortization Expense On Acquired Intangible Assets [Member]        
Cost of revenue:        
Cost of revenue $ 1,135 $ 1,048 $ 3,346 $ 3,362
[1] Cost of revenue for Subscription and Service excludes amortization expense on acquired intangible assets.
v3.23.3
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity (Unaudited) - USD ($)
shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
Preferred Stock [Member]
Common Stock [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Retained Earnings [Member]
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Total
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2021 10 16,940        
Balance at Dec. 31, 2021 $ 50 $ 17 $ 261,324 $ (206,011) $ 0 $ 55,380
Issuance of restricted common stock (in shares) 0 54        
Issuance of restricted common stock $ 0 $ 0 0 0 0 0
Vesting of restricted stock units (in shares) 0 119        
Vesting of restricted stock units $ 0 $ 0 0 0 0 0
Forfeiture of restricted common stock (in shares) 0 (26)        
Forfeiture of restricted common stock $ 0 $ 0 0 0 0 0
Purchase of common stock (in shares) 0 (94)        
Purchase of common stock $ 0 $ 0 (1,897) 0 0 (1,897)
Stock-based compensation 0 0 9,419 0 0 9,419
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities, net of tax of $0 0 0 0 0 (199) (199)
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax of $0 0 0 0 0 (6,737) (6,737)
Net loss $ 0 $ 0 0 (47,350) 0 (47,350)
Issuance of common stock (in shares) 0 3,044        
Issuance of common stock $ 0 $ 3 90,608 0 0 90,611
Issuance of warrants for acquisition $ 0 $ 0 1,601 0 0 1,601
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2022 10 20,037        
Balance at Sep. 30, 2022 $ 50 $ 20 361,055 (253,361) (6,936) 100,828
Balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2022 10 19,959        
Balance at Jun. 30, 2022 $ 50 $ 20 357,509 (238,431) (3,869) 115,279
Issuance of restricted common stock (in shares) 0 14        
Issuance of restricted common stock $ 0 $ 0 0 0 0 0
Vesting of restricted stock units (in shares) 0 102        
Vesting of restricted stock units $ 0 $ 0 0 0 0 0
Forfeiture of restricted common stock (in shares) 0 (5)        
Forfeiture of restricted common stock $ 0 $ 0 0 0 0 0
Purchase of common stock (in shares) 0 (55)        
Purchase of common stock $ 0 $ 0 (923) 0 0 (923)
Stock-based compensation 0 0 3,597 0 0 3,597
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities, net of tax of $0 0 0 0 0 51 51
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax of $0 0 0 0 0 (3,118) (3,118)
Net loss $ 0 $ 0 0 (14,930) 0 (14,930)
Issuance of common stock (in shares) 0 22        
Issuance of common stock $ 0 $ 0 872 0 0 872
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2022 10 20,037        
Balance at Sep. 30, 2022 $ 50 $ 20 361,055 (253,361) (6,936) 100,828
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2022 10 20,260        
Balance at Dec. 31, 2022 $ 50 $ 20 367,692 (265,809) (4,363) 97,590
Issuance of restricted common stock (in shares) 0 45        
Issuance of restricted common stock $ 0 $ 0 0 0 0 0
Vesting of restricted stock units (in shares) 0 117        
Vesting of restricted stock units $ 0 $ 0 0 0 0 0
Forfeiture of restricted common stock (in shares) 0 (6)        
Forfeiture of restricted common stock $ 0 $ 0 0 0 0 0
Purchase of common stock (in shares) 0 (72)        
Purchase of common stock $ 0 $ 0 (2,036) 0 0 (2,036)
Stock-based compensation 0 0 8,188 0 0 8,188
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities, net of tax of $0 0 0 0 0 144 144
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax of $0 0 0 0 0 383 383
Net loss $ 0 $ 0 0 (35,386) 0 (35,386)
Issuance of common stock (in shares) 0 10        
Issuance of common stock $ 0 $ 0 0 0 0 0
Vesting of performance stock units (in shares) 0 2        
Vesting of performance stock units $ 0 $ 0 0 0 0 0
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2023 10 20,356        
Balance at Sep. 30, 2023 $ 50 $ 20 373,844 (301,195) (3,836) 68,883
Balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2023 10 20,334        
Balance at Jun. 30, 2023 $ 50 $ 20 371,893 (290,472) (2,853) 78,638
Issuance of restricted common stock (in shares) 0 0        
Issuance of restricted common stock $ 0 $ 0 0 0 0 0
Vesting of restricted stock units (in shares) 0 44        
Vesting of restricted stock units $ 0 $ 0 0 0 0 0
Forfeiture of restricted common stock (in shares) 0 (1)        
Forfeiture of restricted common stock $ 0 $ 0 0 0 0 0
Purchase of common stock (in shares) 0 (21)        
Purchase of common stock $ 0 $ 0 (756) 0 0 (756)
Stock-based compensation 0 0 2,707 0 0 2,707
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities, net of tax of $0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax of $0 0 0 0 0 (983) (983)
Net loss $ 0 $ 0 0 (10,723) 0 (10,723)
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2023 10 20,356        
Balance at Sep. 30, 2023 $ 50 $ 20 $ 373,844 $ (301,195) $ (3,836) $ 68,883
v3.23.3
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2022
Cash flows from operating activities:    
Net loss $ (35,386) $ (47,350)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:    
Depreciation and write-off of property and equipment 911 1,036
Amortization of acquired intangible assets 4,146 4,326
Amortization and write-off of other intangible assets 709 493
Amortization of lease right of use assets under operating leases 426 768
Stock-based compensation 8,146 9,310
Impairment of lease right of use assets and leasehold improvements 250 574
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:    
Trade accounts receivable (1,581) (241)
Other current assets 1,688 (2,233)
Other assets 279 (611)
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities 299 (2,153)
Deferred revenue 3,298 233
Lease liability and other long-term liabilities 136 (1,040)
Net cash used in operating activities (16,679) (36,888)
Cash flows from investing activities:    
Net cash paid for acquisition 0 (3,512)
Purchase of property and equipment (208) (783)
Capitalized patent costs (295) (404)
Proceeds from maturities of marketable securities 26,696 17,498
Purchases of marketable securities (8,664) (5,873)
Net cash provided by investing activities 17,529 6,926
Cash flows from financing activities:    
Issuance of common stock, net of issuance costs 0 58,220
Purchase of common stock (2,036) (1,560)
Repayment of loans (33) (32)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (2,069) 56,628
Effect of exchange rate on cash (44) (100)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents (1,263) 26,566
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 33,598 13,789
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 32,335 40,355
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:    
Cash paid for income taxes, net 138 90
Supplemental schedule of non-cash activities:    
Property and equipment and patent costs in accounts payable 14 (21)
Stock-based compensation capitalized to software and patent costs 42 109
Purchase of common stock in accounts payable 0 (337)
Common stock issued for acquisition 0 32,393
Warrants issued for acquisition 0 1,601
Right of use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations $ 31 $ 5,176
v3.23.3
Note 1 - Description of Business and Significant Accounting Policies
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements  
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]

1. Description of Business and Significant Accounting Policies

 

Description of Business

 

Digimarc Corporation ("Digimarc" or the "Company"), an Oregon corporation, is a global leader in product digitization and digital media identification, delivering business value across industries through unique identifiers and cloud-based solutions. Digimarc's technology highlights a product's journey to provide greater visibility into all relevant product data, allowing companies to make more intelligent business decisions.

 

The Digimarc Illuminate platform is a distinctive software as a service (SaaS) cloud-based platform for digitizing products and aggregating their interactions. Product digitization, the act of creating and connecting a digital twin to a physical or digital item via a digital watermark, Quick Response ("QR") code, and/or other digital carrier, enables products to connect with the web and interact with consumers and digital devices. The product's digital twin that comprises events and attributes from and about the product can be customized and automated to deliver unique experiences that benefits customers, brands, retailers, and other stakeholders across a wide variety of digital applications, while capturing a record of every interaction.

 

The Digimarc product suite is built on top of the Digimarc Illuminate platform to address specific business needs and power a trusted and scalable ecosystem in areas like automation, consumer trust and authenticity, and sustainability. All of the Company's products are complementary to each other, providing exponential benefits when combined. By enabling customers to create and connect digital twins to physical and digital items, Digimarc's technologies provide many benefits, including:

 

 

Digimarc Validate supports authenticity in the physical and digital worlds to help ensure online interactions can be trusted and that real products and digital assets are genuine and in the right place. Digimarc's technology protects digital images, audio, product packaging, and other physical items by delivering exclusive, covert digital watermarks and/or QR codes and a cloud-based record of product authentication information. In addition, consumer engagement capabilities provide a direct digital communications channel with consumers. 

 

 

Digimarc Engage unlocks an interactive communications channel connecting brands and consumers. Digimarc's technology activates products and media through on-package QR codes or digital watermarks, enabling consumers to scan for more information. Combined with cloud-based rules, brands can deliver contextually relevant content based on time, location, and more. 

 

 

Digimarc Recycle increases the recyclability of products and packaging. Digimarc's technology activates products and packaging with covert digital watermarks to improve accuracy and performance in recycling facilities. In addition, consumer engagement capabilities deliver a direct digital communications channel with consumers, and a cloud-based record of recycling information provides new insights. 

 

 

Digimarc Retail Experience helps brands meet the evolving needs of retail partners and consumers. Digimarc's technology leverages covert digital watermarks and on-package QR codes to provide an easier, frictionless shopping experience and to comply with upcoming industry standards. In addition, consumer engagement capabilities deliver a direct digital communication channel with consumers.

 

Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

 

Our significant accounting policies are detailed in "Note 1: Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, which was filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on March 2, 2023 (the "2022 Annual Report").

 

The accompanying interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared from the Company's records without audit and, in management's opinion, include all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring adjustments) necessary to fairly reflect the financial condition and the results of operations for the periods presented. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States ("GAAP") have been condensed or omitted in accordance with the rules and regulations of the SEC.

 

These interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements included in the 2022 Annual Report. The results of operations for the interim periods presented in these consolidated financial statements are not necessarily indicative of the results for the full year.

 

Principles of Consolidation

 

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Digimarc and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated. Digimarc acquired EVRYTHNG Limited ("EVRYTHNG") on January 3, 2022. The financial results of EVRYTHNG are consolidated with Digimarc’s financial results for the post-acquisition period. See Note 9 for information related to the EVRYTHNG acquisition.

 

 

Business Combinations

 

The Company allocates purchase price consideration to the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values. The purchase price is determined based on the fair value of the assets transferred, liabilities assumed, and equity interests issued, after considering any transactions that are separate from the business combination. The fair value of equity issued as part of a business combination is determined based on the closing price of the Company's stock on the date the acquisition closed. The excess of fair value of purchase price consideration over the fair values of the identifiable assets and liabilities is recorded as goodwill. Such fair value calculations require management to make significant estimates and assumptions, especially with respect to intangible assets and contingent liabilities. Significant estimates in valuing certain intangible assets include, but are not limited to, future expected cash flows from acquired customers, the cost to develop acquired technology, useful lives, discount rates, and customer attrition rate. 

 

The estimates are inherently uncertain and subject to revision as additional information is obtained during the measurement period for an acquisition, which may last up to one year from the acquisition date. During the measurement period, the Company may record adjustments to the fair value of tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed, with a corresponding offset to goodwill. After the conclusion of the measurement period or the final determination of the fair value of assets acquired or liabilities assumed, whichever comes first, any subsequent adjustments are recorded to earnings.

 

Accounting Pronouncements Adopted

 

In  June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2016-13, "Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (ASC 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments," which amends the guidance on the impairment of financial instruments. The amendments in this update remove the thresholds that entities apply to measure credit losses on financial instruments measured at amortized cost, such as loans, trade receivables, reinsurance recoverables, off-balance-sheet credit exposures, and held-to-maturity securities. Under current GAAP, entities generally recognize credit losses when it is probable that the loss has been incurred. The guidance removes all current recognition thresholds and introduces the new current expected credit loss ("CECL") model, which will require entities to recognize an allowance for credit losses for the difference between the amortized cost basis of a financial instrument and the amount of amortized cost that an entity expects to collect over the instrument's contractual life. The new CECL model is based upon expected losses rather than incurred losses. The amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after  December 15, 2022. Early adoption is permitted. The Company adopted this new standard on January 1, 2023.  The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Company's financial condition, results of operations and disclosures.

 

v3.23.3
Note 2 - Fair Value of Financial Instruments
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements  
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]

2. Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

The estimated fair values of the Company's financial instruments, which include cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and other accrued liabilities, approximate their carrying values due to the short-term nature of these instruments. The Company's marketable securities are classified as available-for-sale and are reported at fair value. Unrealized holding gains and losses are excluded from earnings and are reported net of tax in "accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)" in the Consolidated Balance Sheets until realized. Realized gains and losses are included in "other income (loss), net" in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and are derived using the specific identification method for determining the cost of marketable securities sold.

 

The Company's fair value hierarchy for its cash equivalents and marketable securities was as follows:

 

September 30, 2023

 

Level 1

  

Level 2

  

Level 3

  

Total

 

Money market securities

 $6,820  $  $  $6,820 

U.S. Treasuries

     13,048      13,048 

Commercial Paper

     6,361      6,361 

Federal agency notes

     5,084      5,084 

Total

 $6,820  $24,493  $  $31,313 

 

December 31, 2022

 

Level 1

  

Level 2

  

Level 3

  

Total

 

Money market securities

 $2,073  $  $  $2,073 

Commercial paper

     35,468      35,468 

Corporate notes

     8,432      8,432 

Federal agency notes

     4,423      4,423 

Total

 $2,073  $48,323  $  $50,396 

 

The fair value maturities of the Company's cash equivalents and marketable securities as of September 30, 2023, were as follows:

 

  

Maturities by Period

 
      

Less than

  1-5  5-10  

More than

 
  

Total

  

1 year

  

years

  

years

  

10 years

 

Cash equivalents and marketable securities

 $31,313  $31,313  $  $  $ 

 

The Company considers all highly liquid marketable securities with original maturities of 90 days or less at the date of acquisition to be cash equivalents. Cash equivalents include U.S. Treasuries, money market securities, commercial paper, and federal agency notes totaling $30,317 and $31,452 at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. Cash equivalents are carried at either cost or fair value, depending on the type of security.

  

v3.23.3
Note 3 - Revenue Recognition
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements  
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]

3. Revenue Recognition

 

The Company derives its revenue primarily from software subscriptions and software development services. Applicable revenue recognition criteria are considered separately for each performance obligation as follows:

 

 

Subscription revenue consists primarily of revenue earned from subscription fees for access to the Company's software as a service platform and products and, to a lesser extent, licensing fees for software products. The majority of subscription contracts are recurring, paid in advance and recognized over the term of the subscription, which is typically one to three years.

 

 

Service revenue consists primarily of revenue earned from the performance of software development services and, to a lesser extent, professional services. The majority of software development contracts are structured as time and materials agreements. Revenue for services is generally recognized as the services are performed. Billing for services rendered generally occurs within one month after the services are provided.

 

Customer arrangements may contain multiple performance obligations such as software subscriptions, software products, software development services, and/or maintenance and support fees. The Company accounts for individual products and services separately if they are distinct. To determine the transaction price, the Company considers the terms of the contract and the Company's customary business practices. Some contracts may contain variable consideration. In those cases, the Company estimates the amount of variable consideration based on the sum of probability-weighted amounts in a range of possible consideration amounts. As part of this assessment, the Company will evaluate whether any of the variable consideration is constrained and if it is the Company will not include it in the transaction price. The consideration is allocated between distinct products and services based on their stand-alone selling prices. For items that are not sold separately, the Company estimates the standalone selling price based on reasonably available information, including market conditions, specific factors affecting the Company, and information about the customer. For distinct products and services, the Company typically recognizes the revenue associated with these performance obligations as they are delivered to the customer. Products and services that are not capable of being distinct are combined with other products or services until a distinct performance obligation is identified.

 

All revenue recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Operations is considered to be revenue from contracts with customers.

 

The following table provides information about disaggregated revenue by major target market in the Company's single reporting segment:

 

  Three Months Ended September 30,  Nine Months Ended September 30, 
  

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

 

Commercial:

                

Subscription

 $4,511  $3,786  $12,474  $10,033 

Service

  213   389   849   1,851 

Total Commercial

  4,724   4,175   13,323   11,884 

Government:

                

Subscription

 $300  $300  $900  $1,088 

Service

  3,970   3,346   11,344   10,007 

Total Government

  4,270   3,646   12,244   11,095 

Total

 $8,994  $7,821  $25,567  $22,979 

 

The Company has contract assets from contracts with customers that are classified as "trade accounts receivable" in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Financial information about trade accounts receivable is included in Note 8.

 

The Company has contract assets from capitalized contract acquisition costs that are classified as "other current assets" and "other assets." These contract acquisition costs are recognized in proportion to the revenue recognized from the contract they are associated with.

 

The following table provides information about contract assets:

 

  

September 30,

  

December 31,

 
  

2023

  

2022

 

Contract acquisition costs, current

 $170  $197 

Contract acquisition costs, long-term

  3   104 

Total

 $173  $301 

 

The Company has contract liabilities from contracts with customers that are classified as "deferred revenue" in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Deferred revenue consists of billings in advance for subscriptions and services for which the performance obligation has not been satisfied.

 

The following table provides information about contract liabilities:

 

  

September 30,

  

December 31,

 
  

2023

  

2022

 

Deferred revenue, current

 $7,315  $4,145 

Deferred revenue, long-term

  169   15 

Total

 $7,484  $4,160 

 

The Company recognized $3,641 of revenue during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, that was included in the contract liability balance as of December 31, 2022.

 

The aggregate amount of the transaction prices from contractual obligations that are unsatisfied or partially unsatisfied was $33,129 and $29,600 as of September 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022, respectively.

 

v3.23.3
Note 4 - Segment Information
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements  
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]

4. Segment Information

 

Geographic Information

 

The Company derives its revenue from a single reporting segment: product digitization solutions. Revenue is generated in this segment primarily through software subscriptions and software development services. The Company markets its products in the U.S. and in non-U.S. countries through its sales personnel and partners.

 

Revenue by geographic area, based upon the "bill-to" location, was as follows:

 

  Three Months Ended September 30,  Nine Months Ended September 30, 
  

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

 

Domestic

 $2,921  $2,889  $8,541  $7,259 

International (1)

  6,073   4,932   17,026   15,720 

Total

 $8,994  $7,821  $25,567  $22,979 

 


(1)

Revenue from the Central Banks, consisting of a consortium of central banks around the world, is classified as International revenue. Reporting revenue by country for this customer is not practicable.

 

Major Customers

 

The following customers accounted for 10% or more of revenue:

 

  

Three Months Ended September 30,

  

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 
  

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

 

Customer A

  47%  46%  48%  47%

Customer B

  21%  23%  21%  15%

 

Long-Lived Assets by Geographical Area

 

Long-lived assets by geographic area were as follows:

 

  

September 30,

  

December 31,

 
  

2023

  

2022

 

United States

 $1,616  $2,324 

Europe

  40   66 

Total

 $1,656  $2,390 

 

v3.23.3
Note 5 - Stock-based Compensation
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements  
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Text Block]

5. Stock-Based Compensation

 

Stock-based compensation includes expense charges for all stock-based awards to employees and directors. These awards include stock options, restricted stock, restricted stock units and performance stock units.

 

Stock-based compensation expense related to internal labor is capitalized to software and patent costs based on direct labor hours charged to capitalized software and patent costs.

 

Determining Fair Value

 

Stock Options

 

The Company estimates the fair value of stock options on the date of grant (measurement date) using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The Company recognizes the fair value of stock option awards on a straight-line basis over the service period of the award.

 

There were no stock options granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2023. There were 1 stock options granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2022, as replacement equity awards for vested stock options held by EVRYTHNG employees.

 

Restricted Stock Awards

 

The fair value of restricted stock awards ("RSA") that vest upon meeting a service condition is based on the fair market value of the Company's common stock on the date of the grant (measurement date) and is recognized on a straight-line basis over the service period of the award, which is generally three to four years for employee grants and one to three years for director grants.

 

Restricted Stock Units

 

The fair value of restricted stock unit ("RSU") awards that vest upon meeting a service condition is based on the fair market value of the Company's common stock on the date of the grant (measurement date) and is recognized on a straight-line basis over the service period of the award, which is generally three to four years for employee grants.

 

Performance Stock Units

 

The fair value of performance stock unit ("PSU") awards that vest upon meeting a service condition and a performance condition, such as the Company exceeding a future annual recurring revenue target, is determined based on the probability of achievement of the performance criteria as of each reporting date (measurement dates). The probability of achievement is subject to judgment, and could change from period to period, impacting the amount of expense to be recognized. The Company recognizes the fair value of the award, after adjusting for any changes in the probability of achievement, on a straight-line basis over the service period of the award, which is generally three years for employee grants.

 

The fair value of PSU awards that vest upon meeting a service condition and a market condition, such as the Company exceeding shareholder returns as compared to an index of peer companies, is determined on the date of grant (measurement date) using the Monte Carlo valuation model. The Company recognizes the fair value of the award on a straight-line basis over the service period of the award, which is generally three years for employee grants.

 

The following inputs are used in the Monte Carlo valuation model to estimate the fair value:

 

Stock Price. The stock price represents the fair market value of the Company's common stock on the date of the grant.

 

Expected Volatility. The Company estimates the volatility of its common stock at the date of grant based on the historical volatility of its common stock based on historical prices over the most recent period commensurate with the term of the award.

 

Risk-Free Interest Rate. The Company determines the risk-free interest rate using current U.S. Treasury yields for bonds with a maturity commensurate with the term of the award.

 

Monte Carlo valuation inputs:

 

  Three Months Ended September 30,  Nine Months Ended September 30, 
  

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

 

Stock price

 $  $  $22.37  $32.02 

Expected volatility

        74.7%  82.8%

Risk-free interest rate

        4.3%  1.8%

  

Stock-Based Compensation

 

  Three Months Ended September 30,  Nine Months Ended September 30, 
  

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

 

Stock-based compensation:

                

Cost of revenue

 $310  $270  $866  $736 

Sales and marketing

  606   1,461   1,930   3,354 

Research, development and engineering

  658   916   2,269   2,066 

General and administrative

  1,118   921   3,081   3,154 

Stock-based compensation expense

  2,692   3,568   8,146   9,310 

Capitalized to software and patent costs

  15   29   42   109 

Total stock-based compensation

 $2,707  $3,597  $8,188  $9,419 

 

The following table sets forth total unrecognized compensation costs related to non-vested stock-based awards granted under the Company's stock incentive plan:

 

  

September 30,

  

December 31,

 
  

2023

  

2022

 

Total unrecognized compensation costs

 $17,623  $16,051 

 

Total unrecognized compensation costs will be adjusted for any future forfeitures if and when they occur.

 

The Company expects to recognize the total unrecognized compensation costs as of September 30, 2023, for all non-vested stock-based awards over weighted average periods through  September 30, 2027, as follows:

 

  

RSAs

  

RSUs

  

PSUs

 

Weighted average period (in years)

  0.91   1.62   1.89 

 

As of September 30, 2023, under the Company's stock incentive plan, an additional 1,444 shares remained available for future grants. The Company issues new shares upon exercises of stock options, grants of RSAs and vesting of RSU and PSU awards.

 

Stock Option Activity

 

The following table presents the outstanding stock option activity:

 

      

Weighted

  

Weighted

     
      

Average

  

Average

  

Aggregate

 
  

Number of

  

Exercise

  

Grant Date

  

Intrinsic

 

Three Months Ended September 30, 2023:

 

Options

  

Price

  

Fair Value

  

Value

 

Outstanding at June 30, 2023

  51  $39.14  $21.72     

Granted

    $  $     

Exercised

    $  $     

Forfeited or expired

  (50) $(39.54) $(21.72)    

Outstanding at September 30, 2023

  1  $22.15  $  $12 

 

      

Weighted

  

Weighted

     
      

Average

  

Average

  

Aggregate

 
  

Number of

  

Exercise

  

Grant Date

  

Intrinsic

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023:

 

Options

  

Price

  

Fair Value

  

Value

 

Outstanding at December 31, 2022

  51  $39.14  $21.72     

Granted

    $  $     

Exercised

    $  $     

Forfeited or expired

  (50) $(39.54) $(21.72)    

Outstanding at September 30, 2023

  1  $22.15  $  $12 

Exercisable at September 30, 2023

  1  $22.15  $  $12 

Unvested at September 30, 2023

    $  $  $ 

  

The aggregate intrinsic value is based on the closing price of $32.49 per share of Digimarc common stock on September 30, 2023, which would have been received by the optionees had all of the options with exercise prices less than $32.49 per share been exercised on that date.

 

Restricted Stock Awards Activity

 

The following table presents the unvested RSA activity:

 

      

Weighted

 
      

Average

 
  

Number of

  

Grant Date

 

Three Months Ended September 30, 2023:

 

Shares

  

Fair Value

 

Unvested balance at June 30, 2023

  141  $31.04 

Granted

    $ 

Vested

  (18) $(32.16)

Forfeited

  (1) $(35.39)

Unvested balance at September 30, 2023

  122  $30.84 

 

      

Weighted

 
      

Average

 
  

Number of

  

Grant Date

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023:

 

Shares

  

Fair Value

 

Unvested balance at December 31, 2022

  196  $32.06 

Granted

  45  $22.10 

Vested

  (113) $(29.23)

Forfeited

  (6) $(34.44)

Unvested balance at September 30, 2023

  122  $30.84 

 

The fair value of RSAs vested is as follows:

 

  Three Months Ended September 30,  Nine Months Ended September 30, 
  

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

 

Fair value of RSAs vested

 $613  $949  $2,071  $3,727 

 

Restricted Stock Units Activity

 

The following table presents the unvested RSU activity:

 

      

Weighted

 
      

Average

 
  

Number of

  

Grant Date

 

Three Months Ended September 30, 2023:

 

Shares

  

Fair Value

 

Unvested balance at June 30, 2023

  524  $23.56 

Granted

  9  $33.84 

Vested

  (44) $(24.34)

Forfeited

  (7) $(22.12)

Unvested balance at September 30, 2023

  482  $23.68 

 

      

Weighted

 
      

Average

 
  

Number of

  

Grant Date

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023:

 

Shares

  

Fair Value

 

Unvested balance at December 31, 2022

  370  $24.77 

Granted

  289  $22.86 

Vested

  (117) $(24.43)

Forfeited

  (60) $(24.95)

Unvested balance at September 30, 2023

  482  $23.68 

 

The fair value of RSU awards vested is as follows:

 

  Three Months Ended September 30,  Nine Months Ended September 30, 
  

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

 

Fair value of RSU awards vested

 $1,486  $1,570  $3,313  $1,903 

    

Performance Stock Units Activity

 

The following table presents the unvested PSU activity:

 

      

Weighted

 
      

Average

 
  

Number of

  

Grant Date

 

Three Months Ended September 30, 2023:

 

Shares

  

Fair Value

 

Unvested balance at June 30, 2023

  192  $29.01 

Change in units based on performance expectations

    $ 

Granted

    $ 

Vested

    $ 

Forfeited

    $ 

Unvested balance at September 30, 2023

  192  $29.01 

 

      

Weighted

 
      

Average

 
  

Number of

  

Grant Date

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023:

 

Shares

  

Fair Value

 

Unvested balance at December 31, 2022

  67  $31.92 

Change in units based on performance expectations

  (6) $(32.02)

Granted

  134  $27.75 

Vested

  (2) $(32.02)

Forfeited

  (1) $(32.02)

Unvested balance at September 30, 2023

  192  $29.01 

 

The fair value of PSU awards vested is as follows:

 

  Three Months Ended September 30,  Nine Months Ended September 30, 
  

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

 

Fair value of PSU awards vested

 $  $  $54  $ 

 

v3.23.3
Note 6 - Shareholders' Equity
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements  
Equity [Text Block]

6. Shareholders' Equity

 

Registered Direct Offering

 

On April 5, 2022, the Company entered into purchase agreements with certain investors providing for the issuance and sale by the Company of 2,250 common shares in a registered direct offering. The common shares were offered at a price of $25.90 per share, and the gross cash proceeds to the Company were $58,275. The Company incurred $55 of legal costs related to the offering. The closing of the registered direct offering occurred on April 7, 2022.

   

v3.23.3
Note 7 - Earnings Per Share
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements  
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]

7. Earnings Per Share

 

The Company calculates basic and diluted earnings per share in accordance with ASC 260, "Earnings Per Share," using the treasury stock method. 

 

Basic earnings per share excludes dilution and is calculated by dividing earnings by the weighted-average number of shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share is calculated by dividing earnings by the weighted-average number of shares, as adjusted for the potentially dilutive effect of stock options and unvested RSAs, RSUs, and PSUs. The dilutive effect of stock options and unvested RSAs, RSUs, and PSUs is determined using the treasury stock method.

 

The following table reconciles earnings (loss) per share:

 

  Three Months Ended September 30,  Nine Months Ended September 30, 
  

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

 

Basic Earnings (Loss) per Share:

                

Net loss — basic

 $(10,723) $(14,930) $(35,386) $(47,350)

Weighted average shares outstanding — basic

  20,217   19,721   20,158   18,877 

Basic loss per share

 $(0.53) $(0.76) $(1.76) $(2.51)
                 

Diluted Earnings (Loss) per Share:

                

Net loss — diluted

 $(10,723) $(14,930) $(35,386) $(47,350)

Weighted average shares outstanding — diluted

  20,217   19,721   20,158   18,877 

Diluted loss per share

 $(0.53) $(0.76) $(1.76) $(2.51)

 

The following table indicates the stock equivalents related to stock options and unvested RSAs, RSUs, and PSUs that were anti-dilutive and excluded from diluted earnings (loss) per share calculations:

 

  Three Months Ended September 30,  Nine Months Ended September 30, 
  

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

 

Anti-dilutive shares due to:

                

Exercise prices higher than the average market price

     51      50 

Net loss

  237      110    

 

v3.23.3
Note 8 - Trade Accounts Receivable
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements  
Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block]

8. Trade Accounts Receivable

 

Trade Accounts Receivable

 

Trade accounts receivable are recorded at the contractual or invoiced amount.

 

  

September 30,

  

December 31,

 
  

2023

  

2022

 

Trade accounts receivable, current

 $7,156  $5,541 

Trade accounts receivable, long-term

  12   37 

Allowance for doubtful accounts

  (114)  (114)

Trade accounts receivable, net

 $7,054  $5,464 

Unpaid deferred revenue included in trade accounts receivable

 $1,964  $2,183 

  

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

 

The Company's accounts receivable are subject to concentrations of credit risk. The Company maintains an allowance for its doubtful accounts receivable to reflect any estimated credit losses. This allowance is evaluated each quarter on a customer by customer basis and considers historical write-off experience with each customer, the number of days that any delinquent invoices are past due, and an evaluation of the potential risk of loss associated with any delinquent accounts. The Company records the allowance in "general and administrative" expense in the Consolidated Statements of Operations, up to the amount of revenue recognized to date for each account. Any incremental allowance is recorded as an offset to "deferred revenue" in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Account receivables are written off and charged against the recorded allowance when the Company has exhausted collection efforts without success.

 

Unpaid Deferred Revenue

 

The unpaid deferred revenue that is included in trade accounts receivable is billed in accordance with the provisions of the contracts with the Company's customers.

 

Major Customers

 

The following customers accounted for 10% or more of trade accounts receivable, net:

 

 

September 30,

 

December 31,

 
 

2023

 

2022

 

Company A

39%

  55%

Company B

22%

  * 

Company C

11%

  * 

*         Less than 10%

v3.23.3
Note 9 - Business Combination
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements  
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]

9. Business Combination

 

On January 3, 2022, the Company completed its acquisition of EVRYTHNG, a London-based product cloud company. The aggregate preliminary purchase price for the acquisition was $36,634, which included the fair value of the 772 shares issued of common stock of the Company of $31,519 and the warrants issued to purchase 231 shares of common stock of the Company of $1,601. The fair value of the warrants was determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model using the Company's stock price on the date of issuance of $40.84, the strike price on the warrants of $36.56 and expected volatility of 60%. All of the warrants expired in 2022 unexercised. The aggregate preliminary purchase price also included $3,986 of cash paid by the Company to pay closing costs on behalf of the EVRYTHNG sellers, less cash acquired of $474. A portion of the consideration was held back by the Company to secure any post-closing adjustments to the initial consideration and the indemnification obligations of the EVRYTHNG sellers.

 

In August 2022, the Company issued 22 additional shares of common stock of the Company at the fair value of $872, that were originally held back for post-closing adjustments.

 

In January 2023, the Company issued 10 additional shares of common stock of the Company at the fair value of $428, that were originally held back for indemnification obligations.

 

The Company entered into a Loan Agreement with EVRYTHNG (the "Loan Agreement") on December 10, 2021 pursuant to the terms of the acquisition. The Loan Agreement provided a loan facility of $2,000 to EVRYTHNG at an interest rate of 1% per annum. The original loan maturity date was  December 9, 2022. The loan balance of $2,001 on January 3, 2022, was included in the purchase price allocation below, as the liability was assumed by the combined company. 

 

The following table presents the final purchase price allocation:

 

  

Purchase Price

 
  

Allocation

 
  

January 3, 2022

 

Trade accounts receivable, net

 $762 

Other current assets

  2,178 

Property and equipment, net

  99 

Lease right of use assets and other long-term assets

  484 

Intangibles

  35,720 

Goodwill

  7,970 

Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities

  (5,395)

Deferred revenue

  (1,678)

Loan payable to related party

  (2,001)

Lease liability and other long-term liabilities

  (205)

Total purchase price

 $37,934 

 

The Company allocated $35,720 of the purchase price to intangible assets, which consisted of $24,170 of developed technology and $11,550 of customer relationships. Goodwill recognized of $7,970 from the acquisition was primarily attributed to an assembled workforce and expected synergies. The Company incurred transaction costs related to the acquisition of $447 in 2022. 

 

Developed Technology

 

Developed technology primarily consists of intellectual property of proprietary software products and platforms that are marketed for sale. The Company valued the developed technology by applying the cost method. The significant assumption and estimate used under the cost method was development costs. The Company is amortizing the developed technology intangible asset on a straight-line basis over an estimated useful life of five years.

 

Customer Relationships

 

The Company recorded the customer relationships intangible asset separately from goodwill based on a determination of the length, strength and contractual nature of the relationships that EVRYTHNG shared with its customers. The Company valued the single group of customer relationships using the multi-period excess earnings method, which is an income approach. The significant assumptions used in the income approach include estimates about future expected cash flows from customer contracts, the customer attrition rate and the discount rate. The Company is amortizing the customer relationships intangible asset on a straight-line basis over an estimated useful life of 10 years.

 

The following unaudited pro forma consolidated results of operations include the financial results of Digimarc and EVRYTHNG assuming the acquisition was completed on January 1, 2022, the beginning of the earliest period presented. Pro forma adjustments are primarily comprised of transaction expenses. The pro forma results of operations are presented for informational purposes only and are not indicative of the results of operations that would have been achieved or of results that may occur in the future.

 

  Three Months Ended September 30,  Nine Months Ended September 30, 
  

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

 

Revenue

 $8,994  $7,821  $25,567  $22,979 

Net loss

 $(10,723) $(14,930) $(35,386) $(46,903)

Loss per share:

                

Basic

 $(0.53) $(0.76) $(1.76) $(2.54)

Diluted

 $(0.53) $(0.76) $(1.76) $(2.54)

  

v3.23.3
Note 10 - Property and Equipment
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements  
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]

10. Property and Equipment

 

Property and equipment are stated at cost. Repairs and maintenance are charged to expense when incurred.

 

Depreciation on property and equipment is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, generally two to ten years. Leasehold improvements are depreciated using the straight-line method over the shorter of the estimated useful life or the lease term.

 

  

September 30,

  

December 31,

 
  

2023

  

2022

 

Office furniture and fixtures

 $1,435  $1,613 

Software

  5,483   5,747 

Equipment

  2,523   4,785 

Leasehold improvements

  1,858   1,861 

Gross property and equipment

  11,299   14,006 

Less accumulated depreciation

  (9,643)  (11,616)

Property and equipment, net

 $1,656  $2,390 

 

v3.23.3
Note 11 - Goodwill
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements  
Goodwill Disclosure [Text Block]

11. Goodwill

 

The Company performs its annual goodwill impairment test during the second quarter of each fiscal year or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may exceed the fair value. If the carrying value exceeds the estimated fair value, an impairment is recorded. The Company operates as a single reporting unit. The Company estimates the fair value of its single reporting unit using a market approach, which takes into account the Company's market capitalization plus an estimated control premium. No impairment charges were recorded for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022.

 

Balance at December 31, 2022

 $8,229 

Currency translation adjustments

  94 

Balance at September 30, 2023

 $8,323 

 

v3.23.3
Note 12 - Intangibles
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements  
Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]

12. Intangibles

 

Intangible assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. No impairment charges were recorded for the nine months ended  September 30, 2023 and 2022.

 

Patent costs associated with the application and award of patents in the U.S. and various other countries are capitalized and amortized on a straight-line basis over the term of the patents as determined at the award date, which varies depending on the pendency period of the application, but generally approximates seventeen years.

 

Amortization of intangible assets acquired is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets.

 

  

Estimated Life

  

September 30,

  

December 31,

 
  

(years)

  

2023

  

2022

 

Capitalized patent costs

  ~17  $9,291  $10,646 
             

Intangible assets acquired:

            

Purchased intellectual property

  10   250   250 

Developed technology

  5   21,871   21,661 

Customer relationships

  10   10,451   10,351 

Gross intangible assets

      41,863   42,908 

Accumulated amortization

      (12,886)  (9,738)

Intangibles, net

     $28,977  $33,170 

 

The amortization of capitalized patent costs, purchased intellectual property, and developed technology is recorded in "cost of revenue" and the amortization of customer relationships is recorded in "operating expenses" in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

 

Amortization expense on intangible assets was as follows:

 

 Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
 

2023

2022

2023

2022

Amortization expense

$1,550$1,496$4,579$4,756

 

For intangible assets recorded at September 30, 2023, the estimated future aggregate amortization expense for the years ending December 31, 2023 through December 31, 2027 is as follows:

 

 

Amortization

As of September 30, 2023

Expense

Remaining in 2023

$1,492

2024

$5,967

2025

$5,946

2026

$5,913

2027

$1,504

 

v3.23.3
Note 13 - Leases
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements  
Lessee, Operating Leases [Text Block]

13. Leases

 

The Company leases office space in Beaverton, Oregon. The term of the lease runs through March 2024, with remaining rent payments as of September 30, 2023, totaling $435 plus operating expenses, payable in monthly installments. The Company stopped using this office space as its corporate headquarters in March 2022 and is marketing the office space for sublease.

 

The Company entered into a sublease agreement and lease extension agreement for another facility in Beaverton, Oregon in February 2022 to move the Company's corporate headquarters. The term of the sublease and lease extension runs through September 2030, with remaining rent payments as of September 30, 2023, totaling $8,756 plus operating expenses, payable in monthly installments. The first 26 months of rent payments and operating expenses are abated to cover the remaining lease term on the Company's prior corporate headquarters.

 

The Company leased office space in London, England under a lease entered into by EVRYTHNG in July 2019. The term of the lease ended in July 2023, with no remaining rent payments as of September 30, 2023.

 

The Company accounts for leases in accordance with ASC 842, "Leases."

 

All of the Company's leases are operating leases. The following table provides additional details of leases presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets:

 

  

September 30,

  

December 31,

 
  

2023

  

2022

 

Lease right of use assets

 $4,108  $4,720 

Lease liabilities, current

 $468  $939 

Lease liabilities, long-term

 $6,170  $5,977 
         

Weighted-average remaining life (in years)

  6.6   6.7 

Weighted-average discount rate

  9%  9%

 

The current lease liabilities are included in "accounts payable and other accrued liabilities" in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

 

The carrying value of the lease right of use assets is evaluated for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable. The Company recorded an "impairment of lease right of use assets and leasehold improvements" of $250 and $574 in the Consolidated Statements of Operations in the second quarter of 2023 and the first quarter of 2022, respectively. The impairment was initially triggered when the Company vacated its prior corporate headquarters. The impairment charges were determined by comparing the carrying value of the assets to the net present value of estimated cash flows from the future sublease of the office space over the remaining lease term.

 

Operating lease expense is included in "operating expenses" in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and in "cash flows from operating activities" in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. The operating leases include variable lease payments, which are included in operating lease expense. Additional details of the Company's operating leases are presented in the following tables:

 

  Three Months Ended September 30,  Nine Months Ended September 30, 
  

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

 

Operating lease expense

 $347  $498  $1,189  $1,422 

Cash paid for operating leases

 $260  $395  $909  $1,185 

 

The table below reconciles the aggregate cash payment obligations for the next five years and total of the remaining years for the operating lease liability recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of September 30, 2023:

 

  

Cash

 
  

Payment

 

As of September 30, 2023:

 

Obligations

 

Remaining in 2023

 $219 

2024

  1,186 

2025

  1,317 

2026

  1,356 

2027

  1,397 

Thereafter

  3,751 

Total lease payments

  9,226 

Imputed interest

  (2,588)

Total minimum lease payments

 $6,638 

       

 

  

v3.23.3
Note 14 - Other Income
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements  
Other Income and Other Expense Disclosure [Text Block]

14. Other Income

 

The following table provides information about other income, net:

 

  Three Months Ended September 30,  Nine Months Ended September 30, 
  

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

 

Interest income

 $423  $249  $1,283  $340 

Refundable tax credit

  120   376   526   878 

Foreign currency gains (losses)

  (65)  (6)  58   (19)

Other income

     4   3   15 

Total other income, net

 $478  $623  $1,870  $1,214 

 

v3.23.3
Note 15 - Income Taxes
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements  
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]

15. Income Taxes

 

The provision for income taxes reflects current taxes and deferred taxes. The effective tax rate for each of the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 was 0% and 0%, respectively.

 

The valuation allowance against net deferred tax assets as of September 30, 2023, was $92,888, an increase of $9,888 from $83,000 as of December 31, 2022. The Company continues to provide for a valuation allowance to offset its net deferred tax assets until such time it is more likely than not the tax assets or portions thereof will be realized.

 

An excess tax benefit of $436 and an excess tax deficiency of $803 were recognized in the provision for income taxes for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively, which were offset by $436 and $803 of valuation allowance, respectively. 

 

Excess tax deficiencies of $2,355 and $3,170 were recognized in the provision for income taxes for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively, which were offset by $2,355 and $3,170 of valuation allowance, respectively. 

 

v3.23.3
Note 16 - Commitments and Contingencies
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements  
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]

16. Commitments and Contingencies

 

Certain of the Company's contracts include an indemnification provision for claims from third parties relating to infringement of intellectual property. Such indemnification provisions are accounted for in accordance with ASC 450, "Contingencies." To date, there have been no claims made under such indemnification provisions.

 

The Company is subject from time to time to other legal proceedings and claims arising in the ordinary course of business. At this time, the Company does not believe that the resolution of any such matters will have a material adverse effect on its consolidated financial statements.

 

v3.23.3
Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Description of Business [Policy Text Block]

Description of Business

 

Digimarc Corporation ("Digimarc" or the "Company"), an Oregon corporation, is a global leader in product digitization and digital media identification, delivering business value across industries through unique identifiers and cloud-based solutions. Digimarc's technology highlights a product's journey to provide greater visibility into all relevant product data, allowing companies to make more intelligent business decisions.

 

The Digimarc Illuminate platform is a distinctive software as a service (SaaS) cloud-based platform for digitizing products and aggregating their interactions. Product digitization, the act of creating and connecting a digital twin to a physical or digital item via a digital watermark, Quick Response ("QR") code, and/or other digital carrier, enables products to connect with the web and interact with consumers and digital devices. The product's digital twin that comprises events and attributes from and about the product can be customized and automated to deliver unique experiences that benefits customers, brands, retailers, and other stakeholders across a wide variety of digital applications, while capturing a record of every interaction.

 

The Digimarc product suite is built on top of the Digimarc Illuminate platform to address specific business needs and power a trusted and scalable ecosystem in areas like automation, consumer trust and authenticity, and sustainability. All of the Company's products are complementary to each other, providing exponential benefits when combined. By enabling customers to create and connect digital twins to physical and digital items, Digimarc's technologies provide many benefits, including:

 

 

Digimarc Validate supports authenticity in the physical and digital worlds to help ensure online interactions can be trusted and that real products and digital assets are genuine and in the right place. Digimarc's technology protects digital images, audio, product packaging, and other physical items by delivering exclusive, covert digital watermarks and/or QR codes and a cloud-based record of product authentication information. In addition, consumer engagement capabilities provide a direct digital communications channel with consumers. 

 

 

Digimarc Engage unlocks an interactive communications channel connecting brands and consumers. Digimarc's technology activates products and media through on-package QR codes or digital watermarks, enabling consumers to scan for more information. Combined with cloud-based rules, brands can deliver contextually relevant content based on time, location, and more. 

 

 

Digimarc Recycle increases the recyclability of products and packaging. Digimarc's technology activates products and packaging with covert digital watermarks to improve accuracy and performance in recycling facilities. In addition, consumer engagement capabilities deliver a direct digital communications channel with consumers, and a cloud-based record of recycling information provides new insights. 

 

 

Digimarc Retail Experience helps brands meet the evolving needs of retail partners and consumers. Digimarc's technology leverages covert digital watermarks and on-package QR codes to provide an easier, frictionless shopping experience and to comply with upcoming industry standards. In addition, consumer engagement capabilities deliver a direct digital communication channel with consumers.

Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

 

Our significant accounting policies are detailed in "Note 1: Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, which was filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on March 2, 2023 (the "2022 Annual Report").

 

The accompanying interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared from the Company's records without audit and, in management's opinion, include all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring adjustments) necessary to fairly reflect the financial condition and the results of operations for the periods presented. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States ("GAAP") have been condensed or omitted in accordance with the rules and regulations of the SEC.

 

These interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements included in the 2022 Annual Report. The results of operations for the interim periods presented in these consolidated financial statements are not necessarily indicative of the results for the full year.

Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Principles of Consolidation

 

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Digimarc and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated. Digimarc acquired EVRYTHNG Limited ("EVRYTHNG") on January 3, 2022. The financial results of EVRYTHNG are consolidated with Digimarc’s financial results for the post-acquisition period. See Note 9 for information related to the EVRYTHNG acquisition.

Business Combinations Policy [Policy Text Block]

Business Combinations

 

The Company allocates purchase price consideration to the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values. The purchase price is determined based on the fair value of the assets transferred, liabilities assumed, and equity interests issued, after considering any transactions that are separate from the business combination. The fair value of equity issued as part of a business combination is determined based on the closing price of the Company's stock on the date the acquisition closed. The excess of fair value of purchase price consideration over the fair values of the identifiable assets and liabilities is recorded as goodwill. Such fair value calculations require management to make significant estimates and assumptions, especially with respect to intangible assets and contingent liabilities. Significant estimates in valuing certain intangible assets include, but are not limited to, future expected cash flows from acquired customers, the cost to develop acquired technology, useful lives, discount rates, and customer attrition rate. 

 

The estimates are inherently uncertain and subject to revision as additional information is obtained during the measurement period for an acquisition, which may last up to one year from the acquisition date. During the measurement period, the Company may record adjustments to the fair value of tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed, with a corresponding offset to goodwill. After the conclusion of the measurement period or the final determination of the fair value of assets acquired or liabilities assumed, whichever comes first, any subsequent adjustments are recorded to earnings.

New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Accounting Pronouncements Adopted

 

In  June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2016-13, "Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (ASC 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments," which amends the guidance on the impairment of financial instruments. The amendments in this update remove the thresholds that entities apply to measure credit losses on financial instruments measured at amortized cost, such as loans, trade receivables, reinsurance recoverables, off-balance-sheet credit exposures, and held-to-maturity securities. Under current GAAP, entities generally recognize credit losses when it is probable that the loss has been incurred. The guidance removes all current recognition thresholds and introduces the new current expected credit loss ("CECL") model, which will require entities to recognize an allowance for credit losses for the difference between the amortized cost basis of a financial instrument and the amount of amortized cost that an entity expects to collect over the instrument's contractual life. The new CECL model is based upon expected losses rather than incurred losses. The amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after  December 15, 2022. Early adoption is permitted. The Company adopted this new standard on January 1, 2023.  The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Company's financial condition, results of operations and disclosures.

v3.23.3
Note 2 - Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Notes Tables  
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]

September 30, 2023

 

Level 1

  

Level 2

  

Level 3

  

Total

 

Money market securities

 $6,820  $  $  $6,820 

U.S. Treasuries

     13,048      13,048 

Commercial Paper

     6,361      6,361 

Federal agency notes

     5,084      5,084 

Total

 $6,820  $24,493  $  $31,313 

December 31, 2022

 

Level 1

  

Level 2

  

Level 3

  

Total

 

Money market securities

 $2,073  $  $  $2,073 

Commercial paper

     35,468      35,468 

Corporate notes

     8,432      8,432 

Federal agency notes

     4,423      4,423 

Total

 $2,073  $48,323  $  $50,396 
Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date [Table Text Block]
  

Maturities by Period

 
      

Less than

  1-5  5-10  

More than

 
  

Total

  

1 year

  

years

  

years

  

10 years

 

Cash equivalents and marketable securities

 $31,313  $31,313  $  $  $ 
v3.23.3
Note 3 - Revenue Recognition (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Notes Tables  
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]
  Three Months Ended September 30,  Nine Months Ended September 30, 
  

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

 

Commercial:

                

Subscription

 $4,511  $3,786  $12,474  $10,033 

Service

  213   389   849   1,851 

Total Commercial

  4,724   4,175   13,323   11,884 

Government:

                

Subscription

 $300  $300  $900  $1,088 

Service

  3,970   3,346   11,344   10,007 

Total Government

  4,270   3,646   12,244   11,095 

Total

 $8,994  $7,821  $25,567  $22,979 
Contract With Customers, Contract Acquisition Costs [Table Text Block]
  

September 30,

  

December 31,

 
  

2023

  

2022

 

Contract acquisition costs, current

 $170  $197 

Contract acquisition costs, long-term

  3   104 

Total

 $173  $301 
Contract with Customer, Contract Asset, Contract Liability, and Receivable [Table Text Block]
  

September 30,

  

December 31,

 
  

2023

  

2022

 

Deferred revenue, current

 $7,315  $4,145 

Deferred revenue, long-term

  169   15 

Total

 $7,484  $4,160 
v3.23.3
Note 4 - Segment Information (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Notes Tables  
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
  Three Months Ended September 30,  Nine Months Ended September 30, 
  

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

 

Domestic

 $2,921  $2,889  $8,541  $7,259 

International (1)

  6,073   4,932   17,026   15,720 

Total

 $8,994  $7,821  $25,567  $22,979 
Schedule of Revenue by Major Customers by Reporting Segments [Table Text Block]
  

Three Months Ended September 30,

  

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 
  

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

 

Customer A

  47%  46%  48%  47%

Customer B

  21%  23%  21%  15%
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas [Table Text Block]
  

September 30,

  

December 31,

 
  

2023

  

2022

 

United States

 $1,616  $2,324 

Europe

  40   66 

Total

 $1,656  $2,390 
v3.23.3
Note 5 - Stock-based Compensation (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Notes Tables  
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Table Text Block]
  Three Months Ended September 30,  Nine Months Ended September 30, 
  

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

 

Stock-based compensation:

                

Cost of revenue

 $310  $270  $866  $736 

Sales and marketing

  606   1,461   1,930   3,354 

Research, development and engineering

  658   916   2,269   2,066 

General and administrative

  1,118   921   3,081   3,154 

Stock-based compensation expense

  2,692   3,568   8,146   9,310 

Capitalized to software and patent costs

  15   29   42   109 

Total stock-based compensation

 $2,707  $3,597  $8,188  $9,419 
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost [Table Text Block]
  

September 30,

  

December 31,

 
  

2023

  

2022

 

Total unrecognized compensation costs

 $17,623  $16,051 
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Non Vested Awards Compensation Cost Not Yet Recognized Period for Recognition [Table Text Block]
  

RSAs

  

RSUs

  

PSUs

 

Weighted average period (in years)

  0.91   1.62   1.89 
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option, Activity [Table Text Block]
      

Weighted

  

Weighted

     
      

Average

  

Average

  

Aggregate

 
  

Number of

  

Exercise

  

Grant Date

  

Intrinsic

 

Three Months Ended September 30, 2023:

 

Options

  

Price

  

Fair Value

  

Value

 

Outstanding at June 30, 2023

  51  $39.14  $21.72     

Granted

    $  $     

Exercised

    $  $     

Forfeited or expired

  (50) $(39.54) $(21.72)    

Outstanding at September 30, 2023

  1  $22.15  $  $12 
      

Weighted

  

Weighted

     
      

Average

  

Average

  

Aggregate

 
  

Number of

  

Exercise

  

Grant Date

  

Intrinsic

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023:

 

Options

  

Price

  

Fair Value

  

Value

 

Outstanding at December 31, 2022

  51  $39.14  $21.72     

Granted

    $  $     

Exercised

    $  $     

Forfeited or expired

  (50) $(39.54) $(21.72)    

Outstanding at September 30, 2023

  1  $22.15  $  $12 

Exercisable at September 30, 2023

  1  $22.15  $  $12 

Unvested at September 30, 2023

    $  $  $ 
Nonvested Restricted Stock Shares Activity [Table Text Block]
      

Weighted

 
      

Average

 
  

Number of

  

Grant Date

 

Three Months Ended September 30, 2023:

 

Shares

  

Fair Value

 

Unvested balance at June 30, 2023

  141  $31.04 

Granted

    $ 

Vested

  (18) $(32.16)

Forfeited

  (1) $(35.39)

Unvested balance at September 30, 2023

  122  $30.84 
      

Weighted

 
      

Average

 
  

Number of

  

Grant Date

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023:

 

Shares

  

Fair Value

 

Unvested balance at December 31, 2022

  196  $32.06 

Granted

  45  $22.10 

Vested

  (113) $(29.23)

Forfeited

  (6) $(34.44)

Unvested balance at September 30, 2023

  122  $30.84 
Schedule of Fair Value of Restricted Stock Awards Vested [Table Text Block]
  Three Months Ended September 30,  Nine Months Ended September 30, 
  

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

 

Fair value of RSAs vested

 $613  $949  $2,071  $3,727 
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Restricted Stock Unit, Activity [Table Text Block]
      

Weighted

 
      

Average

 
  

Number of

  

Grant Date

 

Three Months Ended September 30, 2023:

 

Shares

  

Fair Value

 

Unvested balance at June 30, 2023

  524  $23.56 

Granted

  9  $33.84 

Vested

  (44) $(24.34)

Forfeited

  (7) $(22.12)

Unvested balance at September 30, 2023

  482  $23.68 
      

Weighted

 
      

Average

 
  

Number of

  

Grant Date

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023:

 

Shares

  

Fair Value

 

Unvested balance at December 31, 2022

  370  $24.77 

Granted

  289  $22.86 

Vested

  (117) $(24.43)

Forfeited

  (60) $(24.95)

Unvested balance at September 30, 2023

  482  $23.68 
Schedule of Fair Value of Restricted Stock Units Vested [Table Text Block]
  Three Months Ended September 30,  Nine Months Ended September 30, 
  

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

 

Fair value of RSU awards vested

 $1,486  $1,570  $3,313  $1,903 
Schedule of Fair Value of Performance Stock Units Vested [Table Text Block]
      

Weighted

 
      

Average

 
  

Number of

  

Grant Date

 

Three Months Ended September 30, 2023:

 

Shares

  

Fair Value

 

Unvested balance at June 30, 2023

  192  $29.01 

Change in units based on performance expectations

    $ 

Granted

    $ 

Vested

    $ 

Forfeited

    $ 

Unvested balance at September 30, 2023

  192  $29.01 
      

Weighted

 
      

Average

 
  

Number of

  

Grant Date

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023:

 

Shares

  

Fair Value

 

Unvested balance at December 31, 2022

  67  $31.92 

Change in units based on performance expectations

  (6) $(32.02)

Granted

  134  $27.75 

Vested

  (2) $(32.02)

Forfeited

  (1) $(32.02)

Unvested balance at September 30, 2023

  192  $29.01 
  Three Months Ended September 30,  Nine Months Ended September 30, 
  

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

 

Fair value of PSU awards vested

 $  $  $54  $ 
Black Scholes Option Valuation [Member]  
Notes Tables  
Schedule of Share-Based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
  Three Months Ended September 30,  Nine Months Ended September 30, 
  

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

 

Stock price

 $  $  $22.37  $32.02 

Expected volatility

        74.7%  82.8%

Risk-free interest rate

        4.3%  1.8%
v3.23.3
Note 7 - Earnings Per Share (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Notes Tables  
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
  Three Months Ended September 30,  Nine Months Ended September 30, 
  

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

 

Basic Earnings (Loss) per Share:

                

Net loss — basic

 $(10,723) $(14,930) $(35,386) $(47,350)

Weighted average shares outstanding — basic

  20,217   19,721   20,158   18,877 

Basic loss per share

 $(0.53) $(0.76) $(1.76) $(2.51)
                 

Diluted Earnings (Loss) per Share:

                

Net loss — diluted

 $(10,723) $(14,930) $(35,386) $(47,350)

Weighted average shares outstanding — diluted

  20,217   19,721   20,158   18,877 

Diluted loss per share

 $(0.53) $(0.76) $(1.76) $(2.51)
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block]
  Three Months Ended September 30,  Nine Months Ended September 30, 
  

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

 

Anti-dilutive shares due to:

                

Exercise prices higher than the average market price

     51      50 

Net loss

  237      110    
v3.23.3
Note 8 - Trade Accounts Receivable (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Notes Tables  
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block]
  

September 30,

  

December 31,

 
  

2023

  

2022

 

Trade accounts receivable, current

 $7,156  $5,541 

Trade accounts receivable, long-term

  12   37 

Allowance for doubtful accounts

  (114)  (114)

Trade accounts receivable, net

 $7,054  $5,464 

Unpaid deferred revenue included in trade accounts receivable

 $1,964  $2,183 
Schedule of Accounts Receivable By Major Customers By Reporting Segments [Table Text Block]
 

September 30,

 

December 31,

 
 

2023

 

2022

 

Company A

39%

  55%

Company B

22%

  * 

Company C

11%

  * 
v3.23.3
Note 9 - Business Combination (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Notes Tables  
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table Text Block]
  

Purchase Price

 
  

Allocation

 
  

January 3, 2022

 

Trade accounts receivable, net

 $762 

Other current assets

  2,178 

Property and equipment, net

  99 

Lease right of use assets and other long-term assets

  484 

Intangibles

  35,720 

Goodwill

  7,970 

Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities

  (5,395)

Deferred revenue

  (1,678)

Loan payable to related party

  (2,001)

Lease liability and other long-term liabilities

  (205)

Total purchase price

 $37,934 
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]
  Three Months Ended September 30,  Nine Months Ended September 30, 
  

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

 

Revenue

 $8,994  $7,821  $25,567  $22,979 

Net loss

 $(10,723) $(14,930) $(35,386) $(46,903)

Loss per share:

                

Basic

 $(0.53) $(0.76) $(1.76) $(2.54)

Diluted

 $(0.53) $(0.76) $(1.76) $(2.54)
v3.23.3
Note 10 - Property and Equipment (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Notes Tables  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
  

September 30,

  

December 31,

 
  

2023

  

2022

 

Office furniture and fixtures

 $1,435  $1,613 

Software

  5,483   5,747 

Equipment

  2,523   4,785 

Leasehold improvements

  1,858   1,861 

Gross property and equipment

  11,299   14,006 

Less accumulated depreciation

  (9,643)  (11,616)

Property and equipment, net

 $1,656  $2,390 
v3.23.3
Note 11 - Goodwill (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Notes Tables  
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]

Balance at December 31, 2022

 $8,229 

Currency translation adjustments

  94 

Balance at September 30, 2023

 $8,323 
v3.23.3
Note 12 - Intangibles (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Notes Tables  
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
  

Estimated Life

  

September 30,

  

December 31,

 
  

(years)

  

2023

  

2022

 

Capitalized patent costs

  ~17  $9,291  $10,646 
             

Intangible assets acquired:

            

Purchased intellectual property

  10   250   250 

Developed technology

  5   21,871   21,661 

Customer relationships

  10   10,451   10,351 

Gross intangible assets

      41,863   42,908 

Accumulated amortization

      (12,886)  (9,738)

Intangibles, net

     $28,977  $33,170 
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
 Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
 

2023

2022

2023

2022

Amortization expense

$1,550$1,496$4,579$4,756
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
 

Amortization

As of September 30, 2023

Expense

Remaining in 2023

$1,492

2024

$5,967

2025

$5,946

2026

$5,913

2027

$1,504

 

v3.23.3
Note 13 - Leases (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Notes Tables  
Lessee Operating Lease Details of Leases Presented in Balance Sheets [Table Text Block]
  

September 30,

  

December 31,

 
  

2023

  

2022

 

Lease right of use assets

 $4,108  $4,720 

Lease liabilities, current

 $468  $939 

Lease liabilities, long-term

 $6,170  $5,977 
         

Weighted-average remaining life (in years)

  6.6   6.7 

Weighted-average discount rate

  9%  9%
Lease, Cost [Table Text Block]
  Three Months Ended September 30,  Nine Months Ended September 30, 
  

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

 

Operating lease expense

 $347  $498  $1,189  $1,422 

Cash paid for operating leases

 $260  $395  $909  $1,185 
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Maturity [Table Text Block]
  

Cash

 
  

Payment

 

As of September 30, 2023:

 

Obligations

 

Remaining in 2023

 $219 

2024

  1,186 

2025

  1,317 

2026

  1,356 

2027

  1,397 

Thereafter

  3,751 

Total lease payments

  9,226 

Imputed interest

  (2,588)

Total minimum lease payments

 $6,638 
v3.23.3
Note 14 - Other Income (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Notes Tables  
Schedule of Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Table Text Block]
  Three Months Ended September 30,  Nine Months Ended September 30, 
  

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

 

Interest income

 $423  $249  $1,283  $340 

Refundable tax credit

  120   376   526   878 

Foreign currency gains (losses)

  (65)  (6)  58   (19)

Other income

     4   3   15 

Total other income, net

 $478  $623  $1,870  $1,214 
v3.23.3
Note 2 - Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details Textual) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Sep. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value $ 30,317 $ 31,452
v3.23.3
Note 2 - Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Summary of Fair Value Hierarchy for Financial Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Sep. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Assets, fair value $ 31,313  
Fair Value, Recurring [Member]    
Assets, fair value 31,313 $ 50,396
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Money Market Securities [Member]    
Assets, fair value 6,820 2,073
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | US Treasury Securities [Member]    
Assets, fair value 13,048  
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Commercial Paper, Not Included with Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]    
Assets, fair value 6,361 35,468
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Corporate Debt Securities [Member]    
Assets, fair value   8,432
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Federal Agency Notes [Member]    
Assets, fair value 5,084 4,423
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]    
Assets, fair value 6,820 2,073
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Money Market Securities [Member]    
Assets, fair value 6,820 2,073
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | US Treasury Securities [Member]    
Assets, fair value 0  
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Commercial Paper, Not Included with Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]    
Assets, fair value 0 0
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Corporate Debt Securities [Member]    
Assets, fair value   0
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Federal Agency Notes [Member]    
Assets, fair value 0 0
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]    
Assets, fair value 24,493 48,323
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Money Market Securities [Member]    
Assets, fair value 0 0
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | US Treasury Securities [Member]    
Assets, fair value 13,048  
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Commercial Paper, Not Included with Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]    
Assets, fair value 6,361 35,468
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Corporate Debt Securities [Member]    
Assets, fair value   8,432
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Federal Agency Notes [Member]    
Assets, fair value 5,084 4,423
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]    
Assets, fair value 0 0
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Money Market Securities [Member]    
Assets, fair value 0 0
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | US Treasury Securities [Member]    
Assets, fair value 0  
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Commercial Paper, Not Included with Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]    
Assets, fair value 0 0
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Corporate Debt Securities [Member]    
Assets, fair value   0
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Federal Agency Notes [Member]    
Assets, fair value $ 0 $ 0
v3.23.3
Note 2 - Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Summary of Fair Value Maturities for Financial Asset (Details)
$ in Thousands
Sep. 30, 2023
USD ($)
Assets, fair value $ 31,313
Cash equivalents and marketable securities, less than 1 year 31,313
Cash equivalents and marketable securities, 1-5 years 0
Cash equivalents and marketable securities, 5-10 years 0
Cash equivalents and marketable securities, more than 10 years $ 0
v3.23.3
Note 3 - Revenue Recognition (Details Textual) - USD ($)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Subscription Revenue Term, Minimum (Year) 1 year  
Subscription Revenue Term, Maximum (Year) 3 years  
Period of Revenue From Services (Month) 1 month  
Contract with Customer, Liability, Revenue Recognized $ 3,641  
Contract With Customer Liability, Transaction Price From Contractual Obligations $ 33,129 $ 29,600
v3.23.3
Note 3 - Revenue Recognition - Schedule of Disaggregated Revenue By Major Product Line in Single Reporting Segment (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2022
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2022
Revenue $ 8,994 $ 7,821 $ 25,567 $ 22,979
Commercial [Member]        
Revenue 4,724 4,175 13,323 11,884
The Government [Member]        
Revenue 4,270 3,646 12,244 11,095
Subscription [Member]        
Revenue 4,811 4,086 13,374 11,121
Subscription [Member] | Commercial [Member]        
Revenue 4,511 3,786 12,474 10,033
Subscription [Member] | The Government [Member]        
Revenue 300 300 900 1,088
Service [Member]        
Revenue 4,183 3,735 12,193 11,858
Service [Member] | Commercial [Member]        
Revenue 213 389 849 1,851
Service [Member] | The Government [Member]        
Revenue $ 3,970 $ 3,346 $ 11,344 $ 10,007
v3.23.3
Note 3 - Revenue Recognition - Schedule of Contract Liabilities from Contracts with Customers from Acquisition (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Sep. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Contract acquisition costs, current $ 170 $ 197
Contract acquisition costs, long-term 3 104
Total $ 173 $ 301
v3.23.3
Note 3 - Revenue Recognition - Schedule of Contract Liabilities from Contracts with Customers (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Sep. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Deferred revenue, current $ 7,315 $ 4,145
Deferred revenue, long-term 169 15
Total $ 7,484 $ 4,160
v3.23.3
Note 4 - Segment Information - Geographical Segment Revenue (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2022
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2022
Revenue $ 8,994 $ 7,821 $ 25,567 $ 22,979
UNITED STATES        
Revenue 2,921 2,889 8,541 7,259
Non-US [Member]        
Revenue [1] $ 6,073 $ 4,932 $ 17,026 $ 15,720
[1] Revenue from the Central Banks, consisting of a consortium of central banks around the world, is classified as international revenue. Reporting revenue by country for this customer is not practicable.
v3.23.3
Note 4 - Segment Information - Customers Accounted for 10% or More of Revenue (Details) - Revenue Benchmark [Member] - Customer Concentration Risk [Member]
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2022
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2022
Customer A [Member]        
Entity wide revenue major customers percentage 47.00% 46.00% 48.00% 47.00%
Customer B [Member]        
Entity wide revenue major customers percentage 21.00% 23.00% 21.00% 15.00%
v3.23.3
Note 4 - Segment Information - Long-Lived Tangible Assets by Geographical Area (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Sep. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Long-lived tangible assets $ 88,842 $ 113,777
Operating Segments [Member]    
Long-lived tangible assets 1,656 2,390
Operating Segments [Member] | UNITED STATES    
Long-lived tangible assets 1,616 2,324
Operating Segments [Member] | Europe [Member]    
Long-lived tangible assets $ 40 $ 66
v3.23.3
Note 5 - Stock-based Compensation (Details Textual) - $ / shares
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2022
Jan. 03, 2022
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross (in shares) 0 0 1,000  
Share Price (in dollars per share) $ 32.49 $ 32.49   $ 40.84
Restricted Stock [Member] | Employee [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period (Year)   3 years    
Restricted Stock [Member] | Employee [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period (Year)   4 years    
Restricted Stock [Member] | Director [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period (Year)   1 year    
Restricted Stock [Member] | Director [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period (Year)   3 years    
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period (Year)   3 years    
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period (Year)   4 years    
Performance Shares [Member]        
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period (Year)   3 years    
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option [Member]        
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant (in shares) 1,444 1,444    
v3.23.3
Note 5 - Stock-Based Compensation - Stock Option Valuation Assumptions (Details) - $ / shares
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2022
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2022
Stock price (in dollars per share) $ 0   $ 0  
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option [Member]        
Stock price (in dollars per share) $ 0 $ 0 $ 22.37 $ 32.02
Expected volatility 0.00% 0.00% 74.70% 82.80%
Risk-free interest rate 0.00% 0.00% 4.30% 1.80%
v3.23.3
Note 5 - Stock-Based Compensation - Allocation of Stock-Based Compensation (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2022
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2022
Stock-based compensation expense $ 2,692 $ 3,568 $ 8,146 $ 9,310
Stock-based compensation capitalized to software and patent costs 15 29 42 109
Total stock-based compensation 2,707 3,597 8,188 9,419
Cost of Sales [Member]        
Stock-based compensation expense 310 270 866 736
Selling and Marketing Expense [Member]        
Stock-based compensation expense 606 1,461 1,930 3,354
Research and Development Expense [Member]        
Stock-based compensation expense 658 916 2,269 2,066
General and Administrative Expense [Member]        
Stock-based compensation expense $ 1,118 $ 921 $ 3,081 $ 3,154
v3.23.3
Note 5 - Stock-Based Compensation - Unrecognized Compensation Cost Related to Non-Vested Stock-Based Awards Granted (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Sep. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Total unrecognized compensation costs $ 17,623 $ 16,051
v3.23.3
Note 5 - Stock-Based Compensation - Weighted Average Period for Recognition of Unrecognized Compensation Cost for Stock Options and Restricted Stock (Details)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Restricted Stock [Member]  
Weighted average period (in years) (Year) 10 months 28 days
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]  
Weighted average period (in years) (Year) 1 year 7 months 13 days
Performance Shares [Member]  
Weighted average period (in years) (Year) 1 year 10 months 20 days
v3.23.3
Note 5 - Stock-based Compensation - Stock Option Activity (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2022
Options outstanding, shares (in shares) 51 51  
Options outstanding, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) $ 39.14 $ 39.14  
Options outstanding, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) $ 21.72 $ 21.72  
Granted, shares (in shares) 0 0 1
Stock price (in dollars per share) $ 0 $ 0  
Granted, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) $ 0 $ 0  
Exercised, shares (in shares) 0 0  
Exercised, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) $ 0 $ 0  
Exercised, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) $ 0 $ 0  
Forfeited or expired, shares (in shares) (50) (50)  
Forfeited or expired, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) $ (39.54) $ (39.54)  
Forfeited or expired, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) $ (21.72) $ (21.72)  
Options outstanding, shares (in shares) 1 1  
Options outstanding, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) $ 22.15 $ 22.15  
Options outstanding, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) $ 0 $ 0  
Options outstanding, aggregate intrinsic value $ 12 $ 12  
Options exercisable, shares (in shares) 1 1  
Options exercisable, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) $ 22.15 $ 22.15  
Options unvested, shares (in shares) 0 0  
v3.23.3
Note 5 - Stock-Based Compensation - Schedule of Unvested Restricted Stock Activity (Details) - Restricted Stock [Member] - $ / shares
shares in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2023
Unvested (in shares) 141 196
Unvested, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) $ 31.04 $ 32.06
Granted (in shares) 0 45
Granted, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) $ 0 $ 22.1
Vested (in shares) (18) (113)
Vested, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) $ (32.16) $ (29.23)
Forfeited (in shares) (1) (6)
Forfeited, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) $ (35.39) $ (34.44)
Unvested (in shares) 122 122
Unvested, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) $ 30.84 $ 30.84
v3.23.3
Note 5 - Stock-Based Compensation - Fair Value of Vested Restricted Stock Awards (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2022
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2022
Restricted Stock [Member]        
Fair value of RSAs vested $ 613 $ 949 $ 2,071 $ 3,727
v3.23.3
Note 5 - Stock-Based Compensation - Schedule of Unvested Restricted Stock Units (Details) - Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] - $ / shares
shares in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2023
Unvested (in shares) 524 370
Unvested, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) $ 23.56 $ 24.77
Granted (in shares) 9 289
Granted, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) $ 33.84 $ 22.86
Vested (in shares) (44) (117)
Vested, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) $ (24.34) $ (24.43)
Forfeited (in shares) (7) (60)
Forfeited, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) $ (22.12) $ (24.95)
Unvested (in shares) 482 482
Unvested, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) $ 23.68 $ 23.68
v3.23.3
Note 5 - Stock-Based Compensation - Fair Value of Vested Restricted Stock Units (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2022
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2022
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]        
Fair value of RSAs vested $ 1,486 $ 1,570 $ 3,313 $ 1,903
v3.23.3
Note 5 - Stock-Based Compensation - Fair Value of Vested Performance Stock Units (Details) - Performance Shares [Member] - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2022
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2022
Unvested (in shares) 192   67  
Unvested, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) $ 29.01   $ 31.92  
Change in units based on performance expectations (in shares) 0   (6)  
Change in units based on performance expectations, weighted average grant date fair valu (in dollars per share) $ 0   $ (32.02)  
Granted (in shares) 0   134  
Granted, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) $ 0   $ 27.75  
Vested (in shares) 0   (2)  
Vested, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) $ 0   $ (32.02)  
Forfeited (in shares) 0   (1)  
Forfeited, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) $ 0   $ (32.02)  
Unvested (in shares) 192   192  
Unvested, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) $ 29.01   $ 29.01  
Fair value of RSAs vested $ 0 $ 0 $ 54 $ 0
v3.23.3
Note 6 - Shareholders' Equity (Details Textual) - Common Stock [Member] - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Apr. 07, 2022
Sep. 30, 2022
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2022
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues (in shares)   22 10 3,044
Registered Direct Offering [Member]        
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues (in shares) 2,250      
Shares Issued, Price Per Share (in dollars per share) $ 25.9      
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock $ 58,275      
Legal Fees $ 55      
v3.23.3
Note 7 - Earnings Per Share - Summary of Reconciliation of Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2022
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2022
Net loss — basic $ (10,723) $ (14,930) $ (35,386) $ (47,350)
Weighted average shares outstanding — basic (in shares) 20,217 19,721 20,158 18,877
Basic loss per share (in dollars per share) $ (0.53) $ (0.76) $ (1.76) $ (2.51)
Weighted average shares outstanding — diluted (in shares) 20,217 19,721 20,158 18,877
Diluted loss per share (in dollars per share) $ (0.53) $ (0.76) $ (1.76) $ (2.51)
v3.23.3
Note 7 - Earnings Per Share - Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share (Details) - shares
shares in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2022
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2022
Common stock equivalents related to stock options that were anti-dilutive and excluded from diluted net income per share (in shares) 237 0 110 0
Higher Than Average Market Price [Member]        
Common stock equivalents related to stock options that were anti-dilutive and excluded from diluted net income per share (in shares) 0 51 0 50
v3.23.3
Note 8 - Trade Accounts Receivable - Summary of Trade Accounts Receivable (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Sep. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Trade accounts receivable, current $ 7,156 $ 5,541
Trade accounts receivable, long-term 12 37
Allowance for doubtful accounts (114) (114)
Trade accounts receivable, net 7,054 5,464
Unpaid deferred revenue included in trade accounts receivable $ 1,964 $ 2,183
v3.23.3
Note 8 - Trade Accounts Receivable - Customers Accounted for 10% or More of Trade Accounts Receivable, Net (Details) - Customer Concentration Risk [Member] - Accounts Receivable [Member]
9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Company A [Member]    
Entity wide revenue major customers percentage 39.00% 55.00%
Company B [Member]    
Entity wide revenue major customers percentage 22.00%  
Company C [Member]    
Entity wide revenue major customers percentage 11.00%  
v3.23.3
Note 9 - Business Combination (Details Textual)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
1 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jan. 03, 2022
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
Jan. 31, 2023
USD ($)
shares
Aug. 31, 2022
USD ($)
shares
Sep. 30, 2023
USD ($)
$ / shares
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
Dec. 10, 2021
USD ($)
Share Price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 40.84     $ 32.49    
Goodwill       $ 8,323 $ 8,229  
Developed Technology Rights [Member]            
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life (Year)       5 years    
Customer Relationships [Member]            
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life (Year)       10 years    
EVRYTHING [Member]            
Financing Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss           $ 2,001
EVRYTHING [Member] | Digimarc Corporation [Member]            
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity           $ 2,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage           1.00%
EVRYTHING [Member]            
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Total $ 36,634          
Business Combination, Payments for Closing Cost 3,986          
Cash Acquired from Acquisition 474          
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets 35,720          
Goodwill 7,970          
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions, Additional Disclosures, Acquisition Costs         $ 447  
EVRYTHING [Member] | Developed Technology Rights [Member]            
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets 24,170          
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life (Year)         5 years  
EVRYTHING [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]            
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets $ 11,550          
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life (Year)         10 years  
EVRYTHING [Member] | Warrants to Purchase Common Stock [Member]            
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 36.56          
EVRYTHING [Member] | Warrants to Purchase Common Stock [Member] | Measurement Input, Price Volatility [Member]            
Warrants and Rights Outstanding, Measurement Input 0.60          
EVRYTHING [Member] | Common Stock [Member]            
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Number of Shares (in shares) | shares 772          
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interests Issued and Issuable $ 31,519          
EVRYTHING [Member] | Warrants to Purchase Common Stock [Member]            
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Number of Shares (in shares) | shares 231          
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interests Issued and Issuable $ 1,601          
EVRYTHING [Member] | Common Stock Original Held for Post Closing Adjustments [Member]            
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Number of Shares (in shares) | shares   10 22      
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interests Issued and Issuable   $ 428 $ 872      
v3.23.3
Note 9 - Business Combination - Purchase Price Allocation (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Sep. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Jan. 03, 2022
Goodwill $ 8,323 $ 8,229  
EVRYTHING [Member]      
Trade accounts receivable, net     $ 762
Other current assets     2,178
Property and equipment, net     99
Lease right of use assets and other long-term assets     484
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets     35,720
Goodwill     7,970
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities     (5,395)
Deferred revenue     (1,678)
Loan payable to related party     (2,001)
Lease liability and other long-term liabilities     (205)
Total purchase price     $ 37,934
v3.23.3
Note 9 - Business Combination - Pro Forma Results (Details) - EVRYTHING [Member] - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2022
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2022
Revenue $ 8,994 $ 7,821 $ 25,567 $ 22,979
Net loss $ (10,723) $ (14,930) $ (35,386) $ (46,903)
Basic (in dollars per share) $ (0.53) $ (0.76) $ (1.76) $ (2.54)
Diluted (in dollars per share) $ (0.53) $ (0.76) $ (1.76) $ (2.54)
v3.23.3
Note 10 - Property and Equipment (Details Textual)
Sep. 30, 2023
Minimum [Member]  
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life (Year) 2 years
Maximum [Member]  
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life (Year) 10 years
v3.23.3
Note 10 - Property and Equipment - Depreciation and Amortization On Property and Equipment Using the Straight-line Method (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Sep. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Office furniture and fixtures $ 1,435 $ 1,613
Software 5,483 5,747
Equipment 2,523 4,785
Leasehold improvements 1,858 1,861
Gross property and equipment 11,299 14,006
Less accumulated depreciation (9,643) (11,616)
Property and equipment, net $ 1,656 $ 2,390
v3.23.3
Note 11 - Goodwill (Details Textual) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2022
Goodwill, Impairment Loss $ 0 $ 0
v3.23.3
Note 11 - Goodwill - Summary of Goodwill (Details)
$ in Thousands
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
USD ($)
Balance $ 8,229
Currency translation adjustments 94
Balance $ 8,323
v3.23.3
Note 12 - Intangibles (Details Textual) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2022
Impairment of Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) $ 0 $ 0
v3.23.3
Note 12 - Intangibles - Amortization of Intangible Assets Acquired (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Intangibles, gross $ 41,863  
Accumulated amortization (12,886)  
Intangibles, net $ 28,977  
Maximum [Member]    
Intangibles, gross   $ 42,908
Accumulated amortization   (9,738)
Intangibles, net   33,170
Patents [Member]    
Estimated useful life (Year) 17 years  
Intangibles, gross $ 9,291  
Patents [Member] | Maximum [Member]    
Intangibles, gross   10,646
Intellectual Property [Member]    
Estimated useful life (Year) 10 years  
Intangibles, gross $ 250  
Intellectual Property [Member] | Maximum [Member]    
Intangibles, gross   250
Developed Technology Rights [Member]    
Estimated useful life (Year) 5 years  
Intangibles, gross $ 21,871  
Developed Technology Rights [Member] | Maximum [Member]    
Intangibles, gross   21,661
Customer Relationships [Member]    
Estimated useful life (Year) 10 years  
Intangibles, gross $ 10,451  
Customer Relationships [Member] | Maximum [Member]    
Intangibles, gross   $ 10,351
v3.23.3
Note 12 - Intangibles - Amortization Expense on Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2022
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2022
Amortization expense $ 1,550 $ 1,496 $ 4,579 $ 4,756
v3.23.3
Note 12 - Intangibles - Estimated Future Aggregate Amortization Expense (Details)
$ in Thousands
Sep. 30, 2023
USD ($)
Remaining in 2023 $ 1,492
2024 5,967
2025 5,946
2026 5,913
2027 $ 1,504
v3.23.3
Note 13 - Leases (Details Textual) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
1 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2022
Sep. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2022
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2022
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid   $ 9,226     $ 9,226  
Operating Lease, Impairment Loss   0   $ 0 250 $ 574
Former Corporate Office in Beaverton, Oregon [Member]            
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid   435     435  
Operating Lease, Impairment Loss $ 574   $ 250      
Corporate Office in Beaverton, Oregon [Member]            
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid   8,756     8,756  
Office Space in London, England [Member]            
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid   $ 0     $ 0  
v3.23.3
Note 13 - Leases - Additional Details of Leases Presented in Consolidated Balance Sheets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Sep. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Lease right of use assets $ 4,108 $ 4,720
Lease liabilities, long-term $ 6,170 $ 5,977
Weighted-average remaining life (in years) (Year) 6 years 7 months 6 days 6 years 8 months 12 days
Weighted-average discount rate 9.00% 9.00%
Accounts Payable and Other Accrued Liabilities [Member]    
Lease liabilities, current $ 468 $ 939
v3.23.3
Note 13 - Leases - Additional Details of Operating Lease Expense (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2022
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2022
Operating lease expense $ 347 $ 498 $ 1,189 $ 1,422
Cash paid for operating leases $ 260 $ 395 $ 909 $ 1,185
v3.23.3
Note 13 - Leases - Reconciliation of Undiscounted Cash Payment Obligations of Operating Lease Liability (Details)
$ in Thousands
Sep. 30, 2023
USD ($)
Remaining in 2023 $ 219
2024 1,186
2025 1,317
2026 1,356
2027 1,397
Thereafter 3,751
Total lease payments 9,226
Imputed interest (2,588)
Total minimum lease payments $ 6,638
v3.23.3
Note 14 - Other Income - Other Income, Net (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2022
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2022
Interest income $ 423 $ 249 $ 1,283 $ 340
Refundable tax credit 120 376 526 878
Foreign currency gains (losses) (65) (6) 58 (19)
Other income 0 4 3 15
Total other income, net $ 478 $ 623 $ 1,870 $ 1,214
v3.23.3
Note 15 - Income Taxes (Details Textual) - USD ($)
Pure in Thousands, $ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2022
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2022
Dec. 31, 2022
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent     0.00% 0.00%  
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance $ 92,888   $ 92,888   $ 83,000
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Increase (Decrease), Amount     9,888    
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Excess Tax Deficiencies, Amount 436 $ 2,355 803 $ 3,170  
Valuation Allowance to Offset Excess Tax Deficiencies [Member]          
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Increase (Decrease), Amount $ 436 $ 2,355 $ 803 $ 3,170  

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